United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period endedSeptember 30, 2017

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023

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

For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission file number: 0-27702000-27702

Bank of South Carolina Corporation

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

South Carolina57-1021355
(State or other jurisdiction of(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification Number)No.)

256 Meeting StreetCharlestonSC29401
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

 

256 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401(843)724-1500

(Address of principal executive offices)

(843) 724-1500

(Registrant’s telephone number)number, including area code)

N/A

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

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

 

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stockBKSCThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the issuerregistrant (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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes ☒ No

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

Large accelerated filer ☐Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer              ☐ ☒Smaller reporting company
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Emerging growth company

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

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

As of November 9, 2017July 28, 2023, there were 4,984,4795,547,439 Common Shares outstanding.

 


 

 

Bank of South Carolina Corporation and Subsidiary

Table of Contents

Page
Part I. Financial InformationPage
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)3
Consolidated Balance Sheets – SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 201620223
Consolidated Statements of Income - Three and Six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 201620224
Consolidated Statements of Income - Nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 20165
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Three and nineSix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 201620226
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity- NineEquity – Three and Six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 201620227
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine– Six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 201620228
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements9
Item 2.Management's Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2825
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements33
Liquidity34
Capital Resources34
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk3531
Item 4. Controls and Procedures3531
Part II. Other Information
Item 1.Legal Proceedings3632
Item 1A.Risk Factors3632
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3632
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities3632
Item 4.Mine Safety DisclosureDisclosures3632
Item 5.Other Information3632
Item 6. ExhibitsExhibits3632
Signatures3833
Certifications3934

 

 

 

Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  

(Unaudited)

September 30,
2017

  

(Audited)

December 31,

2016

 
ASSETS        
Cash and due from banks $8,009,824  $8,141,030 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank  22,159,373   18,101,300 
Investment securities available for sale  126,496,884   119,978,944 
Mortgage loans to be sold  3,117,830   4,386,210 
Loans  269,132,631   260,576,115 
Less: Allowance for loan losses  (3,886,959)  (3,851,617)
Net loans  265,245,672   256,724,498 
Premises, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  2,252,832   2,296,624 
Other real estate owned  566,632   521,943 
Accrued interest receivable  1,328,542   1,614,002 
Other assets  2,296,720   2,185,085 
Total assets $431,474,309  $413,949,636 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Liabilities        
Deposits:        
Non-interest-bearing demand $124,661,171  $126,034,478 
Interest-bearing demand  99,066,299   96,260,589 
Money market accounts  84,417,700   77,307,662 
Time deposits over $250,000  17,695,869   17,822,136 
Other time deposits  25,993,812   26,019,121 
Other savings deposits  34,712,187   29,078,865 
Total deposits  386,547,038   372,522,851 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  1,217,803   813,811 
Total liabilities  387,764,841   373,336,662 
         
Shareholders’ equity        
Common stock-no par, 12,000,000 shares authorized; 5,225,875 and 5,197,535 shares issued at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively; 4,984,479 and 4,956,139 shares outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively      
Additional paid in capital  37,172,768   36,824,022 
Retained earnings  8,558,442   6,643,476 
Treasury stock: 241,396 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016  (2,247,415)  (2,247,415)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes  225,673   (607,109)
Total shareholders’ equity  43,709,468   40,612,974 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $431,474,309  $413,949,636 

  (Unaudited)    
  June 30,  December 31, 
  2023  2022 
ASSETS        
Cash and due from banks $7,767,122  $14,772,564 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  17,611,921   12,999,135 
Investment securities available for sale  255,698,103   271,172,226 
Mortgage loans to be sold  2,868,776   866,594 
Loans  341,338,873   330,981,782 
  Less: Allowance for credit losses  (3,689,863)  (4,291,221)
Net loans  337,649,010   326,690,561 
Premises, equipment and leasehold improvements,  net  4,049,079   3,988,607 
Right of use asset  13,116,779   13,433,692 
Accrued interest receivable  1,871,425   2,145,522 
Other assets  7,773,633   7,276,708 
         
Total assets $648,405,848  $653,345,609 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Liabilities        
  Deposits:        
     Non-interest bearing demand $206,034,702  $223,117,903 
     Interest bearing demand  154,348,295   195,143,514 
     Money market accounts  104,930,669   100,014,125 
     Time deposits $250,000 and over  30,596,097   5,303,509 
     Other time deposits  11,106,990   11,266,099 
     Other savings deposits  57,736,509   63,825,108 
Total deposits  564,753,262   598,670,258 
         
Short-term borrowings  25,000,000    
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  2,964,455   2,430,272 
Lease liability  13,116,779   13,433,692 
Total liabilities  605,834,496   614,534,222 
         
Shareholders’ equity        
Common stock - no par 12,000,000 shares authorized; Issued 5,852,325 shares at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Shares outstanding 5,548,239 and 5,552,351 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively      
Additional paid in capital  48,086,624   48,028,689 
Retained earnings  14,981,966   14,002,571 
Treasury stock: 304,086 shares and 299,974 shares at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  (2,874,682)  (2,817,392)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes  (17,622,556)  (20,402,481)
Total shareholders’ equity  42,571,352   38,811,387 
         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $648,405,848  $653,345,609 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

  THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $3,364,293  $3,360,151 
Taxable securities  409,055   379,039 
Tax-exempt securities  251,172   255,231 
Other  92,512   35,722 
Total interest and fee income  4,117,032   4,030,143 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  110,625   96,467 
Short-term borrowings      
Total interest expense  110,625   96,467 
         
Net interest income  4,006,407   3,933,676 
Provision for loan losses  20,000   210,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  3,986,407   3,723,676 
         
Other income        
Service charges and fees  278,204   265,769 
Mortgage banking income  149,379   409,674 
Gains on sales of securities  45,820    
Other non-interest income  8,479   11,143 
Total other income  481,882   686,586 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  1,487,207   1,485,621 
Net occupancy expense  399,534   377,075 
Other operating expenses  597,797   721,572 
Net other real estate owned expenses      
Total other expenses  2,484,538   2,584,268 
         
Income before income tax expense  1,983,751   1,825,994 
Income tax expense  543,098   399,656 
         
Net income $1,440,653  $1,426,338 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  4,978,515   4,931,185 
Diluted  5,067,561   5,054,723 
         
Basic income per common share $0.29  $0.29 
Diluted income per common share $0.28  $0.28 

         
  Three Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $5,012,744  $3,738,061 
Taxable securities  689,410   613,978 
Tax-exempt securities  119,723   132,927 
Other  205,183   98,285 
Total interest and fee income  6,027,060   4,583,251 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  1,111,987   37,824 
Short-term borrowings  308,093    
Total interest expense  1,420,080   37,824 
         
Net interest income  4,606,980   4,545,427 
Provision for credit losses      
Net interest income after provision for credit losses  4,606,980   4,545,427 
         
Other income        
Service charges and fees  334,259   343,030 
Mortgage banking income  94,194   239,832 
Other non-interest income  8,668   10,836 
Total other income  437,121   593,698 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  2,033,679   1,864,139 
Net occupancy expense  681,474   626,488 
Other operating expenses  351,752   345,477 
Professional fees  159,827   165,154 
Data processing fees  159,290   137,157 
Total other expense  3,386,022   3,138,415 
         
Income before income tax expense  1,658,079   2,000,710 
Income tax expense  380,362   457,728 
         
Net income $1,277,717  $1,542,982 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  5,551,502   5,550,951 
Diluted  5,640,937   5,693,808 
         
Basic income per common share $0.23  $0.28 
Diluted income per common share $0.23  $0.27 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

  NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $9,727,886  $9,603,030 
Taxable securities  1,147,811   992,658 
Tax-exempt securities  778,259   734,716 
Other  187,782   102,472 
Total interest and fee income  11,841,738   11,432,876 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  313,929   283,588 
Short-term borrowings     7 
Total interest expense  313,929   283,595 
         
Net interest income  11,527,809   11,149,281 
Provision for loan losses  52,500   395,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  11,475,309   10,754,281 
         
Other income        
Service charges and fees  835,643   792,036 
Mortgage banking income  825,003   1,058,438 
Gains on sales of securities  45,820   348,327 
Other non-interest income  23,769   23,385 
Total other income  1,730,235   2,222,186 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  4,457,778   4,481,067 
Net occupancy expense  1,157,442   1,133,784 
Other operating expenses  1,884,928   1,928,994 
Net other real estate owned expenses  46,143   13,450 
Total other expenses  7,546,291   7,557,295 
         
Income before income tax expense  5,659,253   5,419,172 
Income tax expense  1,606,127   1,484,989 
         
Net income $4,053,126  $3,934,183 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  4,969,617   4,929,977 
Diluted  5,058,958   5,058,837 
         
Basic income per common share $0.82  $0.80 
Diluted income per common share $0.80  $0.78 

 

         
  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $9,680,843  $7,289,936 
Taxable securities  1,379,734   1,173,649 
Tax-exempt securities  281,167   242,056 
Other  317,150   132,571 
Total interest and fee income  11,658,894   8,838,212 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  2,043,088   74,621 
Short-term borrowings  308,093    
Total interest expense  2,351,181   74,621 
         
Net interest income  9,307,713   8,763,591 
Provision for credit losses  45,000   (75,000)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses  9,262,713   8,838,591 
         
Other income        
Service charges and fees  661,332   650,623 
Mortgage banking income  206,354   498,728 
Gain on sales of securities     61,780 
Other non-interest income  18,636   17,121 
Total other income  886,322   1,228,252 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  4,000,202   3,676,295 
Net occupancy expense  1,335,536   1,247,430 
Other operating expenses  656,933   640,209 
Professional fees  327,604   304,797 
Data processing fees  316,108   286,247 
Total other expense  6,636,383   6,154,978 
         
Income before income tax expense  3,512,652   3,911,865 
Income tax expense  646,156   904,777 
         
Net income $2,866,496  $3,007,088 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  5,551,924   5,547,767 
Diluted  5,646,547   5,682,968 
         
Basic income per common share $0.52  $0.54 
Diluted income per common share $0.51  $0.53 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)

 

  THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Net income $1,440,653  $1,426,338 
Other comprehensive income:        
Unrealized gain on securities arising during the period  (339,956)   
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income  45,820   (387,289)
Other comprehensive income, before tax  (294,136)  (387,289)
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income  100,006   104,687 
Other comprehensive income, after tax  (194,130)  (282,602)
Total comprehensive income $1,246,523  $1,143,736 
         
  Three Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Net income $1,277,717  $1,542,982 
Other comprehensive loss        
Unrealized loss on securities arising during the period  (1,569,020)  (5,052,465)
Other comprehensive loss before tax  (1,569,020)  (5,052,465)
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive loss before tax  327,539   1,061,018 
Other comprehensive loss after tax  (1,241,481)  (3,991,447)
Total comprehensive income (loss) $36,236  $(2,448,465)

  NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Net income $4,053,126  $3,934,183 
Other comprehensive income:        
Unrealized gain on securities arising during the period  1,242,599    
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income  45,820   944,314 
Other comprehensive income, before tax  1,288,419   944,314 
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income  (455,637)  (388,005)
Other comprehensive income, after tax  832,782   556,309 
Total comprehensive income $4,885,908  $4,490,492 

         
  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Net income $2,866,496  $3,007,088 
Other comprehensive income        
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities arising during the period  2,356,723   (17,205,181)
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income     (61,780)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax  2,356,723   (17,266,961)
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) before tax  423,202   3,626,061 
Other comprehensive income (loss) after tax  2,779,925   (13,640,900)
Total comprehensive income (loss) $5,646,421  $(10,633,812)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE NINETHREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBERJUNE 30, 20172023 AND 20162022 (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     3,934,183         3,934,183 
Other comprehensive income           556,309   556,309 
Exercise of stock options  333,704            333,704 
Stock-based compensation expense  58,112            58,112 
Cash dividends ($0.40 per common share)     (1,974,529)        (1,974,529)
September 30, 2016 $36,733,560  $6,024,488  $(2,247,415) $1,548,858  $42,059,491 
                     
December 31, 2016 $36,824,022  $6,643,476  $(2,247,415) $(607,109) $40,612,974 
                     
Net income     4,053,126         4,053,126 
Other comprehensive income           832,782   832,782 
Exercise of stock options  294,342            294,342 
Stock-based compensation expense  54,404            54,404 
Cash dividends ($0.43 per common share)     (2,138,160)        (2,138,160)
September 30, 2017 $37,172,768  $8,558,442  $(2,247,415) $225,673  $43,709,468 

 

  Shares Outstanding  Additional Paid in Capital  Retained Earnings  Treasury Stock  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  Total 
December 31, 2022  5,552,351  $48,028,689  $14,002,571  $(2,817,392) $(20,402,481) $38,811,387 
Adoption of ASU 2016-13                  
Net income        1,588,779         1,588,779 
Other comprehensive income              4,021,406   4,021,406 
Stock-based compensation expense     30,147            30,147 
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)        (943,901)        (943,901)
March 31, 2023  5,552,351  $48,058,836  $14,647,449  $(2,817,392) $(16,381,075) $43,507,818 
                         
Net income        1,277,717         1,277,717 
Other comprehensive loss              (1,241,481)  (1,241,481)
Stock-based compensation expense     27,788            27,788 
Repurchase of common shares  (4,112)        (57,290)      (57,290)
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)        (943,200)        (943,200)
June 30, 2023  5,548,239  $48,086,624  $14,981,966  $(2,874,682) $(17,622,556) $42,571,352 

  Shares Outstanding  Additional Paid in Capital  Retained Earnings  Treasury Stock  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  Total 
December 31, 2021  5,541,266  $47,745,285  $11,122,710  $(2,817,392) $(2,132,970) $53,917,633 
Net income        1,464,106         1,464,106 
Other comprehensive loss              (9,649,453)  (9,649,453)
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  9,210   141,618            141,618 
Stock-based compensation expense     27,989            27,989 
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)        (943,580)        (943,580)
March 31, 2022  5,550,476  $47,914,892  $11,643,236  $(2,817,392) $(11,782,423) $44,958,313 
                         
Net income        1,542,982         1,542,982 
Other comprehensive loss              (3,991,447)  (3,991,447)
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  1,875   20,022            20,022 
Stock-based compensation expense     31,258            31,258 
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)        (943,900)        (943,900)
June 30, 2022  5,552,351  $47,966,172  $12,242,318  $(2,817,392) $(15,773,870) $41,617,228 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

    
  NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $4,053,126  $3,934,183 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation  142,859   140,276 
Gain on sale of securities  (45,820)  (446,041)
Loss on sale of other real estate     13,450 
Valuation and other adjustments to other real estate  46,143    
Provision for loan losses  52,500   395,000 
Stock-based compensation expense  54,404   58,112 
Deferred income taxes  (567,272)   
Net amortization of unearned discounts on investment securities  293,080   223,272 
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale  (43,420,076)  (57,759,783)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale  44,688,456   58,617,055 
Decrease  (increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets  285,460   (721,562)
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  350,649   744,530 
Net cash provided by operating activities  5,933,509   5,198,492 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale  4,380,870   4,728,518 
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities  20,231,265   26,113,400 
Purchase of investment securities available for sale  (30,088,916)  (24,759,858)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate     85,000 
Net increase in loans  (8,664,506)  (23,828,667)
Purchase of premises, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  (99,067)  (69,303)
Net cash used in investing activities  (14,240,354)  (17,730,910)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Net increase in deposit accounts  14,024,187   6,687,942 
Dividends paid  (2,084,817)  (1,920,866)
Stock options exercised  294,342   333,704 
Net cash provided by financing activities  12,233,712   5,100,780 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  3,926,867   (7,431,638)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  26,242,330   29,194,786 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $30,169,197  $21,763,148 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:        
Cash paid during the year for:        
Interest $365,558  $308,857 
Income taxes $2,055,063  $1,669,840 
Supplemental disclosure for non-cash investing and financing activity:        
Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of income taxes $832,782  $556,309 
Change in dividends payable $53,343  $53,663 
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned $90,832  $ 

 

         
  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $2,866,496  $3,007,088 
Adjustments to reconcile net income net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation expense  164,195   188,251 
Gain on sale of investment securities     (61,780)
Provision for credit losses  45,000   (75,000)
Stock-based compensation expense  57,935   59,247 
Deferred income taxes and other assets  (76,198)  (555,359)
Net amortization of unearned discounts on investment securities available for sale  400,321   438,786 
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale  (22,155,531)  (40,505,723)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale  20,153,349   39,187,661 
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable  274,097   (257,211)
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  534,883   248,555 
Net cash provided by operating activities  2,264,547   1,674,515 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale  17,433,000   3,539,000 
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale     15,120,000 
Purchase of investment securities available for sale     (94,659,022)
Net increase in loans  (11,003,449)  (9,898,641)
Purchase of premises, equipment, and leasehold improvements, net  (224,667)  (115,413)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  6,204,884   (86,014,076)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Net decrease in deposit accounts  (33,916,996)  (11,401,415)
Net increase in short term borrowings  25,000,000    
Dividends paid  (1,887,801)  (1,885,596)
Stock options exercised, net of surrenders     161,640 
Share repurchases  (57,290)   
Net cash used in financing activities  (10,862,087)  (13,125,371)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (2,392,656)  (97,464,932)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  27,771,699   140,111,988 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $25,379,043  $42,647,056 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $1,637,005  $74,825 
Income taxes, net $1,375,039  $634,402 
         
Supplemental disclosures for non-cash investing and financing activity:        
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of income taxes $2,779,925  $(13,640,900)
Change in dividends payable $(700) $1,884 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1: Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Organization

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-ownedwholly 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.stock.

 

Principles of Consolidation

:

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary, the Bank. DuringIn 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”), 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, 2017.2, 2023. 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 requiresare prepared in conformity with GAAP, which require 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 loancredit losses, impaired loans, other real estate owned, deferred tax assets, and the fair value of financial instruments and other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities.instruments.

 

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

Per Common Share:

Basic income per share representsis computed by dividing net income available to shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. DilutiveDiluted income per share reflects additionalis computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutiveand potential common shares had been issued. The only potentialoutstanding. Potential common share equivalents are those related toshares consist of dilutive stock options. Stock options that 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 ofdetermined using the treasury stock method. Retroactive recognition has been given formethod and the effectsaverage market price of all stock dividends.the Company’s common stock.

 

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 the 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 the financial statements. Non-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,June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”(the “FASB”) issuedASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326). The Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, introduced a new credit loss methodology, the Current Expected Credit Loss (“ASU”CECL”) 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Topic 606.The core principlemethodology, which requires earlier recognition of credit losses, while also providing additional transparency about credit risk. Since its original issuance in 2016, the new standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount equalFASB has issued several updates to the considerationoriginal ASU.

The CECL methodology utilizes a lifetime “expected credit loss” measurement objective for the entity receivesrecognition of credit losses for loans, held-to-maturity securities, and other receivables at the time the financial asset is originated or expectsacquired. It also applies to receive. This guidance also includes expanded disclosure requirementsoff-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded commitments to extend credit. The expected credit losses are adjusted each period for changes in expected lifetime credit losses. The methodology replaces the multiple existing impairment methods in current GAAP, which generally require that resulta loss be incurred before it is recognized. For available-for-sale securities where fair value is less than cost, credit-related impairment, if any, is recognized through an allowance for credit losses and adjusted each period for changes in an entity providing users of financial statements with comprehensive information aboutcredit risk.

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On January 1, 2023, 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,Company adopted the guidance will be effective for the Companyprospectively. Results for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. WeJanuary 1, 2023 are presented under CECL while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with the previously applicable incurred loss accounting methodology. The adoption of CECL resulted in an increase in the allowance for unfunded commitments of $600,000, a decrease in the allowance for credit losses of $600,000 and no change to the Company’s investment securities portfolio. There was no adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2023. Federal banking regulatory agencies provided optional relief to delay the adverse regulatory capital impact of CECL at adoption. The Company did not elect to use this optional relief.

Significant Accounting Policy Changes

Upon adoption of ASC 326, the Company revised the accounting policy for the Allowance for Credit Losses as detailed below.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Securities Available for Sale

For available for sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or if it is more likely than not that it will apply this guidance usingbe required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income with the establishment of an allowance under CECL compared to a modified retrospective approach. Becausedirect write down of the amendment does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, such as loans and investmentsecurity under Incurred Loss. For debt securities available for sale wethat do not expectmeet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether any decline in fair value is due to credit loss factors. In making this amendmentassessment, management considers any changes to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. We are still evaluating the effectsrating of the amendment regarding its applicabilitysecurity by a rating agency and adverse conditions specifically related impact on credit card fees and deposit service charges.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01,Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10); Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments and Financial Liabilities.This update addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. The amendments will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We will apply the guidance by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values will be applied prospectively to equity investmentssecurity, among other factors. If this assessment indicates 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 results of operations and cash flows but expect the effect on the financial position to be considerable due to the fact that substantially all operating lease commitments will be recognized as right of use assets and lease liabilities based oncredit loss exists, the present value of unpaid lease payments ascash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the datesecurity. If the present value of adoption.the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

In March 2016,Changes in the FASB issued ASU 2016-08,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net),allowance for credit losses under CECL are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of an available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to clarifysell is met. At June 30, 2023, there was no allowance for credit losses related to 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. The Company does not expect this amendment to have a material effect on its financial statements.available-for-sale portfolio.

 

In March 2016,Accrued interest receivable on available for sale debt securities totaled $443,464 at June 30, 2023 and was excluded from the FASB issued ASU 2016-09,Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvementsestimate of credit losses.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans

Under the current expected credit loss model, the allowance for credit losses on loans is a valuation allowance estimated at each balance sheet date in accordance with GAAP that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to Employee Share – Based Payment Accounting,present the net amount expected to simplify several aspectsbe collected on the loans.

Management assesses the adequacy 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 classificationallowance 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 expedientquarterly basis. This assessment includes procedures to estimate the allowance and test the adequacy and appropriateness of the resulting balance. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of historical default and loss experience, current and projected economic conditions, asset quality trends, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrowers’ ability to repay a loan, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, industry and peer bank loan quality indications and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations. Management believes the level of the allowance for credit losses is adequate to absorb all expected termfuture losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased through a provision for all awardscredit losses and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries of amounts previously charged-off, or negative provisions, when appropriate.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective basis for pools of loans with performance or service conditions that have certain characteristicssimilar risk characteristics. The Company uses the Loss Rate Approach to estimate the current expected credit losses. The Bank calculates the annual loss rate by dividing the annual net charge-offs by the average balance of loans. The Bank used the simple average of the prior year and also allowing themcurrent year balance to makeget the average balance by segment and is adjusted by the estimated prepayment rate to get the lifetime historical loss rate, which is further adjusted by qualitative and forecast adjustments to get the estimated lifetime loss rate.

The forecast adjustments (House Price Index, Vacancy Rate, and Unemployment Rate) are discussed by the Management Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) on a one-time electionperiodic basis. Upon ALCO’s recommendation, the calculation can be adjusted accordingly to switch from measuring all liability-classified awards at fair valuereflect the current market and economic conditions.

The Company uses the loan purpose codes to measuring them at intrinsic value.segment loans based on similar purpose and risk characteristics. The amendments became effectiveBank manages these loans on a collective basis. This segmentation is used for call report purposes, and the Bank believes it is appropriate for the Company on January 1, 2017CECL calculations. Due to the size of the Bank’s loan portfolio, further segmentation would be granular and this amendment did not have a material effect on its financial statements.segments would be statistically insignificant.

 

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with the collectively evaluated pools are evaluated on an individual basis and are excluded from the collectively evaluated loan pools. Individual loan evaluations are generally performed for impaired loans, which includes nonaccrual loans. Such loans are evaluated for credit losses based on either discounted cash flows or the fair value of collateral. The Company has elected the practical expedient under ASC 326 to estimate expected credit losses based on the fair value of collateral, which considers selling costs in the event of the sale of the collateral.

 

While the Company’s policies and procedures used to estimate the allowance for credit losses, as well as the resultant provision for credit losses charged to income, are considered adequate by management and are reviewed periodically by regulators, model validators and internal audit, they are necessarily approximate and imprecise. There are factors beyond the Company’s control, such as changes in projected economic conditions, real estate markets or particular industry conditions which may materially impact asset quality and the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses and thus the resulting provision for credit losses.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Accrued Interest Receivable

Accrued interest receivable related to loans totaled $1.0 million at June 30, 2023 and was reported in accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company elected not to measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivable and instead elected to reverse interest income on loans or securities that are placed on nonaccrual status, which is generally when the instrument is 90 days past due, or earlier if the Company believes the collection of interest is doubtful. The Company has concluded that this policy results in the timely reversal of uncollectable interest.

Allowance for Credit Loss - Unfunded Commitments

Effective with the adoption of CECL, the Company estimates expected credit losses on commitments to extend credit over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk on the underlying commitments, unless the obligation is unconditionally cancelable by the Company. The allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures, which is reflected within accrued interest payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet, is adjusted for as an increase or decrease to the provision for credit losses. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life. The allowance is calculated using the same aggregate reserve rates calculated for the funded portion of loans at the portfolio level applied to the amount of commitments expected to fund.

The Company’s CECL allowances will fluctuate over time due to macroeconomic conditions and forecasts as well as the size and composition of the loan portfolios.

In April 2016,March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10,2022-02, Revenue from Contracts with CustomersFinancial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 606)326): Identifying Performance ObligationsTroubled Debt Restructurings and LicensingVintage Disclosures, which eliminates the accounting guidance on troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) for creditors in ASC 310-402 and amends the guidance on “vintage disclosures” to clarify guidancerequire disclosure of current-period gross write-offs by year of origination. The ASU also updates the requirements related to identifying performance obligations and accounting for licensescredit losses under ASC 326 and adds enhanced disclosures for creditors with respect to loan refinancings and restructurings for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The Company adopted the amendments in ASU 2022-02 upon the Company’s adoption of intellectual property. The amendments will be effectiveASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2023.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. In December 2022, the Company for reporting periods beginning afterFASB extended the sunset date of ASC 848 from December 15, 2017.31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its consolidated 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.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08,Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization of Purchased Callable Debt Securities, which shortens the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. The amendment will be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. 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.

 

Note 2: Investment Securities

 

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:

 

  SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 
  

AMORTIZED

COST

  

GROSS

UNREALIZED

GAINS

  

GROSS

UNREALIZED

LOSSES

  

FAIR 

VALUE 

 
             
U.S. Treasury Notes $26,112,531  $24,169  $(39,199) $26,097,501 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  59,497,890   179,426   (307,911)  59,369,405 
Municipal Securities  40,561,715   765,902   (297,639)  41,029,978 
                 
Total $126,172,136  $969,497  $(644,749) $126,496,884 

 DECEMBER 31, 2016           
 

AMORTIZED

COST

  

GROSS

UNREALIZED 

GAINS 

  

GROSS

UNREALIZED

LOSSES 

  


FAIR

VALUE

  June 30, 2023 
          Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Estimated Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury Notes $24,148,295  $41,153  $(250,385) $23,939,063  $180,043,022  $  $(10,701,742) $169,341,280 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  51,737,930   129,482   (833,321)  51,034,091   62,280,287      (9,686,791)  52,593,496 
Municipal Securities  45,056,390   765,813   (816,413)  45,005,790   36,843,995   35   (3,080,703)  33,763,327 
                
Total $120,942,615  $936,448  $(1,900,119) $119,978,944  $279,167,304  $35  $(23,469,236) $255,698,103 

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There is no allowance for credit losses on available for sale securities at June 30, 2023.

                 
  December 31, 2022 
  Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Estimated Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury Notes $180,298,301  $  $(12,110,986) $168,187,315 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  67,384,808      (10,310,084)  57,074,724 
Municipal Securities  49,315,041   2,510   (3,407,364)  45,910,187 
Total $296,998,150  $2,510  $(25,828,434) $271,172,226 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, by contractual maturity are as follows:in the following table.

 

 SEPTEMBER 30, 2017  DECEMBER 31, 2016 
 

AMORTIZED
COST

  

FAIR
VALUE

  

AMORTIZED
COST

  

FAIR
VALUE

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
          Amortized Cost  Estimated Fair Value  Amortized Cost  Estimated Fair Value 
Due in one year or less $8,561,255  $8,586,020  $3,343,347  $3,350,205  $79,001,495  $76,773,388  $42,722,655  $41,698,011 
Due in one year to five years  70,669,406   71,024,994   82,848,411   82,682,901   149,566,797   136,484,763   190,569,869   176,217,530 
Due in five years to ten years  43,799,734   43,853,008   29,662,030   29,169,228   41,799,253   35,124,767   53,995,700   45,386,818 
Due in ten years and over  3,141,741   3,032,862   5,088,827   4,776,610   8,799,759   7,315,185   9,709,926   7,869,867 
                
Total $126,172,136  $126,496,884  $120,942,615  $119,978,944  $279,167,304  $255,698,103  $296,998,150  $271,172,226 

 

Investment securitiesSecurities pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, had a fair value of $54.2$30.2 million and $47.6$30.1 million, respectively. During the first quarter of 2023, the Federal Reserve established the Bank Term Funding Program in order to make available additional funding to eligible depository institutions so as to help assure banks have the ability to meet the needs of all their depositors. Securities pledged to secure funding made available by this program at amortized cost were $35.0 million at June 30, 2023.

 

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The tables below summarize gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair market value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016. We2022. Unrealized losses have not been recognized into income as we believe that all unrealized losses have resulted from temporary changes in the interest rates and currentrate 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.

 

                                     
  June 30, 2023 
  Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total 
  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss 
U.S. Treasury Notes  1  $4,797,852  $(144,652)  24  $164,543,428  $(10,557,090)  25  $169,341,280  $(10,701,742)
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  1   1,272,596   (25,560)  9   51,320,900   (9,661,231)  10   52,593,496   (9,686,791)
Municipal Securities  5   4,835,657   (143,538)  65   28,822,633   (2,937,165)  70   33,658,290   (3,080,703)
Total  7  $10,906,105  $(313,750)  98  $244,686,961  $(23,155,486)  105  $255,593,066  $(23,469,236)

Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total 
        Gross        Gross        Gross 
        Unrealized        Unrealized        Unrealized 
  #  Fair Value  Loss  #  Fair Value  Loss  #  Fair Value  Loss 

September 30, 2017

Available for sale

                                    
U.S. Treasury notes  3  $15,146,094  $(39,199)    $  $   3  $15,146,094  $(39,199)
Government-sponsored enterprises  4   17,620,585   (129,779)  2   5,347,950   (178,132)  6   22,968,535   (307,911)
Municipal securities  11   3,541,927   (50,316)  20   8,246,598   (247,323)  31   11,788,525   (297,639)
Total  18  $36,308,606  $(219,294)  22  $13,594,548  $(425,455)  40  $49,903,154  $(644,749)
                                     

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)
                                     
  December 31, 2022 
  Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total 
  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss 
U.S. Treasury Notes  7  $38,181,255  $(1,790,134)  18  $130,006,060  $(10,320,852)  25  $168,187,315  $(12,110,986)
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  2   6,212,285   (84,170)  9   50,862,439   (10,225,914)  11   57,074,724   (10,310,084)
Municipal Securities  46   26,068,218   (932,565)  31   14,859,459   (2,474,799)  77   40,927,677   (3,407,364)
Total  55  $70,461,758  $(2,806,869)  58  $195,727,958  $(23,021,565)  113  $266,189,716  $(25,828,434)

 

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The tables below show the proceeds and gross realized gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale as follows:

  For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Gross proceeds $20,231,265  $4,902,286 
Gross realized gains  154,692   97,714 
Gross realized losses  108,872    

  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Gross proceeds $20,231,265  $25,667,359 
Gross realized gains  154,692   446,041 
Gross realized losses  108,872    

Forand gross realized gains and losses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the tax provision related to these gains was $15,578 and $36,154, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the tax provision related to these gains was $15,578 and $165,035, respectively.periods indicated.

 

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  Three Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2023  2022 
         
Gross proceeds $  $ 
Gross realized gains      
Gross realized losses      

 

         
  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2023  2022 
         
Gross proceeds $  $15,120,000 
Gross realized gains     61,780 
Gross realized losses      

 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThere was a tax provision of $12,974 related to gains for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

Note 3: Loans and Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

 

Major classifications of loans (net of deferred loan fees of $149,640$178,278 and $159,434 at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and $136,446 at December 31, 2016)2022, respectively) are as follows:shown in the table below.

 

 September 30, December 31,  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
 2017 2016 
Commercial loans $53,348,364  $52,262,209 
Commercial $46,173,490  $45,072,059 
Commercial real estate:                
Construction  1,842,668   1,208,901   23,752,103   17,524,260 
Other  134,779,206   122,968,126   174,739,069   172,897,387 
Consumer:                
Real Estate  74,254,387   77,131,816 
Real estate  92,895,470   91,636,538 
Other  4,908,006   7,005,063   3,778,741   3,851,538 
  269,132,631   260,576,115   341,338,873   330,981,782 
Allowance for loan losses  (3,886,959)  (3,851,617)
Allowance for credit losses  (3,689,863)  (4,291,221)
Loans, net $265,245,672  $256,724,498  $337,649,010  $326,690,561 

 

We had $101.1$84.2 million and $101.2$93.1 million of loans pledged as collateral to secure funding with the Federal Reserve Bank Discount Window at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and at December 31, 2016,2022, 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 portfolio is graded in its entirety.

 

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

 

Excellent(1) The borrowing entity has no overdrafts, more than adequate cash flow, unquestionable strength, strong earnings and capital and, where applicable.applicable, 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, loanloans to/from stockholders, and infrequent overdrafts. The borrower has consistent yet sometimes unpredictable sales and growth.

 

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

 

Substandard(6) The borrowing entity has a cash flow barely sufficient to service debt, deteriorated financial condition, and bankruptcy is a possiblility.possible. The borrowing entity has declining sales, rising costs, and may need to look for secondary sourcesources 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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Loss(8) The borrowing entity has negative cash flow with no alternatives. Survival of the business is unlikely.

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The following table illustrates credit quality by class indicators by year of origination at June 30, 2023:

         
  Term Loans by Year of Origination    
  2023  2022  2021  2020  2019  Prior  Revolving  Total 
Commercial                        
Pass $13,049,996  $10,476,013  $3,788,504  $4,839,889  $872,396  $340,617  $10,676,946  $44,044,361 
Watch  252,510   420,129   36,046   78,087   10,043      163,645   960,460 
OAEM                    250,000   250,000 
Substandard     918,669                  918,669 
Doubtful                        
Loss                        
Total $13,302,506  $11,814,811  $3,824,550  $4,917,976  $882,439  $340,617  $11,090,591  $46,173,490 
Current period gross charge-offs $  $  $  $  $  $46,341  $  $46,341 
Commercial Real Estate Construction                                
Pass $6,969,784  $9,069,212  $3,180,288  $4,532,819  $  $  $  $23,752,103 
Watch                        
OAEM                        
Substandard                        
Doubtful                        
Loss                        
Total $6,969,784  $9,069,212  $3,180,288  $4,532,819  $  $  $  $23,752,103 
Current period gross charge-offs $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Other                                
Pass $15,329,626  $52,001,958  $51,702,663  $24,834,035  $10,322,784  $7,098,224  $5,261,579  $166,550,869 
Watch  4,220,722   437,855   826,882   660,779            6,146,238 
OAEM  863,683         11,232            874,915 
Substandard        858,798         308,249      1,167,047 
Doubtful                        
Loss                        
Total $20,414,031  $52,439,813  $53,388,343  $25,506,046  $10,322,784  $7,406,473  $5,261,579  $174,739,069 
Current period gross charge-offs $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $ 
Consumer Real Estate                                
Pass $10,555,232  $27,200,902  $8,432,544  $8,652,828  $320,524  $78,623  $36,021,347  $91,262,000 
Watch                    1,383,712   1,383,712 
OAEM                        
Substandard                    249,758   249,758 
Doubtful                        
Loss                        
Total $10,555,232  $27,200,902  $8,432,544  $8,652,828  $320,524  $78,623  $37,654,817  $92,895,470 
Current period gross charge-offs $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $ 
Consumer Other                                
Pass $1,203,875  $1,013,675  $500,250  $236,503  $81,325  $15,922  $509,913  $3,561,463 
Watch  34,110   80,392   19,934   12,300         28,168   174,904 
OAEM           5,290            5,290 
Substandard  37,084                     37,084 
Doubtful                        
Loss                        
Total $1,275,069  $1,094,067  $520,184  $254,093  $81,325  $15,922  $538,081  $3,778,741 
Current period gross charge-offs $  $  $1,977  $  $  $  $  $1,977 

 

The following tables illustratetable illustrates credit quality by class and internally assigned grades as of September 30, 2017 andat December 31, 2016.2022. “Pass” includes loans internally graded as excellent, good and satisfactory.

 

September 30, 2017 
  Commercial  

Commercial

Real Estate

Construction

  

Commercial

Real Estate

Other

  


Consumer

Real Estate

  Consumer Other  Total 
December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 
               Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
Other
  Consumer
Real Estate
  Consumer
Other
  Total 
Pass  $49,209,010  $1,453,646  $129,338,835  $73,172,945  $4,665,789  $257,840,225   $42,724,289  $17,524,260  $167,518,577  $86,183,899  $3,597,886  $317,548,911 
Watch   2,260,670   389,022   2,942,987   587,005   208,110   6,387,794    976,966      3,223,532   4,928,437   208,417   9,337,352 
OAEM   49,164      291,128         340,292    94,803      968,611   274,445   7,345   1,345,204 
Sub-Standard   1,829,520      2,206,256   494,437   34,107   4,564,320 
Substandard   1,276,001      1,186,667   249,757   37,890   2,750,315 
Doubtful                                      
Loss                                      
                         
Total  $53,348,364  $1,842,668  $134,779,206  $74,254,387  $4,908,006  $269,132,631   $45,072,059  $17,524,260  $172,897,387  $91,636,538  $3,851,538  $330,981,782 

 

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 

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The following tables include an aging analysis of the recorded investment in loans segregated by class:class.

 

September 30, 2017
June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
 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  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
 
Commercial $78,271  $150,000  $13,902  $242,173  $53,106,191  $53,348,364  $13,902  $49,974  $  $  $49,974  $46,123,516  $46,173,490  $ 
Commercial Real Estate - Construction              1,842,668   1,842,668    
Commercial Real Estate - Other  675,000      1,415,738   2,090,738   132,688,468   134,779,206    
Commercial Real Estate Construction              23,752,103   23,752,103    
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,003,204      625,677   1,628,881   173,110,188   174,739,069    
Consumer Real Estate  153,112   564,877      717,989   73,536,398   74,254,387      640,726         640,726   92,254,744   92,895,470    
Consumer Other  11,547         11,547   4,896,459   4,908,006      9,696         9,696   3,769,045   3,778,741    
Total $917,930  $714,877  $1,429,640  $3,062,447  $266,070,184  $269,132,631  $13,902  $1,703,600  $  $625,677  $2,329,277  $339,009,596  $341,338,873  $ 

December 31, 2022
  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
 
Commercial $16,451  $178,975  $  $195,426  $44,876,633  $45,072,059  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Construction              17,524,260   17,524,260    
Commercial Real Estate Other  45,425      631,453   676,878   172,220,509   172,897,387    
Consumer Real Estate  274,445         274,445   91,362,093   91,636,538    
Consumer Other              3,851,538   3,851,538    
Total $336,321  $178,975  $631,453  $1,146,749  $329,835,033  $330,981,782  $ 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, thereThere were one and twono loans over 90 days past due and still accruing respectively.as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

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

 

 CECL Incurred Loss
 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
 Loans Receivable on Non-Accrual  Nonaccrual Loans with No Allowance Nonaccrual Loans with an Allowance Total Nonaccrual Loans Nonaccrual Loans
  September 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
         
Commercial $46,899  $61,781  $—    $—    $—    $—   
Commercial Real Estate - Construction      
Commercial Real Estate - Other  1,554,368   1,678,876 
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  625,677   —     625,677   631,453 
Consumer Real Estate        —     —     —     —   
Consumer Other     964       —     —     —   
        
Total
 $1,601,267  $1,741,621  $625,677  $—    $625,677  $631,453 

 

We designate individually evaluated loans on nonaccrual status as collateral dependent loans, as well as other loans that management designates as having higher risk. Collateral dependent loans are loans for which repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. These loans do not share common risk characteristics and are not included within the collectively evaluated loans for determining the allowance for credit losses. Under CECL, for collateral dependent loans, we adopted the practical expedient to measure the allowance for credit losses based on the fair value of the collateral. The allowance for credit losses is calculated on an individual loan basis based on the shortfall between the fair value of the loan’s collateral, which is adjusted for liquidation costs/discounts, and amortized cost. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost, no allowance is required.

The following table details the amortized cost of collateral dependent loans:

  June 30, 2023 
    
Commercial $ 
Commercial Real Estate Construction   
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,178,278 
Consumer Real Estate  249,758 
Consumer Other   
Total $1,428,036 

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The following tables set forth the changes in the allowance for credit losses and an allocation of the allowance for credit losses by class for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 under the CECL methodology.

                       
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                        
Beginning balance $514,081  $236,989  $2,000,520  $860,498  $76,415  $3,688,503 
Charge-offs                  
Recoveries  600            760   1,360 
Provisions  (11,236)  35,398   (37,909)  15,610   (1,863)   
Ending balance $503,445  $272,387  $1,962,611  $876,108  $75,312  $3,689,863 

                       
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                        
Beginning balance $735,759  $230,625  $2,216,484  $1,014,777  $93,576  $4,291,221 
Adoption of ASU 2016-13  (82,001)  (36,509)  (314,522)  (160,802)  (6,166)  (600,000)
Charge-offs  (46,341)           (1,977)  (48,318)
Recoveries  1,200            760   1,960 
Provisions  (105,172)  78,271   60,649   22,133   (10,881)  45,000 
Ending balance $503,445  $272,387  $1,962,611  $876,108  $75,312  $3,689,863 

Prior to the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, we calculated the allowance for loan losses under the incurred loss methodology. The following tables set forth the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and an allocationsix months ended June 30, 2022.

                           
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                            
Beginning balance $788,093  $203,568  $2,294,010  $919,972  $98,859  $  $4,304,502 
Charge-offs                     
Recoveries              2,024   339   2,363 
Provisions  94,901   26,802   (83,699)  (29,588)  (8,077)  (339)   
Ending balance $882,994  $230,370  $2,210,311  $890,384  $92,806  $  $4,306,865 

                           
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                            
Beginning balance $795,689  $175,493  $2,376,306  $924,784  $104,715  $  $4,376,987 
Charge-offs           (2,035)     (10)  (2,045)
Recoveries              6,224   699   6,923 
Provisions  87,305   54,877   (165,995)  (32,365)  (18,133)  (689)  (75,000)
Ending balance $882,994  $230,370  $2,210,311  $890,384  $92,806  $  $4,306,865 

Prior to the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, the Company calculated the allowance for loan losses by class forunder the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.incurred loss methodology. The following tables are disclosures related to 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.in prior periods.

 

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

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

  

Consumer

Real Estate

  

Consumer

Other

  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Beginning Balance $1,628,672  $52,763  $1,382,919  $771,853  $91,308  $3,927,515 
Charge-offs           (80,787)  (2,489)  (83,276)
Recoveries           21,000   1,720   22,720 
Provisions  403,920   (7,235)  (209,108)  (150,697)  (16,880)  20,000 
Ending Balance $2,032,592  $45,528  $1,173,811  $561,369  $73,659  $3,886,959 
                        
  Decenber 31, 2022 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $179,230  $  $  $  $37,889  $217,119 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  556,529   230,625   2,216,484   1,014,777   55,687   4,074,102 
Total Allowance for Loan Losses $735,759  $230,625  $2,216,484  $1,014,777  $93,576  $4,291,221 
Loans Receivable                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,276,001  $  $1,202,412  $249,758  $37,889  $2,766,060 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  43,796,058   17,524,260   171,694,975   91,386,780   3,813,649   328,215,722 
Total Loans Receivable $45,072,059  $17,524,260  $172,897,387  $91,636,538  $3,851,538  $330,981,782 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
  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 
Charge-offs           (80,786)  (4,863)  (85,649)
Recoveries           63,000   5,491   68,491 
Provisions  487,404   (5,941)  (200,895)  (147,236)  (80,832)  52,500 
Ending Balance $2,032,592  $45,528  $1,173,811  $561,369  $73,659  $3,886,959 
                         

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

  

Consumer

Real Estate

  

Consumer

Other

  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Beginning Balance $1,490,327  $57,374  $1,186,524  $629,773  $148,448  $3,512,446 
Charge-offs                  
Recoveries  1,500      20,000      1,165   22,665 
Provisions  4,512   524   98,398   119,044   (12,478)  210,000 
Ending Balance $1,496,339  $57,898  $1,304,922  $748,817  $137,135  $3,745,111 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

  

Consumer

Real Estate

  

Consumer

Other

  Total 
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  2,784      44,000      2,151   48,935 
Provisions  629,746   (1,963)  (84,172)  (110,638)  (37,973)  395,000 
Ending Balance $1,496,339  $57,898  $1,304,922  $748,817  $137,135  $3,745,111 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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

September 30, 2017
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

  Consumer
Real Estate
  

Consumer

Other

  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,621,074  $  $268,347  $43,119  $34,107  $1,966,647 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  411,518   45,528   905,464   518,250   39,552   1,920,312 
Total Allowance for Losses $2,032,592  $45,528  $1,173,811  $561,369  $73,659  $3,886,959 
Loans Receivable                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,829,520  $  $2,224,537  $494,437  $34,107  $4,582,601 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  51,518,844   1,842,668   132,554,669  73,759,950  4,873,899   264,550,030 

Total Loans Receivable

 $53,348,364  $1,842,668  $134,779,206  $74,254,387  $4,908,006  $269,132,631 

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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2022, loans individually evaluated for impairment and the corresponding allowance for loan lossesconsidered impaired are presented in the following table:table.

 

  September 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 $161,880  $161,880  $  $250,040  $250,040  $ 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,283,137   1,283,137      2,174,770   2,174,770    
Consumer Real Estate  451,318   451,318      1,243,008   1,243,008    
Consumer Other                  
  $1,896,335  $1,896,335  $  $3,667,818  $3,667,818  $ 
                         
With an allowance recorded:                        
Commercial $1,667,640  $1,667,640  $1,621,074  $1,051,219  $1,051,219  $1,051,219 
Commercial Real Estate- Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate-Other  941,400   941,400   268,347   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  34,107   34,107   34,107   89,047   89,047   89,047 
  $2,686,266  $2,686,266  $1,966,647  $2,233,966  $2,233,966  $1,507,972 
                         
Total                        
Commercial $1,829,520  $1,829,520  $1,621,074  $1,301,259  $1,301,259  $1,051,219 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate-Other  2,224,537   2,224,537   268,347   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  34,107   34,107   34,107   89,047   89,047   89,047 
  $4,582,601  $4,582,601  $1,966,647  $5,901,784  $5,901,784  $1,507,972 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  Impaired Loans as of 
  December 31, 2022 
  Unpaid Principal Balance  Recorded Investment  Related Allowance 
With no related allowance recorded:            
Commercial $317,553  $317,553  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Construction         
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,202,412   1,202,412    
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   249,758    
Consumer Other         
Total  1,769,723   1,769,723    
             
With an allowance recorded:            
Commercial  958,448   958,448   179,230 
Commercial Real Estate Construction         
Commercial Real Estate Other         
Consumer Real Estate         
Consumer Other  37,889   37,889   37,889 
Total  996,337   996,337   217,119 
             
             
Commercial  1,276,001   1,276,001   179,230 
Commercial Real Estate Construction         
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,202,412   1,202,412    
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   249,758    
Consumer Other  37,889   37,889   37,889 
Total $2,766,060  $2,766,060  $217,119 

 

The following tables presenttable presents 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
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest Income Recognized  Average Recorded Investment  Interest Income Recognized 
With no related allowance recorded:                
Commercial $165,274  $2,429  $380,933  $4,674 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,276,906   9,999   2,253,994   19,738 
Consumer Real Estate  451,318   5,972   1,243,008   16,205 
Consumer Other            
  $1,893,498  $18,400  $3,877,935  $40,617 
                 
With an allowance recorded:                
Commercial $1,685,930  $26,484  $1,085,201  $19,406 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  933,243   2,792   1,068,622   5,330 
Consumer Real Estate  43,119   462   71,963   770 
Consumer  Other  34,579   463   95,367   473 
  $2,696,871  $30,201  $2,321,153  $25,979 
                 
Total                
Commercial $1,851,204  $28,913  $1,466,134  $24,080 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  2,210,149   12,791   3,322,617   25,068 
Consumer Real Estate  494,437   6,434   1,314,971   16,975 
Consumer  Other  34,579   463   95,367   473 
  $4,590,369  $48,601  $6,199,088  $66,596 

 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2017  2016  Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 
 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 $173,964  $7,416  $392,826  $15,393  $1,155,583  $17,526  $1,171,504  $35,605 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,275,402   23,084   2,263,927   69,962 
Commercial Real Estate Construction            
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,215,823   7,278   1,220,878   18,037 
Consumer Real Estate  451,025   16,938   1,242,373   43,220   249,758   2,905   249,758   6,321 
Consumer Other                        
 $1,900,391  $47,438  $3,899,126  $128,575   2,621,164   27,709   2,642,140   59,963 
                                
With an allowance recorded:                                
Commercial $1,711,259  $76,544  $1,095,411  $49,770   247,079   2,593   247,460   6,437 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  930,420   5,367   1,070,048   12,008 
Commercial Real Estate Construction            
Commercial Real Estate Other            
Consumer Real Estate  43,119   1,296   72,025   1,776             
Consumer Other  36,056   1,419   99,864   3,777   39,246   636   39,518   1,286 
 $2,720,854  $84,626  $2,337,348  $67,331   286,325   3,229   286,978   7,723 
                
Total                                
Commercial $1,885,223  $83,960  $1,488,237  $65,163   1,402,662   20,119   1,418,964   42,042 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  2,205,822   28,451   3,333,976   81,970 
Commercial Real Estate Construction            
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,215,823   7,278   1,220,878   18,037 
Consumer Real Estate  494,144   18,234   1,314,398   44,996   249,758   2,905   249,758   6,321 
Consumer Other  36,056   1,419   99,864   3,777   39,246   636   39,518   1,286 
 $4,621,245  $132,064  $6,236,474  $195,906  $2,907,489  $30,938  $2,929,118  $67,686 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe allowance for credit losses incorporates an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses and is recorded on each asset upon asset origination or acquisition. The starting point for the estimate of the allowance for credit losses is historical loss information, which includes losses from modifications of receivables to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. We use the loss rate approach to determine the allowance for credit losses. An assessment of whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty is made on the date of a modification.

 

RestructuredBecause the effect of most modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty is already included in the allowance for credit losses because of the measurement methodologies used to estimate the allowance, a change to the allowance for credit losses is generally not recorded upon modification. Occasionally, we modify loans also knownby providing principal forgiveness on certain real estate loans. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amortized cost basis of the asset is written off against the allowance for credit losses. The amount of the principal forgiveness is deemed to be uncollectible; therefore, that portion of the loan is written off, resulting in a reduction of the amortized cost basis and a corresponding adjustment to the allowance for credit losses.

In some cases, we will modify a certain loan by providing multiple types of concessions. Typically, one type of concession, such as troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”), area term extension, is granted initially. If the borrower continues to experience financial difficulty, another concession, such as principal forgiveness, may be granted.

There were no loans still accruing interest, which have been renegotiated at below-market interest rates or have been granted other concessions.modified during the six months ended June 30, 2023. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2023, there were $33,300 (1 loan) and $378,392 (2 loans) in restructuredfour loans respectively. Our restructured loanswith a balance of $0.8 million that were granted extended payment terms with no principal or rate reductions. All TDRs werereduction. The structure of two of the loans changed to interest only. With respect to these two loans, one loan was performing as agreed as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, while the other loan was not performing and we are considering further collection actions, including potential foreclosure proceedings.

The following table shows the amortized cost basis as of June 30, 2023 of the loans modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, disaggregated by class of loans, and describes the financial effect of the modifications made for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty: 

  Term Extension
  Amortized Cost Basis  % of Total
Loan Type
  Financial Effect
           
Commercial $163,558   0.4% Reduced monthly payment
Commercial Real Estate Construction         
Commercial Real Estate Other  614,445   0.4% Forbearance agreement signed for one loan and provided eleven months deferral to second borrower and added to the end of the original term loan.
Consumer Real Estate         
Consumer Other  37,083   1.0% Reduced monthly payment
Total $815,086       

We maintain an allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded balances for existing lines of credit, commitments to extend future credit, as well as both standby and commercial letters of credit when there is a contractual obligation to extend credit and when this extension of credit is not unconditionally cancellable (i.e., commitment cannot be canceled at any time). The allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted as a provision for credit loss expense. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur, which is based on a historical funding study derived from internal information, and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life, which are the same loss rates that are used in computing the allowance for credit losses on loans. The allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments of $644,912 and $44,912 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2016, respectively. There were no additional loans identified as a TDR during2022, respectively, is classified on the three or nine months ended September 30, 2017 or 2016. No TDRs defaulted during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2017balance sheet within Accrued interest payable and 2016, which were modified within the previous twelve months.other liabilities.

 

Note 4:Leases

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had operating right of use (“ROU”) assets of $13.1 million and $13.4 million, respectively, and had operating lease liabilities of $13.1 million and $13.4 million, respectively. The Company maintains operating leases on land, branch facilities, and parking. Most of the leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms extending up to 20 years. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and are recognized in lease expense.

As of June 30, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term was 15.1 years and the weighted average incremental borrowing rate was 4.18%.

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The table below shows lease expense components for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

         
  June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Operating lease expense $309,372  $297,764 
Short-term lease expense      
Total lease expense $309,372  $297,764 

The table below shows lease expense components for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

         
  June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Operating lease expense $612,017  $597,335 
Short-term lease expense      
Total lease expense $612,017  $597,335 

Total rental expense was $309,372 and $297,764 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $612,017 and $597,335 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and was included in net occupancy expense within the consolidated statements of income.

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we did not maintain any finance leases, and we determined that the number and dollar amount of equipment leases was immaterial. As of June 30, 2023, we had no operating leases that had not yet commenced.

Note 5: Disclosures Regarding Fair Value of Financial InstrumentsStatements

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. GAAP 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 judgementsjudgments 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 judgementjudgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in any of these assumptions used in calculating fair value also would also significantly 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 describe the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:basis.

 

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Investment Securities Available for Sale

 

Investment 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 backedmortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backedmunicipal securities in less liquid markets.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDerivative Instruments

 

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 September 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016.

 

We havehad no embedded derivative instruments requiring separate accounting treatment.treatment as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. We havehad freestanding derivative instruments consisting of fixed rate conforming loan commitments aswith 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 the short term fair valueshort-term nature of the mortgage loans held for saleto be sold (derivative contract)contracts), our derivative instruments were immaterial to our consolidated financial statements as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016.2022.

 

Assets and liabilitiesThe following table presents information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at Septemberas of June 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:2022:

 

September 30, 2017
 June 30, 2023 
 Quoted Market Price in active markets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $26,097,501  $  $  $26,097,501  $169,341,280  $  $  $169,341,280 
Government Sponsored Enterprises     59,369,405      59,369,405 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises     52,593,496      52,593,496 
Municipal Securities     29,120,850   11,909,128   41,029,978      16,273,594   17,489,733   33,763,327 
Total $26,097,501  $88,490,255  $11,909,128  $126,496,884  $169,341,280  $68,867,090  $17,489,733  $255,698,103 

 

December 31, 2016
 December 31, 2022 
 Quoted Market Price in active markets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $23,939,063  $  $  $23,939,063  $168,187,315  $  $  $168,187,315 
Government Sponsored Enterprises     51,034,091      51,034,091 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises     57,074,724      57,074,724 
Municipal Securities     31,027,933   13,977,857   45,005,790      16,448,375   29,461,812   45,910,187 
Total $23,939,063  $82,062,024  $13,977,857  $119,978,944  $168,187,315  $73,523,099  $29,461,812  $271,172,226 

 

There were no liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 or December 31, 2016.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS2022.

 

The following table reconciles the changes in assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016:2022:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Beginning balance $12,488,995  $7,704,814 
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)        
 Included in earnings      
 Included in other comprehensive income  13,852   (27,965)
 Purchases, issuances and settlements, net of maturities  (593,719)  3,717,482 
 Transfers in and/or out of Level 3      
Ending balance $11,909,128  $11,394,331 

            
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2017  2016  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Beginning balance $13,977,857  $5,217,678  $22,549,300  $20,626,654  $29,461,812  $24,484,047 
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)                        
Included in earnings      
Included in other comprehensive income  254,990   5,171   (138,567)  (15,415)  410,921   (1,459,808)
Purchases, issuances and settlements, net of maturities  (2,323,719)  6,171,482 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3      
Purchases, issuances, and settlements net of maturities  (4,921,000)  3,679,000  (12,383,000) 1,266,000 
Ending balance $11,909,128  $11,394,331  $17,489,733  $24,290,239  $17,489,733  $24,290,239 

 

There were no transfers between fair value levels during the three or nineand six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 or September 30, 2016.2022.

 

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

 

Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)Individually Assessed Loans

 

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

ImpairedIndividually assessed 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,Fair Value Measurement, impairedindividually assessed loans, where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral, require classification in the fair value hierarchy. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, substantially all of the impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. These impairedindividually assessed loans are classified as Level 3. ImpairedIndividually assessed loans measured using discounted future cash flows are not deemed to be measured at fair value.

 

Mortgage Loans Held for Saleto be Sold

 

Loans held for sale include mortgageMortgage loans andto be sold are carried at the lower of cost or market value. The fair values of mortgage loans held for saleto be sold 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 tables present information about certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at Septemberas of June 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016:2022:

 

September 30, 2017
  

Quoted Market Price in active markets

(Level 1)

  

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

  

Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)

  

Total

 
Impaired loans $  $  $2,407,508  $2,407,508 
Other real estate owned        566,632   566,632 
Loans held for sale     3,117,830      3,117,830 
Total $  $3,117,830  $2,974,140  $6,091,970 
                 
  June 30, 2023 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Individually assessed loans $  $  $1,428,036  $1,428,036 
Mortgage loans to be sold     2,868,776      2,868,776 
Total $  $2,868,776  $1,428,036  $4,296,812 

 

December 31, 2016
  

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 
Other real estate owned        521,943   521,943 
Loans held for sale     4,386,210      4,386,210 
Total $  $4,386,210  $4,665,715  $9,051,925 
                 
  December 31, 2022 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Impaired loans $  $  $1,452,170  $1,452,170 
Mortgage loans to be sold     866,594      866,594 
Total $  $866,594  $1,452,170  $2,318,764 

 

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 or December 31, 2016.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS2022.

 

The following table provides information describing the unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements at SeptemberJune 30, 2017:2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

Inputs

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Input
General Range of Inputs
    
 Impaired LoansDiscounted AppraisalsCollateral Discounts0 – 35%Inputs
  Valuation Technique Unobservable Input General Range of Inputs
Other Real Estate OwnedIndividually Assessed Loans Appraisal Value/Comparison Sales/Other Estimates Appraisals and/or Sales of Comparable Properties Appraisals Discounted 10%10% to 20%20% for Sales Commissions and Other Holding Costs

 

GAAP requiresAccounting standards require 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.

 

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 that have not been previously discussed:instruments:

 

a.Cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank

a.Cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank

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

 

b.Investment securities available for sale

b.Loans

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.

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c.Loans

The carrying valuesfair value of the Company’s loan portfolio includes a credit risk assumption in the determination of the fair value of its loans. This credit risk assumption is intended to approximate the fair value that a market participant would realize in a hypothetical orderly transaction. The Company’s loan portfolio is initially fair valued using a segmented approach. The Company divides its loan portfolio into the following categories: variable rate consumer and commercialloans, individually assessed loans and consumer and commercial loans with remaining maturitiesall other loans. The results are then adjusted to account for credit risk as described above. However, under ASC 326, the Company believes a further credit risk discount must be applied through the use 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 analysismodel to compensate for illiquidity risk, based on certain assumptions included within the discounted cash flow model, primarily the use of discount rates that better capture inherent credit risk over the lifetime of a loan. Additionally, in accordance with ASU 2016-01, Recognition and assumeMeasurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities, this consideration of enhanced credit risk provides an estimated exit price for the rate being offered on these types of loans at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, approximate market.Company’s loan portfolio.

 

For linesvariable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk, fair values approximate carrying values. Fair values for individually assessed loans are estimated based on the fair value of credit, the carrying value approximatesunderlying collateral. Individually assessed loans measured using discounted future cash flows are not deemed to be measured at fair value.

 

d.Deposits

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.Accrued interest receivable and payable

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.Loan commitments

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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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDue to the short-term nature of the borrowings, the carrying amount of such instruments are deemed to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

The following tables present the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of our financial instruments as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016.2022, respectively.

 

Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2017
            
 June 30, 2023 
    Estimated Fair Value 
 

 

Carrying

Amount

  

 

Estimated

Fair Value

  

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

  Carrying Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Financial Assets:                                        
Cash and due from banks $8,009,824  $8,009,824  $8,009,824  $  $  $7,767,122  $7,767,122  $  $  $7,767,122 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  22,159,373   22,159,373   22,159,373         17,611,921   17,611,921         17,611,921 
Investment securities available for sale  126,496,884   126,496,884   26,097,501   88,490,255   11,909,128   255,698,103   169,341,280   68,867,090   17,489,733   255,698,103 
Mortgage loans to be sold  3,117,830   3,117,830      3,117,830      2,868,776      2,868,776      2,868,776 
Net loans  265,245,672   264,645,984         264,645,984 
Loans, net  337,649,010         312,922,133   312,922,133 
Accrued interest receivable  1,328,542   1,328,542      1,328,542      1,871,425      1,871,425      1,871,425 
Financial Liabilities:                                        
Demand deposits  342,857,357   342,857,357      342,857,357      523,050,175      523,050,175      523,050,175 
Time deposits  43,689,681   43,577,033      43,577,033      41,703,087      42,435,128      42,435,128 
Accrued interest payable  76,360   76,360      76,360      549,348      549,348      549,348 
Short-term borrowings  25,000,000      25,000,000      25,000,000 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016
  

 

Carrying

Amount

  

 

Estimated

Fair Value

  

 

Level 1

  

 

Level 2

  

 

Level 3

 
Financial Assets:                    
Cash and due from banks $8,141,030  $8,141,030  $8,141,030  $  $ 
 Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  18,101,300   18,101,300   18,101,300       
 Investment securities available for sale  119,978,944   119,978,944   23,939,063   82,062,024   13,977,857 
Mortgage loans to be sold  4,386,210   4,386,210      4,386,210    
 Net loans  256,724,498   256,555,052         256,555,052 
Accrued interest receivable  1,614,002   1,614,002      1,614,002    
Financial Liabilities:                    
Demand deposits  328,681,594   328,681,594      328,681,594    
Time deposits  43,841,257   43,856,383      43,856,383    
Accrued interest payable  51,629   51,629      51,629    

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  December 31, 2022 
     Estimated Fair Value 
  Carrying Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Financial Assets:                    
Cash and due from banks $14,772,564  $14,772,564  $  $  $14,772,564 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  12,999,135   12,999,135         12,999,135 
Investment securities available for sale  271,172,226   168,187,315   73,523,099   29,461,812   271,172,226 
Mortgage loans to be sold  866,594      866,594      866,594 
Loans, net  326,690,561         304,249,626   304,249,626 
Accrued interest receivable  2,145,522      2,145,522       2,145,522 
Financial Liabilities:                    
Demand deposits  582,100,650      582,100,650      582,100,650 
Time deposits  16,569,608      16,933,818      16,933,818 
Accrued interest payable  41,007      41,007       41,007 

 

Note 5: 6: 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.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following tables aretable is a summary of the reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding:outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2017  2016  2023  2022 
Net income $1,440,653  $1,426,338  $1,277,717  $1,542,982 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  4,978,515   4,931,185 
Weighted average shares outstanding  5,551,502   5,550,951 
Effect of dilutive shares  89,046   123,538   89,435   142,857 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  5,067,561   5,054,723   5,640,937   5,693,808 
                
Earnings per share - basic $0.29  $0.29  $0.23  $0.28 
Earnings per share - diluted $0.28  $0.28  $0.23  $0.27 

 

The following table is a summary of the reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2017  2016  2023  2022 
Net income $4,053,126  $3,934,183  $2,866,496  $3,007,088 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  4,969,617   4,929,977 
Weighted average shares outstanding  5,551,924   5,547,767 
Effect of dilutive shares  89,341   128,860   94,623   135,201 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  5,058,958   5,058,837   5,646,547   5,682,968 
                
Earnings per share - basic $0.82  $0.80  $0.52  $0.54 
Earnings per share - diluted $0.80  $0.78  $0.51  $0.53 

 

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

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

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report,Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including information included or incorporated by reference in this document, contains statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We desire to take advantage of the safe harbor“safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 19961995 and are including this statement for the express purpose of availing the Company of the 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“Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” section of Part 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162022 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 loancredit losses, provisions for loancredit losses, and the assessment of problem loans

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

Deposit growth,Competition for deposits, which may result in a change in the mix or type of deposit products and services we offer and/or in the rates that we are required to pay to attract or retain deposits

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

Technological changes

Increased cybersecurity risk, including potential business disruptions or financial lossesAbility to control expense

Ability to control expensescompete in our industry and competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions

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

Recent adverse developments in the banking industry highlighted by high-profile bank failures and the potential impact of such developments on customer confidence, liquidity, and regulatory response to these developments.

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. 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.

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Overview

Overview

Bank of South Carolina Corporation (the “Company”) is a financial institutionbank holding company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with $431.5$648.4 million in assets as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and net income of $1.4 million and $4.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.2023. 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 servicefull-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(interest-earning assets). The primary source of funding for making these loans and investments is our interest and non-interest bearingnon-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 bearinginterest-earning assets and the expense on our interest bearinginterest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits. Another key measure is the spread between the yield we earn on these interest bearinginterest-earning assets and the rate we pay on our interest bearinginterest-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 loancredit losses (the “allowance”) and a reserve for unfunded commitments (the “unfunded reserve”). The allowance provides for probable and estimable losses inherent in our loan 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.our customers. The various components of non-interest income as well as non-interest expense are described in the following discussion. The discussion and analysis also identifiesidentify significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results as of Septemberand for the periods ending June 30, 20172023 and 2022 and December 31, 2016,2022, 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 Accounting Policies

Our critical accounting policies which involve significant judgementsjudgments and assumptions that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities and used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023. With the exception of the adoption of ASC 326 as of January 1, 2023, as discussed in Note 1: Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation, our critical accounting policies have remainedremain unchanged from the disclosures presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022.

Balance Sheet

Cash and Cash Equivalents (including interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve)

Total cash and cash equivalents increased 14.96%decreased 8.7% or $3.9$2.4 million to $30.2$25.4 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, from $26.2$27.8 million as of December 31, 2016. This increase was2022. The decrease in total cash and cash equivalents is primarily due to ana net decrease in deposit accounts of $33.9 million and a net increase in deposit balances for both newloans of $11.0 million, partially offset by short term borrowings of $25.0 million, net proceeds from maturities of investment securities of $17.4 million and existing customers. Funds are placed in interest bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank until opportunities arise for investment in higher yielding assets.cash generated from operations.

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 servesto serve 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.

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As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, our available for sale investment portfolio included U. S.U.S. Treasury Notes, Government-Sponsored Enterprises and Municipal Securities with a fair market value of $126.5$255.7 million and an amortized cost of $126.2$279.2 million for a net unrealized gainloss of $324,748.approximately $23.5 million. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, our investment securities portfolio represented approximately 29.32%39.43% and 28.98%41.5% of our total assets, respectively. The average yield on our investment securities was 2.03%1.13% and 1.99%1.18% at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively.

We had eight Municipal Securities with an approximate total book value of $3.4 million that matured and three Municipal Securities with an approximate total book value of $1.0 million that were called in the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Additionally, we sold five investment securities issued by Government Sponsored Enterprises and one US Treasury Note, with a total ending book value of $20.2 million, resulting in a net gain of $45,820 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. We also purchased five investment securities issued by Government Sponsored Enterprises and one US Treasury Note, with a total face value of $30.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.Loans

Loans

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

Net loans increased $8.5$11.0 million, or 3.31%3.35%, to $265.2$337.7 million at Septemberas of June 30, 20172023 from $256.7$326.7 million atas of December 31, 2016. We attribute2022. The increase is primarily related to growth in Consumer and Commercial Real Estate loans.

In January 2020, the Bank began originating 30-year, fixed rate consumer mortgage loans in excess of the conforming loan amount which are held for investment rather than for sale in the secondary market. Prior to January 2020, all consumer mortgage loans made by the Bank were originated for the purpose of sale and reflected on the consolidated balance sheet as mortgage loans held for sale. This mortgage product continues to be well-received by the Bank’s customers, and the associated volume of originations has continued to contribute to the increase in net loans to multiple large loans originated late in the quarter as well as an increase in the usage of lines of credit. Early payoffs of real estate loans continued, which we attribute to Charleston’s strong real estate market and national popularity.Consumer Real Estate lending.

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The following table is a summary of our loan portfolio composition (net of deferred fees and costs of $149,640$178,278 and $159,434 at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and $136,446 at December 31, 2016)2022, respectively) and the corresponding percentage of total loans as of the dates indicated.

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
Commercial loans $53,348,364   19.82% $52,262,209   20.06%
Commercial real estate – construction  1,842,668   0.68%  1,208,901   0.46%
Commercial real estate – other  134,779,206   50.08%  122,968,126   47.19%
Consumer real estate  74,254,387   27.59%  77,131,816   29.60%
Consumer other  4,908,006   1.83%  7,005,063   2.69%
Total  269,132,631   100.00%  260,576,115   100.00%
Allowance for loan loss  (3,886,959)      (3,851,617)    
Total loans, net $265,245,672      $256,724,498     

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
             
Commercial $46,173,490   13.53% $45,072,059   13.62%
Commercial Real Estate Construction  23,752,103   6.96%  17,524,260   5.29%
Commercial Real Estate Other  174,739,069   51.19%  172,897,387   52.24%
Consumer Real Estate  92,895,470   27.22%  91,636,538   27.69%
Consumer Other  3,778,741   1.10%  3,851,538   1.16%
Total loans  341,338,873   100.00%  330,981,782   100.00%
Allowance for credit losses  (3,689,863)      (4,291,221)    
                 
Total loans, net $337,649,010      $326,690,561     

Nonperforming assetsAssets

Nonperforming assetsAssets include real estate acquired through foreclosure or deedsdeed taken in lieu of foreclosure and loans on nonaccrual status and TDRs.status. 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 SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we had one loan2023, there were 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. As of September 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 increased $44,689 from $521,943 as of December 31, 2016 to $566,632 as of September 30, 2017. The increase is attributed to the transfer of one loan to OREO. This balance represents two properties.

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The following table is a summary of our nonperforming assets:Nonperforming Assets as of the dates indicated:

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Commercial loans $46,899  $61,781 
Commercial real estate - other  1,554,368   1,678,876 
Consumer other     964 
Total nonaccrual loans  1,601,267   1,741,621 
Other real estate owned  566,632   521,943 
Total nonperforming assets $2,167,899  $2,263,564 

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Commercial $  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Other  625,677   631,453 
Consumer Real Estate      
Consumer Other      
Total nonaccruing loans  625,677   631,453 
Total nonperforming assets $625,677  $631,453 

Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

The allowance for loancredit losses was $3.9$3.7 million and $4.3 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively, or 1.44%1.08% and 1.48%1.30%, respectively, of outstanding loans, respectively.loans. At SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, the allowance for loancredit losses represented 179.30%589.74% and 170.16%679.58%, respectively, of the total amount of nonperforming assets, respectively.loans. Based on the level of coverage on nonperforming loans and analysis of our loan portfolio, we believe the allowance for loancredit losses at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 is adequate.

At SeptemberJune 30, 2017, impaired2023, individually assessed loans totaled $4.6$2.4 million, forof which $2.7$0.1 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $2.0$0.1 million allocated in the allowance for loancredit losses. Comparatively, impairedindividually assessed loans totaled $5.9$2.8 million atas of December 31, 2016,2022, and $2.2$1.1 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $1.5$0.2 million allocated in the allowance for loancredit losses.

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, we recorded $83,276$1,360 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded $48,138 in charge-offs and $22,720$1,960 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, resulting infor net charge-offs of $60,556. Comparatively, we recorded $22,665 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off and no charge-offs, resulting in net recoveries of $22,665 during the three months ended September 30, 2016. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded $85,649 of charge-offs and $68,491 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, resulting in net charge-offs of $17,158. Comparatively, during the same period in 2016, we recorded $116,651 of charge-offs and $48,935 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, resulting in net charge-offs of $67,716 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.$46,358.

Deposits

Deposits remain our primary source of funding for loans and investments. Average interest bearinginterest-bearing deposits provided funding for 61.17%59.23% of average earning assets for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and 65.70%54.97% for the twelvesix months ended December 31, 2016.June 30, 2022. The Company encounters strong competition for deposits from other financial institutions, as well as consumer and commercial finance companies, insurance companies, and brokerage firms located inand the primary service area of the Bank.U.S. Treasury. However, the percentage of funding provided by deposits has remained relatively stable.

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

 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016  June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
 Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent  Amount Percent Amount Percent 
Deposits:          
Non-interest-bearing demand $124,661,171   32.25% $126,034,478   33.83%
Interest-bearing demand  99,066,299   25.63%  96,260,589   25.84%
Deposits         
Non-interest bearing demand $206,034,702   36.49% $223,117,903   37.26%
Interest bearing demand  154,348,295   27.33%  195,143,514   32.60%
Money market accounts  84,417,700   21.84%  77,307,662   20.75%  104,930,669   18.58%  100,014,125   16.71%
Time deposits over $250,000  17,695,869   4.58%  17,822,136   4.78%
Time deposits $250,000 and over  30,596,097   5.42%  5,303,509   0.89%
Other time deposits  25,993,812   6.72%  26,019,121   6.98%  11,106,990   1.97%  11,266,099   1.88%
Other savings deposits  34,712,187   8.98%  29,078,865   7.81%  57,736,509   10.21%  63,825,108   10.66%
                
Total deposits $386,547,038   100.00% $372,522,851   100.00% $564,753,262   100.00% $598,670,258   100.00%

Deposits increased 3.76%decreased 5.67% or $14.0$33.9 million from December 31, 20162022 to SeptemberJune 30, 2017. These increases were2023 primarily due to larger balancesscheduled maturities of brokered time deposits of $23.0 million and increased competition for deposits in existing customer accounts as well as the additionfinancial industry. Decreases in interest bearing and non-interest bearing demand deposits were partially offset by a significant increase in time deposits $250,000 and over, which is the result of new accounts$24.6 million in brokered time deposits. The Bank acquired $47.8 million in brokered time deposits during three months ended March 31, 2023. During the period.

At Septemberthree months ended June 30, 20172023, $23.2 million of the brokered time deposits matured. These deposits were obtained to meet short-term liquidity needs of the Bank and are a combination of 90, 180 and 270-day maturities, which align with securities maturing within the Bank’s portfolio later this year. Brokered time deposits totaled 4.36% and 0% of total deposits at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively.

At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, deposits with an aggregate deficit balance of $16,947$20,188 and $24,963,$80,524, respectively, were re-classified as other loans.

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Comparison of Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 to Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162022

Net income increased $14,315decreased $0.2 million or 1.00%17.19% to $1.4$1.3 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.29 and $0.28, respectively,$0.23 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, from $1.4$1.5 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.29$0.28 and $0.28, respectively,$0.27 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2022, respectively. Our annualized returns on average assets and average equity for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 were 1.32%0.79% and 13.01%11.24%, respectively, compared with 1.39%0.93% and 13.74%11.24%, respectively, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2022.

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 bearinginterest-bearing assets. Net interest income increased $72,731$0.1 million or 1.85%1.35% to $4.0$4.6 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 from $3.9$4.5 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. This increase was primarily due to higher rates on2022. Average loans and our cash balances tied to the Federal Funds target rate, which increased 25 basis points in March 2017 and an additional 25 basis points in June 2017. Meanwhile, average loans decreased $10.7$21.0 million or 3.88%6.56% to $264.0$341.1 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to $274.8$320.1 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. However, the2022. The yield on average loans (including fees) was 5.29%6.07% and 4.86%5.07% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, respectively. The increase in the yield on average loans was the result of interest rates on variable rate loans, as well as higher interest rates on new originations and renewals of fixed rate loans. Interest income on loans increased $4,142 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 to $3.4 million from $3.4$1.3 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2023 to $5.0 million from $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

The average balance of interest bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank increased $1.2decreased $37.4 million or 4.50%69.59% to $28.5$16.3 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, with a yield of 1.30%5.04% as compared to $27.3$53.7 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, with a yield of 0.52%0.73%.

The average balance of deposits decreased $34.7 million or 5.71% to $574.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, with a yield of 0.85% as compared to $608.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, with a yield of 0.02%. Deposit rates paid have increased as deposit rates paid from other sectors of the financial industry continue to create intense competition.

Provision for LoanCredit Losses

We have established an allowance for loancredit losses through a charge (credit) to the provision for loancredit 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 of our allowance for loancredit losses. ForWe did not recognize a provision during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we had a provision of $20,000 compared to a provision of $210,000 for2023 and 2022. For additional information about the same periodchanges in the prior year. The decrease in the provision for loan losses was supported by our analysis of the adequacyallowance and an allocation of the allowance by class, refer to Note 3. Loans and Allowance for loan losses.Credit Losses of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I of this report.

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Non-Interest Income

Other income decreased $204,704$0.2 million or 29.81%26.37% to $481,882 for the three months ended September 30, 2017, from $686,586 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. This reduction was primarily due to less income derived from mortgage banking activities but was partially offset by increases in service charges and fees, as well as gains realized on the sale of investment securities.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense decreased $99,730 or 3.86% to $2.5$0.4 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, from $2.6$0.6 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2022. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction$0.1 million decrease in other operating expensesmortgage banking income. The Bank sold $12.2 million of $123,775, largely comprised of a lower FDIC assessment and other miscellaneous operating expenses. This was partially offset by increases in net occupancy expenses.mortgage loans held for sale during the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared with $21.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022. 

Income TaxNon-Interest Expense

We incurred income taxNon-interest expense of $543,098increased $0.3 million or 7.89% to $3.4 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, from $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits and net occupancy expense. The Bank opened its new James Island location in the second quarter of 2023.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $399,656$0.5 million during the same period in 2016.2022. Our effective tax rate was 27.38%22.94% and 21.89%22.88% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016,2022, respectively. The effective tax rate for both periods was directly related to our investment in a South Carolina Rehabilitation Tax Credit in 2016.

Comparison of NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 to NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162022

Net income increased $118,943decreased $0.1 million or 3.02%4.68% to $4.1$2.9 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.82$0.52 and $0.80,$0.51, respectively, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, from $3.9$3.0 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.80$0.54 and $0.78, respectively,$0.53 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2022, respectively. Our returnannualized returns on average assets and average equity for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 were 1.28%0.89% and 12.66%13.61%, respectively, compared with 1.29%0.91% and 12.73%12.68%, respectively, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2022.

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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 $378,528$0.5 million or 3.40%6.21% to $11.5$9.3 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 from $11.1$8.8 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. This increase was primarily due to increased income derived from investment securities. Additionally, the increase in interest and fees on loans was primarily due to higher rates on loans and our cash balances tied to the Federal Funds target rate, which increased 25 basis points in March 2017 and an additional 25 basis points in June 2017.2022. Average loans decreased $2.4increased $22.5 million or 0.91%7.13% to $262.0$337.8 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to $264.4$315.3 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. However, the2022. The yield on average loans (including fees) was 5.33%5.97% and 4.85%5.03% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, respectively. The increase in the yield on average loans was the result of interest rates on variable rate loans, as well as higher interest rates on new originations and renewals of fixed rate loans. Interest income on loans increased $124,856$2.4 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 to $9.7 million from $9.6$7.3 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2022.

The average balance of interest bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank decreased $3.5$49.0 million or 13.08%78.81% to $23.0$13.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, with a yield of 1.09%4.85% as compared to $26.5$62.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, with a yield of 0.52%0.43%.

The average balance of deposits decreased $26.6 million or 4.40% to $577.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, with a yield of 0.71% as compared to $603.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, with a yield of 0.02%. Deposit rates paid have increased as deposit rates paid from other sectors of the financial industry continue to create intense competition.

Provision for LoanCredit Losses

We have established an allowance for credit losses through a charge (credit) to the provision for credit losses 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 of our allowance for credit losses. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, we hadrecorded a provision of $52,500 compared$45,000 increase to the allowance for credit losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded a provision of $395,000$75,000 reduction to the allowance for the same period in the prior year.credit losses. The decreasenet increase in the provision for loancredit losses was supported bybased on our analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loancredit losses. For additional information about the changes in the allowance and an allocation of the allowance by class, refer to Note 3. Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I of this report.

Non-Interest Income

Other income decreased $491,951$0.3 million or 22.14%27.84% to $1.7$0.9 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, from $2.2$1.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. This reduction is primarily due to less income derived from the sale of investment securities and mortgage banking activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we realized gains on the sale of investment securities of $45,820 compared to realized gains on the sale of investment securities of $348,327 during the same period in 2016.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense decreased $11,004 or 0.15% to $7.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $7.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2022. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction$0.3 million decrease in other operating expensesmortgage banking income and decrease of $44,066, largely comprised$0.1 million on gains on sales of a lower FDIC assessment. This was offset by a write-downinvestment securities. The Bank sold $20.2 million of OREO inmortgage loans held for sale during the amount of $46,143six months ended June 30, 2023 as well as increases in net occupancy expenses.compared with $39.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Income TaxNon-Interest Expense

We incurred income taxNon-interest expense of $1.6increased $0.4 million or 7.82% to $6.6 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, from $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits and net occupancy expense. The Bank opened its new James Island location in the second quarter of 2023.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $1.5$0.9 million during the same period in 2016.2022. Our effective tax rate was 28.38%18.40% and 27.40%23.13% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016,2022, respectively. The lower effective rate is the result of the prior year tax rate for both periods was directly related to our investment in a South Carolina Rehabilitation Tax Credit in 2016.provision calculation.

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Off BalanceOff-Balance Sheet ArrangementsArrangements

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 $96.7$138.4 million and $85.4$145.4 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively.

Standby letters of credit represent our obligation to a third partythird-party contingent upon the failure of our customer to perform under the terms of an underlying contract with the third party or obligates us to guarantee or stand as surety for the benefit of the third party. The underlying contract may entail either financial or nonfinancial obligations and may involve such things as the shipment of goods, performance of a contract, or repayment of an obligation. Under the terms of a standby letter, generally drafts will be drawn only when the underlying event fails to occur as intended. We can seek recovery of the amounts paid from the borrower. The majority of these standby letters of credit are unsecured.

Commitments under standby letters of credit are usually for one year or less. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments related to standby letters of credit at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 20162022 was $969,644$1.7 million and $793,992,$2.5 million, respectively.

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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 $2.3 million at September 30, 2017, to sellon mortgage loans held for sale of $3.1totaling $2.9 million compared to forward sales commitments of $4.4and $0.9 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2016, to sell loans held for sale of $4.4 million.2022, respectively. The fair value of these commitments was not significant at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 or December 31, 2016.2022. 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 $44.7$11.7 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and $18.1 million at December 31, 2016. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, there2023. There were no loans repurchased.repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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, investmentsinvestment securities available for sale, other short-term investmentsinterest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve, and mortgage loans held for sale. Our primary liquid assets accounted for 37.03%43.79% and 36.38%45.89% of total assets at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, 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 investment 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 SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, we had unused short-term lines of credit totaling approximately $23$41.0 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 liquidationsale of mortgage loans held for sale. We have established a Borrower-In-Custody arrangement with the Federal Reserve. This arrangement permits us to retain possession of assets pledged as collateral to secure advances from the Federal Reserve Discount Window. At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, we could borrow up to $78$84.2 million. There have been no borrowings under this arrangementarrangement.

During the first quarter of 2023, the Federal Reserve authorized all twelve Reserve Banks to establish the Bank Term Funding Program (the “Program”) to make available additional funding to eligible depository institutions in order to help assure banks have the ability to meet the needs of all their depositors. The Program offers advances of up to one year in length to banks, savings associations, credit unions and other eligible depository institutions pledging any collateral eligible for purchase by the Federal Reserve Bank in open market options, such as U.S. Treasuries, U.S. agency securities and U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities. Advances are limited to the par value of the eligible collateral pledged by the eligible borrower. The Bank established a $25.0 million credit line under the Program during the reporting periods.first quarter of 2023 and increased the credit line by an additional $10.0 million to $35.0 duiring the second quarter of 2023. As of June 30, 2023, there were $25.0 million in borrowings under the Program. 

Our core deposits consist of non-interest bearingnon-interest-bearing accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, time deposits and savings accounts. We closely monitor our level of certificates of deposit greater than $250,000 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.needs. At SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, our liquidity ratio was35.08% 47.75% and 38.27%48.09%, 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.purchase stock. Total shareholders’ equity at Septemberas of June 30, 20172023 was $43.7$42.6 million. The rate of asset growth since our inception has not negatively impacted this capital base.

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

The purpose of 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 raisesraised 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 implementsimplemented a strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments and improvesimproved the methodology for calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity. Full

On November 4, 2019, the federal banking agencies jointly issued a final rule on an optional, simplified measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations called the community bank leverage ratio (“CBLR”) framework effective on January 1, 2020. A qualifying community banking organization is defined as having less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets, a leverage ratio greater than 9%, off-balance sheet exposures of 25% or less of total consolidated assets, and trading assets and liabilities of 5% or less of total consolidated assets. Additionally, the qualifying community banking organization must be a non-advanced approaches FDIC supervised institution. The final rule adopts Tier 1 capital and existing leverage ratio into the CBLR framework. The Bank adopted this rule as of September 30, 2020 and is no longer subject to other capital and leverage requirements. A CBLR bank meeting qualifying criterion is deemed to have met the “well capitalized” ratio requirements and be in compliance with all of the final rule requirements will be phased in over a multi-year schedule.generally applicable capital rule. The Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio at SeptemberCBLR as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 20162023 was 16.13% and 15.36%, respectively.

At September9.35%. As of June 30, 2017,2023, the Company and the Bank were categorized as “well capitalized” under Basel III. To be categorizedcapitalized.” We believe, as “well capitalized”of June 30, 2023, that the Company and the Bank must maintain minimum total risk based, Tier 1 risk based, common equity Tier 1 risk basedmeet all capital and Tier 1 leverage ratiosadequacy requirements to which we are subject.

There are no current conditions or events that we are aware of 10%, 8.0%, 6.5% and 5%, respectively, and to be categorized as “adequately capitalized,”that would change the Company andCompany’s or the Bank must maintain minimum total risk based, Tier 1 risk based, common equity Tier 1 risk basedBank’s capital and Tier 1 leverage ratios of 8%, 6%, 4.5%, and 4.0%, respectively.adequacy category.

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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not required.Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controlsDisclosure Controls and procedures and internal controls and procedures for financial reportingProcedures

An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”) was carried out as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 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/SeniorExecutive 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/SeniorExecutive Vice President concluded that, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, 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/SeniorExecutive Vice President) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controlsChanges in Internal Control 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.Financial Reporting

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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 September 30, 2017, based on the 2013 framework established in a report entitled“Internal Control-Integrated 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 September 30, 2017. Based on this assessment, management believes that as of September 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 SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, 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 Audit and Compliance Officer, Risk Management Officer, and Elliott Davis, LLC (separately and jointly) to discuss audit, financial and related matters. Elliott Davis, LLC the Compliance Officer, and the Risk ManagementAudit and Compliance Officer have direct access to the Audit and Compliance Committee.

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Part

PART II. Other InformationOTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal ProceedingsProceedings. 

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 FactorsFactors.

Not required.Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

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

Sales of Unregistered Securities 

None.

Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities 

The Company’s repurchases of its common stock during the second quarter of 2023 were as follows:

Period Total Number of Shares Purchased  Average Price Paid Per Share  Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(1)  Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(1) 
April 1 - April 30, 2023          $ 
May 1 - May 31, 2023  1,762  $13.86   1,762  $1,975,571 
June 1 - June 30, 2023  2,350  $13.98   2,350  $1,967,137 
Total  4,112  $13.93   4,112  $1,942,710 

(1)On May 25, 2023, the Company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 million of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock from time to time through May 2026. This new program replaces the prior stock repurchase program approved by the board of directors on March 26, 2020. The stock repurchases under the new program may be open market or private purchases, negotiated transactions, block purchases, or otherwise, in accordance with securities laws. The amount and timing of the stock repurchases will be based on various factors, such as management’s assessment of the Company’s liquidity, the market price of Company common stock compared to management’s assessment of such stock’s underlying value, and other applicable regulatory, legal and accounting factors. The Company has no obligation to repurchase any shares and may discontinue repurchases at any time.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior SecuritiesSecurities. 

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety DisclosureDisclosures. 

None.

Item 5. Other InformationInformation. 

None.

Item 6. ExhibitsExhibits.

Exhibits

 1.The Consolidated Financial Statements are included in this Form 10-Q and listed on pages as indicated.

   Page
    
  (1)Consolidated Balance Sheets3
 (2)Consolidated Statements of Income4-5
  (3)Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income6
  (4)Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity7
  (5)Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows8
  (6)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements9-27

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Exhibits

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

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

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

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

4.02016 Proxy Statement (Filed with 2015 10-K)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Restated (Filed with 2016 10-K)

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 (Filed within)

10.13North Charleston Lease Agreement (Filed with June 30, 2017 10Q)

10.14Sublease Amendment for Parking Facilities at 256 Meeting Street (Filed within)

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

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

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

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

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

32.1Certification pursuant to Section 1350 (1)

32.2Certification pursuant to Section 1350 (1)

101.SCH101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (2)
101.CAL101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (2)
101.DEF101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (2)
101.LAB101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (2)
101.PRE101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (2)
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

37 (1)This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any file of the registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

(2)In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under those sections.

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Signatures

SIGNATURES

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

Bank of South Carolina Corporation
November 9, 2017August 4, 2023By:
By:/s/Fleetwood S. Hassell
Fleetwood S. Hassell
President/Chief Executive Officer
August 4, 2023By:/s/Eugene H. Walpole, IV
Eugene H. Walpole, IV
Chief Financial Officer/
SeniorExecutive Vice President

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