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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

[Mark One]

[X]

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019

 

[_]

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

 

Commission File Number 0-32637

 

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

                            

IOWA

42-1039071

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation)

(I. R. S. Employer

Incorporation or Organization)

Identification Number)

                                                                                                                  

405 FIFTH STREET

AMES, IOWA 50010

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (515) 232-6251

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 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    X        No ____

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer filer____ Accelerated filer    X   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Non-accelerated filer filer____ Smaller reporting company   X   Emerging growth company company____

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected notnot to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(1)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     X   

 

Indicate the numberAs of April 26, 2019 there were 9,241,916 shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as$2 par value, outstanding.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the latest practicable date.Act:

 

COMMON STOCK, $2.00 PAR VALUETitle of each class

9,310,913

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

(Class)ATLO

(Shares Outstanding at October 27, 2017)

NASDAQ

 

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

INDEX

 

  

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Part I.

Financial Information

 

  

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3
   

Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018

3
   

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018

4
   
 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018

5
   
 

Consolidated Statements of StockholdersStockholders’ Equity for the nine three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018

65
   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018

76
   
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

98
   

Item 2.

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

3028
   

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

4944
   

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

4945
   

Part II.

Other Information

 
   

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

5045
   

Item 1.A.

Risk Factors

5045
   

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

5045
   

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

5046
   

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

5046
   

Item 5.

Other Information

5146
   

Item 6.

Exhibits

5146
   
 

Signatures

5247

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

 

 

2019

  

2018

 
ASSETS         
         

Cash and due from banks

 $24,133,336  $30,384,066 

Interest bearing deposits in financial institutions

  58,738,001   26,057,513 

Securities available-for-sale

  455,553,634   458,971,162 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) stock, at cost

  2,661,600   3,191,200 

Loans receivable, net

  886,556,795   890,461,479 

Loans held for sale

  256,500   401,287 

Bank premises and equipment, net

  15,698,236   15,813,196 

Accrued income receivable

  9,101,698   9,415,570 

Other real estate owned

  564,667   829,603 

Bank-owned life insurance

  2,789,711   2,773,729 

Deferred income taxes, net

  2,355,018   3,848,713 

Intangible assets, net

  2,514,220   2,677,884 

Goodwill

  9,744,472   9,744,472 

Other assets

  1,649,475   1,117,477 
         

Total assets

 $1,472,317,363  $1,455,687,351 
         

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        
         

LIABILITIES

        

Deposits

        

Demand, noninterest bearing

 $221,211,912  $230,113,170 

NOW accounts

  386,717,224   366,178,715 

Savings and money market

  424,084,571   418,384,284 

Time, $250,000 and over

  49,058,130   40,014,550 

Other time

  171,442,325   166,393,120 

Total deposits

  1,252,514,162   1,221,083,839 
         

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

  32,396,757   40,674,486 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances

  2,000,000   14,600,000 

Dividends payable

  2,218,277   2,137,460 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  5,411,409   4,326,502 

Total liabilities

  1,294,540,605   1,282,822,287 
         

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

Common stock, $2 par value, authorized 18,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,242,822 and 9,293,305 shares as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

  18,485,644   18,586,610 

Additional paid-in capital

  19,276,388   20,461,724 

Retained earnings

  139,910,979   137,891,821 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - net unrealized income (loss) on securities available-for-sale

  103,747   (4,075,091)

Total stockholders' equity

  177,776,758   172,865,064 
         

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $1,472,317,363  $1,455,687,351 

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 

ASSETS

 

2017

  

2016

 
         

Cash and due from banks

 $23,087,890  $29,478,068 

Interest bearing deposits in financial institutions

  35,486,284   31,737,259 

Securities available-for-sale

  506,610,435   516,079,506 

Loans receivable, net

  764,228,850   752,181,730 

Loans held for sale

  279,800   242,618 

Bank premises and equipment, net

  15,595,418   16,049,379 

Accrued income receivable

  8,423,038   7,768,689 

Other real estate owned

  385,509   545,757 

Deferred income taxes

  1,817,543   3,485,689 

Intangible assets, net

  1,133,736   1,352,812 

Goodwill

  6,732,216   6,732,216 

Other assets

  1,159,533   799,306 
         

Total assets

 $1,364,940,252  $1,366,453,029 
         

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        
         

LIABILITIES

        

Deposits

        

Demand, noninterest bearing

 $202,368,921  $212,074,792 

NOW accounts

  337,062,117   310,427,812 

Savings and money market

  380,454,650   381,852,433 

Time, $250,000 and over

  36,776,010   39,031,663 

Other time

  157,876,361   166,022,165 

Total deposits

  1,114,538,059   1,109,408,865 
         

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

  39,001,050   58,337,367 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances

  19,000,000   14,500,000 

Other borrowings

  13,000,000   13,000,000 

Dividends payable

  2,048,401   1,955,292 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  4,023,858   4,146,262 

Total liabilities

  1,191,611,368   1,201,347,786 
         

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

Common stock, $2 par value, authorized 18,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,310,913 shares as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016

  18,621,826   18,621,826 

Additional paid-in capital

  20,878,728   20,878,728 

Retained earnings

  131,047,038   126,181,376 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale

  2,781,292   (576,687)

Total stockholders' equity

  173,328,884   165,105,243 
         

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $1,364,940,252  $1,366,453,029 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 
         

Interest income:

        

Loans, including fees

 $10,701,429  $8,888,855 

Securities:

        

Taxable

  1,488,852   1,529,122 

Tax-exempt

  1,100,574   1,186,346 

Interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold

  237,568   193,035 

Total interest income

  13,528,423   11,797,358 
         

Interest expense:

        

Deposits

  2,358,832   1,362,481 

Other borrowed funds

  199,214   248,390 

Total interest expense

  2,558,046   1,610,871 
         

Net interest income

  10,970,377   10,186,487 
         

Provision for loan losses

  98,094   29,000 
         

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  10,872,283   10,157,487 
         

Noninterest income:

        

Wealth management income

  784,614   751,000 

Service fees

  370,296   338,242 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale

  172,726   177,200 

Merchant and card fees

  361,141   309,659 

Other noninterest income

  236,931   187,901 

Total noninterest income

  1,925,708   1,764,002 
         

Noninterest expense:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

  4,715,828   4,568,045 

Data processing

  891,381   781,032 

Occupancy expenses, net

  599,005   494,946 

FDIC insurance assessments

  100,229   105,995 

Professional fees

  388,846   345,407 

Business development

  268,597   254,548 

Intangible asset amortization

  163,664   87,535 

Other operating expenses, net

  329,206   227,629 

Total noninterest expense

  7,456,756   6,865,137 
         

Income before income taxes

  5,341,235   5,056,352 
         

Provision for income taxes

  1,103,800   1,019,600 
         

Net income

 $4,237,435  $4,036,752 
         

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 $0.46  $0.43 
         

Dividends declared per share

 $0.24  $0.48 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
                 

Interest income:

                

Loans, including fees

 $8,729,702  $8,236,401  $25,345,116  $24,124,973 

Securities:

                

Taxable

  1,557,872   1,425,366   4,637,498   4,392,602 

Tax-exempt

  1,210,510   1,329,071   3,819,380   4,117,893 

Interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold

  114,820   86,869   365,346   296,925 

Total interest income

  11,612,904   11,077,707   34,167,340   32,932,393 
                 

Interest expense:

                

Deposits

  1,169,296   753,642   3,204,115   2,259,140 

Other borrowed funds

  292,054   274,297   862,798   796,006 

Total interest expense

  1,461,350   1,027,939   4,066,913   3,055,146 
                 

Net interest income

  10,151,554   10,049,768   30,100,427   29,877,247 
                 

Provision for loan losses

  57,277   234,703   1,221,620   440,787 
                 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  10,094,277   9,815,065   28,878,807   29,436,460 
                 

Noninterest income:

                

Wealth management income

  747,634   684,908   2,180,941   2,210,229 

Service fees

  401,237   426,711   1,126,122   1,228,416 

Securities gains, net

  37,881   64,917   498,560   296,110 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale

  179,553   339,501   544,095   773,512 

Merchant and card fees

  348,847   350,488   1,017,362   1,051,378 

Other noninterest income

  144,953   137,153   598,791   469,138 

Total noninterest income

  1,860,105   2,003,678   5,965,871   6,028,783 
                 

Noninterest expense:

                

Salaries and employee benefits

  4,026,932   3,977,495   12,058,903   11,883,696 

Data processing

  807,419   824,429   2,481,331   2,366,293 

Occupancy expenses, net

  527,071   449,775   1,546,657   1,461,201 

FDIC insurance assessments

  111,987   109,289   326,958   434,808 

Professional fees

  307,484   296,720   919,157   889,721 

Business development

  262,408   239,917   722,869   696,033 

Other real estate owned (income), net

  (3,200)  (91,173)  (2,396)  (87,564)

Intangible asset amortization

  89,861   86,492   280,837   273,206 

Other operating expenses, net

  166,026   219,283   837,810   750,244 

Total noninterest expense

  6,295,988   6,112,227   19,172,126   18,667,638 
                 

Income before income taxes

  5,658,394   5,706,516   15,672,552   16,797,605 
                 

Provision for income taxes

  1,729,987   1,902,636   4,661,687   5,087,253 
                 

Net income

 $3,928,407  $3,803,880  $11,010,865  $11,710,352 
                 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 $0.42  $0.41  $1.18  $1.26 
                 

Dividends declared per share

 $0.22  $0.21  $0.66  $0.63 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 
         
         

Net income

 $4,237,435  $4,036,752 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:

        

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities before tax:

        

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period

  5,571,784   (5,033,043)

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

  -   - 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

  5,571,784   (5,033,043)

Tax effect related to other comprehensive income (loss)

  (1,392,946)  1,258,605 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

  4,178,838   (3,774,438)

Comprehensive income

 $8,416,273  $262,314 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
                 
                 

Net income

 $3,928,407  $3,803,880  $11,010,865  $11,710,352 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:

                

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities before tax:

                

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period

  (270,853)  (1,838,831)  5,828,684   6,077,365 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

  37,881   64,917   498,560   296,110 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

  (308,734)  (1,903,748)  5,330,124   5,781,255 

Tax effect related to other comprehensive income (loss)

  114,233   704,387   (1,972,145)  (2,139,064)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

  (194,501)  (1,199,361)  3,357,979   3,642,191 

Comprehensive income

 $3,733,906  $2,604,519  $14,368,844  $15,352,543 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-

in Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss),

Net of Taxes

  

Total

Stockholders'

Equity

 
                     

Balance, December 31, 2017

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $131,684,961  $(432,373) $170,753,142 

Net income

  -   -   4,036,752   -   4,036,752 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   (3,774,438)  (3,774,438)

The cumulative effect from change in accounting policy (1)

  -   -   82,700   (82,700)  - 

Cash dividends declared, $0.48 per share

      -   (4,469,238)  -   (4,469,238)

Balance, March 31, 2018

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $131,335,175  $(4,289,511)��$166,546,218 
                     

Balance, December 31, 2018

 $18,586,610  $20,461,724  $137,891,821  $(4,075,091) $172,865,064 

Net income

  -   -   4,237,435   -   4,237,435 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   4,178,838   4,178,838 

Retirement of 50,483 shares of stock

  (100,966)  (1,185,336)  -   -   (1,286,302)

Cash dividends declared, $0.24 per share

  -   -   (2,218,277)  -   (2,218,277)

Balance, March 31, 2019

 $18,485,644  $19,276,388  $139,910,979  $103,747  $177,776,758 

(1) The cumulative effect for the year ended December 31, 2018, reflects adoption in first quarter 2018 of ASU 2018-02.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-in Capital

  

Retained Earnings

  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes

  

Total Stockholders' Equity

 
                     

Balance, December 31, 2015

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $118,267,767  $3,481,736  $161,250,057 

Net income

  -   -   11,710,352   -   11,710,352 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   3,642,191   3,642,191 

Cash dividends declared, $0.63 per share

  -   -   (5,865,875)  -   (5,865,875)

Balance, September 30, 2016

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $124,112,244  $7,123,927  $170,736,725 
                     

Balance, December 31, 2016

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $126,181,376  $(576,687) $165,105,243 

Net income

  -   -   11,010,865   -   11,010,865 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   3,357,979   3,357,979 

Cash dividends declared, $0.66 per share

  -   -   (6,145,203)  -   (6,145,203)

Balance, September 30, 2017

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $131,047,038  $2,781,292  $173,328,884 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income

 $4,237,435  $4,036,752 

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

        

Provision for loan losses

  98,094   29,000 

Provision for off-balance sheet commitments

  -   (4,000)

Amortization, net

  389,806   515,844 

Amortization of intangible asset

  163,664   87,535 

Depreciation

  283,521   260,358 

Deferred income taxes

  100,750   (48,299)

(Gain) on sales of loans held for sale

  (172,726)  (177,200)

Proceeds from loans held for sale

  6,681,879   7,516,348 

Originations of loans held for sale

  (6,364,366)  (7,488,054)

Loss on sale of premises and equipment, net

  -   115 

Loss on sale and foreclosure of other real estate owned, net

  11,106   - 

Change in assets and liabilities:

        

Decrease in accrued income receivable

  313,872   652,135 

(Increase) decrease in other assets

  (543,520)  104,485 

Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

  1,084,907   867,498 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  6,284,422   6,352,517 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

  (3,781,499)  (7,854,442)

Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale

  12,251,722   8,364,369 

Purchase of FHLB stock

  (2,112,500)  (227,700)

Proceeds from the redemption of FHLB stock

  2,642,100   691,500 

Net (increase) in interest bearing deposits in financial institutions

  (32,680,488)  (25,810,886)

Net (increase) decrease in loans

  3,927,737   (802,576)

Net proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned

  253,830   - 

Purchase of bank premises and equipment, net

  (163,999)  (204,726)

Other

  (15,982)  (14,960)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

  (19,679,079)  (25,859,421)
         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Increase in deposits

  31,445,418   36,032,857 

(Decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

  (8,277,729)  (890,601)

Payments on FHLB borrowings and other borrowings

  -   (17,500,000)

Payments on short-term borrowings

  (12,600,000)  - 

Dividends paid

  (2,137,460)  (2,048,401)

Stock repurchases

  (1,286,302)  - 

Net cash provided by financing activities

  7,143,927   15,593,855 

Net (decrease) in cash and due from banks

  (6,250,730)  (3,913,049)
         

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

        

Beginning

  30,384,066   26,397,550 

Ending

 $24,133,336  $22,484,501 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

  

2019

  

2018

 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

        

Cash payments for:

        

Interest

 $2,405,437  $1,538,837 

Income taxes

  -   - 

 

  

2017

  

2016

 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income

 $11,010,865  $11,710,352 

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

        

Provision for loan losses

  1,221,620   440,787 

Provision for off-balance sheet commitments

  4,000   12,000 

Amortization, net

  2,129,648   2,327,654 

Amortization of intangible asset

  280,837   273,206 

Depreciation

  861,700   885,202 

Deferred income taxes

  (303,999)  176,658 

Securities gains, net

  (498,560)  (296,110)

(Gain) on sales of loans held for sale

  (544,095)  (773,511)

Proceeds from loans held for sale

  22,668,307   34,782,288 

Originations of loans held for sale

  (22,161,394)  (34,657,822)

Loss on sale of premises and equipment, net

  56,168   2,769 

Impairment of other real estate owned

  -   28,039 

(Gain) on sale of other real estate owned, net

  (14,648)  (131,127)

Change in assets and liabilities:

        

(Increase) in accrued income receivable

  (654,349)  (805,127)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

  (377,095)  286,238 

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

  (126,404)  323,605 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  13,552,601   14,585,101 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

  (51,271,943)  (49,668,267)

Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale

  11,756,963   18,738,154 

Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale

  52,588,102   54,611,331 

Net (increase) decrease in interest bearing deposits in financial institutions

  (3,749,025)  994,573 

Net (increase) in loans

  (13,190,423)  (39,394,414)

Net proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned

  191,564   755,906 

Purchase of bank premises and equipment, net

  (447,039)  (218,081)

Other

  (61,761)  - 

Net cash (used in) investing activities

  (4,183,562)  (14,180,798)
         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Increase (decrease) in deposits

  5,129,194   (12,358,477)

(Decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

  (19,336,317)  (4,431,520)

Payments on FHLB borrowings and other borrowings

  (1,000,000)  (1,542,203)

Proceeds from short-term FHLB borrowings, net

  5,500,000   21,000,000 

Dividends paid

  (6,052,094)  (5,772,766)

Net cash (used in) financing activities

  (15,759,217)  (3,104,966)
         

Net (decrease) in cash and due from banks

  (6,390,178)  (2,700,663)
         

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

        

Beginning

  29,478,068   24,005,801 

Ending

 $23,087,890  $21,305,138 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

        

Cash payments for:

        

Interest

 $4,027,782  $3,145,519 

Income taxes

  5,050,220   4,223,653 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Transfer of loans receivable to other real estate owned

 $16,668  $56,587 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1.     Significant Accounting Policies

 

The consolidated financial statements for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 are unaudited. In the opinion of the management of Ames National Corporation (the "Company"), these financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly these consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results which may be expected for an entire year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted in accordance with the requirements for interim financial statements. The interim financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the year-end audited financial statements contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162018 (the “Annual Report”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned banking subsidiaries (the “Banks”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Goodwill: Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill resulting from acquisitions is not amortized, but is tested for impairment annually or whenever events change and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that an impairment loss has occurred. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process that begins with an estimation of the fair value of a reporting unit. The second step, if necessary, measures the amount of impairment, if any.

 

Significant judgment is applied when goodwill is assessed for impairment. This judgment includes developing cash flow projections, selecting appropriate discount rates, identifying relevant market comparables, incorporating general economic and market conditions and selecting an appropriate control premium. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, Company management has performed a goodwill impairment assessment and determined goodwill was not impaired.

 

New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements:Pronouncements In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10):Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The update enhances the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information by updating certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. Among other changes, the update includes requiring changes in fair value of equity securities with readily determinable fair value to be recognized in net income and clarifies that entities should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available for sale securities in combination with the entities' other deferred tax assets. Among other items the ASC requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. For public companies, this update will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, but does not expect the guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The ASU requires a lessee to recognize on the balance sheet assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Consistent with current GAAP, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. Unlike current GAAP, which requires that only capital leases be recognized on the balance sheet, the ASC requires that both types of leases by recognized on the balance sheet. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Targeted Improvements, which amends ASC 842, Leases. This update provides for an adoption option that will not require earlier periods to be restated at the adoption date. For public companies, this update will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance isdid not expected to have a material impact on the Company’sCompany’s consolidated financial statements.

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In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. Organizations will continue to use judgment to determine which loss estimation method is appropriate for their circumstances. Additionally, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. For public companies, this update will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently planning for the implementation of this accounting standard.standard and has chosen a vendor for a software solution and has begun implementation of the software. It is too early to assess the impact that the guidance will have on the Company’sCompany’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Summary and Amendments that Create Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Other Assets and Deferred Costs—Contracts with Customers (Subtopic 340-40) . The guidance in this update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance throughout the industry topics

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In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The guidance in this update eliminates the Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. For public companies, this update will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual goodwill impairment test with a measurement date after January 1, 2017. The Company does not expect the guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

2.      DividendsIn August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The amendments in this update modify the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The update is effective for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for the removed disclosures and delayed adoption until fiscal year 2020 permitted for the new disclosures. The removed and modified disclosures will be adopted on a retrospective basis, and the new disclosures will be adopted on a prospective basis. The adoption will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications: Certain amounts in prior year financial statements have been reclassified, with no effect on net income, comprehensive income or stockholder’s equity, to conform to current period presentation.

2.      Bank Acquisition

 

On August September 14, 2018, First National Bank (FNB) completed the purchase and merger of Clarke County State Bank (CCSB) located in Osceola and Murray, Iowa (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition was consistent with the Bank’s strategy to strengthen and expand its Iowa market share. The acquired assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition and were reflected in the September 30, 2018 financial statements as such. 100% of the stock of CCSB was purchased for cash consideration of $14.8 million. As a result of this acquisition, the Company recorded a core deposit intangible asset of $2.0 million and goodwill of $3.0 million. The results of operations for this acquisition have been included since the transaction date of September 14, 2018. The fair value of purchased credit deteriorated loans related to the Acquisition is $386,000. These purchased loans are included in the impaired loan category in the financial statements.

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The following table summarizes the fair value of the total consideration transferred as a part of the Acquisition as well as the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the effective date of the transaction.

Cash consideration transferred

 $14,806,981 
     

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

    
     

Cash and due from banks

 $1,363,762 

Federal funds sold

  1,154,000 

Interest bearing deposits in financial institutions

  1,475,000 

Securities available-for-sale

  17,196,715 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

  129,600 

Loans receivable

  76,041,470 

Accrued interest receivable

  862,895 

Bank premises and equipment

  924,400 

Other real estate owned

  120,000 

Deferred income taxes

  49,150 

Bank owned life insurance

  2,754,798 

Core deposit intangible asset

  2,002,000 

Other assets

  13,996 

Deposits

  (83,169,311)

Federal funds purchased

  (9,000,000)

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

  (123,749)
     

Total identifiable net assets

  11,794,726 
     

Goodwill

 $3,012,255 

On September 14, 2018, the contractual balance of loans receivable acquired was $77.2 million and the contractual balance of deposits assumed was $83.1 million. Loans receivable acquired include commercial real estate, 1-4 family real estate agricultural real estate, commercial operating, agricultural operating and consumer loans.

The acquired loans at contractual values as of September 14, 2018 were determined to be risk rated as follows:

Pass

 $63,220,130 

Watch

  9,430,540 

Special Mention

  2,733,940 

Substandard

  1,426,137 

Deteriorated credit

  385,884 
     

Total loans acquired at book value

 $77,196,631 

Loans acquired as deteriorated credit loans will be included with impaired loans.

The core deposit intangible asset is amortized to expense on a declining basis over a period of ten years. The loan market valuation is accreted to income on the effective yield method over a ten year period. The time deposits market valuation is amortized to expense on a declining basis over a two year period.

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3.    Dividends

On February 13, 2019, the Company declared a cash dividend on its common stock, payable on NovemberMay 15, 20172019 to stockholders of record as of NovemberMay 1, 2017,2019, equal to $0.22$0.24 per share.share

 

3.4.   Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings per share amounts were calculated using the weighted average shares outstanding during the periods presented. The weighted average outstanding shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 were 9,310,913.9,258,047 and 9,310,913, respectively. The Company had no potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the periods presented.

 

4.5.    Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. No material changes in the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements have occurred since December 31, 2016.2018.

 

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5.6.    Fair Value Measurements

 

AssetsAssets and liabilities carried at fair value are required to be classified and disclosed according to the process for determining fair value. There are three levels of determining fair value.

 

Level 1: Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available.

 

Level 2: Inputs to the valuation methodology include: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatility, prepayment speeds, credit risk); or inputs derived principally from or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

 

Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

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The following table presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2016.2018. (in thousands)

 

Description

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
                 

2017

                
                 

U.S. government treasuries

 $4,449  $4,449  $-  $- 

U.S. government agencies

  112,657   -   112,657   - 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  81,956   -   81,956   - 

State and political subdivisions

  243,438   -   243,438   - 

Corporate bonds

  60,834   -   60,834   - 

Equity securities, other

  3,276   34   3,242   - 
                 
  $506,610  $4,483  $502,127  $- 
                 

2016

                
                 

U.S. government treasuries

 $4,368  $4,368  $-  $- 

U.S. government agencies

  110,209   -   110,209   - 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  82,858   -   82,858   - 

State and political subdivisions

  264,448   -   264,448   - 

Corporate bonds

  51,184   -   51,184   - 

Equity securities, other

  3,013   -   3,013   - 
                 
  $516,080  $4,368  $511,712  $- 

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Description

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
                 

2019

                
                 

U.S. government treasuries

 $7,904  $7,904  $-  $- 

U.S. government agencies

  109,818   -   109,818   - 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  68,493   -   68,493   - 

State and political subdivisions

  214,558   -   214,558   - 

Corporate bonds

  54,781   -   54,781   - 
                 
  $455,554  $7,904  $447,650  $- 
                 

2018

                
                 

U.S. government treasuries

 $7,800  $7,800  $-  $- 

U.S. government agencies

  110,268   -   110,268   - 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  70,382   -   70,382   - 

State and political subdivisions

  215,955   -   215,955   - 

Corporate bonds

  54,566   -   54,566   - 
                 
  $458,971  $7,800  $451,171  $- 

 

Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasury securities and other equity securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets.  U.S government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, state and political subdivisions, and most corporate bonds and other equity securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things.

 

The Company's policy is to recognize transfers between levels at the end of each reporting period, if applicable. There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019.

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Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).  The following table presents the assets carried on the balance sheet (after specific reserves) by caption and by level within the valuation hierarchy as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2016.2018. (in thousands)

Description

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
                                

2017

                

2019

                
                                

Loans receivable

 $2,439  $-  $-  $2,439  $2,297  $-  $-  $2,297 

Other real estate owned

  386   -   -   386   565   -   -   565 
                                

Total

 $2,825  $-  $-  $2,825  $2,862  $-  $-  $2,862 
                                

2016

                

2018

                
                                

Loans receivable

 $683  $-  $-  $683  $2,030  $-  $-  $2,030 

Other real estate owned

  546   -   -   546   830   -   -   830 
                                

Total

 $1,229  $-  $-  $1,229  $2,860  $-  $-  $2,860 

 

Loans Receivable: Loans in the tables above consist of impaired credits held for investment. In accordance with the loan impairment guidance, impairment was measured based on the fair value of collateral less estimated selling costs for collateral dependent loans. Fair value for impaired loans is based upon appraised values of collateral adjusted for trends observed in the market. A valuation allowance was recorded for the excess of the loan’s recorded investment over the amounts determined by the collateral value method. This valuation allowance is a component of the allowance for loan losses. The Company considers these fair value measurements as level 3.

 

Other Real Estate Owned: Other real estate owned in the table above consists of real estate obtained through foreclosure. Other real estate owned is recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs, at the date of transfer, with any impairment amount charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to the transfer, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated selling costs, with any impairment amount recorded as a noninterest expense. The carrying value of other real estate owned is not re-measured to fair value on a recurring basis but is subject to fair value adjustments when the carrying value exceeds the fair value less estimated selling costs. Management uses appraised values and adjusts for trends observed in the market and for disposition costs in determining the value of other real estate owned. A valuation allowance was recorded for the excess of the asset’s recorded investment over the amount determined by the fair value, less estimated selling costs. This valuation allowance is a component of the allowance for other real estate owned. The valuation allowance was $287,000 as of September 30, 2017 and $331,000 as of December 31, 2016. The Company considers these fair value measurements as level 3.

 

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TheThe significant inputs used in the fair value measurements for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 are as follows: (in thousands)

 

 

2019  

 
 

2017

  

Estimated

 

Valuation

Unobservable

 

Range

 
 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Valuation

Techniques

Unobservable Inputs 

Range

(Average)

  

Fair Value

 

Techniques

Inputs  

(Average)

 
                          

Impaired Loans

 $2,439 

Evaluation of collateral

Estimation of value

 NM*     $2,297 

Evaluation of collateral

Estimation of value

  NM*       
                          

Other real estate owned

 $386 

Appraisal

Appraisal adjustment

 6%-8%(7%)  $565 

Appraisal

Appraisal adjustment

  6%-8%   (7%)

 

 

2018

     
 

2016

  

Estimated

 

Valuation

Unobservable

 

Range

 
 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Valuation

Techniques

Unobservable Inputs 

Range

(Average)

  

Fair Value

 

Techniques

Inputs  

(Average)

 
                          

Impaired Loans

 $683 

Evaluation of collateral

Estimation of value

 NM*     $2,030 

Evaluation of collateral

Estimation of value

  NM*       
                          

Other real estate owned

 $546 

Appraisal

Appraisal adjustment

 6%-10%(8%)  $830 

Appraisal

Appraisal adjustment

  6%-8%   (7%)

 

* Not Meaningful. Evaluations of the underlying assets are completed for each impaired loan with a specific reserve. The types of collateral vary widely and could include accounts receivables, inventory, a variety of equipment and real estate. Collateral evaluations are reviewed and discounted as appropriate based on knowledge of the specific type of collateral. In the case of real estate, an independent appraisal may be obtained. Types of discounts considered included aging of receivables, condition of the collateral, potential market for the collateral and estimated disposal costs. These discounts will vary from loan to loan, thus providing a range would not be meaningful.

 

GAAP requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis.  The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis are discussed above.  The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below.

 

Fair value of financial instruments: 

 

Disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, for which it is practicable to estimate that value, is required whether or not recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. In cases in which quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimate of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments. Certain financial instruments with a fair value that is not practicable to estimate and all non-financial instruments are excluded from the disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not necessarily represent the underlying value of the Company.

 

The following disclosures represent financial instruments in which the ending balances at September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 are not carried at fair value in their entirety on the consolidated balance sheets.

Cash and due from banks and interest bearing deposits in financial institutions: The recorded amount of these assets approximates fair value.

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Securities available-for-sale: Fair value measurement for Level 1 securities is based upon quoted prices. Fair value measurement for Level 2 securities are based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things. Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasury and other equity securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets.  U.S government mortgage-backed securities, state and political subdivisions, and some corporate bonds and other equity securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.

 

Loans receivable: The fair value

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Table of loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates, which reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan. The estimate of maturity is based on the historical experience, with repayments for each loan classification modified, as required, by an estimate of the effect of current economic and lending conditions. The effect of nonperforming loans is considered in assessing the credit risk inherent in the fair value estimate.

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Loans held for sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is based on prevailing market prices.

Deposits: Fair values of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings and NOW accounts, and money market accounts, are equal to the amount payable on demand as of the respective balance sheet date. Fair values of certificates of deposit are based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value estimates do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase: The carrying amounts of securities sold under agreements to repurchase approximate fair value because of the generally short-term nature of the instruments.

FHLB advances and other borrowings: Fair values of FHLB advances and other borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on interest rates currently being offered with similar terms.

Accrued income receivable and accrued interest payable: The carrying amounts of accrued income receivable and accrued interest payable approximate fair value.

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit: The fair values of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreement and credit worthiness of the counterparties. The carrying value and fair value of the commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are not considered significant.

 

Limitations: Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

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The estimated fair values of the Company’sCompany’s financial instruments as described above as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 are as follows: (in thousands)

 

  

2017

  

2016

   

2019

  

2018

 

Fair Value

     

Estimated

      

Estimated

 

Fair Value

     

Estimated

      

Estimated

 

Hierarchy

 

Carrying

  

Fair

  

Carrying

  

Fair

 

Hierarchy

 

Carrying

  

Fair

  

Carrying

  

Fair

 

Level

 

Amount

  

Value

  

Amount

  

Value

 

Level

 

Amount

  

Value

  

Amount

  

Value

 
                                  

Financial assets:

                                  

Cash and due from banks

Level 1

 $23,088  $23,088  $29,478  $29,478 

Level 1

 $24,133  $24,133  $30,384  $30,384 

Interest bearing deposits

Level 1

  35,486   35,486   31,737   31,737 

Level 1

  58,738   58,738   26,058   26,058 

Securities available-for-sale

See previous table

  506,610   506,610   516,080   516,080 

See previous table

  455,554   455,554   458,971   458,971 

FHLB and FRB stock

Level 2

  2,662   2,662   3,191   3,191 

Loans receivable, net

Level 2

  764,229   753,977   752,182   746,580 

Level 2

  886,557   861,710   890,461   864,417 

Loans held for sale

Level 2

  280   280   243   243 

Level 2

  257   257   401   401 

Accrued income receivable

Level 1

  8,423   8,423   7,769   7,769 

Level 1

  9,102   9,102   9,416   9,416 

Financial liabilities:

                                  

Deposits

Level 2

 $1,114,538  $1,115,076  $1,109,409  $1,110,211 

Level 2

 $1,252,514  $1,251,841  $1,221,084  $1,219,643 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

Level 1

  39,001   39,001   58,337   58,337 

Level 1

  32,397   32,397   40,674   40,674 

FHLB advances

Level 2

  19,000   19,046   14,500   14,681 

Level 2

  2,000   1,970   14,600   14,559 

Other borrowings

Level 2

  13,000   13,159   13,000   13,386 

Accrued interest payable

Level 1

  447   447   408   408 

Level 1

  816   816   649   649 

 

The methodologiesmethodologies used to determine fair value as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 did not change from the methodologies described in the December 31, 20162018 Annual Financial Statements.

 

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6.7.     Debt and Equity Securities

 

The amortized cost of securities available-for-saleavailable-for-sale and their fair values as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 are summarized below: (in thousands)

 

2017:

     

Gross

  

Gross

     

2019:

     

Gross

  

Gross

     
 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 
 

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

 
                                

U.S. government treasuries

 $4,412  $37  $-  $4,449  $7,935  $-  $(31) $7,904 

U.S. government agencies

  112,011   807   (161)  112,657   109,834   446   (462)  109,818 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  80,948   1,091   (83)  81,956   68,531   279   (317)  68,493 

State and political subdivisions

  241,150   2,684   (396)  243,438   214,333   944   (719)  214,558 

Corporate bonds

  60,417   560   (143)  60,834   54,783   271   (273)  54,781 

Equity securities, other

  3,257   19   -   3,276 
 $502,195  $5,198  $(783) $506,610  $455,416  $1,940  $(1,802) $455,554 

 

2016:

     

Gross

  

Gross

     

2018:

     

Gross

  

Gross

     
 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 
 

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

 
                                

U.S. government treasuries

 $4,396  $18  $(46) $4,368  $7,925  $-  $(125) $7,800 

U.S. government agencies

  110,372   540   (703)  110,209   111,759   73   (1,564)  110,268 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  82,279   1,018   (439)  82,858   71,596   88   (1,302)  70,382 

State and political subdivisions

  265,204   1,660   (2,416)  264,448   217,247   465   (1,757)  215,955 

Corporate bonds

  51,731   147   (694)  51,184   55,877   2   (1,313)  54,566 

Equity securities, other

  3,013   -   -   3,013 
 $516,995  $3,383  $(4,298) $516,080  $464,404  $628  $(6,061) $458,971 

 

TheThere were no proceeds, gains and losses from securities available-for-sale are summarized as follows: (in thousands)for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale

 $933  $5,852  $11,757  $18,738 

Gross realized gains on securities available-for-sale

  38   66   501   303 

Gross realized losses on securities available-for-sale

  -   (1)  (2)  (7)

Tax provision applicable to net realized gains on securities available-for-sale

  14   29   175   110 

 

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Unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position are summarized as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 are as follows: (in thousands)

 

 

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

  

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 

2017:

 

Estimated Fair Value

  

Unrealized Losses

  

Estimated Fair Value

  

Unrealized Losses

  

Estimated Fair Value

  

Unrealized Losses

 

2019:

 

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

 
                                                

Securities available-for-sale:

                                                

U.S. government treasuries

 $-  $-  $6,412  $(31) $6,412  $(31)

U.S. government agencies

 $28,424  $(125) $3,773  $(36) $32,197  $(161)  -   -   68,294   (462)  68,294   (462)

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  10,639   (71)  1,997   (12)  12,636   (83)  615   (4)  40,260   (313)  40,875   (317)

State and political subdivisions

  22,029   (81)  21,739   (315)  43,768   (396)  11,054   (5)  69,439   (714)  80,493   (719)

Corporate bonds

  5,619   (11)  7,310   (132)  12,929   (143)  246   (1)  33,107   (272)  33,353   (273)
 $66,711  $(288) $34,819  $(495) $101,530  $(783) $11,915  $(10) $217,512  $(1,792) $229,427  $(1,802)

 

 

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

  

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 

2016:

 

Fair Value

  

Unrealized Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Unrealized Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Unrealized Losses

 

2018:

 

Fair

Value

  

Unrealized Losses

  

Fair

Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Fair

Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

 
                                                

Securities available-for-sale:

                                                

U.S. government treasuries

 $2,893  $(46) $-  $-  $2,893  $(46) $2,962  $(11) $4,838  $(114) $7,800  $(125)

U.S. government agencies

  48,225   (703)  -   -   48,225   (703)  26,099   (218)  73,192   (1,346)  99,291   (1,564)

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  33,753   (439)  -   -   33,753   (439)  25,037   (277)  37,632   (1,025)  62,669   (1,302)

State and political subdivisions

  125,558   (2,226)  6,512   (190)  132,070   (2,416)  60,600   (302)  83,494   (1,455)  144,094   (1,757)

Corporate bonds

  35,703   (694)  -   -   35,703   (694)  19,239   (256)  34,254   (1,057)  53,493   (1,313)
 $246,132  $(4,108) $6,512  $(190) $252,644  $(4,298) $133,937  $(1,064) $233,410  $(4,997) $367,347  $(6,061)

 

Gross unrealized losses on debt securities totaled $783,000$1,802,000 as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019. These unrealized losses are generally due to changes in interest rates or general market conditions. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, state or political subdivision, or corporations. Management then determines whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and reviews industry analysts’ reports. The Company’s procedures for evaluating investments in states, municipalities and political subdivisions include but are not limited to reviewing the offering statement and the most current available financial information, comparing yields to yields of bonds of similar credit quality, confirming capacity to repay, assessing operating and financial performance, evaluating the stability of tax revenues, considering debt profiles and local demographics, and for revenue bonds, assessing the source and strength of revenue structures for municipal authorities. These procedures, as applicable, are utilized for all municipal purchases and are utilized in whole or in part for monitoring the portfolio of municipal holdings. The Company does not utilize third party credit rating agencies as a primary component of determining if the municipal issuer has an adequate capacity to meet the financial commitments under the security for the projected life of the investment, and, therefore, does not compare internal assessments to those of the credit rating agencies. Credit rating downgrades are utilized as an additional indicator of credit weakness and as a reference point for historical default rates. Management concluded that the gross unrealized losses on debt securities were temporary. Due to potential changes in conditions, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in fair values and management’s assessments will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements.

 

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7.     Loans Receivable and Credit Disclosures

The composition of loans receivable as of March 31, 2019 and Credit DisclosuresDecember 31, 2018 is as follows (inthousands):

  

2019

  

2018

 
         

Real estate - construction

 $53,533  $51,364 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  167,909   169,722 

Real estate - commercial

  386,730   389,532 

Real estate - agricultural

  105,709   103,652 

Commercial

  84,082   86,194 

Agricultural

  84,027   85,202 

Consumer and other

  16,458   16,566 
   898,448   902,232 

Less:

        

Allowance for loan losses

  (11,812)  (11,684)

Deferred loan fees

  (79)  (87)
  $886,557  $890,461 

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses, on a disaggregated basis, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 is as follows: (in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 
     

1-4 Family

                              

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, June 30, 2017

 $780  $1,713  $4,437  $907  $2,071  $1,154  $126  $11,188 

Balance, December 31, 2018

 $699  $1,820  $4,615  $1,198  $1,777  $1,384  $191  $11,684 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  (74)  15   155   36   (80)  (34)  39   57   26   28   155   60   (190)  8   11   98 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  -   4   -   -   2   -   4   10   11   2   -   -   28   -   -   41 

Loans charged-off

  -   -   -   -   (109)  -   (6)  (115)  -   -   -   -   (5)  -   (6)  (11)

Balance, September 30, 2017

 $706  $1,732  $4,592  $943  $1,884  $1,120  $163  $11,140 

Balance, March 31, 2019

 $736  $1,850  $4,770  $1,258  $1,610  $1,392  $196  $11,812 

 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 
      

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2016

 $908  $1,711  $3,960  $861  $1,728  $1,216  $123  $10,507 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  (202)  12   632   82   735   (96)  59   1,222 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  -   9   -   -   30   -   8   47 

Loans charged-off

  -   -   -   -   (609)  -   (27)  (636)

Balance, September 30, 2017

 $706  $1,732  $4,592  $943  $1,884  $1,120  $163  $11,140 

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 
      

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, June 30, 2016

 $758  $1,742  $3,890  $834  $1,439  $1,219  $253  $10,135 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  121   32   (89)  -   169   12   (10)  235 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  15   1   -   -   75   -   2   93 

Loans charged-off

  -   -   -   -   (1)  -   (11)  (12)

Balance, September 30, 2016

 $894  $1,775  $3,801  $834  $1,682  $1,231  $234  $10,451 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

 
     

1-4 Family

                              

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2015

 $999  $1,806  $3,557  $760  $1,371  $1,256  $239  $9,988 

Balance, December 31, 2017

 $796  $1,716  $4,734  $997  $1,739  $1,171  $168  $11,321 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  (135)  (34)  244   74   308   (25)  9   441   8   26   29   (20)  (6)  (3)  (5)  29 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  30   3   -   -   81   -   7   121   -   2   -   -   18   -   8   28 

Loans charged-off

  -   -   -   -   (78)  -   (21)  (99)  -   -   -   -   (1)  -   (54)  (55)

Balance, September 30, 2016

 $894  $1,775  $3,801  $834  $1,682  $1,231  $234  $10,451 

Balance, March 31, 2018

 $804  $1,744  $4,763  $977  $1,750  $1,168  $117  $11,323 

 

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Allowance for loan losses disaggregated on the basis of impairment analysis method as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 is as follows: (in thousands)

 

2017

     

1-4 Family

                         

2019

     

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $28  $-  $-  $747  $-  $48  $823  $-  $52  $-  $-  $295  $-  $13  $360 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  706   1,704   4,592   943   1,137   1,120   115   10,317   736   1,798   4,770   1,258   1,315   1,392   183   11,452 

Balance September 30, 2017

 $706  $1,732  $4,592  $943  $1,884  $1,120  $163  $11,140 

Balance March 31, 2019

 $736  $1,850  $4,770  $1,258  $1,610  $1,392  $196  $11,812 

 

2016

     

1-4 Family

                         

2018

     

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $76  $-  $-  $644  $-  $-  $720  $-  $53  $-  $-  $430  $-  $18  $501 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  908   1,635   3,960   861   1,084   1,216   123   9,787   699   1,767   4,615   1,198   1,347   1,384   173   11,183 

Balance December 31, 2016

 $908  $1,711  $3,960  $861  $1,728  $1,216  $123  $10,507 

Balance December 31, 2018

 $699  $1,820  $4,615  $1,198  $1,777  $1,384  $191  $11,684 

 

Loans receivable disaggregated on the basis of impairment analysis method as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 is as follows (in thousands):

 

2017

     

1-4 Family

                         

2019

     

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $692  $703  $-  $3,250  $-  $85  $4,730  $-  $350  $133  $71  $2,773  $-  $13  $3,340 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  44,041   148,148   350,508   79,181   70,916   67,711   10,201   770,706   53,533   167,559   386,597   105,638   81,309   84,027   16,445   895,108 
                                                                

Balance September 30, 2017

 $44,041  $148,840  $351,211  $79,181  $74,166  $67,711  $10,286  $775,436 

Balance March 31, 2019

 $53,533  $167,909  $386,730  $105,709  $84,082  $84,027  $16,458  $898,448 

 

2016

     

1-4 Family

                         

2018

     

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $660  $399  $-  $3,942  $-  $76  $5,077  $-  $365  $128  $74  $2,648  $-  $19  $3,234 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  61,042   148,847   315,303   73,032   70,436   76,994   12,054   757,708   51,364   169,357   389,404   103,578   83,546   85,202   16,547   898,998 
                                                                

Balance December 31, 2016

 $61,042  $149,507  $315,702  $73,032  $74,378  $76,994  $12,130  $762,785 

Balance December 31, 2018

 $51,364  $169,722  $389,532  $103,652  $86,194  $85,202  $16,566  $902,232 

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payment of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. The Company will apply its normal loan review procedures to identify loans that should be evaluated for impairment.

 

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The following is a recap of impairedImpaired loans,, on a disaggregated basis, as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2016:2018: (in thousands)

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2019

  

2018

 
     

Unpaid

          

Unpaid

          

Unpaid

          

Unpaid

     
 

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

  

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

  

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

  

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

 
 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

 

With no specific reserve recorded:

                                                

Real estate - construction

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  610   750   -   452   473   -   241   248   -   252   277   - 

Real estate - commercial

  703   1,369   -   399   1,025   -   133   585   -   128   601   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   71   86   -   74   88   - 

Commercial

  127   150   -   2,747   2,672   -   238   251   -   248   258   - 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  28   30   -   76   81   -   -   -   -   1   2   - 

Total loans with no specific reserve:

  1,468   2,299   -   3,674   4,251   -   683   1,170   -   703   1,226   - 
                                                

With an allowance recorded:

                                                

Real estate - construction

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  82   104   28   208   360   76   109   136   52   113   139   53 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  3,123   3,392   747   1,195   1,286   644   2,535   2,537   295   2,400   2,506   430 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  57   60   48   -   -   -   13   17   13   18   22   18 

Total loans with specific reserve:

  3,262   3,556   823   1,403   1,646   720   2,657   2,690   360   2,531   2,667   501 
                                                

Total

                                                

Real estate - construction

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  692   854   28   660   833   76   350   384   52   365   416   53 

Real estate - commercial

  703   1,369   -   399   1,025   -   133   585   -   128   601   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   71   86   -   74   88   - 

Commercial

  3,250   3,542   747   3,942   3,958   644   2,773   2,788   295   2,648   2,764   430 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  85   90   48   76   81   -   13   17   13   19   24   18 
                                                
 $4,730  $5,855  $823  $5,077  $5,897  $720  $3,340  $3,860  $360  $3,234  $3,893  $501 

 

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The following is a recap of the averageAverage recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016:2018: (in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2019

  

2018

 
 

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

 
 

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

 
 

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

With no specific reserve recorded:

                                

Real estate - construction

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  631   18   481   -   247   20   570   23 

Real estate - commercial

  716   -   450   -   131   31   409   258 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   73   -   -   - 

Commercial

  139   2   67   -   243   -   95   - 

Agricultural

  -   -   11   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  46   -   88   6   1   -   13   - 

Total loans with no specific reserve:

  1,532   20   1,097   6   695   51   1,087   281 
                                

With an allowance recorded:

                                

Real estate - construction

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  128   -   626   -   111   -   226   - 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   -   -   -   -   225   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  3,263   -   1,003   2   2,468   -   2,965   - 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  29   -   1   -   16   1   44   1 

Total loans with specific reserve:

  3,420   -   1,630   2   2,595   1   3,460   1 
                                

Total

                                

Real estate - construction

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  759   18   1,107   -   358   20   796   23 

Real estate - commercial

  716   -   450   -   131   31   634   258 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   73   -   -   - 

Commercial

  3,402   2   1,070   2   2,711   -   3,060   - 

Agricultural

  -   -   11   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  75   -   89   6   17   1   57   1 
                                
 $4,952  $20  $2,727  $8  $3,290  $52  $4,547  $282 

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 
  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

 
  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

 
  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

With no specific reserve recorded:

                

Real estate - construction

 $-  $-  $-  $31 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  535   27   438   1 

Real estate - commercial

  648   -   465   22 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  1,457   3   39   - 

Agricultural

  -   -   11   - 

Consumer and other

  60   -   66   6 

Total loans with no specific reserve:

  2,700   30   1,019   60 
                 

With an allowance recorded:

                

Real estate - construction

  16   2   -   - 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  162   -   663   5 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   26   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  2,193   -   732   2 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  15   1   1   - 

Total loans with specific reserve:

  2,386   3   1,422   7 
                 

Total

                

Real estate - construction

  16   2   -   31 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  697   27   1,101   6 

Real estate - commercial

  648   -   491   22 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  3,650   3   771   2 

Agricultural

  -   -   11   - 

Consumer and other

  75   1   67   6 
                 
  $5,086  $33  $2,441  $67 

The interest foregone on nonaccrual loans for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 was approximately $88,000$58,000 and $46,000,$83,000, respectively. The interest foregone on nonaccrual loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was approximately $289,000 and $124,000, respectively.

 

TheNonaccrual loans at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were $3,339,000 and $3,234,000 respectively.

The Company had loans meeting the definition of a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) of $3,098,000$2,662,000 as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans. The Company had TDRs of $3,672,000$2,350,000 as of December 31, 2016,2018, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans.

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The following table sets forth information on the Company’s TDRs, on a disaggregated basis, occurring in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016: (dollarsin thousands)

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 
      

Pre-Modification

  

Post-Modification

      

Pre-Modification

  

Post-Modification

 
      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

 
  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

 
  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

 
                         

Real estate - construction

  -  $-  $-   -  $-  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  -   -   -   -   -   - 
                         
   -  $-  $-   -  $-  $- 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 
      

Pre-Modification

  

Post-Modification

      

Pre-Modification

  

Post-Modification

 
      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

 
  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

 
  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

 
                         

Real estate - construction

  -  $-  $-   -  $-  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  2   93   99   3   702   705 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  -   -   -   3   70   70 
                         
   2  $93  $99   6  $772  $775 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company granted concessions to two borrowers that were experiencing financial difficulties. The loans were extended beyond their normal terms and on one loan the interest was capitalized.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company did not grant any concessions to any borrowers facing financial difficulties. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company granted concessions to two borrowers experiencing financial difficulties with six loans. The three consumer loans were extended beyond normal terms at an interest rate below a market interest rate. The three commercial operating loans were extended beyond normal terms.borrowers.

 

The Company considers TDR loans to have payment default when it is past due 60 days or more.

 

No TDR modified during the three months ended March 31, 2019 had payment defaults. One TDR modified during the twelve months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016March 31, 2018 had payment defaults.

A $530,000 specific reserve was established in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 on two TDR loans. There were $257,000 of net charge-offs related to TDRs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. There were no charge-offs related to TDRs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019 and 2018. No additional specific reserve were provided for the three months ended March 31, 2019. A $12,000 specific reserve was established in the three months ended March 31, 2018.

 

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AnAn aging analysis of the recorded investments in loans, on a disaggregated basis, as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2016,2018, is as follows: (in thousands)

 

2017

     

90 Days

              

90 Days

 

2019

     

90 Days

              

90 Days

 
 30-89  

or Greater

  

Total

          

or Greater

  30-89  

or Greater

  

Total

          

or Greater

 
 

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 
                                                

Real estate - construction

 $205  $-  $205  $43,836  $44,041  $-  $-  $-  $-  $53,533  $53,533  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  1,065   476   1,541   147,299   148,840   81   1,095   370   1,465   166,444   167,909   20 

Real estate - commercial

  312   398   710   350,501   351,211   -   1,065   -   1,065   385,665   386,730   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  377   -   377   78,804   79,181   -   1,290   -   1,290   104,419   105,709   - 

Commercial

  129   429   558   73,608   74,166   -   545   12   557   83,525   84,082   - 

Agricultural

  207   -   207   67,504   67,711   -   3,201   30   3,231   80,796   84,027   30 

Consumer and other

  43   32   75   10,211   10,286   -   106   13   119   16,339   16,458   - 
                                                
 $2,338  $1,335  $3,673  $771,763  $775,436  $81  $7,302  $425  $7,727  $890,721  $898,448  $50 

 

2016

     

90 Days

              

90 Days

 

2018

     

90 Days

              

90 Days

 
 30-89  

or Greater

  

Total

          

or Greater

  30-89  

or Greater

  

Total

          

or Greater

 
 

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 
                                                

Real estate - construction

 $-  $-  $-  $61,042  $61,042  $-  $376  $-  $376  $50,988  $51,364  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  1,577   35   1,612   147,895   149,507   19   1,032   302   1,334   168,388   169,722   150 

Real estate - commercial

  1,420   -   1,420   314,282   315,702   -   -   -   -   389,532   389,532   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   73,032   73,032   -   -   -   -   103,652   103,652   - 

Commercial

  84   747   831   73,547   74,378   -   595   248   843   85,351   86,194   - 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   76,994   76,994   -   89   -   89   85,113   85,202   - 

Consumer and other

  36   3   39   12,091   12,130   3   76   -   76   16,490   16,566   - 
                                                
 $3,117  $785  $3,902  $758,883  $762,785  $22  $2,168  $550  $2,718  $899,514  $902,232  $150 

 

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The credit risk profile by internally assigned grade, on a disaggregated basis, asas of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 is as follows: (in thousands)

 

2017

 

Construction

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

             

2019

 

Construction

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

             
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Total

 
                                                

Pass

 $41,032  $329,263  $57,569  $59,420  $42,695  $529,979  $46,979  $337,461  $74,011  $59,708  $53,670  $571,829 

Watch

  3,009   17,927   18,984   10,020   23,828   73,768   6,554   30,086   23,268   17,510   27,799   105,217 

Special Mention

  -   189   1,234   -   -   1,423   -   4,727   303   -   52   5,082 

Substandard

  -   3,129   1,394   1,478   1,188   7,189   -   14,323   8,056   4,091   2,506   28,976 

Substandard-Impaired

  -   703   -   3,248   -   3,951   -   133   71   2,773   -   2,977 
                                                
 $44,041  $351,211  $79,181  $74,166  $67,711  $616,310  $53,533  $386,730  $105,709  $84,082  $84,027  $714,081 

 

2016

 

Construction

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

             

2018

 

Construction

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

             
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Total

 
                                                

Pass

 $57,420  $288,107  $51,720  $59,506  $57,415  $514,168  $45,991  $345,262  $72,562  $64,850  $58,818  $587,483 

Watch

  3,245   22,833   15,251   9,512   18,938   69,779   5,373   26,177   22,758   13,998   22,628   90,934 

Special Mention

  -   204   4,228   96   75   4,603   -   4,775   1,675   264   747   7,461 

Substandard

  377   4,159   1,833   1,322   566   8,257   -   13,221   6,583   4,434   3,009   27,247 

Substandard-Impaired

  -   399   -   3,942   -   4,341   -   97   74   2,648   -   2,819 
                                                
 $61,042  $315,702  $73,032  $74,378  $76,994  $601,148  $51,364  $389,532  $103,652  $86,194  $85,202  $715,944 

 

The credit risk profile based on payment activity, on a disaggregated basis, asas of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 is as follows:

 

2017

 

1-4 Family

         

2019

 

1-4 Family

         
 

Residential

  

Consumer

      

Residential

  

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

and Other

  

Total

 
                        

Performing

 $148,069  $10,202  $158,271  $167,539  $16,445  $183,984 

Non-performing

  771   84   855   370   13   383 
                        
 $148,840  $10,286  $159,126  $167,909  $16,458  $184,367 

 

2016

 

1-4 Family

         

2018

 

1-4 Family

         
 

Residential

  

Consumer

      

Residential

  

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

and Other

  

Total

 
                        

Performing

 $148,828  $12,051  $160,879  $169,206  $16,547  $185,753 

Non-performing

  679   79   758   516   19   535 
                        
 $149,507  $12,130  $161,637  $169,722  $16,566  $186,288 

9.

Goodwill

 

8.      As of September 14, 2018, as a result of the acquisition of CCSB, FNB recognized $3.0 million of goodwill. Goodwill

Goodwill recognized in the Acquisition was primarily attributable to an expanded market share and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of CCSB branches with FNB. Goodwill is not amortized but is evaluated for impairment at least annually. For income tax purposes, goodwill associated with CCSB is not amortized and goodwill associated with previous acquisition is amortized over fifteen years.

 

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9.     Intangible assets

10.

Intangible assets

 

In conjunction with the acquisition of CCSB in 2018, the Company recorded $2.0 million in core deposit intangible assets. The following sets forth the carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of the intangible assets at September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2016:2018: (in thousands)

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2019

  

2018

 
 

Gross

  

Accumulated

  

Gross

  

Accumulated

  

Gross

  

Accumulated

  

Gross

  

Accumulated

 
 

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

  

Amortization

 
                                

Core deposit intangible asset

 $2,518  $1,793  $2,518  $1,563  $4,520  $2,358  $4,520  $2,212 

Customer list

  474   65   412   14   535   183   535   165 
                                

Total

 $2,992  $1,858  $2,930  $1,577  $5,055  $2,541  $5,055  $2,377 

 

The weighted average life of the intangible assets is 33.4 years as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 3.5 years as of December 31, 2016.2018.

 

The following sets forth the activity related to the intangible assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016:2018: (in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 
 

September 30,

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2019

  

2018

 
                        

Beginning intangible asset, net

 $1,212  $1,122  $1,353  $1,309  $2,678  $1,091 

Adjustment to intangible asset

  12   -   62   -   -   15 

Amortization

  (90)  (86)  (281)  (273)  (164)  (87)
                        

Ending intangible asset, net

 $1,134  $1,036  $1,134  $1,036  $2,514  $1,019 

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EstimatedEstimated remaining amortization expense on core deposit intangible for the years ending December 31st is as follows: (in thousands)

 

2017

 $85 

2018

  319 

2019

  196 

2020

  139 

2021

  139 

2022

  133 

2023

  123 
     
  $1,134 

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2019

 $376 

2020

  440 

2021

  402 

2022

  368 

2023

  315 

2024

  166 

After

  447 
     

Intangible asset, net

 $2,514 

 

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10.    Pledged Collateral Related to Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

 

The repurchase agreements mature daily and the following sets forth the following sets forth the pledged collateral at estimated fair value related to securities sold under repurchase agreements and term repurchase agreements as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2016:2018: (in thousands)

 

 

2017

  

2016

 
 

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

 
 

Overnight

  

Greater than

  

Total

  

Overnight

  

Greater than

  

Total

 
     

90 days

          

90 days

      

2019

  

2018

 
                                

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

                                

U.S. government treasuries

 $1,485  $-  $1,485  $1,476  $-  $1,476  $4,463  $4,406 

U.S. government agencies

  48,363   -   48,363   46,557   -   46,557   39,179   41,375 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  24,514   -   24,514   30,376   -   30,376   20,022   19,893 
                                

Total

 $74,362  $-  $74,362  $78,409  $-  $78,409 
                        

Term repurchase agreements (Other borrowings):

                        

U.S. government agencies

 $-  $15,174  $15,174  $-  $15,068  $15,068 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  -   -   -   -   354   354 
                        

Total

 $-  $15,174  $15,174  $-  $15,422  $15,422 
                        

Total pledged collateral

 $74,362  $15,174  $89,536  $78,409  $15,422  $93,831  $63,664  $65,674 

 

In the event the repurchase agreements exceed the estimated fair value of the pledged securities available-for-sale, the Company has unpledged securities available-for-sale that may be pledged on the repurchase agreements.

 

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11.    Regulatory Matters

 

The Company and the Banks capital amounts and ratios are as follows: (dollars in thousands)

                  

To Be Well

 
                  

Capitalized Under

 
          

For Capital

  

Prompt Corrective

 
  

Actual

  

Adequacy Purposes *

  

Action Provisions

 
  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 
                         

As of September 30, 2017:

                        

Total capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $175,203   17.7% $91,324   9.25%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  15,325   16.7   8,486   9.25  $9,174   10.0%

First National Bank

  81,177   15.4   48,867   9.25   52,829   10.0 

Reliance State Bank

  26,957   15.9   15,661   9.25   16,931   10.0 

State Bank & Trust

  20,217   16.5   11,337   9.25   12,256   10.0 

United Bank & Trust

  14,903   20.4   6,741   9.25   7,288   10.0 
                         

Tier 1 capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $163,536   16.6% $71,578   7.25%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,419   15.7   6,651   7.25  $7,339   8.0%

First National Bank

  75,221   14.2   38,301   7.25   42,263   8.0 

Reliance State Bank

  24,947   14.7   12,275   7.25   13,545   8.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,680   15.2   8,886   7.25   9,805   8.0 

United Bank & Trust

  14,084   19.3   5,284   7.25   5,830   8.0 
                         

Tier 1 capital (to average- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $163,536   12.1% $53,995   4.00%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,419   10.5   5,484   4.00  $6,855   5.0%

First National Bank

  75,221   10.0   29,942   4.00   37,428   5.0 

Reliance State Bank

  24,947   12.2   8,147   4.00   10,184   5.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,680   11.9   6,297   4.00   7,871   5.0 

United Bank & Trust

  14,084   12.9   4,372   4.00   5,465   5.0 
                         

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $163,536   16.6% $56,769   5.75%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,419   15.7   5,275   5.75  $5,963   6.5%

First National Bank

  75,221   14.2   30,377   5.75   34,339   6.5 

Reliance State Bank

  24,947   14.7   9,735   5.75   11,005   6.5 

State Bank & Trust

  18,680   15.2   7,047   5.75   7,967   6.5 

United Bank & Trust

  14,084   19.3   4,190   5.75   4,737   6.5 

* These ratios for September 30, 2017 include a capital conservation buffer of 1.25%, except for the Tier 1 capital to average weighted assets ratios.

 

                  

To Be Well

 
                  

Capitalized Under

 
          

For Capital

  

Prompt Corrective

 
  

Actual

  

Adequacy Purposes *

  

Action Provisions

 
  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 
                         

As of March 31, 2019:

                        

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $178,441   16.3% $115,240   10.50%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  15,627   16.5   9,945   10.50  $9,472   10.0%

First National Bank

  82,776   13.5   64,310   10.50   61,247   10.0 

Reliance State Bank

  28,032   15.5   18,997   10.50   18,093   10.0 

State Bank & Trust

  20,360   15.9   13,461   10.50   12,820   10.0 

United Bank & Trust

  14,801   18.6   8,333   10.50   7,936   10.0 
                         

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $166,088   15.1% $93,290   8.50%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,688   15.5   8,051   8.50  $7,577   8.0%

First National Bank

  76,249   12.4   52,060   8.50   48,998   8.0 

Reliance State Bank

  25,779   14.2   15,379   8.50   14,474   8.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,755   14.6   10,897   8.50   10,256   8.0 

United Bank & Trust

  13,983   17.6   6,746   8.50   6,349   8.0 
                         

Tier 1 capital (to average-weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $166,088   11.5% $57,549   4.00%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,688   11.4   5,158   4.00  $6,447   5.0%

First National Bank

  76,249   9.2   33,042   4.00   41,302   5.0 

Reliance State Bank

  25,779   11.9   8,687   4.00   10,859   5.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,755   11.5   6,485   4.00   8,106   5.0 

United Bank & Trust

  13,983   12.9   4,345   4.00   5,432   5.0 
                         

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $166,088   15.1% $76,827   7.00%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,688   15.5   6,630   7.00  $6,156   6.5%

First National Bank

  76,249   12.4   42,873   7.00   39,811   6.5 

Reliance State Bank

  25,779   14.2   12,665   7.00   11,760   6.5 

State Bank & Trust

  18,755   14.6   8,974   7.00   8,333   6.5 

United Bank & Trust

  13,983   17.6   5,555   7.00   5,159   6.5 

* These ratios for March 31, 2019 include a capital conservation buffer of 2.5%, except for the Tier 1 capital to average weighted assets ratios.

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To Be Well

                  

To Be Well

 
                 

Capitalized Under

                  

Capitalized Under

 
         

For Capital

  

Prompt Corrective

          

For Capital

  

Prompt Corrective

 
 

Actual

  

Adequacy Purposes

  

Action Provisions

  

Actual

  

Adequacy Purposes *

  

Action Provisions

 
 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 
                                                

As of December 31, 2016:

                        

Total capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

As of December 31, 2018:

                        

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $170,358   17.2% $85,241   8.625%  N/A   N/A  $177,405   16.1% $109,082   9.875%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  15,044   17.2   7,534   8.625  $8,735   10.0%  15,632   17.0   9,092   9.875  $9,207   10.0%

First National Bank

  78,322   15.3   44,279   8.625   51,338   10.0   81,419   13.1   61,312   9.875   62,088   10.0 

Reliance State Bank

  26,095   14.1   15,927   8.625   18,466   10.0   27,880   14.8   18,576   9.875   18,811   10.0 

State Bank & Trust

  20,170   16.4   10,590   8.625   12,278   10.0   20,358   16.2   12,427   9.875   12,585   10.0 

United Bank & Trust

  14,897   19.2   6,684   8.625   7,749   10.0   14,790   19.5   7,489   9.875   7,583   10.0 
                                                

Tier 1 capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $159,325   16.1% $65,475   6.625%  N/A   N/A  $165,181   15.0% $86,989   7.875%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,132   16.2   5,787   6.625  $6,988   8.0%  14,722   16.0   7,251   7.875  $7,366   8.0%

First National Bank

  72,750   14.2   34,011   6.625   41,070   8.0   74,995   12.1   48,894   7.875   49,671   8.0 

Reliance State Bank

  24,139   13.1   12,234   6.625   14,773   8.0   25,622   13.6   14,813   7.875   15,049   8.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,633   15.2   8,134   6.625   9,822   8.0   18,783   14.9   9,910   7.875   10,068   8.0 

United Bank & Trust

  14,078   18.2   5,134   6.625   6,199   8.0   13,974   18.4   5,972   7.875   6,067   8.0 
                                                

Tier 1 capital (to average- weighted assets):

                        

Tier 1 capital (to average-weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $159,325   12.0% $53,316   4.000%  N/A   N/A  $165,181   11.3% $58,635   4.000%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,132   10.2   5,529   4.000  $6,911   5.0%  14,722   11.2   5,277   4.000  $6,596   5.0%

First National Bank

  72,750   10.0   29,077   4.000   36,347   5.0   74,995   9.1   33,034   4.000   41,292   5.0 

Reliance State Bank

  24,139   11.5   8,374   4.000   10,467   5.0   25,622   11.7   8,730   4.000   10,913   5.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,633   11.6   6,449   4.000   8,061   5.0   18,783   11.8   6,384   4.000   7,980   5.0 

United Bank & Trust

  14,078   12.5   4,523   4.000   5,654   5.0   13,974   12.7   4,402   4.000   5,503   5.0 
                                                

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                                                

Consolidated

 $159,325   16.1% $50,650   5.125%  N/A   N/A  $165,181   15.0% $70,420   6.375%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,132   16.2   4,477   5.125  $5,678   6.5%  14,722   16.0   5,870   6.375  $5,985   6.5%

First National Bank

  72,750   14.2   26,311   5.125   33,370   6.5   74,995   12.1   39,581   6.375   40,357   6.5 

Reliance State Bank

  24,139   13.1   9,464   5.125   12,003   6.5   25,622   13.6   11,992   6.375   12,227   6.5 

State Bank & Trust

  18,633   15.2   6,292   5.125   7,981   6.5   18,783   14.9   8,023   6.375   8,180   6.5 

United Bank & Trust

  14,078   18.2   3,972   5.125   5,037   6.5   13,974   18.4   4,834   6.375   4,929   6.5 

* These ratios for December 31, 2018 include a capital conservation buffer of 1.875%, except for the Tier 1 capital to average weighted assets ratios.

 

* These ratios for December 31, 2016 include a capital conservation buffer of 0.625%, except for the Tier 1 capital to average weighted assets ratios.

TheThe Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC issued final rules implementing the Basel III regulatory capital framework and related Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act changes in July 2013. The rules revise minimum capital requirements and adjust prompt corrective action thresholds. The final rules revise the regulatory capital elements, add a new common equity Tier I capital ratio, increase the minimum Tier 1 capital ratio requirements and implement a new capital conservation buffer. The rules also permit certain banking organizations to retain, through a one-time election, the existing treatment for accumulated other comprehensive income.income (loss). The Company and the Banks have made the election to retain the existing treatment for accumulated other comprehensive income.income (loss). The final rules took effect for the Company and the Banks on January 1, 2015, subject to a transition period for certain parts of the rules.

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Beginning in 2016, an additional capital conservation buffer waswas added to the minimum requirements for capital adequacy purposes, subject to a three year phase-in period. The capital conservation buffer will be fully phased-in on January 1, 2019 at 2.5 percent. A banking organization with a conservation buffer of less than 2.5 percent (or the required phase-in amount in years prior to 2019) will be subject to limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. At the present time, the ratios for the Company and the Banks are sufficient to meet the fully phased-in conservation buffer.

 

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12.

13.     Subsequent Events

 

Management evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. There were no significant events or transactions occurring after September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, but prior to November 8, 2017,May 7, 2019, that provided additional evidence about conditions that existed at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019. There were no other significant events or transactions that provided evidence about conditions that did not exist at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019.

 

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

 

Overview

 

Ames National Corporation (the(the “Company”) is a bank holding company established in 1975 that owns and operates five bank subsidiaries in central Iowa (the “Banks”). The following discussion is provided for the consolidated operations of the Company and its Banks, First National Bank, Ames, Iowa (First National), State Bank & Trust Co. (State Bank), Boone Bank & Trust Co. (Boone Bank), Reliance State Bank (Reliance Bank), and United Bank & Trust NA (United Bank). The purpose of this discussion is to focus on significant factors affecting the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

 

The Company does not engage in any material business activities apart from its ownership of the Banks. Products and services offered by the Banks are for commercial and consumer purposes including loans, deposits and wealth management services. The Banks also offerWealth management services includes financial planning and managing trust, agencies, estates and investment services through a third-party broker-dealer.brokerage accounts. The Company employs fourteenthirteen individuals to assist with financial reporting, human resources, audit, compliance, marketing, technology systems, training and the coordination of management activities, in addition to 205230 full-time equivalent individuals employed by the Banks.Banks, including employees from the Acquisition.

 

The Company’sCompany’s primary competitive strategy is to utilize seasoned and competent Bank management and local decision making authority to provide customers with faster response times and more flexibility in the products and services offered. This strategy is viewed as providing an opportunity to increase revenues through creating a competitive advantage over other financial institutions. The Company also strives to remain operationally efficient to provide better profitability while enabling the Company to offer more competitive loan and deposit rates.

 

The principal sources of Company revenues and cash flow are: (i) interest and fees earned on loans made by the Company and Banks; (ii) interest on fixed income investments held by the Banks; (iii) fees on wealth management services provided by those Banks exercising trust powers; (iv) service fees on deposit accounts maintained at the Banks and (v) Merchant and card fees. The Company’s principal expenses are: (i) interest expense on deposit accounts and other borrowings; (ii) provision for loan losses; (iii) salaries and employee benefits; (iv) data processing costs associated with maintaining the Banks’ loan and deposit functions; (v) occupancy expenses for maintaining the Bank’s facilities; and (vi) professional fees. The largest component contributing to the Company’s net income is net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on earning assets (primarily loans and investments) and interest paid on interest bearing liabilities (primarily deposits and other borrowings). One of management’s principal functions is to manage the spread between interest earned on earning assets and interest paid on interest bearing liabilities in an effort to maximize net interest income while maintaining an appropriate level of interest rate risk.

 

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On September 14, 2018, FNB purchased the stock of CCSB for approximately $14.8 million. First National will operate all three bank offices previously owned by Clarke County as branches of First National.

The Company had net income of $3,928,000,$4,237,000, or $0.42$0.46 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, compared to net income of $3,804,000,$4,037,000, or $0.41$0.43 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018.

 

The increase in quarterly earnings can be primarily attributed to an increase inimproved loan interest income, and a lower provision for loan losses, offset in part by increases inelevated deposit interest expense.expense, higher salary and employee benefits, data processing and occupancy expenses.

 

NetNet loan charge-offs (recoveries) totaled $105,000$(30,000) and $(81,000)$27,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. The provision for loan losses totaled $57,000$98,000 and $235,000$29,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively.

The Company had net income of $11,011,000, or $1.18 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to net income of $11,710,000, or $1.26 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in nine month earnings can be primarily attributed to a higher provision for loan losses and increases in interest expense, offset in part by an increase in loan interest income.

Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) totaled $589,000 and $(22,000) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The provision for loan losses totaled $1,222,000 and $441,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

The following management discussion and analysis will provide a review of important items relating to:

 

     Challenges

●     Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

●     Critical Accounting Policies

●     Income Statement Review

●     Balance Sheet Review

●     Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management

●     Liquidity and Capital Resources

●     Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks

●     Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Challenges

Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

Critical Accounting Policies

Income Statement Review

Balance Sheet Review

Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks

 

Challenges

 

Management has identified certain events or circumstances that may negatively impact the Company’sCompany’s financial condition and results of operations in the future and is attempting to position the Company to best respond to those challenges. These challenges are addressed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 13, 2017.12, 2019.

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Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

 

Certain key performance indicators for the Company and the industry are presented in the following chart. The industry figures are compiled by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) and are derived from 5,7875,406 commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the FDIC. Management reviews these indicators on a quarterly basis for purposes of comparing the Company’s performance from quarter-to-quarter against the industry as a whole.

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Selected Indicators for the Company and the Industry 

 

 

3 Months

                 
 

3 Months

  

9 Months

                          

Ended

                 
 

Ended

  

Ended

  

3 Months Ended

  

Years Ended December 31,

  

March 31,

  

Years Ended December 31,

 
 

September 30, 2017

  

June 30, 2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2019

  

2018

  

2017

     
 

Company

  

Company

  

Industry*

  

Company

  

Industry

  

Company

  

Industry

  

Company

  

Company

  

Industry*

  

Company

  

Industry

 
                                                    

Return on assets

  1.15%  1.07%  1.01%  1.14%  1.18%  1.04%  1.13%  1.04%  1.17%  1.23%  1.35%  1.00%  0.97%
                                                    

Return on equity

  9.08%  8.64%  8.17%  10.11%  9.38%  9.32%  9.44%  9.31%  9.73%  10.09%  11.98%  8.02%  8.64%
                                                    

Net interest margin

  3.29%  3.25%  3.25%  3.22%  3.36%  3.13%  3.33%  3.07%  3.23%  3.23%  3.40%  3.25%  3.25%
                                                    

Efficiency ratio

  52.42%  53.16%  52.93%  56.32%  51.95%  58.28%  53.59%  59.91%  57.82%  55.90%  56.27%  52.70%  57.94%
                                                    

Capital ratio

  12.70%  12.41%  12.37%  9.69%  12.60%  9.48%  12.00%  9.59%  12.05%  12.18%  9.70%  12.48%  9.62%

 

*Latest available data

 

Key performances indicators include:

 

●     Return on Assets

 

This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average assets. It is used to measure how effectively the assets of the Company are being utilized in generating income. The Company's annualized return on averageaverage assets was 1.15%1.17% and 1.19% for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016.2018, respectively.   This ratio remained consistent when comparing 2019 to 2018, as net income increased in proportion to the increase in average assets.

 

●     Return on Equity

 

This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average equity. It is used to measure the net income or return the Company generated for the shareholders’ equity investment in the Company. The Company's return on average equity was at 9.08%9.73% and 8.91%9.55% for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. TheThis ratio remained consistent when comparing 2019 to 2018, as net income increased in proportion to the increase in this ratio in 2017 from the previous period is primarily due to an increase in net income.average equity.

 

●     Net Interest Margin

 

The net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 was 3.29%3.23% and 3.38%3.19%, respectively. The ratio is calculated by dividing net interest income by average earning assets. Earning assets are primarily made up of loans and investments that earn interest. This ratio is used to measure how well the Company is able to maintain interest rates on earning assets above those of interest-bearing liabilities, which is the interest expense paid on deposits and other borrowings. The decrease in this ratio in 2017 is primarily the result of an increase in the interest rates on deposits.

 

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●     Efficiency Ratio

 

This ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by net interest income and noninterest income. The ratio is a measure of the Company’s ability to manage noninterest expenses. The Company’s efficiency ratio was 52.42%57.82% and 50.71%57.45% for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. The efficiencyThis ratio remained consistent with prior periods.when comparing 2019 to 2018.

 

●     Capital Ratio

 

The average capital ratio is calculated by dividing average total equity capital by average total assets. It measures the level of average assets that are funded by shareholders’ equity. Given an equal level of risk in the financial condition of two companies, the higher the capital ratio, generally the more financially sound the company. The Company’s capital ratio of 12.70%12.05% as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 is significantly higher than the industry average of 9.69%9.70% as of June 30, 2017.December 31, 2018.

 

Industry Results

 

The FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile reported the following results for the secondfourth quarter of 2017:2018:

 

Higher Net Interest Income Lifts Industry EarningsRises $33.8 Billion Over Fourth Quarter 2017 to $59.1 Billion

 

Higher net interest income and restrained growth in operating expenses helped lift banking industry profits in second quarter 2017. The 5,7875,406 FDIC-insured commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the FDIC reported quarterly net income of $48.3$59.1 billion forin the fourth quarter, an increase of $4.7$33.8 billion (10.7%(133.4%) compared with the second quarter of 2016. Almost two out of every three banks, 63.4% reported year-over-year earnings improvement, while only 4.1% were unprofitable, down from 4.6% a year earlier. The average return on assets (ROA) roseImprovement in quarterly net income was attributable to 1.14% from 1.06% the year before. This is the highest quarterly ROA for the industry since second quarter 2007.

Net Interest Margins Improve

Nethigher net operating revenue—the (the sum of net interest income and total noninterest income—roseincome) and lower income tax expenses. Assuming the effective tax rate before the new tax law, quarterly net income would have totaled an estimated $50.3 billion, up $7.9 billion (18.5%) from 12 months ago. The average return on assets was 1.33% for the quarter, up from 0.58% in fourth quarter 2017. The percentage of unprofitable banks in the fourth quarter declined to $190.56.5% from 16.6% a year ago.

Full-Year 2018 Net Income Grows to $236.7 Billion

Growth in net operating revenue (up $53.1 billion, or 7%), coupled with lower income tax expenses (down $36.9 billion, or 37.7%) and loan-loss provisions (down $1.1 billion, or 2.2%), lifted full-year 2018 net income to $236.7 billion, an improvement of $72.4 billion (44.1%) from 2017. Assuming the effective tax rate before the new tax law, full-year 2018 net income would have totaled an estimated $207.9 billion, compared with $183.1 billion in the second quarter, an $11 billion (6.1%) increase from second quarter 2016. Most of the improvement consisted of higher net interest income, which was $10.3 billion (9.1%) higher than a year earlier.2017. The increase in net interest income helped lift the industry’saverage net interest margin (NIM) rose from 3.25% in 2017 to 3.22%3.40%, as average asset yields (up 43 basis points) exceeded average funding costs (up 28 basis points). The average return on assets for 2018 was 1.35%, up from 3.08% in second quarter 2016. This is the highest quarterly NIM since fourth quarter 2013. While 57.7% of all banks reported higher NIMs, the improvement was greatest at larger institutions. More of their assets reprice or mature in the short term, and they are better-positioned0.97% for 2017.

Net Interest Income Increases 8.1% From a Year Earlier

Quarterly net interest income rose to benefit from rising short-term interest rates. Noninterest income totaled $66.8$140.2 billion, up $654 million (1%$10.5 billion (8.1%) from a year earlier. Incomeearlier, owing to growth in interest-bearing assets and wider net interest margins (NIM). More than four out of five banks (82.6%) reported year-over-year increases in net interest income. NIM was 3.48% for the quarter, an improvement from the 3.31% margin reported a year ago, as average asset servicing was $1yields grew more rapidly than average funding costs. Banks with assets of $10 billion (93.9%) higher, while gains onto $250 billion reported the largest annual increases in average asset sales were $1.6 billion (31.7%) lower. Trading income fell $313 million (4.5%)yields (up 58 basis points) and average funding costs (up 40 basis points).

 

Noninterest Expense Growth Is ModerateLoan-Loss Provisions Increase Modestly

 

Banks set aside $12$14 billion in loan-loss provisions during the secondfourth quarter, up $273the highest level since fourth quarter 2012. Loan-loss provisions rose by $397.3 million (2.3%(2.9%) from the previous year. Slightly more than one-thirdfourth quarter 2017, with close to 40% of all banks—36.5%—increased their lossbanks reporting increases. Loan-loss provisions versus second quarter 2016, while 32.2% reported lower provisions. Noninterest expenses totaled $108.6 billion, an increaseas a percent of $3.5 billion (3.3%)net operating revenue declined from 8.3% at year-end 2017 to 8.2%. Expenses for salaries and employee benefits were $2.1 billion (4.3%) higher than a year earlier, as the total number of employees rose by 48,019 (2.3%).

 

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Noncurrent Loan Balances Decline FurtherNoninterest Income Expands From a Year Earlier

 

Noninterest income increased $1.6 billion (2.6%) from a year earlier, as all other noninterest income grew by $3.5 billion (11.9%) and net gains on sales of other assets rose by $393 million (120.3%). Despite the overall increase in noninterest income, trading revenue declined by $1.5 billion (25.9%) and servicing fees fell by $850.9 million (36.1%). Slightly more than half of all banks (53.6%) reported increases in noninterest income compared with the year-ago quarter.

Noninterest Expense Increases From Fourth Quarter 2017

Noninterest expense posted a modest increase of $194.9 million (0.2%) over the past 12 months. Increases in other noninterest expense (up $2.6 billion, or 5%) and salary and employee benefits (up $717 million, or 1.3%) were partially offset by a decline in premises and fixed asset expense (down $2.7 billion, or 22.5%). The amountaverage assets per employee increased from $8.4 million in fourth quarter 2017 to $8.7 million.

Net Charge-Offs Decline 4.6% From a Year Ago

Banks charged off $12.6 billion in uncollectable loans during the quarter, a decline of $ 605.9 million (4.6%) from a year ago. This marks the first time since third quarter 2015 that net charge-offs registered a year-over-year decline. Credit card balances registered the largest annual dollar increase in net-charge offs (up $347.7 million, or 4.4%), while commercial and industrial loans and leases that were noncurrent—90had the largest annual dollar decline (down $522.6 million, or 23.4%). The average net charge-off rate declined from 0.55% in fourth quarter 2017 to 0.50%.

Noncurrent Loan Rate Falls Below 1%

Noncurrent loan balances (90 days or more past due or in nonaccrual status—fell forstatus) were $1 billion (1%) lower than the 28th timeprevious quarter. More than half of all banks (53.3%) reported lower noncurrent loan balances. The quarter-over-quarter decline was reflected in the last 29 quarters, decliningresidential mortgages balances, which declined by $8.4$2 billion (6.7%(4.4%) in the three months ended June 30. Noncurrent, and commercial and industrial loan balances, declined in all major loan categories during the quarter. Noncurrent residential mortgage loanswhich fell by $4.8$554.3 million (3.6%). Credit card balances continued to register the largest quarterly dollar increase, growing by $1.6 billion (7.9%), while noncurrent C&I loans declined by $2.2 billion (9.5%(13.8%). The average noncurrent loan rate fell from 1.34% to 1.23%was 0.99% during the current quarter, down 3 basis points from the lowestprevious quarter. This is the first time since second quarter 2007 that the noncurrent rate was below 1%.

Loan-Loss Reserves Increase From Third Quarter 2018

Loan-loss reserves totaled $124.7 billion at the end of the fourth quarter, an increase of $1 billion (0.8%) from third quarter 2007.

2018. The banking industry continued to build reserves, as loan-loss provisions of $14 billion exceeded net charge-offs of $12.6 billion. More than half of all banks (57.8%) reported a quarterly increase in loan-loss reserves. Banks Shift Their Reserve Allocations

Totalthat itemize their loan-loss reserves posted a modest ($197 million, 0.2%) decline during the second quarter. The industry’s coverage ratio of reserves to noncurrent loans and leases rose from 97.5% to 104.3%, the highest level since third quarter 2007. Banks(banks with assets greater than $1 billion which account for 90%and representing 93% of the industry’s loss reserves, increased theirtotal industry assets) reported higher reserves for credit card losses by $1.4 billion (4.3%), while reducing their reserves for commercial loan losses by $1.1 billion (3.3%(up $997.4 million, or 2.5%) and theirlower reserves for residential real estate loan losses by $922(down $556 million, (5.5%or 4.4%). After declining for the past nine consecutive quarters, itemized reserves for losses on commercial loans reported quarterly growth of $409 million (1.3%).

 

Retained Earnings DriveEquity Capital GrowthIncreases From the Third Quarter

 

Equity capital increased by $38.7$25.3 billion (2%(1.3%) during the quarter.fourth quarter, led by accumulated other comprehensive income. Retained earnings contributed $20rose by $70.8 billion to the growth in capital, $322 million (1.6%(10.3%) less than in second quarter 2016. Banks declared $28.3 billion infrom a year ago. Declared dividends in the fourth quarter up $5totaled $52.7 billion, (21.4%) from the year-earlier quarter. Lower long-term interest rates contributed to an $8 billion improvement in accumulated other comprehensive income, which was reflected inhighest level ever reported by the equity capital increase.banking industry. At the end of the quarter, 99.4%year-end 2018, 99.6% of all FDIC-insuredinsured institutions, representing 99.96%which account for 99.98% of total industry assets, met or exceeded the requirements for the well-capitalized banks,category, as defined for Prompt Corrective Action purposes.

Banks Reduce Their Federal Reserve Bank Balances

Industry assets surpassed $17 trillion for the first time at the end of the second quarter, rising by $100.8 billion (0.6%) during the three months ended June 30. Banks reduced their balances at Federal Reserve banks by $102.4 billion (8%). They also reduced their investment securities by $15 billion (0.4%), as U.S. Treasury securities fell by $49.9 billion (9.7%), and mortgage-backed securities rose by $38 billion (1.9%). Securities held in available-for-sale accounts declined by $59 billion (9.7%), while securities in held-to-maturity accounts increased by $44 billion (4.7%). Assets in trading accounts increased by $18.7 billion (3.2%) during the quarter. The percentage of industry assets maturing or repricing in more than three years remained unchanged from the first quarter, at 35.4%. The all-time high level for this percentage—35.5%—occurred at the end of fourth quarter 2016.

The Annual Loan Growth Rate Slows for a Third Consecutive Quarter

Total loans and leases increased by $161.2 billion (1.7%) during the second quarter. All major loan categories posted increases, led by residential mortgage loans (up $35.1 billion, 1.8%), credit card balances (up $23.6 billion, 3.1%), and C&I loans (up $22.1 billion, 1.1%). Unused loan commitments increased by $25.9 billion (0.4%). For the 12 months ended June 30, total loans and leases increased by $337.6 billion (3.7%), while unused loan commitments rose by $274.8 billion (3.9%). The 12-month growth rate for total loans and leases has slowed in each of the last three quarters. A year ago, the 12-month loan growth rate was 6.7%. The 12-month growth rate in unused loan commitments has slowed for six consecutive quarters. In 2015, unused commitments increased 6.6%.

 

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Total Assets Increase 1.5% During the Fourth Quarter

Total assets rose by $270.4 billion (1.5%) during the fourth quarter. Cash and balances due from depository institutions declined by $144.4 billion (7.9%) and total securities holdings grew by $93 billion (2.6%). U.S. Treasury securities increased $55.4 billion (11.2%) during the quarter, the largest quarterly dollar increase since fourth quarter 2014.

Total Loan and Lease Balances Rise 4.4% Over 12 Months

Total loan and lease balances were $213 billion (2.1%) higher compared with the previous quarter. All major loan categories registered quarterly increases. Commercial and industrial loans increased by $80.7 billion (3.9%), and consumer loans (including credit card balances) rose by $52.2 billion (3.1%). During the 12 months ended December 31, total loan and lease balances rose by $431.2 billion (4.4%), a slight increase from the 4% annual grow rate reported last quarter. All major loan categories reported year-over-year increases, led by commercial and industrial loans, which increased by $156.2 billion (7.8%), and consumer loans (including credit card balances), which rose by $64.9 billion (3.9%).

Deposits Increase 2.2% From the Previous Quarter

Total deposits increased by $292.6 billion (2.2%) from the third quarter, the largest quarterly dollar increase since fourth quarter 2012. Interest-bearing deposits grew by $296.5 billion (3.2%), while noninterest-bearing deposits fell by $ 5.4 billion (0.2%). Reliance on nondeposit liabilities declined by $47.5 billion (2.3%) from the previous quarter, as trade liabilities were reduced by $23.1 billion (8.9%) and other liabilities fell by $24.4 billion (6%).

The Number of Banking Employees Rises 2.3% OverBanks on the Past Year“Problem Bank List” Declines to 60

 

The number of FDIC-insured commercial banks and savings institutions reporting financial resultson the FDIC’s “Problem Bank List” declined from 71 to 60 at year-end 2018, the fewest since first quarter 2007. Total assets of problem banks fell from $53.3 billion to 5,787 in the second quarter, from 5,856 in the first quarter.$48.5 billion. During the secondfourth quarter, three insured institutions failed, while 62two new charters were added, 70 institutions were absorbed by mergers. Nomergers, and there were no bank failures. For full-year 2018, eight new reporterscharters were added, during the quarter. The number of259 institutions on the FDIC’s Problem Bank List declined for a 25th consecutive quarter, from 112 to 105. This is the smallest number of problem banks since March 31, 2008,were absorbed by mergers, and is almost 90% below the peak of 888 at the end of March 2011. The number of full-time equivalent employees rose by 11,663 (0.6%) to 2,093,278 during the quarter, which was 48,019 higher than second quarter 2016 (2.3%). This is still 5.9% below the peak of 2,223,383 employees in first quarter 2007.there were no bank failures.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The discussion contained in this Item 2 and other disclosures included within this report are based,, in part, on the Company’s audited December 31, 20162018 consolidated financial statements. These statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial information contained in these statements is, for the most part, based on the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. However, the preparation of these statements requires management to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.

 

The Company’sCompany’s significant accounting policies are described in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” accompanying the Company’s audited financial statements. Based on its consideration of accounting policies that involve the most complex and subjective estimates and judgments, management has identified the allowance for loan losses, the assessment of other-than-temporary impairment for investment securities and the assessment of goodwill to be the Company’s most critical accounting policies.

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Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses that is treated as an expense and charged against earnings. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that collectability of the principal is unlikely. The Company has policies and procedures for evaluating the overall credit quality of its loan portfolio, including timely identification of potential problem loans. On a quarterly basis, management reviews the appropriate level for the allowance for loan losses, incorporating a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative factors include the Company’sCompany’s historical loss experience, delinquency and charge-off trends, collateral values, known information about individual loans and other factors. Qualitative factors include various considerations regarding the general economic environment in the Company’s market area. To the extent actual results differ from forecasts and management’s judgment, the allowance for loan losses may be greater or lesser than future charge-offs. Due to potential changes in conditions, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in estimates will occur in the near term and that such changes could be material to the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements.

 

For further discussion concerning the allowance for loan losses and the process of establishing specific reserves, see the section of thethe Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled “Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management” and “Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses”.

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Fair Value and Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Investment Securities

 

The Company’sCompany’s securities available-for-sale portfolio is carried at fair value with “fair value” being defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability is not adjusted for transaction costs. 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 and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact, and (iv) willing to transact.

 

Declines in the fair value of available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the intent to sell the investment securities and the more likely than not requirement that the Company will be required to sell the investment securities prior to recovery (2) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost and (3) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Due to potential changes in conditions, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in management’smanagement’s assessment of other-than-temporary impairment will occur in the near term and that such changes could be material to the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill arose in connection with twothree acquisitions consummated in previous periods. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or more often if conditions indicate a possible impairment.  For the purposes of goodwill impairment testing, determination of the fair value of a reporting unit involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions.   Impairment would arise if the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, Company’s management has completed the goodwill impairment assessment and determined goodwill was not impaired. Actual future test results may differ from the present evaluation of impairment due to changes in the conditions used in the current evaluation.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This report contains references to financial measures that are not defined in GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the Company’s presentation of net interest income and net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to both management and investors to analyze and evaluate the Company’s financial performance. Limitations associated with non-GAAP financial measures include the risks that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items included in these measures and that different companies might calculate these measures differently. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be considered an alternative to the Company’s GAAP results. The following table reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures of net interest income and net interest margin on an FTE basis to GAAP. (dollars in thousands)

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 

Reconciliation of net interest income and annualized net interest margin on an FTE basis to GAAP:

     

Net interest income (GAAP)

 $10,970  $10,186 

Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)

  293   316 

Net interest income on an FTE basis (non-GAAP)

  11,263   10,502 

Average interest-earning assets

 $1,393,813  $1,318,775 

Net interest margin on an FTE basis (non-GAAP)

  3.23%  3.19%

(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental federal income tax rate of 21 percent, adjusted to reflect the effect of the tax-exempt interest income associated with owning tax-exempt securities and loans.

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Income Statement Review for the Three Months ended September 30March 31, 20179 and 20168

 

The following highlights a comparative discussion of the major components of net income and their impact for the three monthsmonths ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016:2018:

 

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES

 

The following two tables are used to calculate the Company’sCompany’s net interest margin. The first table includes the Company’s average assets and the related income to determine the average yield on earning assets. The second table includes the average liabilities and related expense to determine the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities. The net interest margin is equal to the interest income less the interest expense divided by average earning assets.

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 
                         
  

Three Months Ended September 30,

 
                         
  

2017

  

2016

 
                         
  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

 

ASSETS

                        

(dollars in thousands)

                        

Interest-earning assets

                        

Loans 1

                        

Commercial

 $77,788  $920   4.73% $88,265  $1,014   4.59%

Agricultural

  67,951   922   5.43%  73,879   900   4.87%

Real estate

  623,214   6,756   4.34%  555,002   6,131   4.42%

Consumer and other

  10,514   132   5.03%  21,513   191   3.56%
                         

Total loans (including fees)

  779,467   8,730   4.48%  738,659   8,236   4.46%
                         

Investment securities

                        

Taxable

  275,498   1,558   2.26%  259,212   1,425   2.20%

Tax-exempt 2

  230,249   1,862   3.23%  249,400   2,045   3.28%

Total investment securities

  505,747   3,420   2.70%  508,612   3,470   2.73%
                         

Interest bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold

  27,183   115   1.69%  25,533   87   1.36%
                         

Total interest-earning assets

  1,312,397  $12,265   3.74%  1,272,804  $11,793   3.71%
                         

Noninterest-earning assets

  49,366           55,732         
                         

TOTAL ASSETS

 $1,361,763          $1,328,536         

 

1 Average loan balance includes nonaccrual loans, if any. Interest income collected on nonaccrual loans has been included.

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
                         
  

2019

  

2018

 
                         
  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

 

ASSETS

                        

(dollars in thousands)

                        

Interest-earning assets

                        

Loans 1

                        

Commercial

 $84,182  $1,120   5.32% $73,424  $868   4.73%

Agricultural

  81,216   1,284   6.32%  68,557   968   5.65%

Real estate

  714,021   8,092   4.53%  632,041   6,941   4.39%

Consumer and other

  16,686   205   4.90%  8,827   112   5.08%
                         

Total loans (including fees)

  896,105   10,701   4.78%  782,849   8,889   4.54%
                         

Investment securities

                        

Taxable

  251,145   1,489   2.37%  272,013   1,529   2.25%

Tax-exempt 2

  209,071   1,393   2.67%  226,429   1,502   2.65%

Total investment securities

  460,216   2,882   2.50%  498,442   3,031   2.43%
                         

Other interest-earning assets

  37,492   238   2.53%  37,484   193   2.06%
                         

Total interest-earning assets

  1,393,813  $13,821   3.97%  1,318,775  $12,113   3.67%
                         

Noninterest-earning assets

  52,602           41,368         
                         

TOTAL ASSETS

 $1,446,415          $1,360,143         

2 Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental tax rate of 35%

1 Average loan balance includes nonaccrual loans, if any. Interest income collected on nonaccrual loans has been included.

2 Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental tax rate 21%.

 

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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 
                         
  

Three Months Ended September 30,

 
                         
  

2017

  

2016

 
                         
  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                        

(dollars in thousands)

                        

Interest-bearing liabilities

                        

Deposits

                        

NOW, savings accounts and money markets

 $712,550  $685   0.38% $658,522  $325   0.20%

Time deposits > $100,000

  83,793   240   1.15%  84,034   196   0.93%

Time deposits < $100,000

  113,112   244   0.86%  123,648   233   0.75%

Total deposits

  909,455   1,169   0.51%  866,204   754   0.35%

Other borrowed funds

  71,266   292   1.64%  94,504   274   1.16%
                         

Total Interest-bearing liabilities

  980,721   1,461   0.60%  960,708   1,028   0.43%
                         

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

                        

Demand deposits

  200,934           188,419         

Other liabilities

  7,132           8,710         
                         

Stockholders' equity

  172,976           170,699         
                         

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $1,361,763          $1,328,536         
                         
                         

Net interest income

     $10,804   3.29%     $10,765   3.38%
                         

Spread Analysis

                        

Interest income/average assets

 $12,265   3.60%     $11,793   3.55%    

Interest expense/average assets

 $1,461   0.43%     $1,028   0.31%    

Net interest income/average assets

 $10,804   3.17%     $10,765   3.24%    

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
                         
  

2019

  

2018

 
                         
  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                        

(dollars in thousands)

                        

Interest-bearing liabilities

                        

Deposits

                        

NOW, savings accounts and money markets

 $786,677  $1,517   0.77% $721,246  $830   0.46%

Time deposits

  213,970   842   1.57%  195,073   531   1.09%

Total deposits

  1,000,647   2,359   0.94%  916,319   1,362   0.59%

Other borrowed funds

  43,460   199   1.83%  59,626   248   1.67%
                         

Total Interest-bearing liabilities

  1,044,107   2,558   0.98%  975,945   1,611   0.66%
                         

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

                        

Demand deposits

  220,155           206,726         

Other liabilities

  7,863           8,423         
                         

Stockholders' equity

  174,290           169,049         
                         

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $1,446,415          $1,360,143         
                         
                         

Net interest income

     $11,263   3.23%     $10,502   3.19%
                         

Spread Analysis

                        

Interest income/average assets

 $13,821   3.82%     $12,113   3.56%    

Interest expense/average assets

 $2,558   0.71%     $1,611   0.47%    

Net interest income/average assets

 $11,263   3.11%     $10,502   3.09%    

 

Net Interest Income

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, the Company's net interest margin adjusted for tax exempt income was 3.29%3.23% and 3.38%3.19%, respectively. Net interest income, prior to the adjustment for tax-exempt income, for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 totaled $10,152,000$10,970,000 compared to $10,050,000$10,186,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, interest income increased $535,000,$1,731,000, or 5%15%, when compared to the same period in 2016.2018. The increase from 20162018 was primarily attributable to higher average balanceincreased loan volume and rates, offset in part by recognition of loans.nonaccrual interest income in 2018. The higher average balances of loans wereincrease in loan volume was due primarily to the Acquisition and a favorable economic conditionslending environment in our market areas.areas since March 31, 2018. Nonaccrual interest income recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $52,000 as compared to $282,000 for the same period in 2018. Loan interest rates increased in conjunction with general market interest rates, as the Federal Reserve Bank increased short term interest rate targets by 1.00% since March 31, 2018.

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Interest expense increased $433,000,$947,000, or 42%59%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 when compared to the same period in 2016.2018. The higher interest expense for the period is primarily attributable to higher rates on core deposits due to market interest rates and competitive pressures.

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Provision for Loan Losses

 

The Company’sCompany’s provision for loan losses was $57,000$98,000 and $235,000$29,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. The decrease in the provision for loan losses was due primarily to an increase in specific reserves for one loan in 2016. Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) were $105,000$(30,000) and $(81,000)$27,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. The increase net charge-offs related primarily to one commercial operating customer relationship. While the current provision for loan losses are not related to agricultural loans, Company management is seeing weakness in the Iowa agricultural economy remains challenged as athe result of the current low grain prices; however, initial crop yield reports have been favorable in the Company’s market area as of the end of the quarter.prices and potential tariff concerns on Iowa exports.

 

Noninterest Income and Expense

Noninterest income decreased $144,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. The decrease in noninterest income is primarily due to a slowdown in the refinance of home loans held for sale resulting in lower gains on the sale of loans, offset in part by a 9% increase in wealth management income. The increase in wealth management income is primarily due to an revenue increases associated with an acquisition and higher revenues related to increases in assets under management, offset in part by lower one time estate fees. Exclusive of realized securities gains, noninterest income was 6% lower in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.

Noninterest expense increased $184,000 or 3% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 primarily as a result of lower other real estate owned income and higher occupancy costs. The decrease in other real estate income was due to the continuing lower levels of other real estate owned. The higher occupancy costs were primarily related to an increase in property tax expense. The efficiency ratio was 52.42% for the third quarter of 2017 as compared to 50.71% in 2016.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $1,730,000 and $1,903,000, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 31% and 33%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate than the expected tax rate of 35% for both periods is primarily due to tax-exempt interest income. The initial recording of a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset resulted in a higher effective tax rate in 2016.

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Income Statement Review for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

The following highlights a comparative discussion of the major components of net income and their impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES

The following two tables are used to calculate the Company’s net interest margin. The first table includes the Company’s average assets and the related income to determine the average yield on earning assets. The second table includes the average liabilities and related expense to determine the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities. The net interest margin is equal to the interest income less the interest expense divided by average earning assets.

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 
                         
  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
                         
  

2017

  

2016

 
                         
  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

 

ASSETS

                        

(dollars in thousands)

                        

Interest-earning assets

                        

Loans 1

                        

Commercial

 $77,471  $2,613   4.50% $94,121  $3,192   4.52%

Agricultural

  69,093   2,703   5.22%  75,211   2,754   4.88%

Real estate

  612,845   19,620   4.27%  528,179   17,595   4.44%

Consumer and other

  11,121   411   4.92%  21,897   584   3.56%
                         

Total loans (including fees)

  770,530   25,347   4.39%  719,408   24,125   4.47%
                         

Investment securities

                        

Taxable

  271,913   4,637   2.27%  262,604   4,393   2.23%

Tax-exempt 2

  241,160   5,875   3.25%  253,688   6,335   3.33%

Total investment securities

  513,073   10,512   2.73%  516,292   10,728   2.77%
                         

Interest bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold

  36,633   365   1.33%  34,930   297   1.13%
                         

Total interest-earning assets

  1,320,236  $36,224   3.66%  1,270,630  $35,150   3.69%
                         

Noninterest-earning assets

  49,268           54,989         
                         

TOTAL ASSETS

 $1,369,504          $1,325,619         

1 Average loan balance includes nonaccrual loans, if any. Interest income collected on nonaccrual loans has been included.

2 Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental tax rate of 35%.

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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 
                         
  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
                         
  

2017

  

2016

 
                         
  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                        

(dollars in thousands)

                        

Interest-bearing liabilities

                        

Deposits

                        

NOW, savings accounts and money markets

 $717,946  $1,819   0.34% $663,891  $965   0.19%

Time deposits > $100,000

  82,956   671   1.08%  86,632   590   0.91%

Time deposits < $100,000

  115,646   714   0.82%  125,745   704   0.75%

Total deposits

  916,548   3,204   0.47%  876,268   2,259   0.34%

Other borrowed funds

  75,662   863   1.52%  84,261   796   1.26%
                         

Total Interest-bearing liabilities

  992,210   4,067   0.55%  960,529   3,055   0.42%
                         

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

                        

Demand deposits

  200,020           190,176         

Other liabilities

  7,319           7,606         
                         

Stockholders' equity

  169,955           167,308         
                         

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $1,369,504          $1,325,619         
                         
                         

Net interest income

     $32,157   3.25%     $32,095   3.37%
                         

Spread Analysis

                        

Interest income/average assets

 $36,224   3.53%     $35,150   3.54%    

Interest expense/average assets

 $4,067   0.40%     $3,055   0.31%    

Net interest income/average assets

 $32,157   3.13%     $32,095   3.23%    

Net Interest Income

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company's net interest margin adjusted for tax exempt income was 3.25% and 3.37%, respectively. Net interest income, prior to the adjustment for tax-exempt income, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled $30,100,000 compared to $29,877,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, interest income increased $1,235,000, or 4%, when compared to the same period in 2016. The increase from 2016 was primarily attributable to higher average balance of loans, offset in part by lower yields on loans. The higher average balances of loans were due primarily to favorable economic conditions in our market areas. The lower yields on loans were due primarily to competitive pressures.

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Interest expense increased $1,012,000, or 33%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016. The higher interest expense for the period is primarily attributable to higher rates on core deposits due to competitive pressures.

Provision for Loan Losses

The Company’s provision for loan losses was $1,222,000 and $441,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in the provision for loan losses was due primarily to the increase in the specific reserve for one commercial credit and growth in the loan portfolio. Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) were $589,000 and $(22,000) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in the net loan charge-offs were related primarily to commercial operating loans with construction contractors. While the current provision for loan losses are not related to agricultural loans, Company management is seeing weakness in the Iowa agricultural economy as a result of the current low grain prices; however, initial crop yield reports have been favorable in the Company’s market area as of the end of the quarter.

Noninterest Income and Expense

 

Noninterest income decreased $63,000increased $162,000 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to the same period in 2016.2018. The decreaseincrease in noninterest income is primarily due to decreases in gain on sale of loansthe Acquisition and service fees, offset in part by an increase in security gains and other noninteresthigher wealth management income. The decrease in the gain on the sale of loans is primarily due to a slowdown in the refinance of home loans held for sale resulting in lower revenue. The increase in other noninterest income is primarily due to the collection of $73,000 on a court judgement previously deemed uncollectible by First Bank prior to the Company’s acquisition in 2014. Exclusive of realized securities gains, noninterestwealth management income was 5% lowerprimarily related to growth in the assets under management, fueled by a growing equity market and new account relationships.

Noninterest expense increased $592,000 or 9% for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to the same period in 2016.

Noninterest expense increased $504,000 or 3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 20162018 primarily as a result of the Acquisition. Salaries and benefits was the largest component of the increase in noninterest expense which also includes normal salary and employee benefit increases, and higher data processing costs. Data processing increases were dueoffset in part by a one-time $1,000 bonus paid to increasing technology costs.full-time employees in 2018. The efficiency ratio was 53.16%57.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017first quarter of 2019 as compared to 51.99%57.4% in same period in 2016.2018.

 

Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes expense for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 was $4,662,000$1,104,000 and $5,087,000,$1,020,000, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 30%21% and 30%20%, respectively. The lower than expected effective tax rate than the expected income tax rate of 35% for both periods is primarily due to tax-exempt interest income.

 

Balance Sheet Review

 

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, total assets were $1,364,940,000,$1,472,317,000, a $1,513,000 decrease$16,630,000 increase compared to December 31, 2016.2018. The decreaseincrease in assets, primarily interest bearing deposits, was duefunded primarily to a decrease in cash and due from banks and securities available for sale, offset by an increase in loans.deposits.

 

Investment Portfolio

 

The investmentinvestment portfolio totaled $506,610,000$455,554,000 as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, a decrease of $9,469,000$3,418,000 from the December 31, 20162018 balance of $516,080,000.$458,971,000. The decrease in securities available-for-sale is primarily due to payments and maturities on the entire portfolio, offset in part by increases in the unrealized gain on the investment portfolio was primarily due to sales, calls and maturitiesas market interest rates caused an increase in the fair value of state and political subdivision bonds.the investment portfolio.

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On a quarterly basis, the investment portfolio is reviewed for other-than-temporary impairment. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, gross unrealized losses of $783,000,$1,802,000, are considered to be temporary in nature due to the interest rate environment of 20172019 and other general economic factors. As a result of the Company’s favorable liquidity position, the Company does not have the intent to sell securities with an unrealized loss at the present time. In addition, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will hold these securities until recovery of their fair value to cost basis and avoid considering present unrealized loss positions to be other-than-temporary.

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At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, the Company’s investment securities portfolio included securities issued by 266249 government municipalities and agencies located within 2417 states with a fair value of $243.4$214.6 million. At December 31, 2016,2018, the Company’s investment securities portfolio included securities issued by 286263 government municipalities and agencies located within 2516 states with a fair value of $264.4$216.0 million. No one municipality or agency represents a concentration within this segment of the investment portfolio. The largest exposure to any one municipality or agency as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 was $4.4$3.9 million (approximately 2.0% of the fair value of the governmental municipalities and agencies) represented by the Dubuque,West Des Moines, Iowa Community School District to be repaid by sales tax revenues and property taxes.

 

The Company’sCompany’s procedures for evaluating investments in states, municipalities and political subdivisions include but are not limited to reviewing the offering statement and the most current available financial information, comparing yields to yields of bonds of similar credit quality, confirming capacity to repay, assessing operating and financial performance, evaluating the stability of tax revenues, considering debt profiles and local demographics, and for revenue bonds, assessing the source and strength of revenue structures for municipal authorities. These procedures, as applicable, are utilized for all municipal purchases and are utilized in whole or in part for monitoring the portfolio of municipal holdings. The Company does not utilize third party credit rating agencies as a primary component of determining if the municipal issuer has an adequate capacity to meet the financial commitments under the security for the projected life of the investment, and, therefore, does not compare internal assessments to those of the credit rating agencies. Credit rating downgrades are utilized as an additional indicator of credit weakness and as a reference point for historical default rates.

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The following table summarizes the total general obligation and revenue bonds in the Company’sCompany’s investment securities portfolios as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018 identifying the state in which the issuing government municipality or agency operates. (Dollars in thousands)

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2019

  

2018

 
     

Estimated

      

Estimated

      

Estimated

      

Estimated

 
 

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

 
 

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

 
                                

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

                                

General Obligation bonds:

                                

Iowa

 $60,493  $60,732  $75,142  $74,408  $62,217  $62,304  $59,935  $59,481 

Texas

  12,188   12,359   11,091   11,065   10,803   10,880   11,822   11,803 

Pennsylvania

  8,720   8,795   8,728   8,654   9,171   9,235   9,167   9,144 

Washington

  6,640   6,609   7,221   6,957   6,878   6,842   6,905   6,762 

Other (2017: 16 states; 2016: 17 states)

  24,150   24,601   28,064   28,258 

Other (2019: 12 states; 2018: 12 states)

  16,966   17,118   17,138   17,198 
                                

Total general obligation bonds

 $112,191  $113,096  $130,246  $129,342  $106,035  $106,379  $104,967  $104,388 
                                

Revenue bonds:

                                

Iowa

 $118,886  $120,175  $126,750  $126,964  $101,017  $100,873  $104,589  $103,925 

Other (2017: 9 states; 2016: 10 states)

  10,073   10,167   8,208   8,142 

Other (2019: 6 states; 2018: 7 states)

  7,281   7,306   7,691   7,642 
                                

Total revenue bonds

 $128,959  $130,342  $134,958  $135,106  $108,298  $108,179  $112,280  $111,567 
                                

Total obligations of states and political subdivisions

 $241,150  $243,438  $265,204  $264,448  $214,333  $214,558  $217,247  $215,955 

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As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2016,2018, the revenue bonds in the Company’s investment securities portfolios were issued by government municipalities and agencies to fund public services such as community school facilities, college and university dormitory facilities, water utilities and electrical utilities. The revenue bonds are to be paid from primarily 5 revenue sources. The revenue sources that represent 5% or more, individually, as a percent of the total revenue bonds are summarized in the following table. (in thousands)

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2019

  

2018

 
     

Estimated

      

Estimated

      

Estimated

      

Estimated

 
 

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

 
 

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

 
                                

Revenue bonds by revenue source

                                

Sales tax

 $72,894  $73,917  $77,586  $78,085  $58,482  $58,648  $60,422  $60,322 

Water

  14,139   14,218   11,283   11,296   13,856   13,767   13,863   13,644 

College and universities, primarily dormitory revenues

  10,457   10,538   14,105   13,907   7,610   7,593   8,183   8,139 

Leases

  9,062   9,098   9,106   8,960   9,112   9,080   8,958   8,861 

Electric

  8,428   8,545   8,446   8,459 

Other

  13,979   14,026   14,432   14,399   19,238   19,091   20,854   20,601 
                                

Total revenue bonds by revenue source

 $128,959  $130,342  $134,958  $135,106  $108,298  $108,179  $112,280  $111,567 

 

Loan Portfolio

 

The loanloan portfolio, net of the allowance for loan losses, totaled $764,229,000, $768,208,000$886,557,000, $890,461,000 and $752,182,000$772,495,000 as of September 30, 2017, June 30, 2017 andMarch 31, 2019, December 31, 2016,2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively. Loan demand has moderated since year end. The increase in the loan portfolio since DecemberMarch 31, 20162018 is primarily due to steady loan demand, in the Ames and Des Moines markets.   Loan demand has softened in the third quarter of 2017.Acquisition.

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Deposits

 

Deposits totaled $1,114,538,000, $1,126,771,000$1,252,514,000, $1,221,084,000 and $1,109,409,000$1,170,424,000 as of September 30, 2017, June 30, 2017 andMarch 31, 2019, December 31, 2016,2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively. The increase in deposits since December 31, 20162018 was primarily due to increasespublic fund balances in public funds NOW account balances.accounts. The decreaseincrease in deposits since June 30, 2017 wasMarch 31, 2018 is primarily due to decreases in retail NOW and public funds money market account balances.the Acquisition.

 

SecuritiesSecurities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

 

SecuritiesSecurities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $39,001,000$32,397,000 as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, a decrease of $19,336,000,$8,278,000, or 33%20%, from the December 31, 20162018 balance of $58,337,000.$40,674,000. The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in primarily due to withdrawals from three commercial accounts.the balances of one existing customer.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. No material changes in the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements have occurred since December 31, 2016.2018.

 

Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management

 

The Company’sCompany’s credit risk is historically centered in the loan portfolio, which on September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 totaled $764,229,000$886,557,000 compared to $752,182,000$890,461,000 as of December 31, 2016.2018. Net loans comprise 56%60% of total assets as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019. The object in managing loan portfolio risk is to reduce the risk of loss resulting from a customer’s failure to perform according to the terms of a transactionan agreement and to quantify and manage credit risk on a portfolio basis. The Company’s level of problem loans (consisting of nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more) as a percentage of total loans was 0.62%0.38% at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, as compared to 0.67%0.38% at December 31, 20162018 and 0.40%0.55% at September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. The Company’s level of problem loans as a percentage of total loans at September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 of 0.62%0.38% is lower than the Company’sIowa State Average peer group (339 bank holding companies with assets of $1 billion to $3 billion) of 0.72%FDIC insured institutions as of June 30, 2017.December 31, 2018, of 0.58%.

 

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Impaired

Impaired loans, net of specific reserves, totaled $3,907,000$2,980,000 as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and have decreased $450,000increased $247,000 as compared to the impaired loans of $4,357,000$2,733,000 as of December 31, 2016.2018.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payment of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. The Company applies its normal loan review procedures to identify loans that should be evaluated for impairment.

 

The Company had TDRs of $3,098,000$2,662,000 as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans. The Company had TDRs of $3,672,000$2,350,000 as of December 31, 2016,2018, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans.

 

TDRsTDRs are monitored and reported on a quarterly basis. Certain TDRs are on nonaccrual status at the time of restructuring. These borrowings are typically returned to accrual status after the following: sustained repayment performance in accordance with the restructuring agreement for a reasonable period of at least six months; and, management is reasonably assured of future performance. If the TDR meets these performance criteria and the interest rate granted at the modification is equal to or greater than the rate that the Company was willing to accept at the time of the restructuring for a new loan with comparable risk, then the loan will return to performing status.

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For TDRs that were on nonaccrual status before the modification, a specific reserve may already be recorded. In periods subsequent to modification, the Company will continue to evaluate all TDRs for possible impairment and, as necessary, recognize impairment through the allowance. There were no charge-offs related to TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. No additional specific reserves were provided for the three months ended March 31, 2019. A $530,000$12,000 specific reserve was established in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017 on a TDR loan. The Company had $257,000 of net charge-offs related to TDRs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and none for the same period in 2016.March 31, 2018.

 

Loans past due 90 days or more that are still accruing interest are reviewed no less frequently than quarterly to determine if there iscontinues to be a strong reason that the credit should not be placed on non-accrual. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, non-accrual loans totaled $4,726,000$3,339,000 and there was one loan in the amountwere $50,000 of $81,000loans past due 90 days and still accruing. This compares to non-accrual loans of $5,077,000$3,234,000 and loans past due 90 days and still accruing totaled $22,000$150,000 as of December 31, 2016.2018. Other real estate owned totaled $385,000$565,000 and $830,000 as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and $546,000 as of December 31, 2016.2018, respectively.

 

The agricultural real estate and agricultural operating loan portfolio classifications remain inelevated as a weakened position.result of lower grain prices. The watch and special mention loans in these categories totaled $44,046,000$51,422,000 as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 as compared to $38,492,000$47,808,000 as of December 31, 2016.2018. The substandard loans in these categories totaled $2,582,000$10,633,000 as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 as compared to $2,399,000$9,592,000 as of December 31, 2016.2018. The increase in these categories is primarily due toIowa agricultural economy remains challenged as the impact on agricultural loansresult of the current low grain prices mitigated by indications of favorable yields in 2017.and tariff concerns on Iowa exports.

 

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of outstanding loans as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 was 1.44%1.31%, as compared to 1.38%1.30% at December 31, 2016.2018. The allowance for loan losses totaled $11,140,000$11,812,000 and $10,507,000$11,684,000 as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2016,2018, respectively. Net charge-offs (recoveries) of loans totaled $589,000$(30,000) and $(22,000)$27,000 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively.

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The allowance for loan losses is management’smanagement’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Factors considered in establishing an appropriate allowance include: an assessment of the financial condition of the borrower, a realistic determination of value and adequacy of underlying collateral, the condition of the local economy and the condition of the specific industry of the borrower, an analysis of the levels and trends of loan categories and a review of delinquent and classified loans.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity management is the process by which the Company, through its BanksBanks’ Asset and Liability Committees (ALCO), ensures that adequate liquid funds are available to meet its financial commitments on a timely basis, at a reasonable cost and within acceptable risk tolerances. These commitments include funding credit obligations to borrowers, funding of mortgage originations pending delivery to the secondary market, withdrawals by depositors, maintaining adequate collateral for pledging for public funds, trust deposits and borrowings, paying dividends to shareholders, payment of operating expenses, funding capital expenditures and maintaining deposit reserve requirements.

 

Liquidity is derived primarily from core deposit growth and retention; principal and interest payments on loans; principal and interest payments, sale, maturity and prepayment of securities available-for-sale; net cash provided from operations; and access to other funding sources. Other funding sources include federal funds purchased lines, FHLB advances and other capital market sources.

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As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, the level of liquidity and capital resources of the Company remain at a satisfactory level. Management believes that the Company's liquidity sources will be sufficient to support its existing operations for the foreseeable future.

 

The liquidity and capital resources discussiondiscussion will cover the following topics:

 

Review of the Company’s Current Liquidity Sources

Review of Statements of Cash Flows

Company Only Cash Flows

Review of Commitments for Capital Expenditures, Cash Flow Uncertainties and Known Trends in Liquidity and Cash Flows Needs

Capital Resources

Review of the Company’s Current Liquidity Sources

Liquid assets of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 totaled $58,574,000 and $61,215,000, respectively, and provide an adequate level of liquidity given current economic conditions.

Other sources of liquidity available to the Banks as of September 30, 2017 include outstanding lines of credit with the FHLB of Des Moines, Iowa of $183,824,000, with $19,000,000 of outstanding FHLB advances. Federal funds borrowing capacity at correspondent banks was $108,571,000, with no outstanding federal fund purchase balances as of September 30, 2017. The Company had securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaling $39,001,000 and term repurchase agreements of $13,000,000 as of September 30, 2017.

Total investments as of September 30, 2017 were $506,610,000 compared to $516,080,000 as of December 31, 2016. These investments provide the Company with a significant amount of liquidity since all of the investments are classified as available-for-sale as of September 30, 2017.

The investment portfolio serves an important role in the overall context of balance sheet management in terms of balancing capital utilization and liquidity. The decision to purchase or sell securities is based upon the current assessment of economic and financial conditions, including the interest rate environment, liquidity and credit considerations. The portfolio’s scheduled maturities and payments represent a significant source of liquidity.

Review of Statements of Cash Flows

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled $13,553,000 compared to $14,585,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to lower net income.

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $4,184,000 compared to $14,181,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease of $9,997,000 in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to a net decrease in the change in the loan portfolio of $26,204,000, offset in part by lower levels of proceeds from the sale of securities of $6,981,000 and a net increase in the change in the interest bearing deposits.

Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled $15,759,000 compared to $3,105,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The change of $12,654,000 in net cash used in financing activities was primarily due to a decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase in 2017 of $19,336,000 as compared to a decrease of $4,432,000 in 2016 and a decrease in proceeds from short-term FHLB borrowings of $15,500,000, offset in part by an increase in deposits in 2017 of $5,129,000 as compared to a decrease of $12,358,000 in 2016. As of September 30, 2017, the Company did not have any external debt financing, off-balance sheet financing arrangements, or derivative instruments linked to its stock.

Company Only Cash Flows

The Company’s liquidity on an unconsolidated basis is heavily dependent upon dividends paid to the Company by the Banks. The Banks provide adequate liquidity to pay the Company’s expenses and stockholder dividends. Dividends paid by the Banks to the Company amounted to $7,655,000 and $6,825,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Various federal and state statutory provisions limit the amounts of dividends banking subsidiaries are permitted to pay to their holding companies without regulatory approval. Federal Reserve policy further limits the circumstances under which bank holding companies may declare dividends. For example, a bank holding company should not continue its existing rate of cash dividends on its common stock unless its net income is sufficient to fully fund each dividend and its prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with its capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. In addition, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC have issued policy statements, which provide that insured banks and bank holding companies should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings. Federal and state banking regulators may also restrict the payment of dividends by order. The quarterly dividend declared by the Company increased to $0.22 per share in 2017 from $0.21 per share in 2016.   

The Company, on an unconsolidated basis, has interest bearing deposits totaling $13,287,000 as of September 30, 2017 that are presently available to provide additional liquidity to the Banks.

Review of Commitments for Capital Expenditures, Cash Flow Uncertainties and Known Trends in Liquidity and Cash Flows Needs

No other material capital expenditures or material changes in the capital resource mix are anticipated at this time. The primary cash flow uncertainty would be a sudden decline in deposits causing the Banks to liquidate securities. Historically, the Banks have maintained an adequate level of short-term marketable investments to fund the temporary declines in deposit balances. There are no known trends in liquidity and cash flow needs as of September 30, 2017 that are of concern to management.

Capital Resources

The Company’s total stockholders’ equity as of September 30, 2017 totaled $173,329,000 and was $8,224,000 higher than the $165,105,000 recorded as of December 31, 2016. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily due to net income and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income, reduced by dividends declared. The increase in other comprehensive income is created by lower market interest rates on the longer end of the interest yield curve compared to December 31, 2016, which resulted in higher fair values in the securities available-for-sale portfolio. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, stockholders’ equity as a percentage of total assets was 12.70% and 12.08%, respectively. The capital levels of the Company exceed applicable regulatory guidelines as of September 30, 2017.

Review of the Company’s Current Liquidity Sources

Liquid assets of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 totaled $82,871,000 and $56,442,000, respectively, and provide an adequate level of liquidity given current economic conditions.

Other sources of liquidity available to the Banks as of March 31, 2019 include outstanding lines of credit with the FHLB of Des Moines, Iowa of $197,066,000, with $2,000,000 of outstanding FHLB advances. Federal funds borrowing capacity at correspondent banks was $108,739,000, with no outstanding federal fund purchase balances as of March 31, 2019. The Company had securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaling $32,397,000 as of March 31, 2019.

Total investments as of March 31, 2019 were $455,554,000 compared to $458,971,000 as of December 31, 2018. These investments provide the Company with a significant amount of liquidity since all of the investments are classified as available-for-sale as of March 31, 2019.

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The investment portfolio serves an important role in the overall context of balance sheet management in terms of balancing capital utilization and liquidity. The decision to purchase or sell securities is based upon the current assessment of economic and financial conditions, including the interest rate environment, liquidity and credit considerations. The portfolio’s scheduled maturities and payments represent a significant source of liquidity.

Review of Statements of Cash Flows

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 totaled $6,284,000 compared to $6,353,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The cash flow from operations in 2019 is comparable to the same period in 2018.

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $19,679,000 compared to $25,859,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease of $6,180,000 in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to a lower level of purchases of investments; greater maturities and calls of investments; and a decrease in loan balances; offset in part by higher balances in interest bearing deposits in financial institutions.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 totaled $7,144,000 compared to $15,594,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease in cash provided by financing activities was $8,450,000. The decrease was primarily due to smaller increases in deposit balances and larger decreases in repurchase balances; offset in part by a lessor amount of repayments on FHLB advances. As of March 31, 2019, the Company did not have any external debt financing, off-balance sheet financing arrangements, or derivative instruments linked to its stock.

Company Only Cash Flows

The Company’s liquidity on an unconsolidated basis is heavily dependent upon dividends paid to the Company by the Banks. The Banks provide adequate liquidity to pay the Company’s expenses and stockholder dividends. Dividends paid by the Banks to the Company amounted to $3,198,000 and $2,570,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Various federal and state statutory provisions limit the amounts of dividends banking subsidiaries are permitted to pay to their holding companies without regulatory approval. Federal Reserve policy further limits the circumstances under which bank holding companies may declare dividends. For example, a bank holding company should not continue its existing rate of cash dividends on its common stock unless its net income is sufficient to fully fund each dividend and its prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with its capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. In addition, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC have issued policy statements, which provide that insured banks and bank holding companies should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings. Federal and state banking regulators may also restrict the payment of dividends by order. The quarterly dividend declared by the Company increased to $0.24 per share in 2019 from $0.23 per share in 2018.

The Company, on an unconsolidated basis, has interest bearing deposits totaling $14,671,000 as of March 31, 2019 that are presently available to provide additional liquidity to the Banks.

Review of Commitments for Capital Expenditures, Cash Flow Uncertainties and Known Trends in Liquidity and Cash Flows Needs

No other material capital expenditures or material changes in the capital resource mix are anticipated at this time. The primary cash flow uncertainty would be a sudden decline in deposits causing the Banks to liquidate securities. Historically, the Banks have maintained an adequate level of short-term marketable investments to fund the temporary declines in deposit balances. There are no known trends in liquidity and cash flow needs as of March 31, 2019 that are of concern to management.

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Capital Resources

The Company’s total stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2019 totaled $177,777,000 and was $4,912,000 higher than the $172,865,000 recorded as of December 31, 2018. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily due to net income and an increase in other comprehensive income, offset in part by dividends declared. The increase in other comprehensive income is created by lower market interest rates compared to December 31, 2018, which resulted in higher fair values in the securities available-for-sale portfolio. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, stockholders’ equity as a percentage of total assets was 12.07% and 11.88%, respectively. The capital levels of the Company exceed applicable regulatory guidelines as of March 31, 2019.

Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides the Company with the opportunity to make cautionary statements regarding forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report, including forward-looking statements concerning the Company’s future financial performance and asset quality. Any forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report is based on management’s current beliefs, assumptions and expectations of the Company’s future performance, taking into account all information currently available to management. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to management. If a change occurs, the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, asset quality, plans and objectives may vary materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the actual results of the Company include, but are not limited to, the following: economic conditions, particularly in the concentrated geographic area in which the Company and its affiliate banks operate; competitive products and pricing available in the marketplace; changes in credit and other risks posed by the Company’s loan and investment portfolios, including declines in commercial or residential real estate values or changes in the allowance for loan losses dictated by new market conditions or regulatory requirements; fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. government; changes in governmental regulations affecting financial institutions (including regulatory fees and capital requirements); changes in prevailing interest rates; credit risk management and asset/liability management; the financial and securities markets; the availability of and cost associated with sources of liquidity; and other risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business, including those discussed under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks” in the Company’s Annual Report. Management intends to identify forward-looking statements when using words such as “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “should” or similar expressions. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

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Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company's market risk is comprised primarily of interest rate risk arising from its core banking activities of lending and deposit taking. Interest rate risk results from the changes in market interest rates which may adversely affect the Company's net interest income. Management continually develops and applies strategies to mitigate this risk. Management does not believe that the Company's primary market risk exposure and how it has been managed year-to-date in 2019 changed significantly when compared to 2018.

 

Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides the Company with the opportunity to make cautionary statements regarding forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report, including forward-looking statements concerning the Company’s future financial performance and asset quality. Any forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report is based on management’s current beliefs, assumptions and expectations of the Company’s future performance, taking into account all information currently available to management. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to management. If a change occurs, the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, asset quality, plans and objectives may vary materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the actual results of the Company include, but are not limited to, the following: economic conditions, particularly in the concentrated geographic area in which the Company and its affiliate banks operate; competitive products and pricing available in the marketplace; changes in credit and other risks posed by the Company’s loan and investment portfolios, including declines in commercial or residential real estate values or changes in the allowance for loan losses dictated by new market conditions or regulatory requirements; fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. government; changes in governmental regulations affecting financial institutions (including regulatory fees and capital requirements); changes in prevailing interest rates; credit risk management and asset/liability management; the financial and securities markets; the availability of and cost associated with sources of liquidity; and other risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business, including those discussed under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks” in the Company’s Annual Report. Management intends to identify forward-looking statements when using words such as “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “should” or similar expressions. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Item 3.          Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company's market risk is comprised primarily of interest rate risk arising from its core banking activities of lending and deposit taking. Interest rate risk results from the changes in market interest rates which may adversely affect the Company's net interest income. Management continually develops and applies strategies to mitigate this risk. Management does not believe that the Company's primary market risk exposure and how it has been managed year-to-date in 2017 changed significantly when compared to 2016.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

Not applicable

 

Not applicable

Item 1.A.Item 1.A.

Risk Factors

None.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In November, 2016, the Company approved a Stock Repurchase Plan which provided for the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of September 30, 2017, there were 100,000 shares remaining to be purchased under the plan.

The following table provides information with respect to purchase made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchases” (as defined in rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2017.

Total

Number

Maximum

of Shares

Number of

Purchased as

Shares that

Total

Part of

May Yet Be

Number

Average

Publicly

Purchased

of Shares

Price Paid

Announced

Under

Period

Purchased

Per Share

Plans

The Plan

July 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017

-$--100,000

August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017

-$--100,000

September 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017

-$--100,000

Total

--  
None.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In November, 2018, the Company approved a Stock Repurchase Plan which provided for the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of March 31, 2019, there were 31,909 shares remaining to be purchased under the plan.

The following table provides information with respect to purchase made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchases” (as defined in rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2019.

          

Total

     
          

Number

  

Maximum

 
          

of Shares

  

Number of

 
          

Purchased as

  

Shares that

 
  

Total

      

Part of

  

May Yet Be

 
  

Number

  

Average

  

Publicly

  

Purchased

 
  

of Shares

  

Price Paid

  

Announced

  

Under

 

Period

 

Purchased

  

Per Share

  

Plans

  

The Plan

 
                 

January 1, 2019 to January 31, 2019

  31,034  $25.43   31,034   51,358 
                 

February 1, 2019 to February 28, 2019

  19,449  $25.57   19,449   31,909 
                 

March 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019

  -  $-   -   31,909 
                 

Total

  50,483       50,483     

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

 

Not applicable

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

 

Item 5.

Other information

Not applicable

 

Not applicable

Item 6.

Exhibits

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

          

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

32.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document (1)

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)

(1)     These interactive date files shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.

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(1)     These interactive date files shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.

 

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.

 

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

DATE: November 8, 2017

 AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Thomas H. Pohlman

Thomas H. Pohlman,
DATE:           May 7, 2019 By:  /s/ John P. Nelson

John P. Nelson, Chief Executive Officer and President

By:

/s/ John P. Nelson

John P. Nelson, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit No.

Description

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31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

32.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document (1)

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)

(1)     These interactive date files shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.By:  /s/ John L. Pierschbacher

 

53John L. Pierschbacher. Chief Financial Officer


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