UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017June 30, 2023
or
☐ | TRANSITION REPORT |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 333-200112001-38447
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Louisiana | 20-5340628 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
500Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(225)248-7600
(Registrant’Registrant’ss telephone number, including area codecode))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share | BFST | NASDAQ Global Select Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1)(1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer |
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Non-accelerated filer | ☐ |
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Emerging growth company |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by a check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒☐
If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November3, 2017,July 28, 2023, the issuer has outstanding 10,232,49525,344,168 shares of common stock,, par value $1.00 per share.share.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars in thousands,, except per share data)data)
September 30, 2017 | December 31, | June 30, 2023 | December 31, | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | 2016 | (Unaudited) | 2022 | |||||||||||||
ASSETS | ASSETS | ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
Cash and Due from Banks | $ | 36,210 | $ | 42,173 | $ | 180,972 | $ | 152,740 | ||||||||
Federal Funds Sold | 2,971 | 2,556 | 173,850 | 15,606 | ||||||||||||
Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Values | 186,149 | 198,342 | ||||||||||||||
Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Values (Amortized Cost of $980,170 at June 30, 2023 and $985,599 at December 31, 2022) | 877,774 | 890,751 | ||||||||||||||
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale | 332 | 180 | 435 | 304 | ||||||||||||
Loans and Lease Receivable, Net of Allowance for Loan | ||||||||||||||||
Losses of $9,241 at September 30, 2017 and $8,162 at December 31, 2016 | 928,535 | 802,789 | ||||||||||||||
Loans and Lease Receivable, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses of $42,013 at June 30, 2023 and $38,178 at December 31, 2022 | 4,856,724 | 4,567,998 | ||||||||||||||
Premises and Equipment, Net | 8,974 | 9,281 | 63,037 | 63,177 | ||||||||||||
Accrued Interest Receivable | 3,518 | 3,384 | 26,861 | 25,666 | ||||||||||||
Other Equity Securities | 8,595 | 6,120 | 34,824 | 37,467 | ||||||||||||
Other Real Estate Owned | 267 | 1,187 | 1,587 | 1,372 | ||||||||||||
Cash Value of Life Insurance | 23,039 | 22,567 | 95,302 | 91,958 | ||||||||||||
Deferred Taxes | 31,553 | 31,194 | ||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 6,824 | 6,824 | 88,543 | 88,543 | ||||||||||||
Core Deposit Intangible | 2,072 | 2,279 | ||||||||||||||
Core Deposit and Customer Intangible | 12,993 | 14,042 | ||||||||||||||
Other Assets | 6,345 | 8,159 | 10,194 | 9,642 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 1,213,831 | $ | 1,105,841 | $ | 6,454,649 | $ | 5,990,460 | ||||||||
LIABILITIES | LIABILITIES | LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||
Deposits: | ||||||||||||||||
Noninterest Bearing | $ | 268,520 | $ | 223,705 | $ | 1,429,376 | $ | 1,549,381 | ||||||||
Interest Bearing | 746,574 | 709,090 | 3,585,067 | 3,270,964 | ||||||||||||
Total Deposits | 1,015,094 | 932,795 | 5,014,443 | 4,820,345 | ||||||||||||
Federal Funds Purchased | - | 14,057 | ||||||||||||||
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase | 2,926 | 2,720 | 23,230 | 20,208 | ||||||||||||
Short Term Borrowings | 862 | 862 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||
Long Term Borrowings | 2,700 | 3,000 | ||||||||||||||
Bank Term Funding Program | 300,000 | - | ||||||||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings | 65,474 | 47,064 | 362,162 | 410,100 | ||||||||||||
Subordinated Debt | 103,822 | 110,749 | ||||||||||||||
Subordinated Debt - Trust Preferred Securities | 5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||||||||||
Accrued Interest Payable | 902 | 920 | 7,666 | 2,092 | ||||||||||||
Other Liabilities | 5,814 | 4,921 | 37,349 | 27,419 | ||||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 5,853,681 | 5,409,979 | ||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 1,093,772 | 992,282 | ||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 11) | ||||||||||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock, No Par Value; 5,000,000 Shares Authorized | - | - | ||||||||||||||
Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value; 50,000,000 Shares Authorized; 6,932,570 and 6,916,673 Shares Issued and Outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively | 6,933 | 6,917 | ||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock, No Par Value; 5,000,000 Shares Authorized; 72,010 Shares ($1,000 Liquidation Preference) Issued at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | 71,930 | 71,930 | ||||||||||||||
Common Stock, $1 Par Value; 50,000,000 Shares Authorized; 25,344,168 and 25,110,313 Shares Issued and Outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | 25,344 | 25,110 | ||||||||||||||
Additional Paid-in Capital | 85,136 | 85,133 | 395,875 | 393,690 | ||||||||||||
Retained Earnings | 28,380 | 23,839 | 189,115 | 163,955 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (390 | ) | (2,330 | ) | (81,296 | ) | (74,204 | ) | ||||||||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 120,059 | 113,559 | 600,968 | 580,481 | ||||||||||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 1,213,831 | $ | 1,105,841 | $ | 6,454,649 | $ | 5,990,460 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands,, except per share data)data)
For The Three Months | For The Nine Months | For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | �� | 2016 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and Fees on Loans | $ | 11,433 | $ | 10,281 | $ | 34,972 | $ | 29,548 | $ | 79,223 | $ | 49,639 | $ | 152,991 | $ | 89,822 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest and Dividends on Securities | 953 | 955 | 2,872 | 2,858 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and Dividends on Non-taxable Securities | 1,101 | 1,080 | 2,166 | 2,124 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and Dividends on Taxable Securities | 3,996 | 3,063 | 7,713 | 5,863 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Due From Banks | 38 | 43 | 85 | 161 | 1,528 | 232 | 2,470 | 327 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Interest Income | 12,424 | 11,279 | 37,929 | 32,567 | 85,848 | 54,014 | 165,340 | 98,136 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on Deposits | 1,665 | 1,376 | 4,514 | 3,800 | 23,680 | 2,557 | 42,608 | 4,820 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on Borrowings | 226 | 161 | 632 | 493 | 8,842 | 1,895 | 16,657 | 3,279 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Interest Expense | 1,891 | 1,537 | 5,146 | 4,293 | 32,522 | 4,452 | 59,265 | 8,099 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Interest Income | 10,533 | 9,742 | 32,783 | 28,274 | 53,326 | 49,562 | 106,075 | 90,037 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for Loan Losses | 247 | 100 | 1,907 | 920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses | 10,286 | 9,642 | 30,876 | 27,354 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for Credit Losses | 538 | 2,945 | 3,760 | 4,562 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses | 52,788 | 46,617 | 102,315 | 85,475 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts | 542 | 558 | 1,579 | 1,541 | 2,413 | 2,086 | 4,694 | 3,891 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on Sales of Securities | 31 | - | 31 | 231 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on Sales of Securities | (61 | ) | (8 | ) | (62 | ) | (39 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on Sales of Loans | 494 | 186 | 1,105 | 251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Income | 668 | 810 | 2,535 | 2,307 | 9,112 | 4,757 | 14,609 | 8,814 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Other Income | 1,241 | 1,368 | 4,145 | 4,079 | 11,958 | 7,021 | 20,346 | 12,917 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Salaries and Employee Benefits | 5,559 | 5,045 | 15,940 | 14,768 | 22,339 | 21,408 | 45,515 | 41,111 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupancy and Equipment Expense | 1,139 | 1,272 | 3,498 | 3,396 | 5,112 | 4,914 | 10,113 | 9,327 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Expenses | 2,516 | 2,839 | 7,656 | 8,543 | 12,251 | 10,075 | 22,753 | 19,679 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Other Expenses | 9,214 | 9,156 | 27,094 | 26,707 | 39,702 | 36,397 | 78,381 | 70,117 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 2,313 | 1,854 | 7,927 | 4,726 | 25,044 | 17,241 | 44,280 | 28,275 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 631 | 474 | 2,217 | 1,101 | 5,305 | 3,484 | 9,516 | 5,787 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 1,682 | $ | 1,380 | $ | 5,710 | $ | 3,625 | 19,739 | 13,757 | 34,764 | 22,488 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock Dividends | 1,350 | - | 2,700 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders | $ | 18,389 | $ | 13,757 | $ | 32,064 | $ | 22,488 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Common Share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 1.28 | $ | 1.03 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 1.27 | $ | 1.03 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollars in thousands)
For The Three Months | For The Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||||
Consolidated Net Income | $ | 1,682 | $ | 1,380 | $ | 5,710 | $ | 3,625 | ||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | (166 | ) | 537 | 2,909 | 2,738 | |||||||||||
Reclassification Adjustment for Gains included in Net Income | 31 | - | 31 | 231 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Effect | 46 | (183 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,010 | ) | |||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (89 | ) | 354 | 1,940 | 1,959 | |||||||||||
Consolidated Comprehensive Income | $ | 1,593 | $ | 1,734 | $ | 7,650 | $ | 5,584 |
For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Consolidated Net Income | $ | 19,739 | $ | 13,757 | $ | 34,764 | $ | 22,488 | ||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized Loss on Investment Securities | (15,612 | ) | (30,201 | ) | (7,611 | ) | (79,186 | ) | ||||||||
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Share of Other Equity Investments | (1,309 | ) | 1,104 | (1,443 | ) | 1,079 | ||||||||||
Reclassification Adjustment for Losses on Sale of AFS Investment Securities Included in Net Income | 61 | 8 | 62 | 39 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Effect | 3,562 | 6,109 | 1,900 | 16,511 | ||||||||||||
Other Comprehensive Loss | (13,298 | ) | (22,980 | ) | (7,092 | ) | (61,557 | ) | ||||||||
Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss) | $ | 6,441 | $ | (9,223 | ) | $ | 27,672 | $ | (39,069 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SSHAREHOLDERS’HAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE NINETHREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBERJUNE 30, 20172023 AND 20162022
(Dollars in thousands,, except per share data)data)
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
Common | Paid-In | Retained | Comprehensive | Shareholders' | ||||||||||||||||
Stock | Capital | Earnings | Income (Loss) | Equity | ||||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2015 | $ | 7,036 | $ | 85,913 | $ | 20,289 | $ | (789 | ) | $ | 112,449 | |||||||||
Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | 3,625 | - | 3,625 | |||||||||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income | - | - | - | 1,959 | 1,959 | |||||||||||||||
Cash Dividends Declared, $0.10 Per Share | - | - | (704 | ) | - | (704 | ) | |||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation Cost | - | 207 | - | - | 207 | |||||||||||||||
Reclass of Shares Issued | 5 | (5 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Stock Warrants | 1 | 14 | - | - | 15 | |||||||||||||||
Balances at September 30, 2016 | $ | 7,042 | $ | 86,129 | $ | 23,210 | $ | 1,170 | $ | 117,551 | ||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2016 | $ | 6,917 | $ | 85,133 | $ | 23,839 | $ | (2,330 | ) | $ | 113,559 | |||||||||
Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | 5,710 | - | 5,710 | |||||||||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income | - | - | - | 1,940 | 1,940 | |||||||||||||||
Cash Dividends Declared, $0.17 Per Share | - | - | (1,178 | ) | - | (1,178 | ) | |||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation Cost | 18 | 43 | - | - | 61 | |||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchase | (2 | ) | (40 | ) | 9 | - | (33 | ) | ||||||||||||
Balances at September 30, 2017 | $ | 6,933 | $ | 85,136 | $ | 28,380 | $ | (390 | ) | $ | 120,059 |
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred | Common | Paid-In | Retained | Comprehensive | Shareholders' | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock | Stock | Capital | Earnings | Loss | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances at March 31, 2022 | $ | - | $ | 22,565 | $ | 345,858 | $ | 128,168 | $ | (39,754 | ) | $ | 456,837 | |||||||||||
Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | - | 13,757 | - | 13,757 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Comprehensive Loss | - | - | - | - | (22,980 | ) | (22,980 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock, $0.12 Per Share | - | - | - | (2,693 | ) | - | (2,693 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Issuance | - | 9 | 242 | - | - | 251 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation Cost | - | 5 | 282 | - | - | 287 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balances at June 30, 2022 | $ | - | $ | 22,579 | $ | 346,382 | $ | 139,232 | $ | (62,734 | ) | $ | 445,459 | |||||||||||
Balances at March 31, 2023 | $ | 71,930 | $ | 25,320 | $ | 394,677 | $ | 173,761 | $ | (67,998 | ) | $ | 597,690 | |||||||||||
Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | - | 19,739 | - | 19,739 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Comprehensive Loss | - | - | - | - | (13,298 | ) | (13,298 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Dividends Declared on Preferred Stock, $18.75 Per Share | - | - | - | (1,350 | ) | - | (1,350 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock, $0.12 Per Share | - | - | - | (3,035 | ) | - | (3,035 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation Cost | - | 24 | 1,198 | - | - | 1,222 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balances at June 30, 2023 | $ | 71,930 | $ | 25,344 | $ | 395,875 | $ | 189,115 | $ | (81,296 | ) | $ | 600,968 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
For The Nine Months | ||||||||
Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2017 | 2016 | |||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Consolidated Net Income | $ | 5,710 | $ | 3,625 | ||||
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Provision for Loan Losses | 1,907 | 920 | ||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 911 | 956 | ||||||
Amortization of Purchase Accounting Valuations | (3,933 | ) | (1,374 | ) | ||||
Noncash Compensation Expense | 61 | 207 | ||||||
Net Amortization of Securities | 1,347 | 1,414 | ||||||
Gain on Sales of Securities | (31 | ) | (231 | ) | ||||
Noncash (Income) Loss on Other Equity Securities | (224 | ) | 24 | |||||
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Premises and Equipment | - | (24 | ) | |||||
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Other Real Estate Owned, Net of Writedowns | 336 | (87 | ) | |||||
Increase in Cash Value of Life Insurance | (472 | ) | (636 | ) | ||||
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes | 997 | 582 | ||||||
Changes in Assets and Liabilities: | ||||||||
Increase in Accrued Interest Receivable | (134 | ) | (235 | ) | ||||
(Increase) Decrease in Other Assets | (192 | ) | 450 | |||||
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Payable | (18 | ) | 314 | |||||
Increase in Other Liabilities | 893 | 779 | ||||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 7,158 | 6,684 | ||||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of Securities Available for Sale | (8,104 | ) | (44,871 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from Maturities / Sales of Securities Available for Sale | 6,579 | 30,140 | ||||||
Proceeds from Paydowns of Securities Available for Sale | 15,342 | 17,702 | ||||||
Purchases of Other Equity Securities | (2,440 | ) | (866 | ) | ||||
Redemption of Other Equity Securities | 189 | 29 | ||||||
Life Insurance Proceeds | - | 560 | ||||||
Net Increase in Loans | (124,501 | ) | (39,373 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from Sale of Premises and Equipment | - | 68 | ||||||
Purchases of Premises and Equipment | (429 | ) | (1,304 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from Sales of Other Real Estate | 705 | 1,273 | ||||||
Improvements to Other Real Estate | - | (102 | ) | |||||
Consideration Settlement to Former AGFC Shareholders | - | (3,448 | ) | |||||
Net (Increase) Decrease in Federal Funds Sold | (415 | ) | 1,995 | |||||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (113,074 | ) | (38,197 | ) |
(CONTINUED)thousands, except per share data)
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred | Common | Paid-In | Retained | Comprehensive | Shareholders' | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock | Stock | Capital | Earnings | Loss | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2021 | $ | - | $ | 20,400 | $ | 292,271 | $ | 121,874 | $ | (1,177 | ) | $ | 433,368 | |||||||||||
Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | - | 22,488 | - | 22,488 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Comprehensive Loss | - | - | - | - | (61,557 | ) | (61,557 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock, $0.24 Per Share | - | - | - | (5,130 | ) | - | (5,130 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Issuance | - | 2,079 | 53,167 | - | - | 55,246 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation Cost | - | 100 | 944 | - | - | 1,044 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balances at June 30, 2022 | $ | - | $ | 22,579 | $ | 346,382 | $ | 139,232 | $ | (62,734 | ) | $ | 445,459 | |||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2022 | $ | 71,930 | $ | 25,110 | $ | 393,690 | $ | 163,955 | $ | (74,204 | ) | $ | 580,481 | |||||||||||
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle for Credit Losses | - | - | - | (827 | ) | - | (827 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | - | - | - | 34,764 | - | 34,764 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Comprehensive Loss | - | - | - | - | (7,092 | ) | (7,092 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Dividends Declared on Preferred Stock, $37.50 Per Share | - | - | - | (2,700 | ) | - | (2,700 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock, $0.24 Per Share | - | - | - | (6,077 | ) | - | (6,077 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation Cost | - | 234 | 2,185 | - | - | 2,419 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balances at June 30, 2023 | $ | 71,930 | $ | 25,344 | $ | 395,875 | $ | 189,115 | $ | (81,296 | ) | $ | 600,968 |
For The Nine Months | ||||||||
Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2017 | 2016 | |||||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Net Increase in Deposits | 82,299 | 25,414 | ||||||
Net Increase in Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase | 206 | 625 | ||||||
Net Advances (Repayments) on Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings | 18,959 | (1,008 | ) | |||||
Net Decrease in Short Term Borrowings | - | (3,000 | ) | |||||
Net Proceeds (Repayments) from Long Term Borrowings | (300 | ) | 3,000 | |||||
Repurchase of Common Stock | (33 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Warrants | - | 15 | ||||||
Payment of Dividends on Common Stock | (1,178 | ) | (704 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 99,953 | 24,342 | ||||||
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (5,963 | ) | (7,171 | ) | ||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 42,173 | 40,911 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 36,210 | $ | 33,740 | ||||
Supplemental Disclosures for Cash Flow Information: | ||||||||
Cash Payments for: | ||||||||
Interest on Deposits | $ | 4,532 | $ | 3,464 | ||||
Interest on Borrowings | $ | 632 | $ | 515 | ||||
Income Tax Payments | $ | 1,350 | $ | - | ||||
Supplemental Schedule for Noncash Investing and Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Change in the Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale | $ | 2,940 | $ | 2,969 | ||||
Change in Deferred Tax Effect on the Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale | $ | (1,000 | ) | $ | (1,010 | ) | ||
Transfer of Loans to Other Real Estate | $ | 287 | $ | 632 | ||||
Transfer of Other Real Estate to Premises and Equipment | $ | 175 | $ | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Consolidated Net Income | $ | 34,764 | $ | 22,488 | ||||
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Provision for Credit Losses | 3,760 | 4,562 | ||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 2,381 | 2,319 | ||||||
Net Accretion of Purchase Accounting Adjustments | (4,208 | ) | (2,770 | ) | ||||
Stock Based Compensation Cost | 2,419 | 1,044 | ||||||
Net Amortization of Securities | 2,200 | 3,191 | ||||||
Loss on Sales of Securities | 62 | 39 | ||||||
Gain on Sale of Loans | (288 | ) | (251 | ) | ||||
Income on Other Equity Securities | (3,552 | ) | (72 | ) | ||||
Gain on Sale of Other Real Estate Owned, Net of Writedowns | (223 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||
Increase in Cash Value of Life Insurance | (1,071 | ) | (844 | ) | ||||
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 1,762 | (772 | ) | |||||
Changes in Assets and Liabilities: | ||||||||
(Increase) Decrease in Accrued Interest Receivable | (1,195 | ) | 58 | |||||
(Increase) Decrease in Other Assets | (552 | ) | 4,470 | |||||
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Payable | 5,574 | (865 | ) | |||||
Increase in Other Liabilities | 6,908 | 4,920 | ||||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 48,741 | 37,499 | ||||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of Securities Available for Sale | (36,215 | ) | (77,278 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from Maturities / Sales of Securities Available for Sale | 10,445 | 29,597 | ||||||
Proceeds from Paydowns of Securities Available for Sale | 28,936 | 52,059 | ||||||
Net Cash Received in Acquisition | - | 163,460 | ||||||
Purchases of Other Equity Securities | (12,873 | ) | (8,982 | ) | ||||
Redemption of Other Equity Securities | 17,625 | 2,527 | ||||||
Purchase of Life Insurance | (2,273 | ) | (15,000 | ) | ||||
Net Increase in Loans | (286,502 | ) | (582,892 | ) | ||||
Net Purchases of Premises and Equipment | (2,241 | ) | (6,412 | ) | ||||
Loss on Disposal of Premises and Equipment | - | 717 | ||||||
Proceeds from Sales of Other Real Estate | 1,126 | 609 | ||||||
Net (Increase) Decrease in Federal Funds Sold | (158,244 | ) | 216,227 | |||||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (440,216 | ) | (225,368 | ) |
(CONTINUED)
For the Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Net Increase in Deposits | 194,098 | 103,645 | ||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase | 3,022 | (644 | ) | |||||
Net Decrease in Federal Funds Purchased | (14,057 | ) | - | |||||
Net Advances (Repayments) on Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings | (47,938 | ) | 171,114 | |||||
Net Proceeds on Bank Term Funding Program | 300,000 | - | ||||||
Issuance of Short Term Borrowings | - | 5,000 | ||||||
Repayment of Subordinated Debt | (5,700 | ) | - | |||||
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt | (941 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock | - | 203 | ||||||
Payment of Dividends on Preferred Stock | (2,700 | ) | - | |||||
Payment of Dividends on Common Stock | (6,077 | ) | (5,130 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 419,707 | 274,188 | ||||||
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 28,232 | 86,319 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 152,740 | 68,375 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 180,972 | $ | 154,694 | ||||
Supplemental Disclosures for Cash Flow Information: | ||||||||
Cash Payments for: | ||||||||
Interest on Deposits | $ | 41,079 | $ | 5,508 | ||||
Interest on Borrowings | $ | 12,612 | $ | 3,237 | ||||
Income Tax Payments | $ | 4,291 | $ | 2,127 | ||||
Supplemental Schedule for Noncash Investing and Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Change in the Unrealized Loss on Securities Available for Sale | $ | (7,549 | ) | $ | (79,147 | ) | ||
Change in the Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Equity Securities | $ | (1,443 | ) | $ | 1,079 | |||
Change in Deferred Tax Effect on the Unrealized Loss on Securities Available for Sale | $ | 1,900 | $ | 16,511 | ||||
Transfer of Loans to Other Real Estate | $ | 1,118 | $ | 154 | ||||
Acquisitions: | ||||||||
Fair Value of Tangible Assets Acquired | $ | - | $ | 531,658 | ||||
Other Intangible Assets Acquired | - | 3,875 | ||||||
Liabilities Assumed | - | 509,438 | ||||||
Net Identifiable Assets Acquired Over Liabilities Assumed | $ | - | $ | 26,095 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1– Basis of Presentation –
The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Business First Bankb1BANK (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Business First Insurance, LLC and American Gateway Insurance Agency,Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC. The Bank operates out of nineteen offices, including sixteen full servicefull-service banking centers twoand loan production offices and one wealth solutions office in markets across Louisiana, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Houston, Texas. As a state bank, it is subject to regulation by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions (“OFI”), State of Louisiana, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and undergoes periodic examinations by these agencies. The Company is also regulated by the Federal Reserve and is subject to periodic examinations.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial results for the periods presented, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. All material intercompany transactions are eliminated. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, therefore, certain information and footnote disclosures normally presented in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been omitted or abbreviated. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures for the Company’s previously filed Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,2022.
Preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. These estimates are based on management’smanagement’s best knowledge of current events and actions the Company may undertake in the future. Estimates are used inCritical accounting for, among other items, the allowance for loan losses, useful lives for depreciation and amortization, fair value of financial instruments, deferred taxes, and contingencies. Estimatesestimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change for the Company include the determination of the acquired loans and allowance for loancredit losses and purchase accounting adjustments (other than loans). Other estimates include goodwill, fair value of financial instruments, investment securities and the assessment of deferred tax assets and liabilities and, therefore, are critical accounting policies.income taxes. Management does not anticipate any material changes to estimates in the near term. Factors that may cause sensitivity to the aforementioned estimates include but are not limited to: external market factors such as market interest rates and employment rates, changes to operating policies and procedures, economic conditions in ourthe Company’s markets, and changes in applicable banking regulations. Actual results may ultimately differ from estimates, although management does not generally believe such differences would materially affect the consolidated financial statements in any individual reporting period presented.estimates.
Note 2 – Reclassifications –
Accounting Standards Adopted in Current Period
Certain reclassifications mayEffective January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13,Financial Instrument – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments related to the impairment of financial instruments. This guidance, commonly referred to as Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”), changes impairment recognition to a model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The allowance for credit losses is established for current expected credit losses on the Company’s loan portfolio, including unfunded credit commitments. Prior to January 1, 2023, the allowance for credit losses was established based on an incurred loss model. Upon the adoption of CECL, certain loan classification and segmentation categories were changed to align with the requirements of the standard and more effectively model the CECL estimate. The updated CECL segmentation is reflected in the disclosures beginning January 1, 2023, and prior period classifications have been madeadjusted to conformreflect CECL segmentations. Results from periods prior to January 1, 2023, are presented using the previously applicable GAAP.
Upon adoption of the guidance on January 1, 2023, the Company recognized an $827,000 reduction to retained earnings, after recording the related deferred tax asset adjustment at our effective tax rate. The Company and b1BANK are subject to various regulatory capital requirements. Although the federal banking regulatory agencies have provided relief for an initial capital decrease at adoption of the CECL standard, the Company does not intend to opt into the relief as the impact of adoption was not significant to the classifications adopted for reporting in 2017. These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net income.Company’s regulatory capital.
The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s available-for-sale securities as most of this portfolio consists of U.S. treasury and agency securities as well as highly rated residential agency mortgage-backed, corporate, and municipal securities. However, any subsequent estimated credit losses are required to be recognized through an allowance for credit losses associated with the applicable securities.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company also adopted ASU 2022-02,Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326),Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures on January 1, 2023. The standard modifies the criteria for identification of troubled debt restructurings as well as enhancing disclosure requirements. Additionally, the guidance requires vintage table disclosures and presentation of gross write-offs during the current period by year of origination for financing receivables within scope of the standard. The implementation of the standard did not have a material impact of the identification of troubled debt restructurings and the vintage and charge-off disclosures have been presented in the footnotes below.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company calculates its allowance for credit losses utilizing a CECL methodology. CECL requires management’s estimate of credit losses over the full remaining expected life of loans and other financial instruments and for the Company, CECL applies to loans, unfunded commitments, and available for sale securities. The allowance for credit losses is increased through provisions charged to earnings and reduced by net charge-offs, inclusive of recoveries. Management evaluates the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses on a quarterly basis. The allowance considers expected losses for the remaining lives of the applicable assets. Forecasted economic scenarios are considered over a reasonable and supportable forecast period, currently one year, which incorporates Company and peer historical losses. After the forecast period, the Company reverts to long-term historical loss experience on a straight-line basis over a one-year period, adjusted for the composition of the current loan portfolio, to estimate losses over the remaining lives of the portfolio. The economic scenarios are updated at least quarterly and are designed to provide estimates that take into consideration the customer base of our loan portfolio. Loss estimates also consider factors affecting credit losses not reflected in the model, including trends in the portfolio, credit management and underwriting practices and economic conditions affecting our operating footprint.
The allowance recorded for loan losses utilizes forward-looking expected loss models to consider a variety of factors affecting lifetime credit losses. These factors include loan and borrower characteristics, such as internal risk ratings, delinquency status, collateral type and available valuation information, and the remaining term of the loan, adjusted for expected prepayments. Where loans do not exhibit similar risk characteristics, an individual analysis is performed to consider expected credit losses. For each loan portfolio, model estimates are adjusted as necessary to consider any relevant changes in portfolio composition, lending policies, underwriting standards, risk management practices or economic conditions that would affect the accuracy of the model. The results of the analysis are evaluated quarterly to confirm the estimates are appropriate for each loan portfolio. Expected loan loss estimates also include consideration of expected cash recoveries on loans previously charged-off, or expected recoveries on collateral dependent loans where recovery is expected through sale of the collateral. The allowance recorded for individually evaluated loans is based on an analysis utilizing expected cash flows discounted using the original effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan, or when repayment is expected through the sale of collateral, the fair value of the collateral, less selling costs, for collateral-dependent loans.
The Company has elected to exclude accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis on its loan portfolio. The Company has also elected to not measure an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest for loans held-for-investment based on its policy to write off uncollectible interest in a timely manner, which occurs when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Generally, such elections are made no later than 90 days after a loan has become past due, although certain loans accrue interest after 90 days based on management’s evaluation of the borrower’s ability to continue making contractual payments. Such write-offs are recognized as a reduction of interest income. Accrued interest receivable for the loan portfolio is included within accrued interest receivable in the consolidated balance sheets.
Purchased Loans
Beginning January 1,2023, when a loan portfolio is purchased, an allowance is established for those loans considered purchased with more-than-insignificant credit deterioration (“PCD”), and those not considered purchased with more-than-insignificant credit deterioration (“non-PCD”). The allowance established utilizes the same risk factors discussed above for our non-acquired allowance. The allowance established for non-PCD loans is recognized through provision expense upon acquisition, whereas the allowance established for loans considered PCD at acquisition is offset by an increase in the basis of the acquired loans. Any subsequent increases and decreases in the allowance related to acquired loans are recognized through provision expense, with future charge-offs recorded to the allowance.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures
The Company also assesses the credit risk associated with off-balance sheet loan commitments and letters of credit. The liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure related to loan commitments and other credit guarantees is included in other liabilities. Because business processes and credit risks associated with unfunded credit commitments are essentially the same as for loans, the Company utilizes similar processes to estimate its liability for unfunded credit commitments.
The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s available-for-sale securities as most of this portfolio consists of U.S. treasury and agency securities as well as highly rated residential agency mortgage-backed, corporate and municipal securities. However, any subsequent estimated credit losses are required to be recognized through an allowance for credit losses associated with the applicable securities.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Securities
In conjunction with the adoption of CECL, the Company also evaluates its securities portfolio for credit losses, as the CECL update modifies the debt security credit impairment model to recognize an allowance for estimated credit losses. Similar to the election on the loan portfolio, the Company has elected to exclude accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis of its investment portfolio analysis. Based on our assessments, expected credit losses were negligible and therefore, no allowance for credit losses was recorded.
Beginning January 1, 2023, the Company evaluates its available for sale securities portfolio on a quarterly basis for potential credit-related impairment. The Company assesses potential credit impairment by comparing the fair value of a debt security to its amortized cost basis. If the fair value of a debt security is greater than the amortized cost basis, no impairment is recognized. If the fair value is less than the amortized costs basis, the Company reviews the factors to determine if the impairment is credit-related or noncredit-related. For debt securities the Company intends to sell or is more likely than not required to sell, before the recovery of their amortized cost basis, the difference between fair value and amortized cost is impaired and is recognized through earnings. For debt securities the Company does not intend to sell or is not more likely than not required to sell, prior to expected recovery of amortized cost basis, the credit portion of the impairment is recognized through earnings, with a corresponding entry to an allowance for credit losses, and the noncredit portion is recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
None
Note 2– Reclassifications –
Certain reclassifications may have been made to conform to the classifications adopted for reporting in 2023. These reclassifications have no material effect on previously reported shareholders’ equity or net income.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3– Mergers and Acquisitions –
After the close of business on March 31, 2015, Texas Citizens Bancorp, Inc.
On March 1, 2022, the Company consummated the merger of Texas Citizens Bancorp, Inc. (“TCBI”), headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, with and into the Company, pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Reorganization Agreement”), dated as of October 20, 2021, by and between the Company and TCBI (the “Merger”). Also on March 1, 2022, TCBI’s wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Texas Citizens Bank, National Association, was merged with American Gateway Financial Corporation (“AGFC”), parent bank holding company for American Gateway Bank, pursuant to which the operations of AGFC merged with the Company. Priorand into b1BANK. Pursuant to the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, upon consummation of the Merger, the Company issued 2,069,532 shares of its common stock to the former shareholders of TCBI. At February 28, 2022, TCBI reported $534.2 million in total assets, $349.5 million in loans and $477.2 million in deposits.
The following table reflects the consideration paid for TCBI’s net assets and the identifiable assets purchased and liabilities assumed at their fair values as of March 1, 2022.
Cost and Allocation of Purchase Price for Texas Citizens Bancorp, Inc. (TCBI):
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Purchase Price: | ||||
Shares Issued to TCBI's Shareholders on March 1, 2022 | 2,069,532 | |||
Closing Stock Price on February 28, 2022 | $ | 26.19 | ||
Total Stock Issued | $ | 54,201 | ||
Other Consideration, Including Equity Awards | 842 | |||
Total Purchase Price | $ | 55,043 | ||
Net Assets Acquired: | ||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 163,460 | ||
Securities Available for Sale | 370 | |||
Loans and Leases Receivable | 338,027 | |||
Premises and Equipment, Net | 2,776 | |||
Cash Value of Life Insurance | 12,146 | |||
Core Deposit Intangible | 3,875 | |||
Other Assets | 14,731 | |||
Total Assets | 535,385 | |||
Deposits | 477,277 | |||
Borrowings | 30,708 | |||
Other Liabilities | 1,006 | |||
Total Liabilities | 508,991 | |||
Net Assets Acquired | 26,394 | |||
Goodwill Resulting from Merger | $ | 28,649 |
The Company has recorded approximately $171,000 and $5.2 million of acquisition-related costs within merger AGFCand conversion-related expenses and salaries and benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and year ended December 31, 2022.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following is a description of the methods used to determine the fair values of significant assets acquired and liabilities assumed presented above.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: The carrying amount of these assets was a full service bank with ten branches locatedreasonable estimate of fair value based on the short-term nature of these assets.
Securities Available for Sale: Fair values for securities were based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices were not available, fair value estimates were based on observable inputs including quoted market prices for similar instruments, quoted market prices that were not in an active market or other inputs that were observable in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana metro region. Shareholdersmarket. In the absence of AGFC received merger considerationobservable inputs, fair value was estimated based on pricing models/estimations.
Loans and Leases Receivable: Fair values for loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including, but not limited to, loan type, classification status, remaining term, prepayment speed, and current discount rates. The discount rates used for loans were based on current market rates for new originations of $10.00 incomparable loans and included adjustments for any liquidity concerns. The discount rate did not include an explicit factor for credit losses, as that was included within the estimated cash and 11.88 shares of the Company’s common stock in exchangeflows.
Core Deposit Intangible (“CDI”): The fair value for each share of AGFC common stock, representing an aggregate purchase price of $47.9 million. Including the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, assets acquired from AGFC totaled $371.5 million, which included loans of $143.2 million, securities available for sale of $108.4 million, and cash of $98.5 million. The Company also recorded a core deposit intangible assetassets was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that gave appropriate consideration to expected customer attrition rates, net maintenance cost of $2.8 millionthe deposit base, including interest cost, and goodwillalternative cost of $6.8 million relatingfunds. The CDI is being amortized over 10 years based upon the period over which estimated economic benefits are estimated to be received.
Deposits: The fair values used for the demand and savings deposits, by definition, equal the amount payable on demand at the acquisition date. Fair values for time deposits were estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, that applied interest rates currently being offered to the acquisition. The Company assumed liabilities totaling $330.5 million, which included $283.3 million in deposits, $41.2 million in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances, and $4.3 million in securities sold under agreements to repurchase.contractual interest rates on such time deposits.
Borrowings: Fair values for borrowings were based on estimated market rates over the remaining terms of the subordinated debt issuances.
Pro forma tables for TCBI were impractical to include due to the cost versus benefit of including such disclosures.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 4– Earnings per Common Share –
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) represents income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding; no dilution for any potentially convertible shares is included in the calculation. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. The potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock warrantsoptions and unvested restricted stock options.awards (“RSAs”), excluding any that were antidilutive. In addition, nonvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are considered participating securities and are included in the computation of EPS pursuant to the two-class method.
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2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Numerator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 19,739 | $ | 13,757 | $ | 34,764 | $ | 22,488 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends | 1,350 | - | 2,700 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Shares | $ | 1,682 | $ | 1,380 | $ | 5,710 | $ | 3,625 | $ | 18,389 | $ | 13,757 | $ | 32,064 | $ | 22,488 | ||||||||||||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | 6,932,570 | 7,039,098 | 6,926,684 | 7,037,842 | 25,101,683 | 22,459,603 | 25,041,124 | 21,746,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options and Warrants | 382,782 | 311,235 | 382,782 | 311,235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options and RSAs | 231,689 | 196,571 | 237,021 | 169,668 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Dilutive Common Shares | 7,315,352 | 7,350,333 | 7,309,466 | 7,349,077 | 25,333,372 | 22,656,174 | 25,278,145 | 21,916,641 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per Common Share From Net Income Available to Common Shares | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 1.28 | $ | 1.03 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share From Net Income Available to Common Shares | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 1.27 | $ | 1.03 |
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 5– Securities –
The amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 are summarized as follows:
June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||||||
Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Fair | |||||||||||||
Cost | Gains | Losses | Value | |||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Securities | $ | 32,731 | $ | - | $ | 2,508 | $ | 30,223 | ||||||||
U.S. Government Agencies | 50,253 | - | 2,821 | 47,432 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Securities | 49,383 | - | 6,559 | 42,824 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 501,470 | 38 | 57,472 | 444,036 | ||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 346,333 | 37 | 33,111 | 313,259 | ||||||||||||
Total Securities Available for Sale | $ | 980,170 | $ | 75 | $ | 102,471 | $ | 877,774 |
December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||||||
Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Fair | |||||||||||||
Cost | Gains | Losses | Value | |||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Securities | $ | 32,783 | $ | - | $ | 2,668 | $ | 30,115 | ||||||||
U.S. Government Agencies | 50,288 | - | 2,916 | 47,372 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Securities | 48,475 | 25 | 2,496 | 46,004 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 506,671 | 267 | 55,213 | 451,725 | ||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 347,382 | 11 | 31,858 | 315,535 | ||||||||||||
Total Securities Available for Sale | $ | 985,599 | $ | 303 | $ | 95,151 | $ | 890,751 |
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Note 5 – Securities –
The amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows:
September 30, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||||||
Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Fair | |||||||||||||
Cost | Gains | Losses | Value | |||||||||||||
U.S. Government Agencies | $ | 9,015 | $ | 50 | $ | 34 | $ | 9,031 | ||||||||
Corporate Securities | 13,080 | 56 | 51 | 13,085 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 86,261 | 9 | 1,051 | 85,219 | ||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 77,563 | 711 | 151 | 78,123 | ||||||||||||
Other Securities | 821 | - | 130 | 691 | ||||||||||||
Total Securities Available for Sale | $ | 186,740 | $ | 826 | $ | 1,417 | $ | 186,149 |
December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||||||
Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Fair | |||||||||||||
Cost | Gains | Losses | Value | |||||||||||||
U.S. Government Agencies | $ | 7,580 | $ | 36 | $ | 50 | $ | 7,566 | ||||||||
Corporate Securities | 11,148 | 31 | 52 | 11,127 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 101,766 | 20 | 2,414 | 99,372 | ||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 80,559 | 210 | 1,133 | 79,636 | ||||||||||||
Other Securities | 820 | - | 179 | 641 | ||||||||||||
Total Securities Available for Sale | $ | 201,873 | $ | 297 | $ | 3,828 | $ | 198,342 |
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The following tables present a summary of securities with gross unrealized losses and fair values at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2023 and December 31, 2016, 2022, aggregated by investment category and length of time in a continued unrealized loss position. Due
June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or Greater | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | Gross | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | Losses | Value | Losses | Value | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Securities | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 30,223 | $ | 2,508 | $ | 30,223 | $ | 2,508 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Government Agencies | - | - | 47,432 | 2,821 | 47,432 | 2,821 | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Securities | 26,587 | 3,791 | 16,237 | 2,768 | 42,824 | 6,559 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 41,314 | 1,597 | 391,178 | 55,875 | 432,492 | 57,472 | ||||||||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 49,608 | 3,201 | 251,202 | 29,910 | 300,810 | 33,111 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Securities Available for Sale | $ | 117,509 | $ | 8,589 | $ | 736,272 | $ | 93,882 | $ | 853,781 | $ | 102,471 |
December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or Greater | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | Gross | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | Losses | Value | Losses | Value | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Securities | $ | 9,702 | $ | 374 | $ | 20,413 | $ | 2,294 | $ | 30,115 | $ | 2,668 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Government Agencies | 24,405 | 595 | 22,967 | 2,321 | 47,372 | 2,916 | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Securities | 19,564 | 1,359 | 6,385 | 1,137 | 25,949 | 2,496 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 115,692 | 7,473 | 324,043 | 47,740 | 439,735 | 55,213 | ||||||||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 143,035 | 10,206 | 131,944 | 21,652 | 274,979 | 31,858 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Securities Available for Sale | $ | 312,398 | $ | 20,007 | $ | 505,752 | $ | 75,144 | $ | 818,150 | $ | 95,151 |
As of June 30,2023,no allowance for credit losses was recognized on available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position as management does not believe any of the securities are impaired due to credit quality. This determination is based on the natureCompany’s analysis of these investmentsthe underlying risk characteristics including credit ratings, historical loss experience, and current prevailing market prices, theseother qualitative factors. Further, the securities continue to make principal and interest payments under their contractual terms and management does not have the intent to sell any of the securities and believes that it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell any such securities before a recovery of amortized cost basis. Therefore, the Company has determined the unrealized losses are considered a temporary impairment ofdue to changes in market interest rates compared to rates when the securities.securities were acquired.
September 30, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or Greater | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | Gross | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | Losses | Value | Losses | Value | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Government Agencies | $ | 2,993 | $ | 34 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,993 | $ | 34 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Securities | 4,483 | 50 | 2,499 | 1 | 6,982 | 51 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 71,687 | 847 | 10,288 | 204 | 81,975 | 1,051 | ||||||||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 14,320 | 101 | 7,014 | 50 | 21,334 | 151 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Securities | - | - | 691 | 130 | 691 | 130 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Securities Available for Sale | $ | 93,483 | $ | 1,032 | $ | 20,492 | $ | 385 | $ | 113,975 | $ | 1,417 |
December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or Greater | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | Gross | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | Losses | Value | Losses | Value | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Government Agencies | $ | 4,535 | $ | 50 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 4,535 | $ | 50 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Securities | 2,010 | 31 | 4,515 | 21 | 6,525 | 52 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 86,091 | 1,974 | 9,885 | 440 | 95,976 | 2,414 | ||||||||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 54,533 | 1,128 | 207 | 5 | 54,740 | 1,133 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Securities | - | - | 641 | 179 | 641 | 179 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Securities Available for Sale | $ | 147,169 | $ | 3,183 | $ | 15,248 | $ | 645 | $ | 162,417 | $ | 3,828 |
Management evaluatesFor the period ended December 31, 2022, management evaluated securities for other than temporary impairment when economic and market conditions warrant such evaluations.impairment. Consideration iswas given to the extent and length of time the fair value hashad been below cost, the reasons for the decline in value, and the Company’s intent to sell a security or whether it iswas more likely than not that the Company willwould be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost. The Company has developedutilized a process to identify securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that iswas other than temporary. ThisThe process involvesinvolved evaluating each security for impairment by monitoring credit performance, collateral type, collateral geography, loan-to-value ratios, credit scores, loss severity levels, pricing levels, downgrades by rating agencies, cash flow projections and other factors as indicators of potential credit issues. When theThe Company determines that a security is deemed to bedetermined no other than temporarily impaired, antemporary impairment loss is recognized.existed at December 31, 2022.
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The amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2023, by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities in mortgage-backed securities because the mortgages underlying the securities may be called or repaid without any penalties.
Amortized | Fair | Amortized | Fair | |||||||||||||
Cost | Value | Cost | Value | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Less Than One Year | $ | 8,369 | $ | 8,379 | $ | 28,306 | $ | 27,764 | ||||||||
One to Five Years | 47,633 | 47,914 | 235,160 | 217,886 | ||||||||||||
Over Five to Ten Years | 66,678 | 66,403 | 363,195 | 323,256 | ||||||||||||
Over Ten Years | 64,060 | 63,453 | 353,509 | 308,868 | ||||||||||||
Total Securities Available for Sale | $ | 186,740 | $ | 186,149 | $ | 980,170 | $ | 877,774 |
At June 30, 2023, the Company had pledged securities with a fair value of $386.3 million against our public deposit and repurchase agreements, and $394.6 million against our Bank Term Funding Program facility.
At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accrued interest receivable on securities was $4.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively, and included within accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheets.
Note 6– Loans and the Allowance for Loan Losses –
Loans receivable at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2023 and December 31,, 2016 2022 are summarized as follows:
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
Real estate loans: | ||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 121,377 | $ | 94,426 | ||||
Farmland | 10,469 | 9,217 | ||||||
1-4 family residential | 145,911 | 129,052 | ||||||
Multi-family residential | 19,750 | 22,737 | ||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 331,053 | 298,057 | ||||||
Commercial | 261,478 | 213,120 | ||||||
Consumer | 47,738 | 44,342 | ||||||
Total loans held for investment | 937,776 | 810,951 | ||||||
Less: | ||||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (9,241 | ) | (8,162 | ) | ||||
Net loans | $ | 928,535 | $ | 802,789 |
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June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||
Commercial | $ | 2,132,044 | $ | 2,020,406 | ||||
Construction | 719,080 | 722,074 | ||||||
Residential | 675,462 | 656,378 | ||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 3,526,586 | 3,398,858 | ||||||
Commercial | 1,309,222 | 1,153,873 | ||||||
Consumer and Other | 62,929 | 53,445 | ||||||
Total Loans Held for Investment | 4,898,737 | 4,606,176 | ||||||
Less: | ||||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses | (42,013 | ) | (38,178 | ) | ||||
Net Loans | $ | 4,856,724 | $ | 4,567,998 |
The performing 1-41-4 family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial real estate, and commercial loans are pledged, under a blanket lien, as collateral securing advances from the FHLB at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2023 and December 31, 2016.2022. Commercial and agricultural loans are pledged against the Federal Reserve Banks’ (“FRB”) discount window as of June 30, 2023.
Net deferred loan origination fees were $1.3$13.7 million and $761,000$13.1 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2023 and December 31, 2016, 2022, respectively, and are netted in their respective loan categories above. In addition to loans issued in the normal course of business, the Company considers overdrafts on customer deposit accounts to be loans and reclassifies overdrafts as loans in its consolidated balance sheets. At Septemberboth June 30, 2017 2023 and December 31, 2016, 2022, overdrafts of $187,000 and $232,000, respectively,$2.0 million, have been reclassified to loans.
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The Bank is the lead lender on participations sold, without recourse, to other financial institutions which amounts are not included in the consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balances of mortgages and other loans serviced for others were approximately $67.3$736.4 million and $55.5$683.3 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2023 and December 31, 2016, 2022, respectively. The Company had servicing rights of $1.4 million and $1.7 million recorded as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively, and is recorded within other assets.
The Bank grants loans and extensions of credit to individuals and a variety of businesses and corporations located in markets acrossits general market areas throughout Louisiana and Texas. Management segregates the loan portfolio into portfolio segments which is defined as the level at which the Bank develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for loancredit losses. The portfolio segments are segregated based on loan types and the underlying risk factors present in each loan type. Such risk factors are periodically reviewed by management and revised as deemed appropriate.
Loans acquiredPortfolio Segments and Risk Factors
The loan portfolio is disaggregated into portfolio segments and then further disaggregated into classes for certain disclosures. GAAP defines a portfolio segment as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses. A class is generally a disaggregation of a portfolio segment. The Company's loan portfolio segments are Real Estate, Commercial, and Consumer and Other. The classes and risk characteristics of each segment are discussed in business combinationsmore detail below. The segmentation and disaggregation of the portfolio is part of the ongoing credit monitoring process.
Real Estate Portfolio Segment
Real Estate: Commercial loans are initially recorded at fair value, which includes an estimateextensions of credit losses expected to be realized oversecured by owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied collateral. Repayment is generally dependent on the remaining livessuccessful operations of the property. General economic conditions may impact the performance of these types of loans, including fluctuations in the value of real estate, vacancy rates, and therefore, no corresponding allowanceunemployment trends. Real estate commercial loans also include farmland loans that can be, or are, used for loan losses is recordedagricultural purposes. These loans are usually repaid through permanent financing, cash flow from the borrower’s ongoing operations, development of the property, or sale of the property.
Real Estate: Construction loans include loans to small-to-midsized businesses to construct owner-occupied properties, loans to developers of commercial real estate investment properties and residential developments and, to a lesser extent, loans to individual clients for construction of single-family homes in the Company’s market areas. Risks associated with these loans at acquisition. Methods utilizedinclude fluctuations in the value of real estate, project completion risk and changes in market trends. The Company is also exposed to estimate any subsequently required allowance for loan losses for acquired loans not deemed credit-impaired at acquisition are similar to originated loans; however, the estimate of loss isrisk based on the unpaid principal balanceability of the construction loan borrower to finance the loan or sell the property upon completion of the project, which may be affected by changes in secondary market terms and then comparedcriteria for permanent financing since the time that the Company funded the loan.
Real Estate: Residential loans include first and second lien 1-4 family mortgage loans, as well as home equity lines of credit, in each case primarily on owner-occupied primary residences. The Company is exposed to any remaining unaccreted purchase discount. Torisk based on fluctuations in the extentvalue of the calculatedreal estate collateral securing the loan, as well as changes in the borrower’s financial condition, which could be affected by numerous factors, including divorce, job loss, illness, or other personal hardship. Real estate residential loans also include multi-family residential loans originated to provide permanent financing for multi-family residential income producing properties. Repayment of these loans primarily relies on successful rental and management of the property.
Commercial Portfolio Segment
Commercial loans include general commercial and industrial, or C&I, loans, including commercial lines of credit, working capital loans, term loans, equipment financing, asset acquisition, expansion, and development loans, borrowing base loans, letters of credit and other loan products, primarily in the Company’s target markets that are underwritten based on the borrower’s ability to service the debt from income. Commercial loan risk is greater thanderived from the remaining unaccreted discount, an allowance is recorded forexpectation that such difference.loans generally are serviced principally from the operations of the business, and those operations may not be successful. Any interruption or discontinuance of operating cash flows from the business, which may be influenced by events not under the control of the borrower such as economic events and changes in governmental regulations, could materially affect the ability of the borrower to repay the loan.
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AcquiredConsumer and Other Portfolio Segment
Consumer and other loans are those associated with our acquisitioninclude a variety of AGFC. These loans were recorded at estimated fairto individuals for personal, family and household purposes, including secured and unsecured installment and term loans. The risk is based on changes in the borrower’s financial condition, which could be affected by numerous factors, including divorce, job loss, illness or other personal hardship, and fluctuations in the value at the acquisition date with no carryover of the related allowance forreal estate or personal property securing the consumer loan, losses.
Total loans held for investment at September 30, 2017 includes $51.3 million of loans acquired in an acquisition that were recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. Included in the acquired balances at September 30, 2017 were acquired impaired loans accounted for under the Financial Accounting Standard Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality (“ASC 310-30”) with a net carrying amount of $728,000 and acquired performing loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30 totaling $52.5 million with a related purchase discount of $1.9 million.
Total loans held for investment at December 31, 2016 includes $65.3 million of loans acquired in an acquisition that were recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. Included in the acquired balances at December 31, 2016 were acquired impaired loans with a net carrying amount of $1.8 million and acquired performing loans totaling $65.9 million with a related purchase discount of $2.4 million.if any.
The following tables settable sets forth, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 2023, the balance of the allowance for loancredit losses by loan portfolio segment, disaggregated by impairment methodology, which is then further segregated by amounts evaluated for impairment collectively and individually.segment. The allowance for loancredit losses allocated to each portfolio segment is not necessarily indicative of future losses in any particular portfolio segment and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in other portfolio segments.
Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Receivable
September 30, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate: | Real Estate: | Real Estate: | Real Estate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | Real Estate: | 1-4 Family | Multi-family | Nonfarm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
and Land | Farmland | Residential | Residential | Nonresidential | Commercial | Consumer | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Balance | $ | 933 | $ | 75 | $ | 1,228 | $ | 172 | $ | 2,314 | $ | 3,039 | $ | 401 | $ | 8,162 | ||||||||||||||||
Charge-offs | (2 | ) | - | (87 | ) | - | (617 | ) | (200 | ) | (33 | ) | (939 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Recoveries | 1 | - | 18 | - | 23 | 34 | 35 | 111 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision | 372 | 12 | 381 | (13 | ) | 927 | 228 | - | 1,907 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance | $ | 1,304 | $ | 87 | $ | 1,540 | $ | 159 | $ | 2,647 | $ | 3,101 | $ | 403 | $ | 9,241 | ||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 22 | $ | - | $ | 341 | $ | - | $ | 110 | $ | 408 | $ | - | $ | 881 | ||||||||||||||||
Collectively evaluated for impairment | $ | 1,282 | $ | 87 | $ | 1,165 | $ | 159 | $ | 2,537 | $ | 2,693 | $ | 403 | $ | 8,326 | ||||||||||||||||
Purchased Credit Impaired (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 34 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 34 | ||||||||||||||||
Loans receivable: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance | $ | 121,377 | $ | 10,469 | $ | 145,911 | $ | 19,750 | $ | 331,053 | $ | 261,478 | $ | 47,738 | $ | 937,776 | ||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 99 | $ | - | $ | 2,837 | $ | - | $ | 6,078 | $ | 7,204 | $ | 375 | $ | 16,593 | ||||||||||||||||
Collectively evaluated for impairment | $ | 121,265 | $ | 10,469 | $ | 142,864 | $ | 19,750 | $ | 324,470 | $ | 254,274 | $ | 47,363 | $ | 920,455 | ||||||||||||||||
Purchased Credit Impaired (1) | $ | 13 | $ | - | $ | 210 | $ | - | $ | 505 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 728 |
June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Real Estate: | Real Estate: | Real Estate: | Consumer | |||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | Construction | Residential | Commercial | and Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Balance | $ | 14,702 | $ | 5,768 | $ | 5,354 | $ | 11,721 | $ | 633 | $ | 38,178 | ||||||||||||
Adoption of ASU 2016-13 | 4,823 | 933 | (365 | ) | (2,483 | ) | (248 | ) | 2,660 | |||||||||||||||
Beginning Balance After Adoption | 19,525 | 6,701 | 4,989 | 9,238 | 385 | 40,838 | ||||||||||||||||||
Charge-offs | (1,827 | ) | (1 | ) | (42 | ) | (373 | ) | (724 | ) | (2,967 | ) | ||||||||||||
Recoveries | 16 | - | 7 | 82 | 102 | 207 | ||||||||||||||||||
Provision | 449 | 1,269 | 293 | 1,282 | 642 | 3,935 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance | $ | 18,163 | $ | 7,969 | $ | 5,247 | $ | 10,229 | $ | 405 | $ | 42,013 | ||||||||||||
Reserve for Unfunded Loan Commitments: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Balance | $ | 220 | $ | 137 | $ | 13 | $ | 229 | $ | 6 | $ | 605 | ||||||||||||
Adoption of ASU 2016-13 | 116 | 2,113 | 190 | 657 | 121 | 3,197 | ||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Balance After Adoption | 336 | 2,250 | 203 | 886 | 127 | 3,802 | ||||||||||||||||||
Provision | (51 | ) | (200 | ) | 34 | 143 | (101 | ) | (175 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Ending Balance | $ | 285 | $ | 2,050 | $ | 237 | $ | 1,029 | $ | 26 | $ | 3,627 | ||||||||||||
Total Allowance for Credit Losses | $ | 18,448 | $ | 10,019 | $ | 5,484 | $ | 11,258 | $ | 431 | $ | 45,640 |
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Included within the above allowance are loans which management has individually evaluated to determine an allowance for credit losses. The following table summarizes, by segment, the loan balance and specific allowance allocation for those loans which have been individually evaluated.
June 30, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Loan Balance | Specific Allocations | Loan Balance | Specific Allocations | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 1,345 | $ | - | $ | 3,008 | $ | 1,915 | ||||||||
Construction | 2,348 | 553 | 1,424 | 513 | ||||||||||||
Residential | 1,601 | - | 1,558 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 5,294 | 553 | 5,990 | 2,431 | ||||||||||||
Commercial | 2,911 | 1,760 | 6,096 | 1,779 | ||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 8,205 | $ | 2,313 | $ | 12,086 | $ | 4,210 |
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(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate: | Real Estate: | Real Estate: | Real Estate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | Real Estate: | 1-4 Family | Multi-family | Nonfarm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
and Land | Farmland | Residential | Residential | Nonresidential | Commercial | Consumer | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 600 | $ | 30 | $ | 1,021 | $ | 101 | $ | 1,416 | $ | 3,618 | $ | 458 | $ | 7,244 | ||||||||||||||||
Charge-offs | (484 | ) | - | (162 | ) | - | (473 | ) | (667 | ) | (3 | ) | (1,789 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Recoveries | 10 | - | 140 | - | 1,258 | 33 | 46 | 1,487 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision | 807 | 45 | 229 | 71 | 113 | 55 | (100 | ) | 1,220 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance | $ | 933 | $ | 75 | $ | 1,228 | $ | 172 | $ | 2,314 | $ | 3,039 | $ | 401 | $ | 8,162 | ||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 252 | $ | - | $ | 98 | $ | 501 | $ | 36 | $ | 887 | ||||||||||||||||
Collectively evaluated for impairment | $ | 933 | $ | 75 | $ | 943 | $ | 172 | $ | 2,216 | $ | 2,538 | $ | 365 | $ | 7,242 | ||||||||||||||||
Purchased Credit Impaired (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 33 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 33 | ||||||||||||||||
Loans receivable: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance | $ | 94,426 | $ | 9,217 | $ | 129,052 | $ | 22,737 | $ | 298,057 | $ | 213,120 | $ | 44,342 | $ | 810,951 | ||||||||||||||||
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Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 143 | $ | - | $ | 3,263 | $ | - | $ | 1,073 | $ | 7,332 | $ | 198 | $ | 12,009 | ||||||||||||||||
Collectively evaluated for impairment | $ | 94,117 | $ | 9,217 | $ | 125,573 | $ | 22,737 | $ | 295,590 | $ | 205,788 | $ | 44,144 | $ | 797,166 | ||||||||||||||||
Purchased Credit Impaired (1) | $ | 166 | $ | - | $ | 216 | $ | - | $ | 1,394 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,776 |
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Management further disaggregates the loan portfolio segments into classes of loans, which are based on the initial measurement of the loan, risk characteristics of the loan and the method for monitoring and assessing the credit risk of the loan.
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AsThe following table sets forth, as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2022 (prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13), the balance of the allowance for credit quality indicators,losses by portfolio segment, disaggregated by classimpairment methodology, which is then further segregated by amounts evaluated for impairment collectively and individually. The allowance for credit losses allocated to each portfolio segment is not necessarily indicative of loan, are as follows:future losses in any particular portfolio segment and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in other portfolio segments.
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Allowance for Loan Losses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Balance | $ | 10,515 | $ | 4,498 | $ | 4,565 | $ | 9,016 | $ | 518 | $ | 29,112 | ||||||||||||
Charge-offs | (51 | ) | (16 | ) | (191 | ) | (2,139 | ) | (424 | ) | (2,821 | ) | ||||||||||||
Recoveries | 50 | 25 | 20 | 739 | 167 | 1,001 | ||||||||||||||||||
Provision | 4,188 | 1,261 | 960 | 4,105 | 372 | 10,886 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance | $ | 14,702 | $ | 5,768 | $ | 5,354 | $ | 11,721 | $ | 633 | $ | 38,178 | ||||||||||||
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Individually Evaluated for Impairment | $ | 59 | $ | 21 | $ | 99 | $ | 2,020 | $ | 15 | $ | 2,214 | ||||||||||||
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment | $ | 14,643 | $ | 5,747 | $ | 5,255 | $ | 9,701 | $ | 618 | $ | 35,964 | ||||||||||||
Purchased Credit Impaired | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
Loans Receivable: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance | $ | 2,020,406 | $ | 722,074 | $ | 656,378 | $ | 1,153,873 | $ | 53,445 | $ | 4,606,176 | ||||||||||||
Ending Balance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individually Evaluated for Impairment | $ | 3,053 | $ | 992 | $ | 4,028 | $ | 6,442 | $ | 192 | $ | 14,707 | ||||||||||||
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment | $ | 1,989,831 | $ | 720,129 | $ | 637,195 | $ | 1,141,957 | $ | 52,570 | $ | 4,541,682 | ||||||||||||
Purchased Credit Impaired | $ | 27,522 | $ | 953 | $ | 15,155 | $ | 5,474 | $ | 683 | $ | 49,787 |
Credit Quality Indicators
Credit Quality IndicatorsWe utilize a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of our commercial loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 10 to 80. Individual loan officers review updated financial information for all pass grade loans to reassess the risk grade, generally on at least an annual basis. When a loan has a risk grade of 60, it is still considered a pass grade loan; however, it is considered to be on management’s “watch list,” and subject to additional and more frequent monitoring by both the loan officer and senior credit and risk personnel. When a loan has a risk grade of 70 or higher, a special assets officer monitors the loan on an on-going basis.
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Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 118,911 | $ | 1,951 | $ | 403 | $ | 112 | $ | 121,377 | ||||||||||
Farmland | 10,469 | - | - | - | 10,469 | |||||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 136,338 | 5,387 | 1,864 | 2,322 | 145,911 | |||||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | 19,709 | - | 41 | - | 19,750 | |||||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 318,617 | 4,831 | 3,451 | 4,154 | 331,053 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 230,769 | 21,095 | 3,168 | 6,446 | 261,478 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | 46,693 | 646 | 164 | 235 | 47,738 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 881,506 | $ | 33,910 | $ | 9,091 | $ | 13,269 | $ | 937,776 |
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Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 92,951 | $ | 932 | $ | 300 | $ | 243 | $ | 94,426 | ||||||||||
Farmland | 9,217 | - | - | - | 9,217 | |||||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 118,891 | 4,782 | 2,658 | 2,721 | 129,052 | |||||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | 22,685 | - | 52 | - | 22,737 | |||||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 280,398 | 14,531 | 1,927 | 1,201 | 298,057 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 186,197 | 16,783 | 7,377 | 2,763 | 213,120 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | 43,414 | 505 | 225 | 198 | 44,342 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 753,753 | $ | 37,533 | $ | 12,539 | $ | 7,126 | $ | 810,951 |
The above classifications follow regulatory guidelines and can generally be described as follows:
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The following tables reflect certain information with respect totable sets forth the loan portfolio delinquenciescredit quality indicators, disaggregated by loan class and amountsegment, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. All loans greater than 90 days past due are generally placed on non-accrual status.2023:
Aged Analysis of Past Due Loans Receivable
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Recorded Investment Over 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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30-59 Days Past Due | 60-89 Days Past Due | Total Past Due | Total Loans Receivable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 398 | $ | - | $ | 109 | $ | 507 | $ | 120,870 | $ | 121,377 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||
Farmland | - | - | - | - | 10,469 | 10,469 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 940 | 146 | 869 | 1,955 | 143,956 | 145,911 | 138 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | - | - | - | - | 19,750 | 19,750 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 2,283 | 2,147 | 1,433 | 5,863 | 325,190 | 331,053 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 300 | 169 | 5,842 | 6,311 | 255,167 | 261,478 | 56 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer | 35 | 122 | 224 | 381 | 47,357 | 47,738 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 3,956 | $ | 2,584 | $ | 8,477 | $ | 15,017 | $ | 922,759 | $ | 937,776 | $ | 194 |
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Current | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 465 | $ | - | $ | 106 | $ | 571 | $ | 93,855 | $ | 94,426 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||
Farmland | - | - | - | - | 9,217 | 9,217 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 989 | 579 | 963 | 2,531 | 126,521 | 129,052 | 117 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | - | - | - | - | 22,737 | 22,737 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 1,370 | 173 | 532 | 2,075 | 295,982 | 298,057 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 45 | 372 | 262 | 679 | 212,441 | 213,120 | 51 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer | 66 | - | 149 | 215 | 44,127 | 44,342 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,935 | $ | 1,124 | $ | 2,012 | $ | 6,071 | $ | 804,880 | $ | 810,951 | $ | 168 |
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Originated in 2023 | $ | 97,431 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 97,431 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||
Originated in 2022 | 737,026 | 1,709 | - | - | - | 738,735 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2021 | 454,027 | 6,098 | 74 | - | - | 460,199 | 357 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2020 | 160,247 | 3,699 | 11 | - | - | 163,957 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2019 | 153,506 | 9,976 | 454 | 948 | - | 164,884 | 1,447 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated Prior to 2019 | 421,120 | 6,411 | 8,742 | 485 | - | 436,758 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving | 69,876 | - | 204 | - | - | 70,080 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving Loans Converted to Term | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate: Commercial | $ | 2,093,233 | $ | 27,893 | $ | 9,485 | $ | 1,433 | $ | - | $ | 2,132,044 | $ | 1,827 | ||||||||||||||
Real Estate: Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2023 | $ | 58,661 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 58,661 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||
Originated in 2022 | 366,332 | - | 65 | - | - | 366,397 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2021 | 142,951 | - | 997 | - | - | 143,948 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2020 | 51,701 | 32 | - | - | - | 51,733 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2019 | 22,193 | - | 1,760 | - | - | 23,953 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated Prior to 2019 | 24,106 | 573 | 511 | 345 | - | 25,535 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving | 48,853 | - | - | - | - | 48,853 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving Loans Converted to Term | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate: Construction | $ | 714,797 | $ | 605 | $ | 3,333 | $ | 345 | $ | - | $ | 719,080 | $ | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Real Estate: Residential | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2023 | $ | 37,466 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 37,466 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||
Originated in 2022 | 169,873 | 447 | 255 | 17 | - | 170,592 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2021 | 110,897 | - | 715 | - | - | 111,612 | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2020 | 71,502 | 385 | 598 | 163 | - | 72,648 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2019 | 63,027 | 439 | 977 | 126 | - | 64,569 | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated Prior to 2019 | 109,050 | 1,176 | 5,896 | 373 | - | 116,495 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving | 101,625 | - | 434 | - | - | 102,059 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving Loans Converted to Term | 21 | - | - | - | - | 21 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate: Residential | $ | 663,461 | $ | 2,447 | $ | 8,875 | $ | 679 | $ | - | $ | 675,462 | $ | 42 | ||||||||||||||
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Originated in 2023 | $ | 163,250 | $ | 142 | $ | 10 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 163,402 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||
Originated in 2022 | 294,438 | 380 | 671 | - | - | 295,489 | 97 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2021 | 159,627 | 5,958 | 836 | 16 | - | 166,437 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2020 | 63,467 | 4,523 | 682 | 46 | - | 68,718 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2019 | 39,600 | 920 | 1,447 | 1,669 | - | 43,636 | 33 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated Prior to 2019 | 65,902 | 4,443 | 3,611 | 378 | - | 74,334 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving | 492,797 | 3,720 | 661 | 28 | - | 497,206 | 201 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving Loans Converted to Term | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Commercial | $ | 1,279,081 | $ | 20,086 | $ | 7,918 | $ | 2,137 | $ | - | $ | 1,309,222 | $ | 373 | ||||||||||||||
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Originated in 2023 | $ | 6,288 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 6,288 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||
Originated in 2022 | 9,430 | - | 18 | - | - | 9,448 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2021 | 4,941 | - | 62 | - | - | 5,003 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2020 | 2,512 | - | 107 | - | - | 2,619 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated in 2019 | 2,805 | - | 66 | - | - | 2,871 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Originated Prior to 2019 | 17,144 | 2 | 103 | - | - | 17,249 | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving | 19,329 | - | 17 | - | - | 19,346 | 626 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving Loans Converted to Term | 105 | - | - | - | - | 105 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Consumer and Other | $ | 62,554 | $ | 2 | $ | 373 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 62,929 | $ | 724 | ||||||||||||||
Total Loans | $ | 4,813,126 | $ | 51,033 | $ | 29,984 | $ | 4,594 | $ | - | $ | 4,898,737 | $ | 2,967 |
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following is a summary table sets forth the credit quality indicators, disaggregated by loan segment, as of information pertainingDecember 31, 2022 (prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13):
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Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 1,972,611 | $ | 35,054 | $ | 10,478 | $ | 2,263 | $ | 2,020,406 | ||||||||||
Construction | 716,071 | 3,496 | 2,157 | 350 | 722,074 | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 643,763 | 3,780 | 7,925 | 910 | 656,378 | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 3,332,445 | 42,330 | 20,560 | 3,523 | 3,398,858 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 1,137,555 | 6,646 | 6,960 | 2,712 | 1,153,873 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 53,041 | - | 404 | - | 53,445 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,523,041 | $ | 48,976 | $ | 27,924 | $ | 6,235 | $ | 4,606,176 |
The above classifications follow regulatory guidelines and can generally be described as follows:
● | Pass loans are of satisfactory quality. |
● | Special mention loans have an existing weakness that could cause future impairment, including the deterioration of financial ratios, past due status, questionable management capabilities and possible reduction in the collateral values. |
● | Substandard loans have an existing specific and well-defined weakness that may include poor liquidity and deterioration of financial ratios. The loan may be past due and related deposit accounts experiencing overdrafts. Immediate corrective action is necessary. |
● | Doubtful loans have specific weaknesses that are severe enough to make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable. |
As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, loan balances outstanding more than 90 days past due and still accruing interest amounted to $468,000 and $335,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, loan balances outstanding on nonaccrual status amounted to $17.0 million and $11.1 million, respectively. The Bank considers all loans more than 90 days past due as nonperforming loans.
The following tables provide an analysis of the aging of loans and leases as of June 30, 2023, and December 31,2022. For the year ended December 31, 2022, past due and nonaccrual loan amounts exclude acquired impaired loans, even if contractually past due or if the Company does not expect to receive payment in full, as prior to the adoption of SeptemberCECL, the Company accreted interest income over the expected life of the loans. With the adoption of CECL and deconstruction of acquired impaired accounting, those amounts are no longer excluded for the period ended June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Acquired non-impaired2023. All loans greater than 90 days past due are generally placed on nonaccrual status and reported as impaired using the same criteria applied to the originated portfolio. Purchased impaired credits are excluded from this table. The interest income recognized for impaired loans was $257,000 and $283,000 for the nine months ending September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.status.
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Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 89 | $ | 89 | $ | 22 | $ | 70 | ||||||||
Farmland | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 751 | 830 | 340 | 815 | ||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 679 | 701 | 111 | 509 | ||||||||||||
Other Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 562 | 587 | 408 | 485 | ||||||||||||
Consumer | - | - | - | 7 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,081 | $ | 2,207 | $ | 881 | $ | 1,886 | ||||||||
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Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 9 | $ | 16 | $ | - | $ | 58 | ||||||||
Farmland | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 2,087 | 2,444 | - | 2,222 | ||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 5,400 | 5,494 | - | 2,686 | ||||||||||||
Other Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 6,642 | 7,893 | - | 5,975 | ||||||||||||
Consumer | 374 | 405 | - | 176 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 14,512 | $ | 16,252 | $ | - | $ | 11,117 | ||||||||
Total Impaired Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 98 | $ | 105 | $ | 22 | $ | 128 | ||||||||
Farmland | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 2,838 | 3,274 | 340 | 3,037 | ||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 6,079 | 6,195 | 111 | 3,195 | ||||||||||||
Other Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 7,204 | 8,480 | 408 | 6,460 | ||||||||||||
Consumer | 374 | 405 | - | 183 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 16,593 | $ | 18,459 | $ | 881 | $ | 13,003 |
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Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 655 | ||||||||
Farmland | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 440 | 470 | 252 | 372 | ||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 368 | 368 | 98 | 31 | ||||||||||||
Other Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 695 | 709 | 501 | 1,252 | ||||||||||||
Consumer | 36 | 36 | 36 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,539 | $ | 1,583 | $ | 887 | $ | 2,322 | ||||||||
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Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 143 | $ | 152 | $ | - | $ | 124 | ||||||||
Farmland | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 2,823 | 3,276 | - | 3,296 | ||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 705 | 729 | - | 3,730 | ||||||||||||
Other Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 6,637 | 7,826 | - | 3,680 | ||||||||||||
Consumer | 162 | 162 | - | 43 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 10,470 | $ | 12,145 | $ | - | $ | 10,873 | ||||||||
Total Impaired Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 143 | $ | 152 | $ | - | $ | 779 | ||||||||
Farmland | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 3,263 | 3,746 | 252 | 3,668 | ||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 1,073 | 1,097 | 98 | 3,761 | ||||||||||||
Other Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 7,332 | 8,535 | 501 | 4,932 | ||||||||||||
Consumer | 198 | 198 | 36 | 55 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 12,009 | $ | 13,728 | $ | 887 | $ | 13,195 |
Aged Analysis of Past Due Loans Receivable
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Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 1,742 | $ | 78 | $ | 2,538 | $ | 4,358 | $ | 2,127,686 | $ | 2,132,044 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||
Construction | 2,364 | 206 | 2,145 | 4,715 | 714,365 | 719,080 | 138 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Residential | 1,938 | 1,192 | 3,050 | 6,180 | 669,282 | 675,462 | 43 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 6,044 | 1,476 | 7,733 | 15,253 | 3,511,333 | 3,526,586 | 181 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 2,148 | 29 | 3,989 | 6,166 | 1,303,056 | 1,309,222 | 263 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 258 | 27 | 213 | 498 | 62,431 | 62,929 | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 8,450 | $ | 1,532 | $ | 11,935 | $ | 21,917 | $ | 4,876,820 | $ | 4,898,737 | $ | 468 |
December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recorded | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greater | Investment Over | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30-59 Days | 60-89 Days | Than 90 Days | Total | Total Loans | 90 Days Past Due | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Current | Receivable | and Still Accruing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 1,491 | $ | 210 | $ | 1,681 | $ | 3,382 | $ | 2,017,024 | $ | 2,020,406 | $ | 98 | ||||||||||||||
Construction | 320 | 41 | 638 | 999 | 721,075 | 722,074 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Residential | 1,590 | 423 | 1,781 | 3,794 | 652,584 | 656,378 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 3,401 | 674 | 4,100 | 8,175 | 3,390,683 | 3,398,858 | 98 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 1,183 | 1,934 | 2,186 | 5,303 | 1,148,570 | 1,153,873 | 222 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 295 | 28 | 182 | 505 | 52,940 | 53,445 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,879 | $ | 2,636 | $ | 6,468 | $ | 13,983 | $ | 4,592,193 | $ | 4,606,176 | $ | 335 |
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TheUpon adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company elected to account for certain loans acquired ineliminated the AGFC merger as acquiredpooling of purchased impaired loans under ASC 310-30 due to evidencecredit loans. As a result, $7.0 million of purchased credit deterioration at acquisition and the probability that the Company will be unable to collect all contractually required payments. The expected cash flows approximated fair valueloans were recognized as non-accrual loans as of the date of merger and, as a result, no accretable yield was recognized at acquisition for the AGFC purchased impaired credits.
January 1, 2023. The following table presents the changes in the carrying amountnon-accrual loans by segment as of the purchased impaired credits accounted for under ASC 310-30 for the periods presented.June 30, 2023, January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Purchased | ||||
Impaired Credits | ||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||
Carrying amount - December 31, 2015 | $ | 3,634 | ||
Payments received, net of discounts realized | (1,181 | ) | ||
Charge-offs | (352 | ) | ||
Transfer to other real estate | (325 | ) | ||
Carrying amount - December 31, 2016 | 1,776 | |||
Payments received, net of discounts realized | (892 | ) | ||
Purchased impaired credit participation interest sales proceeds, net of discount realized | 511 | |||
Charge-offs | (667 | ) | ||
Carrying amount - September 30, 2017 | $ | 728 |
June 30, | January 1, | December 31, | ||||||||||
2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 3,081 | $ | 5,847 | $ | 2,644 | ||||||
Construction | 2,423 | 2,421 | 992 | |||||||||
Residential | 7,034 | 6,518 | 4,080 | |||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 12,538 | 14,786 | 7,716 | |||||||||
Commercial | 4,235 | 3,045 | 3,150 | |||||||||
Consumer and Other | 233 | 257 | 188 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 17,006 | $ | 18,088 | $ | 11,054 |
Accrued interest receivable of $4.7 million and $5.4 million was outstanding as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively, for all loan deferrals, primarily attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic and, to a much lesser extent, hurricanes which occurred in 2020 and 2021. These loans are no longer within their deferral periods. The accrued interest on the loans is due at their maturity.
The Bank seeks to assist customers that are experiencing financial difficulty by renegotiating loans within lending regulations At June 30, 2023 and guidelines. The Bank makes loan modifications, primarily utilizing internal renegotiation programs via direct customer contact, that manage customers’ debt exposures held only by the Bank. Additionally, the Bank makes loan modifications with customers who have elected to work with external renegotiation agencies and these modifications provide solutions to customers’ entire unsecured debt structures. During the periods ended September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the concessions granted to certain borrowers included extending the payment due dates, lowering the contractual interest rate, reducing 2022, accrued interest receivable on loans was $22.2 million and reducing the debt’s face or maturity amount.
Once modified in a troubled debt restructuring, a loan is generally considered impaired until its contractual maturity. At the time of the restructuring, the loan is evaluated for an asset-specific allowance for credit losses. The Bank continues to specifically reevaluate the loan in subsequent periods, regardless of the borrower’s performance under the modified terms. If a borrower subsequently defaults$21.2 million, respectively, and included within accrued interest receivable on the loan after it is restructured, the Bank provides an allowance for credit losses for the amount of the loan that exceeds the value of the related collateral.consolidated balance sheets.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 7– Long Term Debt –
On March 1, 2022, the Company assumed, in connection with the TCBI acquisition, three tranches of subordinated debt with an aggregate principal balance outstanding of $26.4 million. One tranche in the amount of $10.0 million bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.25% until April 11, 2023, at which point the notes become redeemable at the Company’s option, then will reset to a floating interest rate based on a benchmark rate plus 350 basis points, adjusting quarterly, until maturity on April 11, 2028. Another tranche in the amount of $7.5 million bears a fixed rate 6.38% until December 13, 2023, at which point the notes become redeemable at the Company’s option, then will reset to a floating interest rate based on a benchmark rate plus 350 basis points, adjusting quarterly, until maturity on December 13, 2028. The third tranche in the amount of $8.9 million bears an adjustable interest rate plus 595 basis points, based on a benchmark rate, until maturity on March 24, 2027. The $8.9 million tranche was called on May 1, 2023 by the Company, of which $5.7 million has been extinguished. The Company recognized a $941,000 gain on the extinguishment of this debt during the second quarter of 2023. These notes carry an aggregate $1.7 million fair value adjustment as of June 30, 2023.
Note 8– Bank Term Funding Program (“BTFP”) –
On March 12, 2023, the Federal Reserve Board developed the BTFP, which offers loans to banks with a term of up to one year. The loans are secured by pledging the banks’ U.S. treasuries, agency securities, agency mortgage-backed securities, and any other qualifying assets. These pledged securities will be valued at par for collateral purposes. The Bank participated in the BTFP and had outstanding debt of $300.0 million and pledged securities totaling a fair value of $394.6 million at June 30, 2023. The securities pledged had a collateral value of $422.6 million.
Note 9– Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) Borrowings –
The following tables present informative data regarding troubled debt restructuringsCompany had outstanding advances from the FHLB of $362.2 million and $410.1 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2023, and December 31, 2016.2022, respectively, consisting of:
One fixed rate loan with an original principal balance of $60.0 million. The Bank had $3.3loan was made in 2021 and the balance at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $41.3 million and $47.2 million, respectively, with interest at 0.89%. Principal and interest payments are due monthly and the loan matures in troubled debt restructurings November 2026.
One short term, overnight, fixed rate loan of $120.0 million at June 30, 2023, with interest at 5.37%. Principal and interest was due, paid and renewed, at maturity in July 2023.
On short term, overnight, fixed rate loan of $25.0 million at June 30, 2023, with interest at 5.50%. Principal and interest was due, and paid, at maturity in July 2023.
One fixed rate loan of $875,000 at both June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, that had subsequently defaultedwas acquired during the nine months ended SeptemberTCBI acquisition, with interest at 4.88% paid monthly. Principal is due at maturity in April 2025.
One fixed rate loan of $100.0 million at both June 30, 2017 2023, and none that had subsequently defaultedDecember 31, 2022, with interest at 3.53% paid monthly. Principal is due at maturity in October 2027. This advance has put options beginning in October 2023.
One fixed rate loan of $25.0 million at June 30, 2023, with interest at 4.89% paid monthly. Principal is due at maturity in July 2025.
One fixed rate loan of $25.0 million at June 30, 2023, with interest at 4.65% paid monthly. Principal is due at maturity in January 2026.
One fixed rate loan of $25.0 million at June 30, 2023, with interest at 4.56% paid monthly. Principal is due at maturity in July 2026.
One short term, seven-day, fixed rate loan of $262.0 million at December 31, 2022, with interest at 4.55%. Principal and interest was due, paid and renewed, at maturity in January 2023. This loan was rolled into the $230.0 million short term, overnight, fixed rate loan outstanding at March 31, 2023, which was paid off during the year ended December 31, 2016.second quarter of 2023.
Modifications as of September 30, 2017: | ||||||||||||
Pre-Modification | Post-Modification | |||||||||||
Number | Outstanding | Outstanding | ||||||||||
of | Recorded | Recorded | ||||||||||
Contracts | Investment | Investment | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Troubled Debt Restructuring | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 3 | $ | 870 | $ | 582 | |||||||
Other Loans: | ||||||||||||
Commercial | 3 | 5,144 | 3,922 | |||||||||
Total | 6 | $ | 6,014 | $ | 4,504 |
The Company had an additional $1.4 billion remaining on the FHLB line availability at June 30, 2023.
Modifications as of December 31, 2016: | ||||||||||||
Pre-Modification | Post-Modification | |||||||||||
Number | Outstanding | Outstanding | ||||||||||
of | Recorded | Recorded | ||||||||||
Contracts | Investment | Investment | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Troubled Debt Restructuring | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 3 | $ | 870 | $ | 608 | |||||||
Other Loans: | ||||||||||||
Commercial | 6 | 6,880 | 5,323 | |||||||||
Total | 9 | $ | 7,750 | $ | 5,931 |
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 10– Leases –
The Bank leases certain branch offices through non-cancelable operating leases with terms that range from one to ten years and contain various renewal options for certain of the leases. Certain leases provide for increases in minimum monthly rental payments as defined by the lease agreement. Rental expense under these agreements was $2.8 million and $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. At June 30, 2023, the Company had a weighted average lease term of 5.7 years and a weighted average discount rate of 2.66%.
Future minimum lease payments under these leases are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 | $ | 2,059 | ||
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 | 3,761 | |||
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 | 2,735 | |||
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 | 2,182 | |||
July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028 | 2,066 | |||
July 1, 2028 and Thereafter | 4,297 | |||
Total Future Minimum Lease Payments | 17,100 | |||
Less Imputed Interest | (1,302 | ) | ||
Present Value of Lease Liabilities | $ | 15,798 |
Note 7 11– Commitments and Contingencies –
In the normal course of business, the Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit which are not included in the accompanying financial statements. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet.
The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank’s policy for obtaining collateral, and the nature of such collateral, is essentially the same as that involved in making commitments to extend credit. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making such commitments and conditional obligations as it does for instruments that are included in the balance sheet. In the normal course of business, the Bank has made commitments to extend credit of approximately $1.3 billion and $1.3 billion, and standby and commercial letters of credit of approximately $45.1 million and $45.6 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. As discussed in Note 6, we have a reserve for unfunded loan commitments of $3.6 million and $605,000 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
In the normal course of business, the Bank is involved in various legal proceedings. In the opinion of management and counsel, the disposition or ultimate resolution of such proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on the Bank’s financial statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 12– Preferred Stock –
On September 1, 2022, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors pursuant to which the Company offered and sold shares of its 7.50% fixed-to-floating rate non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, with no par value, for an aggregate purchase price of $72.0 million. Holders of the preferred stock will be entitled to receive, if, when, and as declared by the Company’s board of directors, non-cumulative cash dividends at a rate of 7.50% per share for the firstfive years following issuance and thereafter at a variable rate equal to the then current 3-month secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”), reset quarterly, plus 470 basis points. The preferred stock has a perpetual term and may not be redeemed, except under certain circumstances, under the firstfive years of issuance. The preferred stock is non-convertible and dividends equivalent to $37.50 per share and $18.75 per share were paid during the six months ended June 30, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively.
Note 13– Fair Value of Financial Instruments –
Fair Value Disclosures
The Company groups its financial assets and liabilitiesliabilities measured at fair value in three levels. Fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to develop those assumptions and measure fair value. The hierarchy requires companies to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
● | Level 1– Includes the most reliable sources and includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
● | Level 2– Includes observable inputs. Observable inputs include inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates and yield curves at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) as well as inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market-corroborated inputs). |
● | Level 3– Includes unobservable inputs and should be used only when observable inputs are unavailable. |
Recurring Basis
Fair values of investment securities available for sale were primarily measured using information from a third-partythird-party pricing service. This pricing service provides information by utilizing evaluated pricing models supported with market data information. Standard inputs include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data from market research publications.
The fair values of loans held for sale are based on commitments on hand from investors within the secondary market for loans with similar characteristics.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following tables present the balance of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2023, and December 31, 2016. 2022. The Company did not record any liabilities at fair value for which measurement of the fair value was made on a recurring basis. The Company transferred $23.4 million of securities from Level 3 to Level 2 fair value measurement designation for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Prior to 2023, the securities were not valued using observable market data.
Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available for Sale: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Securities | $ | 30,223 | $ | - | $ | 30,223 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Government Agency Securities | $ | 9,031 | $ | - | $ | 9,031 | $ | - | 47,432 | - | 47,432 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Securities | 13,085 | - | 13,085 | - | 42,824 | - | 42,824 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 85,219 | - | 85,219 | - | 444,036 | - | 444,036 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 78,123 | - | 78,123 | - | 313,259 | - | 313,259 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Securities | 691 | - | 691 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans Held for Sale | 435 | - | 435 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 186,149 | $ | - | $ | 186,149 | $ | - | $ | 878,209 | $ | - | $ | 878,209 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available for Sale: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Securities | $ | 30,115 | $ | - | $ | 30,115 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Government Agency Securities | $ | 7,566 | $ | - | $ | 7,566 | $ | - | 47,372 | - | 47,372 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Securities | 11,127 | - | 11,127 | - | 46,004 | - | 27,004 | 19,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 99,372 | - | 99,372 | - | 451,725 | - | 451,725 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Municipal Securities | 79,636 | - | 79,636 | - | 315,535 | - | 280,767 | 34,768 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Securities | 641 | - | 641 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans Held for Sale | 304 | - | 304 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 198,342 | $ | - | $ | 198,342 | $ | - | $ | 891,055 | $ | - | $ | 837,287 | $ | 53,768 |
Nonrecurring Basis
The Company has segregated all financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis into the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value at the measurement date in the tablestable below. The Company did not record any liabilities at fair value for which measurement of the fair value was made on a nonrecurring basis.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The fair value of the impaired loans is measured at the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans. Impaired loans are Level 23 assets measured using appraisals from external parties of the collateral less any prior liens.liens and adjusted for estimated selling costs. Adjustments may be made by management based on a customized internally developed discounting matrix. Repossessed assets are initially recorded at fair value less estimated cost to sell.sell, which is generally 10%. The fair value of repossessed assets is based on property appraisals and an analysis of similar properties available. As such, the Bank records repossessed assets as Level 2.3.
Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impaired Loans | $ | 16,406 | $ | - | $ | 16,406 | $ | - | $ | 7,733 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 7,733 | ||||||||||||||||
Repossessed Assets | 267 | - | 267 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Servicing Rights | 2,303 | - | 2,303 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Nonperforming Assets | 1,616 | - | - | 1,616 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 16,673 | $ | - | $ | 16,673 | $ | - | $ | 11,652 | $ | - | $ | 2,303 | $ | 9,349 | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impaired Loans | $ | 12,865 | $ | - | $ | 12,865 | $ | - | $ | 16,816 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 16,816 | ||||||||||||||||
Repossessed Assets | 1,196 | - | 1,196 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Servicing Rights | 2,327 | - | 2,327 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Nonperforming Assets | 1,434 | - | - | 1,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 14,061 | $ | - | $ | 14,061 | $ | - | $ | 20,577 | $ | - | $ | 2,327 | $ | 18,250 |
Fair Value Financial Instruments
The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’sCompany’s various financial instruments. In cases where 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 estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,GAAP, certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments are excluded from these disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:
Cash and Short-Term Investments – For those short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Securities – Fair value of securities is based on quoted market prices. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Loans – The fair value for loans is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, with interest rates currently being offered for similar loans to borrowers with similar credit rates. Loans with similar classifications are aggregated for purposes of the calculations. The allowance for loancredit losses, which was used to measure the credit risk, is subtracted from loans.
Cash Value of Bank-Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”) – The carrying amount approximates its fair value.
Other Equity Securities – The carrying amount approximates its fair value.
Deposits – The fair value of demand deposits and certain money market deposits is the amount payable at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, with interest rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
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Borrowings – The fair value of FHLB advances and other long-term borrowings is estimated using the rates currently offered for advances of similar maturities. The carrying amount of short-term borrowings maturing within ninety days approximates the fair value.
Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit – The fair values of commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit do not differ significantly from the commitment amount and are therefore omitted from this disclosure.
The estimated approximate fair values of the Bank’sBank’s financial instruments as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2023, and December 31, 2016 2022 are as follows:
Carrying | Total | Carrying | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Amount | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Financial Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and Short-Term Investments | $ | 39,181 | $ | 39,181 | $ | 39,181 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 354,822 | $ | 354,822 | $ | 354,822 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Securities | 186,149 | 186,149 | - | 186,149 | - | 877,774 | 877,774 | - | 877,774 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale | 332 | 332 | - | 332 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans Held for Sale | 435 | 435 | - | 435 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans - Net | 928,535 | 914,658 | - | - | 914,658 | 4,856,724 | 4,725,441 | - | - | 4,725,441 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Servicing Rights | 1,437 | 2,303 | - | 2,303 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Value of BOLI | 23,039 | 23,039 | - | 23,039 | - | 95,302 | 95,302 | - | 95,302 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Equity Securities | 8,595 | 8,595 | - | - | 8,595 | 34,824 | 34,824 | - | - | 34,824 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,185,831 | $ | 1,171,954 | $ | 39,181 | $ | 209,520 | $ | 923,253 | $ | 6,221,318 | $ | 6,090,901 | $ | 354,822 | $ | 975,814 | $ | 4,760,265 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Financial Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits | $ | 1,015,094 | $ | 1,010,560 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,010,560 | $ | 5,014,443 | $ | 5,005,851 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 5,005,851 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings | 71,962 | 72,270 | - | 72,270 | - | 794,223 | 764,387 | - | 764,387 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,087,056 | $ | 1,082,830 | $ | - | $ | 72,270 | $ | 1,010,560 | $ | 5,808,666 | $ | 5,770,238 | $ | - | $ | 764,387 | $ | 5,005,851 |
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Cash and Short-Term Investments | $ | 168,346 | $ | 168,346 | $ | 168,346 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Securities | 890,751 | 890,751 | - | 836,983 | 53,768 | |||||||||||||||
Loans Held for Sale | 304 | 304 | - | 304 | - | |||||||||||||||
Loans - Net | 4,567,998 | 4,443,577 | - | - | 4,443,577 | |||||||||||||||
Servicing Rights | 1,712 | 2,327 | - | 2,327 | - | |||||||||||||||
Cash Value of BOLI | 91,958 | 91,958 | - | 91,958 | - | |||||||||||||||
Other Equity Securities | 37,467 | 37,467 | - | - | 37,467 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 5,758,536 | $ | 5,634,730 | $ | 168,346 | $ | 931,572 | $ | 4,534,812 | ||||||||||
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Deposits | $ | 4,820,345 | $ | 4,810,263 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 4,810,263 | ||||||||||
Borrowings | 560,123 | 544,564 | - | 544,564 | - | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 5,380,468 | $ | 5,354,827 | $ | - | $ | 544,564 | $ | 4,810,263 |
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Mortgage Loans Held for Sale | 180 | 180 | - | 180 | - | |||||||||||||||
Loans - Net | 802,789 | 796,400 | - | - | 796,400 | |||||||||||||||
Cash Value of BOLI | 22,567 | 22,567 | - | 22,567 | - | |||||||||||||||
Other Equity Securities | 6,120 | 6,120 | - | - | 6,120 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,074,727 | $ | 1,068,338 | $ | 44,729 | $ | 221,089 | $ | 802,520 | ||||||||||
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Deposits | $ | 932,795 | $ | 912,702 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 912,702 | ||||||||||
Borrowings | 53,646 | 53,706 | - | 53,706 | - | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 986,441 | $ | 966,408 | $ | - | $ | 53,706 | $ | 912,702 |
Note 8 14– Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Subsequent Events –
In January 2016, April 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards UpdateCompany entered into a Branch Purchase and Assumption Agreement (“ASU”Purchase Agreement”) No. 2016-16, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10), Recognitionwith Merchants and MeasurementFarmers Bank & Trust Company in Leesville, Louisiana, to sell its Leesville, Louisiana branch location. The Company will retain the loan accounts held and relocate them to other nearby branches. As of Financial AssetsJune 30, 2023, total deposits were $22.5 million and Financial Liabilities. The provisions of this ASU require equity investments to be measured at fair valuewere included with changes in fair value recognized in net income. However, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment. This ASU also simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment. It also eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities, and eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized costconsolidated deposits on the balance sheet. ASU No. 2016-16 requires public business entitiesA deposit premium per the Purchase Agreement is 7.00% of total deposits and accrued interest. The sale is expected to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. It also requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portiontake place as of the total change in the fair valueclose of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. This ASU requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by category and formbusiness on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements. In addition, this ASU clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. For public business entities, the amendments in the update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.August 31, 2023.
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In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), Conforming Amendments Related to Leases. This ASU amends the codification regarding leases in order to increase transparency and comparability. The ASU requires companies to recognize lease assets and liabilities on the statement of condition and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. A lessee would recognize a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the leased asset for the lease term. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The ASU amends the codification to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification in the statement of cash flows. The amendments also allow an accounting policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected an accounting policy to account for forfeitures as they occur upon adoption of this ASU. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments introduce an impairment model that is based on current expected credit losses (“CECL”), rather than incurred losses, to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments (ex. loans and held to maturity securities), including certain off-balance sheet financial instruments (ex. commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit that are not unconditionally cancellable). The CECL should consider historical information, current information, and reasonable and supportable forecasts, including estimates of prepayments, over the contractual term. An entity must use judgment in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in its circumstances. Financial instruments with similar risk characteristics may be grouped together when estimating the CECL. The allowance for credit losses for purchased financial assets with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination that are measured at amortized cost basis is determined in a similar manner to other financial assets measured at amortized cost basis; however, the initial estimate of expected credit loss would be recognized through an allowance for credit losses with an offset (i.e. increase) to the purchase price at acquisition. Only subsequent changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as a credit loss expense for these assets. The ASU also amends the current available for sale security impairment model for debt securities whereby credit losses relating to available for sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2019. The amendments will be applied through a modified retrospective approach, resulting in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The Company is currently planning for the implementation of this ASU. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-13 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which introduces amendments intended to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The amendments will be applied prospectively and are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within those periods. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
On January 26, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance in this ASU removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. The goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. All other goodwill impairment guidance will remain largely unchanged. Entities will continue to have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if a quantitative impairment test is necessary. The same one-step impairment test will be applied to goodwill at all reporting units, even those with zero or negative carrying amounts. Entities will be required to disclose the amount of goodwill at reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. The revised guidance will be applied prospectively, and is effective for calendar year-end ending in 2020 for public business entities. Early adoption is permitted for any impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This ASU implements a common revenue standard and clarifies the principles used for recognizing revenue. The amendments of the ASU clarify that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The entity should identify the contract with the customer, identify the performance obligation, determine the transaction price, allocate that transaction price to the performance obligation, and recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies the performance obligation. The amendments of the ASU will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018. The Company intends to adopt the amendments beginning January 1, 2018 and does not expect a significant impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Note 9 – Subsequent Events –
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with Minden Bancorp, Inc.
On October 5, 2017, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Reorganization Agreement”) with Minden Bancorp, Inc. (“MBI”), the holding company for MBL Bank, Minden, Louisiana, and BFB Acquisition Company, a Louisiana corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Subsidiary”). The Reorganization Agreement provides for the merger of the Merger Subsidiary with and into MBI, with MBI as the surviving corporation. Immediately following the merger, MBI will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving corporation, and then MBL Bank will be immediately merged with and into Business First Bank, with Business First Bank as the surviving bank.
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Under the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, each of the issued and outstanding shares of MBI common stock will be converted into and represent the right to receive $31.50 through a combination of cash from the Company and a special dividend of up to $20.0 million from MBI immediately prior to closing. Prior to closing, each stock option issued by MBI will be cancelled in exchange for $31.50 less the exercise price. In the aggregate, MBI’s shareholders and equity rights holders will receive approximately $76.1 million. The terms of the Reorganization Agreement are pending, and subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions, including the receipt of all required regulatory and shareholder approvals. The merger is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2018.
At September 30, 2017, MBI reported $318.2 million in total assets, $192.1 million in total loans, $249.3 million in total deposits, and $49.2 million in total shareholders’ equity. MBL Bank is the leading financial institution in Webster Parish, part of the Shreveport-Bossier City MSA, through its two branch locations.
Private Placement of Common Stock
On October 5, 2017, the Company also entered into Securities Purchase Agreements and Registration Rights Agreements with certain institutional investors and Subscription Agreements with certain other accredited investors, including certain directors and executive officers of the Company, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell in a private placement offering (the “Private Placement”) an aggregate of up to 3,300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Private Placement Shares”) at a purchase price of $20.00 per share. Stephens Inc. served as the sole placement agent for the Private Placement. The Private Placement closed on October 12, 2017, with the Company selling 3,299,925 shares for gross proceeds of approximately $66.0 million. The Company estimates the net proceeds of the Private Placement will be approximately $62.5 million, after deducting placement agent fees and other offering related expenses, and will be used to partially fund the Company’s acquisition of MBI and for general corporate purposes.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
NOTE: When we refer in this Form 10-Q to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company” and “Business First,” we are referring to Business First Bancshares, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries,, including b1BANK, which we sometimes refer to as “the Bank,” unless the context indicates otherwise.
The information contained in this Form 10-Q is accurate only as of the date of this form and the dates specified herein.
All statements other than statementsstatements of historical fact contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) and other periodic reports filed by the Company, and other written or oral statements made by us or on our behalf, are “forward-looking statements,” as defined by (and subject to the “safe harbor” protections under) the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include statements that reflect the current views of our senior management with respect to our financial performance and future events with respect to our business and the banking industry in general, including, without limitation, statements relating to the timing and anticipated benefits of our proposed acquisition of Minden Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary, MBL Bank.general. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “will continue,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” and similar expressions of a future or forward-looking nature. These statements involve estimates, assumptions, and risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements.
We believe these factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
● | risks related to the integration of any other acquired businesses, including exposure to potential asset quality and credit quality risks and unknown or contingent liabilities, risks related to entering a new geographic market, the time and costs associated with integrating systems, technology platforms, procedures and personnel, the ability to retain key employees and maintain relationships with significant customers, the need for additional capital to finance such transactions, and possible failures in realizing the anticipated benefits from acquisitions; |
● | changes in the strength of the United States (“U.S.”) economy in general and the local economy in our local market areas adversely affecting our customers and their ability to transact profitable business with us, including the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans according to their terms or a change in the value of the related collateral; |
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● | the ability to sustain and continue our organic loan and deposit growth, and manage that growth effectively; |
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The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in this Report. IfAdditional information on these and other risk factors can be found in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of this Report and in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC.
In the event that one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what we anticipate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
MANAGEMENT’S’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF BUSINESS FIRST
The following discussion and analysis focusesfocuses on significant changes in the financial condition of Business First and its subsidiaries from December31, 20162022 to September 30, 2017,June 30, 2023, and its results of operations for thethree and ninesix months ended JuneSeptember30, 2017.30, 2023. This discussion and analysis is intended to highlight and supplement information presented elsewhere in this Reportreport and should be read in conjunction with (i) the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto (the “Notes”“Notes”) and (ii) our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2022, including the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, management’smanagement’s discussion and analysis, and the risk factor disclosures contained therein. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and are based on certain assumptions that Business First believes are reasonable but may prove to be inaccurate. Certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those set forth under “Forward-Looking“Forward-Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors”“Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Report,report, may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected results discussed in the forward-looking statements appearing in this discussion and analysis. Business First assumes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.
Overview
We are a registered bankfinancial holding company headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Business First Bank,b1BANK, a Louisiana state chartered bank, we provide a broad range of financial services tailored to meet the needs of small to medium-sizedsmall-to-midsized businesses and professionals. Since our inception in 2006, our priority has been and continues to be creating shareholder value through the establishment of an attractive commercial banking franchise in Louisiana and across our region. We consider our primary marketsmarket to include the State of Louisiana, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, and Dallas, Texas.Houston. We currently operate out of nineteen offices, including sixteen full-service banking centers twoand loan production offices and one wealth solutions office in markets across Louisiana and Texas. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, we had total assets of $1.2$6.5 billion, total loans of $938.1 million,$4.9 billion, total deposits of $1.0$5.0 billion, and total shareholders’ equity of $120.1$601.0 million.
While we continue to prioritize organic growth, we also seek to capitalize upon other opportunities as they arise. After the close of business on March 31, 2015, we merged with American Gateway Financial Corporation (“AGFC”), parent bank holding company for American Gateway Bank, pursuant to which the operations of AGFC were merged with us and ten former American Gateway Bank branches were added to our branch network. Total assets acquired were $371.5 million, which included loans of $143.2 million, securities available for sale of $108.4 million, and deposits of $283.3 million. Shareholders of AGFC received merger consideration of $10.00 in cash and 11.88 shares of our common stock in exchange for each share of AGFC common stock.
In addition, on October 5, 2017, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Reorganization Agreement”) with Minden Bancorp, Inc. (“MBI”), the holding company for MBL Bank, Minden, Louisiana, and BFB Acquisition Company, a Louisiana corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Business First (“Merger Subsidiary”). The Reorganization Agreement provides for the merger of the Merger Subsidiary with and into MBI, with MBI as the surviving corporation. Immediately following the merger, MBI will be merged with and into Business First, with Business First as the surviving corporation, and then MBL Bank will be immediately merged with and into Business First Bank, with Business First Bank as the surviving bank.
Under the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, each of the issued and outstanding shares of MBI common stock will be converted into and represent the right to receive $31.50 through a combination of cash from Business First and a special dividend of up to $20.0 million from MBI immediately prior to closing. Prior to closing, each stock option issued by MBI will be cancelled in exchange for $31.50 less the exercise price. In the aggregate, MBI’s shareholders and equity rights holders will receive approximately $76.1 million.
At September 30, 2017, MBI reported $318.2 million in total assets, $192.1 million in total loans, $249.3 million in total deposits, and $49.2 million in total shareholders’ equity. MBL Bank is the leading financial institution in Webster Parish, part of the Shreveport-Bossier City MSA, through its two branch locations.
As a bankfinancial holding company operatingoperating through one marketreportable operating segment, community banking, we generate most of our revenues from interest income on loans, customer service and loan fees, and interest income from securities. We incur interest expense on deposits and other borrowed funds and noninterest expense, such as salaries and employee benefits and occupancy expenses. We analyze our ability to maximize income generated from interest earninginterest-earning assets and expense of our liabilities through our net interest margin. Net interest margin is a ratio calculated as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings, which are used to fund those assets.
Changes in the market interest rates and the interest rates we earn on interest-earning assets or pay on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the volume and types of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders’ equity, are usually the largest drivers of periodic changes in net interest spread, net interest margin and net interest income. Fluctuations in market interest rates are driven by many factors, including governmental monetary policies, inflation, deflation, macroeconomic developments, changes in unemployment, the money supply, political and international conditions, and conditions in domestic and foreign financial markets. Periodic changes in the volume and types of loans in our loan portfolio are affected by, among other factors, economic and competitive conditions in our markets and across our region, as well as developments affecting the real estate, technology, financial services, insurance, transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors within our markets.
Other Developments
Acquisition of Texas Citizens Bancorp, Inc. (“TCBI”)
On October 20, 2021, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TCBI, the parent bank holding company for Texas Citizens Bank, National Association, headquartered in Pasadena, Texas. The acquisition was consummated on March 1, 2022. At February 28, 2022, TCBI reported $534.2 million in total assets, $349.5 million in loans and $477.2 million in total deposits.
Preferred Stock Issuance
On September 1, 2022, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors pursuant to which we offered and sold shares of our 7.50% fixed-to-floating rate non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, with no par value, for an aggregate purchase price of $72.0 million. The preferred stock was structured to qualify as additional Tier 1 capital under applicable regulatory capital guidelines. Holders of the preferred stock will be entitled to receive, if, when, and as declared by our board of directors (the “Board”), non-cumulative cash dividends at a rate of 7.50% for the first five years following issuance and thereafter at a variable rate equal to the then current 3-month secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”), reset quarterly, plus 470 basis points. The preferred stock has a perpetual term and may not be redeemed, except under certain circumstances, under the first five years of issuance.
Public Offering
On October 12, 2022, we entered into an underwriting agreement with Stephens, Inc., a representative of several underwriters, to issue and sell 2,500,000 shares of our common stock, $1.00 par value per share, in an underwritten public offering and a public offering price of $20.00 per share. After deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses, the net proceeds of the offering was $47.2 million.
Bank Term Funding Program (“BTFP”)
On March 12, 2023, the Federal Reserve developed the BTFP, which offers loans to banks with a term of up to one year. The loans are secured by pledging the banks’ U.S. treasuries, agency securities, agency mortgage-backed securities, and other qualifying assets. These pledged securities are valued at par for collateral purposes. The Bank participated in the BTFP and pledged securities with a remaining par value of $428.9 million as of June 30, 2023. The Bank had outstanding BTFP debt of $300.0 million at June 30, 2023.
Federal Reserve Bank’s Discount Window
On April 11, 2023, the Bank opened two new lines of credit for additional contingent liquidity, totaling $991.3 million as of June 30, 2023, through the Federal Reserve discount window. The Bank has not yet drawn on either of the lines of credit as of the date of this report.
Changes in Critical Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates
Effective January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instrument – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments related to the impairment of financial instruments. This guidance, commonly referred to as Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”), changes impairment recognition to a model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The allowance for credit losses is considered a critical accounting policy and a critical accounting estimate. The allowance for credit losses is established for current expected credit losses on the Company’s loan portfolio, including unfunded credit commitments. Prior to January 1, 2023, the allowance for credit losses was established based on an incurred loss model. Upon the adoption of CECL, certain loan classification and segmentation categories were changed to align with the requirements of the standard and more effectively model the CECL estimate. The updated CECL segmentation is reflected in the disclosures beginning January 1, 2023, and prior period classifications have been adjusted to reflect CECL segmentations. Results from periods prior to January 1, 2023, are presented using the previously applicable GAAP. For more information see Note 1 and Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report.
Financial Highlights
The financial highlightshighlights as of September 30, 2017 include:
Total assets of $1.2 billion, a $108.0 million or 9.8% increase from December 31, 2016.
Total loans of $938.1 million, a $127.0 million or 15.7% increase from December 31, 2016.
Total deposits of $1.0 billion, an $82.3 million or 8.8% increase from December 31, 2016.
Net incomeand for the three and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 of $1.7 million, a $302,000 or 21.9%2023, include:
• | Total assets of $6.5 billion, a $464.2 million, or 7.7%, increase from December 31, 2022. |
• | Total loans held for investment of $4.9 billion, a $292.6 million, or 6.4%, increase from December 31, 2022. |
• | Total deposits of $5.0 billion, a $194.1 million, or 4.0%, decrease from December 31, 2022. |
• | Net income available to common shareholders of $32.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a $9.6 million, or 42.6%, increase from the six months ended June 30, 2022. |
• | Net interest income of $106.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $16.0 million, or 17.8%, from the six months ended June 30, 2022. |
• | Allowance for loan losses of 0.86% of total loans held for investment, compared to 0.83% as of December 31, 2022, and a ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans held for investment of 0.36%, compared to 0.25% as of December 31, 2022. |
• | Earnings per common share for the first six months of 2023 of $1.28 per basic common share and $1.27 per diluted common share, compared to $1.03 per basic and diluted common share for the first six months of 2022. |
• | Return on average assets of 1.04% over the first six months of 2023, compared to 0.88% for the first six months of 2022. |
• | Return on average equity of 12.39% over the first six months of 2023, compared to 10.12% for the first six months of 2022. |
• | Capital ratios for Tier 1 Leverage, Common Equity Tier 1, Tier 1 Risk-based and Total Risk-based Capital of 9.35%, 8.71%, 10.03% and 12.49%, respectively, compared to 9.49%, 8.68%, 10.07% and 12.75% at December 31, 2022. |
• | Book value per common share of $20.87, an increase of 3.1% from $20.25 at December 31, 2022. |
Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023, and 2022
Performance Summary
For the three month periodmonths ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.
Net interest 2023, net income available to common shareholders was $18.4 million, or $0.73 per basic and diluted common share, compared to net income of $10.5$13.8 million, or $0.61 per basic and diluted common share, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, a $791,000 or 8.1% increase from the three month period ended September 30, 2016.
An allowance for loan and lease losses of 0.99% of total loans held for investment and a ratio of non-performing loans to total loans held for investment of 1.44% as of September 30, 2017.
2022. Return on average assets, of 0.65% overon an annualized basis, increased to 1.18% for the first ninethree months of 2017.
ended June 30, 2023, from 1.03% for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Return on average equity, of 6.51% overon an annualized basis, increased to 13.99% for the first ninethree months of 2017.ended June 30, 2023, as compared to 12.25% for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Capital ratios For the six months ended June 30, 2023, net income available to common shareholders was $32.1 million, or $1.28 per basic common share and $1.27 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $22.5 million, or $1.03 per basic and diluted common share, for Tier 1 Leverage, Common Equity Tier 1, Tier 1 Risk-based and Total Risk-based Capital of 9.47%, 9.83%, 9.83% and 10.64%, respectivelythe six months ended June 30, 2022. Return on average assets, on an annualized basis, increased to 1.04% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from 0.88% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Return on average equity, on an annualized basis, increased to 12.39% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as of Septembercompared to 10.12% for the six months ended June 30, 2017.2022.
Book value per share of $17.32 as of September 30, 2017, an increase of 5.5% from $16.42 at December 31, 2016.
Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
Net Interest Income
Our operating results depend primarily on our net interest income, calculated as the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Fluctuations in market interest rates impact the yield and rates paid on interest sensitive assets and liabilities. Changes in the amount and type of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities also impact net interest income. The variance driven by the changes in the amount and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities is referred to as a “volume change.” Changes in yields earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and other borrowed funds are referred to as a “rate change.”
To evaluate net interest income, we measure and monitor (1) yields on our loans and other interest-earning assets, (2) the costs of our deposits and other funding sources, (3) our net interest spread and (4) our net interest margin. Net interest spread is the difference between rates earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Because noninterest-bearing sources of funds, such as noninterest-bearing deposits and shareholders’ equity also fund interest-earning assets, net interest margin includes the benefit of these noninterest-bearing sources. We calculate average assets, liabilities, and capitalequity using a monthly average.average, and average yield/rate utilizing an actual 365-day count convention.
For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, net interest income totaled $10.5$53.3 million, and net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.82%3.63% and 3.56%2.75%, respectively.respectively, compared to $49.6 million, 3.99%, and 3.81%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The average yield on the loan portfolio was 6.54% for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 5.11% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, and the average yield on total interest-earning assets was 5.84% for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 4.35% for the three months ended June 30, 2022. For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2023, overall cost of funds (which includes noninterest-bearing deposits) increased 195 basis points compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to the federal reserve increasing rates during 2022 and 2023.
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, net interest income totaled $9.7$106.1 million, and net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.78%3.69% and 3.59%, respectively. The change in net interest margin and net interest spread were primarily due to the sale of a 98% participation interest in one of our impaired credits acquired from AGFC and to the change in the rate environment. Excluding the $317,000 purchase discount included in the interest income which was recognized upon the sale of the 98% participation interest during the quarter ended September 30, 2017, net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.70% and 3.45%2.85%, respectively, with ancompared to $90.0 million, 3.78%, and 3.61%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The average yield on ourthe loan portfolio of 4.94%was 6.44% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 4.98% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, and anthe average yield on total interest-earning assets was 5.75% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 4.12% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, overall cost of 4.39%. In addition, we experienced an overall increase of 16funds (which includes noninterest-bearing deposits) increased 180 basis points in cost of funds. Forcompared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, net interest income totaled $32.8 million, and net interest margin and net interest spread were 4.06% and 3.84%, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net interest income totaled $28.3 million and net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.64% and 3.48%, respectively. The positive change in net interest margin and net interest spread was2022, primarily due to the sale of a 98% participation interest in two of our impaired credits acquired from AGFC,federal reserve increasing rates during 2022 and to a lesser extent, to the change in the rate environment. Excluding the $2.8 million purchase discount included in interest income which was recognized upon the two sales of a 98% participation interest during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.72% and 3.50%, respectively, with an average yield on our loan portfolio of 4.96% and an average yield on total interest-earning assets of 4.36%. In addition, we experienced an overall increase in cost of funds of 14 basis points during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior year period. While we experienced significant growth in average loan balances, we anticipate continued pressure on our net interest margin and net interest spread.2023.
The following tablestables present, for the periods indicated, an analysis of net interest income by each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amounts outstanding and the interest earned or paid on such amounts. The tablestable also setsets forth the average rate earned on interest-earning assets, the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, and the net interest margin on average total interest-earning assets for the same periods. Interest earned on loans that are classified as nonaccrual is not recognized in income; however, the balances are reflected in average outstanding balances for the period. For the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and 2016,2022, interest income not recognized on nonaccrual loans was not material. Any nonaccrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. The average total loans reflected below isare net of deferred loan fees and discounts. Acquired loans were recorded at fair value at acquisition and accreteaccrete/amortize discounts and premiums as an adjustment to yield. Prior to January 1, 2023, and the adoption of ASU 2016-13, acquired impaired loans accreted interest income overbased on their estimated expected cash flows. Averages presented in the remaining lives of the respective loans.table below, and throughout this report, are month-end averages.
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Average | Interest | Average | Average | Interest | Average | Average Outstanding Balance | Interest Earned/Interest Paid | Average Yield/Rate | Average Outstanding Balance | Interest Earned/Interest Paid | Average Yield/Rate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-earning assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total loans | $ | 899,739 | $ | 11,433 | 5.08 | % | $ | 799,227 | $ | 10,281 | 5.15 | % | $ | 4,861,783 | $ | 79,223 | 6.54 | % | $ | 3,894,899 | $ | 49,639 | 5.11 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities available for sale | 193,509 | 953 | 1.97 | % | 212,414 | 955 | 1.80 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities | 916,421 | 5,097 | 2.23 | 966,960 | 4,143 | 1.72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks | 11,125 | 38 | 1.37 | % | 19,681 | 43 | 0.87 | % | 117,086 | 1,528 | 5.23 | 122,175 | 232 | 0.76 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest-earning assets | 1,104,373 | 12,424 | 4.50 | % | 1,031,322 | 11,279 | 4.37 | % | 5,895,290 | 85,848 | 5.84 | 4,984,034 | 54,014 | 4.35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (9,121 | ) | (7,521 | ) | (42,010 | ) | (29,945 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest-earning assets | 92,301 | 107,278 | 421,376 | 417,550 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,187,553 | $ | 12,424 | $ | 1,131,079 | $ | 11,279 | $ | 6,274,656 | $ | 85,848 | $ | 5,371,639 | $ | 54,014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits | $ | 735,371 | $ | 1,665 | 0.91 | % | $ | 731,006 | $ | 1,376 | 0.75 | % | $ | 3,405,221 | $ | 23,680 | 2.79 | % | $ | 2,981,613 | $ | 2,557 | 0.34 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) | 65,710 | 182 | 1.11 | % | 47,889 | 134 | 1.12 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt | 108,619 | 1,251 | 4.62 | 111,107 | 1,300 | 4.69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt - trust preferred securities | 5,000 | 108 | 8.66 | 5,000 | 52 | 4.17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank Term Funding Program | 384,816 | 4,309 | 4.49 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB | 298,324 | 3,038 | 4.08 | 171,224 | 506 | 1.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First National Bankers Bank ("FNBB") Line of Credit | - | - | - | 3,333 | 21 | 2.53 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other borrowings | 6,609 | 44 | 2.66 | % | 5,923 | 27 | 1.82 | % | 22,109 | 136 | 2.47 | 24,927 | 16 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest-bearing liabilities | 807,690 | 1,891 | 0.94 | % | 784,818 | 1,537 | 0.78 | % | 4,224,089 | 32,522 | 3.09 | 3,297,204 | 4,452 | 0.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest-bearing deposits | 253,866 | 221,950 | 1,410,983 | 1,596,174 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 6,068 | 7,593 | 40,329 | 27,830 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities | 259,934 | 229,543 | 1,451,312 | 1,624,004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | 119,929 | 116,718 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,187,553 | $ | 1,131,079 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common shareholders' equity | 527,325 | 450,431 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred equity | 71,930 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 599,255 | 450,431 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 6,274,656 | $ | 5,371,639 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest rate spread(1) | 3.56 | % | 3.59 | % | 2.75 | % | 3.81 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 10,533 | $ | 9,742 | $ | 53,326 | $ | 49,562 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin(2) | 3.82 | % | 3.78 | % | 3.63 | % | 3.99 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Overall cost of funds | 2.31 | % | 0.36 | % |
(1) Net interest spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities. (2) Net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. |
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Average | Interest | Average | Average | Interest | Average | Average Outstanding Balance | Interest Earned/Interest Paid | Average Yield/Rate | Average Outstanding Balance | Interest Earned/Interest Paid | Average Yield/Rate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest-earning assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total loans | $ | 867,036 | $ | 34,972 | 5.38 | % | $ | 790,480 | $ | 29,548 | 4.98 | % | $ | 4,790,843 | $ | 152,991 | 6.44 | % | $ | 3,640,470 | $ | 89,822 | 4.98 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities available for sale | 197,759 | 2,872 | 1.94 | % | 211,891 | 2,858 | 1.80 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities | 921,958 | 9,879 | 2.16 | 986,107 | 7,987 | 1.63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks | 10,897 | 85 | 1.04 | % | 32,404 | 161 | 0.66 | % | 87,282 | 2,470 | 5.71 | 171,662 | 327 | 0.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest-earning assets | 1,075,692 | 37,929 | 4.70 | % | 1,034,775 | 32,567 | 4.20 | % | 5,800,083 | 165,340 | 5.75 | 4,798,239 | 98,136 | 4.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (8,545 | ) | (7,351 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses | (41,772 | ) | (29,602 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest-earning assets | 98,178 | 104,092 | 440,549 | 377,235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,165,325 | $ | 37,929 | $ | 1,131,516 | $ | 32,567 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 6,198,860 | $ | 165,340 | $ | 5,145,872 | $ | 98,136 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits | $ | 723,796 | $ | 4,514 | 0.83 | % | $ | 734,309 | $ | 3,800 | 0.69 | % | $ | 3,372,358 | $ | 42,608 | 2.55 | % | $ | 2,932,228 | $ | 4,820 | 0.33 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) | 65,268 | 508 | 1.04 | % | 51,665 | 414 | 1.07 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt | 109,634 | 2,640 | 4.86 | 101,231 | 2,415 | 4.81 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt - trust preferred securities | 5,000 | 206 | 8.31 | 5,000 | 94 | 3.79 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank Term Funding Program | 207,411 | 4,689 | 4.56 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB | 410,348 | 8,880 | 4.36 | 125,800 | 729 | 1.17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FNBB Line of Credit | - | - | - | 1,667 | 21 | 2.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other borrowings | 6,705 | 124 | 2.47 | % | 6,085 | 79 | 1.73 | % | 21,502 | 242 | 2.27 | 22,297 | 20 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest-bearing liabilities | 795,769 | 5,146 | 0.86 | % | 792,059 | 4,293 | 0.72 | % | 4,126,253 | 59,265 | 2.90 | 3,188,223 | 8,099 | 0.51 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest-bearing deposits | 246,516 | 217,014 | 1,442,084 | 1,483,095 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 6,101 | 7,140 | 36,601 | 26,338 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities | 252,617 | 224,154 | 1,478,685 | 1,509,433 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | 116,939 | 115,303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,165,325 | $ | 1,131,516 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common shareholders' equity | 521,992 | 448,216 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred equity | 71,930 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 593,922 | 448,216 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 6,198,860 | $ | 5,145,872 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest rate spread(1) | 3.84 | % | 3.48 | % | 2.85 | % | 3.61 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 32,783 | $ | 28,274 | $ | 106,075 | $ | 90,037 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin(2) | 4.06 | % | 3.64 | % | 3.69 | % | 3.78 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Overall cost of funds | 2.15 | % | 0.35 | % |
(1) Net interest spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities. (2) Net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. |
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The following tablestables present information regarding the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated for each major component of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and distinguishes between the changes attributable to changes in volume and changes attributable to changes in interest rates. For the purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated to rate.
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Volume | Rate | Total | ||||||||||
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Interest-earning assets: | ||||||||||||
Total loans | $ | 1,277 | $ | (125 | ) | $ | 1,152 | |||||
Securities available for sale | (93 | ) | 91 | (2 | ) | |||||||
Interest-earning deposits in other banks | (29 | ) | 24 | (5 | ) | |||||||
Total increase in interest income | $ | 1,155 | $ | (10 | ) | $ | 1,145 | |||||
Interest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits | $ | 10 | $ | 279 | $ | 289 | ||||||
Advances from FHLB | 49 | (1 | ) | 48 | ||||||||
Other borrowings | 5 | 12 | 17 | |||||||||
Total increase in interest expense | 64 | 290 | 354 | |||||||||
Increase in net interest income | $ | 1,091 | $ | (300 | ) | $ | 791 |
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 | For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest-earning assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total loans | $ | 3,088 | $ | 2,336 | $ | 5,424 | $ | 15,755 | $ | 13,829 | $ | 29,584 | ||||||||||||
Securities available for sale | (205 | ) | 219 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-earning deposits in other banks | (168 | ) | 92 | (76 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Securities | (281 | ) | 1,235 | 954 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks | (66 | ) | 1,362 | 1,296 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total increase in interest income | $ | 2,715 | $ | 2,647 | $ | 5,362 | $ | 15,408 | $ | 16,426 | $ | 31,834 | ||||||||||||
Interest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits | $ | (66 | ) | $ | 780 | $ | 714 | $ | 2,946 | $ | 18,177 | $ | 21,123 | |||||||||||
Subordinated debt | (29 | ) | (20 | ) | (49 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt - trust preferred securities | - | 56 | 56 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Bank Term Funding Program | 4,309 | - | 4,309 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB | 106 | (12 | ) | 94 | 1,294 | 1,238 | 2,532 | |||||||||||||||||
FNBB Line of Credit | - | (21 | ) | (21 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other borrowings | 11 | 34 | 45 | (17 | ) | 137 | 120 | |||||||||||||||||
Total increase in interest expense | 51 | 802 | 853 | 8,503 | 19,567 | 28,070 | ||||||||||||||||||
Increase in net interest income | $ | 2,664 | $ | 1,845 | $ | 4,509 | ||||||||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in net interest income | $ | 6,905 | $ | (3,141 | ) | $ | 3,764 |
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Interest-earning assets: | ||||||||||||
Total loans | $ | 36,736 | $ | 26,433 | $ | 63,169 | ||||||
Securities | (687 | ) | 2,579 | 1,892 | ||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks | (2,388 | ) | 4,531 | 2,143 | ||||||||
Total increase in interest income | $ | 33,661 | $ | 33,543 | $ | 67,204 | ||||||
Interest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits | $ | 5,561 | $ | 32,227 | $ | 37,788 | ||||||
Subordinated debt | 202 | 23 | 225 | |||||||||
Subordinated debt - trust preferred securities | - | 112 | 112 | |||||||||
Bank Term Funding Program | 4,689 | - | 4,689 | |||||||||
Advances from FHLB | 6,158 | 1,993 | 8,151 | |||||||||
FNBB Line of Credit | - | (21 | ) | (21 | ) | |||||||
Other borrowings | (9 | ) | 231 | 222 | ||||||||
Total increase in interest expense | 16,601 | 34,565 | 51,166 | |||||||||
Increase (decrease) in net interest income | $ | 17,060 | $ | (1,022 | ) | $ | 16,038 |
Provision for LoanCredit Losses
Our provision for loancredit losses is a charge to income in order to bring our allowance for loancredit losses to a level deemed appropriate by management. For a description of the factors taken into account by management in determining the allowance for loancredit losses see “—Financial Condition—Condition—Allowance for LoanCredit Losses.” The provision for loancredit losses was $247,000$538,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and $100,000$2.9 million for the same period in 2016.2022. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and 2016,2022, the provision for loancredit losses was $1.9$3.8 million and $920,000,$4.6 million, respectively. The higherlower provision duringfor the first nineboth the three and six months of 2017 was to increase our general reserves related to our exposureended June 30, 2023, compared to the commercial and energy sectors.same periods in 2022 relates primarily to lower loan growth in 2023.
NNoninterest Income (“oninterestOther Income”)
Our primary sources of noninterest income are service charges on deposit accounts, debit card and automated teller machine (“ATM”) fee income, income from bank-owned life insurance, fees and brokerage commissions.
commissions and pass-through income from other investments (small business investment company (“SBIC”) partnerships and fintech technology (“Fintech”) funds). The following tablestables present, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest income:
For the Three Months Ended | Increase | For the Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Service charges on deposit accounts | $ | 542 | $ | 558 | $ | (16 | ) | $ | 2,413 | $ | 2,086 | $ | 327 | |||||||||||
Debit card fee income | 159 | 141 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Automated Teller Machine (“ATM”) fees | 47 | 47 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Debit card and ATM fee income | 1,646 | 1,657 | (11 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bank-owned life insurance income | 163 | 147 | 16 | 547 | 475 | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sales of investment securities | 31 | — | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Brokerage commissions | 288 | 175 | 113 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sales of loans | 494 | 186 | 308 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on sales of investment securities | (61 | ) | (8 | ) | (53 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fees and brokerage commissions | 1,791 | 1,749 | 42 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage origination income | 61 | 31 | 30 | 56 | 161 | (105 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Correspondent bank income | 63 | 85 | (22 | ) | 94 | 10 | 84 | |||||||||||||||||
Rental income | 139 | 17 | 122 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sales of other real estate owned | (340 | ) | 84 | (424 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sales of other real estate owned | 14 | 10 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sales / disposals of other assets | 14 | - | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of debt | 941 | - | 941 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pass-through income from other investments | 2,812 | 52 | 2,760 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 88 | 83 | 5 | 1,197 | 643 | 554 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest income | $ | 1,241 | $ | 1,368 | $ | (127 | ) | $ | 11,958 | $ | 7,021 | $ | 4,937 |
For the Nine Months Ended | Increase | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | (Decrease) | 2023 | 2022 | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Service charges on deposit accounts | $ | 1,579 | $ | 1,541 | $ | 38 | $ | 4,694 | $ | 3,891 | $ | 803 | ||||||||||||
Debit card fee income | 491 | 453 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Automated Teller Machine (“ATM”) fees | 145 | 136 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Debit card and ATM fee income | 3,216 | 3,158 | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Bank-owned life insurance income | 472 | 637 | (165 | ) | 1,071 | 844 | 227 | |||||||||||||||||
Gain on sales of investment securities | 31 | 231 | (200 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brokerage commissions | 731 | 447 | 284 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sales of loans | 1,105 | 251 | 854 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on sales of investment securities | (62 | ) | (39 | ) | (23 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fees and brokerage commissions | 3,604 | 3,584 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage origination income | 161 | 94 | 67 | 130 | 370 | (240 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Correspondent bank income | 228 | 156 | 72 | 131 | 14 | 117 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pass-through income (loss) from SBIC partnerships | 190 | (44 | ) | 234 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rental income | 184 | 27 | 157 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sales of other real estate owned | (336 | ) | 146 | (482 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sales of other real estate owned | 223 | 18 | 205 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sales of other assets | 9 | (717 | ) | 726 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of debt | 941 | - | 941 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pass-through income from other investments | 2,985 | 167 | 2,818 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 269 | 255 | 14 | 2,299 | 1,376 | 923 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest income | $ | 4,145 | $ | 4,079 | $ | 66 | $ | 20,346 | $ | 12,917 | $ | 7,429 |
Noninterest income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 decreased $127,000 or 9.3% to $1.2 million compared toTotal noninterest income of $1.4increased $4.9 million, for the same period in 2016. Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $66,000 or 1.6% compared to the same period in 2016. The components of noninterest income with significant fluctuations compared to the prior year period were as follows:
Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income.We invest in BOLI due to its attractive nontaxable return and protection against the loss of our key employees. We record income based on the growth of the cash surrender value of these policies as well as the annual yield. Income70.3%, from BOLI was $163,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 as compared to $147,000 for the same time period in 2016, an2022. The increase of $16,000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, income was $472,000 and $637,000, respectively. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, over the same period in 2016, was primarily due to receiptthe increase in service charges of a death benefit$327,000, or 15.7%, the increase in the gain on sales of loans of $308,000, or 165.6%, primarily due to the sale of small business administration (“SBA”) loans, the gain on extinguishment of debt of $941,000 related to athe redemption of subordinated debt, and the increase in pass-through income from other equity investments of $2.8 million.
Total noninterest income increased $7.4 million, or 57.5%, from the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to the increase in service charges of $803,000, or 20.6%, the increase in the gain on sales of loans of $854,000, or 340.2%, primarily due to the sale of small business administration (“SBA”) loans, the gain on extinguishment of debt of $941,000 related to the redemption of subordinated debt, and the increase in pass-through income from other equity investments of $2.8 million, offset by the reduction of $717,000 relating to the disposal of former AGFC employee during the first quarter of 2016.branch equipment in 2022.
Brokerage commissions.We earn commissions from brokerage services provided by our Wealth Solutions Group. Brokerage commissions totaled $288,000 and $175,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, commissions totaled $731,000 and $447,000, respectively. The increase of $113,000 or 64.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and $284,000 or 63.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, over the prior year periods, was primarily due to recruiting a 4-person advisory team in 2016 and completing the conversion of their book of business from the prior broker-dealer to Business First.
Correspondent bank income.During the first half of 2016 we renegotiated certain of our correspondent banking relationships. We received earnings credit income of $63,000 and $85,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we received earnings credit income of $228,000 and $156,000, respectively.
Pass-through income from SBIC partnerships. We are an investor in several SBIC programs, which are joint ventures between various investors with venture capital, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), and small business borrowers. During 2016, the programs in which we have invested venture capital were still in the start-up phase. Those programs are maturing and becoming profitable in 2017. Pass-through income from SBIC partnerships was $190,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to a loss of $44,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Rental income.We receive rental income from our other real estate owned and from the sublease of our former corporate offices. Rental income totaled $139,000 and $17,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, an increase of $122,000 over the prior year period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, rental income totaled $184,000 and $27,000 respectively, and increase of $157,000. The increase during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the prior year periods, was primarily as a result of net rental income of $116,000 received upon the disposition of one of our other real estate owned properties which we have held since April 2013.
Gain (loss) on sales of other real estate owned.We incurred a net loss of $340,000 and a net gain of $84,000 on the sale of other real estate owned during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The net loss totaled $336,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to a net gain of $146,000 for the prior year period. During both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, a loss of $335,000 was incurred on the disposal of a single property we have held since April 2013.
Other.This category includes a variety of other income producing activities, including wire transfer fees, insurance commissions, credit card income and participation fee income. Other income increased $5,000 or 6.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, other income increased $14,000 or 5.5%.
Noninterest Expense (“Other Expense”)
Generally, noninterest expense is composed of all employee expenses and costs associated with operating our facilities, obtaining and retaining customer relationships, and providing bank services. The largest component of noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits. Noninterest expense also includes operational expenses, such as occupancy expenses, depreciation and amortization, professional and regulatory fees, including Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) assessments, data processing expenses, and advertising and promotion expenses.expenses, among others.
The following tabletables present,s, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest expense:
For the Three Months Ended | Increase | For the Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | (Decrease) | 2023 | 2022 | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 5,559 | $ | 5,045 | $ | 514 | $ | 22,339 | $ | 21,408 | $ | 931 | ||||||||||||
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Occupancy of bank premises | 617 | 718 | (101 | ) | 2,406 | 2,422 | (16 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 351 | 391 | (40 | ) | 1,720 | 1,734 | (14 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Data processing | 385 | 359 | 26 | 3,035 | 1,886 | 1,149 | ||||||||||||||||||
FDIC assessment fees | 202 | 206 | (4 | ) | 1,092 | 661 | 431 | |||||||||||||||||
Legal and other professional fees | 358 | 427 | (69 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Legal and professional fees | 961 | 735 | 226 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Advertising and promotions | 271 | 418 | (147 | ) | 1,226 | 703 | 523 | |||||||||||||||||
Utilities and communications | 242 | 255 | (13 | ) | 720 | 822 | (102 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Ad valorem shares tax | 165 | 180 | (15 | ) | 965 | 812 | 153 | |||||||||||||||||
Directors’ fees | 76 | 84 | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Directors' fees | 270 | 212 | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other real estate owned expenses and write-downs | 4 | 12 | (8 | ) | 39 | 35 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
Merger and conversion related expenses | 68 | 615 | (547 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 984 | 1,061 | (77 | ) | 4,861 | 4,352 | 509 | |||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest expense | $ | 9,214 | $ | 9,156 | $ | 58 | $ | 39,702 | $ | 36,397 | $ | 3,305 |
For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||
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Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 45,515 | $ | 41,111 | $ | 4,404 | ||||||
Non-staff expenses: | ||||||||||||
Occupancy of bank premises | 4,703 | 4,474 | 229 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,430 | 3,303 | 127 | |||||||||
Data processing | 4,520 | 4,002 | 518 | |||||||||
FDIC assessment fees | 2,025 | 1,404 | 621 | |||||||||
Legal and professional fees | 1,574 | 1,278 | 296 | |||||||||
Advertising and promotions | 2,374 | 1,234 | 1,140 | |||||||||
Utilities and communications | 1,441 | 1,601 | (160 | ) | ||||||||
Ad valorem shares tax | 1,930 | 1,625 | 305 | |||||||||
Directors' fees | 539 | 414 | 125 | |||||||||
Other real estate owned expenses and write-downs | 169 | 49 | 120 | |||||||||
Merger and conversion related expenses | 171 | 1,426 | (1,255 | ) | ||||||||
Other | 9,990 | 8,196 | 1,794 | |||||||||
Total noninterest expense | $ | 78,381 | $ | 70,117 | $ | 8,264 |
For the Nine Months Ended | Increase | |||||||||||
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Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 15,940 | $ | 14,768 | $ | 1,172 | ||||||
Non-staff expenses: | ||||||||||||
Occupancy of bank premises | 1,864 | 1,818 | 46 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,119 | 1,164 | (45 | ) | ||||||||
Data processing | 1,145 | 1,092 | 53 | |||||||||
FDIC assessment fees | 568 | 563 | 5 | |||||||||
Legal and other professional fees | 942 | 1,485 | (543 | ) | ||||||||
Advertising and promotions | 934 | 983 | (49 | ) | ||||||||
Utilities and communications | 733 | 766 | (33 | ) | ||||||||
Ad valorem shares tax | 495 | 541 | (46 | ) | ||||||||
Directors’ fees | 317 | 254 | 63 | |||||||||
Other real estate owned expenses and write-downs | 43 | 157 | (114 | ) | ||||||||
Other | 2,994 | 3,116 | (122 | ) | ||||||||
Total noninterest expense | $ | 27,094 | $ | 26,707 | $ | 387 |
NoninterestTotal noninterest expense forincreased $3.3 million, or 9.1%, from the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 totaled $9.22022, primarily attributed to a $931,000, or 4.3%, increase in salaries and employee benefits, and a $1.1 million, and increased $58,000 or 0.6% compared60.9%, increase in data processing expenses. The increase in data processing costs was attributable to $715,000 in charges paid in the prior year period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,second quarter of 2023 due to an error identified by our data processor in their billing system.
Total noninterest expense increased $387,000$8.3 million, or 1.4%11.8%, from the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily attributed to $27.1a $4.4 million, compared to noninterest expense of $26.7 million for the same periodor 10.7%, increase in 2016. The components of noninterest expense with significant fluctuations compared to the prior year period were as follows:
Salariessalaries and employee benefits,. Salaries and employee benefits are the largest component of noninterest expense and include payroll expense, the cost of incentive compensation, benefit plans, health insurance and payroll taxes. Salaries and employee benefits were $5.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $514,000 or 10.2% compared to the same period in 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, salaries and benefits were $15.9 million, an increase of $1.2 a $1.1 million, or 7.9% compared to the same period92.4%, increase in 2016. The increase was primarily due toadvertising and promotions, and additional hires for new positions, our merit increase cycle,partially offset by the reduction of $1.3 million, or 88.0%, in merger and higher commissions paid as a result of the increase in our brokerage services activity. As of September 30, 2017, we had 226 full-time equivalent employees compared to 202 as of September 30, 2016. Salaries and employee benefits included stock-based compensation expense of $70,000 and $51,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, salaries and benefits included stock-based compensation income of $13,000 and expense of $207,000, respectively. We had net stock-based compensation income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 due to the forfeiture of vested stock options for certain employees during the first quarter 2017.conversion related expenses.
Occupancy of bank premises. Expenses associated with occupancy of premises was $617,000 and $718,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, occupancy and bank premises expenses totaled $1.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period 2016, was mainly due to the demolition and cleanup costs incurred for one of our branches impacted by the August 2016 flooding in South Louisiana as well as the costs incurred in July 2016 to relocate our corporate offices to downtown Baton Rouge. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, may be attributed primarily to increased rent expense due to new lease commitments as a result of the third quarter 2016 relocation of our corporate offices to downtown Baton Rouge and entering into the Dallas, Texas market in 2017.
Legal and other professional fees.Other professional fees include audit, loan review, compliance, and other consultants. Legal and other professional fees were $358,000 and $427,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, legal and other professional fees were $942,000 and $1.5 million, respectively. Legal and other professional fees were $69,000 or 16.2% lower during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and $543,000 or 36.6% lower during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same periods in 2016, primarily due to the fees incurred in 2016 in our defense of the litigation related to the dissenting former AGFC shareholders who exercised their statutory rights of appraisal.
Directors’ fees. Directors’ fees were $76,000 and $84,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, directors’ fees were $317,000 and $254,000, respectively. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 of $63,000, or 24.8%, was primarily due to the March 31, 2017 issuance of an aggregate 4,410 shares of our common stock valued at $75,000 to our non-employee directors as non-cash compensation for their board service to Business First.
Other. This category includes operating and administrative expenses including business development expenses (i.e. travel and entertainment, donations and club dues), insurance, supplies and printing, equipment rent, and software support and maintenance. Other noninterest expense decreased $77,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, other noninterest expense decreased $122,000 compared to the same period in 2016. The decrease in other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, was primarily due to the $162,000 statutory interest paid as a result of the litigation settlement with the dissenting former AGFC shareholders who exercised their statutory rights of appraisal.
Income Tax Expense
The amount of income tax expense is influenced by the amounts of our pre-tax income, tax-exempt income and other nondeductible expenses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates in effect for the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, income tax expense totaled $631,000, an increase of $157,000 or 33.1% compared to $474,000 for the same period in 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, income tax expense totaled $2.2$5.3 million, an increase of $1.1$1.8 million, or 101.4%52.3%, compared to $1.1$3.5 million for the same period in 2016.2022. For both periods presented, the increase insix months ended June 30, 2023, income tax expense may be attributed primarilytotaled $9.5 million, an increase of $3.7 million, or 64.4%, compared to a higher level of taxable income.$5.8 million for the same period in 2022. Our effective tax rates for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and 20162022 were 27.3%21.2% and 25.6%20.2%, respectively. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and 2016,2022, our effective tax rates were 28.0%21.5% and 23.3%20.5%, respectively. Our effective tax rate for both periods was affected primarily by tax-exempt income generated by municipal securities and BOLI, and by other nondeductible expenses.
Financial Condition
Our total assets increased $108.0$464.2 million, or 9.8%7.7%, from December 31, 20162022, to SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, due primarily due tofrom the increase in our loan growth.portfolio.
Loan Portfolio
Our primary source of income is interest on loans to individuals, professionals and small to medium-sizedsmall-to-midsized businesses located in Louisiana and Texas.our markets. Our loan portfolio consists primarily of commercial loans and real estate loans secured by commercial real estate properties located in our primary market area.areas. Our loan portfolio represents the highest yielding component of our earning asset base.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, total loans, excluding mortgage loans held for sale, were $938.1 million,$4.9 billion, an increase of $127.0$292.6 million, or 6.4%, compared to $811.1 million$4.6 billion as of December 31, 2016.2022. The increase was primarily due to our continued loan penetration in our primary market areas, which was spearheaded by our Baton Rouge marketDallas/Fort Worth, North Louisiana and our loan production offices in New Orleans regions which accounted for 88.2% of the loan growth based on unpaid principal balances. Additionally, $435,000, and Dallas. Total loans include $332,000 and $180,000$304,000 in loans were classified as loans held for sale as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively.
Total loans held for investment as a percentage of total deposits were 92.4%97.7% and 87.0%95.6% as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively. Total loans held for investment as a percentage of total assets were 77.3%75.9% and 73.3%76.9% as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively.
The following table summarizes our loan portfolio by type of loan as of the dates indicated:
As of September 30, 2017 | As of December 31, 2016 | |||||||||||||||
Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 261,478 | 27.9 | % | $ | 213,120 | 26.3 | % | ||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | 121,377 | 12.9 | % | 94,426 | 11.6 | % | ||||||||||
Farmland | 10,469 | 1.1 | % | 9,217 | 1.1 | % | ||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 145,911 | 15.6 | % | 129,052 | 15.9 | % | ||||||||||
Multi-family residential | 19,750 | 2.1 | % | 22,737 | 2.8 | % | ||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 331,053 | 35.3 | % | 298,057 | 36.8 | % | ||||||||||
Consumer | 47,738 | 5.1 | % | 44,342 | 5.5 | % | ||||||||||
Total loans held for investment | $ | 937,776 | 100 | % | $ | 810,951 | 100 | % |
As of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | As of December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 2,132,044 | 43.5 | % | $ | 2,020,406 | 43.9 | % | ||||||||
Construction | 719,080 | 14.7 | 722,074 | 15.7 | ||||||||||||
Residential | 675,462 | 13.8 | 656,378 | 14.2 | ||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 3,526,586 | 72.0 | 3,398,858 | 73.8 | ||||||||||||
Commercial | 1,309,222 | 26.7 | 1,153,873 | 25.0 | ||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 62,929 | 1.3 | 53,445 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||
Total loans held for investment | $ | 4,898,737 | 100.0 | % | $ | 4,606,176 | 100.0 | % |
SBA Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans accounted for $1.4 million and $2.8 million of the commercial portfolio as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Real Estate: Commercial loans are extensions of credit secured by owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied collateral. Repayment is generally dependent on the successful operations of the property. General economic conditions may impact the performance of these types of loans, including fluctuations in the value of real estate, vacancy rates, and unemployment trends. Real estate commercial loans also include farmland loans that can be, or are, used for agricultural purposes. These loans are usually repaid through permanent financing, cash flow from the borrower’s ongoing operations, development of the property, or sale of the property.
Commercial loans.
Real Estate: Commercial loans increased $111.6 million, or 5.5%, to $2.1 billion as of June 30, 2023, from $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2022.
Real Estate: Construction loans include loans to small-to-midsized businesses to construct owner-occupied properties, loans to developers of commercial real estate investment properties and residential developments and, to a lesser extent, loans to individual clients for construction of single-family homes in our market areas. Risks associated with these loans include fluctuations in the value of real estate, project completion risk and changes in market trends. We are also exposed to risk based on the ability of the construction loan borrower to finance the loan or sell the property upon completion of the project, which may be affected by changes in secondary market terms and criteria for permanent financing since the time we funded the loan.
Real Estate: Construction loans decreased $3.0 million, or 0.4%, to $719.1 million as of June 30, 2023, from $722.1 million as of December 31, 2022.
Real Estate: Residential loans include first and second lien 1-4 family mortgage loans, as well as home equity lines of credit, in each case primarily on owner-occupied primary residences. The Company is exposed to risk based on fluctuations in the value of the real estate collateral securing the loan, as well as changes in the borrower’s financial condition, which could be affected by numerous factors, including divorce, job loss, illness, or other personal hardship. Real estate residential loans also include multi-family residential loans originated to provide permanent financing for multi-family residential income producing properties. Repayment of these loans primarily relies on successful rental and management of the property.
Real Estate: Residential loans increased $19.1 million, or 2.9%, to $675.5 million as of June 30, 2023, from $656.4 million as of December 31, 2022.
Commercial loans include general commercial and industrial, or C&I, loans, including commercial lines of credit, working capital loans, term loans, equipment financing, asset acquisition, expansion, and development loans, borrowing base loans, letters of credit and other loan products, primarily in the Company’s target markets that are underwritten after evaluating and understandingbased on the borrower’s ability to operate profitablyservice the debt from income. Commercial loan risk is derived from the expectation that such loans generally are serviced principally from the operations of the business, and effectively. These loans are made based primarily onthose operations may not be successful. Any interruption or discontinuance of operating cash flows from the identified cash flowsbusiness, which may be influenced by events not under the control of the borrower and, secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory,economic events and generally include personal guarantees.changes in governmental regulations, could materially affect the ability of the borrower to repay the loan.
Commercial loans increased $48.4$155.3 million, or 22.7%13.5%, to $261.5$1.3 billion as of June 30, 2023, from $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2022.
Consumer and other loans include a variety of loans to individuals for personal, family and household purposes, including secured and unsecured installment and term loans. The risk is based on changes in the borrower’s financial condition, which could be affected by numerous factors, including divorce, job loss, illness or other personal hardship, and fluctuations in the value of the real estate or personal property securing the consumer loan, if any.
Consumer and other loans increased $9.5 million, or 17.7%, to $62.9 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, from $213.1$53.4 million as of December 31, 2016, primarily due to the efforts of our bankers who attracted new clients and leveraged existing bank relationships to fund expansion and growth opportunities.
Construction and land.Construction and land development loans are comprised of loans to fund construction, land acquisition and land development construction. The properties securing the portfolio are located primarily throughout Louisiana and Texas and are generally diverse in terms of type.
Construction and land loans increased $27.0 million or 28.5% to $121.4 million as of September 30, 2017 from $94.4 million as of December 31, 2016, primarily due to the opportunities to fund small residential land development projects with proven developers, who are existing customers of the Bank and have demonstrated a successful track record for many years.
1-4 family residential.Our 1-4 family residential loan portfolio is comprised of loans secured primarily by single family homes, which are both owner-occupied and investor owned. Our 1-4 family residential loans have a relatively small average balance spread between many individual borrowers.
1-4 family residential loans increased $16.9 million or 13.1% to $145.9 million as of September 30, 2017 from $129.1 million as of December 31, 2016, primarily due to both the conversion of residential construction to in-house financed owner-occupied term debt and new financing of existing 1-4 family residential.
Nonfarm nonresidential.Nonfarm nonresidential loans are underwritten primarily based on projected cash flows and, secondarily, as loans secured by real estate. These loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the portfolio are located throughout Louisiana and Texas and are generally diverse in terms of type. This diversity helps reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single industry.
Nonfarm nonresidential loans increased $33.0 million or 11.1% to $331.1 million as of September 30, 2017 from $298.1 million as of December 31, 2016, primarily due to the continued penetration into our market area by our bankers who attracted new clients and leveraged existing relationships to finance growth and expansion opportunities, net of regularly scheduled principal amortization of the portfolio and loans that were refinanced by borrowers with other financial institutions.
Other loan categories.Other categories of loans included in our loan portfolio include farmland and agricultural loans made to farmers and ranchers relating to their operations, multi-family residential loans, and consumer loans. None of these categories of loans represent a significant portion of our total loan portfolio.2022.
The contractual maturity ranges of loans in our loan portfolio and the amount of such loans with fixed and floating interest rates in each maturity range as of the date indicated are summarized in the following tables:
As of September 30, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||
One Year | One | After Five | Total | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands)(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 81,466 | $ | 139,835 | $ | 40,177 | $ | 261,478 | ||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | 48,368 | 55,657 | 17,352 | 121,377 | ||||||||||||
Farmland | 1,225 | 6,948 | 2,296 | 10,469 | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 22,574 | 46,035 | 77,302 | 145,911 | ||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | 664 | 7,272 | 11,814 | 19,750 | ||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 35,039 | 143,325 | 152,689 | 331,053 | ||||||||||||
Consumer | 11,214 | 27,275 | 9,249 | 47,738 | ||||||||||||
Total loans held for investment | $ | 200,550 | $ | 426,347 | $ | 310,879 | $ | 937,776 | ||||||||
Amounts with fixed rates | $ | 84,025 | $ | 299,439 | $ | 217,558 | $ | 601,022 | ||||||||
Amounts with floating rates | $ | 116,525 | $ | 126,908 | $ | 93,321 | $ | 336,754 |
As of June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
One Year or Less | One Through Five | Five Through Fifteen Years | After Fifteen Years | Total | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 238,328 | $ | 1,135,550 | $ | 649,450 | $ | 108,716 | $ | 2,132,044 | ||||||||||
Construction | 311,374 | 327,254 | 66,924 | 13,528 | 719,080 | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 75,755 | 387,489 | 149,030 | 63,188 | 675,462 | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 625,457 | 1,850,293 | 865,404 | 185,432 | 3,526,586 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 529,472 | 535,774 | 243,184 | 792 | 1,309,222 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 32,903 | 25,542 | 4,278 | 206 | 62,929 | |||||||||||||||
Total loans held for investment | $ | 1,187,832 | $ | 2,411,609 | $ | 1,112,866 | $ | 186,430 | $ | 4,898,737 | ||||||||||
Fixed rate loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 133,531 | $ | 967,705 | $ | 504,331 | $ | 14,454 | $ | 1,620,021 | ||||||||||
Construction | 99,165 | 208,961 | 35,882 | 6,970 | 350,978 | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 47,313 | 339,488 | 92,042 | 13,401 | 492,244 | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 280,009 | 1,516,154 | 632,255 | 34,825 | 2,463,243 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 139,881 | 316,396 | 162,296 | - | 618,573 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 23,591 | 18,443 | 3,314 | 163 | 45,511 | |||||||||||||||
Total fixed rate loans | $ | 443,481 | $ | 1,850,993 | $ | 797,865 | $ | 34,988 | $ | 3,127,327 | ||||||||||
Floating rate loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 104,797 | $ | 167,845 | $ | 145,119 | $ | 94,262 | $ | 512,023 | ||||||||||
Construction | 212,209 | 118,293 | 31,042 | 6,558 | 368,102 | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 28,442 | 48,001 | 56,988 | 49,787 | 183,218 | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 345,448 | 334,139 | 233,149 | 150,607 | 1,063,343 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 389,591 | 219,378 | 80,888 | 792 | 690,649 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 9,312 | 7,099 | 964 | 43 | 17,418 | |||||||||||||||
Total floating rate loans | $ | 744,351 | $ | 560,616 | $ | 315,001 | $ | 151,442 | $ | 1,771,410 |
As of December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
One Year | One | After Five | Total | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 76,596 | $ | 98,037 | $ | 38,487 | $ | 213,120 | ||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | 45,403 | 39,346 | 9,677 | 94,426 | ||||||||||||
Farmland | 779 | 5,973 | 2,465 | 9,217 | ||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 14,509 | 51,557 | 62,986 | 129,052 | ||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | 12,335 | 5,268 | 5,134 | 22,737 | ||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 30,371 | 120,082 | 147,604 | 298,057 | ||||||||||||
Consumer | 14,560 | 23,437 | 6,345 | 44,342 | ||||||||||||
Total loans held for investment | $ | 194,553 | $ | 343,700 | $ | 272,698 | $ | 810,951 | ||||||||
Amounts with fixed rates | $ | 81,929 | $ | 252,718 | $ | 176,540 | $ | 511,187 | ||||||||
Amounts with floating rates | $ | 112,624 | $ | 90,982 | $ | 96,158 | $ | 299,764 |
As of December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
One Year or Less | One Through Five | Five Through Fifteen Years | After Fifteen Years | Total | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 229,679 | $ | 1,024,273 | $ | 645,257 | $ | 121,197 | $ | 2,020,406 | ||||||||||
Construction | 274,027 | 381,218 | 59,813 | 7,016 | 722,074 | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 69,444 | 370,483 | 157,849 | 58,602 | 656,378 | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 573,150 | 1,775,974 | 862,919 | 186,815 | 3,398,858 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 455,809 | 462,414 | 235,333 | 317 | 1,153,873 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 23,391 | 24,823 | 5,021 | 210 | 53,445 | |||||||||||||||
Total loans held for investment | $ | 1,052,350 | $ | 2,263,211 | $ | 1,103,273 | $ | 187,342 | $ | 4,606,176 | ||||||||||
Fixed rate loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 124,261 | $ | 885,532 | $ | 508,455 | $ | 9,339 | $ | 1,527,587 | ||||||||||
Construction | 95,358 | 242,554 | 35,137 | 3,674 | 376,723 | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 41,512 | 321,796 | 96,648 | 12,341 | 472,297 | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 261,131 | 1,449,882 | 640,240 | 25,354 | 2,376,607 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 146,321 | 286,908 | 164,383 | - | 597,612 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 15,113 | 19,147 | 3,884 | 164 | 38,308 | |||||||||||||||
Total fixed rate loans | $ | 422,565 | $ | 1,755,937 | $ | 808,507 | $ | 25,518 | $ | 3,012,527 | ||||||||||
Floating rate loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 105,418 | $ | 138,741 | $ | 136,802 | $ | 111,858 | $ | 492,819 | ||||||||||
Construction | 178,669 | 138,664 | 24,676 | 3,342 | 345,351 | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 27,932 | 48,687 | 61,201 | 46,261 | 184,081 | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 312,019 | 326,092 | 222,679 | 161,461 | 1,022,251 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 309,488 | 175,506 | 70,950 | 317 | 556,261 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 8,278 | 5,676 | 1,137 | 46 | 15,137 | |||||||||||||||
Total floating rate loans | $ | 629,785 | $ | 507,274 | $ | 294,766 | $ | 161,824 | $ | 1,593,649 |
Nonperforming Assets
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is generally reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due.due, or interest may be recognized on a cash basis as long as the remaining book balance of the loan is deemed collectible. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
We have several procedures in place to assist in maintaining the overall quality of our loan portfolio. We have established underwriting guidelines to be followed by our bankers, and we also monitor our delinquency levels for any negative or adverse trends. There can be no assurance, however, that our loan portfolio will not become subject to increasing pressures from deteriorating borrower credit due to general economic conditions.
We believe our conservative lending approach and focused management of nonperforming assets has resulted in sound asset quality and the timely resolution of problem assets. We had $13.7$19.1 million and $8.5$12.8 million in nonperforming assets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively. We had $13.5$17.5 million in nonperforming loans as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, compared to $7.3$11.4 million as of December 31, 2016.2022. The increase in nonperforming assets and nonperforming loans from December 31, 20162022, to SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, is primarily due to three relationships placed on nonaccrual status. Two were placed on nonaccrual status during the quarter ended March 31, 2017, oneadoption of which is in the energy sectorCECL and the other is in the gaming industry, and one in the oil and gas / energy sector was placed on nonaccrual during the quarter ended September 30, 2017.elimination of ASC 310-30 which excluded purchased impaired loans accreting interest income.
The following tablestables present information regarding nonperforming loansassets at the dates indicated:
As of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | As of December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
As of September 30, | As of December 31, | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Nonaccrual loans | $ | 13,269 | $ | 7,126 | $ | 17,006 | $ | 11,054 | ||||||||
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due | 194 | 168 | 468 | 335 | ||||||||||||
Total nonperforming loans | 13,463 | 7,294 | 17,474 | 11,389 | ||||||||||||
Nonaccrual debt securities | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Other nonperforming assets | 29 | 62 | ||||||||||||||
Other real estate owned: | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial real estate, construction, land and land development | 226 | 1,187 | 1,199 | 1,199 | ||||||||||||
Residential real estate | 41 | — | 388 | 173 | ||||||||||||
Total other real estate owned | 267 | 1,187 | 1,587 | 1,372 | ||||||||||||
Total nonperforming assets | $ | 13,730 | $ | 8,481 | $ | 19,090 | $ | 12,823 | ||||||||
Restructured loans-nonaccrual | $ | 3,320 | $ | 816 | ||||||||||||
Restructured loans-accruing | $ | 1,184 | $ | 5,115 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans held for investment | 1.44 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.36 | % | 0.25 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets | 1.13 | % | 0.77 | % | 0.30 | 0.21 | ||||||||||
Ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans held for investment | 0.35 | 0.24 |
As of September 30, | As of December 31, | |||||||
Nonaccrual loans by category: | ||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 112 | $ | 243 | ||||
1-4 family residential | 2,322 | 2,721 | ||||||
Multi-family residential | — | — | ||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 4,154 | 1,201 | ||||||
Commercial | 6,446 | 2,763 | ||||||
Consumer | 235 | 198 | ||||||
Total | $ | 13,269 | $ | 7,126 |
As of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | As of December 31, 2022 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
Nonaccrual loans by category: | ||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||
Commercial | $ | 3,081 | $ | 2,644 | ||||
Construction | 2,423 | 992 | ||||||
Residential | 7,034 | 4,080 | ||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 12,538 | 7,716 | ||||||
Commercial | 4,235 | 3,150 | ||||||
Consumer and Other | 233 | 188 | ||||||
Total | $ | 17,006 | $ | 11,054 |
Potential Problem Loans
From a credit risk standpoint, we classify loans in our portfolio in one of four categories: pass, special mention, substandard or doubtful. Loans classified as loss are charged-off. The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. We review the ratings on credits monthly. Ratings are adjusted to reflect the degree of risk and loss that is believed to be inherent in each credit as of each monthly reporting period.credit. Our methodology is structured so that specific allocations are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality (and a corresponding increase in risk of loss) or decreased in accordance with improvement in credit quality (and a corresponding decrease in risk of loss).
Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in credit worthiness;worthiness; however, such concerns are not so pronounced that we generally expect to experience significant loss within the short-term. TheseSuch credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits with a lower rating.
Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature, or important weaknesses which exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and a serious evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed.
Credits rated doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those rated substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
The following tablestables summarize our internal ratings of loans held for investment as of the dates indicated. See Note 6 of the consolidated financial statements for the presentation of loans in their credit quality categories that is in compliance with the CECL standard.
As of September 30, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pass | Special Mention | Substandard | Doubtful | Total | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 118,911 | $ | 1,951 | $ | 403 | $ | 112 | $ | 121,377 | ||||||||||
Farmland | 10,469 | — | — | — | 10,469 | |||||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 136,338 | 5,387 | 1,864 | 2,322 | 145,911 | |||||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | 19,709 | — | 41 | — | 19,750 | |||||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 318,617 | 4,831 | 3,451 | 4,154 | 331,053 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 230,769 | 21,095 | 3,168 | 6,446 | 261,478 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | 46,693 | 646 | 164 | 235 | 47,738 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 881,506 | $ | 33,910 | $ | 9,091 | $ | 13,269 | $ | 937,776 |
As of June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pass | Special Mention | Substandard | Doubtful | Total | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 2,093,233 | $ | 27,893 | $ | 9,485 | $ | 1,433 | $ | 2,132,044 | ||||||||||
Construction | 714,797 | 605 | 3,333 | 345 | 719,080 | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 663,461 | 2,447 | 8,875 | 679 | 675,462 | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 3,471,491 | 30,945 | 21,693 | 2,457 | 3,526,586 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 1,279,081 | 20,086 | 7,918 | 2,137 | 1,309,222 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 62,554 | 2 | 373 | - | 62,929 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,813,126 | $ | 51,033 | $ | 29,984 | $ | 4,594 | $ | 4,898,737 |
As of December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pass | Special Mention | Substandard | Doubtful | Total | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 92,951 | $ | 932 | $ | 300 | $ | 243 | $ | 94,426 | ||||||||||
Farmland | 9,217 | — | — | — | 9,217 | |||||||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 118,891 | 4,782 | 2,658 | 2,721 | 129,052 | |||||||||||||||
Multi-family residential | 22,685 | — | 52 | — | 22,737 | |||||||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 280,398 | 14,531 | 1,927 | 1,201 | 298,057 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 186,197 | 16,783 | 7,377 | 2,763 | 213,120 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | 43,414 | 505 | 225 | 198 | 44,342 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 753,753 | $ | 37,533 | $ | 12,539 | $ | 7,126 | $ | 810,951 |
As of December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pass | Special Mention | Substandard | Doubtful | Total | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 1,972,611 | $ | 35,054 | $ | 10,478 | $ | 2,263 | $ | 2,020,406 | ||||||||||
Construction | 716,071 | 3,496 | 2,157 | 350 | 722,074 | |||||||||||||||
Residential | 643,763 | 3,780 | 7,925 | 910 | 656,378 | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 3,332,445 | 42,330 | 20,560 | 3,523 | 3,398,858 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 1,137,555 | 6,646 | 6,960 | 2,712 | 1,153,873 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 53,041 | - | 404 | - | 53,445 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,523,041 | $ | 48,976 | $ | 27,924 | $ | 6,235 | $ | 4,606,176 |
Allowance for Credit LossesLoan Losses
We maintain an allowance for credit losses, which includes both our allowance for loan losses and reserves for unfunded commitments, that represents management’s best estimate of the loancredit losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio. In determining the allowance for loancredit losses, we estimate losses on specific loans, or groups of loans, where the probable loss can be identified and reasonably determined. The balance of the allowance for loancredit losses is based on internally assigned risk classifications of loans, historical loan loss rates, changes in the nature of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, industry concentrations, delinquency trends, current economic factors and the estimated impact of current economic conditions on certain historical loancredit loss rates. For additional information, see Note 6.6 to the consolidated financial statements.
In connection with our review of the loan portfolio, we consider risk elements attributable to particular loan types or categories in assessing the quality of individual loans. Some of the risk elements we consider include:
for commercial and industrial loans, the operating results of the commercial, industrial or professional enterprise, the borrower’s business, professional and financial ability and expertise, the specific risks and volatility of income and operating results typical for businesses in that category, and the value, nature and marketability of collateral;
• | for Real Estate: Commercial loans, the debt service coverage ratio (income from the property in excess of operating expenses compared to loan payment requirements), operating results of the owner in the case of owner-occupied properties, the loan to value ratio, the age and condition of the collateral, and the volatility of income, property value and future operating results typical for properties of that type; |
for commercial mortgage loans and multifamily residential loans, the debt service coverage ratio (income from the property in excess of operating expenses compared to loan payment requirements), operating results of the owner in the case of owner occupied properties, the loan to value ratio, the age and condition of the collateral, and the volatility of income, property value and future operating results typical for properties of that type;
• | for Real Estate: Construction loans, the perceived feasibility of the project including the ability to sell developed lots or improvements constructed for resale or the ability to lease property constructed for lease, the quality and nature of contracts for presale or prelease, if any, the experience and ability of the developer, and the loan to value ratio; |
for 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, including a consideration of the debt to income ratio and employment and income stability, the loan to value ratio, and the age, condition and marketability of the collateral; and
• | for Real Estate: Residential real estate loans, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, including a consideration of the debt to income ratio and employment and income stability, the loan to value ratio, and the age, condition and marketability of the collateral; and |
for construction, land development and other land loans, the perceived feasibility of the project including the ability to sell developed lots or improvements constructed for resale or the ability to lease property constructed for lease, the quality and nature of contracts for presale or prelease, if any, the experience and ability of the developer, and the loan to value ratio.
• | for Commercial loans, the operating results of the commercial, industrial or professional enterprise, the borrower’s business, professional and financial ability and expertise, the specific risks and volatility of income and operating results typical for businesses in that category, and the value, nature and marketability of collateral; |
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, the allowance for loancredit losses totaled $9.2$45.6 million, or 0.99%0.93%, of total loans held for investment. As of December 31, 2016,2022, the allowance for loancredit losses totaled $8.2$38.8 million, or 1.01%0.84%, of total loans held for investment.
The following table presents,tables present, as of and for the periods indicated, an analysis of the allowance for loancredit losses and other related data:
As of and For the Nine Months | As of and For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||||
Average loans outstanding(1) | $ | 867,036 | $ | 795,625 | ||||
Gross loans held for investment outstanding at end of period(1) | $ | 937,776 | $ | 810,951 | ||||
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period | 8,162 | 7,244 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses | 1,907 | 1,220 | ||||||
Charge-offs: | ||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||
Construction, land and farmland | 2 | 484 | ||||||
Residential | 87 | 162 | ||||||
Nonfarm non-residential | 617 | 473 | ||||||
Commercial | 200 | 667 | ||||||
Consumer | 33 | 3 | ||||||
Total charge-offs | 939 | 1,789 | ||||||
Recoveries: | ||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||
Construction, land and farmland | 1 | 10 | ||||||
Residential | 18 | 140 | ||||||
Nonfarm non-residential | 23 | 1,258 | ||||||
Commercial | 34 | 33 | ||||||
Consumer | 35 | 46 | ||||||
Total recoveries | 111 | 1,487 | ||||||
Net charge-offs | 828 | 302 | ||||||
Allowance for loan losses at end of period | $ | 9,241 | $ | 8,162 | ||||
Ratio of allowance to end of period loans held for investment | 0.99 | % | 1.01 | % | ||||
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans | 0.10 | % | 0.04 | % |
As of and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
Average loans outstanding (1) | $ | 4,790,843 | $ | 4,020,436 | ||||
Gross loans held for investment outstanding end of period | $ | 4,898,737 | $ | 4,606,176 | ||||
Allowance for credit losses at beginning of period | $ | 38,783 | $ | 29,936 | ||||
Adoption of ASU 2016-13 | 5,857 | - | ||||||
Provision for credit losses | 3,760 | 10,667 | ||||||
Charge-offs: | ||||||||
Real Estate: | ||||||||
Commercial | 1,827 | 51 | ||||||
Construction | 1 | 16 | ||||||
Residential | 42 | 191 | ||||||
Total Real Estate | 1,870 | 258 | ||||||
Commercial | 373 | 2,139 | ||||||
Consumer and other | 724 | 424 | ||||||
Total charge-offs | 2,967 | 2,821 | ||||||
Recoveries: | ||||||||
Real Estate: | ||||||||
Commercial | 16 | 50 | ||||||
Construction | - | 25 | ||||||
Residential | 7 | 20 | ||||||
Total Real Estate | 23 | 95 | ||||||
Commercial | 82 | 739 | ||||||
Consumer and other | 102 | 167 | ||||||
Total recoveries | 207 | 1,001 | ||||||
Net charge-offs | 2,760 | 1,820 | ||||||
Allowance for credit losses at end of period | $ | 45,640 | $ | 38,783 | ||||
Ratio of allowance for credit losses to end of period loans held for investment | 0.93 | % | 0.84 | % | ||||
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans | 0.06 | 0.05 | ||||||
Ratio of allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans | 268.38 | 350.85 |
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As of and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | As of and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Charge-offs | Percent of Average | Net Charge-offs | Percent of Average | Net Charge-offs | Percent of Average | |||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 1,811 | 0.04 | % | $ | 1 | 0.00 | % | $ | 22 | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Construction | 1 | 0.00 | % | (9 | ) | 0.00 | % | (12 | ) | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||||
Residential | 35 | 0.00 | % | 171 | 0.00 | % | - | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total Real Estate Loans | 1,847 | 0.04 | % | 163 | 0.00 | % | 10 | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | 291 | 0.01 | % | 1,400 | 0.04 | % | 1,235 | 0.03 | % | |||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 622 | 0.01 | % | 257 | 0.01 | % | 112 | 0.01 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total net charge-offs (recoveries) | $ | 2,760 | 0.06 | % | $ | 1,820 | 0.05 | % | $ | 1,357 | 0.04 | % |
Although we believe that we have established our allowance for loan losses in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and that the allowance for loan losses was adequate to provide for known and inherentestimated losses in the portfolio at all times shown above, future provisions will be subject to ongoing evaluations of the risks in our loan portfolio. If we experience economic declines or if asset quality deteriorates, material additional provisions could be required.
The following table shows the allocation of the allowance for loancredit losses among loan categories and certain other information as of the dates indicated. The allocation of the allowance for loancredit losses as shown in the table should neither be interpreted as an indication of future charge-offs, nor as an indication that charge-offs in future periods will necessarily occur in these amounts or in the indicated proportions. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any loan category.
As of September 30, | As of December 31, | |||||||||||||||
Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||
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Real estate: | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land | $ | 1,304 | 14.1 | % | $ | 933 | 11.4 | % | ||||||||
Farmland | 87 | 0.9 | % | 75 | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||
1-4 family residential | 1,540 | 16.7 | % | 1,228 | 15.1 | % | ||||||||||
Multi-family residential | 159 | 1.7 | % | 172 | 2.1 | % | ||||||||||
Nonfarm nonresidential | 2,647 | 28.6 | % | 2,314 | 28.4 | % | ||||||||||
Total real estate | 5,737 | 62.0 | % | 4,722 | 57.9 | % | ||||||||||
Commercial | 3,101 | 33.6 | % | 3,039 | 37.2 | % | ||||||||||
Consumer | 403 | 4.4 | % | 401 | 4.9 | % | ||||||||||
Total allowance for loan losses | $ | 9,241 | 100 | % | $ | 8,162 | 100 | % |
As of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | As of December 31, 2022 | As of June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Percent to Total | Amount | Percent to Total | Amount | Percent to Total | |||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 18,448 | 40.4 | % | $ | 14,922 | 38.5 | % | $ | 13,073 | 39.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Construction | 10,019 | 22.0 | 5,905 | 15.2 | 5,135 | 15.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Residential | 5,484 | 12.0 | 5,367 | 13.8 | 5,197 | 15.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total real estate | 33,951 | 74.4 | 26,194 | 67.5 | 23,405 | 71.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial | 11,258 | 24.7 | 11,950 | 30.8 | 8,925 | 27.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer and Other | 431 | 0.9 | 639 | 1.7 | 627 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total allowance for credit losses | $ | 45,640 | 100.0 | % | $ | 38,783 | 100.0 | % | $ | 32,957 | 100.0 | % |
Securities
We use our securities portfolio to provide a source of liquidity, an appropriate return on funds invested, manage interest rate risk, meet collateral requirements, and meet regulatory capital requirements. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, the carrying amount of investment securities totaled $186.1$877.8 million, a decrease of $12.2$13.0 million, or 6.1%1.5%, compared to $198.3$890.8 million as of December 31, 2016.2022. The decrease was primarily due to unrealized losses in the first six months of 2023. Securities represented 15.3%13.6% and 17.9%14.9% of total assets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively.
Our investment portfolio consists entirely of securities classified as available for sale. As a result, the carrying values of our investment securities are adjusted for unrealized gain or loss, and any gain or loss is reported on an after-tax basis as a component of other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. The following tables summarize the amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities as of the dates shown:
As of September 30, 2017 | As of June 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) | (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. treasury securities | $ | 32,731 | $ | - | $ | 2,508 | $ | 30,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. government agencies | $ | 9,015 | $ | 50 | $ | 34 | $ | 9,031 | 50,253 | - | 2,821 | 47,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate bonds | 13,080 | 56 | 51 | 13,085 | 49,383 | - | 6,559 | 42,824 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | 501,470 | 38 | 57,472 | 444,036 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | 77,563 | 711 | 151 | 78,123 | 346,333 | 37 | 33,111 | 313,259 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | 86,261 | 9 | 1,051 | 85,219 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other securities | 821 | — | 130 | 691 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 186,740 | $ | 826 | $ | 1,417 | $ | 186,149 | $ | 980,170 | $ | 75 | $ | 102,471 | $ | 877,774 |
As of December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. government agencies | $ | 7,580 | $ | 36 | $ | 50 | $ | 7,566 | ||||||||
Corporate bonds | 11,148 | 31 | 52 | 11,127 | ||||||||||||
Municipal securities | 80,559 | 210 | 1,133 | 79,636 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | 101,766 | 20 | 2,414 | 99,372 | ||||||||||||
Other securities | 820 | — | 179 | 641 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 201,873 | $ | 297 | $ | 3,828 | $ | 198,342 |
As of December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. treasury securities | $ | 32,783 | $ | - | $ | 2,668 | $ | 30,115 | ||||||||
U.S. government agencies | 50,288 | - | 2,916 | 47,372 | ||||||||||||
Corporate bonds | 48,475 | 25 | 2,496 | 46,004 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | 506,671 | 267 | 55,213 | 451,725 | ||||||||||||
Municipal securities | 347,382 | 11 | 31,858 | 315,535 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 985,599 | $ | 303 | $ | 95,151 | $ | 890,751 |
All of our mortgage-backed securities are agency securities. We do not hold any Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac preferred stock, corporate equity, collateralized debt obligations, collateralized loan obligations, structured investment vehicles, private label collateralized mortgage obligations, subprime, Alt-A, or second lien elements in our investment portfolio. As of September 30, 2017, the investment portfolio did not contain any securities that are directly backed by subprime or Alt-A mortgages.
Management evaluates
We evaluate our available for sale securities for other-than-temporary impairment, at leastportfolio on a quarterly basis for potential credit-related impairment. We assess potential credit impairment by comparing the fair value of a debt security to its amortized cost basis. If the fair value of a debt security is greater than the amortized cost basis, no impairment is recognized. If the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, we review the factors to determine if the impairment is credit-related or noncredit-related. For debt securities we intend to sell or are more likely than not required to sell, before the recovery of their amortized cost basis, the difference between fair value and amortized cost is impaired and is recognized through earnings. For debt securities we do not intend to sell or are more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant suchlikely than not required to sell, prior to expected recovery of amortized cost basis, the credit portion of the impairment is recognized through earnings, with a corresponding entry to an evaluation.allowance for credit losses, and the noncredit portion is recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income.
The following tablestables set forth the fair value, maturities and approximated weighted average yield based on estimated annual income divided by the average amortized cost of the securities portfolio as of the dates indicated. The contractual maturity of a mortgage-backed security is the date at which the last underlying mortgage matures.
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Within One | After One Year | After Five Years but | After Ten | Total | Within One Year | After One Year but Within Five Years | After Five Years but Within Ten Years | After Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Total | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Total | Yield | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) | (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. treasury securities | $ | 9,759 | 1.50 | % | $ | 20,464 | 0.77 | % | $ | - | - | % | $ | - | - | % | $ | 30,223 | 1.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. government agencies | $ | 1,008 | 0.96 | % | $ | 1,004 | 1.11 | % | $ | 7,019 | 2.45 | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 9,031 | 2.13 | % | - | - | % | 47,432 | 1.89 | % | - | - | % | - | - | % | 47,432 | 1.89 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate bonds | — | — | % | 6,551 | 2.61 | % | 6,534 | 4.27 | % | — | — | % | 13,085 | 3.44 | % | 28 | - | % | 667 | 3.46 | % | 42,129 | 4.61 | % | - | - | % | 42,824 | 4.59 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | 2,529 | 1.19 | % | 50,566 | 1.77 | % | 158,305 | 1.96 | % | 232,636 | 2.22 | % | 444,036 | 2.07 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | 7,358 | 1.49 | % | 34,667 | 1.90 | % | 18,370 | 2.18 | % | 17,728 | 2.74 | % | 78,123 | 2.12 | % | 15,448 | 1.70 | % | 98,757 | 1.51 | % | 122,822 | 1.89 | % | 76,232 | 2.36 | % | 313,259 | 1.88 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | 13 | 0.67 | % | 5,692 | 1.64 | % | 34,480 | 1.46 | % | 45,034 | 1.81 | % | 85,219 | 1.66 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other securities | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | 691 | 2.65 | % | 691 | 2.65 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 8,379 | 1.43 | % | $ | 47,914 | 1.95 | % | $ | 66,403 | 2.04 | % | $ | 63,453 | 2.08 | % | $ | 186,149 | 2.00 | % | $ | 27,764 | 1.58 | % | $ | 217,886 | 1.59 | % | $ | 323,256 | 2.28 | % | $ | 308,868 | 2.26 | % | $ | 877,774 | 2.08 | % |
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Within One | After One Year | After Five Years but | After Ten | Total | Within One Year | After One Year but Within Five Years | After Five Years but Within Ten Years | After Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Total | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Amount | Yield | Total | Yield | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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U.S. treasury securities | $ | - | - | % | $ | 30,115 | 1.00 | % | $ | - | - | % | $ | - | - | % | $ | 30,115 | 1.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. government agencies | $ | — | — | % | $ | 2,025 | 1.03 | % | $ | 5,541 | 2.42 | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 7,566 | 2.05 | % | - | - | % | 47,372 | 1.63 | % | - | - | % | - | - | % | 47,372 | 1.63 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate bonds | — | — | % | 6,525 | 2.26 | % | 4,602 | 1.99 | % | — | — | % | 11,127 | 2.15 | % | 151 | - | % | 2,500 | 4.08 | % | 43,353 | 4.49 | % | - | - | % | 46,004 | 4.45 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | 2,458 | 0.97 | % | 41,738 | 1.65 | % | 172,301 | 1.69 | % | 235,228 | 1.94 | % | 451,725 | 1.81 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Municipal securities | 7,348 | 1.78 | % | 35,213 | 1.74 | % | 19,806 | 2.26 | % | 17,269 | 2.53 | % | 79,636 | 2.04 | % | 15,299 | 1.76 | % | 97,064 | 1.44 | % | 120,905 | 1.79 | % | 82,267 | 2.13 | % | 315,535 | 1.77 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | 1 | 2.24 | % | 4,571 | 1.77 | % | 30,550 | 1.33 | % | 64,250 | 1.62 | % | 99,372 | 1.54 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other securities | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | 641 | 2.34 | % | 641 | 2.34 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 7,349 | 1.78 | % | $ | 48,334 | 1.78 | % | $ | 60,499 | 1.78 | % | $ | 82,160 | 1.82 | % | $ | 198,342 | 1.80 | % | $ | 17,908 | 1.64 | % | $ | 218,789 | 1.49 | % | $ | 336,559 | 2.08 | % | $ | 317,495 | 1.99 | % | $ | 890,751 | 1.90 | % |
The contractual maturity of mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset backedasset-backed securities is not a reliable indicator of their expected life because borrowers have the right to prepay their obligations at any time. Mortgage-backedMortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities are typically issued with stated principal amounts and are backed by pools of mortgage loans and other loans with varying maturities. The term of the underlying mortgages and loans may vary significantly due to the ability of a borrower to pre-pay.prepay. Monthly pay downspaydowns on mortgage-backed securities tend to cause the average life of the securities to be much different than the stated contractual maturity. During a period of increasing interest rates, fixed rate mortgage-backed securities do not tend to experience heavy prepayments of principal and, consequently, the average life of this security will be lengthened. If interest rates begin to fall, prepayments may increase, thereby shortening the estimated life of this security. The weighted average life of our investment portfolio was 4.864.56 years with an estimated effective duration of 42.88 months3.80 years as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2023.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, we did not own securities of any one issuer for which aggregate adjusted cost exceeded 10% of our consolidated shareholders’ equity as of such respective dates.
June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company held other equity securities of $34.8 million and $37.5 million, respectively, comprised mainly of FHLB stock, small business investment companies (“SBICs”) and financial technology (“Fintech”) fund investments.
Deposits
We offer a variety of deposit accounts having a wide range of interest rates and terms including demand, savings, money market and time accounts. We rely primarily on competitive pricing policies, convenient locations and personalized service to attract and retain these deposits.
Total deposits as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, were $1.0$5.0 billion, an increase of $82.3$194.1 million, or 4.0%, compared to $932.8 million$4.8 billion as of December 31, 2016, primarily due2022. Total uninsured deposits were $1.9 billion, or 38.1%, of total deposits as of June 30, 2023 compared to an increase in the offering rates on interest-bearing demand accounts and certificates$1.5 billion, or 31.9%, of deposit, in order to attract and retain deposit customers and thereby continue deposit penetration in our primary market area.total deposits as of December 31, 2022.
Noninterest-bearing deposits as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, were $268.5 million$1.4 billion compared to $223.7 million$1.5 billion as of December 31, 2016, an increase2022, a decrease of $44.8$120.0 million, or 20.0%7.7%.
Average deposits for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, were $970.3 million,$4.8 billion, an increase of $25.3$266.6 million, or 2.7%5.9%, over the full year average for the year ended December 31, 20162022, of $945.0 million.$4.5 billion. The average rate paid on total interest-bearing deposits increased over this period from 0.71%0.81% for the year ended December 31, 20162022, to 0.83%2.55% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2023. The increase in average rates was driven by the federal reserve raising rates during the nineyear ended December 31, 2022, and continuing in the six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 was primarily due to a strategic increase in deposit pricing in order to improve liquidity.2023. In addition, the stability and the continued growth of noninterest-bearing demand accounts served to reduce the cost of deposits to 0.62%1.78% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 0.55%2023, compared to 0.54% for the year ended December 31, 2016.
2022.
The following table presents the monthlydaily average balances and weighted average rates paid on deposits for the periods indicated:
For the Nine months | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Average | Average | Average | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | Average Balance | Average Rate | Average Balance | Average Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing demand accounts | $ | 35,308 | 0.58 | % | $ | 36,200 | 0.19 | % | $ | 475,307 | 3.31 | % | $ | 298,845 | 1.31 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Negotiable order of withdrawal (“NOW”) accounts | 117,292 | 0.24 | % | 109,763 | 0.24 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Negotiable order of withdrawal ("NOW") accounts | 500,331 | 1.17 | % | 536,742 | 0.30 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited access money market accounts and savings | 229,056 | 0.48 | % | 241,577 | 0.41 | % | 1,413,666 | 2.30 | % | 1,483,763 | 0.81 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates and other time deposits > $250k | 71,899 | 1.53 | % | 55,678 | 1.33 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates and other time deposits > $250k | 383,581 | 3.51 | % | 208,661 | 1.03 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates and other time deposits < $250k | 270,241 | 1.24 | % | 280,778 | 1.10 | % | 599,473 | 3.07 | % | 479,871 | 0.98 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest-bearing deposits | 723,796 | 0.83 | % | 723,996 | 0.71 | % | 3,372,358 | 2.55 | % | 3,007,882 | 0.81 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest-bearing demand accounts | 246,516 | — | % | 221,047 | — | % | 1,442,084 | - | % | 1,539,938 | - | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total deposits | $ | 970,312 | 0.62 | % | $ | 945,043 | 0.55 | % | $ | 4,814,442 | 1.78 | % | $ | 4,547,820 | 0.54 | % |
The ratio of average noninterest-bearing deposits to average total deposits for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and the year ended December 31, 20162022, was 25.4%30.0% and 23.4%33.9%, respectively.
The following table sets forth the amountcontractual maturities of certain certificates of deposit that are greater than $250,000 by time remaining until maturity:at June 30, 2023:
As of | As of December 31, | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
1 year or less | $ | 54,799 | $ | 54,866 | ||||
More than 1 year but less than 3 years | 10,310 | 9,451 | ||||||
3 years or more but less than 5 years | 16,508 | 9,029 | ||||||
5 years or more | — | — | ||||||
Total | $ | 81,617 | $ | 73,346 |
Borrowings
We utilize short-term and long-term borrowings to supplement deposits in funding our lending and investment activities. In addition, we use short-term borrowings to periodically repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock and for general corporate purposes. Each of these relationships are discussed below.
Certificates of Deposit More Than $250,000 | Certificates of Deposit of $100,000 Through $250,000 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
3 months or less | $ | 31,809 | $ | 141,164 | ||||
More than 3 months but less than 6 months | 164,042 | 125,340 | ||||||
More than 6 months but less than 12 months | 179,353 | 123,155 | ||||||
12 months or more | 220,043 | 66,924 | ||||||
Total | $ | 595,247 | $ | 456,583 |
FHLB advances. The FHLB allows us to borrow on a blanket floating lien status collateralized by certain securities and loans. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, total borrowing capacity of $336.8 million and $321.1 million, respectively, was available under this arrangement, and $65.5 million and $47.1 million, respectively, was outstanding with a weighted average stated interest rate of 2.18% as of September 30, 2017 and 2.64% as of December 31, 2016. Our current FHLB advances mature within two years. We utilize these borrowings to meet liquidity needs and to fund certain fixed rate loans in our portfolio.
As a result of the merger with AGFC, we assumed the outstanding FHLB advances of American Gateway Bank. These advances were recorded at fair value as of acquisition and totaled $41.2 million, resulting in a market value adjustment of $2.0 million which will be accreted over the life of the respective advances as a reduction of interest expense on borrowings.
The following table presents our FHLB borrowings at the dates indicated.
FHLB | ||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) | ||||
Amount outstanding at quarter-end | $ | 65,474 | ||
Weighted average stated interest rate at quarter-end | 2.18 | % | ||
Maximum month-end balance during the quarter | $ | 65,830 | ||
Average balance outstanding during the quarter | $ | 65,710 | ||
Weighted average interest rate during the quarter | 1.11 | % | ||
December 31, 2016 | ||||
Amount outstanding at year-end | $ | 47,064 | ||
Weighted average stated interest rate at year-end | 2.64 | % | ||
Maximum month-end balance during the year | $ | 80,973 | ||
Average balance outstanding during the year | $ | 53,516 | ||
Weighted average interest rate during the year | 1.05 | % |
First National Bankers Bank (“FNBB”) long term advances. On September 12, 2016, we borrowed $3.0 million from FNBB with a maturity date of September 12, 2026. This advance is due in nine annual principal payments of $300,000 beginning on September 12, 2017 and one final principal and interest payment of $303,000 due on September 12, 2026. This advance is secured by a pledge of and security interest in the common stock of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Business First Bank. The balance outstanding was $2.7 million at September 30, 2017 and $3.0 million at December 31, 2016, respectively. This advance carries a variable interest equal to the Wall Street Journal Prime rate. The rate was 4.25% and 3.75% at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and adjusts based on changes in the index rate. This FNBB long term advance was established for the purpose of paying off the revolving line of credit with First Tennessee Bank National Association.
The following table presents the FNBB long term advances at the dates indicated.
FNBB | ||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) | ||||
Amount outstanding at quarter-end | $ | 2,700 | ||
Weighted average stated interest rate at quarter-end | 4.25 | % | ||
Maximum month-end balance during the quarter | $ | 3,000 | ||
Average balance outstanding during the quarter | $ | 2,938 | ||
Weighted average interest rate during the quarter | 4.25 | % | ||
December 31, 2016 | ||||
Amount outstanding at year-end | $ | 3,000 | ||
Weighted average stated interest rate at year-end | 3.75 | % | ||
Maximum month-end balance during the year | $ | 3,000 | ||
Average balance outstanding during the year | $ | 910 | ||
Weighted average interest rate during the year | 3.54 | % |
FNBB revolving advances. FNBB allows us to borrow on a revolving basis up to $5.0 million. This line of credit, established on September 12, 2016, is secured by a pledge of and security interest in the common stock of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Business First Bank. The balance on this line of credit was $862,000 at both September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The line of credit bears a variable interest equal to the Wall Street Journal Prime rate. The rate was 4.25% and 3.75% at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and adjusts based on changes in the index rate. This FNBB line matured on September 12, 2017 and renewed on September 29, 2017 for another one year term on the same terms and will mature on September 29, 2018. This FNBB line was established for the purpose of repurchasing shares of our common stock from certain of our shareholders and for general corporate purposes.
The following table presents the FNBB short term advances at the dates indicated.
FNBB | ||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) | ||||
Amount outstanding at quarter-end | $ | 862 | ||
Weighted average stated interest rate at quarter-end | 4.25 | % | ||
Maximum month-end balance during the quarter | $ | 862 | ||
Average balance outstanding during the quarter | $ | 862 | ||
Weighted average interest rate during the quarter | 4.25 | % | ||
December 31, 2016 | ||||
Amount outstanding at year-end | $ | 862 | ||
Weighted average stated interest rate at year-end | 3.75 | % | ||
Maximum month-end balance during the year | $ | 862 | ||
Average balance outstanding during the year | $ | 24 | ||
Weighted average interest rate during the year | 3.75 | % |
First Tennessee Bank National Association (“FTN”) advances. FTN allowed us to borrow on a revolving basis up to $3.0 million. This line of credit, established on September 3, 2015, was unsecured, but we agreed that we would not pledge any of the capital stock of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Business First Bank, to secure any other obligation. The line of credit was established for the purpose of repurchasing shares of our common stock from certain of our shareholders and for general corporate purposes. This line of credit was paid off on September 12, 2016.
The following table presents the FTN advances at the dates indicated.
FTN | ||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
December 31, 2016 | ||||
Amount outstanding at year-end | $ | — | ||
Weighted average stated interest rate at year-end | — | % | ||
Maximum month-end balance during the year | $ | 3,000 | ||
Average balance outstanding during the year | $ | 2,098 | ||
Weighted average interest rate during the year | 3.10 | % |
Correspondent Bank Federal Funds Purchased Lines of Credit Relationships
We maintain Federal Funds Purchased Lines of Credit Relationships with the following financial institutionscorrespondent banks and limits as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017:2023:
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
FNBB | $ | 30,000 | ||
The Independent Banker’s Bank | $ | 25,000 | ||
Compass Bank | $ | 22,500 | ||
FTN | $ | 17,000 | ||
ServisFirst Bank | $ | 10,000 | ||
Center State Bank | $ | 9,000 |
Fed Funds Purchase Limits | ||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||
TIB National Association | $ | 45,000 | ||
PNC Bank | 38,000 | |||
FNBB | 35,000 | |||
First Horizon Bank | 17,000 | |||
ServisFirst Bank | 10,000 | |||
South State Bank | 9,000 | |||
Total | $ | 154,000 |
The following table represents combined Federal Funds Purchased for all relationshipsWe had $14.1 million in outstanding balances at the dates indicated.December 31, 2022 and no outstanding balance as of June 30, 2023.
Federal Funds | ||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) | ||||
Amount outstanding at quarter-end | $ | — | ||
Weighted average interest rate at quarter-end | — | % | ||
Maximum month-end balance during the quarter | $ | — | ||
Average balance outstanding during the quarter | $ | 85 | ||
Weighted average interest rate during the quarter | 1.96 | % | ||
December 31, 2016 | ||||
Amount outstanding at year-end | $ | — | ||
Weighted average interest rate at year-end | — | % | ||
Maximum month-end balance during the year | $ | 2,385 | ||
Average balance outstanding during the year | $ | 544 | ||
Weighted average interest rate during the year | 1.35 | % |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Liquidity involves our ability to utilize funds to support asset growth and acquisitions or reduce assets to meet deposit withdrawals and other payment obligations, to maintain reserve requirements and otherwise to operate on an ongoing basis and manage unexpected events. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and the year ended December 31, 2016,2022, liquidity needs were primarily met by core deposits, security and loan maturities, and amortizing investment and loan portfolios. Although access toIn addition, we also utilize brokered deposits, purchased funds from correspondent banks, bank term funding program, and overnight advances from the FHLB and our FNBB revolving line are available and have been utilized on occasion to take advantage of investment opportunities, we do not generally rely on these external funding sources.FHLB. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, we maintained six federal funds purchased lines of credit with commercialcorrespondent banks which provideprovided for extensions of credit with an availability to borrow up to an aggregate $113.5of $154.0 million. There was $14.1 million as of September 30, 2017 and an aggregate $109.5 million as of December 31, 2016. There were no fundsdrawn under these lines of credit outstanding asat December 31, 2022 and none drawn at June 30, 2023. We had an additional $1.4 billion and $1.3 billion of Septemberavailability through the FHLB at June 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016.2022, respectively.
The following table illustrates, during the periods presented, the mix of our funding sources and the average assets in which those funds are invested as a percentage of average total assets for the periods indicated. Average total assets totaled $1.2equaled $6.2 billion and $5.5 billion for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and $1.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022, respectively.
For the Nine | For the Years | For the Six Months | For the Year Ended | |||||||||||||
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Sources of Funds: | ||||||||||||||||
Source of Funds: | ||||||||||||||||
Deposits: | ||||||||||||||||
Noninterest-bearing | 21.2 | % | 19.6 | % | 23.3 | % | 28.1 | % | ||||||||
Interest-bearing | 62.1 | % | 64.2 | % | 54.4 | 55.0 | ||||||||||
Subordinated debt (excluding trust preferred securities) | 1.8 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB | 5.6 | % | 4.7 | % | 6.6 | 4.9 | ||||||||||
Other borrowings | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.4 | 0.6 | ||||||||||
Bank Term Funding Program | 3.3 | - | ||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 0.5 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | 0.7 | ||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | 10.0 | % | 10.3 | % | ||||||||||||
Shareholders' equity | 9.6 | 8.8 | ||||||||||||||
Total | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Uses of Funds: | ||||||||||||||||
Loans | 73.7 | % | 69.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses | 76.6 | % | 72.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Securities available for sale | 17.0 | % | 18.7 | % | 14.9 | 17.5 | ||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks | 0.9 | % | 2.3 | % | 1.4 | 2.1 | ||||||||||
Other noninterest-earning assets | 8.4 | % | 9.1 | % | 7.1 | 7.5 | ||||||||||
Total | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Average noninterest-bearing deposits to average deposits | 25.4 | % | 23.4 | % | 30.0 | % | 33.9 | % | ||||||||
Average loans to average deposits | 89.4 | % | 84.2 | % | 99.5 | 88.4 |
Our primary source of funds is deposits, and our primary use of funds is loans. We do not expect a change in the primary source or use of our funds in the foreseeable future. Our average net loans increased 9.7%31.5% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, compared to the same period in 2016.2022, impacted by significant growth in our Dallas/Fort Worth region. We predominantly invest excess deposits in overnight deposits with the Federal Reserve, securities, interest-bearing deposits at other banks or other short-term liquid investments until needed to fund loan growth. Our securities portfolio had a weighted average life of 4.864.56 years and an effective duration of 42.88 months3.80 years as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2023. As of December 31, 2016,2022, our securities portfolio hashad a weighted average life of 4.764.88 years and an effective duration of 44.72 months.4.09 years.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, we had outstanding $251.5 million$1.3 billion in commitments to extend credit and $9.6$45.1 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. As of December 31, 2016,2022, we had outstanding $196.2 million$1.3 billion in commitments to extend credit and $12.5$45.6 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. Because commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the total outstanding may not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements. See “Off Balance Sheet Items” below for additional information.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022 we had cash and cash equivalents, including federal funds sold, of $354.8 million and $168.3 million, respectively. We had no exposure to future cash requirements associated with known uncertainties or capital expenditures of a material nature. As of September 30, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $36.2 million compared to $42.2 million as of December 31, 2016.nature for either period.
Capital Resources
Total shareholders’shareholders’ equity increased to $120.1$601.0 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to $113.6$580.5 million as of December 31, 2016,2022, an increase of $6.5$20.5 million, or 5.7%3.5%. This increase was primarily due to net income of $34.8 million offset with other comprehensive losses of $7.1 million resulting from the resultafter-tax effect of $5.7 millionunrealized losses in net income.our investment securities portfolio, and dividends paid on preferred stock and common stock of $8.8 million.
On October 12, 2017,July 27, 2023, our Board declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of Directors (the “Board”)$18.75 per preferred share to the preferred shareholders of record as of August 15, 2023. The dividend is to be paid on August 31, 2023, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
On July 27, 2023, our Board declared a quarterly dividend based upon our financial performance for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, in the amount of $0.06$0.12 per common share to the common shareholders of record as of NovemberAugust 15, 2017.2023. The dividend is to be paid on November 30, 2017,August 31, 2023, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
The declaration and payment of dividends to our shareholders, as well as the amountsamounts thereof, are subject to the discretion of the Board and depend upon our results of operations, financial condition, capital levels, cash requirements, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by the Board. As a bank holding company, our ability to pay dividends is largely dependent upon the receipt of dividends from our subsidiary, Business First Bank.b1BANK. There can be no assurance that we will declare and pay any dividends to our shareholders.
Capital management consists of providing equity to support current and future operations. Banking regulators view capital levels as important indicators of an institution’sinstitution’s financial soundness. As a general matter, FDIC-insured depository institutions and their holding companies are required to maintain minimum capital relative to the amount and types of assets they hold. We are subject to regulatory capital requirements at the bank holding company and bank levels. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, we and Business First Bankb1BANK were in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements, and Business First Bankb1BANK was classified as “well-capitalized,” for purposes of prompt corrective action regulations. As we employ our capital and continue to grow our operations, our regulatory capital levels may decrease depending on our level of earnings. However, we expect to monitor and control our growth in order to remain in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital standards applicable to us.
The following table presents the actual capital amounts and regulatory capital ratios for us and Business First Bankb1BANK as of the dates indicated.
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Total capital (to risk weighted assets) | $ | 120,827 | 10.64 | % | $ | 115,437 | 11.63 | % | $ | 727,734 | 12.49 | % | $ | 704,840 | 12.75 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | 111,586 | 9.83 | % | 107,275 | 10.81 | % | 584,116 | 10.03 | % | 557,088 | 10.07 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common Equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | 111,586 | 9.83 | % | 107,275 | 10.81 | % | 507,186 | 8.71 | % | 480,158 | 8.68 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 Leverage capital (to average assets) | 111,586 | 9.47 | % | 107,275 | 9.67 | % | 584,116 | 9.35 | % | 557,088 | 9.49 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total capital (to risk weighted assets) | $ | 122,690 | 10.82 | % | $ | 117,909 | 11.89 | % | $ | 701,950 | 12.06 | % | $ | 657,588 | 11.91 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | 113,449 | 10.01 | % | 109,747 | 11.07 | % | 656,310 | 11.27 | % | 618,805 | 11.20 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common Equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | 113,449 | 10.01 | % | 109,747 | 11.07 | % | 656,310 | 11.27 | % | 618,805 | 11.20 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 Leverage capital (to average assets) | 113,449 | 9.63 | % | 109,747 | 9.91 | % | 656,310 | 10.51 | % | 618,805 | 10.55 | % |
Preferred Stock
On September 1, 2022, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors pursuant to which we offered and sold shares of our 7.50% fixed-to-floating rate non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, with no par value, for an aggregate purchase price of $72.0 million. The preferred stock was structured to qualify as additional Tier 1 capital under applicable regulatory capital guidelines. Holders of the preferred stock will be entitled to receive, if, when, and as declared by our Board, non-cumulative cash dividends at a rate of 7.50% for the first five years following issuance and thereafter at a variable rate equal to the then current 3-month secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”), reset quarterly, plus 470 basis points. The preferred stock has a perpetual term and may not be redeemed, except under certain circumstances, under the first five years of issuance.
Long Term Debt
For informationDuring the year ended December 31, 2022, as part of the acquisition of TCBI, we assumed $26.4 million in subordinated debt. As part of this debt, we recorded a fair value adjustment premium in the amount of $3.4 million, to accrete over five-to-seven years, with a remaining adjustment of $1.7 million as of June 30, 2023. We recognized $941,000 in gains on our borrowings from FNBB, please refer to “Borrowings.”the extinguishment of debt during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
FHLB Advances
Advances from the FHLB totaled approximately $362.2 million and $410.1 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the FHLB advances were collateralized by a blanket floating lien on certain securities and loans, had a weighted average stated rate of 4.22% and 3.88%, respectively, and mature within five years. At June 30, 2023, $145.0 million in advances were short term with a rate of 5.37% to 5.50%. At December 31, 2022, $262.0 million in advances were short term with a rate of 4.55%.
Bank Term Funding Program (“BTFP”)
On March 12, 2023, the Federal Reserve launched the BTFP, which offers loans to banks with a term of up to one year. The loans are secured by pledging the banks’ U.S. treasuries, agency securities, agency mortgage-backed securities, and any other qualifying assets. These pledged securities will be valued at par for collateral purposes. The Bank participated in the BTFP and had outstanding debt of $300.0 million at June 30, 2023.
Contractual Obligations
The following tablestables summarize contractual obligations and other commitments to make future payments as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 20162022 (other than non-maturity deposit obligations), which consist of future cash payments associated with our contractual obligations pursuant to our FHLB advances, subordinated debt, revolving line of credit, long-term borrowings, and non-cancelable future operating leases. Payments related to leases are based on actual payments specified in underlying contracts. Advances from the FHLB totaled approximately $65.5$362.2 million and $47.1$410.1 million as of Septemberat June 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, the FHLB advances were collateralized by a blanket floating lien on certain securities and loans, had a weighted average stated rate of 2.18%4.22% and 2.64%3.88%, respectively, and maturities ranging from 2017 through 2018.mature within five years. We participated in the BTFP in March 2023 and as of June 30, 2023, had outstanding debt of $300.0 million, at a fixed rate of 4.38% and set to mature on March 22, 2024. The advance under the FNBB long-term borrowingsubordinated debt totaled $2.7$103.8 million and $3.0$110.7 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively. This advance was secured by a pledge of and security interest in the common stock of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Business First Bank, bearingOf this subordinated debt, $25.0 million bears interest at a variablefixed rate of 6.75% through December 31, 2028 and a floating rate, based on a benchmark rate plus 369 basis points, thereafter through maturity in 2033, $52.5 million of this subordinated debt bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.25% through March 31, 2026 and 3.75%a floating rate, based on a benchmark rate plus 354 basis points, thereafter through maturity in 2031, $3.9 million of this subordinated debt bears interest at Septembera fixed rate of 4.75% through April 1, 2026 and a floating rate, based on a benchmark rate plus 442 basis points, thereafter through maturity in 2031. We acquired three separate notes as part of the TCBI acquisition totaling $26.4 million. Of those notes, $10.0 million bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.25% until April 11, 2023, then will reset to a floating interest rate based on a benchmark plus 350 basis points, adjusting quarterly until maturity on April 11, 2028, $7.5 million bears a fixed rate of 6.38% until December 13, 2023, then will reset to a floating interest rate based on a benchmark rate plus 350 basis points, adjusting quarterly, until maturity on December 13, 2028, $8.9 million was called on May 1, 2023 and as of such date, no longer bears interest. Of this $8.9 million note, $5.7 million was extinguished during the three months ended June 30, 20172023. As part of valuing these three subordinated notes from TCBI, we incurred a fair value adjustment premium of $3.4 million that will accrete over five-to-seven years, with $1.7 million and $2.9 million remaining at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and maturing2022, respectively. We recognized $941,000 in 2026. We also had a line of credit with FNBB with an outstanding balance of $862,000 at both September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. This line of credit was secured by a pledge of and security interest in the common stock of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Business First Bank, bearing interest at a variable rate of 4.25% and 3.75% at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. This line of credit matured in September 2017 and was renewedgains on the same terms for a one year term to mature on September 29, 2018.extinguishment of this debt during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
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1 year or less | More than 1 | 3 years or | 5 years | Total | 1 year or less | More than 1 year but less than 3 years | 3 years or more but less than 5 years | 5 years or more | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Non-cancelable future operating leases | $ | 2,204 | $ | 3,437 | $ | 2,198 | $ | 5,300 | $ | 13,139 | $ | 1,863 | $ | 5,915 | $ | 3,908 | $ | 4,112 | $ | 15,798 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Time deposits | 258,473 | 56,329 | 33,763 | 203 | 348,768 | 916,853 | 288,824 | 44,469 | 21 | 1,250,167 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt (including premium) | 3,947 | 460 | 439 | 98,976 | 103,822 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB | 50,474 | 15,000 | — | — | 65,474 | 145,000 | 50,875 | 166,287 | - | 362,162 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FNBB | 1,162 | 600 | 600 | 1,200 | 3,562 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BTFP | 300,000 | - | - | - | 300,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt - trust preferred securities | - | - | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 2,926 | — | — | — | 2,926 | 23,230 | - | - | - | 23,230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Standby and commercial letters of credit | 6,166 | 3,459 | 18 | — | 9,643 | 40,769 | 4,275 | 71 | 25 | 45,140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments to extend credit | 136,335 | 81,347 | 6,482 | 27,291 | 251,455 | 649,315 | 327,993 | 150,485 | 126,196 | 1,253,989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 457,740 | $ | 160,172 | $ | 43,061 | $ | 33,994 | $ | 694,967 | $ | 2,080,977 | $ | 678,342 | $ | 365,659 | $ | 234,330 | $ | 3,359,308 |
As of December 31, 2016 | As of December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 year or less | More than 1 | 3 years or | 5 years | Total | 1 year or less | More than 1 year but less than 3 years | 3 years or more but less than 5 years | 5 years or more | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Non-cancelable future operating leases | $ | 1,591 | $ | 2,781 | $ | 1,776 | $ | 5,154 | $ | 11,302 | $ | 3,725 | $ | 5,915 | $ | 3,908 | $ | 4,112 | $ | 17,660 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Time deposits | 239,062 | 77,963 | 20,937 | 250 | 338,212 | 601,980 | 145,606 | 38,971 | 20 | 786,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt (including premium) | 613 | 1,227 | 9,839 | 99,070 | 110,749 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB | 32,064 | 15,000 | — | — | 47,064 | 262,000 | 875 | 147,225 | - | 410,100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FNBB | 1,162 | 600 | 600 | 1,500 | 3,862 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt - trust preferred securities | - | - | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 2,720 | — | — | — | 2,720 | 20,208 | - | - | - | 20,208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Standby and commercial letters of credit | 9,439 | 3,081 | 18 | — | 12,538 | 18,706 | 26,468 | 377 | - | 45,551 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments to extend credit | 100,204 | 72,283 | 3,409 | 20,305 | 196,201 | 654,067 | 342,844 | 200,971 | 147,288 | 1,345,170 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 386,242 | $ | 171,708 | $ | 26,740 | $ | 27,209 | $ | 611,899 | $ | 1,561,299 | $ | 522,935 | $ | 401,291 | $ | 255,490 | $ | 2,741,015 |
Off-Balance Sheet Items
In the normal course of business, we enter into various transactions which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, are not included in our consolidated balance sheets. We enter into these transactions to meet the financing needs of our customers. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit which involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.
Our commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit and commitments to extend credit expiring by period as of the date indicated are summarized below.in the tables above. Because commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements.
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1 year or less | More than 1 | 3 years or | 5 years | Total | ||||||||||||||||
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Standby and commercial letters of credit | $ | 6,166 | $ | 3,459 | $ | 18 | $ | — | $ | 9,643 | ||||||||||
Commitments to extend credit | 136,335 | 81,347 | 6,482 | 27,291 | 251,455 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 142,501 | $ | 84,806 | $ | 6,500 | $ | 27,291 | $ | 261,098 |
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1 year or less | More than 1 | 3 years or | 5 years | Total | ||||||||||||||||
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Standby and commercial letters of credit | $ | 9,439 | $ | 3,081 | $ | 18 | $ | — | $ | 12,538 | ||||||||||
Commitments to extend credit | 100,204 | 72,283 | 3,409 | 20,305 | 196,201 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 109,643 | $ | 75,364 | $ | 3,427 | $ | 20,305 | $ | 208,739 |
Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. In the event of nonperformance by the customer, we have rights to the underlying collateral, which can include commercial real estate, physical plant and property, inventory, receivables, cash and/or marketable securities. The credit risk to us in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to our customers.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Because many of the commitments are expected to expire without being fully drawn upon, the total commitment amounts disclosed above do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if considered necessary by us, upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Market Risk
As a financial institution, our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Our asset liability and funds management policy provides management with the guidelines for effective funds management, and we have established a measurement system for monitoring our net interest rate sensitivity position. We manage our sensitivity position within our established guidelines.
Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on most of our assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which have a short term to maturity. Interest rate risk is the potential of economic losses due to future interest rate changes. These economic losses can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current fair market values. The objective is to measure the effect on net interest income and to adjust the balance sheet to minimize the inherent risk while at the same time maximizing income.
We manage our exposure to interest rates by structuring our balance sheet in the ordinary course of business. WeOther than back-to-back customer interest rate swaps, we do not enter into instruments such as leveraged derivatives, interest rate swaps, financial options, financial futures contracts or forward delivery contracts for the purpose of reducing interest rate risk. Based upon the nature of our operations, we are not subject to foreign exchange or commodity price risk. We do not own any trading assets.
Our exposure to interest rate risk is managedreviewed by the asset-liability committee of Business First Bank,b1BANK, in accordance with policies approved by our board of directors. The committee formulates strategies based on appropriate levels of interest rate risk. In determining the appropriate level of interest rate risk, the committee considers the impact on earnings and capital of the current outlook on interest rates, potential changes in interest rates, regional economies, liquidity, business strategies and other factors. The committee meets regularly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses, purchase and sale activities, commitments to originate loans and the maturities of investments and borrowings. Additionally, the committee reviews liquidity, cash flow flexibility, maturities of deposits and consumer and commercial deposit activity. Management employs methodologies to manage interest rate risk which include an analysis of relationships between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and an interest rate shock simulation model.
WeWe use interest rate risk simulation models and shock analysis to test the interest rate sensitivity of net interest income and fair value of equity, and the impact of changes in interest rates on other financial metrics. Contractual maturities and re-pricing opportunities of loans are incorporated in the model as are prepayment assumptions, maturity data and call options within the investment portfolio. Average lives of non-maturity deposit accounts are based on standard regulatory decay assumptions and are also incorporated into the model. Model assumptions are revised and updated as more accurate information becomes available. The assumptions used are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes, as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies.
On at least a quarterly basis, we run two simulation models including a static balance sheet and dynamic growth balance sheet. These models test the impact on net interest income and fair value of equity from changes in market interest rates under various scenarios. Under the static and dynamic growth models, rates are shocked instantaneously based upon parallel and non-parallel yield curve shifts. Parallel shock scenarios assume instantaneous parallel movements in the yield curve compared to a flat yield curve scenario. Non-parallel simulation involves analysis of interest income and expense under various changes in the shape of the yield curve. Internal policy regarding interest rate risk simulations currently specifies that for instantaneous parallel shifts of the yield curve, estimated net interest income at risk for the subsequent one-year period should not decline by more than 5.0%5% for a 100 basis point shift, 10% for a 200 basis point shift, and 12.5% for a 300 basis point shift. Internal policy regarding interest rate simulations currently specifies that for instantaneous parallel shifts of the yield curve, estimated fair value of equity at risk for the subsequent one-year period should not decline by more than 10.00%10% for a 100 basis point shift, 15.00%15% for a 200 basis point shift, and 25.00%25% for a 300 basis point shift.
The following table summarizes the simulated change in net interest income and fair value of equity over a 12-month horizon as of the dates indicated:
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Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points) | Percent Change | Percent Change | Percent Change | Percent Change | Percent Change in Net Interest Income | Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity | Percent Change in Net Interest Income | Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
+300 | 2.80 | % | (3.98% | ) | 3.80 | % | (9.03% | ) | (4.40 | %) | (4.31 | %) | (8.60 | %) | (5.55 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
+200 | 2.00 | % | (2.79% | ) | 3.60 | % | (5.27% | ) | (2.90 | %) | (2.66 | %) | (5.90 | %) | (3.65 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
+100 | 1.60 | % | (0.27% | ) | 2.60 | % | (2.73% | ) | (1.50 | %) | (1.04 | %) | (3.50 | %) | (1.94 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
Base | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | - | % | - | % | - | % | - | % | |||||||||||||||||
-100 | (0.40% | ) | (2.23% | ) | 0.20 | % | 0.16 | % | (0.40 | %) | 1.25 | % | (0.70 | %) | 1.76 | % | |||||||||||||||||
-200 | (2.50 | %) | 2.27 | % | (2.30 | %) | 3.38 | % |
The results are primarily due to the balance sheet mix and the behavior of demand, money market and savings deposits during such rate fluctuations. The model also assumes no management intervention. We have found that, historically, interest rates on these deposits change more slowly than changes in the discount and federal funds rates. This assumption is incorporated into the simulation model and is generally not fully reflected in a gap analysis. The assumptions incorporated into the model are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes, as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various strategies.
Impact of Inflation
Our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this statement have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative value of money over time due to inflation or recession.
Unlike many industrial companies, substantially all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on our performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates may not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services. However, other operating expenses do reflect general levels of inflation.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our accountingaccounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP, and the prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, we also evaluate our performance based on certain additional non-GAAP financial measures. We classify a financial measure as being a non-GAAP financial measure if that financial measure excludes or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding or including amounts, that are included or excluded, as the case may be, in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP as in effect from time to time in the United States in our statements of income, balance sheets or statements of cash flows. Non-GAAP financial measures do not include operating and other statistical measures or ratios or statistical measures calculated using exclusively either financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, operating measures or other measures that are not non-GAAP financial measures or both.
TheThis discussion and analysis section includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that we discuss should(e.g., referenced as “core” or “tangible”) intended to supplement, not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, the most directly comparable GAAP measures. These measures typically adjust income available to common shareholders for certain significant activities or other financialtransactions that in management’s opinion can distort period-to-period comparisons of Business First’s performance. Transactions that are typically excluded from non-GAAP measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner in which we calculate theinclude realized and unrealized gains/losses on former bank premises and equipment, gains/losses on sales of securities, and acquisition-related expenses (including, but not limited to, legal costs, system conversion costs, severance and retention payments, etc.). The measures also typically adjust goodwill and certain intangible assets from book value and shareholders’ equity.
Management believes presentations of these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the operating results of the Company’s core business. These non-GAAP disclosures are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP measures that may differ from that ofbe presented by other companies reporting measures with similar names.companies. You should understand how such other banking organizations calculate their financial measures similarmetrics or with names similar to the non-GAAP financial measures we have discussed in this statement when comparing such non-GAAP financial measures.
Core Net Income. Core net income available to common shareholders, which excludes certain income and expenses, for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was $17.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, compared to core net income available to common shareholders of $14.6 million, or $0.64 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Notable noncore events impacting earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2023, included $941,000 in a gain on the extinguishment of debt due to the premium associated with the debt from the TCBI acquisition in 2022, which was attributed to the $5.7 million subordinated debt redemption, compared to $708,000 in acquisition-related expenses and $270,000 in expenses attributable to storm repairs (primarily related to storms in 2021) for the same period in 2022.
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, core net income available to common shareholders was $31.5 million, or $1.25 per diluted common share, compared to core net income available to common shareholders of $24.8 million, or $1.14 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Notable noncore events impacting earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2023, included $941,000 in a gain on the extinguishment of debt due to the premium associated with the debt from the TCBI acquisition in 2022, which was attributed to the $5.7 million subordinated debt redemption and $171,000 in acquisition-related expenses, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022, included the incurrence of losses of $717,000 on disposals of former bank premises and equipment included in other income, $1.5 million in acquisition-related expenses and $501,000 in expenses attributable to storm repairs (primarily related to storms in 2021) for the same period in 2022.
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2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
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Interest Income: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | $ | 85,848 | $ | 54,014 | $ | 165,340 | $ | 98,136 | ||||||||
Core interest income | 85,848 | 54,014 | 165,340 | 98,136 | ||||||||||||
Interest Expense: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 32,522 | 4,452 | 59,265 | 8,099 | ||||||||||||
Core interest expense | 32,522 | 4,452 | 59,265 | 8,099 | ||||||||||||
Provision for Credit Losses: | ||||||||||||||||
Provision for credit losses | 538 | 2,945 | 3,760 | 4,562 | ||||||||||||
Core provision expense | 538 | 2,945 | 3,760 | 4,562 | ||||||||||||
Other Income: | ||||||||||||||||
Other income | 11,958 | 7,021 | 20,346 | 12,917 | ||||||||||||
Losses on former bank premises and equipment | - | - | - | 717 | ||||||||||||
Losses on sale of securities | 61 | 8 | 62 | 39 | ||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of debt | (941 | ) | - | (941 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Core other income | 11,078 | 7,029 | 19,467 | 13,673 | ||||||||||||
Other Expense: | ||||||||||||||||
Other expense | 39,702 | 36,397 | 78,381 | 70,117 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition-related expenses (2) | (68 | ) | (708 | ) | (171 | ) | (1,519 | ) | ||||||||
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair | - | (270 | ) | - | (501 | ) | ||||||||||
Core other expense | 39,634 | 35,419 | 78,210 | 68,097 | ||||||||||||
Pre-Tax Income: | ||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax income | 25,044 | 17,241 | 44,280 | 28,275 | ||||||||||||
Losses on former bank premises and equipment | - | - | - | 717 | ||||||||||||
Losses on sale of securities | 61 | 8 | 62 | 39 | ||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of debt | (941 | ) | - | (941 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Acquisition-related expenses (2) | 68 | 708 | 171 | 1,519 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair | - | 270 | - | 501 | ||||||||||||
Core pre-tax income | 24,232 | 18,227 | 43,572 | 31,051 | ||||||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes: (1) | ||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 5,305 | 3,484 | 9,516 | 5,787 | ||||||||||||
Tax on losses on former bank premises and equipment | - | - | - | 151 | ||||||||||||
Tax on losses on sale of securities | 13 | 2 | 13 | 9 | ||||||||||||
Tax on gain on extinguishment of debt | (199 | ) | - | (199 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Tax on acquisition-related expenses (2) | 14 | 126 | 20 | 174 | ||||||||||||
Tax on occupancy and bank premises - storm repair | - | 57 | - | 106 | ||||||||||||
Core provision for income taxes | 5,133 | 3,669 | 9,350 | 6,227 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Dividends | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred dividends | 1,350 | - | 2,700 | - | ||||||||||||
Core preferred dividends | 1,350 | - | 2,700 | - | ||||||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income available to common shareholders | 18,389 | 13,757 | 32,064 | 22,488 | ||||||||||||
Losses on former bank premises and equipment , net of tax | - | - | - | 566 | ||||||||||||
Losses on sale of securities, net of tax | 48 | 6 | 49 | 30 | ||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net of tax | (742 | ) | - | (742 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Acquisition-related expenses (2), net of tax | 54 | 582 | 151 | 1,345 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair, net of tax | - | 213 | - | 395 | ||||||||||||
Core net income available to common shareholders | $ | 17,749 | $ | 14,558 | $ | 31,522 | $ | 24,824 | ||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per common share | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 1.27 | $ | 1.03 | ||||||||
Losses on former bank premises and equipment , net of tax | - | - | - | 0.03 | ||||||||||||
Losses on sale of securities, net of tax | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net of tax | (0.03 | ) | - | (0.03 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Acquisition-related expenses (2), net of tax | - | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair, net of tax | - | 0.01 | - | 0.02 | ||||||||||||
Core diluted earnings per common share | $ | 0.70 | $ | 0.64 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 1.14 |
(1) | Tax rates, exclusive of certain nondeductible acquisition-related expenses and goodwill, utilized were 21% for both 2023 and 2022. These rates approximate the marginal tax rates for the applicable periods. |
(2) | Includes merger and conversion-related expenses and salary and employee benefits. |
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share. Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP measure generally used by financial analysts and investment bankers to evaluate financial institutions. We calculate (1) tangible common equity as shareholders’ equity less preferred stock, goodwill, and core deposit intangible and othercustomer intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, and (2) tangible book value per common share as tangible common equity divided by shares of common stock outstanding. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for tangible book value per common share is book value per common share.
We believe this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in changes from period to period in book value per common share exclusive of changes in intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets have the effect of increasing total book value while not increasing tangible book value.
The following table reconciles, as of the dates set forth below, total shareholders’shareholders’ equity to tangible common equity and presents tangible book value per common share compared to book value per common share:
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Tangible Common Equity | ||||||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | $ | 120,059 | $ | 117,551 | $ | 113,559 | ||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
Goodwill | (6,824 | ) | (6,824 | ) | (6,824 | ) | ||||||
Core deposit and other intangibles | (2,072 | ) | (2,348 | ) | (2,279 | ) | ||||||
Total tangible common equity | $ | 111,163 | $ | 108,379 | $ | 104,456 | ||||||
Common shares outstanding(1) | 6,932,570 | 7,042,413 | 6,916,673 | |||||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 17.32 | $ | 16.69 | $ | 16.42 | ||||||
Tangible book value per common share | $ | 16.03 | $ | 15.39 | $ | 15.10 |
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Tangible Common Equity | ||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | $ | 600,968 | $ | 580,481 | ||||
Preferred stock | (71,930 | ) | (71,930 | ) | ||||
Total common shareholders' equity | 529,038 | 508,551 | ||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||
Goodwill | (88,543 | ) | (88,543 | ) | ||||
Core deposit and customer intangibles | (12,993 | ) | (14,042 | ) | ||||
Total tangible common equity | $ | 427,502 | $ | 405,966 | ||||
Common shares outstanding (1) | 25,344,168 | 25,110,313 | ||||||
Book value per common shares (1) | $ | 20.87 | $ | 20.25 | ||||
Tangible book value per common shares (1) | 16.87 | 16.17 |
(1) | Excludes the dilutive effect, if any, of |
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP measure generally used by financial analysts and investment bankers to evaluate financial institutions. We calculate tangible common equity, as described above, and tangible assets as total assets less goodwill, core deposit intangible and othercustomer intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for tangible common equity to tangible assets is total common shareholders’ equity to total assets.
We believe this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in the relative changes from period to period in common equity and total assets, each exclusive of changes in intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets have the effect of increasing both total shareholders’ equity and assets while not increasing our tangible common equity or tangible assets.
The following table reconciles, as of the dates set forth below, total shareholders’shareholders’ equity to tangible common equity and total assets to tangible assets:
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2017 | 2016 | 2016 | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
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Tangible Common Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | $ | 120,059 | $ | 117,551 | $ | 113,559 | ||||||||||||||
Tangible Common Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | $ | 600,968 | $ | 580,481 | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock | (71,930 | ) | (71,930 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total common shareholders' equity | 529,038 | 508,551 | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | (6,824 | ) | (6,824 | ) | (6,824 | ) | (88,543 | ) | (88,543 | ) | ||||||||||
Core deposit and other intangibles | (2,072 | ) | (2,348 | ) | (2,279 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Core deposit and customer intangibles | (12,993 | ) | (14,042 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total tangible common equity | $ | 111,163 | $ | 108,379 | $ | 104,456 | $ | 427,502 | $ | 405,966 | ||||||||||
Tangible Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,213,831 | $ | 1,106,767 | $ | 1,105,841 | ||||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 6,454,649 | $ | 5,990,460 | ||||||||||||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | (6,824 | ) | (6,824 | ) | (6,824 | ) | (88,543 | ) | (88,543 | ) | ||||||||||
Core deposit and other intangibles | (2,072 | ) | (2,348 | ) | (2,279 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Core deposit and customer intangibles | (12,993 | ) | (14,042 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total tangible assets | $ | 1,204,935 | $ | 1,097,595 | $ | 1,096,738 | $ | 6,353,113 | $ | 5,887,875 | ||||||||||
Common Equity to Total Assets | 9.9 | % | 10.6 | % | 10.3 | % | 8.2 | % | 8.5 | % | ||||||||||
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets | 9.2 | % | 9.9 | % | 9.5 | % | 6.7 | 6.9 |
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Risk identification and management are essential elements for the successful management of our business. In the normal course of business, we are subject to various types of risk, including interest rate, credit, and liquidity risk. We control and monitor these risks with policies, procedures, and various levels of managerial and board oversight. Our objective is to optimize profitability while managing and controlling risk within board approved policy limits. Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of net interest income and the market value of financial instruments to the magnitude, direction, and frequency of changes in interest rates. Interest rate risk results from various repricing frequencies and the maturity structure of assets and liabilities. We use our asset liability management policy to control and manage interest rate risk. See Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Interest Rate SensitivitySensibility and Market Risk” for additional discussion of interest rate risk.
Liquidity risk represents the inability to generate cash or otherwise obtain funds at reasonable rates to satisfy commitments to borrowers, as well as, the obligations to depositors. We use our asset liability management policy and contingency funding plan to control and manage liquidity risk.
Credit risk represents the possibility that a customer may not perform in accordance with contractual terms. Credit risk results from extending credit to customers, purchasing securities, and entering into certain off-balance sheet loan funding commitments. Our primary credit risk is directly related to our loan portfolio. We use our credit policy and disciplined approach to evaluate the adequacy of our allowance for loancredit losses to control and manage credit risk. Our investment policy limits the degree of the amount of credit risk that we may assume in our investment portfolio. Our principal financial market risks are liquidity risks and exposures to interest rate movements.
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report to provide reasonable assurance that the information we are required to disclose in reports that are filed or furnished under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, including to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The effectiveness of our, or any, system of disclosure controls and procedures is subject to certain limitations, including the exercise of judgment in designing, implementing and evaluating the controls and procedures, the assumptions used in identifying the likelihood of future events, and the inability to eliminate misconduct completely. As a result, we cannot assure you that our disclosure controls and procedures will detect all errors or fraud.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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From time to time, we are a party to claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management evaluates our exposure to these claims and proceedings individually, and in the aggregate, and provides for potential losses on such litigation if the amount of the loss is estimable and the loss is probable. We are not currently involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine, nonmaterial proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.
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RiskIn addition to the other information set forth in this Report, we refer you to Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC. Other than the risk factors that may affect future results were discussedset forth below, there have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year endedDecember 31, 20162022.
Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry.
Recent bank failures involving Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank have resulted in negative market volatility, especially in the financial services sector, which could continue to negatively impact the market price of our other filingsstock in the foreseeable future. The failures have also adversely impacted customer confidence in the soundness of smaller community and regional banks. In response, customers may choose to maintain deposits with the Securitieslarger financial institutions or invest their excess cash elsewhere. Significant withdrawals of deposits could stress our liquidity, funding capacity, earnings, and Exchange Commission. The risks described incapital. These factors could also limit our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently knownaccess to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial conditioncapital markets and/or operating results. Except forsignificantly increase the additional risk factors set forth below, we do not believepricing of such sources. In addition, these events may result in adverse changes in laws or regulations that there have been any material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. of Part I ingovern our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.operations.
The consummationItem2.Unregistered Sales of our proposed acquisitionEquity Securities and Use of MBI is contingent upon the satisfaction of a number of conditions, including regulatory approvals, that are outside of our control and that we may be unable to obtain or may delay the consummation of the acquisition or result in the imposition of conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits from the proposed acquisition or cause the parties to abandon the proposed transaction.Proceeds
Before the transactions contemplated in the Reorganization Agreement with MBI can be completed, various approvals must be obtained from the bank regulatory and other governmental authorities. The relevant governmental entities must consider a variety of factors in deciding to grant regulatory clearances. These include the regulatory standing of each of the parties to the transaction, as well as the effect of the merger on competition within their relevant jurisdiction. Adverse developments in either party's regulatory standing or other factors could result in an inability to obtain one or more of the required regulatory approvals or delay their receipt.
Additionally, regulatory authorities could include, as part of their required approvals, requirements, limitations or costs, or place restrictions on the conduct of the combined company's business. These requirements or limitations could be unacceptable to the parties, or could delay the closing of the merger or diminish the anticipated benefits of the combination. There can be no assurance that regulators will not impose conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions and that these would not have the effect of delaying the completion of the merger, imposing additional material costs on or materially limiting the revenues of the combined company following the merger or otherwise reduce the anticipated benefits of the merger if the merger were consummated successfully within the expected timeframe. In addition, we cannot provide assurance that any such conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions will not result in the delay or abandonment of the merger. The completion of the merger is conditioned on the absence of certain orders, injunctions or decrees by any court or regulatory agency of competent jurisdiction that would prohibit or make illegal the completion of the merger.
In addition to the various regulatory approvals, the Reorganization Agreement is subject to a number of other conditions that must be fulfilled in order to complete the merger. Those conditions include, but are not limited to: approval of the Reorganization Agreement by MBI shareholders, absence of orders prohibiting completion of the merger, and other customary items. The conditions to the closing of the merger may not be fulfilled in a timely manner or at all, and, accordingly, the merger may not be completed. In addition, the parties can mutually decide to terminate the Reorganization Agreement at any time, before or after shareholder approval, or we or MBI may elect to terminate the Reorganization Agreement in certain other circumstances, subject to costs set forth in the Reorganization Agreement.
We may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the proposed acquisition of MBI, or those benefits may take longer to realize than expected. We may also encounter significant difficulties in integrating MBI.
We and MBI have operated and, until the completion of the merger, will continue to operate, independently. The success of the merger, including anticipated benefits and cost savings, will depend on, among other things, our ability to combine our business with the business of MBI in a timely manner that permits growth opportunities, including, among other things, enhanced revenues and revenue synergies, an expanded market reach and operating efficiencies, and that does not materially disrupt the existing customer relationships nor result in decreased revenues due to loss of customers. If we are not able to successfully achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits of the merger may not be realized fully or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected. Failure to achieve these anticipated benefits could result in increased costs, decreases in the amount of expected revenues and diversion of management's time and energy and could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. In addition, it is possible that the integration process could result in the disruption of our ongoing businesses or cause inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that adversely affect our ability to maintain relationships with customers and employees or to achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger.
We expect to incur substantial transaction-related costs in connection with the acquisition.
We have incurred and expect to incur significant, nonrecurring costs in connection with consummating the MBI acquisition. In addition, we will incur integration costs following the completion of the merger as we integrate our business and MBI's business, including facilities and systems consolidation costs and employment-related costs. There can be no assurances that the expected benefits and efficiencies related to the integration of businesses will be realized to offset these transaction and integration costs over time. We may also incur additional costs to maintain employee morale and to retain key employees. We will also incur significant legal, financial advisor, accounting, banking and consulting fees, fees relating to regulatory filings and notices, and other costs associated with the merger. Some of these costs are payable regardless of whether the acquisition is completed.
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Item 3.3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
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(c) | During the three months ended June 30, 2023, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading agreement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K. |
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101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document* |
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document* |
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document* |
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document* |
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document* |
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document* |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
* | Filed herewith. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant hereby duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. | ||
| August 3, 2023 | /s/ David R. Melville, III |
David R. Melville, III | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| August 3, 2023 | /s/ Gregory Robertson |
Gregory Robertson | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
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