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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

[Mark One]

[X]

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

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019

 

[_]

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

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

  
 For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

 

Commission File Number 0-32637

 

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

                               

IOWA 

42-1039071

(State of Incorporation) (I. R. S. Employer
  Identification Number)

                                                          

405 FIFTH STREET

AMES, IOWA 50010

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

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

 

Not ApplicableSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

ATLO

NASDAQ

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this Chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes __X_  No ____

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definition of “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__X__filer   X    Non-accelerated filer____ Smaller reporting company_company X__ Emerging growth company____company___

 

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

 

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)As of the Act:October 29, 2019, there were 9,222,747 shares of common stock, par value $2, outstanding.

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

ATLO

NASDAQ

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

 

INDEX

 

  Page
   

Part I.

Financial Information

 
   

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

   
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018

3

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

4

  
 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

5

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

6

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

7

   
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

9

   

Item 2.

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

31

32
   

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

51

52
   

Item 4.       4

Controls and Procedures

51

52
   

Part II.

Other Information

51
   

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

51

53
   

Item 1.A.

Risk Factors

51

53
   

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

51

53
   

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

52

53
   

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

52

53
   

Item 5.

Other Information

52

54
   

Item 6.

Exhibits

52

54
   

Signatures

53

55

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

June 30,

  

December 31,

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
ASSETS         
         

Cash and due from banks

 $22,615,322  $30,384,066  $33,485,066  $30,384,066 

Interest bearing deposits in financial institutions

  67,435,442   26,057,513   78,930,485   26,057,513 

Securities available-for-sale

  458,763,315   458,971,162   457,994,898   458,971,162 

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

  2,655,700   3,191,200   2,655,200   3,191,200 

Loans receivable, net

  873,639,020   890,461,479   882,130,277   890,461,479 

Loans held for sale

  766,945   401,287   1,637,225   401,287 

Bank premises and equipment, net

  15,733,212   15,813,196   15,558,457   15,813,196 

Accrued income receivable

  8,998,009   9,415,570   9,736,328   9,415,570 

Other real estate owned

  217,856   829,603   217,856   829,603 

Bank-owned life insurance

  2,806,029   2,773,729   2,823,861   2,773,729 

Deferred income taxes, net

  1,213,746   3,848,713   820,400   3,848,713 

Intangible assets, net

  2,374,906   2,677,884   2,250,663   2,677,884 

Goodwill

  9,744,472   9,744,472   9,744,472   9,744,472 

Other assets

  1,631,159   1,117,477   1,990,450   1,117,477 
                

Total assets

 $1,468,595,133  $1,455,687,351  $1,499,975,638  $1,455,687,351 
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                
                

LIABILITIES

                

Deposits

                

Demand, noninterest bearing

 $220,241,881  $230,113,170  $226,521,237  $230,113,170 

NOW accounts

  386,894,248   366,178,715   391,739,201   366,178,715 

Savings and money market

  413,412,483   418,384,284   402,665,343   418,384,284 

Time, $250,000 and over

  50,144,650   40,014,550   52,068,331   40,014,550 

Other time

  173,763,838   166,393,120   176,138,860   166,393,120 

Total deposits

  1,244,457,100   1,221,083,839   1,249,132,972   1,221,083,839 
                

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

  31,693,100   40,674,486   52,196,061   40,674,486 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances

  2,000,000   14,600,000   5,000,000   14,600,000 

Dividends payable

  2,215,709   2,137,460   2,213,459   2,137,460 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  4,977,688   4,326,502   5,269,746   4,326,502 

Total liabilities

  1,285,343,597   1,282,822,287   1,313,812,238   1,282,822,287 
                

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                

Common stock, $2 par value, authorized 18,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,232,122 and 9,293,305 shares as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

  18,464,244   18,586,610 

Common stock, $2 par value, authorized 18,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,222,747 and 9,293,305 shares as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

  18,445,494   18,586,610 

Additional paid-in capital

  19,019,767   20,461,724   18,794,141   20,461,724 

Retained earnings

  142,312,863   137,891,821   144,140,565   137,891,821 

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

  3,454,662   (4,075,091)  4,783,200   (4,075,091)

Total stockholders' equity

  183,251,536   172,865,064   186,163,400   172,865,064 
                

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $1,468,595,133  $1,455,687,351  $1,499,975,638  $1,455,687,351 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                                

Interest income:

                                

Loans, including fees

 $10,808,142  $8,996,222  $21,509,571  $17,885,077  $10,513,426  $9,557,527  $32,022,997  $27,442,604 

Securities:

                                

Taxable

  1,554,713   1,563,840   3,043,565   3,092,962   1,671,572   1,545,541   4,715,137   4,638,503 

Tax-exempt

  1,067,955   1,179,607   2,168,529   2,365,953   945,769   1,085,131   3,114,298   3,451,084 

Interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold

  290,465   256,024   528,033   449,059   400,963   272,358   928,996   721,417 

Total interest income

  13,721,275   11,995,693   27,249,698   23,793,051   13,531,730   12,460,557   40,781,428   36,253,608 
                                

Interest expense:

                                

Deposits

  2,606,384   1,633,395   4,965,216   2,995,876   2,547,763   1,740,579   7,512,979   4,736,455 

Other borrowed funds

  184,634   151,463   383,848   399,853   170,082   134,017   553,930   533,870 

Total interest expense

  2,791,018   1,784,858   5,349,064   3,395,729   2,717,845   1,874,596   8,066,909   5,270,325 
                                

Net interest income

  10,930,257   10,210,835   21,900,634   20,397,322   10,813,885   10,585,961   32,714,519   30,983,283 
                                

Provision for loan losses

  68,320   63,978   166,414   92,978   378,789   100,000   545,203   192,978 
                                

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  10,861,937   10,146,857   21,734,220   20,304,344   10,435,096   10,485,961   32,169,316   30,790,305 
                                

Noninterest income:

                                

Wealth management income

  1,019,143   906,364   1,803,757   1,657,364   857,664   877,146   2,661,421   2,534,510 

Service fees

  387,133   334,606   757,429   672,848   400,919   363,993   1,158,348   1,036,841 

Securities gains, net

  1,890   -   1,890   -   15,141   -   17,031   - 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale

  224,031   191,385   396,757   368,585   289,033   207,856   685,790   576,441 

Merchant and card fees

  386,384   366,863   747,525   676,522   372,073   358,816   1,119,598   1,035,338 

Gain on foreclosure of other real estate owned

  -   162,862   -   162,862 

Other noninterest income

  194,358   191,654   431,289   379,555   184,399   191,130   615,688   570,685 

Total noninterest income

  2,212,939   1,990,872   4,138,647   3,754,874   2,119,229   2,161,803   6,257,876   5,916,677 
                                

Noninterest expense:

                                

Salaries and employee benefits

  4,797,497   4,316,823   9,513,325   8,884,868   4,780,894   4,331,976   14,294,219   13,216,844 

Data processing

  872,064   887,358   1,763,445   1,668,390   1,085,951   838,414   2,849,396   2,506,804 

Occupancy expenses, net

  518,559   459,445   1,117,564   954,391   526,360   536,004   1,643,924   1,490,395 

FDIC insurance assessments

  91,666   102,073   191,895   208,068   1,698   99,934   193,593   308,002 

Professional fees

  382,983   354,998   771,829   700,405   386,339   423,172   1,158,168   1,123,577 

Business development

  248,178   238,811   516,775   493,359   310,786   327,985   827,561   821,344 

Intangible asset amortization

  139,314   83,919   302,978   171,454   124,243   94,883   427,221   266,337 

Data conversion costs

  -   167,815   -   167,815 

Other operating expenses, net

  167,717   269,636   496,923   497,265   259,048   167,649   755,971   664,914 

Total noninterest expense

  7,217,978   6,713,063   14,674,734   13,578,200   7,475,319   6,987,832   22,150,053   20,566,032 
                                

Income before income taxes

  5,856,898   5,424,666   11,198,133   10,481,018   5,079,006   5,659,932   16,277,139   16,140,950 
                                

Provision for income taxes

  1,239,305   1,107,400   2,343,105   2,127,000   1,037,845   1,201,100   3,380,950   3,328,100 
                                

Net income

 $4,617,593  $4,317,266  $8,855,028  $8,354,018  $4,041,161  $4,458,832  $12,896,189  $12,812,850 
                                

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 $0.50  $0.46  $0.96  $0.90  $0.44  $0.48  $1.40  $1.38 
                                

Dividends declared per share

 $0.24  $0.23  $0.48  $0.71  $0.24  $0.23  $0.72  $0.94 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                                
                                

Net income

 $4,617,593  $4,317,266  $8,855,028  $8,354,018  $4,041,161  $4,458,832  $12,896,189  $12,812,850 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:

                                

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities before tax:

                                

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period

  4,469,777   (1,041,258)  10,041,561   (6,074,301)  1,786,525   (2,171,391)  11,828,086   (8,245,692)

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

  1,890   -   1,890   -   15,141   -   17,031   - 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

  4,467,887   (1,041,258)  10,039,671   (6,074,301)  1,771,384   (2,171,391)  11,811,055   (8,245,692)

Tax effect related to other comprehensive income (loss)

  (1,116,972)  260,314   (2,509,918)  1,518,919   (442,846)  542,848   (2,952,764)  2,061,767 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

  3,350,915   (780,944)  7,529,753   (4,555,382)  1,328,538   (1,628,543)  8,858,291   (6,183,925)

Comprehensive income

 $7,968,508  $3,536,322  $16,384,781  $3,798,636  $5,369,699  $2,830,289  $21,754,480  $6,628,925 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

Three and SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

 

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-

in Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss),

Net of Taxes

  

Total

Stockholders'

Equity

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-

in Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss),

Net of Taxes

  

Total

Stockholders'

Equity

 
                                        

Balance, March 31, 2018

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

Balance, June 30, 2018

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $133,510,931  $(5,070,455) $167,941,030 

Net income

  -   -   4,317,266   -   4,317,266   -   -   4,458,832   -   4,458,832 

Other comprehensive (loss)

  -   -   -   (780,944)  (780,944)  -   -   -   (1,628,543)  (1,628,543)

Cash dividends declared, $0.23 per share

  -   -   (2,141,510)  -   (2,141,510)  -   -   (2,141,510)  -   (2,141,510)

Balance, June 30, 2018

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $133,510,931  $(5,070,455) $167,941,030 

Balance, September 30, 2018

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $135,828,253  $(6,698,998) $168,629,809 
                                        

Balance, March 31, 2019

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

Balance, June 30, 2019

 $18,464,244  $19,019,767  $142,312,863  $3,454,662  $183,251,536 

Net income

  -   -   4,617,593   -   4,617,593   -   -   4,041,161   -   4,041,161 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   3,350,915   3,350,915   -   -   -   1,328,538   1,328,538 

Retirement of 10,700 shares of stock

  (21,400)  (256,621)  -   -   (278,021)

Retirement of 9,375 shares of stock

  (18,750)  (225,626)  -   -   (244,376)

Cash dividends declared, $0.24 per share

  -   -   (2,215,709)  -   (2,215,709)  -   -   (2,213,459)  -   (2,213,459)

Balance, June 30, 2019

 $18,464,244  $19,019,767  $142,312,863  $3,454,662  $183,251,536 

Balance, September 30, 2019

 $18,445,494  $18,794,141  $144,140,565  $4,783,200  $186,163,400 

 

 

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-

in Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss),

Net of Taxes

  

Total

Stockholders'

Equity

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-

in Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss),

Net of Taxes

  

Total

Stockholders'

Equity

 
                                        

Balance, December 31, 2017

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

Net income

  -   -   8,354,018   -   8,354,018   -   -   12,812,850   -   12,812,850 

Other comprehensive (loss)

  -   -   -   (4,555,382)  (4,555,382)  -   -   -   (6,183,925)  (6,183,925)

The cumulative effect from change in accounting policy (1)

  -   -   82,700   (82,700)  -   -   -   82,700   (82,700)  - 

Cash dividends declared, $0.71 per share

  -   -   (6,610,748)  -   (6,610,748)

Balance, June 30, 2018

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $133,510,931  $(5,070,455) $167,941,030 

Cash dividends declared, $0.94 per share

  -   -   (8,752,258)  -   (8,752,258)

Balance, September 30, 2018

 $18,621,826  $20,878,728  $135,828,253  $(6,698,998) $168,629,809 
                                        

Balance, December 31, 2018

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

Net income

  -   -   8,855,028   -   8,855,028   -   -   12,896,189   -   12,896,189 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   7,529,753   7,529,753   -   -   -   8,858,291   8,858,291 

Retirement of 61,183 shares of stock

  (122,366)  (1,441,957)  -   -   (1,564,323)

Cash dividends declared, $0.48 per share

  -   -   (4,433,986)  -   (4,433,986)

Balance, June 30, 2019

 $18,464,244  $19,019,767  $142,312,863  $3,454,662  $183,251,536 

Retirement of 70,558 shares of stock

  (141,116)  (1,667,583)  -   -   (1,808,699)

Cash dividends declared, $0.72 per share

  -   -   (6,647,445)  -   (6,647,445)

Balance, September 30, 2019

 $18,445,494  $18,794,141  $144,140,565  $4,783,200  $186,163,400 

 

(1) The cumulative effect for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, reflects adoption in first quarter 2018 of ASU 2018-02.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                

Net income

 $8,855,028  $8,354,018  $12,896,189  $12,812,850 

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

                

Provision for loan losses

  166,414   92,978   545,203   192,978 

Provision for off-balance sheet commitments

  -   12,000   -   9,000 

Amortization, net

  739,633   1,088,865   1,048,818   1,583,534 

Amortization of intangible asset

  302,978   171,454   427,221   266,337 

Depreciation

  576,757   548,173   903,070   845,163 

Deferred income taxes

  125,049   (74,100)  75,549   (24,000)

Securities gains, net

  (1,890)  -   (17,031)  - 

(Gain) on sales of loans held for sale

  (396,757)  (368,586)  (685,790)  (576,441)

Proceeds from loans held for sale

  17,485,451   14,853,787   34,023,953   23,480,924 

Originations of loans held for sale

  (17,454,352)  (15,965,849)  (34,574,101)  (23,184,423)

Loss on sale of premises and equipment, net

  500   5,563 

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

  (43,414)  - 

Loss on sale and disposal of bank equipment, net

  9,360   11,479 

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

  (43,414)  (226,054)

Change in assets and liabilities:

                

Decrease in accrued income receivable

  417,561   627,214 

(Increase) in other assets

  (523,361)  (282,739)

(Increase) in accrued income receivable

  (320,758)  (239,749)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

  (892,594)  133,639 

Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

  651,186   94,674   943,244   385,983 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  10,900,783   9,157,452   14,338,919   15,471,220 
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

  (35,113,621)  (21,743,179)  (61,502,161)  (24,209,779)

Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale

  5,973,154   -   8,211,157   - 

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

  38,381,532   30,931,429   64,641,695   52,143,244 

Purchase of FHLB stock

  (3,912,500)  (874,400)  (3,912,600)  (3,070,400)

Proceeds from the redemption of FHLB stock

  4,448,000   1,334,400   4,448,600   3,275,100 

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

  (41,377,929)  1,190,930   (52,872,972)  6,448,428 

Net (increase) decrease in loans

  16,896,403   (8,566,196)  8,159,497   (12,239,005)

Net proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned

  655,161   -   655,161   117,905 

Purchase of bank premises and equipment, net

  (492,149)  (347,878)

Purchase of bank premises and equipment

  (648,005)  (591,165)

Proceeds from the sale of bank equipment

  4,000   - 

Cash paid, net of cash acquired, for bank acquired

  -   (13,443,219)

Other

  (28,300)  (14,960)  (50,132)  1,139,029 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  (14,570,249)  1,910,146   (32,865,760)  9,570,138 
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                

Increase in deposits

  23,402,168   17,424,482 

(Decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

  (8,981,386)  (3,317,089)

Increase (decrease) in deposits

  28,086,411   (1,795,096)

Increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

  11,521,575   2,434,281 

Payments on FHLB borrowings and other borrowings

  (12,600,000)  (24,500,000)  (12,600,000)  (24,500,000)

Proceeds from FHLB borrowings

  3,000,000   - 

Proceeds from short-term borrowings and other borrowings

  -   6,400,000 

Dividends paid

  (4,355,737)  (6,517,639)  (6,571,446)  (8,659,149)

Stock repurchases

  (1,564,323)  -   (1,808,699)  - 

Net cash (used in) financing activities

  (4,099,278)  (16,910,246)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  21,627,841   (26,119,964)
                

Net (decrease) in cash and due from banks

  (7,768,744)  (5,842,648)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks

  3,101,000   (1,078,606)
                

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

                

Beginning

  30,384,066   26,397,550   30,384,066   26,397,550 

Ending

 $22,615,322  $20,554,902  $33,485,066  $25,318,944 

 

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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(unaudited)

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

                

Cash payments for:

                

Interest

 $5,148,519  $3,318,116  $7,852,381  $5,039,767 

Income taxes

  2,248,474   2,346,406   3,360,844   3,484,746 
        

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Transfer of loans receivable to other real estate owned

 $-  $116,137 
        

Business Combination:

        

Fair value of interest bearing deposits in financial institutions acquired

 $-  $1,475,000 

Fair value of federal funds sold acquired

  -   1,154,000 

Fair value of securities available-for-sale acquired

  -   17,196,715 

Fair value of loans receivable acquired

  -   76,041,470 

Fair value of bank premises and equipment acquired

  -   924,400 

Fair value of accrued interst receivable acquired

  -   862,895 

Fair value of other real estate owned acquired

  -   120,000 

Fair value of other tangible assets acquired

  -   318,596 

Fair value of bank owned life insurance

  -   2,754,798 

Goodwill

  -   3,012,255 

Core deposit intangible

  -   2,002,000 

Deposits assumed

  -   83,169,311 

Federal funds purchased assumed

  -   9,000,000 

Other liabilities assumed

  -   123,749 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

 

1.     Significant Accounting Policies

 

The consolidated financial statements for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 months are unaudited. In the opinion of the management of Ames National Corporation (the "Company"), these financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly these consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results which may be expected for an entire year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted in accordance with the requirements for interim financial statements. The interim financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the year-end audited financial statements contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “Annual Report”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned banking subsidiaries (the “Banks”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. Organizations will continue to use judgment to determine which loss estimation method is appropriate for their circumstances. Additionally, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. For publicFASB voted to delay the implementation date for smaller reporting companies, so for the Company, should FASB finalize this update will bepronouncement, the effective would for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. FASB has issued a proposed change2022. The Company does not plan to early adopt this ASU that would delay the implementation date until January 1, 2023 for the Company.ASU. The Company is currently planning for the implementation of this accounting standard and has chosen a vendor for a software solution. The Company continues to refine the implementation of the software and its approach for determining the expected credit losses under the new guidance. The Company’s preliminary evaluation indicates the provisions of ASU No. 2016-13 are expected to impact the Company’s financial statements. The Company is continuing to evaluate the extent of the potential impact.

 

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

 

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

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

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2.      Bank Acquisition

 

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

 

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

 

Cash consideration transferred

 $14,806,981 
     

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

    
     

Cash and due from banks

 $1,363,762 

Federal funds sold

  1,154,000 

Interest bearing deposits in financial institutions

  1,475,000 

Securities available-for-sale

  17,196,715 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

  129,600 

Loans receivable

  76,041,470 

Accrued interest receivable

  862,895 

Bank premises and equipment

  924,400 

Other real estate owned

  120,000 

Deferred income taxes

  49,150 

Bank owned life insurance

  2,754,798 

Core deposit intangible asset

  2,002,000 

Other assets

  13,996 

Deposits

  (83,169,311)

Federal funds purchased

  (9,000,000)

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

  (123,749)
     

Total identifiable net assets

  11,794,726 
     

Goodwill

 $3,012,255 

 

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

 

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

 

Pass

 $63,220,130 

Watch

  9,430,540 

Special Mention

  2,733,940 

Substandard

  1,426,137 

Deteriorated credit

  385,884 
     

Total loans acquired at book value

 $77,196,631 

 

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

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

 

 

3.     Dividends

 

On May 8,August 14, 2019, the Company declared a cash dividend on its common stock, payable on AugustNovember 15, 2019 to stockholders of record as of AugustNovember 1, 2019, equal to $0.24 per share

 

 

4.     Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings per share amounts were calculated using the weighted average shares outstanding during the periods presented. The weighted average outstanding shares for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 was 9,239,9699,227,685 and 9,310,913, respectively. The weighted average outstanding shares for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 were 9,246,5769,236,989 and 9,310,913, respectively. The Company had no potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the periods presented.

 

 

5.     Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. No material changes in the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements have occurred since December 31, 2018.

 

 

6.     Fair Value Measurements

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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The following table presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. (in thousands)

Description

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
                                

2019

                                
                                

U.S. government treasuries

 $7,509  $7,509  $-  $-  $7,528  $7,528  $-  $- 

U.S. government agencies

  123,007   -   123,007   -   128,882   -   128,882   - 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  62,960   -   62,960   -   64,146   -   64,146   - 

State and political subdivisions

  197,027   -   197,027   -   187,940   -   187,940   - 

Corporate bonds

  68,260   -   68,260   -   69,499   -   69,499   - 
                                
 $458,763  $7,509  $451,254  $-  $457,995  $7,528  $450,467  $- 
                                

2018

                                
                                

U.S. government treasuries

 $7,800  $7,800  $-  $-  $7,800  $7,800  $-  $- 

U.S. government agencies

  110,268   -   110,268   -   110,268   -   110,268   - 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  70,382   -   70,382   -   70,382   -   70,382   - 

State and political subdivisions

  215,955   -   215,955   -   215,955   -   215,955   - 

Corporate bonds

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

 

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

 

The Company's policy is to recognize transfers between levels at the end of each reporting period, if applicable. There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.

 

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Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).  The following table presents the assets carried on the balance sheet (after specific reserves) by caption and by level within the valuation hierarchy as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. (in thousands)

 

Description

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
                                

2019

                                
                                

Loans receivable

 $2,247  $-  $-  $2,247  $377  $-  $-  $377 

Other real estate owned

  218   -   -   218   218   -   -   218 
                                

Total

 $2,465  $-  $-  $2,465  $595  $-  $-  $595 
                                

2018

                                
                                

Loans receivable

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

Other real estate owned

  830   -   -   830   830   -   -   830 
                                

Total

 $2,860  $-  $-  $2,860  $2,860  $-  $-  $2,860 

 

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

 

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

 

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The significant inputs used in the fair value measurements for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows: (in thousands)

 

 

2019

  

2019

  
 

Estimated

 

Valuation

 

 

Range

  

Estimated

 

Valuation

 

 

 

Range

  
 

Fair Value

 

Techniques

Unobservable Inputs  

(Average)

  

Fair Value

 

Techniques

 Unobservable Inputs  

(Average)

  
                         

Impaired Loans

 $2,247 

Evaluation of collateral

Estimation of value

   NM*   $377 

Evaluation of collateral

 

Estimation of value

  NM*   
                         

Other real estate owned

 $218 

Appraisal

Appraisal adjustment

  6%-8%(7%) $218 

Appraisal

 

Appraisal adjustment

  6%-8% (7%)
            

 

  

2018

  
  

Estimated

 

Valuation

 

 

 

Range

  
  

Fair Value

 

Techniques

 Unobservable Inputs  

(Average)

  
              

Impaired Loans

 $2,030 

Evaluation of collateral

 

Estimation of value

  NM*   
              

Other real estate owned

 $830 

Appraisal

 

Appraisal adjustment

  6%-8% (7%)

 

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

 

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

 

Fair value of financial instruments: 

 

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

 

The following disclosures represent financial instruments in which the ending balances at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are not carried at fair value in their entirety on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as described above as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows: (in thousands)

 

  

2019

  

2018

   

2019

  

2018

 

Fair Value

     

Estimated

      

Estimated

 

Fair Value

     

Estimated

      

Estimated

 

Hierarchy

 

Carrying

  

Fair

  

Carrying

  

Fair

 

Hierarchy

 

Carrying

  

Fair

  

Carrying

  

Fair

 

Level

 

Amount

  

Value

  

Amount

  

Value

 

Level

 

Amount

  

Value

  

Amount

  

Value

 
                                  

Financial assets:

                                  

Cash and due from banks

Level 1

 $22,615  $22,615  $30,384  $30,384 

Level 1

 $33,485  $33,485  $30,384  $30,384 

Interest bearing deposits

Level 1

  67,435   67,435   26,058   26,058 

Level 1

  78,930   78,930   26,058   26,058 

Securities available-for-sale

See previous table

  458,763   458,763   458,971   458,971 

See previous table

  457,995   457,995   458,971   458,971 

FHLB and FRB stock

Level 2

  2,656   2,656   3,191   3,191 

Level 2

  2,655   2,655   3,191   3,191 

Loans receivable, net

Level 2

  873,639   856,694   890,461   864,417 

Level 2

  882,130   863,585   890,461   864,417 

Loans held for sale

Level 2

  767   767   401   401 

Level 2

  1,637   1,637   401   401 

Accrued income receivable

Level 1

  8,998   8,998   9,416   9,416 

Level 1

  9,736   9,736   9,416   9,416 

Financial liabilities:

                                  

Deposits

Level 2

 $1,244,457  $1,244,235  $1,221,084  $1,219,643 

Level 2

 $1,249,133  $1,250,478  $1,221,084  $1,219,643 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

Level 1

  31,693   31,693   40,674   40,674 

Level 1

  52,196   52,196   40,674   40,674 

FHLB advances

Level 2

  2,000   1,990   14,600   14,559 

Level 2

  5,000   4,940   14,600   14,559 

Accrued interest payable

Level 1

  878   878   649   649 

Level 1

  901   901   649   649 

 

The methodologies used to determine fair value as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 did not change from the methodologies described in the December 31, 2018 Annual Financial Statements.

 

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7.     Debt and Equity Securities

 

The amortized cost of securities available-for-sale and their fair values as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized below: (in thousands)

 

2019:

     

Gross

  

Gross

          

Gross

  

Gross

     
 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 
 

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

 
                                

U.S. government treasuries

 $7,445  $65  $(1) $7,509  $7,454  $74  $-  $7,528 

U.S. government agencies

  121,328   1,749   (70)  123,007   126,716   2,199   (33)  128,882 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  62,364   650   (54)  62,960   63,410   753   (17)  64,146 

State and political subdivisions

  195,739   1,575   (287)  197,027   186,295   1,898   (253)  187,940 

Corporate bonds

  67,280   1,023   (43)  68,260   67,743   1,773   (17)  69,499 
 $454,156  $5,062  $(455) $458,763  $451,618  $6,697  $(320) $457,995 

 

2018:

     

Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

 
                 

U.S. government treasuries

 $7,925  $-  $(125) $7,800 

U.S. government agencies

  111,759   73   (1,564)  110,268 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  71,596   88   (1,302)  70,382 

State and political subdivisions

  217,247   465   (1,757)  215,955 

Corporate bonds

  55,877   2   (1,313)  54,566 
  $464,404  $628  $(6,061) $458,971 

 

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities available-for-sale as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, are shown below by expected maturity. Expected maturity will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. (in thousands)

 

 

Amortized

  

Estimated

  

Amortized

  

Estimated

 
 

Cost

  

Fair Value

  

Cost

  

Fair Value

 
                

Due in one year or less

 $82,832  $82,832  $79,205  $79,247 

Due after one year through five years

  230,550   232,741   227,409   230,137 

Due after five years through ten years

  122,856   124,975   132,816   136,197 

Due after ten years

  17,918   18,215   12,188   12,414 

Total

 $454,156  $458,763  $451,618  $457,995 

 

Securities with a carrying value of $136.0$152.3 million and $145.7 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, were pledged on public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

 

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The proceeds, gains and losses for securities available-for-sale for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 are summarized below (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 

Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale

 $5,973  $-  $5,973  $-  $2,238  $-  $8,211  $- 

Gross realized gains on securities available-for-sale

  21   -   21   -   16   -   37   - 

Gross realized losses on securities available-for-sale

  (19)  -   (19)  -   (1)  -   (20)  - 

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

  -   -   -   -   4   -   4   - 

 

Unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position are summarized as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows: (in thousands)

 

 

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

  

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 

2019:

 

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

 
                                                

Securities available-for-sale:

                                                

U.S. government treasuries

 $-  $-  $1,492  $(1) $1,492  $(1) $-  $-  $998  $-  $998  $- 

U.S. government agencies

  -   -   34,346   (70)  34,346   (70)  10,347   (8)  15,531   (25)  25,878   (33)

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  2,234   (10)  7,575   (44)  9,809   (54)  3,292   (9)  1,987   (8)  5,279   (17)

State and political subdivisions

  896   -   28,346   (287)  29,242   (287)  15,787   (55)  6,023   (198)  21,810   (253)

Corporate bonds

  1,008   (3)  11,809   (40)  12,817   (43)  3,072   (14)  3,539   (3)  6,611   (17)
 $4,138  $(13) $83,568  $(442) $87,706  $(455) $32,498  $(86) $28,078  $(234) $60,576  $(320)

 

 

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

  

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 

2018:

 

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Fair

Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Fair

Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Fair

Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

 
                                                

Securities available-for-sale:

                                                

U.S. government treasuries

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

U.S. government agencies

  26,099   (218)  73,192   (1,346)  99,291   (1,564)  26,099   (218)  73,192   (1,346)  99,291   (1,564)

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  25,037   (277)  37,632   (1,025)  62,669   (1,302)  25,037   (277)  37,632   (1,025)  62,669   (1,302)

State and political subdivisions

  60,600   (302)  83,494   (1,455)  144,094   (1,757)  60,600   (302)  83,494   (1,455)  144,094   (1,757)

Corporate bonds

  19,239   (256)  34,254   (1,057)  53,493   (1,313)  19,239   (256)  34,254   (1,057)  53,493   (1,313)
 $133,937  $(1,064) $233,410  $(4,997) $367,347  $(6,061) $133,937  $(1,064) $233,410  $(4,997) $367,347  $(6,061)

 

Gross unrealized losses on debt securities totaled $455,000$320,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019. These unrealized losses are generally due to changes in interest rates or general market conditions. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, state or political subdivision, or corporations. Management then determines whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and reviews industry analysts’ reports. The Company’s procedures for evaluating investments in states, municipalities and political subdivisions include but are not limited to reviewing the offering statement and the most current available financial information, comparing yields to yields of bonds of similar credit quality, confirming capacity to repay, assessing operating and financial performance, evaluating the stability of tax revenues, considering debt profiles and local demographics, and for revenue bonds, assessing the source and strength of revenue structures for municipal authorities. These procedures, as applicable, are utilized for all municipal purchases and are utilized in whole or in part for monitoring the portfolio of municipal holdings. The Company does not utilize third party credit rating agencies as a primary component of determining if the municipal issuer has an adequate capacity to meet the financial commitments under the security for the projected life of the investment, and, therefore, does not compare internal assessments to those of the credit rating agencies. Credit rating downgrades are utilized as an additional indicator of credit weakness and as a reference point for historical default rates. Management concluded that the gross unrealized losses on debt securities were temporary. Due to potential changes in conditions, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in fair values and management’s assessments will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements.

 

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8.

Loans Receivable and Credit Disclosures

 

The composition of loans receivable as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows (in     thousands):

 

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                

Real estate - construction

 $50,031  $51,364  $52,486  $51,364 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  165,487   169,722   167,698   169,722 

Real estate - commercial

  386,558   389,532   396,651   389,532 

Real estate - agricultural

  107,985   103,652   108,387   103,652 

Commercial

  81,578   86,194   73,457   86,194 

Agricultural

  78,250   85,202   79,900   85,202 

Consumer and other

  15,691   16,566   15,553   16,566 
  885,580   902,232   894,132   902,232 

Less:

                

Allowance for loan losses

  (11,869)  (11,684)  (11,934)  (11,684)

Deferred loan fees

  (72)  (87)  (68)  (87)

Loans receivable, net

 $873,639  $890,461  $882,130  $890,461 

 

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Activity in the allowance for loan losses, on a disaggregated basis, for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows: (in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

 
     

1-4 Family

                              

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, March 31, 2019

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

Balance, June 30, 2019

 $721  $1,847  $4,906  $1,301  $1,590  $1,332  $172  $11,869 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  (15)  (1)  136   43   (21)  (61)  (13)  68   41   237   158   9   (112)  10   36   379 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  -   1   -   -   1   1   4   7   -   2   3   -   5   -   2   12 

Loans charged-off

  -   (3)  -   -   -   -   (15)  (18)  -   -   -   -   (326)  -   -   (326)

Balance, June 30, 2019

 $721  $1,847  $4,906  $1,301  $1,590  $1,332  $172  $11,869 

Balance, September 30, 2019

 $762  $2,086  $5,067  $1,310  $1,157  $1,342  $210  $11,934 

 

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

 
      

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2018

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

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  11   27   291   103   (211)  (53)  (2)  166 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  11   3   -   -   29   1   4   48 

Loans charged-off

  -   (3)  -   -   (5)  -   (21)  (29)

Balance, June 30, 2019

 $721  $1,847  $4,906  $1,301  $1,590  $1,332  $172  $11,869 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

 
     

1-4 Family

                              

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, March 31, 2018

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

Balance, December 31, 2018

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

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  42   (13)  79   -   (53)  10   (1)  64   63   265   437   112   (324)  (42)  34   545 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  -   1   -   -   3   -   6   10   -   4   15   -   34   -   6   59 

Loans charged-off

  -   -   -   -   (12)  -   (2)  (14)  -   (3)  -   -   (330)  -   (21)  (354)

Balance, June 30, 2018

 $846  $1,732  $4,842  $977  $1,688  $1,178  $120  $11,383 

Balance, September 30, 2019

 $762  $2,086  $5,067  $1,310  $1,157  $1,342  $210  $11,934 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

 
     

1-4 Family

                              

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2017

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

Balance, June 30, 2018

 $846  $1,732  $4,842  $977  $1,688  $1,178  $120  $11,383 

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  50   13   108   (20)  (59)  7   (6)  93   (209)  131   (372)  218   92   168   72   100 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  -   3   -   -   21   -   14   38   -   2   -   -   1   -   5   8 

Loans charged-off

  -   -   -   -   (13)  -   (56)  (69)  -   (23)  (107)  -   (10)  (58)  (5)  (203)

Balance, June 30, 2018

 $846  $1,732  $4,842  $977  $1,688  $1,178  $120  $11,383 

Balance, September 30, 2018

 $637  $1,842  $4,363  $1,195  $1,771  $1,288  $192  $11,288 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

 
      

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2017

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

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  (159)  144   (264)  198   33   175   66   193 

Recoveries of loans charged-off

  -   5   -   -   22   -   19   46 

Loans charged-off

  -   (23)  (107)  -   (23)  (58)  (61)  (272)

Balance, September 30, 2018

 $637  $1,842  $4,363  $1,195  $1,771  $1,288  $192  $11,288 

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Allowance for loan losses disaggregated on the basis of impairment analysis method as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows: (in thousands)

 

2019

     

1-4 Family

                              

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $36  $-  $-  $320  $-  $-  $356  $-  $235  $-  $-  $-  $-  $9  $244 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  721   1,811   4,906   1,301   1,270   1,332   172   11,513   762   1,851   5,067   1,310   1,157   1,342   201   11,690 

Balance June 30, 2019

 $721  $1,847  $4,906  $1,301  $1,590  $1,332  $172  $11,869 

Balance September 30, 2019

 $762  $2,086  $5,067  $1,310  $1,157  $1,342  $210  $11,934 

 

2018

     

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $53  $-  $-  $430  $-  $18  $501 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  699   1,767   4,615   1,198   1,347   1,384   173   11,183 

Balance December 31, 2018

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

 

Loans receivable disaggregated on the basis of impairment analysis method as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows (in thousands):

 

2019

     

1-4 Family

                              

1-4 Family

                         
 

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

      

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $246  $137  $84  $2,766  $1,886  $-  $5,119  $-  $1,163  $1,136  $87  $247  $2,525  $9  $5,167 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  50,031   165,241   386,421   107,901   78,812   76,364   15,691   880,461   52,486   166,535   395,515   108,300   73,210   77,375   15,544   888,965 
                                                                

Balance June 30, 2019

 $50,031  $165,487  $386,558  $107,985  $81,578  $78,250  $15,691  $885,580 

Balance September 30, 2019

 $52,486  $167,698�� $396,651  $108,387  $73,457  $79,900  $15,553  $894,132 

 

2018

     

1-4 Family

                         
  

Construction

  

Residential

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

          

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

and Other

  

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $365  $128  $74  $2,648  $-  $19  $3,234 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  51,364   169,357   389,404   103,578   83,546   85,202   16,547   898,998 
                                 

Balance December 31, 2018

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

 

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

 

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Impaired loans, on a disaggregated basis, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018: (in thousands)

 

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
     

Unpaid

          

Unpaid

          

Unpaid

          

Unpaid

     
 

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

  

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

  

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

  

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

 
 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

 

With no specific reserve recorded:

                                                

Real estate - construction

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

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  177   185   -   252   277   -   551   840   -   252   277   - 

Real estate - commercial

  137   569   -   128   601   -   1,136   1,610   -   128   601   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  84   96   -   74   88   -   87   100   -   74   88   - 

Commercial

  232   249   -   248   258   -   247   298   -   248   258   - 

Agricultural

  1,886   1,886   -   -   -   -   2,525   2,525   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  -   -   -   1   2   -   -   -   -   1   2   - 

Total loans with no specific reserve:

  2,516   2,985   -   703   1,226   -   4,546   5,373   -   703   1,226   - 
                                                

With an allowance recorded:

                                                

Real estate - construction

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

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  69   97   36   113   139   53   612   645   235   113   139   53 

Real estate - commercial

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

Real estate - agricultural

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

Commercial

  2,534   2,537   320   2,400   2,506   430   -   -   -   2,400   2,506   430 

Agricultural

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

Consumer and other

  -   -   -   18   22   18   9   9   9   18   22   18 

Total loans with specific reserve:

  2,603   2,634   356   2,531   2,667   501   621   654   244   2,531   2,667   501 
                                                

Total

                                                

Real estate - construction

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

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  246   282   36   365   416   53   1,163   1,485   235   365   416   53 

Real estate - commercial

  137   569   -   128   601   -   1,136   1,610   -   128   601   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  84   96   -   74   88   -   87   100   -   74   88   - 

Commercial

  2,766   2,786   320   2,648   2,764   430   247   298   -   2,648   2,764   430 

Agricultural

  1,886   1,886   -   -   -   -   2,525   2,525   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  -   -   -   19   24   18   9   9   9   19   24   18 
                                                
 $5,119  $5,619  $356  $3,234  $3,893  $501  $5,167  $6,027  $244  $3,234  $3,893  $501 

 

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Average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018: (in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
 

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

 
 

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

 
 

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

With no specific reserve recorded:

                                

Real estate - construction

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  209   6   474   22   364   4   315   135 

Real estate - commercial

  135   29   135   -   637   45   123   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  78   -   -   -   86   -   38   - 

Commercial

  235   -   64   5   240   -   160   - 

Agricultural

  943   -   -   -   2,206   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Total loans with no specific reserve:

  1,600   35   673   27   3,533   49   636   135 
                                

With an allowance recorded:

                                

Real estate - construction

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  89   -   229   -   341   -   120   6 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   177   -   -   -   74   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  2,535   -   2,903   -   1,267   -   2,838   2 

Agricultural

  -   -   29   -   -   -   29   - 

Consumer and other

  7   -   32   -   5   -   26   - 

Total loans with specific reserve:

  2,631   -   3,370   -   1,613   -   3,087   8 
                                

Total

                                

Real estate - construction

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  298   6   703   22   705   4   435   141 

Real estate - commercial

  135   29   312   -   637   45   197   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  78   -   -   -   86   -   38   - 

Commercial

  2,770   -   2,967   5   1,507   -   2,998   2 

Agricultural

  943   -   29   -   2,206   -   29   - 

Consumer and other

  7   -   32   -   5   -   26   - 
                                
 $4,231  $35  $4,043  $27  $5,146  $49  $3,723  $143 

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Six Months Ended June 30,

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
 

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

 
 

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

 
 

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

With no specific reserve recorded:

                                

Real estate - construction

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  223   26   506   45   305   30   442   180 

Real estate - commercial

  133   60   314   258   384   105   266   258 

Real estate - agricultural

  76   -   -   -   79   -   19   - 

Commercial

  239   -   84   5   241   -   127   5 

Agricultural

  629   -   -   -   1,103   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  -   -   8   -   -   -   6   - 

Total loans with no specific reserve:

  1,300   86   912   308   2,112   135   860   443 
                                

With an allowance recorded:

                                

Real estate - construction

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  97   -   192   -   226   -   173   6 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   194   -   -   -   149   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  2,490   -   2,940   -   1,867   -   2,901   2 

Agricultural

  -   -   19   -   -   -   15   - 

Consumer and other

  10   1   39   1   10   1   35   1 

Total loans with specific reserve:

  2,597   1   3,384   1   2,103   1   3,273   9 
                                

Total

                                

Real estate - construction

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  320   26   698   45   531   30   615   186 

Real estate - commercial

  133   60   508   258   384   105   415   258 

Real estate - agricultural

  76   -   -   -   79   -   19   - 

Commercial

  2,729   -   3,024   5   2,108   -   3,028   7 

Agricultural

  629   -   19   -   1,103   -   15   - 

Consumer and other

  10   1   47   1   10   1   41   1 
                                
 $3,897  $87  $4,296  $309  $4,215  $136  $4,133  $452 

 

The interest foregone on nonaccrual loans for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $59,000$272,000 and $120,000,$80,000, respectively. The interest foregone on nonaccrual loans for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $117,000$389,000 and $203,000,$283,000, respectively.

 

Nonaccrual loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were $5,119,000$5,167,000 and $3,234,000 respectively.

 

The Company had loans meeting the definition of a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) of $2,645,000$1,171,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans. The Company had TDRs of $2,350,000 as of December 31, 2018, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans.

 

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The Company’s TDR, on a disaggregated basis, occurring in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, is as follows: (dollars in thousands)

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 
      

Pre-Modification

  

Post-Modification

      

Pre-Modification

  

Post-Modification

 
      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

 
  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

 
  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

 
                         

Real estate - construction

  -  $-  $-   -  $-  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  3   1,035   1,035   -   -   - 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  -   -   -   -   -   - 
                         
   3  $1,035  $1,035   -  $-  $- 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 
      

Pre-Modification

  

Post-Modification

      

Pre-Modification

  

Post-Modification

 
      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

 
  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

 
  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

 
                         

Real estate - construction

  -  $-  $-   -  $-  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  3   1,035   1,035   -   -   - 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Commercial

  -   -   -   3   80   80 

Agricultural

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer and other

  -   -   -   -   -   - 
                         
   3  $1,035  $1,035   3  $80  $80 

During the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company did not grantgranted concessions to any borrowers.one borrower with three 1-4 family residential contracts facing financial difficulties. The loans were originated with terms less than normal related to collateral. During the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, the Company granted concessions to one borrower with three commercial operating contracts facing financial difficulties. The loan was extended beyond its normal terms and the interest was capitalized.

 

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

 

OneNo TDR modifiedmodifications during the twelve months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018 had a payment default. There were no charge-offs related to TDR’s for the three and six month ended June 30, 2018 and a $12,000 charge-offs related to TDRs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.defaults. A $200,000 specific reserve was increased $25,000 forestablished in the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. An $80,000 specific reserve was established in the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018. There were $275,000 and $12,000 of net charge-offs related to TDRs for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

 

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An aging analysis of the recorded investments in loans, on a disaggregated basis, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, is as follows: (in thousands)

 

2019

     

90 Days

              

90 Days

      

90 Days

              

90 Days

 
 30-89  

or Greater

  

Total

          

or Greater

  30-89  

or Greater

  

Total

          

or Greater

 
 

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 
                                                

Real estate - construction

 $1,339  $-  $1,339  $48,692  $50,031  $-  $849  $-  $849  $51,637  $52,486  $- 

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  1,377   251   1,628   163,859   165,487   109   1,359   1   1,360   166,338   167,698   - 

Real estate - commercial

  1,231   -   1,231   385,327   386,558   -   -   1,057   1,057   395,594   396,651   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  1,112   144   1,256   106,729   107,985   111   1,936   -   1,936   106,451   108,387   - 

Commercial

  217   11   228   81,350   81,578   -   456   16   472   72,985   73,457   - 

Agricultural

  418   2,783   3,201   75,049   78,250   897   314   2,533   2,847   77,053   79,900   8 

Consumer and other

  110   1   111   15,580   15,691   1   124   10   134   15,419   15,553   1 
                                                
 $5,804  $3,190  $8,994  $876,586  $885,580  $1,118  $5,038  $3,617  $8,655  $885,477  $894,132  $9 

 

2018

     

90 Days

              

90 Days

 
  30-89  

or Greater

  

Total

          

or Greater

 
  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 
                         

Real estate - construction

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

Real estate - 1 to 4 family residential

  1,032   302   1,334   168,388   169,722   150 

Real estate - commercial

  -   -   -   389,532   389,532   - 

Real estate - agricultural

  -   -   -   103,652   103,652   - 

Commercial

  595   248   843   85,351   86,194   - 

Agricultural

  89   -   89   85,113   85,202   - 

Consumer and other

  76   -   76   16,490   16,566   - 
                         
  $2,168  $550  $2,718  $899,514  $902,232  $150 

 

The increase in the 90 days or greater loans still accruing from December 31, 2018 is primarily due to agricultural loans that are well secured and in the process of collection as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.

 

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The credit risk profile by internally assigned grade, on a disaggregated basis, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows: (in thousands)

 

2019

 

Construction

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

              

Construction

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

             
 

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Total

 
                                                

Pass

 $42,342  $336,514  $75,931  $58,380  $52,951  $566,118  $43,527  $344,649  $78,514  $52,671  $57,072  $576,433 

Watch

  7,689   30,744   26,531   17,063   22,577   104,604   8,959   31,319   23,800   15,723   19,436   99,237 

Special Mention

  -   4,679   -   -   -   4,679   -   4,630   -   -   -   4,630 

Substandard

  -   14,484   5,439   3,369   836   24,128   -   14,917   5,986   4,816   867   26,586 

Substandard-Impaired

  -   137   84   2,766   1,886   4,873   -   1,136   87   247   2,525   3,995 
                                                
 $50,031  $386,558  $107,985  $81,578  $78,250  $704,402  $52,486  $396,651  $108,387  $73,457  $79,900  $710,881 

 

2018

 

Construction

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

             
  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Commercial

  

Agricultural

  

Total

 
                         

Pass

 $45,991  $345,262  $72,562  $64,850  $58,818  $587,483 

Watch

  5,373   26,177   22,758   13,998   22,628   90,934 

Special Mention

  -   4,775   1,675   264   747   7,461 

Substandard

  -   13,221   6,583   4,434   3,009   27,247 

Substandard-Impaired

  -   97   74   2,648   -   2,819 
                         
  $51,364  $389,532  $103,652  $86,194  $85,202  $715,944 

 

The credit risk profile based on payment activity, on a disaggregated basis, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows:

 

2019

 

1-4 Family

          

1-4 Family

         
 

Residential

  

Consumer

      

Residential

  

Consumer

     
 

Real Estate

  

and Other

  

Total

  

Real Estate

  

and Other

  

Total

 
                        

Performing

 $165,133  $15,690  $180,823  $166,533  $15,544  $182,077 

Non-performing

  354   1   355   1,165   9   1,174 
                        
 $165,487  $15,691  $181,178  $167,698  $15,553  $183,251 

 

2018

 

1-4 Family

         
  

Residential

  

Consumer

     
  

Real Estate

  

and Other

  

Total

 
             

Performing

 $169,206  $16,547  $185,753 

Non-performing

  516   19   535 
             
  $169,722  $16,566  $186,288 

 

 

9.

Goodwill

 

As of September 14, 2018, as a result of the acquisition of CCSB, FNB recognized $3.0 million of goodwill. Goodwill recognized in the Acquisition was primarily attributable to an expanded market share and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of CCSB branches with FNB. Goodwill is not amortized but is evaluated for impairment at least annually. For income tax purposes, goodwill associated with CCSB is not amortized and goodwill associated with previous acquisition is amortized over fifteen years.

 

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10.

Intangible assets

 

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

 

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
 

Gross

  

Accumulated

  

Gross

  

Accumulated

  

Gross

  

Accumulated

  

Gross

  

Accumulated

 
 

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

  

Amortization

 
                                

Core deposit intangible asset

 $4,520  $2,477  $4,520  $2,212  $4,520  $2,582  $4,520  $2,212 

Customer list

  535   203   535   165   535   222   535   165 
                                

Total

 $5,055  $2,680  $5,055  $2,377  $5,055  $2,804  $5,055  $2,377 

 

 

The weighted average life of the intangible assets is 3.43.2 years as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 3.5 years as of December 31, 2018.

 

 

The following sets forth the activity related to the intangible assets for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018: (in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                                

Beginning intangible asset, net

 $2,514  $1,019  $2,678  $1,091  $2,375  $935  $2,678  $1,091 

Purchase

  -   2,002   -   2,002 

Adjustment to intangible asset

  -   -   -   15   -   -   -   15 

Amortization

  (139)  (84)  (303)  (171)  (124)  (95)  (427)  (266)
                                

Ending intangible asset, net

 $2,375  $935  $2,375  $935  $2,251  $2,842  $2,251  $2,842 

 

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

 

2019

 $237  $113 

2020

  440   440 

2021

  402   402 

2022

  368   368 

2023

  315   315 

2024

  166   166 

After

  447   447 
        

Intangible asset, net

 $2,375  $2,251 

 

 

11.

Pledged Collateral Related to Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

 

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

 

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
 

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

  

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

 
 

Overnight

  

Greater than

  

Total

  

Overnight

  

Greater than

  

Total

  

Overnight

  

Greater than

  

Total

  

Overnight

  

Greater than

  

Total

 
     

90 days

          

90 days

          

90 days

          

90 days

     
                                                

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

                     

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

                     

U.S. government treasuries

 $4,520  $-  $4,520  $4,406  $-  $4,406  $4,529  $-  $4,529  $4,406  $-  $4,406 

U.S. government agencies

  39,484   -   39,484   41,375   -   41,375   38,562   -   38,562   41,375   -   41,375 

U.S. government mortgage-backed securities

  15,107   -   15,107   19,893   -   19,893   17,375   -   17,375   19,893   -   19,893 
                                                
                        

Total pledged collateral

 $59,111  $-  $59,111  $65,674  $-  $65,674  $60,466  $-  $60,466  $65,674  $-  $65,674 

 

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

12.

Income Taxes

The tax effects of temporary differences related to income taxes are included in deferred income taxes. The change in the deferred income taxes asset is due primarily to the increase in fair value of the available for sale investment portfolio.

 

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12.13.

Regulatory Matters

 

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

 

                 

To Be Well

                  

To Be Well

 
                 

Capitalized Under

                  

Capitalized Under

 
         

For Capital

  

Prompt Corrective

          

For Capital

  

Prompt Corrective

 
 

Actual

  

Adequacy Purposes *

  

Action Provisions

  

Actual

  

Adequacy Purposes *

  

Action Provisions

 
 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 
                                                

As of June 30, 2019:

                        

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

As of September 30, 2019:

                        

Total capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $180,052   16.5% $114,867   10.50%  N/A   N/A  $182,951   16.6% $115,854   10.50%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  15,646   16.0   10,252   10.50  $9,764   10.0%  15,730   16.2   10,195   10.50  $9,710   10.0%

First National Bank

  84,450   13.8   64,158   10.50   61,103   10.0   86,143   13.9   65,270   10.50   62,162   10.0 

Reliance State Bank

  28,124   16.0   18,500   10.50   17,620   10.0   28,113   15.7   18,813   10.50   17,917   10.0 

State Bank & Trust

  20,396   15.9   13,480   10.50   12,838   10.0   20,112   15.9   13,250   10.50   12,619   10.0 

United Bank & Trust

  14,798   18.8   8,256   10.50   7,863   10.0   14,777   18.9   8,231   10.50   7,839   10.0 
                                                

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Tier 1 capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $167,643   15.3% $92,988   8.50%  N/A   N/A  $170,478   15.5% $93,787   8.50%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,707   15.1   8,299   8.50  $7,811   8.0%  14,801   15.2   8,253   8.50  $7,768   8.0%

First National Bank

  77,871   12.7   51,938   8.50   48,882   8.0   79,496   12.8   52,838   8.50   49,730   8.0 

Reliance State Bank

  25,921   14.7   14,977   8.50   14,096   8.0   25,873   14.4   15,229   8.50   14,333   8.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,789   14.6   10,912   8.50   10,271   8.0   18,532   14.7   10,726   8.50   10,095   8.0 

United Bank & Trust

  13,979   17.8   6,683   8.50   6,293   8.0   13,956   17.8   6,663   8.50   6,271   8.0 
                                                

Tier 1 capital (to average-weighted assets):

                        

Tier 1 capital (to average- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $167,643   11.7% $57,537   4.00%  N/A   N/A  $170,478   11.8% $57,849   4.00%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,707   11.1   5,289   4.00  $6,611   5.0%  14,801   11.1   5,334   4.00  $6,668   5.0%

First National Bank

  77,871   9.4   33,418   4.00   41,462   5.0   79,496   9.5   33,576   4.00   41,970   5.0 

Reliance State Bank

  25,921   12.1   8,790   4.00   10,987   5.0   25,873   12.0   8,589   4.00   10,736   5.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,789   11.5   6,543   4.00   8,179   5.0   18,532   11.4   6,481   4.00   8,101   5.0 

United Bank & Trust

  13,979   12.8   4,359   4.00   5,448   5.0   13,956   13.3   4,186   4.00   5,232   5.0 
                                                

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

                                                

Consolidated

 $167,643   15.3% $76,578   7.00%  N/A   N/A  $170,478   15.5% $77,236   7.00%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,707   15.1   6,835   7.00  $6,347   6.5%  14,801   15.2   6,797   7.00  $6,311   6.5%

First National Bank

  77,871   12.7   42,772   7.00   39,717   6.5   79,496   12.8   43,513   7.00   40,405   6.5 

Reliance State Bank

  25,921   14.7   12,334   7.00   11,453   6.5   25,873   14.4   12,542   7.00   11,646   6.5 

State Bank & Trust

  18,789   14.6   8,987   7.00   8,345   6.5   18,532   14.7   8,834   7.00   8,203   6.5 

United Bank & Trust

  13,979   17.8   5,504   7.00   5,111   6.5   13,956   17.8   5,487   7.00   5,095   6.5 

 

* These ratios for JuneSeptember 30, 2019 include a capital conservation buffer of 2.5%, except for the Tier 1 capital to average weighted assets ratios.

 

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To Be Well

                  

To Be Well

 
          ��      

Capitalized Under

                  

Capitalized Under

 
         

For Capital

  

Prompt Corrective

          

For Capital

  

Prompt Corrective

 
 

Actual

  

Adequacy Purposes *

  

Action Provisions

  

Actual

  

Adequacy Purposes *

  

Action Provisions

 
 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 
                                                

As of December 31, 2018:

                                                

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Total capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $177,405   16.1% $109,082   9.875%  N/A   N/A  $177,405   16.1% $109,082   9.875%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  15,632   17.0   9,092   9.875  $9,207   10.0%  15,632   17.0   9,092   9.875  $9,207   10.0%

First National Bank

  81,419   13.1   61,312   9.875   62,088   10.0   81,419   13.1   61,312   9.875   62,088   10.0 

Reliance State Bank

  27,880   14.8   18,576   9.875   18,811   10.0   27,880   14.8   18,576   9.875   18,811   10.0 

State Bank & Trust

  20,358   16.2   12,427   9.875   12,585   10.0   20,358   16.2   12,427   9.875   12,585   10.0 

United Bank & Trust

  14,790   19.5   7,489   9.875   7,583   10.0   14,790   19.5   7,489   9.875   7,583   10.0 
                                                

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

                        

Tier 1 capital (to risk- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $165,181   15.0% $86,989   7.875%  N/A   N/A  $165,181   15.0% $86,989   7.875%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,722   16.0   7,251   7.875  $7,366   8.0%  14,722   16.0   7,251   7.875  $7,366   8.0%

First National Bank

  74,995   12.1   48,894   7.875   49,671   8.0   74,995   12.1   48,894   7.875   49,671   8.0 

Reliance State Bank

  25,622   13.6   14,813   7.875   15,049   8.0   25,622   13.6   14,813   7.875   15,049   8.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,783   14.9   9,910   7.875   10,068   8.0   18,783   14.9   9,910   7.875   10,068   8.0 

United Bank & Trust

  13,974   18.4   5,972   7.875   6,067   8.0   13,974   18.4   5,972   7.875   6,067   8.0 
                                                

Tier 1 capital (to average-weighted assets):

                        

Tier 1 capital (to average- weighted assets):

                        

Consolidated

 $165,181   11.3% $58,635   4.000%  N/A   N/A  $165,181   11.3% $58,635   4.000%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,722   11.2   5,277   4.000  $6,596   5.0%  14,722   11.2   5,277   4.000  $6,596   5.0%

First National Bank

  74,995   9.1   33,034   4.000   41,292   5.0   74,995   9.1   33,034   4.000   41,292   5.0 

Reliance State Bank

  25,622   11.7   8,730   4.000   10,913   5.0   25,622   11.7   8,730   4.000   10,913   5.0 

State Bank & Trust

  18,783   11.8   6,384   4.000   7,980   5.0   18,783   11.8   6,384   4.000   7,980   5.0 

United Bank & Trust

  13,974   12.7   4,402   4.000   5,503   5.0   13,974   12.7   4,402   4.000   5,503   5.0 
                                                

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

                                                

Consolidated

 $165,181   15.0% $70,420   6.375%  N/A �� N/A  $165,181   15.0% $70,420   6.375%  N/A   N/A 

Boone Bank & Trust

  14,722   16.0   5,870   6.375  $5,985   6.5%  14,722   16.0   5,870   6.375  $5,985   6.5%

First National Bank

  74,995   12.1   39,581   6.375   40,357   6.5   74,995   12.1   39,581   6.375   40,357   6.5 

Reliance State Bank

  25,622   13.6   11,992   6.375   12,227   6.5   25,622   13.6   11,992   6.375   12,227   6.5 

State Bank & Trust

  18,783   14.9   8,023   6.375   8,180   6.5   18,783   14.9   8,023   6.375   8,180   6.5 

United Bank & Trust

  13,974   18.4   4,834   6.375   4,929   6.5   13,974   18.4   4,834   6.375   4,929   6.5 

 

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

 

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

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Beginning in 2016, an additional capital conservation buffer wasthat is added to the minimum requirements for capital adequacy purposes,purposes. The capital conservation buffer was subject to a three year phase-in period. The capital conservation bufferperiod that began on January 1, 2016 and was fully phased-in on January 1, 2019 at 2.5 percent. A banking organization with a conservation buffer of less than 2.5 percent (or the required phase-in amount in years prior to 2019) iswill be subject to limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. At the present time,September 30, 2019, the ratios for the Company and the Banks arewere sufficient to meet the fully phased-in conservation buffer.

 

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13.14.     Subsequent Events

 

Management evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. On July 29,October 25, 2019, Ames National Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Iowa State Savings Bank (“Iowa State”) with, an Iowa state chartered bank, from Iowa Community Bancorp, Inc. (“Iowa Community”) in accordance with the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement dated July 29, 2019 (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among Iowa State, Savings Bank (the “Bank”), an Iowa state chartered bank and 100% owned subsidiary of Iowa Community and the majority shareholder of Iowa Community. TheCompany (the “Stock Acquisition”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, provides for the purchase by the Company from Iowa Community of 100% of the outstanding stock of the Bank. At closing, the Company will paypaid Iowa Community cash of approximately $22.0$22.3 million subject to certain adjustments based oncomplete the financial conditionStock Acquisition. Iowa State, located in Creston, Iowa, has assets of approximately $210 million, loans of approximately $138 million and deposits of approximately $187 million. Iowa State, with five offices located in Creston, Corning, Diagonal and Lenox, Iowa became a 100% owned subsidiary of the Bank (including total equity capital and loan loss reserve) onCompany following the closing date. Closingclosing. The banks paid dividends to the Company in October, 2019 in the amount of the transaction is expected to occur during the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.$15,500,000. There were no other significant events or transactions that provided evidence about conditions that did not exist at JuneSeptember 30, 2019.

 

 

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

 

Overview

 

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

 

The Company does not engage in any material business activities apart from its ownership of the Banks. Products and services offered by the Banks are for commercial and consumer purposes including loans, deposits and wealth management services. Wealth management services includes financial planning and managing trust, agencies, estates and investment brokerage accounts. The Company employs fifteenthirteen individuals to assist with financial reporting, human resources, audit, compliance, marketing, technology systems, training, real estate valuation services and the coordination of management activities, in addition to 233230 full-time equivalent individuals employed by the Banks, including employees from the Acquisition.

 

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

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

 

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

 

The Company had net income of $4,618,000,$4,041,000, or $0.50$0.44 per share, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, compared to net income of $4,317,000,$4,459,000, or $0.46$0.48 per share, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018.

The decrease in earnings is primarily the result of higher deposit interest expense, salaries and employee benefits and provision for loan losses, offset in part by improved loan interest income.

Net loan charge-offs totaled $314,000 and $195,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The provision for loan losses totaled $379,000 and $100,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The Company had net income of $12,896,000, or $1.40 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to net income of $12,813,000, or $1.38 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

 

The increase in quarterly earnings can beis primarily attributed tothe result of improved loan interest income, offset in part by elevated deposit interest expense and higher salary and employee benefits.

 

Net loan charge-offs totaled $11,000$295,000 and $4,000$226,000 for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The provision for loan losses totaled $68,000$545,000 and $64,000$193,000 for the threenine months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The Company had net income of $8,855,000, or $0.96 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to net income of $8,354,000, or $0.90 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

The increase in six month earnings can be primarily attributed to an increase in loan interest income, offset in part by higher deposit interest expense and an increase in salaries and benefits.

Net loan recoveries totaled $19,000 and net loan charge offs of $31,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The provision for loan losses totaled $166,000 and $93,000 for the six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

 

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

 

●     Challenges

●     Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

●     Critical Accounting Policies

●     Income Statement Review

●     Balance Sheet Review

●     Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management

●     Liquidity and Capital Resources

●     Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks

●     Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Challenges

 

Management has identified certain events or circumstances that may negatively impact the Company’s financial condition and results of operations in the future and is attempting to position the Company to best respond to those challenges. These challenges are addressed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 12, 2019.

 

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Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

 

Certain key performance indicators for the Company and the industry are presented in the following chart. The industry figures are compiled by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) and are derived from 5,4065,303 commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the FDIC. Management reviews these indicators on a quarterly basis for purposes of comparing the Company’s performance from quarter-to-quarter against the industry as a whole.

 

Selected Indicators for the Company and the Industry 

 

 

3 Months

  

6 Months

                          

3 Months

  

9 Months

                         
 

Ended

  

Ended

  

3 Months Ended

  

Years Ended December 31,

  

Ended

  

Ended

  

3 Months Ended

  

Years Ended December 31,

 
 

June 30, 2019

  

March 31, 2019

  

2018

  

2017

  

September 30, 2019

  

June 30, 2019

  

2018

  

2017

 
 

Company

      

Company

  

Industry*

  

Company

  

Industry*

  

Company

  

Industry*

  

Company

  

Company

  

Industry*

  

Company

  

Industry*

  

Company

  

Industry*

 
                                                                

Return on assets

  1.27%  1.22%  1.17%  1.35%  1.23%  1.35%  1.00%  0.97%  1.10%  1.18%  1.27%  1.36%  1.23%  1.35%  1.00%  0.97%
                                                                

Return on equity

  10.32%  10.03%  9.73%  11.93%  10.09%  11.98%  8.02%  8.64%  8.74%  9.58%  10.32%  12.01%  10.09%  11.98%  8.02%  8.64%
                                                                

Net interest margin

  3.20%  3.22%  3.23%  3.42%  3.23%  3.40%  3.25%  3.25%  3.15%  3.20%  3.20%  3.40%  3.23%  3.40%  3.25%  3.25%
                                                                

Efficiency ratio

  54.92%  56.36%  57.82%  55.85%  55.90%  56.27%  52.70%  57.94%  57.80%  56.84%  54.92%  55.58%  55.90%  56.27%  52.70%  57.94%
                                                                

Capital ratio

  12.30%  12.17%  12.05%  9.76%  12.18%  9.70%  12.48%  9.62%  12.64%  12.33%  12.30%  9.81%  12.18%  9.70%  12.48%  9.62%

 

*Latest available data

 

Key performances indicators include:

 

●     Return on Assets

 

This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average assets. It is used to measure how effectively the assets of the Company are being utilized in generating income. The Company's annualized return on average assets was 1.27%1.10% and 1.26%1.31% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. This ratio remained consistent when comparing 2019declined primarily due to 2018, aslower net income increased in proportionfor the three months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the increase in average assets.2018.

 

●     Return on Equity

 

This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average equity. It is used to measure the net income or return the Company generated for the shareholders’ equity investment in the Company. The Company's return on average equity was at 10.32%8.74% and 10.35%10.54% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. This ratio remained consistent when comparing 2019declined primarily due to 2018, aslower net income increased in proportionand higher average stockholders’ equity for the three months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the increase in average equity.2018.

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●     Net Interest Margin

 

The net interest margin for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 was 3.20%3.15% and 3.16%3.28%, respectively. The ratio is calculated by dividing net interest income by average earning assets. Earning assets are primarily made up of loans and investments that earn interest. This ratio is used to measure how well the Company is able to maintain interest rates on earning assets above those of interest-bearing liabilities, which is the interest expense paid on deposits and other borrowings.

 

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●     Efficiency Ratio

 

This ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by net interest income and noninterest income. The ratio is a measure of the Company’s ability to manage noninterest expenses. The Company’s efficiency ratio was 54.92%57.80% and 55.02%54.82% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The efficiency ratio remained consistent withincreased primarily due to higher noninterest expenses, which was mainly due to the 2018 efficiency ratio.Acquisition.

 

●     Capital Ratio

 

The average capital ratio is calculated by dividing average total equity capital by average total assets. It measures the level of average assets that are funded by shareholders’ equity. Given an equal level of risk in the financial condition of two companies, the higher the capital ratio, generally the more financially sound the company. The Company’s capital ratio of 12.30%12.64% as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 is significantly higher than the industry average of 9.70%9.81% as of December 31, 2018.June 30, 2019.

 

Industry Results:

 

The FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile reported the following results for the firstsecond quarter of 2019:

 

Net Income Increases 8.7% From First Quarter 2018Rises 4.1% to $60.7$62.6 Billion on Higher Net Interest Income

 

The aggregateDuring the three months ended June 30, quarterly net income for the 5,3625,303 FDIC-insured commercial banks and savings institutions totaled $60.7$62.6 billion, in first quarter 2019, an increase of $4.9$2.5 billion (8.7%(4.1%) from a year ago. The improvementImprovement in quarterly net income was led byattributable to higher net interest income which reflected a modest growthand an increase in interest-earning assets and wider net interest margins (NIM).realized securities gains. Almost two out60% of every threeall banks (62.3%) reported year-over-yearannual increases in net income andfrom the year-ago quarter, while less than 4% of banks reported net losses forwere unprofitable during the second quarter. The average return on assets roseincreased to 1.35%, an improvement1.38% from the 1.28% a year earlier.1.37% in second quarter 2018.

 

Net Interest Income Expands 6%3.7% From a Year AgoEarlier

 

Net interest income of $139.3$139 billion increased by $4.9 billion (3.7%) from a year earlier, the slowest year over-year growth rate since fourth quarter 2015. Slightly more than three-quarters of all banks (75.1%) reported an increase in net interest income from second quarter 2018. Net interest margin for the banking industry was 3.39% during the quarter, up slightly from 3.38% a year ago but below a recent high of 3.48% in fourth quarter 2018. Since year-end 2018, the average yield on earning assets rose by $7.91 basis point, while the average cost of funding increased by 11 basis points. During this period, the largest increase in the average cost of funding was among banks with assets from $1 billion (6%to $10 billion.

Loan-Loss Provisions Increase More Than 9% From Second Quarter 2018

Banks set aside $12.8 billion in loan-loss provisions during the second quarter, an increase of $1.1 billion (9.3%) from a year earlier. More than one-third of all banks (36.1%) reported year-over-year increases in loan-loss provisions. Loan-loss provisions as a percentage of net operating revenue increased from 5.80% in second quarter 2018 to 6.25%.

Noninterest Income Falls 2.7% From a Year Earlier

Noninterest income fell by $1.8 billion (2.7%) from 12 months ago, as morealthough less than three outhalf of every fourall banks (79.2%(41%) reported year-over-year increases. NIM for the banking industry increaseddeclines. The overall decline in noninterest income was driven primarily by 10 basis pointsservicing fees, which fell by $3.1 billion from a year ago to 3.42%, as average asset yields (up 49 basis points) increased$332.7 million, and investment banking fees, which declined by more than average funding costs (up 39 basis points)$533.5 million (16.1%). The largest institutions (banks with assets greater than $250 billion) reported the largest annual increaseIncreases in NIM (up 11 basis points), almost twice the rate of all other institution size groups.

Loan-Loss Provisions Rise Almost 12% From First Quarter 2018

Banks allocated $13.9noninterest income (up $1.2 billion, or 3.8%) and trading revenue (up $742.5 million, or 9.8%) helped offset the decline in loan-loss provisions innoninterest income during the first quarter, an increase of $1.5 billion (11.8%) from a year earlier. Slightly more than one-third of all banks (35.2%) reported annual increases in loan loss provisions. A large portion of the annual increase was concentrated among the largest banks.year.

 

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Noninterest Income Declines 2.9%Expense Increases From a Year Ago

Noninterest income declined by $2 billion (2.9%) from a year ago, due to lower servicing fees, which fell by $2.1 billion (58.3%), and all other noninterest income, which declined by $1.1 billion (3.6%). Despite the overall decline in noninterest income, trading revenue rose by $2.5 billion (32.8%). Slightly more than half of all banks (52.6%) reported annual declines in noninterest income.

Noninterest Expense Declines From FirstSecond Quarter 2018

 

Noninterest expense fellrose by $427.1 million (0.4%$1.6 billion (1.4%) from a year earlier.ago. The increase in salarywas widespread with 75.3% of all banks contributing to the growth. Salary and employee benefits (up $1.1rose by $1.8 billion or 2%(3.2%) was offset byfrom a decline in all other noninterest expense (down $1.4 billion, or 3%). Theyear ago, as average assets per employee increased from $8.4 million in first quarter 2018 to $8.8 million.

 

Net Charge-Offs Increase 5.5%Rise 9.3% From 12 Monthsa Year Ago

 

During the first quarter, banksBanks charged off $12.7$12.8 billion in uncollectable loans an increase of $667.9 million (5.5%during the second quarter, up $1.1 billion (9.3%) from first quarter 2018. Credit card balances reported the largest year-over-year dollara year ago. The overall increase in net charge-offs increasingwas led by $543.4credit card balances (up $669.4 million, (6.6%or 8.3%) and commercial and industrial loans (up $368.9 million, or 25.2%). The average net charge-off rate remained unchangedincreased modestly from 0.48% in second quarter 2018 to 0.50%. The net charge-off rate for commercial and industrial loans rose 5 basis points from a year ago (0.50%). For eight out of the past ten quarters,to 0.33%, while the net charge-off rate for credit cards increased, reaching 3.97%rose by 12 basis points from a year ago to 4.03%, surpassing the 4% level for the current quarter.first time since second quarter 2012.

 

Noncurrent Loan Rate Remains Below 1%Improves to 0.93%

 

Noncurrent loan balances (90 days or more past due or in nonaccrual status) increaseddeclined by $461.6 million (0.5%$4.9 billion (4.8%) from the previous quarter. Lessfirst quarter 2019. Slightly more than half of all banks (41.2%(50.6%) reported increasesdeclines in noncurrent loan balances. The quarterly increasequarter-over-quarter improvement was reflected in commercial and industrial loan balances, which rose by $3.3 billion (22.8%), the largest quarterly dollar increase since first quarter 2016. The banking industry continued to reduce noncurrent loans for residential mortgages, which fell by $2.1 billion (5%), and credit card balances, which declined by $2.2$1.1 billion (5%(8.7%) from the previous quarter.. The average noncurrent rate remained unchangeddeclined by 6 basis points from the previous quarter at 0.99%to 0.93%.

 

Loan-Loss Reserves IncreaseDecline Modestly From the Previous Quarter

 

AtLoan-loss reserves totaled $124.9 billion at the end of firstsecond quarter, loan-loss reserves increased by $432.3 billion (0.3%down $292.5 million (0.2%) from the previousfirst quarter. Almost two-thirdsJust over one-quarter of all banks (64.9%(26.3%) reported increasesquarterly declines in loan-loss reserves during the quarter.reserves. At banks that itemize their loan-loss reserves, which are banks with total assets of $1 billion or more and represent 91% of total industry loan-loss reserves, the quarterly growthdecline was attributable to residential real estate (down $762.7 million, or 6.5%) and credit cards (down $59.3 million, or 0.1%). Loan-loss reserves for commercial loans (up $761.4increased by $445.2 million or 2.4%(1.4%) from the previous quarter.

Total Assets Increase From First Quarter 2019

Total assets rose by $177.3 billion (1%) from the previous quarter. Cash and balances due from depository institutions declined by $81.5 billion (4.8%). Banks increased their investment securities by $54.8 billion (1.5%), as mortgage-backed securities rose by $65 billion (2.9%) and otherstate and municipal securities declined by $14.5 billion (4.5%). After reaching an all-time high of 35.8% in second quarter 2018, the percentage of industry assets maturing or repricing in more than three years continued to decline, falling to 35.1% in the second quarter.

Loan Balances Increase From the Previous Quarter and a Year Ago

Total loan and lease balances rose by $152.3 billion (1.5%) from first quarter 2019. Almost three-quarters of all banks (72.7%) reported quarterly increases in their loan and lease balances. All major loan categories reported quarter-over-quarter increases, led by consumer (up $308.3 million, or 3.1%loans, which rose by $42.2 billion (2.5%), and residential mortgage loans, which excludes credit cards. Forincreased by $38.3 billion (1.8%). Over the past 11 consecutive quarters,year, total loan and lease balances rose by $443 billion (4.5%), a modest increase from the 4.1% annual growth in total itemized loan-loss reserves was attributable to credit cards; however, credit card losses remained stable duringrate reported last quarter. Commercial and industrial loans had the first quarter,largest dollar increase from a year ago, increasing by only $54.2 million (0.1%$142.8 billion (6.9%).

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Deposits Increase From First Quarter 2019

Total deposit balances increased by $114 billion (0.8%) from the previous quarter, as deposits in foreign offices increased by $51.3 billion (4.1%) and domestic office deposits rose by $62.7 billion (0.5%). Domestic deposits in noninterest-bearing accounts rose by $37.2 billion (1.2%), while interest-bearing deposits increased by $25.5 billion (0.3%). Nondeposit liabilities increased by $25.1 billion (1.2%) from the previous quarter, as other liabilities rose by $25.2 billion (6.2%).

 

Equity Capital IncreasesRises From the FourthPrevious Quarter

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2019 equityEquity capital ofrose to $2.1 trillion rosein the second quarter, up $38.6 billion (1.9%) from the previous quarter, led by $36.9 billion (1.8%). Retained earnings in first quarter 2019accumulated other comprehensive income. Declared dividends totaled $22.1 billion and dividends paid rose to $38.6$48.6 billion, an increase of $7.9$10.8 billion (25.9%(28.6%). Accumulated other comprehensive income increased by $20.6 billion, as the fair value of securities improved. from second quarter 2018. At the end of firstsecond quarter, 99.6% of all16 insured institutions which account for 99.87% ofwith $2.2 billion in total industry assets met or exceededwere below the requirements for the well-capitalized category as defined for Prompt Corrective Action.

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Total Assets Increase From the Previous QuarterAction purposes.

 

Total assets increased by $147 billion (0.8%) during the first quarter. AssetsFive New Banks Are Added in trading accounts increased by $94.2 billion (16.5%), the largest quarterly dollar increase since first quarter 2008. Securities holdings among the banking industry remained stable (up $1.3 billion, or .003%) from the previous quarter. Mortgage-backed securities rose by $30.6 billion (1.4%), but were offset in part by lower U.S. Treasury securities (down $11.4 billion, or 2.1%) and state and municipal securities (down $7.6 billion, or 2.3%).

Loan Balances Drop Slightly From the PreviousSecond Quarter but Increase 4.1% From a Year Ago

Total loan and lease balances fell by $4.8 billion (0.05%) compared with the previous quarter. More than half of all banks (57.5%) reported quarterly increases in loan and lease balances. Commercial and industrial loans increased by $37.7 billion (1.7%), while consumer loans, including credit card balances, fell by $37 billion (2.1%). Over the past 12 months, total loan and lease balances increased by $395 billion (4.1%), a slight decline from the 4.4% annual growth rate reported last quarter. All major loan categories reported year-over-year increases, led by commercial and industrial loans (up $155.6 billion, or 7.6%) and consumer loans, which includes credit card balances (up $71.3 billion, or 4.4%).

Noninterest-Bearing Deposits Decline 3.2% From the Previous Quarter

Total deposits rose by $59.5 billion (0.4%) from the previous quarter, as interest-bearing deposits increased by $172.4 billion (1.8%). Noninterest-bearing deposits declined by $100.4 billion (3.2%), the largest quarterly dollar decline since reporting the Quarterly Banking Profile, and deposits in foreign offices fell by $12.5 billion (1%). Nondeposit liabilities rose by $50.6 billion (2.5%) from the previous quarter, with the increase led by other secured borrowings (up $35.8 billion, or 18.7%) and other liabilities (up $28 billion, or 7.3%). Federal Home Loan Bank advances fell by $50.3 billion (8.8%) from the previous quarter, the largest quarterly dollar decline since first quarter 2010.2019

 

The Numbernumber of BanksFDIC-insured commercial banks and savings institutions declined from 5,362 to 5,303 during the three months ended June 30. Five new banks were added during the second quarter, 60 institutions were absorbed by mergers, and one bank failed. The number of institutions on the FDIC’s “Problem Bank List” Declines to 59

The FDIC’s “Problem Bank List” declined from 60 at year end59 to 5956 at the end of firstsecond quarter, the lowest number since first quarter 2007. Total assets of problem banks declinedincreased from $48.5$46.7 billion to $46.7$48.5 billion. During the first quarter, one new bank was chartered, 43 institutions were absorbed by mergers, and no banks failed.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The discussion contained in this Item 2 and other disclosures included within this report are based, in part, on the Company’s audited December 31, 2018 consolidated financial statements. These statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial information contained in these statements is, for the most part, based on the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. However, the preparation of these statements requires management to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.

 

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

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Goodwill

 

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

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

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

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 

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

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

                      

Net interest income (GAAP)

 $10,930  $10,211  $21,901  $20,397  $10,814  $10,586  $32,715  $30,983 

Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)

  284   313   576   629   251   288   827   917 

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

  11,214   10,524   22,477   21,026   11,065   10,874   33,542   31,900 

Average interest-earning assets

 $1,400,685  $1,330,909  $1,397,269  $1,324,875  $1,403,303  $1,324,697  $1,399,302  $1,324,817 

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

  3.20%  3.16%  3.22%  3.17%  3.15%  3.28%  3.20%  3.21%

 

(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental federal income tax rate of 21 percent for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, adjusted to reflect the effect of the tax-exempt interest income associated with owning tax-exempt securities and loans.

 

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Income Statement Review for the Three Months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

 

The following highlights a comparative discussion of the major components of net income and their impact for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018:

 

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES

 

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

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 
                                                
 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

 
                                                
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                                                
 

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
 

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

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expense

  

rate

  

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expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

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rate

 

ASSETS

                                                

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Interest-earning assets

                                                

Loans 1

                                                

Commercial

 $82,133  $1,119   5.45% $72,939  $927   5.08% $76,808  $1,062   5.53% $75,533  $972   5.15%

Agricultural

  81,803   1,304   6.37%  68,992   945   5.48%  78,286   989   5.05%  70,925   1,075   6.06%

Real estate

  712,534   8,174   4.59%  637,835   7,008   4.40%  713,796   8,255   4.63%  648,628   7,375   4.55%

Consumer and other

  16,694   211   5.06%  8,240   116   5.62%  15,861   207   5.22%  10,206   136   5.34%
                                                

Total loans (including fees)

  893,164   10,808   4.84%  788,005   8,996   4.57%  884,751   10,513   4.75%  805,292   9,558   4.75%
                                                

Investment securities

                                                

Taxable

  255,671   1,555   2.43%  271,835   1,564   2.30%  277,264   1,672   2.41%  266,510   1,545   2.32%

Tax-exempt 2

  202,232   1,352   2.67%  223,979   1,493   2.67%  177,431   1,197   2.70%  205,003   1,374   2.68%

Total investment securities

  457,903   2,907   2.54%  495,814   3,057   2.47%  454,695   2,869   2.52%  471,513   2,919   2.48%
                                                

Interest bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold

  49,618   290   2.34%  47,089   256   2.17%  63,857   401   2.51%  47,892   272   2.27%
                                                

Total interest-earning assets

  1,400,685  $14,005   4.00%  1,330,909  $12,309   3.70%  1,403,303  $13,783   3.93%  1,324,697  $12,749   3.85%
                                                

Noninterest-earning assets

  53,992           38,895           59,894           41,596         
                                                

TOTAL ASSETS

 $1,454,677          $1,369,804          $1,463,197          $1,366,293         

 

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

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

 

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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 
                                                
 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

 
                                                
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                                                
 

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
 

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

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rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                                                

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Interest-bearing liabilities

                                                

Deposits

                                                

NOW, savings accounts and money markets

 $790,872  $1,616   0.82% $744,936  $1,070   0.57% $777,506  $1,451   0.75% $732,905  $1,109   0.61%

Time deposits

  222,740   990   1.78%  193,897   564   1.16%  226,972   1,097   1.93%  196,664   632   1.29%

Total deposits

  1,013,612   2,606   1.03%  938,833   1,634   0.70%  1,004,478   2,548   1.01%  929,569   1,741   0.75%

Other borrowed funds

  40,930   185   1.80%  44,124   151   1.37%  43,204   170   1.57%  45,100   134   1.19%
                                                

Total Interest-bearing liabilities

  1,054,542   2,791   1.06%  982,957   1,785   0.73%  1,047,682   2,718   1.04%  974,669   1,875   0.77%
                                                

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

                                                

Demand deposits

  212,929           211,586           221,586           214,956         

Other liabilities

  8,315           8,487           8,975           7,523         
                                                

Stockholders' equity

  178,890           166,774           184,954           169,145         
                                                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $1,454,676          $1,369,804          $1,463,197          $1,366,293         
                                                
                                                

Net interest income

     $11,214   3.20%     $10,524   3.16%     $11,065   3.15%     $10,874   3.28%
                                                

Spread Analysis

                                                

Interest income/average assets

 $14,005   3.85%     $12,309   3.59%     $13,783   3.77%     $12,749   3.73%    

Interest expense/average assets

 $2,791   0.77%     $1,785   0.52%     $2,718   0.74%     $1,875   0.55%    

Net interest income/average assets

 $11,214   3.08%     $10,524   3.07%     $11,065   3.02%     $10,874   3.18%    

 

Net Interest Income

 

For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's net interest margin adjusted for tax exempt income was 3.20%3.15% and 3.16%3.28%, respectively. Net interest income, prior to the adjustment for tax-exempt income, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 totaled $10,930,000$10,814,000 compared to $10,211,000$10,586,000 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018.

 

For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, interest income increased $1,726,000,$1,071,000, or 14%9%, when compared to the same period in 2018. The increase from 2019 was primarily attributable to increased loan volume, andrelated to a lesser extent improved interest rates.the Acquisition. The increase in loan interest income due to loan volume was primarilyoffset in part by foregone interest on nonaccrual loans which was $272,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to $80,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2018. The increase in loan interest income was also offset in part by a decrease in tax-exempt income due to the Acquisition. Loan interest rates increased in conjunction with general market interest rates, as the Federal Reserve Bank increased short term interest rate targets by 1.00% in 2018.maturity of municipal bonds.

 

Interest expense increased $1,006,000,$843,000, or 56%45%, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 when compared to the same period in 2018. The higher interest expense for the period is primarily attributable to higher rates on deposits due to market interest rates and competitive pressures.

 

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Provision for Loan Losses

 

The Company’sA provision for loan losses of $379,000 was $68,000 and $64,000recognized in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to $100,000 in the third quarter of 2018. Net loan charge offs totaled $314,000 for the three monthsquarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Netcompared to net loan charge-offs were $11,000 and $4,000charge offs of $195,000 for the three monthsquarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.2018. The loan charge offs this quarter were primarily related to one commercial relationship that was restructured. While the current provision for loan losses are not related to agricultural loans, the Iowa agricultural economy remains challenged as the result of the low grain prices throughout much of 2018 and 2019 and tariff concerns on Iowa exports. CornGrain prices rebounded insince the second quarter of 2019 as a result of delayed planting caused by excessive rain2019; however, initial crop reports in muchour markets indicate significant variability in crop yields. Presently, it is too early to gauge the financial impact of the Midwest. An early frost could be problematic for the Company’s ag loan customers that were impacted by the delayed planting season.2019 growing season on most of our agricultural borrowers.

 

Noninterest Income and Expense

 

Noninterest income increased $222,000 for the three months ended June 30,third quarter of 2019 totaled $2,119,000 as compared to $2,162,000 in the same periodthird quarter of 2018, a decrease of 2%. The decrease in 2018.noninterest income was primarily due to the $162,000 gain on foreclosure of real estate in 2018, offset in part by increases due to the Acquisition and gain on the sale of loans. The increase in noninterest income isthe gain on sale of loans was due to higher loan volume driven by a healthy residential mortgage market in central Iowa.

Noninterest expense for the third quarter of 2019 totaled $7,475,000 compared to $6,988,000 recorded in the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 7%. Most of the increase was related to higher salaries and employee benefits and data processing costs, offset in part by one time data conversion costs incurred in 2018 related to the Acquisition and a decrease in FDIC insurance assessments. The increase in salaries and employee benefits were primarily due to the Acquisition and higher wealth management income.normal salary increases. The increase in wealth management income was primarily related to growth in the assets under management, fueled by a growing equity market and new account relationships.

Noninterest expense increased $505,000 or 8% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compareddata processing costs were due to the same period in 2018 primarily as a result ofcost associated with expanded services and the Acquisition. Salaries and benefits was the largest component of the increaseThe decrease in noninterest expense, this increaseFDIC insurance assessments was due primarily to the Acquisition and normal salary and employee benefit increases.receipt of a small bank credit as the deposit insurance reserve ratio exceeded 1.38%. The efficiency ratio was 54.9%57.8% for the secondthird quarter of 2019 as compared to 55.0%54.8% in the third quarter of 2018.

 

Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes expense for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 was $1,239,000$1,038,000 and $1,107,000,$1,201,000, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 21%20% and 20%21%, respectively. The lower than expected effective tax rate for both periods is primarily due to tax-exempt interest income.

 

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IncomeIncome Statement Review for the SixNine Months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

 

The following highlights a comparative discussion of the major components of net income and their impact for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018:

 

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES

 

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

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 
                                                
 

Six Months Ended June 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
                                                
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                                                
 

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
 

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

 

ASSETS

                                                

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Interest-earning assets

                                                

Loans 1

                                                

Commercial

 $83,164  $2,239   5.38% $73,180  $1,795   4.90% $81,022  $3,301   5.43% $73,973  $2,766   4.99%

Agricultural

  81,511   2,587   6.35%  68,776   1,913   5.56%  80,424   3,576   5.93%  69,500   3,023   5.80%

Real estate

  713,274   16,267   4.56%  634,953   13,949   4.39%  713,449   24,523   4.58%  639,563   21,290   4.44%

Consumer and other

  16,678   416   4.99%  8,532   228   5.34%  16,403   623   5.06%  9,096   364   5.33%
                                                

Total loans (including fees)

  894,627   21,509   4.81%  785,440   17,884   4.55%  891,298   32,023   4.79%  792,132   27,443   4.62%
                                                

Investment securities

                                                

Taxable

  253,421   3,044   2.40%  271,924   3,093   2.27%  261,456   4,715   2.40%  268,284   4,639   2.31%

Tax-exempt 2

  205,633   2,745   2.67%  225,197   2,995   2.66%  196,129   3,942   2.68%  218,392   4,368   2.67%

Total investment securities

  459,054   5,789   2.52%  497,122   6,088   2.45%  457,585   8,657   2.52%  486,676   9,007   2.47%
                                                

Interest bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold

  43,588   528   2.42%  42,313   449   2.12%  50,419   929   2.46%  46,009   721   2.09%
                                                

Total interest-earning assets

  1,397,269  $27,826   3.98%  1,324,875  $24,421   3.69%  1,399,302  $41,609   3.96%  1,324,817  $37,171   3.74%
                                                

Noninterest-earning assets

  53,300           40,125           55,522           40,619         
                                                

TOTAL ASSETS

 $1,450,569          $1,365,000          $1,454,824          $1,365,436         

 

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

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

 

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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 
                                                
 

Six Months Ended June 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
                                                
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                                                
 

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

  

Average

  

Revenue/

  

Yield/

 
 

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

  

balance

  

expense

  

rate

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                                                

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Interest-bearing liabilities

                                                

Deposits

                                                

NOW, savings accounts and money markets

 $788,786  $3,133   0.79% $733,157  $1,901   0.52% $784,985  $4,584   0.78% $733,072  $3,009   0.55%

Time deposits

  218,380   1,832   1.68%  194,481   1,095   1.13%  221,275   2,929   1.76%  195,217   1,727   1.18%

Total deposits

  1,007,166   4,965   0.99%  927,638   2,996   0.65%  1,006,260   7,513   1.00%  928,289   4,736   0.68%

Other borrowed funds

  42,188   384   1.82%  51,832   400   1.54%  42,530   554   1.74%  49,563   534   1.44%
                                                

Total Interest-bearing liabilities

  1,049,354   5,349   1.02%  979,471   3,396   0.69%  1,048,790   8,067   1.03%  977,852   5,270   0.72%
                                                

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

                                                

Demand deposits

  216,522           209,169           218,229           211,120         

Other liabilities

  8,090           8,456           8,388           8,141         
                                                

Stockholders' equity

  176,603           167,905           179,417           168,323         
                                                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $1,450,569          $1,365,000          $1,454,824          $1,365,436         
                                                
                                                

Net interest income

     $22,477   3.22%     $21,025   3.17%     $33,542   3.20%     $31,900   3.21%
                                                

Spread Analysis

                                                

Interest income/average assets

 $27,826   3.84%     $24,421   3.58%     $41,609   3.81%     $37,171   3.63%    

Interest expense/average assets

 $5,349   0.74%     $3,396   0.50%     $8,067   0.74%     $5,270   0.51%    

Net interest income/average assets

 $22,477   3.10%     $21,025   3.08%     $33,542   3.07%     $31,900   3.12%    

 

Net Interest Income

 

For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's net interest margin adjusted for tax exempt income was 3.22%3.20% and 3.17%3.21%, respectively. Net interest income, prior to the adjustment for tax-exempt income, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 totaled $21,901,000$32,715,000 compared to $20,397,000$30,983,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018.

 

For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, interest income increased $3,457,000,$4,528,000, or 15%12%, when compared to the same period in 2018. The increase from 2019 was primarily attributable to increased loan volume and to a lesser extent rates. The increase in loan volume was due to the Acquisition and a favorable lending environment in the Company’s market areas. Loan interest rates increased in conjunction with general market interest rates, as the Federal Reserve Bank increased short term interest rate targets by 1.00% in 2018.

 

Interest expense increased $1,953,000,$2,797,000, or 58%53%, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 when compared to the same period in 2018. The higher interest expense for the period is primarily attributable to higher rates on deposits due to market interest rates and competitive pressures.

 

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Provision for Loan Losses

 

The Company’sA provision for loan losses of $545,000 was $166,000 and $93,000recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to $193,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018. Net loan charge offs totaled $295,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Net loan recoveries were $19,000 and net charge-offs were $31,000compared to $226,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.2018. While the current provision for loan losses are not related to agricultural loans, the Iowa agricultural economy remains challenged as the result of the low grain prices throughout much of 2018 and 2019 and tariff concerns on Iowa exports. CornGrain prices rebounded insince the second quarter of 2019 as a result of delayed planting caused by excessive rain2019; however, initial crop reports in muchour markets indicate significant variability in crop yields. Presently, it is too early to gauge the financial impact of the Midwest. An early frost could be problematic for2019 growing season on most of our ag loan customers that were impacted by the delayed planting season.agricultural borrowers.

 

Noninterest Income and Expense

 

Noninterest income increased $384,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 totaled $6,258,000 as compared to $5,917,000 for the same period in 2018.nine months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of 6%. The increase in noninterest income is primarily due to the Acquisition and higher wealth management income.income, offset in part by a gain on foreclosure of other real estate owned in 2018. The increase in wealth management income was primarily related to growth in the assets under management, fueled by a growingfavorable equity market and new account relationships.

 

Noninterest expense increased $1,097,000 or 8% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 totaled $22,150,000 compared to $20,566,000 for the same period innine months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of 8%, which was primarily as a result ofdue to the Acquisition. Salaries and benefits was the largest component of the increase in noninterest expense this increase was due primarily to the Acquisition andwhich also includes normal salary and employee benefit increases, offset in part by a one-time $1,000 bonus paid to full-time employees in 2018. Another component of the increase in noninterest expense was the increase in data processing costs which was due primarily to the cost associated with expanded services and the Acquisition. The efficiency ratio was 56.4 %56.8% and 55.7% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 as compared to 56.2% in 2018.and 2018, respectively.

 

Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes expense for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 was $2,343,000$3,381,000 and $2,127,000,$3,328,000, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 21% and 20%, respectively.. The lower than expected effective tax rate for both periods is primarily due to tax-exempt interest income.

 

Balance Sheet Review

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, total assets were $1,468,595,000,$1,499,976,000, a $12,908,000$44,288,000 increase compared to December 31, 2018. The increase in assets, primarily interest bearing deposits, was funded primarily by deposits.deposits and repurchase agreements.

 

Investment Portfolio

 

The investment portfolio totaled $458,763,000$457,995,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, a decrease of $208,000$976,000 from the December 31, 2018 balance of $458,971,000. The decrease in securities available-for-sale is primarily due to maturities in the municipal investment portfolio and to a lesser extent payments on mortgage backed securities. This decrease in investments was offset in part by increases in the unrealized gain on the investment portfolio as market interest rates caused an increase in the fair value of the investment portfolio.portfolio and purchases of U.S. Agencies and corporate bonds.

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On a quarterly basis, the investment portfolio is reviewed for other-than-temporary impairment. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, gross unrealized losses of $455,000,$320,000, are considered to be temporary in nature due to the interest rate environment of 2019 and other general economic factors. As a result of the Company’s favorable liquidity position, the Company does not have the intent to sell securities with an unrealized loss at the present time. In addition, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will hold these securities until recovery of their fair value to cost basis and avoid considering present unrealized loss positions to be other-than-temporary.

 

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At JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company’s investment securities portfolio included securities issued by 227222 government municipalities and agencies located within 17 states with a fair value of $197.0$187.9 million. At December 31, 2018, the Company’s investment securities portfolio included securities issued by 263 government municipalities and agencies located within 16 states with a fair value of $216.0 million. No one municipality or agency represents a concentration within this segment of the investment portfolio. The largest exposure to any one municipality or agency as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was $3.9$3.6 million (approximately 2.0%1.9% of the fair value of the governmental municipalities and agencies) represented by the West Des Moines, Iowa Community School District to be repaid by sales tax revenues and property taxes.

 

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

 

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The following table summarizes the total general obligation and revenue bonds in the Company’s investment securities portfolios as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 identifying the state in which the issuing government municipality or agency operates. (Dollars in thousands)

 

  

2019

  

2018

 
      

Estimated

      

Estimated

 
  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

 
  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

 
                 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

                

General Obligation bonds:

                

Iowa

 $51,258  $51,728  $59,935  $59,481 

Texas

  10,761   10,898   11,822   11,803 

Pennsylvania

  8,790   8,883   9,167   9,144 

Washington

  6,850   6,896   6,905   6,762 

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

  17,504   17,738   17,138   17,198 
                 

Total general obligation bonds

 $95,163  $96,143  $104,967  $104,388 
                 

Revenue bonds:

                

Iowa

 $93,314  $93,525  $104,589  $103,925 

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

  7,262   7,359   7,691   7,642 
                 

Total revenue bonds

 $100,576  $100,884  $112,280  $111,567 
                 

Total obligations of states and political subdivisions

 $195,739  $197,027  $217,247  $215,955 

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2019

  

2018

 
      

Estimated

      

Estimated

 
  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

 
  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

 
                 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

                

General Obligation bonds:

                

Iowa

 $56,464  $57,108  $59,935  $59,481 

Texas

  9,524   9,717   11,822   11,803 

Pennsylvania

  8,580   8,675   9,167   9,144 

Washington

  6,822   6,903   6,905   6,762 

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

  17,924   18,176   17,138   17,198 
                 

Total general obligation bonds

 $99,314  $100,579  $104,967  $104,388 
                 

Revenue bonds:

                

Iowa

 $78,971  $79,230  $104,589  $103,925 

Other (2019: 5 states; 2018: 7 states)

  8,010   8,131   7,691   7,642 
                 

Total revenue bonds

 $86,981  $87,361  $112,280  $111,567 
                 

Total obligations of states and political subdivisions

 $186,295  $187,940  $217,247  $215,955 

 

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

 

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
     

Estimated

      

Estimated

      

Estimated

      

Estimated

 
 

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

  

Amortized

  

Fair

 
 

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

 
                                

Revenue bonds by revenue source

                                

Sales tax

 $57,326  $57,591  $60,422  $60,322  $44,153  $44,412  $60,422  $60,322 

Water

  13,445   13,458   13,863   13,644   12,929   12,977   13,863   13,644 

College and universities, primarily dormitory revenues

  5,645   5,658   8,183   8,139   5,463   5,481   8,183   8,139 

Leases

  7,193   7,221   8,958   8,861   7,477   7,534   8,958   8,861 

Electric power & light revenues

  5,053   5,080   5,223   5,185   4,659   4,693   5,223   5,185 

Other

  11,914   11,876   15,631   15,416   12,300   12,264   15,631   15,416 
                                

Total revenue bonds by revenue source

 $100,576  $100,884  $112,280  $111,567  $86,981  $87,361  $112,280  $111,567 

 

Loan Portfolio

 

The loan portfolio, net of the allowance for loan losses, totaled $873,639,000,$882,130,000 and $890,461,000 and $780,260,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018, respectively. Loan demand has moderated since year end. The increase in the loan portfolio since June 30, 2018 is primarily due to the Acquisition.

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Deposits

 

Deposits totaled $1,244,457,000,$1,249,133,000 and $1,221,084,000 and $1,151,815,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018, respectively. The increase in deposits since December 31, 2018 was primarily due to public fundaccount balances in NOW accounts. The increaseaccount public funds and certificates of deposits, offset in deposits since June 30, 2018 is primarily due to the Acquisition.part by a decline in retail demand deposit account balances.   

 

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $31,693,000$52,196,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, a decreasean increase of $8,981,000,$11,522,000, or 22%28%, from the December 31, 2018 balance of $40,674,000. The decreaseincrease was due primarily to a decreasean increase in the balances of one existing customer.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. No material changes in the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements have occurred since December 31, 2018.

 

Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management

 

The Company’s credit risk is historically centered in the loan portfolio, which on JuneSeptember 30, 2019 totaled $873,639,000$882,130,000 compared to $890,461,000 as of December 31, 2018. Net loans comprise 59% of total assets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The object in managing loan portfolio risk is to reduce the risk of loss resulting from a customer’s failure to perform according to the terms of an agreement and to quantify and manage credit risk on a portfolio basis. The Company’s level of problem loans (consisting of nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more) as a percentage of total loans was 0.70%0.58% at JuneSeptember 30, 2019, as compared to 0.38% at December 31, 2018 and 0.49%0.42% at JuneSeptember 30, 2018. The increase in the level of problem loans is due primarily to two agricultural loan relationships. The Company’s level of problem loans as a percentage of total loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 of 0.70%0.58% is comparablelower as compared to the Iowa State Average peer group of FDIC insured institutions as of March 31,June 30, 2019, of 0.67%0.72%.

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Impaired loans, net of specific reserves, totaled $4,763,000$4,923,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and have increased $2,030,000$2,190,000 as compared to the impaired loans of $2,733,000 as of December 31, 2018.

 

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

 

The Company had TDRs of $2,645,000$1,171,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans. The Company had TDRs of $2,350,000 as of December 31, 2018, all of which were included in impaired and nonaccrual loans.

 

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

 

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For TDRs that were on nonaccrual status before the modification, a specific reserve may already be recorded. In periods subsequent to modification, the Company will continue to evaluate all TDRs for possible impairment and, as necessary, recognize impairment through the allowance. A specific reserve was increased $25,000established in the three and sixamount of $200,000 in the nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. An $80,000 specific reserve was established in the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018 on a TDR loan, respectively. The Company did not have anyhad $275,000 of charge-offs for TDR’s for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The Company had $12,000 of charge-offs related to TDRs for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018.

 

Loans past due 90 days or more that are still accruing interest are reviewed no less frequently than quarterly to determine if there continues to be a strong reason that the credit should not be placed on non-accrual. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, non-accrual loans totaled $5,119,000$5,167,000 and there were $1,118,000$9,000 of loans past due 90 days and still accruing. This compares to non-accrual loans of $3,234,000 and loans past due 90 days and still accruing totaled $150,000 as of December 31, 2018. The increases are due primarily to two agricultural loan relationships. Real estate owned totaled $218,000 and $830,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

 

The agricultural real estate and agricultural operating loan portfolio classifications remain elevated as a result of lower grain prices. The watch and special mention loans in these categories totaled $49,108,000$43,236,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 as compared to $47,808,000 as of December 31, 2018. The substandard loans in these categories totaled $8,245,000$9,465,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 as compared to $9,666,000 as of December 31, 2018. The Iowa agricultural economy remains challenged as the result of the delayed planting, late maturing crops, current low grain prices and tariff concerns on Iowa exports.

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The watch and special mention loans classified as commercial real estate totaled $35,423,000$35,949,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 as compared to $30,952,000 as of December 31, 2018. The substandard loans in this category totaled $14,621,000$16,053,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 as compared to $13,318,000 as of December 31, 2018.

 

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of outstanding loans as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was 1.34%1.33%, as compared to 1.30% at December 31, 2018. The allowance for loan losses totaled $11,869,000$11,934,000 and $11,684,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Net recoveries of loans totaled $19,000 and net charge-offs of loans totaled $31,000$295,000 and $226,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

 

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

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Review of the Company’s Current Liquidity Sources
Review of Statements of Cash Flows
Company Only Cash Flows

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

●     Review of the Company’s Current Liquidity Sources

●     Review of Statements of Cash Flows

●     Company Only Cash Flows

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

●     Capital Resources

 

Review of the Company’s Current Liquidity Sources

 

Liquid assets of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 totaled $90,051,000$112,416,000 and $56,442,000, respectively, and provide an adequate level of liquidity given current economic conditions.

 

Other sources of liquidity available to the Banks as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 include outstanding lines of credit with the FHLB of Des Moines, Iowa of $190,583,000,$182,063,000, with $2,000,000$5,000,000 of outstanding FHLB advances. Federal funds borrowing capacity at correspondent banks was $93,269,000,$93,531,000, with no outstanding federal fund purchase balances as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The Company had securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaling $31,693,000$52,196,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.

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Total investments as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 were $458,763,000$457,995,000 compared to $458,971,000 as of December 31, 2018. These investments provide the Company with a significant amount of liquidity since all of the investments are classified as available-for-sale as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.

 

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

 

Review of Statements of Cash Flows

 

Net cash provided by operating activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 totaled $10,901,000$14,339,000 compared to $9,157,000$15,471,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018. The cash flow from operations in 2019 is comparable to the same period in 2018.

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was $(14,570,000)$(32,866,000) compared to $1,910,000$9,570,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018. The increase of $16,480,000$42,436,000 in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to an increase ina higher level of interest bearing deposits in financial institutions and a higher level of purchases of investments, offset in part by greater maturitiesa lower level of loans, interest bearing deposits and callspurchases of investments; an increase ininvestments contributed to the proceeds from the saleincrease.

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Net cash used inprovided by (used in) financing activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 totaled $4,099,000$21,628,000 compared to $16,910,000$(26,120,000) for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018. The decreaseincrease in cash used inprovided by financing activities was $12,811,000.$47,748,000. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to an increase in deposits and a greaterlower amount of repayments of FHLB advances and other borrowings in 20182019 as compared to 2019 and an increase in deposits, offset in part by a decrease in the securities sold under agreements to repurchase.2018. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company did not have any external debt financing, off-balance sheet financing arrangements, or derivative instruments linked to its stock.

 

Company Only Cash Flows

 

The Company’s liquidity on an unconsolidated basis is heavily dependent upon dividends paid to the Company by the Banks. The Banks provide adequate liquidity to pay the Company’s expenses and stockholder dividends. Dividends paid by the Banks to the Company amounted to $6,368,000$9,568,000 and $5,690,000$8,790,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Various federal and state statutory provisions limit the amounts of dividends banking subsidiaries are permitted to pay to their holding companies without regulatory approval. Federal Reserve policy further limits the circumstances under which bank holding companies may declare dividends. For example, a bank holding company should not continue its existing rate of cash dividends on its common stock unless its net income is sufficient to fully fund each dividend and its prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with its capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. In addition, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC have issued policy statements, which provide that insured banks and bank holding companies should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings. Federal and state banking regulators may also restrict the payment of dividends by order. The quarterly dividend declared by the Company increased to $0.24 per share in 2019 from $0.23 per share in 2018.

 

The Company, on an unconsolidated basis, has interest bearing deposits totaling $15,298,000$16,143,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 that are presently available to provide additional liquidity to the Banks.

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

 

No other material capital expenditures or material changes in the capital resource mix are anticipated at this time, with the exception of the expected need to finance approximately $22$22.3 million of the purchase price for the Company’s recently-announced stock acquisition of Iowa State Savings Bank. The purchase will bewas funded on October 25, 2019 by current cash at the Company as well as dividends from affiliate banks to the Company. The banks will remain well-capitalized after these dividends are accrued. This transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to receipt of regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. The primary cash flow uncertainty would be a sudden decline in deposits causing the Banks to liquidate securities.  Historically, the Banks have maintained an adequate level of short-term marketable investments to fund the temporary declines in deposit balances. There are no known trends in liquidity and cash flow needs as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 that are of concern to management.

 

Capital Resources

 

The Company’s total stockholders’ equity as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 totaled $183,252,000$186,163,000 and was $10,386,000$13,298,000 higher than the $172,865,000 recorded as of December 31, 2018. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily due to net income and an increase in other comprehensive income, offset in part by dividends declared. The increase in other comprehensive income is created by lower market interest rates compared to December 31, 2018, which resulted in higher fair values in the securities available-for-sale portfolio. At JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, stockholders’ equity as a percentage of total assets was 12.5%12.4% and 11.9%, respectively. The capital levels of the Company exceed applicable regulatory guidelines as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.

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Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks

 

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

 

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Item 3.          Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

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

 

Item 4.          Controls and Procedures

 

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

 

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

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

Not applicable

Item 1.A.

Risk Factors

None.

None.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

In November, 2018, the Company approved a Stock Repurchase Plan which provided for the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, there were 21,20911,834 shares remaining to be purchased under the plan.

 

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The following table provides information with respect to purchasepurchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchases” (as defined in rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.

 

          

Total

     
          

Number

  

Maximum

 
          

of Shares

  

Number of

 
          

Purchased as

  

Shares that

 
  

Total

      

Part of

  

May Yet Be

 
  

Number

  

Average

  

Publicly

  

Purchased

 
  

of Shares

  

Price Paid

  

Announced

  

Under

 

Period

 

Purchased

  

Per Share

  

Plans

  

The Plan

 
                 

April 1, 2019 to April 30, 2019

  906  $25.93   906   31,003 
                 

May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019

  -  $-   -   31,003 
                 

June 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019

  9,794  $25.99   9,794   21,209 
                 

Total

  10,700       10,700     
          

Total

     
          

Number

  

Maximum

 
          

of Shares

  

Number of

 
          

Purchased as

  

Shares that

 
  

Total

      

Part of

  

May Yet Be

 
  

Number

  

Average

  

Publicly

  

Purchased

 
  

of Shares

  

Price Paid

  

Announced

  

Under

 

Period

 

Purchased

  

Per Share

  

Plans

  

The Plan

 
                 

July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019

  148  $26.28   148   21,061 
                 

August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019

  9,227  $26.06   9,227   11,834 
                 

September 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019

  -  $-   -   11,834 
                 

Total

  9,375       9,375     

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

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Item 5.

Other information

 

 

Not applicable

Item 4.6.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Exhibits

  
Not applicable
Item 5.Other information
Not applicable
Item 6.Exhibits

2.1

Stock purchase agreement dated July 29, 2019, between Ames National Corporation and Iowa Community Bancorp, Inc. and Iowa State Savings Bank.(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2019).

31.1

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

31.2

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

32.1Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
101.INSXBRL Instance Document (1)
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)

 

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

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

 AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION

DATE:     August 7,November 6, 2019   By: /s/ John P. Nelson
  
 John P. Nelson, Chief Executive Officer and President
  
 By: /s/ John L. Pierschbacher
  
 John L. Pierschbacher. Chief Financial Officer

 

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