UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2023

 

or

 

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: 001-15375

 

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Mississippi

64-0666512

(State or other jurisdiction of

 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

Company or organization)

 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
  
521 Main Street, Philadelphia, MS   39350
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

601-656-4692

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which

Registered

Common Stock, $0.20 par value

CIZN

NASDAQ Global Market

 

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 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☑Yes☑ Yes ☐ No

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer ☐

Accelerated filer  ☐

Non-accelerated filer ☑

Emerging growth company ☐

Smaller Reporting 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

 

Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of May 4, 2023:August 8, 2023 :

 

TitleOutstanding
Common Stock, $0.20 par value5,616,438

 

 

 

 

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements.

1
   
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements.1

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, as of March 31,June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2022 (Audited)1
   

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) and 2022 (Unaudited)2
   

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) and 2022 (Unaudited)3
   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) and 2022 (Unaudited)4
   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)5
   

Item 2.

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

32
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.47
Item 4.Controls and Procedures.4930
   
PART II.

Item 3.

OTHER INFORMATION

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

5043

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

44
   
 Item 1.Legal Proceedings.

PART II.

50

OTHER INFORMATION

45
 
Item 1.

 Legal Proceedings.

45
Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

45

Item 6.

Exhibits.

45

   
 Item 1A.Risk Factors.50
  
Item 6. Exhibits.50

SIGNATURES

 
SIGNATURES5146

 

 

 

 

PART I.‐ FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(in thousands, except share data)

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

  

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 
Assets                

Cash and due from banks

 $15,600  $26,948  $17,086  $26,948 

Interest bearing deposits with other banks

  606  1,646   862  1,646 

Cash and cash equivalents

 16,206  28,594  17,948  28,594 

Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

 402,237  406,590  396,931  406,590 

Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value

 201,740  201,322  196,866  201,322 

Loans held for investment (LHFI) (1)

 567,240  585,591  574,734  585,591 

Less allowance for credit losses (ACL), LHFI (1)

  6,017  5,264   6,397  5,264 

Net LHFI

 561,223  580,327  568,337  580,327 

Premises and equipment, net

 27,561  27,705  27,381  27,705 

Other real estate owned, net

 1,179  1,179  1,009  1,179 

Accrued interest receivable

 4,562  4,864  4,766  4,864 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 25,909  25,724  26,062  25,724 

Deferred tax assets, net

 29,091  29,574  29,346  29,574 

Identifiable intangible assets, net

 13,413  13,442  13,386  13,442 

Other assets

  6,349  4,682   7,307  4,682 
  

Total Assets

 $1,289,470  $1,324,003  $1,289,339  $1,324,003 
  
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity        
Liabilities        
Deposits:  

Non-interest bearing deposits

 $288,466  $299,112  $281,812  $299,112 

Interest bearing deposits

  827,360  827,290   821,260  827,290 

Total deposits

 1,115,826  1,126,402  1,103,072  1,126,402 
  

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase

 98,532  127,574  109,526  127,574 

Short-term borrowings

 1,725  -  4,000  - 

Borrowings on secured line of credit

 18,000  18,000  18,000  18,000 

Deferred compensation payable

 9,985  9,868  10,104  9,868 

Other liabilities

  4,279  3,134   4,496  3,134 

Total liabilities

 1,248,347  1,284,978  1,249,198  1,284,978 
  
Shareholders' Equity        

Common stock, $0.20 par value, 22,500,000 shares authorized, Issued and outstanding: 5,607,438 shares - March 31, 2023; 5,603,750 shares - December 31, 2022

 1,122  1,122 

Common stock, $0.20 par value, 22,500,000 shares authorized, Issued and outstanding: 5,616,438 shares - June 30, 2023; 5,603,570 shares - December 31, 2022

 1,123  1,122 

Additional paid-in capital

 18,488  18,448  18,519  18,448 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit of $19,916 at March 31, 2023 and $20,726 at December 31, 2022

 (79,822

)

 (83,070)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit of $26,674 at March 31, 2023 and $29,355 at December 31, 2022

 (80,238) (83,070)

Retained earnings

  101,335  102,525   100,737  102,525 
  

Total shareholders' equity

  41,123  39,025   40,141  39,025 
  

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 $1,289,470  $1,324,003  $1,289,339  $1,324,003 

 

(1) Effective January 1, 2023, Citizens adopted FASB ASU 2016-13 using the modified restrospective approach.  Therefore prior period balances are presented under legacy GAAP and may not be comparable to current period presentation.

(1) Effective January 1, 2023, Citizens adopted FASB ASU 2016-13 using the modified restrospective approach. Therefore prior periodbalances are presented under legacy GAAP and may not be comparable to current period presentation.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 


 

 

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

For the Three Months

  

For the Three Months

 

For the Six Months

 
 

Ended March 31,

  

Ended June 30,

 

Ended June 30,

 
 

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

 
Interest Income            

Interest and fees on loans

 $7,323  $6,397  $7,529  $6,639  $14,852  $13,036 
Interest on securities  

Taxable

 2,306  1,697  2,262  1,901  4,568  3,598 

Nontaxable

 1,065  947  1,070  983  2,135  1,930 

Other interest

  339  13   297  37  636  50 

Total interest income

 11,033  9,054  11,158  9,560  22,191  18,614 
Interest Expense            

Deposits

 1,821  556  2,449  528  4,270  1,084 

Other borrowed funds

  1,534  211   1,295  269  2,829  480 

Total interest expense

  3,355  767   3,744  797  7,099  1,564 

Net Interest Income

  7,678  8,287   7,414  8,763  15,092  17,050 

Provision for credit losses (PCL)

  47  93   417  56  464  149 

Net Interest Income After PCL

 7,631  8,194  6,997  8,707  14,628  16,901 
  
Other Income            

Service charges on deposit accounts

 914  945  890  967  1,804  1,912 

Other service charges and fees

 1,037  1,025  1,071  1,094  2,108  2,119 

Other operating income, net

  412  563   300  702  712  1,265 

Total other income

  2,363  2,533   2,261  2,763  4,624  5,296 
Other Expense            

Salaries and employee benefits

 4,695  4,439  4,710  4,412  9,405  8,851 

Occupancy expense

 1,845  1,775  1,856  1,711  3,701  3,486 

Other expense

  2,160  2,087   2,471  2,309  4,631  4,396 

Total other expense

  8,700  8,301   9,037  8,432  17,737  16,733 
  

Income Before Income Taxes

 1,294  2,426  221  3,038  1,515  5,464 
  

Income taxes

  154  390   (79) 497  75  887 
  

Net Income

 $1,140  $2,036  $300  $2,541  $1,440  $4,577 
  

Earings Per Share

  

-Basic

 $0.20  $0.36  $0.05  $0.45  $0.26  $0.82 
-Diluted $0.20  $0.36  $0.05  $0.45  $0.26  $0.82 
  

Dividends Paid Per Share

 $0.24  $0.24  $0.16  $0.24  $0.40  $0.48 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 


 

 

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

For the Three Months

  

For the Three Months

 

For the Six Months

 
 

Ended March 31,

  

Ended June 30,

 

Ended June 30,

 
 

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

 
  

Net income

 $1,140  $2,036  $300  $2,541  $1,440  $4,577 
  
Other comprehensive income (loss) 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 
  

Securities available-for-sale

  

Unrealized holding gains (losses) during the period

 3,227  (58,204)

Unrealized holding (losses) gains during the period

 (1,771) (50,978) 1,457  (109,182)

Income tax effect

  (805) 14,522   442  12,719  (364) 27,241 

Net unrealized gains (losses)

 2,422  (43,682)

Net unrealized (losses) gains

 (1,329) (38,259) 1,093  (81,941)
  

Amortization of net unrealized losses on securities transferred from AFS to HTM

 1,101  -  1,216  -  2,317  - 

Income tax effect

  (275

)

 -   (303) -  (578) - 

Net unrealized gains

 826  -  913  -  1,739  - 
  

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

  3,248  (43,682)

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

  (416) (38,259) 2,832  (81,941)
  

Comprehensive income (loss)

 $4,388  $(41,646)

Comprehensive (loss) income

 $(116) $(35,718) $4,272  $(77,364)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 


 

 

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

For the Three Months

  

For the Six Months

 
 

Ended March 31,

  

Ended June 30,

 
 

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

 
  
Operating Activities        
  

Net cash provided by operating activities

 $1,310  $2,978  $2,085  $6,778 
  
Investing Activities        

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

 2,600  15,803  5,494  28,258 

Proceeds from maturities, paydowns and calls of securities held-to-maturity

 4,973  -  11,001  - 

Purchases of investment securities

 -  (43,886) -  (71,190)

Purchases of bank premises and equipment

 (179) (250) (328) (479)

Net change in FHLB stock

 (317) (717) (316) (784)

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

 -  1,078  149  1,151 

Proceeds from death benefit of bank-owned life insurance

 -  813 

Net change in loans

  18,464  (11,177) 10,891  (17,310)
  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 25,541  (39,149) 26,891  (59,541)
  

Financing Activities

        

Net change in deposits

 (10,576) 37,688  (23,330) 6,095 

Net change in securities sold under agreement to repurchase

 (29,042) (6,965) (18,048) 11,402 

Net change in short-term borrowings

 1,725  -  4,000  - 

Payment of dividends

  (1,346

)

 (1,343

)

  (2,244) (2,688)
  

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  (39,239) 29,380   (39,622) 14,809 
  

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 (12,388) (6,791) (10,646) (37,954)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

  28,594  79,236   28,594  79,236 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 $16,206  $72,445  $17,948  $41,282 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of and for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

 

Note 1. Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Nature of Business

 

Citizens Holding Company (referred to herein as the “Company”) owns and operates The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia (the “Bank”). As a state bank, the Bank is subject to regulations of the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance and the Federal Deposit Insurance Company. The Company is also subject to the regulations of the Federal Reserve. The area served by the Bank is east central Mississippi, along with southern and northern counties of Mississippi and their surrounding areas. Services are provided at multiple branch offices.

Basis of Presentation

 

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). However, these interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments and reclassifications, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial condition as of and for the interim periods presented. All adjustments and reclassifications are of a normal and recurring nature. Results for the period ended March 31,June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole.

 

The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiary, The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

For further information and significant accounting policies of the Company, see the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Citizens Holding Company included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2023.

 

Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans, or other real estate owned (“OREO”). In connection with the determination of the ACL and valuation of foreclosed real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.

 

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans and to value foreclosed real estate, future additions to the allowance or adjustments to the valuation may be necessary based on changes in local economic conditions. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s ACL and valuations of foreclosed real estate. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance or to make adjustments to the valuation based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. Due to these factors, it is reasonably possible that the ACL and valuation of foreclosed real estate may change materially in the near term.

Impact of Recently-Issued Accounting Standards and Pronouncements:

 

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13,2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”2016-13”). This update to Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (“ASC 326”), significantly changed the way entities recognize impairment on many financial assets by requiring immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the asset’s remaining life. FASB describes this impairment recognition model as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model and believes the CECL model will result in more timely recognition of credit losses since the CECL model incorporates expected credit losses versus incurred credit losses. The scope of FASB’s CECL model includes loans, held-to-maturity debt instruments, lease receivables, loan commitments and financial guarantees that are not accounted for at fair value. Additionally, ASU 2016-132016-13 amended the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration (“PCD”). In the remainder of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, references to “CECL” or to “FASB ASU 2016-13”2016-13” shall mean the accounting standards and principles set forth in ASC 326 after giving effect to ASU 2016-132016-13 and the clarifications thereto discussed in the next paragraph.

 

The Company adopted ASU 2016-132016-13 and all related subsequent amendments thereto effective January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective approach for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit exposures. To implement CECL, entities are required to apply a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company recorded a one-timeone-time cumulative-effect adjustment as disclosed in the table below.

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

Impact of FASB ASU

 

January 1, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 

Impact of FASB ASU

 

January 1, 2023

 
 

(as reported)

 2016-13 Adoption 

(adjusted)

  

(as reported)

 2016-13 Adoption  

(adjusted)

 

Assets:

        

ACL

 $(5,264) $(634) $(5,898) $(5,264) $(634) $(5,898)

Deferred tax assets, net

 29,574  327  29,901  29,574  327   29,901 

Liabilities:

        

ACL on off-balance sheet exposures

 -  677  677  -  677 2 677 

Shareholders' equity:

        

Retained earnings

 $102,525  $(984) $101,541  $102,525  $(984) $101,541 

 

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2

The allowance for credit losses on unfunded laon commitments is included in "Other liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The related provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments is included in "Provision for credit losses" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Additionally, the Company made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis of loans and thus the measurement of the ACL in the Company’s loan portfolio. Accrued interest receivable on loans is reported as a component of accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $1,935$1,938 and $1,981 at March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and is excluded from estimated credit losses.

 

 

Note 2. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

(in thousands)

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into commitments to extend credit to its customers. The unused portion of these commitments is not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. As of March 31,June 30, 2023, the Company had entered into loan commitments with certain customers with an aggregate unused balance of $71,563$68,680 compared to an aggregate unused balance of $75,602 at December 31, 2022. There were $3,488 of letters of credit outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2023 and $5,438 at December 31, 2022. The fair value of such commitments is not considered material because letters of credit and loan commitments often are not used in their entirety, if at all, before they expire. The balances of such letters and commitments should not be used to project actual future liquidity requirements. However, the Company does incorporate expectations about the utilization under its credit-related commitments into its asset and liability management program.

 

The Company is a party to lawsuits and other claims that arise in the ordinary course of business, all of which are being vigorously contested. In the regular course of business, management evaluates estimated losses or costs related to litigation, and provisions are made for anticipated losses whenever management believes that such losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. At the present time, management believes, based on the advice of legal counsel, that the final resolution of pending legal proceedings will not likely have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

 

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Note 3. Net Income per Share

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Net income per share - basic has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Net income per share - diluted has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period plus the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and restricted stock using the treasury stock method. Net income per share was computed as follows:

 

 

For the Three Months

  

For the Three Months

 

For the Six Months

 
 

Ended March 31,

  

Ended June 30,

 

Ended June 30,

 
 

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 5,595,320  5,587,070  5,601,213  5,592,782  5,598,299  5,589,958 

Dilutive effect of granted options

  -  - 

Dilutive effect of stock based compensation

  -  -  202  - 
  

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

  5,595,320  5,587,070   5,601,213  5,592,782  5,598,501  5,589,958 
  

Net income

 $1,140  $2,036  $300  $2,541  $1,440  $4,577 

Net income per share-basic

 $0.20  $0.36  $0.05  $0.45  $0.26  $0.82 

Net income per share-diluted

 $0.20  $0.36  $0.05  $0.45  $0.26  $0.82 

 

 

Note 4. Equity Compensation Plans

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

The Company has adopted the 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2013“2013 Plan”), which the Company intends to use for future equity grants to employees, directors or consultants until the termination or expiration of the 2013 Plan.

 

No options were outstanding under the 2013 Plan as of March 31,June 30, 2023.

 

During 2022,2023, the Company’s directors received restricted stock grants totaling 8,2509,000 shares of common stock under the 2013 Plan. These grants vest over a one-yearone-year period ending April 27, 2023 28, 2024 during which time the recipients have rights to vote the shares and to receive dividends. The grant date fair value of these shares was $157$112 and is expensed ratably over the one-yearone-year vesting period.

 

During 2023, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) received restricted stock grants totaling 3,868 shares of common stock under the 2013 Plan. These grants vest over a four-yearfour-year period ending March 1, 2027 during which time the CEO has rights to vote the shares and to receive dividends. The grant date fair value of these shares was $60 and is expensed ratably over the four-yearfour-year vesting period.

 

 

Note 5. Income Taxes

(in thousands)

 

For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes totaling $154($79) and $390,$497, respectively. The effective tax rate was 11.90%(35.75%) and 16.08%16.36% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes totaling $75 and $887, respectively. The effective tax rate was 4.95% and 16.23% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

 

The provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income taxes and differs from the statutory rate due to favorable permanent differences primarily related to tax free municipal investments.

 

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Note 6. Securities Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity

(in thousands)

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available-for-sale and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized were as follows:

 

   

Gross

 

Gross

      

Gross

 

Gross

   

March 31, 2023

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

June 30, 2023

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 
 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

  

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 
Securities available-for-sale  

Mortgage backed securities

 $104,478  $6  $8,948  $95,536  $101,834  $-  $10,731  $91,103 

State, County, Municipals

 134,667  24  28,930  105,761  134,210  10  28,898  105,322 

Other securities

  500  $-  $57  $443   500  $-  $59  $441 

Total

 $239,645  $30  $37,935  $201,740  $236,544  $10  $39,688  $196,866 

 

      

Gross

  

Gross

     

December 31, 2022

 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

 

Securities available-for-sale

                

Mortgage backed securities

 $107,055  $-  $10,083  $96,972 

State, County, Municipals

  134,906   -   30,993   103,913 

Other securities

  500   -   63   437 

Total

 $242,461  $-  $41,139  $201,322 

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities held-to-maturity and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized were as follows:

 

      

Gross

  

Gross

     

March 31, 2023

 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

 
Securities held-to-maturity                

Obligations of U.S.

                

Government agencies

 $4,018  $-  $364  $3,654 

Mortgage backed securities

  305,356   -   21,219   284,137 

State, County, Municipals

  92,863   -   4,702   88,161 

Total

 $402,237  $-  $26,285  $375,952 

   

Gross

 

Gross

      

Gross

 

Gross

   

December 31, 2022

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

June 30, 2023

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 
 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

  

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Securities held-to-maturity

  

Obligations of U.S.

 

Government agencies

 $4,002  $-  $367  $3,635 

Obligations of U.S. Government agencies

 $4,033  $-  $434  $3,599 

Mortgage backed securities

 309,748  -  24,654  285,094  300,013  -  28,570  271,443 

State, County, Municipals

  92,840  -  6,277  86,563   92,885  -  4,752  88,133 

Total

 $406,590  $-  $31,298  $375,292  $396,931  $-  $33,756  $363,175 

 

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Gross

  

Gross

     

December 31, 2022

 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Value

 

Securities held-to-maturity

                

Obligations of U.S. Government agencies

 $4,002  $-  $367  $3,635 

Mortgage backed securities

  309,748   -   24,654   285,094 

State, County, Municipals

  92,840   -   6,277   86,563 

Total

 $406,590  $-  $31,298  $375,292 

 

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company reclassified $413,921 of securities available-for-sale to securities held-to-maturity. At the date of this transfer, the net unrealized holding loss on the transferred securities totaled approximately $71,319 ($53,525 net of tax).

 

The securities were transferred at fair value, which became the cost basis for the securities held-to-maturity. The net unrealized holding loss is amortized over the remaining life of the securities in a manner consistent with the amortization or accretion of the original purchase premium or discount on the associated security. There were no gains or losses recognized as a result of the transfer. At March 31,June 30, 2023, the net unamortized, unrealized loss on transferred securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the accompanying balance sheet totaled approximately $68,511$67,294 ($51,417,50,505, net of tax) compared to $69,612 ($52,244, net of tax) at December 31, 2022.

 

ACL on Securities

 

ASU 2016-132016-13 applies to all financial instruments carried at amortized cost, including securities held-to-maturity, and makes targeted improvements to the accounting for credit losses on securities available-for-sale.

 

Under ASU 2016-13,2016-13, the allowance for credit losses is an estimate measured using relevant information about past events, including historical credit loss experience on financial assets with similar risk characteristics, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the remaining cash flows over the contractual term of the financial assets.

 

In order to comply with ASU 2016-13,2016-13, the Company conducted a review of its investment portfolio and determined that for certain classes of securities it would be appropriate to assume the expected credit loss to be zero.zero.  This zero-credit loss assumption applies to debt issuances of the U.S. Treasury and agencies and instrumentalities of the United States government.  The reasons behind the adoption of the zero-creditzero-credit loss assumption are as follows:

 

 

High credit rating

 

Long history with no credit losses

 

Guaranteed by a sovereign entity

 

Widely recognized as “risk-free rate”

 

Can print its own currency

 

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The Company will continuously monitor any changes in economic conditions, credit downgrades, changes to explicit or implicit guarantees granted to certain debt issuers, and any other relevant information that would indicate potential credit deterioration and prompt the Company to reconsider its zero-creditzero-credit loss assumption.

 

At the date of adoption, the Company’s estimated allowance for credit losses on securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity under ASU 2016-132016-13 was deemed immaterial due to the composition of these portfolios. Both portfolios consist primarily of U.S. government agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities for which the risk of loss is minimal. Therefore, the Company did not recognize a cumulative effect adjustment through retained earnings related to the available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities.

 

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Securities Available-for-Sale

 

ASU 2016-132016-13 makes targeted improvements to the accounting for credit losses on securities available-for-sale.  The concept of other-than-temporarily impaired has been replaced with the allowance for credit losses.  Unlike securities held-to-maturity, securities available-for-sale are evaluated on an individual level and pooling of securities is not allowed.

 

Quarterly, the Company evaluates if any security has a fair value less than its amortized cost.  Once these securities are identified, in order to determine whether a decline in fair value resulted from a credit loss or other factors, the Company performs further analysis to ensure that the changes in unrealized losses are, in fact, temporary in nature by correlating the changes to the yield curve movement.

 

Should it be determined that a credit loss exists, the credit portion of the allowance will be measured using a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis using the effective interest rate as of the security’s purchase date. The amount of credit loss the Company records will be limited to the amount by which the amortized cost exceeds the fair value.

 

The DCF analysis utilizes contractual maturities, as well as third-partythird-party credit ratings and cumulative default rates published annually by Moody’s Investor Service.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2023, the results of the analysis did not identify any available-for-sale securities that violate the credit loss triggers; therefore, no DCF analysis was performed and no credit loss was recognized on any of the securities available-for-sale.

 

Securities Held-to-Maturity

 

ASU 2016-132016-13 requires institutions to measure expected credit losses on financial assets carried at amortized cost on a collective or pool basis when similar risks exist.  The Company uses several levels of segmentation in order to measure expected credit losses:

 

 

The portfolio is segmented into agency and non-agency securities.

 

The non-agency securities consists primarily of municipal securities.

 

Each individual segment is categorized by third-partythird-party credit ratings.

 

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As discussed above, the Company has determined that for certain classes of securities it would be appropriate to assumeconclude the expected credit loss to be zero,, which include debt issuances of the U.S. Treasury and agencies and instrumentalities of the United States government. This assumption will be reviewed and attested to quarterly.  The Company is using an internally built model to verify the accuracy of third-partythird-party provided calculations.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2023, the Company’s securities held-to-maturity totaled $402,237.$396,931.  The potential credit loss exposure was $92,863$92,885 and consisted of municipal securities.  After applying appropriate probability of default and loss given default assumptions, the total amount of current expected credit losses was deemed immaterial.  Therefore, no reserve was recorded at March 31,June 30, 2023.

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At March 31,June 30, 2023, the Company had no securities held-to-maturity that were past due 30 days or more as to principal or interest payments.  The Company had no securities held-to-maturity classified as nonaccrual at March 31,June 30, 2023.

 

The Company monitors the credit quality of municipal securities held-to-maturity on a quarterly basis through credit ratings.  The following table presents the amortized cost of the Company’s securities held-to-maturity by credit rating, as determined by Moody’s Investor Services, at March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

  

June 30, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

 

Aaa

 $16,791  $18,096  $16,811  $18,096 

Aa1 to Aa3

 41,492  40,174  41,485  40,174 

Not Rated (1)

  34,580  34,570   34,589  34,570 
 $92,863  $92,840  $92,885  $92,840 

 

(1) (1) Not rated securities were municipals that did not have a current Moodys rating as of the dates reported above. However, all not rated securities are investment grade and are rated between AAA and AA- by Standard and Poors rating agency.

 

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The tables below show the Company’s gross unrealized losses and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investments for which an ACL has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and length of impairment at March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

March 31, 2023

 

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

 

Available-for-sale

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

  

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 
 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

  

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Description of Securities

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

  

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 
  

Mortgage backed securities

 $55,492  $1,878  $36,256  $7,070  $91,748  $8,948  $36,816  $1,464  $54,287  $9,267  $91,103  $10,731 

State, County, Municipal

 16,842  466  87,008  28,464  103,850  28,930  12,246  322  91,816  28,576  $104,062  28,898 

Other securities

  -  -  443  57  443  57   -  -  441  59  441  59 

Total

 $72,334  $2,344  $123,707  $35,591  $196,041  $37,935  $49,062  $1,786  $146,544  $37,902  $195,606  $39,688 

 

Held-to-maturity

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

  

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 
 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

  

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Description of Securities

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

  

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 
  

Obligations of U.S. government agencies

 $-  $-  $3,654  $364  $3,654  $364  $-  $-  $3,599  $434  $3,599  $434 

Mortgage backed securities

 -  -  284,137  21,219  284,137  21,219  -  -  271,443  28,570  271,443  28,570 

State, County, Municipal

  -  -  88,161  4,702  88,161  4,702   -  -  88,133  4,752  88,133  4,752 

Total

 $-  $-  $375,952  $26,285  $375,952  $26,285  $-  $-  $363,175  $33,756  $363,175  $33,756 

 

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December 31, 2022

 

Available-for-sale

 

Less than 12 months

  

12 months or more

  

Total

 
  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

 

Description of Securities

 

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

 
                         
                         

Mortgage backed securities

 $70,652  $3,838  $26,320  $6,245  $96,972  $10,083 

State, County, Municipal

  45,200   9,027   58,713   21,966   103,913   30,993 

Other securities

  -   -   437   63   437   63 

Total

 $115,852  $12,865  $85,470  $28,274  $201,322  $41,139 

 

Held-to-maturity

 

Less than 12 months

  

12 months or more

  

Total

 
  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

 

Description of Securities

 

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

 
                         

Obligations of U.S. government agencies

 $-  $-  $3,635  $367  $3,635  $367 

Mortgage backed securities

  17,882   1,332   267,212   23,322   285,094   24,654 

State, County, Municipal

  15,059   781   71,504   5,496   86,563   6,277 

Total

 $32,941  $2,113  $342,351  $29,185  $375,292  $31,298 

 

The unrealized losses shown above are due to increases in market rates over the yields available at the time of purchase of the underlying securities and not credit quality. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity.

 

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Contractual Maturities

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities by contractual maturity at March 31,June 30, 2023 are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations.

 

 

Available-for-sale

 

Held-to-maturity

  

Available-for-sale

 

Held-to-maturity

 
 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

  

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 
 

Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Cost

 

Fair Value

  

Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Cost

 

Fair Value

 
  

Due in one year or less

 $720  $663  $-  $-  $500  $441  $-  $- 

Due after one year through five years

 3,155  3,076  -  -  3,302  3,178  -  - 

Due after five years through ten years

 5,275  5,008  -  -  5,514  5,115  -  - 

Due after ten years

 126,017  97,457  96,881  91,815  125,394  97,029  96,918  91,732 

Residential mortgage backed securities

 91,827  83,144  246,433  229,613  89,186  78,883  241,713  219,821 

Commercial mortgage backed securities

  12,651  12,392  58,923  54,524   12,648  12,220  58,300  51,622 

Total

 $239,645  $201,740  $402,237  $375,952  $236,544  $196,866  $396,931  $363,175 

 

Securities Pledged

 

At March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, securities with a carrying value of $462,291$444,663 and $462,954, respectively, were pledged to secure government and public deposits and securities sold under agreement to repurchase.

 

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Note 7. LHFI and ACL

(in thousands, except number of loans)

 

The composition of LHFI at March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was as follows:

 

  March 31, 2023  

December 31, 2022

 
Loans secured by real estate:        

Land Development and Construction

 $53,528  $52,731 

Farmland

  11,423   11,437 

1-4 Family Mortgages

  93,480   92,148 

Commercial Real Estate

  312,276   316,541 

Total Real Estate Loans

  470,707   472,857 
Business Loans:        

Commercial and Industrial Loans

  80,207   96,500 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

  474   504 

Total Business Loans

  80,681   97,004 
Consumer Loans:        

Consumer Loans

  13,072   12,992 

Credit Cards

  2,780   2,738 

Total Consumer Loans

  15,852   15,730 

Gross LHFI

  567,240   585,591 
         

Less Allowance for credit losses

  (6,017)  (5,264)
         
         

Net LHFI

 $561,223  $580,327 

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June 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 

Loans secured by real estate:

        

Land Development and Construction

 $57,623  $52,731 

Farmland

  11,496   11,437 

1-4 Family Mortgages

  91,540   92,148 

Commercial Real Estate

  319,903   316,541 

Total Real Estate Loans

  480,562   472,857 

Business Loans:

        

Commercial and Industrial Loans

  77,346   96,500 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

  418   504 

Total Business Loans

  77,764   97,004 

Consumer Loans:

        

Consumer Loans

  13,531   12,992 

Credit Cards

  2,877   2,738 

Total Consumer Loans

  16,408   15,730 

Gross LHFI

  574,734   585,591 
         

Less Allowance for credit losses

  (6,397)  (5,264)
         
         

Net LHFI

 $568,337  $580,327 

 

Nonaccrual and Past Due LHFI

 

The amortized cost basis of period-end, nonaccrual and past due LHFI, segregated by class, were as follows:

 

 

Nonaccrual With No Allowance for Credit Loss

 

Nonaccrual

 

Loans Past Due 90 Days or More Still Accruing

  

Nonaccrual With No Allowance for

Credit Loss

 

Nonaccrual

 

Loans Past Due

90 Days or

More Still

Accruing

 

March 31, 2023

 

June 30, 2023

   

Loans secured by real estate:

  

Land Development and Construction

 $-  $2  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Farmland

 28  108  -  27  119  - 

1-4 Family Mortgages

 184  1,712  -  178  1,771  145 

Commercial Real Estate

  691  825  -   180  766  - 

Total Real Estate Loansg

 903  2,647  - 

Total Real Estate Loans

 385  2,656  145 

Business Loans:

  

Commercial and Industrial Loans

 196  307  -  124  303  - 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

  -  -  -   -  -  - 

Total Business Loans

 196  307  -  124  303  - 

Consumer Loans:

  

Consumer Loans

 -  39  -  -  36  - 

Credit Cards

  -  -  5   -  -  15 

Total Consumer Loans

  -  39  5   -  36  15 

Total

 $1,099  $2,993  $5  $509  $2,995  $160 

 

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The following disclosures are presented under GAAP in effect prior to the adoption of CECL. The Company has included these disclosures to address the applicable prior period.

 

 

Nonaccrual

 

Loans Past Due 90 Days or More Still Accruing

  

Nonaccrual

 

Loans Past Due

90 Days or

More Still

Accruing

 

December 31, 2022

    
Loans secured by real estate:  

Land Development and Construction

 $-  $4  $-  $4 

Farmland

 117  -  117  - 

1-4 Family Mortgages

 1,720  -  1,720  - 

Commercial Real Estate

  846  95   846  95 

Total Real Estate Loans

 2,683  99  2,683  99 
Business Loans:  

Commercial and Industrial Loans

 281  -  281  - 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

  -  -   -  - 

Total Business Loans

 281  -  281  - 
Consumer Loans:  

Consumer Loans

 24  -  24  - 

Credit Cards

  -  12   -  12 

Total Consumer Loans

  24  12   24  12 

Total

 $2,988  $111  $2,988  $111 

 

No material interest income was recognized in the income statement on nonaccrual LHFI for each of the periods ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022.

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An aging analysis of the amortized cost basis of LHFI (including nonaccrual LHFI), segregated by class, was as follows:

 

March 31, 2023

 

30 - 89 Days Past Due

 

Greater Than 89 Days

Past Due

 

Total Past Due

 

Current Loans

 

Total

 

June 30, 2023

 

30 - 89 Days Past Due

 

Greater Than 89 Days Past Due

 

Total Past Due

 

Current Loans

 

Total

 
Loans secured by real estate:  

Land Development and Construction

 $250  $-  $250  $53,278  $53,528  $247  $-  $247  $57,376  $57,623 

Farmland

 233  -  233  11,190  11,423  72  19  91  11,405  11,496 

1-4 Family Mortgages

 1,527  216  1,743  91,737  93,480  976  400  1,376  90,164  91,540 

Commercial Real Estate

  640  504  1,144  311,132  312,276   437  -  437  319,466  319,903 

Total Real Estate Loans

 2,650  720  3,370  467,337  470,707  1,732  419  2,151  478,411  480,562 
Business Loans:  

Commercial and Industrial Loans

 271  266  537  79,670  80,207  141  266  407  76,939  77,346 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

  -  -  -  474  474   6  -  6  412  418 

Total Business Loans

 271  266  537  80,144  80,681  147  266  413  77,351  77,764 
Consumer Loans:  

Consumer Loans

 126  -  126  12,946  13,072  116  -  116  13,415  13,531 

Credit Cards

  60  5  65  2,715  2,780   74  15  89  2,788  2,877 

Total Consumer Loans

  186  5  191  15,661  15,852   190  15  205  16,203  16,408 

Total

 $3,107  $991  $4,098  $563,142  $567,240  $2,069  $700  $2,769  $571,965  $574,734 

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December 31, 2022

 

30 - 89 Days Past Due

  

Greater Than 89 Days Past Due

  

Total Past Due

  

Current Loans

  

Total

 

Loans secured by real estate:

                    

Land Development and Construction

 $-  $4  $4  $52,727  $52,731 

Farmland

  38   30   68   11,369   11,437 

1-4 Family Mortgages

  1,799   439   2,238   89,910   92,148 

Commercial Real Estate

  933   486   1,419   315,122   316,541 

Total Real Estate Loans

  2,770   959   3,729   469,128   472,857 

Business Loans:

                    

Commercial and Industrial Loans

  109   277   386   96,114   96,500 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

  4   -   4   500   504 

Total Business Loans

  113   277   390   96,614   97,004 

Consumer Loans:

                    

Consumer Loans

  66   23   89   12,903   12,992 

Credit Cards

  56   12   68   2,670   2,738 

Total Consumer Loans

  122   35   157   15,573   15,730 

Total

 $3,005  $1,271  $4,276  $581,315  $585,591 

 

December 31, 2022

 

30 - 89 Days Past Due

  

Greater Than 89 Days

Past Due

  

Total Past Due

  

Current Loans

  

Total

 
Loans secured by real estate:                    

Land Development and Construction

 $-  $4  $4  $52,727  $52,731 

Farmland

  38   30   68   11,369   11,437 

1-4 Family Mortgages

  1,799   439   2,238   89,910   92,148 

Commercial Real Estate

  933   486   1,419   315,122   316,541 

Total Real Estate Loans

  2,770   959   3,729   469,128   472,857 
Business Loans:                    

Commercial and Industrial Loans

  109   277   386   96,114   96,500 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

  4   -   4   500   504 

Total Business Loans

  113   277   390   96,614   97,004 
Consumer Loans:                    

Consumer Loans

  66   23   89   12,903   12,992 

Credit Cards

  56   12   68   2,670   2,738 

Total Consumer Loans

  122   35   157   15,573   15,730 

Total

 $3,005  $1,271  $4,276  $581,315  $585,591 

Impaired LHFI

 

Prior to the adoption of FASB ASC Topic 326, the Company’s individually evaluated impaired LHFI included all commercial substandard relationships of $100$100 or more, which were specifically reviewed for impairment and deemed impaired, and all LHFI classified as troubled-debt restructurings (“TDRs”) in accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 310-10-50-20310-10-50-20 “Impaired Loans.”  Once a LHFI was deemed to be impaired, the full difference between book value and the most likely estimate of the collateral’s net realizable value was charged off or a specific reserve was established.

 

No material interest income was recognized in the income statement on impaired LHFI for the periodperiods ended March 31, June 30, 2023 and 2022.

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The following disclosures are presented under GAAP in effect prior to the adoption of CECL that are no longer applicable or required. The Company has included these disclosures to address the applicable prior periods.

 

Loans formerly accounted for under FASB ASC 310-20,310-20, “Nonrefundable Fees and Other Cost” (“ASC 310-20”310-20”), and which are impaired loans recognized in conformity with ASC 310, “Receivables” (“ASC 310”), segregated by class, were as follows as of December 31, 2022:

 

      

Recorded

  

Recorded

             
  

Unpaid

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Total

      

Average

 
  

Principal

  

With No

  

With

  

Recorded

  

Related

  

Recorded

 
  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Allowance

  

Investment

 

Real Estate:

                        

Land Development and Construction

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $86 

Farmland

  30   30   -   30   -   32 

1-4 Family Mortgages

  190   190   -   190   -   479 

Commercial Real Estate

  3,023   795   2,066   2,861   116   1,996 

Total Real Estate Loans

  3,243   1,015   2,066   3,081   116  $2,593 
                         

Business Loans:

                        

Commercial and Industrial Loans

  304   196   -   196   -  $214 

Total Business Loans

  304   196   -   196   -  $214 
                         
                         

Total Loans

 $3,547  $1,211  $2,066  $3,277  $116  $2,807 

 

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Loan Modifications

 

The Company adopted ASU 2022-02,2022-02, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326)326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures on January 1, 2023. The amendments in this ASU were applied prospectively, and therefore, loan modification and charge off information is provided only for those items occurring after the January 1, 2023 adoption date.

 

Based on the guidance in ASU 2022-02,2022-02, a loan modification or refinancing results in a new loan if the terms of the new loan are at least as favorable to the lender as the terms with customers with similar collection risks that are not refinancing or restructuring their loans and the modification to the terms of the loans are more than minor. If a loan modification or refinancing does not result in a new loan, it is classified as a loan modification. There are additional disclosures for the modification of loans with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that results in a direct change in the timing or amount of contractual cash flows. The disclosures are applicable to situations where there is principal forgiveness, interest rate reductions, other-than-insignificant payment delays, term extensions or a combination of any of these terms. If the Company modifies any loans to borrowers in financial distress that involves principal forgiveness, the amount of principal forgiven is charged off against the ACL.

 

The Company had no loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties in the firstsecond quarter of 2023.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2023, LHFI classified as modified loans totaled $2,050.$2,035. At March 31,June 30, 2023, modified loans were primarily comprised of interest rate concessions. The Company had $-0- thousand in unused commitments on modified loans at March 31,June 30, 2023.

 

The allocated ACL attributable to modified loans was $100$90 at March 31,June 30, 2023. The Company had no commitments to lend additional funds on this troubled debt restructuring as of March 31,June 30, 2023.

 

There were no loans modified within the last twelve months for which there was a payment default during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the amortized cost of loans secured by Real Estate – 1-41-4 Family Mortgage in the process of foreclosure was $-0- and $-0-, respectively.

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Collateral-Dependent Loans

 

The following tables present the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by class of loans and collateral type as of March 31,June 30, 2023:

 

March 31, 2023

 Inventory Real Estate Receivables 

Total

 

June 30, 2023

 

Inventory

 

Real Estate

 

Receivables

 

Total

 

Loans secured by real estate:

  

Land Development and Construction

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $247  $-  $247 

Farmland

 -  28  -  28  -  27  -  27 

1-4 Family Mortgages

 -  184  -  184  -  178  -  178 

Commercial Real Estate

  -  2,741  -  2,741   -  2,619  -  2,619 

Total Real Estate Loans

 -  2,953  -  2,953  -  3,071  -  3,071 

Business Loans:

  

Commercial and Industrial Loans

 92  -  104  196  92  -  32  124 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  - 

Total Business Loans

  92  -  104  196   92  -  32  124 
      

Total

 $92  $2,953  $104  $3,149  $92  $3,071  $32  $3,195 

 

1817

A loan is collateral dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment of the loan is expected to be provided substantially through the sale of the collateral. The following provides a qualitative description by class of loan of the collateral that secures the Company’s collateral-dependent LHFI:

 

 

Loans secured by real estate – Loans within these loan classes are secured by liens on real estate properties. There have been no significant changes to the collateral that secures these financial assets during the period.

 

Business loans – Loans within this loan class are primarily secured by inventory, accounts receivables, equipment and other non-real estate collateral. There have been no significant changes to the collateral that secures these financial assets during the period.

 

Credit Quality Indicators

 

The Company utilizes a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans when originated and is updated as factors related to the strength of the loan changes. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 9. A description of the general characteristics of the 9 risk grades is as follows.

 

Grade 1. MINIMAL RISK - These loans are without loss exposure to the Company. This classification is reserved for only the best, well secured loans to borrowers with significant capital strength, low leverage, stable earnings and growth and other readily available financing alternatives. This type of loan would also include loans secured by a program of the government.

 

Grade 2. MODEST RISK - These loans include borrowers with solid credit quality and moderate risk of loss. These loans may be fully secured by certificates of deposit with another reputable financial institution or secured by readily marketable securities with acceptable margins.

 

Grade 3. AVERAGE RISK - This is the rating assigned to most of the loans held by the Company. This includes loans with average loss exposure and average overall quality. These loans should liquidate through possessing adequate collateral and adequate earnings of the borrower. In addition, these loans are properly documented and are in accordance with all aspects of the current loan policy.

 

Grade 4. ACCEPTABLE RISK - Borrower generates sufficient cash flow to fund debt service but most working asset and capital expansion needs are provided from external sources. Profitability and key balance sheet ratios are usually close to peers but one or more may not align with peers.

 

Grade 5. MANAGEMENT ATTENTION - Borrower has potential weaknesses resulting from performance trends or management concerns. The financial condition of the borrower has taken a negative turn and may be temporarily strained. Cash flow is weak but cash reserves remain adequate to meet debt service. Management weakness is evident.

 

Grade 6. OTHER LOANS ESPECIALLY MENTIONED (“OLEM”) - Loans in this category are fundamentally sound but possess some weaknesses. OLEM loans have weaknesses, which may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Bank's credit position at some future date. These loans have an identifiable weakness in credit, collateral, or repayment ability but there is no expectation of loss.

 

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Grade 7. SUBSTANDARD ASSETS - Assets classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets classified as substandard must have a well-defined weakness based upon objective evidence. Assets classified as substandard are characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. The possibility that liquidation would not be timely requires a substandard classification even if there is little likelihood of total loss.

 

Grade 8. DOUBTFUL - A loan classified as doubtful has all the weaknesses of a substandard classification and the added characteristic that the weakness makes collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable or improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonable specific pending factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the asset, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. A doubtful classification could reflect the fact that the primary source of repayment is gone and serious doubt exists as to the quality of a secondary source of repayment.

 

Grade 9. LOSS - Loans classified loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may occur in the future. Also included in this classification is the defined loss portion of loans rated substandard assets and doubtful assets.

 

These internally assigned grades are updated on a continual basis throughout the course of the year and represent management’s most updated judgment regarding grades at March 31,June 30, 2023.

 

2018

The following table details the amortized cost basis of LHFI, segregated by loan origination year, grade and class, as of March 31,June 30, 2023:

 

Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year

March 31, 2023 

2023

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 

Prior

 

Revolving

Loans

 

Total Loans

 

Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year

Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year

                            

June 30, 2023

 

2023

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 

Prior

 

Revolving Loans

 

Total Loans

 
Loans secured by real estate:Loans secured by real estate:                                  
Land Development and ConstructionLand Development and Construction                                  

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

 $2,496  $7,876  $6,566  $7,982  $950  $1,167  $24,425  $51,462  $8,956  $6,215  $3,460  $10,320  $930  $929  $24,741  $55,551 

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

 -  1,104  679  -  -  -  -  1,783  -  872  679  -  -  -  -  1,551 

Substandard - Category 7

Substandard - Category 7

 -  279  -  -  -  4  -  283  -  520  -  -  -  1  -  521 
Doubtful - Category 8Doubtful - Category 8 -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 

Loss 9

Loss 9

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

Total Land Development and Construction

Total Land Development and Construction

 2,496  9,259  7,245  7,982  950  1,171  24,425  53,528  8,956  7,607  4,139  10,320  930  930  24,741  57,623 
                                  
FarmlandFarmland                                  
Satisfactory - Categories 1-4Satisfactory - Categories 1-4 315  1,830  1,443  2,066  3,253  1,222  885  11,014  1,043  1,725  1,383  1,954  3,158  840  1,000  11,103 

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

 -  -  88  -  138  38  -  264  -  -  87  -  135  38  -  260 

Substandard - Category 7

Substandard - Category 7

 -  37  17  11  29  51  -  145  -  34  14  8  28  49  -  133 

Doubtful - Category 8

Doubtful - Category 8

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

Loss 9

Loss 9

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

Total Farmland

Total Farmland

 315  1,867  1,548  2,077  3,420  1,311  885  11,423  1,043  1,759  1,484  1,962  3,321  927  1,000  11,496 
                                  
1-4 Family Mortgages1-4 Family Mortgages                                  

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

 4,356  20,671  12,882  12,645  11,051  9,529  16,911  88,045  5,620  20,038  12,390  12,315  10,445  8,523  16,850  86,181 

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

 -  198  46  135  305  984  176  1,844  -  193  97  125  302  789  149  1,655 

Substandard - Category 7

Substandard - Category 7

 -  37  288  378  137  2,340  411  3,591  42  36  280  368  164  2,225  589  3,704 

Doubtful - Category 8

Doubtful - Category 8

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

Loss 9

Loss 9

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

Total 1-4 Family Mortgages

Total 1-4 Family Mortgages

 4,356  20,906  13,216  13,158  11,493  12,853  17,498  93,480  5,662  20,267  12,767  12,808  10,911  11,537  17,588  91,540 
                                  
Commercial Real EstateCommercial Real Estate                                  

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

 4,719  53,935  61,039  56,352  42,180  36,853  16,612  271,690  33,197  53,441  59,556  55,449  28,943  34,035  18,866  283,487 

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

 66  2,493  2,285  1,073  1,487  463  -  7,867  9,340  2,468  2,264  958  1,473  306  -  16,809 

Substandard - Category 7

Substandard - Category 7

 -  187  3,758  2,805  269  25,700  -  32,719  -  247  3,707  -  267  15,386  -  19,607 

Doubtful - Category 8

Doubtful - Category 8

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

Loss 9

Loss 9

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

Total Commercial Real Estate

Total Commercial Real Estate

 4,785  56,615  67,082  60,230  43,936  63,016  16,612  312,276  42,537  56,156  65,527  56,407  30,683  49,727  18,866  319,903 

Total Real Estate Loans

Total Real Estate Loans

  11,952  88,647  89,091  83,447  59,799  78,351  59,420  470,707   58,198  85,789  83,917  81,497  45,845  63,121  62,195  480,562 
Business Loans:Business Loans:                                  
Commercial and Industrial LoansCommercial and Industrial Loans                                  

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

 1,706  24,185  5,629  14,380  6,906  11,748  10,546  75,100  5,626  22,677  5,145  14,639  6,591  11,556  6,449  72,683 

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

 -  133  -  337  8  1,368  2,811  4,657  -  127  -  307  6  1,007  2,783  4,230 

Substandard - Category 7

Substandard - Category 7

 -  3  55  -  59  261  72  450  -  19  102  -  46  194  72  433 

Doubtful - Category 8

Doubtful - Category 8

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

Loss 9

Loss 9

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

Total Commercial & Industrial Loans

 1,706  24,321  5,684  14,717  6,973  13,377  13,429  80,207 

Total Commercial & Industrial

 5,626  22,823  5,247  14,946  6,643  12,757  9,304  77,346 
                                  
Farm Production and Other Farm LoansFarm Production and Other Farm Loans                                  

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

 -  272  -  9  -  92  91  464  -  232  -  9  -  90  79  410 

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

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

Substandard - Category 7

Substandard - Category 7

 -  -  7  -  -  3  -  10  -  -  6  -  -  2  -  8 

Doubtful - Category 8

Doubtful - Category 8

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

Loss 9

Loss 9

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

Total Farm Production & Other Farm Loans

 -  272  7  9  -  95  91  474 

Total Farm Production & Other Farm

 -  232  6  9  -  92  79  418 

Total Business Loans

Total Business Loans

  1,706  24,593  5,691  14,726  6,973  13,472  13,520  80,681   5,626  23,055  5,253  14,955  6,643  12,849  9,383  77,764 
Consumer Loans:Consumer Loans:                                  

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

Satisfactory - Categories 1-4

 2,158  5,697  2,454  946  962  317  240  12,774  3,889  4,727  1,961  824  913  299  260  12,873 

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

Special Mention - Category 5 & 6

 -  -  -  -  -  4  -  4  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 

Substandard - Category 7

Substandard - Category 7

 238  24  27  3  1  1  -  294  592  39  25  2  -  -  -  658 

Doubtful - Category 8

Doubtful - Category 8

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

Loss 9

Loss 9

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

Total Consumer Loans

Total Consumer Loans

 2,396  5,721  2,481  949  963  322  240  13,072  4,481  4,766  1,986  826  913  299  260  13,531 
                                  
Credit CardsCredit Cards                                  

Performing

Performing

 -  -  -  -  -  -  2,775  2,775  -  -  -  -  -  -  2,876  2,876 

Nonperforming

Nonperforming

  -  -  -  -  -  -  5  5   -  -  -  -  -  -  1  1 

Total Credit Card

Total Credit Card

  -  -  -  -  -  -  2,780  2,780   -  -  -  -  -  -  2,877  2,877 

Gross LHFI

Gross LHFI

 $16,054  $118,961  $97,263  $99,122  $67,735  $92,145  $75,960  $567,240  $68,305  $113,610  $91,156  $97,278  $53,401  $76,269  $74,715  $574,734 
                                  

Less ACL

Less ACL

                 (6,017)                 (6,397)

Net LHFI

Net LHFI

                 $561,223                  $568,337 

 

2119

There were no revolving loans converted to term loans during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023.

 

The following disclosures are presented under GAAP in effect prior to the adoption of CECL. The Company has included these disclosures to address the applicable prior period.

 

A discussion of the Company’s policies regarding internal risk-rating of loans is discussed above and is applicable to these tables. The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio by internal risk-rating grades as of December 31, 2022:

 

      

Special

                 
  

Satisfactory

  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Loss

  

Total

 
  

1,2,3,4

  

5,6

  

7

  8  

9

  

Loans

 

Real Estate:

                        

Land Development and Construction

 $50,015  $2,427  $289  $-  $-  $52,731 

Farmland

  10,832   269   336   -   -   11,437 

1-4 Family Mortgages

  85,861   1,816   4,471   -   -   92,148 

Commercial Real Estate

  274,901   7,975   33,665   -   -   316,541 

Total Real Estate Loans

  421,609   12,487   38,761   -   -   472,857 
                         

Business Loans:

                        

Commercial and Industrial Loans

  91,016   4,902   577   -   5   96,500 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

  491   -   13   -   -   504 

Total Business Loans

  91,507   4,902   590   -   5   97,004 
                         

Consumer Loans:

                        

Credit Cards

  2,670   -   68   -   -   2,738 

Other Consumer Loans

  12,934   7   51   -   -   12,992 

Total Consumer Loans

  15,604   7   119   -   -   15,730 
                         
                         

Total Loans

 $528,720  $17,396  $39,470  $-  $5  $585,591 

 

Note 8. ACL on LHFI

 

The Company’s ACL methodology for LHFI is based upon guidance within ASC Subtopic 326-20326-20 as well as applicable regulatory guidance. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Credit quality within the LHFI portfolio is continuously monitored by Management and is reflected within the ACL for loans. The ACL is an estimate of expected losses inherent within the Company’s existing LHFI portfolio. The ACL for LHFI is adjusted through the PCL, LHFI and reduced by the charge off of loan amounts, net of recoveries.

 

The methodology for estimating the amount of expected credit losses reported in the ACL has two basic components: a collective, or pooled, component for estimated expected credit losses for pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics, and an asset-specific component involving individual loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans and the measurement of expected credit losses for such individual loans. In estimating the ACL for the collective component, loans are segregated into loan pools based on loan product types and similar risk characteristics.

 

2220

The loans secured by real estate segment includes loans for both commercial and residential properties. The underwriting process for these loans includes analysis of the financial position and strength of both the borrower and guarantor, experience with similar projects in the past, market demand and prospects for successful completion of the proposed project within the established budget and schedule, values of underlying collateral, availability of permanent financing, maximum loan-to-value ratios, minimum equity requirements, acceptable amortization periods and minimum debt service coverage requirements, based on property type. The borrower’s financial strength and capacity to repay their obligations remain the primary focus of underwriting. Financial strength is evaluated based upon analytical tools that consider historical and projected cash flows and performance in addition to a financial analysis of any proposed project. Additional support offered by guarantors is also considered. Ultimate repayment of these loans is sensitive to interest rate changes, general economic conditions, liquidity and availability of long-term financing.

 

The business loan segment includes loans within the Company’s geographic markets made to many types of businesses for various purposes, such as short term working capital loans that are usually secured by accounts receivable and inventory and term financing for equipment and fixed asset purchases that are secured by those assets. The Company’s credit underwriting process for commercial and industrial loans includes analysis of historical and projected cash flows and performance, evaluation of financial strength of both borrowers and guarantors as reflected in current and detailed financial information and evaluation of underlying collateral to support the credit.

 

The consumer LHFI portfolio segment is comprised of loans that are centrally underwritten based on a credit scoring system as well as an evaluation of the borrower’s repayment capacity, credit, and collateral. Property appraisals are obtained to assist in evaluating collateral. Loan-to-value and debt-to-income ratios, loan amount, and lien position are also considered in assessing whether to originate a loan. These borrowers are particularly susceptible to downturns in economic trends such as conditions that negatively affect housing prices and demand and levels of unemployment.

 

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The following table provides a description of each of the Company’s portfolio segments, loan classes, loan pools and the ACL methodology and loss drivers:

 

Portfolio Segment

Loan Class

Methodology

Loss Drivers

Loans secured by real estate

   
 

Land Development and Construction

Loss Rate

CRE Price Index, Real GDP, US Unemployment

 

Farmland

Loss Rate

CRE Price Index, Real GDP, US Unemployment

 

1-41-4 Family Mortgages

Loss Rate

CRE Price Index, Real GDP, US Unemployment

 

Commercial Real Estate

Loss Rate

CRE Price Index, Real GDP, US Unemployment

    

Business loans

   
 

Commercial and Industrial Loans

Loss Rate

US Unemployment, Nominal GDP

 

Farm Production and Other Farm Loans

Loss Rate

US Unemployment, Nominal GDP

    

Consumer loans

   
 

Consumer Loans

Loss Rate

Moody's Expected Consumer Credit Loss Model

 

Credit Cards

WARM

Company loss history

 

Overdrafts

WARM

Company loss history

 

The Loss Rate model is designed to operate at the portfolio segment level. These segments are relatively homogenous groups of loans with similar characteristics. Based on the average inputs of each segment, the model then calculates both quarterly and lifetime loss rates for the entire segment by loan. The lifetime loss rate is then multiplied by the amortized cost of each loan within a class to get a quantitative reserve.

 

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The Company chose the Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (“WARM”) method for two loan classes that are relatively non-complex. The WARM methodology factors in the remaining life of each applicable loan class that must be calculated to be used within the quantitative model.

 

The Company determined that reasonable and supportable forecasts could be made for a twelve-monthtwelve-month period for all of its loan pools. To the extent the lives of the loans in the LHFI portfolio extend beyond this forecast period, the Company uses a reversion period of four quarters and reverts to the historical mean on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the loans. The econometric models currently in production reflect segment or pool level sensitivities of probability of default to changes in macroeconomic variables. By measuring the relationship between defaults and changes in the economy, the quantitative reserve incorporates reasonable and supportable forecasts of future conditions that will affect the value of its assets, as required by FASB ASC Topic 326.

 

In addition to the items mentioned above, the Company incorporates qualitative factors into the ACL methodology, including the following:

 

 

Lending expertise

 

Risk tolerance measured through lending policy requirements

 

Quality of the loan review system

 

Changes in collateral valuations

 

External factors within the Company’s operating region, including economic conditions

 

Impact of competition

 

The qualitative reserve is calculated by taking the quantitative reserve rate and multiplying this rate by the qualitative factor (“Q-factor”) scalar. The Q-factor scalar takes the average of all the Q-factors selected for a specific loan class. Each Q-factor is given a rating between 0 to 100 basis points (“bps”), with the 0 being no risk to 100 bps being the highest risk impact. Each Q-factor is evaluated and adjusted quarterly using both internal and external reports and data.

 

2422

The following table details activity in the ACL by portfolio segment for the three and six months ended:ended June 30, 2023:

 

 

Real

 

Business

      

Real

 

Business

     

March 31, 2023

 

Estate

 

Loans

 

Consumer

 

Total

 
 

Estate

 

Loans

 

Consumer

 

Total

 

Beginning Balance, January 1, 2023

 $4,154  $713  $397  $5,264  $4,154  $713  $397  $5,264 

FASB ASU 2016-13 adoption adjustment

 665  56  (86) 635  665  56  (86) 635 

Provision for credit losses ("PCL")

 (46) 112  (19) 47  (46) 112  (19) 47 

Chargeoffs

 1  -  32  33  1  -  32  33 

Recoveries

  26  7  71  104   26  7  71  104 

Net recoveries

  (25) (7) (39) (71)  (25) (7) (39) (71)

Ending Balance

 $4,798  $888  $331  $6,017 
 

Ending Balance March 31, 2023

 $4,798  $888  $331  $6,017 

Provision for credit losses ("PCL")

 564  (222) 30  372 

Chargeoffs

 18  67  34  119 

Recoveries

  46  5  60  111 

Net recoveries

  (28) 62  (26) 8 

Ending Balance June 30, 2023

 $5,334  $728  $335  $6,397 
Period end allowance allocated to:  

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $100  $-  $-  $100  $99  $-  $-  $99 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  4,698  888  331  5,917   5,235  728  335  6,298 

Ending Balance, March 31, 2023

 $4,798  $888  $331  $6,017 

Ending Balance, June 30, 2023

 $5,334  $728  $335  $6,397 

June 30, 2023

        

Loans individually evaluated for specific impairment

 $3,071  $124  $-  $3,195 

Loans collectively evaluated for general impairment

  477,491  77,640  16,408  571,539 
 $480,562  $77,764  $16,408  $574,734 

 

The following table details activity in the ACL by portfolio segment, based on the Company’s former allowance methodology prior to the adoption of ASC 326, for the three andsix months ended:ended June 30, 2022:

 

 

Real

 

Business

      

Real

 

Business

     

March 31, 2022

 

Estate

 

Loans

 

Consumer

 

Total

 
 

Estate

 

Loans

 

Consumer

 

Total

 

Beginning Balance, January 1, 2022

 $3,622  $645  $246  $4,513  $3,622  $645  $246  $4,513 

PCL

 170  57  (134) 93  170  57  (134) 93 

Chargeoffs

 -  56  26  82  -  56  26  82 

Recoveries

  50  5  197  252   50  5  197  252 

Net chargeoffs (recoveries)

  (50) 51  (171) (170)  (50) 51  (171) (170)

Ending Balance

 $3,842  $651  $283  $4,776 
 

Ending Balance March 31, 2022

 $3,842  $651  $283  $4,776 

Provision for credit losses ("PCL")

 81  8  (33) 56 

Chargeoffs

 1  -  20  21 

Recoveries

  60  15  160  235 

Net recoveries

  (59) (15) (140) (214)

Ending Balance June 30, 2022

 $3,982  $674  $390  $5,046 
Period end allowance allocated to:  

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  3,842  651  283  4,776   3,982  674  390  5,046 

Ending Balance, March 31, 2022

 $3,842  $651  $283  $4,776 

Ending Balance, June 30, 2022

 $3,982  $674  $390  $5,046 

June 30, 2022

        

Loans individually evaluated for specific impairment

 $3,081  $196  $-  $3,277 

Loans collectively evaluated for general impairment

  469,776  96,808  15,730  582,314 
 $472,857  $97,004  $15,730  $585,591 

 

The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $47$372 during the firstsecond quarter of 2023, as compared to a provision for credit losses of $93$56 recorded in the firstsecond quarter of 2022. The Company’s allowance for credit losses model considers economic projections, primarily the national unemployment rate, recessionary risks, GDP and CRE price fluctuations. The provision activity during the current quarter was primarily driven by increased recessionary risks due to inflationary pressures partially offset by a decline in loans.

 

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The following table represents gross charge-offs by year of origination for the date presented:

 

             

Revolving

 

Total Charge-

              

Revolving

 

Total Charge-

 
 

2023

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 

Prior

 

Loans

 

Offs

  

2023

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 

Prior

 

Loans

 

Offs

 
Gross Charge-Offs                                                
March 31, 2023 

June 30, 2023

                 
Loans secured by real estate:                  

Commercial Real Estate

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $1  $-  $1  $-  $-  $-  $-  $5  $14  $-  $19 

Total Real Estate Loans

 -  -  -  -  -  1  -  1  -  -  -  -  5  14  -  19 
                 

Business Loans

                 

Commercial and Industrial Loans

  -  -  -  -  -  67  -  67 

Total Business Loans

 -  -  -  -  -  67  -  67 
                  

Total Consumer Loans

  -  2  -  4  -  -  -  6   -  11  1  4  -  -  -  16 
                  

Total Credit Card

  -  -  -  -  -  -  26  26   -  -  -  -  -  -  50  50 
                    

Net LHFI

 $-  $2  $-  $4  $-  $1  $26  $33  $-  $11  $1  $4  $5  $81  $50  $152 

 

ACL for Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposure

 

The Company maintains a separate ACL for Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposure, which is included in the “Other liabilities” line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company estimates the amount of expected losses on off-balance sheet credit exposure by calculating a likelihood of funding over the contractual period for exposures that are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company and applying the loss factors used in the ACL on loans methodology described above to unfunded commitments for each loan type. No credit loss estimate is reported for off-balance-sheet credit exposures that are unconditionally cancellable by the Company.

 

The following table provides a roll-forward of the ACL for off-balance sheet credit exposure for the period presented:

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023

   
 

For the Three Months

 

For the Six Months

 
 

Ended June 30,

 

Ended June 30,

 
 

2023

 

2023

 

ACL for off-balance sheet credit exposure:

  

Beginning balance

 $-  $636  $- 

FASB ASU 2016-13 adoption adjustment

 677  -  677 

PCL for off-balance sheet credit exposure

  (41)  45  4 

Ending Balance

 $636  $681  $681 

 

The Company recorded a negative PCL for off-balance sheet credit exposure for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 of ($41) during the first quarter of 2023,$45 and $4, respectively. The Company’s allowance for credit losses model considers economic projections, primarily the national unemployment rate, recessionary risks, GDP and CRE price fluctuations. The negative provision during the current quarter was primarily driven by increased recessionary risk due to inflationary pressures partially offset by a decrease in unfunded loan commitments partially offset by increased recessionary risks due to inflationary pressures.commitments.

 

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Note 9. Secured Line of Credit

(in thousands)

 

On June 9, 2021, the Company obtained a secured revolving line of credit (“Line”) in the amount of $20,000 with First Horizon Bank.  The proceeds of the Line were used to enhance the Bank’s capital structure.  The Line bears interest at a floating interest rate linked to WSJ Prime Rate with an initial interest rate of 3.25%, which is payable quarterly on the first day of each calendar quarter, commencing on July 1, 2021, with the final installment of interest being due and payable concurrently on the same date that the principal balance is due. As of March 31,June 30, 2023,when the line was renewed, the interest rate was 8%8.25%. The Line also bears an unused line fee at a rate equal to 0.25%, applied to the unused balance of the Line.  The Line is fully secured by the common stock of the Bank.  The renewed Line matures on June 9, 2023, 2024, at which time all unpaid interest and principal is due and payable.

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

  

June 30, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

 

Funded balance

 $18,000  $18,000  $18,000  $18,000 

Unfunded balance

  2,000  2,000   2,000  2,000 

Total credit facility

 $20,000  $20,000  $20,000  $20,000 

 

 

Note 10. Shareholders Equity

(in thousands, except share data)

 

The following summarizes the activity in the capital structure of the Company:

 

              

Accumulated

         
  

Number

      

Additional

  

Other

         
  

of Shares

  

Common

  

Paid-In

  

Comprehensive

  

Retained

     
  

Issued

  

Stock

  

Capital

  

(Loss) Income

  

Earnings

  

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2023

  5,603,570  $1,122  $18,448  $(83,070) $102,525  $39,025 

FASB ASU 2016-13 adoption adjustment

                  (984)  (984)

Net income

  -   -   -   -   1,140   1,140 

Dividends paid ($0.24 per share)

  -   -   -   -   (1,346)  (1,346)

Restricted stock granted

  3,868   -   -   -   -   - 

Stock compensation expense

  -   -   40   -   -   40 

Other comprehensive loss, net

  -   -   -   3,248   -   3,248 

Balance, March 31, 2023

  5,607,438  $1,122  $18,488  $(79,822) $101,335  $41,123 

              

Accumulated

         
  

Number

      

Additional

  

Other

         
  

of Shares

  

Common

  

Paid-In

  

Comprehensive

  

Retained

     
  

Issued

  

Stock

  

Capital

  

Income (Loss)

  

Earnings

  

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2022

  5,595,320  $1,120  $18,293  $(11,795) $98,282  $105,900 

Net income

  -   -   -   -   2,036   2,036 

Dividends paid ($0.24 per share)

  -   -   -   -   (1,343)  (1,343)

Stock compensation expense

  -   -   39   -   -   39 

Other comprehensive loss, net

  -   -   -   (43,682)  -   (43,682)

Balance, March 31, 2022

  5,595,320  $1,120  $18,332  $(55,477) $98,975  $62,950 

              

Accumulated

         
  

Number

      

Additional

  

Other

         
  

of Shares

  

Common

  

Paid-In

  

Comprehensive

  

Retained

     
  

Issued

  

Stock

  

Capital

  

(Loss) Income

  

Earnings

  

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2023

  5,603,570  $1,122  $18,448  $(83,070) $102,525  $39,025 

FASB ASU 2016-13 adoption adjustment

               (984)  (984)

Net income

  -   -   -   -   1,140   1,140 

Dividends paid ($0.24 per share)

  -   -   -   -   (1,346)  (1,346)

Restricted stock granted

  3,868   -   -   -   -   - 

Stock compensation expense

  -   -   40   -   -   40 

Other comprehensive loss, net

  -   -   -   3,248   -   3,248 

Balance, March 31, 2023

  5,607,438  $1,122  $18,488  $(79,822) $101,335  $41,123 

Net income

  -   -   -   -   300   300 

Dividends paid ($0.16 per share)

  -   -   -   -   (898)  (898)

Restricted stock granted

  9,000   1   (1)  -   -   - 

Stock compensation expense

  -   -   32   -   -   32 

Other comprehensive loss, net

  -   -   -   (416)  -   (416)

Balance, June 30, 2023

  5,616,438  $1,123  $18,519  $(80,238) $100,737  $40,141 

 

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Accumulated

         
  

Number

      

Additional

  

Other

         
  

of Shares

  

Common

  

Paid-In

  

Comprehensive

  

Retained

     
  

Issued

  

Stock

  

Capital

  

Income (Loss)

  

Earnings

  

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2022

  5,595,320  $1,120  $18,293  $(11,795) $98,282  $105,900 

Net income

  -   -   -   -   2,036   2,036 

Dividends paid ($0.24 per share)

  -   -   -   -   (1,343)  (1,343)

Stock compensation expense

  -   -   39   -   -   39 

Other comprehensive loss, net

  -   -   -   (43,682)  -   (43,682)

Balance, March 31, 2022

  5,595,320  $1,120  $18,332  $(55,477) $98,975  $62,950 

Net income

  -   -   -   -   2,541   2,541 

Dividends paid ($0.24 per share)

  -   -   -   -   (1,345)  (1,345)

Restricted stock granted

  8,250   1   (1)  -   -   - 

Stock compensation expense

  -   -   39   -   -   39 

Other comprehensive income, net

  -   -   -   (38,259)  -   (38,259)

Balance, June 30, 2022

  5,603,570   1,121   18,370   (93,736)  100,171   25,926 

 

 

Note 11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

(in thousands)

 

The fair value topic of the ASC establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements. This topic clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. This topic also requires disclosure about how fair value was determined for assets and liabilities and establishes a hierarchy for which these assets and liabilities must be grouped, based on significant levels of inputs as follows:

 

Level 1

Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

 

Level 2

Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or

 

 

Level 3

Unobservable inputs for an asset or liability, such as discounted cash flow models or valuations.

 

The determination of where assets and liabilities fall within this hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

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The following table presents assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2023:

 

  

Quoted Prices

             
  

in Active

  

Significant

         
  

Markets for

  

Other

  

Significant

     
  

Identical

  

Observable

  

Unobservable

     
  

Assets

  

Inputs

  

Inputs

     
  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

Totals

 
Securities available-for-sale                
                 

Mortgage-backed securities

 $-  $95,536  $-  $95,536 

State, county and municipal

  -   105,761   -   105,761 

Other securities

  -   443   -   443 
Total $-  $201,740  $-  $201,740 

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Quoted Prices

             
  

in Active

  

Significant

         
  

Markets for

  

Other

  

Significant

     
  

Identical

  

Observable

  

Unobservable

     
  

Assets

  

Inputs

  

Inputs

     
  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

Totals

 

Securities available-for-sale

                
                 

Mortgage-backed securities

 $-  $91,103  $-  $91,103 

State, county and municipal

  -   105,322   -   105,322 

Other securities

  -   441   -   441 

Total

 $-  $196,866  $-  $196,866 

 

The following table presents assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2022:

 

  

Quoted Prices

             
  

in Active

  

Significant

         
  

Markets for

  

Other

  

Significant

     
  

Identical

  

Observable

  

Unobservable

     
  

Assets

  

Inputs

  

Inputs

     
  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

Totals

 

Securities available-for-sale

                

Mortgage-backed securities

 $-  $96,972  $-  $96,972 

State, county and municipal

  -   103,913   -   103,913 

Other securities

  -   437   -   437 

Total

 $-  $201,322  $-  $201,322 

 

The Company recorded no gains or losses in earnings for the period ended March 31,June 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022 that were attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date.

 

Impaired Loans

 

Loans considered impaired are reserved for at the time the loan is identified as impaired taking into account the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including but not limited to, equipment, inventory and accounts receivable. The fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The fair value of the business assets is generally based on amounts reported on the business’s financial statements. Appraised and reported values may be adjusted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation and management knowledge of the client and the client’s business. Since not all valuation inputs are observable, these nonrecurring fair value determinations are classified Level 3. The unobservable inputs may vary depending on the individual assets with the fair value of real estate based on appraised value being the predominant approach. The Company reviews the certified appraisals for appropriateness and adjusts the value downward to consider selling, closing and liquidation costs, which typically approximates 25% of the appraised value. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors previously identified.

 

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Other real estate owned

 

OREO is primarily comprised of real estate acquired in partial or full satisfaction of loans. OREO is recorded at its estimated fair value less estimated selling and closing costs at the date of transfer, with any excess of the related loan balance over the fair value less expected selling costs charged to the ACL. Subsequent changes in fair value are reported as adjustments to the carrying amount and are recorded against earnings. The Company outsources the valuation of OREO with material balances to third party appraisers. The Company reviews the third-partythird-party appraisal for appropriateness and adjusts the value downward to consider selling and closing costs, which typically approximate 25% of the appraised value.

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The following tables provide the fair value measurement for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were still held on the balance sheets as of the dates presented and the level within the fair value hierarchy each is classified:

 

  

March 31, 2023

 
  

Quoted Prices

            
  

in Active

  

Significant

         
  

Markets for

  

Other

  

Significant

     
  

Identical

  

Observable

  

Unobservable

     
  

Assets

  

Inputs

  

Inputs

     
  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

Totals

 
                 

Impaired loans

 $-  $-  $1,950  $1,950 
                 
Total $-  $-  $1,950  $1,950 

 

December 31, 2022

  

June 30, 2023

 
 

Quoted Prices

        

Quoted Prices

       
 

in Active

 

Significant

      

in Active

 

Significant

     
 

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

    

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

   
 

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

    

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

   
 

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

    

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

    
 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Totals

  

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Totals

 
  

Impaired loans

 $-  $-  $2,074  $2,074 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment $-  $-  $2,340  $2,340 
    
Total $-  $-  $2,074  $2,074  $-  $-  $2,340  $2,340 

 

Impaired

  

December 31, 2022

 
  

Quoted Prices

             
  

in Active

  

Significant

         
  

Markets for

  

Other

  

Significant

     
  

Identical

  

Observable

  

Unobservable

     
  

Assets

  

Inputs

  

Inputs

     
  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

Totals

 
                 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment $-  $-  $2,074  $2,074 
                 

Total

 $-  $-  $2,074  $2,074 

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Individually evaluated loans, whose fair value was remeasured during the period, with a carrying value of $2,050$2,439 and $2,190, had an allocated ACL of $100$99 and $116 at March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.  The allocated allowance is based on the carrying value of the impaired loan and the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated costs to sell.

 

After monitoring the carrying amounts for subsequent declines or impairments after foreclosure, management determined that no fair value adjustment to OREO was necessary during the three-monththree- and six-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively.

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The financial instruments topic of the ASC requires disclosure of financial instruments’ fair values, as well as the methodology and significant assumptions used in estimating fair values. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. 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 instrument. The financial instruments topic of the ASC excludes certain financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. The following represents the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31,June 30, 2023:

 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using:

    

Quoted Prices

       
   

Quoted Prices

          

in Active

 

Significant

     
   

in Active

 

Significant

        

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 

Total

 
   

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 

Total

  

Carrying

 

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

Fair

 
 

Carrying

 

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

Fair

 

March 31, 2023

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

Value

 

June 30, 2023

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

Value

 
    

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

       

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

    
Financial assets  

Cash and due from banks

 $15,600  $15,600  $-  $-  $15,600  $17,086  $17,086  $-  $-  $17,086 

Interest bearing deposits with banks

 606  606  -  -  606  862  862  -  -  862 

Securities held-to-maturity

 402,237  -  375,952  -  375,952  396,931  -  363,175  -  363,175 

Securities available-for-sale

 201,740  -  201,740  -  201,740  196,866  -  196,866  -  196,866 

Net LHFI

 561,223  -  -  521,259  521,259  568,337  -  -  531,812  531,812 
    
Financial liabilities  

Deposits

 $1,115,826  $929,637  $187,335  $-  $1,116,972  $1,103,072  $904,008  $199,605  $-  $1,103,316 

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase

 98,532  98,532  -  -  98,532  109,526  109,526  -  -  109,526 

Short-term borrowings

 1,725  1,725  -  -  1,725  4,000  4,000  -  -  4,000 

Borrowings on secured line of credit

 18,000  18,000  -  -  18,000  18,000  18,000  -  -  18,000 

 

The following represents the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2022:

 

   

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 
   

Quoted Prices

          

Quoted Prices

       
   

in Active

 

Significant

        

in Active

 

Significant

     
   

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 

Total

    

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 

Total

 
 

Carrying

 

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

Fair

  

Carrying

 

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

Fair

 

December 31, 2022

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

Value

  

Value

 

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

Value

 
    

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

       

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

    
Financial assets            

Cash and due from banks

 $26,948  $26,948  $-  $-  $26,948  $26,948  $26,948  $-  $-  $26,948 

Interest bearing deposits with banks

 1,646  1,646  -  -  1,646  1,646  1,646  -  -  1,646 

Securities held-to-maturity

 406,590  -  375,292  -  375,292  406,590  -  375,292  -  375,292 

Securities available-for-sale

 201,322  -  201,322  -  201,322  201,322  -  201,322  -  201,322 

Net LHFI

 580,327  -  -  541,173  541,173  580,327  -  -  541,173  541,173 
  
Financial liabilities            

Deposits

 $1,126,402  $947,479  $178,902  $-  $1,126,381  $1,126,402  $947,479  $178,902  $-  $1,126,381 

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase

 127,574  127,574  -  -  127,574  127,574  127,574  -  -  127,574 

Borrowings on secured line of credit

 18,000  18,000  -  -  18,000  18,000  18,000  -  -  18,000 

 

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”) contains statements that constitute forward‑looking statements and information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are based on management's beliefs, plans, expectations and assumptions and on information currently available to management. The words “may,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate” and similar expressions used in this Quarterly Report that do not relate to historical facts are intended to identify forward‑looking statements. These statements appear in a number of places in this Quarterly Report. The Company notes that a variety of factors could cause the actual results or experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations described or implied by such forward-looking statements.

 

The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operation, performance, development and results of the business of Citizens Holding Company (the “Company”) and the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Mississippi (the “Bank” and collectively with the Company, the “Company”), include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

expectations about the movement of interest rates, including actions that may be taken by the Federal Reserve Board in response to changing economic conditions;

adverse changes in asset quality and loan demand, and the potential insufficiency of the ACL and our ability to foreclose on delinquent mortgages;

the risk of adverse changes in business conditions in the banking industry generally and in the specific markets in which the Company operates;

natural disasters, civil unrest, epidemics and other catastrophic events in the Company’s geographic area;

the impact of increasing inflation rates on the general economic, market or business conditions;

extensive regulation, changes in the legislative and regulatory environment that negatively impact the Company and the Bank through increased operating expenses and the potential for regulatory enforcement actions, claims, or litigation;

increased competition from other financial institutions, in particular with respect to deposits, and the risk of failure to achieve our business strategies;

events affecting our business operations, including the effectiveness of our risk management framework, the accuracy of our estimates, our reliance on third party vendors, the risk of security breaches and potential fraud, and the impact of technological advances;

climate change and societal responses to climate change could adversely affect the Company’s business and results of operations, including indirectly through impact to its customers;

our ability to maintain sufficient capital and to raise additional capital when needed;

our ability to maintain adequate liquidity to conduct business and meet our obligations;

events affecting our ability to compete effectively and achieve our strategies, such as the risk of failure to achieve the revenue increases expected to result from our acquisitions, branch additions and in new product and service offerings, our ability to control expenses and our ability to attract and retain skilled people;

 

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events that adversely affect our reputation, and the resulting potential adverse impact on our business operations;

increased cybersecurity risk, including network breaches, business disruptions or financial losses;

risks arising from owning our common stock, such as the volatility and trading volume, our ability to pay dividends, the regulatory limitations on stock ownership, and provisions in our governing documents that may make it more difficult for another party to obtain control of us;

risks associated with national and global events, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and supply chain disruptions;

risks associated with the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank, which have resulted in significant market volatility and less confidence in depository institutions;

internal and external factors affecting net interest margin; and

other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements subsequent to the date of this Quarterly Report, or if earlier, the date on which such statements were made.

 

Management’s discussion and analysis is intended to provide greater insight into the results of operations and the financial condition of the Company. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. All dollar amounts appearing in this section of our Quarterly Report are in thousands unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise requires.

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Company is a one-bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the State of Mississippi on February 16, 1982. The Company is the sole shareholder of the Bank. The Company does not have any direct subsidiaries other than the Bank.

 

The Bank was opened on February 8, 1908, as The First National Bank of Philadelphia. In 1917, the Bank surrendered its national charter and obtained a state charter, at which time the name of the Bank was changed to The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Mississippi. At March 31,June 30, 2023, the Bank was the largest bank headquartered in Neshoba County, Mississippi, with total assets of $1,289,079$1,288,649 and total deposits of $1,115,935.$1,103,121. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The principal executive offices of both the Company and the Bank are located at 521 Main Street, Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350, and the main telephone number is (601) 656-4692. All references hereinafter to the activities or operations of the Company reflect the Company’s activities or operations through the Bank.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

For an overview of the Company’s critical accounting policies, see the section captioned “Critical Accounting Policies” included in Part II. Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of the Company’s 2022 Annual Report. Additionally, as described more fully in our unaudited financial statements in Part I of this Quarterly report, especially Note 1, Impact of Recently-Issued Accounting Standards and Pronouncements and Note 8, ACL on LHFI, on January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASC 326. This standard replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology. CECL requires an estimate of credit losses for the remaining estimated life of the financial asset using historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts and generally applies to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities, and some off-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded commitments to extend credit.

 

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LIQUIDITY

 

The Company has an asset and liability management program that assists management in maintaining net interest margins during times of both rising and falling interest rates and in maintaining sufficient liquidity. A measurement of liquidity is the ratio of net deposits and short-term liabilities divided by the sum of net cash, short-term investments and marketable assets. This measurement for liquidity of the Company at March 31,June 30, 2023, was 14.35%13.39% and at December 31, 2022, was 14.58%. The decrease was due to a decrease in interest bearing cash and cash equivalents partially offset by an increase in the fair market value of investment securities as of March 31,June 30, 2023. Management believes it maintains adequate liquidity for the Company’s current needs.

 

The Company’s primary source of liquidity is customer deposits, which were $1,115,826$1,103,072 at March 31,June 30, 2023, and $1,126,402 at December 31, 2022. Other sources of liquidity include investment securities, the Company’s line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), the Company’s secured line of credit with First Horizon Bank (“FHN”), the Federal Reserve Bank Term Funding Program (“BTFP”) and federal funds lines with correspondent banks. The Company had $201,740$196,866 invested in available-for-sale investment securities at March 31,June 30, 2023, and $201,322 at December 31, 2022. The increasedecrease in securities available-for-sale is the result of paydowns on investment securities partially offset by an increase in the fair market value of investment securities partially offset by paydowns on investment securities.

 

The Company also had $606$862 in interest bearing deposits at other banks at March 31,June 30, 2023 and $1,646 at December 31, 2022. The Company had secured and unsecured federal funds lines with correspondent banks in the amount of $50,000 at March 31,June 30, 2023 and $45,000 at December 31, 2022. In addition, the Company has the ability to draw on its line of credit with the FHLB and FHN. At March 31,June 30, 2023, the Company had unused and available $197,867$190,612 of its line of credit with the FHLB and at December 31, 2022, the Company had unused and available $160,488 of its line of credit with the FHLB. The increase in the amount available under the Company’s line of credit with the FHLB from the end of 2022 to March 31,June 30, 2023, was the result of an increase in the amount of loans eligible for the collateral pool securing the Company’s line of credit with the FHLB. In addition to the line of credit previously mentioned with the FHLB that is secured by pledged loans, the Company can also pledge investment securities at their current face value, less a predetermined discount amount, typically between 3 to 10%. This is similar to the BTFP except the Company can structure the terms of the line of credit with the FHLB and the BTFP is a one-year line of credit secured by investment securities at par. The Company has approximately $132,996$132,739 and $133,033 of unpledged securities at March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The secured line of credit with FHN was originated on June 9, 2021. At March 31,June 30, 2023, the Company had unused and available $2,000 of its secured line of credit with FHN. The Company had federal funds purchased of $1,725$4,000 and $-0- as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company may purchase federal funds from correspondent banks on a temporary basis to meet short-term funding needs.

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When the Company has more funds than it needs for its short-term liquidity needs, the Company increases its investment portfolio, increases the balances in interest bearing due from bank accounts or sells federal funds. It is management’s policy to maintain an adequate portion of its portfolio of assets and liabilities on a short-term basis to ensure rate flexibility and to meet loan funding and liquidity needs. When deposits decline or do not grow sufficiently to fund loan demand, management will seek funding either through federal funds purchased or advances from the FHLB.

 

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CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Total shareholders’ equity was $41,123$40,141 at March 31,June 30, 2023, as compared to $39,025 at December 31, 2022. The increase is a result of a change in AOCI caused by a decrease in the medium-term interest rates that has occurred since December 31, 2022. To help manage the AOCI volatility, the Company transferred securities to held-to-maturity during the third quarter 2022 to help further mitigate any future negative impacts on shareholders’ equity that could result from continued interest rate hikes. The unrealized loss that was frozen in AOCI at the time of the transfer will be amortized out of AOCI back into shareholders’ equity over the remaining life of the securities. Management does not intend to sell any securities at an unrealized loss position. Additionally, as noted in the Liquidity section of Item 2. of this Quarterly Report, the Company has sufficient liquidity options available if the need for short-term funds arises.

 

The Company paid aggregate cash dividends in the amount of $1,346,$2,244, or $0.24$0.40 per share, during the three-monthsix-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to $1,343,$2,688, or $0.24$0.48 per share, for the same period in 2022.

 

Quantitative measures established by federal regulations to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total and Tier 1 capital (primarily common stock and retained earnings, less goodwill) to risk weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes that as of March 31,June 30, 2023, the Company and Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject and according to these requirements the Company and Bank are considered to be well capitalized.

 

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Minimum Capital

          

Minimum Capital

 
     

Minimum Capital

 

Requirement to be

      

Minimum Capital

 

Requirement to be

 
     

Requirement to be

 

Adequately

      

Requirement to be

 

Adequately

 
 

Actual

 

Well Capitalized

 

Capitalized

  

Actual

 

Well Capitalized

 

Capitalized

 
 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

  

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

March 31, 2023

            

June 30, 2023

            

Citizens Holding Company

  

Tier 1 leverage ratio

 $108,373  8.01% $67,655  5.00% $54,124  4.00% $107,933  8.17% $66,033  5.00% $52,826  4.00%

Common Equity tier 1 capital ratio

 108,373  13.57% 87,952  6.50% 60,890  4.50% 107,933  8.17  85,842  6.50  59,429  4.50 

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 108,373  13.57% 63,871  8.00% 47,903  6.00% 107,933  13.50  64,532  8.00  48,399  6.00 

Total risk-based capital ratio

 114,390  14.33% 79,839  10.00% 63,871  8.00% 114,136  14.28  80,665  10.00  64,532  8.00 

The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia

  

Tier 1 leverage ratio

 $125,673  9.29% $67,636  5.00% $54,109  4.00% $125,193  9.48  $66,007  5.00  $52,806  4.00 

Common Equity tier 1 capital ratio

 125,673  9.29% 87,927  6.50% 60,872  4.50% 125,193  7.96  85,809  6.50  59,406  4.50 

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 125,673  15.75% 63,840  8.00% 47,880  6.00% 125,193  15.53  64,477  8.00  48,358  6.00 

Total risk-based capital ratio

 131,691  16.50% 79,800  10.00% 63,840  8.00% 131,396  16.30  80,596  10.00  64,477  8.00 
  

December 31, 2022

                        

Citizens Holding Company

  

Tier 1 leverage ratio

 $108,756  7.96% $68,352  5.00% $54,682  4.00% $108,756  7.96% $68,352  5.00% $54,682  4.00%

Common Equity tier 1 capital ratio

 108,756  13.19% 88,858  6.50% 61,517  4.50% 108,756  7.96  88,858  6.50  61,517  4.50 

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 108,756  13.19% 65,951  8.00% 49,463  6.00% 108,756  13.19  65,951  8.00  49,463  6.00 

Total risk-based capital ratio

 114,020  13.83% 82,438  10.00% 65,951  8.00% 114,020  13.83  82,438  10.00  65,951  8.00 

The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia

  

Tier 1 leverage ratio

 $126,105  9.23% $68,333  5.00% $54,667  4.00% $126,105  9.23  $68,333  5.00  $54,667  4.00 

Common Equity tier 1 capital ratio

 126,105  9.23% 88,833  6.50% 61,500  4.50% 126,105  9.23  88,833  6.50  61,500  4.50 

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 126,105  15.34% 65,759  8.00% 49,320  6.00% 126,105  15.34  65,759  8.00  49,320  6.00 

Total risk-based capital ratio

 131,370  15.98% 82,199  10.00% 65,759  8.00% 131,370  15.98  82,199  10.00  65,759  8.00 

 

The Dodd-Frank Act requires the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (“FDIC”) to adopt regulations imposing a continuing “floor” on the risk based capital requirements. In December 2010, the Basel Committee released a final framework for a strengthened set of capital requirements, known as “Basel III”. In early July 2013, each of the U.S. federal banking agencies adopted final rules relevant to us: (1) the Basel III regulatory capital reforms; and (2) the "standardized approach of Basel II for non-core banks and bank holding companies”, such as the Bank and the Company. The capital framework under Basel III replaced the existing regulatory capital rules for all banks, savings associations and U.S. bank holding companies with greater than $500 million in total assets, and all savings and loan holding companies.

 

Beginning January 1, 2015, the Company and the Bank began to comply with the final Basel III rules, which became effective on January 1, 2019. Among other things, the final Basel III rules impact regulatory capital ratios of banking organizations in the following manner:

 

 

Create a requirement to maintain a ratio of common equity Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets of not less than 4.5%;

 

Increase the minimum leverage capital ratio to 4% for all banking organizations (currently 3% for certain banking organizations);

 

Increase the minimum Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio from 4% to 6%; and

 

Maintain the minimum total risk-based capital ratio at 8%.

 

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In addition, the final Basel III rules subject banking organizations to certain limitations on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers if the organization does not maintain a capital conservation buffer of common equity Tier 1 capital in an amount greater than 2.5% of its total risk-weighted assets. The effect of the capital conservation buffer increases the minimum common equity Tier 1 capital ratio to 7%, the minimum Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio to 8.5% and the minimum total risk-based capital ratio to 10.5% for banking organizations seeking to avoid the limitations on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers.

 

The final Basel III rules also changed the capital categories for insured depository institutions for purposes of prompt corrective action. Under the final rules, to be well capitalized, an insured depository institution must maintain a minimum common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 6.5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 8%, a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10.0%, and a leverage capital ratio of at least 5%. In addition, the final Basel III rules established more conservative standards for including an instrument in regulatory capital and imposed certain deductions from and adjustments to the measure of common equity Tier 1 capital.

 

Management believes that, as of March 31,June 30, 2023, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements under Basel III.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, certain items in the consolidated statements of income of the Company and the related changes between those periods:

 

 

For the Three Months

  

For the Three Months

 

For the Six Months

 
 

Ended March 31,

  

Ended June 30,

 

Ended June 30,

 
 

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

 
  

Interest Income

 $11,033  $9,054  $11,158  $9,560  $22,191  $18,614 

Interest Expense

  3,355  767   3,744  797  7,099  1,564 
  

Net Interest Income

 7,678  8,287  7,414  8,763  15,092  17,050 

Provision for credit losses (PCL)

  47  93   417  56  464  149 
  

Net Interest Income After PCL

 7,631  8,194  6,997  8,707  14,628  16,901 

Other Income

 2,363  2,533  2,261  2,763  4,624  5,296 

Other Expense

  8,700  8,301   9,037  8,432  17,737  16,733 
  

Income Before Income Taxes

 1,294  2,426  221  3,038  1,515  5,464 

Income taxes

  154  390   (79) 497  75  887 
  

Net Income

 $1,140  $2,036  $300  $2,541  $1,440  $4,577 
  

Net Income Per share - Basic

 $0.20  $0.36  $0.05  $0.45  $0.26  $0.82 

Net Income Per Share-Diluted

 $0.20  $0.36  $0.05  $0.45  $0.26  $0.82 

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See Note 3 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for an explanation regarding the Company’s calculation of Net Income Per Share - basic and - diluted.

 

Annualized return on average equity (“ROE”) was 11.49%3.02% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, and 8.53%15.97% for the corresponding period in 2022. Annualized ROE was 7.26% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 11.52% for the corresponding period in 2022. The increasedecrease in ROE for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 was primarily the result of a declineincrease in equity due to the decline in net income and unrealized losses on investments in AOCI.

 

Book value per share increased to $7.35$7.17 at March 31,June 30, 2023, compared to $6.97 at December 31, 2022. The increase in book value per share is directly attributable to the increase in shareholders’ equity resulting from the increase in AOCI caused by the decrease in medium-term interest rates. Average assets for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 were $1,336,480$1,320,107 compared to $1,343,234 for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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NET INTEREST INCOME / NET INTEREST MARGIN (NIM)

 

The main component of the Company’s earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans and investments and the interest paid for deposits and borrowed funds. The net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets. The primary concerns in managing net interest income are the volume, mix and repricing of assets and liabilities.

 

Net interest income was $7,678$7,414 and $15,092 for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 as compared to $8,287$8,763 and $17,050 for the same respective time periodperiods in 2022.

 

The annualized net interest margin was 2.56%2.55% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, compared to 2.69%2.78% for the corresponding period of 2022. Additionally, the annualized net interest margin was 2.54% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2.74% for the corresponding period of 2022. The decrease in net interest margin for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, when compared to the same periodperiods in 2022, was mainly due to rising funding costcosts during late 2022 and early 2023. In addition, the shift from non-interest bearing deposits to higher interest-bearing deposit balancesdeposits as of March 31,June 30, 2023 increased the cost of funds to 135147 and 145 basis point (“bps”) for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to 33 bps for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. The linked-quarter interest expense increased $1,199,for the three and six months ended June 30,2023 by $2,948, or (55.64%)369.85%, to $3,354 from $2,155.and 5,535, or 353.88%, respectively. Management expects continued pressure on NIM throughout the first half of 2023 as deposit competition remains tight.

 

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The following table sets forth average balance sheet data, including all major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, together with the interest earned or interest paid and the average yield or average rate paid on each such category for the periods presented:

 

 TABLE 1 - AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

TABLE 1 - AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

TABLE 1 - AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

 
 
 

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

 
 

Average Balance

 

Income/Expense

Average Yield/Rate

  

Average Balance

  

Income/Expense

  

Average Yield/Rate

 
 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

 

Loans:

          

LHFI(1)

 $581,471  $578,127 $7,350  $6,4265.06% 4.45% $578,300  $590,407  $7,556  $6,667  5.23% 4.52%
          

Investment Securities

          

Taxable

 443,731  462,140  2,305  1,6982.08% 1.47% 442,254  474,366  2,263  1,901  2.05% 1.60%

Tax-exempt

  202,333  210,915  1,331  1,1832.63% 2.24%  202,258  214,330  1,337  1,229  2.64% 2.29%

Total Investment Securities

 646,064  673,055  3,636  2,8812.25% 1.71% 644,512�� 688,697  3,600  3,130  2.23% 1.82%
          

Federal Funds Sold and Other

  27,993  32,790  322  134.60% 0.16%  26,571  22,634  297  37  4.47% 0.65%
          

Total Interest Earning Assets(1)(2)

  1,255,528  1,283,972  11,308  9,3203.60% 2.90%  1,249,383  1,301,738  11,453  9,834  3.67% 3.02%
          

Non-Earning Assets

  80,952   68,737           80,598   32,786           
          

Total Assets

 $1,336,480  $1,352,709          $1,329,981  $1,334,523           
          

Deposits:

          

Interest-bearing Demand

     

Deposits (3)

 $505,099  $477,248 $980  $1880.78% 0.16%

Interest-bearing Demand Deposits (3)

 507,028  $490,712  $1,190  $207  0.94% 0.17%

Savings

 128,313  129,694  76  310.24% 0.10% 127,098  134,774  93  33  0.29% 0.10%

Time

  188,212  219,785  765  3371.63% 0.61%  189,631  202,027  1,166  288  2.46% 0.57%

Total Deposits

 821,624  826,727  1,821  5560.89% 0.27% 823,756  827,513  2,449  528  1.19% 0.26%
          

Borrowed Funds

          

Short-term Borrowings

 150,867  99,221  1,188  603.15% 0.24% 144,157  106,153  948  83  2.63% 0.31%

Long-term Borrowings

  18,000  18,000  346  1517.69% 3.36%  18,000  18,000  347  186  7.71% 4.13%

Total Borrowed Funds

  168,867  117,221  1,534  2113.63% 0.72%  162,157  124,153  1,295  269  3.19% 0.87%

Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities (3)

 990,491  943,948  3,355  7671.35% 0.33% 985,913  951,665  3,744  797  1.52% 0.33%
          

Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities

          

Demand Deposits

 292,445  300,428          290,463  305,677           

Other Liabilities

 13,851  12,871          13,926  13,533           

Shareholders' Equity

  39,693  95,462            39,680   63,648           

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 $1,336,480  $1,352,709           $1,329,981  $1,334,523           
          

Interest Rate Spread

         2.25% 2.58%            2.15%  2.69%
          

Net Interest Margin

     $7,953  $8,5532.56% 2.69%      $7,709  $9,037   2.55%  2.78%
          

Less

                          

Tax Equivalent Adjustment

      275  266        295   274  
          

Net Interest Income

     $7,678  $8,287          $7,414  $8,763      

 

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Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  

Average Balance

  

Income/Expense

  

Average Yield/Rate

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Loans:

                        

Loans, net of unearned(1)

 $573,481  $584,301  $14,906  $13,093   5.20%  4.48%
                         

Investment Securities

                        

Taxable

  440,011   468,287   4,568   3,598   2.08%  1.54%

Tax-exempt

  202,144   212,632   2,668   2,412   2.64%  2.27%

Total Investment Securities

  642,155   680,919   7,236   6,010   2.25%  1.77%
                         

Federal Funds Sold and Other

  24,411   27,684   636   50   5.21%  0.36%
                         

Total Interest Earning Assets(1)(2)

  1,240,047   1,292,904   22,778   19,153   3.67%  2.96%
                         

Non-Earning Assets

  80,060   50,662                 
                         

Total Assets

 $1,320,107  $1,343,566                 
                         

Deposits:

                        

Interest-bearing Demand Deposits (3)

 $509,958  $484,017  $2,170  $395   0.85%  0.16%

Savings

  125,251   132,248   169   64   0.27%  0.10%

Time

  191,786   210,857   1,931   625   2.01%  0.59%

Total Deposits

  826,995   827,122   4,270   1,084   1.03%  0.26%
                         

Borrowed Funds

                        

Short-term Borrowings

  133,963   102,706   2,136   143   3.19%  0.28%

Long-term Borrowings

  18,000   18,000   693   337   7.70%  3.74%

Total Borrowed Funds

  151,963   120,706   2,829   480   3.72%  0.80%

Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities (3)

  978,958   947,828   7,099   1,564   1.45%  0.33%
                         

Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities

                        

Demand Deposits

  287,451   303,067                 

Other Liabilities

  14,039   13,204                 

Shareholders' Equity

  39,659   79,467                 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 $1,320,107  $1,343,566                 
                         

Interest Rate Spread

                  2.22%  2.63%
                         

Net Interest Margin

         $15,679  $17,589   2.54%  2.74%
                         

Less

                        

Tax Equivalent Adjustment

          587   539         
                         

Net Interest Income

         $15,092  $17,050         

 

(1)

Overdrafts, while not considered an earning asset, are included in Loans, net of unearned in the average volume calculation due to the immaterial impact on the yield.

 

(2)

Earnings Assets in the table above does includeincludes the dividend paying stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank.

 

(3)

Demand deposits are not included in the average volume calculation as they are not interest bearing liabilities. They are included within the non-interest bearing liabilities section above.

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The average balances of nonaccruing assets are included in the tables above. Interest income and weighted average yields on tax-exempt loans and securities have been computed on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 21% and a state tax rate of 3.95%, which is net of federal tax benefit.

 

Net interest margin and net interest income are influenced by internal and external factors. Internal factors include balance sheet changes in volume, mix and pricing decisions. External factors include changes in market interest rates, competition and the shape of the interest rate yield curve. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, rapidly increasing deposit costs have been the larger driver of decreased profitability. Management believes net interest margin should contract some more in the secondthird quarter and then level off for the remainder of 2023. Management remains focused on loan growth to help offset the increased funding costs.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in interest earned, on a tax equivalent basis, and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and rates for the Company for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to the same respective periodperiods in 2022:

 

 

TABLE 2 - VOLUME/RATE ANALYSIS

 
 

(in thousands)

 

TABLE 2 - VOLUME/RATE ANALYSIS

TABLE 2 - VOLUME/RATE ANALYSIS

 

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

 
 

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

 
 

2023 Change from 2022

 ��

2023 Change from 2022

 
 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Total

  

Volume

 

Rate

 

Total

 

INTEREST INCOME

   
   

LHFI

 $37  887  $924  $(137) $1,026  $889 

Taxable Securities

 (68) 675  607  (129) 491  362 

Non-Taxable Securities

 (48) 196  148  (69) 177  108 

Federal Funds Sold and Other

  (2) 311  309   6  254  260 
   

TOTAL INTEREST INCOME

 $(81) $2,069  $1,988  $328  $1,947  $1,619 
   

INTEREST EXPENSE

   
   

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 $11  781  792  $7  $976  $983 

Savings Deposits

 (0) 45  45  (2) 62  60 

Time Deposits

 (48) 476  428  (18) 896  878 

Short-term borrowings

 31  1,097  1,128  30  835  865 

Long-term borrowings

  -  195  195   -  161  161 
   

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE

 $(7) $2,595  2,588  $17  $2,930  $2,947 
   
   

NET INTEREST INCOME

 $(74) $(526) $(600) $(345) $(983) $(1,328)

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

 
  

2023 Change from 2022

 
  

Volume

  

Rate

  

Total

 

INTEREST INCOME

            
             

Loans

 $(242) $2,055  $1,813 

Taxable Securities

  (217)  1,187   970 

Non-Taxable Securities

  (119)  375   256 

Federal Funds Sold and Other

  (6)  592   586 
             

TOTAL INTEREST INCOME

 $(585) $4,210  $3,625 
             

INTEREST EXPENSE

            
             

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 $21  $1,754  $1,775 

Savings Deposits

  (3)  108   105 

Time Deposits

  (57)  1,363   1,306 

Short-term borrowings

  44   1,949   1,993 

Long-term borrowings

  -   356   356 
             

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE

 $5  $5,530  $5,535 
             
             

NET INTEREST INCOME

 $(589) $(1,321) $(1,910)

 

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CREDIT LOSS EXPERIENCE

 

As a natural corollary to the Company’s lending activities, some loan losses are to be expected. The risk of loss varies with the type of loan being made and the overall creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan. The degree of perceived risk is taken into account in establishing the structure of, and interest rates and security for, specific loans and for various types of loans. The Company attempts to minimize its credit risk exposure by use of thorough loan application and approval procedures.

 

The Company maintains a program of systematic review of its existing loans. Loans are graded for their overall quality. Those loans, which management determines require further monitoring and supervision, are segregated and reviewed on a regular basis. Significant problem loans are reviewed monthly by the Company’s management and Board of Directors.

 

The Company charges off that portion of any loan that the Company’s management and Board of Directors has determined to be a loss. A loan is generally considered by management to represent a loss, in whole or in part, when exposure beyond the collateral value is apparent, servicing of the unsecured portion has been discontinued or collection is not anticipated based on the borrower's financial condition. The general economic conditions in the borrower’s industry influence this determination. The principal amount of any loan that is declared a loss is charged against the Company’s ACL.

 

The Company’s ACL is designed to provide for loan losses that can be reasonably anticipated. The ACL is established through charges to operating expenses in the form of provisions for credit losses. Actual loan losses or recoveries are charged or credited to the ACL. Management determines the amount of the allowance, and the Board of Directors reviews and approves the ACL. Among the factors considered in determining the ACL are the current financial condition of the Company’s borrowers and the value of security, if any, for their loans. Estimates of future economic conditions and their impact on various industries and individual borrowers are also taken into consideration, as are the Company’s historical loan loss experience and reports of banking regulatory authorities. As these estimates, factors and evaluations are primarily judgmental, no assurance can be given as to whether the Company will sustain loan losses in excess or below its allowance or that subsequent evaluation of the loan portfolio may not require material increases or decreases in such allowance.

 

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The following table summarizes the Company’s ACL for the dates indicated:

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Amount of

 

Percent of

  

Quarter Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Amount of

 

Percent of

 
 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

Increase

 

Increase

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

Increase

 

Increase

 
 

2023

 

2022

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

  

2023

 

2022

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 
  

BALANCES:

  

Gross loans

 $567,240  $585,591  $(18,351) (3.13%) $574,734  $585,591  $(10,857) (1.85%)

ACL

 6,017  5,264  753  14.30% 6,397  5,264  1,133  21.52%

Nonaccrual loans

 2,993  2,988  5  0.17% 2,995  2,988  7  0.23%

Ratios:

  

ACL to gross loans

 1.06% 0.90%   ��  1.11% 0.90%     

Net loans recovered to ACL(1)

 (1.18%) (11.91%)      (1.11%) (11.91%)     

(1) Quarter ended amount annualized.

 

The PCL for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 was $47.$417. The PCL was primarily driven by a net decreasean increase in loan balances of $18,351 during the quarter partially offset with qualitative factor adjustments due to continued inflationary risk concerns in both the local and national economy.economy partially offset by a net decrease in loan balances of $10,857 during the quarter. The Company’s model used to calculate the PCL is described in depth in Note 8 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The ACL to LHFI was 1.06%1.11% and 0.82%0.86% at March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 0.90% at December 31, 2022 representing a level management considers commensurate with the present risk in the loan portfolio.

 

For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, net loan losses recovered to the ACL totaled $71,$11, a decrease of $99$203 in net recoveries from the $170$214 in net recoveries in the same period in 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, net loan losses recovered to the allowance for loan losses totaled $64, a decrease of $320 in net recoveries from $384 in the same period in 2022.

 

Management reviews quarterly with the Company’s Board of Directors the adequacy of the ACL. The PCL is adjusted when specific items reflect a need for such an adjustment.  Management believes that there were no material loan losses during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 that have not been charged off or appropriately reserved for in the ACL. Management also believes that the Company’s ACL will be adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio. However, it remains possible that additional PCL’s may be required.    

 

OTHER INCOME

 

Other income includes service charges on deposit accounts, wire transfer fees, safe deposit box rentals and other revenue not derived from interest on earning assets. Other income for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 was $2,363,$2,261, a decrease of $170,$502, or (6.71%(18.17%), from $2,533$2,763 in the same period in 2022. Service charges on deposit accounts were $914$890 in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, compared to $945$967 for the same period in 2022.  Included in the service charges on deposit accounts line item for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, overdraft income decreased by $20,$67, or (3.05%(9.60%) from the same period in 2022. Interchange fees which are included in the other service charges and fees line item on the Comprehensive Statements of Income increased marginallydecreased by $1 ,or 0.12%$27, or 2.78%, to $923$945 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, compared to $922$972 for the same period in 2022.  Other operating income not derived from service charges or fees decreased $151,$402, or (26.82%(57.26%) to $412$300 in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, compared to $563$702 for the same period in 2022.  This decrease was primarily due to the decline in mortgage loan origination income due to increased mortgage interest rates. Mortgage loan origination income decreased for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 by $118,$121, or (57.84%(57.62%), to $86$89 compared to $204$210 for the same period in 2022.

 

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Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $4,624, a decrease of $672, or (12.69%), from $5,296 in the same period in 2022. Service charges on deposit accounts were $1,804 in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $1,912 for the same period in 2022. Included in the service charges on deposit accounts line item for the three months ended June 30, 2023, overdraft income decreased by $88, or (6.42%) from the same period in 2022. Interchange fees which are included in the other service charges and fees line item on the Comprehensive Statements of Income decreased by $25, or 1.32%, to $1,868 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $1,893 for the same period in 2022.  Other operating income not derived from service charges or fees decreased $553, or (43.72%) to $712 in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $1,265 for the same period in 2022.  This decrease was primarily due to the decline in mortgage loan origination income due to increased mortgage interest rates. Mortgage loan origination income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2023 by $239, or (57.73%), to $175 compared to $414 for the same period in 2022.

 

The following is a detail of the other major income classifications that were included in other operationoperating income on the income statement:

 

 

For the Three Months

  

For the Three Months

 

For the Six Months

 
 

Ended March 31,

  

Ended June 30,

 

Ended June 30,

 

Other income

 

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

 
  

BOLI Income

 $119  $121  $121  $120  $240  $241 

Mortgage Loan Origination Income

 86  204  89  210  175  414 

Gain on sale of OREO

 -  65  -  16  -  81 

Other Income

  207  173   90  356  297  529 
  

Total other income

 $412  $563  $300  $702  $712  $1,265 

 

OTHER EXPENSES

 

Other expenses include salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, and other operating expenses. Aggregate non-interest expenses for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $8,700$9,037 and $8,301,$8,432, respectively, an increase of $399,$605, or 4.81%7.18%. Salaries and benefits increased $256,$298, or 5.77%6.75%, to $4,695$4,710 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022.  Occupancy expense increased by $70,$145, or 3.94%8.47%, to $1,845$1,856 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, compared to $1,775$1,711 for the same period of 2022. The increase in occupancy expense is the result of the Company replacing Automated Teller Machines (“ATMs”)ATMs and Interactive Teller Machines (“ITMs”)ITMs at several branch locations throughout the quarter.second quarter of 2023. For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, other expense increased $73,$162, or 3.50%12.38% to $2,160$2,471 compared to $2,087$2,309 for the same period in 2022. The increase in other expense is primarily the result of an increase in professional fees coupled with check fraud losses of $138$50 that occurred during the firstsecond quarter of 2023 that are included in the Other expense line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

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Aggregate non-interest expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $17,737 and $16,733, respectively, an increase of $1,004, or 6.00%. Salaries and benefits increased $554, or 6.26%, to $9,405 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022.  Occupancy expense increased by $215, or 6.17%, to $3,701 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $3,486 for the same period of 2022. The increase in occupancy expense is the result of the Company replacing ATMs and ITMs at several branch locations throughout the first six months. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, other expense increased $235, or 5.35% to $4,631 compared to $4,396 for the same period in 2022. The increase in other expense is primarily the result of an increase in professional fees coupled with check fraud losses of $188 that occurred during the first six months of 2023 that are included in the Other expense line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

The following is a detail of the major expense classifications that make up the other expense line item in the income statement:

 

 

For the Three Months

  

For the Three Months

 

For the Six Months

 
 

Ended March 31,

  

Ended June 30,

 

Ended June 30,

 

Other Expense

 

2023

 

2022

  

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

 
  

Advertising

 $47  $131  $191  $172  $238  $303 

Office Supplies

 231  209  248  250  479  459 

Professional Fees

 280  219  249  223  529  442 

Technology expense

 109  116  111  109  220  225 

Postage and Freight

 144  138  144  168  288  306 

Loan Collection Expense

 24  7  22  13  46  20 

Regulatory and related expense

 196  204  231  208  427  412 

Debit Card/ATM expense

 206  188  995  202  1,201  390 

Write down on OREO

 -  42  -  -  -  42 

Travel and Convention

 68  52  10  63  78  115 

Other expenses

  855  781   270  901  1,125  1,682 
  

Total other expense

 $2,160  $2,087  $2,471  $2,309  $4,631  $4,396 

 

The Company’s efficiency ratio for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 was 87.15%92.64% and 89.41%, compared to 75.33%71.83% and 73.51% for the same period in 2022.2022, respectively. The efficiency ratio is the ratio of non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income (on a fully tax equivalent basis) and non-interest income.

 

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BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

 

     

Amount of

 

Percent of

      

Amount of

 

Percent of

 
 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

Increase

 

Increase

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

Increase

 

Increase

 
 

2023

 

2022

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

  

2023

 

2022

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 
  

Cash and due from banks

 $15,600  $26,948  $(11,348) (42.11%) $17,086  $26,948  $(9,862) (36.60%)

Interest bearing deposits with other banks

 606  1,646  (1,040) (63.18%) 862  1,646  (784) (47.63%)

Investment securities held to maturity

 402,237  406,590  (4,353) (1.07%) 396,931  406,590  (9,659) (2.38%)

Investment securities available for sale

 201,740  201,322  418  0.21% 196,866  201,322  (4,456) (2.21%)

Net LHFI

 561,223  580,327  (19,104) (3.29%) 568,337  580,327  (11,990) (2.07%)

Premises and equipment

 27,561  27,705  (144) (0.52%)

Total assets

 1,289,470  1,324,003  (34,533) (2.61%) 1,289,339  1,324,003  (34,664) (2.62%)
  

Total deposits

 1,115,826  1,126,402  (10,576) (0.94%) 1,103,072  1,126,402  (23,330) (2.07%)
 

Total shareholders' equity

 40,141  39,025  1,116  2.86%

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

Cash and due from banks, which consist of cash, balances at correspondent banks and items in process of collection, balance at March 31,June 30, 2023 was $15,600,$17,086, which was a decrease of $11,348$9,862 from the balance of $26,948 at December 31, 2022. Interest bearing deposits with other banks decreased by $1,040,$784, or (63.18%(47.63%), to $606$862 at March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to $1,646 at December 31, 2022.

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

The Company’s investment securities portfolio primarily consists of United States agency debentures, mortgage-backed securities and obligations of states, counties and municipalities. The Company’s investments securities portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2023 decreased by $7,229,$15,576, or 1.11%2.40%, to $641,822$633,475 from $649,051 at December 31, 2022 when comparing the amortized cost of the Company’s investments securities. The decrease is primarily a result of the mortgage-backed securities portfolio monthly paydowns.

 

LHFI

 

The Company’s gross loan balance decreased by $18,351,$10,857, or (3.13%(1.85%), during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, to $567,240$574,734 from $585,591 at December 31, 2022. The year-to-date decline in loan growth primarily reflects paydown activity in excess of new loans coupled with management’s strategic reduction of substandard loans during the quarter. No material changes were made to the loan products offered by the Company during this period.

 

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DEPOSITS

 

The following table shows the balance and percentage change in the various deposits:

 

     

Amount of

 

Percent of

      

Amount of

 

Percent of

 
 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

Increase

 

Increase

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

Increase

 

Increase

 
 

2023

 

2022

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

  

2023

 

2022

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 
  

Noninterest-Bearing Deposits

 $288,466  $299,112  $(10,646) (3.56%) $281,812  $299,112  $(17,300) (5.78%)

Interest-Bearing Deposits

 514,485  515,337  (852) (0.17%) 500,235  515,337  (15,102) (2.93%)

Savings Deposits

 126,686  133,030  (6,344) (4.77%) 121,961  133,030  (11,069) (8.32%)

Certificates of Deposit

  186,189  178,923  7,266  4.06%  199,064  178,923  20,141  11.26%
  

Total deposits

 $1,115,826  $1,126,402  $(10,576) -0.94% $1,103,072  $1,126,402  $(23,330) (2.07%)

 

All deposit accounts except for certificates of deposits decreased during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023.  The decrease in deposit accounts is directly attributable to customers moving noninterest-bearing deposits to certificates of deposits due to the current rate environment coupled with the aforementioned increased deposit competition.  Management continually monitors the interest rates on time deposit products to ensure that the Company is managing liquidity in line with our asset and liability management objectives. These rate adjustments impact deposit balances.

         

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

Please refer to Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report for a discussion of the nature and extent of the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements, which consist solely of commitments to fund loans and letters of credit.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk

 

The principal objective of our asset and liability management function is to evaluate the interest rate risk within the balance sheet and pursue a controlled assumption of interest rate risk while maximizing net income and preserving adequate levels of liquidity and capital. The Board of Directors of the Bank has oversight of our asset and liability management function, which is managed by our Chief Financial Officer. Our Chief Financial Officer meets with our senior executive management team regularly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of our assets and liabilities to market rate changes, local and national market conditions and market interest rates. That group also reviews our liquidity, capital, deposit mix, loan mix and investment positions.

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As a financial institution, our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on most of our assets and liabilities, and the fair value of all interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which have a short term to maturity. Interest rate risk is the potential of economic losses due to future interest rate changes. These economic losses can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current fair values.

 

We manage our exposure to interest rates primarily by structuring our balance sheet in the ordinary course of business. We do not typically enter into derivative contracts for the purpose of managing interest rate risk, but we may elect to do so should the situation warrant. Based upon the nature of our operations, we are not subject to material foreign exchange or commodity price risk. We do not own any trading assets.

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We use an interest rate risk simulation model to test the interest rate sensitivity of net interest income and the balance sheet. Instantaneous parallel rate shift scenarios are modeled and utilized to evaluate risk and establish exposure limits for acceptable changes in projected net interest margin. These scenarios, known as rate shocks, simulate an instantaneous change in interest rates and use various assumptions, including, but not limited to, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment and replacement of asset and liability cash flows. We also analyze the economic value of equity as a secondary measure of interest rate risk. This is a complementary measure to net interest income where the calculated value is the result of the fair value of assets less the fair value of liabilities. The economic value of equity is a longer-term view of interest rate risk because it measures the present value of all future cash flows. The impact of changes in interest rates on this calculation is analyzed for the risk to our future earnings and is used in conjunction with the analyses on net interest income.

 

The following table summarizes the simulated change in net interest income assuming a static balance sheet versus unchanged rates as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

  

March 31, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 
  

Following

  

Months

  

Following

  

Months

 
  

12 months

   13-24  

12 months

   13-24 

+400 basis points

  -12.1%  -4.9%  -12.0%  -2.2%

+300 basis points

  -8.3%  -2.9%  -7.9%  -0.4%

+200 basis points

  -4.6%  -1.0%  -3.9%  1.0%

+100 basis points

  -1.5%  0.3%  -0.8%  1.6%

Flat rates

  -   -   -   - 

-100 basis points

  0.8%  -1.0%  1.3%  -1.2%

-200 basis points

  2.8%  -1.2%  2.6%  -2.5%

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June 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 
  

Following

  

Months

  

Following

  

Months

 
  

12 months

  13-24  

12 months

  13-24 

+400 basis points

  -14.0%  -6.2%  -12.0%  -2.2%

+300 basis points

  -9.8   -3.9   -7.9   -0.4 

+200 basis points

  -5.6   -1.7   -3.9   1.0 

+100 basis points

  -2.0   -0.1   -0.8   1.6 

Flat rates

  -   -   -   - 

-100 basis points

  1.2   -0.8   1.3   -1.2 

-200 basis points

  3.7   -0.5   2.6   -2.5 

 

The following table presents the change in our economic value of equity as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, assuming immediate parallel shifts in interest rates:

 

 

Economic Value of Equity at Risk (%)

  

Economic Value of Equity at Risk (%)

 
 

March 31, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

  

June 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 

+400 basis points

 -40.4% -33.1% -39.5% -33.1%

+300 basis points

 -31.2% -24.7% -30.5  -24.7 

+200 basis points

 -21.1% -16.6% -20.7  -16.6 

+100 basis points

 -10.7% -8.3% -10.4  -8.3 

Flat rates

 -  -  -  - 

-100 basis points

 6.5% 5.1% 6.9  5.1 

-200 basis points

 8.6% 5.7% 9.3  5.7 

 

Many assumptions are used to calculate the impact of interest rate fluctuations. Actual results may be significantly different than our projections due to several factors, including the timing and frequency of rate changes, market conditions and the shape of the yield curve. The computations of interest rate risk shown above do not include actions that our management may undertake to manage the risks in response to anticipated changes in interest rates, and actual results may also differ due to any actions taken in response to the changing rates.

 

As part of our asset/liability management strategy, our management has emphasized the origination of shorter duration loans as well as variable rate loans to limit the negative exposure to a rate increase. We also desire to acquire deposit transaction accounts, particularly non-interest or low interest-bearing non-maturity deposit accounts, whose cost is less sensitive to changes in interest rates.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

The management of the Company, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31,June 30, 2023 (the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report).

 

There were no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 


 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

The Company is a party to lawsuits and other claims that arise in the ordinary course of business, all of which are being vigorously contested. In the regular course of business, management evaluates estimated losses or costs related to litigation, and provisions are made for anticipated losses whenever management believes that such losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. At the present time, management believes, based on the advice of legal counsel, that the final resolution of pending legal proceedings will not likely have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

 

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS.

 

In evaluating an investment in our common stock, investors should consider carefully, among other things, the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as well as the information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our other reports and registration statements filed with the SEC.

 

Other than the risk factor set forth below, there has been no material change in the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

Risks Related to Recent Events Impacting the Financial Services Industry

 

The recent high-profile bank failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March 2023 and First Republic Bank in May 2023 have generated significant market volatility among publicly traded bank holding companies and, in particular, regional banks. These market developments have negatively impacted customer confidence in the safety and soundness of regional banks. As a result, customers may choose to maintain deposits with larger financial institutions or invest in higher yielding short-term fixed income securities, all of which could materially adversely impact our liquidity, cost of funding, loan funding capacity, net interest margin, capital and results of operations. These events are occurring during a period of continued interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve which, among other things, have resulted in unrealized losses in longer-duration securities held by banks, increased competition for bank deposits and the possibility of an increase in the risk of a potential recession. These recent events have, and could continue to, adversely impact the market price and volatility of the Company's common stock.

 

These rapid bank failures have also highlighted risks associated with advances in technology that increase the speed at which information, concerns and rumors can spread through traditional and new media, and increase the speed at which deposits can be moved from bank to bank or outside the banking system, heightening liquidity concerns of traditional banks. While regulators and large banks have taken steps designed to increase liquidity at regional banks and strengthen depositor confidence in the broader banking industry, there can be no guarantee that these steps will stabilize the financial services industry and financial markets. In addition, regulators may adopt new regulations or increase FDIC insurance costs, which could increase our costs of doing business.

 

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS.

 

Exhibits

 

10(1)

EmploymentFirst Amendment to Loan Agreement dated January 11,and Revolving Credit Note, as of June 26, 2023, bybetween Citizens Holding Company and between the CitizensFirst Horizon Bank of Philadelphia and Stacy M. Brantley

 

31(a)

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).

 

31(b)

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).

 

32(a)

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.

 

32(b)

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.

 

101

Financial Statements submitted in Inline XBRL format.

 

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

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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.

 

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

BY:

BY:

/s/ Stacy M. Brantley

Stacy M. Brantley         

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

    
 BY:/s/ Phillip R. Branch 
 

Phillip R. Branch

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer)

 

Accounting Officer)

 DATE: May 15,August 14, 2023 

 

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