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, 2019

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period

Commission File No. 001-38074

 

Community First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Federal

 

82-1147778

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

3175 Highway 278

Covington, Georgia

 

30014

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(770) 786-7088

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

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

 

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share         CFBIThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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 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 (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  YES      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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  

 

Large accelerated filer

 

 

  

Accelerated filer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

 

  

  

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

CFBI

 

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

As of May 10,August 8, 2019, 7,424,8747,557,848 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 


 

Community First Bancshares, Inc.

Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

 

Page

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31,June 30, 2019 (unaudited) and December 31, 2018 (unaudited)

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of OperationsIncome for the Three Months and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)

 

5

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

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

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

2931

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

2932

 

 

 

 

 

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

3033

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

3033

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

3033

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

3033

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Mine Safety Disclosures

 

3033

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

3033

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

3033

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

3134

 

 


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Assets

Assets

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks, including reserve requirement of $1,867 and $1,834 at

March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

 

$

4,633

 

 

 

3,817

 

Cash and due from banks, including reserve requirement of $2,040 and $1,834 at

June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

 

$

4,642

 

 

 

3,817

 

Interest-earning deposits in other depository institutions

 

 

26,036

 

 

 

33,212

 

 

 

15,075

 

 

 

33,212

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

30,669

 

 

 

37,029

 

 

 

19,717

 

 

 

37,029

 

Investment securities held-to-maturity (estimated fair values of $996 and $993)

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

Investment securities held-to-maturity (estimated fair values of $999 and $993)

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

Investment securities available-for-sale

 

 

21,143

 

 

 

21,145

 

 

 

20,813

 

 

 

21,145

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

 

278

 

 

 

580

 

 

 

278

 

 

 

580

 

Loans, net

 

 

235,366

 

 

 

227,424

 

 

 

243,632

 

 

 

227,424

 

Other real estate owned

 

 

283

 

 

 

508

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

508

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

 

8,782

 

 

 

8,896

 

 

 

8,778

 

 

 

8,896

 

Bank owned life insurance

 

 

7,303

 

 

 

7,251

 

 

 

7,356

 

 

 

7,251

 

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

 

 

3,197

 

 

 

3,862

 

 

 

3,514

 

 

 

3,862

 

Total assets

 

$

308,021

 

 

 

307,695

 

 

$

305,088

 

 

 

307,695

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings accounts

 

$

25,896

 

 

 

24,511

 

 

$

24,496

 

 

 

24,511

 

Interest-bearing checking

 

 

55,996

 

 

 

53,752

 

 

 

50,161

 

 

 

53,752

 

Market rate checking

 

 

25,280

 

 

 

24,936

 

 

 

26,738

 

 

 

24,936

 

Non-interest bearing checking

 

 

29,995

 

 

 

28,472

 

 

 

28,668

 

 

 

28,472

 

Certificate of deposits

 

 

89,791

 

 

 

87,510

 

 

 

93,020

 

 

 

87,510

 

Total deposits

 

 

226,958

 

 

 

219,181

 

 

 

223,083

 

 

 

219,181

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

 

 

 

 

7,570

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,570

 

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

 

 

4,744

 

 

 

4,546

 

 

 

5,250

 

 

 

4,546

 

Total liabilities

 

 

231,702

 

 

 

231,297

 

 

 

228,333

 

 

 

231,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (par value $0.01 per share, 19,000,000 shares authorized, 7,538,250

issued and 7,424,874 outstanding at March 31, 2019 and 7,538,250 issued and

7,478,992 outstanding at December 31, 2018)

 

 

75

 

 

 

75

 

Common stock (par value $0.01 per share, 19,000,000 shares authorized, 7,671,224

issued and 7,557,848 outstanding at June 30, 2019 and 7,538,250 issued and

7,478,992 outstanding at December 31, 2018)

 

 

77

 

 

 

75

 

Preferred stock (1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

33,079

 

 

 

33,078

 

 

 

33,148

 

 

 

33,078

 

Treasury stock, 113,376 shares at March 31, 2019, and 59,258 shares at

December 31, 2018, at cost

 

 

(1,268

)

 

 

(668

)

Treasury stock, 113,376 shares at June 30, 2019, and 59,258 shares at

December 31, 2018, at cost

 

 

(1,268

)

 

 

(668

)

Unearned ESOP shares

 

 

(2,659

)

 

 

(2,689

)

 

 

(2,630

)

 

 

(2,689

)

Retained earnings

 

 

47,160

 

 

 

47,043

 

 

 

47,278

 

 

 

47,043

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(68

)

 

 

(441

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

150

 

 

 

(441

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

76,319

 

 

 

76,398

 

 

 

76,755

 

 

 

76,398

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

308,021

 

 

 

307,695

 

 

$

305,088

 

 

 

307,695

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsIncome

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans, including fees

 

$

3,244

 

 

 

3,137

 

 

$

3,549

 

 

 

3,330

 

 

$

6,793

 

 

 

6,467

 

Investment securities, including dividends

 

 

142

 

 

 

154

 

 

 

128

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

270

 

 

 

304

 

Interest-earning deposits

 

 

177

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

123

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

300

 

 

 

166

 

Total interest income

 

 

3,563

 

 

 

3,367

 

 

 

3,800

 

 

 

3,570

 

 

 

7,363

 

 

 

6,937

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

511

 

 

 

316

 

 

 

546

 

 

 

365

 

 

 

1,057

 

 

 

681

 

Borrowings

 

 

24

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

74

 

Total interest expense

 

 

535

 

 

 

353

 

 

 

546

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

1,081

 

 

 

755

 

Net interest income

 

 

3,028

 

 

 

3,014

 

Net interest income before provision for loan losses

 

 

3,254

 

 

 

3,168

 

 

 

6,282

 

 

 

6,182

 

Provision for loan losses

 

 

 

 

 

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

300

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

 

3,254

 

 

 

2,868

 

 

 

6,282

 

 

 

5,882

 

Non-interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

 

173

 

 

 

167

 

 

 

187

 

 

 

175

 

 

 

360

 

 

 

342

 

Small Business Administration (SBA) loan fees

 

 

5

 

 

 

168

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

485

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

654

 

Other

 

 

178

 

 

 

121

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

134

 

 

 

328

 

 

 

254

 

Total non-interest income

 

 

356

 

 

 

456

 

 

 

339

 

 

 

794

 

 

 

695

 

 

 

1,250

 

Non-interest expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

1,798

 

 

 

1,735

 

 

 

1,861

 

 

 

1,647

 

 

 

3,659

 

 

 

3,382

 

Deferred compensation

 

 

52

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

103

 

Occupancy

 

 

478

 

 

 

413

 

 

 

477

 

 

 

428

 

 

 

956

 

 

 

841

 

Advertising

 

 

32

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

82

 

Data processing

 

 

262

 

 

 

234

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

216

 

 

 

612

 

 

 

450

 

Other real estate owned

 

 

2

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

61

 

Net gain on sale of other real estate owned

 

 

(34

)

 

 

(20

)

 

 

(62

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(96

)

 

 

(24

)

Legal and accounting

 

 

274

 

 

 

264

 

 

 

259

 

 

 

223

 

 

 

533

 

 

 

487

 

Organizational dues and subscriptions

 

 

80

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

153

 

 

 

155

 

Director compensation

 

 

47

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

108

 

Federal deposit insurance premiums

 

 

16

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

32

 

Other

 

 

279

 

 

 

225

 

 

 

337

 

 

 

256

 

 

 

616

 

 

 

481

 

Total non-interest expenses

 

 

3,286

 

 

 

3,082

 

 

 

3,462

 

 

 

3,076

 

 

 

6,748

 

 

 

6,158

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

98

 

 

 

388

 

 

 

131

 

 

 

586

 

 

 

229

 

 

 

974

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

 

(19

)

 

 

55

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

13

 

 

 

(32

)

 

 

(6

)

 

 

23

 

Net income

 

$

117

 

 

 

333

 

 

$

118

 

 

 

618

 

 

$

235

 

 

 

951

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.02

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.02

 

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

117

 

 

$

333

 

 

$

118

 

 

$

618

 

 

$

235

 

 

$

951

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of taxes of $131 and $(135)

 

 

373

 

 

 

(381

)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of taxes of $77, $(1), $208 and $(135)

 

 

218

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

591

 

 

 

(383

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

373

 

 

 

(381

)

 

 

218

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

591

 

 

 

(383

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

490

 

 

$

(48

)

Total comprehensive income

 

$

336

 

 

$

616

 

 

$

826

 

 

$

568

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2018  and March 31, 2019

 

 

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common

 

 

Paid In

 

 

Treasury

 

 

Unearned

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common

 

 

Paid In

 

 

Treasury

 

 

Unearned

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock

 

 

Capital

 

 

Stock

 

 

ESOP Shares

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

Total

 

 

Stock

 

 

Capital

 

 

Stock

 

 

ESOP Shares

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance December 31,

2017

 

$

75

 

 

$

33,063

 

 

$

 

 

$

(2,807

)

 

$

45,485

 

 

$

(152

)

 

$

75,664

 

 

$

75

 

 

$

33,063

 

 

$

 

 

$

(2,807

)

 

$

45,485

 

 

$

(152

)

 

$

75,664

 

ESOP loan payment and

release of ESOP shares

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

Change in unrealized loss

on investment securities

available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(381

)

 

 

(381

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(381

)

 

 

(381

)

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

333

 

 

 

 

 

 

333

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

333

 

 

 

 

 

 

333

 

Ending balance March 31, 2018

 

$

75

 

 

$

33,067

 

 

$

 

 

$

(2,778

)

 

$

45,818

 

 

$

(533

)

 

$

75,649

 

 

$

75

 

 

$

33,067

 

 

$

 

 

$

(2,778

)

 

$

45,818

 

 

$

(533

)

 

$

75,649

 

ESOP loan payment and

release of ESOP shares

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

Change in unrealized loss

on investment securities

available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(2

)

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

618

 

 

 

 

 

 

618

 

Ending balance June 30, 2018

 

$

75

 

 

$

33,070

 

 

$

 

 

$

(2,748

)

 

$

46,436

 

 

$

(535

)

 

$

76,298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance December 31,

2018

 

$

75

 

 

$

33,078

 

 

$

(668

)

 

$

(2,689

)

 

$

47,043

 

 

$

(441

)

 

$

76,398

 

 

$

75

 

 

$

33,078

 

 

$

(668

)

 

$

(2,689

)

 

$

47,043

 

 

$

(441

)

 

$

76,398

 

ESOP loan payment and

release of ESOP shares

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

Issuance of restricted stock

awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock based compensation

expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(600

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(600

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(600

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(600

)

Change in unrealized gain

on investment securities

available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

373

 

 

 

373

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

373

 

 

 

373

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

 

 

 

117

 

Ending balance March 31, 2019

 

$

75

 

 

$

33,079

 

 

$

(1,268

)

 

$

(2,659

)

 

$

47,160

 

 

$

(68

)

 

$

76,319

 

 

$

75

 

 

$

33,079

 

 

$

(1,268

)

 

$

(2,659

)

 

$

47,160

 

 

$

(68

)

 

$

76,319

 

ESOP loan payment and

release of ESOP shares

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

Issuance of restricted stock

awards

 

 

2

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

Stock based compensation

expense

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gain

on investment securities

available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

218

 

 

 

218

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

118

 

 

 

 

 

 

118

 

Ending balance June 30, 2019

 

$

77

 

 

$

33,148

 

 

$

(1,268

)

 

$

(2,630

)

 

$

47,278

 

 

$

150

 

 

$

76,755

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

117

 

 

 

333

 

 

$

235

 

 

 

951

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

 

 

 

 

300

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

228

 

 

 

223

 

 

 

435

 

 

 

457

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

70

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax

 

 

 

 

 

(156

)

 

 

(17

)

 

 

181

 

ESOP expense

 

 

31

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

66

 

Net gain on sale of other real estate owned

 

 

(34

)

 

 

(20

)

 

 

(96

)

 

 

(24

)

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

 

 

(52

)

 

 

(58

)

 

 

(105

)

 

 

(117

)

Change in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

 

 

534

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

157

 

 

 

543

 

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

 

 

198

 

 

 

(250

)

 

 

704

 

 

 

64

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

1,022

 

 

 

434

 

 

 

1,444

 

 

 

2,421

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of premises and equipment

 

 

(68

)

 

 

(714

)

 

 

(220

)

 

 

(744

)

Proceeds from paydowns of investment securities available-for-sale

 

 

460

 

 

 

500

 

 

 

1,034

 

 

 

1,039

 

Purchases of other investments

 

 

 

 

 

(43

)

 

 

 

 

 

(43

)

Proceeds from sales of other investments

 

 

302

 

 

 

 

 

 

302

 

 

 

 

Net change in loans

 

 

(7,942

)

 

 

(10,902

)

 

 

(16,208

)

 

 

(7,901

)

Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned

 

 

259

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

604

 

 

 

137

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(6,989

)

 

 

(10,974

)

 

 

(14,488

)

 

 

(7,512

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in demand and savings deposits

 

 

7,777

 

 

 

4,777

 

 

 

3,902

 

 

 

6,316

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

(600

)

 

 

 

 

 

(600

)

 

 

 

Repayment of FHLB advances

 

 

(7,570

)

 

 

 

 

 

(7,570

)

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(393

)

 

 

4,777

 

 

 

(4,268

)

 

 

6,316

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(6,360

)

 

 

(5,763

)

 

 

(17,312

)

 

 

1,225

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

37,029

 

 

 

25,098

 

 

 

37,029

 

 

 

25,098

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

30,669

 

 

 

19,335

 

 

$

19,717

 

 

 

26,323

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

555

 

 

 

378

 

 

$

1,101

 

 

 

779

 

Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other real estate owned acquired through foreclosures

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 


COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(1)

Basis of Presentation

Community First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is a savings and loan holding company headquartered in Covington, Georgia. The Company has one operating subsidiary, Newton Federal Bank (the “Bank”), conducting banking activities primarily in Newton County, Georgia and surrounding counties. The main emphasis of the Bank is providing mortgage loans in its primary lending area.  It offers such customary banking services as consumer and commercial checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, mortgage, commercial and consumer loans, money transfers and a variety of other banking services.  In October 2018, we opened an indirect automobile loan division, Community First Auto.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the financial position of the Company as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the periods presented. The interim consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s September 30, 2018 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2019, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year or for any other period.

On October 25, 2018, both the Company and the Bank changed their fiscal year end from September 30 to December 31.  This change will bring the Company and the Bank in line with industry standards and will improve accounting and reporting efficiencies by making the fiscal year-end and the calendar year-end the same.  As a result of the change in fiscal year, the Company filed a Transition Report on Form 10-Q covering the transition period from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

Use of Estimates – The preparation of 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 reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates common to the banking industry that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include, but are not limited to, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate acquired in connection with foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans and valuation allowances associated with the realization of deferred tax assets, which are based on future taxable income.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to GAAP and general practices within the banking industry. There have been no material changes or developments in the application of principles or in our evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be Critical Accounting Policies as disclosed in the Company’s financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2018 included in the Company’s Form 10-K.

Net income per share is calculated for the period that the Company’s shares of common stock were outstanding which includes the current quarter and the same quarter in the previous year.  The net income for the current period was $117,000$118,000 and the weighted average common shares outstanding were 7,451,933.7,525,700.  The net income for the same quarter in the previouscurrent year to date period was $333,000$235,000 and the weighted average common shares outstanding were 7,538,250.7,489,020. 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There have been no pronouncements issued during the quarter that would have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

(2)

Investment Securities

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity

Investment securities held-to-maturity at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows: (in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

 

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

 

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

 

$

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

996

 

 

$

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

999

 

December 31, 2018 _

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

 

$

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

993

 

 

$

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

993

 

7


COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

The U.S. government sponsored enterprise security as of March 31,June 30, 2019 is comprised of one debt financing security issued by a government agency that matures within one year.

There were no sales of securities held-to-maturity during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 or 2018.

The one held-to-maturity security was pledged to secure public deposits at both March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Investment securities available-for-sale at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows: (in thousands)

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

 

 

Estimated

 

March 31, 2019

 

Cost

 

 

Gains

 

 

Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

June 30, 2019

 

Cost

 

 

Gains

 

 

Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

Municipal securities - tax exempt

 

$

5,652

 

 

 

78

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

5,729

 

 

$

5,635

 

 

 

161

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,796

 

Municipal securities - taxable

 

 

3,116

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

(29

)

 

 

3,099

 

 

 

3,113

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,200

 

Government agency securities

 

 

501

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6

)

 

 

495

 

 

 

501

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

499

 

Government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

 

11,966

 

 

 

 

 

 

(146

)

 

 

11,820

 

 

 

11,361

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

(56

)

 

 

11,318

 

Total

 

$

21,235

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

(182

)

 

 

21,143

 

 

$

20,610

 

 

 

261

 

 

 

(58

)

 

 

20,813

 

December 31, 2018 _

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Municipal securities - tax exempt

 

$

5,670

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

(73

)

 

 

5,609

 

 

$

5,670

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

(73

)

 

 

5,609

 

Municipal securities - taxable

 

 

3,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

(132

)

 

 

2,987

 

 

 

3,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

(132

)

 

 

2,987

 

Government agency securities

 

 

501

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

491

 

 

 

501

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

491

 

Government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

 

12,451

 

 

 

 

 

 

(393

)

 

 

12,058

 

 

 

12,451

 

 

 

 

 

 

(393

)

 

 

12,058

 

Total

 

$

21,741

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

(608

)

 

 

21,145

 

 

$

21,741

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

(608

)

 

 

21,145

 

 

There were no securities in an unrealized loss position less than 12 months and 2614 securities were in an unrealized loss position 12 months or greater as of March 31,June 30, 2019.  The unrealized losses on the debt securities arose due to changing interest rates and market conditions and are considered temporary because of acceptable investment grades where the repayment sources of principal and interest are largely backed by U.S. Government sponsored agencies or financially stable municipalities.  The Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not likely that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis which may be at maturity.

 

8


COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available-for-sale at March 31,June 30, 2019, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Maturities of mortgage-backed securities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay certain obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories. (in thousands)

 

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

Municipal securities - tax exempt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Within 1 year

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

Greater than 1 to 5 years

 

 

749

 

 

 

764

 

 

 

1,577

 

 

 

1,616

 

Greater than 5 to 10 years

 

 

4,903

 

 

 

4,965

 

 

 

4,058

 

 

 

4,180

 

Greater than 10 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,652

 

 

 

5,729

 

 

 

5,635

 

 

 

5,796

 

Municipal securities - taxable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Within 1 year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greater than 1 to 5 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greater than 5 to 10 years

 

 

2,106

 

 

 

2,107

 

 

 

3,113

 

 

 

3,200

 

Greater than 10 years

 

 

1,010

 

 

 

992

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,116

 

 

 

3,099

 

 

 

3,113

 

 

 

3,200

 

Government agency securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Within 1 year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greater than 1 to 5 years

 

 

501

 

 

 

495

 

 

 

501

 

 

 

499

 

Greater than 5 to 10 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greater than 10 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

501

 

 

 

495

 

 

 

501

 

 

 

499

 

Government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

 

11,966

 

 

 

11,820

 

 

 

11,361

 

 

 

11,318

 

Total

 

$

21,235

 

 

 

21,143

 

 

$

20,610

 

 

 

20,813

 

 

There were no sales of securities available-for-sale during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 or 2018.

Securities with a carrying value of approximately $1.8 million were pledged to secure public deposits at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

(3)

Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Major classifications of loans, by collateral code, at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows: (in thousands)

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

Commercial (secured by real estate)

 

$

53,082

 

 

 

50,716

 

 

$

54,805

 

 

 

50,716

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

26,256

 

 

 

25,612

 

 

 

25,286

 

 

 

25,612

 

Construction, land and acquisition & development

 

 

16,475

 

 

 

12,367

 

 

 

19,452

 

 

 

12,367

 

Residential mortgage 1-4 family

 

 

132,352

 

 

 

138,156

 

 

 

128,807

 

 

 

138,156

 

Consumer installment

 

 

11,347

 

 

 

4,595

 

 

 

19,462

 

 

 

4,595

 

Total

 

 

239,512

 

 

 

231,446

 

 

 

247,812

 

 

 

231,446

 

Less allowance for loan losses

 

 

(4,146

)

 

 

(4,022

)

 

 

(4,180

)

 

 

(4,022

)

Total loans, net

 

$

235,366

 

 

 

227,424

 

 

$

243,632

 

 

 

227,424

 

 

The Bank grants loans and extensions of credit to individuals and a variety of firms and corporations located primarily in Newton County and other surrounding Georgia counties. A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is collateralized by improved and unimproved real estate and is dependent upon the real estate market.

Qualifying loans in the amount of approximately $119.9$117.5 million and $125.0 million were pledged to secure the line of credit from Federal Home Loan Bank (the “FHLB”) at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

9


COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of and for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018: (in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

 

Commercial

(Secured by Real

Estate)

 

 

Commercial

and Industrial

 

 

Construction,

Land and

Acquisition & Development

 

 

Residential

Mortgage

 

 

Consumer

Installment

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

 

June 30, 2019

 

Commercial

(Secured by Real

Estate)

 

 

Commercial

and Industrial

 

 

Construction,

Land and

Acquisition & Development

 

 

Residential

Mortgage

 

 

Consumer

Installment

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

 

Allowance for loan losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

1,619

 

 

 

1,520

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

641

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

4,022

 

 

$

1,619

 

 

 

1,520

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

641

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

4,022

 

Provision

 

 

24

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

24

 

 

 

(192

)

 

 

154

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

(113

)

 

 

37

 

 

 

(342

)

 

 

386

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

Charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

(26

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

(27

)

 

 

 

 

 

(26

)

 

 

 

 

 

(125

)

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

(156

)

Recoveries

 

 

25

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

151

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

236

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

314

 

Ending balance

 

$

1,668

 

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

132

 

 

 

556

 

 

 

281

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

4,146

 

 

$

1,705

 

 

 

1,408

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

410

 

 

 

509

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4,180

 

Ending allowance attributable to loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

$

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

 

1,665

 

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

132

 

 

 

546

 

 

 

281

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

4,133

 

 

 

1,703

 

 

 

1,408

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

409

 

 

 

509

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4,177

 

Total ending allowance

 

$

1,668

 

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

132

 

 

 

556

 

 

 

281

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

4,146

 

 

$

1,705

 

 

 

1,408

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

410

 

 

 

509

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4,180

 

Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

2,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,332

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,339

 

 

$

1,899

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,840

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,740

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

 

51,076

 

 

 

26,256

 

 

 

16,475

 

 

 

129,020

 

 

 

11,346

 

 

 

 

 

 

234,173

 

 

 

52,906

 

 

 

25,286

 

 

 

19,452

 

 

 

125,967

 

 

 

19,461

 

 

 

 

 

 

243,072

 

Total loans

 

$

53,082

 

 

 

26,256

 

 

 

16,475

 

 

 

132,352

 

 

 

11,347

 

 

 

 

 

 

239,512

 

 

$

54,805

 

 

 

25,286

 

 

 

19,452

 

 

 

128,807

 

 

 

19,462

 

 

 

 

 

 

247,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

1,747

 

 

 

803

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

1,648

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

4,610

 

 

$

1,747

 

 

 

803

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

1,648

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

4,610

 

Provision

 

 

(420

)

 

 

805

 

 

 

(64

)

 

 

(342

)

 

 

22

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

(560

)

 

 

1,867

 

 

 

(114

)

 

 

(905

)

 

 

19

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

300

 

Charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

(400

)

 

 

 

 

 

(45

)

 

 

(27

)

 

 

 

 

 

(472

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,100

)

 

 

 

 

 

(44

)

 

 

(27

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,171

)

Recoveries

 

 

1

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

196

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

270

 

Ending balance

 

$

1,328

 

 

 

1,230

 

 

 

265

 

 

 

1,266

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

4,166

 

 

$

1,238

 

 

 

1,592

 

 

 

215

 

 

 

895

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

4,009

 

Ending allowance attributable to loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

$

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

 

1,317

 

 

 

1,230

 

 

 

265

 

 

 

1,259

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

4,148

 

 

 

1,235

 

 

 

1,592

 

 

 

215

 

 

 

887

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

3,998

 

Total ending allowance

 

$

1,328

 

 

 

1,230

 

 

 

265

 

 

 

1,266

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

4,166

 

 

$

1,238

 

 

 

1,592

 

 

 

215

 

 

 

895

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

4,009

 

Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

1,991

 

 

 

992

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,830

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,816

 

 

$

1,994

 

 

 

277

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,835

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,108

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

 

35,365

 

 

 

25,757

 

 

 

21,990

 

 

 

136,193

 

 

 

2,580

 

 

 

 

 

 

221,885

 

 

 

35,497

 

 

 

27,336

 

 

 

21,475

 

 

 

132,151

 

 

 

2,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

219,187

 

Total loans

 

$

37,356

 

 

 

26,749

 

 

 

21,990

 

 

 

142,023

 

 

 

2,583

 

 

 

 

 

 

230,701

 

 

$

37,491

 

 

 

27,613

 

 

 

21,475

 

 

 

137,986

 

 

 

2,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

227,295

 

 

The Bank individually evaluates all loans for impairment that are on nonaccrual status or are rated substandard (as described below).  Additionally, all troubled debt restructurings are evaluated for impairment.  A loan is considered impaired when, based on current events and circumstances, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan will not be collected.  Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, at the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  Interest payments received on impaired loans are applied as a reduction of the outstanding principal balance.

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COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Impaired loans at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows: (in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

 

Recorded

Investment

 

 

Unpaid

Principal

Balance

 

 

Allocated

Related

Allowance

 

 

Average

Recorded

Investment

 

 

Interest

Income

Recognized

 

June 30, 2019

 

Recorded

Investment

 

 

Unpaid

Principal

Balance

 

 

Allocated

Related

Allowance

 

 

Average

Recorded

Investment

 

 

Interest

Income

Recognized

 

With no related allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial (secured by real estate)

 

$

262

 

 

 

1,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

6

 

 

$

294

 

 

 

1,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

317

 

 

 

1

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction, land and acquisition & development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

2,828

 

 

 

3,562

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,468

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

2,702

 

 

 

3,339

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,777

 

 

 

36

 

Consumer installment

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

3,091

 

 

 

4,682

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,711

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

2,997

 

 

 

4,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,095

 

 

 

43

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial (secured by real estate)

 

 

1,744

 

 

 

1,744

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1,750

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

1,605

 

 

 

1,605

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

1,628

 

 

 

26

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction, land and acquisition & development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

504

 

 

 

504

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

497

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

138

 

 

 

138

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

2

 

Consumer installment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,248

 

 

 

2,248

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

2,247

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

1,743

 

 

 

1,743

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1,767

 

 

 

28

 

Total impaired loans

 

$

5,339

 

 

 

6,930

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

4,958

 

 

 

71

 

 

$

4,740

 

 

 

6,402

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4,862

 

 

 

71

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With no related allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial (secured by real estate)

 

$

167

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

6

 

 

$

167

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

6

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction, land and acquisition & development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

3,458

 

 

 

4,265

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,287

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

3,458

 

 

 

4,265

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,287

 

 

 

37

 

Consumer installment

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,626

 

 

 

5,289

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,478

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

3,626

 

 

 

5,289

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,478

 

 

 

43

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial (secured by real estate)

 

 

1,759

 

 

 

1,759

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1,777

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

1,759

 

 

 

1,759

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1,777

 

 

 

27

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

27

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

Construction, land and acquisition & development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

140

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

140

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

2

 

Consumer installment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,926

 

 

 

1,925

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

1,932

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

1,926

 

 

 

1,925

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

1,932

 

 

 

29

 

Total impaired loans

 

$

5,552

 

 

 

7,214

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

5,410

 

 

 

72

 

 

$

5,552

 

 

 

7,214

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

5,410

 

 

 

72

 

 

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COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans, as well as the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans, as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 by class of loans: (in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

 

30 -59

Days

Past Due

 

 

60- 89

Days

Past Due

 

 

90 Days or Greater

Past Due

 

 

Total

Past Due

 

 

Current

 

 

Total

 

 

Nonaccrual

 

June 30, 2019

 

30 -59

Days

Past Due

 

 

60- 89

Days

Past Due

 

 

90 Days or Greater

Past Due

 

 

Total

Past Due

 

 

Current

 

 

Total

 

 

Nonaccrual

 

Commercial (secured by real estate)

 

$

161

 

 

 

238

 

 

 

 

 

 

399

 

 

 

52,683

 

 

 

53,082

 

 

 

291

 

 

$

15

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

42

 

 

 

54,763

 

 

 

54,805

 

 

 

174

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,256

 

 

 

26,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

25,264

 

 

 

25,286

 

 

 

 

Construction, land and acquisition &

development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,475

 

 

 

16,475

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,452

 

 

 

19,452

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

1,316

 

 

 

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

1,423

 

 

 

130,929

 

 

 

132,352

 

 

 

1,573

 

 

 

312

 

 

 

1,080

 

 

 

197

 

 

 

1,589

 

 

 

127,218

 

 

 

128,807

 

 

 

1,134

 

Consumer installment

 

 

10

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

11,301

 

 

 

11,347

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

19,407

 

 

 

19,462

 

 

 

16

 

Total

 

$

1,487

 

 

 

274

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

1,868

 

 

 

237,644

 

 

 

239,512

 

 

 

1,864

 

 

$

366

 

 

 

1,129

 

 

 

213

 

 

 

1,708

 

 

 

246,104

 

 

 

247,812

 

 

 

1,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial (secured by real estate)

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,716

 

 

 

50,716

 

 

 

56

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,716

 

 

 

50,716

 

 

 

56

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,612

 

 

 

25,612

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,612

 

 

 

25,612

 

 

 

27

 

Construction, land and acquisition &

development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,367

 

 

 

12,367

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,367

 

 

 

12,367

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

196

 

 

 

1,039

 

 

 

228

 

 

 

1,463

 

 

 

136,693

 

 

 

138,156

 

 

 

1,744

 

 

 

196

 

 

 

1,039

 

 

 

228

 

 

 

1,463

 

 

 

136,693

 

 

 

138,156

 

 

 

1,744

 

Consumer installment

 

 

9

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

4,584

 

 

 

4,595

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

4,584

 

 

 

4,595

 

 

 

1

 

Total

 

$

205

 

 

 

1,040

 

 

 

229

 

 

 

1,474

 

 

 

229,972

 

 

 

231,446

 

 

 

1,828

 

 

$

205

 

 

 

1,040

 

 

 

229

 

 

 

1,474

 

 

 

229,972

 

 

 

231,446

 

 

 

1,828

 

 

There were no loans past due 90 days or greater and still accruing interest as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

There were no new troubled debt restructurings during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 or 2018.  One troubled debt restructuring subsequently defaulted during the six months ended June 30, 2019.  No troubled debt restructurings subsequently defaulted during the threesix months ended March 31, 2019 orJune 30, 2018.

 

The Bank has allocated an allowance for loan losses of approximately $6,000$3,000 and $5,000 to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

The Bank categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Bank analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk.  This analysis is performed on a continuous basis.  The Bank uses the following definitions for its risk ratings:

Special Mention. Loans have potential weaknesses that may, if not corrected, weaken or inadequately protect the Bank's credit position at some future date.  Weaknesses are generally the result of deviation from prudent lending practices, such as over advances on collateral.  Credits in this category should, within a 12-month period, move to Pass if improved or drop to Substandard if poor trends continue.

Substandard. Inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses such as primary source of repayment is gone or severely impaired or cash flow is insufficient to reduce debt.  There is a distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful.  Loans have weaknesses of those classified Substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable.  The likelihood of a loss on an asset or portion of an asset classified Doubtful is high.

Loss.  Loans considered uncollectible and of such little value that the continuance as a Bank asset is not warranted.  This does not mean that the loan has no recovery or salvage value, but rather the asset should be charged off even though partial recovery may be possible in the future.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be Pass rated loans.  As of March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows: (in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

 

Pass

 

 

Special

Mention

 

 

Substandard

 

 

Doubtful/

Loss

 

 

Total

 

June 30, 2019

 

Pass

 

 

Special

Mention

 

 

Substandard

 

 

Doubtful/

Loss

 

 

Total

 

Commercial (secured by real estate)

 

$

52,633

 

 

 

 

 

 

449

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,082

 

 

$

54,607

 

 

 

 

 

 

198

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,805

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

26,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,256

 

 

 

25,286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,286

 

Construction, land and acquisition & development

 

 

16,475

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,475

 

 

 

19,452

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,452

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

127,898

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

4,389

 

 

 

 

 

 

132,352

 

 

 

123,886

 

 

 

316

 

 

 

4,605

 

 

 

 

 

 

128,807

 

Consumer installment

 

 

11,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

47

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,347

 

 

 

19,407

 

 

 

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,462

 

Total

 

$

234,562

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

4,885

 

 

 

 

 

 

239,512

 

 

$

242,638

 

 

 

316

 

 

 

4,858

 

 

 

 

 

 

247,812

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

Pass

 

 

Special

Mention

 

 

Substandard

 

 

Doubtful/

Loss

 

 

Total

 

Commercial (secured by real estate)

 

$

50,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

321

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,716

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

25,585

 

 

 

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,612

 

Construction, land and acquisition & development

 

 

12,367

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,367

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

132,167

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

5,924

 

 

 

 

 

 

138,156

 

Consumer installment

 

 

4,553

 

 

 

 

 

 

42

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,595

 

Total

 

$

225,067

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

6,314

 

 

 

 

 

 

231,446

 

 

(4)

Deposits

The aggregate amounts of certificates of deposit of $250,000 or more, the standard FDIC deposit insurance coverage limit per depositor, were approximately $15.1$16.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 and $14.2 million at December 31, 2018.  The aggregate amounts of certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more were approximately $45.0$48.7 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 and $42.4 million at December 31, 2018.  

 

(5)

Borrowings

The following Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) advances, which required monthly or quarterly interest payments, were outstanding at December 31, 2018:

 

Advance Date

 

Advance

 

Interest Rate

 

Maturity

 

Rate

 

Call Feature

10/25/2017

 

$

2,710,000

 

1.98%

 

10/26/2020

 

Fixed

 

None

10/25/2017

 

 

1,250,000

 

1.81%

 

10/25/2019

 

Fixed

 

None

11/13/2017

 

 

1,190,000

 

1.87%

 

11/13/2019

 

Fixed

 

None

11/13/2017

 

2,420,000

 

2.02%

 

11/13/2020

 

Fixed

 

None

 

 

$

7,570,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of these advances were repaid during the quarter ended March 31, 2019. The FHLB advances were collateralized by certain loans which totaled approximately $125.0 million at December 31, 2018, and by the Company’s investment in FHLB stock which totaled approximately $580,000 at December 31, 2018.    

The Company had one FHLB letter of credit of $2.5$4.5 million and $5.0 million, used to collateralize public deposits, outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(6)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

The Company sponsors an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) that covers all employees who meet certain service requirements. The Company makes annual contributions to the ESOP in amounts as defined by the plan document. These contributions are used to pay debt service and purchase additional shares. Certain ESOP shares are pledged as collateral for debt. As the debt is repaid, shares are released from collateral and allocated to active employees, based on the proportion of debt service paid in the year.

In April 2017, the ESOP borrowed $2,954,990 payable to the Company for the purpose of purchasing shares of the Company’s common stock. A total of 295,499 shares were purchased with the loan proceeds as part of the Company’s initial stock offering. Total ESOP expense for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $31,000$30,000 and $33,000 and $61,000 and $66,000, respectively.  The balance of the note payable of the ESOP was $2,750,592 at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Because the source of the loan payments are contributions received by the ESOP from the Company, the related note receivable is shown as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. As of March 31,June 30, 2019, 23,600 shares had been released.

(7)

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company may grant stock options and restricted stock under its stock-based compensation plans to certain officers, employees and directors. These plans are administered by a committee of the Board of Directors. In August 2018, with subsequent shareholder approval, the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan was approved up to 517,123 share of common stock and up to 369,374 stock options.

A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock option grants, while the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant is used to estimate the fair value of restricted stock awards. The weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model for valuing stock option grants were as follows.  Dividend yield is 0%, expected volatility is 20.35%, the risk-free interest rate is 2.41%, expected average life is 7.5 years and the weighted average per share fair value of options is $2.97.  

Stock options of 247,479 with a weighted average exercise price of $10.10 were granted during the three months ended June 30, 2019.  No options were exercised or forfeited during the three months ended June 30, 2019.  The weighted average remaining life of outstanding stock options at June 30, 2019, is 4.8 years and they have an aggregate intrinsic value of $0.   The weighted average remaining life of exercisable stock options at June 30, 2019, is 4.8 years and they have an aggregate intrinsic value of $0.  

Restricted stock of 132,974 shares with a weighted average grant date fair value of $10.10 were granted during the three months ended June 30, 2019.  No stock has yet vested and none has been forfeited.  There are 132,974 restricted shares outstanding with a weighted average grant date fair value of $10.10 at June 30, 2019.  

The Company recognized approximately $70,000 of stock-based compensation expense (included in salary and employee benefits on the consolidated statements of income) during the three months ended June 30, 2019, associated with its common stock awards granted to directors and officers. As of June 30, 2019, there was approximately $2.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to equity award grants. The cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining vesting period of approximately 4.8 years.

(8)

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  From time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as impaired loans and other real estate owned. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of the lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. Additionally, the Company is required to disclose, but not record, the fair value of other financial instruments.

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COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Fair Value Hierarchy

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:

Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.  Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Available-for-sale securities are recorded at market value.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.  Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, and U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter market funds.  Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored enterprises and state, county and municipal bonds.  Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

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COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity

Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at cost, adjusted for the amortization or accretion of premiums and discounts.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.  Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, and U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter market funds.  Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored enterprises and state, county and municipal bonds.  Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

FHLB Stock

The carrying value of FHLB stock approximates fair value.

Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and a specific reserve is established within the allowance for loan losses.  Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired.  Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with GAAP.  The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of three methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.  In accordance with GAAP, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is used or an appraisal is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3. For disclosure purposes, the fair value of fixed rate loans which are not considered impaired is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. For unimpaired variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value for disclosure purposes.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate properties are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to other real estate.  Subsequently, other real estate assets are carried at fair value less estimated selling costs.  Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price, the Bank records the other real estate as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is used or an appraisal is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Bank records the other real estate asset as nonrecurring Level 3.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

The carrying value of the cash surrender value of life insurance reasonably approximates fair value.

Deposits

The fair value of savings accounts, interest bearing checking accounts, non-interest bearing checking accounts and market rate checking accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date, while the fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates at which comparable certificates would be issued.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank fixed rate borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flows, based on the current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

15


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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Commitments to Extend Credit

Commitments to extend credit are short-term and, therefore, the carrying value and the fair value are considered immaterial for disclosure.

Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Company’s only assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are available-for-sale securities that had fair values of approximately $20.8 million and $21.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.  They are classified as Level 2.  

Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.  Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are included in the table below as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (in thousands).

 

March 31, 2019

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

June 30, 2019

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Other real estate owned

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

283

 

 

 

283

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,326

 

 

 

5,326

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,737

 

 

 

4,737

 

Total assets at fair value

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,609

 

 

 

5,609

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,737

 

 

 

4,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Other real estate owned

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

508

 

 

 

508

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

508

 

 

 

508

 

Impaired loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,547

 

 

 

5,547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,547

 

 

 

5,547

 

Total assets at fair value

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,055

 

 

 

6,055

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,055

 

 

 

6,055

 

 

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COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values (in thousands) of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Amount

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Amount

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Amount

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Amount

 

 

Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

30,669

 

 

 

30,669

 

 

 

37,029

 

 

 

37,029

 

 

$

19,717

 

 

 

19,717

 

 

 

37,029

 

 

 

37,029

 

Investment securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

available-for-sale

 

$

21,143

 

 

 

21,143

 

 

 

21,145

 

 

 

21,145

 

 

$

20,813

 

 

 

20,813

 

 

 

21,145

 

 

 

21,145

 

held-to-maturity

 

$

1,000

 

 

 

996

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

993

 

 

$

1,000

 

 

 

999

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

993

 

FHLB Stock

 

$

278

 

 

 

278

 

 

 

580

 

 

 

580

 

 

$

278

 

 

 

278

 

 

 

580

 

 

 

580

 

Loans, net

 

$

235,366

 

 

 

207,358

 

 

 

227,424

 

 

 

198,403

 

 

$

243,632

 

 

 

215,831

 

 

 

227,424

 

 

 

198,403

 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

$

7,303

 

 

 

7,303

 

 

 

7,251

 

 

 

7,251

 

 

$

7,356

 

 

 

7,356

 

 

 

7,251

 

 

 

7,251

 

Financial liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

226,958

 

 

 

227,412

 

 

 

219,181

 

 

 

219,319

 

 

$

223,083

 

 

 

223,746

 

 

 

219,181

 

 

 

219,319

 

FHLB advances

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,570

 

 

 

7,656

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,570

 

 

 

7,656

 

 

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  

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COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

 

 

 


Item 2.

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

General

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and for the three months and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.  The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing in Part I, Item 1, of this report on Form 10-Q.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “target” and words of similar meaning.  These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;

statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;

statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and

estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control.  In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change.  Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on such statements.  We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this report.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;

changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;

our ability to access cost-effective funding;

fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions;

demand for loans and deposits in our market area;

our ability to implement and change our business strategies;

competition among depository and other financial institutions;

inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields, our mortgage banking revenues, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make;

adverse changes in the securities or secondary mortgage markets;

changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;

changes in tax laws;

the effects of any Federal government shutdown;

changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios;

technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected;

failure or breaches of IT security systems;

the inability of third-party providers to perform as expected;

our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the current economic environment;


 

our ability to introduce new products and services, enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;

our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities, customers, systems and management personnel we may acquire and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames, and any goodwill charges related thereto;

changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;

our ability to retain key employees;

our compensation expense associated with equity allocated or awarded to our employees; and

changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.

Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

A summary of our accounting policies is described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2018.  The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of income and expenses. We consider the accounting policies discussed below to be significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions that we use are based on historical experience and various other factors and are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying value of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations.

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”) contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an “emerging growth company” we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We intend to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.

The following represent our significant accounting policies:

Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses is a reserve for estimated credit losses on individually evaluated loans determined to be impaired as well as estimated credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Actual credit losses, net of recoveries, are deducted from the allowance for loan losses. Loans are charged off when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan losses. A provision for loan losses, which is a charge against earnings, is recorded to bring the allowance for loan losses to a level that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio. Management’s evaluation process used to determine the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses is subject to the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgment. The evaluation process involves gathering and interpreting many qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect probable credit losses. Because interpretation and analysis involves judgment, current economic or business conditions can change, and future events are inherently difficult to predict, the anticipated amount of estimated loan losses and therefore the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses could change significantly.


The allocation methodology applied by the Bank is designed to assess the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses and includes allocations for specifically identified impaired loans and loss factor allocations for all remaining loans, with a component primarily based on historical loss rates and a component primarily based on other qualitative factors. The methodology includes evaluation and consideration of several factors, such as, but not limited to, management’s ongoing review and grading of loans, facts and issues related to specific loans, historical loan loss and delinquency experience, trends in past due and non-accrual loans, existing risk characteristics of specific loans or loan pools, the fair value of underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect potential credit losses. While management uses the best information available to make its evaluation, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if there are significant changes in economic conditions or circumstances underlying the collectability of loans. Because each of the criteria used is subject to change, the allocation of the allowance for loan losses is made for analytical purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the trend of future loan losses in any particular loan category. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of the loan portfolio. Management believes the allowance for loan losses was appropriate at March 31,June 30, 2019. The allowance analysis is reviewed by the board of directors on a quarterly basis in compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for loan losses. As a result of such reviews, we may have to adjust our allowance for loan losses.  However, regulatory agencies are not directly involved in the process of establishing the allowance for loan losses as the process is the responsibility of the Bank and any increase or decrease in the allowance is the responsibility of management.  

Income Taxes.  The assessment of income tax assets and liabilities involves the use of estimates, assumptions, interpretation, and judgment concerning certain accounting pronouncements and federal and state tax codes. There can be no assurance that future events, such as court decisions or positions of federal and state taxing authorities, will not differ from management’s current assessment, the impact of which could be significant to the results of operations and reported earnings.

The Company and the Bank file a federal and a state income tax return.  Amounts provided for income tax expense are based on income reported for financial statement purposes and do not necessarily represent amounts currently payable under tax laws. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax law rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income tax expense. Valuation allowances are established when it is more likely than not that a portion of the full amount of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies. The Company may also recognize a liability for unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions. Unrecognized tax benefits represent the differences between a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefit recognized and measured in the financial statements. Penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income tax expense.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018

Total assets increased $326,000,decreased $2.6 million, or 0.1%0.8%, to $308.0$305.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 from $307.7 million at December 31, 2018.  The increasedecrease was due primarily to an increase in loans, offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents.equivalents, partially offset by an increase in loans.  

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $6.4$17.3 million, or 17.2%46.8%, to $30.7$19.7 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 from $37.0 million at December 31, 2018. The decrease resulted as we deployed excess cash to fund loan growth and repay borrowings, partially offset by increased deposits.    

Loans held for investment increased $7.9$16.2 million, or 3.5%7.1%, to $235.4$243.6 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 from $227.4 million at December 31, 2018.  Construction loans increased $4.1$7.1 million, or 33.2%57.3%, to $16.5$19.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 from $12.4 million at December 31, 2018 as draws on previously closed construction loans were disbursed and as new construction loans were made, including a $1.3 million Small Business Administration construction loan.  Commercial real estate loans increased $2.4$4.1 million, or 4.7%8.1% to $53.1$54.8 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 from $25.6 million at December 31, 2018.  Commercial loans increased $644,000, or 2.5%, to $26.3 million at March 31, 2019 from $25.6$50.7 million at December 31, 2018.  Consumer loans increased $6.8$14.9 million or 146.9%323.5% to $11.3$19.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 from $4.6 million at December 31, 2018, as we opened our indirect automobile lending division, Community First Auto, in a former branch office location in October 2018 and have seen loan volume increase significantly as more automobile dealership relationships were established. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in one-to-four family residential real estate loans of $5.8$9.3 million, or 4.2%6.8%, to $132.4$128.8 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 from $138.2 million at December 31, 2018 as mortgage loans continue to be refinanced at lower rates than we offer.  Commercial loans also decreased $326,000, or 1.3% to $25.3 million at June 30, 2019 from $25.6 million at December 31, 2018.

Securities available-for-sale remained unchangeddecreased $332,000 to $20.8 million at June 30, 2019 from $21.1 million at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, asdue to paydowns on mortgage-backed securities, werepartially offset by market value increases in the portfolio.  


Total deposits increased $7.8$3.9 million, or 3.6%1.8%, to $227.0$223.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 from $219.2 million at December 31, 2018.  The increase was caused by increases in all deposit account types, including increases of $2.3$5.5 million, or 2.6%,6.3% in certificates of deposit, $2.2$1.8 million, or 4.2%7.2%, in market rate checking accounts, and $196,000, or 0.7%, in non-interest-bearing checking accounts, partially offset by decreases of $3.6 million, or 6.7%, in interest-bearing checking accounts $1.5 million, or 5.4%, in non-interest-bearing checking accounts, $1.4 million, or 5.7%,and $15,000 in savings accounts, and $344,000, or 1.4%, in market rate checking accounts.  Deposits have increased largely from the opening of new accounts.    

We had no outstanding borrowings at March 31,June 30, 2019, compared to $7.6 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances at December 31, 2018, as we have funded our operations with excess cash provided by an increase in deposits.      

Stockholders’ equity was $76.3$76.8 million at March 31,June 30, 2019, compared to $76.4 million at December 31, 2018.  Net income of $117,000$235,000 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and a decreasean increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss were offset by treasury stock repurchasesincome from increases in the fair value of our securities during the quarter.period.

Average Balance Sheets

The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated.  No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial.  All average balances are monthly average balances.  Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances.   The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.  

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Average

Outstanding

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Average

Yield/Rate

 

 

Average

Outstanding

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Average

Yield/Rate

 

 

Average

Outstanding

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Average

Yield/Rate

 

 

Average

Outstanding

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Average

Yield/Rate

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

231,884

 

 

$

3,244

 

 

 

5.60

%

 

$

218,765

 

 

$

3,137

 

 

 

5.74

%

 

$

238,851

 

 

$

3,549

 

 

 

5.94

%

 

$

224,948

 

 

$

3,330

 

 

 

5.92

%

Securities

 

 

22,245

 

 

 

134

 

 

 

2.40

%

 

 

24,361

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

2.39

%

 

 

21,969

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

2.27

%

 

 

23,537

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

2.39

%

Interest-earning deposits

 

 

21,627

 

 

 

177

 

 

 

3.28

%

 

 

19,080

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

1.58

%

 

 

14,890

 

 

 

123

 

 

 

3.29

%

 

 

19,151

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

1.89

%

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta stock

 

 

471

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

7.00

%

 

 

540

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

6.16

%

 

 

290

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

5.99

%

 

 

580

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

6.16

%

Total interest-earning assets

 

 

276,227

 

 

 

3,563

 

 

 

5.16

%

 

 

262,746

 

 

 

3,367

 

 

 

5.13

%

 

 

276,000

 

 

 

3,800

 

 

 

5.51

%

 

 

268,216

 

 

 

3,570

 

 

 

5.32

%

Non-interest-earning assets

 

 

31,028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,777

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

307,255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

286,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

304,716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

291,993

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

��

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings accounts

 

$

25,376

 

 

$

6

 

 

 

0.10

%

 

$

24,376

 

 

$

2

 

 

 

0.04

%

 

$

25,054

 

 

$

8

 

 

 

0.12

%

 

$

24,169

 

 

$

5

 

 

 

0.08

%

Interest-bearing checking

 

 

54,612

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

0.72

%

 

 

41,188

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

0.58

%

 

 

52,667

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

0.70

%

 

 

42,812

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

0.62

%

Market Rate checking accounts

 

 

25,062

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

0.82

%

 

 

23,036

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

0.27

%

Certificates of Deposits

 

 

88,368

 

 

 

355

 

 

 

1.61

%

 

 

84,528

 

 

 

239

 

 

 

1.13

%

Market rate checking accounts

 

 

25,476

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

0.88

%

 

 

23,034

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

0.56

%

Certificates of deposits

 

 

91,794

 

 

 

390

 

 

 

1.70

%

 

 

85,798

 

 

 

260

 

 

 

1.22

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

 

193,418

 

 

 

511

 

 

 

1.06

%

 

 

173,128

 

 

 

316

 

 

 

0.73

%

 

 

194,991

 

 

 

546

 

 

 

1.12

%

 

 

175,813

 

 

 

365

 

 

 

0.83

%

Borrowings

 

 

4,957

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

1.94

%

 

 

7,570

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

1.95

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,570

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

1.97

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

198,375

 

 

 

535

 

 

 

1.08

%

 

 

180,698

 

 

 

353

 

 

 

0.78

%

 

 

194,991

 

 

 

546

 

 

 

1.12

%

 

 

183,383

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

0.88

%

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

32,714

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,154

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,096

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,567

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

231,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

210,852

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

228,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

215,950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

76,166

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75,708

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

76,629

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

76,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

307,255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

286,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

304,716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

291,993

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,168

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest rate spread (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.08

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.35

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.39

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.44

%

Net interest-earning assets (2)

 

$

77,852

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

82,048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

81,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

84,833

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest margin (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.38

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.59

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.72

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.72

%

Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing

liabilities

 

 

139.25

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145.41

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

141.54

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

146.26

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.

(2)

Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.

(3)

Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.


 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

 

Average

Outstanding

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Average

Yield/Rate

 

 

Average

Outstanding

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Average

Yield/Rate

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

235,368

 

 

$

6,793

 

 

 

5.77

%

 

$

221,856

 

 

$

6,467

 

 

 

5.83

%

Securities

 

 

22,107

 

 

 

257

 

 

 

2.33

%

 

 

23,949

 

 

 

287

 

 

 

2.39

%

Interest-earning deposits

 

 

18,258

 

 

 

300

 

 

 

3.28

%

 

 

19,116

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

1.74

%

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta stock

 

 

380

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

6.62

%

 

 

560

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

6.16

%

Total interest-earning assets

 

 

276,113

 

 

 

7,363

 

 

 

5.33

%

 

 

265,481

 

 

 

6,937

 

 

 

5.23

%

Non-interest-earning assets

 

 

29,873

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,796

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

305,986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

289,277

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passbook savings accounts

 

$

25,215

 

 

$

14

 

 

 

0.11

%

 

$

24,272

 

 

$

7

 

 

 

0.06

%

Interest bearing checking

 

 

53,640

 

 

 

191

 

 

 

0.71

%

 

 

42,813

 

 

 

126

 

 

 

0.59

%

Market Rate checking accounts

 

 

25,269

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

0.85

%

 

 

23,035

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

0.42

%

Certificates of Deposits

 

 

90,081

 

 

 

745

 

 

 

1.65

%

 

 

85,163

 

 

 

500

 

 

 

1.17

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

 

194,205

 

 

 

1,057

 

 

 

1.09

%

 

 

175,283

 

 

 

681

 

 

 

0.78

%

Borrowings

 

 

2,575

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

1.96

%

 

 

7,570

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

1.96

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

196,780

 

 

 

1,081

 

 

 

1.10

%

 

 

182,853

 

 

 

755

 

 

 

0.83

%

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

32,808

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

229,588

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

213,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

76,398

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75,876

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

305,986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

289,276

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,282

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,182

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest rate spread (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.23

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.40

%

Net interest-earning assets (2)

 

$

79,333

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

82,628

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest margin (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.55

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.66

%

Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing

   liabilities

 

 

140.32

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145.19

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.

(2)

Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.

(3)

Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.


Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated.  The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume).  The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate).  The total column represents the sum of the prior columns.  For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

2019 vs. 2018

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

2019 vs. 2018

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

2019 vs. 2018

 

 

Increase (Decrease) Due to

 

 

Total

 

 

Increase (Decrease) Due to

 

 

Total

 

 

Increase (Decrease) Due to

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase

 

 

Volume

 

 

Rate

 

 

(Decrease)

 

 

Volume

 

 

Rate

 

 

(Decrease)

 

 

Volume

 

 

Rate

 

 

(Decrease)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

513

 

 

$

(406

)

 

$

107

 

 

$

206

 

 

$

13

 

 

$

219

 

 

$

500

 

 

$

(174

)

 

$

326

 

Securities

 

 

(17

)

 

 

5

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(23

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(30

)

Interest-earning deposits and federal funds

 

 

11

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

(116

)

 

 

149

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

(22

)

 

 

156

 

 

 

134

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta stock

 

 

(4

)

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

3

 

 

 

(4

)

Total interest-earning assets

 

 

503

 

 

 

(307

)

 

 

196

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

155

 

 

 

230

 

 

 

448

 

 

 

(22

)

 

 

426

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings accounts

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

Interest-bearing checking

 

 

23

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

65

 

Market rate checking

 

 

1

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

59

 

Certificates of deposits

 

 

11

 

 

 

105

 

 

 

116

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

214

 

 

 

245

 

Total deposits

 

 

35

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

181

 

 

 

72

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

376

 

Borrowings

 

 

(13

)

 

 

 

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(20

)

 

 

(37

)

 

 

(50

)

 

 

 

 

 

(50

)

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

22

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

182

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

121

 

 

 

144

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

326

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in net interest income

 

$

481

 

 

$

(467

)

 

$

14

 

 

$

52

 

 

$

34

 

 

$

86

 

 

$

426

 

 

$

(326

)

 

$

100

 

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018

General. Net income decreased $216,000$500,000 to $117,000$118,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, compared to $333,000$618,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in non-interest income of $455,000 related to lower SBA fee income and an increase in non-interest expenses of $204,000$386,000 related to annual salary increases, rising benefits expense, stock-based compensation related to equity grants and a decrease in non-interest income of $100,000.core conversion expenses.  

Interest Income. Interest income increased $196,000,$230,000, or 5.8%6.4%, to $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 from $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  The increase was due to increases in interest income on loans and interest-earning deposits, partially offset by a decrease in interest income on investment securities.  

Interest income on loans increased $107,000,$219,000, or 3.4%6.6%, to $3.2$3.5 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from $3.1$3.3 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018. Our average balance of loans increased $13.1$13.9 million, or 6.0%6.2%, to $231.9$238.9 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from $218.8$224.9 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  The increase in the average balance of loans resulted primarily from the opening of our indirect automobile lending division, Community First Auto, in a former branch office location in October 2018.  Our average yield on loans decreased 14increased two basis points to 5.60%5.94% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from 5.74%5.92% for the three months ended March 31, 2018, due primarily to changes in our loan portfolio composition and competitive pressure on rates.June 30, 2018.

Interest income on interest-earning deposits increased $101,000$33,000 or 132.9%36.7%, to $177,000$123,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from $76,000$90,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  The increase in interest income on interest-earning deposits was due primarily to a 170140 basis point increase in yield, reflecting increases in market interest rates.  Our average balance of interest-earning deposits increased $2.5decreased $4.3 million, or 13.3%22.2%, to $21.6$14.9 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from $19.1$19.2 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, as increases in customer deposits provided adequate fundswe used excess cash to invest in loans and repay borrowings.fund loan growth.  


Interest income on securities (excluding Federal Home Loan Bank stock) decreased $12,000$17,000 to $134,000$124,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from $146,000$141,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  The average balance of securities decreased $2.1$1.6 million, or 8.7%6.7%, to $22.2$22.0 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from $24.4$23.5 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  The average yield on securities increased onedecreased 12 basis point,points, to 2.40%2.27% from 2.39%.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $182,000,$144,000, or 51.6%35.8%, to $535,000$546,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, compared to $353,000$402,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, due to an increase in interest expense on deposits, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense on borrowings.  

 

We experienced an increase in interest expense for all deposit categories.  Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased $116,000$130,000 to $355,000$390,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from $239,000$260,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  The average rate we paid on certificates of deposit increased 48 basis points to 1.61%1.70% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from 1.13%1.22% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, reflecting our increasing interest rates in response to changes in market interest rates.  The average balance of certificates of deposit increased to $88.4$91.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to $84.5$85.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  Interest expense on interest-bearing checking accounts increased $40,000$25,000 to $99,000$92,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to $59,000$67,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  The average balance of and rate paid on interest-bearing checking accounts increased to $54.6$52.7 million and 0.72%0.70%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, from $41.2$42.8 million and 0.58%0.62%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, as we continue to see an increase in the number of Kasasa reward based checking accounts opened.

 

Interest expense on borrowings decreased to $24,000$0 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to $37,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, as the average balance of borrowings decreased to $5.0 million from $7.6 million, as we repaid our FHLB advances during the first quarter of 2019 and have funded our operations with excess cash provided by an increase in deposits.  

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $14,000,$386,000, or 0.5%13.5%, and was $3.0$3.3 million for each of the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 andcompared to $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.  Our average net interest-earning assets decreased by $4.2$3.8 million, or 5.1%4.5%, to $77.9$81.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from $82.0$84.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, and our net interest rate spread decreased by 27five basis points to 4.08%4.39% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from 4.35%4.44% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, reflecting increases in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.  Our net interest margin decreased by 21 basis points to 4.38%was 4.72% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from 4.59%and for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.

Provision for Loan Losses.  Provisions for loan losses are charged to operations to establish an allowance for loan losses at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses in our loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the consolidated financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management analyzes several qualitative loan portfolio risk factors including, but not limited to, management’s ongoing review and grading of loans, facts and issues related to specific loans, historical loan loss and delinquency experience, trends in past due and non-accrual loans, existing risk characteristics of specific loans or loan pools, the fair value of underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect potential credit losses. See “—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for additional information.

After an evaluation of these factors, we recorded no provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 orand a provision of $300,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  Our allowance for loan losses was $4.1$4.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2018 and $4.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2018.  The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.73%1.69% at March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to 1.74% at December 31, 2018 and 1.81%1.76% at March 31,June 30, 2018.  The allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans was 222.4%315.7% at March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to 220.0% at December 31, 2018 and 65.13%105.92% at March 31,June 30, 2018.  We had net recoveries of $151,000$119,000 during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019.

To the best of our knowledge, we have recorded all loan losses that are both probable and reasonable to estimate at March 31,June 30, 2019.  However, future changes in the factors described above, including, but not limited to, actual loss experience with respect to our loan portfolio, could result in material increases in our provision for loan losses. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as an integral part of its examination process, will periodically review our allowance for loan losses, and as a result of such reviews, we may have to adjust our allowance for loan losses.  However, regulatory agencies are not directly involved in the process of establishing the allowance for loan losses as the process is our responsibility and any increase or decrease in the allowance is the responsibility of management.


Non-interest Income. Non-interest income decreased $100,000,$455,000, or 21.9%57.4%, to $356,000$339,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 from $456,000$794,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in Small Business Administration loan fees of $163,000,$484,000, due to fewer Small Business Administration loans being closed during the quarter, partially offset by increases in service charges on deposit accounts and other non-interest income of $6,000$12,000 and $57,000,$16,000, respectively, during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019.  

Non-interest Expenses. Non-interest expenses information is as follows.

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

 

Change

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

$

1,798

 

 

$

1,735

 

 

$

63

 

 

 

3.6

%

 

$

1,861

 

 

$

1,647

 

 

$

214

 

 

 

13.0

%

Deferred compensation

 

 

52

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occupancy

 

 

478

 

 

 

413

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

15.7

%

 

 

477

 

 

 

428

 

 

 

49

 

 

 

11.4

%

Advertising

 

 

32

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

18.5

%

 

 

35

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

(20

)

 

 

(36.4

)%

Data processing

 

 

262

 

 

 

234

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

12.0

%

 

 

350

 

 

 

216

 

 

 

134

 

 

 

62.0

%

Other real estate owned

 

 

2

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

(6

)

 

 

(75.0

)%

 

 

15

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

(38

)

 

 

(71.2

)%

Net gain on sale of other real estate owned

 

 

(34

)

 

 

(20

)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(70.0

)%

 

 

(62

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(58

)

 

 

(1450.0

)%

Legal and accounting

 

 

274

 

 

 

264

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

3.8

%

 

 

259

 

 

 

223

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

16.1

%

Organizational dues and subscriptions

 

 

80

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

9.6

%

 

 

73

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

(11.0

)%

Director compensation

 

 

47

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(14.5

)%

 

 

50

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 

(5.7

)%

Federal deposit insurance premiums

 

 

16

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

279

 

 

 

225

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

24.0

%

 

 

337

 

 

 

256

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

31.7

%

Total non-interest expenses

 

$

3,286

 

 

$

3,082

 

 

$

204

 

 

 

6.6

%

 

$

3,462

 

 

$

3,076

 

 

$

386

 

 

 

12.6

%

 

Occupancy expense increased due to the renovation of our main office, various equipment purchases and increased software expenses.  Salaries and employee benefits expense increased due to annual salary increases and rising benefits expense.expense as well as stock-based compensation related to equity grants.  Data processing expense increased due to growthcore conversion related expenses.  

Income Tax Expense. We incurred income tax expense of $13,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to an income tax benefit of $32,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 due to generation of additional tax credits in deposit accountsprior year.    

Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

General. Net income decreased $716,000 to $235,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $951,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in non-interest income of $555,000 related to lower SBA fee income and an increase in consumernon-interest expenses of $590,000 related to annual salary increases, rising benefits expense, stock-based compensation related to equity grants and core conversion expenses.  

Interest Income. Interest income increased $426,000, or 6.1%, to $7.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $7.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  The increase was due to increases in interest income on loans asand interest-earning deposits, partially offset by a resultdecrease in interest income on investment securities.  

Interest income on loans increased $326,000, or 5.0%, to $6.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Our average balance of loans increased $13.5 million, or 6.1%, to $235.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $221.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  The increase in the average balance of loans resulted primarily from the opening of our indirect automobile lending division, Community First Auto.  OtherAuto, in a former branch office location in October 2018.  Our average yield on loans decreased six basis points to 5.77% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from 5.83% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, due primarily to changes in our loan portfolio composition and competitive pressure on rates.

Interest income on interest-earning deposits increased $134,000 or 8.1%, to $300,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $166,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  The increase in interest income on interest-earning deposits was due primarily to a 154 basis point increase in yield, reflecting increases in market interest rates.  Our average balance of interest-earning deposits decreased $858,000, or 4.5%, to $18.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $19.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.


Interest income on securities (excluding Federal Home Loan Bank stock) decreased $30,000 to $257,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $287,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  The average balance of securities decreased $1.8 million, or 7.7%, to $22.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $23.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  The average yield on securities decreased six basis points, to 2.33% from 2.39%.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $326,000, or 43.2%, to $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $755,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, due to an increase in interest expense on deposits, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense on borrowings.  

We experienced an increase in interest expense for all deposit categories.  Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased $245,000 to $745,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $500,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  The average rate we paid on certificates of deposit increased 48 basis points to 1.65% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from 1.17% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, reflecting our increasing interest rates in response to changes in market interest rates. The average balance of certificates of deposit increased to $90.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $85.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  Interest expense on interest-bearing checking accounts increased $65,000 to $191,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $126,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  The average balance of and rate paid on interest-bearing checking accounts increased to $53.6 million and 0.71%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from $42.8 million and 0.59%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as we continue to see an increase in the number of Kasasa reward based checking accounts opened.

Interest expense on borrowings decreased to $24,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $74,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as the average balance of borrowings decreased to $2.6 million from $7.6 million, as we repaid our FHLB advances during the first quarter and have funded our operations with excess cash provided by an increase in deposits.  

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $400,000, or 6.8%, and was $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  Our average net interest-earning assets decreased by $3.3 million, or 4.0%, to $79.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $82.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, and our net interest rate spread decreased by 17 basis points to 4.23% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from 4.40% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, reflecting increases in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.  Our net interest margin decreased by 11 basis points to 4.55% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from 4.66% for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Provision for Loan Losses.  Provisions for loan losses are charged to operations to establish an allowance for loan losses at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses in our loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the consolidated financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management analyzes several qualitative loan portfolio risk factors including, but not limited to, management’s ongoing review and grading of loans, facts and issues related to specific loans, historical loan loss and delinquency experience, trends in past due and non-accrual loans, existing risk characteristics of specific loans or loan pools, the fair value of underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect potential credit losses. See “—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for additional information.

After an evaluation of these factors, we recorded no provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and $300,00 for six months ended June 30, 2018.  Our allowance for loan losses was $4.2 million at June 30, 2019 compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018.  The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.69% at June 30, 2019 compared to 1.74% at December 31, 2018 and 1.76% at June 30, 2018.  The allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans was 315.7% at June 30, 2019 compared to 220.0% at December 31, 2018 and 105.92% at June 30, 2018.  We had net recoveries of $8,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

To the best of our knowledge, we have recorded all loan losses that are both probable and reasonable to estimate at June 30, 2019.  However, future changes in the factors described above, including, but not limited to, actual loss experience with respect to our loan portfolio, could result in material increases in our provision for loan losses. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as an integral part of its examination process, will periodically review our allowance for loan losses, and as a result of such reviews, we may have to adjust our allowance for loan losses.  However, regulatory agencies are not directly involved in the process of establishing the allowance for loan losses as the process is our responsibility and any increase or decrease in the allowance is the responsibility of management.


Non-interest Income. Non-interest income decreased $555,000, or 44.4%, to $695,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in Small Business Administration loan fees of $647,000, due to fewer Small Business Administration loans being closed during the period, partially offset by increases in service charges on deposit accounts and other non-interest income of $18,000 and $74,000, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2019.  

Non-interest Expenses. Non-interest expenses information is as follows.

 

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

$

3,659

 

 

$

3,382

 

 

$

277

 

 

 

8.2

%

Deferred compensation

 

 

103

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Occupancy

 

 

956

 

 

 

841

 

 

 

115

 

 

 

13.7

%

Advertising

 

 

67

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

(15

)

 

 

(18.3

)%

Data processing

 

 

612

 

 

 

450

 

 

 

162

 

 

 

36.0

%

Other real estate owned

 

 

17

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

(44

)

 

 

(72.1

)%

Net gain on sale of other real estate owned

 

 

(96

)

 

 

(24

)

 

 

(72

)

 

 

300.0

%

Legal and accounting

��

 

533

 

 

 

487

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

9.4

%

Organizational dues and subscriptions

 

 

153

 

 

 

155

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(1.3

)%

Director compensation

 

 

96

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

(11.1

)%

Federal deposit insurance premiums

 

 

32

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

616

 

 

 

481

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

28.1

%

Total non-interest expenses

 

$

6,747

 

 

$

6,158

 

 

$

591

 

 

 

9.6

%

Salaries and employee benefits expense increased due to increased loan related expensesannual salary increases and training expensesrising benefits expense as well as stock-based compensation related to equity grants.  Data processing expense increased due to expenses associated with our upcoming core computer conversion.

 

Income Tax Expense. We incurred income tax benefit of $19,000$6,000 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to income tax expense of $55,000$23,000 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 due to less pretax income thanin the previous quarter2019 period and generation of additional tax credits.    

Management of Market Risk

General.  Our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk because, as a financial institution, the majority of our assets and liabilities are sensitive to changes in interest rates.  Therefore, a principal part of our operations is to manage interest rate risk and limit the exposure of our financial condition and results of operations to changes in market interest rates.  Our Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for determining the level of risk that is appropriate, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the policy and guidelines approved by our board of directors.  We currently utilize a third-party modeling program, prepared on a quarterly basis, to evaluate our sensitivity to changing interest rates, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the board of directors.

We have sought to manage our interest rate risk in order to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates.  We have implemented the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk:

limiting our reliance on non-core/wholesale funding sources;

growing our volume of transaction deposit accounts;

increasing our investment securities portfolio, with an average maturity of less than 15 years;


diversifying our loan portfolio by adding more commercial-related loans and consumer loans, which typically have shorter maturities and/or balloon payments; and

diversifying our loan portfolio by adding more commercial-related loans and consumer loans, which typically have shorter maturities and/or balloon payments; and

continuing to price our one- to four-family residential real estate loan products in a way that encourages borrowers to select our balloon loans as opposed to longer-term, fixed-rate loans.


By following these strategies, we believe that we are better positioned to react to increases in market interest rates.  In addition, during the year ended September 30, 2018, we introduced adjustable-rate, one- to four-family residential real estate loans in addition to our existing home equity loans and lines of credit, which are originated with adjustable interest rates.

We do not engage in hedging activities, such as engaging in futures, options or swap transactions, or investing in high-risk mortgage derivatives, such as collateralized mortgage obligation residual interests, real estate mortgage investment conduit residual interests or stripped mortgage backed securities.

Net Interest Income. We analyze our sensitivity to changes in interest rates through a net interest income model.  Net interest income is the difference between the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings.  We estimate what our net interest income would be for a 12-month period.  We then calculate what the net interest income would be for the same period under the assumptions that the United States Treasury yield curve increases or decreases instantaneously by 200 and 400 basis point increments, with changes in interest rates representing immediate and permanent, parallel shifts in the yield curve.  A basis point equals one-hundredth of one percent, and 100 basis points equals one percent.  An increase in interest rates from 3% to 4% would mean, for example, a 100 basis point increase in the “Change in Interest Rates” column below.

The table below sets forth, as of March 31,June 30, 2019, the calculation of the estimated changes in our net interest income that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.

 

Change in Interest Rates

(basis points) (1)

 

Net Interest Income

Year 1 Forecast

 

 

Year 1 Change

from Level

 

 

Net Interest Income

Year 1 Forecast

 

 

Year 1 Change

from Level

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

+400

 

$

12,502

 

 

 

2.10

%

 

$

12,365

 

 

 

(1.28

)%

+200

 

 

12,392

 

 

 

1.20

%

 

 

12,486

 

 

 

(0.32

)%

Level

 

 

12,245

 

 

 

 

 

12,526

 

 

 

-200

 

 

11,333

 

 

 

(7.45

)%

 

 

11,569

 

 

 

(7.64

)%

-400

 

 

10,411

 

 

 

(14.98

)%

 

 

11,099

 

 

 

(11.39

)%

 

(1)

Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.

The table above indicates that at March 31,June 30, 2019, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would have experienced a 1.20% increase0.32% decrease in net interest income, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would have experienced a 7.45%7.64% decrease in net interest income.  At March 31,June 30, 2018, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would have experienced a 0.96%2.63% increase in net interest income, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would have experienced an 8.01%8.21% decrease in net interest income.

Net Economic Value. We also compute amounts by which the net present value of our assets and liabilities (net economic value or “NEV”) would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates.  This model uses a discounted cash flow analysis and an option-based pricing approach to measure the interest rate sensitivity of net portfolio value.  The model estimates the economic value of each type of asset, liability and off-balance sheet contract under the assumptions that the United States Treasury yield curve increases or decreases instantaneously by 200 and 400 basis point increments, with changes in interest rates representing immediate and permanent, parallel shifts in the yield curve.


The table below sets forth, as of March 31,June 30, 2019, the calculation of the estimated changes in our NEV that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.

 

Change in Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Increase (Decrease) in NEV

 

 

NEV as a Percentage of Present

Value of Assets (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Increase (Decrease) in NEV

 

 

NEV as a Percentage of Present

Value of Assets (3)

 

Rates (basis

points) (1)

 

Estimated

NEV (2)

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

NEV

Ratio (4)

 

 

Increase (Decrease)

(basis points)

 

 

Estimated

NEV (2)

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

NEV

Ratio (4)

 

 

Increase (Decrease)

(basis points)

 

(Dollars in thousands)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

+400

 

$

57,500

 

 

$

(13,878

)

 

 

(19.44

)%

 

 

20.77

%

 

 

(238

)

 

$

57,401

 

 

$

(13,733

)

 

 

(19.31

)%

 

 

20.86

%

 

 

(228

)

+200

 

 

63,847

 

 

 

(7,531

)

 

 

(10.55

)%

 

 

21.91

%

 

 

(124

)

 

 

64,069

 

 

 

(7,065

)

 

 

(9.93

)%

 

 

22.07

%

 

 

(107

)

 

 

71,378

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.15

%

 

 

 

 

71,134

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.14

%

 

 

-200

 

 

72,161

 

 

 

783

 

 

 

1.10

%

 

 

22.42

%

 

 

(73

)

 

 

70,809

 

 

 

(325

)

 

 

(0.46

)%

 

 

22.15

%

 

 

(99

)

-400

 

 

68,572

 

 

 

(2,806

)

 

 

(3.93

)%

 

 

21.35

%

 

 

(180

)

 

 

69,599

 

 

 

(1,535

)

 

 

(2.16

)%

 

 

21.85

%

 

 

(129

)

 


(1)

Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.

(2)

NEV is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts.

(3)

Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.

(4)

NEV Ratio represents NEV divided by the present value of assets.

The table above indicates that at March 31,June 30, 2019, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would have experienced a 10.55% decrease in net economic value, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would have experienced a 1.10% increase in net economic value.  At March 31,June 30, 2018, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would have experienced a 12.60% decrease in net economic value, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would have experienced a 3.17% increase in net economic value.

GAP Analysis. In addition, we analyze our interest rate sensitivity by monitoring our interest rate sensitivity “gap.” Our interest rate sensitivity gap is the difference between the amount of our interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within a specific time period and the amount of our interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within that same time period.  A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate sensitive assets maturing or repricing during a period exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities maturing or repricing during the same period, and a gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities maturing or repricing during a period exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive assets maturing or repricing during the same period.


The following table sets forth our interest-earning assets and our interest-bearing liabilities at March 31,June 30, 2019, which are anticipated to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown based upon certain assumptions. The amounts of assets and liabilities shown which reprice or mature during a particular period were determined in accordance with the earlier of term to repricing or the contractual maturity of the asset or liability.  The table sets forth an approximation of the projected repricing of assets and liabilities at March 31,June 30, 2019, on the basis of contractual maturities, anticipated prepayments and scheduled rate adjustments. The loan amounts in the table reflect principal balances expected to be redeployed and/or repriced as a result of contractual amortization and as a result of contractual rate adjustments on adjustable-rate loans.  Amounts are based on a preliminary balance sheet as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and may not equal amounts included in our unaudited consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2019.  However, we believe that there would be no material changes in the results of the gap analysis if the unaudited financial results included in Part 1, Item 1 of this quarterly report had been utilized.

 

 

Time to Repricing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time to Repricing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zero to 90 Days

 

 

Zero to 180 Days

 

 

Zero Days to

One Year

 

 

Zero Days to

Two Years

 

 

Zero Days to

Five Years

 

 

Total

 

 

Zero to 90 Days

 

 

Zero to 180 Days

 

 

Zero Days to

One Year

 

 

Zero Days to

Two Years

 

 

Zero Days to

Five Years

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

19,909

 

 

 

19,909

 

 

 

19,909

 

 

 

19,909

 

 

 

19,909

 

 

$

31,249

 

 

$

10,185

 

 

 

10,815

 

 

 

10,815

 

 

 

10,815

 

 

 

10,815

 

 

$

19,783

 

Investments

 

 

1,105

 

 

 

2,603

 

 

 

3,574

 

 

 

5,806

 

 

 

10,066

 

 

 

22,640

 

 

 

2,196

 

 

 

2,764

 

 

 

3,815

 

 

 

6,112

 

 

 

10,880

 

 

 

22,441

 

Net loans

 

 

41,464

 

 

 

53,974

 

 

 

72,985

 

 

 

106,283

 

 

 

177,541

 

 

 

237,457

 

 

 

44,403

 

 

 

55,621

 

 

 

75,216

 

 

 

112,653

 

 

 

186,088

 

 

 

245,018

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,121

 

Total

 

$

62,478

 

 

 

76,486

 

 

 

96,468

 

 

 

131,998

 

 

 

207,516

 

 

$

309,431

 

 

$

56,784

 

 

 

69,200

 

 

 

89,846

 

 

 

129,580

 

 

 

207,783

 

 

$

305,363

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-maturity deposits

 

$

58,476

 

 

 

63,259

 

 

 

72,825

 

 

 

91,606

 

 

 

125,885

 

 

$

149,157

 

 

$

58,248

 

 

 

62,109

 

 

 

69,830

 

 

 

85,274

 

 

 

121,582

 

 

$

141,945

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

5,936

 

 

 

12,387

 

 

 

30,107

 

 

 

40,982

 

 

 

72,992

 

 

 

89,791

 

 

 

7,108

 

 

 

14,859

 

 

 

31,499

 

 

 

43,750

 

 

 

76,719

 

 

 

93,020

 

Borrowings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,751

 

 

 

2,751

 

 

 

2,751

 

 

 

2,751

 

 

 

2,751

 

 

 

2,751

 

 

 

2,751

 

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,396

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,804

 

Equity capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,336

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,844

 

Total (1)

 

$

64,412

 

 

 

75,646

 

 

 

102,932

 

 

 

132,588

 

 

 

198,877

 

 

$

309,431

 

 

$

68,107

 

 

 

79,719

 

 

 

104,080

 

 

 

131,775

 

 

 

201,052

 

 

$

305,364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset/liability gap

 

$

(1,934

)

 

 

840

 

 

 

(6,464

)

 

 

(590

)

 

 

8,639

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(11,323

)

 

 

(10,519

)

 

 

(14,234

)

 

 

(2,195

)

 

 

6,731

 

 

 

 

 

Gap/assets ratio (2)

 

 

(0.63

)%

 

 

(0.27

)%

 

 

(2.09

)%

 

 

(0.19

)%

 

 

(2.79

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3.71

)%

 

 

-(3.44

)%

 

 

(4.66

)%

 

 

(0.72

)%

 

 

(2.20

)%

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Amounts do not foot due to rounding.

(2)

Gap/assets ratio equals the asset/liability gap for the period divided by total assets ($310.0305.1 million).


At March 31,June 30, 2019, our asset/liability gap from zero days to one year was $6.5negative $14.2 million, resulting in a gap/assets ratio of negative 2.90%4.66%. At March 31,June 30, 2018, our asset/liability gap from zero days to one year was $845,000,$6.6 million, resulting in a gap/assets ratio of negative 0.29%2.23%.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in the above interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the net interest income and net economic value tables presented assume that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the net interest income and NEV tables provide an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on net interest income and NEV and will differ from actual results.  Furthermore, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates.  Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates both on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. In the event of changes in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the gap table.

Interest rate risk calculations also may not reflect the fair values of financial instruments. For example, decreases in market interest rates can increase the fair values of our loans, deposits and borrowings.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity describes our ability to meet the financial obligations that arise in the ordinary course of business.  Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures.  Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, proceeds from the sale of loans, and proceeds from maturities of securities.  We also have the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.  At March 31,June 30, 2019, we had a $77.0 million line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, with a $5.0$4.5 letter of credit outstanding, and we had a $5.0 million unsecured federal funds line of credit and a $7.5 million unsecured federal funds line of credit.  No amount was outstanding on these lines of credit at March 31,June 30, 2019.

While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments including interest-bearing demand deposits. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period.

Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities.  Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.0$1.4 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $434,000$2.4 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.  Net cash used in investing activities, which consist primarily of disbursements for loan originations, was $7.0$14.5 million and $11.0$7.5 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  Net cash used in financing activities, which consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and repayments of FHLB advances, was $393,000$4.3 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $4.8$6.3 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.

We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position.  We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis.  We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments.  Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained.


At March 31,June 30, 2019, we exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements and ere categorized as “well capitalized.”  Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification that would change our category.  The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios for March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are presented in the table below (in thousands).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Capital

 

 

To Be Well Capitalized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Capital

 

 

To Be Well Capitalized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adequacy

 

 

Under Prompt Corrective

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adequacy

 

 

Under Prompt Corrective

 

 

Actual

 

 

Purposes

 

 

Action Provisions

 

 

Actual

 

 

Purposes

 

 

Action Provisions

 

 

Amount

 

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

 

Ratio

 

As of March 31, 2019:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2019:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Equity Tier 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk Weighted Assets)

 

$

61,123

 

 

 

29

%

 

$

9,562

 

 

 

4.50

%

 

$

13,812

 

 

 

6.50

%

 

$

61,416

 

 

 

28

%

 

$

9,967

 

 

 

4.50

%

 

$

14,397

 

 

 

6.50

%

Total Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk Weighted Assets)

 

$

63,797

 

 

 

30

%

 

$

16,999

 

 

 

8

%

 

$

21,249

 

 

 

10

%

 

$

64,202

 

 

 

29

%

 

$

17,719

 

 

 

8

%

 

$

22,149

 

 

 

10

%

Tier I Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk Weighted Assets)

 

$

61,123

 

 

 

29

%

 

$

12,749

 

 

 

6

%

 

$

16,999

 

 

 

8

%

 

$

61,416

 

 

 

28

%

 

$

13,289

 

 

 

6

%

 

$

17,719

 

 

 

8

%

Tier I Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Average Assets)

 

$

61,123

 

 

 

20

%

 

$

12,361

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

15,451

 

 

 

5

%

 

$

61,416

 

 

 

20

%

 

$

12,217

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

15,271

 

 

 

5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2018:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Equity Tier 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk Weighted Assets)

 

$

60,880

 

 

 

29

%

 

$

9,292

 

 

 

4.50

%

 

$

13,422

 

 

 

6.50

%

 

$

60,880

 

 

 

29

%

 

$

9,292

 

 

 

4.50

%

 

$

13,422

 

 

 

6.50

%

Total Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk Weighted Assets)

 

$

63,479

 

 

 

31

%

 

$

16,519

 

 

 

8

%

 

$

20,649

 

 

 

10

%

 

$

63,479

 

 

 

31

%

 

$

16,519

 

 

 

8

%

 

$

20,649

 

 

 

10

%

Tier I Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk Weighted Assets)

 

$

60,880

 

 

 

29

%

 

$

12,389

 

 

 

6

%

 

$

16,519

 

 

 

8

%

 

$

60,880

 

 

 

29

%

 

$

12,389

 

 

 

6

%

 

$

16,519

 

 

 

8

%

Tier I Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Average Assets)

 

$

60,880

 

 

 

20

%

 

$

12,291

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

15,363

 

 

 

5

%

 

$

60,880

 

 

 

20

%

 

$

12,291

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

15,363

 

 

 

5

%

 


As a result of the recently enacted Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, the federal banking agencies are required to develop a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio” (the ratio of a bank’s tangible equity capital to average total consolidated assets) for financial institutions with assets of less than $10 billion.  A “qualifying community bank” that exceeds this ratio will be deemed to be in compliance with all other capital and leverage requirements, including the capital requirements to be considered “well capitalized” under Prompt Corrective Action statutes.  The federal banking agencies may consider a financial institution’s risk profile when evaluating whether it qualifies as a community bank for purposes of the capital ratio requirement. The federal banking agencies must set the minimum capital for the new Community Bank Leverage Ratio at not less than 8% and not more than 10%.  A, and a financial institution can elect to be subject to this new definition.  The agencies have issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would set the minimum Community Bank Leverage Ratio at 9%.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations

Commitments. As a financial services provider, we routinely are a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit.  While these contractual obligations represent our future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon.  Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make.  At March 31,June 30, 2019, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $27.3$28.3 million.  We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current lending commitments.  Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from March 31,June 30, 2019 totaled $30.1$31.5 million.  Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing time deposits will be renewed.  However, if a substantial portion of these deposits is not retained, we may utilize Federal Home Loan Bank advances or raise interest rates on deposits to attract new accounts, which may result in higher levels of interest expense.

Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of our operations, we enter into certain contractual obligations.  Such obligations include data processing services, operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The information required by this item is included in Part 1, Item 2 of this quarterly report under “Management of Market Risk.”


Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31,June 30, 2019. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

During the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2019, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting 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

We are not involved in any pending legal proceedings as a defendant other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.  At March 31,June 30, 2019, we were not involved in any legal proceedings the outcome of which would be material to our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Not applicable.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.

Other Information

None.

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

Exhibit

 

 

Number

 

Description

 

 

 

3.1

 

Charter of Community First Bancshares, Inc. (1)

 

 

 

3.2

 

Bylaws of Community First Bancshares, Inc. (2)

 

 

 

3.3

 

Amendment to Bylaws of Community First Bancshares, Inc. (3)

 

 

 

31.1

 

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

 

 

 

31.2

 

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

 

 

 

32

 

Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

101.0

 

The following materials for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2019, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Balance Sheets, (ii) Statements of Operations,Income, (iii) Statements of Comprehensive Income, (Loss), (iv) Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to Financial Statements

 

(1)

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (Commission File No. 333-215041).

(2)

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (Commission File No. 333-215041).

(3)

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 31, 2017 (Commission File No. 001-38074).

 


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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

 

May 13,August 12, 2019

 

 

/s/ Johnny S. Smith

 

 

 

 

 

Johnny S. Smith

 

 

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

 

May 13,August 12, 2019

 

 

/s/ Tessa M. Nolan

 

 

 

 

 

Tessa M. Nolan

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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