10-Q 1 smbk_063019x10qdocument.htm 10-Q SMARTFINANCIAL INC JUNE 30 2019 Document


United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One) 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________to               

Commission File Number:333-203449
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Tennessee
 
62-1173944
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
5401 Kingston Pike, Suite 600 Knoxville, Tennessee
 
37919
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
865-453-2650
 
Not Applicable
(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 $1.00
SMBK
The Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes  x   No  ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes  x    No  ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or and 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  x
Non-accelerated filer  ¨
Smaller reporting company  x
Emerging growth company ¨
 

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

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

As of August 1, 2019 there were 13,953,209 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per share, issued and outstanding.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PART I –FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(Dollars in thousands, except for share data)
 
 
(Unaudited)
June 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
ASSETS
 
 

 
 

Cash and due from banks
 
$
44,500

 
$
40,015

Interest-bearing deposits with banks
 
75,371

 
75,807

Federal funds sold
 
79,663

 

Total cash and cash equivalents
 
199,534

 
115,822

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value
 
174,114

 
201,688

Other investments
 
12,905

 
11,499

Loans held for sale
 
4,087

 
1,979

Loans
 
1,832,902

 
1,775,260

  Less: Allowance for loan losses
 
(9,097
)
 
(8,275
)
    Loans, net
 
1,823,805

 
1,766,985

Premises and equipment, net
 
56,589

 
56,012

Other real estate owned
 
1,814

 
2,495

Goodwill and core deposit intangible, net
 
78,348

 
79,034

Bank owned life insurance
 
24,695

 
24,381

Other assets
 
15,366

 
14,514

Total assets
 
$
2,391,257

 
$
2,274,409

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Deposits:
 
 

 
 

Noninterest-bearing demand
 
$
357,220

 
$
319,861

Interest-bearing demand
 
333,705

 
311,482

Money market and savings
 
648,132

 
641,945

Time deposits
 
673,243

 
648,676

Total deposits
 
2,012,300

 
1,921,964

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
 
8,219

 
11,756

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
 
15,460

 
11,243

Subordinated debt
 
39,219

 
39,177

Other liabilities
 
16,448

 
7,258

Total liabilities
 
2,091,646

 
1,991,398

Shareholders' equity:
 
 

 
 

Preferred stock, $1 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; No shares issued and outstanding
 

 

Common stock, $1 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 13,953,209 and 13,933,504 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
 
13,953

 
13,933

Additional paid-in capital
 
232,386

 
231,852

Retained earnings
 
53,843

 
39,991

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(571
)
 
(2,765
)
Total shareholders' equity
 
299,611

 
283,011

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
2,391,257

 
$
2,274,409


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

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SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except for share data)
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
INTEREST INCOME
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
 
$
25,278

 
$
21,652

 
$
50,253

 
$
39,880

Securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Taxable
 
871

 
897

 
1,842

 
1,770

  Tax-exempt
 
411

 
76

 
836

 
112

Federal funds sold and other earning assets
 
743

 
368

 
1,315

 
609

Total interest income
 
27,303

 
22,993

 
54,246

 
42,371

INTEREST EXPENSE
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
5,788

 
3,238

 
11,039

 
5,639

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
6

 
11

 
14

 
23

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
 
117

 
206

 
221

 
360

Subordinated debt
 
590

 

 
1,173

 

Total interest expense
 
6,501

 
3,455

 
12,447

 
6,022

Net interest income
 
20,802

 
19,538

 
41,799

 
36,349

Provision for loan losses
 
393

 
617

 
1,190

 
1,305

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
 
20,409

 
18,921

 
40,609

 
35,044

NONINTEREST INCOME
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Customer service fees
 
707

 
557

 
1,361

 
1,135

Gain (loss) on sale of securities, net
 
33

 
(1
)
 
33

 
(1
)
Mortgage banking
 
392

 
322

 
674

 
688

Interchange and debit card transaction fees
 
143

 
121

 
318

 
267

Merger termination fee
 
6,400

 

 
6,400

 

Other
 
741

 
578

 
1,328

 
984

Total noninterest income
 
8,416

 
1,577

 
10,114

 
3,073

NONINTEREST EXPENSE
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
8,984

 
7,649

 
17,382

 
14,825

Occupancy and equipment
 
1,658

 
1,522

 
3,298

 
3,055

FDIC insurance
 
180

 
317

 
359

 
419

Other real estate and loan related expense
 
242

 
926

 
732

 
1,596

Advertising and marketing
 
259

 
215

 
554

 
399

Data processing
 
577

 
600

 
1,192

 
1,127

Professional services
 
489

 
587

 
1,151

 
1,259

Amortization of intangibles
 
342

 
229

 
686

 
417

Software as service contracts
 
568

 
492

 
1,136

 
970

Merger related and restructuring expenses
 
1,796

 
1,123

 
2,719

 
1,621

Other
 
1,714

 
1,611

 
3,179

 
2,848

Total noninterest expense
 
16,809

 
15,271

 
32,388

 
28,536

Income before income tax expense
 
12,016

 
5,227

 
18,335

 
9,581

Income tax expense
 
2,895

 
1,295

 
4,483

 
2,235

Net income
 
$
9,121

 
$
3,932

 
$
13,852

 
$
7,346

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.99

 
$
0.63

Diluted
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.99

 
$
0.62

Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
 
13,951,643

 
12,201,185

 
13,946,856

 
11,708,746

Diluted
 
14,046,500

 
12,320,498

 
14,036,790

 
11,822,497


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

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SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 (Unaudited) 
(Dollars in thousands)

 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net income
 
$
9,121

 
$
3,932

 
$
13,852

 
$
7,346

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) and hedge effects on securities available-for-sale arising during the period
 
(112
)
 
(397
)
 
2,219

 
(1,769
)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized
 
(25
)
 
1

 
(25
)
 
1

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(137
)
 
(396
)
 
2,194

 
(1,768
)
Comprehensive income
 
$
8,984

 
$
3,536

 
$
16,046

 
$
5,578


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


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SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - (Unaudited) 
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Dollars in thousands, except for share data)

 
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Gain
 
Total
Balance, December 31, 2017
11,152,561

 
$
11,153

 
$
174,009

 
$
21,889

 
$
(1,198
)
 
$
205,852

Net income

 

 

 
7,346

 

 
7,346

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 
(1,768
)
 
(1,768
)
Common stock issued pursuant to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock awards
394

 

 
9

 

 

 
9

Exercise of stock options
92,645

 
93

 
978

 

 

 
1,071

   Shareholders of TN Bancshares, Inc.
1,458,981

 
1,459

 
33,273

 

 

 
34,732

Stock compensation expense

 

 
244

 

 

 
244

Balance, June 30, 2018
12,704,581

 
$
12,705

 
$
208,513

 
$
29,235

 
$
(2,966
)
 
$
247,487

Balance, December 31, 2018
13,933,504

 
$
13,934

 
$
231,852

 
$
39,991

 
$
(2,765
)
 
$
283,011

Net income

 

 

 
13,852

 

 
13,852

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
2,194

 
2,194

Common stock issued pursuant to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock awards
3,298

 
3

 
61

 

 

 
65

Exercise of stock options
16,407

 
16

 
196

 

 

 
213

Stock compensation expense

 

 
276

 

 

 
276

Balance, June 30, 2019
13,953,209

 
$
13,953

 
$
232,386

 
$
53,843

 
$
(571
)
 
$
299,611

Balance, March 31, 2018
11,233,806

 
$
11,234

 
$
174,981

 
$
25,303

 
$
(2,569
)
 
$
208,949

Net income

 

 

 
3,932

 

 
3,932

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 
(396
)
 
(396
)
Common stock issued pursuant to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock awards
394

 

 
9

 

 

 
9

Exercise of stock options
11,400

 
11

 
109

 

 

 
120

   Shareholders of TN Bancshares, Inc.
1,458,981

 
1,459

 
33,273

 

 

 
34,732

Stock compensation expense

 

 
141

 

 

 
141

Balance, June 30, 2018
12,704,581

 
$
12,705

 
$
208,513

 
$
29,235

 
$
(2,966
)
 
$
247,487

Balance, March 31, 2019
13,951,590

 
$
13,952

 
$
232,241

 
$
44,722

 
$
(434
)
 
$
290,481

Net income

 

 

 
9,121

 

 
9,121

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 
(137
)
 
(137
)
Common stock issued pursuant to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options
1,619

 
2

 
12

 

 

 
14

Stock compensation expense

 

 
133

 

 

 
133

Balance, June 30, 2019
13,953,209

 
$
13,953

 
$
232,386

 
$
53,843

 
$
(571
)
 
$
299,611


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


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SMARTFINANICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
13,852

 
$
7,346

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
2,088

 
1,908

Accretion of fair value purchase accounting adjustments, net
 
(3,091
)
 
(4,205
)
Provision for loan losses
 
1,190

 
1,305

Stock compensation expense
 
276

 
244

(Gains) losses from redemption and sale on securities available-for-sale
 
(33
)
 
1

Deferred income tax expense
 
1,039

 
945

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
 
(314
)
 
(297
)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
 
14

 
41

Net (gains) losses from sale of other real estate owned
 
(16
)
 
372

Net gains from sale of loans
 
(674
)
 
(688
)
Origination of loans held for sale
 
(33,491
)
 
(29,499
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
 
32,057

 
25,648

Net change in:
 
 
 
 
Accrued interest receivable
 
(612
)
 
(250
)
Accrued interest payable
 
454

 
48

Other assets
 
(593
)
 
2,546

Other liabilities
 
5,792

 
(1,324
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
17,938

 
4,141

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
 
16,515

 
24,563

Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale
 
10,305

 
2,525

Proceeds from paydowns of securities available-for-sale
 
6,554

 
7,436

Purchases of securities available-for-sale
 
(1,054
)
 
(17,240
)
Purchases of other investments
 
(1,406
)
 
(1,378
)
Net cash and cash equivalents received in business combination
 

 
5,653

Net increase in loans
 
(55,323
)
 
(65,138
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
 
(2,011
)
 
(992
)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
 
1,100

 
2,126

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(25,320
)
 
(42,445
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
Net increase in deposits
 
90,136

 
75,410

Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
(3,537
)
 
(5,420
)
Issuance of common stock
 
278

 
1,080

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
 
120,176

 
127,040

Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
 
(115,959
)
 
(102,600
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
91,094

 
95,510

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
83,712

 
57,206

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
 
115,822

 
113,027

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 
$
199,534

 
$
170,233

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for interest
 
$
11,993

 
$
5,974

Cash paid during the period for income taxes
 
2,630

 
713

NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
Change in unrealized (gains) losses on securities available-for-sale
 
$
(2,664
)
 
$
2,348

Acquisition of real estate through foreclosure
 
403

 
2,351

Financed sales of other real estate owned
 

 
257

Change in goodwill due to acquisition
 

 
15,739

   Initial recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets
 
2,344

 

   Initial recognition of operating lease liabilities
 
2,344

 

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

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SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)



Note 1. Presentation of Financial Information
  
Nature of Business:

SmartFinancial, Inc. (the "Company") is a bank holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of its wholly-owned subsidiary, SmartBank (the "Bank"). The Company provides a variety of financial services to individuals and corporate customers through its offices in Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The Bank's primary deposit products are noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits, savings and money market deposits, and time deposits. Its primary lending products are commercial, residential, and consumer loans.

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Estimates:

The consolidated financial information in this report for June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 has not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm. The consolidated financial statements presented herein conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general industry practices. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying interim financial statements contain all material adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company's financial condition, the results of operations, and cash flows for the interim period. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed assets and deferred taxes, other than temporary impairments of securities, the fair value of financial instruments, goodwill, and the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions.
 
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:

As of January 1, 2019, the Company adopted certain accounting standard updates related to accounting for leases (Topic 842 - Leases), primarily Accounting Standards Update ASU 2016-02 and subsequent updates. Among other things, these updates require lessees to recognize a lease liability, measured on a discounted basis, related to the lessee's obligation to make lease payments arising under a lease contract; and a right-of-use asset related to the lessee's right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The updates did not significantly change lease accounting requirements applicable to lessors and did not significantly impact the Company's consolidated financial statements in relation to contracts whereby the Company acts as a lessor. The Company adopted the updates using a modified-retrospective transition approach and recognized right-of-use lease assets and related lease liabilities as of January 1, 2019. See Note 8 Leases for more information.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases): 1) a lease liability, which is the present value of a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments, and 2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Lessor accounting under the new guidance remains largely unchanged as it is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases, and operating leases. Leveraged leases have been eliminated, although lessors can continue to account for existing leveraged leases using the current accounting guidance. Other limited changes were made to align lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and the new revenue recognition standard. All entities will classify leases to determine how to recognize lease-related revenue and expense. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures will be required by lessees and lessors to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The intention is to require enough information to supplement the amounts recorded in the financial statements so that users can understand more about the nature of an entity’s leasing activities. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. All entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements. As the Company elected the transition option provided in ASU No. 2018-11 (see below), the modified retrospective approach was applied on January 1, 2019.

The Company also elected certain relief options offered in ASU 2016-02 including the package of practical expedients, the option not to separate lease and non-lease components and instead to account for them as a single lease component, and the option not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities that arise from short-term leases (i.e., leases with terms of twelve months or less). We elected to apply certain practical adoption expedients provided under the updates whereby we did not reassess (i) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases and (iii) initial

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SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)


direct costs for any existing leases. The Company did not elect the hindsight practical expedient, which allows entities to use hindsight when determining lease term and impairment of right-of-use assets. The Company has several lease agreements, such as branch locations or office space, which are considered operating leases, and therefore, were not previously recognized on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The new guidance requires these lease agreements to be recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability. The new guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated statements of income or the consolidated statements of cash flows. See Note 8 Leases for more information.
 
In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases - Targeted Improvements to provide entities with relief from the costs of implementing certain aspects of the new leasing standard, ASU No. 2016-02. Specifically, under the amendments in ASU 2018-11: (1) entities may elect not to recast the comparative periods presented when transitioning to the new leasing standard, and (2) lessors may elect not to separate lease and non-lease components when certain conditions are met. The amendments have the same effective date as ASU 2016-02 (January 1, 2019 for the Company). The Company adopted ASU 2018-11 on its required effective date of January 1, 2019 and elected both transition options mentioned above.

As of January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2018-07, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The ASU expands the scope of Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (which previously only included payments to employees), to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from non-employees. This required entities to apply the requirements of Topic 718 to non-employee awards, except for specific guidance on inputs to an option pricing model and the attribution of cost (i.e., the period of time over which share-based payment awards vest and the pattern of cost recognition over that period). Additionally, the amendments specify that Topic 718 applies to all share-based payment transactions in which a grantor acquires goods or services to be used or consumed in the grantor’s own operations by issuing share-based payment awards, and clarify that Topic 718 does not apply to share-based payments used to effectively provide (1) financing to the issuer, or (2) awards granted in conjunction with selling goods or services to customers as part of a contract accounted for under Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

As of January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Topic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The ASU shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. The premium on individual callable debt securities shall be amortized to the earliest call date. This guidance does not apply to securities for which prepayments are estimated on a large number of similar loans where prepayments are probable and reasonably estimable. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Not Yet Effective Accounting Pronouncements:

During interim periods, the Company follows the accounting policies set forth in its annual audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The following is a summary of recent authoritative pronouncements issued since December 31, 2018 but not yet effective that could impact the accounting, reporting, and/or disclosure of financial information by the Company.

In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-01, Leases: Codification Improvements (“ASU 2019-01”). ASU 2019-01 provides clarifications to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing essential information about leasing transactions. Specifically, ASU 2019-01 (i) allows the fair value of the underlying asset reported by lessors that are not manufacturers or dealers to continue to be its cost and not fair value as measured under the fair value definition, (ii) allows for the cash flows received for sales-type and direct financing leases to continue to be presented as results from investing, and (iii) clarifies that entities do not have to disclose the effect of the lease standard on adoption year interim amounts. ASU 2019-01 will be effective for us on January 1, 2020 and will not have any material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The ASU changed the credit loss model on financial instruments measured at amortized cost, available for sale securities and certain purchased financial instruments. Credit losses on financial instruments measured at amortized cost will be determined using a current expected credit loss model which requires the Company to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures. Purchased financial assets with more-than-insignificant credit deterioration since origination ("PCD assets" which are currently named "PCI Loans") measured at amortized cost will have an allowance for credit losses established at acquisition as part of the purchase price. Subsequent increases or decreases to the allowance for credit losses on PCD assets will be recognized in the income statement. Interest income should be

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recognized on PCD assets based on the effective interest rate, determined excluding the discount attributed to credit losses at acquisition. Credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities will be recognized through an allowance for credit losses. The amount of the credit loss is limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost of the available-for-sale debt security. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years for the Company and other SEC filers. Early adoption is permitted and if early adopted, all provisions must be adopted in the same period. The amendments should be applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period adopted. A prospective approach is required for securities with other than temporary impairment recognized prior to adoption. The Company is continuing its implementation efforts through its company-wide implementation team. The implementation team meets periodically to discuss the latest developments and ensure progress is being made. The team also keeps current on evolving interpretations and industry practices related to ASU 2016-13 via webcasts, publications, conferences, and peer bank meetings. The team continues to evaluate and validate data resources and different loss methodologies. The Company’s preliminary evaluation indicates the provisions of ASU No. 2016-13 are expected to impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements, in particular an increase to the level of the reserve for credit losses. However, the Company continues to evaluate the extent of the potential impact. The guidance of ASU 2016-13 was recently amended by ASU 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, which changed the effective date for non-public companies and clarified that operating lease receivables are not within the scope of the standard.

On July 17, 2019 the Financial Accounting Standards Board unanimously voted to propose a delay for the implementation of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326).  The Board decided that CECL will be effective for PBEs that are SEC Filers, excluding SRCs as currently defined by the SEC, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For calendar-year-end companies, this will be January 1, 2020.  The determination of whether an entity is an SRC will be based on an entity’s most recent assessment in accordance with SEC regulations.  For all other entities, the Board decided that CECL will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all entities, early adoption will continue to be permitted; that is, early adoption is allowed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years (that is, effective January 1, 2019, for calendar-year-end companies).  The Board decided that the comment period for the proposed Update would be 30 days.

Reclassifications:

Certain captions and amounts in the 2018 consolidated financial statements were reclassified to conform to the 2019 financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net income or shareholders' equity as previously reported.

 



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Note 2. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share represents net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance (excluding tax impact). Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options, determined using the treasury stock method, and restricted stock awards, determined by the fair value of the Company's stock on date of grant.
 
The following is a summary of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation (dollars in thousands, except for share data):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net income
$
9,121

 
$
3,932

 
$
13,852

 
$
7,346

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding
13,951,643

 
12,201,185

 
13,946,856

 
11,708,746

Effect of dilutive securities
94,857

 
119,313

 
89,934

 
113,751

Weighted average dilutive shares outstanding
14,046,500

 
12,320,498

 
14,036,790

 
11,822,497

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.65

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.99

 
$
0.63

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.65

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.99

 
$
0.62


There were no antidilutive shares for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

Note 3. Securities
 
The amortized cost and fair value of securities available-for-sale are summarized as follows (in thousands): 
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
 
$
24,031

 
$
22

 
$
(65
)
 
$
23,988

Municipal securities
 
56,251

 
492

 
(17
)
 
56,726

Other debt securities
 
979

 

 
(42
)
 
937

Mortgage-backed securities (GSEs)
 
92,718

 
154

 
(409
)
 
92,463

 
 
$
173,979

 
$
668

 
$
(533
)
 
$
174,114

December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
 
$
44,117

 
$
12

 
$
(626
)
 
$
43,503

Municipal securities
 
55,248

 
276

 
(363
)
 
55,161

Other debt securities
 
977

 

 
(67
)
 
910

Mortgage-backed securities (GSEs)
 
103,875

 
153

 
(1,914
)
 
102,114

 
 
$
204,217

 
$
441

 
$
(2,970
)
 
$
201,688

 
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, securities with a carrying value totaling approximately $102.0 million and $103.7 million, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds and securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, there were approximately $17 million available-for-sale securities sold which resulted in approximately $34 thousand gross gains and $1 thousand losses realized. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, there were approximately $25 million available-for-sale securities sold which resulted in no net gains or losses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, there were approximately $5 million and $10 million available-for-sale securities redeemed, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, a security was called for less than the amortized cost resulting in a realized loss of $1 thousand.

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities at June 30, 2019, by contractual maturity for non-mortgage backed securities are shown below (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Due in one year or less
 
$
294

 
$
297

Due from one year to five years
 
16,000

 
15,935

Due from five years to ten years
 
13,302

 
13,283

Due after ten years
 
51,665

 
52,136

 
 
81,261

 
81,651

Mortgage-backed securities
 
92,718

 
92,463

 
 
$
173,979

 
$
174,114


The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities available-for-sale have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): 
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Total
 
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government- sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
 
$

 
$

 
$
10,935

 
$
(65
)
 
$
10,935

 
$
(65
)
Municipal securities
 

 

 
2,021

 
(17
)
 
2,021

 
(17
)
Other debt securities
 

 

 
937

 
(42
)
 
937

 
(42
)
Mortgage-backed securities (GSEs)
 
5,165

 
(20
)
 
43,805

 
(389
)
 
48,970

 
(409
)
 
 
$
5,165

 
$
(20
)
 
$
57,698

 
$
(513
)
 
$
62,863

 
$
(533
)
December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government- sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
 
$
14,763

 
$
(237
)
 
$
13,728

 
$
(389
)
 
$
28,491

 
$
(626
)
Municipal securities
 
16,455

 
(150
)
 
4,767

 
(213
)
 
21,222

 
(363
)
Other debt securities
 

 

 
910

 
(67
)
 
910

 
(67
)
Mortgage-backed securities (GSEs)
 
10,516

 
(155
)
 
69,884

 
(1,759
)
 
80,400

 
(1,914
)
 
 
$
41,734

 
$
(542
)
 
$
89,289

 
$
(2,428
)
 
$
131,023

 
$
(2,970
)


















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At June 30, 2019, the categories of temporarily impaired securities in an unrealized loss position twelve months or greater are as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Gross Unrealized Loss
 
Number of Securities
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
 
$
(65
)
 
3

Municipal securities
 
(17
)
 
4

Other debt securities
 
(42
)
 
1

Mortgage-backed securities (GSEs)
 
(389
)
 
47

 
 
$
(513
)
 
55


The Company reviews the securities portfolio on a quarterly basis to monitor its exposure to other-than-temporary impairment. A determination as to whether a security's decline in fair value is other-than-temporary takes into consideration numerous factors and the relative significance of any single factor can very by security. Some factors the Company may consider in the other-than-temporary impairment analysis include the length of time and extent to which the security has been in an unrealized loss position, changes in security ratings, financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, as well as security and industry specific economic conditions.

Based on this evaluation, the Company concluded that any unrealized losses at June 30, 2019 represented a temporary impairment, as these unrealized losses are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and the current market condition, and not credit deterioration of the issuers. As of June 30, 2019, the Company does not intend to sell any of the securities, does not expect to be required to sell any of the securities, and expects to recover the entire amortized cost of all of the securities.

The following is the amortized cost and carrying value of other investments (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Federal Reserve Bank stock
$
7,909

 
$
7,010

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
4,646

 
4,139

First National Bankers Bank stock
350

 
350

 
$
12,905

 
$
11,499

Our restricted investments consist of non-marketable equity securities that have no readily determinable market value. Accordingly, when evaluating these securities for impairment, management considers the ultimate recoverability of the par value rather than recognizing temporary declines in value. As of June 30, 2019, the Company determined that there was no impairment on its other investment securities.








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Note 4. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
Portfolio Segmentation:
 
Major categories of loans are summarized as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
PCI Loans1
 
All Other
Loans
2
 
Total
 
PCI Loans1
 
All Other
Loans
2
 
Total
Commercial real estate
 
$
17,040

 
$
861,547

 
$
878,587

 
$
17,682

 
$
842,345

 
$
860,027

Consumer real estate
 
7,412

 
398,844

 
406,256

 
8,712

 
398,542

 
407,254

Construction and land development
 
4,669

 
200,027

 
204,696

 
4,602

 
183,293

 
187,895

Commercial and industrial
 
2,137

 
333,361

 
335,498

 
2,557

 
305,697

 
308,254

Consumer and other
 
400

 
11,552

 
11,952

 
605

 
13,204

 
13,809

Total loans
 
31,658

 
1,805,331

 
1,836,989

 
34,158

 
1,743,081

 
1,777,239

Less:  Allowance for loan losses
 
(54
)
 
(9,043
)
 
(9,097
)
 

 
(8,275
)
 
(8,275
)
Loans, net
 
$
31,604

 
$
1,796,288

 
$
1,827,892

 
$
34,158

 
$
1,734,806

 
$
1,768,964

1 Purchased Credit Impaired loans (“PCI loans”) are loans with evidence of credit deterioration at purchase.
2 Includes loans held for sale.

For purposes of the disclosures required pursuant to the adoption of ASC 310, the loan portfolio was disaggregated into segments. A portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses. There are five loan portfolio segments that include commercial real estate, consumer real estate, construction and land development, commercial and industrial, and consumer and other.

The composition of loans by loan classification for impaired and performing loan status is summarized in the tables below (in thousands):

 
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Consumer
Real Estate
 
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Consumer
and Other
 
Total
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Performing loans
 
$
861,288

 
$
398,061

 
$
199,326

 
$
333,109

 
$
11,552

 
$
1,803,336

Impaired loans
 
259

 
783

 
701

 
252

 

 
1,995

 
 
861,547

 
398,844

 
200,027

 
333,361

 
11,552

 
1,805,331

PCI loans
 
17,040

 
7,412

 
4,669

 
2,137

 
400

 
31,658

Total
 
$
878,587

 
$
406,256

 
$
204,696

 
$
335,498

 
$
11,952

 
$
1,836,989

December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Performing loans
 
$
841,709

 
$
397,306

 
$
182,746

 
$
304,673

 
$
13,088

 
$
1,739,522

Impaired loans
 
636

 
1,236

 
547

 
1,024

 
116

 
3,559

 
 
842,345

 
398,542

 
183,293

 
305,697

 
13,204

 
1,743,081

PCI loans
 
17,682

 
8,712

 
4,602

 
2,557

 
605

 
34,158

Total loans
 
$
860,027

 
$
407,254

 
$
187,895

 
$
308,254

 
$
13,809

 
$
1,777,239









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The following tables show the allowance for loan losses allocation by loan classification for impaired, PCI, and performing loans (in thousands):

 
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Consumer
Real Estate
 
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Consumer
and
Other
 
Total
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Performing loans
 
$
4,062

 
$
1,935

 
$
946

 
$
1,641

 
$
114

 
$
8,698

PCI loans
 
40

 
14

 

 

 

 
54

Impaired loans
 

 
240

 

 
105

 

 
345

Total
 
$
4,102

 
$
2,189

 
$
946

 
$
1,746

 
$
114

 
$
9,097

December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Performing loans
 
$
3,639

 
$
1,763

 
$
795

 
$
1,304

 
$
240

 
$
7,741

PCI loans
 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired loans
 

 
26

 

 
442

 
66

 
534

Total
 
$
3,639

 
$
1,789

 
$
795

 
$
1,746

 
$
306

 
$
8,275

 
The following tables detail the changes in the allowance for loan losses by loan classification (in thousands):

 
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Consumer
Real
Estate
 
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Consumer
and Other
 
Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
4,074

 
$
1,949

 
$
854

 
$
1,709

 
$
118

 
$
8,704

Loans charged off
 

 

 

 
(14
)
 
(80
)
 
(94
)
Recoveries of charge-offs
 
22

 
16

 
2

 
41

 
13

 
94

Provision (reallocation) charged to expense
 
6

 
224

 
90

 
10

 
63

 
393

Ending balance
 
$
4,102

 
$
2,189

 
$
946

 
$
1,746

 
$
114

 
$
9,097

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
2,925

 
$
1,519

 
$
627

 
$
1,210

 
$
196

 
$
6,477

Loans charged off
 

 
(25
)
 

 

 
(59
)
 
(84
)
Recoveries of charge-offs
 

 
27

 
3

 
16

 
18

 
64

Provision (reallocation) charged to expense
 
210

 
7

 
114

 
141

 
145

 
617

Ending balance
 
$
3,135

 
$
1,528

 
$
744

 
$
1,367

 
$
300

 
$
7,074




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Commercial
Real Estate
 
Consumer
Real
Estate
 
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Consumer
and Other
 
Total
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
3,639

 
$
1,789

 
$
795

 
$
1,746

 
$
306

 
$
8,275

Loans charged off
 

 
(2
)
 

 
(333
)
 
(210
)
 
(545
)
Recoveries of charge-offs
 
24

 
20

 
4

 
53

 
76

 
177

Provision (reallocation) charged to expense
 
439

 
382

 
147

 
280

 
(58
)
 
1,190

Ending balance
 
$
4,102

 
$
2,189

 
$
946

 
$
1,746

 
$
114

 
$
9,097

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
2,465

 
$
1,596

 
$
521

 
$
1,062

 
$
216

 
$
5,860

Loans charged off
 
(38
)
 
(25
)
 

 
(78
)
 
(101
)
 
(242
)
Recoveries of charge-offs
 

 
50

 
5

 
56

 
40

 
151

Provision (reallocation) charged to expense
 
708

 
(93
)
 
218

 
327

 
145

 
1,305

Ending balance
 
$
3,135

 
$
1,528

 
$
744

 
$
1,367

 
$
300

 
$
7,074



The following tables outline the amount of each loan classification and the amount categorized into each risk rating (in thousands):

 
 
June 30, 2019
Non PCI Loans:
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Consumer
Real Estate
 
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Consumer
and Other
 
Total
Pass
 
$
848,287

 
$
395,438

 
$
198,469

 
$
326,328

 
$
11,459

 
$
1,779,981

Watch
 
12,387

 
2,353

 
624

 
5,492

 
44

 
20,900

Special mention
 
500

 
8

 
156

 
1,181

 

 
1,845

Substandard
 
373

 
875

 
778

 
352

 
25

 
2,403

Doubtful
 

 
170

 

 
8

 
24

 
202

Total
 
$
861,547

 
$
398,844

 
$
200,027

 
$
333,361

 
$
11,552

 
$
1,805,331

PCI Loans:
 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass
 
$
12,795

 
$
5,050

 
$
3,576

 
$
2,039

 
$
354

 
$
23,814

Watch
 
2,463

 
453

 
1,093

 
3

 
14

 
4,026

Special mention
 
920

 
434

 

 

 
7

 
1,361

Substandard
 
862

 
1,475

 

 
95

 
25

 
2,457

Doubtful
 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
 
$
17,040

 
$
7,412

 
$
4,669

 
$
2,137

 
$
400

 
$
31,658

Total loans
 
$
878,587

 
$
406,256

 
$
204,696

 
$
335,498

 
$
11,952

 
$
1,836,989



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December 31, 2018
Non PCI Loans:
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Consumer
Real Estate
 
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Consumer
and Other
 
Total
Pass
 
$
834,912

 
$
394,728

 
$
182,524

 
$
303,805

 
$
12,927

 
$
1,728,896

Watch
 
6,791

 
2,678

 
64

 
1,090

 
135

 
10,758

Special mention
 

 
14

 
158

 
137

 

 
309

Substandard
 
642

 
1,122

 
547

 
462

 
142

 
2,915

Doubtful
 

 

 

 
203

 

 
203

Total
 
$
842,345

 
$
398,542

 
$
183,293

 
$
305,697

 
$
13,204

 
$
1,743,081

PCI Loans:
 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass
 
$
14,050

 
$
5,617

 
$
4,033

 
$
2,382

 
$
541

 
$
26,623

Watch
 
1,805

 
756

 
569

 

 
17

 
3,147

Special mention
 
1,030

 
446

 

 
50

 
10

 
1,536

Substandard
 
797

 
1,893

 

 
125

 
37

 
2,852

Doubtful
 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
 
$
17,682

 
$
8,712

 
$
4,602

 
$
2,557

 
$
605

 
$
34,158

Total loans
 
$
860,027

 
$
407,254

 
$
187,895

 
$
308,254

 
$
13,809

 
$
1,777,239


Past Due Loans:
 
A loan is considered past due if any required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were required to be made under the terms of the loan agreement. Generally, management places a loan on nonaccrual when there is a clear indicator that the borrower’s cash flow may not be sufficient to meet payments as they become due, which is generally when a loan is 90 days past due.
 
The following tables present an aging analysis of our loan portfolio (in thousands): 
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
 
30-60 Days
 Past Due and
Accruing
 
61-89 Days
 Past Due and
Accruing
 
Past Due 90
 Days or More
and Accruing
 
Nonaccrual
 
Total
 Past Due
and NonAccrual
 
PCI Loans
 
Current
Loans
 
Total
Loans
Commercial real estate
 
$
133

 
$

 
$
139

 
$
124

 
$
396

 
$
17,040

 
$
861,151

 
$
878,587

Consumer real estate
 
1,026

 
226

 
441

 
1,024

 
2,717

 
7,412

 
396,127

 
406,256

Construction and land development
 
838

 
112

 

 
624

 
1,574

 
4,669

 
198,453

 
204,696

Commercial and industrial
 
417

 
30

 
95

 
336

 
878

 
2,137

 
332,483

 
335,498

Consumer and other
 
131

 

 
15

 
40

 
186

 
400

 
11,366

 
11,952

Total
 
$
2,545

 
$
368

 
$
690

 
$
2,148

 
$
5,751

 
$
31,658

 
$
1,799,580

 
$
1,836,989



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December 31, 2018
 
 
30-60 Days
Past Due and
Accruing
 
61-89 Days
Past Due and
Accruing
 
Past Due 90
Days or More
and Accruing
 
Nonaccrual
 
Total
Past Due
and NonAccrual
 
PCI
Loans
 
Current
Loans
 
Total
Loans
Commercial real estate
 
$
377

 
$
19

 
$

 
$
272

 
$
668

 
$
17,682

 
$
841,677

 
$
860,027

Consumer real estate
 
1,168

 
462

 
454

 
844

 
2,928

 
8,712

 
395,614

 
407,254

Construction and land development
 
343

 

 

 
547

 
890

 
4,602

 
182,403

 
187,895

Commercial and industrial
 
155

 

 
101

 
909

 
1,165

 
2,557

 
304,532

 
308,254

Consumer and other
 
117

 

 
29

 
124

 
270

 
605

 
12,934

 
13,809

Total
 
$
2,160

 
$
481

 
$
584

 
$
2,696

 
$
5,921

 
$
34,158

 
$
1,737,160

 
$
1,777,239



Impaired Loans:

The following is an analysis of the impaired loan portfolio, including PCI loans, detailing the related allowance recorded (in thousands):  
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
259

 
$
263

 
$

 
$
636

 
$
648

 
$

Consumer real estate
 
385

 
386

 

 
1,073

 
1,089

 

Construction and land development
 
701

 
701

 

 
547

 
547

 

Commercial and industrial
 

 

 

 
69

 
70

 

Consumer and other
 

 

 

 
29

 
33

 

 
 
1,345

 
1,350

 

 
2,354

 
2,387

 

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer real estate
 
398

 
399

 
240

 
163

 
205

 
26

Construction and land development
 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial
 
252

 
267

 
105

 
955

 
973

 
442

Consumer and other
 

 

 

 
87

 
87

 
66

 
 
650

 
666

 
345

 
1,205

 
1,265

 
534

PCI loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Commercial real estate
 
2,523

 
2,834

 
40

 

 

 

Consumer real estate
 
1,096

 
1,261

 
14

 

 

 

 
 
3,619

 
4,095

 
54

 

 

 

Total impaired loans
 
$
5,614

 
$
6,111

 
$
399

 
$
3,559

 
$
3,652

 
$
534


 

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Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
424

 
$
5

 
$
793

 
$
8

Consumer real estate
 
624

 

 
841

 
7

Construction and land development
 
650

 
2

 
547

 

Commercial and industrial
 
16

 

 
67

 
2

Consumer and other
 
14

 

 
8

 

 
 
1,728

 
7

 
2,256

 
17

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
24

 

 

 

Consumer real estate
 
217

 
2

 
460

 

Construction and land development
 
28

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial
 
293

 

 
300

 
3

Consumer and other
 
13

 

 
103

 
1

 
 
575

 
2

 
863

 
4

PCI loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
2,529

 

 
14

 

Consumer real estate
 
1,099

 

 

 

 
 
3,628

 

 
14

 

Total impaired loans
 
$
5,931

 
$
9

 
$
3,133

 
$
21


 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
495

 
$
25

 
$
670

 
$
15

Consumer real estate
 
774

 
4

 
699

 
12

Construction and land development
 
616

 
1

 
547

 

Commercial and industrial
 
33

 
1

 
58

 
3

Consumer and other
 
19

 

 
5

 

 
 
1,937

 
31

 
1,979

 
30

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
16

 

 
8

 

Consumer real estate
 
199

 
9

 
642

 
11

Construction and land development
 
19

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial
 
514

 
9

 
257

 
5

Consumer and other
 
38

 

 
72

 
2

 
 
786

 
18

 
979

 
18

PCI loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
1,686

 
(9
)
 
5

 
3

Consumer real estate
 
732

 
2

 

 

 
 
2,418

 
(7
)
 
5

 
3

Total impaired loans
 
$
5,141

 
$
42

 
$
2,963

 
$
51



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Troubled Debt Restructurings:
 
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, impaired loans included loans that were classified as Troubled Debt Restructurings ("TDRs"). The restructuring of a loan is considered a TDR if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession.
 
In assessing whether or not a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Company considers information currently available regarding the financial condition of the borrower. This information includes, but is not limited to, whether (i) the debtor is currently in payment default on any of its debt; (ii) a payment default is probable in the foreseeable future without the modification; (iii) the debtor has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy; and (iv) the debtor's projected cash flow is sufficient to satisfy contractual payments due under the original terms of the loan without a modification.
 
The Company considers all aspects of the modification to loan terms to determine whether or not a concession has been granted to the borrower. Key factors considered by the Company include the debtor's ability to access funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics, the significance of the modification relative to unpaid principal balance or collateral value of the debt, and the significance of a delay in the timing of payments relative to the original contractual terms of the loan.
 
The most common concessions granted by the Company generally include one or more modifications to the terms of the debt, such as (i) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the debt; (ii) an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; (iii) a temporary period of interest-only payments; and (iv) a reduction in the contractual payment amount for either a short period or remaining term of the loan. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, management had approximately $62 thousand and $116 thousand, respectively, in loans that met the criteria for restructured, none of which were on nonaccrual.

There were no loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the six month period ended June 30, 2019. There was one commercial real estate loan for approximately $622 thousand modified as troubled debt restructurings during the six month period ended June 30, 2018.

There were no loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the past six months and for which there was a subsequent payment default.

Foreclosure Proceedings and Balances:

As of June 30, 2019, there was $257 thousand residential real estate included in other real estate owned and there were no consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that were in the process of foreclosure.

Purchased Credit Impaired Loans:
 
The Company has acquired loans where there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The carrying amount of those loans are as follows (in thousands):

 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Commercial real estate
$
23,895

 
$
24,849

Consumer real estate
9,556

 
11,108

Construction and land development
5,700

 
5,731

Commercial and industrial
5,125

 
5,824

Consumer and other
612

 
892

Total loans
44,888

 
48,404

Less: Remaining purchase discount
(13,230
)
 
(14,246
)
Total loans, net of purchase discount
31,658

 
34,158

Less: Allowance for loan losses
(54
)
 

Carrying amount, net of allowance
$
31,604

 
$
34,158




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Activity related to the accretable yield on loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality is as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Accretable yield, beginning of period
$
8,644

 
$
7,780

 
$
7,052

 
$
9,287

Additions

 
1,292

 

 
1,292

Accretion income
(1,026
)
 
(1,928
)
 
(2,280
)
 
(3,029
)
Reclassification
323

 
120

 
1,358

 
382

Other changes, net
339

 
(58
)
 
2,150

 
(726
)
Accretable yield, end of period
$
8,280

 
$
7,206

 
$
8,280

 
$
7,206




Note 5. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
 
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing and depository needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized on the balance sheet. The majority of all commitments to extend credit are variable rate instruments while the standby letters of credit are primarily fixed rate instruments. The Company's exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

A summary of the Company’s total contractual amount for all off-balance sheet commitments are as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Commitments to extend credit
$
376,037

 
$
333,900

Standby letters of credit
15,090

 
12,200


Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established
in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, residential real estate, and income-producing commercial properties.

Standby letters of credit issued by the Company are conditional commitments to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Collateral held varies and is required in instances which the Company deems necessary. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying amount of liabilities related to the Company's obligation to perform under standby letters of credit was insignificant.

The Company is subject in the normal course of business to various pending and threatened legal proceedings in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not anticipate that the aggregate ultimate liability arising out of litigation pending or threatened against the Company will be material to the Company's consolidated financial position. On an on-going basis the Company assesses any potential liabilities or contingencies in connection with such legal proceedings. For those matters where it is deemed probable that the Company will incur losses and the amount of the losses can be reasonably estimated, the Company would record an expense and corresponding liability in its consolidated financial statements.


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Note 6. Fair Value Disclosures
 
Determination of Fair Value:
 
The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” ASC Topic 820, the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

ASC Topic 820 provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact business at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.

In accordance with this guidance, the Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities generally measured 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.
 
Level 1 - Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 1 assets and liabilities generally include debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.
 
Level 2 - Valuation is based on inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The valuation may be based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 
Level 3 - Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using
pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
 
A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.



















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The tables below present the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (in thousands): 
Description
 
Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available-for-sale:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
 
$
23,988

 
$

 
$
23,988

 
$

Municipal securities
 
56,726

 

 
56,726

 

Other debt securities
 
937

 

 
937

 

Mortgage-backed securities (GSEs)
 
92,463

 

 
92,463

 

Total securities available-for-sale
 
$
174,114

 
$

 
$
174,114

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial instruments
 
$
3,411

 
$

 
$
3,411

 
$

December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available-for-sale:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
 
$
43,503

 
$

 
$
43,503

 
$

Municipal securities
 
55,161

 

 
55,161

 

Other debt securities
 
910

 

 
910

 

Mortgage-backed securities (GSEs)
 
102,114

 

 
102,114

 

Total securities available-for-sale
 
$
201,688

 
$

 
$
201,688

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial instruments
 
$
1,174

 

 
$
1,174

 


In the periods presented, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis:
 
Under certain circumstances management makes adjustments to fair value for assets and liabilities although they are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis. The following tables present the financial instruments carried on the consolidated balance sheets by caption and by level in the fair value hierarchy, for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded (in thousands):
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
$
3,870

 
$

 
$

 
$
3,870

Other real estate owned
 
1,814

 

 

 
1,814

December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
$
671

 
$

 
$

 
$
671

Other real estate owned
 
2,495

 

 

 
2,495




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For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are presented below (in thousands).

 
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Significant Other
Unobservable Input
 
Weighted
Average of Input
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
$
3,870

 
Appraisal and cashflow
 
Appraisal and cashflow discounts
 
9
%
Other real estate owned
 
1,814

 
Appraisal
 
Appraisal discounts
 
12
%
December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
$
671

 
Appraisal
 
Appraisal Discounts
 
44
%
Other real estate owned
 
2,495

 
Appraisal
 
Appraisal Discounts
 
23
%


Impaired Loans: Loans considered impaired under ASC 310-10-35, Receivables, are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. An impaired loan can be measured based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective rate as the discount rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent. The fair value of impaired loans was measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans or the discounted cash flows of the loans, as applicable. Impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including equipment, inventory, and/or accounts receivable. The Company determines the value of the collateral based on independent appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Appraised values are discounted for costs to sell and may be discounted further based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the customer and the customer’s business. Such discounts by management are subjective and are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors discussed above.

Other real estate owned: Other real estate owned, consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell upon transfer of the loans to other real estate. Subsequently, other real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The appraisals are sometimes further discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the customer and the customer’s business. Such discounts are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less estimated costs to sell, a loss is recognized in noninterest expense.

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Carrying value and estimated fair value:

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
 
 
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Estimated
Fair Value
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
199,534

 
$
199,534

 
$

 
$

 
$
199,534

Securities available-for-sale
 
174,114

 

 
174,114

 

 
174,114

Other investments
 
12,905

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Loans, net
 
1,827,892

 

 

 
1,822,099

 
1,822,099

Liabilities:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
357,220

 

 
357,220

 

 
357,220

Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
333,705

 

 
333,705

 

 
333,705

Money market and savings deposits
 
648,132

 

 
648,132

 

 
648,132

Time deposits
 
673,243

 

 
674,278

 

 
674,278

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
8,219

 

 
8,219

 

 
8,219

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
 
15,460

 

 
15,460

 

 
15,460

Subordinated debt
 
39,219

 

 

 
37,618


37,618

Derivative financial instruments
 
3,411

 

 
3,411

 

 
3,411



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December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
115,822

 
$
115,822

 
$

 
$

 
$
115,822

Securities available-for-sale
 
201,688

 

 
201,688

 

 
201,688

Other investments
 
11,499

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Loans, net
 
1,768,964

 

 

 
1,766,838

 
1,766,838

Liabilities:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
319,861

 

 
319,861

 

 
319,861

Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
311,482

 

 
311,482

 

 
311,482

Money market and savings deposits
 
641,945

 

 
641,945

 

 
641,945

Time deposits
 
648,676

 

 
649,169

 

 
649,169

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
11,756

 

 
11,756

 

 
11,756

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
 
11,243

 

 
11,243

 

 
11,243

Subordinated debt
 
39,177

 

 

 
39,190

 
39,190

Derivative financial instruments
 
1,174

 

 
1,174

 

 
1,174


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. 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. 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 unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

Note 7.     Derivatives

Financial derivatives are reported at fair value in other assets or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative net investment hedge instrument as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged asset or liability attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current earnings. The gain or loss on the derivative instrument is presented on the same income statement line item as the earnings effect of the hedged item. The Company utilizes interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges to mitigate the effect of changing interest rates on the fair values of fixed rate tax-exempt callable securities available-for-sale. The hedging strategy on securities converts the fixed interest rates to LIBOR-based variable interest rates. These derivatives are designated as partial term hedges of selected cash flows covering specified periods of time prior to the call dates of the hedged securities. The Company has elected early adoption of ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which allows such partial term hedge designations.


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A summary of the Company's fair value hedge relationships for the periods presented are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability derivatives
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (In Years)
 
Weighted Average Pay Rate
 
Receive Rate
 
Notional Amount
 
Estimated Fair Value
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap agreements - securities
 
Other liabilities
 
8.70
 
3.09%
 
3 month LIBOR
 
$
36,000

 
$
(3,411
)
December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap agreements - securities
 
Other liabilities
 
9.23
 
3.10%
 
3 month LIBOR
 
$
35,000

 
$
(1,174
)

The effects of the Company's fair value hedge relationships reported in interest income on tax-exempt available-for-sale securities
on the consolidated income statement were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Interest income on tax-exempt securities
 
$
449

 
$

 
$
906

 
$

Effects of fair value hedge relationships
 
(38
)
 

 
(70
)
 

   Reported interest income on tax-exempt securities
 
$
411

 
$

 
$
836

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationship
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Interest rate swap agreements - securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Hedged items
 
$
1,348

 

 
$
2,237

 

    Derivative designated as hedging instruments
 
(1,348
)
 

 
(2,237
)
 


There were no hedging relationships for the three and six months ending June 30, 2018.
The following amounts were recorded on the balance sheet related to cumulative basis adjustments for fair value hedges (in thousands):
Line item on the balance sheet
 
Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets
 
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets
June 30, 2019:
 
 
 
 
Securities available-for-sale
 
$
42,850

 
$
3,411

December 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
Securities available-for-sale
 
$
39,730

 
$
1,174


Note 8. Leases

A lease is defined as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02 and all subsequent ASUs that modified this topic (collectively referred to as "Topic 842"). For the Company, Topic 842 primarily affected the accounting treatment for operating lease agreements in which the Company is the lessee.

Substantially all of the leases in which the Company is the lessee are comprised of real estate for branches and office space with terms extending through 2033. All of our leases are classified as operating leases, and therefore, were previously not recognized

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on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. With the adoption of Topic 842, operating lease agreements are required to be recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a corresponding lease liability.

The following table represents the consolidated balance sheet classification of the Company’s ROU assets and lease liabilities. The Company elected not to include short-term leases (i.e., leases with initial terms of twelve months or less), or equipment leases (deemed immaterial) on the consolidated balance sheet (dollars in thousands):
 
Classification
 
June 30, 2019
Assets:
 
 
 
  Operating lease right-of-use assets
Other assets
 
$
2,085

Liabilities:
 
 
 
  Operating lease liabilities
Other liabilities
 
$
2,099


The calculated amount of the ROU assets and lease liabilities in the table above are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Company’s lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Company’s discretion. If at lease inception the Company considers the exercising of a renewal option to be reasonably certain, the Company will include the extended term in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability. Regarding the discount rate, Topic 842 requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term. For operating leases existing prior to January 1, 2019, the rate for the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 was used.

As of June 30, 2019, the weighted average remaining lease term was 7.49 years and the weighted average discount rate was 3.23%.
 
The following table represents lease costs and other lease information, in thousands. As the Company elected, for all classes of underlying assets, not to separate lease and non-lease components and instead to account for them as a single lease component, the variable lease cost primarily represents variable payments such as common area maintenance (in thousands).
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
June 30, 2019
Lease costs:
 
 
 
 
  Operating lease costs
 
$
157

 
$
315

  Short-term lease costs
 
5

 
11

  Variable lease costs
 
23

 
46

    Total
 
$
185

 
$
372

Other information:
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
 
  Operating cash flows from operating leases
 
$
150

 
$
302


Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of June 30, 2019 were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Amounts
June 30, 2020
 
$
466

June 30, 2021
 
486

June 30, 2022
 
222

June 30, 2023
 
152

June 30, 2024
 
74

Thereafter
 
699

Total future minimum lease payments
 
2,099

Amounts representing interest
 
(319
)
Present value of net future minimum lease payments
 
$
1,780


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
SmartFinancial, Inc. (the "Company") is a bank holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of its wholly-owned subsidiary, SmartBank (the "Bank"). The Company provides a variety of financial services to individuals and corporate customers through its offices in Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The Bank's primary deposit products are noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits, savings and money market deposits, and time deposits. Its primary lending products are commercial, residential, and consumer loans.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are not historical in nature and can generally be identified by such words as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “may,” “estimate,” and similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results of SmartFinancial to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, among others, (1) the risk of litigation related to the termination of our agreement and plan of merger with Entegra Financial Corp. (the “Entegra Merger Agreement”) or the abandonment of the transactions that were contemplated by the Entegra Merger Agreement; (2) reputational risk resulting from the termination of the Entegra Merger Agreement; (3) potential changes to, or the risk that we may not be able to execute on, our business strategy as a result of the termination of the Entegra Merger Agreement; (4) the risk that cost savings and revenue synergies from recently completed acquisitions may not be realized or may take longer than anticipated to realize, (5) disruption from recently completed acquisitions with customer, supplier, employee, or other business relationships, (6) our ability to successfully integrate the businesses acquired as part of previous acquisitions with the business of SmartBank, (7) changes in management’s plans for the future, (8) prevailing, or changes in, economic or political conditions, particularly in our market areas, (9) credit risk associated with our lending activities, (10) changes in interest rates, loan demand, real estate values, or competition, (11) changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines, (12) changes in applicable laws, rules, or regulations, and (13) other general competitive, economic, political, and market factors, including those affecting our business, operations, pricing, products, or services. These and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in SmartFinancial’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K, in each case filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available on the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. SmartFinancial disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release, which speak only as of the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Under SEC Regulation G, public companies making disclosures containing financial measures that are not in accordance with GAAP must also disclose, along with each non-GAAP financial measure, certain additional information, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the closest comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as a statement of the company’s reasons for utilizing the non-GAAP financial measure. The SEC has exempted from the definition of non-GAAP financial measures certain commonly used financial measures that are not based on GAAP. However, two non-GAAP financial measures commonly used by financial institutions, namely tax-equivalent net interest income and tax-equivalent net interest margin (as presented in the tables in the section labeled “Net Interest Income and Yield Analysis”), have not been specifically exempted by the SEC, and may therefore constitute non-GAAP financial measures under Regulation G. We are unable to state with certainty whether the SEC would regard those measures as subject to Regulation G. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating the company’s financial performance and facilitate comparisons with the performance of other financial institutions. However, that information should be considered supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Certain captions and amounts in the prior periods presented were reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders' equity.

Executive Summary

The following is a summary of the Company’s financial highlights and significant events during the second quarter and the first six months of 2019:


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Net income totaled $9.1 million during the second quarter of 2019 compared to $3.9 million for the same period in 2018.
Net income totaled $13.9 million during the first six months of 2019 compared to $7.3 million for the same period in 2018.
Recorded a $6.4 million merger termination fee.
Earnings per diluted common share was $0.65 during the second quarter of 2019, compared to $0.32 for the same period in 2018. Earnings per diluted common share was $0.99 during the first six months of 2019 compared to $0.62 for the same period in 2018.
Annualized return on average assets was 1.56% for the second quarter of 2019 compared to 0.82% for the same period in 2018. For the first six months of 2019 the annualized return on average assets was 1.21% compared to 0.84% for the same period in 2018.

Analysis of Results of Operations

Second quarter of 2019 compared to 2018

Net income was $9.1 million, or $0.65 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2019, compared to $3.9 million, or $0.32 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2018. The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.94% for the second quarter of 2019 compared to 4.57% for the second quarter of 2018. Noninterest income to average assets was 1.44% for second quarter of 2019, increasing from 0.33% for the second quarter of 2018. Noninterest expense to average assets was 2.88% for second quarter of 2019, decreasing from 3.15% for the second quarter of 2018. The results above include a $6.4 million termination fee received for the merger termination of Entegra Financial Corp. during the second quarter of 2019, and the operating effects of the Tennessee Bancshares, Inc. and Foothills Bancorp, Inc. acquisitions which were completed in the second and fourth quarters of 2018, respectively.

First six months of 2019 compared to 2018

Net income was $13.9 million, or $0.99 per diluted common share, for the first six months of 2019, compared to $7.3 million, or $0.62 per diluted common share, for the first six months of 2018. The tax equivalent net interest margin was 4.04% for the first six months of 2019 compared to 4.48% for the first six months of 2018. Noninterest income to average assets was 0.88% for the first six months of 2019, increasing from 0.33% for the first six months of 2018. Noninterest expense to average assets was 2.82% for the first six months of 2019, decreasing from 3.14% for the first six months of 2018. The results above include a $6.4 million termination fee received for the merger termination of Entegra Financial Corp. during the second quarter of 2019, and the operating effects of the Tennessee Bancshares, Inc. and Foothills Bancorp, Inc. acquisitions which were completed in the second and fourth quarters of 2018, respectively.

Net Interest Income and Yield Analysis

Second quarter of 2019 compared to 2018
 
Net interest income, taxable equivalent, increased to $20.9 million for the second quarter of 2019 from $19.6 million for the second quarter of 2018. Net interest income was positively impacted compared to the prior year due to increases in average loan and securities balances and increases in the yields of the securities portfolios. Average earning assets increased from $1.72 billion for the second quarter of 2018 to $2.13 billion for the second quarter of 2019 primarily as a result of the acquisitions completed during 2018, and to a lesser extent, continued organic growth. Over this period, average loan balances increased by $331.6 million, average interest-bearing deposits increased by $280.5 million, and average noninterest-bearing deposits increased $53.5 million. The tax equivalent net interest margin decreased to 3.94% for the second quarter of 2019, compared to 4.57% for the second quarter of 2018, primarily resulting from increases in the cost of interest-bearing deposits. The yield on earning assets decreased from 5.37% for the second quarter of 2018 to 5.17% for the second quarter of 2019, primarily due to lower loan yields stemming from decreased accretion income on acquired loans. The cost of average interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.96% for the second quarter of 2018 to 1.42% for the second quarter of 2019 due to increases in deposit rates from federal rate increases and increased competition.




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The following table summarizes the major components of net interest income and the related yields and costs for the periods presented (dollars in thousands): 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
Average
 
 
 
Yield/
 
Average
 
 
 
Yield/
 
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loans1
 
$
1,832,639

 
$
25,278

 
5.53
%
 
$
1,501,008

 
$
21,654

 
5.79
%
Taxable securities
 
136,859

 
871

 
2.55
%
 
149,169

 
898

 
2.41
%
Tax-exempt securities2
 
56,475

 
527

 
3.75
%
 
11,698

 
96

 
3.29
%
Federal funds sold and other earning assets
 
102,253

 
743

 
2.91
%
 
56,287

 
368

 
2.62
%
Total interest-earning assets
 
2,128,226

 
27,419

 
5.17
%
 
1,718,162

 
23,016

 
5.37
%
Noninterest-earning assets
 
215,010

 
 
 
 
 
205,909

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
2,343,236

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,924,071

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
$
329,556

 
$
464

 
0.57
%
 
$
244,208

 
$
265

 
0.44
%
Money market and savings deposits
 
673,502

 
2,272

 
1.35
%
 
597,353

 
1,418

 
0.95
%
Time deposits
 
629,480

 
3,052

 
1.94
%
 
510,445

 
1,555

 
1.22
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
 
1,632,538

 
5,788

 
1.42
%
 
1,352,006

 
3,238

 
0.96
%
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
 
7,249

 
6

 
0.33
%
 
15,643

 
11

 
0.28
%
Federal funds purchased and other borrowings
 
16,436

 
117

 
2.87
%
 
22,780

 
206

 
3.64
%
Subordinated debt
 
39,205

 
590

 
6.03
%
 

 

 
0.00
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
1,695,428

 
6,501

 
1.54
%
 
1,390,429

 
3,455

 
1.00
%
Noninterest-bearing deposits
 
336,871

 
 
 
 
 
283,413

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
14,367

 
 
 
 
 
16,944

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
 
2,046,666

 
 
 
 
 
1,690,786

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
 
296,570

 
 
 
 
 
233,285

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
2,343,236

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,924,071

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income, taxable equivalent
 
 
 
$
20,918

 
 
 
 
 
$
19,561

 
 
Interest rate spread
 
 
 
 
 
3.63
%
 
 
 
 
 
4.38
%
Tax equivalent net interest margin
 
 
 
 
 
3.94
%
 
 
 
 
 
4.57
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
125.53
%
 
 
 
 
 
123.53
%
Percentage of  average equity to average assets
 
 
 
 
 
12.66
%
 
 
 
 
 
12.00
%
 
(1)
Includes nonaccrual loans and accretion income on acquired loans included was $1.4 million and $2.6 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(2)
Yields related to investment securities exempt from income taxes are stated on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21.0 percent. The taxable-equivalent adjustment was $116 thousand for the period ended June 30, 2019 and $20 thousand for the period ended June 30, 2018.

First six months of 2019 compared to 2018

Net interest income, taxable equivalent, increased to $42 million for the first six months of 2019 from $36.4 million for the first six months of 2018. Net interest income was positively impacted compared to the prior year due to increases in average loan and securities balances and increases in the yields of the securities portfolios. Average earning assets increased from $1.64 billion for the first six months of 2018 to $2.10 billion for the first six months of 2019 primarily as a result of the acquisitions completed during 2018, and to a lesser extent, continued organic growth. Over this period, average loan balances increased by $393.4 million, average interest-bearing deposits increased by $329.1 million, and average noninterest-bearing deposits increased $71.0 million. The tax equivalent net interest margin decreased to 4.04% for the first six months of 2019, compared to 4.48% for the first six months of 2018, primarily resulting from increases in the cost of interest-bearing deposits. The yield on loans decreased from 5.65% for the first six months of 2018 to 5.58% for the first six months of 2019, primarily due to lower loan yields stemming from decreased accretion income from acquired loans. The cost of average interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.88% for the first six months of 2018 to 1.37% for the first six months of 2019 due to increases in deposit rates from federal rate increases and increased competition.



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The following table summarizes the major components of net interest income and the related yields and costs for the periods
presented (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
Average
 
 
 
Yield/
 
Average
 
 
 
Yield/
 
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loans1
 
$
1,817,411

 
$
50,253

 
5.58
%
 
$
1,424,021

 
$
39,884

 
5.65
%
Taxable securities
 
141,994

 
1,842

 
2.62
%
 
150,365

 
1,770

 
2.37
%
Tax-exempt securities2
 
55,070

 
1,065

 
3.90
%
 
9,046

 
142

 
3.17
%
Federal funds sold and other earning assets
 
85,798

 
1,315

 
3.09
%
 
55,349

 
610

 
2.22
%
Total interest-earning assets
 
2,100,273

 
54,475

 
5.23
%
 
1,638,781

 
42,406

 
5.22
%
Noninterest-earning assets
 
213,122

 
 

 
 

 
191,358

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
2,313,395

 
 

 
 

 
$
1,830,139

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
$
318,091

 
$
887

 
0.56
%
 
$
247,011

 
$
585

 
0.48
%
Money market and savings deposits
 
669,067

 
4,302

 
1.30
%
 
561,920

 
2,288

 
0.82
%
Time deposits
 
633,601

 
5,850

 
1.86
%
 
482,707

 
2,766

 
1.16
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
 
1,620,759

 
11,039

 
1.37
%
 
1,291,638

 
5,639

 
0.88
%
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
 
7,608

 
14

 
0.37
%
 
15,913

 
24

 
0.30
%
Federal funds purchased and other borrowings
 
13,343

 
221

 
3.34
%
 
24,707

 
360

 
2.94
%
Subordinated debt
 
39,195

 
1,173

 
6.04
%
 

 

 
0.00
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
1,680,905

 
12,447

 
1.49
%
 
1,332,258

 
6,023

 
0.91
%
Noninterest-bearing deposits
 
328,549

 
 

 
 

 
257,528

 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
 
12,589

 
 

 
 

 
12,823

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities
 
2,022,043

 
 

 
 

 
1,602,609

 
 

 
 

Stockholders’ equity
 
291,352

 
 

 
 

 
227,530

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
2,313,395

 
 

 
 

 
$
1,830,139

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income, taxable equivalent
 
 
 
$
42,028

 
 

 
 

 
$
36,383

 
 
Interest rate spread
 
 
 
 
 
3.74
%
 
 

 
 

 
4.31
%
Tax equivalent net interest margin
 
 
 
 
 
4.04
%
 
 

 
 

 
4.48
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
124.95
%
 
 

 
 

 
123.01
%
Percentage of  average equity to average assets
 
 
 
 
 
12.59
%
 
 
 
 
 
12.43
%

(1)
Includes nonaccrual loans and accretion income on acquired loans included was $3.3 million and $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(2)
Yields related to investment securities exempt from income taxes are stated on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21.0 percent. The taxable-equivalent adjustment was $229 thousand for the period ended June 30, 2019 and $34 thousand for the period ended June 30, 2018.


Noninterest Income
 
Second quarter of 2019 compared to 2018
 
Noninterest income totaled $8.4 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2018. Noninterest income to average assets of 1.44% for the quarter decreased from 0.33% in 2018. Noninterest income increased primarily due to the $6.4 million merger termination fee received in the second quarter of 2019. Other increases were due to customer service fees as a result of greater deposit account volumes from the acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2018, increased income from mortgage banking and wealth investment commissions.






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First six months of 2019 compared to 2018

Noninterest income totaled $10.1 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to $3.1 million first six months of 2018. Noninterest income to average assets of 0.88% for the period increased from 0.33% percent in 2018 . Noninterest income increased primarily due to the merger termination fee received in the second quarter of 2019 and due to customer service fees increasing due to the merger in the fourth quarter of 2018. The following table summarizes noninterest income by category (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Customer service fees
 
$
707

 
$
557

 
1,361

 
$
1,135

Gain (loss) on sale of securities, net
 
33

 
(1
)
 
33

 
(1
)
Mortgage banking
 
392

 
322

 
674

 
688

Interchange and debit card transaction fees
 
143

 
121

 
318

 
267

Merger termination fee
 
6,400

 

 
6,400

 

Other
 
741

 
578

 
1,328

 
984

Total noninterest income
 
$
8,416

 
$
1,577

 
$
10,114

 
$
3,073


Noninterest Expense
 
Second quarter of 2019 compared to 2018

Noninterest expense totaled $16.8 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $15.3 million in the second quarter of 2018. Noninterest expense to average assets decreased from 3.18% a year ago to 2.88% in the quarter. The increase in noninterest expense compared to the prior year was primarily due to the acquisition of Tennessee Bancshares, Inc. in May 2018 and Foothills Bancorp, Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2018 which resulted in higher salary and employee benefit expenses, higher occupancy expenses, and higher amortization of intangibles. Merger and restructuring expenses in 2019 were higher than 2018 due to the planned merger with Entegra Financial, which was subsequently terminated.

First six months of 2019 compared to 2018

Noninterest expense totaled $32.4 million first six months of 2019 compared to $28.5 million for the first six months of 2018.
Noninterest expense to average assets decreased from 3.14% a year ago to 2.82% in the quarter. The increase in noninterest expense compared to the prior year was primarily due to the acquisition of Tennessee Bancshares, Inc. in May 2018 and Foothills Bancorp, Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2018 which resulted in higher salary and employee benefit expenses, higher occupancy expenses, higher advertising and marketing expense, and higher data processing expenses. Merger and restructuring expenses of $2.7 million in 2019 were higher than 2018 due to the planned merger with Entegra Financial, which was subsequently terminated.
  
The following table summarizes noninterest expense by category (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
8,984

 
$
7,649

 
$
17,382

 
$
14,825

Occupancy and equipment
 
1,658

 
1,522

 
3,298

 
3,055

FDIC insurance
 
180

 
317

 
359

 
419

Other real estate and loan related expense
 
242

 
926

 
732

 
1,596

Advertising and marketing
 
259

 
215

 
554

 
399

Data processing
 
577

 
600

 
1,192

 
1,127

Professional services
 
489

 
587

 
1,151

 
1,259

Amortization of intangibles
 
343

 
229

 
686

 
417

Software as service contracts
 
568

 
492

 
1,136

 
970

Merger related and restructuring expenses
 
1,796

 
1,123

 
2,719

 
1,621

Other
 
1,714

 
1,611

 
3,179

 
2,848

Total noninterest expense
 
$
16,809

 
$
15,271

 
$
32,388

 
$
28,536


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Taxes

Second quarter of 2019 compared to 2018

In the second quarter of 2019 income tax expense totaled $2.9 million compared to $1.3 million a year ago. The effective tax rate was approximately 24.1% in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 24.8% a year ago.

First six months of 2019 compared to 2018

In the first six months of 2019 income tax expense totaled $4.5 million compared to $2.2 million. The effective tax rate was approximately 23.33% a year ago compared to approximately 24.45% percent in the first six months of 2019.

Loan Portfolio Composition

The Company had total net loans outstanding, including organic and purchased loans, of approximately $1.83 billion at June 30, 2019 compared to $1.77 billion at December 31, 2018. Loans secured by real estate, consisting of commercial or residential property, are the principal component of our loan portfolio. We do not generally originate traditional long-term residential fixed rate mortgages for our portfolio but we do originate and hold traditional second mortgage residential real estate loans, adjustable rate mortgages and home equity lines of credit. Even if the principal purpose of the loan is not to finance real estate, when reasonable, we attempt to obtain a security interest in the real estate in addition to any other available collateral to increase the likelihood of ultimate repayment or collection of the loan.

Organic Loans

Our organic net loans increased by $194.3 million, or 16.9%, from December 31, 2018, to $1.34 billion at June 30, 2019. Our goal of streamlining the credit process has improved our efficiency and is a competitive advantage in many of our markets. In addition, the overall business environment continues to rebound from recessionary conditions. Organic loans include loans which were originally purchased non-credit impaired loans but have been renewed since purchase.

Purchased Loans

Purchased non-credit impaired loans of $451.6 million at June 30, 2019 decreased from $584.5 million at December 31, 2018. Since December 31, 2018, our net purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) loans decreased by $2.6 million to $31.6 million at June 30, 2019. The activity within the purchased credit impaired loans will be impacted by how quickly these loans are resolved and/or future acquisition activity.

The following tables summarize the composition of our loan portfolio for the periods presented (in thousands):

 
 
June 30, 2019
 
 
Organic
Loans
 
Purchased
Non-Credit
Impaired Loans
 
Purchased
Credit
Impaired Loans
 
Total Amount
 
% of
Gross
Total
Commercial real estate-mortgage
 
$
626,399

 
$
235,148

 
$
17,040

 
$
878,587

 
47.8
%
Consumer real estate-mortgage
 
255,191

 
143,653

 
7,412

 
406,256

 
22.1
%
Construction and land development
 
179,793

 
20,234

 
4,669

 
204,696

 
11.1
%
Commercial and industrial
 
283,534

 
49,827

 
2,137

 
335,498

 
18.3
%
Consumer and other
 
8,802

 
2,750

 
400

 
11,952

 
0.7
%
Total gross loans receivable, net of deferred fees
 
1,353,719

 
451,612

 
31,658

 
1,836,989

 
100.0
%
Allowance for loan losses
 
(9,043
)
 
$

 
(54
)
 
(9,097
)
 
 

Total loans, net
 
$
1,344,676

 
$
451,612

 
$
31,604

 
$
1,827,892

 
 


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December 31, 2018
 
 
Organic
Loans
 
Purchased
Non-Credit
Impaired Loans
 
Purchased
Credit
Impaired Loans
 
Total Amount
 
% of
Gross
Total
Commercial real estate-mortgage
 
$
555,915

 
$
286,430

 
$
17,682

 
$
860,027

 
48.4
%
Consumer real estate-mortgage
 
224,958

 
173,584

 
8,712

 
407,254

 
22.9
%
Construction and land development
 
134,232

 
49,061

 
4,602

 
187,895

 
10.6
%
Commercial and industrial
 
234,877

 
70,820

 
2,557

 
308,254

 
17.3
%
Consumer and other
 
8,627

 
4,577

 
605

 
13,809

 
0.8
%
Total gross loans receivable, net of deferred fees
 
1,158,609

 
584,472

 
34,158

 
1,777,239

 
100.0
%
Allowance for loan losses
 
(8,275
)
 

 

 
(8,275
)
 
 

Total loans, net
 
$
1,150,334

 
$
584,472

 
$
34,158

 
$
1,768,964

 
 


Loan Portfolio Maturities

The following table sets forth the maturity distribution of our loans, including the interest rate sensitivity for loans maturing after one year (in thousands).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate Structure for Loans
 
 
 
 
Maturing Over One Year
 
 
One Year
or Less
 
One through
Five Years
 
Over Five
Years
 
Total
 
Fixed
Rate
 
Floating
Rate
Commercial real estate-mortgage
 
$
110,936

 
$
447,516

 
$
320,135

 
$
878,587

 
$
492,311

 
$
275,339

Consumer real estate-mortgage
 
44,559

 
171,054

 
190,643

 
406,256

 
164,810

 
196,887

Construction and land development
 
72,340

 
81,967

 
50,389

 
204,696

 
21,957

 
110,399

Commercial and industrial
 
108,429

 
168,293

 
58,776

 
335,498

 
120,572

 
106,497

Consumer and other
 
5,145

 
6,111

 
696

 
11,952

 
5,333

 
1,475

Total Loans
 
$
341,409

 
$
874,941

 
$
620,639

 
$
1,836,989

 
$
804,983

 
$
690,597


Nonaccrual, Past Due, and Restructured Loans

Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total gross loans, net of deferred fees, was 0.15% as of June 30, 2019, which decreased from 0.18% as of December 31, 2018. Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets as of June 30, 2019 totaled 0.19% compared to 0.25% as of December 31, 2018. Acquired PCI loans that are included in loan pools are reclassified at acquisition to accrual status and thus are not included as nonperforming assets unless the pools are 90 days or greater past due.

The following table summarizes the Company's nonperforming assets for the periods presented (in thousands).

 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Nonaccrual loans
 
$
2,148

 
$
2,696

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more (1)
 
690

 
584

Total nonperforming loans
 
2,838

 
3,280

Other real estate owned
 
1,814

 
2,495

Total nonperforming assets
 
$
4,652

 
$
5,775

 
 
 
 
 
Restructured loans not included above
 
$
62

 
$
116

(1)    Balances include PCI loans past due 90 days or more that are grouped in pools which accrue interest based on pool yields. 


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Potential Problem Loans

At June 30, 2019 potential problem loans amounted to approximately $457 thousand or 0.02% of total loans outstanding. Potential problem loans, which are not included in nonperforming loans, represent those loans with a well-defined weakness and where information about possible credit problems of borrowers has caused management to have doubts about the borrower's ability to comply with present repayment terms. This definition is believed to be substantially consistent with the standards established by the Bank’s primary regulators for loans classified as substandard or worse, but not considered nonperforming loans.

Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses

We maintain the allowance at a level that we deem appropriate to adequately cover the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our allowance for loan losses was $9.1 million and $8.3 million, respectively, which we deemed to be adequate at each of the respective dates. The increase in the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2019, as compared to December 31, 2018 is primarily due to increased balances of our organic loan portfolio. Our allowance for loan loss as a percentage of total loans was 0.50% at June 30, 2019 and 0.47% at December 31, 2018.

Our purchased loans were recorded at fair value upon acquisition. The fair value adjustments on the performing purchased loans will be accreted into income over the life of the loans. A provision for loan losses is recorded for any deterioration in these loans subsequent to the acquisition. As of June 30, 2019 the notional balances on PCI loans was $44.9 million while the carrying value was $31.6 million. At June 30, 2019, there were $54 thousand of allowances on PCI loans.

The following table sets forth, based on our best estimate, the allocation of the allowance to types of loans for the periods presented and the percentage of loans in each category to total loans (dollars in thousands):

 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
Commercial real estate-mortgage
 
$
4,102

 
45.1
%
 
$
3,639

 
44.0
%
Consumer real estate-mortgage
 
2,189

 
24.1
%
 
1,789

 
21.6
%
Construction and land development
 
946

 
10.4
%
 
795

 
9.6
%
Commercial and industrial
 
1,746

 
19.2
%
 
1,746

 
21.1
%
Consumer and other
 
114

 
1.2
%
 
306

 
3.7
%
Total allowance for loan losses
 
$
9,097

 
100.0
%
 
$
8,275

 
100.0
%

The increase in the overall allowance for loan losses is due to the increased balance of organic loans. The allocation by category is determined based on the assigned risk rating, if applicable, and environmental factors applicable to each category of loans. For impaired loans, those loans are reviewed for a specific allowance allocation. Specific valuation allowances related to impaired, non PCI, loans were approximately $534 thousand at December 31, 2018 compared to $345 thousand at June 30, 2019.


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Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses

The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the periods presented including the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans as of the end of each period (in thousands):

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
8,704

 
$
6,477

 
$
8,275

 
$
5,860

Provision for loan losses
 
393

 
617

 
1,190

 
1,305

Charged-off loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate-mortgage
 

 

 

 
(38
)
Consumer real estate-mortgage
 

 
(25
)
 
(2
)
 
(25
)
Construction and land development
 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial
 
(14
)
 

 
(333
)
 
(78
)
Consumer and other
 
(80
)
 
(59
)
 
(210
)
 
(101
)
Total charged-off loans
 
(94
)
 
(84
)
 
(545
)
 
(242
)
Recoveries of previously charged-off loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate-mortgage
 
22

 

 
24

 

Consumer real estate-mortgage
 
16

 
27

 
20

 
50

Construction and land development
 
2

 
3

 
4

 
5

Commercial and industrial
 
41

 
16

 
53

 
56

Consumer and other
 
13

 
18

 
76

 
40

Total recoveries of previously charged-off loans
 
94

 
64

 
177

 
151

Net charge-offs
 

 
(20
)
 
(368
)
 
(91
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
9,097

 
$
7,074

 
$
9,097

 
$
7,074

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans outstanding at end of period
 
0.50
%
 
0.45
%
 
0.50
%
 
0.45
%
Ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding for the period (annualized)
 
%
 
0.01
%
 
0.04
%
 
0.01
%

We assess the adequacy of the allowance at the end of each calendar quarter. This assessment includes procedures to estimate the allowance and test the adequacy and appropriateness of the resulting balance. The level of the allowance is based upon our evaluation of the loan portfolio, past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, the views of the Bank’s regulators, adverse situations that may affect borrowers' ability to repay (including the timing of future payments), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan quality indications and other pertinent factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change.

Securities Portfolio

Our securities portfolio, consisting primarily of Federal agency bonds, state and municipal securities, and mortgage-backed securities amounted to fair values of $174.1 million and $201.7 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Our investments to assets ratio decreased slightly from 8.9 percent at December 31, 2018 to 7.3 percent at June 30, 2019. Our investment portfolio serves many purposes including serving as a potential liquidity source, collateral for public funds, and as a stable source of income.








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The following table shows the amortized cost of the Company’s securities. In the periods presented, all investment securities were classified as available-for-sale (in thousands).

 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
U.S. Government agencies
 
$
24,031

 
$
44,117

State and political subdivisions
 
56,251

 
55,248

Other debt securities
 
979

 
977

Mortgage-backed securities
 
92,718

 
103,875

Total securities
 
$
173,979

 
$
204,217


The following table presents the contractual maturity of the Company's securities by contractual maturity date and average yields based on amortized cost (for all obligations on a fully taxable basis) at June 30, 2019 (in thousands).  The composition and maturity / repricing distribution of the securities portfolio is subject to change depending on rate sensitivity, capital and liquidity needs.

 
 
Maturity By Years
 
 
1 or Less
 
1 to 5
 
5 to 10
 
Over 10
 
Total
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Government agencies
 
$

 
$
16,000

 
$
8,031

 
$

 
$
24,031

State and political subdivisions
 
294

 

 
4,292

 
51,665

 
56,251

Other debt securities
 

 

 
979

 

 
979

Mortgage-backed securities
 

 
4,316

 
16,788

 
71,614

 
92,718

Total securities available for sale
 
$
294

 
$
20,316

 
$
30,090

 
$
123,279

 
$
173,979

Weighted average yield (1)
 
2.94
%
 
1.70
%
 
2.24
%
 
3.04
%
 
3.01
%
(1)  Based on amortized cost, taxable equivalent basis

Deposits

Deposits are the primary source of funds for the Company's lending and investing activities. The Company provides a range of deposit services to businesses and individuals, including noninterest-bearing checking accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, IRAs and CDs. These accounts generally earn interest at rates the Company establishes based on market factors and the anticipated amount and timing of funding needs. The establishment or continuity of a core deposit relationship can be a factor in loan pricing decisions. While the Company's primary focus is on establishing customer relationships to attract core deposits, at times, the Company uses brokered deposits and other wholesale deposits to supplement its funding sources. As of June 30, 2019, brokered deposits represented approximately 11.9% of total deposits.

The Company believes its deposit product offerings are properly structured to attract and retain core low-cost deposit relationships. The average cost of interest-bearing deposits for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was 1.42% compared to 0.96% for the same period in 2018 and 1.37% and 0.88% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, respectively. The increase in cost was due to increased competition and increases in deposit rates from federal rate increases and higher rates on interest-bearing deposit accounts.

Total deposits as of June 30, 2019 were $2.0 billion, which was an increase of $90.3 million from December 31, 2018. As of June 30, 2019 the Company had outstanding time deposits under $250,000 with balances of $329.7 million and time deposits over $250,000 with balances of $343.5 million.











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The following table summarizes the maturities of time deposits $250,000 or more (in thousands).
 
June 30,
2019
Three months or less
$
110,876

Three to six months
119,698

Six to twelve months
76,529

More than twelve months
36,403

Total
$
343,506


Borrowings

The Company uses short-term borrowings and long-term debt to provide both funding and, to a lesser extent, regulatory capital using debt at the Company level which can be downstreamed as Tier 1 capital to the Bank. Short-term borrowings totaled $15.5 million at June 30, 2019 and $11.2 million at December 31, 2018, and consisted primarily of federal funds purchased. Long-term debt totaled $39.2 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and consisted of subordinated debt.

Capital Resources

The Company uses leverage analysis to examine the potential of the institution to increase assets and liabilities using the current capital base. The key measurements included in this analysis are the Bank’s Common Equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital, leverage and total capital ratios. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our capital ratios, including our Bank’s capital ratios, exceeded regulatory minimum capital requirements. From time to time we may be required to support the capital needs of our bank subsidiary. We believe we have various capital raising techniques available to us to provide for the capital needs of our bank, if necessary.

Liquidity and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At June 30, 2019, we had $376.0 million of pre-approved but unused lines of credit and $15.1 million of standby letters of credit. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire without being drawn upon. The total commitment level does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. If needed to fund these outstanding commitments, the Bank has the ability to liquidate Federal funds sold or securities available-for-sale, or on a short-term basis to borrow and purchase Federal funds from other financial institutions.

Market Risk and Liquidity Risk Management

The Bank’s Asset Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for making decisions regarding liquidity and funding solutions based upon approved liquidity, loan, capital and investment policies. The ALCO must consider interest rate sensitivity and liquidity risk management when rendering a decision on funding solutions and loan pricing. To assist in this process the Bank has contracted with an independent third party to prepare quarterly reports that summarize several key asset-liability measurements. In addition, the third party will also provide recommendations to the Bank’s ALCO regarding future balance sheet structure, earnings and liquidity strategies. Two critical areas of focus for ALCO are interest rate sensitivity and liquidity risk management.

Interest Rate Sensitivity
 
Interest rate sensitivity refers to the responsiveness of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities to changes in market interest rates. In the normal course of business, we are exposed to market risk arising from fluctuations in interest rates. ALCO measures and evaluates the interest rate risk so that we can meet customer demands for various types of loans and deposits. ALCO determines the most appropriate amounts of on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet items. The primary measurements we use to help us manage interest rate sensitivity are an earnings simulation model and an economic value of equity model. As of March 31, 2019, the model simulations projected that 100 and 200 basis point increases in interest rates would result in positive variances in net interest income of 2.47% and 3.07%, respectively, relative to the current financial statement structure over the next twelve months, while a decrease in interest rates of 100 basis points would result in a negative variance in net interest income of (3.07)% relative to the current financial statement structure over the next twelve months. We do not believe there have been any material changes to the Company’s interest rate sensitivity from March 31, 2019 to the period ended June 30, 2019.




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Liquidity Risk Management
 
The purpose of liquidity risk management is to ensure that there are sufficient cash flows to satisfy loan demand, deposit withdrawals, and our other needs. Traditional sources of liquidity for a bank include asset maturities and growth in core deposits. A bank may achieve its desired liquidity objectives from the management of its assets and liabilities and by internally generated funding through its operations. Funds invested in marketable instruments that can be readily sold and the continuous maturing of other earning assets are sources of liquidity from an asset perspective. The liability base provides sources of liquidity through attraction of increased deposits and borrowing funds from various other institutions.
 
Changes in interest rates also affect our liquidity position. We currently price deposits in response to market rates and intend to continue this policy. If deposits are not priced in response to market rates, a loss of deposits could occur which would negatively affect our liquidity position.
 
Scheduled loan payments are a relatively stable source of funds, but loan payoffs and deposit flows fluctuate significantly, being influenced by interest rates, general economic conditions and competition. Additionally, debt security investments are subject to prepayment and call provisions that could accelerate their payoff prior to stated maturity. We attempt to price our deposit products to meet our asset/liability objectives consistent with local market conditions. Our ALCO is responsible for monitoring our ongoing liquidity needs. Our regulators also monitor our liquidity and capital resources on a periodic basis.

The Company has no significant investments that mature throughout the next 12 months. The Company also anticipates $13.1 million of principal payments from mortgage-backed securities over the same period. The Company also has unused borrowing capacity available with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinatti, the Federal Reserve, and several correspondent banks. With these sources of funds, the Company currently anticipates adequate liquidity to meet the expected obligations of its customers.


ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
 
This item is not required for a Smaller Reporting Company.

 
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including SmartFinancial’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, SmartFinancial has evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of June 30, 2019 (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, SmartFinancial's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, SmartFinancial’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by SmartFinancial in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to SmartFinancial's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decision regarding the required disclosure and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.
 
There were no changes in SmartFinancial’s internal control over financial reporting during SmartFinancial’s fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, SmartFinancial’s internal control over financial reporting.
 



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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
 
SmartFinancial, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, SmartBank, are periodically involved as a plaintiff or a defendant in various legal actions in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these matters is not currently determinable,  management does not expect the disposition of any of these matters to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition, financial statements or results of operations.


Item 1A. Risk Factors.
 
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed under “Part I--Item 1A--Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. These factors could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and capital position, and could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical results or the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this report. There have been no material changes from the risk factors described in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
None.
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
 
Not Applicable.
 
Item 5. Other Information.

None.
 


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Item 6. Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.
Description
Location
Second Amended and Restated Charter of SmartFinancial, Inc
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Form 8-K filed September 2, 2015

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of SmartFinancial, Inc
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed October 26, 2015

Specimen Common Stock Certificate
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 10-K filed March 30, 2016

The rights of securities holders are defined in the Charter and Bylaws provided in Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2
 
Executive Severance Agreement and Release of Claims dated May 2, 2019, by and among SmartFinancial, Inc., SmartBank, and C. Bryan Johnson
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 Form 8-K filed May 6, 2019

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a -14(a)/15d-14(a)
Filed herewith.

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a -14(a)/15d-14(a)
Filed herewith.
Certification pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350 -Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Furnished herewith.
Certification pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350 -Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Furnished herewith.
101
Interactive Data Files
Filed herewith.

 
 
 





SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
SmartFinancial, Inc.
 
 
 
Date:
August 8, 2019
 
/s/ William Y. Carroll, Jr.
 
 
 
William Y. Carroll, Jr.
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
(principal executive officer)
 
 
 
 
Date:
August 8, 2019
 
/s/ Ronald J. Gorczynski
 
 
 
Ronald J. Gorczynski
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(principal financial officer and accounting officer)
 



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