-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, J7UVSAhUP0DMa+4WZrl17HrV23TLxhkjtBqO02pInjbLFr16raYo1J+mTzIjHqFC J5WojljjX3z+vJ7jycVF+A== 0001144204-08-018720.txt : 20080331 0001144204-08-018720.hdr.sgml : 20080331 20080331114231 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-08-018720 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 9 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20071231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080331 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080331 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WGNB CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001115568 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 581640130 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-30805 FILM NUMBER: 08722412 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 201 MAPLE ST STREET 2: POST OFFICE BOX 280 CITY: CARROLLTON STATE: GA ZIP: 30117 BUSINESS PHONE: 7708323557 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 280 CITY: CARROLLTON STATE: GA ZIP: 30117 10-K 1 v107635_10k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
 
x
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934:
   
 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934:
   
 
For the transition period from__________to __________ 

Commission File No. 000-30805

WGNB CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Georgia
 
58-1640130
(State of incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
201 Maple Street
P.O. Box 280
 
 
(770) 832-3557
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
 
(Registrant’s telephone number,
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Including area code)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of Class
 
Name of Exchange on Which Listed
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: N/A

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 
 
Yes o  No x
 
Indicated by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. 
 
Yes o  No x
 
 
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. Yesx No o 

Indicateby check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x

Indicateby check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). (Check one)

Large Accelerated Filer o
 
Accelerated Filero
 
Non-Accelerated Filer x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 2b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
Yes o  No x
 

 
The aggregate market value of the registrant’s Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2007 which is the last business day of its most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $74,622,299 based on a per share price of $27.25 (which is the average of the ask and bid price reported by the NASDAQ Stock Market) as of such date. Shares of Common Stock held by each executive officer and director and by each person who owns 5% or more of the registrant’s Common Stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed affiliates of the registrant. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
 
As of March 28, 2008, there were 6,057,594 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report.



WGNB CORP.

2007 Form 10-K Annual Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item Number      
 Page or
in Form 10-K
  Description  
Location
         
PART I
       
Item 1.
 
Business
 
1
       
 
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
17
       
 
Item 1B.
 
Unresolved Staff Comments
 
19
       
 
Item 2.
 
Properties
 
19
       
 
Item 3.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
21
       
 
Item 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
21
PART II
     
 
Item 5.
 
Market for the Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
21
       
 
Item 6.
 
Selected Financial Data
 
22
       
 
Item 7.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
23
       
 
Item 7A.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
42
       
 
Item 8.
 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
42
       
 
Item 9.
 
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 
42
       
 
Item 9A(T).
 
Controls and Procedures
 
42
       
 
Item 9B.
 
Other Information
 
43
PART III
     
 
Item 10.
 
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
 
43
       
 
Item 11.
 
Executive Compensation
 
43
       
 
Item 12.
 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
 
43
       
 
Item 13.
 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
 
44
       
 
Item 14.
 
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
 
44
PART IV
     
 
Item 15.
 
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
44
       
 
   
Signatures
 
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PART I

Item 1. Business

General

WGNB Corp. (which is sometimes referred to herein as the “Company” or “WGNB”) is an $884 million asset bank holding company headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia. The Company was organized as a business corporation under the laws of the State of Georgia in 1984 and is a registered bank holding company under the Federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and under the bank holding company laws of the State of Georgia. WGNB completed a merger transaction with First Haralson Corporation (which is sometimes referred to herein as “First Haralson”) effective July 1, 2007 whereby First Haralson was merged with and into WGNB. In addition, First National Bank of Georgia, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Haralson, was merged with and into West Georgia National Bank. After the closing of the merger, both First Haralson and First National Bank of Georgia ceased to exist. At the effective date of the merger West Georgia National Bank changed its name to First National Bank of Georgia.

WGNB continues to conduct operations in western Georgia through its wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Bank of Georgia (which is sometimes referred to herein as the “Bank” or “First National Bank”). The Bank was organized in 1946 as a national banking association under the federal banking laws of the United States. As of March 28, 2008, WGNB had 6,057,594 issued and outstanding shares of common stock, $1.25 par value per share (which is sometimes referred to herein as the “Common Stock”), held by approximately 1,200 shareholders of record.

WGNB conducts all of its business through First National Bank. The executive offices of both WGNB and First National Bank are located at 201 Maple Street, Carrollton, Georgia 30117. Access to WGNB’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports is available at its website, www.wgnb.com under the investor relations tab.

The Bank 

First National Bank is a full service commercial bank offering a variety of services customary for community banks of similar size which are designed to meet the banking needs of individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. It attracts most of its deposits from Carroll, Haralson, Douglas and Coweta Counties and conducts most of its lending transactions from an area encompassing Carroll, Haralson, Douglas, Coweta and Paulding Counties.

First National Bank’s main office is located in Carrollton, Georgia. It operates a total of sixteen branches, a loan production office and nine additional 24-hour ATM sites located in Carroll, Haralson, Douglas and Coweta Counties in Georgia. In Carroll County, First National Bank operates, in addition to its main office, three branches in the City of Carrollton, one of which serves our Spanish speaking customers, one branch in Villa Rica, one branch in Bowdon and one branch in Temple. In Haralson County, it operates two branches in Bremen, one branch in Buchanan and two branches in Tallapoosa. In Douglas County, it operates two branches in the City of Douglasville and one branch in Villa Rica. In Coweta County, it operates a loan production office located in Sharpsburg and a second branch which serves Spanish speaking customers located in Newnan.

As a convenience to its customers, First National Bank offers at all of its branch locations (except the Banco de Progreso locations) drive-thru teller windows and 24-hour automated teller machines. All but one location has Saturday banking hours. It is a member of Star, Cirrus and several other ATM networks of automated teller machines that permit customers to perform monetary transactions in most cities throughout the southeast and other regions. First National Bank also offers Internet banking services through its website located at www.wgnb.com. Information included on the Bank’s website is not a part of this Report.

Deposit Services. First National Bank offers a full range of deposit services including checking accounts, NOW accounts, savings accounts and other time deposits of various types, ranging from money market accounts to longer-term certificates of deposit. The accounts are all offered to its market area at rates competitive to those offered in the area. All deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) up to the maximum allowed by law. In addition, First National Bank has implemented service charge fee schedules competitive with other financial institutions in its market area covering such matters as maintenance fees on checking accounts, per item processing fees on checking accounts, returned check charges and the like.
 
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As of December 31, 2007, First National Bank had deposits of approximately $706 million, and approximately 50 thousand deposit accounts. No material portion of its deposits relates to one or a few persons or entities (including federal, state and local governments and agencies). The loss of any one or a few principal deposit customers would not have a material adverse effect on the operations or earnings of the Bank.
 
The following table sets forth the mix of depository accounts at the Bank as a percentage of total deposits as of December 31, 2007:
 
Deposit Mix
 
   
   
At December 31,
2007
 
Non-interest bearing demand
   
10
%
NOW accounts and money market
   
31
%
Savings
   
3
%
Time Deposits
       
Under $100,000
   
24
%
$100,000 and over
   
32
%
     
100.00
%

Lending Services. First National Bank’s lending business consists principally of making consumer loans to individuals and commercial loans to small and medium-sized businesses and professional concerns. This was also the focus of First Haralson’s lending business. Consequently, the loan portfolio that we acquired in the merger had many of the same characteristics as the Bank’s existing portfolio. First National Bank also makes secured real estate loans, including residential and commercial construction loans, and first and second mortgage loans for the acquisition or improvement of personal residences. As of December 31, 2007, the Bank had approximately $660 million in total loans outstanding, representing 75% of its total assets of approximately $884 million. The loan portfolio is made up of both fixed and adjustable rate loans. As of December 31, 2007, approximately 62% of the total loan portfolio was fixed rate and 38% was adjustable rate. The Bank is not dependent to any material degree upon any single borrower or a few principal borrowers. The loss of any individual borrower or of a few principal borrowers would not have a material adverse effect on the operations or earnings of First National Bank.

Real Estate Loans. Loans secured by real estate make up the primary component of the Bank’s loan portfolio, constituting approximately $556 million, or 85%, of its total loans as of December 31, 2007. Approximately 58% of the real estate loans are fixed rate and 42% are adjustable rate. Approximately 66% of the fixed rate real estate loans mature in one year or less and approximately 95% of the fixed rate real estate loans mature in five years or less. These loans consist of commercial real estate loans, construction and development loans, residential real estate loans and home equity loans. Real estate loans are collateralized by commercial and residential real estate primarily located in our primary and secondary market areas. The types of real estate that typically constitute collateral include primary and secondary residences for individuals, multi-family projects, places of business, real estate for agricultural uses and developed and undeveloped land.

Commercial Loans, Other Than Commercial Loans Secured by Real Estate. First National Bank makes loans for commercial purposes in various industries resident to its market area. As of December 31, 2007, commercial loans constituted approximately $63 million, or 9%, of its total loans. Approximately 71% of commercial loans are fixed rate while 29% are adjustable. The typical commercial loan has a maturity of three years or less. The typical commercial loan has collateral such as equipment for business use and inventory and may include unsecured working capital lines.

Consumer Loans. The Bank makes a variety of loans to individuals for personal and household purposes, including secured and unsecured installment and term loans and lines of credit. As of December 31, 2007, it held approximately $41 million of consumer loans, representing 6% of total loans. Consumer loans are primarily fixed rate in nature with 96% of this loan category carrying fixed rates. These loans are typically collateralized by personal automobiles, recreational vehicles or cash on deposit and may include unsecured loans to individuals.
 
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Other Lending Activities. First National Bank also engages in secondary-market mortgage activities whereby it originates mortgage loans on behalf of investor correspondent banks that fund the loans. The investor correspondent banks underwrite and price the loans and the Bank receives a fee for originating and packaging the loans. Periodically, the Bank receives discount points depending on the pricing of the loan. No mortgage loans are held by the Bank for resale nor does it service third party loans.

Risks Associated with Lending Activities. Consumer and non-mortgage loans to individuals can entail greater risk, particularly in the case of loans that are unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciating assets such as automobiles. In such cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance as a result of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation. In addition, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount that can be recovered on such loans.

Commercial loans and loans secured by commercial and multi-family real estate properties are generally larger and involve a greater degree of credit risk than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Because payments on these loans are often dependent on the successful operation of the business or management of the property, repayment of such loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the economy or real estate markets. It has been the Bank’s practice to underwrite such loans based on its analysis of the amount of cash flow generated by the business and the resulting ability of the borrower to meet its payment obligations. In addition, the Bank, in general, seeks to obtain a personal guarantee of the loan by the owner of the business and, under certain circumstances, seeks additional collateral.

Construction loans are generally considered to involve a higher degree of credit risk than most other types of loans. Risk of loss on a construction loan is dependent largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the security property's value upon completion of construction as compared to the estimated costs of construction, including interest and fees. In addition, First National Bank assumes certain risks associated with the borrower’s ability to complete construction in a timely and workmanlike manner. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, or if construction is not performed timely or in a quality manner, the Bank may be confronted with a project which, when completed, has a value insufficient to assure full repayment or to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed to permit completion of the project. Additionally, the Bank limits draws on construction projects on a percentage of completion basis which is monitored by an independent inspection process.

Construction lending has been particularly difficult in the last half of 2007 with the downturn in the residential real estate market in the metropolitan Atlanta area which includes our primary and secondary market areas. As of December 31, 2007, First National Bank had $244 million of construction or residential development loans which constituted 37% of total loans. As of December 31, 2007, included in construction and development loans were approximately $30.1 million of impaired loans for which the Bank is no longer accruing interest. Impaired loans represented 4.5% of total loans as of December 31, 2007. However, during the week of March 17, 2008 as a result of our aggressive loan review and grading functions and regular discussions with certain borrowers, management determined that certain loans recorded on its balance sheet as of December 31 had become impaired. The increase in impaired loans qualifies as a material subsequent event. As a result of this material subsequent event, the Bank’s impaired loans increased by $16.3 million for a revised total of $46.4 as of December 31, 2007. Management is recording an additional provision for loan and lease loss in the amount of $6.4 million (the total provision for 2007 is $10.2 million), an additional charge down of real estate owned in the amount of $381 thousand and a charge down of accrued interest on the additional impaired loans in the amount of $162 thousand as of December 31, 2007.

Impaired loans are considered non-performing assets when the accrual of interest is discontinued. The level of non-performing assets including impaired non-accrual loans, real estate taken in foreclosure and loans which are 90 days past due including the loans impaired in March 2008 totaled $58.3 million, or 8.8% of total loans, as of December 31, 2007, which are at a historical high and are primarily attributable to the construction portfolio.
 
Target Concentrations & Loan Portfolio Mix. The Bank has target concentration and portfolio mix limits written in its loan policy. The goal of the policy is to avoid concentrations that would result in a particular loan or collateral type, industry or geographic area comprising a large part of the whole portfolio. The portfolio should be varied enough to obtain a balance of maximum yield and acceptable risk. The loan portfolio mix is reported and reviewed quarterly by our Board of Directors. Concentration targets are evaluated periodically to determine changes in risk profiles and market need. The following represents target concentrations of loans by category as a percentage of total loans:

Unsecured loans
   
6
%
Loans secured by:
       
Residential real estate
   
30
%
Commercial real estate
   
35
%
Convenience stores
   
6
%
Hotels/motels
   
5
%
Poultry facilities
   
7
%
Acquisition & development/construction loans
   
30
%
   
20
%
Exceptions to primary and secondary trade area
   
15
%
 
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While the loan policy includes a provision generally limiting all types of real estate loans to 85% of the total loan portfolio, the executive loan committee can approve loans that exceed the policy limits on a case by case basis where warranted. At the end of the fourth quarter of 2007, we were within the overall real estate concentration target although we have approved concentrations above the target in the specific segments of single family construction and land development. With the benefit of our experienced lenders and specialized controls, we are able to serve this market with low historical loan loss. However, during the last half of 2007 and continuing in the first quarter of 2008 the residential real estate market experienced a downturn that caused us to record significant charge-offs and a high level of non-performing assets. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Provision and Allowance for Possible Loan and Lease Losses” and “- Non-Performing Assets and Past Due Loans.” We will continue to capture opportunities in these segments while actively seeking to diversify our portfolio into other business lines such as commercial and industrial loans as well as Small Business Administration loans.

Legal Lending Limit. First National Bank is subject to loans to one borrower limitations prescribed for national banks by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. See -- Supervision and Regulation. The legal lending limit to a single borrower by regulation is 15% of a bank’s total capital and reserves, plus an additional 10% of a bank’s capital and reserves if the amount exceeding the 15% general limit is secured by readily marketable securities. The Bank, however, has adopted an internal policy requiring all exposure above 15% of capital and reserves to be approved by the entire Board of Directors unless certain conditions are met including one or more of the following:

·
the amounts exceeding the limit are sold on a non-recourse basis;

·
the amounts exceeding the limit are secured by readily marketable securities, up to a limit of 25% of capital and reserves.

Loan Underwriting Standards. Management recognizes the importance of character and past performance as consideration in the lending decision process. In analyzing a credit relationship, primary emphasis is placed on adequacy of cash flow and the ability of the borrower to service the debt. Secondary emphasis is placed on the past performance of the borrower, the type or value of the collateral, the amount of net worth present or any performance of endorsers or guarantors.

Collateral is not considered a substitute for the borrower’s ability to repay. Collateral serves as a way to control the borrower and provide additional sources of repayment in the event of default. The quality and liquidity of the collateral are of paramount importance and must be confirmed before the loan is made. The Bank has loan-to-value and margin guidelines that are varied depending on the type of collateral offered. Loans secured by liquid assets and securities carry margins of 75% to 100% depending on the liquidity and price volatility of the asset. Loan-to-value ratios on various types of real estate credits generally do not exceed 85% with most below 80%. Installment loans, in general, allow for a maximum loan to collateral value of 85%. In addition, there are limits on terms of repayment of loans for automobiles and related collateral which are dependent on the age of the asset. There are certain exceptions to the loan-to-value guidelines that are dependent on the overall creditworthiness of the borrower.

Loan Approval. First National Bank’s loan approval policies provide for various levels of officer lending authority. When the aggregate outstanding loans to a single borrower exceeds an individual officer’s lending authority, the loan request must be considered and approved by an officer with a higher lending limit or an officers’ loan committee (the “OLC”). Individual officer’s secured and unsecured lending limits range from $5,000 to $500,000, depending on seniority. The OLC, which consists of the Bank’s CEO, President and four Executive Vice Presidents, has a lending limit of $1,000,000 for secured and $200,000 for unsecured loans. Loans between $1,000,000 and the Bank’s legal lending limit must be approved by the Bank’s Executive Loan Committee (the “ELC”), which is made up of the Bank’s CEO, President, one Executive Vice President and nine outside directors.
 
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Loan Review. During 2007, the Bank’s loan review process was strengthened significantly. Our Chief Credit Officer reviewed and improved critical policies and procedures in order to adequately support the current portfolio. Particular focus was placed on the construction portfolio. A comprehensive credit administration process is imperative particularly as portfolio size, complexity and risk exposure increases.

The Bank has a comprehensive loan review process involving independent internal loan review and, as necessary, independent consulting firms. The loan review process is designed to promote early identification of credit quality problems at both the relationship level and portfolio level. The scope of loan review activity for the commercial and business portfolio includes a minimum of 100% of all loan relationships greater than $1 million and 75% of all loan relationships between $800 thousand and $1 million. All loan officers are charged with the responsibility of grading their loans. Loan review may modify grades as part of the loan review process, with the Chief Credit Officer’s approval, to ensure proper risk identification. Loan reviews are presented to ELC for oversight and concurrence. The Bank’s risk identification process is reviewed by its regulators and its independent auditors giving further oversight and feedback.

The Bank’s loan reviewer has developed an annual loan review schedule to meet annual review penetration goals. This added experience has also improved the loan review work product, making reviews an important part of our individual loan and portfolio management process. The loan review schedule is reviewed regularly for adherence to performance and production goals. As necessary, outside loan review consultants may be retained to increase review coverage.

Market Area

The following statistical data relating to our market area is based on information contained in a report published by the University of West Georgia Department of Economics dated October 30, 2007 and other information published by the FDIC on its website.

The five county West Georgia area that we serve has been impacted by the slowdown of the residential real estate market, particularly in the second half of 2007. Institutions that are involved in various aspects of residential construction and development have been affected by the slowdown. The primary effect of this downturn has been in terms of an increase in First National Bank’s non-performing assets in the last six months of 2007. See, for example, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Provision and Allowance for Possible Loan and Lease Losses” and“- Non-Performing Assets and Past Due Loans.”

The Bank’s primary market area includes all of Carroll, Coweta, Douglas and Haralson Counties in Georgia. Approximately 70% of its deposit accounts are located in Carroll County, 26% are located in Haralson County and 4% are located in Douglas County. However, the Bank attracts loan business from neighboring Coweta and Paulding Counties as well. It opened its only deposit accepting facility in Coweta County in December of 2007. This location is First National Bank’s second branch in its Banco de Progresso division. Our secondary market area includes the Georgia counties of Heard, Cobb, Polk, Paulding, Meriwether, Fayette and the southern portion of Fulton, and the Alabama counties of Clebourne and Randolph.

Carroll County, located approximately 45 miles southwest of Atlanta and 90 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama, ranks 19th among Georgia’s 159 counties in terms of population and 23rd in terms of total personal income. Its major industries include manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, food processing, accommodation and food services, construction and health services. Our main office is located in Carrollton, which is the county seat for Carroll County. The University of West Georgia, which serves more than 11,000 students, Southwire Inc. and Tanner Health System are also headquartered in Carrollton.
 
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Carroll County continues to be the largest deposit base county in the Bank’s market area with Douglas County, to its east, and Paulding County, to its north, also emerging as deposit growth areas. The amount of total deposits in Carroll County was approximately $1.99 billion as of June 30, 2007, an increase of 9.9% from total deposits of approximately $1.81 billion as of June 30, 2006. As of June 30, 2007, First National Bank ranked number one in terms of market share for Carroll County, holding approximately 23% of the market’s deposits. The number two, three and four banks held, respectively, 15%, 14% and 10% of the market area’s deposits.

Haralson County ranks 60th among Georgia’s 159 counties in terms of population. The amount of total deposits in Haralson County was approximately $433 million as of June 30, 2007. We entered the Haralson County market through our acquisition of First Haralson, the holding company for First National Bank of Georgia which, as of June 30, 2007, held a 38% market share of Haralson County deposits. A primary factor for the First Haralson acquisition was its effect on the resulting market share in WGNB’s and First Haralson’s respective counties. In Carroll and Haralson Counties alone, our combination gave us a number one market share position, holding 28% of the deposits in the combined county market. The second ranked institution held a 17% deposit market share.
 
Douglas County (which has the largest population of our five county West Georgia market and ranks 16th among all 159 Georgia counties in terms of population) had the second largest deposit base in our market area with $1.51 billion in total deposits and a 7.9% deposit growth rate in 2007. The Bank held a 3.4% market share as of June 30, 2007, ranking ninth in terms of deposits for financial institutions located in Douglas County. With respect to Carroll and Douglas Counties, on a combined basis, the Bank ranked number one in terms of market share of total deposits in the combined counties, with a 14.7% market share. The second ranked institution held a 10.3% market share in the combined counties.

Population growth in Coweta County was strong in 2006 and 2007. The County’s population grew by 5% in 2006 with half of that population growth in the City of Newnan. Coweta County ranks 17th out of 159 Georgia counties, just behind Douglas County, in terms of population. The per capita income in Coweta County (at $28,319) is the highest in the west Georgia region. The unemployment rate, at 3.9%, is among the lowest in Georgia and should be positively impacted in the future by manufacturing employment. Coweta County is third in both population size and deposit base size in the five-county west Georgia area with a deposit base of $1.40 billion. The Company sees the population growth rate, high per capita income and low unemployment rate among the primary reasons for establishing both a commercial loan production office and a second Banco de Progreso branch.
 
We have established three branches in the Douglas County market over the past six years. One branch is located on Highway 5 just south of I-20, one branch is located on Chapel Hill Road near Arbor Place Mall just south of I-20 and the third is located in a rapidly developing area known as Mirror Lake located on Mirror Lake Boulevard just north of I-20. We serve the Douglas County market with these three locations. As of December 31, 2007, the Bank held total deposits of $48.9 million at these Douglas County locations and total loans of $180.9 million.

We opened a second Banco De Progreso branch in November 2007. This branch is located in Newnan, Coweta County. Banco De Progreso, “the Bank of Progress”, is a fairly new division of First National Bank designed to serve the Spanish-speaking population in our market. Our first Banco De Progreso office was opened in July 2006 in Carrollton and serves a customer base which includes an increasing number of customers traveling from Newnan. Since inception, Banco de Progreso has grown its loan portfolio to $25.8 million with normal delinquency and its deposits to $1.3 million.

Competition

The Bank operates in a competitive environment, competing for deposits and/or loans with commercial banks, thrifts and other financial entities. Principal competitors include other small community commercial banks (such as McIntosh Commercial Bank, First Georgia Banking Company, Community Bank of West Georgia, Peoples Community National Bank, Douglas County Bank, First Commerce Community Bank and a newly formed bank, River City Bank which is a branch of River City Bank headquartered in Rome, Georgia) and larger institutions with branches in the Bank’s market area such as CB&T of West Georgia, C&M Bank (divisions of Synovus Bank), BB&T, Regions Bank, United Community Bank, Bank of America, SunTrust Bank and Wachovia Bank. Numerous mergers and consolidations involving banks in the Bank’s market area have occurred, requiring the Bank to compete with banks with greater resources. During 2007, SunTrust Bank announced the purchase of Gainesville Bank and Trust which owns Hometown Bank of Villa Rica.
 
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Despite its competition, First National Bank of Georgia enjoys the reputation of being the largest and oldest independent bank in Carroll County recently celebrating its 61st year of service. At the time we acquired First National Bank in Haralson County, that institution enjoyed a 97 year history. With respect to our competitors, on the other hand, McIntosh Commercial Bank commenced operations in the fourth quarter of 2002, Community Bank of West Georgia commenced operations in the second quarter of 2003, First Georgia Banking Company commenced operations in the third quarter of 2003, Peoples Community National Bank commenced operations in the third quarter of 2004 and River City Bank commenced operations in the fourth quarter of 2007. We believe these de novo banks are limited in their funding strategies because they typically have access to wholesale funding which is limited to a certain percentage of total deposits. Given the limited growth in total deposits in Carroll County, this has the effect of driving an increase in deposit rates as the new banks compete for funds in the market area.

The primary factors in competing for deposits are interest rates, personalized services, the quality and range of financial services, the financial strength of the institution, convenience of office locations and office hours. Competition for deposits comes primarily from other commercial banks, savings associations, credit unions, money market funds and other investment alternatives. The primary factors in competing for loans are interest rates, loan origination fees, the quality and range of lending services and personalized services. Competition for loans comes primarily from other commercial banks, savings associations, mortgage banking firms, credit unions and other financial intermediaries. Many of the financial institutions operating in the Bank’s market area offer services such as trust and international banking, which the Bank does not offer, and have greater financial resources or have substantially higher lending limits than the Bank.

To compete with other financial services providers, the Bank principally relies upon local promotional activities, personal relationships established by officers, directors and employees with its customers, and specialized services tailored to meet its customers’ needs. We believe that the Bank has an opportunity to establish business ties with customers who have been displaced by the consolidations of other banks and desire to forge banking relationships with locally owned and managed institutions. In addition, as commercial customers’ needs outgrow a de novo bank’s ability to fund their business, the Bank can serve those customers because it has a higher loan-to-one borrower limit which has increased as a result of our merger with First Haralson.

The Bank offers many personalized services and attracts customers by being responsive and sensitive to the needs of the community. A recent example of this strategy is the Bank’s entry into its Spanish-speaking division. The Bank relies not only on the goodwill and referrals of satisfied customers as well as traditional media advertising to attract new customers, but also on individuals who develop new relationships to build its customer base. To enhance the Bank’s image in the community, the Bank supports and participates in many events. Employees, officers and directors represent the Bank on many boards and local civic and charitable organizations.

Employees

As of December 31, 2007, the Bank had 268 full time equivalent employees, none of whom is a party to a collective bargaining agreement. Certain executive officers of the Bank also serve as the officers of the Company (which does not have compensated employees). The Company believes that the Bank enjoys satisfactory relations with its employees.

Supervision and Regulation

The Company and the Bank are regulated under federal and state law. These laws and regulations generally are intended to protect depositors, not shareholders. The following is a summary description of certain provisions of certain laws which affect the regulation of bank holding companies and banks. To the extent that the following summary describes statutory or regulatory provisions, it is qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular statutory and regulatory provisions. Any change in applicable laws or regulations may have a material effect on the business and prospects of the Company and its bank subsidiary.
 
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The Company

The Company is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”). Under the BHCA, the Company is subject to periodic examination by the Federal Reserve and is required to file periodic reports of its operations and such additional information as the Federal Reserve may require. The Company’s and the Bank’s activities are limited to banking, managing or controlling banks, furnishing services to or performing services for its subsidiaries or engaging in any other activity that the Federal Reserve determines to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto.

Investments, Control and Activities. With certain limited exceptions, the BHCA requires every bank holding company to obtain prior approval of the Federal Reserve:

·  
to acquire the ownership or control of more than 5% of any class of voting stock of any bank not already controlled by it;

·  
for it or any subsidiary (other than a bank) to acquire all or substantially all of the assets of a bank; and

·  
to merge or consolidate with any other bank holding company.

In addition, and subject to certain exceptions, the BHCA and the Change in Bank Control Act, together with regulations thereunder, require Federal Reserve approval (or, depending on the circumstances, no notice of disapproval) prior to any person or company acquiring “control” of a bank holding company, such as the Company. Control is conclusively presumed to exist if an individual or company acquires 25% or more of any class of voting securities of the bank holding company. Control is rebuttably presumed to exist if a person acquires 10% or more but less than 25% of any class of voting securities and either the Company has registered securities under Section 12 of the Exchange Act or no other person will own a greater percentage of that class of voting securities immediately after the transaction. The regulations provide a procedure for challenge of the rebuttable control presumption.

The BHCA further provides that the Federal Reserve may not approve any transaction that would result in a monopoly, or the effect of which may be substantially to lessen competition in any section of the country, or that in any other manner would be in restraint of trade, unless the transaction’s anticompetitive effects are clearly outweighed by the public interest. The Federal Reserve is also required to consider the financial and managerial resources and future prospects of the bank holding companies and banks concerned and the convenience and needs of the community to be served.

Bank holding companies generally are also prohibited under the BHCA from engaging in non-banking activities or from acquiring direct or indirect control of any company engaged in non-banking activities. However, the Federal Reserve may permit bank holding companies to engage in certain types of non-banking activities determined by the Federal Reserve to be closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks. Activities determined by the Federal Reserve to fall under this category include:

·  
making or servicing loans and certain leases;

·  
providing certain data processing services;

·  
acting as a fiduciary or investment or financial advisor;

·  
providing discount brokerage services;

·  
underwriting bank eligible securities; and

·  
making investments designed to promote community welfare.

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Subsidiary banks of a bank holding company are subject to certain restrictions on extensions of credit to the bank holding company or its subsidiaries, on investments in their securities and on the use of their securities as collateral for loans to any borrower. These regulations and restrictions may limit the Company’s ability to obtain funds from the Bank for its cash needs, including funds for the payment of dividends, interest and operating expenses. Further, federal law prohibits a bank holding company and its subsidiaries from engaging in certain tie-in arrangements in connection with any extension of credit, lease or sale of property, or the furnishing of services. For example, the Bank may not generally require a customer to obtain other services from it or the Company, and may not require that a customer promise not to obtain other services from a competitor as a condition to an extension of credit to the customer.

Financial Services Modernization Act. Although the activities of bank holding companies have traditionally been limited to the business of banking and activities closely related or incidental to banking (as discussed above), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (also known as the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999) relaxed the previous limitations and permitted bank holding companies to engage in a broader range of financial activities. Specifically, bank holding companies may elect to become financial holding companies which may affiliate with securities firms and insurance companies and engage in other activities that are financial in nature. Among the activities that are deemed “financial in nature” include:

·  
lending, exchanging, transferring, investing for others or safeguarding money or securities;

·  
insuring, guaranteeing, or indemnifying against loss, harm, damage, illness, disability, or death, or providing and issuing annuities, and acting as principal, agent, or broker with respect thereto;

·  
providing financial, investment, or economic advisory services, including advising an investment company;

·  
issuing or selling instruments representing interests in pools of assets permissible for a bank to hold directly; and

·  
underwriting, dealing in or making a market in securities.

A bank holding company may become a financial holding company under this statute only if each of its subsidiary banks is well capitalized, is well managed and has at least a satisfactory rating under the Community Reinvestment Act. A bank holding company that falls out of compliance with such requirement may be required to cease engaging in certain activities. Any bank holding company that does not elect to become a financial holding company remains subject to the bank holding company restrictions of the Act.

Under this legislation, the Federal Reserve Board serves as the primary “umbrella” regulator of financial holding companies with supervisory authority over each parent company and limited authority over its subsidiaries. The primary regulator of each subsidiary of a financial holding company will depend on the type of activity conducted by the subsidiary. For example, broker-dealer subsidiaries will be regulated largely by securities regulators and insurance subsidiaries will be regulated largely by insurance authorities.

We have no current plans to register as a financial holding company.

Source of Strength; Cross-Guarantee. Under Federal Reserve policy, a bank holding company is expected to act as a source of financial strength to its bank subsidiaries and to commit resources to support these subsidiaries. This support may be required at times when, absent such policy, the bank holding company might not otherwise provide such support. Under these provisions, a bank holding company may be required to loan money to its subsidiary banks in the form of capital notes or other instruments which qualify for capital under regulatory rules. Under the BHCA, the Federal Reserve may require a bank holding company to terminate any activity or relinquish control of a nonbank subsidiary (other than a nonbank subsidiary of a bank) upon the Federal Reserve’s determination that such activity or control constitutes a serious risk to the financial soundness or stability of any subsidiary depository institution of the bank holding company. Further, federal bank regulatory authorities have additional discretion to require a bank holding company to divest itself of any bank or nonbank subsidiary if the agency determines that divestiture may aid the depository institution’s financial condition. The Bank may be required to indemnify, or cross-guarantee, the FDIC against losses it incurs with respect to any other bank controlled by the Company, which in effect makes the Company’s equity investments in healthy bank subsidiaries available to the FDIC to assist any failing or failed bank subsidiary of the Company.
 
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State Regulation. Activities of the Company are subject to certain provisions of The Financial Institutions Code of Georgia and regulations issued pursuant to such code. These provisions are administered by The Georgia Department of Banking & Finance, which has concurrent jurisdiction with the Federal Reserve over the activities of the Company. The laws and regulations administered by The Georgia Department of Banking & Finance are generally consistent with, or supplemental to, those federal laws and regulations discussed herein.

The Bank

As a national bank, the Bank is subject to the supervision and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”). Deposits in the Bank are insured by the FDIC up to a maximum amount allowable by law per depositor, subject to aggregation rules. The OCC and the FDIC regulate or monitor all areas of the Bank’s commercial banking operations, including security devices and procedures, adequacy of capitalization and loan loss reserves, loans, investments, borrowings, deposits, mergers, consolidations, reorganizations, issuance of securities, payment of dividends, interest rates, establishment of branches, and other aspects of its operations. The OCC requires the Bank to maintain certain capital ratios and imposes limitations on the Bank’s aggregate investment in real estate, bank premises and furniture and fixtures. The Bank is currently required by the OCC to prepare quarterly reports on the Bank’s financial condition and to conduct an annual audit of its financial affairs in compliance with minimum standards and procedures prescribed by the OCC.

Under FDICIA, all insured institutions must undergo periodic on-site examination by their appropriate banking agency. The cost of examinations of insured depository institutions and any affiliates may be assessed by the appropriate agency against each institution or affiliate as it deems necessary or appropriate. Insured institutions are required to submit annual reports to the FDIC and the appropriate agency (and state supervisor when applicable). FDICIA also directs the FDIC to develop with other appropriate agencies a method for insured depository institutions to provide supplemental disclosure of the estimated fair market value of assets and liabilities, to the extent feasible and practicable, in any balance sheet, financial statement, report of condition or other report of any insured depository institution. FDICIA also requires the federal banking regulatory agencies to prescribe, by regulation, standards for all insured depository institutions and depository institution holding companies relating, among other things, to: (i) internal controls, information systems and audit systems; (ii) loan documentation; (iii) credit underwriting; (iv) interest rate risk exposure; and (v) asset quality.

Community Reinvestment Act. The Community Reinvestment Act requires that, in connection with examinations of financial institutions within their respective jurisdictions, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC or any other appropriate federal agency, shall evaluate the record of each financial institution in meeting the credit needs of its local community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. These factors are also considered in evaluating mergers, acquisitions and applications to open a branch or facility. Failure to adequately meet these criteria could pose additional requirements and limitations on the bank. The Bank was examined for CRA compliance in December 2006 and received a CRA rating of “satisfactory.”

Other Regulations. Interest and certain other charges collected or contracted for by the Bank are subject to Georgia usury laws and certain federal laws concerning interest rates. The Bank’s loan operations are also subject to certain federal laws applicable to credit transactions, such as the federal Truth-In-Lending Act governing disclosures of credit terms to consumer borrowers, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 requiring financial institutions to provide information to enable the public and public officials to determine whether a financial institution is fulfilling its obligation to help meet the housing needs of the community it serves, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed or other prohibited factors in extending credit, the Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1978 governing the use and provision of information to credit reporting agencies, the Fair Debt Collection Act governing the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection agencies, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 governing the repayment terms of, and property rights underlying, secured obligations of persons in military service, and the rules and regulations of the various federal agencies charged with the responsibility of implementing such federal laws. The deposit operations of the Bank also are subject to the Right to Financial Privacy Act, which imposes a duty to maintain confidentiality of consumer financial records and prescribes procedures for complying with administrative subpoenas of financial records, and the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E issued by the Federal Reserve to implement that act, which governs automatic deposits to and withdrawals from deposit accounts and customers’ rights and liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking services. The Bank’s commercial transactions are also subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and other provisions of The Georgia Code Annotated.
 
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Deposit Insurance

The deposits of the Bank are currently insured to the maximum allowable by law per depositor, subject to aggregation rules. The FDIC establishes rates for the payment of premiums by federally insured banks and thrifts for deposit insurance. Since 1993, insured depository institutions like the Bank have paid for deposit insurance under a risk-based premium system. Insurance of deposits may be terminated by the FDIC upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe and unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order, or condition imposed by the FDIC. Due to its severe consequences, the FDIC historically uses insurance termination as an enforcement action of last resort and the termination process itself involves substantial notice, a formal adjudicative hearing and federal appellate review. In instances where insurance deposit is terminated, the financial institution is required to notify its depositors and insured funds on the date of termination that they will continue to be insured for at least six months and up to two years, at the discretion of the FDIC. After the date of termination, no new deposits accepted by the financial institution will be federally insured.

Federal Deposit Insurance Reform

On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 (FDIRA). The FDIC was required to adopt rules implementing the various provisions of FDIRA by November 5, 2006. Among other things, FDIRA changes the Federal deposit insurance system by:

·
·raising the coverage level for retirement accounts to $250,000;

·
indexing deposit insurance coverage levels for inflation beginning in 2012;

·
prohibiting undercapitalized financial institutions from accepting employee benefit plan deposits;

·  
merging the Bank Insurance Fund and Savings Association Insurance Fund into a new Deposit Insurance Fund (the DIF); and

·  
providing credits to financial institutions that capitalized the FDIC prior to 1996 to offset future assessment premiums.

FDIRA also authorizes the FDIC to revise the current risk-based assessment system, subject to notice and comment and caps the amount of the DIF at 1.50% of domestic deposits. The FDIC must issue cash dividends, awarded on a historical basis, for the amount of the DIF over the 1.50% ratio. Additionally, if the DIF exceeds 1.35% of domestic deposits at year-end, the FDIC must issue cash dividends, awarded on a historical basis, for half of the amount of the excess.

Dividends

The Company is a legal entity separate and distinct from the Bank. The principal source of cash flow for the Company is dividends from the Bank. The amount of dividends that may be paid by the Bank to the Company depends on the Bank’s earnings and capital position and is limited by various statutory and regulatory limitations. In addition, the Federal Reserve has stated that bank holding companies should refrain from or limit dividend increases or reduce or eliminate dividends under circumstances in which the bank holding company fails to meet minimum capital requirements or in which its earnings are impaired.
 
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As a national bank, the Bank may not pay dividends from its paid-in-capital. All dividends must be paid out of retained earnings, after deducting expenses, including reserves for losses and bad debts. In addition, a national bank is prohibited from declaring a dividend on its shares of common stock until its surplus equals its stated capital, unless there has been transferred to surplus no less than one-tenth of the bank’s net profits of the preceding two consecutive half-year periods (in the case of an annual dividend). The approval of the OCC is required if the total of all dividends declared by a national bank in any calendar year exceeds the total of its net profits for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years, less any required transfers to surplus. Under FDICIA, the Bank may not pay a dividend if, after paying the dividend, the Bank would be undercapitalized. See Capital Adequacy.

As discussed below, additional capital requirements imposed by the OCC may limit the Bank’s ability to pay dividends to the Company. The Bank declared dividends in the amount of $4,961,106 to the Company during 2007. Under the OCC guidelines, as of December 31, 2007, the Bank could pay dividends in the amount of $1,031,000 plus net income in 2008 (subject to maintaining certain capital requirements) to the Company without obtaining prior regulatory approval.

In addition to the availability of funds from the Bank, the future dividend policy of the Company is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon a number of factors, including future earnings, financial condition, cash needs and general business conditions. If dividends should be declared in the future, the amount of such dividends presently cannot be estimated and it cannot be known whether such dividends would continue for future periods.

Capital Adequacy

Federal bank regulatory authorities have adopted risk-based capital guidelines for banks and bank holding companies that are designed to:

·  
make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks and bank holding companies;

·  
account for off-balance sheet exposure; and

·  
minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets.

The resulting capital ratios represent qualifying capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items. The guidelines are minimums, and the federal regulators have noted that banks and bank holding companies contemplating significant expansion programs should not allow expansion to diminish their capital ratios and should maintain ratios well in excess of the minimums.

The current guidelines require all bank holding companies and federally-regulated banks to maintain a minimum risk-based Total Capital ratio equal to 8%, of which at least 4% must be Tier 1 capital. The degree of regulatory scrutiny of a financial institution will increase, and the permissible activities of the institution will decrease, as it moves downward through the capital categories. Bank holding companies controlling financial institutions can be called upon to boost the institution’s capital and to partially guarantee the institution’s performance under their capital restoration plans. Tier 1 capital includes shareholders’ equity, qualifying perpetual preferred stock and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, but excludes goodwill and most other intangible assets and excludes the allowance for loan and lease losses. Tier 2 capital includes the excess of any preferred stock not included in Tier 1 capital, mandatory convertible securities, hybrid capital instruments, subordinated debt and intermediate-term preferred stock and general reserves for loan and lease losses up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets.

Under the guidelines, banks’ and bank holding companies’ assets are given risk-weights of 0%, 20%, 50% and 100%. In addition, certain off-balance sheet items are given credit conversion factors to convert them to asset equivalent amounts to which an appropriate risk-weight will apply. These computations result in the total risk-weighted assets. Most loans are assigned to the 100% risk category, except for first mortgage loans fully secured by residential property and, under certain circumstances, residential construction loans, both of which carry a 50% rating. Most investment securities are assigned to the 20% category, except for municipal or state revenue bonds, which have a 50% rating, and direct obligations of or obligations guaranteed by the United States Treasury or United States Government agencies, which have a 0% rating.
 
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Failure to meet capital guidelines could subject a bank to a variety of enforcement remedies, including the termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC, and to certain restrictions on its business.

The Federal Reserve also has implemented a leverage ratio, which is Tier 1 capital as a percentage of average total assets less intangible assets, to be used as a supplement to the risk-based guidelines. The principal objective of the leverage ratio is to place a constraint on the maximum degree to which a bank holding company may leverage its equity capital base. The Federal Reserve has established a minimum 3% leverage ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets for the most highly rated bank holding companies and insured banks. All other bank holding companies and insured banks will be required to maintain a leverage ratio of 3% plus an additional cushion of at least 100 to 200 basis points. The tangible Tier 1 Leverage ratio is the ratio of a banking organization’s Tier 1 capital, less all intangibles, to total assets, less all intangibles.

FDICIA established a capital-based regulatory plan designed to promote early intervention for troubled banks and requires the FDIC to choose the least expensive resolution of bank failures. The capital-based regulatory framework contains five categories of compliance with regulatory capital requirements, including well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. To qualify as a well capitalized institution, a bank must have a leverage ratio of no less than 5%, a Tier 1 risk-based ratio of no less than 6%, and a total risk-based capital ratio of no less than 10%. The bank must also not be under any order or directive from the appropriate regulatory agency to meet and maintain a specific capital level.

Under FDICIA, regulators must take prompt corrective action against depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. FDICIA and the related regulations establish five capital categories as shown in the following table:

 
Classification
 
Total Risk-
Based Capital
 
Tier I Risk-
Based Capital
 
Tier I
Leverage
 
Well Capitalized (1)
   
10
%
 
6
%
 
5
%
Adequately Capitalized (1)
   
8
%
 
4
%
 
4% (2
)
Undercapitalized (3)
   
<8
%
 
<4
%
 
<4
%
Significantly Undercapitalized (3)
   
<6
%
 
<3
%
 
<3
%
Critically Undercapitalized (3)
   
-
   
-
   
<2
%
 

(1)An institution must meet all three minimums.
 
(2)3% for composite 1-rated institutions, subject to appropriate federal banking agency guidelines.
 
(3)An institution is classified as undercapitalized if it is below the specified capital level for any of the three capital measures.

A depository institution may be deemed to be in a capitalization category that is lower than is indicated by its actual capital position if it receives a less than satisfactory examination rating in any one of four categories. As a depository institution moves downward through the capitalization categories, the degree of regulatory scrutiny will increase and the permitted activities of the institution will decrease. Action may be taken by a depository institution’s primary federal regulator against an institution that falls into one of the three undercapitalized categories, including the requirement of filing a capital plan with the institution’s primary federal regulator, prohibition on the payment of dividends and management fees, restrictions on executive compensation, and increased supervisory monitoring. Other restrictions may be imposed on the institution either by its primary federal regulator or by the FDIC, including requirements to raise additional capital, sell assets, or sell the institution.
 
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As of the date of this Report, the Company and the Bank are both considered to be adequately or well capitalized according to their regulatory capital requirements. See Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.

Interstate Banking and Branching Restrictions

Under the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 (the “Riegle-Neal Act”), an adequately capitalized and adequately managed bank holding company may acquire a bank across state lines, without regard to whether such acquisition is permissible under state law. A bank holding company is considered to be “adequately capitalized” if it meets all applicable federal regulatory capital standards.

While the Riegle-Neal Act precludes a state from entirely insulating its banks from acquisition by an out-of-state holding company, a state may still provide that a bank may not be acquired by an out-of-state company unless the bank has been in existence for a specified number of years, not to exceed five years. Additionally, the Federal Reserve may not approve an interstate acquisition which would result in the acquirer’s controlling more than 10% of the total amount of deposits of insured depository institutions in the United States with 30% or more of the deposits in the home state of the target bank. A state may waive the 30% limit based on criteria that does not discriminate against out-of-state institutions. The limitations do not apply to the initial entry into a state by a bank holding company unless the state has a deposit concentration cap that applies on a nondiscriminatory basis to in-state or out-of-state bank holding companies making an initial acquisition.

The Riegle-Neal Act permits banks with different home states to merge unless a particular state opts out of the statute. Georgia adopted legislation which has permitted interstate bank mergers since June 1, 1997.

The Riegle-Neal Act also permits national and state banks to establish de novo branches in another state if there is a law in that state which applies equally to all banks and expressly permits all out-of-state banks to establish de novo branches. However, in 1996, Georgia adopted legislation which opts out of this provision. The Georgia legislation provides that, with the prior approval of the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, after July 1, 1996, a bank may establish three new or additional de novo branch banks anywhere in Georgia and, beginning July 1, 1998, a bank may establish new or additional branch banks anywhere in the state with prior regulatory approval.

Privacy

Financial institutions are required to disclose their policies for collecting and protecting confidential information. Customers generally may prevent financial institutions from sharing nonpublic personal financial information with nonaffiliated third parties except under narrow circumstances, such as the processing of transactions requested by the consumer. Additionally, financial institutions generally may not disclose consumer account numbers to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing or other marketing to consumers. It is the Bank’s policy not to disclose any personal information unless required by law.

Anti-Terrorism Legislation 

In the wake of the tragic events of September 11th, on October 26, 2001, the President signed the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001. Under the USA PATRIOT Act, financial institutions are subject to prohibitions against specified financial transactions and account relationships as well as enhanced due diligence and “know your customer” standards in their dealings with foreign financial institutions and foreign customers. For example, the enhanced due diligence policies, procedures, and controls generally require financial institutions to take reasonable steps—

·  
to conduct enhanced scrutiny of account relationships to guard against money laundering and report any suspicious transaction;
 
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to ascertain the identity of the nominal and beneficial owners of, and the source of funds deposited into, each account as needed to guard against money laundering and report any suspicious transactions;

·  
to ascertain for any foreign bank, the shares of which are not publicly traded, the identity of the owners of the foreign bank, and the nature and extent of the ownership interest of each such owner; and

·  
to ascertain whether any foreign bank provides correspondent accounts to other foreign banks and, if so, the identity of those foreign banks and related due diligence information.

Under the USA PATRIOT Act, financial institutions are required to establish anti-money laundering programs. The USA PATRIOT Act sets forth minimum standards for these programs, including:

·
the development of internal policies, procedures, and controls;

·
the designation of a compliance officer;

·
an ongoing employee training program; and

·
an independent audit function to test the programs.

In addition, the USA PATRIOT Act authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to adopt rules increasing the cooperation and information sharing between financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement authorities regarding individuals, entities and organizations engaged in, or reasonably suspected based on credible evidence of engaging in, terrorist acts or money laundering activities. Any financial institution complying with these rules will not be deemed to have violated the privacy provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, as discussed above. The Bank currently has policies and procedures in place designed to comply with the USA PATRIOT Act.

Regulation W

The Company and its banking affiliates are subject to Regulation W, which provides guidance on permissible activities and transactions between affiliated companies. In general, subject to certain specified exemptions, a bank or its subsidiaries are limited in their ability to engage in “covered transactions” with affiliates:

·  
to an amount equal to 10% of the bank's capital and surplus, in the case of covered transactions with any one affiliate; and

·  
to an amount equal to 20% of the bank's capital and surplus, in the case of covered transactions with all affiliates.

In addition, a bank and its subsidiaries may engage in covered transactions and other specified transactions only on terms and under circumstances that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the bank or its subsidiary, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with nonaffiliated companies. A “covered transaction” includes:

·  
a loan or extension of credit to an affiliate;

·  
a purchase of, or an investment in, securities issued by an affiliate;
   
·  
a purchase of assets from an affiliate, with some exceptions;

·  
the acceptance of securities issued by an affiliate as collateral for a loan or extension of credit to any party; and

·  
the issuance of a guarantee, acceptance or letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate.
 
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In addition, under Regulation W:

·  
a bank and its subsidiaries may not purchase a low-quality asset from an affiliate;

·  
covered transactions and other specified transactions between a bank or its subsidiaries and an affiliate must be on terms and conditions that are consistent with safe and sound banking practices; and

·  
with some exceptions, each loan or extension of credit by a bank to an affiliate must be secured by collateral with a market value ranging from 100% to 130%, depending on the type of collateral, of the amount of the loan or extension of credit.

The Bank is also subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve on extensions of credit to executive officers, directors, principal shareholders, or any related interest of such persons. Extensions of credit (i) must be made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, and following credit underwriting procedures that are at least as stringent as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with persons not covered above and who are not employees, and (ii) must not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features. The Bank is also subject to certain lending limits and restrictions on overdrafts to such persons.

Consumer Credit Reporting

On December 4, 2003, the President signed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (the FAIR Act), amending the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (the FCRA). Amendments to the FCRA include, among other things:

 
·
new requirements for financial institutions to develop policies and procedures to identify potential identity theft and, upon the request of a consumer, place a fraud alert in the consumer's credit file stating that the consumer may be the victim of identity theft or other fraud;

 
·
new consumer notice requirements for lenders that use consumer report information in connection with risk-based credit pricing programs;

 
·
for entities that furnish information to consumer reporting agencies(which would include the Bank), new requirements to implement procedures and policies regarding the accuracy and integrity of the furnished information, and regarding the correction of previously furnished information that is later determined to be inaccurate; and

 
·
a new requirement for mortgage lenders to disclose credit scores to consumers.

The amendments also prohibit a business that receives consumer information from an affiliate from using that information for marketing purposes unless the consumer is first provided a notice and an opportunity to direct the business not to use the information for such marketing purposes, subject to certain exceptions. The Company and the Bank have implemented procedures to comply with those new rules.

 Proposed Legislation and Regulatory Action

New regulations and statutes are regularly proposed that contain wide-ranging proposals for altering the structures, regulations and competitive relationships of the nation's financial institutions operating in the United States. The Company cannot predict whether or in what form any proposed regulation or statute will be adopted or the extent to which its business may be affected by any new regulation or statute.

Effect of Governmental Monetary Policies  

The earnings of the Company are affected by domestic economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government and its agencies. The Federal Reserve’s monetary policies have had, and are likely to continue to have, an important impact on the operating results of commercial banks through its power to implement national monetary policy in order to curb inflation or combat a recession. The monetary policies of the Federal Reserve have major effects upon the levels of bank loans, investments and deposits through its open market operations in United States government securities and through its regulation of the discount rate on borrowings of member banks and the reserve requirements against member bank deposits. It is not possible to predict the nature or impact of future changes in monetary and fiscal policies.
 
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First Haralson Merger

On January 22, 2007, WGNB Corp. entered into an agreement and plan of reorganization by and among WGNB Corp., West Georgia National Bank, First Haralson Corporation, and First National Bank of Georgia whereby First Haralson Corporation will be merged with and into WGNB Corp. by acquisition of 100 percent of the outstanding common shares of First Haralson Corporation and, concurrently, First National Bank of Georgia will be merged into West Georgia National Bank. Upon the closing of the transaction, West Georgia National Bank changed its name to First National Bank of Georgia. The transaction was approved by both companies’ shareholders and it closed on June 29, 2007 with an effective date of July 1, 2007. First Haralson Corporation was headquartered in Buchanan, Georgia and operated five branches in Haralson County and two branches in Carroll County.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, First Haralson Corporation’s shareholders elected to receive cash, WGNB Corp. common stock, or a combination of the two. The shareholders made their elections and, in the aggregate, chose: cash consideration in the amount of $16,315,423; shares of WGNB Corp. stock in the amount of 1,055,149 valued at $27.25 per share; which, together with total acquisition costs of $1,746,463, resulted in a total consideration of $46,814,696 at the date of the closing. In addition, the terms of the merger agreement allowed First Haralson Corporation to pay a one-time, special dividend not to exceed $7,250,000 in the aggregate, or approximately $35.67 per share, for each First Haralson Corporation share to First Haralson Corporation shareholders prior to the closing of the transaction.

One of the primary business objectives for the transaction was to strengthen our presence along the Interstate 20 corridor. The combined entity has retained the number one market share ranking in both Carroll and Haralson counties. Additionally, the transaction has enhanced our core deposits and has diversified our loan portfolio. The combination also created a top 20 financial institution in Georgia in terms of total deposits.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Like all other banking and financial services companies, our business and results of operations are subject to a number of risks, many of which are outside of our control. In addition to the other information in this Report, readers should carefully consider that the following important factors, among others, could materially impact our business and future results of operations. When we use terms such as “we,” “our”, and “us,” we are referring to WGNB Corp. which conducts business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Bank of Georgia.

Our success depends on our ability to compete effectively in the competitive financial services industry - We encounter strong competition for deposits, loans, and other financial services in all of our lines of business. Our principal competitors include other commercial banks, savings banks, credit unions and savings and loan associations. Many of our competitors are significantly larger than us and have greater access to capital and other resources. In recent years, there has been substantial consolidation among companies in the financial services industry. Such consolidation may increase competition because consolidation creates larger entities who may be able to offer additional services that we are unable to offer, have greater financial resources or have substantially higher lending limits with which to compete. Further, our ability to compete effectively is dependent on our ability to adapt successfully to technological and other changes within the banking and financial services industry.

Our business may be adversely affected by the highly regulated environment in which we operate - We are highly regulated by state and federal agencies. Recently enacted and future legislation and regulations may have significant impact on the banking and financial services industries. Regulatory or legislative changes could increase our cost of doing business, restrict our access to new products or markets, or otherwise adversely affect our operations or the manner in which we conduct our business and, on the whole, adversely affect the profitability of our business.
 
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We may be adversely affected by a general deterioration in economic conditions - The risks associated with our business are greater in periods of a slowing economy or recession. Economic declines may be accompanied by a decrease in demand for consumer or commercial credit and declining real estate and other asset values. Declining real estate and other asset values may reduce the ability of borrowers to use such equity to support borrowings. Delinquencies, foreclosures and losses generally increase during economic slow downs or recessions. Additionally, our servicing costs, collection costs and credit losses may also increase in periods of economic slow down or recessions.

We are subject to credit risk inherent in our loan portfolio - In the financial services industry, there is always a risk that certain borrowers may not repay borrowings. We maintain a reserve for loan losses to absorb the level of losses that we estimate to be probable in our portfolio. However, our reserve for loan losses may not be sufficient to cover the loan losses that we may actually incur. If we experience defaults by borrowers in any of our businesses, our earnings could be negatively affected. Changes in local economic conditions could adversely affect credit quality in our loan portfolio. In addition, federal and state regulators periodically review our loan portfolio and may require us to increase the provision for loan losses or recognize loan charge-offs. Their conclusions about the quality of the loan portfolio may be different from ours. Any increase in the allowance for loan losses or charge-offs as required by these regulatory agencies could have a negative effect on our operating results.

We may be adversely affected by interest rate changes - We realize income primarily from the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and other borrowings. Interest rate fluctuations are caused by many factors which, for the most part, are not under our direct control. For example, national monetary policy plays a significant role in the determination of interest rates. Additionally, competitor pricing and the resulting negotiations that occur with our customers also impact the rates we collect on loans and the rates we pay on deposits. As interest rates change, we expect that we will periodically experience “gaps” in the interest rate sensitivities of our assets and liabilities, meaning that either our interest-bearing liabilities will be more sensitive to changes in market interest rates than our interest-earning assets, or vice versa. In either event, if market interest rates should move contrary to our position, this “gap” may work against us, and our earnings may be negatively affected. Although we actively manage our interest rate sensitivity, such management is not an exact science. Rapid increases or decreases in interest rates could adversely affect our net interest margin if changes in our cost of funds do not correspond to changes in income yields. An increase in interest rates that adversely affects the ability of borrowers to pay the principal or interest on loans may lead to an increase in non-performing assets and a reduction of interest accrued into income, which could have a material adverse affect on our results of operations.

We could be held responsible for environmental liabilities of properties acquired through foreclosure - Environmentally related hazards have become a source of high risk and potentially unlimited liability for financial institutions relative to their loans. Environmentally contaminated properties owned by an institution’s borrowers may result in a drastic reduction in the value of the collateral securing the institution’s loans to such borrowers, high environmental clean up costs to the borrower affecting its ability to repay the loans, the subordination of any lien in favor of the institution to a state or federal lien securing clean up costs, and liability to the institution for clean up costs if it forecloses on the contaminated property or becomes involved in the management of the borrower. To minimize this risk, we may require an environmental examination of, and report with respect to, the property of any borrower or prospective borrower if circumstances affecting the property indicate a potential for contamination, taking into consideration the potential loss to the institution in relation to the burdens to the borrower. Such examination must be performed by an engineering firm experienced in environmental risk studies and acceptable to the institution, and the costs of such examinations and reports are the responsibility of the borrower. These costs may be substantial and may deter a prospective borrower from entering into a loan transaction with us. We are not aware of any borrower who is currently subject to any environmental investigation or clean up proceeding which is likely to have a material adverse affect on our financial condition or results of operation.

Loss of our senior executive officers or other key employees could impair our relationship with customers and adversely affect our business - We have assembled a senior management team which has substantial background and experience in banking and financial services in the western Georgia market. Loss of these key personnel could negatively impact our earnings because of their skills, customer relationships and/or the potential difficulty of promptly replacing them.
 
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Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments. Not applicable.

Item 2. Properties

The following table sets forth information regarding our current offices and banking facilities:

Facility
 
Location
 
Ownership
WGNB and First National Bank
Corporate Offices
 
201 Maple Street
Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Main Branch Office
 
201 Maple Street
Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
First Tuesday Mall Office
 
1004 Bankhead Highway
Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Motor Office
 
314 Newnan Street
Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia
 
Leased
         
First National Bank
Banco de Progresso Office
 
1111 Bankhead Highway
Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia
 
Leased
         
First National Bank
Villa Rica Office
 
725 Bankhead Highway
Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Bowdon Office
 
205 East College Street
Bowdon, Carroll County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Bremen Financial Center (former First Haralson headquarters)
 
900 Atlantic Avenue
Bremen, Haralson County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Bremen Office
 
501 Pacific Avenue
Bremen, Haralson County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Buchanan Office
 
3559 Business 27
Buchanan, Haralson County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Tallapoosa Office
 
3408 Georgia Hwy 100
Tallapoosa, Haralson County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Tallapoosa Office
 
39 Bowdon Street
Tallapoosa, Haralson County, Georgia
 
Owned
 
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First National Bank
Temple Office
 
184 Carrollton Street
Temple, Haralson
County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Mirror Lake Office
 
Village at Mirror Lake Shopping Center
Douglasville, Douglas County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Highway 5 Office
 
9557 Georgia Hwy 5
Douglasville, Douglas County, Georgia
 
Leased
         
First National Bank
Chapel Hill Office
 
9360 The Landing Drive
(adjacent to Arbor Place Mall)
Douglasville, Douglas County, Georgia
 
Owned
         
First National Bank
Coweta Office
 
3441 Hwy 34
Sharpsburg Shoppes
Sharpsburg, Coweta County, Georgia
 
Leased
         
First National Bank
Banco de Progresso Office
 
Eastgate Shopping Center
114 Bullsboro Drive
Newnan, Coweta
County, Georgia
 
Leased
 

All locations are typical of branch banking facilities located throughout the United States and all locations, except the Motor offices and the Coweta loan production office, are full service locations. Each branch location has an ATM that is either walk-up or drive-up. The Bank also operates nine additional ATMs on leased properties located throughout the Carrollton, Bremen and Villa Rica areas. The Motor offices provide primarily teller and ATM transactions and do not originate loans.
 
The Bank’s main office, operations center and related parking are located on approximately 2.5 acres. The main office is a two-story building with a total of approximately 19,100 square feet housing its lobby, retail offices, administrative and executive offices. The operations center is a two-story building with a total of approximately 12,200 square feet housing a computer room, administrative offices and storage facilities. The branch offices in Carroll County (with the exception of the Motor office which is approximately 700 square feet) are typical of other banking facilities and are approximately 3,000 to 5,000 square feet in size.

The Bremen Financial Center is a two-story building located on approximately 3 acres that contains approximately 20,000 square feet. The other Haralson County branches are typical of our other locations and are approximately 3,000 to 4,000 square feet in size (with the exception of the Tallapoosa motor branch which is approximately 700 square feet).

The Mirror Lake and Chapel Hill branches provide a new look for the Bank and contain customer-centric features such as concierge customer service areas with workstations and Internet connectivity. The Mirror Lake branch utilizes a remote teller system and is designed to be high-touch customer service and low-touch transactional service. The new Chapel Hill branch (formerly a Wachovia location) was built in 2001 and is a 3,400 square foot building on approximately one acre with brick and veneer exterior.
 
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Item 3.  Legal Proceedings

While the Company and its subsidiaries are from time to time party to various legal proceedings arising from the ordinary course of business, management believes that there are no proceedings of material risk threatened or pending.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No matters were submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this Report.

PART II

Item 5.  Market for Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information

The Company’s Common Stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market System under trading symbol “WGNB”. Approximately 1,200 shareholders of record held our Common Stock as of March 28, 2008. Set forth below are the high and low sales prices for each full quarterly period during 2006 and 2007 and the dividends declared and paid per share of Common Stock for those periods.

Price Range Per Share
 
   
 
Low
 
 
High
 
Dividends
Paid Per Share
 
2006:
             
First Quarter
 
$
24.00
 
$
25.81
 
$
0.170
 
Second Quarter
   
24.73
   
26.00
   
0.177
 
Third Quarter
   
24.27
   
28.17
   
0.183
 
Fourth Quarter
   
25.51
   
31.47
   
0.190
 
 
2007:
             
First Quarter
 
$
27.50
 
$
33.00
 
$
0.197
 
Second Quarter
   
28.32
   
31.60
   
0.203
 
Third Quarter
   
24.79
   
28.08
   
0.210
 
Fourth Quarter
   
19.79
   
24.24
   
0.210
 

Dividends

The declaration of future dividends is within the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend, among other things, upon business conditions, earnings, the financial condition of the Bank and the Company, and regulatory requirements. See “Business - Supervision and Regulation - Dividends.”

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

The Company did not issue any securities during the year ended December 31, 2007 that were not registered under the Securities Act.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company did not repurchase any of its securities during the fourth quarter of 2007.
 
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Item 6.  Selected Financial Data

The selected consolidated financial data of the Company for and as of the end of each of the periods indicated in the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 have been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company. The selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company, including the notes to those consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this Report. 
 
   
 Year Ended December 31,  
   
 2007  
 
 2006  
 
 2005   
 
 2004   
 
 2003   
 
   
 (In thousands, except share and per share data)
For the Year:
                     
Total Interest Income 
 
$
55,828
 
$
42,093
 
$
32,546
 
$
25,268
 
$
23,542
 
Total Interest Expense 
   
27,181
   
18,727
   
12,583
   
7,570
   
7,527
 
Net Interest Income 
   
28,647
   
23,366
   
19,963
   
17,698
   
16,015
 
Provision for Loan Losses 
   
10,206
   
1,465
   
1,550
   
925
   
350
 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses 
   
18,441
   
21,901
   
18,413
   
16,773
   
15,665
 
Total Other Income 
   
8,068
   
6,404
   
6,008
   
5,637
   
5,554
 
Total Other Expense 
   
23,341
   
16,519
   
14,464
   
13,664
   
12,752
 
Earnings Before Income Taxes 
   
3,168
   
11,786
   
9,957
   
8,746
   
8,467
 
Income Taxes 
   
134
   
3,458
   
2,889
   
2,682
   
2,680
 
Net earnings 
   
3,034
   
8,327
   
7,067
   
6,064
   
5,787
 
Per Share Data:
                               
Net earnings 
   
0.55
   
1.67
   
1.42
   
1.22
   
1.17
 
Diluted net earnings 
   
0.55
   
1.66
   
1.41
   
1.21
   
1.15
 
Cash dividends declared 
   
0.82
   
0.72
   
0.61
   
0.52
   
0.45
 
Book value 
   
13.23
   
10.50
   
9.61
   
9.01
   
8.49
 
Tangible book value 
   
8.37
   
10.50
   
9.61
   
9.01
   
8.49
 
At Year End:
                               
Total loans 
   
659,964
   
474,319
   
423,720
   
356,909
   
296,498
 
Earning assets 
   
739,334
   
550,466
   
503,275
   
425,062
   
367,694
 
Assets 
   
883,665
   
575,329
   
523,643
   
441,929
   
393,216
 
Total deposits 
   
706,377
   
462,813
   
429,049
   
338,398
   
303,316
 
Stockholders’ equity 
   
80,151
   
52,496
   
47,952
   
44,962
   
42,089
 
Tangible stockholders' equity 
   
50,717
   
52,496
   
47,952
   
44,962
   
42,089
 
Common shares outstanding 
   
6,057,594
   
5,000,613
   
4,987,794
   
4,988,661
   
4,959,678
 
Average Balances:
                               
Total loans 
   
580,387
   
441,883
   
395,943
   
330,159
   
287,861
 
Earning assets 
   
683,998
   
522,703
   
473,480
   
404,121
   
357,468
 
Assets 
   
740,862
   
549,691
   
501,191
   
428,637
   
384,395
 
Deposits 
   
594,564
   
440,560
   
393,851
   
325,991
   
296,723
 
Stockholders’ equity 
   
69,412
   
50,358
   
46,857
   
43,742
   
40,708
 
Tangible Stockholders’ equity 
   
54,695
   
50,358
   
46,857
   
43,742
   
40,708
 
Weighted average shares outstanding 
   
5,534,851
   
4,998,103
   
4,986,930
   
4,958,604
   
4,962,131
 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 
   
5,560,038
   
5,024,668
   
5,024,429
   
5,034,495
   
5,035,470
 
Key Performance Ratios:
                               
Return on average assets 
   
0.41
%
 
1.51
%
 
1.41
%
 
1.41
%
 
1.51
%
Return on average equity 
   
4.37
%
 
16.54
%
 
15.08
%
 
13.86
%
 
14.22
%
Return on average tangible equity 
   
5.55
%
 
16.54
%
 
15.08
%
 
13.86
%
 
14.22
%
Net interest margin, taxable equivalent 
   
4.33
%
 
4.60
%
 
4.37
%
 
4.55
%
 
4.65
%
Dividend payout ratio 
   
149.09
%
 
43.11
%
 
43.19
%
 
42.62
%
 
38.29
%
Average equity to average assets 
   
9.37
%
 
9.16
%
 
9.35
%
 
10.20
%
 
10.59
%
Average loans to average deposits 
   
97.62
%
 
100.30
%
 
100.53
%
 
101.28
%
 
97.01
%
Overhead ratio 
   
63.57
%
 
55.49
%
 
55.69
%
 
58.56
%
 
59.12
%
 
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Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The purpose of the following discussion is to address information relating to our financial condition and results of operations that may not be readily apparent from a review of the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, which begin on page F-1 of this Report. This discussion should be read in conjunction with information provided in WGNB’s consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes.  When we use words like “we,” “us,” “our” and the like, we are referring to WGNB together with its subsidiary, First National Bank.

CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain of the statements made in this Report and in documents incorporated by reference herein, including matters discussed under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” as well as oral statements made by the Company or its officers, directors or employees, may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs, current expectations, estimates and projections about the financial services industry, the economy and about the Company and the Bank in general. The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We caution readers that the following important factors, among others, could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this Report:

 
·
the effect of changes in laws and regulations, including federal and state banking laws and regulations, with which we must comply, and the associated costs of compliance with such laws and regulations either currently or in the future as applicable;

 
·
the effect of changes in accounting policies, standards, guidelines or principles, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies as well as by the Financial Accounting Standards Board;

 
·
the effect of changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans;

 
·
the effect on our competitive position within our market area of the increasing consolidation within the banking and financial services industries, including the increased competition from larger regional and out-of-state banking organizations as well as non-bank providers of various financial services;

 
·
the effect of changes in interest rates;

 
·
the effect of changes in the business cycle and downturns in local, regional or national economies;

 
·
the matters described under Part I, Item 1A. - Risk Factors.

We caution that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive of other factors which may impact our operations.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

We have established various accounting policies which govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the preparation of its financial statements. These significant accounting policies are described in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements. Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by management which have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities; management considers these accounting policies to be critical accounting policies. The judgments and assumptions used by management are based on historical experience and other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates which could have a material impact on the carrying value of our assets and liabilities and results of operations. All accounting policies are important, and all policies described in Notes to the consolidated financial statements should be reviewed for a greater understanding of how our financial performance is recorded and reported.
 
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We believe the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting policy that requires the most significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of probable loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Calculation of the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting estimate due to the significant judgment, assumptions and estimates related to the amount and timing of estimated losses, consideration of current and historical trends and the amount and timing of cash flows related to impaired loans. Please refer to the section of this Report entitled “Balance Sheet Review - Provision and Allowance for Possible Loan and Lease Losses” and Note 1 and Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for a detailed description of our estimation processes and methodology related to the allowance for loan losses.

EARNINGS OVERVIEW
 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

Our net earnings were $3.0 million in 2007, $8.3 million in 2006 and $7.1 million in 2005, representing a decrease of 63.6% between fiscal years 2006 and 2007 and an increase of 17.8% between fiscal years 2005 and 2006. Net earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were $0.55 for 2007, $1.66 for 2006 and $1.41 for 2005, representing a decrease of 66.9% between fiscal years 2006 and 2007 and an increase of 17.7% between fiscal years 2005 and 2006. Prior to the material subsequent event, based on the provision and other writedowns we knew about as of December 31, 2007, we recorded earnings of $7.3 million, or $1.32 earnings per diluted share, through December 31, 2007. The return on average assets for 2007 was 0.41%, the return on average shareholders’ total equity for 2007 was 4.37%, and the return on average tangible equity for 2007 was 5.55%. This compared with 1.51% return on average assets and 16.54% return on average equity for 2006, and 1.41% return on average assets and 15.08% return on average equity for 2005. Over the past ten years, our return on average assets has averaged 1.37% and our return on average equity has averaged 14.06%.

Historically, our earnings have been driven primarily by balance sheet growth, particularly in loans, and attaining greater overhead efficiency. There were two major developments in 2007 which impacted our earnings and growth.

First, we completed our merger with First Haralson effective July 2007 which increased both earnings and the number of shares outstanding for the last half of 2007. We anticipated that the merger would be neither materially accretive nor dilutive in the first twelve months following the merger. Our analysis took into account non-recurring, non-operating merger costs, estimated cost savings over a twelve month period and the expected average number of shares outstanding based on the elections of First Haralson shareholders. In connection with the merger, we incurred non-recurring, non-operating merger expenses in the amount of $535 thousand ($327 thousand net of applicable tax). The non-recurring, non-operating merger expenses net of applicable taxes reduced diluted earnings per share by $0.06. However, the overall effect of the merger over a twelve month period (the last six months of 2007 and the first six months of 2008) is not expected to have a material impact on diluted earnings per share.

Second, we began to experience asset quality issues in the third quarter of 2007. During that period, non-performing assets increased from $6.6 million as of June 30, 2007 to $58.3 million as of December 31, 2007, including the revision attributable to the material subsequent event, an increase of approximately $51.7 million, or 783%. The majority of this non-performing asset increase was attributable to sixteen residential real estate construction and development loan relationships. In the last half of 2007, we experienced net charged-off loans of $4.9 million which resulted in our recording a loan loss provision in the amount of $9.4 million in the second half of 2007 including the addition attributable to the material subsequent event. Additionally, we charged-off accrued interest on impaired loans in the amount of $473 thousand and incurred $804 thousand of additional charge-down of foreclosed property as an adjustment for updated appraisals on foreclosed property. In total, the increased provision for loan losses, the charge-off of accrued interest and the charge-down of foreclosed property had an impact of reducing earnings by $6.6 million net of applicable taxes, or $1.19 per diluted share. This does not take into account expenses incurred for collection of loans and maintenance of properties taken in foreclosure discussed elsewhere or the diversion of management’s focus toward collection of loans rather than production of loans.
 
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But for the items specifically identified above, our diluted earnings per share would have been approximately $1.80, an 8.4% increase over our 2006 diluted earnings per share amount of $1.66. The acquired loans of First Haralson had no impact on the level of non-performing assets except to increase the total loan portfolio, thereby reducing the percentage of non-performing assets to total loans. Much has been said about the slowdown in the metro-Atlanta residential real estate market over the past six months. There is no question that the sub-prime mortgage production and subsequent default rate has had an impact on our construction and development loan customers. While we did not actually produce sub-prime mortgages, the excess inventory of residential homes and lots that has been produced by foreclosure on sub-prime loans and over-building to meet the demand of sub-prime lending has had a negative impact on home values and increased the time it takes to sell existing inventory. These economics have a significant impact on the borrower’s ability to carry the construction or development project and thereby reduce the quality of our construction and development loan portfolio.

Despite experiencing non-performing assets, our earnings were positively impacted by earning asset growth. During 2007, we experienced total loan growth of $186 million, or 39.1%. This loan growth includes total loans acquired in the merger in the amount of $138.2 million which constituted 74.4% of the loan growth we experienced in 2007. We grew total loans by $47.4 million, or 10.0%, organically in 2007. This compared to loan growth of $50.6 million, or 11.9%, in 2006 and $66.8 million, or 18.7%, in 2005. Our average loan growth rate over the past ten years has been 16.3%. Consequently, our 2007 loan growth was less than average compared to our 10 year average. Our ability to grow loans in both quality and quantity is important to our ability to grow earnings. Our core business is lending and management maintains underwriting and pricing policies and procedures designed to grow revenues while not significantly increasing our credit or interest rate risk exposure. Much of the loan growth that we experienced in 2007 took place in the first half of 2007.

Another key component of earnings is our net interest margin. We were able to maintain our interest margin by actively managing our interest rate risk exposure. Our net interest margin was compressed in 2007 when compared to 2006 and 2005. Compression of the net interest margin can take place if our balance sheet is not protected from the impact of changes in market interest rates. This was not the case with our balance sheet in 2007. While not completely immune to compression of the interest margin due to interest rate risk, we were neutral to changes in short term market interest rates in 2007. However, we did experience interest margin compression in 2007. The decrease was due to the increase in our non-performing assets and the impact of charging-off accrued but unpaid interest on impaired loans. The net interest margin for 2007 was 4.33%, compared to 4.60% in 2006 and 4.37% in 2005.

In comparing 2007 to 2006, there were two significant financial occurrences in the fourth quarter of 2006 that positively impacted net earnings for 2006. First, we realized a gain on foreclosed property in the amount of $232 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2006. This gain was considered non-recurring in nature. Second, in the fourth quarter of 2006 we earned federal tax credits of approximately $144 thousand to be recognized on a low to moderate income housing project in which we are a partner. The tax credits did recur in 2007 and will be of benefit to us over the next nine years.

Finally, management continually seeks to increase revenues while controlling costs. In 2007, our overhead ratio (non-interest expense/net interest income plus non-interest income) was 63.6% compared to 55.5% in 2006 and 55.7% in 2005. The increase in the overhead ratio is primarily due to the merger costs and the impact of increased carrying cost of non-performing assets. Once non-performing assets are reduced and the merger costs have been absorbed, the overhead ratio is expected to decrease.

Net Interest Income

Our operational results primarily depend on the earnings of the Bank which depend, to a large degree, on its ability to generate net interest income. Net interest income represented 78.0%, 78.5% and 76.9% of net interest income plus other income in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The following discussion and analysis of net interest margin assumes and is stated on a tax equivalent basis. That is, non-taxable interest is restated at its taxable equivalent rate.

The banking industry uses two key ratios to measure the relative profitability of net interest income. The net interest rate spread measures the difference between the average yield on interest earning assets (loans, investment securities and federal funds sold) and the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities (deposits and other borrowings). The interest rate spread eliminates the impact of non-interest bearing deposits and gives a direct perspective on the effect of market interest rate movements. The other commonly used measure is net interest margin which is defined as net interest income as a percent of average total interest earning assets and takes into account the positive impact of investing non-interest-bearing deposits.
 
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Our net interest income increased by $5.3 million, or 22.6%, in 2007 from 2006, and by $3.4 million, or 17.0%, in 2006 from 2005. Net interest income for 2007 was $28.8 million compared to $23.4 million for 2006 and $20.0 million for 2005. The net interest margin on interest earning assets was 4.33% in 2007, 4.60% in 2006 and 4.37% in 2005 on a tax equivalent basis.

Beginning in early 2001 through the end of 2003, short term interest rates dropped 550 basis points. Through the first half of 2007, however, short term interest rates rebounded 575 basis points. Beginning in the last half of 2007, short term interest rates have declined and are likely to continue to decline as economic policymakers attempt to avoid a recession in 2008 and provide relief for sub-prime homeowners. These broad fluctuations can have a significant impact on us without robust interest rate risk management. We seek to manage our interest rate risk such that fluctuations in market rates do not have a significant negative impact on earnings. Throughout the period of increasing and decreasing rates our margin compressed and expanded although not with the extreme volatility that short term market interest rates have fluctuated.

Comparing 2007 to 2006, our net interest margin decreased by 27 basis points from 4.60% in 2006 to 4.33% in 2007. However, our interest margin is very similar to what it was in 2005 which was 4.37%. We believe management’s interest rate risk strategies mitigated the effects of rapidly changing short-term interest rates. As rates decrease again in 2008, we anticipate that, while the margin may compress slightly due to rate changes, it should then recover over a six month period as interest-bearing liabilities reprice.

The primary component of our interest margin compression in 2007 was due to the increase in non-performing loans and the write-off of accrued interest on impaired loans. The longer we carry non-performing assets on the balance sheet, the more compressed the interest margin becomes. We use interest-bearing liabilities to fund non-interest bearing assets thereby reducing the net interest margin. Margin reduction is further exasperated when we charge-off previously accrued interest. As stated previously, non-performing assets increased from $6.6 million as of June 30, 2007 to $58.3 million as of December 31, 2007. The balance of those non-performing assets remains in the calculation of net interest margin even though they are not on earning status. Further, we charged-off interest in the last half of 2007 on impaired loans in the amount of $473 thousand which is also subtracted from interest income. Consequently, not only did we have a non-earning asset, we also charged-off interest which had a negative impact on the interest margin in 2007.

Our average yield on earning assets in 2007 was 8.30%, an increase of 12 basis points compared to 2006, while our average cost of funds was 4.57% in 2007, an increase of 30 basis points from 2006. The yield on total loans in 2007 was 8.65%, but the yield would have been approximately 8.82% had we not had the $473 thousand of charged -off interest and reduced the average balance of total loans by the average non-accrual loans for the year of $5.8 million. Consequently, the impact to the loan yield isolating the effect of non-performing assets in 2007 was 17 basis points. The impact of non-performing assets on the net interest spread was 13 basis points in 2007. The impact of non-performing assets on the net interest margin could be greater in 2008 unless the average balance of non-performing assets is reduced and management is able to minimize the amount of future charged-off interest.

Our balance sheet has traditionally been slightly asset sensitive, but as 2005, 2006 and 2007 progressed, management sought to become more evenly matched in preparation for the possibility of declining rates. That is, management sought to shift to a scenario where assets re-price in a similar fashion or slower than liabilities. Therefore, in a falling rate environment, our interest margin will tend to increase. In combining with First Haralson, management studied the impact of combining the interest rate risk position of WGNB with that of First Haralson. We have found that the combination produced an institution that was more neutral to interest rate changes. That is, WGNB being slightly asset-sensitive to neutral, and First Haralson being slightly liability sensitive, produced a combination that is almost neutral to interest rate fluctuations over a one year period.

One final factor in the change in our volume of both interest income and interest expense was the acquisition of the assets and liabilities of First Haralson as of July 1, 2007. First Haralson’s net interest margin was less than ours. Therefore, management estimated that the combination would dilute our net interest margin. However, the volume of net interest income mitigated any dilutive factor in the combination of the companies. On the effective date of the combination, we added $9.2 million in federal funds sold, $42.3 million in investment securities, $138.0 million of total loans to earning assets, $159.5 million of interest-bearing deposits, $7.5 million of borrowed funds and $21.3 million of non-interest-bearing deposits.
 
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The following table shows, for the past three years, the relationship between interest income and interest expense and the average daily balances of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities on a tax equivalent basis assuming a rate of 34%:

Table 1
 
Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Analysis
 
(in thousands)
 
 
   
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
   
 2007
 
 2006
 
 2005
 
   
Average Balance
 
 
Interest
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average Balance
 
 
Interest
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average Balance
 
 
Interest
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Assets:
                                     
Interest earnings assets:
                                     
Federal funds sold
 
$
11,691
   
614
   
5.25
%
$
12,133
   
641
   
5.28
%
$
11,331
   
394
   
3.48
%
Investments:
                                                       
Taxable
   
49,907
   
3,295
   
6.60
%
 
40,528
   
2,491
   
6.15
%
 
35,687
   
2,109
   
5.91
%
Tax exempt
   
42,013
   
2,699
   
6.42
%
 
28,159
   
1,825
   
6.48
%
 
30,520
   
1,997
   
6.54
%
Total Investments
   
103,611
   
6,608
   
6.38
%
 
80,820
   
4,957
   
6.13
%
 
66,207
   
4,106
   
6.20
%
Loans (including loan fees):
                                                       
Taxable
   
579,126
   
50,057
   
8.64
%
 
440,939
   
37,695
   
8.55
%
 
394,209
   
28,631
   
7.26
%
Tax Exempt
   
1,261
   
123
   
9.74
%
 
944
   
94
   
9.96
%
 
1,734
   
143
   
8.25
%
Total Loans
   
580,387
   
50,180
   
8.65
%
 
441,883
   
37,789
   
8.55
%
 
395,943
   
28,774
   
7.27
%
Total interest earning assets
   
683,998
   
56,788
   
8.30
%
 
522,703
   
42,746
   
8.18
%
 
473,481
   
33,274
   
7.03
%
Other non-interest earnings assets
   
56,864
               
26,988
               
27,710
             
Total assets
 
$
740,862
             
$
549,691
             
$
501,191
             
                                                         
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
                                                       
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                                       
Deposits:
                                                       
Demand
 
$
172,706
   
6,259
   
3.62
%
$
137,747
   
4,995
   
3.63
%
$
136,248
   
3,183
   
2.34
%
Savings
   
20,631
   
242
   
1.17
%
 
16,908
   
185
   
1.09
%
 
18,011
   
100
   
.56
%
Time
   
337,058
   
17,373
   
5.15
%
 
232,143
   
10,776
   
4.64
%
 
189,368
   
6,974
   
3.68
%
FHLB advances
                                                       
& other borrowings
   
63,966
   
3,307
   
5.16
%
 
51,985
   
2,771
   
5.33
%
 
52,407
   
2,326
   
4.44
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
594,361
   
27,181
   
4.57
%
 
438,783
   
18,727
   
4.27
%
 
396,034
   
12,583
   
3.18
%
                                                         
Non-interest bearing deposits
   
64,170
               
53,762
               
50,224
             
Other liabilities
   
12,919
               
6,787
               
8,076
             
Shareholders’ equity
   
69,412
               
50,359
               
46,857
             
Total liabilities and
                                                       
Shareholders’ equity
 
$
740,862
             
$
549,691
             
$
501,191
             
Excess of interest-earning assets over interest-bearing liabilities
 
$
89,637
             
$
83,920
             
$
77,447
             
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
   
115.08
%
             
119.13
%
             
119.56
%
           
                                                         
Net interest income tax equivalent
         
29,607
               
24,019
               
20,691
       
Net interest spread
               
3.73
%
             
3.91
%
             
3.85
%
Net interest margin on interest earning assets
               
4.33
%
             
4.60
%
             
4.37
%
                                                         
Tax Equivalent Adjustments:
                                                       
Investments
         
(919
)
             
(621
)
             
(679
)
     
Loans
         
(42
)
             
(32
)
             
(49
)
     
Net interest income
       
$
28,647
             
$
23,366
             
$
19,963
       
 
Non-accrual loans and the interest income that was recorded or charged-off on these loans are included in the yield calculation for loans in all periods reported.
 
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The following table shows the relative impact on net interest income of changes in the annual average daily outstanding balances (volume) of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the rates earned (rate) by us on such assets and liabilities. Variances resulting from a combination of changes in rate and volume are allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each category.

Table 2
Changes in Interest Income and Expense on a Tax Equivalent Basis
(in thousands)
 
   
Increase (decrease) due to changes in:
 
   
2007 over 2006
 
2006 over 2005
 
   
Volume
 
Rate
 
Total
 
Volume
 
Rate
 
Total
 
Interest income on:
                         
Federal funds sold
 
$
(23
)
 
(4
)
 
(27
)
$
42
   
205
   
247
 
Taxable investments
   
619
   
186
   
805
   
297
   
84
   
381
 
Non-taxable investments
   
890
   
(16
)
 
874
   
(153
)
 
(19
)
 
(172
)
Taxable loans
   
11,983
   
379 
   
12,362
   
3,995
   
5,070
   
9,065
 
Non-taxable loans
   
31
   
(2
)
 
29
   
(78
)
 
29
   
(49
)
Total Interest Income
   
13,500
   
543 
   
14,043
   
4,103
   
5,369
   
9,472
 
                                       
Interest expense on:
                                     
Deposits:
                                     
Demand
   
1,267
   
(2
)
 
1,265
   
54
   
1,757
   
1,811
 
Savings
   
44
   
13
   
57
   
(12
)
 
98
   
86
 
Time
   
5,408
   
1,189
   
6,597
   
1,985
   
1,817
   
3,802
 
FHLB advances & other borrowings
   
704
   
(168
)
 
536
   
(22
)
 
467
   
445
 
Total Interest Expense
   
7,423
   
1,032
   
8,455
   
2,005
   
4,139
   
6,144
 
Increase (decrease) in net interest income
 
$
6,077
   
(489
)
 
5,588
 
$
2,098
   
1,230
   
3,328
 
 
Other Income
 
Other income in 2007 was $8.41 million, an increase of $1.7 million, or 26.0%, when compared to 2006. The increase in other income from 2005 to 2006 was $396 thousand, or 6.6%. Most of the increase in other non-interest income during 2007 was attributable to the combination of WGNB and First Haralson for the last half of 2007. First Haralson contributed to the volume of service charges on deposit accounts, ATM network fees and miscellaneous income. Another major contributor to the increase in other non-interest income is due to the fact that we realized a full year of brokerage fees in 2007 from our recently implemented brokerage and wealth management operation which accounted for an increase of $507 thousand, or 391%, in brokerage fees from 2006 to 2007. The increase in other income from 2005 to 2006 is attributable to certain gains that we realized in both 2006 and 2005. In the fourth quarter of 2006, we recognized a gain on the sale of foreclosed property in the amount of $232 thousand. In 2005, we recognized a gain on investment securities available for sale in the amount of $228 thousand. Management rarely elects to sell investment securities. However, this particular sale strategy allowed us to reposition our portfolio for rising rates, recognize the gain associated with the sale of the investment securities and accomplish both by selling $3.8 million of bonds, or approximately 5% of the portfolio.

Service charges on deposit accounts, which had experienced a decline from 2005 to 2006 as a result of the implementation of our free checking program, accounted for the greatest increase in non-interest income from 2006 to 2007. The increase in service charges on deposit accounts from 2006 to 2007 was $1.3 million, or 32.1%. Prior to the combination, First Haralson averaged approximately $180 thousand per month in service charges on deposit accounts. Thus, approximately $1.1 million of the increase in service charges on deposit accounts from 2006 to 2007 was attributable to revenue derived from First Haralson’s customer base for the last six months of 2007. The remaining $200 thousand increase in service charges on deposit accounts is attributable to our combined entity’s ability to increase the combined customer base with much of the enhanced revenue being attributable to increased overdraft fee income in 2007 compared to 2006.  

Our brokerage and wealth management business was a significant contributor to fee income for us in 2007. The wealth management division is now cumulatively profitable and is poised to contribute more significantly to our earnings in the future. As stated above, most of the increase in brokerage fees was attributable to twelve months of operation in 2007 compared to four months in 2006 and no significant income from brokerage fees in 2005. First Haralson averaged approximately $8 thousand per month in brokerage fees prior to the merger.
 
ATM network fees increased by $270 thousand, or 34.7%, in 2007 compared to 2006, and by $275 thousand, or 54.8%, in 2006 compared to 2005. This increase continues to be attributable to increased foreign (non-WGNB customers) usage of our expanding ATM network as well as the increased volume of ATM and debit card revenue attributable to the addition of First Haralson’s ATM operations to the operations of WGNB.
 
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The loss on the sale and write-down of foreclosed property in the amount of $729 thousand is attributable to a cumulative recognition of net gains on disposal of foreclosed property in the amount of $75 thousand and a fourth quarter write-down of foreclosed property of $804 thousand. Management is active in the continuous valuation of the property we own. The write-down in foreclosed property occurred after we received updated appraisals on certain foreclosed properties we held which indicated the need for further write-down. The net loss on the sale and write-down of foreclosed property in the fourth quarter of 2007 compares to a 2006 fourth quarter gain on the sale of foreclosed property in the amount of $232 thousand included in a total gain of $243 thousand for 2006.

Miscellaneous income between 2006 and 2007 increased $559 thousand, or 69.9%. During 2007, we recognized $237 thousand in gain in the market value of a fair value swap described in Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements “Commitments and Contingencies - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” compared to no gain during 2006. In addition, we received a distribution of $118 thousand from a business development partnership in which we are a member in the first quarter of 2007 which was non-recurring in nature. Also included in miscellaneous income in 2007 was $79 thousand of income on insurance contracts that were owned by First Haralson in connection with its supplemental employee retirement plan. See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements -Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan”. Late fees on loans are included in miscellaneous income. Late fees on loans in 2007 exceeded late fees on loans in 2006 by $72 thousand. The remainder of the increase in miscellaneous income is attributable to the addition of First Haralson’s miscellaneous revenue and other line items which contributed to our growth in the volume of fees from 2006 to 2007. Miscellaneous income was flat between 2005 and 2006.

Other Expense
 
Other expenses increased by $6.8 million, or 41.3%, in 2007 over 2006 and by $2.1 million, or 14.2%, in 2006 over 2005. As was the case in net interest income and other income, the primary reason for increased expenses is six months of operations which include the First Haralson business. Increased salaries and employee benefits comprised more than half of the increase in other expenses in 2007, 2006 and 2005. Salaries and employee benefits increased $4.0 million, or 40.1%, from 2006 to 2007 and $1.2 million, or 14.0%, from 2005 to 2006. Other operating expenses increased by $1.9 million, or 46.3%, and occupancy expenses increased $898 thousand, or 37.4%, comparing 2007 to 2006. This, too, is attributable to six months of operations which included First Haralson and non-recurring merger costs.

The level of other non-interest expense that we absorbed in the combination with First Haralson is very much in line with what management expected based upon our due diligence and the estimation of merger costs and attainable cost savings in the first six months following the merger. We offered certain employees a voluntary retirement package which was accepted by some of the offerees, including certain WGNB employees. That cost was expensed in the period in which it was incurred. While the increase in expenses on a percentage basis was material in relation to our year to year growth, the increases were expected.

In terms of asset size, First Haralson had approximately $211 million in assets as of the closing of the merger. Our asset size prior to the merger was $623 million. Consequently, First Haralson was one third our size and employed 85 people immediately preceding the closing of the merger. Management expected that revenue and expenses would increase by at 30% to 40% in every category. First Haralson operated seven branches in Haralson and Carroll counties, one of which closed after the merger (the Carrollton location). While the conversion of the two operating systems went very smoothly, it was very time consuming and required all available human resources from both companies.

In addition to the First Haralson acquisition, we added a commercial loan production office and a second Banco De Progreso location in Coweta County during 2007. We also had an entire year of operations from our Chapel Hill location in Douglas County and our initial Banco De Progreso location in Carroll County, both of which were put in service in 2006. Management expected a significant increase in expense related to our expansion efforts and the 2007 increase in salaries and benefits, occupancy and other operating expense reflected that fact. We believe that the investment in expansion will ultimately provide an enhanced return to our shareholders.
 
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The increase of salaries and benefits from 2006 to 2007 is further described as follows: Salaries (including overtime) and related payroll taxes increased $3.0 million, or 42.6%; profit sharing, 401k, bonuses, deferred compensation expense and stock option expense increased $562 thousand, or 26.5%; and employee benefits which primarily include employee health and life insurance expense increased $467 thousand, or 53.6%. Our stock-based compensation expense methodology is described more fully in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements “Stock Compensation Plans”, and our deferred compensation expense is more fully described in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements “Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan”.

We had 186 full time equivalent employees as of June 30, 2007. On July 2, 2007 we added 81 full time equivalent employees (for an increase of 43.5%) as a result of the First Haralson acquisition. The additional employee count in the last half of 2007 accounted for nearly all of the increase in salaries and benefits for the year. Our annual salary increases only accounted for approximately 4% of the increase for 2007. The addition of two full time equivalent employees for the loan production office in the second quarter of 2007 and five employees for our second Banco De Progreso office in the second quarter had less impact on 2007 salaries than did the merger and annual salary increases.

Prior to the acquisition, we negotiated with certain First Haralson executive officers to buyout their employment contracts. Those expenditures were included in transaction costs of the merger and, thus, were not expensed in 2007. However, we offered a voluntary retirement package throughout the combined organization post merger. Certain employees exercised this offer which resulted in our expensing approximately $271 thousand in salary and payroll tax expense related to voluntary retirement. In connection with the merger and subsequent conversion of operating systems, we also incurred $62 thousand in overtime expense that was directly related to the conversion. Management considers both the voluntary retirement offer and the overtime to be non-recurring in nature. The increase in profit sharing, 401k, bonuses, deferred compensation and employee health and life insurance expense is similarly attributable to the merger and location expansions completed in 2006 and 2007.

Occupancy expense increased by $898 thousand, or 37.4%, in 2007 when compared to 2006, which is attributable to the merger and branch expansion previously discussed. Occupancy expense increased by $268 thousand, or 12.6%, in 2006 when compared to 2005. This too, is primarily related to the branch expansion which included the addition of the Chapel Hill branch in Douglasville and the Banco de Progreso branch in Carrollton in 2006. In addition, we seek to maintain our operating technology at a high level which includes capital purchases of personal computers, operating equipment and software. Many of those capital items have shorter depreciable lives and, therefore, impact depreciation expense more dramatically than longer-lived assets. Occupancy expense of the branches including the additional branches of First Haralson and administrative and operations offices comprise six major components: depreciation, utilities, property tax, operating leases, repairs and maintenance expense. Depreciation expense in 2007 increased by $315 thousand, or 27.7%, compared to 2006, and increased by $86 thousand, or 8.2%, compared to 2005. Likewise, utilities expense increased $239 thousand, or 49.9%, comparing 2007 to 2006, and increased $87 thousand, or 22.2%, comparing 2006 to 2005. All other occupancy expense including property taxes, repairs, operating leases and maintenance, increased by $344 thousand, or 43.4%, comparing 2007 to 2006, and increased by $95 thousand, or 13.2%, comparing 2006 to 2005.

Other operating expenses increased by $1.9 million, or 46.3%, from 2006 to 2007, and increased by $565 thousand, or 15.6%, from 2005 to 2006. Other operating expense includes expenses on loans, professional, accounting and regulatory fees, ATM network fees, advertising, charitable contributions and a number of other expenses. Our largest other expense category in 2007 was expense relating to loans which is unusual for us. Total expense on loans, which includes miscellaneous loss on loan collection costs, expense on foreclosed property, legal expense related to loans and appraisal fees, increased by $333 thousand, or 150.6%, comparing 2007 to 2006. While some of the increase in expense on loans is related to the merger, most of the increase is due to the decrease in credit quality discussed in detail elsewhere in this Report that took place in the last half of 2007. Expense related to foreclosed property increased by $158 thousand which is reflective of the increase amount of foreclosed real estate in 2007. This expense includes real estate taxes, maintenance and repairs on foreclosed property. Collection, miscellaneous loss on loans, legal and appraisal fees related to collection efforts on troubled loans increased by $175 thousand from 2006 to 2007. The increase in this type of expense is of concern to management and represents another factor in limiting the holding period of real estate taken in foreclosure.

Other operating expense includes expenses for supplies such as printing, checks, paper and envelopes related to the generation of customer statements and bank operations. It also includes office supplies, letterhead, regulatory documentation and promotional items that were redesigned to accommodate our new name and logo. In 2006, we expensed $365 thousand for supplies expense compared to $558 thousand in 2007, an increase of $193 thousand, or 52.8%. The merger related expenditures for supplies was $96 thousand in 2007. This expense was for reprinting and redesign of statements and promotional literature and is not expected to be repeated in the future. The number of customer accounts increased by approximately 30% to 35% in the merger which will cause supply expenses to increase in the future as a result of increased volume. Another expenditure directly related to the volume of customer accounts we carry is technology and data processing expense including software and maintenance expense. Technology, data ATM and debit card processing expense increased by $276 thousand, or 38.7%, comparing 2006 to 2007. Included in this increase is $20 thousand related to the conversion of operating systems in connection with the merger which should not recur. Postage and freight which is also customer account volume related, increased by $103 thousand, or 38.0%, from 2006 to 2007.
 
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Accounting and other professional fees increased by $128 thousand, or 27.7%, from 2006 to 2007, and by $18 thousand, or 2.9%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase in accounting and other professional fees had less to do with the merger and more to do with internal audit costs incurred in order to be in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 which has proven to be very costly over the past three to four years. First Haralson adopted WGNB’s control matrix. Consequently, we believe that these costs can be spread over a broader asset base. Advertising expense increased in 2007 by $91 thousand, or 36.2%, but $48 thousand of the increase was related to promoting the newly combined institution and educating the market with regard to the name change. Transportation, travel, education and seminar related expenses increased by $132 thousand, or 65.6%, and miscellaneous expense increased by $182 thousand, or 72.5%, from 2006 to 2007. Items included in miscellaneous expense are customer and employee appreciation gifts and functions, amortization of investment in tax credits, portfolio management fees, seasonal decorations for facilities, employee health programs and community appreciation programs. Much of the increase resulted from amortization of tax credits in the amount of $129 thousand and $32 thousand in non-recurring expense for new employee apparel reflecting the name change in the merger. Miscellaneous expense increased by $51 thousand, or 25.6%, from 2005 to 2006 due to increased annual meeting costs, employee functions and employment fees.

Income taxes, expressed as a percentage of earnings before income taxes (the effective tax rate), was 4.2% in 2007, 29.3% in 2006 and 29.0% in 2005.  The purchase of tax credits and other tax advantaged instruments such as municipal securities by us in late 2006 and 2007 will have an impact on our effective tax rate on earnings. The large provision for loan loss reduced income to the extent of tax advantaged instruments was greater in 2007 than in previous years.

BALANCE SHEET OVERVIEW

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006

General
 
During 2007, average total assets increased $191.2 million, or 34.8%, average deposits increased $154.0 million, or 35.0%, and average loans increased $138.5 million, or 31.3%, from average balances recorded in 2006. During 2006, average total assets increased $48.5 million, or 9.7%, average deposits increased $46.7 million, or 11.9%, and average loans increased $45.9 million, or 11.6%, from amounts recorded in 2005. The 10 year average growth rate for our assets, loans and deposits is 16.8%, 16.4% and 15.8%, respectively. The asset growth over the past two years is attributable to robust commercial and residential growth in our market area. We have experienced significant loan growth in our recent history which has provided us with the ability to expand into new markets.

Total assets at December 31, 2007 were $883.7 million, representing a $308.3 million, or 53.6%, increase from December 31, 2006. The merger had a significant impact on asset, loan and deposit growth in 2007. Effective July 1, 2007, First Haralson transferred approximately $212 million in total assets, $136 million in net loans and $181 million in total deposits. The above growth rates for 2007 include the merger-acquired assets, but we grew organically as well. Excluding the impact of the merger, we grew total assets by $96.3 million, or 16.7%, total loans by $47.4 million, or 10.0%, and total deposits by $62.6 million, or 13.5%. Included in total asset growth is an increase in intangible assets in the amount of $29.7 million. Excluding the impact of the merger and intangible assets, we grew total assets by $66.5 million, or 11.6%.

The most notable development in the balance sheet in 2007 was the significant increase in the level of non-performing assets which include impaired loans on non-accrual status, loans ninety days past due and foreclosed property. As of December 31, 2006, non-performing assets were $4.3 million, or 0.9% of total loans. On June 30, 2007, non-performing assets were $6.6 million, or 1.28% of total loans, and as of December 31, 2007, non-performing assets were $58.3 million, or 8.8% of total loans. Thus, in a six month period, non-performing assets grew by $51.7 million, or 783% including the material subsequent event which occurred in March, 2008. This growth in non-performing assets was indicative of the rapid slowdown in the residential real estate market for the entire metro-Atlanta market area. The loans most affected by the slowdown include residential construction and development. Management views this condition as its greatest priority to focus on and sees the reduction of non-performing assets as imperative to our return to high performance. While management intends to do all it can to reduce the level of non-performing assets, we are dependent to a great extent on the improvement of the residential real estate market.
 
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Investments

Our available-for-sale investment portfolio of $122.7 million as of December 31, 2007 consisted primarily of debt securities, which provide us with a source of liquidity, a stable source of income, and a vehicle to implement asset and liability management strategies. The amount in the available-for-sale securities portfolio increased significantly when compared to December 31, 2006. The investment portfolio grew by $58.4 million, or 91.0%, from 2006 to 2007. We acquired $42.3 million of securities in the First Haralson merger. Additionally, we increased the available-for-sale investment portfolio by $16.1 million, or 25.0%. This is significant growth compared to historical growth of the portfolio. In 2007, the spread between wholesale borrowing and debt securities was at a five year high. Management took advantage of this spread by purchasing debt securities (particularly municipal and mortgage-backed securities) under an agreement to repurchase which locked in over $500 thousand worth of net interest income per year over the next two years. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements “Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreement”.

We believe our investment portfolio provides a balance to interest rate and credit risk in other categories of the balance sheet. The portfolio also provides a vehicle for the investment of available funds and supplying securities to pledge as required collateral for certain public deposits. Securities reported as available-for-sale are stated at fair value. These securities may be sold, retained until maturity, or pledged as collateral for liquidity and borrowing in response to changing interest rates, changes in prepayment risk and other factors as part of our overall asset liability management strategy.

Investment securities held-to-maturity are stated at amortized cost and totaled $7.9 million at December 31, 2007, an increase of $64.5 thousand, or 0.8%, when compared to the year ended 2006. This portfolio consists of banking industry issued trust preferred securities from various issuers across the United States and, particularly, the Southeast. We have the intent and ability to hold these securities until maturity.

The following table shows the carrying value of our securities, by security type, as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:

Table 3
Securities
(in thousands)
 
Available for Sale
 
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
2,030
 
$
9,937
 
$
8,942
 
State, county and municipal
   
70,466
   
33,459
   
33,264
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
45,573
   
15,818
   
18,124
 
Corporate bonds
   
4,624
   
5,037
   
4,028
 
Total available for sale
 
$
122,693
 
$
64,251
 
$
64,360
 
                     
Held to Maturity
                   
Trust Preferred Securities
 
$
7,902
 
$
7,837
 
$
6,737
 

The following table presents the expected maturity of the amortized cost of securities by maturity date and average yields based on amortized cost (for all obligations on a fully taxable basis, assuming a 34% marginal tax rate) at December 31, 2007. The composition and maturity/re-pricing distribution of the securities portfolio is subject to change depending on rate sensitivity, capital and liquidity needs.

Table 4
Expected Maturity of Securities
(in thousands)

Maturities at December 31, 2007
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
Wtd. Avg. Yld.
 
State, County & Municipals
 
Wtd. Avg. Yld.
 
Mortgage Backed Securities
 
Wtd. Avg. Yld.
 
Corporate Bonds
 
Wtd. Avg. Yld.
 
Trust Preferred
 
 
Wtd. Avg. Yld.
 
Within 1 year
 
$
1,000
   
4.02
%
$
2,699
   
6.97
%
$
1,441
   
6.32
%
$
530
   
7.00
%
$
-
   
-
 
After 1 through 5 years
   
990
   
6.15
%
 
7,195
   
6.12
%
 
18,372
   
5.16
%
 
4,112
   
5.53
%
 
-
   
-
 
After 5 through 10 years
   
-
   
-
%
 
12,574
   
6.57
%
 
8,213
   
5.95
%
 
-
   
-
%
 
-
   
-
 
After 10 years
   
-
   
-
%
 
47,471
   
6.49
%
 
17,169
   
5.83
%
 
-
   
-
%
 
7,902
   
9.34
%
Total
 
$
1,990
   
5.08
%
$
69,939
   
6.48
%
$
45,195
   
5.60
%
$
4,642
   
5.70
%
$
7,902
   
9.34
%
Fair Value
 
$
2,030
       
$
70,466
       
$
45,573
       
$
4,624
       
$
7,902
       

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Mortgage-backed securities are included in the maturities categories in which they are anticipated to be repaid based on average maturities. The actual cash flow of mortgage-backed securities differs with this assumption. Yields on tax-exempt securities are calculated on a tax equivalent basis.

Loans

Loan concentrations are defined as aggregate credits extended to a number of borrowers engaged in similar activities or resident in the same geographic region, which would cause them to be similarly affected by economic or other conditions. We, on a routine basis, evaluate these concentrations for purposes of policing our concentrations and making necessary adjustments in our lending practices to reflect current economic conditions, loan-to-deposit ratios, and industry trends.

The primary types of loans in our portfolio are residential mortgages and home equity, construction, commercial real estate, commercial and consumer installment loans. Generally, we underwrite loans based upon the borrower’s debt service capacity or cash flow, a consideration of past performance on loans from other creditors as well as an evaluation of the collateral securing the loan. With some exceptions, our general policy is to employ relatively conservative underwriting policies, primarily in the analysis of borrowers’ debt service coverage capabilities for commercial and commercial real estate loans, while emphasizing lower gross debt ratios for consumer loans and lower loan-to-value ratios for all types of real estate loans. Given the localized nature of our lending activities, the primary risk factor affecting the portfolio as a whole is the health of the local economy in the west Georgia area and its effects on the value of local real estate and the incomes of local professionals and business firms.

Loans to directors, executive officers and principal shareholders of WGNB and to directors and officers of First National Bank are subject to limitations of the Federal Reserve, the principal effect of which is to require that extensions of credit by us to executive officers, directors, and ten percent shareholders satisfy certain standards. We routinely make loans in the ordinary course of business to certain directors and executive officers of WGNB and First National Bank, their associates, and members of their immediate families. In accordance with Federal Reserve guidelines, these loans are made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing for comparable transactions with others and do not involve more than normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features. As of December 31, 2007, loans outstanding to directors and executive officers of WGNB and First National Bank, their associates and members of their immediate families totaled $12.3 million, which represented approximately 1.9% of total loans as of that date. As of December 31, 2007, none of these loans outstanding to related parties were non-accrual, past due or restructured.

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The following table presents loans by type on the dates indicated:

Table 5
 
Loan Portfolio
 
(in thousands)
 
   
 December 31,
 
   
 2007
 
 2006
 
 2005
 
 2004
 
 2003
 
                       
Commercial, financial & agricultural
 
$
61,540
 
$
52,334
 
$
51,555
 
$
50,528
 
$
31,219
 
Real estate - construction
   
242,216
   
175,024
   
153,511
   
114,657
   
68,207
 
Real estate - mortgage
   
315,335
   
219,563
   
196,383
   
173,110
   
180,992
 
Consumer loans
   
40,873
   
27,398
   
22,271
   
18,614
   
16,080
 
     
659,964
   
474,319
   
423,720
   
356,909
   
296,498
 
Less: Unearned interest and fees
   
(1,803
)
 
(818
)
 
(841
)
 
(581
)
 
(454
)
Allowance for loan losses
   
(12,422
)
 
(5,748
)
 
(5,327
)
 
(4,080
)
 
(3,479
)
Loans, net
 
$
645,739
 
$
467,753
 
$
417,552
 
$
352,248
 
$
292,565
 

The following table sets forth the maturity distribution (based upon contractual dates) and interest rate sensitivity of commercial, financial and agricultural loans, real estate construction (which includes non-performing loans), mortgage loans and consumer loans as of December 31, 2007:

Table 6
Loan Portfolio Maturity
(in thousands)
 
 
   
One
Year
Or Less
 
Wtd.
Avg.
Yld.
 
Over
One to
Five
Years
 
Wtd.
Avg.
Yld.
 
Over
Five
Years
 
Wtd.
Avg.
Yld.
 
 
Total
 
Wtd.
Avg.
Yld.
 
Commercial, financial & agricultural
 
$
44,163
   
7.93
%
$
12,052
   
8.14
%
$
5,325
   
7.89
%
$
61,540
   
7.97
%
Real estate - construction
   
204,695
   
6.93
%
 
35,938
   
7.86
%
 
1,583
   
8.01
%
 
242,216
   
7.07
%
Real estate - mortgage
   
74,763
   
7.79
%
 
192,079
   
7.87
%
 
48,493
   
7.39
%
 
315,335
   
7.78
%
Consumer
   
20,004
   
9.31
%
 
20,622
   
9.08
%
 
247
   
8.78
%
 
40,873
   
9.19
%
                                                   
Total
 
$
343,625
   
7.38
%
$
260,691
   
7.98
%
$
55,648
   
7.46
%
$
659,964
   
7.62
%

Variable/Fixed Rate Mix
 
   
Variable
Interest
Rates
 
Wtd
Avg
Yld
 
Fixed
Interest
Rates
 
Wtd
Avg
Yld
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural
 
$
17,849
   
7.47
%
$
43,691
   
8.17
%
Real estate - construction
   
114,765
   
7.03
%
 
127,451
   
7.11
%
Real estate - mortgage
   
116,408
   
7.50
%
 
198,927
   
7.94
%
Consumer
   
1,626
   
8.00
%
 
39,247
   
9.24
%
Total
 
$
250,648
   
7.29
%
$
409,316
   
7.83
%

Provision and Allowance for Possible Loan and Lease Losses

Our provision for loan losses in 2007 was $10.2 million, compared to $1.5 million in 2006 and $1.6 million in 2005. The increase in the provision for loan losses reflects a higher level of non-performing assets and criticized and classified loans recognized in the last half of 2007. The allowance for loan losses represented 1.88%, 1.21% and 1.26% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Management has taken an aggressive approach to identification and recognition of potential problem loans. In addition, management is attempting to recognize impairment of a loan and to continue to analyze and evaluate current market values for collateral on impaired loans.

We have an independent loan review function. All loans are placed in loan grade categories which are consistent with those used by our regulators. All loans are constantly monitored by the loan officer and the loan review function for credit quality, consistency and accuracy. Through this grading process, we seek to assure the timely recognition of credit risks. In general, as credit risk increases, the level of the allowance for loan loss will also increase.
 
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While uncertainty is prevailing in assessing loan quality, a formal allowance for loan loss adequacy test is performed at each month end. Specific amounts of loss are estimated on problem loans and historical loss percentages are applied to the balance of the portfolio using certain portfolio stratifications. Additionally, the evaluation takes into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, regulatory examination results, and the existence of loan concentrations.

Management’s judgment in determining the adequacy of the allowance is based on evaluations of the collectability of loans. These evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay, overall portfolio quality, and review of specific problem loans. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, management uses a loan grading system that rates loans in nine different categories. Grades six through nine, which represent criticized or classified loans, are assigned allocations of loss based on management’s estimate of potential loss that is generally based on historical losses and/or collateral deficiencies. Loans graded one through five are stratified by type and allocated loss ranges based on historical loss experience for the strata. The combination of these results is compared monthly to the recorded allowance for loan losses and material differences are adjusted by increasing or decreasing the provision for loan losses. Loans deemed to be impaired and certain types of classified loans are evaluated individually to measure the probable loss, if any, in the credit. Management uses an internal loan reviewer (at times, supplemented by third party service providers) who is independent of the lending function to challenge and corroborate the loan grading system and provide additional analysis in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and the future provisions for estimated loan losses.

Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. Management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions and a change in the borrowers’ ability to repay. In addition, regulators, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for loan losses. Such regulators may require us to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination. Management realizes the importance of maintaining an adequate allowance for loan losses. Through a professional loan review function and effective loan officer identification program, management believes it is able to recognize weaknesses in the loan portfolio in a timely manner. Early identification of deteriorating credit attributes allows management to take a proactive role in documenting an established plan to enhance our position and minimize the potential for loss.

Through the problem loan identification program outlined above, management is able to identify those loans that exhibit weakness and classify them on a classified and criticized loan list. Management has elected to meet with lenders and credit staff more often and in greater detail than it may have in a more stable credit quality period. Special attention is given to construction and land development loans in order to accurately evaluate the exposure to loan loss of this portfolio. Migration analysis assigns historical loss amounts to pools of loans according to classifications of risk ratings to calculate a general allowance to the overall portfolio. In cases where significant weaknesses exist in a specific loan, a specific reserve is assigned to such loan. We also evaluate the risks associated with concentrations in credit. If it is necessary to assign an allowance related to concentrations of credit, we add a specific reserve related to such risks.
 
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The following table presents a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years indicated:

Table 7
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
(in thousands)
 
 
   
  December 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
                       
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
5,748
 
$
5,327
 
$
4,080
 
$
3,479
 
$
3,772
 
Charge-offs:
                               
Commercial, financial and agricultural
   
146
   
47
   
24
   
59
   
55
 
Real estate - construction
   
3,930
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
2
 
Real estate - mortgage
   
772
   
910
   
235
   
215
   
581
 
Consumer loans
   
395
   
155
   
129
   
123
   
152
 
Total charge-offs
   
5,243
   
1,112
   
388
   
397
   
790
 
Recoveries:
                               
Commercial, financial and agricultural
   
7
   
11
   
16
   
16
   
31
 
Real estate - construction
   
25
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Real estate - mortgage
   
74
   
-
   
18
   
13
   
67
 
Consumer loans
   
78
   
57
   
51
   
44
   
49
 
Total recoveries
   
184
   
68
   
85
   
73
   
147
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
   
(5,059
)
 
(1,044
)
 
(303
)
 
(324
)
 
(643
)
Allowance attributable to First Haralson loans
   
1,527
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Provision for loan losses
   
10,206
   
1,465
   
1,550
   
925
   
350
 
                                 
Balance at end of year
 
$
12,422
 
$
5,748
 
$
5,327
 
$
4,080
 
$
3,479
 
                                 
Ratio of net charge-offs during the
                               
period to average loans outstanding
   
.87
%
 
.24
%
 
.08
%
 
.10
%
 
.22
%
Ratio of allowance to total loans
   
1.88
%
 
1.21
%
 
1.26
%
 
1.14
%
 
1.17
%
 
Non-Performing Assets and Past Due Loans

Non-performing assets at December 31, 2007 were $58.3 million, or 8.83%, of total loans compared to $4.3 million, or .91%, of total loans at December 31, 2006 and $3.6 million, or 0.85%, of total loans at December 31, 2005. The levels of non-performing loans are at a historic high for us. The primary cause of the increase in non-performing asset level is the decline in the residential real estate market in the metro-Atlanta area. Over the past 5 years, our market area has become more connected with the growth of metro-Atlanta. Residential real estate growth became a leading industry in our market area and, over those 5 years, residential construction and development loans averaged 33% of our loan portfolio.

In recognition of the potential impact of a downturn, management began to raise the credit standards for those borrowers. Management was, however, surprised by both the suddenness and the severity with which the downturn came. Many in the market did not realize the impact that sub-prime mortgage lending had on the absorption rate of home sales in the market area. When sub-prime lenders began to experience credit quality problems related to increased rates in the adjustable sub-prime market, that type of lending “dried-up”. Further, as homes that were built to meet the sub-prime and conforming mortgage demand came to market, not only had the sub-prime demand decreased sharply, but homes which were subject to sub-prime lending began emerging back on the market in foreclosure. This resulted in a (by some estimates) 28 to 36 month supply of homes for sale in the market and a five to six year supply of developed lots.

The excess of supply has had a negative impact on our residential construction and development borrowers. They are experiencing much longer than expected sales time and, therefore, the holding period and expense of the homes or residential lots was much higher than expected. As time passes, the borrowers have been paying the interest and ownership carry on the properties, but have diminished their financial capacity to continue to hold the property. Thus, we have been experiencing an increased number of past due loans which can lead to impairment of the loan and possible foreclosure for some borrowers. In addition, some borrowers may file for protection under bankruptcy laws which can further lengthen the collection period of the loan. Approximately 80% of the total amount of non-performing assets as of December 31, 2007 is made up of sixteen loan relationships with balances of $2 million to $7 million per relationship.
 
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Management has performed impairment analyses on each troubled loan relationship and continues to focus on the credit quality of its residential construction and development loan portfolio. The impairment analysis entails evaluating the net realizable value of the properties which were held as collateral for the loans. The properties are re-appraised and those new appraisals are evaluated by management. Generally, there is greater uncertainty in real estate values in times of a market downturn. As expected, the updated values came in at less than the original appraisal and, therefore, led management to suspend the accrual of interest and in certain instances charge-down the balance of the impaired loans. As part of its evaluation of the collectability of the impaired asset, management must continue to make value judgments on the properties or loans through updated appraisals and its knowledge of the market. There can be no assurance that residential real estate values will not continue to decline or that more loans will become impaired, thereby causing more potential suspension of accrued interest or further charge-down of loans. Management further charged-down properties that it had taken in foreclosure by $804 thousand in the last quarter of 2007 because, based upon updated appraisals, the estimated net realizable value for those properties had decreased.

Management’s most critical priority is disposing and maximizing the net realizable value of the non-performing assets. Management will be considering multiple avenues to reduce non-performing assets. The holding period of non-performing assets must be minimized as these assets bear a cost to carry for us in both interest carry and maintenance and real estate taxes. We believe that the ultimate outcome of this cycle of economic downturn is the largest uncertainty management faces over the next twelve months. We believe we are in a market that has high historical and projected population and income growth potential. While the current downturn will have a short term negative impact on asset quality and, therefore, earnings, we believe our long term growth and earnings outlook nonetheless remains positive.

The following table summarizes loans 90 days or greater past due, non-accrual loans and real estate taken in settlement of foreclosure for the years indicated.

Table 8
 
Non-Performing Assets
 
(in thousands)
 
 
   
  December 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
Foreclosed property
 
$
10,694
 
$
1,318
 
$
567
 
$
686
 
$
977
 
Non-accrual loans
   
46,352
   
1,212
   
2,382
   
536
   
499
 
Loans 90 days past due still accruing
   
1,204
   
1,781
   
673
   
567
   
745
 
Total
 
$
58,250
 
$
4,311
 
$
3,622
 
$
1,789
 
$
2,221
 
                                 
Non-performing assets as % of total loans
   
8.83
%
 
.91
%
 
.85
%
 
.50
%
 
.75
%

While there may be additional loans in our portfolio that may become classified as conditions dictate, management is not aware of any potential problem loans that are not disclosed in the table above. As a result of management's ongoing review of the loan portfolio, loans are classified as non-accrual generally when they are past due in principal or interest payments for more than 90 days or it is otherwise not reasonable to expect collection of principal and interest under the original terms. Exceptions are allowed for 90 day past due loans when such loans are well secured and in process of collection. Generally, payments received on non-accrual loans are applied directly to principal.

Our loan review function monitors selected accruing loans for which general economic conditions or changes within a particular industry could cause the borrowers financial difficulties. The loan review function also identifies loans with high degrees of credit or other risks. The focus of loan review and management is to maintain a low level of non-performing assets and return current non-performing assets to earning status. Management is unaware of any known trends, events or uncertainties that will have or that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our liquidity, capital resources or operations other than the general economic downturn discussed throughout this Report.

Deposits

Time deposits of $100 thousand and greater totaled $229.4 million at December 31, 2007, compared with $145.4 million at year-end 2006. The growth in time deposits of $100 thousand and greater was $84.0 million, or 57.8%, from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007. The growth in this category of deposits attributable to the merger was $8.2 million. The increase in brokered time deposits of $100 thousand and greater was $28.4 million and the increase resulting from time deposits within our market area was $47.4 million.
 
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The following table sets forth the scheduled maturities of time deposits of $100 thousand and greater at December 31, 2007.

Table 9
Maturity of Time Deposits of $100,000 and Greater
(in thousands)
 
Within 3 months
 
$
33,486
 
After 3 through 6 months
   
45,303
 
After 6 through 12 months
   
30,995
 
After 12 months
   
119,606
 
Total
 
$
229,390
 

Liquidity
 
We must maintain, on a daily basis, sufficient funds to cover the withdrawals from depositors' accounts and to supply potential borrowers with funds. To meet these obligations, we keep cash on hand, maintain account balances with correspondent banks, and purchase and sell federal funds and other short-term investments. Asset and liability maturities are monitored in an attempt to match these variables to meet liquidity needs. It is our policy to monitor liquidity to meet regulatory requirements and local funding requirements. Management believes that our current level of liquidity is adequate to meet our needs.

We maintain relationships with correspondent banks including the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) that can provide funds to us on short notice, if needed. We have arrangements with correspondent and commercial banks for short term unsecured advances up to $24.8 million. As of December 31, 2007, we had not drawn on the available facilities. In addition, subject to collateral availability, we have a line of credit with the FHLB from which we had drawn $54.5 million as of December 31, 2007. For additional details on the line of credit with the FHLB see Note 7 of the consolidated financial statements.

Our cash flows are composed of three classifications: cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from investing activities, and cash flows from financing activities. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to $25.8 million at December 31, 2007, which represented an increase of $12.6 million from December 31, 2006. Net cash provided by operating activities was $9.4 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was attributable primarily to net earnings of $3.0 million with add-backs attributable to non-cash items such as depreciation, amortization, accretion and provision for loan losses totaling $11.6 million. Net cash used by investing activities of $78.4 million consisted primarily of a net increase in loans of $60.3 million and net increase in securities available for sale and held-to-maturity securities of $15.2 million. Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $81.6 million which was primarily attributable to a net increase in deposits of $62.7 million, an increase in borrowings such as Federal Home Loan Bank advances, junior subordinated debt and securities sold under repurchase agreement in the net amount of $25.8 million.

Capital Resources

Total shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2007 was $80.2 million, an increase of $27.7 million over 2006. The change in equity was due to $3.0 million in net earnings, less $4.8 million in dividends and an increase in unrealized holding gain on securities available for sale and cash flow derivatives of $523 thousand, net of tax. The exercise of stock options increased equity by $61 thousand, but the retirement of shares under the repurchase plan and the swapping of stock to exercise options decreased equity by $31 thousand. The largest increase in equity was attributable to the issuance of 1,055,149 shares of stock at $27.15 per share at the date of the merger for a total amount of $28.7 million.

The OCC has established certain minimum risk-based capital standards that apply to national banks, and we are subject to certain capital requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve. At December 31, 2007, First National Bank exceeded all of its applicable regulatory capital requirements and WGNB satisfied all applicable regulatory requirements imposed on it by the Federal Reserve. The following tables present our consolidated regulatory capital position at December 31, 2007:

Table 10
Capital Ratio 
   
Actual as of December 31, 2007
 
       
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)
   
8.97
%
Tier 1 Capital minimum requirement
   
4.00
%
Excess
   
4.97
%
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)
   
10.22
%
Total Capital minimum requirement
   
8.00
%
Excess
   
2.22
%
 
Leverage Ratio
       
   
Actual as of December 31, 2007
 
Tier 1 Capital to average assets
       
(“Leverage Ratio”)
   
6.99
%
Minimum leverage requirement
   
4.00
%
 
       
   
2.99
%
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For a more complete discussion of the actual and required ratios of us and our subsidiary, see Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements. Average equity to average assets was 9.47% in 2007 and 9.16% in 2006. However, the average tangible equity (net of goodwill and the core deposit intangible) to average assets was 7.4%. The ratio of dividends declared to net earnings was 149.0% during 2007, compared with 43.3% in 2006.

Contractual Obligations

In the ordinary course of operations, we enter into certain contractual obligations. The following table summarizes our significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations, by payment date, at December 31, 2007 (dollars in thousands). With regard to the Federal Home Loan Bank advances, the obligations contain call dates at the option of the issuer. Therefore, the advances may be called prior to their maturity date. See Note 7 to the financial statements “Lines of Credit”.

Obligation
 
 
Total
 
Less than 1 year
 
1-3 years
 
3-5 years
 
More than 5 years
 
Deposits without stated maturity
 
$
306,875
 
$
306,875
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Certificates of deposit
   
399,503
   
233,261
   
108,845
   
57,397
   
-
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
54,500
   
7,500
   
17,000
   
10,000
   
20,000
 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
20,000
   
-
   
-
   
20,000
   
-
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
10,825
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
10,825
 
Total
 
$
791,703
 
$
547,478
 
$
125,848
 
$
87,552
 
$
30,825
 

Off Balance Sheet Risk

Through the operations of First National Bank, we have made contractual commitments to extend credit in the ordinary course of our business activities. These commitments are legally binding agreements to lend money to our customers at predetermined interest rates for a specified period of time. At December 31, 2007, we had issued commitments to extend credit of $99.9 million through various types of commercial lending arrangements and additional commitments through standby letters of credit of $9.9 million. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by us upon extension of credit, is based on our credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, commercial and residential real estate. We manage the credit risk on these commitments by subjecting them to normal underwriting and risk management processes. Because 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, we have 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 until more permanent funding can be obtained.
 
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Asset/Liability Management

It is our objective to manage assets and liabilities to provide a satisfactory, consistent level of profitability within the framework of established cash, loan, investment, borrowing and capital policies. Certain officers are charged with the responsibility for monitoring policies and procedures that are designed to ensure acceptable composition of the asset/liability mix. It is the overall philosophy of management to support asset growth primarily through growth of deposits and borrowing strategies, which minimize our exposure to interest rate risk. The objective of the policy is to control interest sensitive assets and liabilities so as to minimize the impact of substantial movements in interest rates on earnings.

The asset/liability mix is monitored on a regular basis. A report reflecting the interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities is prepared and presented to management and the asset/liability management committee on at least a quarterly basis. One method to measure a bank's interest rate exposure is through its repricing gap. The gap is calculated by taking all assets that reprice or mature within a given time frame and subtracting all liabilities that reprice or mature within that time frame. The difference between these two amounts is called the “gap”, the amount of either liabilities or assets that will reprice without a corresponding asset or liability repricing. A negative gap (more liabilities repricing than assets) generally indicates that the bank's net interest income will decrease if interest rates rise and will increase if interest rates fall. A positive gap generally indicates that the bank's net interest income will decrease if rates fall and will increase if rates rise.

Due to inherent limitations in traditional gap analysis, we also employ more sophisticated modeling techniques to monitor potential changes in net interest income, net income and the market value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates, arising primarily from interest rate risk in our loan and investment portfolios, which can significantly impact our profitability. Net interest income can be adversely impacted where assets and liabilities do not react the same to changes in interest rates. At year-end 2007, the estimated impact of an immediate increase in interest rates of 100 basis points would have resulted in a decrease in net interest income over a 12-month period of 0.86%, with a comparable decrease in interest rates resulting in a increase in net interest income of 1.27%. Management finds the above methodologies meaningful for evaluating market risk sensitivity; however, other factors can affect net interest income, such as levels of non-earning assets and changes in portfolio composition and volume.

The following table summarizes the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at December 31, 2007 that are expected to mature, prepay or reprice in each of the future time periods shown. Except as stated below, the amount of assets or liabilities that mature or reprice during a particular period was determined in accordance with the contractual terms of the asset or liability. Adjustable rate loans are included in the period in which interest rates are next scheduled to adjust rather than in the period in which they are due, and fixed rate loans and mortgage-backed securities are included in the periods in which they are anticipated to be repaid based on scheduled maturities, although the cash flows received often differ from scheduled maturities. Our savings accounts and interest-bearing demand accounts (NOW and money market deposit accounts), which are generally subject to immediate withdrawal, are included in the “One Year or Less” category, although historical experience has proven these deposits to be less interest rate sensitive over the course of a year and are more subject to management’s control.
 
Table 11
Interest Rate Gap Sensitivity
(in thousands)
 
   
At December 31, 2007
Maturing or Repricing in
 
   
One Year
or Less
 
Over 1
Year Thru
2 Years
 
Over 2
Years Thru
5 Years
 
Over 5 Years
 
Total
 
Interest-earning assets:
                     
Interest-bearing deposits with
                     
Other banks
 
$
1,464
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
1,464
 
Federal funds sold
   
18,377
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
18,377
 
Securities (at cost)
   
31,170
   
13,822
   
29,946
   
54,729
   
129,667
 
Loans
   
440,522
   
90,706
   
90,921
   
37,785
   
659,964
 
Total interest-earning assets
   
491,563
   
104,528
   
120,867
   
92,514
   
809,472
 
                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                               
Deposits:
                               
Demand
   
220,137
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
220,137
 
Savings
   
19,123
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
19,123
 
Time deposits
   
233,261
   
68,034
   
98,208
   
-
   
399,503
 
FHLB advances
   
7,500
   
-
   
27,000
   
20,000
   
54,500
 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
-
   
20,000
   
-
   
-
   
20,000
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
10,825
   
10,825
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
480,021
   
88,034
   
125,208
   
30,825
   
724,088
 
Excess (deficiency) of interest-earning assets over interest-bearing liabilities
   
11,542
   
16,494
   
(4,341
)
 
61,689
   
85,384
 
Cumulative interest sensitivity
                               
difference
 
$
11,542
 
$
28,036
 
$
23,695
 
$
85,384
       
Cumulative difference to total
                               
assets
   
1.42
%
 
3.46
%
 
2.93
%
 
10.55
%
     
 
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At December 31, 2007, the difference between our assets and liabilities repricing or maturing within one year was $11.5 million. The above chart indicates an excess of assets repricing or maturing within one year; thus, a rise in interest rates would theoretically cause our net interest income to increase. However, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing table. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees or at different points in time to changes in market interest rates. Such is the case in analyzing NOW demand, money market and savings accounts, which are disclosed in the one year or less category. Those liabilities do not necessarily reprice as quickly or to the same degree as rates in general. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgages, have features that restrict changes in interest rates, both on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Changes in interest rates, prepayment rates, early withdrawal levels and the ability of borrowers to service their debt, among other factors, may change significantly from the assumptions made in the table.

Impact of Inflation, Changing Prices and Monetary Policies

The primary effect of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs. Unlike industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, changes in interest rates have a more significant effect on the performance of a financial institution than do the effects of changes in the general rate of inflation and changes in prices. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors which are beyond our control, including the influence of domestic and foreign economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government and federal agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve implements a national monetary policy such as seeking to curb inflation and combat recession by its open market operations in United States government securities, control of the discount rate applicable to borrowing by banks, and establishment of reserve requirements against bank deposits. The actions of the Federal Reserve in these areas influence the growth of bank loans, investments and deposits, and affect the interest rates charged on loans and paid on deposits. The nature, timing and impact of any future changes in federal monetary and fiscal policies on us and our operations are not predictable.
 
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For information regarding the market risk of our financial instruments, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation - Asset/Liability Management.” Our principal market risk exposure is to interest rates.

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The consolidated financial statements of the Company, including notes thereto, and the report of our independent auditors are included in this Report beginning at page F-1.

Presented below is a summary of the unaudited consolidated quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.
 
Quarterly Financial Information
(Unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

   
 2007 Quarters
 
 2006 Quarters
 
   
First
 
Second
 
Third
 
Fourth
 
First
 
Second
 
Third
 
Fourth
 
                                   
Interest income
 
$
11,892
   
12,324
   
16,388
   
15,224
   
9,464
   
10,227
   
10,913
   
11,489
 
Net interest income
   
6,272
   
6,598
   
8,546
   
7,231
   
5,432
   
5,783
   
6,024
   
6,127
 
Provision for loan losses
   
375
   
375
   
750
   
8,706
   
300
   
415
   
375
   
375
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
   
2,934
   
3,304
   
3,445
   
(6,515
)  
2,663
   
2,828
   
2,949
   
3,346
 
Net earnings (loss)
   
1,980
   
2,254
   
2,330
   
(3,530
 
1,815
   
1,991
   
2,096
   
2,425
 
Earnings (loss) per share - basic
   
0.40
   
0.45
   
0.38
   
(0.68
 
0.37
   
0.40
   
0.42
   
0.48
 
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted
 
$
0.39
   
0.45
   
0.38
   
(0.68
 
0.36
   
0.40
   
0.42
   
0.48
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
   
5,001,286
   
5,003,790
   
6,058,939
   
6,057,594
   
4,990,613
   
4,998,105
   
5,000,219
   
5,003,475
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding -diluted
   
5,041,575
   
5,045,067
   
6,077,268
   
6,057,594
   
5,013,821
   
5,025,743
   
5,020,427
   
5,038,681
 

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 9A(T). Controls and Procedures

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management has made a comprehensive review, evaluation, and assessment of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting, management used the criteria issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on that assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2007, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective.

This Report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Report.
 
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company conducted an evaluation, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2007. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.

Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded, as of December 31, 2007, that the Company’s disclosure control and procedures were effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed by the Company, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and such information is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of the Company has evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Based upon that evaluation, management has determined that there have been no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred since the beginning of the Company’s fourth quarter of 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information

Not applicable.

PART III

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information appearing under the headings “Nomination and Election of Directors,” “Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934” and “Corporate Governance” in the Proxy Statement (the “2008 Proxy Statement”) relating to the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company, which is currently expected to be held on June 10, 2008, is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11.  Executive Compensation

The information appearing under the headings “Executive Compensation,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Compensation Committee Report” in the 2008 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters

The information appearing under the headings “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the 2008 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table gives information as of December 31, 2007, about WGNB Corp. Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options, warrants and rights under the Company’s 2003 Incentive Stock Plan, which is the Company’s only outstanding equity compensation plan. The Company’s previous 1994 Incentive Stock Plan has since expired in accordance with its terms. The Company does not have any equity compensation plans that were not approved by its shareholders. The 2003 Incentive Stock Plan was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and its shareholders in 2003.

Plan Category
 
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
 
(a)
 
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
 
(b)
 
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
(c)
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
   
176,457
 
$
22.41
   
874,776
*
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
N/A
 
Total
   
176,457
 
$
22.41
   
874,776
*
 
* The only securities remaining available for future issuance are those under the 2003 Incentive Stock Plan. There are no additional securities available for future issuance under the 1994 Incentive Stock Plan which has expired.
 
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Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information appearing under the caption “Nomination and Election of Directors - Transactions with Related Persons” and “Corporate Governance” in the 2008 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information appearing under the caption “Independent Public Accountants” in the 2008 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)(1)
Financial Statements

The following financial statements are filed with this Report:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 F-2
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
  F-3
     
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
  F-4
     
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
  F-5
     
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
  F-6
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
  F-7
     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
  F-9

(2) Financial Statement Schedules

Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or the required information has been incorporated in the consolidated financial statements and related notes.

(3) The following exhibits are filed with this Report:
 
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB filed June 14, 2000 (the “Form 10-SB”))
     
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Form 10-SB)
 
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4.1
 
See exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for provisions of Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Defining the Rights of Shareholders
     
4.2
 
Specimen certificate representing shares of Common Stock (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Form 10-SB)
     
4.3
 
Rights Agreement dated as of February 12, 1997 between the Company and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Form 10-SB)
     
4.4
 
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated July 2, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 6, 2007 (the “July 2007 Form 8-K”)
     
4.5
 
Indenture, dated July 2, 2007, by and between WGNB Corp. and Wilmington Trust Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the July 2007 Form 8-K)
     
4.6
 
Guarantee Agreement, dated July 2, 2007, by and between WGNB Corp. and Wilmington Trust Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the July 2007 Form 8-K)
     
10.1*
 
Employment Agreement dated as of July 11, 2006 between H.B. Lipham, III, WGNB Corp. and West Georgia National Bank (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 11, 2006)
     
10.2*
 
Bonus and Stock Option Agreement dated as of September 23, 1998 between the Company and H.B. Lipham, III (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 10-SB)
     
10.3*
 
Bonus and Stock Option Agreement dated as of September 23, 1998 between the Company and  W. Galen Hobbs, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Form 10-SB)
     
10.4*
 
Bonus and Stock Option Agreement dated as of September 23, 1998 between the Company and Steven J. Haack (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Form 10-SB)
     
10.5*
 
Form of Election for Payment of Director Meeting Fees (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Form 10-SB)
     
10.6*
 
Employment Agreement dated August 8, 2005 among WGNB Corp., West Georgia National Bank and Steven J. Haack (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 8, 2005)
     
10.7*
 
Employment Agreement dated July 11, 2005 between West Georgia National Bank and W. Galen Hobbs, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 11, 2005)
     
10.8*
 
Second Amendment to Bonus and Stock Option Agreement dated June 17, 2002 between the Company and H.B. Lipham, III (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (the “6/30/02 Form 10-Q))
     
10.9*
 
Incentive Stock Option Agreement dated March 12, 2002 between the Company and H.B. Lipham, III (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the 6/30/02 Form 10-Q)
     
10.10*
 
Amendment to Bonus and Stock Option Agreement dated May 30, 2002 between the Company and W. Galen Hobbs, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the 6/30/02 Form 10-Q)
     
10.11*
 
Incentive Stock Option Agreement dated March 12, 2002 between the Company and W. Galen Hobbs, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the 6/30/02 Form 10-Q)
 
45

 
10.12*
 
Amendment to Bonus and Stock Option Agreement dated April 26, 2002 between the Company and Steven J. Haack (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the 6/30/02 Form 10-Q)
     
10.13*
 
Incentive Stock Option Agreement dated March 12, 2002 between the Company and Steven J. Haack (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the 6/30/02 Form 10-Q)
     
10.14*
 
2003 Stock Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2004 Annual Meeting)
     
10.15*
 
Employment Agreement dated December 31, 2002 between the Company and William R. Whitaker (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2004 (the “2004 Form 10-K”))
     
10.16*
 
Bonus and Stock Option Agreement dated December 27, 2004 between the Company and William R. Whitaker (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the 2004 Form 10-K)
     
10.17*
 
Separations Agreement and Release dated February 14, 2006 between the Company, the Bank and L. Leighton Alston (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005)
     
10.18*
 
Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 2007 among WGNB Corp. West Georgia National Bank and Randall F. Eaves (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the July 2007 Form 8-K)
     
10.19*
 
Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 2007 among WGNB Corp. West Georgia National Bank and Mary Covington (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the July 2007 Form 8-K)
     
10.20*
 
Employment Agreement dated January 2, 2007 between Robert M. Gordy, Jr. and West Georgia National Bank (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Rerport on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007)
     
21
 
Subsidiary of WGNB Corp.
     
23
 
Consent of Porter Keadle Moore, LLP
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
 

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
     
  WGNB CORP.
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:   /s/ H.B. Lipham, III
 
H.B Lipham, III, Chief Executive Officer
 
Date: March 28, 2008

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ H.B. Lipham, III
 
Date: March 28, 2008

H.B. Lipham, III, Chief Executive Officer and Director
   
[Principal Executive Officer]
   
     
/s/ Steven J. Haack
 
Date: March 28, 2008

Steven J. Haack, Secretary and Treasurer
   
[Principal Financial and Accounting Officer]
   
     
/s/ W. T. Green   Date: March 28, 2008

W. T. Green, Chairman of the Board
   
     
/s/Wanda W. Calhoun  
Date: March 28, 2008

Wanda W. Calhoun, Director
 
 
     
/s/ Grady W. Cole
 
Date: March 28, 2008

Grady W. Cole, Director
   
     
/s/ Mary C. Covington
 
Date: March 28, 2008

Mary C. Covington, Executive Vice President and Director
   
     
/s/ Randall F. Eaves
 
Date: March 28, 2008

Randall F. Eaves, President and Director
   
     
   
Date:

Loy M. Howard, Director
   
     
   
Date:

R. David Perry, Director
   
     
/s/ L. Richard Plunkett  
Date: March 28, 2008

L. Richard Plunkett, Director
   
     
   
Date:

Donald C. Rhodes, Director
   
     
/s/ Thomas T. Richards
 
Date: March 28, 2008

Thomas T. Richards, Director
   
     
/s/ J. Thomas Vance
 
Date: March 28, 2008

J. Thomas Vance, Director
   
47

 
 
WGNB CORP.

Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2007 and 2006

(with Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm)

F-1

 
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
WGNB Corp. and Subsidiary
Carrollton, Georgia

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of WGNB Corp. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of WGNB Corp. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 

Atlanta, Georgia
March 28, 2008


Certified Public Accountants  

Suite 1800 Ÿ 235 Peachtree Street NE Ÿ Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Ÿ Phone 404-588-4200 Ÿ Fax 404-588-4222 Ÿ
www.pkm.com
 
F-2

 
WGNB CORP.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
Assets
         
Cash and due from banks, including reserve requirements
         
of $405,000 and $346,000, respectively
 
$
6,004,621
   
12,579,309
 
Interest-bearing funds in other banks
   
1,463,719
   
654,139
 
Federal funds sold
   
18,377,000
   
-
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents
   
25,845,340
   
13,233,448
 
               
Securities available-for-sale
   
122,693,244
   
64,251,234
 
Securities held-to-maturity, estimated fair values
             
of $7,901,839 and $7,837,389
   
7,901,839
   
7,837,389
 
Loans, net
   
645,738,663
   
467,752,885
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
18,356,970
   
8,989,589
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
5,927,168
   
3,772,818
 
Cash surrender value of life insurance
   
3,639,550
   
-
 
Goodwill and other intangibles, net
   
29,433,841
   
-
 
Foreclosed property
   
10,313,331
   
1,318,009
 
Other assets
   
13,814,577
   
8,173,219
 
               
   
$
883,664,523
   
575,328,591
 
               
 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
             
Deposits:
             
Demand
 
$
67,614,983
   
52,681,900
 
Interest-bearing demand
   
220,137,199
   
149,765,104
 
Savings
   
19,122,668
   
10,966,576
 
Time
   
170,112,285
   
103,999,579
 
Time, over $100,000
   
229,390,354
   
145,400,277
 
               
Total deposits
   
706,377,489
   
462,813,436
 
               
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
54,500,000
   
52,000,000
 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
20,000,000
   
-
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
10,825,000
   
-
 
Federal funds purchased
   
-
   
2,475,000
 
Accrued interest payable
   
3,990,807
   
2,881,943
 
Other liabilities
   
7,820,335
   
2,661,718
 
Total liabilities
   
803,513,631
   
522,832,097
 
Commitments and contingencies
             
Stockholders’ equity:
             
Common stock, $1.25 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized;
             
6,057,594 and 5,000,613 shares issued and outstanding
   
7,571,993
   
6,250,766
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
30,199,481
   
2,662,306
 
Retained earnings
   
41,786,537
   
43,513,370
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
592,881
   
70,052
 
               
Total stockholders’ equity
   
80,150,892
   
52,496,494
 
               
   
$
883,664,523
   
575,328,591
 
               
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-3


WGNB CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
Interest income:
             
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
50,138,669
   
37,757,482
   
28,725,171
 
Interest on federal funds sold and funds in other banks
   
614,087
   
640,956
   
393,955
 
Interest on investment securities:
                   
U.S. Government agencies
   
1,693,538
   
1,032,728
   
1,009,760
 
State, county and municipal
   
1,998,925
   
1,455,708
   
1,597,744
 
Other
   
1,383,038
   
1,205,881
   
819,549
 
                     
Total interest income
   
55,828,257
   
42,092,755
   
32,546,179
 
                     
Interest expense:
                   
Interest on deposits:
                   
Demand
   
6,259,620
   
4,994,332
   
3,183,385
 
Savings
   
242,037
   
185,168
   
99,612
 
Time
   
17,372,796
   
10,776,290
   
6,973,958
 
Interest on FHLB and other borrowings
   
3,307,029
   
2,771,190
   
2,326,566
 
                     
Total interest expense
   
27,181,482
   
18,726,980
   
12,583,521
 
                     
Net interest income
   
28,646,775
   
23,365,775
   
19,962,658
 
                     
Provision for loan losses
   
10,206,263
   
1,465,000
   
1,550,000
 
                     
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
18,440,512
   
21,900,775
   
18,412,658
 
                     
Other income:
                   
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
5,364,019
   
4,061,892
   
4,080,734
 
Mortgage origination fees
   
392,199
   
393,375
   
402,468
 
Brokerage fees
   
637,036
   
129,730
   
-
 
ATM network fees
   
1,047,054
   
777,299
   
502,092
 
Gain on sale of securities available-for-sale
   
-
   
-
   
227,863
 
Gain (loss) on sale and write-down of foreclosed property
   
(729,261
)
 
243,153
   
(4,125
)
Miscellaneous
   
1,357,438
   
798,855
   
798,858
 
                     
Total other income
   
8,068,485
   
6,404,304
   
6,007,890
 
                     
Other expenses:
                   
Salaries and employee benefits
   
13,906,002
   
9,924,742
   
8,702,150
 
Occupancy
   
3,300,139
   
2,402,303
   
2,134,379
 
Other operating
   
6,134,845
   
4,192,074
   
3,627,107
 
                     
Total other expenses
   
23,340,986
   
16,519,119
   
14,463,636
 
                     
Earnings before income taxes
   
3,168,011
   
11,785,960
   
9,956,912
 
                     
Income taxes
   
133,738
   
3,458,524
   
2,889,425
 
                     
Net earnings
 
$
3,034,273
   
8,327,436
   
7,067,487
 
                     
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.55
   
1.67
   
1.42
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.55
   
1.66
   
1.41
 
Dividends per share
 
$
0.82
   
0.72
   
0.61
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-4


WGNB CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
               
Net earnings
 
$
3,034,273
   
8,327,436
   
7,067,487
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                   
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment
                   
securities available-for-sale:
                   
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
   
821,801
   
(84,938
)
 
(1,283,774
)
Associated (taxes) benefit
   
(279,412
)
 
28,879
   
436,483
 
   Reclassification adjustment for gain realized
   
-
   
-
   
(227,863
)
Associated taxes
   
-
   
-
   
77,473
 
Change in fair value of derivatives for cash flow hedges:
                   
Decrease in fair value of derivatives for cash flow hedges arising during the period
   
(29,636
)
 
-
   
-
 
Associated tax benefit
   
10,076
   
-
   
-
 
                     
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
522,829
   
(56,059
)
 
(997,681
)
                     
Comprehensive income
 
$
3,557,102
   
8,271,377
   
6,069,806
 

 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-5


WGNB CORP.
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

                   
Accumulated
     
           
Additional
     
Other
     
   
  Common Stock  
 
Paid-in
 
Retained
 
Comprehensive
     
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
 Capital
 
Earnings
 
Income
 
Total
 
                           
Balance, December 31, 2004
   
4,988,661
 
$
6,235,827
   
2,823,760
   
34,778,931
   
1,123,792
   
44,962,310
 
                                       
Cash dividends ($.61 per share)
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(3,058,719
)
 
-
   
(3,058,719
)
Retirement of common stock
   
(2,655
)
 
(3,319
)
 
(49,027
)
 
-
   
-
   
(52,346
)
Exercise of stock options
   
1,070
   
1,338
   
15,398
   
-
   
-
   
16,736
 
Issuance of common stock in lieu of directors’ fees
   
718
   
897
   
13,349
   
-
   
-
   
14,246
 
Change in unrealized holding gain on
                                     
securities available-for-sale, net of tax
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(997,681
)
 
(997,681
)
Net earnings
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
7,067,487
   
-
   
7,067,487
 
                                       
Balance, December 31, 2005
   
4,987,794
   
6,234,743
   
2,803,480
   
38,787,699
   
126,111
   
47,952,033
 
                                       
Cash dividends ($.72 per share)
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(3,601,765
)
 
-
   
(3,601,765
)
Retirement of common stock
   
(38,202
)
 
(47,753
)
 
(916,895
)
 
-
   
-
   
(964,648
)
Exercise of stock options
   
51,021
   
63,776
   
647,471
   
-
   
-
   
711,247
 
Stock option expense
   
-
   
-
   
128,250
   
-
   
-
   
128,250
 
Change in unrealized holding gain on
                                     
securities available-for-sale, net of tax
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(56,059
)
 
(56,059
)
Net earnings
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
8,327,436
   
-
   
8,327,436
 
                                       
Balance, December 31, 2006
   
5,000,613
   
6,250,766
   
2,662,306
   
43,513,370
   
70,052
   
52,496,494
 
                                       
Cash dividends ($.82 per share)
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(4,761,106
)
 
-
   
(4,761,106
)
Retirement of common stock
   
(1,345
)
 
(1,681
)
 
(29,254
)
 
-
   
-
   
(30,935
)
Issuance of shares in acquisition of First Haralson Corporation, net of issuance costs of $102,292
   
1,055,149
   
1,318,937
   
27,331,583
   
-
   
-
   
28,650,520
 
Exercise of stock options
   
3,177
   
3,971
   
57,346
   
-
   
-
   
61,317
 
Stock option expense
   
-
   
-
   
177,500
   
-
   
-
   
177,500
 
Change in unrealized holding gain on
                                     
securities available-for-sale, net of tax
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
542,389
   
542,389
 
Change in fair value of derivatives for cash flow hedges, net of tax
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(19,560
)
 
(19,560
)
Net earnings
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
3,034,273
   
-
   
3,034,273
 
                                       
Balance, December 31, 2007
   
6,057,594
 
$
7,571,993
   
30,199,481
   
41,786,537
   
592,881
   
80,150,892
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-6


WGNB CORP.
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
             
Net earnings
 
$
3,034,273
   
8,327,436
   
7,067,487
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
                   
provided by operating activities:
                   
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
   
1,362,866
   
1,099,739
   
1,086,505
 
Provision for loan losses
   
10,206,263
   
1,465,000
   
1,550,000
 
Stock-based employee compensation expense
   
177,500
   
128,250
   
-
 
Deferred income tax benefit
   
(2,510,403
)
 
(188,645
)
 
(663,238
)
Income from bank owned life insurance
   
(78,262
)
 
-
   
-
 
Gain on sale of securities available-for-sale
   
-
   
-
   
(227,863
)
Loss on sale or disposal of premises and equipment
   
774
   
4,327
   
75,393
 
Net loss (gain) on sale and write-down of foreclosed property
   
729,261
   
(243,153
)
 
4,125
 
Change in, net of effects of purchase acquisition in 2007:
                   
Other assets
   
(2,664,963
)
 
(1,283,102
)
 
(303,232
)
Other liabilities
   
(826,957
)
 
795,470
   
950,423
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
9,430,352
   
10,105,322
   
9,539,600
 
                     
Cash flows from investing activities, net of effects of purchase acquisition in 2007:
                   
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
   
5,993,155
   
-
   
3,789,185
 
Proceeds from maturities, calls and pay-downs of
                   
securities available-for-sale
   
52,974,394
   
21,321,435
   
12,686,014
 
Proceeds from maturities, calls and pay-downs of
                   
securities held-to-maturity
   
1,436,551
   
1,403,882
   
204,941
 
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
   
(74,099,579
)
 
(21,263,737
)
 
(21,289,748
)
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity
   
(1,500,000
)
 
(2,503,750
)
 
(2,105,990
)
Purchase of other securities
   
-
   
(1,534,019
)
 
-
 
Net change in loans
   
(60,280,600
)
 
(52,893,590
)
 
(67,394,063
)
Cash paid in purchase acquisition, net of cash received
                   
of $17,437,208
   
(615,472
)
 
-
   
-
 
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
   
-
   
-
   
88,497
 
Purchases of premises and equipment
   
(1,484,338
)
 
(994,417
)
 
(2,702,122
)
Proceeds from the redemption of cash surrender value of life insurance
   
293,101
   
-
   
-
 
Capital expenditures for other real estate
   
(1,676,548
)
 
-
   
(99,293
)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate
   
546,968
   
851,446
   
754,440
 
Net cash used by investing activities
   
(78,412,368
)
 
(55,612,750
)
 
(76,068,139
)
                     
Cash flows from financing activities, net of effects of purchase acquisition in 2007:
                   
Net change in deposits
   
62,754,411
   
33,763,991
   
90,651,406
 
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
10,000,000
   
10,000,000
   
-
 
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
(15,000,000
)
 
-
   
(13,000,000
)
Proceeds from junior subordinated debentures
   
10,825,000
   
-
   
-
 
Proceeds from securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
20,000,000
   
-
   
-
 
Net change in federal funds purchased
   
(2,475,000
)
 
2,475,000
   
-
 
Dividends paid
   
(4,438,593
)
 
(3,466,603
)
 
(2,921,611
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
   
61,317
   
711,247
   
16,736
 
Stock issuance costs
   
(102,292
)
 
-
   
-
 
Retirement of common stock
   
(30,935
)
 
(964,648
)
 
(52,346
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
81,593,908
   
42,518,987
   
74,694,185
 
                     
Change in cash and cash equivalents
   
12,611,892
   
(2,988,441
)
 
8,165,646
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
13,233,448
   
16,221,889
   
8,056,243
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
 
$
25,845,340
   
13,233,448
   
16,221,889
 
                     
 
 
F-7


WGNB CORP.
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
             
Cash paid during the year for:
             
Interest
 
$
27,014,520
   
17,978,895
   
11,875,795
 
Income taxes
 
$
4,263,000
   
3,688,500
   
3,501,000
 
                     
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
                   
Transfer of loans to other real estate
 
$
8,680,003
   
1,227,319
   
579,105
 
Loans to facilitate sales of other real estate
 
$
-
   
-
   
39,028
 
Change in unrealized gains on
                   
securities available-for-sale, net of tax
 
$
542,389
   
(56,059
)
 
(997,681
)
Change in fair value of derivatives for cash flow hedges, net of tax
 
$
(19,560
)
 
-
   
-
 
Change in dividends payable
 
$
322,513
   
135,162
   
137,108
 
Issuance of common stock to directors in lieu of directors’ fees  Issuan
 
$
-
   
-
   
14,246
 
                     
The non-cash investing activities associated with the acquisition of First Haralson Corporation are presented in Note 2 to the financial statements.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-8


WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
 
Basis of Presentation
   
 
The consolidated financial statements of WGNB Corp. (the “Company”) include the financial statements of its wholly owned subsidiary, First National Bank of Georgia (the “Bank”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
   
 
The Bank commenced business in 1946 upon receipt of its banking charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”). The Bank is primarily regulated by the OCC and undergoes periodic examinations by this regulatory agency. The Company is regulated by the Federal Reserve and is also subject to periodic examinations. The Bank provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking services principally in Carroll, Haralson, Douglas, Coweta and Paulding Counties, Georgia.

 
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company, and the methods of applying these principles, conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and with general practices within the banking industry. In preparing the financial statements, 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 income and expenses for the year. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates common to the banking industry that are particularly susceptible to significant change in an operating cycle of one year include, but are not limited to, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of any real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans and valuation allowances associated with the realization of deferred tax assets which are based on future taxable income.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
 
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-bearing funds in other banks and federal funds sold.

Securities
 
 
The Company classifies its securities in one of three categories: trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity. Trading securities are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities for which the Company has the ability and intent to hold the security until maturity. All other securities not included in trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale.

 
Trading and available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost, adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, on securities available-for-sale are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity until realized. Transfers of securities between categories are recorded at fair value at the date of transfer.

 
A decline in the market value of any available-for-sale or held-to-maturity investment below cost that is deemed other than temporary is charged to earnings and establishes a new cost basis for the security.

 
Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related security as an adjustment to the yield. Realized gains and losses for securities classified as available-for-sale are included in earnings and are derived using the specific identification method for determining the cost of securities sold.

 
Loans
   
 
Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned interest and the allowance for loan losses. Interest income on loans is recognized in a manner that results in a level yield on the principal amount outstanding. Nonrefundable loan fees are deferred, net of certain direct origination costs, and amortized into income over the life of the related loan. Other loan fees consisting of delinquent payment charges and other common loan servicing fees are recognized as earned.

F-9


WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued
 
 
Impaired and Non-accrual Loans
 
 
The Company evaluates certain loans, particularly residential construction and development credits, for impairment on an individual basis. Loans are considered to be impaired when it is probable that collection of all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement become doubtful. In the instance of a restructured loan, the contractual terms of the loan agreement refer to the original loan agreement. For collateral dependent loans, impairment is measured based on the fair value of the collateral. Impairment is measured based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, except for collateral dependent loans.

 
Not all impaired loans are necessarily placed on non-accrual status. It is possible that an impaired loan may be collateralized by assets with fair values in excess of the recorded value of the loan. In such a case, the loan would continue to accrue interest up to the point that fair value is achieved or the collateral is sold in settlement of the loan. A loan will normally be placed on non-accrual when management believes that collection of principal or interest has become doubtful or when the loans become 90 days past due as to principal and interest, unless they are well secured and in the process of collection.

 
When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, the previously accrued and uncollected interest that is considered uncollectable is reversed against interest income of the current period. If a payment is received on a loan in non-accrual status, it is generally applied to reduce the carrying value of the loan. Non-accrual loans are returned to accrual status when they become current as to principal and interest or become both well secured and in the process of collection and collectibility is no longer doubtful.

 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely. The allowance represents an amount which, in management’s judgment based on historical losses and on current economic environment, will be adequate to absorb probable losses on existing loans. Amounts deemed uncollectible are charged-off and deducted from the allowance and recoveries on loans previously charged-off are added back to the allowance.
 
 
Management’s judgment in determining the adequacy of the allowance is based on evaluations of the collectibility of loans. These evaluations take into consideration such factors as the nature and changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay, overall portfolio quality, and review of specific problem loans. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, management uses a loan grading system that rates loans in nine different categories. Grades are assigned allocations of allowance based on the Company’s loss experience, peer loss experience, migration analysis and internal and external economic factors. The combination of these results is compared monthly to the recorded allowance for loan losses and material differences are adjusted by increasing or decreasing the provision for loan losses.
 
 
Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. While management uses available information to provide reserves and recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.
 
 
Premises and Equipment
 
Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings for the period. The cost of maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the useful life of the respective asset is charged to income as incurred, whereas significant renewals and improvements are capitalized. The range of estimated useful lives for premises and equipment are:
 
Buildings and improvements  
 
15 - 39 years
Furniture and equipment 
 
3 - 10 years
 
F-10

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued
 
 
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
 
The cash surrender value of life insurance is carried at its cash value based upon accrued earnings of the underlying contract added to the balance of the asset.

 
Core Deposit Intangible
 
 
The core deposit intangible is amortized on a straight-line method over the period of benefit, generally 10 years. The core deposit intangible is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the recovery of the value in the underlying asset which gave rise to the core deposit intangible becomes permanently impaired.

 
Goodwill
 
 
Goodwill represents the cost of an acquired company in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized over a useful life. Instead it is subject to a two step impairment test in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The first step compares the fair value of the reporting unit, the Company, to the carrying amount of the Goodwill. If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then a second step is conducted whereby the implied fair value of the goodwill is compared to the carrying value of the goodwill. If the implied fair value is less than the carrying amount of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized.

 
Other Investments
 
 
Other investments include Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, Federal Reserve Bank stock, investments in federal and state income tax credit partnerships and other equity securities. The investments have no readily determinable fair value and are carried at cost.
 
 
Foreclosed Property
 
 
Properties acquired through foreclosure are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to dispose. Fair value is defined as the amount that is expected to be received in a current sale between a willing buyer and seller other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Fair values at foreclosure are based on appraisals. Losses arising from the acquisition of foreclosed properties are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent write-downs are charged to earnings in the period in which the need arises.

 
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements
 
The Company sells securities under agreements to repurchase. These repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings. The obligations to repurchase securities sold are reflected as a liability and the securities underlying the agreements are reflected as assets in the consolidated balance sheets. 
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. 

In the event the future tax consequences of differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax bases of the assets and liabilities results in deferred tax assets, an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such asset is required. A valuation allowance is provided for a portion of the deferred tax asset when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies.

F-11

 
WGNB CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued
 
Income Taxes, continued
 
The Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109 (“FIN 48”) as of January 1, 2007. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized in examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The adoption of FIN 48 had no effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
The Company recognizes the fair value of derivatives as assets or liabilities in the financial statements. Accounting for the changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative instrument at inception. The change in fair value of instruments used as fair value hedges is accounted for in the earnings of the period simultaneous with accounting for the fair value change of the item being hedged. The change in fair value of the effective portion of cash flow hedges is accounted for in comprehensive income rather than earnings. The change in fair value of derivative instruments that are not intended as a hedge is accounted for in the earnings of the period of the change. When a swap contract is terminated, the cumulative change in the fair value is amortized into income over the original hedge period. If the underlying hedged instrument is sold or settled, the Company immediately recognizes the cumulative change in the derivative’s value in the component of earnings.

Stock Compensation Plans
 
SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) (SFAS No. 123 (R)) Share-Based Payment was adopted by the Company on the required date, January 1, 2006, using the modified prospective transition method provided for under the standard. SFAS No. 123 (R) addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions in which the Company receives employee services in exchange for equity instruments of the Company. SFAS No. 123 (R) requires the Company to recognize as compensation expense the “grant date fair value” of stock options granted to employees in the statement of earnings using the fair-value-based method.
 
The Company recognized $177,500 and $128,250 of stock based compensation during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, associated with its stock option grants. The Company is recognizing the compensation expense for stock option grants with graded vesting schedules on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award as permitted by SFAS No. 123 (R). As of December 31, 2007, there was $417,651 of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option grants. The cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining vesting period of approximately five years.

The grant-date fair value of each option granted during 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $6.39, $4.47 and $2.96, respectively. The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes Model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for grants in 2007, 2006 and 2005:

   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
Dividend yield
   
2.72
%
 
2.85
%
 
2.86
%
Expected volatility
   
20
%
 
13
%
 
11
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
4.83
%
 
4.54
%
 
4.09
%
Expected term
   
6.6 years
   
10 years
   
10 years
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The effects of potential common shares outstanding during the period are included in diluted earnings per share. Stock options, which are described in note 13, are granted to key management personnel.
               
               
       
Common
 
Per Share
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2007
 
Net Earnings
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
               
Basic earnings per share
 
$
3,034,273
   
5,534,851
 
$
.55
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
   
25,187
   
-
 
                     
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
3,034,273
   
5,560,038
 
$
.55
 

F-12


WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued
               
Earnings per share, continued              
       
Common
 
Per Share
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
 
Net Earnings
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
               
Basic earnings per share
 
$
8,327,436
   
4,998,103
 
$
1.67
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
   
26,565
   
(.01
)
                     
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
8,327,436
   
5,024,668
 
$
1.66
 
 
       
Common
 
Per Share
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2005
 
Net Earnings
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
7,067,487
   
4,986,930
 
$
1.42
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
   
37,499
   
(.01
)
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
7,067,487
   
5,024,429
 
$
1.41
 
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The changes to current practice resulting from the application of this Statement relate to the definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value and the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, with earlier application encouraged. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of this new accounting principle to have a material effect on its financial position or results of operation.

Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS No. 160). This Statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of this new accounting principle to have a material effect on its financial position or results of operation.
 
Business Combinations
 
In December 2007, FASB revised Statement No. 141(revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS No. 141(R)). Under SFAS No. 141, organizations utilized the announcement date as the measurement date for the purchase price of the acquired entity. SFAS No. 141(R) requires measurement at the date the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree, generally referred to as the acquisition date. SFAS No. 141(R) will have a significant impact on the accounting for transaction costs, restructuring costs as well as the initial recognition of contingent assets and liabilities assumed during a business combination. Under SFAS No. 141(R), adjustments to the acquired entity’s deferred tax assets and uncertain tax position balances occurring outside the measurement period will be recorded as a component of the income tax expense, rather than goodwill. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. As the provisions of SFAS No. 141(R) are applied prospectively, the impact to the Company cannot be determined until the transactions occur.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB and other standard setting entities that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Reclassifications
 
Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior years’ consolidated statements to conform to the presentation used in 2007.

F-13

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(2)
Material Business Combination
 
On January 22, 2007, WGNB Corp. entered into an agreement and plan of reorganization by and among WGNB Corp., West Georgia National Bank, First Haralson Corporation, and First National Bank of Georgia whereby First Haralson Corporation will be merged with and into WGNB Corp. by acquisition of 100 percent of the outstanding common shares of First Haralson Corporation and, concurrently, First National Bank of Georgia will be merged into West Georgia National Bank. Upon the closing of the transaction, West Georgia National Bank changed its name to First National Bank of Georgia. The transaction was approved by both companies’ shareholders and it closed on June 29, 2007 with an effective date of July 1, 2007. First Haralson Corporation was headquartered in Buchanan, Georgia and operated five branches in Haralson County and two branches in Carroll County. The results of operations from the acquisition have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition, July 1, 2007.
 
Under the terms of the merger agreement, First Haralson Corporation’s shareholders elected to receive cash, WGNB Corp. common stock, or a combination of the two. The shareholders made their elections and, in the aggregate, chose: cash consideration in the amount of $16,315,423; shares of WGNB Corp. stock in the amount of 1,055,149 valued at $27.25 per share; which, together with total acquisition costs of $1,746,463, resulted in a total consideration of $46,814,696 at the date of the closing. In addition, the terms of the merger agreement allowed First Haralson Corporation to pay a one-time, special dividend not to exceed $7,250,000 in the aggregate, or approximately $35.67 per share, for each First Haralson Corporation share to First Haralson Corporation shareholders prior to the closing of the transaction.

One of the primary business objectives for the transaction was to strengthen the Company’s presence along the Interstate 20 corridor in western Georgia. The combined entity has retained the number one market share ranking in both Carroll and Haralson counties. Additionally, the transaction has enhanced the Company’s core deposits and has diversified its loan portfolio. The combination also created a top 20 financial institution in Georgia in terms of total deposits.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the closing date, July 1, 2007.
 
   
First Haralson
 
   
Corporation
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Assets acquired:
     
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
8,196
 
Federal Funds sold
   
9,241
 
Securities available for sale
   
42,282
 
Loans, net
   
136,459
 
Premises and equipment
   
9,333
 
Core deposit intangible
   
5,738
 
Goodwill
   
23,991
 
Other assets
   
6,793
 
         
Total assets acquired
   
242,033
 
         
Liabilities assumed:
       
Deposits
   
180,843
 
Other borrowed funds
   
7,500
 
Other liabilities
   
6,875
 
         
Total liabilities assumed
   
195,218
 
 
       
Net assets acquired
 
$
46,815
 

F-14


WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(2)
Material Business Combination, continued
 
The financial information below presents the proforma earnings of WGNB Corp. assuming the operations of First Haralson Corporation were included in consolidated earnings as of the beginning of the earliest reporting period:
 
   
Years Ended December 31,
 
   
  (In thousands)    
 
   
 2007
 
 2006
 
 2005
 
Total revenue
 
$
73,508
   
64,289
   
52,145
 
Net earnings
   
3,992
   
10,708
   
9,312
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
.66
   
1.76
   
1.53
 

(3)
Securities
 
Securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are summarized as follows:
       
Available-for-Sale  
  December 31, 2007 
 
       
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
   
  Cost 
 
  Gains 
 
  Losses 
 
  Value 
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
1,989,757
   
40,761
   
1,018
   
2,029,500
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
45,194,946
   
547,002
   
168,685
   
45,573,263
 
State, county and municipals
   
69,938,633
   
812,974
   
285,138
   
70,466,469
 
Corporate bonds
   
4,641,969
   
1,811
   
19,768
   
4,624,012
 
   
$
121,765,305
   
1,402,548
   
474,609
   
122,693,244
 

   
  December 31, 2006 
 
       
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
   
  Cost 
 
  Gains 
 
  Losses 
 
  Value 
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
9,970,285
   
-
   
33,685
   
9,936,600
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
16,124,094
   
73,330
   
379,800
   
15,817,624
 
State, county and municipals
   
33,015,526
   
528,180
   
83,777
   
33,459,929
 
Corporate bonds
   
5,035,191
   
12,991
   
11,101
   
5,037,081
 
   
$
64,145,096
   
614,501
   
508,363
   
64,251,234
 

 
     
Held-to-Maturity  
  December 31, 2007 
 
       
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
   
  Cost 
 
  Gains 
 
  Losses 
 
  Value 
 
                   
Trust preferred securities
 
$
7,901,839
   
-
   
-
   
7,901,839
 
 
   
  December 31, 2006 
 
       
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
   
  Cost 
 
  Gains 
 
  Losses 
 
  Value 
 
                   
Trust preferred securities
 
$
7,837,389
   
-
   
-
   
7,837,389
 
 
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at December 31, 2007, by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

F-15

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(3)
Securities, continued

Available-for-Sale  
Amortized
 
Estimated
 
   
Cost 
 
Fair Value
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, state, county
             
and municipals and corporate bonds:
             
Within 1 year
 
$
4,228,529
   
4,256,818
 
1 to 5 years
   
11,307,134
   
11,423,690
 
5 to 10 years
   
13,563,801
   
13,844,847
 
After 10 years
   
47,470,895
   
47,594,626
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
45,194,946
   
45,573,263
 
   
$
121,765,305
   
122,693,244
 
Held-to-Maturity
 
             
Trust preferred securities:
             
After 10 years
 
$
7,901,839
   
7,901,839
 

The following is a summary of the fair values of securities that have unrealized losses as of December 31, 2007 and 2006.
 
   
 December 31, 2007
 
   
  Less Than 12 Months  
 
  12 Months or More 
 
   
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
   
  Value 
 
  Losses 
 
  Value  
 
  Losses 
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
998,800
   
1,018
   
-
   
-
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
2,898,436
   
3,691
   
8,049,219
   
164,994
 
State, county and municipals
   
18,168,890
   
256,215
   
3,458,929
   
28,923
 
Corporate bonds
   
2,352,811
   
10,997
   
697,089
   
8,771
 
                           
   
$
24,418,937
   
271,921
   
12,205,237
   
202,688
 
 
   
 December 31, 2006
 
   
  Less Than 12 Months  
 
  12 Months or More 
 
   
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
   
  Value 
 
  Losses 
 
  Value  
 
  Losses 
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
8,955,000
   
15,675
   
981,600
   
18,010
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
2,078,463
   
29,940
   
9,847,410
   
349,860
 
State, county and municipals
   
3,101,129
   
23,281
   
3,944,420
   
60,496
 
Corporate bonds
   
-
   
-
   
784,829
   
11,101
 
                           
   
$
14,134,592
   
68,896
   
15,558,259
   
439,467
 

At December 31, 2007, all unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio related to debt securities. The unrealized losses on these debt securities arose due to changing interest rates and are considered to be temporary. From the December 31, 2007 tables above, 17 securities out of 85 securities issued by U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, including mortgage backed securities contained unrealized losses, 45 out of 206 securities issued by state and political subdivisions contained unrealized losses and three out of 12 securities issued by corporations contained unrealized losses. These unrealized losses are considered temporary because of acceptable investment grades on each security and the repayment sources of principal and interest are largely government backed.
 
F-16

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(3)
Securities, continued
 
 
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale during 2007 and 2005 were $5,993,155 and $3,789,185, respectively, with a gross gain of $227,863 in 2005. There were no gains or losses recognized upon sales in 2007 due to investment securities acquired in the First Haralson acquisition being sold shortly after the merger date to reposition the investment portfolio. All investment securities acquired in the acquisition were acquired at their fair market value. There were no sales of securities available-for-sale during 2006.
 
 
Investment securities with a fair value of approximately $91,679,000 and $60,360,000 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, as required by law, and for other purposes.

(4)
Loans
 
 
Major classifications of loans at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are summarized as follows:

   
2007
 
2006
 
           
Commercial, financial and agricultural
 
$
63,038,467
   
52,333,704
 
Real estate - mortgage
   
313,836,443
   
219,563,340
 
Real estate - construction
   
242,216,730
   
175,024,051
 
Consumer
   
40,872,282
   
27,397,551
 
     
659,963,922
   
474,318,646
 
Less: Unearned interest and fees
   
1,802,831
   
817,406
 
Allowance for loan losses
   
12,422,428
   
5,748,355
 
   
$
645,738,663
   
467,752,885
 

 
The Bank grants loans and extensions of credit to individuals and a variety of businesses and corporations primarily located in its general trade area of Carroll, Paulding, Haralson, Coweta and Douglas Counties, Georgia. Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of the loan portfolio is collateralized by improved and unimproved real estate and is dependent upon the real estate market.

 
Under the line of credit agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank (see Note 7), the Bank pledges acceptable loans under a blanket lien as collateral for its borrowings. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, loans totaling $111,378,000 and $79,604,000, respectively, were pledged to secure Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

 
Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
               
Balance, beginning of year
 
$
5,748,355
   
5,327,406
   
4,080,148
 
Provision for loan losses
   
10,206,263
   
1,465,000
   
1,550,000
 
Allowance attributable to First Haralson acquisition 
   
1,527,225
   
-
   
-
 
Loans charged off
   
(5,243,428
)
 
(1,112,201
)
 
(387,811
)
Recoveries
   
184,013
   
68,150
   
85,069
 
Balance, end of year
 
$
12,422,428
   
5,748,355
   
5,327,406
 
 
F-17

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(4)
Loans, continued
 
The Company considers a loan to be impaired when it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the loan agreement. The Company measures impairment of a loan on a loan-by-loan basis. Amounts of impaired loans that are not probable of collection are charged off immediately. Impaired loans and related amounts included in the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

   
 2007
 
 2006
 
       
Allowance
     
Allowance
 
   
  Balance
 
 Amount
 
 Balance
 
  Amount
 
                   
Impaired loans with related allowance
 
$
11,544,090
   
1,504,955
   
1,212,692
   
153,213
 
Impaired loans without related allowance
   
34,807,780
   
-
   
-
   
-
 

The average amount of impaired loans during 2007 and 2006 was $5,807,000 and $2,230,000, respectively. Interest income recognized on impaired loans was $642,057 in 2007 and none in 2006 or 2005.

(5)
Premises and Equipment
   
 
Major classifications of premises and equipment at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are summarized as follows:
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
Land
 
$
2,793,363
   
1,460,255
 
Buildings and improvements
   
15,878,764
   
9,313,796
 
Furniture and equipment
   
10,052,282
   
7,229,272
 
     
28,724,409
   
18,003,323
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
10,367,439
   
9,013,734
 
   
$
18,356,970
   
8,989,589
 
Depreciation expense amounted to $1,449,463, $1,134,746 and $1,048,866 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

(6)
Deposits
 
At December 31, 2007 the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

2008
 
$
233,260,869
 
2009
   
68,034,141
 
2010
   
40,810,601
 
2011
   
24,441,508
 
2012 
   
32,955,520
 
 
       
  $
399,502,639
 

The Bank held $91,127,044 and $62,713,161 in certificates of deposit obtained through the efforts of third party brokers at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on the deposits at December 31, 2007 and 2006 was 4.77% and 5.05%, respectively. The deposits outstanding at December 31, 2007 mature as follows:

2008
 
$
32,949,604
 
2009
   
36,422,080
 
2010
   
21,755,360
 
 
       
   
$
91,127,044
 
 
F-18

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(7)
Lines of Credit
   
 
The Bank has lines of credit for overnight borrowings of $24,800,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006 of which, none was outstanding as of December 31, 2007. The Bank also has a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB) with credit availability totaling $214,150,000 at December 31, 2007. The FHLB advances are secured by the Bank’s stock in the FHLB, it’s qualifying 1-4 family first mortgage loans and qualified commercial loans. In addition, the FHLB accepts certain investment securities as collateral.  Advances on the FHLB line of credit are subject to available collateral of the Bank. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Bank had advances outstanding from the FHLB amounting to $54,500,000 and $52,000,000, respectively. The Bank had adequate collateral available at December 31, 2007 for these borrowings. An early conversion option allows the FHLB to convert certain advances to a variable interest rate upon notification to the Bank. The following advances require quarterly interest payments: 
 
  December 31, 2007
 Advance
 
Interest Basis
 
Current Rate
 
Maturity
 
Call Date
 
Early Conversion Option
                       
$
 10,000,000
 
Fixed Hybrid
 
5.49%
 
May 2011
 
-
 
-
$
   7,000,000
 
Fixed Hybrid
 
4.24%
 
June 2010
 
-
 
-
$
   5,000,000
 
Fixed
 
5.44%
 
February 2008
 
-
 
-
$
10,000,000
 
Fixed
 
4.08%
 
September 2012
 
September 2008
 
September 2008, 3 month LIBOR
$
10,000,000
 
Fixed
 
3.23%
 
February 2014
 
February 2009
 
February 2009, 3 month LIBOR
                     
January 2011
$
 10,000,000
 
Fixed
 
4.39%
 
January 2016
 
January 2011
 
3 month LIBOR
$
   2,500,000
 
Fixed
 
5.39%
 
March 2008
 
-
 
-
 
  December 31, 2006
 Advance
 
Interest Basis
 
Current Rate
 
Maturity
 
 Call Date
 
Early Conversion Option
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 10,000,000
 
Fixed Hybrid
 
5.49%
 
May 2011
 
-
 
-
$
   7,000,000
 
Fixed Hybrid
 
4.24%
 
June 2010
 
-
 
-
$
   5,000,000
 
Fixed
 
5.44%
 
February 2008
 
-
 
-
$
10,000,000
 
Fixed
 
3.37%
 
September 2012
 
September 2007
 
September 2007, 3 month LIBOR
$
 10,000,000
 
Fixed
 
3.23%
 
February 2014
 
February 2009
 
February 2009, 3 month LIBOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 2011
$
 10,000,000
 
Fixed
 
4.39%
 
January 2016
 
January 2011
 
3 month LIBOR
 
(8)
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements
 
The Company has securities sold under repurchase agreements in the amount of $20,000,000 at December 31, 2007. The Company entered into the transaction on November 23, 2007 and the agreement has a maturity date of November 23, 2012, but it becomes callable by the issuer or the Company on November 23, 2009. The interest rate until the call date or maturity date is 3.90%, which is payable quarterly.
 
(9)
Junior Subordinated Debentures
 
The Company entered into a junior subordinated debenture in connection with the acquisition of First Haralson. The debenture qualifies as Tier I capital under risk based capital guidelines subject to certain limitations. The debentures were issued June 15, 2007 in the amount of $10,825,000 at a floating rate of 90 day LIBOR plus 1.55% payable quarterly. The debenture is redeemable on a mandatory basis upon maturity in June 2037, but is callable without premium in June 2012.

F-19

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(10)
Commitments and Contingencies
   
 
Off Balance Sheet Commitments
 
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. The contractual amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.

The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on balance sheet instruments. In most cases, the Company requires collateral to support financial instruments with credit risk. The following table summarizes the off balance sheet financial instruments as of December 31, 2007 and 2006:   
 
 
Contractual Amount
 
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
Financial instruments whose contract amounts
         
represent credit risk:
         
Commitments to extend credit 
 
$
99,882,000
   
97,196,000
 
Standby letters of credit  
 
$
9,943,000
    5,903,000  

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. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company, upon extension of a commitment is based on management’s credit evaluation. Collateral held varies, but may include unimproved and improved real estate, certificates of deposit or personal property. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans.
 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
   
As of December 31, 2007, the Company held fifteen interest rate swap positions. The Company entered into a swap on December 4, 2007 which matures June 15, 2012. The objective of the swap was to lock in a fixed rate as opposed to the contractual variable interest rate on the junior subordinated debentures while interest rates were near historical lows. The interest rate swap contract has a notional amount of $10,825,000 and is hedging the variable rate on the junior subordinated debentures described in note 9 in the consolidated financial statements. The Company receives a variable rate of the 90 day LIBOR rate plus 1.55% and pays a fixed rate of 5.77%.

The Company has designated the swap from variable to fixed rate contract as a cash flow hedge and, accordingly is recording the fair value of the derivative on the balance sheet. Changes in the fair value of the swap contract are recorded as a current period component of other comprehensive income, net of tax. The fair value of the swap contract accounted for as a cash flow hedge was a loss of $29,636 at December 31, 2007 and is recorded in other liabilities on the balance sheet.

In 2006, the Company entered into a series of fourteen interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $41,156,509 related to its issuance of brokered certificates of deposit. The interest rate swap contracts have various notional amounts, maturity dates, receive fixed rates and pay floating rates stated in terms of basis points plus or minus 1 month LIBOR rate as follows:

F-20

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(10)
Commitments and Contingencies, continued
 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, continued

 
   
Notional Amount
 
Maturity
Date
 
Receive Fixed Rate
   
Pay Floating
1 Month LIBOR
+/(-) bp
                           
 
$
4,056,033
     
1/31/08
     
3.75%
   
(137.65)
 
   
3,000,000
 
   
4/27/08
     
4.15%
   
(94.65)
 
   
1,710,000
 
 
 
6/30/08
     
4.00%
   
(105.65)
 
   
2,945,000
     
6/30/08
     
4.10%
   
(96.65)
 
   
5,761,000
     
6/30/08
     
5.44%
   
35.35
 
   
1,500,000
     
2/2/09
     
3.90%
   
(110.65)
 
   
1,602,992
     
6/17/09
     
4.10%
   
(89.65)
 
   
2,942,847
     
6/30/09
     
4.20%
   
(79.65)
 
   
2,000,000
     
6/30/09
     
4.25%
   
(74.65)
 
   
2,357,702
     
8/5/09
     
4.36%
   
(64.65)
 
   
3,550,000
     
2/1/10
     
4.00%
   
(98.65)
 
   
2,986,006
     
4/27/10
     
4.50%
   
(49.65)
 
   
2,002,985
     
6/17/10
     
4.25%
   
(73.65)
 
   
1,984,944
     
6/30/10
     
4.45%
   
(59.65)
 
   
2,757,000
     
8/5/10
     
4.50%
   
(49.65)
 
 
$
 41,156,509
     
 
               

The 1 month LIBOR rate at the initiation of the contracts was 5.33%, but the pay floating rate changes each month on the monthly reset date of each contract at the spread indicated above which remains constant. The 1 month LIBOR rate of the contract was 4.60% and the total notional amount of the contracts remained $41,156,509 on December 31, 2007.

The Company has designated the fourteen swap from fixed to variable rate contracts as fair value hedges and, accordingly, is recording the fair value of the derivatives as well as the fair value of the items being hedged on the balance sheet. Changes in the fair value of the swap contracts and the items being hedged are recorded in current period earnings. The fair value of the swap contracts accounted for as fair value hedges was $263,474 and $262,184 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and is recorded in other assets on the balance sheet.

The objective of the fourteen swap agreements is to decrease the Company’s interest rate risk exposure. Being asset sensitive, the Company was (and remains) susceptible to interest rate risk in a downward rate environment. This was, in part, attributable to the fixed rate nature of the Company’s brokered certificates of deposit. The Company is using these swap agreements to convert the fixed rate brokered certificates of deposit and borrowings into floating rate instruments. Consequently, the interest rate swap contracts allow the Company to hedge changes in the fair value of its brokered certificates of deposit and borrowings that result from changes in benchmark interest rates. The benchmark interest rate is defined as the 1 month LIBOR rate. In order to achieve this hedge objective, the Company has agreed to pay a floating rate of interest in exchange for receiving a fixed rate of interest on hedge instruments that is equal to the fixed rate coupon on the certificates of deposit and borrowings.

The Company uses the long haul method afforded under SFAS No. 133 Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities to assess the effectiveness of its current hedging activity. The Company assesses the effectiveness of the cash flow hedge by comparing the cumulative change in anticipated cash flows from the hedged exposure over the hedging period to the cumulative change in anticipated cash flows from the hedging derivative. The Company utilizes the “Hypothetical Derivative Method” to compute the cumulative change in anticipated interest cash flows from the hedged exposure. To the extent that the cumulative change in anticipated cash flows from the hedging derivative offsets from 80% to 120% of the cumulative change in anticipated interest cash flows from the hedged exposure, the hedge is deemed to be effective. The Company assesses the effectiveness of the fair value hedge contracts by regressing the market price, including any premium paid, of the brokered certificates of deposit (the dependent variables) with the market price of the interest rate swap (the independent variable) on a
 
F-21


WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(10)
Commitments and Contingencies, continued
 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, continued
 
quarterly basis until all the contracts have matured. Each regression analysis will include in its data set values from a retrospective (realized historical prices) and prospective (shocked scenario analysis) basis. The hedge is considered effective if the correlation coefficient is within 80% to 120%, where the R square is highly correlative to the value of 1 and the F-stat is large signifying high explanatory power. The Company’s cash flow hedges and fair value hedges have remained effective since inception.

 
Contingencies
 
Various legal actions and proceedings are pending or are threatened against the Company and its subsidiary, some of which seek relief or damages in amounts that are substantial. These actions and proceedings arise in the ordinary course of the Company’s business. After consultation with legal counsel, management believes that the aggregate liability, if any, resulting from such pending and threatened actions and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.

(11)
Stock Repurchase Plan
 
 
Beginning in 1996, the Board of Directors approved a Stock Repurchase Plan of up to $2,000,000 of the Company’s common stock currently outstanding. During 2001, the Board of Directors approved an additional $1,000,000, to be used for the Stock Repurchase Plan. The Company retired 1,345, 38,202 and 2,655 shares of common stock during 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. At December 31, 2007, the Company had $557,547 remaining to reacquire shares under the Stock Repurchase Plan.

(12)
Regulatory Matters
   
 
The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under certain adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier I capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
   
 
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as adequately capitalized and well capitalized, respectively, under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table.  During the first quarter of 2008, the Company contributed $2,028,000 of capital to the Bank which management believes will change the Bank's capital category to well capitalized. Presented below are the Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios.
 
F-22

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(12)
Regulatory Matters, continued

               
To Be Well Capitalized
 
           
For Capital
 
Under Prompt Corrective
 
   
Actual  
 
Adequacy Purposes
 
Action Provisions  
 
   
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
   
(in 000’s)
 
(in 000’s)
 
(in 000’s)
 
 As of December 31, 2007:
                         
Total Capital (to Risk
                         
Weighted Assets)
                         
Consolidated
 
$
69,072
   
10.22
%
 
>$ 54,072
   
>8
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
66,177
   
9.83
%
 
>$ 53,844
   
>8
%
 
>$ 67,305
   
>10
%
Tier I Capital
                                     
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
                                     
Consolidated
 
$
60,624
   
8.97
%
 
>$ 27,036
   
>4
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
57,764
   
8.58
%
 
>$ 26,922
   
>4
%
 
>$ 40,383
   
>6
%
Tier I Capital
                                     
(to Average Assets)
                                     
Consolidated
 
$
60,624
   
6.99
%
 
>$ 34,699
   
>4
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
57,764
   
6.68
%
 
>$ 34,587
   
>4
%
 
>$ 43,234
   
>5
%
 
As of December 31, 2006:                          
Total Capital (to Risk
                               
Weighted Assets)
                               
Consolidated
 
$
58,175
   
11.70
%
 
>$ 39,786
   
>8
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
53,303
   
10.77
%
 
>$ 39,589
   
>8
%
 
>$ 49,487
   
>10
%
Tier I Capital
                                     
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
                                     
Consolidated
 
$
52,426
   
10.54
%
 
>$ 19,893
   
>4
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
47,555
   
9.61
%
 
>$ 19,795
   
>4
%
 
>$ 29,692
   
>6
%
Tier I Capital
                                     
(to Average Assets)
                                     
Consolidated
 
$
52,426
   
9.21
%
 
>$ 22,771
   
>4
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
47,555
   
8.37
%
 
>$ 22,738
   
>4
%
 
>$ 28,423
   
>5
%
   
 
Dividends paid by the Bank are the primary source of funds available to the Company. Banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid without prior approval of the regulatory authorities. These restrictions are based on the level of regulatory classified assets, the prior years’ net earnings, and the ratio of equity capital to total assets. At December 31, 2007, the Bank could pay dividends in the amount of $1,031,000 plus net income in 2008 (subject to maintaining certain capital requirements) without obtaining prior regulatory approval.
   
(13)
Incentive Stock Option Plan
   
 
Under the January 11, 1994 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “1994 Plan”), the Company may grant options to certain key officers to acquire shares of common stock of the Company at the then fair value, with the number of shares to be determined annually by agreed upon formulas. A total of 240,000 shares of common stock were reserved for possible issuance under the 1994 plan. At December 31, 2003, the Company had distributed all the options available for awards under the 1994 Plan. The options may not be exercised prior to five years from the date of grant and are exercisable no later than ten years from that date.
 
 
 
On April 8, 2003, the shareholders approved the WGNB Corp. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2003 Plan”). Under the 2003 Plan, the Company may grant options to certain key officers to acquire shares of common stock of the Company at the then fair value for incentive stock options and no less than 85% of the fair value for nonqualified stock options, with the number of shares to be determined annually by agreed upon formulas. A total of 990,000 shares of common stock were reserved for possible issuance under the 2003 Plan with a maximum of 525,000 shares to be issued under nonqualified stock option grants. During 2007, the Company granted 49,398 of the options available for awards under the 2003 Plan. The options under the 2003 Plan were to be distributed commencing in the 2004 fiscal year and will terminate February 14, 2015 unless previously terminated by the Board of Directors or when the options approved under the plan have been distributed. The options may be exercised by the participants under a vesting period of five years ratably at 20% per year. The options are

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WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(13)
Incentive Stock Option Plan, continued
 
exercisable no later than ten years after the date of grant. Compensation cost in the amount of $177,500 and $128,250 has been recognized for the stock options for the years end December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  Under the 1994 and 2003 plans, 59,930 and 116,527 options, respectively, were unexercised as of December 31, 2007. A summary status of the Company’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, and changes during the years ending on those dates, is presented below:
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
       
Wtd. Avg.
     
Wtd. Avg.
     
Wtd. Avg.
 
       
Exercise
     
Exercise
     
Exercise
 
   
 Shares
 
Price
 
 Shares
 
Price
 
 Shares
 
Price
 
                           
Outstanding, beginning of year
   
130,236
 
$
19.44
   
184,676
 
$
16.53
   
150,150
 
$
15.79
 
Awarded during the year
   
49,398
 
$
30.06
   
33,470
 
$
24.99
   
35,596
 
$
19.62
 
Exercised during the year
   
(3,177
)
$
19.30
   
(51,022
)
$
13.94
   
(1,070
)
$
15.65
 
Forfeited during year
   
-
   
-
   
(36,888
)
$
17.50
   
-
   
-
 
                                       
Outstanding, end of year
   
176,457
 
$
22.41
   
130,236
 
$
19.44
   
184,676
 
$
16.53
 
                                       
Options exercisable at year end
   
33,803
 
$
18.77
   
13,374
 
$
17.48
   
35,783
 
$
13.01
 
 
The following information applies to all options outstanding at December 31, 2007:
 
Options Outstanding 
 
Options Exercisable 
 
 
 
Shares
 
 
 
Range
 
Wtd. Avg.
Exercise
Price
 
Wtd. Avg.
Remaining
Life (Years)
 
 
 
Shares
 
Wtd. Avg.
Exercise
Price
 
 
Intrinsic
Value
 
59,930
 
$
13.33 - 16.66
 
$
16.38
   
4.59
   
13,683
 
$
15.42
 
$
62,258
 
67,129
 
$
19.25 - 24.99
 
$
22.18
   
6.43
   
20,120
 
$
21.05
 
$
-
 
49,398
 
$
29.91 - 30.63
 
$
30.06
   
8.13
   
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
176,457
 
$
13.33 - 30.63
 
$
22.41
   
5.90
   
33,803
 
$
18.77
 
$
62,258
 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised in 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $2,128, $578,435 and $6,013, respectively. The intrinsic value of exercisable options is based on a market price of $19.97 as of December 31, 2007.

(14)
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
 
The Company assumed a post-retirement benefit plan to provide retirement benefits to First Haralson key officers. Under the plan, the Company assumed whole life insurance contracts on the lives of each officer. The increase in the cash surrender value of the contracts, less the Company’s cost of funds, constitutes the Bank’s contribution to the plan each year going forward. In the event the insurance contracts fail to produce positive returns, the Bank has no obligation to contribute to the plan. The Company recognized $90,725 in compensation expense related to this plan in 2007.
 
(15)
Stock Split
 
 
On September 12, 2006, the Company’s board of directors declared a three-for-two stock split for shareholders of record as of October 16, 2006 payable on November 15, 2006. All share and per share amounts have been restated to reflect the stock split as if it had occurred on January 1, 2005.

(16)
Defined Contribution Plan
 
 
The Company began a qualified retirement plan pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k) in 1996 covering substantially all employees subject to certain minimum age and service requirements. Contribution to the plan by employees is voluntary. During 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company matched 100% of the participants’ contributions up to 6% of the participants’ salaries, subject to the annual 401(k) contribution limits. The Company also made discretionary contributions to the plan in 2007, 2006 and 2005 of 5% of participants’ salaries. Contributions to the plan charged to expense during 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $658,767, $547,255 and $491,265, respectively.
 
F-24

 
 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
 
(17)
Income Taxes
 
The components of the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of earnings for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

   
 2007
 
 2006
 
 2005
 
Current:
                   
Federal
 
$
2,365,810
   
3,353,207
   
3,266,346
 
State
   
278,331
   
293,962
   
286,317
 
                     
Deferred:
                   
Federal
   
(2,246,149
)
 
(169,031
)
 
(594,280
)
State
   
(264,254
)
 
(19,614
)
 
(68,958
)
                     
Total
 
$
133,738
   
3,458,524
   
2,889,425
 

The differences between the provision for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to earnings before income taxes are as follows:
 
   
 2007
 
 2006
 
 2005
 
               
Pretax income at statutory rates
 
$
1,077,124
   
4,007,226
   
3,385,350
 
Add (deduct):
                   
Tax-exempt interest income
   
(632,777
)
 
(430,180
)
 
(479,991
)
State taxes, net of federal effect
   
(208,930
)
 
174,612
   
68,924
 
Non-deductible interest expense
   
31,378
   
70,448
   
17,885
 
Other
   
(133,057
)
 
(363,582
)
 
(102,743
)
                     
   
$
133,738
   
3,458,524
   
2,889,425
 

 
The following summarizes the net deferred tax asset, which is included as a component of other assets, at December 31, 2007 and 2006.
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
Deferred income tax assets:
             
Allowance for loan losses
 
$
4,590,089
   
2,085,434
 
Other real estate owned
   
469,385
   
32,358
 
Deferred compensation
   
1,307,090
   
-
 
Other
   
22,493
   
130,034
 
               
Total gross deferred income tax assets
   
6,389,057
   
2,247,826
 
               
Deferred income tax liabilities:
             
Low income housing credits
   
(251,671
)
 
(220,663
)
Premises and equipment
   
(396,121
)
 
(173,449
)
Net unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale
   
(102,992
)
 
(36,086
)
Purchase accounting intangibles
   
(2,521,928
)
 
-
 
Other
   
(1,742
)
 
(1,747
)
               
Total gross deferred income tax liabilities
   
(3,274,454
)
 
(431,945
)
 
             
Net deferred income tax asset
 
$
3,114,603
   
1,815,881
 

(18)
Related Party Transactions
   
 
The Bank conducts transactions with directors and executive officers, including companies in which they have beneficial interests, in the normal course of business. It is the Bank’s policy to comply with federal regulations that require that loan transactions with directors and executive officers be made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time made for comparable loans to other persons. The following summary reflects activity for related party loans for 2007:

F-25


WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(18)
Related Party Transactions, continued

Beginning balance
 
$
3,373,738
 
New loans
   
3,435,940
 
Repayments
   
(2,591,097
)
Change in related parties
   
8,073,957
 
         
Ending balance
 
$
12,292,538
 

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, deposits from directors, executive officers, and their related interests totaled approximately $10,251,000 and $7,114,000, respectively.

(19)
Other Operating Expenses
 
   
Components of other operating expenses which exceed 1% of total interest income and other income are as follows:
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
               
Professional fees
 
$
714,686
   
662,967
   
644,479
 
Printing and supplies
 
$
557,964
   
365,189
   
303,452
 

(20)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
 
The Company is required to disclose fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are detailed below. Where quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows and other valuation techniques. The use of discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following disclosures should not be considered a surrogate of the liquidation value of the Company or its subsidiary, but rather a good-faith estimate of the increase or decrease in value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination, or issuance.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
For cash, due from banks, interest-bearing funds in other banks and federal funds sold, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities
 
The fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices.

Loans
 
The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
 
The fair value of cash surrender value of life insurance is based on the net surrender value of the insurance contract.

Deposits
 
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal Funds Purchased
 
For federal funds purchased, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
 
The fair value of advances outstanding is based on the quoted value provided by the FHLB.
 
F-26

 
WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(20)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, continued
 
 Junior Subordinated Debentures
 
For the floating rate junior subordinated debentures, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements
 
The fair value of the securities sold under repurchase agreements is estimated as the amount that the Company would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date.

Derivative Instruments
 
   
For derivative instruments, fair value is estimated as the amount that the Company would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date, taking into account the current unrealized gains or losses on open contracts.

Commitments to Extend Credit, Standby Letters of Credit
 
   
Off balance sheet instruments (commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit) are generally short-term and at variable interest rates. Therefore, both the carrying value and estimated fair value associated with these instruments are immaterial.

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

   
Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:
 
   
2007  
 
2006   
 
   
Carrying
 
Estimated
 
Carrying
 
Estimated
 
   
 Amount
 
 Fair Value
 
 Amount
 
 Fair Value
 
Assets:
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
25,845,340
   
25,845,340
   
13,233,448
   
13,233,448
 
Securities available-for-sale
 
$
122,693,244
   
122,693,244
   
64,251,234
   
64,251,234
 
Securities held-to-maturity
 
$
7,901,839
   
7,901,839
   
7,837,389
   
7,837,389
 
Derivative instruments-fair value hedge
 
$
263,474
   
263,474
   
262,184
   
262,184
 
Loans, net
 
$
645,738,663
   
650,318,190
   
467,752,885
   
466,014,287
 
Cash surrender value of life insurance
 
$
3,639,550
   
3,639,550
   
-
   
-
 
Liabilities:
                         
Deposits
 
$
706,377,489
   
707,629,177
   
462,813,436
   
461,776,410
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
 
$
54,500,000
   
55,492,641
   
52,000,000
   
51,266,931
 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
 
$
20,000,000
   
20,218,036
   
-
   
-
 
Junior subordinated debentures
 
$
10,825,000
   
10,825,000
   
-
   
-
 
Derivative instruments-cash flow hedge
 
$
29,636
   
29,636
   
-
   
-
 
Federal funds purchased
 
$
-
   
-
   
2,475,000
   
2,475,000
 

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WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(21)
WGNB Corp. (Parent Company Only) Financial Information

Balance Sheets

December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
   
 2007
 
 2006
 
 Assets
         
Cash
 
$
1,734,744
   
3,375,871
 
Investment in Bank
   
87,810,281
   
47,625,140
 
Securities held-to-maturity
   
1,996,736
   
2,275,243
 
Other assets
   
763,684
   
180,185
 
               
   
$
92,305,445
   
53,456,439
 
               
 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
             
               
Dividends payable 
 
$
1,282,458
   
959,945
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
10,825,000
   
-
 
Other liabilities
   
47,095
   
-
 
               
Total liabilities
   
12,154,553
   
959,945
 
               
Stockholders’ equity
   
80,150,892
   
52,496,494
 
               
   
$
92,305,445
   
53,456,439
 
 
Statements of Earnings

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
               
Dividends from Bank
 
$
4,961,106
   
3,601,555
   
3,058,719
 
Other income
   
230,183
   
234,458
   
310,101
 
Total income
   
5,191,289
   
3,836,013
   
3,368,820
 
                     
Interest expense
   
385,754
   
-
   
-
 
Other expense
   
33,013
   
36,085
   
21,251
 
Total expense
   
418,767
   
36,085
   
21,251
 
                     
Earnings before (dividends received in excess of earnings of Bank)/ equity in
undistributed earnings of Bank
   
4,772,522
   
3,799,928
   
3,347,569
 
                   
Dividends received in excess of earnings of Bank    
(1,738,249
)
 
-
   
-
 
                     
Equity in undistributed earnings of Bank
   
-
   
4,527,508
   
3,719,918
 
                     
Net earnings
 
$
3,034,273
   
8,327,436
   
7,067,487
 


F-28


WGNB CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued

(21)
WGNB Corp. (Parent Company Only) Financial Information, continued

Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
               
Cash flows from operating activities:
             
Net earnings
 
$
3,034,273
   
8,327,436
   
7,067,487
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
                   
cash provided by operating activities:
                   
Amortization and accretion
   
827
   
5,019
   
11,722
 
Stock option expense
   
177,500
   
128,250
   
-
 
Dividends received in excess of earnings of Bank
    1,738,249    
-
   
-
 
Equity in undistributed earnings of Bank
   
-
 
 
(4,527,508
)
 
(3,719,918
)
Change in other assets
   
(583,499
)
 
(74,354
)
 
(48,691
)
Change in other liabilities
   
27,535
   
(128,525
)
 
(56,305
)
                     
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
4,394,885
   
3,730,318
   
3,254,295
 
                     
Cash flows from investing activities:
                   
Cash paid to First Haralson shareholders
   
(12,628,189
)
 
-
   
-
 
Purchase of securities held-to-maturity
   
-
   
-
   
(232,500
)
Proceeds from pay-downs of securities available-for-sale
   
-
   
599,887
   
-
 
Proceeds from pay-downs of securities held-to-maturity
   
277,680
   
192,331
   
101,414
 
                     
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
   
(12,350,509
)
 
792,218
   
(131,086
)
                     
Cash flows from financing activities:
                   
Dividends paid
   
(4,438,593
)
 
(3,466,603
)
 
(2,921,611
)
Proceeds from junior subordinated debentures
   
10,825,000
   
-
   
-
 
Exercise of stock options
   
61,317
   
711,247
   
16,736
 
Stock issuance cost
   
(102,292
)
 
-
   
-
 
Retirement of common stock 
   
(30,935
)
 
(964,648
)
 
(52,346
)
                     
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
   
6,314,497
   
(3,720,004
)
 
(2,957,221
)
                     
Increase (decrease) in cash
   
(1,641,127
)
 
802,532
   
165,988
 
                     
Cash at beginning of year
   
3,375,871
   
2,573,339
   
2,407,351
 
                     
Cash at end of year
 
$
1,734,744
   
3,375,871
   
2,573,339
 
                     
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:
                   
Change in dividends payable
 
$
322,513
   
135,162
   
137,108
 
Change in unrealized gains on securities
                   
available-for-sale, net of tax
 
$
542,389
   
(56,059
)
 
(997,681
)
Change in fair value of derivatives
                   
for cash flow hedges, net of tax
 
$
(19,560
)
 
-
   
-
 
Issuance of common stock to directors in lieu of
                   
directors’ fees
 
$
-
   
-
   
14,246
 

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Exhibit 21
 
Subsidiaries of WGNB Corp.

First National Bank of Georgia
 


EX-23 5 v107635_ex23.htm
Exhibit 23

 
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-116447) of WGNB Corp. of our report dated March 10, 2008, relating to the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007, which appears in this Form 10-K.
 
 
   
     
 
 
Atlanta, Georgia
March 28, 2008
 


EX-31.1 6 v107635_ex31-1.htm
Exhibit 31.1
 
CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.13a-14
PROMULGATED UNDER
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, H.B. Lipham, III, Chief Executive Officer of WGNB Corp., certify that:
 
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of WGNB Corp.;
 
 
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
   
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
   
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and
 
   
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
   
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
 
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financing reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
 
   
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
   
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
Date: March 28, 2008

/s/ H.B. Lipham, III

H.B. Lipham, III
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 


EX-31.2 7 v107635_ex31-2.htm
Exhibit 31.2
 
CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.13a-14
PROMULGATED UNDER
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Steven J. Haack, Principal Financial Officer of WGNB Corp., certify that:
 
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of WGNB Corp.;
 
 
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
   
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; and
 
   
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and
 
   
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
   
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
 
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financing reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
 
   
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
   
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
Date: March 28, 2008
 
/s/ Steven J. Haack 

Steven J. Haack
Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
 

EX-32.1 8 v107635_ex32-1.htm
Exhibit 32.1
 
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of WGNB Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, H.B. Lipham, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: March 28, 2008
 
/s/ H.B. Lipham, III 

H.B. Lipham, III
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)



EX-32.2 9 v107635_ex32-2.htm
Exhibit 32.2
 
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of WGNB Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven J. Haack, Treasurer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: March 28, 2008
 
/s/ Steven J. Haack  

Steven J. Haack
Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 

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