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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

OR

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 number 001-34462

1ST UNITED BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
   
FLORIDA 65-0925265
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
One North Federal Highway, Boca Raton 33432
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
   
(561) 362-3400
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
   
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report.)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

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

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class   Outstanding at October 11, 2013
Common stock, $.01 par value   34,288,841
 

 

 
 

1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
September 30, 2013
INDEX

 

      PAGE
NO.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)   3
       
  Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012   3
       
  Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012   4
       
  Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012   5
       
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012   6
       
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012   7
       
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)   8
       
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   38
       
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   66
       
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   67
       
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION   67
       
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   67
       
Item 1A. Risk Factors   67
       
Item 2. Unregistered Sale of Securities   67
       
Item 5. Other Information   67
       
Item 6. Exhibits   68
       
SIGNATURES   69

 

 

 
 

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

The SEC encourages companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand a company’s future prospects and make informed investment decisions. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Our ability to achieve our financial objectives could be adversely affected by the factors discussed in detail in Part I, Item 2., “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Part II, Item 1A., “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the following sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Annual Report”): (a) “Introductory Note” in Part I, Item 1. “Business;” (b) “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A. as updated in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; and (c) “Introduction” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in Part II, Item 7, as well as:

  our ability to comply with the terms of the loss sharing agreements with the FDIC;
     
  legislative or regulatory changes, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Basel III;
     
  our ability to integrate the business and operations of companies and banks that we have acquired and those we may acquire in the future;
     
  the failure to achieve expected gains, revenue growth, and/or expense savings from past and future acquisitions;
     
  the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations;
     
  the accuracy of our financial statement estimates and assumptions, including the estimate for our loan loss provision and the FDIC loss share receivable;
     
  the frequency and magnitude of foreclosure of our loans;
     
  the reduction in FDIC insurance on certain non-interest bearing accounts due to the expiration of the Transaction Account Guarantee program;
     
  increased competition and its effect on pricing, including the impact on our net interest margin from repeal of Regulation Q;
     
  our customers’ willingness to make timely payments on their loans;
     
  the effects of the health and soundness of other financial institutions;
     
  changes in the securities and real estate markets;
     
  changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government;
     
  inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;
     
  the effects of our lack of a diversified loan portfolio, including the risks of geographic and industry concentrations;
     
  our need and our ability to incur additional debt or equity financing;
     
  the effects of harsh weather conditions, including hurricanes, and man-made disasters;
     
  our ability to comply with the extensive laws and regulations to which we are subject;
     
  the willingness of clients to accept third-party products and services rather than our products and services and vice versa;
     
  technological changes;
     
  negative publicity and the impact on our reputation;

 

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  the effects of security breaches and computer viruses that may affect our computer systems;
     
  changes in consumer spending and saving habits;
     
  changes in accounting principles, policies, practices or guidelines;
     
  the limited trading activity of our common stock;
     
  the concentration of ownership of our common stock;
     
  our ability to retain key members of management;
     
  anti-takeover provisions under federal and state law as well as our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws;
     
  other risks described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and
     
  our ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing.

However, other factors besides those listed above could adversely affect our results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, but reflect the present expectations of future events by our management and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made by us speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

 

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1ST UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

       
       
   September 30,
2013
  December 31,
2012
ASSETS          
Cash and due from financial institutions   $67,089   $206,871 
Federal funds sold    199    246 
Cash and cash equivalents    67,288    207,117 
Securities available for sale    341,879    260,122 
Loans held for sale    —      524 
Loans, net of allowance of $9,907 and $9,788 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012    1,112,123    903,600 
Nonmarketable equity securities    11,016    8,625 
Premises and equipment, net    17,255    17,780 
Other real estate owned    16,452    19,529 
Company-owned life insurance    24,543    21,092 
FDIC loss share receivable    31,271    46,735 
Goodwill    64,228    58,499 
Core deposit intangible    4,008    3,268 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets    25,858    19,888 
Total assets   $1,715,921   $1,566,779 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Deposits          
Non-interest bearing   $467,666   $426,968 
Interest bearing    931,574    876,054 
Total deposits    1,399,240    1,303,022 
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements    12,213    19,855 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances    60,021    —   
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities    10,763    7,212 
Total liabilities    1,482,237    1,330,089 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)          
Shareholders’ equity          
Preferred stock – no par, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding    —      —   
Common stock – $0.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 34,288,841 and 34,070,270 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively    343    341 
Additional paid-in capital    239,227    238,089 
Accumulated deficit    (416)   (3,998)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)    (5,470)   2,258 
Total shareholders’ equity    233,684    236,690 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $1,715,921   $1,566,779 
           

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

             
             
   Three months ended
September 30,
  Nine months ended
September 30,
   2013  2012  2013  2012
Interest income:                    
Loans, including fees   $17,353   $17,933   $52,266   $49,608 
Securities available for sale    2,012    1,032    5,028    4,036 
Federal funds sold and other    155    218    492    593 
                     
Total interest income    19,520    19,183    57,786    54,237 
Interest expense:                    
Deposits    872    1,274    2,751    4,175 
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements    3    3    12    9 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank borrowings    45    —      45    7 
                     
Total interest expense    920    1,277    2,808    4,191 
                     
Net interest income    18,600    17,906    54,978    50,046 
Provision for loan losses    745    1,050    2,695    5,450 
                     
Net interest income after provision for loan losses    17,855    16,856    52,283    44,596 
Non-interest income:                    
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts    870    883    2,469    2,594 
Net gains on sales of other real estate owned    179    1,020    1,012    2,974 
Net gains on sales of securities    93    —      824    1,673 
Net gains on sales of loans held for sale    1    15    58    81 
Increase in cash surrender value of Company owned life insurance    158    155    452    343 
Adjustment to FDIC loss share receivable    (2,835)   (4,150)   (10,576)   (9,268)
Other    223    208    743    605 
Total non-interest income    (1,311)   (1,869)   (5,018)   (998)
                     
Non-interest expense:                    
Salaries and employee benefits    6,601    6,157    18,828    18,104 
Occupancy and equipment    2,175    2,057    6,113    6,022 
Data processing    1,039    974    2,895    2,790 
Telephone    223    244    670    719 
Stationery and supplies    96    123    286    386 
Amortization of intangibles    205    181    544    506 
Professional fees    434    359    1,273    1,177 
Advertising    65    67    200    201 
Merger reorganization expense    1,618    24    1,745    1,784 
Disposal of banking center    228    —      632    —   
Regulatory assessment    453    382    1,181    1,127 
Other real estate owned expense    456    206    1,492    968 
Loan expense    419    548    1,221    1,797 
Other    1,165    1,131    3,402    3,209 
Total non-interest expense    15,177    12,453    40,482    38,790 
                     
Income before taxes    1,367    2,534    6,783    4,808 
Income tax expense    487    960    2,516    1,807 
Net income   $880   $1,574   $4,267   $3,001 
                     
Basic earnings per common share   $0.03   $0.05   $0.13   $0.09 
Diluted earnings per common share   $0.03   $0.05   $0.13   $0.09 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

   Three months ended
September 30,
  Nine months ended
September 30,
   2013  2012  2013  2012
Net income   $880   $1,574   $4,267   $3,001 
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale    325    1,944    (11,566)   3,235 
Reclassification adjustment for security gains included in net income(1)    (93)   —      (824)   (1,673)
Income tax benefit (expense)    (87)   (731)   4,662    (585)
Other comprehensive income (loss)    (145)   1,213    (7,728)   977 
Comprehensive income (loss)   $1,025   $2,787   $(3,461)  $3,978 

 

  (1) Amounts are included in net gains on sales of securities on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in total non-interest income. Income tax expense associated with the reclassification adjustment for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $35 and $0, respectively. Income tax expense associated with the reclassification adjustment for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $310 and $630, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

   Shares of
Common
Stock
  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at January 1,
2012
   30,569,032   $307   $217,800   $(5,319)  $2,563   $215,351 
Net income    —      —      —      3,001    —      3,001 
Other comprehensive
income (loss)
   —      —      —      —      977    977 
Stock-based compensation
expense
   —      —      930    —      —      930 
Restricted stock grants    360,884    3    (3)   —      —      —   
Issuance of common stock, net of costs of $61    3,140,354    31    19,034    —      —      19,065 
Balance at September 30, 2012    34,070,270   $341   $237,761   $(2,318)  $3,540   $239,324 
                               
Balance at January 1,
2013
   34,070,270   $341   $238,089   $(3,998)  $2,258   $236,690 
Net income    —      —      —      4,267    —      4,267 
Other comprehensive
income (loss)
   —      —      —      —      (7,728)   (7,728)
Stock-based compensation
expense
   —      —      1,129    —      —      1,129 
Dividends paid ($0.01 per share)    —      —      —      (685)   —      (685)
Exercise of stock options   1,785    —      11    —      —      11 
Restricted stock grants    216,786    2    (2)   —      —      —   
Balance at September 30, 2013    34,288,841   $343   $239,227   $(416)  $(5,470)  $233,684 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

   2013  2012
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income   $4,267   $3,001 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities          
Provision for loan losses    2,695    5,450 
Depreciation and amortization    2,798    2,485 
Net accretion of purchase accounting adjustments    (16,137)   (13,775)
Net amortization of securities    2,738    1,806 
Adjustment to FDIC receivable    10,576    9,268 
Increase in cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance    (452)   (343)
Stock-based compensation expense    1,129    930 
Net gains on sales of securities    (824)   (1,673)
Net gains on other real estate owned    (1,012)   (2,974)
Net loss on premises and equipment    17    5 
Net gain on sale of loans held for sale    (58)   (81)
Write-down of other real estate owned    785    340 
Disposal of branch    632    —   
Loans originated for sale    (3,107)   (4,905)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale    3,689    4,504 
Net change in:          
Deferred loan fees    44    6 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets    (984)   2,766 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities    1,868    (5,600)
Net cash provided by operating activities    8,664    1,210 
Cash flows from investing activities          
Proceeds from sales of securities    33,705    102,521 
Proceeds from security maturities calls and prepayments    48,626    53,843 
Purchases of securities    (174,421)   (138,803)
Loan originations and payments, net    (41,340)   60,399 
Cash received from FDIC loss sharing agreements    4,888    11,735 
Redemption (purchase) of nonmarketable equity securities, net    (536)   3,078 
Purchase of Company owned life insurance    (3,000)   (15,500)
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned    8,286    23,208 
Net cash received (paid) in connection with merger    39,861    (11,211)
Additions to premises and equipment, net    (701)   (1,609)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities    (84,632)   87,661 
Cash flows from financing activities          
Net change in deposits    (80,545)   (53,228)
Net change in federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements    (7,642)   1,330 
Net change in Federal Home Loan Bank advance    25,000    (5,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options    11    —   
Dividends paid    (685)   —   
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities    (63,861)   (56,898)
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents    (139,829)   31,973 
Beginning cash and cash equivalents    207,117    165,424 
Ending cash and cash equivalents   $67,288   $197,397 
           
Supplemental cash flow information:          
Interest paid   $2,862   $4,235 
Taxes paid    2,910    357 
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned    4,982    24,353 
           

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of Operations and Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include 1st United Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp or “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, 1st United Bank (“1st United”) and Equitable Equity Lending (“EEL”), together referred to as “the Company.” Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

Bancorp’s primary business is the ownership and operation of 1st United. 1st United is a state chartered commercial bank that provides financial services through its five offices in Palm Beach County; four offices in Broward County; four offices in Miami-Dade County; one office each in the cities of Vero Beach, Sebastian and Barefoot Bay; four offices in Pinellas County; and one office each in Orange and Hillsborough counties. 1st United’s primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are commercial and residential mortgages, and commercial and installment loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including commercial and residential real estate, business assets and consumer assets. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from the cash flow supporting the operations of businesses.

EEL is a commercial finance subsidiary that from time to time will hold foreclosed assets, performing loans or non-performing loans. At September 30, 2013, EEL held $2,397 in performing loans.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and notes necessary for a complete presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flow activity required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods have been made. These consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported asset and liability balances and revenue and expense amounts and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Certain amounts for the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.

Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a company-wide basis. Accordingly, all financial operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.

Earnings Per Common Share: Basic earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share include the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options and restricted stock. Earnings per common share is restated for all stock splits and stock dividends through the date of issue of the consolidated financial statements.

Stock options to acquire 1,279,271 and 2,590,790 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, because consideration of those instruments would be antidilutive. Stock options to acquire 1,263,160 and 3,990,788 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, because consideration of those instruments would be antidilutive.

FDIC Loss Share Receivable. The FDIC Loss Share Receivable represents the estimated amounts due from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) related to the loss share agreements which were booked as of the acquisition dates of Republic Federal Bank, N.A. (“Republic”), The Bank of Miami, N.A. (“TBOM”) and Old Harbor Bank of Florida (“Old Harbor”). The receivable represents the discounted value of the FDIC’s reimbursable portion of estimated losses we expect to realize on loans and other real estate (“Covered Assets”) acquired as a result of the TBOM, Republic and Old Harbor acquisitions. As losses are realized on Covered Assets, the portion that the FDIC pays the Company in cash for principal and up to 90 days of interest reduces the FDIC Loss Share Receivable.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited) 

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)

The FDIC Loss Share Receivable is reviewed quarterly and adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on recent performance and expectations for future performance of the Covered Assets. Prior to October 1, 2012, any increases in cash flows of Covered Assets would be accreted into income over the life of the Covered Asset and would reduce immediately the FDIC Loss Share Receivable. Subsequent to October 1, 2012, due to the adoption of new guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), any increases in cash flows of Covered Assets will be accreted into income over the life of the covered asset with a reduction to the FDIC Loss Share Receivable over the shorter of the life of the loan or the remaining term of the respective Loss Share Agreements. Any decreases in the expected cash flows of the Covered Assets will result in the impairment to the Covered Asset and an increase in the FDIC Loss Share Receivable to be reflected immediately. Non-cash adjustments to the FDIC Loss Share Receivable are recorded to non-interest income.

Certain Acquired Loans: As part of business acquisitions, the Company evaluated each of the acquired loans under ASC 310-30 to determine whether (1) there was evidence of credit deterioration since origination, and (2) it was probable that we would not collect all contractually required payment receivable. The Company determined the best indicator of such evidence was an individual loan’s payment status and/or whether a loan was determined to be classified by us based on our review of each individual loan. Therefore, generally each individual loan that should have been or was on nonaccrual at the acquisition date, loans contractually past due 60 days or more, and each individual loan that was classified by us were included subject to ASC 310-30. These loans were recorded at the discounted expected cash flows of the individual loan and are currently disclosed in Note 4.

Loans which were evaluated under ASC 310-30, and where the timing and amount of cash flows can be reasonably estimated, were accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30-35. The Company applies the interest method for these loans under this subtopic and the loans are excluded from non-accrual. If, at acquisition, we identified loans that we could not reasonably estimate cash flows or if subsequent to acquisition such cash flows could not be estimated, such loans would be included in non-accrual. These acquired loans are recorded at the allocated fair value, such that there is no carryover of the seller’s allowance for loan losses. Such acquired loans are accounted for individually. The Company estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each purchased loan, and the expected cash flows in excess of the allocated fair value is recorded as interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield). The excess of the loan’s contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is not recorded (non-accretable difference). Over the life of the loan, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, a loss is recorded through the allowance for loan losses. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying amount, it is recognized as part of future interest income.

Allowance for Loan Losses. In originating loans, the Company recognizes that credit losses will be experienced and the risk of loss will vary with, among other things: general economic conditions; the type of loan being made; the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan; and, in the case of a collateralized loan, the quality of the collateral for such a loan. The allowance for loan losses represents our estimate of the allowance necessary to provide for probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. In making this determination, the Company analyzes the ultimate collectability of the loans in its portfolio, feedback provided by internal loan staff, the independent loan review function and information provided by examinations performed by regulatory agencies.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated at the portfolio segment level using the same methodology for each segment. The historical net losses for a rolling three year period is the basis for the general reserve for each segment which is adjusted for each of the same qualitative factors (i.e., nature and volume of portfolio, economic and business conditions, classification, past due and non-accrual trends) evaluated by each individual segment. Impaired loans and related specific reserves for each of the segments are also evaluated using the same methodology for each segment. The qualitative factors totaled approximately 8 and 11 basis points of the allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays (loan payments made within 90 days of the due date) and payment shortfalls (which are tracked as past due amounts) generally are not classified as impaired. The Company determines the past due status of a loan based on the number of days contractually past due. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Charge-offs of loans are made by portfolio segment at the time that the collection of the full principal, in management’s judgment, is doubtful. This methodology for determining charge-offs is consistently applied to each segment.

On a quarterly basis, management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Commercial credits are graded by risk management and the loan review function validates the assigned credit risk grades. In the event that a loan is downgraded, it is included in the allowance analysis at the lower grade. To establish the appropriate level of the allowance, the Company reviews and classifies loans (including all impaired and nonperforming loans) as to potential loss exposure. The Company’s analysis of the allowance for loan losses consists of three components: (i) specific credit allocation established for expected losses resulting from analysis developed through specific credit allocations on individual loans for which the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the fair value; (ii) general portfolio allocation based on historical loan loss experience for each loan category; and (iii) qualitative reserves based on general economic conditions as well as specific economic factors in the markets in which the Company operates.

The specific credit allocation component of the allowance for loan losses is based on a regular analysis of loans where the internal credit rating is at or below the substandard classification and the loan is determined to be impaired as determined by management.

The impairment, if any, is determined based on either the present value expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the market price of the loan, or if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated cost of sale. The Company may classify a loan as substandard; however, it may not be classified as impaired. A loan may be classified as substandard by management if, for example, the primary source of repayment is insufficient, the financial condition of the borrower and/or guarantors has deteriorated or there are chronic delinquencies.

Troubled Debt Restructurings. A loan is considered a troubled debt restructured loan based on individual facts and circumstances. A modification may include either an increase or reduction in interest rate or deferral of principal payments or both. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings. The Company classifies troubled debt restructured loans as impaired and evaluates the need for an allowance for loan losses on a loan-by-loan basis. An allowance for loan losses is based on either the present value of estimated future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. Loans retain their interest accrual status at the time of modification.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 2 – ACQUISITIONS

Enterprise Bancorp

On July 1, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of Enterprise Bancorp, Inc., a Florida corporation (“EBI”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary Enterprise Bank of Florida, a Florida-chartered commercial bank (“Enterprise”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated March 22, 2013, as amended, by and among the Company, 1st United Bank, EBI and Enterprise. In accordance with the Merger Agreement, the Company acquired EBI through the merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company with and into EBI and 1st United Bank acquired Enterprise Bank through the merger of Enterprise Bank with and into 1st United Bank (collectively, the “Merger”).

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each share of EBI common stock issued and outstanding was converted into the right to receive consideration based on EBI’s total consolidated assets and the EBI Tangible Book Value (as defined in the Merger Agreement) as of June 30, 2013. The total value of the consideration paid to EBI shareholders was approximately $45,565, which consisted of approximately $5,115 in cash(less the $400 holdback described below), $22,138 in loans (including all nonperforming loans), other real estate, and repossessed assets of Enterprise and $18,312 in impaired and below investment grade securities and other investments of Enterprise. Each holder of a share of EBI common stock was entitled to consideration from the Company equal to approximately $6.05 per share (less their per share pro rata portion of the $400 holdback described below). The total consideration paid to all EBI shareholders in connection with the Merger was subject to a holdback amount of $400 to defray potential damages and related expenses incurred to defend or settle certain litigation. The Company does not anticipate the litigation and related costs will exceed the $400. The Company recorded goodwill associated with the transaction of approximately $5,729 which is not deductible for tax purposes. The Company acquired a net deferred tax liability of $23 and recorded a deferred tax asset in other assets as a result of purchase accounting adjustments.

The Company accounted for the transaction under the acquisition method of accounting which requires purchased assets and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. See Note 4 for additional information related to the fair value of loans acquired. The Company determined the fair value of core deposit intangibles, securities, and deposits with the assistance of third party valuations. The valuation of FHLB advances was based on current rates for similar borrowings. The estimated fair values are subject to refinement as additional information relative to the closing date fair values becomes available through the measurement period.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 2 – ACQUISITIONS (continued)

The acquisition of EBI is consistent with the Company’s plans to continue to enhance its market area and competitive position within the state of Florida. This acquisition expands the Company’s existing presence in the Northern Palm Beach County marketplace and adds one new banking center. The Company believes it is well-positioned to deliver superior customer service, achieve stronger financial performance and enhance shareholder value through the synergies of combined operations. All of these contributed to the resulting goodwill in the transaction. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed on July 1, 2013 were as follows:

   July 1, 2013
Cash   $44,576 
Securities available for sale    3,972 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock    1,855 
Loans    159,168 
Core deposit intangible    1,283 
Fixed assets    421 
Other assets    1,039 
TOTAL ASSETS ACQUIRED   $212,314 
      
Deposits   $177,160 
Federal Home Loan Advances    35,025 
Other    1,143 
TOTAL LIABILITIES ASSUMED   $213,328 
      
Excess of liabilities assumed over assets acquired   $1,014 
Cash paid    4,715 
Goodwill   $5,729 

The following summarizes the net interest and other income, net income and earnings per share as if the merger with EBI was effective as of January 1, 2012, the beginning of the annual period prior to acquisition. There were no material, nonrecurring adjustments to the pro forma net interest and other income, net income and earnings per share presented below:

    Three months ended September 30,     Nine months ended September 30,  
    2013(1)     2012(1)     2013(1)     2012(1)  
Net interest and non-interest income   $ 17,289     $ 21,050     $ 55,187     $ 65,155  
                                 
Net income     880       2,980       3,643       5,819  
                                 
Basic earnings per share     0.03       0.09       0.11       0.20  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share     0.03       0.09       0.11       0.20  

 

(1) The merger was effective July 1, 2013. There were no proforma adjustments subsequent to July 1, 2013.

Anderen Bank

On April 1, 2012, the Company completed its acquisition of Anderen Financial, Inc., a Florida corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary Anderen Bank, a Florida-chartered commercial bank (Anderen Financial, Inc. and Anderen Bank are subsequently referred to herein collectively as “AFI”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 24, 2011 (the “Merger Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each share of AFI common stock, $0.01 par value per share, was cancelled and automatically converted into the right to receive cash, common stock of the Company or a combination of cash and common stock of the Company. AFI shareholders could elect to receive cash, stock, or a combination of 50% cash and 50% stock, provided, however, that each such election was subject to mandatory allocation procedures to ensure the total consideration was approximately 50% cash and 50% stock. The total value of the consideration paid to AFI shareholders was $38,250 which consisted of approximately $19,125 in cash and 3,140,354 shares of the Company’s common stock. The

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 2 – ACQUISITIONS (continued)

Company’s common stock was valued at $6.09 per share, which was determined to be the fair value of the stock on the date of acquisition, with a total value of $19,065. The Company incurred $1,309 in merger reorganization expense during the year ended December 31, 2012 related to this acquisition. The Company recorded goodwill of $5,994 as a result of the merger which is not deductible for tax purposes. Total net deferred tax assets acquired was $5,651, primarily related to loss carry forwards. Additionally, the Company recorded $4,251 in deferred tax assets, which are included in other assets, as a result of purchase accounting adjustments. The Company completed the integration of AFI in June 2012.

The Company accounted for the transaction under the acquisition method of accounting which requires purchased assets and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. See Note 4 for additional information related to the fair value of loans acquired. The Company determined the fair value of core deposit intangibles, securities, fixed assets and deposits with the assistance of third party valuations. The fair value of other real estate owned (“OREO”) was based on recent appraisals of the properties. The estimated fair values were subject to refinement as additional information relative to the closing date fair values became available through the measurement period. As a result, the Company updated the previously reported consolidated balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2012 for the final measurement period adjustments.

The following summarizes the net interest and other income, net income and earnings per share as if the merger with AFI was effective as of January 1, 2012, the beginning of the annual period prior to acquisition. There were no material, nonrecurring adjustments to the pro forma net interest and other income, net income and earnings per share presented below:

    Three months ended September 30,     Nine months ended September 30,  
    2013(1)     2012(1)     2013(1)     2012(1)  
Net interest and non-interest income   $ 17,289     $ 16,037     $ 49,960     $ 51,694  
                                 
Net income     880       1,574       4,627       3,119  
                                 
Basic earnings per share     0.03       0.05       0.13       0.09  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share     0.03       0.05       0.13       0.09  

 

  (1) The merger was effective April 1, 2012. There were no proforma adjustments subsequent to April 1, 2012.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows.

   Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
September 30, 2013                    
U.S. Treasury  $936   $3   $—     $939 
Municipal Securities    6,367    —      (743)   5,624 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations    1,202    —      (15)   1,187 
Residential mortgage-backed    342,144    1,018    (9,033)   334,129 
   $350,649   $1,021   $(9,791)  $341,879 
December 31, 2012                    
Municipal Securities   $500   $—     $(31)  $469 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations    3,793    —      (34)   3,759 
Residential mortgage-backed    252,208    3,831    (145)   255,894 
   $256,501   $3,831   $(210)  $260,122 
                     

At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the government agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity. All of the residential collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were issued or sponsored by U.S. government agencies.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at September 30, 2013 by contractual maturity were as shown in the table below. Securities not due at a single maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed securities, are shown separately.

   Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value
Due in one year or less   $—     $—   
Due from one to five years    —      —   
Due from five to ten years    936    939 
Due after ten years    6,367    5,624 
Residential mortgage-backed and residential collateralized mortgage obligations    343,346    335,316 
   $350,649   $341,879 

Securities as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 with a fair value of $31,553 and $28,891, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and repurchase agreements.

Proceeds and gross gains and (losses) from the sale of securities available for sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were as follows:

   Three months ended
September 30,
  Nine months ended
September 30,
   2013  2012  2013  2012
Proceeds from sale   $2,950   $—     $33,705   $102,521 
Gross gain    125    —      856    1,673 
Gross (loss)    (32)   —      (32)   —   
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities   $93   $—     $824   $1,673 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES (continued)

Gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, were as follows.

   Less than 12 Months  12 Months or More  Total
   Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
September 30, 2013                  
U.S. Treasury  $ —       $ —    $ —    $ —    $ —    $ —  
Municipal Securities    5,624    (743)   —      —      5,624    (743)
Residential collateral mortgage obligations   852    (8)   19    (7)   871    (15)
Residential mortgage-backed    269,928    (9,033)   336    —      270,264    (9,033)
   $276,404   $(9,784)  $355   $(7)  $276,759   $(9,791)
December 31, 2012                              
Municipal Securities   $469   $(31)  $—     $—     $469   $(31)
Residential collateral mortgage obligations   3,759    (34)   —      —      3,759    (34)
Residential mortgage-backed    35,838    (145)   14    —      35,852    (145)
   $40,066   $(210)  $14   $—     $40,080   $(210)
                               

In determining other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) for debt securities, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether OTTI exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time.

At September 30, 2013, there were 79 available for sale securities with unrealized losses, of which 8 were municipal securities, 3 were residential collateral mortgage obligations, and 68 were residential mortgage-backed securities. At December 31, 2012, there were 15 available for sale securities with unrealized losses, of which one was a municipal security, three were residential collateral mortgage obligations, and 11 were residential mortgage-backed securities. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, securities with unrealized losses had declined in fair value by 3.54% and 0.52%, respectively, from the Company’s amortized cost basis. The decrease in fair value is attributable to changes in the interest rate environment. Based on the Company’s assessment, the unrealized losses at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were deemed to be temporary.

 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS

Loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:

   September 30, 2013  December 31, 2012
   Loans Subject to Loss Share Agreements  Loans Not Subject to Loss Share Agreements  Total  Loans Subject to Loss Share Agreements  Loans Not Subject to Loss Share Agreements  Total
Commercial   $30,452   $169,729   $200,181   $33,025   $146,473   $179,498 
Real estate:                              
Residential    73,387    98,770    172,157    86,981    78,936    165,917 
Commercial    157,701    531,210    688,911    198,666    315,908    514,574 
Construction and land development    7,651    43,349    51,000    8,426    33,463    41,889 
Consumer and other    4    9,601    9,605    11    11,279    11,290 
   $269,195   $852,659    1,121,854   $327,109   $586,059    913,168 
                               
Add (deduct):                              
Unearned income and net deferred loan (fees) costs              176              220 
Allowance for loan losses              (9,907)             (9,788)
             $1,112,123             $903,600 

The Company has segregated and evaluates its loan portfolio through five portfolio segments. The five segments are residential real estate, commercial, commercial real estate, construction and land development, and consumer and other. The Company’s business activity is concentrated with customers located in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Pinellas, Orange and Hillsborough counties. Therefore, the Company’s exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in these counties.

Residential real estate loans are a mixture of fixed rate and adjustable rate residential mortgage loans. As a policy, the Company holds adjustable and fixed rate loans and also sells to the secondary market. Changes in interest rates or market conditions may impact a borrower’s ability to meet contractual principal and interest payments. Residential real estate loans are secured by real property.

Commercial loan borrowers consist of small- to medium-sized businesses including professional associations, medical services, retail trade, construction, transportation, wholesale trade, manufacturing and tourism. Commercial loans are derived from our market areas and underwritten based on the borrower’s ability to service debt from the business’s underlying cash flows. As a general practice, we obtain collateral such as real estate, equipment or other assets, although other commercial loans may be uncollateralized but guaranteed.

Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by office buildings, warehouses, retail stores and other property located in or near our markets. These loans are originated based on the borrower’s ability to service the debt and secondarily based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.

Construction loans include residential and commercial real estate loans and are typically for owner-occupied or pre-sold/pre-leased properties. The terms of these loans are generally short-term with permanent financing upon completion. Land development loans include loans to develop both residential and commercial properties.

Consumer and other loans include second mortgage loans, home equity loans secured by junior and senior liens on residential real estate and home improvement loans. These loans are originated based primarily on credit scores, debt-to-income ratios and loan-to-value ratios.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was as follows:

 

   Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2013   $3,619   $2,244   $3,551   $608   $41   $10,063 
Provisions for loan losses    258    (23)   544    (34)   —      745 
Loans charged off    (514)   (90)   (322)   —      —      (926)
Recoveries    13    1    9    2    —      25 
Ending Balance, September 30, 2013  $3,376   $2,132   $3,782   $576   $41   $9,907 

 

   Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
2013
  $2,735   $1,869   $3,398   $1,745   $41   $9,788 
Provisions for loan losses    1,107    458    1,492    (366)   4    2,695 
Loans charged off    (514)   (196)   (1,120)   (898)   (16)   (2,744)
Recoveries    48    1    12    95    12    168 
Ending Balance, September 30, 2013  $3,376   $2,132   $3,782   $576   $41   $9,907 

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was as follows:

 

   Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2012   $2,786   $1,412   $3,440   $1,680   $38   $9,356 
Provisions for loan losses    113    510    655    (238)   10    1,050 
Loans charged off    (239)   (351)   (526)   —      —      (1,116)
Recoveries    4    61    1    2    —      68 
Ending Balance, September 30, 2012   $2,664   $1,632   $3,570   $1,444   $48   $9,358 

 

   Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
2012
  $3,111   $1,945   $5,302   $2,409   $69   $12,836 
Provisions for loan losses    4,940    504    1,065    (988)   (71)   5,450 
Loans charged off    (5,421)   (992)   (2,905)   —      —      (9,318)
Recoveries    34    175    108    23    50    390 
Ending Balance, September 30, 2012   $2,664   $1,632   $3,570   $1,444   $48   $9,358 

 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Allowance for Loan Losses Allocation

As of September 30, 2013:

   Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Specific Reserves:                              
Impaired loans   $1,168   $502   $777   $275   $—     $2,722 
Purchase credit impaired loans    466    157    357    —      —      980 
Total specific reserves    1,634    659    1,134    275    —      3,702 
General reserves    1,742    1,473    2,648    301    41    6,205 
Total   $3,376   $2,132   $3,782   $576   $41   $9,907 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment   $6,433   $3,598   $22,871   $3,860   $—     $36,762 
Purchase credit impaired loans    9,000    17,044    41,584    4,116    26    71,770 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment    184,748    151,515    624,456    43,024    9,579    1,013,322 
Total   $200,181   $172,157   $688,911   $51,000   $9,605   $1,121,854 

As of December 31, 2012:

   Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Specific Reserves:                              
Impaired loans   $510   $474   $1,128   $1,002   $—     $3,114 
Purchase credit impaired loans    355    359    306    —      —      1,020 
Total Specific Reserves    865    833    1,434    1,002    —      4,134 
General reserves    1,870    1,036    1,964    743    41    5,654 
Total   $2,735   $1,869   $3,398   $1,745   $41   $9,788 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment   $4,168   $5,825   $24,006   $6,094   $—     $40,093 
Purchase credit impaired loans    8,923    18,363    52,276    4,221    30    83,813 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment    166,407    141,729    438,292    31,574    11,260    789,262 
Total   $179,498   $165,917   $514,574   $41,889   $11,290   $913,168 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loan as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

   Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
With Allowance
September 30, 2013  Loans Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
   Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
Residential Real Estate:                              
First mortgages   $1,551   $1,321   $217   $635   $635   $195 
HELOCs and equity    39    39    38    53    52    52 
                               
Commercial:                              
Secured – non-real estate    336    336    21    6,456    3,835    1,095 
Secured – real estate    54    52    52    —      —      —   
Unsecured    —      —      —      —      —      —   
                               
Commercial Real Estate:                              
Owner occupied    2,531    1,977    118    915    915    47 
Non-owner occupied    1,394    1,074    313    4,314    4,307    292 
Multi-family    —      —      —      323    322    7 
                               
Construction and Land Development:                              
Construction    —      —      —      —      —      —   
Improved land    —      —      —      528    528    275 
Unimproved land    —      —      —      —      —      —   
                               
Consumer and other    —      —      —      —      —      —   
                               
Total September 30, 2013   $5,905   $4,799   $759   $13,224   $10,594   $1,963 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

   Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
   With No Allowance
September 30, 2013  Loans Subject to
Loss Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to
Loss Share Agreements
   Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
Residential Real Estate:                    
First mortgages   $1,159   $955   $110   $—   
HELOCs and equity    59    —      596    596 
                     
Commercial:                    
Secured – non-real estate    —      —      1346    1,017 
Secured – real estate    —      —      1,193    1,193 
Unsecured    —      —      —      —   
                     
Commercial Real Estate:                    
Owner occupied    —      —      7,959    7,335 
Non-owner occupied    1,616    1,393    5,620    5,548 
Multi-family    —      —      —      —   
                     
Construction and Land Development:                    
Construction    —      —      —      —   
Improved land    —      —      7,653    3,332 
Unimproved land    —      —      —      —   
                     
Consumer and other    —      —      —      —   
                     
Total September 30, 2013   $2,834   $2,348   $24,477   $19,021 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

   Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
With Allowance
December 31, 2012  Loans Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
   Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
Residential Real Estate:                              
First mortgages   $1,823   $1,414   $355   $393   $393   $62 
HELOCs and equity    40    40    40    156    156    17 
                               
Commercial:                              
Secured – non-real estate    473    473    122    2,337    1,453    388 
Secured – real estate    —      —      —      —      —      —   
Unsecured    —      —      —      —      —      —   
                               
Commercial Real Estate:                              
Owner occupied    2,538    2,277    233    2,973    2,540    185 
Non-owner occupied    470    353    25    4,680    4,680    437 
Multi-family    1,250    1,250    248    —      —      —   
                               
Construction and Land                              
Development:                              
Construction    —      —      —      —      —      —   
Improved land    —      —      —      148    148    42 
Unimproved land    —      —      —      2,506    2,506    960 
                               
Consumer and other    —      —      —      —      —      —   
                               
Total December 31, 2012   $6,594   $5,807   $1,023   $13,193   $11,876   $2,091 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

   Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
   With No Allowance
December 31, 2012  Loans Subject to
Loss Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to
Loss Share Agreements
   Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
Residential Real Estate:                    
First mortgages   $1,682   $1,065   $2,638   $1,961 
HELOCs and equity    59    —      796    796 
                     
Commercial:                    
Secured – non-real estate    —      —      3,791    1,012 
Secured – real estate    397    —      1,530    1,230 
Unsecured    3    —      —      —   
                     
Commercial Real Estate:                    
Owner occupied    —      —      6,363    6,151 
Non-owner occupied    757    648    5,867    5,792 
Multi-family    —      —      315    315 
                     
Construction and Land Development:                    
Construction    —      —      —      —   
Improved land    —      —      7,865    3,440 
Unimproved land    —      —      —      —   
                     
Consumer and other    —      —      1    —   
                     
Total December 31, 2012   $2,898   $1,713   $29,166   $20,697 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

Average of impaired loans and related interest income for three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were as follows:

 

   Three months ended September 30, 2013  Nine months ended September 30, 2013
   Average
Recorded
Investment
  Interest
Income
  Cash
Basis
  Average
Recorded
Investment
  Interest
Income
  Cash
Basis
Residential Real Estate:                              
First mortgages   $2,921   $6   $9   $2,440   $43   $31 
HELOC and equity    691    2    2    706    5    5 
                               
Commercial:                              
Secured non real estate    5,403    20    22    4,190    115    112 
Secured real estate    1,248    12    12    1,261    36    36 
Unsecured    —      —      —      —      —      —   
                               
Commercial Real Estate:                              
Owner occupied    10,463    75    71    10,516    241    226 
Non-owner occupied    12,338    86    78    11,992    268    260 
Multifamily    320    —      —      317    —      —   
                               
Construction and Land Development:                              
Construction    —      —      —      —      —      —   
Improved Land    3,872    2    2    3,911    6    6 
Unimproved Land    —      —      —      —      —      —   
                               
Consumer and Other:    —      —      —      —      —      —   
                               
Total   $37,256   $203   $196   $35,333   $714   $676 

 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

   Three months ended September 30, 2012  Nine months ended September 30, 2012
   Average
Recorded
Investment
  Interest
Income
  Cash
Basis
  Average
Recorded
Investment
  Interest
Income
  Cash
Basis
Residential Real Estate:                              
First mortgages   $4,891   $4   $4   $4,060   $38   $38 
HELOC and equity    1,809    2    3    1,245    15    15 
                               
Commercial:                              
Secured non real estate    2,065    21    21    1,818    66    67 
Secured real estate    1,246    12    13    1,257    41    42 
Unsecured    —      —      —      —      —      —   
                               
Commercial Real Estate:                              
Owner occupied    9,115    77    75    9,766    299    306 
Non-owner occupied    13,903    122    133    11,921    398    399 
Multifamily    1,582    —      —      1,374    12    12 
                               
Construction and Land Development:                              
Construction    —      —      —      —      —      —   
Improved Land    3,624    2    1    3,529    57    56 
Unimproved Land    2,512    27    32    2,514    81    91 
                               
Consumer and Other:    —      —      —           —      —   
                               
Total   $40,747   $267   $282   $37,484   $1,007   $1,026 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Modifications of terms for the Company’s loans and their inclusion as troubled debt restructurings are based on individual facts and circumstances. Loan modifications that are included as troubled debt restructurings may involve a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, or deferral of principal payments, regardless of the period of the modification. Generally, the Company will allow interest rate reductions for a period of less than two years after which the loan reverts back to the contractual interest rate. Each of the loans included as troubled debt restructurings at September 30, 2013 had either an interest rate modification from 6 months to 2 years before reverting back to the original interest rate or a deferral of principal payments which can range from 6 to 12 months before reverting back to an amortizing loan. All of the loans were modified due to financial stress of the borrower. In order to determine if a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed to determine the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future with the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy.

Loans retain their accrual status at the time of their modification. As a result, if a loan is on non-accrual at the time it is modified, it stays as non-accrual, and if a loan is on accrual at the time of the modification, it generally stays on accrual. A loan on non-accrual will be individually evaluated based on sustained adherence to the terms of the modification agreement prior to being reclassified to accrual status. The Company monitors the performance of loans modified on a monthly basis. A modified loan will be reclassified to non-accrual and is in default if the loan is not performing in accordance with the modification agreement, the loan becomes contractually past due in accordance with the modification agreement or other weaknesses are observed which makes collection of principal and interest unlikely. The Company’s policy is to evaluate and potentially return a troubled debt restructured loan from a non-accrual to accrual status upon the receipt of all past due principal and/or interest payments since the date of and in accordance with the terms of the modification agreement and when future payments are reasonable assured. The average yield on the performing loans classified as troubled debt restructurings were 4.37% and 4.76% as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Troubled debt restructuring loans are considered impaired.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company modified $90 in commercial loans, $379 in commercial real estate loans and $247 in residential real estate loans. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company modified $1,409 in commercial real estate loans, $90 in commercial loans and $247 in residential real estate loans. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company modified $3,275 in commercial real estate loans, $149 in construction and land development loans, $144 in residential real estate loans and $425 in commercial loans. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company modified $6,691 in commercial real estate loans, $149 in construction and land development loans, $144 in residential real estate loans and $718 in commercial loans. All troubled debt restructurings are classified as either special mention or substandard by the Company.

The following is a summary of the Company’s performing troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, all of which were performing in accordance with the restructured terms:

   September 30,
2013
  December 31,
2012
Residential real estate   $841   $605 
Commercial real estate    15,428    17,315 
Construction and land development    144    2,654 
Commercial    2,782    3,699 
Total   $19,195   $24,273 
           

Of the $19,195 of performing trouble debt restructurings at September 30, 2013, $12,083 was classified as special mention and $7,112 was classified as substandard. Of the $24,273 of performing trouble debt restructurings at December 31, 2012, $12,416 was classified as special mention and $11,857 was classified as substandard.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Total non-accruing troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, were as follows:

   September 30,
2013
  December 31,
2012
Residential real estate   $285   $1,885 
Commercial real estate    2,815    166 
Construction and land development    3,331    3,440 
Commercial    692    185 
Total   $7,123   $5,676 
           

These loans had a specific reserve in the allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 of $612 and $66, respectively. There was one loan for $283 which modified within the twelve months ended September 30, 2013 that defaulted within the three or nine months ending September 30, 2013. There were no loans modified within the twelve months ended September 30, 2012 which defaulted within the three or nine months ended September 30, 2012.

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, the Company lowered the interest rate on $1,507 and $5,507, respectively, of loans prior to maturity which the Company did not consider to be troubled debt restructurings. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we had approximately $11,800 in loans on which we lowered the interest rate prior to maturity to competitively retain the loan. Due to the borrowers’ significant deposit balances and/or overall quality of the loans, these loans were not included in troubled debt restructurings. In addition, each of these borrowers were not considered to be in financial distress and the modified terms matched current market terms for borrowers with similar risk characteristics. The Company had no other loans where we extended the maturity or forgave principal that were not already included in troubled debt restructurings or otherwise impaired.

The Company had no commitments to lend additional funds for loans classified as troubled debt restructurings at September 30, 2013. The Company has allocated $1,387 and $2,030 of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on non-accrual status is charged against interest income. During the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, interest income not recognized on non-accrual loans (but would have been recognized if these loans were current) was approximately $252 and $311, respectively. During nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, interest income not recognized on non-accrual loans (but would have been recognized if these loans were current) was approximately $777 and $1,069, respectively.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Non-accrual loans represent loans which are 90 days and over past due and loans for which management believes collection of contractual amounts due are uncertain of collection. Included in the tables that follow are loans in non-accrual as well as 90 days and over past due categories with a carrying value of $21,742 and $23,416 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 which were contractually accruing 30 to 59 days past due were $0 and $2,720, respectively; 30 to 59 days contractually past due and non-accrual were $432 and $274, respectively; contractually 60 to 89 days past due and accruing were $392 and $0, respectively; contractually 60 to 89 days past due and non-accrual were $654 and $805, respectively; contractually 90 plus days past due and accruing were $0 and $1,804, respectively and contractually 90 plus days past due and non-accrual were $19,559 and $20,666, respectively. These amounts are excluded from the disclosures of loans past due and on non-accrual. Loans which are 90 days or greater past due and accruing interest income were $0 and $2,109 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The following tables summarize past due and non-accrual loans by the number of days past due as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively:

   Accruing 30 – 59  Accruing 60-89  Non-Accrual and
90 days and over past due
  Total
September 30, 2013  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
Residential Real Estate:                                        
First mortgages   $—     $—     $—     $—     $3,272   $50   $3,272   $50 
HELOCs and equity    —      12    —      —      98    498    98    510 
                                         
Commercial:                                        
Secured – non-real estate    —      2    —      —      —      3,600    —      3,602 
Secured – real estate    —      —      —      —      430    —      430    —   
Unsecured    —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —   
                                         
Commercial Real Estate:                                        
Owner occupied    —      —      —      1,737    2,431    1,447    2,431    3,184 
Non-owner occupied    —      —      —      —      3,279    2,225    3,279    2,225 
Multi-family    —      —      —      —      67    322    67    322 
                                         
Construction and Land Development:                                        
Construction    —      1,891    —      —      —      —      —      1,891 
Improved land    —      314    —      —      —      3,715    —      4,029 
Unimproved land    —      —      —      —      282    —      282    —   
                                         
Consumer and other    —      —      —      —      —      26    —      26 
Total September 30, 2013   $—     $2,219   $—     $1,737   $9,859   $11,883   $9,859   $15,839 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

   Accruing 30 – 59  Accruing 60-89  Non-Accrual and
90 days and over past due
  Total
December 31, 2012  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
Residential Real Estate:                                        
First mortgages   $1,013   $95   $1,207   $—     $4,085   $2,019   $6,305   $2,114 
HELOCs and equity    —      197    —      —      103    796    103    993 
                                         
Commercial:                                        
Secured – non-real estate         200    —      94    147    805    147    1,099 
Secured – real estate    —      —      —      —      424    —      424    —   
Unsecured    —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —   
                                         
Commercial Real Estate:                                        
Owner occupied    —      1,873    —      —      2,820    2,487    2,820    4,360 
Non-owner occupied    581    —      —      1,707    2,242    2,085    2,823    3,792 
Multi-family    —      —      —      —      1,331    315    1,331    315 
                                         
Construction and Land Development:                                        
Construction    —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —   
Improved land    —      —      —      —      —      3,440    —      3,440 
Unimproved land    —      2,767    —      —      288    —      288    2,767 
                                         
Consumer and other    —      99    —      —      —      29    —      128 
Total December 31, 2012   $1,594   $5,231   $1,207   $1,801   $11,440   $11,976   $14,241   $19,008 

 

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. Loans classified as substandard or special mention are reviewed quarterly by the Company for further deterioration or improvement to determine if appropriately classified and impairment. All other loans greater than $1,000, commercial and personal lines of credit greater than $100, and unsecured loans greater than $100 are specifically reviewed at least annually to determine the appropriate loan grading. In addition, during the renewal process of any loan, as well if a loan becomes past due, the Company will evaluate the loan grade.

Loans excluded from the scope of the annual review process above are generally classified as pass credits until: (a) they become past due; (b) management becomes aware of deterioration in the credit worthiness of the borrower; or (c) the customer contacts the Company for a modification. In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification as to special mention, substandard or doubtful. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

 

 

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NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. There were no doubtful loans at September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

      Loans Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
   Total  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard
September 30, 2013                     
Residential Real Estate:                                   
First mortgages   $109,821   $60,936   $1,174   $3,272   $41,331   $2,495   $613 
HELOCs and equity    62,336    7,876    31    98    47,742    632    5,957 
                                    
Commercial:                                   
Secured – non-real
estate
   136,792    18,621    336    —      111,238    1,758    4,839 
Secured – real estate    55,440    10,988    —      430    42,502    800    720 
Unsecured    7,949    77    —      —      6,898    558    416 
                                    
Commercial Real Estate:                                   
Owner occupied    202,421    25,863    7,712    2,432    158,245    731    7,438 
Non-owner occupied    448,417    103,397    412    3,278    330,868    5,051    5,411 
Multi-family    38,073    14,540    —      67    23,144    —      322 
                                    
Construction and Land Development:                                   
Construction    20,544         —      —      20,544    —      —   
Improved land    17,999    3,806    —      —      7,392    2,678    4,123 
Unimproved land    12,457    3,563    —      282    8,612    —      —   
                                    
Consumer and other    9,605    4    —      —      8,972    506    123 
Total September 30, 2013  $1,121,854   $249,671   $9,665   $9,859   $807,488   $15,209   $29,962 

 

 

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NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

      Loans Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
   Total  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard
December 31, 2012                     
Residential Real Estate:                                   
First mortgages   $109,562   $71,487   $2,547   $4,085   $26,304   $2,552   $2,587 
HELOCs and equity    56,355    8,728    31    103    39,180    5,375    2,938 
                                    
Commercial:                                   
Secured – non-real estate    127,514    19,801    405    115    99,537    4,346    3,310 
Secured – real estate    43,613    12,199    —      425    28,227    2,030    732 
Unsecured    8,371    80    —      —      7,724    140    427 
                                    
Commercial Real Estate:                                   
Owner occupied    187,007    37,696    7,943    2,820    123,106    6,285    9,157 
Non-owner occupied    290,858    123,224    2,321    2,242    147,104    11,278    4,689 
Multi-family    36,709    21,089    —      1,331    13,974    —      315 
                                    
Construction and Land Development:                                   
Construction    3,481    —      —      —      3,481    —      —   
Improved land    20,117    4,033    —      —      9,071    3,138    3,875 
Unimproved land    18,291    3,888    —      505    11,392    —      2,506 
                                    
Consumer and other    11,290    11    —      —      10,552    584    143 
Total December 31, 2012   $913,168   $302,236   $13,247   $11,626   $519,652   $35,728   $30,679 

As part of the AFI merger as well as acquisitions of Old Harbor in 2011, TBOM in 2010 and Republic in 2009 from the FDIC and of Equitable Financial Group, Inc. and Citrus Bank, N.A. in 2008, the Company acquired certain loans for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The carrying amount of these loans at September 30, 2013 was approximately $71,770, net of a discount of $19,351. The Company maintained an allowance for loan losses of $980 at September 30, 2013 for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality. The Company did not acquire any loans for which there was evidence of credit deterioration since origination in connection with the acquisition of EBI.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company accreted $2,144 and $4,269, respectively, into interest income on acquired loans. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company accreted $10,103 and $9,142, respectively, into interest income on acquired loans. The remaining accretable discount was $15,850 at September 30, 2013. In addition, $67,528 of the $71,770 in loans are covered by the FDIC loss share agreements.

Loans related to the AFI merger for which it was probable at acquisition that all contractually required payments would not be collected were as follows:

   April 2012
Contractually required payments receivable of loans purchased during the year ended
December 31, 2012:
  $15,339 
      
Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition   $8,602 
Fair value of acquired loans at acquisition   $7,716 
Accretable yield   $886 

 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

Loans acquired from AFI for which we were unable to reasonably estimate cash flows were $1,559 on the date of acquisition and were included in non-accrual loans.

The initial fair value for loans acquired from AFI or EBI without specifically identified credit deficiencies was based primarily on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan and related collateral, classification and accrual status, fixed or variable interest rate, term of loan and whether or not the loan was amortizing, and current discount rates. Loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics and were treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The discount rates used for loans were based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and included adjustments for liquidity concerns. The discount rate does not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included in the estimated cash flows. Management prepared the purchase price allocations, and in part relied on a third party for the valuation of covered non-impaired loans at the date of each acquisition, respectively. The fair value of loans acquired from EBI was $159,168. The gross contractual amount acquired was $161,078 and the Company expects to collect a majority of this amount based on current information available.

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

  Level I: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
     
  Level II: Significant other observable inputs other than Level I prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
     
  Level III: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level I inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level II inputs).

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, are summarized below.

   Fair value measurements at September 30, 2013 using
   September 30, 2013  Quoted prices
in active markets
for identical
assets
(Level I)
  Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level II)
  Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level III)
Securities Available for Sale:                    
U.S. Treasury  $939   $—     $939   $—   
Municipal Securities    5,624    —      5,624    —   
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations    1,187    —      1,187    —   
Residential mortgage-backed    334,129    —      334,129    —   
   $341,879   $—     $341,879   $—   

 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES (continued)

   Fair value measurements at December 31, 2012 using
   December 31, 2012  Quoted prices
in active markets
for identical
assets
(Level I)
  Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level II)
  Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level III)
Securities available for sale:                    
Municipal Securities   $469   $—     $469   $—   
Residential collateralized mortgage
obligations
   3,759    —      3,759   $—   
Residential mortgage-backed    255,894    —      255,894    —   
   $260,122   $—     $260,122   $—   
                     

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses and other real estate owned is based on recent real estate appraisals less estimated costs of sale. For residential real estate impaired loans and other real estate owned, appraised values are based on the comparative sales approach. For commercial and commercial real estate impaired loans and other real estate owned, appraisers may use either a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches such as comparative sales, cost or the income approach. A significant unobservable input in the income approach is the estimated income capitalization rate for a given piece of collateral. Adjustments to appraisals may be made by the appraiser to reflect local market conditions or other economic factors and may result in changes in the fair value of a given assets over time. As such, the fair value of impaired loans and other real estate owned are considered a Level III in the fair value hierarchy.

The Company recovers the carrying value of other real estate owned through the sale of the property. The ability to affect future sales prices is subject to market conditions and factors beyond our control and may impact the estimated fair value of a property.

Appraisals for impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once reviewed, a member of the appraisal department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparisons to independent data sources such as recent market data or industry wide statistics. On an annual basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustments, if any, should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value. Based on our most recent analysis, no discounts to current appraisals have been warranted.

 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES (continued)

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:

Impaired Loans   Valuation
Techniques
  Range of Unobservable Inputs
         
Residential   Appraisals of collateral value   Adjustment for age of comparable sales, generally an increase of 0% to 25%
Commercial   Discounted cash flow model   Discount rate from 0% to 6%
Commercial Real Estate   Appraisals of collateral value   Market capitalization rates between 8% and 12%. Market rental rates for similar properties
Construction and land development   Appraisals of collateral value   Adjustment for age of comparable sales, generally a decline of 5% to no change
         
Other real estate        
         
Residential   Appraisals of collateral value   Adjustment for age of comparable sales, generally an increase of 0% to 25%
Commercial   Appraisals of collateral value   Adjustment for age of comparable sales, generally a decline of 15% to no change
         

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below.

   Fair value measurements at September 30, 2013 using
   September 30, 2013  Quoted prices
in active markets
for identical assets
(Level I)
  Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level II)
  Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level III)
Assets:                    
Impaired loans                    
Residential real estate   $1,545   $—     $—     $1,545 
Commercial    3,055    —      —      3,055 
Commercial real estate    7,818    —      —      7,818 
Construction and land development    253    —      —      253 
Consumer and other    —      —      —      —   
   $12,671   $—     $—     $12,671 
Other real estate owned:                    
Commercial real estate   $12,460   $—     $—     $12,460 
Residential real estate    3,992    —      —      3,992 
   $16,452   $—     $—     $16,452 

At September 30, 2013, impaired loans, which had a specific allowance for loan losses allocated, had a carrying amount of $15,393, with a valuation allowance of $2,722 resulting in an additional provision of loan losses of $562 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES (continued)

Other real estate owned, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell, had a carrying amount of $16,452, and had no valuation allowance at September 30, 2013. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded write-downs to other real estate owned of $143 and $785, respectively, due to reductions in the estimated fair value of properties.

   Fair value measurements at December 31, 2012 using
   December 31, 2012  Quoted prices in
active markets
for identical assets
(Level I)
  Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level II)
  Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level III)
Assets:                    
Impaired loans                    
Residential   $1,529   $—     $—     $1,529 
Commercial    1,416    —      —      1,416 
Commercial real estate    9,972    —      —      9,972 
Construction and land development    1,652    —      —      1,652 
Consumer and other    —      —      —      —   
   $14,569   $—     $—     $14,569 
Other real estate owned:                    
Commercial real estate   $16,080   $—     $—     $16,080 
Residential real estate    3,449    —      —      3,449 
   $19,529   $—     $—     $19,529 

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $17,683, with a valuation allowance of $3,114 resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $3,778 for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Other real estate owned, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell, had a carrying amount of $19,529, with no valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Transfers of assets and liabilities between levels within the fair value hierarchy are recognized when an event or change in circumstances occurs. There have been no transfers between fair value levels for 2013 and 2012.

 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited) 

 

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES (continued)

Carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

   September 30, 2013  December 31, 2012
   Carrying
Amount
  Fair
Value
  Carrying
Amount
  Fair
Value
Financial assets                    
Cash and cash equivalents   $67,288   $67,288   $207,117   $207,117 
Securities available for sale    341,879    341,879    260,122    260,122 
Loans, net, including loans held for sale    1,112,123    1,120,885    904,124    910,761 
Nonmarketable equity securities    11,016    N/A    8,625    N/A 
FDIC loss share receivable    31,271    31,271    46,735    46,735 
Accrued interest receivable    4,037    4,037    3,428    3,428 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
Deposits   $1,399,240   $1,373,561   $1,303,022   $1,299,140 
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements    12,213    12,213    19,855    19,855 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances    60,021    60,182    —      —   
Accrued interest payable    260    260    314    314 
                     

Fair value methods and assumptions are periodically evaluated by the Company. The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are described as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate the fair value and are classified as Level I in the fair value hierarchy.

Loans, net

The fair value of variable rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant change in credit risk is based on the carrying value and results in a classification of Level III within the fair value hierarchy. Fair value for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flows analysis using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level III classification in the fair value hierarchy. The methods used to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

Nonmarketable equity securities

Nonmarketable equity securities include Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and Federal Reserve Bank Stock. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of nonmarketable equity securities due to restrictions placed on their transferability.

FDIC Loss Share Receivable

The fair value of the FDIC Loss Share Receivable represents the discounted value of the FDIC’s reimbursed portion of estimated losses the Company expects to realize on loans and other real estate owned covered under Loss Sharing Agreements. As a result, the fair value is considered a Level III classification in the fair value hierarchy.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES (continued)

Deposits

The fair value of non-interest bearing demand deposits is equal to the amount payable at the reporting date (i.e. carrying value) resulting in a Level 1 classification in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of interest bearing demand deposits (e.g. interest bearing, savings and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable in demand at the reporting date (i.e. carrying value) resulting in a Level II classification in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amounts of variable rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificate of deposits approximates their fair value at the reporting date in a Level II classification in the fair value hierarchy. Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flows calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits resulting in a Level II classification.

Federal Funds purchased and repurchase agreements

The carrying amounts of federal funds and repurchase agreements generally mature within ninety days and approximate their fair value resulting in a Level II classification in the fair value hierarchy.

Federal Home Loan Advances

The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank Advances are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowings and are classified as a Level II in the fair value hierarchy.

Accrued interest receivable/payable

The carrying amounts of accrued interest receivable approximate fair value resulting in a Level III classification. The carrying amounts of accrued interest payable approximate fair value resulting in a Level II classification.

Off-balance sheet instruments

The fair value of off-balance-sheet instruments is based on the current fees that would be charged to enter into or terminate such arrangements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of commitments is not material.

NOTE 6 – FDIC LOSS SHARE RECEIVABLE

The activity in the FDIC loss share receivable which resulted from the acquisition of financial institutions covered under loss share agreements with the FDIC were as follows:

   Three months ended
September 30,
  Nine months ended
September 30,
   2013  2012  2013  2012
             
Beginning of period   $35,249   $56,609   $46,735   $72,895 
Cash received    (1,143)   (667)   (4,888)   (11,743)
Discount accretion    75    371    551    880 
Reduction for changes in cash flow estimates    (2,910)   (4,521)   (11,127)   (10,148)
Other    —      —      —      92 
End of period   $31,271   $51,792   $31,271   $(51,792)
                     

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company has determined that the FDIC loss share receivable is collectible. The reduction for changes in cash flow estimates is primarily due to resolutions of covered assets in excess of the amount expected, which includes sales, payoffs and transfers to (and sales of) other real estate owned as well as a reduction due to changes in expected cash flows of the remaining covered assets.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7 – ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued updated guidance related to disclosure of reclassification amounts out of other comprehensive income. The standard requires that companies present either in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. The new requirements will take effect for public companies in fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2013. The effect of adopting this standard increased our disclosure surrounding reclassification items out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

NOTE 8 – EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options and restricted stock.

   Three months ended
September 30,
  Nine months ended
September 30,
   2013  2012  2013  2012
Net income   $880   $1,574   $4,267   $3,001 
Basic EPS:                    
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding    33,776,048    34,096,224    33,774,244    32,682,543 
Basic EPS   $0.03   $0.05   $0.13   $0.09 
                     
Diluted EPS:                    
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding    33,776,048    34,096,224    33,774,244    32,682,543 
Effect of dilutive shares:                    
Stock options    220,046    10,192    207,125    —   
Restricted stock    95,901    8,457    62,915    4,814 
Total dilutive shares    34,091,995    34,114,873    34,044,284    32,687,357 
Diluted EPS   $0.03   $0.05   $0.13   $0.09 

NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company issues loan commitments, lines of credit, and letters of credit to meet its customers’ financing needs. Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods ranging from 60 to 90 days and may expire without being used. Off balance sheet risk to credit loss may exist up to the face amount of these instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies to make such commitments as are used to originate loans which include obtaining collateral at the time exercise of the commitment.

The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk were as follows at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

   September 30, 2013  December 31, 2012
   Fixed
Rate
  Variable
Rate
  Fixed
Rate
  Variable
Rate
Commitments to make loans   $34,615   $26,779   $23,661   $2,958 
Unused lines of credit    1,596    93,160    664    72,103 
Stand-by letters of credit    7,219    901    5,349    1,610 

The fixed rate loan commitments have interest rates ranging from 3.0% to 7.00% and the underlying loans have maturities ranging from four months to 30 years.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial condition and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with such financial statements. Management’s discussion and analysis is divided into subsections entitled “Business Overview,” “Operating Results,” “Financial Condition,” “Capital Resources,” “Cash Flows and Liquidity,” “Off Balance Sheet Arrangements,” and “Critical Accounting Policies.” Our financial condition and operating results principally reflect those of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, 1st United Bank (“1st United”) and Equitable Equity Lending (“EEL”). The consolidated entity is referred to as the “Company,” “Bancorp,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including this MD&A section, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results may differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements. Please see the Introductory Note and Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated from time to time, and in our other filings made from time to time with the SEC after the date of this report.

However, other factors besides those listed above, or in our Quarterly Report or in our Annual Report, also could adversely affect our results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

We are a financial holding company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with principal corporate operations in West Palm Beach, Florida.

We follow a business plan that emphasizes the delivery of banking services to businesses and individuals in our geographic market who desire a high level of personalized service. The business plan includes business banking, services to professionals, real estate lending and private banking, as well as full community banking products and services. The business plan also provides for an emphasis on our Small Business Administration and Export-Import Bank lending programs, as well as on small business lending. We focus on the building of a balanced loan and deposit portfolio, with emphasis on low cost liabilities.

As is the case with banking institutions generally, our operations are materially and significantly influenced by general economic conditions and by related monetary and fiscal policies of financial institution regulatory agencies, including the Federal Reserve Bank and the FDIC. Deposit flows and costs of funds are influenced by interest rates on competing investments and general market rates of interest. Lending activities are affected by the demand for financing of real estate and other types of loans, which in turn is affected by the interest rates at which such financing may be offered and other factors affecting local demand and availability of funds. We face strong competition in the attraction of deposits (our primary source of lendable funds) and in the origination of loans.

 

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Recent Mergers & Acquisitions

Merger of Enterprise Bancorp, Inc.

On July 1, 2013, we completed our acquisition of Enterprise Bancorp, Inc., a Florida corporation (“EBI”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary Enterprise Bank of Florida, a Florida-chartered commercial bank (“Enterprise”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated March 22, 2013, as amended, by and among the Company, 1st United Bank, EBI and Enterprise. 1st United acquired approximately $159.2 million in loans, with an average yield of 5.08%, and approximately $177 million of deposits, with an average cost of 0.53%. Total consideration for the net assets acquired was $45.6 million (or 1.22 times tangible book value, as defined by the Merger Agreement) which was comprised of $5.1 million in cash, $20.5 million in classified and non-performing loans, $18.3 million in non-investment grade and non-performing investments, other investments and derivatives and $1.7 million in OREO and other repossessed assets. The Company did not acquire any non-performing loans, OREO or non-investment grade investments due to the acquisition of EBI.

We accounted for the transaction under the acquisition method of accounting which requires purchased assets and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. See Note 4 for additional information related to the fair value of loans acquired. We use third party valuations to determine the fair value of the core deposit intangible, securities and deposits. The valuation of FHLB advances was based on current rates for similar borrowings. The estimated fair values are considered preliminary and are subject to refinement as additional information relative to the closing date fair values becomes available during the measurement period. While additional significant changes to the closing date fair values are not expected, any information relative to the changes in these fair values will be evaluated to determine if such changes are due to events and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.

The former Enterprise provides 1st United continued expansion within the attractive northern Palm Beach County, Florida marketplace, providing opportunities for new loan and deposit growth. In addition, of the three banking centers acquired one EBI banking center was consolidated into an existing 1st United banking center during the third quarter 2013. In addition, one of 1st United’s banking centers was consolidated into a banking center of the former Enterprise. The result was one net new 1st United banking center located in Jupiter, Florida. We incurred merger related expenses of $1.7 million primarily during the third quarter of 2013 related to the integration of operations and terminations of leases and contracts. Total goodwill recorded was $5.7 million with an estimated three-year earn-back period. We integrated the EBI operations during the third quarter of 2013.

Merger of AFI Financial, Inc.

On April 1, 2012, we completed our acquisition of Anderen Financial, Inc., a Florida corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary Anderen Bank, a Florida-chartered commercial bank (collectively referred to herein as “AFI”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 24, 2011. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, each share of AFI common stock, $0.01 par value per share, was cancelled and automatically converted into the right to receive cash, common stock of the Company or a combination of cash and common stock of the Company. AFI shareholders could elect to receive cash, stock, or a combination of 50% cash and 50% stock, provided, however, that each such election was subject to mandatory allocation procedures to ensure the total consideration was approximately 50% cash and 50% stock. The value of the per share consideration was $7.73. The total value of the consideration paid to AFI shareholders was $38.3 million, which consisted of approximately $19.1 million in cash and 3,140,354 shares of our common stock. Our common stock was valued at $6.09 per share with a total value of $19.1 million. We recorded goodwill of $6.0 million as a result of the merger which is not deductible for tax purposes. Total net deferred tax assets acquired were $5.9 million, primarily related to loss carry forwards. We completed the integration of AFI in June 2012.

We accounted for the transaction under the acquisition method of accounting which requires purchased assets and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. See Note 4 for additional information related to the fair value of loans acquired. We use third party valuations to determine the fair value of the core deposit intangible, securities, fixed assets and deposits. The fair value of other real estate owned was based on recent appraisals of the properties. The estimated fair values were finalized in early 2013. The acquisition of AFI is consistent with our plans to continue to enhance its footprint and competitive position within the state of Florida. This acquisition complemented the initial expansion into the Florida Gulf Coast markets with the acquisition of Old Harbor. We believe we are well-positioned to deliver superior customer service, achieve stronger financial performance and enhance shareholder value through the synergies of combined operations. All of these factors contributed to the resulting goodwill in the transaction.

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Financial Overview

OPERATING RESULTS

For the quarter ended September 30, 2013, we reported net income of $880,000 compared to net income of $1.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reported net income of $4.3 million compared to net income of $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period ended September 30, 2012 was mostly due to one-time merger and integration and banking center disposal expenses incurred in 2013. The increase in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the prior period was due to an increase in net interest income and a decrease in the provision for loan losses offset by an increase in operating expenses.

  During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred approximately $1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively, in personnel, IT, facilities and merger reorganization expense that related to the integration of EBI. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we incurred approximately $24,000 and $1.8 million, respectively, in personnel, IT and facilities costs and merger reorganization expense that related to the integrations of AFI and Old Harbor.
     
  During the three  and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we strategically approved the closure of two banking centers. During the second quarter of 2013, we approved the closure of one banking center on the west coast of Florida, which was closed on October 4, 2013.  An additional banking center located in Broward County was approved to be closed in the third quarter of 2013 and it is anticipated to be closed early in the first quarter of 2014. As a result of these banking center closures, we recorded termination expenses of $228,000 and $632,000 related to the facility leases, fixed assets and severance expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
     
  Net interest margin was 4.88% for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to 5.33% for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Net interest margin was 5.24% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 5.08% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
     
  The Company recorded provision for loan losses of $745,000 and $2.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to provision for loan losses of $1.1 million and $5.5 million, respectively, for similar periods in 2012.
     
  Net loans increased by approximately $208.5 million to $1.11 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 resulting from the acquisition of loans from EBI of $159.2, new loan production and loan advances of $246.0 million which was partially offset by payoffs, resolutions, including transfers to OREO, and principal payments of $196.8 million during the period. Net loans increased by approximately $187.4 million from $924.7 million at June 30, 2013 to $1.11 billion at September 30, 2013 resulting from the acquisition of loans from EBI of $159.2 million, new loan production and loan advances of $97.3 million which was partially offset by payoffs, resolutions, including transfer to OREO, and principal payments of $69.2 million during the period.
     
  Non-performing assets at September 30, 2013 represented 2.23% of total assets compared to 2.74% at December 31, 2012. Non-performing assets not covered by the Loss Share Agreements represented 1.10% of total assets at September 30, 2013 compared to 1.17% at December 31, 2012.
     
  Securities available for sale increased by approximately $81.8 million from December 31, 2012 to $341.9 million at September 30, 2013. The increase was a result of security purchases of $174.4 million and the acquisition of $4.0 million of EBI securities partially offset by investment maturities and prepayments of $48.6 million and proceeds from sales of $33.7 million resulting in gains on sales of $824,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Gains on the sale of securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were $1.7 million. Gains on the sale of securities for the three months ended September 30, 2013 were $93,000 as compared to no gains on sale of securities for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
     
  Other real estate owned (“OREO”) decreased by $3.1 million to $16.5 million at September 30, 2013 from $19.5 million at December 31, 2012. The change was due to OREO sales of $8.3 million and fair value adjustments on existing properties of $785,000 which was partially offset by the foreclosure of $5.0 million of loans. Gains on the sale of OREO for three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $179,000 and $1.0 million, respectively. Gains on the sale of OREO for nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $1.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively. At September 30, 2013, we had $1.1 million of OREO under contract for sale and expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2013 with no additional loss anticipated.
     

 

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  The FDIC loss share receivable was reduced by approximately $15.5 million from $46.7 million at December 31, 2012 to $31.3 million at September 30, 2013. The decrease was due to cash receipts of approximately $4.9 million, a reduction of $11.1 million related to adjustments resulting from the disposition of acquired loans at above their discounted carrying values and the impact of changes in anticipated cash flows offset by accretion of income on the receivable of $551,000.
     
  Goodwill increased $5.7 million from $58.5 million to $64.2 million due to the acquisition of EBI.
     
  Deposits increased by $96.2 million from $1.303 billion at December 31, 2012 to $1.4 billion at September 30, 2013 due primarily to the acquisition of $177.2 million in deposits from the EBI acquisition offset by a reduction in higher priced certificates of deposits and normal customer balance fluctuations. Non-interest bearing deposits increased by $40.7 million to $467.7 million at September 30, 2013, as compared to December 31, 2012, with $26.6 million of the increase from the EBI acquisition and the remaining amount due to our continued emphasis on this strategic initiative.  The percentage of non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits was approximately 33% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Analysis for Three Month Periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, which constitutes our principal source of income, represents the excess of interest income on interest-earning assets over interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Our principal interest-earning assets are federal funds sold, investment securities and loans. Our interest-bearing liabilities primarily consist of time deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts (“NOW accounts”), savings deposits and money market accounts. We invest the funds attracted by these interest-bearing liabilities in interest-earning assets. Accordingly, our net interest income depends upon the volume of average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.

The following table reflects the components of net interest income, setting forth for the periods presented, (1) average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, (2) interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (3) average yields earned on interest-earning assets and average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (4) our net interest spread (i.e., the average yield on interest-earning assets less the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities) and (5) our net interest margin (i.e., the net yield on interest-earning assets).

 

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Net interest earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, are reflected in the following table:

   September 30, 2013  September 30, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
Assets                              
Interest-earning assets                              
Loans   $1,103,522   $17,353    6.24%  $940,792   $17,933    7.56%
Investment securities    346,681    2,012    2.32%   190,527    1,032    2.17%
Federal funds sold and securities
purchased under resale agreements
   63,142    155    0.97%   202,494    218    0.43%
Total interest-earning assets    1,513,345   $19,520    5.12%  $1,333,813   $19,183    5.71%
Non interest-earning assets    233,537              250,204           
Allowance for loan losses    (10,029)             (9,680)          
Total assets   $1,736,853             $1,574,337           
                               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                              
Interest-bearing liabilities                              
NOW accounts   $218,029   $73    0.13%  $157,299   $60    0.15%
Money market accounts    380,278    309    0.32%   349,320    355    0.40%
Savings accounts    63,510    42    0.26%   65,250    46    0.28%
Certificates of deposit    301,709    448    0.59%   341,128    813    0.95%
Fed funds purchased and repurchase agreements    12,756    3    0.09%   10,144    3    0.12%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings    38,486    45    0.46%   —      —      0.00%
Total interest-bearing liabilities    1,014,768    920    0.36%   923,141    1,277    0.55%
                               
Non-interest bearing liabilities                              
Demand deposit accounts    478,456              404,962           
Other liabilities    11,394              7,829           
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities    489,850              412,791           
Shareholders’ equity    232,235              238,405           
Total liabilities and shareholders’
equity
  $1,736,853             $1,574,337           
Net interest spread        $18,600    4.76%       $17,906    5.16%
                               
Net interest on average earning assets –
Margin
             4.88%             5.33%

 

Our net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was impacted by an increase in total average earning assets of $179.5 million as well as a decrease in the overall yield paid on interest bearing liabilities as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. The increase in total average earning assets was due to the EBI acquisition, the purchase of investment securities with excess cash reserves and net growth on originated loans.

Interest earnings for the current quarter were positively impacted by the accretion of discounts related to acquired loans of approximately $4.0 million as compared to $5.9 million for the same period in 2012. Included in the $4.0 million of accretion of discount for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was approximately $2.8 million related to the disposition of assets acquired in the transactions above the discounted carrying value of the asset and accretion of discounts on purchase credit impaired loans due to increases in estimated cash flows. For the quarter ended September 30, 2013, we took a charge of approximately $2.9 million, including $263,000 related to the resolution of other real estate owned, as an adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable. This charge was recorded in non-interest income within the consolidated statements of operations and was substantially related to changes in cash flows of loss share assets. Included in the $5.9 million of accretion discount for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 was approximately $3.6 million related to the disposition of assets above the discounted carrying values and accretion of discounts on purchase credit impaired loans due to increases in estimated cash flows. For the quarter ended September 30, 2012, we took a charge of approximately $4.5 million, including $1.1 million related to the resolution of other real estate owned, as an adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable. This charge was recorded in non-interest income within the consolidated statements of operations substantially related to changes in cash flows of loss share assets.

Net interest income was $18.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $17.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $694,000, or 3.9%. The increase resulted primarily from increase in average earning assets of $179.5 million or 13.5% and a reduction in yield on deposits offset by a reduction in accretion income from the resolution of acquired assets. Accretion income decreased quarter over quarter by $1.9 million and was offset with a reduction in the cost of funds of 14 basis points.

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The net interest margin (i.e., net interest income divided by average earning assets) decreased 45 basis points from 5.33% during the three months ended September 30, 2012 to 4.88% during the three months ended September 30, 2013. Accretion of $4.0 million on acquired loans added approximately 105 basis points to the quarter ended September 30, 2013 net interest margin. Of the 105 basis points, 73 basis points related to resolved loss share assets and changes in cash flows during the quarter. This compares to accretion of loan discount of $5.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012, which added approximately 176 basis points to the September 30, 2012 margin. Of the 176 basis points for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, 108 basis points related to resolved loss share assets and changes in cash flows. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, average loans represented 63.5% of total average assets and 75.9% of total average deposits and customer repurchase agreements, compared to average loans of 59.8% of total average assets and average loans of 70.8% to total average deposits and customer repurchase agreements at September 30, 2012. Our cost of funds was approximately 14 basis points lower for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to September 30, 2012, primarily as a result of lower rates offered on our deposit products.

Rate Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in our interest income and interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to changes in interest rate and changes in the volume. Changes in both volume and rate have been allocated based on the proportionate absolute changes in each category.

Changes in interest earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

   September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Dollars in thousands)  Change
in
Interest
Income/
Expense
  Variance
Due to
Volume
Changes
  Variance
Due to
Rate
Changes
Assets               
Interest-earning assets               
Loans   $(580)  $2,832   $(3,412)
Investment securities    980    901    79 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements    (63)   (217)   154 
                
Total interest-earning assets   $337   $3,516   $(3,179)
Liabilities               
Interest-bearing liabilities               
NOW accounts   $13   $21   $(8)
Money market accounts    (46)   30    (76)
Savings accounts    (4)   (1)   (3)
Certificates of deposit    (365)   (86)   (279)
Fed funds purchased and repurchase agreements    —      1    (1)
Other borrowings    45    45    —   
                
Total interest-bearing liabilities    (357)   10    (367)
                
Net interest spread   $694   $3,506   $(2,812)

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Non-interest Income, Non-interest Expense, Provision for Loan Losses, and Income Tax Expense

Non-interest income includes service charges and fees on deposit accounts, net gains or losses on sales of securities, and all other items of income, other than interest, resulting from our business activities. Non-interest income increased by $558,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 when compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The increase was principally a result of a decrease in the adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable due to less resolution of assets above their carrying value offset by a reduction in the gain on the sales of securities and a reduction in the gains on the sale of other real estate owned quarter over quarter.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we sold approximately $2.9 million in securities for gains on the sale of $93,000. There were no sales during the third quarter of 2012.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we received proceeds from the sale of OREO properties of $3.1 million with a carrying value of $2.9 million and recorded a net gain of $179,000 on the these dispositions as compared to sales of $15.1 million of OREO with a carrying value of $12.0 million resulting in a net gain of $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Net gains on the resolution of OREO covered under loss sharing agreements for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $150,000 and $1.1 million, respectively.

The adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 represented a $2.9 million expense related to changes in cash flows on assets covered by Loss Share Agreements and the resolution of OREO property which reduces the FDIC receivable. This compares to $4.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. These amounts were partially offset by interest income earned on the FDIC receivable of $75,000 and $371,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Non-interest expense is comprised of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense and other operating expenses incurred in supporting our various business activities. Non-interest expense increased by $2.7 million, or 21.9%, from $12.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 to $15.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, primarily due to merger reorganization expense from the acquisition and integration of EBI operations, termination expense associated with the closure of one banking center and the assumption of staff and operations from the EBI acquisition.

The following summarizes the changes in non-interest expense accounts for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012:

    Three months ended        
(Dollars in thousands)   September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    Difference  
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 6,601     $ 6,157     $ 444  
Occupancy and equipment     2,175       2,057       118  
Data processing     1,039       974       65  
Telephone     223       244       (21 )
Stationery and supplies     96       123       (27 )
Amortization of intangibles     205       181       24  
Professional fees     434       359       75  
Advertising     65       67       (2 )
Merger reorganization expense     1,618       24       1,594  
Disposal of banking centers     228             228  
Regulatory assessment     453       382       71  
Other real estate owned expense     456       206       250  
Loan expense     419       548       (129 )
Other     1,165       1,131       34  
Total non-interest expense   $ 15,177     $ 12,453     $ 2,724  
                         

Salary and employee benefits increased by approximately $444,000 or 7.2% to $6.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was primarily due to staff additions from the EBI acquisition as well as increased loan production staff quarter-over-quarter. Of the total EBI employees, we retained a total of 14 new employees subsequent to the integration in late September.

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Occupancy expense increased by $118,000 to $2.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $2.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The increase was due to the acquisition of EBI facilities. In connection with the merger, we closed one EBI location, relocated one legacy banking center to an existing EBI banking center and will reduce our space at a third location. In addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2013, we strategically approved the closure of one banking center located in Broward County which is expected to be closed in early January 2014. Total expense including lease, fixed assets and severance, associated with the closure of this location was $228,000 with an annualized cost savings to occupancy expense of approximately $400,000. During the second quarter 2013, we additionally closed one banking center on the west coast of Florida for an annual savings of approximately $400,000. Inclusive of all of these changes, the Company estimates annualized cost savings of approximately $1.0 million for 2014.

Merger reorganization expenses were $1.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $24,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Merger reorganization expense incurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was related to legal, professional, IT integration and conversion, and severance and lease termination expenses associated with the merger and integration of EBI which was completed in September 2013.

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) expense increased by approximately $250,000 to $456,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $206,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The change was primarily due to an increase in write downs of $143,000 on OREO properties due to changes in estimated fair values during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $14,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as well as an increase in repairs and maintenance expense on existing properties.

Loan expense includes the costs associated with the collection of legacy as well as loss sharing assets. Loan expense decreased by $129,000 from $548,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $419,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The change was primarily due to a reduction in non-performing assets period-over-period.

The provision for loan losses is charged to earnings to bring the allowance for loan losses to a level deemed adequate by management and is based upon anticipated experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by us, the amounts of past due and non-performing loans, general economic conditions, particularly as they relate to our market area, and other factors related to the collectability of our loan portfolio. During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, we recorded $745,000 in provision for loan losses as compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in the provision for loan losses quarter-over-quarter was due to a reduction in net charge-offs and the continued reduction of impaired assets. Net charge-offs for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 were $901,000 as compared to $1.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

We recorded income tax expense of $487,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $960,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease is due to lower pretax income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.

 

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Analysis for Nine Month Periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, which constitutes our principal source of income, represents the excess of interest income on interest-earning assets over interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Our principal interest-earning assets are federal funds sold, investment securities and loans. Our interest-bearing liabilities primarily consist of time deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts (“NOW accounts”), savings deposits and money market accounts. We invest the funds attracted by these interest-bearing liabilities in interest-earning assets. Accordingly, our net interest income depends upon the volume of average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.

Net interest earnings for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are reflected in the following table:

   September 30, 2013  September 30, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
Assets                              
Interest-earning assets                              
Loans   $986,044   $52,266    7.09%  $934,326   $49,608    7.07%
Investment securities    321,461    5,028    2.09%   213,115    4,036    2.53%
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements    95,498    492    0.69%   165,784    593    0.48%
Total interest-earning assets    1,403,003    57,786    5.51%   1,313,225    54,237    5.50%
Non interest-earning assets    227,751              223,841           
Allowance for loan losses    (10,002)             (11,973)          
Total assets   $1,620,752             $1,525,093           
                               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                              
Interest-bearing liabilities                              
NOW accounts   $192,169   $187    0.13%  $151,185   $177    0.16%
Money market accounts    339,626    808    0.32%   339,293    1,276    0.50%
Savings accounts    62,900    122    0.26%   63,625    151    0.32%
Certificates of deposit    298,789    1,634    0.73%   342,536    2,571    1.00%
Fed funds purchased and repurchase agreements    16,040    12    0.11%   10,431    9    0.11%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and
other borrowings
   12,970    45    0.45%   183    7    5.10%
Total interest-bearing liabilities    922,494    2,808    0.41%   907,253    4,191    0.62%
                               
Non-interest bearing liabilities                              
Demand deposit accounts    453,791              378,083           
Other liabilities    8,169              9,050           
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities    461,960              387,133           
Shareholders’ equity    236,298              230,707           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $1,620,752             $1,525,093           
Net interest spread        $54,978    5.10%       $50,046    4.89%
                               
Net interest on average earning assets – Margin              5.24%             5.08%

 

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Our net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was positively impacted by the increase in average earning assets of $89.8 million or 6.8% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily the result of the EBI acquisition of loans.

Interest earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were also positively impacted by the accretion of discounts related to acquired loans of approximately $16.2 million as compared to $14.2 million for the same period in 2012. Included in the $16.2 million of accretion of discount in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was approximately $11.2 million related to the disposition of loans acquired in the FDIC transactions above the discounted carrying value of the asset and accretion of discounts on purchase credit impaired loans due to increases in estimated cash flows. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we took a charge of approximately $11.1 million, which included $922,000 related to the resolution of other real estate owned, as an adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable. This charge was recorded in non-interest income within the consolidated statements of operations and was substantially related to changes in cash flows of loss share assets. Included in the $14.2 million of accretion discount in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was approximately $7.3 million related to the disposition of assets above the discounted carrying values and accretion of discounts on purchase credit impaired loans due to increases in estimated cash flows. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we took a charge of approximately $10.1 million, which included $3.1 million related to the resolution of other real estate owned, as an adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable. This charge was recorded in non-interest income due to changes in cash flows of loss share assets.

Net interest income was $55.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $50.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $5.0 million, or 9.9%. The increase in net interest income resulted primarily from an increase in average earning assets of $89.8 million due to assets acquired from EBI, the increase in interest accretion on acquired loans of $2.0 million as well as a reduction of the costs of funds of 12 basis points. These increases were offset by a reduction in the overall yield earned on investment securities period-over-period.

The net interest margin (i.e., net interest income divided by average earning assets) increased 16 basis points from 5.08% during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to 5.24% at September 30, 2013, mainly the result of an increase in accretion earned on acquired assets and a decrease in the cost of funds offset by lower overall yields earned on the investment securities. Accretion of $16.2 million on acquired loans added approximately 154 basis points to the net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Of the 154 basis points, 107 basis points related to the accretion of the disposition of loans acquired above the discounted carrying value. This compares to accretion of loan discount of $14.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, which added approximately 144 basis points to the September 30, 2012 margin. Within the 144 basis points at September 30, 2012, 74 basis points related to the accretion of the disposition of assets acquired above the discounted carrying value. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, average loans represented 60.8% of total average assets and 72.3% of total average deposits and customer repurchase agreements, compared to average loans of 61.3% of total average assets and average loans of 72.7% to total average deposits and customer repurchase agreements at September 30, 2012. Our cost of funds was approximately 12 basis points lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to 2012, primarily the result of lower rates on savings, money market and certificates of deposits.

Rate Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in our interest income and interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to changes in interest rate and changes in the volume. Changes in both volume and rate have been allocated based on the proportionate absolute changes in each category.

 

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Changes in interest earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

   September 30, 2013 and 2012
(Dollars in thousands)  Change
in
Interest
Income/
Expense
  Variance
Due to
Volume
Changes
  Variance
Due to
Rate
Changes
Assets               
Interest-earning assets               
Loans   $2,658   $2,741   $(83)
Investment securities    992    1,786    (794)
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements    (101)   (306)   205 
                
Total interest-earning assets   $3,549   $4,221   $(672)
Liabilities               
Interest-bearing liabilities               
NOW accounts   $10   $43   $(33)
Money market accounts    (468)   1    (469)
Savings accounts    (29)   (2)   (27)
Certificates of deposit    (937)   (300)   (637)
Fed funds purchased and repurchase agreements    4    5    (1)
Other borrowings    37    49    (12)
                
Total interest-bearing liabilities    (1,383)   (204)   (1,179)
                
Net interest spread   $4,932   $4,425   $507 

Non-interest Income, Non-interest Expense, Provision for Loan Losses, and Income Tax Expense – Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012

Non-interest income includes service charges and fees on deposit accounts, net gains or losses on sales of securities, and all other items of income, other than interest, resulting from our business activities. Non-interest income decreased $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease was principally a result of an adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable due to the resolution of assets above their carrying value, a reduction in the gain on the sales of securities and a reduction in gains on the sale of other real estate owned during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

The adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 represented an $11.1 million charge related to changes in cash flows on assets covered by Loss Share Agreements and the resolution of OREO property which reduces the FDIC receivable. This compares to $10.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. These amounts were partially offset by interest income earned on the FDIC receivable of $551,000 and $880,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company had sales of $33.7 million of available for sale securities for a net gain of $824,000 as compared to sales of $102.5 million of available for sale securities for a net gain of $1.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Bank received proceeds of $8.3 million from the sales of OREO properties with a carrying value of $7.3 million and recorded net gains on the dispositions of $1.0 million as compared to sales of $23.2 million in OREO properties with a carrying value of $20.2 million and recorded gains on the dispositions of $3.0 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012. Net gains related to the resolution of OREO covered under loss sharing agreements was $957,000 and $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Non-interest expense is comprised of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense and other operating expenses incurred in supporting our various business activities. Non-interest expense increased by $1.7 million, or 4.36%, from $38.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $40.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, due to an increase in salaries and employee benefits and the banking center disposition expenses period over period.

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The following summarizes the changes in non-interest expense accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012:

   Nine months ended   
(Dollars in thousands)  September 30,
2013
  September 30,
2012
  Difference
Salaries and employee benefits   $18,828   $18,104   $724 
Occupancy and equipment    6,113    6,022    91 
Data processing    2,895    2,790    105 
Telephone    670    719    (49)
Stationery and supplies    286    386    (100)
Amortization of intangibles    544    506    38 
Professional fees    1,273    1,177    96 
Advertising    200    201    (1)
Merger reorganization expense    1,745    1,784    (39)
Disposal of banking centers    632        632 
Regulatory assessment    1,181    1,127    54 
OREO expense    1,492    968    524 
Loan expense    1,221    1,797    (576)
Other    3,402    3,209    193 
Total non-interest expense   $40,482   $38,790   $1,692 

Salary and employee benefits increased by approximately $724,000 to $18.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $18.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, primarily the result of employees added from the EBI acquisition, the higher salaries associated with the addition of new loan production employees and higher incentive compensation related to the increase in loan production period-over-period. Of the total 44 EBI employees, the Company retained a total of 14 new employees subsequent to the integration in late September,

Merger reorganization expenses were consistent period over period. The $1.7 million of expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was due to the merger and integration of EBI which was completed during the third quarter of 2013. Merger reorganization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 related to the integration of Old Harbor as well as the merger and integration of AFI. Merger reorganization expenses include legal and professional, IT integration and conversion, severance and lease termination expense.

Occupancy expense increased by $91,000 to $6.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was due to the acquisition of EBI facilities. In connection with the acquisition, the Company closed one EBI location, relocated one legacy banking center to an existing EBI banking center and reduced our space at a third location. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company determined to strategically close one banking center in south Florida in the first quarter of 2014, close one banking center on the west coast of Florida during the fourth quarter of 2013 and relocate one banking center to a new Miami location during the third quarter 2013. The Company recorded an expense of $632,000 for the remaining facility lease, write-off of leasehold improvements and other fixed assets and severance costs. Total estimated annualized occupancy savings due to closure of these banking centers is approximately $1.0 million per year.

OREO expense increased by $524,000 to $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $968,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The change was due to an increase in write downs on OREO due to changes in estimated fair values during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 on properties of $785,000 as compared to $340,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Loan expenses primarily include the costs associated with the collection of non-loss sharing agreements as well as loss sharing assets. Loan expenses decreased by $576,000 from $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The change was primarily due a reduction in impaired and classified loans period-over-period and a reduction in loans covered under loss sharing agreements.

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The provision for loan losses is charged to earnings to bring the allowance for loan losses to a level deemed adequate by management and is based upon anticipated experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by us, the amounts of past due and non-performing loans, general economic conditions, particularly as they relate to our market area, and other factors related to the collectability of our loan portfolio. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded $2.7 million in provision for loan losses as compared to $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in the provision for loan losses between the two periods was primarily due to a reduction in impaired and classified loans period-over-period and further stabilization of the values on the underlying collateral on impaired loans. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $2.6 million as compared to $8.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

We recorded income tax expense of $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $1.8 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase is due to higher pretax income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

At September 30, 2013, our total assets were $1.716 billion and our net loans were $1.1 billion or 64.8% of total assets. At December 31, 2012, our total assets were $1.567 billion and our net loans were $903.6 million or 57.7% of total assets. Cash and cash equivalents decreased since December 31, 2012 through the funding of net loan growth, purchases of securities and run-off in higher cost deposits during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Net total loans increased by approximately $208.5 million to $1.1 billion at September 30, 2013 due $159.2 million in acquired EBI loans in addition to new loan production and loan advances of $246.0 million offset by payoffs, resolutions, including transfer to OREO, and principal reductions of $196.8 million.

At September 30, 2013, the allowance for loan losses was $9.9 million or 0.88% of total loans. At December 31, 2012, the allowance for loan losses was $9.8 million or 1.07% of total loans.

Securities available for sale increased by $81.8 million to $341.9 million at September 30, 2013 due to purchases of $174.4 million, offset by sales of $33.7 million and maturities and prepayments of $48.6 million since December 31, 2012.

At September 30, 2013, our total deposits were $1.399 billion, an increase of $96.2 million compared to $1.303 billion at December 31, 2012, primarily the result of deposits acquired from EBI offset by reductions in higher cost deposits and normal customer activity. Non-interest bearing deposits represented 33.4% of total deposits at September 30, 2013 compared to 32.8% at December 31, 2012.

At September 30, 2013, Federal Home Loan Advances were $60.0 million with $35.0 million acquired as part of the EBI merger and $25.0 million of short-term borrowings. The Company repaid the overnight borrowings in October 2013.

Loan Quality

Management seeks to maintain a high quality loan portfolio through sound underwriting and lending practices. The banking industry and its regulators view elements of loan concentrations as a concern that can give rise to deterioration in loan quality if not managed effectively. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, approximately 86.2% and 83.9%, respectively, of the total loan portfolio was collateralized by commercial and residential real estate mortgages.

Loan concentrations are defined as amounts loaned to a number of borrowers engaged in similar activities, and/or located in the same region, sufficient to cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. We regularly monitor these concentrations in order to consider adjustments in our lending practices to reflect economic conditions, loan-to-deposit ratios, and industry trends. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no concentration of loans within any portfolio category to any group of borrowers engaged in similar activities or in a similar business (other than noted below) that exceeded 10% of total loans, except that as of such dates loans collateralized with mortgages on real estate represented 86.2% and 83.9%, respectively, of the total loan portfolio and were to a broad base of borrowers in varying activities, businesses, locations and real estate types.

At 1st United, we consider our focus to be in business banking. Through our business banking activities, we provide commercial purpose real estate secured loans as referenced above and also provide commercial and residential real estate loans. Business banking also provides loan facilities ranging from commercial purpose non-real estate secured loans, to lines of credit, Export/Import Bank loans, SBA loans and letters of credit.

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Commercial loans, unlike residential real estate loans (which generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to repay from employment and other income and which are collateralized by real property with values tending to be more readily ascertainable), are non-real estate secured commercial loans typically underwritten on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of its business and generally are collateralized by a variety of business assets, such as accounts receivable, equipment and inventory. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may be substantially dependent on the success of the business itself, which is subject to adverse conditions in the economy. Commercial loans are generally repaid from operational earnings, the collection of rent, or conversion of assets. Commercial loans can also entail certain additional risks when they involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or a related group of borrowers, resulting in a more concentrated loan portfolio. Further, the collateral underlying the loans may depreciate over time, cannot be appraised with as much precision as residential real estate, and may fluctuate in value based on the success of the business.

 

The following charts illustrate the composition of loans in our loan portfolio as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Loan Portfolio as of September 30, 2013

(Dollars in thousands)  Total
Loans
  Total  Percent of
Loan
Portfolio
  Percent of
Total
Assets
Loan Types                    
Residential Real Estate:                    
First mortgages    478   $109,821    9.79%   6.40%
HELOCs and equity    406    62,336    5.56%   3.63%
                     
Commercial:                    
Secured – non-real estate    705    136,792    12.19%   7.97%
Secured – real estate    91    55,440    4.94%   3.23%
Unsecured    58    7,949    0.71%   0.46%
                     
Commercial Real Estate:                    
Owner occupied    258    202,421    18.04%   11.80%
Non-owner occupied    326    448,417    39.97%   26.13%
Multi-family    71    38,073    3.39%   2.22%
                     
Construction and Land Development:                    
Construction    13    20,544    1.83%   1.20%
Improved land    27    17,999    1.60%   1.05%
Unimproved land    21    12,457    1.12%   0.73%
                     
Consumer and other    182    9,605    0.86%   0.56%
                     
Total September 30, 2013    2,636   $1,121,854    100.00%   65.38%
                     

 

 

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Loan Portfolio as of December 31, 2012

(Dollars in thousands)  Total
Loans
  Total  Percent of
Loan
Portfolio
  Percent of
Total
Assets
Loan Types            
Residential Real Estate:                    
First mortgages    461   $109,562    12.00%   6.99%
HELOCs and equity    315    56,355    6.17%   3.60%
                     
Commercial:                    
Secured – non-real estate    669    127,514    13.96%   8.14%
Secured – real estate    86    43,613    4.78%   2.78%
Unsecured    43    8,371    0.92%   0.53%
                     
Commercial Real Estate:                    
Owner occupied    233    187,007    20.48%   11.94%
Non-owner occupied    268    290,858    31.85%   18.56%
Multi-family    71    36,709    4.02%   2.34%
                     
Construction and Land Development:                    
Construction    6    3,481    0.38%   0.22%
Improved land    34    20,117    2.20%   1.28%
Unimproved land    25    18,291    2.00%   1.17%
                     
Consumer and other    196    11,290    1.24%   0.72%
                     
Total December 31, 2012    2,407   $913,168    100.00%   58.27%

The following chart illustrates the composition of our construction and land development loan portfolio as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

   September 30, 2013  December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)  Balance  % of
Total Loans
  Balance  % of
Total Loans
Construction                    
Residential   $3,008    0.27%  $2,721    0.30%
Residential spec    870    0.08%   —      —  %
Commercial    16,665    1.49%   760    0.08%
Commercial spec    —      —  %   —      —  %
Land Development                    
Residential    6,402    0.57%   4,798    0.53%
Residential spec    5,560    0.49%   11,829    1.28%
Commercial    6,740    0.60%   8,538    0.93%
Commercial spec    11,755    1.05%   13,243    1.45%
Total   $51,000    4.55%  $41,889    4.57%
                     

Generally, interest on loans accrues and is credited to income based upon the principal balance outstanding. It is management’s policy to discontinue the accrual of interest income and classify a loan as non-accrual when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more unless, in the determination of management, the principal and interest on the loan are well collateralized and in the process of collection. Consumer loans are generally charged-off after 90 days of delinquency unless adequately collateralized and in the process of collection. Loans are not returned to accrual status until principal and interest payments are brought current and future payments appear reasonably certain. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on non-accrual status is charged against interest income.

We have identified certain assets as non-performing and troubled debt restructuring assets. These assets include non-accruing loans, foreclosed real estate, loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest payments and still accruing, and troubled debt restructurings. All troubled debt restructurings, non-accruing loans and loans accruing 90 days or more past due are considered impaired. These assets present more than the normal risk that we will be unable to eventually collect or realize their full carrying value.

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Modifications of terms for our loans and their inclusion as troubled debt restructurings are based on individual facts and circumstances. Loan modifications that are included as troubled debt restructurings may involve a reduction of the stated interest rate on the loan, extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, deferral of principal payments and/or forgiveness of principal, regardless of the period of the modification. Generally, we will allow interest rate reductions for a period of less than two years after which the loan reverts back to the contractual interest rate. Each of the loans included as troubled debt restructurings at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 had either an interest rate modification ranging from 6 months to 2 years before reverting back to the original interest rate and/or a deferral of principal payments which can range from 6 to 12 months before reverting back to an amortizing loan. All of the loans were modified due to financial distress of the borrower. The following is a summary of the unpaid principal balance of loans classified as troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, which are performing in accordance with their modification agreements.

(Dollars in thousands)  September 30, 2013  December 31, 2012
Residential real estate   $841   $605 
Commercial real estate    15,428    17,315 
Construction and land development    144    2,654 
Commercial    2,782    3,699 
Total   $19,195   $24,273 
           

The decrease of $5.1 million in performing restructured loans to $19.2 million at September 30, 2013 from $24.3 million at December 31, 2012 was due to new performing modifications of approximately $1.9 million offset by approximately $3.6 million in loans that defaulted under the terms of their modification agreement and were included in nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2013. In addition, there were approximately $3.4 million in repayments and resolutions of modified loans.

At September 30, 2013, there were 17 loans that were troubled debt restructured loans with a carrying amount of $7.1 million and specific reserves of $612,000 that were non-accrual and included in non-accrual loans. At December 31, 2012, there were 12 loans which were troubled debt restructured loans with a carrying amount of $5.7 million and specific reserves of $66,000 that were non-accrual and included in non-accrual loans. Loans retain their accrual status at their time of modification. As a result, if the loan is on non-accrual at the time that it is modified, it stays on non-accrual, and if a loan is accruing at the time of modification, it generally stays on accrual. A loan on non-accrual will be individually evaluated based on sustained adherence to the terms of the modification agreement prior to being placed on accrual status. Troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired. The average yield on the loans classified as troubled debt restructurings was 4.37% and 4.76% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had $5.6 million in loans for which we lowered the interest rate prior to maturity to competitively retain a loan. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we had approximately $11.8 million in loans on which we lowered the interest rate prior to maturity to competitively retain a loan. Due to the borrowers’ significant deposit balances and/or the overall quality of the loans, these loans were not included in troubled debt restructurings. In addition, each of these borrowers was not considered to be in financial distress and the modified terms matched current market terms for borrowers with similar risk characteristics. We had no other loans where we extended the maturity or forgave principal that were not already included in troubled debt restructurings or otherwise impaired.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, interest income not recognized on non-accrual loans (but would have been recognized if these loans were current) were approximately $252,000 and $311,000, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, interest income not recognized on non-accrual loans were approximately $777,000 and $1.1 million, respectively.

 

 

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Our non-performing and troubled debt restructuring assets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:

   September 30, 2013  December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)  Assets Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Assets
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Total  Assets Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Assets
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Total
Non-Accrual Loans                              
Residential real estate  $50   $3,272   $3,322   $2,019   $4,085   $6,104 
Home equity lines   498    98    596    796    103    899 
Commercial real estate   3,994    5,777    9,771    3,430    6,393    9,823 
Construction and land development   3,715    282    3,997    3,440    288    3,728 
Commercial   3,600    430    4,030    185    539    724 
Other   26    —      26    29    —      29 
Total  $11,883   $9,859   $21,742   $9,899   $11,408   $21,307 
                               
Accruing => 90 days past due                              
Residential real estate  $—     $—     $—     $—     $—     $—   
Home equity lines   —      —      —      —      —      —   
Commercial real estate   —      —      —      1,457    —      1,457 
Construction and land development   —      —      —      —      —      —   
Commercial   —      —      —      620    32    652 
Other   —      —      —      —      —      —   
Total  $—     $—     $—     $2,077   $32   $2,109 
                               
Total non-accruing loans  $11,883   $9,859   $21,742   $9,899   $11,408   $21,307 
Accruing => 90 days past due   —      —      —      2,077    32    2,109 
Foreclosed real estate   7,039    9,413    16,452    6,354    13,175    19,529 
Total non-performing assets   18,922    19,272    38,194    18,330    24,615    42,945 
Trouble debt restructured loans   17,806    1,389    19,195    23,844    429    24,273 
Total non-performing assets and troubled debt restructured loans  $36,728   $20,661   $57,389   $42,174   $25,044   $67,218 
                               
Ratios                              
Total non-accruing and accruing => 90 days past due to total loans   1.06%   0.88%   1.94%   1.31%   1.25%   2.56%
Total non-performing assets to total assets   1.10%   1.12%   2.23%   1.17%   1.57%   2.74%
Total non-performing assets and troubled debt restructured loans to total assets   2.14%   1.20%   3.34%   2.69%   1.60%   4.29%

Included in non-accrual loans are purchase credit impaired loans of $3.4 million for which cash flows could not be reasonably estimated with $3.4 million of these loans subject to Loss Share Agreements. Of the non-performing assets and performing troubled debt restructured loans at September 30, 2013, $20.7 million were acquired in the Old Harbor, TBOM and Republic transactions and are all covered under the Loss Share Agreements as compared to $25.0 million at December 31, 2012.

At September 30, 2013, we had approximately $1.1 million of other real estate owned and non-accrual loans approved for sale and pending closing during the third quarter 2013 for which no additional losses are expected.

Since December 31, 2012, for non-performing assets not subject to Loss Share Agreements, we had approximately $687,000 in non-accrual loans which were charged off, $2.4 million were paid off or principal payments were applied, $2.1 million were transferred to OREO, approximately $7.2 million were added to non-accrual and $29,000 was returned to accrual status during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

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Past due loans, categorized by loans subject to Loss Share Agreements and those not subject to Loss Share Agreements, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were as follows:

September 30, 2013

(Dollars in thousands)  Accruing 30 - 59  Accruing 60-89  Non-Accrual or
Accrual and
90 days and over
  Total
   Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans
Subject
to Loss
Share
Agreement
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
Residential Real Estate   $—     $12   $—     $—     $3,370   $548   $3,370   $560 
Commercial    —      2    —      —      430    3,600    430    3,602 
Commercial Real Estate    —      —      —      1,737    5,777    3,994    5,777    5,731 
Construction and Land Development    —      2,205    —      —      282    3,715    282    5,920 
Consumer and other    —      —      —      —      —      26    —      26 
Total September 30, 2013   $—     $2,219   $—     $1,737   $9,859   $11,883   $9,859   $15,839 

December 31, 2012

(Dollars in thousands)  Accruing 30 - 59  Accruing 60-89  Non-Accrual or
Accrual and
90 days and over
  Total
   Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
  Loans
Subject
to Loss
Share
Agreement
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreement
Residential Real Estate   $1,013   $292   $1,207   $—     $4,188   $2,815   $6,408   $3,107 
Commercial    —      200    —      94    571    805    571    1,099 
Commercial Real Estate    581    1,873    —      1,707    6,393    4,887    6,974    8,467 
Construction and Land Development    —      2,767    —      —      288    3,440    288    6,207 
Consumer and other    —      99    —      —      —      29    —      128 
Total December 31, 2012   $1,594   $5,231   $1,207   $1,801   $11,440   $11,976   $14,241   $19,008 
                                         

Past due loans subject to Loss Share Agreements decreased by $4.4 million from $14.2 million at December 31, 2012 to $9.9 million at September 30, 2013. Past due loans not subject to Loss Share Agreements decreased by $3.2 million from $19.0 million at December 31, 2012 to $15.8 million at September 30, 2013. The change in past due loans covered under Loss Share Agreements was due to a decrease in accruing loans which were past due less than 90 days by $2.8 million and a decrease in loans past due greater than 90 days and on non-accrual of $1.6 million as the Company continues to work towards resolutions and work out solutions for these assets. A decrease in loans 30-59 days past due was also noted for loans not covered under Loss Share Agreements which declined by $3.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 with minor decrease in the 60-89 days past due category and non-accrual and 90 days or more past due category.

Certain Acquired Loans: As part of business acquisitions, the Company evaluated each of the acquired loans under ASC 310-30 to determine whether (1) there was evidence of credit deterioration since origination, and (2) it was probable that we would not collect all contractually required payment receivable. The Company determined the best indicator of such evidence was an individual loan’s payment status and/or whether a loan was determined to be classified by us based on our review of each individual loan. Therefore, generally each individual loan that should have been or was on nonaccrual at the acquisition date, loans contractually past due 60 days or more, and each individual loan that was classified by us were included subject to ASC 310-30. These loans were recorded at the discounted expected cash flows of the individual loan and are currently disclosed in Note 4.

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Loans which were evaluated under ASC 310-30, and where the timing and amount of cash flows can be reasonably estimated, were accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30-35. The Company applies the interest method for these loans under this subtopic and the loans are excluded from non-accrual. If at acquisition we identified loans that we could not reasonably estimate cash flows or if subsequent to acquisition such cash flows could not be estimated, such loans would be included in non-accrual. These acquired loans are recorded at the allocated fair value, such that there is no carryover of the seller’s allowance for loan losses. Such acquired loans are accounted for individually. The Company estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each purchased loan, and the expected cash flows in excess of the allocated fair value is recorded as interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield). The excess of the loan’s contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is not recorded (non-accretable difference). Over the life of the loan, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, a loss is recorded through the allowance for loan losses. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying amount, it is recognized as part of future interest income. The Company had $19.6 million of loans evaluated under ASC 310-30 which were on nonaccrual and past due greater than 90 days in accordance with their loan documents but were performing in accordance with their estimated cash flows. These loans are excluded from the past due categories.

Impaired Loans

The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loan as September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

   Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
   With Allowance  With No Allowance
September 30, 2013  Loans Subject to
Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to
Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
(Dollars in thousands)  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Recorded
Investment
  Recorded
Investment
Residential Real Estate   $1,360   $255   $687   $247   $955   $596 
Commercial    388    73    3,835    1,095    —      2,210 
Commercial Real Estate    3,051    431    5,544    346    1,393    12,883 
Construction and Land Development    —      —      528    275    —      3,332 
Consumer and other    —      —      —      —      —      —   
Total September 30, 2013   $4,799   $759   $10,594   $1,963   $2,348   $19,021 

 

   Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
December 31, 2012  With Allowance  With No Allowance
   Loans Subject to
Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to
Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
(Dollars in thousands)  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Recorded
Investment
  Recorded
Investment
Residential Real Estate   $1,454   $395   $549   $79   $1,065   $2,757 
Commercial    473    122    1,453    388    —      2,242 
Commercial Real Estate    3,880    506    7,220    622    648    12,258 
Construction and Land Development    —      —      2,654    1,002    —      3,440 
Consumer and other    —      —      —      —      —      —   
Total December 31, 2012   $5,807   $1,023   $11,876   $2,091   $1,713   $20,697 

Overall impaired loans decreased by $3.3 million from $40.1 million at December 31, 2012 to $36.8 million at September 30, 2013. Impaired loans subject to loss share agreements decreased by $373,000. Impaired loans not subject to loss share agreements decreased by $3.0 million from December 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013 primarily due to resolution, including sales, payoffs and transfer to other real estate owned.

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Allowance for Loan Losses

At September 30, 2013, the allowance for loan losses was $9.9 million or 0.88% of total loans. Inclusive within total loans is $159.2 million in loans acquired from EBI on July 1, 2013 which are recorded at fair value and for which no allowance was allocated at September 30, 2013. Excluding those loans, the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans would be 1.02%. At December 31, 2012, the allowance for loan losses was $9.8 million or 1.07% of total loans. At December 31, 2012, we had $11.9 million of impaired loans not covered by Loss Share Agreements with an allocated allowance for loan loss of $2.1 million, as compared to $10.6 million of impaired loans not covered by Loss Share Agreements with an allocated allowance of $2.0 million at September 30, 2013. Charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $2.6 million of which $1.5 million was provided for as of December 31, 2012. In addition, overall loans graded special mention and substandard not covered by Loss Share Agreements decreased by $21.2 million (or 31.98%) from December 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013 which had a positive impact on the general allowance for loan losses. In originating loans, we recognize that credit losses will be experienced and the risk of loss will vary with, among other things: general economic conditions; the type of loan being made; the creditworthiness of the borrower and guarantors over the term of the loan; insurance; whether the loan is covered by a loss share agreement; and, in the case of a collateralized loan, the quality of the collateral for such a loan. The allowance for loan losses represents our estimate of the amount necessary to provide for probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. In making this determination, we analyze the ultimate collectability of the loans in our portfolio, feedback provided by internal loan staff, the independent loan review function and information provided by examinations performed by regulatory agencies.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated at the portfolio segment level using the same methodology for each segment. The historical net losses for a rolling three year period is the basis for the general reserve for each segment which is adjusted for each of the same qualitative factors (i.e., nature and volume of portfolio, economic and business conditions, classification, past due and non-accrual trends) evaluated by each individual segment. Impaired loans and related specific reserves for each of the segments are also evaluated using the same methodology for each segment. The qualitative factors totaled approximately 8 and 11 basis points of the allowance for loan losses as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans for which the terms have been modified and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties are considered troubled debt restructurings and generally classified as impaired.

Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays (loan payments made within 90 days of the due date) and payment shortfalls (which are tracked as past due amounts) generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, the borrower’s and guarantor’s financial condition and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Charge-offs of loans are made by portfolio segment at the time that the collection of the full principal, in management’s judgment, is doubtful. This methodology for determining charge-offs is consistently applied to each segment.

On a quarterly basis, management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Commercial credits are graded by risk management and the loan review function validates the assigned credit risk grades. In the event that a loan is downgraded, it is included in the allowance analysis at the lower grade. To establish the appropriate level of the allowance, we review and classify loans (including all impaired and non-performing loans) as to potential loss exposure.

Our analysis of the allowance for loan losses consists of three components: (i) specific credit allocation established for expected losses resulting from analysis developed through specific credit allocations on individual loans for which the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the fair value; (ii) general portfolio allocation based on historical loan loss experience for each loan category; and (iii) qualitative reserves based on general economic conditions as well as specific economic factors in the markets in which we operate.

The specific credit allocation component of the allowance for loan losses is based on a regular analysis of loans where the loan is determined to be impaired as determined by management. The amount of impairment, if any, is determined based on either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the market price of the loan, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral less cost of sale. Third party appraisals are used to determine the fair value of underlying collateral. At a minimum a new appraisal is obtained annually for all impaired loans based on an “as is” value. Generally no adjustments, other than a reduction for estimated disposal costs, are made by the Company to third party appraisals to determine the fair value of the assets. The impact on the allowance for loan losses for new appraisals is reflected in the period the appraisal is received. A loan may also be classified as substandard and not be classified as impaired by management. A loan may be classified as substandard by management if, for example, the primary source of repayment is insufficient, the financial condition of the borrower and/or guarantors has deteriorated or there are chronic delinquencies.

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The following is a summary of our loan classifications at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

      Loans Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
(Dollars in thousands)  Total  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard
September 30, 2013                     
Residential Real Estate   $172,157   $68,812   $1,205   $3,370   $89,073   $3,127   $6,570 
Commercial    200,181    29,686    336    430    160,638    3,116    5,975 
Commercial Real Estate    688,911    143,800    8,124    5,777    512,257    5,782    13,171 
Construction and Land Development:    51,000    7,369    —      282    36,548    2,678    4,123 
Consumer and other    9,605    4    —      —      8,972    506    123 
Total September 30,
2013
  $1,121,854   $249,671   $9,665   $9,859   $807,488   $15,209   $29,962 

 

      Loans Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss Share
Agreements
(Dollars in thousands)  Total  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard
December 31, 2012                     
Residential Real Estate   $165,917   $80,215   $2,578   $4,188   $65,484   $7,927   $5,525 
Commercial    179,498    32,080    405    540    135,488    6,516    4,469 
Commercial Real Estate    514,574    182,009    10,264    6,393    284,184    17,563    14,161 
Construction and Land Development:    41,889    7,921    —      505    23,944    3,138    6,381 
Consumer and other    11,290    11    —      —      10,552    584    143 
Total December 31, 2012   $913,168   $302,236   $13,247   $11,626   $519,652   $35,728   $30,679 
                                    

All non-accrual loans are included in substandard loans. Loans classified as troubled debt restructured loans, which are performing under the terms of their modification agreements, are credit graded based on the individual qualities and payment performance of the loan under the terms of the modification agreement. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, loans which were classified as troubled debt restructured loans which were performing under the terms of their modification agreements and were credit graded as substandard were $7.1 million and $11.9 million, respectively.

Substandard loans totaled $39.8 million at September 30, 2013 (of which $9.9 million were subject to the Loss Share Agreements) and $42.3 million at December 31, 2012 (of which $11.6 million were subject to the Loss Share Agreements). The decrease of $2.5 million since December 31, 2012 was primarily due to the resolution of loans not covered under Loss Share Agreements of $717,000 through sale, payoffs, charge-offs or foreclosure and transfer to other real estate owned during the period offset by the inclusion of one new relationship as substandard during the quarter ending September 30, 2013. There was a decrease of $1.8 million in the total substandard loans covered under Loss Share Agreements period-over-period. We regularly evaluate classifications of loans and recommend either upgrades or downgrades as events or circumstances warrant. In addition, at September 30, 2013, we had $36.8 million (or 3.3% of total loans) of loans classified as impaired. This compares to $40.1 million (or 4.4% of total loans) at December 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to the net resolution of loans, including sales, payoffs and transfers to other real estate owned during the year. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the specific credit allocation included in the allowance for loan losses for loans impaired was approximately $2.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively. The specific credit allocation for impaired loans is adjusted based on appraisals if collateral dependent or anticipated cash flows if not collateral dependent. All loans classified as substandard that are collateralized by real estate are also re-appraised at a minimum on an annual basis.

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We also have loans classified as Special Mention. We classify loans as Special Mention if there are declining trends in the borrower’s business, questions regarding condition or value of the collateral, or other weaknesses. At September 30, 2013, we had $24.9 million (2.22% of outstanding loans), which included $9.7 million in loans subject to Loss Share Agreements, which compares to $49.0 million (5.40% of outstanding loans) of which $13.2 million were subject to Loss Share Agreements at December 31, 2012. Special mention loans not subject to Loss Share Agreements were $15.2 million at September 30, 2013, a decrease of $20.5 million from December 31, 2012. The decrease is attributable to resolution of loans, including sales, payoffs and downgrades to substandard as well as ongoing reviews and upgrading of loans classified as special mention. If there is further deterioration on these loans, they may be classified substandard in the future, and depending on whether the loan is considered impaired, a specific credit allocation may be needed resulting in increased provisions for loan losses. Improvement in the underlying loan qualities can also provide for an upgrading of a loan to a watch category.

We determine the general portfolio allocation component of the allowance for loan losses statistically using a loss analysis that examines historical loan loss experience adjusted for current environmental factors. We perform the loss analysis quarterly and update loss factors regularly based on actual experience. The general portfolio allocation element of the allowance for loan losses also includes consideration of the amounts necessary for concentrations and changes in portfolio mix and volume.

We base the allowance for loan losses on estimates and ultimate realized losses may vary from current estimates. We review these estimates quarterly, and as adjustments, either positive or negative, become necessary, we make a corresponding increase or decrease in the provision for loan losses. The methodology used to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is consistent with prior years and there were no reallocations.

Management remains watchful of credit quality issues. Should the economic climate deteriorate from current levels, borrowers may experience difficulty repaying loans and the level of non-performing loans, charge-offs and delinquencies could rise and require further increases in loan loss provisions.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded $745,000 and $2.7 million, respectively, in provision for loan losses primarily as a result of charge-offs during the periods offset by a reduction in classified and non-accrual loans and a leveling of real estate values on the underlying collateral of impaired loans.

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)  Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2013   $3,619   $2,244   $3,551   $608   $41   $10,063 
Provisions for loan losses    258    (23)   544    (34)   —      745 
Loans charged off    (514)   (90)   (322)   —      —      (926)
Recoveries    13    1    9    2    —      25 
Ending Balance, September 30, 2013   $3,376   $2,132   $3,782   $576   $41   $9,907 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)  Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2012   $2,786   $1,412   $3,440   $1,680   $38   $9,356 
Provisions for loan losses    113    510    655    (238)   10    1,050 
Loans charged off    (239)   (351)   (526)   —      —      (1,116)
Recoveries    4    61    1    2    —      68 
Ending Balance, September 30, 2012   $2,664   $1,632   $3,570   $1,444   $48   $9,358 
                               

 

 

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Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)  Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013   $2,735   $1,869   $3,398   $1,745   $41   $9,788 
Provisions for loan losses    1,107    458    1,492    (366)   4    2,695 
Loans charged off    (514)   (196)   (1,120)   (898)   (16)   (2,744)
Recoveries    48    1    12    95    12    168 
Ending Balance, September 30, 2013   $3,376   $2,132   $3,782   $576   $41   $9,907 
                               

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)  Commercial  Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2012   $3,111   $1,945   $5,302   $2,409   $69   $12,836 
Provisions for loan losses    4,940    504    1,065    (988)   (71)   5,450 
Loans charged off    (5,421)   (992)   (2,905)   —      —      (9,318)
Recoveries    34    175    108    23    50    390 
Ending Balance, September 30, 2012   $2,664   $1,632   $3,570   $1,444   $48   $9,358 
                               

The decrease in the overall allowance for construction and land development loans from $1.4 million at September 30, 2012 to $576,000 at September 30, 2013 related to the improvement in historical loss factors over the previous period and the resolution and charge-off of one impaired construction and land development loan during the quarter ended March 31, 2013, which was specifically provided for at December 31, 2012. In addition, excluding the $2.6 million in acquired EBI loans, the balance in loans held as construction and land development decreased from September 30, 2012 to September 30, 2013 by $3.6 million which was primarily driven by resolutions and payments during the year.

The increase in the allowance related to commercial loans from $2.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 to $3.4 million of the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was due to the movement of loans from the general to specific portions of the allowance calculation which resulted in an increase in specific reserves on loans individually evaluated for impairment. The overall general loss factors associated with this category have remained relatively constant throughout the period.

The increase in the allowance for loan losses related to residential real estate loans from $1.6 million at September 30, 2012 to $2.1 million at September 30, 2013 was due to an increase in specific reserves on impaired loans, the increase in the qualitative factor on the HELOC portion of this category period-over-period and the increase in the loss factor related to residential loans period over period. Qualitative factors are periodically evaluated by the Company and adjusted for internal and external environmental factors.

The following tables reflect the allowance allocation per loan category and percent of loans in each category to total loans as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

As of September 30, 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)  Commercial  Residential
Real
Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Specific Reserves:                              
Impaired loans   $1,168   $502   $777   $275   $—     $2,722 
Purchase credit impaired loans    466    157    357    —      —      980 
Total specific reserves    1,634    659    1,134    275    —      3,702 
General reserves    1,742    1,473    2,648    301    41    6,205 
Total   $3,376   $2,132   $3,782   $576   $41   $9,907 
Total Loans   $200,181   $172,157   $688,911   $51,000   $9,605   $1,121,854 
Allowance as percent of loans per category as of September 30, 2013    1.69%   1.24%   0.55%   1.13%   0.43%   0.88%%

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As of December 31, 2012:

(Dollars in thousands)  Commercial  Residential
Real
Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Specific Reserves:                              
Impaired loans   $510   $474   $1,128   $1,002   $—     $3,114 
Purchase credit impaired loans    355    359    306    —      —      1,020 
Total specific reserves    865    833    1,434    1,002    —      4,134 
General reserves    1,870    1,036    1,964    743    41    5,654 
Total   $2,735   $1,869   $3,398   $1,745   $41   $9,788 
Total Loans   $179,498   $165,917   $514,574   $41,889   $11,290   $913,168 
Allowance as percent of loans per category as of December 31,
2012
   1.52%   1.13%   0.66%   4.17%   0.36%   1.07%

The overall general reserve as a percentage of loans collectively evaluated for impairment was 0.61% at September 30, 2013 as compared to 0.72% at December 31, 2012. The 11 basis point decrease in this general reserve ratio as compared to December 31, 2012 was a result of an increase in loans due to the acquisition of EBI for which no allowance was allocated at September 30, 2013 and which accounted for the 11 basis points of the decrease since December 31, 2012. The overall general reserve increased by $551,000 from $5.7 million at December 31, 2012 to $6.2 million at September 30, 2013 and is consistent with an increase in originated loans net of payoffs, resolutions and principal payments of approximately $49.2 million (excluding the EBI acquisition) since December 31, 2012.

Other Real Estate Owned

Real estate acquired by us as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as OREO. Write-downs in OREO are recorded at the time management believes additional deterioration in value has occurred and are charged to non-interest expense. At September 30, 2013, we had $16.5 million of OREO property, of which $8.5 million was a result of the Old Harbor acquisition, $448,000 was a result of the TBOM acquisition and $419,000 as a result of the Republic acquisition and all are covered by their respective Loss Share Agreements. At December 31, 2012, we had $19.5 million of OREO property, of which $13.2 million were a result of the Old Harbor, TBOM and Republic acquisitions and were covered under the respective Loss Share Agreements.

The following is a summary of other real estate owned as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

   September 30,
2013
  December 31,
2012
(Dollars in thousands)  Assets Not Subject to Loss Share Agreements  Assets Subject to Loss Share Agreements  Total  Assets Not Subject to Loss Share Agreements  Assets Subject to Loss Share Agreements  Total
Commercial real estate   $5,010   $7,450   $12,460   $5,708   $10,372   $16,080 
Residential real estate    2,029    1,963    3,992    646    2,803    3,449 
Total   $7,039   $9,413   $16,452   $6,354   $13,175   $19,529 
                               

At September 30, 2013, we had $1.1 million of OREO under contract for sale, all of which is covered by Loss Share Agreements.

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Investment Securities

We manage our securities available for sale portfolio, which represented 22.91% of our average earning asset base for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to 16.39% at year ended December 31, 2012, to minimize interest rate risk, maintain sufficient liquidity, and maximize return. The portfolio includes treasury security, municipal securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, and government agency collateralized mortgage obligations. Our financial planning anticipates income streams generated by the securities portfolio based on normal maturity, pay downs and reinvestment. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company utilized excess liquidity to purchase $174.4 million in agency investment and municipal securities.

FDIC Loss Share Receivable

The FDIC Loss Share Receivable represents the estimated amounts due from the FDIC related to Loss Share Agreements. The receivable represents the discounted value of the FDIC’s portion of estimated losses expected to be realized on covered assets. The receivable is reviewed quarterly and adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on recent performance and expectations for future performance of covered assets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received cash of $4.9 million from the FDIC, recorded an adjustment of $11.1 million related to the changes in estimated cash flows of covered assets which were partially offset by the recorded discount accretion of $551,000.

Deposits

Total deposits increased by $96.2 million from December 31, 2012 to total deposits of $1.40 billion at September 30, 2013, primarily due to deposits acquired in the EBI acquisition offset by the run-off of higher cost time deposits and normal customer activity. At September 30, 2013, non-interest bearing deposits represented approximately 33.4% of deposits compared to 32.8% at December 31, 2012. The Bank also participates in the CDARS program (reciprocal) with balances of $38.2 million at September 30, 2013 compared to $24.9 million at December 31, 2012.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

We are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action.

The Federal banking regulatory authorities have adopted certain “prompt corrective action” rules with respect to depository institutions. The rules establish five capital tiers: “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized,” and “critically undercapitalized.” The various federal banking regulatory agencies have adopted regulations to implement the capital rules by, among other things, defining the relevant capital measures for the five capital categories. An institution is deemed to be “well capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% or greater, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5% or greater and is not subject to a regulatory order, agreement, or directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level. At September 30, 2013, the Company met the capital ratios of a “well capitalized” financial holding company with a total risk-based capital ratio of 15.82%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 14.91%, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.81%. Depository institutions which fall below the “adequately capitalized” category generally are prohibited from making any capital distribution, are subject to growth limitations, and are required to submit a capital restoration plan. There are a number of requirements and restrictions that may be imposed on institutions treated as “significantly undercapitalized” and, if the institution is “critically undercapitalized,” the banking regulatory agencies have the right to appoint a receiver or conservator. On July 2, 2013, the Federal banking regulatory authorities announced a new capital framework that requires the Company to comply by January 1, 2015. We are evaluating the impact of these changes to regulatory capital.

 

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The following represents Bancorp’s and 1st United’s regulatory capital ratios as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

(Dollars in thousands)  Actual  Minimum for
Well Capitalized
  Minimum Capital
Adequacy
   Amount  %  Amount  %  Amount  %
As of September 30, 2013                  
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets                              
Consolidated   $172,885    15.82%  $109,303    10.00%  $87,442    8.00%
1st United    156,352    14.34%   109,040    10.00%   87,232    8.00%
Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets                              
Consolidated    162,978    14.91%   65,582    6.00%   43,721    4.00%
1st United    146,445    13.43%   65,424    6.00%   43,616    4.00%
Tier I capital to total average assets                              
Consolidated    162,978    9.81%   88,034    5.00%   66,427    4.00%
1st United    146,445    8.83%   82,888    5.00%   66,310    4.00%
                               
As of December 31, 2012                              
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets                              
Consolidated   $180,143    22.43%  $80,301    10.00%  $64,241    8.00%
1st United    161,884    20.27%   79,854    10.00%   63,883    8.00%
Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets                              
Consolidated    170,355    21.21%   48,180    6.00%   32,120    4.00%
1st United    152,280    19.07%   47,912    6.00%   31,942    4.00%
Tier I capital to total average assets                              
Consolidated    170,355    11.44%   74,483    5.00%   59,586    4.00%
1st United    152,280    10.25%   74,252    5.00%   59,402    4.00%
                               

The Company has an effective shelf registration statement which may be drawn on from time to time if additional capital is required.

The Company paid a special dividend of $0.10 per common share or $3.4 million in total to holders of record during the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.01 per share on May 8, 2013 and August 15, 2013.

CASH FLOWS AND LIQUIDITY

Our primary sources of cash are deposit growth, maturities and amortization of loans and securities, operations, and borrowing. We use cash from these and other sources to first fund loan growth. Any remaining cash is used primarily to purchase a combination of short, intermediate, and longer-term investment securities.

We manage our liquidity position with the objective of maintaining sufficient funds to respond to the needs of depositors and borrowers and to take advantage of earnings enhancement opportunities. In addition to the normal inflow of funds from core-deposit growth together with repayments and maturities of loans and investments, we use other short-term funding sources such as brokered time deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, overnight federal funds purchased from correspondent banks, the acceptance of short-term deposits from public entities, and Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

We monitor, stress test and manage our liquidity position on several bases, which vary depending upon the time period. As the time period is stress test expanded, other data is factored in, including estimated loan funding requirements, estimated loan payoffs, investment portfolio maturities or calls, and anticipated depository buildups or runoffs.

We classify all of our securities as available-for-sale to maintain significant liquidity. Our liquidity position is further enhanced by structuring our loan portfolio interest payments as monthly, complemented by retail credit and residential mortgage loans in our loan portfolio, resulting in a steady stream of loan repayments. In managing our investment portfolio, we provide for staggered maturities so that cash flows are provided as such investments mature.

Our securities portfolio, federal funds sold, and cash and due from financial institutions balances serve as primary sources of liquidity for 1st United. At September 30, 2013, we had approximately $409.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and securities, of which $31.6 million of securities, at fair value, were pledged.

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At September 30, 2013, we had $25 million in short-term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and $35 million in long-term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. The Company acquired $35 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances in connection with the acquisition of EBI. The Company repaid the $25 million in short-term borrowings in October 2013.

At September 30, 2013, we had commitments to originate loans totaling $61.4 million and commitments of $94.8 million in unused lines of credit. Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit during the twelve months following September 30, 2013 total $218.8 million and loans maturing in the next twelve months total approximately $169.7 million.

Management believes that we have adequate resources to fund all of our commitments, that substantially all of our existing commitments will be funded in the subsequent twelve months and, if so desired, that we can adjust the rates on certificates of deposit and other deposit accounts to retain deposits in a changing interest rate environment. At September 30, 2013, we had short-term lines available from correspondent banks totaling $73 million, Federal Reserve Bank discount window availability of $63.2 million, and borrowing capacity from the Federal Home Loan Bank of $7 million based on collateral pledged, for a total credit available of $143.2 million. In addition, being “well capitalized,” the Bank can access wholesale deposits for approximately $388.8 million based on current policy limits.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We do not currently engage in the use of derivative instruments to hedge interest rate risks. However, we are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risks in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our clients.

At September 30, 2013, we had $61.4 million in commitments to originate loans, $94.8 million in unused lines of credit and $8.1 million in standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer so long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a client to a third party. We use the same credit policies in establishing commitments and issuing letters of credit as we do for on-balance sheet instruments.

If commitments arising from these financial instruments continue to require funding at historical levels, management does not anticipate that such funding will adversely impact our ability to meet on-going obligations. In the event these commitments require funding in excess of historical levels, management believes current liquidity, available lines of credit from the FHLB, investment security maturities and our revolving credit facility provide a sufficient source of funds to meet these commitments.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Allowance for Loan Losses

Management views critical accounting policies as accounting policies that are important to the understanding of our financial statements and also involve estimates and judgments about inherently uncertain matters. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheets and assumptions that affect the recognition of income and expenses on the consolidated statements of income for the periods presented. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in subsequent periods are described as follows.

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

 

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The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually evaluated for impairment. For such loans, an allowance for loan losses is established based on either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the market price of the loan, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated costs of sale.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays (loan payments made within 90 days of the due date) and payment shortfalls (which are tracked as past due amounts) on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Management considers loan payments made within 90 days of the due date to be insignificant payment delays. Payment shortfalls are traced as past due amounts. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and construction and land development loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs of sale if the loan is collateral dependent.

The general component considers the actual historical charge-offs over a rolling three year period by portfolio segment. The actual historical charge-off ratio is adjusted for qualitative factors including delinquency trends, loss and recovery trends, classified asset trends, non-accrual trends, economic and business conditions and other external factors by portfolio segment of loans.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of assets of business acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually. Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. We acquired First Western Bank, on April 7, 2004, Equitable on February 29, 2008, Citrus on August 15, 2008, Republic on December 11, 2009, TBOM on December 17, 2010, Old Harbor on October 21, 2011, AFI on April 1, 2012 and Enterprise on July 1, 2013. Consequently, we were required to record the assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, and liabilities assumed at their fair value, which involves estimates based on third party valuations, such as appraisals, internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques. The determination of the useful lives of intangible assets is subjective, as is the appropriate amortization period for such intangible assets. In addition, purchase acquisitions typically result in recording goodwill, which is subject to ongoing periodic impairment tests based on the fair value of the reporting unit compared to its carrying amount, including goodwill. As of December 31, 2012, the required annual impairment test of goodwill was performed and no impairment existed as of the valuation date. If for any future period we determine that there has been impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill balances, we will record a charge to our earnings, which could have a material adverse effect on our net income, but not to our risk based capital ratios.

Income Taxes

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the tax consequences on future years of temporary differences between revenues and expenses reported for financial statements and those reported for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be realized or settled. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets which are not likely to be realized.

FDIC Loss Share Receivable

The FDIC Loss Share Receivable represents the estimated amounts due from the FDIC related to the Loss Share Agreements which were booked as of the acquisition dates of Republic, TBOM, and Old Harbor. The receivable represents the discounted value of the FDIC’s reimbursed portion of estimated losses we expect to realize on Covered Assets acquired as a result of these acquisitions. The range of discount rates on the FDIC Loss Share Receivable was 2.12% to 3.97%. As losses are realized on Covered Assets, the portion that the FDIC pays the Company in cash for principal and up to 90 days of interest reduces the FDIC loss share receivable.

The FDIC Loss Share Receivable is reviewed quarterly and adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on recent performance and expectations for future performance of the Covered Assets. Prior to October 1, 2012, any increases in cash flows of Covered Assets would be accreted into income over the life of the Covered Asset and would reduce immediately the FDIC Loss Share Receivable. Subsequent to October 1, 2012, due to the adoption of new guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), any increases in cash flows of Covered Assets will be accreted into income over the life of the covered asset with a reduction to the FDIC Loss Share Receivable over the shorter of the life of the loan or the remaining term of the respective Loss Share Agreements. Any decreases in the expected cash flows of the Covered Assets will result in the impairment to the Covered Asset and an increase in the FDIC Loss Share Receivable to be reflected immediately. Non-cash adjustments to the FDIC Loss Share Receivable are recorded to non-interest income.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our net income is largely dependent on net interest income. Net interest income is susceptible to interest rate risk to the degree that interest-bearing liabilities mature or re-price on a different basis than interest-earning assets. When interest-bearing liabilities mature or re-price more quickly than interest-earning assets in a given period, a significant increase in market rates of interest could adversely affect net interest income. Similarly, when interest-earning assets mature or reprice more quickly than interest-bearing liabilities, falling interest rates could result in a decrease in net interest income. Net interest income is also affected by changes in the portion of interest-earning assets that are funded by interest-bearing liabilities rather than by other sources of funds, such as non-interest-bearing deposits and shareholders’ equity.

We manage our assets and liabilities through 1st United’s Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”) Board Committee which meets quarterly and through our internal management committee which meets more frequently. Management closely monitors 1st United’s interest at risk calculations through model simulations and reports the results of its rate stress testing to ALCO on a quarterly basis.

We have established policy limits of risk, which are quantitative measures of the percentage change in net interest income (a measure of net interest income at risk) and the fair value of equity capital (a measure of economic value of equity (“EVE”) at risk) resulting from a hypothetical change in interest rates for maturities from one day to 30 years. We measure the potential adverse impact that changing interest rates may have on our short-term earnings, long-term value, and liquidity by employing simulation analysis through the use of computer modeling. The simulation model captures optionality factors such as call features and interest rate caps and floors imbedded in investment and loan portfolio contracts. As with any method of gauging interest rate risk, there are certain shortcomings inherent in the interest rate modeling methodology used by us. When interest rates change, actual movements in different categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, loan prepayments, and withdrawals of time and other deposits, may deviate significantly from assumptions used in the model. Finally, the methodology does not measure or reflect the impact that higher rates may have on adjustable-rate loan customers’ ability to service their debts, or the impact of rate changes on demand for loan, lease, and deposit products. Our interest rate risk management goal is to avoid unacceptable variations in net interest income and capital levels due to fluctuations in market rates. Management attempts to achieve this goal by balancing, within policy limits, the volume of floating-rate liabilities with a similar volume of floating-rate assets, by keeping the average maturity of fixed-rate asset and liability contracts reasonably matched, by maintaining a pool of administered core deposits, and by adjusting pricing rates to market conditions on a continuing basis.

The balance sheet is subject to testing for interest rate shock possibilities to indicate the inherent interest rate risk. Average interest rates are shocked by plus or minus 100, 200 and 300 basis points (“bp”), although we may elect not to use particular scenarios that we determined are impractical in a current rate environment. 1st United has been consistently within policy limits on rates stress test up and down 100, 200, and 300 bp, both for net interest margin and EVE. Management has closely monitored 1st United’s gap position which has been liability sensitive during a stable rate environment. Variations on EVE have consistently shown low volatility.

   As of September 30, 2013
Interest rate scenarios  Percent
change of
net interest income
  Percentage
change of
EVE
Up 300 basis points    0.05%   (19.93)%
Up 200 basis points    (0.18)%   (14.11)%
Up 100 basis points    (0.51)%   (7.79)%
Base          
Down 100 basis points    (1.59)%   2.88%
Down 200 basis points    (5.49)%   12.43%
Down 300 basis points    (9.25)%   26.73%

We had a negative gap position based on contractual and prepayment assumptions for the next 12 months, with a negative cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap as a percentage of total earning assets of 0.71%.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our Chief Executive Officer, Rudy E. Schupp, and Chief Financial Officer, John Marino, have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Such controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has reviewed our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time-to-time we may be involved in litigation that arises in the normal course of business. As of the date of this Form 10-Q, we are not a party to any litigation that management believes could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations for an annual period.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our 2012 Form 10-K, as updated in our subsequent quarterly reports. The risks described in our 2012 Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALE OF SECURITIES

In connection with the acquisition of EBI, on July 1, 2013, the Company granted 25,000 stock options to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.01 par value (“Common Stock”) to former directors of EBI with an exercise price of $7.10 per share, the closing price of a share of Common Stock on the date of grant. The stock options were issued in reliance on the exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to a limited group of sophisticated individuals. The stock options expire in five years and vest in one year.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

On October 21, 2013, we announced via press release our financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013. A copy of our press release is included herein as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in the immediate previous paragraph including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a) The following exhibits are included herein:

     
Exhibit No.    Name  
     
31.1   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     
31.2   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     
32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
     
99.1   Press release to announce earnings, dated October 21, 2013.
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document.
     
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
     
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
     
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
     
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
     
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

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

     
  1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
  (Registrant)
     
Date: October 21, 2013 By: /s/ John Marino  
  JOHN MARINO
  PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
  (Mr. Marino is the principal financial officer and has been
duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant)

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
   
31.1 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
31.2 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
99.1 Press release to announce earnings, dated October 21, 2013.
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document.
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 

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