10-Q 1 form10q.htm MIDSOUTH BANCORP INC 10-Q 6-30-2012 form10q.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

 
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012
OR
 
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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 1-11826
MIDSOUTH BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Louisiana
 
72 –1020809
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
102 Versailles Boulevard, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(337) 237-8343
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically 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 (Section 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   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company.
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Small reporting company ¨

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

As of August 9, 2012, there were 10,477,886 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, outstanding.
 


 
 

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors
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Item 6. Exhibits
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Part I – Financial Information
 
Item 1. Financial Statements. 

MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands, except share data) 

   
June 30, 2012
(unaudited)
   
December 31, 2011*
(audited)
 
Assets
           
Cash and due from banks, including required reserves of $5,330 and $7,990, respectively
  $ 23,975     $ 26,775  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
    23,746       56,128  
Federal funds sold
    2,925       400  
Time deposits held in banks
    710       710  
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $357,393 at June 30, 2012 and $355,496 at December 31, 2011)
    370,293       367,241  
Securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $125,912 at June 30, 2012 and $101,131 at December 31, 2011)
    123,054       100,472  
Other investments
    5,815       5,637  
Loans
    751,455       746,305  
Allowance for loan losses
    (7,222 )     (7,276 )
Loans, net
    744,233       739,029  
Bank premises and equipment, net
    45,550       44,598  
Accrued interest receivable
    5,314       5,607  
Goodwill
    24,824       24,959  
Intangibles
    6,749       7,147  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    4,872       4,853  
Other real estate
    6,968       7,369  
Other assets
    5,799       5,831  
Total assets
  $ 1,394,827     $ 1,396,756  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Non-interest-bearing
  $ 269,110     $ 254,755  
Interest bearing
    884,651       910,051  
Total deposits
    1,153,761       1,164,806  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    50,347       46,078  
Junior subordinated debentures
    15,465       15,465  
Other liabilities
    9,414       8,570  
Total liabilities
    1,228,987       1,234,919  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Series B Preferred stock, no par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, 32,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    32,000       32,000  
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized, 10,625,981 and 10,615,983 issued and 10,475,504 and 10,465,506 outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
    1,063       1,062  
Additional paid-in capital
    98,963       98,842  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    8,514       7,752  
Treasury stock – 150,477 shares at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, at cost
    (3,286 )     (3,286 )
Retained earnings
    28,586       25,467  
Total shareholders’ equity
    165,840       161,837  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,394,827     $ 1,396,756  

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
* Derived from audited financial statements.

 

MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data) 

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Interest income:
                       
Loans, including fees
  $ 12,355     $ 9,736     $ 24,758     $ 19,212  
Securities and other investments:
                               
Taxable
    2,148       1,264       4,217       2,131  
Nontaxable
    730       852       1,505       1,782  
Federal funds sold
    2       2       4       5  
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
    21       46       60       121  
Other investments
    42       35       87       72  
Total interest income
    15,298       11,935       30,631       23,323  
                                 
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
    1,059       964       2,159       1,972  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    186       198       367       395  
Junior subordinated debentures
    244       242       492       484  
Total interest expense
    1,489       1,404       3,018       2,851  
                                 
Net interest income
    13,809       10,531       27,613       20,472  
Provision for loan losses
    575       900       1,250       2,500  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    13,234       9,631       26,363       17,972  
                                 
Non-interest income:
                               
Service charges on deposits
    1,868       1,548       3,692       3,285  
Gain on securities, net
    135       58       135       99  
ATM and debit card income
    1,149       955       2,275       1,833  
Other charges and fees
    813       652       1,391       1,027  
Total non-interest income
    3,965       3,213       7,493       6,244  
                                 
Non-interest expenses:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    6,152       5,039       12,238       10,202  
Occupancy expense
    2,783       2,191       5,331       4,244  
FDIC insurance
    195       212       453       523  
Other
    4,660       3,791       8,436       6,991  
Total non-interest expenses
    13,790       11,233       26,458       21,960  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    3,409       1,611       7,398       2,256  
Income tax expense
    931       258       2,034       161  
                                 
Net earnings
    2,478       1,353       5,364       2,095  
Dividends on preferred stock and accretion of warrants
    380       299       780       599  
Net earnings available to common shareholders
  $ 2,098     $ 1,054     $ 4,584     $ 1,496  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.20     $ 0.10     $ 0.44     $ 0.15  
Diluted
  $ 0.20     $ 0.10     $ 0.44     $ 0.15  

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
(in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net earnings
  $ 2,478     $ 1,353     $ 5,364     $ 2,095  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                               
Unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale:
                               
Unrealized holding gains arising during the year, net of income tax expense: $576 and $1,077 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively;  and $438 and $1,123 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively
    1,119       2,091       851       2,180  
Reclassification adjustment for gains on sales of securities available-for-sale, net of income tax expense: $46 and $20 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively; and $46 and $34 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively
    (89 )     (38 )     (89 )     (65 )
Total other comprehensive income
    1,030       2,053       762       2,115  
Total comprehensive income
  $ 3,508     $ 3,406     $ 6,126     $ 4,210  

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

   
Preferred
 Stock Series B
   
Common
Stock
   
Additional Paid-in
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
   
Retained
       
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     Income     Stock     Earnings     Total  
Balance - December 31, 2011
    32,000     $ 32,000       10,615,983     $ 1,062     $ 98,842     $ 7,752     $ (3,286 )   $ 25,467     $ 161,837  
Net earnings
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       5,364       5,364  
Dividends on Series B Preferred Stock
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (780 )     (780 )
Dividends on common stock, $0.14 per share
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (1,465 )     (1,465 )
Exercise of stock options
    -       -       9,998       1       64       -       -       -       65  
Stock option and restricted stock compensation expense
    -        -       -       -       57       -       -       -       57  
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       762       -       -       762  
Balance - June 30, 2012
    32,000     $ 32,000       10,625,981     $ 1,063     $ 98,963     $ 8,514     $ (3,286 )   $ 28,586     $ 165,840  
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.



MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in thousands)

   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings
  $ 5,364     $ 2,095  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    1,786       1,502  
Amortization (accretion) of purchase accounting adjustments
    (1,255 )     41  
Provision for loan losses
    1,250       2,500  
Provision for deferred tax expense
    845       (77 )
Amortization of premiums on securities, net
    811       511  
Amortization of other investments
    7       7  
Stock compensation expense
    28       14  
Restricted stock expense
    29       34  
Net gain on sale of investment securities
    (135 )     (99 )
Net loss on sale of other real estate owned
    93       66  
Net write down of other real estate owned
    452       -  
Change in accrued interest receivable
    293       87  
Change in accrued interest payable
    (98 )     (56 )
Change in other assets & other liabilities, net
    (128 )     1,773  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    9,342       8,398  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Net decrease in time deposits in other banks
    -       5,164  
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale
    49,411       40,654  
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities held-to-maturity
    7,698       900  
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale
    1,703       3,895  
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
    (53,270 )     (84,713 )
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity
    (30,697 )     -  
Purchases of other investments
    (185 )     (5 )
Net change in loans
    (5,719 )     (15,812 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (2,738 )     (2,094 )
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
    -       6  
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    131       541  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (33,666 )     (51,464 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Change in deposits
    (10,402 )     25,124  
Change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    4,269       2,137  
Proceeds from FHLB advances
    100       -  
Repayments of FHLB advances
    (100 )     -  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    65       -  
Payment of dividends on preferred stock
    (800 )     (500 )
Payment of dividends on common stock
    (1,465 )     (1,363 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (8,333 )     25,398  
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (32,657 )     (17,668 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    83,303       91,907  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 50,646     $ 74,239  
                 
Supplemental information- Noncash items
               
Accretion of warrants
  $ -     $ 99  
Transfer of loans to other real estate
    425       5,342  
Net change in loan to ESOP
    -       57  
Financed sales of other real estate
    150       73  

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2012
(Unaudited)

1.     Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the financial position of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the periods presented. The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
 
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practices within the banking industry.  There have been no material changes or developments in the application of accounting principles or in our evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates as disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements — In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements. The amendments in this Update remove from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion. Other criteria applicable to the assessment of effective control are not changed by the amendments in this Update.  ASU No. 2011-03 was effective for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.
 
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The amendments in this Update result in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. Consequently, the amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. For many of the requirements, the Board does not intend for the amendments in this Update to result in a change in the application of the requirements in Topic 820. The Update also reflects the FASB’s consideration of the different characteristics of public and non-public entities and the needs of users of their financial statements. Non-public entities will be exempt from a number of the new disclosure requirements.  The amendments in this Update are to be applied prospectively. For public entities, the amendments were effective for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

 
2.     Investment Securities
 
The portfolio of investment securities consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 68,241     $ 262     $ -     $ 68,503  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    82,163       5,204       -       87,367  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    118,436       5,706       -       124,142  
Asset-backed securities
    12,392       93       22       12,463  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    47,375       537       24       47,888  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    28,786       1,144       -       29,930  
    $ 357,393     $ 12,946     $ 46     $ 370,293  

   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 94,339     $ 662     $ 2     $ 94,999  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    90,284       5,865       -       96,149  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    105,409       4,078       -       109,487  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    40,855       618       5       41,468  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    24,609       529       -       25,138  
    $ 355,496     $ 11,752     $ 7     $ 367,241  

   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Held-to-maturity:
                       
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
  $ 200     $ 1     $ -     $ 201  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    105,339       2,304       -       107,643  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    17,515       553       -       18,068  
    $ 123,054     $ 2,858     $ -     $ 125,912  

   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Held-to-maturity:
                       
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
  $ 340     $ 2     $ -     $ 342  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    82,497       550       -       83,047  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    17,635       107       -       17,742  
    $ 100,472     $ 659     $ -     $ 101,131  
 
With the exception of three private-label collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) with a combined balance remaining of $119,000 at June 30, 2012, all of the Company’s CMOs are government-sponsored enterprise (“GSE”) securities.


The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at June 30, 2012 by contractual maturity are shown in the following table (in thousands) with the exception of mortgage-backed securities and CMOs.   Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities for mortgage-backed securities and CMOs because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale:
           
Due in one year or less
  $ 73,193     $ 73,614  
Due after one year through five years
    46,458       48,905  
Due after five years through ten years
    25,988       28,336  
Due after ten years
    4,765       5,015  
Asset-backed securities
    12,392       12,463  
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations:
               
Residential
    165,811       172,030  
Commercial
    28,786       29,930  
    $ 357,393     $ 370,293  

   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Held-to-maturity:
           
Due in one year or less
  $ -     $ -  
Due after one year through five years
    200       201  
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations:
               
Residential
    105,339       107,643  
Commercial
    17,515       18,068  
    $ 123,054     $ 125,912  
 
Details concerning investment securities with unrealized losses are as follows (in thousands):
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Securities with losses
 under 12 months
   
Securities with losses
over 12 months
   
Total
 
Available-for-sale:
 
Fair
 Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
 Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Asset-backed securities
  $ 5,603     $ 22     $ -     $ -     $ 5,603     $ 22  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    4,434       21       119       3       4,553       24  
    $ 10,037     $ 43     $ 119     $ 3     $ 10,156     $ 46  

   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Securities with losses
under 12 months
   
Securities with losses
over 12 months
   
Total
 
Available-for-sale:
 
Fair
 Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
 Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 6,204     $ 2     $ -     $ -     $ 6,204     $ 2  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    1,849       1       136       4       1,985       5  
    $ 8,053     $ 3     $ 136     $ 4     $ 8,189     $ 7  

 
Management evaluates each quarter whether unrealized losses on securities represent impairment that is other than temporary. For debt securities, the Company considers its intent to sell the securities or if it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the securities.  If such impairment is identified, based upon the intent to sell or the more likely than not threshold, the carrying amount of the security is reduced to fair value with a charge to earnings. Upon the result of the aforementioned review, management then reviews for potential other than temporary impairment based upon other qualitative factors.  In making this evaluation, management considers changes in market rates relative to those available when the security was acquired, changes in market expectations about the timing of cash flows from securities that can be prepaid, performance of the debt security, and changes in the market’s perception of the issuer’s financial health and the security’s credit quality.  If determined that a debt security has incurred other than temporary impairment, then the amount of the credit related impairment is determined.  If a credit loss is evident, the amount of the credit loss is charged to earnings and the non-credit related impairment is recognized through other comprehensive income.
 
The unrealized losses on debt securities at June 30, 2012 resulted from changing market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased.  Of the 23 residential collateralized mortgage obligations classified as available-for-sale, three contained unrealized losses at June 30, 2012.  Of the four asset backed securities classified as available-for-sale, two contained unrealized losses at June 30, 2012.  Management identified no impairment related to credit quality.  At June 30, 2012, management had the intent and ability to hold impaired securities and no impairment was evaluated as other than temporary.  As a result, no other than temporary impairment losses were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2012.
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company sold three securities classified as available-for-sale at a gain of $135,000.  During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company sold five securities classified as available-for-sale and one security classified as held-to-maturity.  Of the available-for-sale securities, four securities were sold with gains totaling $94,000 and one security was sold at a loss of $4,000 for a net gain of $90,000.  The decision to sell the one held-to-maturity security, which was sold at a gain of $9,000, was based on the inability to obtain current financial information on the municipality.  The sale was consistent with action taken on other securities with a similar deficiency, as identified in an external review performed on the municipal securities portfolio.
 
Securities with an aggregate carrying value of approximately $141.0 million and $154.1 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds on deposit and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
 
3.     Other Investments
 
The Company is required to own stock in the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (“FRB-Atlanta”) and as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system, owns stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (“FHLB-Dallas”).  The Company accounts for FRB-Atlanta and FHLB-Dallas stock as other investments along with stock ownership in two correspondent banks and a Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investment in a Senior Housing Crime Prevention program in Louisiana. The CRA investment consisted of three government-sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities purchased by the Company and held by the Senior Housing Crime Prevention program.  The majority of the interest earned on the securities provides income to the program.
 
For impairment analysis, the Company reviews financial statements and regulatory capital ratios for each of the banks in which the Company owns stock to verify financial stability and regulatory compliance with capital requirements.  As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, based upon quarterly reviews, management determined that there was no impairment in the bank stocks held as other investments.
 
The aggregate carrying amount of other investments consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
             
FRB-Atlanta
  $ 2,255     $ 2,071  
FHLB-Dallas
    587       586  
Other bank stocks
    853       853  
CRA investment
    2,120       2,127  
    $ 5,815     $ 5,637  


4.     Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
A summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses is as follows (in thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 7,078     $ 6,752     $ 7,276     $ 8,813  
Provision for loan losses
    575       900       1,250       2,500  
Recoveries
    95       122       161       208  
Loans charged-off
    (526 )     (461 )     (1,465 )     (4,208 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 7,222     $ 7,313     $ 7,222     $ 7,313  
 
The Company monitors loan concentrations and evaluates individual customer and aggregate industry leverage, profitability, risk rating distributions, and liquidity for each major standard industry classification segment.  At June 30, 2012, one industry segment concentration, the oil and gas industry, aggregate more than 10% of the loan portfolio.  The Company’s exposure in the oil and gas industry, including related service and manufacturing industries, totaled approximately $127.5 million, or 17.0% of total loans.  Additionally, the Company’s exposure to loans secured by commercial real estate is monitored.  At June 30, 2012, loans secured by commercial real estate (including commercial construction and multifamily loans) totaled approximately $314.5 million.  Of the $314.5 million, $255.8 million represent CRE loans, 63% of which are secured by owner-occupied commercial properties.  Of the $314.5 million in loans secured by commercial real estate, $3.6 million, or 1.1%, were on nonaccrual status at June 30, 2012.
 

Modifications by Class of Loans
(in thousands)

   
Number of Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
 
Troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2012:
                 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  3     $ 427     $ 407  
Consumer - other
  1       14       10  
          $ 441     $ 417  
                       
   
Number of Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
 
Troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2011:
                     
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  4     $ 447     $ 444  
Consumer - other
  1       14       12  
          $ 461     $ 456  
 

Trouble Debt Restructurings that Subsequently Defaulted
(in thousands)

   
June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  3     $ 249     -     $ -  
 
For purposes of the determination of an allowance for loan losses on these troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”), as an identified TDR, the Company considers a loss probable on the loan and, as a result is reviewed for specific impairment in accordance with the Company’s allowance for loan loss methodology.  If it is determined that losses are probable on such TDRs, either because of delinquency or other credit quality indicator, the Company establishes specific reserves for these loans. As of June 30, 2012, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing sums to the Company whose terms have been modified in TDRs.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012  (in thousands)

         
Real Estate
                         
   
Coml, Fin,
and Agric
   
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Residential
   
Consumer
   
Finance
Leases Coml
   
Other
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                               
Beginning balance
  $ 1,734     $ 1,661     $ 2,215     $ 936     $ 710     $ 19     $ 1     $ 7,276  
Charge-offs
    (565 )     -       (495 )     (84 )     (321 )     -       -       (1,465 )
Recoveries
    103       9       -       2       47       -       -       161  
Provision
    384       357       246       103       156       3       1       1,250  
Ending balance
  $ 1,656     $ 2,027     $ 1,966     $ 957     $ 592     $ 22     $ 2     $ 7,222  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 235     $ 33     $ 60     $ 15     $ 99     $ -     $ -     $ 442  
                                                                 
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance
  $ 233,629     $ 55,111     $ 271,141     $ 112,343     $ 72,859     $ 3,974     $ 2,398     $ 751,455  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,088     $ 576     $ 2,974     $ 1,717     $ 305     $ -     $ -     $ 7,660  
 

Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011  (in thousands)

         
Real Estate
                         
   
Coml, Fin,
and Agric
   
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Residential
   
Consumer
   
Finance
Leases Coml
   
Other
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                               
Beginning balance
  $ 1,664     $ 2,963     $ 2,565     $ 862     $ 730     $ 29     $ -     $ 8,813  
Charge-offs
    (1,109 )     (2,444 )     (1,246 )     (283 )     (671 )     (19 )     -       (5,772 )
Recoveries
    152       14       1       4       138       1       -       310  
Provision
    1,027       1,128       895       353       513       8       1       3,925  
Ending balance
  $ 1,734     $ 1,661     $ 2,215     $ 936     $ 710     $ 19     $ 1     $ 7,276  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 240     $ 2     $ 321     $ 21     $ 98     $ -     $ -     $ 682  
                                                                 
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance
  $ 223,283     $ 52,712     $ 280,798     $ 113,582     $ 69,980     $ 4,276     $ 1,674     $ 746,305  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,341     $ 901     $ 2,271     $ 1,142     $ 287     $ -     $ -     $ 6,942  

 

Credit Quality Indicators by Class of Loans
As of June 30, 2012  (in thousands)

 
Commercial Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by
Creditworthiness Category
   
Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural
   
Commercial Real Estate Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
   
Commercial
Total
   
% of Total
Commercial
 
Pass
  $ 226,921     $ 39,505     $ 257,927     $ 524,353       95.66 %
Special mention
    2,539       753       8,798       12,090       2.21 %
Substandard
    3,985       3,087       4,416       11,488       2.10 %
Doubtful
    184       -       -       184       0.03 %
    $ 233,629     $ 43,345     $ 271,141     $ 548,115       100.00 %

Residential Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by
Creditworthiness Category
   
Residential 
Construction
   
Residential 
Prime
   
Residential 
Subprime
   
Residential
Total
   
% of Total Residential
 
Pass
  $ 11,467     $ 108,015     $ -     $ 119,482       96.27 %
Special mention
    -       1,350       -       1,350       1.09 %
Substandard
    299       2,978       -       3,277       2.64 %
    $ 11,766     $ 112,343     $ -     $ 124,109       100.00 %

Consumer and Commercial Credit
Exposure
Credit Risk Profile Based on
Payment Activity
   
Consumer 
Credit
Card
   
Consumer
Other
   
Finance
Leases Commercial
   
Other
Loans
   
Consumer
Total
   
% of Total Consumer
 
Performing
  $ 5,185     $ 67,376     $ 3,974     $ 2,398     $ 78,933       99.62 %
Nonperforming
    3       295       -       -       298       0.38 %
    $ 5,188     $ 67,671     $ 3,974     $ 2,398     $ 79,231       100.00 %

 

Credit Quality Indicators by Class of Loans
As of December 31, 2011  (in thousands)

 
Commercial Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by
Creditworthiness Category
   
Commercial,
Financial, and
Agricultural
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
   
Commercial
Total
   
% of Total
Commercial
 
Pass
  $ 216,465     $ 36,631     $ 264,542     $ 517,638       94.88 %
Special Mention
    1,705       1,104       10,755       13,564       2.49 %
Substandard
    4,809       3,728       5,501       14,038       2.57 %
Doubtful
    304       -       -       304       0.06 %
    $ 223,283     $ 41,463     $ 280,798     $ 545,544       100.00 %

Residential Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by
Creditworthiness Category
   
Residential 
Construction
   
Residential 
Prime
   
Residential 
Subprime
   
Residential
Total
   
% of Total
Residential
 
Pass
  $ 9,041     $ 104,965     $ -     $ 114,006       91.33 %
Special mention
    1,077       5,152       -       6,229       4.99 %
Substandard
    1,131       3,465       -       4,596       3.68 %
    $ 11,249     $ 113,582     $ -     $ 124,831       100.00 %

Consumer and Commercial Credit
Exposure
Credit Risk Profile Based on
Payment Activity
   
Consumer
Credit
Card
   
Consumer
Other
   
Finance
Leases
Commercial
   
Other
Loans
   
Consumer
Total
   
% of Total
Consumer
 
Performing
  $ 5,182     $ 64,497     $ 4,276     $ 1,674     $ 75,629       99.60 %
Nonperforming
    18       283       -       -       301       0.40 %
    $ 5,200     $ 64,780     $ 4,276     $ 1,674     $ 75,930       100.00 %

 

Age Analysis of Past Due Loans by Class of Loans
(in thousands)

   
30-59
Days
Past Due
(1)
   
60-89
Days Past
Due (1)
   
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due (1)
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
   
Recorded
Investment >
90 days and
Accruing
 
As of June 30, 2012
                                         
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 1,081     $ 225     $ 1,649     $ 2,955     $ 230,674     $ 233,629     $ 23  
Commercial real estate – construction
    288       1,133       128       1,549       41,796       43,345       -  
Commercial real estate - other
    1,170       10       2,597       3,777       267,364       271,141       -  
Consumer - credit card
    13       21       3       37       5,151       5,188       3  
Consumer - other
    261       95       193       549       67,122       67,671       -  
Residential - construction
    -       -       -       -       11,766       11,766       -  
Residential - prime
    1,518       368       723       2,609       109,734       112,343       36  
Residential - subprime
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Other loans
    80       8       -       88       2,310       2,398       -  
Finance leases commercial
    -       -       -       -       3,974       3,974       -  
    $ 4,411     $ 1,860     $ 5,293     $ 11,564     $ 739,891     $ 751,455     $ 62  
                                                         
   
30-59
Days
Past Due
(1)
   
60-89
Days Past
Due (1)
   
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due (1)
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
   
Recorded
Investment >
90 days and
Accruing
 
As of December 31, 2011
                                                       
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 622     $ 242     $ 1,856     $ 2,720     $ 220,563     $ 223,283     $ 64  
Commercial real estate - construction
    673       166       358       1,197       40,266       41,463       -  
Commercial real estate - other
    3,185       -       1,878       5,063       275,735       280,798       -  
Consumer - credit card
    79       -       19       98       5,102       5,200       19  
Consumer - other
    410       193       269       872       63,908       64,780       8  
Residential - construction
    -       -       -       -       11,249       11,249       -  
Residential - prime
    2,457       469       685       3,611       109,971       113,582       140  
Residential - subprime
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Other loans
    118       -       -       118       1,556       1,674       -  
Finance leases commercial
    -       -       -       -       4,276       4,276       -  
    $ 7,544     $ 1,070     $ 5,065     $ 13,679     $ 732,626     $ 746,305     $ 231  

(1)
Past due amounts may include loans on nonaccrual status.



Impaired Loans by Class of Loans
(in thousands)

   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded Investment
   
Interest
Income Recognized
 
As of June 30, 2012
                             
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 1,182     $ 1,310     $ -     $ 1,072     $ 6  
Commercial real estate – construction
    513       513       -       676       1  
Commercial real estate – other
    2,590       3,064       -       2,809       2  
Consumer – other
    119       129       -       93       1  
Residential – prime
    1,649       1,649       -       1,548       14  
Subtotal:
  $ 6,053     $ 6,665     $ -     $ 6,198     $ 24  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
    906       906       235       1,020       8  
Commercial real estate – construction
    63       63       33       34       -  
Commercial real estate – other
    384       384       60       247       -  
Consumer – other
    186       186       99       232       1  
Residential – prime
    68       68       15       159       -  
Subtotal:
  $ 1,607     $ 1,607     $ 442     $ 1,692     $ 9  
Totals:
                                       
Commercial
    5,638       6,240       328       5,858       17  
Consumer
    305       315       99       325       2  
Residential
    1,717       1,717       15       1,707       14  
Grand total:
  $ 7,660     $ 8,272     $ 442     $ 7,890     $ 33  
 
   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded Investment
   
Interest
Income Recognized
 
As of December 31, 2011
                                       
With no related allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 1,157     $ 1,248     $ -     $ 2,311     $ 2  
Commercial real estate – construction
    897       963       -       4,511       9  
Commercial real estate – other
    1,029       1,029       -       2,958       31  
Consumer – other
    48       59       -       65       3  
Residential – prime
    851       851       -       1,334       28  
Finance leases commercial
    -       -       -       4       -  
Other loans
    -       -       -       3       -  
Subtotal:
  $ 3,982     $ 4,150     $ -     $ 11,186     $ 73  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
    1,184       1,184       240       1,140       58  
Commercial real estate – construction
    4       4       2       1,580       -  
Commercial real estate – other
    1,242       1,242       321       1,639       98  
Consumer – other
    239       242       98       202       10  
Residential – prime
    291       291       21       255       1  
Subtotal:
  $ 2,960     $ 2,963     $ 682     $ 4,816     $ 167  
Totals:
                                       
Commercial
    5,513       5,670       563       14,143       198  
Consumer
    287       301       98       267       13  
Residential
    1,142       1,142       21       1,589       29  
Other
    -       -       -       3       -  
Grand total:
  $ 6,942     $ 7,113     $ 682     $ 16,002     $ 240  



Loans on Nonaccrual Status
(in thousands)

 
   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 1,912     $ 1,897  
Commercial real estate - construction
    983       902  
Commercial real estate - other
    2,597       2,271  
Consumer - credit card
    -       -  
Consumer - other
    295       275  
Residential - construction
    -       -  
Residential - prime
    1,583       884  
Residential - subprime
    -       -  
Other loans
    -       -  
Finance leases commercial
    -       -  
    $ 7,370     $ 6,229  
 
The amount of interest that would have been recorded on nonaccrual loans, had the loans not been classified as nonaccrual, totaled approximately $306,000 and $484,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Interest actually received on nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $23,000 and $96,000, respectively.
 
5.     Earnings Per Common Share
 
Following is a summary of the information used in the computation of earnings per common share (in thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders
  $ 2,098     $ 1,054     $ 4,584     $ 1,496  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computation of basic earnings per common share
    10,470       9,723       10,468       9,722  
Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Stock options
    18       13       13       13  
Restricted stock
    9       3       9       4  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus effect of dilutive securities – used in computation of diluted earnings per share
    10,497       9,739       10,490       9,739  
 
Options to acquire 18,331 shares of common stock were not included in computing diluted earnings per share for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 because the effects of these shares were anti-dilutive as a result of the exercise price of such options.  The remaining 104,384 shares subject to the outstanding warrant issued in connection with the Capital Purchase Plan transaction were anti-dilutive as a result of their exercise price and not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.
 
6.     Declaration of Dividends
 
A first quarter dividend of $0.07 per share for holders of common stock of record on March 15, 2012 was declared on January 25, 2012, and was paid on April 2, 2012.  On April 18, 2012, the Company declared a second quarter dividend of $0.07 per share for holders of common stock of record on June 15, 2012, and was paid on July 2, 2012.  A third quarter dividend was declared on July 18, 2012, in the amount of $0.07 per share for holders of common stock of record on September 14, 2012, payable on October 1, 2012.
 

7.     Employee Stock Plans
 
On May 23, 2012, the Company granted 294,803 stock options with an exercise price of $12.97, which was the closing trading price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.  The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.  This model requires management to make certain assumptions, including the expected life of the option, the risk free rate of interest, the expected volatility, and the expected dividend yield.  The risk free rate of interest is based on the yield of a U.S. Treasury security with a similar term.  The expected volatility is based on historic volatility over a term similar to the expected life of the options.  The dividend yield is based on the current yield at the date of grant.  A weighted average fair value of $4.41 per option was calculated using a risk free rate of interest of 0.7%, an expected volatility of 46.1%, a dividend yield of 2.0%, and an expected life of 5 years.
 
8.     Fair Value Measurement
 
The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:
 
Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
 
Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
 
Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market.  These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.  Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
 
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities which are either recorded or disclosed at fair value.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents—The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
Time Deposits Held in Banks—Fair values for fixed-rate time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on time deposits of similar terms of maturity.
 
Securities Available-for-Sale—Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.  Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange and U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter market funds.  Securities are classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy when the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. Level 2 inputs are used to value U.S. Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, municipal securities, single issue trust preferred securities, certain pooled trust preferred securities, and certain equity securities that are not actively traded.
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity—The fair value of securities held-to-maturity is estimated using the same measurement techniques as securities available-for-sale.
 
Other Investments—The carrying value of other investments is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
Loans—For disclosure purposes, the fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings.  For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.  The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  No adjustment to fair value is taken related to illiquidity discounts.  However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established.  Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired.  Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management uses one of three methods to measure impairment, which, include collateral value, market value of similar debt, and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.  Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral or where the loan balance has been charged down to fair value require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and adjusts the appraisal value by taking an additional discount for market conditions and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

 
For non-performing loans, collateral valuations currently in file are reviewed for acceptability in terms of timeliness and applicability.  Although each determination is made based on the facts and circumstances of each credit, generally valuations are no longer considered acceptable when there has been physical deterioration of the property from when it was last appraised, or there has been a significant change in the underlying assumptions of the appraisal.  If the valuation is deemed to be unacceptable, a new appraisal is ordered.  New appraisals are typically received within 4-6 weeks.  While awaiting new appraisals, the valuation in the file is utilized, net of discounts.  Discounts are derived from available relevant market data, selling costs, taxes, and insurance.  Any perceived collateral deficiency utilizing the discounted value is specifically reserved (as required by ASC Topic 310) until the new appraisal is received or charged off.  Thus, provisions or charge-offs are recognized in the period the credit is identified as non-performing.
 
The following sources are utilized to set appropriate discounts: market real estate agents, current local sales data, bank history for devaluation of similar property, Sheriff’s valuations and buy/sell contracts.  If a real estate agent is used to market and sell the property, values are discounted 10% for selling costs.  Additional discounts may be applied if research from the above sources indicates a discount is appropriate given devaluation of similar property from the time of the initial valuation.
 
Other Real Estate—Other real estate (“ORE”) properties are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to other real estate, and annually thereafter to insure other real estate assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value.  Exceptions to obtaining initial appraisals are properties where a buy/sell agreement exists for the loan value or greater, or where a Sheriff’s valuation has been received for properties liquidated through a Sheriff sale.  Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the ORE as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and adjusts the appraisal value by taking an additional discount for market conditions and there is no observable market prices, the Company records the ORE asset as nonrecurring Level 3.
 
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies—Fair value for life insurance cash surrender value is based on cash surrender values indicated by the insurance companies.
 
Deposits—The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts, and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.  The estimated fair value does not include customer related intangibles.
 
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase—The fair value approximates the carrying value of securities sold under agreements to repurchase due to their short-term nature.
 
Junior Subordinated Debentures—For junior subordinated debentures that bear interest on a floating basis, the carrying amount approximates fair value.  For junior subordinated debentures that bear interest on a fixed rate basis, the fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on similar types of borrowings.
 
Commitments to Extend Credit, Standby Letters of Credit and Credit Card Guarantees—Because commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally short-term and made using variable rates, the carrying value and estimated fair value associated with these instruments are immaterial.


Assets Recorded at Fair Value
 
Below is a table that presents information about certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
 
   
Assets / Liabilities Measured
at Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurements
at June 30, 2012 using:
 
Description
 
at June 30, 2012
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 68,503     $ -     $ 68,503     $ -  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    87,367       -       87,367       -  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    124,142       -       124,142       -  
Asset-backed securities
    12,463       -       12,463       -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    47,888       -       47,888       -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    29,930       -       29,930       -  
    $ 370,293     $ -     $ 370,293     $ -  
 
   
Assets / Liabilities Measured
at Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2011 using:
 
Description
 
at December 31, 2011
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 94,999     $ -     $ 94,999     $ -  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    96,149       -       96,149       -  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    109,487       -       109,487       -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    41,468       -       41,468       -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
     25,138        -        25,138        -  
    $ 367,241     $ -     $ 367,241     $ -  
 
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and are included in the table below (in thousands).  Impaired loans are Level 2 assets measured using appraisals from external parties of the collateral less any prior liens.  Other real estate properties are also Level 2 assets measured using appraisals from external parties.
 
   
Assets / Liabilities Measured at
Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurements
at June 30, 2012 using:
 
Description
 
at June 30, 2012
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Impaired loans
  $ 2,013     $ -     $ 2,013     $ -  
Other real estate
  $ 6,968     $ -     $ 6,968     $ -  
 
   
Assets / Liabilities Measured
at Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2011 using:
 
Description
 
at December 31, 2011
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Impaired loans
  $ 2,994     $ -     $ 2,994     $ -  
Other real estate
  $ 7,369     $ -     $ 7,369     $ -  
 
 
Limitations
 
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
 
Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at 
June 30, 2012 Using:
 
   
Carrying
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Financial assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 50,646     $ 50,646     $ -     $ -  
Time deposits held in banks
    710       -       -       712  
Securities available-for-sale
    370,293       -       370,293       -  
Securities held-to-maturity
    123,054       -       125,912       -  
Other investments
    5,815       5,815       -       -  
Loans, net
    744,233       -       -       750,956  
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
    4,872       -       4,872       -  
Financial liabilities:
                               
Non-interest-bearing deposits
    269,110       -       269,110       -  
Interest-bearing deposits
    884,651       -       609,459       277,317  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    50,347       50,347       -       -  
Junior subordinated debentures
    15,465       -       8,248       7,808  
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2011 Using:
 
   
Carrying
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Financial assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 83,303     $ 83,303     $ -     $ -  
Time deposits held in banks
    710       -       -       716  
Securities available-for-sale
    367,241       -       367,241       -  
Securities held-to-maturity
    100,472       -       101,131       -  
Other investments
    5,637       5,637       -       -  
Loans, net
    739,029       -       -       747,156  
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
    4,853       -       4,853       -  
Financial liabilities:                                
Non-interest-bearing deposits
    254,755       -       254,755       -  
Interest-bearing deposits
    910,051       -       585,763       327,441  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    46,078       46,078       -       -  
Junior subordinated debentures
    15,465       -       8,248       9,095  

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

MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana that conducts substantially all of its business through its wholly-owned subsidiary bank, MidSouth Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”).  We offer complete banking services to commercial and retail customers in south Louisiana and south and central Texas with 40 locations and are connected to a worldwide ATM network that provides customers with access to more than 43,000 surcharge-free ATMs.  We are community oriented and focus primarily on offering commercial and consumer loan and deposit services to individuals, small businesses, and middle market businesses.

The following discussion and analysis identifies significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the financial statements accompanying this report.  We encourage you to read this discussion in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto presented herein and with the financial statements, the notes thereto, and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this Report, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the regulations thereunder), which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to certain statements under the captions “Business,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
 
 The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “guidance,” “potential,” “continue,” “project,” “forecast,” “confident,” and similar expressions are typically used to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate.  Any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and may be affected by various factors that may cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.  Some of the factors that may cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include the factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our 2011 Annual Report on form 10-K and under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Report and the following:
 
 
·
changes in interest rates and market prices that could affect the net interest margin, asset valuation, and expense levels;
 
·
changes in local economic and business conditions, including, without limitation, changes related to the oil and gas industries, that could adversely affect customers and their ability to repay borrowings under agreed upon terms, adversely affect the value of the underlying collateral related to their borrowings, and reduce demand for loans;
 
·
increased competition for deposits and loans which could affect compositions, rates and terms;
 
·
changes in the levels of prepayments received on loans and investment securities that adversely affect the yield and value of the earning assets;
 
·
a deviation in actual experience from the underlying assumptions used to determine and establish our allowance for loan losses (“ALL”), which could result in greater than expected loan losses;
 
·
changes in the availability of funds resulting from reduced liquidity or increased costs;
 
·
the timing and impact of future acquisitions, the success or failure of integrating acquired operations, and the ability to capitalize on growth opportunities upon entering new markets;
 
·
the ability to acquire, operate, and maintain effective and efficient operating systems;
 
·
increased asset levels and changes in the composition of assets that would impact capital levels and regulatory capital ratios;
 
·
loss of critical personnel and the challenge of hiring qualified personnel at reasonable compensation levels;
 
 
 
·
legislative and regulatory changes, including the changes in the regulatory capital framework proposed by the Federal Reserve Board under its Basel III regulatory capital reforms, the impact of regulations under the Dodd-Frank  Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), including the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and other changes in banking, securities and tax laws and regulations and their application by our regulators, changes in the scope and cost of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance and other coverage;
 
·
regulations and restrictions resulting from our participation in government sponsored programs such as the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund, including potential retroactive changes in such programs;
 
·
changes in accounting principles, policies, and guidelines applicable to bank holding companies and banking;
 
·
acts of war, terrorism, cyber intrusion, weather, or other catastrophic events beyond our control; and
 
·
the ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing.
 
We can give no assurance that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them does, what impact they will have on our results of operations and financial condition.  We disclaim any intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, regardless of whether new information becomes available, future developments occur or otherwise.


Certain critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.  Our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in this report. The accounting principles we follow and the methods of applying these principles conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and general banking practices.  Our most critical accounting policy relates to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, which reflects the estimated losses resulting from the inability of its borrowers to make loan payments.  The determination of the adequacy of the allowance involves significant judgment and complexity and is based on many factors.  If the financial condition of our borrowers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, the estimates would be updated and additional provisions for loan losses may be required.  See Asset Quality – Nonperforming Assets and Allowance for Loan Losses and Note 1 and Note 4 of the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements.

Another of our critical accounting policies relates to the valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting adjustments.  We account for acquisitions in accordance with ASC Topic No. 805, which requires the use of the purchase method of accounting.  Under this method, we are required to record assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair value, including intangible assets.  Determination of fair value involves estimates based on internal valuations of discounted cash flow analyses performed, third party valuations, or other valuation techniques that involve subjective assumptions.  Additionally, the term of the useful lives and appropriate amortization periods of intangible assets is subjective.  Resulting goodwill from an acquisition under the purchase method of accounting represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired.  Goodwill is not amortized, but is evaluated for impairment annually or more frequently if deemed necessary.  If the fair value of an asset exceeds the carrying amount of the asset, no charge to goodwill is made.  If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset, goodwill will be adjusted through a charge to earnings.  Given the instability of the economic environment, it is reasonably possible that the methodology of the assessment of potential loan losses and goodwill impairment could change in the near-term or could result in impairment going forward.

A third critical accounting policy relates to deferred tax assets and liabilities.  We record deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis.  Future tax benefits, such as net operating loss carry forwards, are recognized to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the assets and liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period that includes the enactment date.  In the event the future tax consequences of differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax bases of our assets and liabilities results in deferred tax assets, an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such assets is required.  A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a portion or the full amount of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.  In assessing the ability to realize the deferred tax assets, management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies.  A deferred tax liability is not recognized for portions of the allowance for loan losses for income tax purposes in excess of the financial statement balance.  Such a deferred tax liability will only be recognized when it becomes apparent that those temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future.  A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% more likely of being realized on examination.  For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.


Results of Operations

Earnings Analysis

We reported net earnings available to common shareholders of $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $1.1 million reported for the second quarter of 2011.  Diluted earnings for the second quarter of 2012 were $0.20 per common share, compared to $0.10 per common share reported for the second quarter of 2011.

Net earnings increased in quarterly comparison as a $3.3 million increase in net interest income, a $325,000 decrease in the provision for loan losses and a $752,000 increase in noninterest income were partially offset by a $2.6 million increase in noninterest expense and a $673,000 increase in income tax expense.  Of the $3.3 million increase in net interest income, a total of $1.4 million was earned from the branches acquired in the third and fourth quarters of 2011.  Purchase accounting adjustments totaling $764,000 also contributed to the increase in net interest income.  Interest income on investments and other interest-bearing accounts increased $744,000 in quarterly comparison and included interest earned on excess cash invested from the 2011 acquisitions.

Increases in noninterest income consisted primarily of $320,000 in service charges on deposit accounts, $194,000 in ATM/debit card income, and $77,000 in gain on sale of securities.  Increases in noninterest expenses, excluding operating expenses on the acquired branches, included $508,000 in salaries and benefits costs, $208,000 in occupancy expense, $352,000 in expenses on ORE and repossessed assets and $142,000 in data processing expense.  Operating expenses recorded for the acquisitions during the second quarter of 2012 totaled $1.4 million and consisted primarily of $605,000 in salaries and benefits costs, $384,000 in occupancy expenses, and $182,000 in amortization costs of core deposit intangibles resulting from the acquisitions.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, net income available to common shareholders totaled $4.6 million, compared to $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  Diluted earnings per share were $0.44 for 2012, compared to $0.15 for 2011.  The $3.1 million increase in net earnings available to common shareholders resulted from a $7.1 million improvement in net interest income, a $1.3 million decrease in provision for loan loss and a $1.2 million increase in noninterest income which offset a $4.5 million increase in noninterest expense and a $1.9 million increase in income tax expense.  Of the $7.1 million increase in net interest income, a total of $2.7 million was earned from the 2011 acquisitions.  Purchase accounting adjustments totaling $1.7 million also contributed to the increase in net interest income.  Interest income on investments and other interest-bearing accounts increased $1.8 in prior year-to-date comparison and included interest earned on excess cash invested from the 2011 acquisitions.

Increases in noninterest income consisted primarily of $407,000 in service charges on deposit accounts, $442,000 in ATM and debit card income and $147,000 in income on ORE.  Increases in non-interest expense, excluding operating expenses on the acquired branches, included primarily $885,000 in salary and benefits costs, $458,000 in expenses on ORE and repossessed assets, $316,000 in data processing expense and $312,000 in occupancy expense.  Operating expenses recorded for the acquisitions totaled $2.7 million and consisted primarily of $1.2 million in salaries and benefits costs, $775,000 in occupancy expenses, and $363,000 in amortization costs of core deposit intangibles resulting from the 2011 acquisitions.


Net Interest Income

Our primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities.  Changes in the volume and mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities combined with changes in market rates of interest greatly affect net interest income.  Our net interest margin on a taxable equivalent basis, which is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, was 4.51% and 4.61% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.   Tables 1 and 3 and tables 2 and 4 below analyze the changes in net interest income in the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 and the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Fully taxable-equivalent (“FTE”) net interest income totaled $14.1 million and $10.9 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The FTE net interest income increased $3.2 million in prior year comparison primarily due to a $312.6 million increase in the volume of average earning assets as a result of the three acquisitions completed in the second half of 2011.  The average volume of loans increased $170.1 million in quarterly comparison and the average yield on loans decreased 11 basis points, from 6.75% to 6.64%.  Purchase accounting adjustments on acquired loans added 30 basis points to the average yield on loans for the second quarter of 2012.  Net of the impact of the purchase accounting adjustments, average loan yields declined 41 basis points in prior year quarterly comparison to 6.34%.  Loan yields have declined primarily as the result of a sustained low market interest rate environment.

The average volume of investment securities increased $160.5 million in quarterly comparison as portions of excess cash flow from the 2011 acquisitions were placed primarily in agency mortgage-backed securities.  The average tax equivalent yield on investment securities decreased 47 basis points, from 3.17% to 2.70% primarily due to lower reinvestment rates.  The average volume of overnight interest bearing deposits earning 0.29% decreased $17.7 million due to the purchase of investment securities.  The average yield on all earning assets decreased 22 basis points in prior year quarterly comparison, from 5.20% for the second quarter of 2011 to 4.98% for the second quarter of 2012.   Net of the impact of purchase accounting adjustments, the average yield on total earning assets declined 39 basis points, from 5.20% to 4.81% for the three month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2012, respectively.

Interest expense increased primarily due to a $277.0 million increase in the average volume of interest bearing liabilities, from $673.0 million at June 30, 2011 to $950.0 million at June 30, 2012.  The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 21 basis points, from 0.84% at June 30, 2011 to 0.63% at June 30, 2012.  Net of purchase accounting adjustments on acquired certificates of deposit, the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities was 0.74% for the second quarter of 2012 compared to 0.84% for the second quarter of 2011.

The average rate paid on the Company’s junior subordinated debentures increased 6 basis points from second quarter of 2011 to second quarter of 2012 due to the rate change on the $8.2 million of variable rate debentures.  The debentures carry a floating rate equal to the 3-month LIBOR plus 2.50%, adjustable and payable quarterly.  The rate at June 30, 2012 was 2.97%.   The debentures mature on September 20, 2034 but may be repaid sooner, under certain circumstances.  The Company also has outstanding $7.2 million of junior subordinated debentures due 2031 that carry a fixed interest rate of 10.20%.

As a result of these changes in volume and yield on earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, the FTE net interest margin decreased 10 basis points, from 4.61% for the second quarter of 2011 to 4.51% for the second quarter of 2012.  Net of a 26 basis point effect of purchase accounting adjustments on loans and deposits, the FTE margin decreased 36 basis points, from 4.61% for the second quarter of 2011 to 4.25% for the second quarter of 2012.

In year-to-date comparison, FTE net interest income increased $7.0 million primarily due to a $7.2 million increase in interest income.  The increase resulted primarily from a $324.0 million increase in the average volume of earning assets which offset a 20 basis point reduction in the average yield on earning assets, from 5.17% at June 30, 2011 to 4.97% at June 30, 2012.  Net of a 18 basis point effect of discount accretion on acquired loans, the average yield on earning assets was 4.79% at June 30, 2012.
 
Interest expense increased in year-over-year comparison primarily due to a $286.6 million increase in the average volume of interest-bearing liabilities, from $668.9 million at June 30, 2011 to $955.5 million at June 30, 2012.   The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 23 basis points, from 0.86% at June 30, 2011 to 0.63% at June 30, 2012.  Net of a 14 basis point effect of premium amortization on acquired certificates of deposit, the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities was 0.77% at June 30, 2012.  The FTE net interest margin declined 7 basis points, from 4.56% for the year ended June 30, 2011 to 4.49% for the year ended June 30, 2012.  Net of purchase accounting adjustments, the FTE net interest margin declined 35 basis points, from 4.56% to 4.21% for the year ended June 30, 2011 and 2012, respectively.



Table 1
Consolidated Average Balances, Interest and Rates
(in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
   
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
 
Assets
                                   
Investment securities1
                                   
Taxable
  $ 390,149     $ 2,148       2.20 %   $ 216,974     $ 1,264       2.33 %
Tax exempt2
    81,283       1,029       5.06 %     93,943       1,201       5.11 %
Total investment securities
    471,432       3,177       2.70 %     310,917       2,465       3.17 %
Federal funds sold
    3,294       2       0.20 %     4,368       2       0.18 %
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
    30,042       21       0.29 %     47,728       46       0.38 %
Other investments
    5,757       42       2.93 %     5,059       35       2.77 %
Loans
                                               
Commercial and real estate
    644,540       10,470       6.53 %     503,436       8,128       6.48 %
Installment
    104,345       1,885       7.27 %     75,316       1,608       8.56 %
Total loans3
    748,885       12,355       6.64 %     578,752       9,736       6.75 %
Total earning assets
    1,259,410       15,597       4.98 %     946,824       12,284       5.20 %
Allowance for loan losses
    (7,010 )                     (6,647 )                
Nonearning assets
    138,414                       95,469                  
Total assets
  $ 1,390,814                     $ 1,035,646                  
                                                 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
                                               
NOW, money market, and savings
  $ 602,518     $ 455       0.30 %   $ 499,947     $ 626       0.50 %
Time deposits
    282,949       604       0.86 %     112,012       338       1.21 %
Total interest bearing deposits
    885,467       1,059       0.48 %     611,959       964       0.63 %
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
    49,057       186       1.52 %     45,620       198       1.74 %
Junior subordinated debentures
    15,465       244       6.25 %     15,465       242       6.19 %
Total interest bearing liabilities
    949,989       1,489       0.63 %     673,044       1,404       0.84 %
                                                 
Demand deposits
    266,076                       217,702                  
Other liabilities
    9,781                       7,030                  
Shareholders’ equity
    164,968                       137,870                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,390,814                     $ 1,035,646                  
                                                 
Net interest income and net interest spread
          $ 14,108       4.35 %           $ 10,880       4.36 %
Net yield on interest earning assets
                    4.51 %                     4.61 %
 
2 Interest income of $299,000 for 2012 and $349,000 for 2011 is added to interest earned on tax-exempt obligations to reflect tax equivalent yields using a 34% tax rate. 
3 Interest income includes loan fees of $860,000 for 2012 and $867,000 for 2011.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances and income on such loans is recognized on a cash basis.



Table 2
Consolidated Average Balances, Interest and Rates
(in thousands)

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
   
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
 
Assets
                                   
Investment securities1
                                   
Taxable
  $ 377,726     $ 4,217       2.23 %   $ 188,678     $ 2,131       2.26 %
Tax exempt2
    83,624       2,122       5.07 %     98,021       2,514       5.13 %
Total investment securities
    461,350       6,339       2.75 %     286,699       4,645       3.24 %
Federal funds sold
    3,701       4       0.20 %     4,815       5       0.21 %
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
    45,043       60       0.26 %     65,054       121       0.37 %
Other investments
    5,696       87       3.04 %     5,060       72       2.85 %
Loans
                                               
Commercial and real estate
    642,255       20,956       6.54 %     497,081       15,925       6.46 %
Installment
    103,485       3,802       7.37 %     78,801       3,287       8.41 %
Total loans3
    745,740       24,758       6.66 %     575,882       19,212       6.73 %
Total earning assets
    1,261,530       31,248       4.97 %     937,510       24,055       5.17 %
Allowance for loan losses
    (7,090 )                     (7,428 )                
Nonearning assets
    138,949                       92,825                  
Total assets
  $ 1,393,389                     $ 1,022,907                  
                                                 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
                                               
NOW, money market, and savings
  $ 596,304     $ 925       0.31 %   $ 494,020     $ 1,264       0.52 %
Time deposits
    296,252       1,234       0.84 %     113,462       708       1.26 %
Total interest bearing deposits
    892,556       2,159       0.49 %     607,482       1,972       0.65 %
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
    47,462       367       1.55 %     45,914       395       1.73 %
Federal funds purchased
    2       -       -       -       -       -  
Other borrowings
    1       -       -       -       -       -  
Junior subordinated debentures
    15,465       492       6.29 %     15,465       484       6.22 %
Total interest bearing liabilities
    955,486       3,018       0.63 %     668,861       2,851       0.86 %
                                                 
Demand deposits
    264,093                       209,929                  
Other liabilities
    9,587                       6,617                  
Shareholders’ equity
    164,223                       137,500                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,393,389                     $ 1,022,907                  
                                                 
Net interest income and net interest spread
          $ 28,230       4.34 %           $ 21,204       4.31 %
Net yield on interest earning assets
                    4.49 %                     4.56 %


1 Securities classified as available-for-sale are included in average balances.  Interest income figures reflect interest earned on such securities. 
2 Interest income of $617,000 for 2012 and $732,000 for 2011 is added to interest earned on tax-exempt obligations to reflect tax equivalent yields using a 34% tax rate. 
3 Interest income includes loan fees of $1,650,000 for 2012 and $1,580,000 for 2011.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances and income on such loans is recognized on a cash basis.
 


Table 3
Changes in Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income
(in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2012 compared to June 30, 2011
 
   
Total
Increase
   
Change
Attributable To
 
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rates
 
Taxable-equivalent earned on:
                 
Investment securities
                 
Taxable
  $ 884     $ 956     $ (72 )
Tax exempt
    (172 )     (160 )     (12 )
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
    (25 )     (15 )     (10 )
Other investments
    7       5       2  
Loans, including fees
    2,619       2,785       (166 )
Total
    3,313       3,571       (258 )
                         
Interest paid on:
                       
Interest bearing deposits
    95       362       (267 )
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
    (12 )     14       (26 )
Junior subordinated debentures
    2       -       2  
Total
    85       376       (291 )
                         
Taxable-equivalent net interest income
  $ 3,228     $ 3,195     $ 33  
 
Note: In Table 3, changes due to volume and rate have generally been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts to the changes in each.
 

Table 4
Changes in Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income
(in thousands)

   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2012 compared to June 30, 2011
 
   
Total
Increase
   
Change
Attributable To
 
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rates
 
Taxable-equivalent earned on:
                 
Investment securities
                 
Taxable
  $ 2,086     $ 2,111     $ (25 )
Tax exempt
    (392 )     (361 )     (31 )
Federal funds sold
    (1 )     (1 )     -  
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
    (61 )     (31 )     (30 )
Other investments
    15       10       5  
Loans, including fees
    5,546       5,640       (94 )
Total
    7,193       7,368       (175 )
                         
Interest paid on:
                       
Interest bearing deposits
    187       774       (587 )
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
    (28 )     13       (41 )
Junior subordinated debentures
    8       -       8  
Total
    167       787       (620 )
                         
Taxable-equivalent net interest income
  $ 7,026     $ 6,581     $ 445  
 
Note: In Table 4, changes due to volume and rate have generally been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts to the changes in each.


Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the second quarter of 2012 totaled $4.0 million, an increase of $752,000 from the $3.2 million earned in the second quarter of 2011.  Increases in noninterest income consisted primarily of $320,000 in service charges on deposit accounts, $194,000 in ATM/debit card income, and $77,000 in gain on sale of securities.  For the six-month period ended June 30, 2012, non-interest income totaled $7.5 million compared to $6.2 million, a net increase of $1.3 million year-over-year.  The increase consisted primarily of $407,000 in service charges on deposit accounts, $442,000 in ATM and debit card income and $147,000 in income on ORE.  The majority of the increase in service charges on deposit accounts and ATM/debit card income in three and six month comparisons resulted from the increased transaction volume due to the deposit accounts acquired in connection with the acquisitions completed in the second half of 2011.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased $2.6 million in prior year quarterly comparison and included $1.4 million of operating expenses for the branches acquired during the second half of 2011. Operating expenses recorded for the acquired branches during the second quarter of 2012 included $605,000 in salaries and benefits costs, $384,000 in occupancy expenses, and $182,000 in amortization costs of core deposit intangibles resulting from the acquisitions.  Other increases in non-interest expenses (exclusive of branch acquisition operating costs) included $508,000 in salaries and benefits costs, $208,000 in occupancy expense, $352,000 in expenses on ORE and repossessed assets and $142,000 in data processing expense.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, non-interest expense increased $4.5 million.  Excluding operating expenses on the acquired branches, increases included primarily $885,000 in salary and benefits costs, $458,000 in expenses on ORE and repossessed assets, $316,000 in data processing expense and $311,000 in occupancy expense.  Operating expenses recorded for the acquisitions totaled $2.7 million and consisted primarily of $1.2 million in salaries and benefits costs, $775,000 in occupancy expenses, and $363,000 in amortization costs of core deposit intangibles resulting from the acquisitions.
 
Exclusive of branch acquisition operating costs, the increases in salaries and benefits in the three and six month comparisons resulted primarily from a combination of positions added in technical and operational support roles for the significant growth in the Company during 2011.  The increased occupancy costs resulted primarily from depreciation and maintenance of hardware and software.  Data processing costs increased primarily due to additional cost of data communication lines and third party support, primarily to support the growth of the Bank.
 
Analysis of Balance Sheet

Total assets at June 30, 2012 were $1.4 billion and remained unchanged from the $1.4 billion reported at December 31, 2011.  Deposits totaled $1.2 billion as of June 30, 2012 and at December 31, 2011.  Non-interest bearing deposits were 23.3% of total deposits at March 31, 2012, compared to 21.9% at December 31, 2011. Core deposits, excluding time deposits, increased $37.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2012, improving the Bank’s deposit mix.  The increase in core deposits offset a $48.5 million decrease in time deposits to net an $11.0 million decrease in total deposits for the first six months of 2012.  The decrease in time deposits resulted primarily from the run-off of high cost, single service time deposits acquired through the 2011 acquisitions.

Securities available-for-sale totaled $370.3 million at June 30, 2012, up $3.1 million from $367.2 million at December 31, 2011.  For the six months ended June 30, 2012, purchases of $53.3 million in the available-for-sale portfolio exceeded calls, maturities and paydowns on mortgage-backed securities.  Securities held-to-maturity increased $22.6 million, from $100.5 million at December 31, 2011 to $123.1 million at June 30, 2012 due primarily to purchases of $30.7 million during the first six months of 2012.

Total loans were $751.5 million at June 30, 2012, an increase of $5.2 million compared to $746.3 million at December 31, 2011.  The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio is reflected in Table 5 below.

 

Table 5
Composition of Loans
(in thousands)

   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 233,629     $ 223,283  
Lease financing receivable
    3,974       4,276  
Real estate – commercial
    271,141       280,798  
Real estate – commercial construction
    43,345       41,463  
Real estate – residential
    112,343       113,582  
Real estate – residential construction
    11,766       11,249  
Installment loans to individuals
    72,859       69,980  
Other
    2,398       1,674  
Total loans
  $ 751,455     $ 746,305  
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural (“C&I”) loans increased $10.3 million over the first six months of 2012, offsetting a $9.7 million decrease in the commercial real estate portfolio.  Real estate construction loans increased $2.4 million.  Included in the growth of the C&I and real estate construction portfolios are qualifying small business loans that contributed to a 25 basis point reduction in the dividend rate paid on our Series B Preferred Stock issued in connection with our participation under the U. S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”).  In connection with our participation in the SBLF, we have placed emphasis on small business loans through training and communications with management and lenders on the types of loans that qualify for SBLF.  We have also developed marketing programs that promote small business lending in our markets.

Within the $271.1 million commercial real estate portfolio, $255.8 million is secured by commercial property, $7.5 million is secured by multi-family property, and $7.8 million is secured by farmland.  Of the $255.8 million secured by commercial property, $160.2 million, or 62.6%, is owner-occupied.  Of the $112.3 million residential real estate portfolio, 87.4% represented loans secured by first liens.  The consumer loan portfolio grew $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  We believe our risk within the real estate and construction portfolios is diversified throughout our markets and that current exposure within the two portfolios is sufficiently provided for within the ALL at June 30, 2012.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of operations, the Company engages in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with GAAP, are not recorded in the financial statements.  These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk.  Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments, letters of credit and lines of credit.  For the period ended June 30, 2012, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Liquidity and Capital

Bank Liquidity

Liquidity is the availability of funds to meet maturing contractual obligations and to fund operations.  The Bank’s primary liquidity needs involve its ability to accommodate customers’ demands for deposit withdrawals as well as customers’ requests for credit.  Liquidity is deemed adequate when sufficient cash to meet these needs can be promptly raised at a reasonable cost to the Bank.

Liquidity is provided primarily by three sources: a stable base of funding sources, an adequate level of assets that can be readily converted into cash, and borrowing lines with correspondent banks.  Our core deposits are our most stable and important source of funding.  Cash deposits at other banks, federal funds sold, and principal payments received on loans and mortgage-backed securities provide additional primary sources of liquidity.  Approximately $98.8 million in projected cash flows from securities repayments for the remainder of 2012 provides an additional source of liquidity.

 
The Bank also has significant borrowing capacity with the FRB-Atlanta and with the FHLB–Dallas.  As of June 30, 2012, we had no borrowings with the FRB-Atlanta or the FHLB-Dallas.  The Company has $20.5 million in borrowing capacity at the FRB Discount Window and has the ability to post additional collateral of approximately $355.9 million if necessary to meet liquidity needs.  Additionally, $34.0 million in loan collateral is pledged under a Borrower-in-Custody line with the FRB-Atlanta.  Under existing agreements with the FHLB-Dallas, our borrowing capacity totaled $221.3 million at June 30, 2012.  Additional unsecured borrowing lines totaling $48.5 million are available through correspondent banks.  We utilize these contingency funding alternatives to meet deposit volatility, which is more likely in the current environment, given unusual competitive offerings within our markets.  We did not utilize any of our available borrow capacity from any of these sources during the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

Company Liquidity

At the Company level, cash is needed primarily to meet interest payments on the junior subordinated debentures, dividends on our common stock and dividend payments on the Series B Preferred Stock.  The dividend rate on the Series B Preferred Stock at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was 4.75% and 5% per annum, respectively.   For future quarters through the fourth quarter of 2013, the dividend rate may be adjusted to between 1% per annum and 5% per annum to reflect changes to the Bank’s level of “Qualified Small Business Lending” or “QSBL”. If the level of the Bank’s qualified small business loans declines so that the percentage increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline level of QSBL is less than 10%, then the dividend rate payable on the Series B Preferred Stock would increase.  For the tenth calendar quarter through four and one half years after issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed at between 1% and 7% based upon the increase in QSBL as of the ninth calendar quarter as compared to the baseline. After four and one half years from issuance, the dividend rate will increase to 9% per annum.

Although no dividends have been paid by the Bank to the Company in the current year, as of June 30, 2012, the Bank had the ability to pay dividends to the Company of approximately $17.2 million without prior approval from its primary regulator.  Additionally, the Bank paid no dividends to the Company for the year ended December 31, 2011.  For the period ended June 30, 2012, the Company had approximately $25.0 million in cash available for general corporate purposes, including injecting capital into the Bank.  As a publicly traded company, the Company also has the ability, subject to market conditions, to issue additional shares of common stock and other securities to provide funds as needed for operations and future growth of the Company.

Capital

The Company and the Bank are required to maintain certain minimum capital levels.  Risk-based capital requirements are intended to make regulatory capital more sensitive to the risk profile of an institution's assets.  At June 30, 2012, the Company and the Bank were in compliance with statutory minimum capital requirements and were classified as “well capitalized.”  Minimum capital requirements include a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0%, with Tier 1 capital not less than 4.0%, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 to total average adjusted assets) of 4.0% based upon the regulators latest composite rating of the institution. As of June 30, 2012, the Company’s Tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.45%, Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 16.51% and total capital to risk-weighted assets was 17.38%.  The Bank had a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 8.61% at June 30, 2012.  The Bank’s three acquisitions in the second half of 2011 reduced capital levels; however, the Company and the Bank continue to be classified as “well capitalized.”

The Federal Reserve Board has proposed a new regulatory capital framework as part of the Basel III regulatory capital reforms.  We currently believe that, if such reforms are implemented as proposed, we would remain in compliance with the revised capital requirements.
 
 
 
Asset Quality

Credit Risk Management

We manage credit risk primarily by observing written, board approved policies that govern all credit underwriting and approval activities.  Our Chief Credit Officer (“CCO”) is responsible for credit underwriting and loan operations for the Bank.  The role of the CCO includes on-going review and development of lending policies, commercial credit analysis, centralized consumer underwriting, loan operations documentation and funding, and overall credit risk management procedures.  The current risk management process requires that each individual loan officer review his or her portfolio on a quarterly basis and assign recommended credit ratings on each loan.  These efforts are supplemented by independent reviews performed by the loan review officer and other validations performed by the internal audit department.  The results of the reviews are reported directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.  We believe the conservative nature of our underwriting practices has resulted in strong credit quality in our loan portfolio.  Completed loan applications, credit bureau reports, financial statements, and a committee approval process remain a part of credit decisions.  Documentation of the loan decision process is required on each credit application, whether approved or denied, to ensure thorough and consistent procedures.  Additionally, we have historically recognized and disclosed significant problem loans quickly and taken prompt action to address material weaknesses in those credits.

Additionally, credit concentrations are monitored and reported quarterly whereby individual customer and aggregate industry leverage, profitability, risk rating distributions, and liquidity are evaluated for each major standard industry classification segment.  At June 30, 2012, one industry segment concentration, the oil and gas industry, aggregated more than 10% of our loan portfolio.  Our exposure in the oil and gas industry, including related service and manufacturing industries, totaled approximately $127.5 million, or 17.0% of total loans.  Additionally, we monitor our exposure to loans secured by commercial real estate.  At June 30, 2012, loans secured by commercial real estate, including commercial construction loans, totaled approximately $314.5 million.  Of the loans secured by commercial real estate, $3.6 million or 1.1% are nonaccrual loans.  Additional information regarding credit quality by loan classification is provided in Note 4 – Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses and Note 7 – Fair Value Measurement in the notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.


Nonperforming Assets and Allowance for Loan Loss

Table 6 summarizes the Company's nonperforming assets for the quarters ending June 30, 2012 and 2011, and December 31, 2011.
 

Table 6
Nonperforming Assets and Loans Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing
(in thousands)

   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
   
June 30,
2011
 
Nonaccrual loans
  $ 7,370     $ 6,229     $ 10,456  
Loans past due 90 days and over and still accruing
    62       231       69  
Total nonperforming loans
    7,432       6,460       10,525  
Other real estate
    6,968       7,369       5,677  
Other foreclosed assets
    2       326       23  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 14,402     $ 14,155     $ 16,225  
                         
Troubled debt restructurings
  $ 417     $ 456     $ 463  
                         
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    1.03 %     1.01 %     1.55 %
Nonperforming assets to total loans + ORE + other foreclosed assets
    1.90 %     1.88 %     2.74 %
ALL to nonperforming loans
    97.17 %     112.63 %     69.48 %
ALL to total loans
    0.96 %     0.97 %     1.24 %
                         
YTD charge-offs
  $ 1,465     $ 5,772     $ 4,208  
YTD recoveries
    161       310       208  
YTD net charge-offs
  $ 1,304     $ 5,462     $ 4,000  
Annualized net charge-offs to total loans
    0.35 %     0.73 %     1.37 %
 
Nonperforming assets totaled $14.4 million at June 30, 2012 compared to $14.2 million at December 31, 2011 and $16.2 million at June 30, 2011. Our focused efforts to aggressively reduce problem assets reduced nonperforming assets by $1.8 million in year-over-year comparison.  The minimal increase in nonperforming loans for the six months ended June 30, 2012 resulted primarily from several smaller commercial credits being placed on nonaccrual status.  The $401,000 reduction in ORE resulted primarily from $460,000 in write-downs on two properties during the second quarter of 2012.
 
Allowance coverage for nonperforming loans decreased to 97.17% at June 30, 2012, compared to 112.63% at December 31, 2011 and increased compared to 69.48% at June 30, 2011.  The ALL/total loans ratio decreased to 0.96% for the second quarter of 2012, compared to 0.97% at December 31, 2011 and 1.24% at June 30, 2011.  The decrease in the ALL/total loans ratio from June 2011 resulted primarily from the $127.9 million in loans added through the three acquisitions completed in the second half of 2011.  The loans associated with these acquisitions are extracted from the overall loan totals and cannot be reserved for in the ALL analysis.  The loss estimates for these loans are adjusted through the discounts associated with the purchased loans.  The ratio of annualized net charge-offs to total loans was 0.35% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 0.73% for year-end 2011 and 1.37% for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing totaled $62,000 at June 30, 2012 compared to $231,000 at December 31, 2011 and $69,000 at June 30, 2011.   Loans classified as troubled debt restructurings totaled $417,000 at June 30, 2012.  Classified assets, including ORE, decreased $4.5 million, or 16.9% during the first half of 2012, from $26.7 million at December 31, 2011 to $22.2 million at June 30, 2012.  The decrease in classified assets resulted primarily from payments received on various non-accrual loans and a charge-off on a commercial real estate loan relationship.  Additional information regarding impaired loans is included in Note 4 – Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses and Note 7 – Fair Value Measurement in the notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.

 
Quarterly evaluations of the allowance for loan losses are performed in accordance with GAAP and regulatory guidelines.  The ALL is comprised of specific reserves assigned to each impaired loan for which a probable loss has been identified as well as general reserves to maintain the allowance at an acceptable level for other loans in the portfolio where historical loss experience is available that indicates certain probable losses may exist.  Factors considered in determining provisions include estimated losses in significant credits; known deterioration in concentrations of credit; historical loss experience; trends in nonperforming assets; volume, maturity and composition of the loan portfolio; off-balance sheet credit risk; lending policies and control systems; national and local economic conditions; the experience, ability and depth of lending management; and the results of examinations of the loan portfolio by regulatory agencies and others.  The processes by which we determine the appropriate level of the ALL, and the corresponding provision for probable credit losses, involves considerable judgment; therefore, no assurance can be given that future losses will not vary from current estimates. We believe the $7.2 million in the ALL as of June 30, 2012 is sufficient to cover probable losses in the loan portfolio.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, presented herein, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company’s operations.  Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all the assets and liabilities of the Company are financial.  As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on the Company’s performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There have been no significant changes from the information regarding market risk disclosed under the heading “Funding Sources - Interest Rate Sensitivity” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Controls and Procedures.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

During the second quarter of 2012, there was no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


Part II – Other Information
 
Legal Proceedings.
 
A Notice of Charge of Discrimination was filed against the Company in April 2011 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Karen L. Hail, a former Director and officer of the Company.  Ms. Hail’s claim alleges gender discrimination and retaliation.  In May 2011, Ms. Hail also filed an action in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana against the Company and the Bank for discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act seeking unspecified monetary damages.   The Company believes Ms. Hail’s claims are without merit and will strongly defend against the claims.
 
In early June 2012, the Bank was joined in a class action lawsuit filed by Umeki Harding, individually and on behalf of all persons similarly situated, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.  Mr. Harding alleges he was a customer and individually and on behalf of a class seeks unspecified monetary damages and other relief from the Bank relating to the collection of overdraft fees on customer accounts.  The Bank intends to vigorously defend the suit.
 
Also in June 2012, the Bank was joined in a class action lawsuit filed by Elena Hunter, individually and behalf of herself and others similarly situated, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division.  The lawsuit alleges violations of Title III of the American with Disabilities Act and several other acts against the Bank for failure to design, construct, and/or own or operate banking facilities that are accessible to, and independently usable by, blind people and is seeking unspecified monetary damages and other relief from the Bank.  On July 27, 2012, the Bank filed a motion to dismiss this matter.
 
The Bank has been named as a defendant in various other legal actions arising from normal business activities in which damages of various amounts are claimed.  While the amount, if any, of ultimate liability with respect to such matters cannot be currently determined, management believes, after consulting with legal counsel, that any such liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.  However, in the event of unexpected future developments in these matters, if the ultimate resolution of any such matter is unfavorable, the result may be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows.

Risk Factors.
 
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
The Company did not sell any unregistered equity securities or repurchase any equity securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Mine Safety Disclosures.
 
None.
 
Other Information.
 
None.
 
Exhibits.
 
Exhibit Number
Document Description
 
   
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. 2012 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan
   
Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13(a) – 14(a)
   
Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13(a) – 14(a)
   
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
   
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
   
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The following financial information from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.**
 
*    Furnished herewith.
 
** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not to be “filed” or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections.


Signatures

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)
   
Date: August 9, 2012
 
 
/s/ C. R. Cloutier
   
 
C. R. Cloutier, President /CEO
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
 
/s/ James R. McLemore
   
 
James R. McLemore, CFO
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
   
 
/s/ Teri S. Stelly
   
 
Teri S. Stelly, Controller
  (Principal Accounting Officer)
 
 
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