10-Q 1 form10q-138429_psb.htm 10-Q

FORM 10-Q

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

(Mark One)    
T QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE  
  SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  

 

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

 

OR

 

 

£ 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: 0-26480

 

PSB HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

WISCONSIN 39-1804877
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

 

1905 Stewart Avenue

Wausau, Wisconsin 54401

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 715-842-2191

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

  Yes T   No £  

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

 

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

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2) of the Exchange Act).

 

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The number of common shares outstanding at May 14, 2014 was 1,658,157.

 
 

PSB HOLDINGS, INC.

 

FORM 10-Q

 

Quarter Ended March 31, 2014

 

    Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
  Item 1. Financial Statements  
       
    Consolidated Balance Sheets March 31, 2014 (unaudited) and December 31, 2013 (derived from audited financial statements)   1
       
    Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)   2
       
    Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)   3
       
    Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)   3
       
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)   4
       
    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   6
       
  Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 27
       
  Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 54
       
  Item 4. Controls and Procedures 54
       
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
       
  Item 1A. Risk Factors 54
       
  Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 54
       
  Item 6. Exhibits 55
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

PSB Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31, 2014 unaudited, December 31, 2013 derived from audited financial statements

   March 31,  December 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2014  2013
Assets          
           
Cash and due from banks  $15,561   $13,800 
Interest-bearing deposits and money market funds   1,167    977 
Federal funds sold   5,892    16,745 
           
Cash and cash equivalents   22,620    31,522 
           
Securities available for sale (at fair value)   73,428    61,650 
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $71,574 and $71,672 respectively)   70,867    71,629 
Other investments   3,924    2,236 
Loans held for sale   239    150 
Loans receivable, net   488,102    509,880 
Accrued interest receivable   2,256    2,076 
Foreclosed assets   1,677    1,750 
Premises and equipment, net   9,565    9,669 
Mortgage servicing rights, net   1,707    1,696 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock (at cost)   2,556    2,556 
Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance   12,925    12,826 
Other assets   3,883    3,901 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $693,749   $711,541 
           
Liabilities          
           
Non-interest-bearing deposits  $86,446   $102,644 
Interest-bearing deposits   480,868    474,870 
           
Total deposits   567,314    577,514 
           
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   30,119    38,049 
Other borrowings   20,419    20,441 
Senior subordinated notes   4,000    4,000 
Junior subordinated debentures   7,732    7,732 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   5,888    7,052 
           
Total liabilities   635,472    654,788 
           
Stockholders’ equity          
           
Preferred stock – no par value:          
Authorized – 30,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding        
Common stock – no par value with a stated value of $1 per share:          
Authorized – 6,000,000 shares; Issued – 1,830,266 shares          
Outstanding – 1,658,157 and 1,651,518 shares, respectively   1,830    1,830 
Additional paid-in capital   6,873    6,967 
Retained earnings   53,880    52,432 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax   340    349 
Treasury stock, at cost – 172,109 and 178,748 shares, respectively   (4,646)   (4,825)
           
Total stockholders’ equity   58,277    56,753 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $693,749   $711,541 
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PSB Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

   Three Months Ended
   March 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data – unaudited)  2014  2013
       
Interest and dividend income:          
Loans, including fees  $5,455   $5,687 
Securities:          
Taxable   549    541 
Tax-exempt   381    373 
Other interest and dividends   20    23 
           
Total interest and dividend income   6,405    6,624 
           
Interest expense:          
Deposits   712    780 
FHLB advances   242    330 
Other borrowings   155    157 
Senior subordinated notes   38    72 
Junior subordinated debentures   84    84 
           
Total interest expense   1,231    1,423 
           
Net interest income   5,174    5,201 
Provision for loan losses   140    323 
           
Net interest income after provision for loan losses   5,034    4,878 
           
Noninterest income:          
Service fees   356    361 
Mortgage banking   316    396 
Investment and insurance sales commissions   244    287 
Net gain on sale of securities       12 
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance   99    98 
Other noninterest income   305    261 
           
Total noninterest income   1,320    1,415 
           
Noninterest expense:          
Salaries and employee benefits   2,326    2,298 
Occupancy and facilities   475    497 
Loss on foreclosed assets   36    6 
Data processing and other office operations   614    477 
Advertising and promotion   57    78 
FDIC insurance premiums   135    101 
Other noninterest expenses   646    625 
           
Total noninterest expense   4,289    4,082 
           
Income before provision for income taxes   2,065    2,211 
Provision for income taxes   615    602 
           
Net income  $1,450   $1,609 
Basic earnings per share  $0.87   $0.97 
Diluted earnings per share  $0.87   $0.97 
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PSB Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

   Three Months Ended
   March 31,
(dollars in thousands – unaudited)  2014  2013
       
Net income  $1,450   $1,609 
           
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:          
           
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale   24    (126)
           
Reclassification adjustment for security gain included in net income       (7)
           
Amortization of unrealized gain included in net income on securities available for sale          
transferred to securities held to maturity   (53)   (68)
           
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap   (8)   7 
           
Reclassification adjustment of interest rate swap settlements included in earnings   28    27 
           
Other comprehensive loss   (9)   (167)
           
Comprehensive income  $1,441   $1,442 

 

PSB Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

Three months ended March 31, 2014 - unaudited

 

            Accumulated      
            Other      
      Additional     Comprehensive      
   Common  Paid-in  Retained  Income  Treasury   
(dollars in thousands)  Stock  Capital  Earnings  (Loss)  Stock  Totals
                   
Balance January 1, 2014  $1,830   $6,967   $52,432   $349   $(4,825)  $56,753 
                               
Net income             1,450              1,450 
Other comprehensive loss                  (9)        (9)
Issuance of new restricted stock grants        (173)             173     
Vesting of existing restricted stock grants        79                   79 
Directors fees paid in grants of stock                      6    6 
Cash dividends declared on unvested restricted stock grants             (2)             (2)
                               
Balance March 31, 2014  $1,830   $6,873   $53,880   $340   $(4,646)  $58,277 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2013 - unaudited
            Accumulated      
            Other      
      Additional     Comprehensive      
   Common  Paid-in  Retained  Income  Treasury   
(dollars in thousands)  Stock  Capital  Earnings  (Loss)  Stock  Totals
                   
Balance January 1, 2013  $1,830   $7,020   $48,977   $1,394   $(4,774)  $54,447 
                               
Net income             1,609              1,609 
Other comprehensive loss                  (167)        (167)
Purchase of treasury stock                       (238)   (238)
Issuance of new restricted stock grants        (218)             218     
Vesting of existing restricted stock grants        55                   55 
                               
Balance March 31, 2013  $1,830   $6,857   $50,586   $1,227   $(4,794)  $55,706 
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PSB Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

 

(dollars in thousands – unaudited)  2014  2013
       
Cash flows from operating activities:          
           
Net income  $1,450   $1,609 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Provision for depreciation and net amortization   564    686 
Provision for loan losses   140    323 
Deferred net loan origination costs   (87)   (119)
Gain on sale of loans   (223)   (453)
Provision for (recapture of) servicing right valuation allowance   2    (123)
Gain on sale of premises and equipment   (6)    
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets   (4)   (19)
Gain on sale of securities       (12)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance   (99)   (98)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accrued interest receivable   (180)   (232)
Other assets   37    435 
Other liabilities   (1,126)   (882)
           
Net cash provided by operating activities   468    1,115 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
           
Proceeds from sale and maturities of:          
Securities available for sale   3,570    18,833 
Securities held to maturity   1,690    1,450 
Payment for purchase of:          
Securities available for sale   (15,397)   (13,325)
Securities held to maturity   (1,080)   (2,890)
Purchase of other investments   (1,688)    
Purchase of FHLB stock       (400)
Net (increase) decrease in loans   21,440    (13,740)
Capital expenditures   (68)   (132)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment   5     
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets   312    141 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   8,784    (10,063)

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PSB Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(continued)

 

(dollars in thousands – unaudited)  2014  2013
       
Cash flows from financing activities:          
           
Net decrease in non-interest-bearing deposits   (16,198)   (15,267)
Net increase (decrease) in interest-bearing deposits   5,998    (18,943)
Net increase (decrease) in FHLB advances   (7,930)   8,000 
Net increase (decrease) in other borrowings   (22)   2,401 
Repayment of senior subordinated notes        (3,000)
Dividends declared   (2)    
Purchase of treasury stock       (238)
           
Net cash used in financing activities   (18,154)   (27,047)
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (8,902)   (35,995)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning   31,522    48,847 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end  $22,620   $12,852 
           
Supplemental cash flow information:          
           
Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest  $1,282   $1,559 
Income taxes   150    48 
           
Noncash investing and financing activities:          
           
Loans charged off  $49   $328 
Loans transferred to foreclosed assets   235    277 
Loans originated on sale of foreclosed assets       107 
Issuance of unvested restricted stock grants at fair value   200    210 
Vesting of restricted stock grants   79    36 
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PSB Holdings, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

NOTE 1 – GENERAL

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly PSB Holdings, Inc.’s (“PSB”) financial position, results of its operations, and cash flows for the periods presented, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Any reference to “PSB” refers to the consolidated or individual operations of PSB Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary Peoples State Bank. Dollar amounts are in thousands, except per share amounts.

 

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, therefore, certain information and footnote disclosures normally presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted or abbreviated. The information contained in the consolidated financial statements and footnotes in PSB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 should be referred to in connection with the reading of these unaudited interim financial statements.

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Estimates that are susceptible to significant change include the determination of the allowance for loan losses, mortgage servicing right assets, and the valuation of investment securities.

 

NOTE 2 – SECURITIES

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities are as follows:

 

      Gross  Gross  Estimated
   Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair
March 31, 2014  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value
             
Securities available for sale                    
                     
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies  $1,000   $   $3   $997 
U.S. agency issued residential mortgage-backed securities   35,762    480    432    35,810 
U.S. agency issued residential collateralized mortgage obligations   35,590    428    432    35,586 
Privately issued residential collateralized mortgage obligations   37    1         38 
Nonrated SBA loan fund   950            950 
Other equity securities   47            47 
                     
Totals  $73,386   $909   $867   $73,428 
                     
Securities held to maturity                    
                     
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  $68,937   $1,341   $505   $69,773 
Nonrated trust preferred securities   1,529    35    167    1,397 
Nonrated senior subordinated notes   401    3         404 
                     
Totals  $70,867   $1,379   $672   $71,574 

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      Gross  Gross  Estimated
   Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair
December 31, 2013  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value
             
Securities available for sale                    
                     
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies  $1,001   $   $2   $999 
U.S. agency issued residential mortgage-backed securities   21,388    522    424    21,486 
U.S. agency issued residential collateralized mortgage obligations   37,998    482    576    37,904 
Privately issued residential collateralized mortgage obligations   102    3        105 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions   159            159 
Nonrated SBA loan fund   950            950 
Other equity securities   47            47 
                     
Totals  $61,645   $1,007   $1,002   $61,650 
                     
Securities held to maturity                    
                     
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  $69,704   $1,059   $887   $69,876 
Nonrated trust preferred securities   1,524    30    165    1,389 
Nonrated senior subordinated notes   401    6        407 
                     
Totals  $71,629   $1,095   $1,052   $71,672 

 

Securities with a fair value of $53,784 and $47,593 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, other borrowings, and for other purposes required by law.

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, PSB realized a net gain of $0 from proceeds totaling $262 on the sale of securities available for sale. During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, PSB realized a net gain of $12 ($7 after tax expense) from proceeds totaling $986 on the sale of securities available for sale.

 

NOTE 3 – LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

Loans

 

Loans that management has the intent to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are generally reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest on loans is credited to income as earned. Interest income is not accrued on loans where management has determined collection of such interest is doubtful or those loans which are past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest payments. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, previously accrued but unpaid interest deemed uncollectible is reversed and charged against current income. After being placed on nonaccrual status, additional income is recorded only to the extent that payments are received and the collection of principal becomes reasonably assured. Interest income recognition on loans considered to be impaired is consistent with the recognition on all other loans. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the interest method.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes the collectability of the principal is unlikely.

 

Management maintains the allowance for loan losses at a level to cover probable credit losses relating to specifically identified loans, as well as probable credit losses inherent in the balance of the loan portfolio. In accordance with current accounting standards, the allowance is provided for losses that have been incurred based on events that have occurred as of the balance sheet date. The allowance is based on past events and current economic conditions and does not include the effects of expected losses on specific loans or groups of loans that are related to future events or expected changes in economic conditions. While management uses the best information available to make its evaluation, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if there are significant changes in economic conditions.

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The allowance for loan losses includes specific allowances related to loans which have been judged to be impaired. A loan is impaired when, based on current information, it is probable that PSB will not collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Management has determined that impaired loans include nonaccrual loans, loans identified as restructurings of troubled debt, and loans accruing interest with elevated risk of default in the near term based on a variety of credit factors. Specific allowances on impaired loans are based on discounted cash flows of expected future payments using the loan’s initial effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for loan losses. These agencies may require PSB to make additions to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgments of collectability resulting from information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

The composition of loans categorized by the type of the loan, is as follows:

 

   March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
       
Commercial, industrial, and municipal  $121,449   $130,220 
Commercial real estate mortgage   200,058    212,850 
Commercial construction and development   17,405    13,672 
Residential real estate mortgage   122,323    123,980 
Residential construction and development   16,971    18,277 
Residential real estate home equity   20,474    20,677 
Consumer and individual   3,207    3,567 
           
Subtotals – Gross loans   501,887    523,243 
Loans in process of disbursement   (7,215)   (6,895)
           
Subtotals – Disbursed loans   494,672    516,348 
Net deferred loan costs   312    315 
Allowance for loan losses   (6,882)   (6,783)
           
Net loans receivable  $488,102   $509,880 

 

The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans at period-end:

 

   March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
       
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance  $9,034   $9,303 
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance   7,643    6,472 
           
Total impaired loans before valuation allowances   16,677    15,775 
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans   2,564    2,108 
           
Net impaired loans  $14,113   $13,667 

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Activity in the allowance for loans losses during the three months ended March 31, 2014 follows:

 

Allowance for loan losses:  Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
  Consumer  Unallocated  Total
                   
Beginning Balance  $2,828   $2,653   $1,223   $79   $   $6,783 
Provision   (426)   12    566    (12)       140 
Recoveries   4        3    1        8 
Charge offs   (27)       (21)   (1)       (49)
                               
Ending balance  $2,379   $2,665   $1,771   $67   $   $6,882 

 

Activity in the allowance for loans losses during the three months ended March 31, 2013 follows:

 

Allowance for loan losses:  Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
  Consumer  Unallocated  Total
                   
Beginning Balance  $3,014   $2,803   $1,511   $103   $   $7,431 
Provision   343    (293)   264    9        323 
Recoveries   2        1    5        8 
Charge offs   (130)       (172)   (26)       (328)
                               
Ending balance  $3,229   $2,510   $1,604   $91   $   $7,434 

 

The following tables provide other information regarding the allowance for loan losses and balances by type of allowance methodology.

 

   At March 31, 2014
      Commercial  Residential         
Allowance for loan losses:  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate  Consumer  Unallocated  Total
                   
Individually evaluated for impairment  $1,038   $803   $704   $19   $   $2,564 
Collectively evaluated for impairment   1,341    1,862    1,067    48        4,318 
                               
Total allowance for loan losses  $2,379   $2,665   $1,771   $67   $   $6,882 
                               
Loans receivable (gross):                              
                               
Individually evaluated for impairment  $7,888   $5,471   $3,299   $19   $   $16,677 
Collectively evaluated for impairment   113,561    211,992    156,469    3,188        485,210 
                               
Total loans receivable (gross)  $121,449   $217,463   $159,768   $3,207   $   $501,887 

 

   At December 31, 2013
      Commercial  Residential         
Allowance for loan losses:  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate  Consumer  Unallocated  Total
                   
Individually evaluated for impairment  $1,167   $695   $228   $18   $   $2,108 
Collectively evaluated for impairment   1,661    1,958    995    61   $    4,675 
                               
Total allowance for loan losses  $2,828   $2,653   $1,223   $79   $   $6,783 
                               
Loans receivable (gross):                              
                               
Individually evaluated for impairment  $8,102   $5,527   $2,129   $17   $   $15,775 
Collectively evaluated for impairment   122,118    220,995    160,805    3,550   $    507,468 
                               
Total loans receivable (gross)  $130,220   $226,522   $162,934   $3,567   $   $523,243 

 

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PSB maintains an independent credit administration staff that continually monitors aggregate commercial loan portfolio and individual borrower credit quality trends. All commercial purpose loans are assigned a credit grade upon origination, and credit grades for nonproblem borrowers with aggregate credit in excess of $500 are reviewed annually. In addition, all past due, restructured, or identified problem loans, both commercial and consumer purpose, are reviewed and assigned an up-to-date credit grade quarterly.

 

PSB uses a seven point grading scale to estimate credit risk with risk rating 1, representing the high credit quality, and risk rating 7, representing the lowest credit quality. The assigned credit grade takes into account several credit quality components which are assigned a weight and blended into the composite grade. The factors considered and their assigned weight for the final composite grade is as follows:

 

Cash flow (30% weight) – Considers earnings trends and debt service coverage levels.

 

Collateral (25% weight) – Considers loan to value and other measures of collateral coverage.

 

Leverage (15% weight) – Considers balance sheet debt and capital ratios compared to Robert Morris & Associates (RMA) industry medians.

 

Liquidity (10% weight) – Considers balance sheet current, quick, and other working capital ratios compared to RMA industry medians.

 

Management (5% weight) – Considers the past performance, character, and depth of borrower management.

 

Guarantor (5% weight) – Considers the existence of a guarantor along with PSB’s past experience with the guarantor and his related liquidity and credit score.

 

Financial reporting (5% weight) – Considers the relative level of independent financial review obtained by the borrower on its financial statements, from audited financial statements down to existence of only tax returns or potentially unreliable financial information.

 

Industry (5% weight) – Considers the borrower’s industry and whether it is stable or subject to cyclical or seasonal factors.

 

Nonclassified loans are assigned a risk rating of 1 to 4 and have credit quality that ranges from well above average to some inherent industry weaknesses that may present higher than average risk due to conditions affecting the borrower, the borrower’s industry, or economic development.

 

Special mention and watch loans are assigned a risk rating of 5 when potential weaknesses exist that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, the potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of repayment prospects or in credit position at some future date. Substandard loans are assigned a risk rating of 6 and are inadequately protected by the current worth and borrowing capacity of the borrower. Well-defined weaknesses exist that may jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. There is a possibility of some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. At this point, the loan may still be performing and accruing interest.

 

Impaired and other doubtful loans assigned a risk rating of 7 have all of the weaknesses of a substandard credit plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of current facts, conditions, and collateral values highly questionable and improbable. Impaired loans include all nonaccrual loans and all restructured loans including restructured loans performing according to the restructured terms. In special situations, an impaired loan with a risk rating of 7 could still be maintained on accrual status such as in the case of restructured loans performing according to restructured terms.

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The commercial credit exposure based on internally assigned credit grade at March 31, 2014, follows: 

      Commercial  Construction         
   Commercial  Real Estate  & Development  Agricultural  Government  Total
                   
High quality (risk rating 1)  $15   $   $   $   $   $15 
Minimal risk (2)   18,299    17,668    118    1,065    74    37,224 
Average risk (3)   54,669    137,474    12,483    2,521    6,367    213,514 
Acceptable risk (4)   21,582    31,333    3,037    513    347    56,812 
Watch risk (5)   7,425    7,439    1,630            16,494 
Substandard risk (6)   684    810                1,494 
Impaired loans (7)   4,670    5,334    137    128    3,090    13,359 
                               
Total  $107,344   $200,058   $17,405   $4,227   $9,878   $338,912 

 

The commercial credit exposure based on internally assigned credit grade at December 31, 2013, follows:

 

      Commercial  Construction         
   Commercial  Real Estate  & Development  Agricultural  Government  Total
                   
High quality (risk rating 1)  $44   $   $   $   $   $44 
Minimal risk (2)   24,085    19,249    120    1,115    78    44,647 
Average risk (3)   51,745    145,673    8,863    2,563    6,512    215,356 
Acceptable risk (4)   26,395    34,154    2,917    424    357    64,247 
Watch risk (5)   8,146    7,572    1,632            17,350 
Substandard risk (6)   654    815                1,469 
Impaired loans (7)   4,860    5,387    140    152    3,090    13,629 
                               
Total  $115,929   $212,850   $13,672   $4,254   $10,037   $356,742 

 

The consumer credit exposure based on payment activity and internally assigned credit grade at March 31, 2014, follows:

 

   Residential-  Construction and  Residential-      
   Prime  Development  HELOC  Consumer  Total
                
Performing  $119,484   $16,926   $20,059   $3,188   $159,657 
Impaired loans   2,839    45    415    19    3,318 
                          
Total  $122,323   $16,971   $20,474   $3,207   $162,975 

 

The consumer credit exposure based on payment activity and internally assigned credit grade at December 31, 2013, follows:

 

   Residential-  Construction and  Residential-      
   Prime  Development  HELOC  Consumer  Total
                
Performing  $122,408   $18,230   $20,167   $3,550   $164,355 
Impaired loans   1,572    47    510    17    2,146 
                          
Total  $123,980   $18,277   $20,677   $3,567   $166,501 

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The payment age analysis of loans receivable disbursed at March 31, 2014, follows:

 

   30-59  60-89  90+  Total     Total  90+ and
Loan Class  Days  Days  Days  Past Due  Current  Loans  Accruing
                      
Commercial:                                   
                                    
Commercial and industrial  $3,568   $624   $376   $4,568   $102,776   $107,344   $ 
Agricultural           128    128    4,099    4,227     
Government                   9,878    9,878     
                                    
Commercial real estate:                                   
                                    
Commercial real estate   301    169    855    1,325    198,733    200,058     
Commercial construction and development   17            17    13,417    13,434     
                                    
Residential real estate:                                   
                                    
Residential – Prime   1,370    301    388    2,059    120,264    122,323     
Residential – HELOC   48    18    214    280    20,194    20,474     
Residential – construction and development   139            139    13,588    13,727     
                                    
Consumer   14    30    6    50    3,157    3,207     
                                    
Total  $5,457   $1,142   $1,967   $8,566   $486,106   $494,672   $ 

 

The payment age analysis of loans receivable disbursed at December 31, 2013, follows:

 

   30-59  60-89  90+  Total     Total  90+ and
Loan Class  Days  Days  Days  Past Due  Current  Loans  Accruing
                      
Commercial:                                   
                                    
Commercial and industrial  $297   $57   $610   $964   $114,965   $115,929   $ 
Agricultural           152    152    4,102    4,254     
Government                   10,037    10,037     
                                    
Commercial real estate:                                   
                                    
Commercial real estate   376    547    1,276    2,199    210,651    212,850     
Commercial construction and development                   11,434    11,434     
                                    
Residential real estate:                                   
                                    
Residential – prime   369    87    335    791    123,189    123,980     
Residential – HELOC   45    14    314    373    20,304    20,677     
Residential – construction and development   37            37    13,583    13,620     
                                    
Consumer   2    10    9    21    3,546    3,567     
                                    
Total  $1,126   $715   $2,696   $4,537   $511,811   $516,348   $ 

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Impaired loans as of March 31, 2014, and during the three months then ended, by loan class, follows:

 

   Unpaid        Average  Interest
   Principal  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Income
   Balance  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:                         
                          
Commercial & industrial  $2,673   $   $2,625   $2,743   $28 
Commercial real estate   2,523        2,365    2,371    16 
Commercial construction & development   1                 
Government   3,090        3,090    3,090     
Residential – prime   946        834    850    1 
Residential – HELOC   120        120    115    1 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
                          
Commercial & industrial  $2,286   $996   $2,045   $2,022   $8 
Commercial real estate   3,201    770    2,969    2,990    2 
Commercial construction & development   139    33    137    139    2 
Agricultural   128    42    128    140     
Residential – prime   2,051    557    2,005    1,356    9 
Residential – HELOC   308    135    295    348     
Residential construction & development   48    12    45    46     
Consumer   21    19    19    18     
                          
Totals:                         
                          
Commercial & industrial  $4,959   $996   $4,670   $4,765   $36 
Commercial real estate   5,724    770    5,334    5,361    18 
Commercial construction & development   140    33    137    139    2 
Agricultural   128    42    128    140     
Government   3,090        3,090    3,090     
Residential – prime   2,997    557    2,839    2,206    10 
Residential – HELOC   428    135    415    463    1 
Residential construction & development   48    12    45    46     
Consumer   21    19    19    18     

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The impaired loans at December 31, 2013, and during the year then ended, by loan class, follows:

 

   Unpaid        Average  Interest
   Principal  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Income
   Balance  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:                         
                          
Commercial and industrial  $2,906   $   $2,861   $2,172   $135 
Commercial real estate   2,555        2,376    1,740    85 
Commercial construction and development   1                 
Government   3,090        3,090    1,545    150 
Residential – Prime   979        866    845    14 
Residential – HELOC   110        110    55    3 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
                          
Commercial and industrial  $2,231   $1,112   $1,999   $2,813   $43 
Commercial real estate   3,143    621    3,011    2,955    81 
Commercial construction and development   142    74    140    171    8 
Agricultural   152    55    152    153     
Residential – Prime   749    101    706    1,085    9 
Residential – HELOC   412    119    400    453    5 
Residential construction and development   49    8    47    100    1 
Consumer   19    18    17    22     
                          
Totals:                         
                          
Commercial and industrial  $5,137   $1,112   $4,860   $4,985   $178 
Commercial real estate   5,698    621    5,387    4,695    166 
Commercial construction and development   143    74    140    171    8 
Agricultural   152    55    152    153     
Government   3,090        3,090    1,545    150 
Residential – Prime   1,728    101    1,572    1,930    23 
Residential – HELOC   522    119    510    508    8 
Residential construction and development   49    8    47    100    1 
Consumer   19    18    17    22     

 

Loans on nonaccrual status at period-end, follows:

 

   March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
       
Commercial:          
           
Commercial and industrial  $1,567   $1,575 
Agricultural   128    152 
           
Commercial real estate:          
           
Commercial real estate   4,168    4,103 
Commercial construction and development   17    17 
           
Residential real estate:          
           
Residential – prime   1,052    1,059 
Residential – HELOC   282    387 
Residential construction and development   28    30 
           
Consumer   19    17 
           
Total  $7,261   $7,340 

 

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During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the contracts identified below were modified to capitalize unpaid property taxes or to extend payment amortization periods, and were categorized as troubled debt restructurings. During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the contracts identified below were modified to capitalize unpaid property taxes, lower the interest rate, or extend payment amortization periods. Specific loan reserves maintained in connection with loans restructured during the quarter totaled $54 at March 31, 2014 and $27 at March 31, 2013. All modified or restructured loans are classified as impaired loans. Recorded investment as presented in the tables below concerning modified loans represents principal outstanding before specific reserves.

 

The following table presents information concerning modifications of troubled debt made during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

 

      Pre-modification  Post-modification
   Number of  outstanding recorded  outstanding recorded
As of March 31, 2014  contracts  investment  investment at period-end
          
Commercial & industrial  1  $60   $60 
Commercial real estate – prime  2  $309   $309 

 

The following table presents information concerning modifications of troubled debt made during the three months ended March 31, 2013:

 

      Pre-modification  Post-modification
   Number of  outstanding recorded  outstanding recorded
As of March 31, 2013  contracts  investment  investment at period-end
          
Commercial & industrial  1  $38   $38 
Commercial real estate  2  $221   $221 

 

The following table outlines past troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted within twelve months of the last restructuring date. For purposes of this table, default is defined as 90 days or more past due on restructured payments.

 

Default during the three months ended  Number of  Recorded
March 31, 2014  contracts  investment
       
Commercial and industrial  1  $59 
Commercial real estate  2  $227 
Residential real estate – prime  1  $86 

 

Default during the three months ended  Number of  Recorded
March 31, 2013  contracts  investment
       
Commercial real estate  1  $74 
Residential real estate – prime  1  $90 

 

NOTE 4 – FORECLOSED ASSETS

 

Real estate and other property acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value (after deducting estimated costs to sell) at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Costs related to development and improvement of property are capitalized, whereas costs related to holding property are expensed. After foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management, and the real estate or other property is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations of foreclosed assets and changes in any valuation allowance are included in loss on foreclosed assets.

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A summary of activity in foreclosed assets is as follows:

 

   Three months ended
   March 31,
   2014  2013
       
Balance at beginning of period  $1,750   $1,774 
           
Transfer of loans at net realizable value to foreclosed assets   235    277 
Sale proceeds   (312)   (141)
Loans made on sale of foreclosed assets       (107)
Net gain from sale of foreclosed assets   4    19 
           
Balance at end of period  $1,677   $1,822 

 

NOTE 5 – DEPOSITS

 

The distribution of deposits at period end is as follows:

 

   March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
       
Non-interest bearing demand  $86,446   $102,644 
Interest bearing demand (NOWs)   122,748    118,769 
Savings   58,625    57,658 
Money market   141,501    136,797 
Retail and local time   102,027    104,287 
Broker and national time   55,967    57,359 
           
Total deposits  $567,314   $577,514 

 

NOTE 6 – OTHER BORROWINGS

 

Other borrowings consist of the following obligations at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013:

 

   March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
       
Short-term repurchase agreements  $5,919   $5,441 
Bank stock term loan   1,000    1,500 
Wholesale structured repurchase agreements   13,500    13,500 
           
Total other borrowings  $20,419   $20,441 

 

PSB pledges various securities available for sale as collateral for repurchase agreements. The fair value of securities pledged for repurchase agreements totaled $21,225 at March 31, 2014 and $22,699 at December 31, 2013.

 

PSB has pledged its common stock ownership of its subsidiary, Peoples State Bank, as collateral for the bank stock term loan. The bank note carries a floating rate of interest with required remaining principal payments of $500 in 2014 and $500 in 2015. In addition, $8,000 of wholesale structured repurchase agreements mature in 2014 with the remaining $5,500 maturing in 2017.

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The following information relates to securities sold under repurchase agreements and other borrowings:

 

   Three months ended
   March 31,
   2014  2013
       
As of end of period – weighted average rate   3.00%    2.84% 
For the period:          
Highest month-end balance  $20,561   $23,129 
Daily average balance  $20,441   $21,154 
Weighted average rate   3.08%    3.01% 

 

NOTE 7 – SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, PSB elected to prepay $7,000 of its 8% senior subordinated notes with $1,000 of cash and $6,000 in proceeds from an issue of new subordinated debt. The new debt included $4,000 of privately placed notes carrying a 3.75% fixed interest rate with semi-annual interest only payments, due in 2018, and $2,000 in a fully amortizing bank stock term loan with Bankers’ Bank, Madison, Wisconsin, carrying a floating rate of interest based on changes in the 90-day LIBOR plus 3.00% and maturing in 2015. The $4,000 of new fixed rate debt is held by related parties, including directors and a significant shareholder. Total interest expense on senior subordinated notes was $38 and $72 during the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

NOTE 8 – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

 

PSB is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed by using derivative instruments is interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps are entered into to manage interest rate risk associated with PSB’s variable rate junior subordinated debentures. Accounting standards require PSB to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the balance sheet. PSB designates its interest rate swap associated with the junior subordinated debentures as a cash flow hedge of variable-rate debt. For derivative financial instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative instrument representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.

 

From time to time, PSB will also enter into fixed interest rate swaps with customers in connection with their floating rate loans to PSB. When fixed rate swaps are originated with customers, an identical offsetting swap is also entered into by PSB with a correspondent bank. These swap arrangements are intended to offset each other as “back to back” swaps and allow PSB’s loan customer to obtain fixed rate loan financing via the swap while PSB exchanges these fixed payments with a correspondent bank. In these arrangements, PSB’s net cash flows and interest income are equal to the floating rate loan originated in connection with the swap. These customer swaps are not designated as hedging instruments and are accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the income statement during the current period.

 

PSB is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to these agreements. PSB controls the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits, and monitoring procedures, and does not expect any counterparties to fail their obligations. PSB swaps originated with correspondent banks are over-the-counter (OTC) contracts. Negotiated OTC derivative contracts are generally entered into between two counterparties that negotiate specific agreement terms, including the underlying instrument, amounts, exercise prices, and maturity.

 

At period end, the following interest rate swaps to hedge variable-rate debt were outstanding:

 

   March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
       
Notional amount  $7,500  $7,500
Pay fixed rate  2.72%  2.72%
Receive variable rate  0.23%  0.24%
Maturity  September 2017  September 2017
Unrealized fair value loss  $(405)  $(438)

 

This agreement provides for PSB to receive payments at a variable rate determined by the three-month LIBOR in exchange for making payments at a fixed rate. Actual maturities may differ from scheduled maturities due to call options and/or early termination provisions. No interest rate swap agreements were terminated prior to maturity during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 or 2013. Risk management results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 related to the balance sheet hedging of variable rate debt indicates that the hedge was 100% effective, and no component of the derivative instrument’s gain or loss was excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. 

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As of March 31, 2014, approximately $186 of losses ($113 after tax impacts) reported in other comprehensive income related to the interest rate swap are expected to be reclassified into interest expense as a yield adjustment of the hedged borrowings during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015. The interest rate swap agreement was secured by cash and cash equivalents of $570 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

PSB maintains outstanding interest rate swaps with customers and correspondent banks associated with its lending activities that are not designated as hedges. At period end, the following floating interest rate swaps were outstanding with customers:

 

   March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
       
Notional amount  $14,155  $14,323
Receive fixed rate (average)  1.99%  2.00%
Pay variable rate (average)  0.15%  0.17%
Maturity  March 2015 – Oct. 2021  March 2015 – Oct. 2021
Weighted average remaining term  2.7 years  2.9 years
Unrealized fair value gain  $262  $276

 

At period end, the following offsetting fixed interest rate swaps were outstanding with correspondent banks:

 

   March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
       
Notional amount  $14,155  $14,323
Pay fixed rate (average)  1.99%  2.00%
Receive variable rate (average)  0.15%  0.17%
Maturity  March 2015 – Oct. 2021  March 2015 – Oct. 2021
Weighted average remaining term  2.7 years  2.9 years
Unrealized fair value loss  $(262)  $(276)

 

NOTE 9 – INCOME TAX EFFECTS ON ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

  Three Months Ended
  March 31, 2014
Period ended March 31, 2014  Pre-tax  Income Tax
(dollars in thousands)  Inc. (Exp.)  Exp. (Credit)
       
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale  $39   $15 
Amortization of unrealized gain on securities available for sale transferred          
to securities held to maturity included in net income   (87)   (34)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap   (14)   (6)
Reclassification adjustment of interest rate swap settlements included in earnings   46    18 
           
Totals  $(16)  $(7)
           

 

  Three Months Ended
  March 31, 2013
Period ended March 31, 2013  Pre-tax  Income Tax
(dollars in thousands)  Inc. (Exp.)  Exp. (Credit)
       
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale  $(219)  $(93)
Reclassification adjustment for security gain included in net income   (12)   (5)
Amortization of unrealized gain on securities available for sale transferred          
to securities held to maturity included in net income   (112)   (44)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap   8    1 
Reclassification adjustment of interest rate swap settlements included in earnings   45    18 
           
Totals  $(290)  $(123)
           

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NOTE 10 – RECLASSIFICATIONS OUT OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, PSB reclassified $46 ($28 after tax impacts) of interest rate swap settlements which increased comprehensive income. The increase to comprehensive net income was recognized as a $46 ($28 after tax impacts) increase to interest expense on junior subordinated debentures on the statement of income during the quarter.

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, PSB reclassified $45 ($27 after tax impacts) of interest rate swap settlements which increased comprehensive income. The increase to comprehensive net income was recognized as a $45 ($27 after tax impacts) increase to interest expense on junior subordinated debentures on the statement of income during the quarter.

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, PSB reclassified $12 ($7 after tax impacts) to reduce comprehensive net income following a gain on sale of securities available for sale. The reduction to comprehensive net income was recognized as a $12 ($7 after tax impacts) gain on sale of securities on the statement of income during the quarter.

 

NOTE 11 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

PSB granted restricted stock to certain employees having an initial market value of $200 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $210 granted during the three months ended March 31, 2013. Restricted shares vest to employees based on continued PSB service over a six-year period and are recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period. Cash dividends are paid on unvested shares at the same time and amount as paid to PSB common shareholders. Cash dividends paid on unvested restricted stock shares are charged to retained earnings as significantly all restricted shares are expected to vest to employees. Unvested shares are subject to forfeiture upon employee termination. During the three months ended March 31, compensation expense recorded from amortization of restricted shares expected to vest to employees was $41 and $36 during 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

The following tables summarize information regarding restricted stock outstanding at March 31, 2014 and 2013 including activity during the three months then ended.

 

      Weighted
      Average
   Shares  Grant Price
       
January 1, 2013   30,409   $19.39 
Restricted stock granted   8,076    26.00 
Restricted stock legally vested   (5,883)   (17.85)
           
March 31, 2013   32,602   $21.30 
           
January 1, 2014   32,602   $21.30 
Restricted stock granted   6,400    31.25 
Restricted stock legally vested   (7,640)   (18.91)
           
March 31, 2014   31,362   $23.92 

 

Scheduled compensation expense per calendar year assuming all restricted shares eventually vest to employees would be as follows:

 

2014  $166 
2015   157 
2016   162 
2017   122 
2018   82 
Thereafter   40 
      
Totals  $729 

 

NOTE 12 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share of common stock are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Unvested but issued restricted shares are considered to be outstanding shares and used to calculate the weighted average number of shares outstanding and determine net book value per share. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares adjusted for the dilutive effect of any outstanding stock options.

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Presented below are the calculations for basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

   Three months ended
   March 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data – unaudited)  2014  2013
       
Net income  $1,450   $1,609 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding   1,658,017    1,656,162 
Effect of dilutive stock options outstanding        
           
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding   1,658,017    1,656,162 
           
Basic earnings per share  $0.87   $0.97 
Diluted earnings per share  $0.87   $0.97 

 

NOTE 13 – CONTINGENCIES

 

In the normal course of business, PSB is involved in various legal proceedings. In the opinion of management, any liability resulting from such proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE 14 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Certain assets and liabilities are recorded or disclosed at fair value to provide financial statement users additional insight into PSB’s quality of earnings. Under current accounting guidance, PSB groups assets and liabilities which are recorded 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. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement (with Level 1 considered highest and Level 3 considered lowest). All transfers between levels are recognized as occurring at the end of the reporting period.

 

Following is a brief description of each level of the fair value hierarchy:

 

Level 1 – Fair value measurement is based on quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

Level 2 – Fair value measurement is based on (1) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (2) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or (3) valuation models and methodologies for which all significant assumptions are or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3 – Fair value measurement is based on valuation models and methodologies that incorporate at least one significant assumption that cannot be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 measurements reflect PSB’s estimates about assumptions market participants would use in measuring fair value of the asset or liability.

 

Some assets and liabilities, such as securities available for sale, loans held for sale, mortgage rate lock commitments, and interest rate swaps, are measured at fair value on a recurring basis under GAAP. Other assets and liabilities, such as impaired loans, foreclosed assets, and mortgage servicing rights are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

 

Following is a description of the valuation methodology used for each asset and liability measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis, as well as the classification of the asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy.

 

Securities available for sale – Securities available for sale may be classified as Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 measurements within the fair value hierarchy and are measured on a recurring basis. Level 1 securities include equity securities traded on a national exchange. The fair value measurement of a Level 1 security is based on the quoted price of the security. Level 2 securities include U.S. government and agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, corporate debt securities, and mortgage-related securities. The fair value measurement of a Level 2 security is obtained from an independent pricing service and is based on recent sales of similar securities and other observable market data and represents a market approach to fair value.

 

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Level 3 securities include a common stock investment in Bankers’ Bank, Madison, Wisconsin, that is not traded on an active market. Historical cost of the common stock is assumed to approximate fair value of this investment.

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Loans held for sale – Loans held for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value and are measured on a recurring basis. The fair value measurement of a loan held for sale is based on current secondary market prices for similar loans, which is considered a Level 2 measurement and represents a market approach to fair value.

 

Impaired loans – Loans are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Carrying value of impaired loans that are not collateral dependent are based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the applicable effective interest rate and, thus, are not fair value measurements. However, impaired loans considered to be collateral dependent are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The fair value measurement of an impaired loan that is collateral dependent is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. Fair value measurements of underlying collateral that utilize observable market data, such as independent appraisals reflecting recent comparable sales, are considered Level 2 measurements. Other fair value measurements that incorporate internal collateral appraisals or broker price opinions, net of selling costs, or estimated assumptions market participants would use to measure fair value, such as discounted cash flow measurements, are considered Level 3 measurements and represent a market approach to fair value.

 

In the absence of a recent independent appraisal, collateral dependent impaired loans are valued based on a recent broker price opinion generally discounted by 10% plus estimated selling costs. In the absence of a broker price opinion, collateral dependent impaired loans are valued at the lower of last appraisal value or the current real estate tax value discounted by 30%, plus estimated selling costs. Property values are impacted by many macroeconomic factors. In general, a declining economy or rising interest rates would be expected to lower fair value of collateral dependent impaired loans while an improving economy or falling interest rates would be expected to increase fair value of collateral dependent impaired loans.

 

Foreclosed assets – Real estate and other property acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Initially, foreclosed assets are recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure. Estimated selling costs typically range from 5% to 15% of the property value. Valuations are periodically performed by management, and the real estate or other property is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value measurements are based on current formal or informal appraisals of property value compared to recent comparable sales of similar property. Independent appraisals reflecting comparable sales are considered Level 2 measurements, while internal assessments of appraised value based on current market activity, including broker price opinions, are considered Level 3 measurements and represent a market approach to fair value. Property values are impacted by many macroeconomic factors. In general, a declining economy or rising interest rates would be expected to lower fair value of foreclosed assets while an improving economy or falling interest rates would be expected to increase fair value of foreclosed assets.

 

Mortgage servicing rights – Mortgage servicing rights are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, mortgage servicing rights that are impaired are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Serviced loan pools are stratified by year of origination and term of the loan, and a valuation model is used to calculate the present value of expected future cash flows for each stratum. When the carrying value of a stratum exceeds its fair value, the stratum is measured at fair value. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as costs to service, a discount rate, custodial earnings rate, ancillary income, default rates and losses, and prepayment speeds. Although some of these assumptions are based on observable market data, other assumptions are based on unobservable estimates of what market participants would use to measure fair value. As a result, the fair value measurement of mortgage servicing rights is considered a Level 3 measurement and represents an income approach to fair value. When market mortgage rates decline, borrowers may have the opportunity to refinance their existing mortgage loans at lower rates, increasing the risk of prepayment of loans on which PSB maintains mortgage servicing rights. Therefore, declining long-term interest rates would decrease the fair value of mortgage servicing rights. Significant unobservable inputs at December 31, 2013, used to measure fair value included:

 

Direct annual servicing cost per loan $60
Direct annual servicing cost per loan in process of foreclosure $600
Weighted average prepayment speed: CPR 21.51%
Weighted average prepayment speed: PSA 437.79%
Weighted average cash flow discount rate 7.92%
Asset reinvestment rate 4.00%
Short-term cost of funds 0.25%
Escrow inflation adjustment 1.00%
Servicing cost inflation adjustment 1.00%

 

Mortgage rate lock commitments – The fair value of mortgage rate lock commitments is measured on a recurring basis. Fair value is based on current secondary market pricing for delivery of similar loans and the value of OMSR on loans expected to be delivered, which is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement.

 

Interest rate swap agreements – Fair values for interest rate swap agreements are based on the amounts required to settle the contracts based on valuations provided by third-party dealers in the contracts, which is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement, and are measured on a recurring basis.

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      Recurring Fair Value Measurements Using
      Quoted Prices in      
      Active Markets  Significant Other  Significant
      for Identical  Observable  Unobservable
      Assets  Inputs  Inputs
(dollars in thousands)     (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3)
             
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014:
                     
Securities available for sale:                    
                     
U.S. Treasury and agency debentures  $997   $   $997   $ 
U.S. agency issued residential MBS and CMO   71,396        71,396     
Privately issued residential MBS and CMO   38        38     
Solomon Hess SBA loan fund (CDFI Fund)   950        950     
Other equity securities   47            47 
                     
Total securities available for sale   73,428        73,381    47 
Loans held for sale   239        239     
Mortgage rate lock commitments   26        26     
Interest rate swap agreements   262        262     
                     
Total assets  $73,955   $   $73,908   $47 
                     
Liabilities – Interest rate swap agreements  $667   $   $667   $ 
                     
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013:    
                     
Securities available for sale:                    
                     
U.S. Treasury and agency debentures  $999   $   $999   $ 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions   159         159     
U.S. agency issued residential MBS and CMO   59,390        59,390     
Privately issued residential MBS and CMO   105        105     
Solomon Hess SBA loan fund (CDFI Fund)   950         950     
Other equity securities   47            47 
                     
Total securities available for sale   61,650        61,603    47 
Loans held for sale   150        150     
Mortgage rate lock commitments   14        14     
Interest rate swap agreements   276        276     
                     
Total assets  $62,090   $   $62,043   $47 
                     
Liabilities – Interest rate swap agreements  $714   $   $714   $ 

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Reconciliation of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs:

 

   Securities
   Available
(dollars in thousands)  For Sale
      
Balance at January 1, 2013:  $47 
Total realized/unrealized gains and (losses):     
Included in earnings    
Included in other comprehensive income    
Purchases, maturities, and sales    
Transferred from Level 2 to Level 3    
Transferred to held to maturity classification    
      
Balance at March 31, 2013  $47 
      
Total gains or (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the     
change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at March 31, 2013  $ 
      
Balance at January 1, 2014  $47 
Total realized/unrealized gains and (losses):     
Included in earnings    
Included in other comprehensive income    
Purchases, maturities, and sales    
Transferred from Level 2 to Level 3    
Transferred to held to maturity classification    
      
Balance at March 31, 2014  $47 
      
Total gains or (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the     
change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at March 31, 2014  $ 

 

      Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements Using
      Quoted Prices in      
      Active Markets  Significant Other  Significant
      for Identical  Observable  Unobservable
      Assets  Inputs  Inputs
   ($000s)  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3)
             
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2014:
                     
Impaired loans  $1,169   $   $   $1,169 
Foreclosed assets   1,677        792    885 
Mortgage servicing rights   1,707            1,707 
                     
Total assets  $4,553   $   $792   $3,761 
                     
                     
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2013:
                     
Impaired loans  $1,720   $   $   $1,720 
Foreclosed assets   1,750        792    958 
Mortgage servicing rights   1,696            1,696 
                     
Total assets  $5,166   $   $792   $4,374 

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At March 31, 2014, loans with a carrying amount of $1,450 were considered impaired and were written down to their estimated fair value of $1,169 net of a valuation allowance of $281. At December 31, 2013, loans with a carrying amount of $2,119 were considered impaired and were written down to their estimated fair value of $1,720, net of a valuation allowance of $399. Changes in the valuation allowances are reflected through earnings as a component of the provision for loan losses or as a charge-off against the allowance for loan losses.

 

At March 31, 2014, foreclosed assets with a carrying amount of $2,662 had been written down to a fair value of $1,677, less costs to sell. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, foreclosed assets with a fair value of $235 were acquired through or in lieu of foreclosure, which is the fair value net of estimated costs to sell. No write-downs to fair value were included in earnings during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

 

At December 31, 2013, foreclosed assets with a carrying amount of $2,735 had been written down to a fair value of $1,750, less costs to sell. During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, foreclosed assets with a fair value of $277 were acquired through or in lieu of foreclosure, which is the fair value net of estimated costs to sell. No impairment charges were recorded as a reduction to earnings during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

 

At March 31, 2014, mortgage servicing rights with a carrying amount of $1,730 were considered impaired and were written down to their estimated fair value of $1,707, resulting in an impairment allowance of $23. At December 31, 2013, mortgage servicing rights with a carrying amount of $1,717 were considered impaired and were written down to their estimated fair value of $1,696, resulting in an impairment allowance of $21. Changes in the impairment allowances are reflected through earnings as a component of mortgage banking income.

 

PSB estimates fair value of all financial instruments regardless of whether such instruments are measured at fair value. The following methods and assumptions were used by PSB to estimate fair value of financial instruments not previously discussed.

 

Cash and cash equivalents – Fair value reflects the carrying value of cash, which is a Level 1 measurement.

 

Securities held to maturity – Fair value of securities held to maturity is based on dealer quotations on similar securities near period-end, which is considered a Level 2 measurement. Certain debt issued by banks or bank holding companies purchased by PSB as securities held to maturity is valued on a cash flow basis discounted using market rates reflecting credit risk of the borrower, which is considered a Level 3 measurement.

 

Bank certificates of deposit – Fair value of fixed rate certificates of deposit included in other investments is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current rates at which similar certificates could be purchased, which is a Level 3 measurement.

 

Loans – Fair value of variable rate loans that reprice frequently are based on carrying values. Loans with an active sale market, such as one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, estimate fair value based on sales of loans with similar structure and credit quality. Fair value of other loans is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. Fair value of impaired and other nonperforming loans is estimated using discounted expected future cash flows or the fair value of underlying collateral, if applicable. Except for collateral dependent impaired loans valued using an independent appraisal of collateral value, reflecting a Level 2 fair value measurement, fair value of loans is considered to be a Level 3 measurement due to internally developed discounted cash flow measurements.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock – Fair value is the redeemable (carrying) value based on the redemption provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank, which is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement.

 

Accrued interest receivable and payable – Fair value approximates the carrying value, which is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement.

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Cash value of life insurance – Fair value is based on reported values of the assets by the issuer which are redeemable to the insured, which is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement.

 

Deposits – Fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as demand deposits, savings, and money market accounts, by definition, is the amount payable on demand on the reporting date. Fair value of fixed rate time deposits is estimated using discounted cash flows applying interest rates currently offered on issue of similar time deposits. Use of internal discounted cash flows provides a Level 3 fair value measurement.

 

FHLB advances and other borrowings – Fair value of fixed rate, fixed term borrowings is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the current rates at which similar borrowings would be made as calculated by the lender or correspondent. Fair value of borrowings with variable rates or maturing within 90 days approximates the carrying value of these borrowings. Fair values based on lender provided settlement provisions are considered a Level 2 fair value measurement. Other borrowings with local customers in the form of repurchase agreements are estimated using internal assessments of discounted future cash flows, which is a Level 3 measurement.

 

Senior subordinated notes and junior subordinated debentures – Fair value of fixed rate, fixed term notes and debentures are estimated internally by discounting future cash flows using the current rates at which similar borrowings would be made, which is a Level 3 fair value measurement.

 

The carrying amounts and fair values of PSB’s financial instruments consisted of the following at March 31, 2014:

 

   March 31, 2014
   Carrying  Estimated  Fair Value Hierarchy Level
   Amount  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3
Financial assets ($000s):                         
                          
Cash and cash equivalents  $22,620   $22,620   $22,620   $   $ 
Securities   144,295    145,002        143,154    1,848 
Other investments   3,924    3,971            3,971 
Net loans receivable and loans held for sale   488,341    491,468        239    491,229 
Accrued interest receivable   2,256    2,256            2,256 
Mortgage servicing rights   1,707    1,707            1,707 
Mortgage rate lock commitments   26    26        26     
FHLB stock   2,556    2,556            2,556 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   12,925    12,925        12,925     
Interest rate swap agreements   262    262        262     
                          
Financial liabilities ($000s):                         
                          
Deposits  $567,314   $568,171   $   $   $568,171 
FHLB advances   30,119    30,389        30,389     
Other borrowings   20,419    21,141        14,242    6,899 
Senior subordinated notes   4,000    3,514            3,514 
Junior subordinated debentures   7,732    7,120            7,120 
Interest rate swap agreements   667    667        667     
Accrued interest payable   426    426            426 

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The carrying amounts and fair values of PSB’s financial instruments consisted of the following at December 31, 2013:

 

   December 31, 2013
   Carrying  Estimated  Fair Value Hierarchy Level
   Amount  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3
Financial assets ($000s):                         
                          
Cash and cash equivalents  $31,522   $31,522   $31,522   $   $ 
Securities   133,279    133,322        131,479    1,843 
Bank certificates of deposit   2,236    2,280            2,280 
Net loans receivable and loans held for sale   510,030    514,309        150    514,159 
Accrued interest receivable   2,076    2,076            2,076 
Mortgage servicing rights   1,696    1,696            1,696 
Mortgage rate lock commitments   14    14        14     
FHLB stock   2,556    2,556            2,556 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   12,826    12,826        12,826     
Interest rate swap agreements   276    276        276     
                          
Financial liabilities ($000s):                         
                          
Deposits  $577,514   $578,387   $   $   $578,387 
FHLB advances   38,049    38,511        38,511     
Other borrowings   20,441    21,251        14,364    6,887 
Senior subordinated notes   4,000    3,489            3,489 
Junior subordinated debentures   7,732    7,085            7,085 
Interest rate swap agreements   714    714        714     
Accrued interest payable   477    477            477 

 

NOTE 15 – CURRENT ACCOUNTING CHANGES

 

FASB ASC Topic 210, “Balance Sheet.” In January 2013, clarifications were issued of new authoritative accounting guidance first issued in December 2011 concerning disclosure of information about offsetting and related arrangements associated with derivative instruments. The clarifications and originally issued guidance require additional disclosures associated with offsetting and collateral arrangements with derivative instruments to enable users of PSB’s financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position beginning March 31, 2013. These new disclosures were added as necessary during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and did not have a significant impact to the reporting of PSB’s financial results upon adoption.

 

FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. In October 2012, new authoritative accounting guidance was issued that addressed accounting for an indemnification asset acquired as a result of a government-assisted acquisition of a financial institution when a subsequent change in cash flows expected to be collected is identified. After identification of the new cash flows, the reporting entity should subsequently account for the change in the measurement of the indemnification asset on the same basis as accounting for the change in the assets subject to the indemnification. Amortization of these changes in value is limited to the remaining contractual term of the indemnification agreement. These new rules became effective for changes in cash flows identified beginning January 1, 2013. Adoption of this new guidance did not have an impact on PSB’s financial statements.

 

FASB ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income. In February 2013, new authoritative accounting guidance was issued which required PSB to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in a footnote to the financial statements. The disclosure was effective beginning March 31, 2013 on a prospective basis. The change did not have a significant impact on PSB’s financial reporting or results of operations upon adoption.

 

NOTE 16 – FUTURE ACCOUNTING CHANGES

 

FASB ASC Topic 310, Receivables. In January 2014, new authoritative accounting guidance was issued that defined when a lender has obtained physical possession of residential real estate collateral, requiring charge-off of the loan and recognition as foreclosed property. In addition, additional disclosures on the amount of residential real estate included in foreclosed assets as well as the amount of residential loans in the process of foreclosure are required for each period end. These new rules become effective for quarterly periods beginning January 1, 2015. Adoption of this new guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on PSB’s results of operations or financial statements.

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NOTE 17 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Management has reviewed PSB’s operations for potential disclosure of information or financial statement impacts related to events occurring after March 31, 2014 but prior to the release of these financial statements. On April 11, 2014, PSB completed its acquisition of the Northwoods National Bank Rhinelander, Wisconsin branch of The Baraboo National Bank pursuant to the purchase agreement signed January 22, 2014. The purchase added approximately $21 million of performing loans and $41 million of deposits to PSB who will continue to operate the branch location as a branch of Peoples State Bank. PSB acquired the Northwoods branch for a deposit premium calculated as a percentage of the deposits acquired (as defined by the agreement), resulting in a premium paid of $654. No currently nonperforming loans or foreclosed assets were acquired under the agreement.

 

 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) reviews significant factors with respect to our financial condition as of March 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 and results of our operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The following MD&A concerning our operations is intended to satisfy three principal objectives:

 

Provide a narrative explanation of our financial statements that enables investors to see the company through the eyes of management.

 

Enhance the overall financial disclosure and provide the context within which our financial information should be analyzed.

 

Provide information about the quality of, and potential variability of, our earnings and cash flow, so that investors can ascertain the likelihood that past performance is, or is not, indicative of future performance.

 

Management’s discussion and analysis, like other portions of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, includes forward-looking statements that are provided to assist in the understanding of anticipated future financial performance. However, our anticipated future financial performance involves risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in our forward-looking statements. A cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements is set forth under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and, from time to time, in our other filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. We do not intend to update forward-looking statements. This discussion and analysis should be considered in light of that cautionary statement. Additional risk factors relating to an investment in our common stock are also described under Item 1A of the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, notes, tables, and the selected financial data presented elsewhere in this report. All figures are in thousands, except per share data and per employee data.

 

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

 

Results of Operations

 

March 2014 quarterly earnings were $.87 per share on net income of $1,450 compared to earnings of $.97 per share on net income of $1,609 during the March 2013 quarter. Earnings during March 2014 were reduced $81 after tax benefits by acquisition and conversion costs related to Peoples State Bank’s purchase of the Northwoods National Bank Rhinelander, Wisconsin branch of The Baraboo National Bank completed April 11, 2014. In addition, earnings during March 2013 increased $73 from tax savings related to the 2012 purchase of Marathon State Bank. Excluding these merger and acquisition related non-recurring items, March 2014 quarterly pro-forma net income would have been $.92 per share on net income of $1,531 compared to March 2013 pro-forma net income of $.93 per share on net income of $1,536. During March 2014, a $153 decline in credit related costs was offset by an $80 decline in mortgage banking income and a $79 increase in operating expense excluding merger and acquisition conversion costs compared to the prior year quarter.

 

Looking ahead to the June 2014 quarter, net income growth over prior year quarters will continue to be challenged by lower mortgage banking income, downward pressure on net interest margin, and uncertainty over loan growth prospects compared to the prior year periods. In addition, additional acquisition and data conversion costs associated with the Northwoods branch purchase will be recognized during the June 2014 quarter, reducing net income by approximately $240,000 after tax benefits.

 

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Credit Quality

 

Due to improving general credit trends within its portfolio as well as a $21.8 million decline in net loans outstanding during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, PSB’s provision for loan losses declined to $140 during the March 2014 quarter compared to $323 during the March 2013 quarter. There was no provision for partial write-downs of foreclosed properties during the March 2014 or 2103 quarters, and loss on foreclosed assets was $36 during March 2014 and $6 during March 2013. Taken together, credit costs totaled $176 during the March 2014 quarter compared to $329 during the March 2013 quarter, a decline of $153, or 46.5%. Net loan charge-offs totaled $41 during the March 2014 quarter (.03% of average loans on an annualized basis) compared to $320 during the March 2013 quarter (.26% of average loans).

 

Total nonperforming assets were $10,323 at March 31, 2014 (1.49% of total assets) compared to $10,389 at December 31, 2013 (1.46% of total assets). At March 31, 2014, the allowance for loan losses was $6,882, or 1.39% of total loans (80% of nonperforming loans), compared to $6,783, or 1.31% of total loans (79% of nonperforming loans) at December 31, 2013.

 

Asset Growth and Liquidity

 

Total assets were $693.7 million at March 31, 2014 compared to $711.5 million at December 31, 2013, down $17.8 million, or 2.5%, due to a decline in net loans receivable of $21.8 million, down 4.3%. The loan decline was led by an $8.3 million payoff from a multi-family housing developer who refinanced into permanent low fixed rate financing. We continue to maintain other lending relationships with this customer. In addition, our seven largest commercial line of credit holders decreased their balances $4.7 million since the beginning of 2014. Lastly, all other commercial related loans declined $7.0 million including a $2.1 million pay down of a purchased loan participation from another Wisconsin community bank.

 

Loan repayments were reinvested in $11.0 million of investment securities with the remaining $10.8 million in loan repayments and an $8.9 million decline in cash and cash equivalents used to support an $8.8 million decline in local deposits and a $9.3 million pay down of wholesale funding during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Wholesale funding (including brokered certificates of deposit, Federal Home Loan Bank advances, and wholesale repurchase agreements) was $99.6 million (14.4% of total assets) at March 31, 2014 compared to $108.9 million (15.3% of total assets) at December 31, 2013.

 

During the upcoming June 2014 quarter, total assets will increase from the recent purchase of the Northwoods branch in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and an expected increase in organic loan growth. The branch purchase added approximately $21 million of performing loans and $41 million of deposits and we will continue to operate the location as a branch of Peoples State Bank. Peoples acquired the Northwoods branch for a deposit premium calculated as a percentage of the deposits acquired (as defined by the agreement), resulting in a premium paid of approximately $655. No currently nonperforming loans or foreclosed assets were acquired in the purchase. After recognition of acquisition and conversion costs associated with the branch purchase to be expensed during 2014 (approximately $325 after tax benefits), the branch purchase is expected to be accretive to earnings during 2015.

 

Capital Resources

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, stockholders’ equity increased $1,524 primarily from $1,450 of net income during the period. No shares of common stock were repurchased during the March 2014 quarter, while 8,930 shares of stock were repurchased on the open market at an average price of $26.62 per share during the March 2013 quarter. We continue to maintain a stock buyback plan and during the coming June 2014 quarter could purchase up to 10,000 shares on the open market at prices up to $31.50 per share.

 

Net book value increased to $35.15 per share at March 31, 2014, compared to $34.36 per share at December 31, 2013, an increase of 2.3%. Our stockholders’ equity to assets ratio increased to 8.40% at March 31, 2014 compared to 7.98% at December 31, 2013 due to increased retained earnings while total assets declined during the March 2014 quarter. During the June 2014 quarter, the equity ratio is expected to decline as a result of the purchase of the Northwoods Rhinelander branch which increased assets without a new issue of additional common stock. For regulatory purposes, the $7.7 million junior subordinated debentures maturing September 2035 reflected as debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet are reclassified as Tier 1 regulatory equity capital. PSB was considered “well capitalized” under banking regulations at March 31, 2014.

 

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New regulatory capital rules applicable to all banks become effective for us beginning January 1, 2015. The new rules expand the number of capital measurements and new minimum ratios over which a bank may pay dividends, repurchase common stock, or pay certain executive compensation. Other changes addressed the amount of capital required on a “risk adjusted” basis for certain assets and other obligations. We expect regulatory capital ratios to be negatively impacted when the changes are fully implemented, but does not expect to issue additional common stock solely to meet the new requirements or that recurring operations or growth potential will be significantly impacted.

 

We regularly maintain access to wholesale markets to fund loan originations and manage local depositor needs. At March 31, 2014, unused and available wholesale funding was approximately $309 million, or 45% of total assets, compared to $297 million, or 42% of total assets at December 31, 2013. Unused wholesale funding sources include federal funds purchased lines of credit, Federal Reserve Discount Window advances, FHLB advances, brokered and national certificates of deposit, and a holding company correspondent bank line of credit.

 

Off Balance –Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

 

Our largest volume off-balance sheet activity involves our servicing of payments and related collection activities on approximately $274 million of residential 1 to 4 family mortgages sold to FHLB and FNMA at March 31, 2014, up from $273 million at December 31, 2013. At March 31, 2014, we provided a credit enhancement against FHLB loss under five separate “master commitments” associated with 8% of the total serviced principal (down from 9% at December 31, 2013), up to a maximum guarantee of $949 in the aggregate. However, we would incur such loss only if the FHLB first lost $1,524 on this remaining loan pool of $22,711 as part of their “First Loss Account” (discussed here in the aggregate, although the guarantee is applied on an individual master commitment basis). No loans have been sold by us to the FHLB with our credit enhancement since October 2008 and we do not intend to originate future loans with the guarantee.

 

All loans sold to FHLB or FNMA in which we retain the loan servicing are subject to underwriting representations and warranties made by us as the originator and we are subject to annual underwriting audits from both entities. Our representations and warranties would allow FHLB or FNMA to require us to repurchase inadequately originated loans for any number of underwriting violations even if we had not provided a credit enhancement on the mortgage. Provision for representation and warranty losses were $8 and $203 during the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We maintained a reserve liability for potential future representation and warranty losses of $100 at March 31, 2014 and $108 at December 31, 2013. We first began to recognize a reserve liability for representation and warranty losses during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

 

We also utilize interest rate swaps to hedge costs associated with certain variable rate debt (notional amount of $7,500 at March 31, 2014) and as a tool for our customers to obtain long-term fixed rate commercial loan financing (offsetting notional amounts of $14,155 at March 31, 2014). These arrangements and related off balance sheet commitments are outlined in Note 8 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Aggregate net unrealized losses on fair value of all interest rate swaps determined by offsetting all swap positions were $405 and $438 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively before tax impacts. Cash held on deposit with swap counterparties against these liabilities totaled $570 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

We provide various commitments to extend credit for both commercial and consumer purposes totaling approximately $120 million at March 31, 2014 compared to $119 million at December 31, 2013. These lending commitments are a traditional and customary part of lending operations and many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Earnings

 

Quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to March 31, 2013

 

March 2014 quarterly earnings were $.87 per share on net income of $1,450 compared to earnings of $.97 per share on net income of $1,609 during the March 2013 quarter. Earnings during the March 2014 quarter were reduced $81 after tax benefits by acquisition and conversion costs related to Peoples State Bank’s purchase of the Northwoods National Bank Rhinelander, Wisconsin branch of The Baraboo National Bank completed April 11, 2014. In addition, earnings during the March 2013 quarter increased $73 from tax savings related to the 2012 purchase of Marathon State Bank. Excluding these merger and acquisition related non-recurring items, March 2014 quarterly pro-forma net income would have been $.92 per share on net income of $1,531 compared to March 2013 pro-forma net income of $.93 per share on net income of $1,536. During March 2014, a $153 decline in credit related costs was offset by an $80 decline in mortgage banking income and a $79 increase in operating expense excluding merger conversion costs compared to the prior year quarter. Refer to Table 1 below for a presentation of net income and earnings per share both before and after non-recurring items. Table 2 below outlines key financial performance metrics for five linked quarters ending March 31, 2014.

 

Looking ahead to the June 2014 quarter, net income growth over prior year quarters will continue to be challenged by lower mortgage banking income, downward pressure on net interest margin, and uncertainty over loan growth prospects compared to the prior year periods. In addition, additional merger and data conversion costs associated with the Northwoods branch purchase will be recognized during the June 2014 quarter, reducing net income by approximately $240 after tax benefits.

 

Table 1: Impact of Special Income and Expense Items on Continuing Operations (a non-GAAP measure)

 

   Quarter ended March 31,
($000s, net of income tax effects)  2014  2013
       
Net income from recurring operations before credit costs  $1,638   $1,735 
Less: Credit costs   (107)   (199)
           
Net income from recurring operations after credit costs   1,531    1,536 
Add: Benefit from amendment of Marathon State Bank tax returns       73 
Less: Merger related expenses and data processing conversion   (81)    
           
Net income  $1,450   $1,609 

 

   Quarter ended March 31,
(per diluted share, net of income tax effects)  2014  2013
       
Net income from recurring operations before credit costs  $0.99   $1.05 
Less: Credit costs   (0.07)   (0.12)
           
Net income from recurring operations after credit costs   0.92    0.93 
Add: Benefit from amendment of Marathon State Bank tax returns       0.04 
Less: Merger related expenses and data processing conversion   (0.05)    
           
Net income  $0.87   $0.97 

 

Annualized return on average assets was .84% (.89% before the merger related and conversion costs) and .95% (.90% before the Marathon State Bank amended tax return benefits) during the quarters ended March 31, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Annualized return on average stockholders’ equity was 10.19% (10.76% before the merger related and conversion costs) and 11.83% (11.30% before the Marathon State Bank amended tax return benefits) during the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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The following Table 2 presents PSB’s consolidated quarterly summary financial data.

 

Table 2: Financial Summary

 

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  Quarter ended
   March 31,  December 31,  September 30,  June 30,  March 31,
Earnings and dividends:  2014  2013  2013  2013  2013
                
Net interest income  $5,174   $5,365   $5,422   $5,317   $5,201 
Provision for loan losses  $140   $   $3,340   $352   $323 
Other noninterest income  $1,320   $1,274   $1,411   $1,523   $1,415 
Other noninterest expense  $4,289   $4,391   $3,817   $4,216   $4,082 
Net income  $1,450   $1,561   $13   $1,561   $1,609 
                          
Basic earnings per share(3)  $0.87   $0.95   $0.01   $0.95   $0.97 
Diluted earnings per share(3)  $0.87   $0.95   $0.01   $0.95   $0.97 
Dividends declared per share(3)  $   $0.39   $   $0.39   $ 
Net book value per share  $35.15   $34.36   $33.92   $34.04   $33.71 
                          
Semi-annual dividend payout ratio   n/a    40.91%    n/a    20.32%    n/a 
Average common shares outstanding   1,658,017    1,651,518    1,651,518    1,651,664    1,656,162 
                          
Balance sheet – average balances:                         
                          
Loans receivable, net of allowances for loss  $498,957   $507,898   $510,937   $499,425   $485,495 
Assets  $698,127   $704,559   $695,344   $688,353   $689,687 
Deposits  $567,500   $557,639   $537,836   $525,158   $541,672 
Stockholders’ equity  $57,710   $57,243   $56,907   $57,223   $55,137 
                          
Performance ratios:                         
                          
Return on average assets(1)   0.84%    0.88%    0.01%    0.91%    0.95% 
Return on average stockholders’ equity(1)   10.19%    10.82%    0.09%    10.94%    11.83% 
Average stockholders’ equity less                         
accumulated other comprehensive income                         
(loss) to average assets   8.22%    8.07%    8.09%    8.18%    7.82% 
Net loan charge-offs to average loans(1)   0.03%    0.27%    2.97%    0.12%    0.26% 
Nonperforming loans to gross loans   1.75%    1.67%    1.66%    1.89%    2.02% 
Allowance for loan losses to gross loans   1.39%    1.31%    1.36%    1.49%    1.49% 
Nonperforming assets to tangible equity                         
plus the allowance for loan losses(4)   16.27%    16.80%    16.73%    17.75%    19.33% 
Net interest rate margin(1)(2)   3.31%    3.32%    3.40%    3.41%    3.37% 
Net interest rate spread(1)(2)   3.15%    3.14%    3.23%    3.24%    3.20% 
Service fee revenue as a percent of                         
average demand deposits(1)   1.68%    1.76%    2.01%    2.02%    1.89% 
Noninterest income as a percent of gross revenue   17.09%    15.92%    17.24%    18.54%    17.60% 
Efficiency ratio(2)   63.75%    63.87%    53.94%    59.52%    59.50% 
Noninterest expenses to average assets(1)   2.49%    2.47%    2.18%    2.46%    2.40% 
                          
Stock price information:                         
                          
High  $34.50   $31.25   $31.50   $31.00   $28.50 
Low  $30.10   $29.75   $29.40   $27.76   $25.30 
Last trade value at quarter-end  $32.00   $31.25   $29.76   $29.25   $28.00 

 

(1)Annualized

(2)The yield on tax-exempt loans and securities is computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%.

(3)Due to rounding, cumulative quarterly per share performance may not equal annual per share totals.

(4)Tangible stockholders’ equity excludes intangible assets and any preferred stock capital elements.

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Net Interest Income

 

Quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to March 31, 2013

 

Net interest income is the most significant component of earnings. Tax adjusted net interest income totaled $5,408 (on net margin of 3.31%) during the March 31, 2014 quarter compared to $5,446 (3.37%) in the March 2013 quarter. Net margin has declined from prior quarters as loan yields have declined faster than funding costs. Although increased earning assets increased net interest income by $238 during the March 2014 quarter compared to the March 2013 quarter, the decline in net interest margin decreased net interest income by $276 during the March 2014 quarter compared to the March 2013 quarter.

 

The March 2014 quarterly decline in net loans outstanding, combined with the decline in net margin, also reduced tax adjusted net interest income during the March 2014 quarter ($5,408, on net margin of 3.31%) compared to the linked December 2013 quarter (5,446 on net margin of 3.32%). Compared to the December 2013 quarter, March 2014 quarterly loan yields declined .09%, to 4.40%, while average cost of interest bearing liabilities declined .08%, to .91%.

 

Looking ahead, net margin will remain under pressure from falling loan yields and larger than typical balances in low yielding overnight interest earning funds due to the Northwoods Rhinelander branch purchase. In light of very low market rates and intense competition for high credit quality loan growth, PSB expects loan yields during the upcoming quarter to decline slightly as maturities and originations may be repriced at rates lower than the current portfolio. The decline in loan yield may be greater than funding costs can be reduced with deposit rates already near functional minimums. Net interest margin could decline slightly during the June 2014 quarter but net interest income is expected to increase slightly over that seen during the March 2014 quarter due to the Northwoods Rhinelander branch loan portfolio acquisition.

 

During the March 2014 and March 2013 quarters, net interest margin benefited from interest rate floors on certain commercial-related loans and retail residential home equity lines of credit. The coupon rate on approximately $66 million, or 13.3%, of gross loans at March 31, 2014 was supported by an average interest rate floor approximately 115 basis points greater than the normal adjustable rate. If current interest rate levels were assumed to remain the same, the annualized increase to net interest income and net interest margin was approximately $757 and .11%, respectively, based on those existing loan floors and average total earning assets during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. During a period of rising short-term interest rates, we expect average funding costs (which are not currently subject to contractual caps on the interest rate) to rise while the yield on loans with interest rate floors would remain the same until those loans’ adjustable rate index caused coupon rates to exceed the loan rate floor. The speed in which short-term interest rates increase is expected to have a significant impact on net interest income from loans with interest rate floors. Quickly rising short-term rates would allow adjustable rate loans with floors to reprice to rates higher than the existing floor more quickly, impacting net interest income less adversely than if short-term rates rose slowly or deliberately.

 

At March 31, 2013, the coupon rate on approximately $74 million, or 15.8%, of gross loans at March 31, 2013 was supported by an average interest rate floor approximately 123 basis points greater than the normal adjustable rate. The annualized increase to net interest income and net interest margin was approximately $910 and .14%, respectively, based on those existing loan floors and average total earning assets during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

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The following Tables present a schedule of yields and costs for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period ended March 31, 2013, and the interest income and expense volume and rate analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013.

 

Table 3: Net Interest Income Analysis (Quarter)

(dollars in thousands)  Quarter ended March 31, 2014     Quarter ended March 31, 2013
   Average     Yield/  Average     Yield/
   Balance  Interest  Rate  Balance  Interest  Rate
Assets            
Interest-earning assets:                                 
Loans(1)(2)  $505,833   $5,493    4.40%   $492,977   $5,740    4.72% 
Taxable securities   80,428    549    2.77%    91,316    541    2.40% 
Tax-exempt securities(2)   54,699    577    4.28%    51,984    565    4.41% 
FHLB stock   2,556    3    0.48%    2,675    1    0.15% 
Other   19,344    17    0.36%    16,240    22    0.55% 
                               
Total(2)   662,860    6,639    4.06%    655,192    6,869    4.25% 
                               
Non-interest-earning assets:                              
Cash and due from banks   10,301              9,934           
Premises and equipment, net   9,614              10,207           
Cash surrender value insurance   12,862              11,851           
Other assets   9,366              9,985           
Allowance for loan losses   (6,876)             (7,482)          
                               
Total  $698,127             $689,687           
                               
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity                              
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Savings and demand deposits  $182,355   $84    0.19%   $181,768   $114    0.25% 
Money market deposits   141,564    109    0.31%    122,311    104    0.34% 
Time deposits   157,495    519    1.34%    160,139    562    1.42% 
FHLB borrowings   34,458    242    2.85%    52,680    330    2.54% 
Other borrowings   20,441    155    3.08%    21,154    157    3.01% 
Senior subordinated notes   4,000    38    3.85%    5,500    72    5.31% 
Junior subordinated debentures   7,732    84    4.41%    7,732    84    4.41% 
                               
Total   548,045    1,231    0.91%    551,284    1,423    1.05% 
                               
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Demand deposits   86,086              77,454           
Other liabilities   6,286              5,812           
Stockholders’ equity   57,710              55,137           
                               
Total  $698,127             $689,687           
                               
Net interest income       $5,408             $5,446      
Rate spread             3.15%              3.20% 
Net yield on interest-earning assets             3.31%              3.37% 

 

(1)Nonaccrual loans are included in the daily average loan balances outstanding.

(2)The yield on tax-exempt loans and securities is computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%.

 

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Table 4: Interest Expense and Expense Volume and Rate Analysis (Year to Date) Three months ended March 31, 2014

 

  2014 compared to 2013
  increase (decrease) due to (1)
(dollars in thousands)  Volume  Rate  Net
          
Interest earned on:               
Loans(2)  $139   $(386)  $(247)
Taxable securities   (74)   82    8 
Tax-exempt securities(2)   29    (17)   12 
FHLB stock       2    2 
Other interest income   3    (8)   (5)
                
Total   97    (327)   (230)
                
Interest paid on:               
Savings and demand deposits       (30)   (30)
Money market deposits   15    (10)   5 
Time deposits   (9)   (34)   (43)
FHLB borrowings   (128)   40    (88)
Other borrowings   (5)   3    (2)
Senior subordinated notes   (14)   (20)   (34)
Junior subordinated debentures            
                
Total   (141)   (51)   (192)
                
Net interest earnings  $238   $(276)  $(38)

 

(1)The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.
(2)The yield on tax-exempt loans and investment securities has been adjusted to its fully taxable equivalent using a 34% tax rate.

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity

 

We incur market risk primarily from interest-rate risk inherent in our lending and deposit taking activities. Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates. We actively monitor and manage our interest-rate risk exposure. The measurement of the market risk associated with financial instruments (such as loans and deposits) is meaningful only when all related and offsetting on- and off-balance sheet transactions are aggregated, and the resulting net positions are identified. Disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments that reflect changes in market prices and rates can be found in Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Our primary objective in managing interest-rate risk is to minimize the adverse impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income and capital, while adjusting the asset-liability structure to obtain the maximum yield-cost spread on that structure. We rely primarily on our asset-liability structure reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to control interest-rate risk. In general, longer-term earning assets are funded by shorter-term funding sources allowing us to earn net interest income on both the credit risk taken on assets and the yield curve of market interest rates. In general, a sudden and substantial change in interest rates could adversely impact earnings, to the extent that the interest rates borne by assets and liabilities do not change at the same speed, to the same extent, or on the same basis. We do not engage in significant trading activities to enhance earnings or for hedging purposes.

 

Our overall strategy is to coordinate the volume of rate sensitive assets and liabilities to minimize the impact of interest rate movement on the net interest margin. The following Table represents our earnings sensitivity to changes in interest rates at March 31, 2014. It is a static indicator which does not reflect various repricing characteristics and may not indicate the sensitivity of net interest income in a changing interest rate environment, particularly during periods when the interest yield curve is flattening or steepening. The following repricing methodologies should be noted:

1.Public or government fund MMDA and NOW accounts are considered fully repriced within 60 days. Higher yielding retail and non-governmental money market and NOW deposit accounts are considered fully repriced within 90 days. Rewards Checking NOW accounts and other money market deposit accounts are considered fully repriced within one year. Other NOW and savings accounts are considered “core” deposits as they are generally insensitive to interest rate changes. These core deposits are generally considered to reprice beyond five years.
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2.Nonaccrual loans are considered to reprice beyond 5 years.
3.Assets and liabilities with contractual calls or prepayment options are repriced according to the likelihood of the call or prepayment being exercised in the current interest rate environment.
4.Measurements taking into account the impact of rising or falling interest rates are based on a parallel yield curve change that is fully implemented within a 12-month time horizon.
5.Bank owned life insurance is considered to reprice beyond 5 years.

 

The gap analysis reflects a liability sensitive gap position during the next year, with a cumulative negative one-year gap ratio at March 31, 2014 of 82.9% compared to a negative gap of 85.4% at December 31, 2013. The one-year gap ratio declined since December 31, 2013 due to purchase of fixed rate mortgage backed securities while short-term investments declined. In general, a current negative gap would be favorable in a falling interest rate environment but unfavorable in a rising rate environment. However, net interest income is impacted not only by the timing of product repricing, but the extent of the change in pricing which could be severely limited from local competitive pressures. If we held an asset sensitive gap position, the existence of our “in the money” floating rate loan floors discussed previously could also lessen the impact of an asset sensitive gap position in a rising interest rate environment. These factors can result in change to net interest income from changing interest rates different than expected from review of the gap table.

 

Table 5: Interest Rate Sensitivity Gap Analysis

 

   March 31, 2014
(dollars in thousands)  0-90 Days  91-180 days  181-365 days  1-2 yrs.  2-5 yrs.  Beyond 5 yrs.  Total
Earning assets:                                   
Loans  $157,283   $40,000   $61,447   $82,098   $115,219   $39,176   $495,223 
Securities   9,107    4,639    10,425    19,633    52,712    47,779    144,295 
FHLB stock                            2,556    2,556 
CSV bank-owned life insurance                            12,925    12,925 
Other earning assets   7,807    248    1,192    1,736              10,983 
                                    
Total  $174,197   $44,887   $73,064   $103,467   $167,931   $102,436   $665,982 
Cumulative rate sensitive assets  $174,197   $219,084   $292,148   $395,615   $563,546   $665,982      
                                    
Interest-bearing liabilities                                   
Interest-bearing deposits  $93,959   $21,979   $194,459   $29,125   $48,022   $93,324   $480,868 
FHLB advances   12,475    8,200    6,540         2,904         30,119 
Other borrowings   6,919         8,000         5,500         20,419 
Senior subordinated notes                       4,000         4,000 
Junior subordinated debentures                       7,732         7,732 
                                    
Total  $113,353   $30,179   $208,999   $29,125   $68,158   $93,324   $543,138 
Cumulative interest                                   
sensitive liabilities  $113,353   $143,532   $352,531   $381,656   $449,814   $543,138      
                                    
Interest sensitivity gap for                                   
the individual period  $60,844   $14,708   $(135,935)  $74,342   $99,773   $9,112      
Ratio of rate sensitive assets to                                   
rate sensitive liabilities for                                   
the individual period   153.7%    148.7%    35.0%    355.3%    246.4%    109.8%      
                                    
Cumulative interest                                   
sensitivity gap  $60,844   $75,552   $(60,383)  $13,959   $113,732   $122,844      
Cumulative ratio of rate sensitive                                   
assets to rate sensitive liabilities   153.7%    152.6%    82.9%    103.7%    125.3%    122.6%      

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We use financial modeling techniques that measure interest rate risk. These policies are intended to limit exposure of earnings to risk. A formal liquidity contingency plan exists that directs management to the least expensive liquidity sources to fund sudden and unanticipated liquidity needs. We also use various policy measures to assess interest rate risk as described below.

 

We balance the need for liquidity with the opportunity for increased net interest income available from longer term loans held for investment and securities. To measure the impact on net interest income from interest rate changes, we model interest rate simulations on a quarterly basis. Our policy is that projected net interest income over the next 12 months will not be reduced by more than 15% given a change in interest rates of up to 200 basis points. The following table presents the projected impact to net interest income by certain rate change scenarios and the change to the one year cumulative ratio of rate sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities.

 

Table 6: Net Interest Margin Rate Simulation Impacts

 

Period Ended:  March 2014  December 2013  March 2013
          
Cumulative 1 year gap ratio               
Base   83%    85%    83% 
Up 200   80%    82%    80% 
Down 100   85%    87%    85% 
                
Change in Net Interest Income – Year 1               
Up 200 during the year   -3.0%    -2.8%    -2.9% 
Down 100 during the year   -0.3%    -0.1%    0.2% 
                
Change in Net Interest Income – Year 2               
No rate change (base case)   1.1%    -0.8%    -0.7% 
Following up 200 in year 1   0.0%    -0.2%    -3.4% 
Following down 100 in year 1   -2.1%    -2.4%    -2.4% 

 

Note: Simulations since June 2008 reflect net interest income changes from a down 100 basis point scenario, rather than a down 200 basis point scenario as dictated by internal policy due to the currently low level of relative short-term rates.

 

To assess whether interest rate sensitivity beyond one year helps mitigate or exacerbate the short-term rate sensitive position, a quarterly measure of core funding utilization is made. Core funding is defined as liabilities with a maturity in excess of 60 months and stockholders’ equity capital. Core deposits including DDA, lower yielding NOW, and non-maturity savings accounts (not including high yield NOW such as Rewards Checking deposits and money market accounts) are also considered core long-term funding sources. The core funding utilization ratio is defined as assets that reprice in excess of 60 months divided by core funding. Our target for the core funding utilization ratio is to remain at 80% or below given the same 200 basis point changes in rates that apply to the guidelines for interest rate risk limits exposure described previously. Our core funding utilization ratio after a projected 200 basis point increase in rates was 58.4% at March 31, 2014 compared to 53.8% at December 31, 2013.

 

At March 31, 2014, internal interest rate simulations that project interest rate changes that maintain the current shape of the yield curve (often referred to as “parallel yield curve shifts”) estimated relatively modest projected reductions to future years’ net interest income, even in more extreme periods of interest rate changes such as up 400 basis points during a 24 month period. The impact of various rate simulations on projected “base” net interest income are shown in the Table below. However, if interest rates were to increase more quickly than anticipated and if the yield curve flattened at the same time, such as in a “flat up 500 basis point” change occurring during 2014, net interest income would decline during the first three years of the simulation from 6.1% in year 1 to a decline of 12.6% in year 2 and a decline of 7.9% in year 3 compared to the base simulation’s net interest income ($1,296 in year 1, $2,716 in year 2, and $1,698 in year 3 before tax benefits). When the yield curve flattens, repriced short-term funding cost, such as for terms of one year or less increases, while maturing fixed rate balloon loans, such as with terms from 3 to 5 years, increase much less. During flattening periods, assets and liabilities may reprice at the same time but to a much different extent. Current net interest income sensitivity to a rising and flattening yield curve is similar than that seen at December 31, 2013 when similar “flat up 500 basis point” projections indicated net interest income would decline 6.0%, 12.7%, and 7.0% compared to the base simulation in years 1, 2, and 3, respectively.

 

Although the flat up 500 basis points simulation is projected to negatively impact net interest income during the first three years of the simulation, we also have risk to a prolonged period of low or falling rates in the already low rate environment in years 3-5 of a falling rate scenario. In this situation, loan and security yields continue to decline while funding costs reach effective lows, reducing net interest margin, particularly if average credit spreads were to decline to levels seen prior to 2008 (pre-recessionary levels).

 

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The table below summarizes the percentage change to current “base case” net interest income as a result of certain interest simulations:

 

Table 7: Projected Changes to Net Interest Income Under Various Rate Change Simulations

 

   During next 12M  During next 24M  During next 24M  Yield Curve
   Down 100 bp  Parallel up 400 bp  Flat up 500 bp  Twist*
             
 Year 1    -0.3%    -2.8%    -6.1%    1.2% 
 Year 2    -3.2%    -7.5%    -12.6%    3.0% 
 Year 3    -6.6%    -3.6%    -7.9%    -6.8% 
 Year 4    -10.5%    13.7%    10.7%    1.5% 
 Year 5    -12.9%    28.0%    25.9%    15.2% 

 

*Yield curve steepens over the first 18 months of the simulation (10 year CMT Treasury = 3.75%) and flattens over months 19-36 to the average slope from 2005-2007 (with Fed Funds targeted at 4.00%)

 

Despite recent rate volatility in mid and longer term market interest rates, we do not consider a falling rate environment to be likely, but we continue to monitor our asset-liability position for an environment of continued low short-term rates during the next 12 to 24 months.

 

Noninterest Income

 

Quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to March 31, 2013

 

Total noninterest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 was $1,320, compared to $1,415 earned during the March 2013 quarter, a decrease of $95, or 6.7%, as residential mortgage banking declined $80, or 20.2%. Mortgage banking includes the gain on sale of residential mortgage loans to secondary market investors as well as the net loan servicing income associated with those loans. Wealth management investment and insurance sales commissions also declined $43, or 15.0%, during the March 2014 quarter compared to the atypically high levels seen during the March 2013 quarter. Offsetting these declines were higher other noninterest income, led by increased debit and credit card interchange fee income, up $41, or 20.7%. During the December 2013 quarter, PSB sold its credit card loan principal portfolio in exchange for greater interchange fee income on those retained credit card customers, accounting for most of the increased interchange income during the March 2014 quarter.

 

Gain on sale of mortgage loans declined 50.6% to $224 during the March 2014 quarter compared to $453 during the March 2013 quarter on significantly lower residential loan refinance activity due to an increase in long term interest rates in response to expected actions by the Federal Reserve. Gain on mortgage sales is expected to remain at March 2014 levels during the coming June 2014 quarter and is likely to result in lower mortgage banking income throughout 2014 compared to 2013. Offsetting a portion of the decline in sale gains is increased mortgage servicing fee income during 2014 from slower amortization of mortgage servicing rights as refinance activity sharply declines. Total mortgage banking income during all of 2014 is expected to decline to between 20% and 30% of the amounts seen during the year ended December 31, 2013 and could cause total noninterest income to decline during 2014 compared to that seen during 2013.

 

Noninterest Expense

 

Quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to March 31, 2013

 

Noninterest expenses totaled $4,289 during the March 2014 quarter compared to $4,082 during the March 2013 quarter. The March 2014 quarter included $128 of Northwoods Rhinelander acquisition and data conversion costs for the acquisition completed April 11, 2014. If these costs were excluded, noninterest expense during the March 2014 quarter would have been $4,161 compared to $4,082 during the March 2013 quarter, an increase of $79, or 1.9%. Excluding $95 in acquisition-related data conversion costs, data processing and other office operations expense was $519 during the March 2014 quarter compared to $477 during the March 2013 quarter, an increase of $42, or 8.8%, from additional software expense. Acquisition-related legal fees increased March 2014 quarterly other noninterest expense by $10 and new Northwoods Rhinelander branch equipment purchases increased occupancy and facilities expense by $21.

 

Additional Northwoods Rhinelander branch acquisition and conversion related expenses will be incurred during the June 2014 quarter, which will primarily increase data processing and other office operations expense. All quarterly June 2014 acquisition and conversion costs are expected to range from $380 to $400 before tax benefits, which would reduce quarterly net income by $230 to $245 after taxes. During all of 2014, Northwoods Rhinelander acquisition and conversion costs after tax benefits are expected to reduce 2014 net income by approximately $325. The branch purchase is also expected to result in recognition of a core deposit intangible asset which will be amortized to expense over up to seven years, increasing future operating expense.

The March 2013 quarterly effective income tax rate was 27.2% of pre-tax income as the provision for income tax expense was reduced $73 for the tax benefit realized on amendment of Marathon’s previously filed 2009 through 2011 income tax returns primarily to correct the treatment of tax-exempt interest on municipal loans. Before this tax reduction, the March 2013 quarterly effective income tax rate would have been 30.5% compared to a March 2014 quarterly effective income tax rate of 29.8%.

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CREDIT QUALITY AND PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

The loan portfolio is our primary asset subject to credit risk. Our process for monitoring credit risk includes quarterly analysis of loan quality, delinquencies, nonperforming assets, and potential problem loans. Loans are placed on a nonaccrual status when they become contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments. All interest accrued but not collected for loans (including applicable impaired loans) that are placed on nonaccrual status or charged off is reversed against interest income. Nonaccrual loans and restructured loans maintained on accrual status remain classified as nonperforming loans until the uncertainty surrounding the credit is eliminated. In general, uncertainty surrounding the credit is eliminated when the borrower has displayed a history of regular loan payments using a market interest rate that is expected to continue as if a typical performing loan. Some borrowers continue to make loan payments while maintained on non-accrual status. We apply all payments received on nonaccrual loans to principal until the loan is returned to accrual status or repaid. Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total tangible common equity including the allowance for loan losses was 16.27%, 16.80%, and 19.33% at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively (refer to Table 24). For the purpose of this measurement, tangible common equity is equal to total common stockholders’ equity less mortgage servicing right assets.

 

Nonperforming assets include: (1) loans that are either contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments, on a nonaccrual status, or the terms of which have been renegotiated to provide a reduction or deferral of interest or principal (restructured loans), (2) investment securities in default as to principal or interest, and (3) foreclosed assets.

 

Table 8: Nonperforming Assets

 

   March 31,  December 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2014  2013  2013
          
Nonaccrual loans (excluding restructured loans)  $3,593   $6,162   $3,704 
Nonaccrual restructured loans   3,668    1,187    3,636 
Restructured loans not on nonaccrual   1,385    2,755    1,299 
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more            
                
Total nonperforming loans   8,646    10,104    8,639 
Nonaccrual trust preferred investment security            
Foreclosed assets   1,677    1,822    1,750 
                
Total nonperforming assets  $10,323   $11,926   $10,389 
                
Nonperforming loans as a % of gross loans receivable   1.75%    2.02%    1.67% 
Total nonperforming assets as a % of total assets   1.49%    1.74%    1.46% 
Allowance for loan losses as a % of nonperforming loans   79.60%    73.57%    78.52% 

 

Total nonperforming assets decreased $66, or 0.6%, since December 31, 2013, and decreased $1,603, or 13.4%, since March 31, 2013. Since March 31, 2013, certain nonaccrual loans were restructured but were unable to maintain payment under the restructured terms or continued on nonaccrual status following the restructuring. Therefore, nonaccrual loans in total were largely unchanged and were $7,261 at March 31, 2014 compared to $7,349 at March 31, 2013. At March 31, 2014, the allowance for loan losses was $6,882, or 1.39% of total loans (80% of nonperforming loans), compared to $6,783, or 1.31% of total loans (79% of nonperforming loans) at December 31, 2013.

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, total loans delinquent 30 to 59 days increased $4,331, to $5,457, compared to $1,126 at December 31, 2013, as shown in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The increase was due to a $2,944 commercial and industrial loan relationship that includes a significant government agency guarantee of principal that became past due during the March 2014 quarter. This borrower was negatively impacted by loss of a large customer during 2013 that has resulted in strained cash flow. The full borrower relationship includes loans receivable totaling $3,605, of which $2,105 is guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”). At March 31, 2014, the loan relationship was classified as a credit risk rating 5 (“Watch”) but is likely to be restructured during the June 2014 quarter to extend repayment terms. We maintain a good collateral position outside the USDA guarantee and the borrower is expected to be able to service the debt under restructured terms. A restructuring of this debt would increase nonperforming loans at June 30, 2014.

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Separately, a $1,075 single family residential mortgage loan became 30 to 59 days delinquent during the March 2014 quarter as the borrower works through a potential change in ownership of the home. This mortgage is significantly under collateralized although the borrower continues income levels sufficient to service the required debt payments. Refer to Table 11 below for more information on this loan relationship and specific reserves maintained on this impaired (credit risk rating 7) loan. The change in payment delinquency of this loan and the commercial and industrial loan discussed in the prior paragraph accounted for $4,019 (93%) of the $4,331 increase in loans delinquent 30 to 59 days during the March 2014 quarter compared to December 31, 2013.

 

While the general credit quality of our loan portfolio and identified problem loans continues to improve, the local economic conditions are fragile and slow growing in central and northern Wisconsin, and during the past several years, large local employers in the paper manufacturing, window manufacturing, and insurance claim processing industries announced plant closures, job reductions, or loss of key customer contracts. Our market area has a higher than typical allocation of resources in the manufacturing sector, although the greatest economic growth for many years has been in health and education services. The local paper and wood industries have, and continue to experience, a long-term production decline. The local retail sales environment also declined during 2013 as J.C. Penney Company, Inc., Gap, Inc., and Abercrombie & Fitch, Co. brand Hollister announced store closures within our primary markets.

 

We expect these conditions to restrain economic growth as some borrowers continue to manage fragile cash flows and debt servicing ability. In addition, the loss of the significant employers mentioned previously may have a significant negative impact on small local municipalities that depended on these closed manufacturing plants for tax assessment base and utility revenue. At March 31, 2014, $3,090 of tax exempt general obligation and tax incremental financing district development loans receivable with a local municipality expected to be significantly negatively impacted due to a plant closure were classified as performing, but impaired loans with no specific reserve. During the June 2014 quarter, we expect to restructure this loan to extend the life of the tax incremental financing district so that existing property tax collections from real estate located within the district continue for a period long enough to fully pay the original district development costs. This debt restructuring is expected to be classified as a troubled debt restructuring, which would increase non performing loans beginning June 30, 2014.

 

Nonperforming loans are reviewed to determine exposure for potential loss within each loan category. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is assessed based on credit quality and other pertinent loan portfolio information. The adequacy of the allowance and the provision for loan losses is consistent with the composition of the loan portfolio and recent internal credit quality assessments. We maintain our headquarters and one branch location in the City of Wausau, Wisconsin, and maintain the majority of our deposits (including five of our eight locations), and loan customers in Marathon County, Wisconsin. The significant majority of our customers and borrowers live and work in Marathon, Oneida, and Vilas Counties, Wisconsin, in which we have branch locations. The unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) in the Wausau-Marathon County, Wisconsin MSA was 6.4% at January 2014 (the most recent data available) compared to 8.1% at January 2013. The unemployment rate in Oneida County, Wisconsin was 9.9% at January 2014 compared to 11.6% at January 2013. The unemployment rate in Vilas County, Wisconsin was 11.3% at January 2014 compared to 13.0% at January 2013. The unemployment rate for all of Wisconsin (not seasonally adjusted) was 6.7% at March 2014 compared to 7.5% at March 2013. A local economic outlook survey of business owners for our market area published in the December 2013 quarter points to expectations of an improving local economy with some businesses considering a local capital expansion, although an overall economic rebound is considered further out in the future towards the end of 2014.

 

At March 31, 2014, all nonperforming assets aggregating to $500 or more measured by gross principal outstanding per credit relationship are summarized in the following table and represented 20% of all nonperforming assets compared to 20% of nonperforming assets at December 31, 2013. In the table, loans presented as “Accrual TDR” represent troubled debt restructured loans maintained on accrual status. No new large nonperforming assets in excess of $500 were identified during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

 

Table 9: Largest Nonperforming Assets at March 31, 2014 ($000s)

 

      Gross  Specific
Collateral Description  Asset Type  Principal  Reserves
              
Owner occupied commercial office and residential rentals  Nonaccrual  $740   $184 
Owner occupied cabinetry contractor real estate and equipment  Nonaccrual   719    292 
Owner occupied multi use, multi-tenant real estate  Nonaccrual   640    107 
              
Total listed nonperforming assets     $2,099   $583 
Total bank wide nonperforming assets     $10,323   $1,981 
Listed assets as a percent of total nonperforming assets      20%    29% 

 

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Table 10: Largest Nonperforming Assets at December 31, 2013 ($000s)

 

Collateral Description  Asset Type  Gross Principal  Specific Reserves
          
Owner occupied cabinetry contractor real estate and equipment  Nonaccrual  $731   $304 
Owner occupied multi use, multi-tenant real estate  Nonaccrual   658    107 
Owner occupied commercial office and residential rentals  Nonaccrual   642    51 
              
Total listed nonperforming assets     $2,031   $462 
Total bank wide nonperforming assets     $10,389   $1,936 
Listed assets as a percent of total nonperforming assets      20%    24% 

 

In addition to nonperforming loans, we have classified certain performing loans as impaired loans under accounting standards due to heightened risk of nonperformance within the next year or other factors. In general, loans not classified as nonaccrual or restructured may be classified as impaired due to elevated potential credit risk but still be considered performing. At March 31, 2014, all impaired but performing loans aggregating to $500 or more measured by gross principal outstanding per credit relationship are summarized in the following table. During the March 2014 quarter, a new single family residential mortgage was added to the large impaired loan list due to a significant collateral shortfall associated with the property and a potential change in ownership although the borrower continues income levels sufficient to service the required debt payments.

 

Table 11: Largest Performing, but Impaired Loans at March 31, 2014 ($000s)

 

      Gross  Specific
Collateral Description  Asset Type  Principal  Reserves
          
Municipal tax incremental financing district (TID) debt issue  Impaired  $3,090   $ 
Owner occupied light manufacturing facility and equipment  Impaired   1,712     
Single family residential home first mortgage  Impaired   1,075    434 
Owner occupied cabinetry contractor real estate and equipment  Impaired   747     
              
Total listed performing, but impaired loans     $6,624   $434 
Total performing, but impaired loans     $8,032   $583 
Listed assets as a percent of total performing, but impaired loans      82%    74% 

 

Table 12: Largest Performing, but Impaired Loans at December 31, 2013 ($000s)

 

Collateral Description  Asset Type  Gross Principal  Specific Reserves
          
Municipal tax incremental financing district (TID) debt issue  Impaired  $3,090   $ 
Owner occupied light manufacturing facility and equipment  Impaired   1,725     
Owner occupied cabinetry contractor real estate and equipment  Impaired   700     
              
Total listed performing, but impaired loans     $5,515   $ 
Total performing, but impaired loans     $7,136   $172 
Listed assets as a percent of total performing, but impaired loans      77%    0% 

 

Provision for Loan Losses and Loss of Foreclosed Assets

 

We determine the adequacy of the provision for loan losses based on past loan loss experience, current economic conditions, and composition of the loan portfolio. Accordingly, the amount charged to expense is based on management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio. It is our policy that when available information confirms that specific loans, or portions thereof, including impaired loans, are uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the allowance.

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Due to improving general credit trends within its portfolio as well as a $21.8 million decline in net loans outstanding during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, PSB’s provision for loan losses declined to $140 during the March 2014 quarter compared to $323 during the March 2013 quarter. There was no provision for partial write-downs of foreclosed properties during the March 2014 or 2103 quarters, and loss on foreclosed assets was $36 during the March 2014 quarter and $6 during the March 2013 quarter. Taken together, credit costs totaled $176 during the March 2014 quarter compared to $329 during the March 2013 quarter, a decline of $153, or 46.5%.

 

Provision for loan losses during the June 2014 quarter may increase from that recorded during the March 2014 quarter due to potential loan growth, although the provision is not expected to be greater than the $352 provision for loan losses recorded in the June 2013 quarter. However, future provisions are also impacted by the actual amount of newly impaired and other problem loans identified by internal procedures or regulatory agencies which are not yet known.

 

Table 13: Allowance for Loan Losses

 

   Three months ended
   March 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2014  2013
       
Allowance for loan losses at beginning  $6,783   $7,431 
           
Provision for loan losses   140    323 
Recoveries on loans previously charged-off   8    8 
Loans charged off   (49)   (328)
           
Allowance for loan losses at end  $6,882   $7,434 

 

Net loan charge-offs totaled $41 during the March 2014 quarter (.03% of average loans on an annualized basis) compared to $320 during the March 2013 quarter (.26% of average loans). During the March 2013 quarter, two unrelated credit relationships including a commercial loan and non-owner occupied single family residential mortgage loans totaling $229 were charged off, representing 72% of all quarterly charge-offs.

 

ASSET GROWTH AND LIQUIDITY

 

Balance Sheet Changes and Analysis

 

Total assets were $693.7 million at March 31, 2014 compared to $711.5 million at December 31, 2013, down $17.8 million, or 2.5%, due to a decline in net loans receivable of $21.8 million, down 4.3%. The loan decline was led by an $8.3 million payoff from a multi-family housing developer who refinanced into permanent low fixed rate financing. We continue to maintain other lending relationships with this customer. In addition, our seven largest commercial line of credit holders decreased their balances $4.7 million since the beginning of 2014. Lastly, all other commercial related loans declined $7.0 million including a $2.1 million pay down of a purchased loan participation from another Wisconsin community bank.

 

Loan repayments were reinvested in $11.0 million of investment securities with the remaining $10.8 million in loan repayments and an $8.9 million decline in cash and cash equivalents used to support an $8.8 million decline in local deposits and a $9.3 million pay down of wholesale funding during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Wholesale funding (including brokered certificates of deposit, Federal Home Loan Bank advances, and wholesale repurchase agreements) was $99.6 million (14.4% of total assets) at March 31, 2014 compared to $108.9 million (15.3% of total assets) at December 31, 2013.

 

During the upcoming June 2014 quarter, total assets will increase from the recent purchase of the Northwoods branch in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and an expected increase in organic loan growth. The branch purchase added approximately $21 million of performing loans and $41 million of deposits and we will continue to operate the location as a branch of Peoples State Bank. The branch purchase added approximately $17 million of cash and cash equivalents to the existing $5.9 million of federal funds sold held at March 31, 2014. Our ability to reinvest these overnight funds into loans receivable during the June 2014 quarter and the remainder of 2014 will have a significant impact on our ability to increase earnings during 2014 compared to 2013.

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Changes in assets during the three months March 31, 2014 are described in Table 14 below.

 

Table 14: Change in Balance Sheet Assets Composition

 

   Three months ended
Increase (decrease) in assets ($000s)  March 31, 2014
   $  %
       
Investment securities  $11,016    8.3% 
Bank certificates of deposit   1,688    75.5% 
Other assets (various categories)   (364)   -1.2% 
Residential real estate mortgage and home equity loans   (1,665)   -1.1% 
Commercial, industrial and agricultural loans   (8,771)   -6.7% 
Cash and cash equivalents   (8,902)   -28.2% 
Commercial real estate mortgage loans   (10,794)   -4.8% 
           
Total decrease in assets  $(17,792)   -2.5% 

 

During the March 2014 quarter, the increase in investment securities included an additional $10,357 investment in federal agency issued residential mortgage backed securities purchased at a slight discount to par value with a weighted average purchased yield of 2.80% and an expected average principal life of 5.4 years under current interest rate levels. These securities are subject to extension of principal payments in a rising rate scenario with average principal life increasing up to 7.2 years in connection with a significant increase in interest rates such as the 10 year U.S. Treasury rate. The majority of the purchased mortgage backed securities were represented by fully amortizing 15 year residential mortgage collateral. While the purchase is expected to increase 2014 net income by approximately $40 per quarter, the purchase was made with existing overnight funds and slightly increased our interest rate risk position in future years.

 

Changes in net assets during the three months ended March 31, 2014, impacted funding sources as shown in Table 15 below.

 

Table 15: Change in Balance Sheet Liabilities and Equity Composition

 

   Three months ended
Increase (decrease) in liabilities and equity ($000s)  March 31, 2014
   $  %
       
Stockholders’ equity  $1,524    2.7% 
Other borrowings   (22)   -0.1% 
Other liabilities and debt (various categories)   (1,164)   -7.9% 
Wholesale and national deposits   (1,392)   -2.4% 
Retail certificates of deposit > $100   (1,967)   -4.2% 
Core deposits (including MMDA)   (6,841)   -1.4% 
FHLB advances   (7,930)   -20.8% 
           
Total decrease in liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $(17,792)   -2.5% 

 

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Loans Receivable

 

Table 16: Period-End Loan Composition

 

   March 31,  March 31,  December 31, 2013
   Dollars  Dollars  Percentage of total     Percentage
(dollars in thousands)  2014  2013  2014  2013  Dollars  of total
                   
Commercial, industrial and agricultural  $121,449   $128,873    24.5%    25.8%   $130,220    25.2% 
Commercial real estate mortgage   213,805    218,172    43.3%    43.7%    224,599    43.5% 
Residential real estate mortgage   136,049    127,748    27.5%    25.5%    137,600    26.6% 
Residential real estate loans held for sale   239        0.0%    0.0%    150    0.0% 
Consumer home equity   20,474    20,735    4.1%    4.1%    20,677    4.0% 
Consumer and installment   3,207    4,494    0.6%    0.9%    3,567    0.7% 
                               
Totals  $495,223   $500,022    100.0%    100.0%   $516,813    100.0% 

 

Loans held for investment continue to consist primarily of commercial related loans, including commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans, representing 68% of total loans as shown in the Table above at March 31, 2014 and 69% of total loans at December 31, 2013. Refer to Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the composition of loans at period-end.

 

The March 2014 quarter was characterized by a $19,565 decline in commercial related loans receivable as shown in the Table above due to several factors as summarized below:

 

·Commercial real estate loans declined $8,288 from the refinance of a multi-family housing development loan with a national lender at low long-term fixed interest rates. We continue to serve as the lender for this developer during the construction and development periods and continue to have ongoing lending relationships for this purpose totaling $1,969 at March 31, 2014.

 

·At March 31, 2014, we had $46.5 million of combined line of credit commitments to our seven largest line of credit customers. Most of these lines are used to manage seasonal business factors and fluctuate in balance during the year. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, these seven customer reduced their line usage by $4,663, which reduced commercial and industrial loans during the quarter compared to December 31, 2013.

 

·At December 31, 2013, we held $5,344 of purchased loan participations from a Wisconsin community bank lead lender collateralized by out of market mobile home park real estate. During the March 2014 quarter, we were repaid $2,130 of the principal as the borrower refinanced the debt with another lender on a long term basis.

 

·All other commercial related loans declined $4,484 during the March 2014 quarter from a variety of reasons, including slower activity brought on by the harsh and extended winter experienced in the upper Midwest during the period and a lack of quality borrower loan demand.

 

During the upcoming June 2014 quarter, we expect to experience organic loan growth in addition the loan growth from the purchased $21 million Northwoods Rhinelander branch loan portfolio. Organic growth is expected to include increased seasonal use of commercial lines of credit, new commercial real estate loans collateralized by out of state properties owned or operated by local customers, and increased equipment finance lending.

 

Competition from larger banks in our markets is strong as such banks with higher capital levels and substantial excess deposits look to lending for higher yielding assets as investment security returns remain very low. Banks including BMO Harris Bank (having the largest deposit market share in our markets), U.S. Bank, and Associated Bank aggressively pursue high credit quality borrowers with low lending interest rate spreads in an effort to aggressively increase their loan market share. We expect strong competition to continue during the next several quarters which could impact the pace of future loan growth and could negatively impact net interest margin and net interest income. To support local loan growth, we may increase purchased loan participations from other banks in Wisconsin during 2014.

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Deposits and Wholesale Funding Sources

 

Liquidity refers to the ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet our need for cash at a reasonable cost. We manage our liquidity to provide adequate funds to support borrowing needs and deposit flow of our customers. We also view liquidity as the ability to raise cash at a reasonable cost or with a minimum of loss and as a measure of balance sheet flexibility to react to marketplace, regulatory, and competitive changes. Retail and local deposits and repurchase agreements are the primary source of funding. Retail and local deposits and repurchase agreements were 74.6% of total assets at March 31, 2014, compared to 73.9% of total assets at December 31, 2013 and 70.7% of total assets at March 31, 2013.

 

Table 17: Period-end Deposit Composition

 

   March 31,  December 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2014  2013  2013
   $  %  $  %  $  %
                   
Non-interest bearing demand  $86,446    15.2%   $74,552    14.0%   $102,644    17.8% 
Interest-bearing demand and savings   181,373    32.0%    177,714    33.5%    176,427    30.5% 
Money market deposits   141,501    24.9%    119,010    22.4%    136,797    23.7% 
Retail and local time deposits less than $100   57,604    10.2%    60,711    11.4%    57,897    10.0% 
                               
Total core deposits   466,924    82.2%    431,987    81.3%    473,765    82.0% 
Retail and local time deposits $100 and over   44,423    7.9%    46,465    8.8%    46,390    8.1% 
Broker and national time deposits less than $100   396    0.1%    740    0.1%    542    0.1% 
Broker and national time deposits $100 and over   55,571    9.8%    51,981    9.8%    56,817    9.8% 
                               
Totals  $567,314    100.0%   $531,173    100.0%   $577,514    100.0% 

 

Total deposits declined $10,200, or 1.8%, to $567,314 at March 31, 2014 compared to $577,514 at December 31, 2013. The majority of the decline was in the form of commercial demand deposits, which decreased $16,319, or 21.8%, during the quarter. The decline was related to seasonal activity during which commercial customers withdrew seasonably high deposit balances at the beginning of the year throughout the winter when their commercial activity was reduced. Commercial deposit balances continue year over year growth and grew $10,636, or 22.1%, at March 31, 2014 compared to March 31, 2013.

 

The March 2014 quarter is also normally characterized by a sharp decline in seasonal municipal tax deposits, but government and public fund deposits declined just $2,537 during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 due to acquisition of a new school district deposit account during the March 2014 quarter which carried $7,607 of interest bearing demand deposits at March 31, 2014.

 

Before consideration of the new school district deposit account, total commercial demand deposits and municipal and government deposits decreased $26,463 during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to a $24,431 decline in such deposits during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

 

Wholesale funding often carries higher interest rates than local core deposit funding, so loan growth supported by wholesale funds can generate lower net interest spreads than loan growth supported by local funds. However, wholesale funds provide us the ability to quickly raise large funding blocks and to match loan terms to minimize interest rate risk and avoid the higher incremental cost to existing deposits from simply increasing retail rates to raise local deposits. Rates paid on local deposits are significantly impacted by competitor interest rates and the local economy’s ability to grow in a way that supports the deposit needs of all local financial institutions. Current brokered certificate of deposit rates available to us are often less costly to us than equivalent local deposits due to very low rates of return available on the most conservative fixed income investments and as national wholesale funds place a premium on FDIC insurance available on their large deposit when placed with brokers. Consequently, local certificate of deposit rates in many markets are priced higher than equivalent wholesale brokered deposits due to a limited supply of retail deposits. We expect this difference in pricing between wholesale and local certificates of deposit to be removed by the wholesale funding market as the banking industry is considered to be well capitalized and regains consistent profits. An improving national economy will likely increase wholesale rates relative to local core deposit rates which could increase the volatility of our interest expense due to a significant portion of our funding coming from wholesale sources.

 

Our internal policy is to limit broker and national time deposits (not including CDARS) to 20% of total assets. Broker and national deposits as a percentage of total assets were 8.1%, 8.1%, and 7.7% at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively. During the remainder of 2014, we do not expect a significant increase in use of brokered deposits due to cash on hand available for fund loan growth as well as substantial unused borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank. Beyond the use of brokered and national time deposits, secondary wholesale sources also include FHLB advances, Federal Reserve Discount Window advances, and pledging of investment securities against wholesale repurchase agreements.

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Table 18: Summary of Balance by Significant Deposit Source

 

   March 31,  December 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2014  2013  2013
          
Total time deposits $100 and over  $99,994   $98,446   $103,207 
Total broker and national deposits   55,967    52,721    57,359 
Total retail and local time deposits   102,027    107,176    104,287 
Core deposits, including money market deposits   466,924    431,987    473,765 

 

Table 19: March 31, 2014 Change in Deposit Balance since Period Ended:

 

   March 31, 2013  December 31, 2013
(dollars in thousands)  $  %  $  %
             
Total time deposits $100 and over  $1,548    1.6%   $(3,213)   -3.1% 
Total broker and national deposits   3,246    6.2%    (1,392)   -2.4% 
Total retail and local time deposits   (5,149)   -4.8%    (2,260)   -2.2% 
Core deposits, including money market deposits   34,937    8.1%    (6,841)   -1.4% 

 

As a supplement to local deposits, we use short-term and long-term funding sources other than retail deposits including federal funds purchased from other correspondent banks, advances from the FHLB, use of wholesale and national time deposits, advances taken from the Federal Reserve’s Discount Window, and repurchase agreements from security pledging. Table 21 below outlines the available and unused portion of these funding sources (based on collateral and/or company policy limitations) as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Currently unused but available funding sources at March 31, 2014 are considered sufficient to fund anticipated asset growth and meet contingency funding needs during the next several quarters. We also maintain formal policies to address liquidity contingency needs and to manage a liquidity crisis. The following Table 20 provides a summary of how the wholesale funding sources normally available to us would be impacted by various operating conditions.

 

Table 20: Environmental Impacts on Availability of Wholesale Funding Sources:

 

  Normal Moderately Highly
  Operating Stressed Stressed
  Environment Environment Environment
       
Repurchase Agreements Yes Likely* Not Likely
FHLB (primary 1-4 REM collateral) Yes Yes* Less Likely*
FHLB (secondary loan collateral) Yes Likely* Not Likely
Brokered CDs Yes Likely* Not Likely
National CDs Yes Likely* Not Likely
Federal Funds Lines Yes Less Likely* Not Likely
FRB (Borrow-In-Custody) Yes Yes Less Likely*
FRB (Discount Window securities) Yes Yes Yes
Holding Company line of credit Yes Yes Less Likely*

 

* May be available but subject to restrictions

 

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Table 21 summarizes the availability of various wholesale funding sources at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013.

 

Table 21: Available but Unused Funding Sources other than Retail Deposits

 

   March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
   Unused, but  Amount  Unused, but  Amount
(dollars in thousands)  Available  Used  Available  Used
             
Overnight federal funds purchased  $28,000   $   $28,000   $ 
Federal Reserve discount window advances   85,934        89,875     
FHLB advances under blanket mortgage lien   61,034    30,119    54,944    38,049 
Repurchase agreements and other FHLB advances   48,642    20,419    35,822    20,441 
Wholesale and national deposits   82,783    55,967    84,949    57,359 
Holding company secured line of credit   3,000        3,000     
                     
Totals  $309,393   $106,505   $296,590   $115,849 
                     
Funding as a percent of total assets   44.6%    15.4%    41.7%    16.3% 
Percentage of gross available funding used at period-end   n/a       25.6%    n/a       28.1% 

 

The following discussion examines each of the available but unused funding sources listed in the table above and the factors that may directly or indirectly influence the timing or the amount ultimately available to us.

 

March 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013

 

Overnight federal funds purchased

 

Our consolidated federal funds purchase availability totals $28,000 from three correspondent banks. The most significant portion of the total is $15,000 from our primary correspondent bank, Bankers’ Bank located in Madison, Wisconsin. We make regular use of the Bankers’ Bank line as part of our normal daily cash settlement procedures, but rarely have used the lines offered by the other two correspondent banks. Federal funds must be repaid each day and borrowings may be renewed for up to 14 consecutive business days. To unilaterally draw on the existing federal funds line, we need to maintain a “composite ratio” as defined by Bankers’ Bank of 40% or less. Bankers’ Bank defines the composite ratio to be nonaccrual loans and foreclosed assets divided by tangible capital including the allowance for loan losses calculated at our subsidiary bank level. Due to existence of the composite ratio, an increase in nonaccrual loans or foreclosed assets could impact availability of the line or subject us to further review. In addition, a rising composite ratio could cause our other two correspondent banks to reconsider their federal funds line with us since they do not also serve as our primary correspondent bank. Our subsidiary bank’s composite ratio was approximately 12% at March 31, 2014 and 13% at December 31, 2013, and less than the 40% benchmark used by Bankers’ Bank.

 

Federal Reserve discount window advances

 

We have a $100,000 line of credit with the Federal Reserve Discount Window supported by both commercial and commercial real estate collateral provided to the Federal Reserve under their Borrower in Custody (“BIC”) program. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the annualized interest rate applicable to Discount Window advances was .75%. Under the BIC program, we provide a monthly listing of detailed loan information on the loans provided as collateral. We are subject to annual review and certification by the Federal Reserve to retain participation in the program. The Discount Window represents the primary source of liquidity on a daily basis following our federal funds purchased lines of credit discussed above. We were limited to a maximum advance of $85,934 at March 31, 2014 compared to $89,875 at December 31, 2013 based on the BIC loan collateral pledged. Discount Window advances must be repaid or renewed each day. No Discount Window advances were used during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 or during 2013.

 

Only performing loans are permitted as collateral under the BIC and each individual loan is subject to a haircut to collateral value based on the Federal Reserve’s review of the listing each month. In general, approximately 75% of the loan principal offered as collateral is able to support Discount Window advances. Similar to the federal funds purchased lines of credit, an increase in nonperforming loans would decrease the amount of collateral available for Discount Window advances.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances under blanket mortgage lien and other FHLB advances

 

We maintain an available line of credit with the FHLB of Chicago based on a pledge of 1 to 4 family mortgage loan collateral, both first and secondary lien positions. We may borrow on the line to the lesser of the blanket mortgage lien collateral provided, or 20 times our existing FHLB capital stock investment. Based on our existing $2,556 capital stock investment, total FHLB advances in excess of $51,124 require us to purchase additional FHLB stock equal to 5% of the advance amount. At March 31, 2014, $13,583 of advances were available from the FHLB without the purchase of additional FHLB stock. Further advances of the remaining $47,451 available at March 31, 2014 would have required us to purchase additional FHLB stock totaling $2,373. FHLB stock currently pays an annualized dividend of .50% with expectations of continuing this dividend level. Therefore, additional FHLB advances carry additional cost relative to other wholesale borrowing alternatives due to the requirement to hold relatively low yielding FHLB stock.

 

Similar to the Discount Window, only performing residential mortgage loans may be pledged to the FHLB under the blanket lien. In addition, we were subject to a haircut of approximately 36% on first mortgage collateral and 60% on secondary lien collateral at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The FHLB conducts periodic audits of collateral identification and submission procedures and adjusts the collateral haircuts higher in response to negative exam findings. The FHLB also assigns a credit risk grade to each member based on a quarterly review of the member’s regulatory CALL report. Our current credit risk is within the normal range for a healthy member bank. Negative financial performance trends such as reduced capital levels, increased nonperforming assets, net operating losses, and other factors can increase a member’s credit risk grade. Higher risk grades can require a member to provide detailed loan collateral listings (rather than a blanket lien), physical collateral, and other restrictions on the maximum line usage. FHLB advances are available on a daily basis and along with Discount Window advances represent a primary source of liquidity following our federal funds purchased lines of credit.

 

FHLB advances carry substantial penalties for early prepayment that are generally not recovered from the lower interest rates in refinancing. The amount of early prepayment penalty is a function of the difference between the current borrowing rate, and the rate currently available for refinancing. Under a new collateral and pledging agreement we maintain with the FHLB effective April 12, 2011, we are also permitted to pledge commercial related collateral for advances. However, we did not pledge any commercial loan collateral to the FHLB at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

 

Repurchase agreements and FHLB advances collateralized by investment securities

 

Wholesale repurchase agreements may be available from a correspondent bank counterparty for both overnight and longer terms. Such arrangements typically call for the agreement to be collateralized by us at 110% of the repurchase principal. In the current market, repurchase counterparty providers are extremely limited and would likely require a minimum $10 million transaction. Repurchase agreements could require up to several business days to receive funding. Due to the lack of availability of counterparties offering the product, wholesale repurchase agreements are not a reliable source of liquidity. At March 31, 2014, $13,500 of our repurchase agreements are wholesale agreements with correspondent banks and $5,919 are overnight repurchase agreements with local customers using our treasury management services. At December 31, 2013, $13,500 of our repurchase agreements were wholesale agreements with correspondent banks and $5,441 were overnight repurchase agreements with local customers.

 

In addition to availability of FHLB advances under the blanket mortgage lien, we also have the ability to pledge investment securities as collateral against FHLB advances. Advances secured by investments are also subject to the FHLB stock ownership requirement as described previously. Due to the need to purchase additional FHLB member stock, FHLB advances secured by investments are not considered a primary source of liquidity. At March 31, 2014, $48,642 of additional FHLB advances were available based on pledging of securities if an additional $2,432 of member capital stock were purchased. At December 31, 2013, $35,822 of additional FHLB advances were available based on pledging of securities if an additional $1,791 of member capital stock were purchased.

 

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Wholesale market deposits

 

Due to the strength of our capital position, balance sheet, and ongoing earnings, we enjoy the lowest possible costs when purchasing wholesale certificates of deposit on the brokered market. We have an internal policy that limits use of brokered deposits to 20% of total assets, which gave availability of $82,783 at March 31, 2014 and $84,949 at December 31, 2013. Brokered and national certificates were 8.1% of total assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Due to a limited number of providers of repurchase agreement funding as well as our desire to retain unencumbered securities for liquidity purposes and adverse impacts from holding additional FHLB capital stock, loan growth in past years was often funded with brokered certificate of deposit funding.

 

Participants in the brokered certificate market must be considered “well capitalized” under current regulatory capital standards to acquire brokered deposits without approval of their primary federal regulator. We regularly acquire brokered deposits from three market providers and maintain relationships with other providers to obtain required funds at the lowest possible cost. Ten business days are typically required between the request for brokered funding and settlement. Therefore, brokered deposits are a reliable, but not daily, source of liquidity. Brokered deposits represent our largest source of wholesale funding and we would see significant negative impacts if capital levels or earnings were to decline to levels not considered to be well capitalized. In addition to the requirement to be considered well-capitalized, banks under regulatory consent orders are not permitted to participate in the brokered deposit market without approval of their primary federal regulator even if they maintain a well-capitalized capital classification.

 

Holding company line of credit

 

We maintained a $3,000 line of credit secured by a pledge of our bank subsidiary common stock with Bankers’ Bank in Madison, Wisconsin as a contingency liquidity source at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. No amounts were drawn on the line at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013. Although our bank subsidiary has in the past provided the holding company’s liquidity needs through semi-annual upstream cash dividend of profits, losses or other negative performance trends could prevent the bank from providing these dividends as cash flow. Because our bank holding company has approximately $1,500 of debt financing payments per year as well as approximately $150 of other expenses (before tax benefits), the holding company line of credit is a critical source of potential liquidity.

 

We were subject to financial covenants associated with the line which require our bank subsidiary to:

 

·Maintain Tier 1 leverage, Tier 1 risk based capital, and Tier 2 risk based capital ratios above 8%, 10%, and 12%, respectively.
·Maintain nonperforming assets (excluding accruing troubled debt restructured loans) as a percentage of tangible equity plus the allowance for loan losses to less than 20%.
·Maintain an allowance for loan losses no less than 70% of nonperforming assets (excluding accruing troubled debt restructured loans).

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we were not in violation of any of the line of credit covenants. A violation of any covenant could prevent us from utilizing the unused balance of the line of credit. The line of credit expires during December 2014.

 

If liquidity needs persist after exhausting all available funds from the sources described above, we would consider more drastic methods to raise funds including, but not limited to, sale of investment securities at a loss, cessation of lending to new or existing customers, sale of branch real estate in a sale-leaseback transaction, surrender of bank owned life insurance to obtain the cash surrender value net of taxes due, packaging and sale of residential mortgage loan pools held in our portfolio, sale of foreclosed assets at a loss, and sale of mortgage servicing rights. Such actions could generate undesirable sale losses or income tax impacts. While sale of additional common stock or issuance of other types of capital could provide additional liquidity, the ability to find significant buyers of such capital issues during a liquidity crisis would be difficult making such a source of funding unlikely or unreliable if the liquidity crisis was caused by our deteriorating financial condition.

 

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Liquidity Measurements and Contingency Plan

 

Our liquidity management and contingency plan calls for quarterly measurement of key funding, capital, problem loan, and liquidity contingency ratios at our banking subsidiary level. The measurements are compared to various risk levels that direct management to further responses to declining liquidity measurements as outlined below:

 

Risk Level 1 is defined as circumstances that create the potential for elevated liquidity risk, thus requiring an assessment of possible funding deficiencies. Normal business operations, plans and strategies are not anticipated to be immediately impacted.

 

Risk Level 2 is defined as circumstances that point to an increased potential for disruptions in the Bank’s funding plans, needs and/or resources. Assessment of the probability of a liquidity crisis is more urgent, and identification and prioritization of pre-emptive alternatives and actions may be both warranted and time sensitive.

 

Risk Level 3 is defined as circumstances that create a likely funding problem, or are symptomatic of circumstances that are highly correlated with impending funding problems; and, therefore, are expected to require some level of immediate action depending upon the situation.

 

These risk parameters and other qualitative and environmental factors are considered to determine whether a “Stress Level” response is required. Identification of a risk trigger does not automatically call for a stress level response. The following summarizes our response plans to various degrees of liquidity stress:

 

Stress Level A – Management provides a written summary evaluating the warning indicators and why it is deemed unlikely that there will be a resulting liquidity challenge.

 

Stress Level B – Management provides an assessment of the probability of a liquidity crisis and completes a sources and uses of funds report to estimate the impact on pro forma liquidity. Liquidity stress tests will be reviewed to ensure the scenarios being simulated are sufficiently robust and that there is adequate funding to satisfy potential demands for cash. Various pre-emptive actions will be considered and acted on as needed.

 

Stress Level C – Management has determined a funding crisis is likely and documents detailed assessments of the current liquidity situation and future liquidity needs. The Board approved action plan is carried out with vigor and may call for one or all of the following steps, among others, to mitigate the liquidity concern: sale of loans, intensify local deposit gathering programs, transferring unencumbered securities and loans to the Federal Reserve for Discount Window borrowings, curtail all lending except for specifically approved loans, reduce or suspend stock dividends, and investigate opportunities to raise new capital.

 

No Risk Level triggers were exceeded at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013 and no liquidity stress levels were considered to exist at those dates.

 

As part of our formal quarterly asset-liability management projections, we also measure basic surplus as the amount of existing net liquid assets (after deducting short-term liabilities and coverage for anticipated deposit funding outflows during the next 30 days) divided by total assets. The basic surplus calculation does not consider unused but available correspondent bank federal funds purchased, as those funds are subject to availability based on the correspondent bank’s own liquidity needs and therefore are not guaranteed contractual funds. However, basic surplus does include unused but available FHLB advances under the open line of credit supported by a blanket lien on mortgage collateral. Basic surplus does not include available brokered certificate of deposit funding as those funds generally may not be obtained within one business day following the request for funding. Our policy is to maintain a basic surplus of at least 5%. Basic surplus was 15.4% and 11.6% at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Basic surplus increased during the March 2014 quarter as excess cash and cash equivalent funds from loan pay downs were used to repay maturing FHLB advances, increasing FHLB borrowing capacity during the quarter.

 

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CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, stockholders’ equity increased $1,524 primarily from $1,450 in retained net income. Net book value per share at March 31, 2014 was $35.15 compared to $34.36 at December 31, 2013. The stockholders’ equity ratio increased at March 31, 2014 to 8.40% compared to 7.98% at December 31, 2013 from increased retained earnings while total assets declined from loan pay downs. We expect the stockholders’ equity ratio to decline somewhat at June 30, 2014 from purchase of the Northwoods Rhinelander branch purchase

 

For regulatory purposes, the $7.7 million junior subordinated debentures maturing September 2035 reflected as debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet are reclassified as Tier 1 regulatory equity capital. The floating rate payments required by the junior subordinated debentures have been hedged with a fixed rate interest rate swap resulting in a total interest cost of 4.42% through September 2017. The adequacy of our capital is regularly reviewed to ensure sufficient capital is available for current and future needs and is in compliance with regulatory guidelines. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank’s Tier 1 risk-weighted capital ratio, total risk-weighted capital, and Tier 1 leverage ratio were in excess of regulatory minimums and were classified as “well-capitalized.” Refer to Table 22 for specific regulatory capital ratios at period-end. Failure to remain well-capitalized could prevent us from obtaining future whole sale brokered time deposits which are an important source of funding.

 

During the March 2014 quarter, we issued 6,400 shares of restricted stock having a grant date value of $200, or $31.25 per share, to certain key employees as a retention tool and to align employee performance with shareholder interests. The shares vest over the service period using a straight-line method and unvested shares are forfeited if, prior to vesting, the employee is no longer employed with the Bank. Refer to Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the restricted shares.

 

We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. However, we purchased 8,930 shares of our common stock on the open market at a price of $26.62 per share during the quarter ended March 31, 2013. For a community bank such as us, the cost of capital remains very high, particularly related to issue of new common stock as our current stock price is valued at less than our net book value per share. In addition, many sources of previously low cost capital such as pooled trust preferred offerings are no longer available. In addition, new regulatory capital rules become effective for us on January 1, 2015 which are expected to decrease existing capital ratios. Although we currently have authority to repurchase up to 10,000 shares of our commons stock on the open market at a price up to $31.50 per share, we continue to place a premium on capital and may not purchase significant shares of treasury stock during the remainder of 2014.

 

During 2013, the banking regulatory agencies finalized new regulatory capital rules that will increase our capital needs beginning January 1, 2015. In addition, the minimum capital ratios to be considered well capitalized and to cover the newly required “capital buffer,” would be 6.50% for the leverage ratio, 8.50% for the Tier 1 to risk adjusted capital ratio, and 10.50% for the total risk adjusted capital ratio, up from 5.00%, 6.00%, and 10.00%, respectively under current capital regulation.

 

The most significant factors of the rules changes include:

 

·Requirement to meet minimum capital ratios for a new regulatory capital ratio defined as the “Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio”.
·Institution of a new “capital conservation buffer” which provides a buffer between the minimum regulatory capital ratios to be considered “adequately capitalized” and capital ratios that allow the bank to pay certain levels of shareholder dividends, purchase treasury stock, or fund certain executive management incentive plans.
·Potential limitations on mortgage servicing right assets and deferred income tax assets allowed as regulatory capital as well as a greater risk weight applied to the amount allowed for regulatory capital purposes.
·Past due loans would be subject to a 150% risk weighting, up from the 100% risk weighting currently applied.
·Unused lines of credit not unconditionally cancellable by the bank would be subject to a 20% risk weighting, up from the 0% risk weighting current applied.

If the new capital rules were applied to our reported consolidated December 31, 2013 regulatory capital position and made effective immediately, the proforma new capital ratios are projected to change as follows:

 

  Actual as of: Proforma as of: Targeted minimum
  Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2013 with capital buffer
       
Tier 1 leverage ratio to average assets  9.06% 9.06% 6.50%
Common equity Tier 1 ratio (new) n/a 10.62% 7.00%
Tier 1 risk adjusted capital ratio 12.63% 12.04% 8.50%
Tier 2 total risk adjusted capital ratio 13.88% 13.29% 10.50% 

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We continue to internally review the timing and extent of the proposed changes on our regulatory capital position and the final capital ratios at January 1, 2015, may be different than the proforma capital ratios shown above. Increased regulatory capital requirements could impact our ability to pay shareholder cash dividends, repurchase shares of treasury stock, or the pace of which we could grow in assets, both organically and via merger and acquisition activities. While we do not expect to be required to raise common stock capital solely to meet these new requirements, the new rules would increase the likelihood we would need capital through the issuance of new common stock if we continued merger and acquisition activity for growth. Because the market price of our stock currently trades at less than our book value, issuance of new common stock shares, such as for an acquisition, could dilute the book value per share of existing shareholders.

 

Table 22: Capital Ratios – PSB Holdings, Inc. – Consolidated

 

   March 31,  December 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2014  2013  2013
          
Stockholders’ equity  $58,277   $55,706   $56,753 
Junior subordinated debentures, net   7,500    7,500    7,500 
Disallowed mortgage servicing right assets   (171)   (144)   (170)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   (340)   (1,227)   (349)
                
Tier 1 regulatory capital   65,266    61,835    63,734 
Allowance for loan losses   6,078    6,243    6,314 
                
Total regulatory capital  $71,342   $68,078   $70,048 
                
Quarterly average tangible assets (as defined by current regulations)  $696,851   $686,711   $703,261 
                
Risk-weighted assets (as defined by current regulations)  $485,104   $498,229   $504,561 
                
Tier 1 capital to average tangible assets (leverage ratio)   9.37%    9.00%    9.06% 
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets   13.45%    12.41%    12.63% 
Total capital to risk-weighted assets   14.71%    13.66%    13.88% 

 

Table 23: Capital Ratios – Peoples State Bank – Subsidiary

 

Tier 1 capital to average tangible assets (leverage ratio)   9.71%    9.70%    9.39% 
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets   13.97%    13.39%    13.10% 
Total capital to risk-weighted assets   15.22%    14.64%    14.35% 

 

As a measurement of the adequacy of a bank’s capital base related to its level of nonperforming assets, many investors use a “non-GAAP” measure commonly referred to as the “Texas Ratio.” We also track changes in our Texas Ratio against our internal capital and liquidity risk parameters to highlight negative capital trends that could impact our ability for future growth, payment of dividends to shareholders, or other factors. As noted previously, correspondent bank providers of our daily federal funds purchased line of credit and the holding company operating line of credit use similar measures that impact our ability to continued use of those lines of credit if our level of nonperforming assets to capital were to rise above prescribed levels. The following Table 24 presents the calculation of our Texas Ratio.

 

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Table: 24: Calculation of “Texas Ratio” (a non-GAAP measure)

 

    As of Quarter End
    March 31,  December 31,  September 30,  June 30,  March 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2014  2013  2013  2013  2013
                
Total nonperforming assets  $10,323   $10,389   $10,285   $11,050   $11,926 
                          
Total stockholders’ equity  $58,277   $56,753   $56,012   $56,222   $55,706 
Less: Mortgage servicing rights, net (intangible assets)   (1,707)   (1,696)   (1,662)   (1,604)   (1,443)
Add: Allowance for loan losses   6,882    6,783    7,126    7,640    7,434 
                          
Total tangible common stockholders’ equity and reserves  $63,452   $61,840   $61,476   $62,258   $61,697 
                          
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of                         
total tangible common stockholders’ equity and reserves   16.27%    16.80%    16.73%    17.75%    19.33% 

 

OFF BALANCE-SHEET COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We service residential mortgage loans originated by our lenders and sold to the FHLB and FNMA. As a FHLB Mortgage Partnership Finance (“MPF”) loan servicer, we provide a credit enhancement guarantee to reimburse the FHLB for foreclosure losses in excess of 1% of the original loan principal sold to the FHLB prior to 2009. At March 31, 2014, our credit guarantee covered $22,711 of loan principal on which we would incur credit losses up to $949 if the FHLB first loss exceeds $1,524 on foreclosure of loans within this pool. At December 31, 2013, our credit guarantee covered $23,709 of loan principal on which we would incur credit losses up to $949 if the FHLB first loss exceeds $1,593 on foreclosure of loans within this pool. These first mortgage loans are underwritten using standardized criteria we consider to be conservative on residential properties in our local communities. We believe loans serviced for the FHLB will realize minimal foreclosure losses in the future and that we will experience no loan losses related to charge-offs in excess of the FHLB 1% First Loss Account. The north central Wisconsin residential real estate market experiences housing price changes similar to the state of Wisconsin as a whole, and we do not have a significant reliance on vacation homes located in our northern markets. The average residential first mortgage originated by us under the FHLB program which required a credit enhancement was approximately $154 in 2008 and $140 during 2007, the last two years of the program. At March 31, 2014, the average remaining first mortgage principal balance for loans on which we provided the credit enhancement was $64.

 

Ten years after the original pool master commitment date, the FHLB First Loss Account and our Credit Enhancement Guarantee are reset to current levels based on loans remaining in the pool. These factors are further reset every subsequent five years until the pool is repaid. During 2012, a MPF 125 program pool reached its ten year anniversary and the First Loss Account and Credit Enhancement Guarantee associated with that program were reset to the new level shown in Table 25. The next First Loss Account reset date for any individual master commitment containing our Credit Enhancement Guarantee is scheduled for July 2017.

 

Under bank regulatory capital rules, this FHLB recourse obligation to the FHLB is risk-weighted for the purposes of the total capital to risk-weighted assets capital calculation. Total risk-based capital required to be held for the recourse obligations under the FHLB MPF programs for capital adequacy purposes was $864 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. During October 2008, we ceased origination and sale of loans to the FHLB that required a credit enhancement and no additional risk-based capital will be required to support such loans. More information on all loans serviced for other investors, including FHLB and FNMA, is outlined in Table 25.

 

Use of Interest Rate Swap Derivatives

 

From time to time, we sell interest rate swaps to certain adjustable rate commercial loan customers to fix the interest rate on their floating rate loan. There were $14,155 and $14,323 of interest rate swaps associated with customer floating rate commercial loan principal at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, under the program. When the fixed rate swap is originated with customer, an identical offsetting swap is also entered into by us with a correspondent bank. Refer to Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the program.

 

We also maintain an interest rate swap to convert floating interest payments on our $7.7 million junior subordinated debentures to a fixed rate which matures during September 2017. Refer to Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on this swap, which is designated as a cash flow hedge of interest rate payments.

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Residential Mortgage Loan Servicing

 

We serviced $274,176 and $272,280 of residential real estate loans which have been sold to the FHLB and FNMA at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively. Loans sold to FHLB and FNMA are not reflected on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. An annualized servicing fee equal to .25% of outstanding principal is retained from payments collected from the customer as compensation for servicing the loan for the FHLB and FNMA. Mortgage loan servicing fees are an important source of mortgage banking income. We recognize a mortgage servicing right asset due to the substantial volume of loans serviced for the FHLB and FNMA.

 

All loans sold to FHLB or FNMA in which we retain the loan servicing are subject to underwriting representations and warranties made by us as the originator and we are subject to annual underwriting audits from both entities. Our representations and warranties would allow FHLB or FNMA to require us to repurchase inadequately originated loans for any number of underwriting violations. Provision for mortgage banking losses from required repurchase was $8 and $203 during the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively and reduced mortgage banking income for those periods. We have provided a liability of $100 at March 31, 2014 compared to $108 at December 31, 2013 for potential future representation and warranty losses.

 

The following tables summarize loan principal serviced for the FHLB under various MPF programs and for FNMA as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

Table 25: Residential Mortgage Loans Serviced for Others as of March 31, 2014 ($000s)

 

         Weighted  Average Monthly  PSB Credit  Agency  Mortgage
Agency  Principal  Loan  Average  Payment  Enhancement  Funded First  Servicing Right, net
Program  Serviced  Count  Coupon Rate  Seasoning  Guarantee  Loss Account  $  %
                         
FHLB MPF 100  $7,918    174    5.38%    131   $94   $291   $17    0.21% 
FHLB MPF 125   18,507    220    5.75%    82    855    1,233    77    0.42% 
FHLB XTRA   181,005    1,452    3.75%    30    n/a    n/a    1,090    0.60% 
FNMA   66,746    449    3.50%    17    n/a    n/a    523    0.78% 
                                         
Totals  $274,176    2,295    3.87%    33   $949   $1,524   $1,707    0.62% 

 

Table 26: Residential Mortgage Loans Serviced for Others as of December 31, 2013 ($000s)

 

         Weighted  Average Monthly  PSB Credit  Agency  Mortgage
Agency  Principal  Loan  Average  Payment  Enhancement  Funded First  Servicing Right, net
Program  Serviced  Count  Coupon Rate  Seasoning  Guarantee  Loss Account  $  %
                         
FHLB MPF 100  $8,493    184    5.38%    128   $94   $291   $19    0.22% 
FHLB MPF 125   18,748    226    5.75%    81    855    1,302    77    0.41% 
FHLB XTRA   185,283    1,472    3.75%    27    n/a    n/a    1,133    0.61% 
FNMA   59,756    409    3.50%    15    n/a    n/a    467    0.78% 
                                         
Totals  $272,280    2,291    3.88%    31   $949   $1,593   $1,696    0.62% 

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

There has been no material change in the information provided in response to Item 7A of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, under the supervision, and with the participation, of our President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a 15. Based upon, and as of the date of such evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, this report should be considered in light of the risk factors referenced in Part I of PSB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements.” These and other risk factors could materially affect PSB’s business, financial condition, or future results of operations. The risks referenced in PSB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing PSB. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to PSB or that it currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect PSB’s business, financial condition, and/or operating results.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Purchases of Equity Securities

 

        Maximum number
      Total number (or approximate
      of shares (or dollar value) of
  Total number   units) purchased shares (or units)
  of shares Average price as part of publicly that may yet be
  (or units) paid per share announced plans purchased under the
  purchased (or unit) or programs plans or programs
Period (a) (b) (c) (d)
         
January 2014      
February 2014      
March 2014      
           
Quarterly totals      

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

Exhibit  
Number Description
   
31.1 Certification of CEO under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of CFO under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certifications under Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS* XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*  XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  PSB HOLDINGS, INC.
   
   
May 15, 2014 SCOTT M. CATTANACH
  Scott M. Cattanach
  Treasurer
   
  (On behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

to

FORM 10-Q

of

PSB HOLDINGS, INC.

for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

Pursuant to Section 102(d) of Regulation S-T

(17 C.F.R. §232.102(d))

 

 

The following exhibits are filed as part this report:

 

31.1 Certification of CEO under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of CFO under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certifications under Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS* XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*  XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

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