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Exhibit 13

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

Selected Year-End Data:  2011  2010  2009
Net Income  $12,168   $7,664   $7,126 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders   10,940    5,978    5,633 
Total Assets   1,600,335    1,505,425    1,512,353 
Total Deposits   1,443,892    1,351,546    1,349,669 
Total Investment Securities   420,239    415,353    361,943 
Total Loans   1,038,345    932,497    983,537 
Total Shareholders’ Equity   122,971    117,716    119,509 
               
Trust Department Assets under Administration (Market Value)   1,957,146    1,940,404    1,856,229 
                
Per Common Share:               
Earnings-Basic  $1.25   $0.68   $0.64 
Earnings-Diluted   1.25    0.68    0.64 
Book Value   12.47    11.03    10.57 
                
Financial Ratios:               
Net Interest Margin   3.47%   3.64%   3.58%
Return on Average Assets   0.79    0.52    0.49 
Return on Average Common Equity   10.74    6.26    6.26 
                
Regulatory Capital Ratios:               
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets   13.76%   14.16%   13.71%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets   12.51    12.91    12.45 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets   7.73    7.96    7.93 

 

Total Assets         Net Interest Income    
(In Billions)         (In Millions)    
2007 $ 1.35     2007 $ 35.9
2008 $ 1.39     2008 $ 46.3
2009 $ 1.51     2009 $ 48.3
2010 $ 1.51     2010 $ 49.9
2011 $ 1.60     2011 $ 48.9
               
Deposits         Trust Assets    
(In Billions)         (Market Value in Billions)    
2007 $ 1.18     2007 $ 2.03
2008 $ 1.24     2008 $ 1.80
2009 $ 1.35     2009 $ 1.86
2010 $ 1.35     2010 $ 1.94
2011 $ 1.44     2011 $ 1.96
               
Equity Capital         Dividends Per Share    
(In Millions)         (In Dollars)    
2007 $ 107.4     2007 $ 0.62
2008 $ 83.9     2008 $ 0.64
2009 $ 119.5     2009 $ 0.26
2010 $ 117.7     2010 $ 0.20
2011 $ 123.0     2011 $ 0.20
               
          Book Value Per Share    
          (In Dollars)    
          2007 $ 12.32
          2008 $ 9.64
          2009 $ 10.57
          2010 $ 11.03
          2011 $ 12.47

 

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DEAR SHAREHOLDERS AND FRIENDS,

 

Your Company made significant progress on several fronts during 2011. Earnings per share, excluding the one-time State tax benefit recognized in 2011 and discussed in full later in this report, improved 34 percent for the full year and 44 percent in the last quarter of 2011 when compared to the same quarter in 2010.

 

The total loan portfolio was up $106 million, or over 11 percent to $1.04 billion. Contrary to reports that banks are not lending – we are. And, we have been successful in finding new, solid credit opportunities. We are proud to report that during 2011 we closed on a record $321 million of new loans. The pipelines going into the new year are strong.

 

Total deposits grew $92 million during 2011, up about 7 percent compared to year end 2010. Our culture of nurturing our customer relationships is particularly important in these unsettled times. We are always grateful for the trust placed in us by our customers.

 

We are very mindful that the interest being paid on deposits in this very low rate environment is difficult for those who rely on earnings from their savings. Various policies in Washington are ensuring that interest rates remain at all time lows in order to stimulate the economy as much as possible. The result is that borrowers enjoy very low rates, while savers do not.

 

CAPITAL

 

As you may have seen in our January 9, 2012 press release, we sought and received approval from the U.S. Treasury to redeem all of the remaining preferred shares originally issued under the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program. The final payment, including all accrued and unpaid dividends, was made on January 11, 2012.

 

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It had been an important corporate priority to repay the CPP investment completely from internally generated capital, without diluting existing shareholders. This was our plan; we have been successful; and we thank our shareholders for their patience.

 

There is an important fact about the national CPP program that we would like you to know. There has been so much negative rhetoric aimed at banks by many in Washington that it has been overlooked that the banks have already repaid more principal and dividends than were issued to banks under the program in 2008 and 2009. U. S. taxpayers have received back from the banks about $13 billion more than was lent out. The program for banks will be profitable to the deserving taxpayers even if not another dollar is repaid, which will not happen.

 

The Corporation’s Capital ratios as of December 31, 2011 and following the repayment of CPP were all above the levels necessary to be considered well capitalized under regulatory guidelines.

 

During the course of 2011, we paid out 20 cents per share in dividends to shareholders. This represented a 1.86 percent dividend yield (based on year end pricing) and a 22 percent dividend payout ratio (excluding the effect of the State tax benefit). The Board reviews the dividend payment each quarter, considering current and projected earnings, capital (now adjusted for no CPP) and the general economy.

 

PGB TRUST & INVESTMENTS

 

Our Wealth Management business had another strong year in asset growth, fees earned and new clients coming aboard.

 

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The slow economic recovery along with worldwide events resulting in volatile equity markets and an extended period of low interest rates presented opportunity to gain new client relationships for PGB Trust & Investments. In addition, the uncertain tax environment preceding an election year allowed for many tax and estate planning opportunities as well. Our growing staff of qualified professionals took pride and pleasure in assisting individuals, families and organizations with meeting their financial objectives. We extend an invitation and encourage all to take that first step and contact Craig C. Spengeman, John M. Bonk or Stephen M. Kozuch to explore how we can help you, as your trusted advisor, meet your financial objectives, generation to generation.

 

During 2011, fee income grew to $10.7 million reflecting nearly 8 percent growth. Market value of assets under administration at year end stood at $1.96 billion. The growth in fee income is a reflection of our continued focus on higher margin trust and investment services.

 

ASSET QUALITY

 

The non-performing loan ratio continued to improve in 2011. We have been successful in resolving several important problem assets during the course of the year. We believe others are now in a position to be resolved in the near term. Shareholders can be assured that management will always try to maximize value when assets are moved off the books and that troubled assets have already been written down to what we believe are appropriate levels.

 

There is much more on this and all other aspects of the Bank throughout this report.

 

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OUTLOOK

 

The Federal Reserve has now said that interest rates are going to be extremely low well into 2014. They probably have no choice but to implement this in light of the fact that in 2011 the U.S. Treasury took in taxes and other revenues of about $2.3 trillion and spent about $3.6 trillion. Simple math tells us that the difference of about $1.3 trillion had to be borrowed. Without leadership in Washington and action by the two houses of Congress, there is no reason to think that deficits like this won’t continue. We all know the answers to how our Country can get back in balance. They include entitlement and tax policy reform, and less government intrusion into virtually every corner of business. It’s not going to be easy and certainly not without pain for everyone. However, if the folks in Washington would agree to a plan that would address these issues, we believe the Country would breathe a sigh of relief and then move toward a true recovery with the confidence that there is a sustainable plan in place.

 

While we wait, your Bank and each of us individually will find ways to economize, be more efficient and learn to live in a very low and protracted interest rate environment. A good place to start is a thorough review of any borrowings you might have. Low rates are available on virtually any type of loan.

 

CONCLUSIONS

 

We want to thank our Employees, Officers and Directors for another year of hard work, good ideas and steady guidance.

 

As we begin our 91st year in business, we are proud of our history. We have often said that a community bank is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Difficult times are felt by all, but so too is the optimistic feeling that things are improving and building strength. We are feeling more optimistic, and hope you are too.

 

Craig C. Spengeman Frank A. Kissel Robert M. Rogers
President & CIO Chairman & CEO President & COO
PGB Trust & Investments    

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

OVERVIEW: The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide information about the financial condition and results of operations of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes and supplemental financial information appearing elsewhere in this report.

 

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”), formed in 1997, is the parent holding company for Peapack-Gladstone Bank (the “Bank”), formed in 1921, a commercial bank operating 23 branches in Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, Middlesex and Union counties.

 

The Corporation recorded increased earnings for 2011 and, although, financial institutions and their borrowers continue to recover from the effects of the recession, Management believes that some signs of improvement are evident. The Corporation recorded a lower provision for loan losses in 2011, as the Bank has not seen the same level of deterioration in the loan portfolio in the past year as in the years since the recession began. The Corporation also maintains its conservative underwriting standards at the time of origination and continues its diligence in managing the loan portfolio.

 

Total loans grew over 11 percent from 2010 to 2011; however, the Corporation’s net interest income declined slightly in 2011 due to the continued low interest rate environment.

 

As further discussed in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis section, some of the highlights in 2011 include:

 

  Trust fee income increased approximately 8 percent.
  Provision for loan losses declined 28 percent.
  A one-time state tax benefit was recorded in September 2011.
  Total loans grew over 11 percent; deposits grew nearly 7 percent.
  In March 2011, the Corporation repurchased approximately $7.2 million of the preferred stock sold to the U.S. Treasury in the Capital Purchase Program, representing 25 percent of the original amount sold. In January 2012, the Corporation repurchased the remaining CPP investment of $14.4 million.

 

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation’s common stock trades on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) Global Select Market under the symbol “PGC.”

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Corporation to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 to the Corporation’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, contains a summary of the Corporation’s significant accounting policies.

 

Management believes that the Corporation’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan losses involves a higher degree of complexity and requires Management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumption or estimates could materially impact results of operations. This critical policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.

 

The provision for loan losses is based upon Management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance, including an assessment of known and inherent risks in the portfolio, giving consideration to the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, level of delinquencies, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectability may not be assured, the existence and estimated fair value of any underlying collateral and guarantees securing the loans, and current economic and market conditions. Although Management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to make additional provisions for loan losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Corporation’s loans are secured by real estate in the State of New Jersey. Accordingly, the collectability of a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Corporation’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in local market conditions and may be adversely affected should real estate values continue to decline or should New Jersey experience continuing adverse economic conditions. Future adjustments to the provision for loan losses and allowance for loan losses may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Corporation’s control.

 

The Corporation accounts for its securities in accordance with “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” which was codified into Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320. Debt securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when Management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Debt securities are classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity due to changes in interest rates, prepayment risk, liquidity or other factors. Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are classified as available for sale. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income, net of tax.

 

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Securities are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis to determine whether a decline in value is other-than-temporary. To determine whether a decline in value is other-than-temporary, Management considers the reasons underlying the decline, the near-term prospects of the issuer, the extent and duration of the decline and whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. “Other-than-temporary” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value is not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment. Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the amount of the impairment is split into two components – other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. For equity securities, the entire amount of the impairment is recognized through earnings. No impairment charges were recognized in 2011; however, in 2010, the Corporation recognized impairment charges of $360 thousand on several equity securities in its portfolio as well as $581 thousand on several trust preferred pooled securities.

 

EARNINGS SUMMARY: The Corporation recorded net income of $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, and diluted earnings per share, including the effect of the preferred dividend, of $1.25 as compared to net income of $7.7 million and diluted earnings per share, including the effect of the preferred dividend, of $0.68 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

These results produced a return on average assets of 0.79 percent and 0.52 percent in 2011 and 2010, respectively, and a return on average common shareholders’ equity of 10.74 percent in 2011 and 6.26 percent in 2010.

 

The year ended December 31, 2011 included a lower provision for loan losses, higher trust fee income, gains from the ongoing strategic sales of securities and a one-time state tax benefit, described more fully below. These positive effects were partially offset by decreased net interest income and a provision for losses on other real estate owned (“OREO”).

 

NET INTEREST INCOME: The primary source of the Corporation’s operating income is net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividends earned on earning assets and fees earned on loans, and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Earning assets include loans to individuals and businesses, investment securities, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing checking, savings and time deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings. Net interest income is determined by the difference between the yields earned on earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities (“Net Interest Spread”) and the relative amounts of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Corporation’s net interest spread is affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand and deposit flows and general levels of non-performing assets.

 

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Net interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, declined 2 percent to $49.6 million in 2011 from $50.6 million in 2010. The Corporation’s net interest margin for 2011 was 3.47 percent, decreasing 17 basis points from 3.64 percent in 2010.

 

On a fully tax-equivalent basis, interest income on earning assets, declined $4.9 million to $56.7 million for 2011 as compared to 2010. Interest income declined from 2010 primarily due to the lower rates earned on earning assets. An increase in the volume of earning assets mitigated some of this decline. Average earning assets for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 totaled $1.43 billion and $1.39 billion, respectively, an increase of $43.2 million or 3 percent from the average balance in 2010. The average rate earned on earning assets was 3.96 percent in 2011, as compared to 4.44 percent in 2010, a decline of 48 basis points. The decline in the average rate on earning assets was due to the sustained low market rates in 2011 coupled with growth in lower-yielding, but less risky and shorter duration investment securities and interest-earning deposits. Average investment securities totaled $409.2 million, an increase of $44.7 million compared to 2010. The average yield was 2.39 percent for 2011. Average loan balances increased during 2011 to $965.7 million from $958.5 million in 2010, an increase of $7.2 million. The average yield on total loans decreased 43 basis points to 4.84 percent from 5.27 percent in 2010. The average yield on the residential mortgage portfolio declined in 2011 to 4.34 percent from 4.87 percent in 2010. During 2011, the average yield on the commercial mortgage loan portfolio declined 58 basis points to 5.54 percent and the average yield on commercial loans also declined to 5.35 percent. The average yield on home equity lines remained relatively constant from 2010 at 3.23 percent for 2011 and 3.21 percent for 2010. Average rates declined during the year due to lower market rates and competitive pressure experienced during 2011.

 

Average interest-bearing liabilities totaled $1.16 billion and $1.15 billion for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, reflecting an increase of $16.2 million or 1 percent from the average balance in 2010, while the average rate paid declined to 0.61 percent for 2011 from 0.96 percent for 2010. The decline in the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was due to the sustained low in market rates in 2011 coupled with targeted growth of lower-costing core deposits and continued run-off of higher-paying certificates of deposit.

 

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The Corporation experienced continued growth in interest-bearing checking accounts during 2011, which grew an average of $59.5 million, or 23 percent, from 2010, Noninterest-bearing checking accounts grew $29.1 million to $243.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 from 2010’s levels. Checking account growth is due to the Corporation’s relationship orientation. The Corporation has successfully focused on business and personal core deposit generation, particularly checking; establishing municipal relationships within its market territory; and growth in deposits associated with its commercial mortgage and commercial loan growth. The Corporation’s Ultimate Checking product remains popular with customers, increasing $24.5 million in 2011 from 2010 due to continuing sales initiatives and a slightly higher rate than other checking products. Average money market accounts rose $9.4 million, or 2 percent, from 2010. The Corporation’s money market growth slowed during 2011 as rates declined on these products. Average certificates of deposit declined $58.2 million, or 22 percent, as the Corporation opted not to pay higher rates on maturing certificates of deposit and average rates declined 26 basis points from the 2010 year to the 2011 year.

 

The average balance of borrowings declined $6.9 million during 2011 to $22.6 million as the result of regular principal repayments and maturities on Federal Home Loan Bank advances, as well as the early prepayment of a $3.0 million advance. The average rate paid on borrowings was 3.28 percent during 2011 as compared to 3.54 percent during 2010, a decrease of 26 basis points.

 

The average balance on capital lease obligations rose $2.8 million from 2010, as the Corporation’s capital lease obligation related to its corporate headquarters was outstanding for all of 2011 as compared to approximately half of 2010. The average rate on the capital lease obligations declined 65 basis points from 2010 to 4.99 percent during 2011.

 

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The following table compares the average balance sheets, net interest spreads and net interest margins for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (on a fully tax-equivalent basis-“FTE”):

 

Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

      Income/   
   Average  Expense  Yield
(In thousands except yield information)  Balance  (FTE)  (FTE)
Assets:               
Interest-Earning Assets:               
Investments:               
Taxable (1)  $369,905   $8,351    2.26%
Tax-Exempt(1)(2)   39,338    1,439    3.66 
Loans Held for Sale   880    56    6.41 
Loans (2)(3)   965,716    46,716    4.84 
Federal Funds Sold   100        0.23 
Interest-Earning Deposits   54,664    144    0.26 
Total Interest-Earning Assets   1,430,603   $56,706    3.96%
Noninterest-Earning Assets:               
Cash and Due from Banks   8,260           
Allowance for Loan Losses   (14,561)          
Premises and Equipment   33,015           
Other Assets   73,263           
Total Noninterest-Earning Assets   99,977           
Total Assets  $1,530,580           
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity               
Interest-Bearing Deposits:               
Checking  $318,446   $1,045    0.33%
Money Markets   519,702    2,010    0.39 
Savings   86,818    205    0.24 
Certificates of Deposit   207,892    2,815    1.35 
Total Interest-Bearing Deposits   1,132,858    6,075    0.54 
Borrowed Funds   22,622    742    3.28 
Capital Lease Obligation   6,397    319    4.99 
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities   1,161,877    7,136    0.61%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:               
Demand Deposits   243,850           
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities   7,954           
Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities   251,804           
Shareholders’ Equity   116,899           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $1,530,580           
Net Interest Income       $49,570      
Net Interest Spread             3.35%
Net Interest Margin (4)             3.47%

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

      Income/   
   Average  Expense  Yield
(In thousands except yield information)  Balance  (FTE)  (FTE)
Assets:               
Interest-Earning Assets:               
Investments:               
Taxable (1)  $329,605   $9,315    2.83%
Tax-Exempt(1)(2)   34,985    1,607    4.59 
Loans (2)(3)   958,472    50,529    5.27 
Federal Funds Sold   174    1    0.23 
Interest-Earning Deposits   64,182    149    0.23 
Total Interest-Earning Assets   1,387,418   $61,601    4.44%
Noninterest-Earning Assets:               
Cash and Due from Banks   8,567           
Allowance for Loan Losses   (14,070)          
Premises and Equipment   31,826           
Other Assets   69,309           
Total Noninterest-Earning Assets   95,632           
Total Assets  $1,483,050           
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity               
Interest-Bearing Deposits:               
Checking  $258,995   $1,586    0.61%
Money Markets   510,331    3,619    0.71 
Savings   77,023    289    0.38 
Certificates of Deposit   266,134    4,286    1.61 
Total Interest-Bearing Deposits   1,112,483    9,780    0.88 
Borrowed Funds   29,552    1,046    3.54 
Capital Lease Obligation   3,637    206    5.64 
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities   1,145,672    11,032    0.96%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:               
Demand Deposits   214,753           
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities   6,490           
Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities   221,243           
Shareholders’ Equity   116,135           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $1,483,050           
Net Interest Income       $50,569      
Net Interest Spread             3.48%
Net Interest Margin (4)             3.64%

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2009

 

      Income/   
   Average  Expense  Yield
(In thousands except yield information)  Balance  (FTE)  (FTE)
Assets:               
Interest-Earning Assets:               
Investments:               
Taxable (1)  $247,500   $9,395    3.80%
Tax-Exempt(1)(2)   49,652    2,474    4.98 
Loans (2)(3)   1,021,457    55,059    5.39 
Federal Funds Sold   201        0.20 
Interest-Earning Deposits   58,364    90    0.15 
Total Interest-Earning Assets   1,377,174   $67,018    4.87%
Noninterest-Earning Assets:               
Cash and Due from Banks   7,958           
Allowance for Loan Losses   (10,879)          
Premises and Equipment   27,361           
Other Assets   57,802           
Total Noninterest-Earning Assets   82,242           
Total Assets  $1,459,416           
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity               
Interest-Bearing Deposits:               
Checking  $201,399   $1,476    0.73%
Money Markets   428,063    4,510    1.05 
Savings   70,850    320    0.45 
Certificates of Deposit   397,329    9,985    2.51 
Total Interest-Bearing Deposits   1,097,641    16,291    1.48 
Borrowed Funds   38,507    1,368    3.55 
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities   1,136,148    17,659    1.55%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities:               
Demand Deposits   199,543           
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities   7,144           
Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities   206,687           
Shareholders’ Equity   116,581           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $1,459,416           
Net Interest Income       $49,359      
Net Interest Spread             3.32%
Net Interest Margin (4)             3.58%

 

  1.  Average balances for available-for-sale securities are based on amortized cost.
  2.  Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a 35 percent Federal tax rate.
  3.  Loans are stated net of unearned income and include non-accrual loans.
  4.  Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of total average interest-earning assets.

 

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RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS: The effect of volume and rate changes on net interest income (on a tax-equivalent basis) for the periods indicated are shown below:

 

   Year Ended 2011 Compared with 2010 Year Ended 2010 Compared with 2009
       Net      Net 
   Difference due to    Change In   Difference due to    Change In  
   Change In:    Income/   Change In:    Income/  
(In Thousands):  Volume   Rate   Expense  Volume   Rate   Expense 
ASSETS:                              
Investments  $2,161   $(3,293)  $(1,132)  $1,053   $(2,000)  $(947)
Loans   539    (4,352)   (3,813)   (3,040)   (1,490)   (4,530)
Loans Held for Sale   56    —     56             
Federal Funds Sold   (1)   —     (1)   1        1 
Interest-Earning Deposits   (23)   18    (5)   9    50    59 
Total Interest Income  $2,732   $(7,627)  $(4,895)  $(1,977)  $(3,440)  $(5,417)
LIABILITIES:                              
Checking  $251   $(791)  $(540)  $484   $(375)  $109 
Money Market   43    (1,652)   (1,609)   798    (1,689)   (891)
Savings   30    (115)   (85)   28    (58)   (30)
Certificates of Deposit   (848)   (623)   (1,471)   (2,733)   (2,966)   (5,699)
Borrowed Funds   (267)   (37)   (304)   (302)   (20)   (322)
Capital Lease Obligation   139    (26)   113    206        206 
Total Interest Expense  $(652)  $(3,244)  $(3,896)  $(1,519)  $(5,108)  $(6,627)
Net Interest Income  $3,384   $(4,383)  $(999)  $(458)  $1,668   $1,210 

 

INVESTMENT SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY: Investment securities are those securities that the Corporation has both the ability and intent to hold to maturity. These securities are carried at amortized cost. The Corporation’s investment securities held to maturity at amortized cost totaled $100.7 million at December 31, 2011, compared with $140.3 million at December 31, 2010.

 

The carrying value of investment securities held to maturity for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are shown below.

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
U.S. Government-Sponsored Entities  $   $45,485   $16,200 
Mortgage-Backed Securities-Residential   67,394    67,745    42,538 
State and Political Subdivisions   24,608    17,671    20,646 
Trust Preferred Pooled Securities   8,717    9,376    10,075 
Total  $100,719   $140,277   $89,459 

 

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The following table presents the contractual maturities and yields of investment securities held to maturity at amortized cost, as of December 31, 2011:

 

         After 1    After 5           
         But    But    After      
    Within    Within    Within    10      
(In Thousands)   1 Year    5 Years    10 Years    Years    Total 
Mortgage-Backed Securities-Residential (1)  $   $2,434   $26,897   $38,063   $67,394 
   %   1.96%   2.64%   2.20%   2.37%
State and Political Subdivisions (2)  $24,353   $255   $   $   $24,608 
    1.68%   10.72%   %   %   1.77%
Trust Preferred Pooled Securities (1)  $   $   $   $8,717   $8,717 
    %   %   %   2.79%   2.79%
Total  $24,353   $2,689   $26,897   $46,780   $100,719 
    1.68%   2.79%   2.64%   2.31%   2.26%

(1) Shown using stated final maturity.

(2) Yields presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis.

 

INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE: Investment securities available for sale are used as a part of the Corporation’s liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies, and they may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, liquidity needs, prepayment speeds and/or other factors. These securities are carried at estimated fair value, and unrealized changes in fair value are recognized as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of income taxes. Realized gains and losses are recognized in income at the time the securities are sold.

 

At December 31, 2011, the Corporation had investment securities available for sale with a fair value of $319.5 million, compared with $275.1 million at December 31, 2010. Net unrealized gains (net of income tax) of $3.2 million and $1.5 million were included in shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

The carrying value of investment securities available for sale for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are shown below:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-Sponsored Entities  $46,878   $51,135   $129,984 
Mortgage-Backed Securities-Residential   236,984    202,090    117,464 
State and Political Subdivisions   29,851    16,613    19,073 
Other Securities   2,167    3,001    3,046 
CRA Investment Fund   3,040    1,499     
Marketable Equity Securities   600    738    2,917 
Total  $319,520   $275,076   $272,484 

 

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The following table presents the contractual maturities and yields of debt securities available for sale, stated at fair value, as of December 31, 2011:

 

         After 1    After 5           
         But    But    After      
    Within    Within    Within    10      
(In Thousands)   1 Year    5 Years    10 Years    Years    Total 
U.S. Government-Sponsored Entities  $   $   $11,466   $35,412   $46,878 
   %   %   1.34%   1.48%   1.45%
Mortgage-Backed Securities -Residential (1)  $320   $112   $98,978   $137,574   $236,984 
   4.54%   4.72%   2.44%   2.45%   2.45%
State and Political Subdivisions (2)  $   $7,447   $17,476   $4,928   $29,851 
    %   1.67%   3.68%   5.03%   3.38%
Other Securities  $   $   $   $2,167   $2,167 
    %   %   %   1.23%   1.23%
Total  $320   $7,559   $127,920   $180,081   $315,880 
    4.54%   1.72%   2.51%   2.31%   2.38%

(1) Mortgage-backed securities are shown using stated final maturity.

(2) Yields presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis.

 

Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits are an additional part of the Corporation’s liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies. The combined average balance of these investments during 2011 was $54.8 million as compared to $64.4 million in 2010.

 

LOANS: The loan portfolio represents the largest portion of the Corporation’s earning assets and is an important source of interest and fee income. Loans are primarily originated in the State of New Jersey.

 

Total loans were $1.04 billion at December 31, 2011, as compared to $932.5 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of $105.8 million or 11 percent. The growth in the portfolios was primarily a result of new business initiatives during 2011. Residential mortgage loans totaled $498.5 million at December 31, 2011, an increase of $78.8 million, or 19 percent, from 2010 and was attributable to originations retained in the portfolio that have outpaced loan paydowns. During this period of lower interest rates, refinance activity has generally been robust and many of these loans have been retained in portfolio; however, the Corporation does sell certain of its longer-term, fixed-rate loan production as a source of noninterest income and as part of its interest rate risk management strategy in the lower rate environment. Commercial mortgages increased $42.4 million or 15 percent to $330.6 million in 2011 due primarily to high quality borrowers looking to refinance multi-family and other commercial mortgages held by other institutions. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, construction loans totaled $13.7 million and $25.4 million, respectively, declining $11.7 million or 46 percent as the Bank continued to decrease its exposure in construction lending. Also in 2011, commercial loans declined $7.6 million or 6 percent to $123.8 million. Home equity lines of credit increased $4.5 million, or 10 percent, and consumer loans declined $1.1 million, or 6 percent, due to the Corporation’s focus on the origination of shorter-duration floating-rate home equity loans and decreased customer demand for fixed-rate home equity loans, respectively.

 

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The following table presents an analysis of outstanding loans by loan type, net of unamortized discounts and deferred loan origination costs, as of December 31,

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009  2008  2007
Residential Mortgage  $498,482   $419,653   $452,641   $505,150   $497,016 
Commercial Mortgage   330,559    288,183    279,595    274,640    237,316 
Commercial Loans   123,845    131,408    120,554    143,188    129,747 
Commercial-Construction   13,713    25,367    64,816    66,785    60,589 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   50,291    45,775    38,728    31,054    18,430 
Consumer Loans   19,439    20,622    25,638    29,789    37,264 
Other Loans   2,016    1,489    1,565    2,376    818 
Total Loans  $1,038,345   $932,497   $983,537   $1,052,982   $981,180 

 

The following table presents the contractual repayments of the loan portfolio, by loan type, at December 31, 2011:

 

   Within   After 1 But       
(In Thousands)  One  Within  After   
   Year  5 Years  5 Years  Total
Residential Mortgage  $204,800   $206,484   $87,198   $498,482 
Commercial Mortgage   78,408    219,173    32,978    330,559 
Commercial Loans   61,384    58,198    4,263    123,845 
Commercial-Construction   13,713            13,713 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   50,291            50,291 
Consumer Loans   6,545    9,339    3,555    19,439 
Other Loans   2,016            2,016 
Total Loans  $417,157   $493,194   $127,994   $1,038,345 

 

The following table presents the loans, by loan type, that have a predetermined interest rate and an adjustable interest rate due after one year at December 31, 2011:

 

(In Thousands)  Predetermined  Adjustable
   Interest Rate  Interest Rate
Residential Mortgage  $265,319   $113,866 
Commercial Mortgage   27,152    325,519 
Commercial Loans   5,997    7,625 
Consumer Loans   17,034    154 
 Total Loans  $315,502   $447,164 

 

The Corporation has not made nor invested in subprime loans or “Alt-A” type mortgages. At December 31, 2011, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans are classified as nonperforming.

 

 

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DEPOSITS: At December 31, 2011, the Corporation reported total deposits of $1.44 billion, an increase of $92.3 million, or 6.8 percent, from the balance reported at December 31, 2010. The Corporation’s strategy is to fund earning asset growth with core deposits, which is an important factor in the generation of net interest income. Total average deposits for 2011 increased $49.5 million, or 3.7 percent, over 2010 average levels.

 

The following table sets forth information concerning the composition of the Corporation’s average deposit base and average interest rates paid for the following years:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
Noninterest-Bearing Demand  $243,850    %  $214,753    %  $199,543    %
Checking   318,446    0.33    258,995    0.61    201,399    0.73 
Savings   86,818    0.24    77,023    0.38    70,850    0.45 
Money Markets   519,702    0.39    510,331    0.71    428,063    1.05 
Certificates of Deposit   207,892    1.35    266,134    1.61    397,329    2.51 
Total Deposits  $1,376,708    0.44%  $1,327,236    0.74%  $1,297,184    1.26%

 

Certificates of deposit $100,000 and over are generally purchased by local municipal governments or individuals for periods of one year or less. The following table shows remaining maturity for certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more as of December 31, 2011 (in thousands):

 

Three Months or Less  $15,259 
Over Three Months through Six Months   28,286 
Over Six Months through Twelve Months   19,529 
Over Twelve Months   8,709 
Total  $71,783 

 

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS: At December 31, 2011 and 2010, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances totaled $17.7 million and $24.1 million, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 3.41 percent and 3.54 percent, respectively. During 2011, the Corporation completed an early prepayment of a $3.0 million FHLB advance, incurring a $192 thousand prepayment penalty. The Corporation considers FHLB advances an added source of funding, and accordingly, executes transactions from time to time as an additional part of Corporation’s liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies. The FHLB advances outstanding at December 31, 2011 have varying terms and interest rates, as well as prepayment penalties. There were no overnight borrowings at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RELATED PROVISION: The allowance for loan losses was $13.2 million at December 31, 2011 as compared to $14.3 million at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans outstanding was 1.27 percent compared to 1.53 percent at December 31, 2010. The provision for loan losses was $7.3 million for 2011, $10.0 million for 2010 and $9.7 million for 2009. The decline in the allowance as a percentage of loans is primarily due to lower specific reserves on impaired loans. The provision was based upon Management’s review and evaluation of the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, level of delinquencies, general market and economic conditions, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectability may not be assured, and the existence and fair value of the collateral and guarantees securing the loans. Although Management used the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to make additional provisions for loan losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Corporation’s loans are secured by real estate in the State of New Jersey. Accordingly, the collectability of a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Corporation’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in market conditions in the state and may be adversely affected should real estate values decline further or New Jersey experience continuing adverse economic conditions. Future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Corporation’s control.

 

The following table presents the loan loss experience, by loan type, during the periods ended December 31, of the years indicated:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009  2008  2007
Allowance for Loan Losses at                         
Beginning of Year  $14,282   $13,192   $9,688   $7,500   $6,768 
Loans Charged-Off During the Period:                         
Residential Mortgage   763    450    861    7     
Commercial Mortgage   6,767    198    1,393         
Commercial and Construction   879    8,330    3,957    214     
Home Equity Lines of Credit   89        15    17     
Consumer and Other   41    188    51    1    23 
Total Loans Charged-Off   8,539    9,166    6,277    239    23 
Recoveries During the Period:                         
Residential Mortgage                    
Commercial Mortgage   96    15        12     
Commercial and Construction   119    239    73        3 
Home Equity Lines of Credit               12     
Consumer and Other   15    2    8    3    2 
Total Recoveries   230    256    81    27    5 
Net Charge-Offs   8,309    8,910    6,196    212    18 
Provision Charged to Expense   7,250    10,000    9,700    2,400    750 
Allowance for Loan Losses at End of Year  $13,223   $14,282   $13,192   $9,688   $7,500 

 

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Ratios:                                
Allowance for Loan Losses/Total Loans  1.27%     1.53%     1.34%     0.92%     0.76%
Allowance for Loan Losses/                                
Total Non-Performing Loans  0.69   0.76X   1.1X   1.8X   3.5X

 

The following table shows the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the percentage of each loan category, by collateral type, to total loans as of December 31, of the years indicated:

 

      % of     % of     % of     % of     % of
      Loan     Loan     Loan     Loan     Loan
      Category     Category     Category     Category     Category
      To Total     To Total     To Total     To Total     To Total
(In Thousands)  2011  Loans  2010  Loans  2009  Loans  2008  Loans  2007  Loans
Residential  $2,682    55.0   $1,890    52.5   $2,023    46.0   $2,627    50.9   $2,333    52.5 
Commercial and Other   9,955    43.8    11,804    46.3    10,889    47.3    6,753    46.3    4,885    43.7 
Consumer   78    1.2    66    1.2    280    6.7    308    2.8    282    3.8 
Unallocated   508    N/A    522    N/A        N/A     —    N/A     —    N/A 
Total  $13,223    100.0   $14,282    100.0   $13,192    100.0   $9,688    100.0   $7,500    100.0 

 

The portion of the allowance for loan losses allocated to loans collectively evaluated for impairment, commonly referred to as general reserves, increased during the year from $11.8 million at year end 2010 to $11.9 million at year end 2011. General reserves at December 31, 2011 exceed the amount charged off during 2011 and represent 1.18 percent of loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of the end of the year. At December 31, 2010, general reserves were 1.30 percent of loans collectively evaluated for impairment.

 

The decline in the general reserve was primarily a result of a slight shift in the loan portfolio mix. The residential and multi-family portfolios experienced growth of approximately $144 million when comparing December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2010. These portfolios generally carry a lower allocation of the general allowance for loan losses. In addition, the Corporation experienced a decline in the commercial real estate and construction loan portfolios during 2011, which combined declined by approximately $45 million. The commercial real estate and the construction portfolios generally carry a higher allocation of general allowance for loan losses.

 

The allowance for loan losses decreased as a percentage of nonperforming loans as the level of nonperforming loans increased slightly during the year. Nonperforming loans are specifically evaluated for impairment. Also, Management commonly records partial charge-offs of the excess of the principal balance over the net realizable value of collateral for collateral dependent impaired loans; as a result, the allowance for loan losses does not always change proportionately with changes in nonperforming loans. Management charged off $8.3 million on loans identified as collateral-dependent impaired loans during 2011.

 

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ASSET QUALITY:

 

The following table presents various asset quality data for the years indicated:

 

   Years Ended December 31,
(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009  2008  2007
                
Loans Past Due 30-89 Days  $11,632   $5,475   $6,015   $8,728   $11,192 
                          
Troubled Debt Restructured Loans  $11,104   $7,157   $11,123   $   $ 
                          
Loans Past Due 90 Days or                         
More and Still Accruing Interest  $345   $666   $496   $   $ 
Nonaccrual Loans   18,865    18,114    11,256    5,393    2,131 
Total NonPerforming Loans   19,210    18,780    11,752    5,393    2,131 
Other Real Estate Owned   7,137    4,000    360    1,211     
Total NonPerforming Assets  $26,347   $22,780   $12,112   $6,604   $2,131 
                          
Ratios:                         
Total NonPerforming Loans/Total Loans   1.85%   2.01%   1.19%   0.51%   0.22 
Total NonPerforming Loans/Total Assets   1.20    1.25    0.78    0.39    0.16 
Total NonPerforming Assets/Total Assets   1.65    1.51    0.80    0.48    0.16 

 

Due to the continued weakness in the housing markets and economic environment during 2011, some borrowers have found it difficult to make their loan payments under contractual terms. In certain of these cases, the Corporation has chosen to grant concessions and modify certain loan terms for a limited period of time.

 

The following table presents the troubled debt restructured loans, by collateral, at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

   December 31,  Number of  December 31,  Number of
(Dollars in Thousands)  2011  Relationships  2010  Relationships
Primary Residential Mortgage  $1,608    4   $1,425    8 
Multifamily Property           379    1 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real  Estate   3,738    3    4,773    3 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   5,249    2         
Commercial and Industrial   509    3    580    3 
Total  $11,104    12   $7,157    15 

 

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At December 31, 2011 and 2010, $3.8 million and $379 thousand, respectively, of troubled debt restructured loans are also included in nonaccrual loans above. All troubled debt restructured loans are considered and included in impaired loans at December 31, 2011 and had specific reserves of $987 thousand. At December 31, 2010, all troubled debt restructured loans are considered and included in impaired loans and had specific reserves of $268 thousand.

 

Except as set forth above, the Corporation does not have any potential problem loans that causes Management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms and which may result in disclosure of such loans.

 

Impaired loans include non-accrual loans of $18.9 million and $18.1 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Impaired loans also include commercial mortgage troubled debt restructured loans of $5.4 million at December 31, 2011 and $5.2 million at December 31, 2010.

 

The following table presents impaired loans, by collateral type, at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

   December 31,  Number of  December 31,  Number of
(Dollars in Thousands)  2011  Relationships  2010  Relationships
Primary Residential Mortgage  $8,878    25   $4,578    12 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   489    3    85    1 
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   680    4    537    2 
Multifamily Property   550    2    691    1 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real  Estate   9,054    11    3,051    9 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   5,986    3    11,900    4 
Commercial and Industrial   576    4    2,330    7 
Commercial Construction           5,225    2 
Total  $26,213    52   $28,397    38 
Specific Reserves,                    
Included in the                    
Allowance for Loan                    
Losses  $1,288        $2,479      

 

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS: The following table shows the significant contractual obligations of the Corporation by expected payment period, as of December 31, 2011.

 

   Less Than        More Than   
(In Thousands)  One Year  1-3 Years  3-5 Years  5 Years  Total
Loan Commitments  $104,374   $   $   $   $104,374 
Long-Term Debt Obligations   5,462    218        12,000    17,680 
Operating Lease Obligations   2,449    4,460    3,745    8,109    18,763 
Capital Lease Obligations   638    1,357    1,520    9,891    13,406 
Purchase Obligations   342    43            385 
Total Contractual Obligations  $113,265   $6,078   $5,265   $30,000   $154,608 

 

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Long-term debt obligations include borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank with defined terms. The table reflects scheduled repayments of principal.

 

Leases represent obligations entered into by the Corporation for the use of land and premises. The leases generally have escalation terms based upon certain defined indexes. Common area maintenance charges may also apply and are adjusted annually based on the terms of the lease agreements.

 

Purchase obligations represent legally binding and enforceable agreements to purchase goods and services from third parties and consist of contractual obligations under data processing service agreements. The Corporation also enters into various routine rental and maintenance contracts for facilities and equipment. These contracts are generally for one year.

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS: The following table shows the amounts and expected maturities of significant commitments, consisting primarily of letters of credit, as of December 31, 2011.

 

   Less Than        More Than   
(In Thousands)  One Year  1-3 Years  3-5 Years  5 Years  Total
Financial Letters of Credit  $347   $400   $61   $   $808 
Performance Letters of Credit   1,921    15            1,936 
Commercial Letters of Credit   471    110    275        856 
Total Letters of Credit  $2,739   $525   $336   $   $3,600 

 

Commitments under standby letters of credit, both financial and performance, do not necessarily represent future cash requirements, in that these commitments often expire without being drawn upon.

 

OTHER INCOME: The Corporation recorded total other income of $16.7 million in 2011, an increase of $2.6 million or 18 percent over 2010 levels. The increase in 2011 was attributable to increases in trust fees, service charges, bank owned life insurance and net securities gains, offset in part by a loss on the sale of an OREO property and lower gains on loans sold at origination. The year ended December 31, 2010 also included impairment charges on several equity and trust preferred pooled securities.

 

The Corporation realized trust fees totaling $10.7 million in 2011, an increase of $785 thousand or 8 percent, over the levels in 2010. This increase is attributable to an increase in trust business, including higher margin business, an increase in the average market value of assets under administration, on which the investment management fees are based, partially offset by a reduction of certain fees earned on placement of funds in money market instruments, due to the reduced interest rate environment. The average market value of assets under administration for 2011 increased to $1.95 billion compared to $1.89 billion for 2010, as the result of improving values in the markets as well as new business activity. The market value of assets under administration as of December 31, 2011 was $1.96 billion.

 

Income from service charges and fees of $2.9 million were recorded in 2011, an increase of $110 thousand or 4 percent, over the levels in 2010. This increase is principally attributable to increased core deposit accounts and activity from such account holders.

 

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The Corporation also recorded income of $1.4 million related to Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) policies in 2011, as compared to $863 thousand in 2010, an increase of $564 thousand or 65 percent, primarily due to proceeds on a life insurance policy received due to the passing of a former officer.

 

2011 reflected a $539 thousand decrease in gain on loans sold at origination as certain longer duration loans were retained in portfolio. Additionally, a $250 thousand loss on sale of an OREO property was included in other income during 2011.

 

Net gains on sales of securities totaled $1.0 million and $124 thousand in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Corporation strategically sold investments during 2011 to reduce prepayment risk and/or interest rate risk and/or to benefit future yield or current capital. During the second half of 2010, the Corporation recorded two other-than-temporary non-cash impairment charges, $360 thousand on its equity portfolio and $581 thousand on three trust preferred pooled securities.

 

OPERATING EXPENSES: The following table presents the major components of operating expenses:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
Salaries and Benefits  $23,230   $22,529   $21,877 
Premises and Equipment   9,371    9,624    8,803 
FDIC Assessment   1,532    2,322    3,309 
Trust Department   1,542    1,291    821 
Loan Expense   1,029    888    301 
Professional and Legal Fees   987    1,145    1,384 
Provision for ORE Losses   865        640 
Telephone   765    787    543 
Advertising   697    691    793 
Stationery and Supplies   416    450    512 
Postage   373    357    376 
Other Operating Expenses   3,592    3,026    2,907 
Total Operating Expenses  $44,399   $43,110   $42,266 

 

Operating expenses totaled $44.4 million in 2011, as compared to $43.1 million in 2010, an increase of $1.3 million, or 3 percent.

 

Salaries and benefits expense, which accounts for the largest portion of operating expenses, totaled $23.2 million in 2011, an increase of $701 thousand, or 3 percent, when compared to 2010. This increase is due to the increased costs of additional staff for the Corporation to keep up with the increased regulatory burden on financial institutions, normal salary increases and increased benefit costs, partially offset by various operational efficiencies. The Corporation’s full-time equivalent staff was 295 and 284 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

In 2011, premises and equipment expense totaled $9.4 million as compared to $9.6 million in 2010, a decrease of $253 thousand, or 3 percent. 2011 included certain operational efficiencies. 2010 included certain one-time expenses due to the move to a new administration building.

 

The FDIC assessment expense decreased $790 thousand, or 34 percent, to $1.5 million in 2011 from $2.3 million in 2010. The Corporation’s assessments declined due to a regulatory change in the calculation of assessments.

 

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Trust expense increased $251 thousand, or 19 percent, from 2010 totaling $1.5 million in 2011, as 2011 included a full year of the costs of a major system upgrade. The new system has improved efficiencies in maintaining client information as well as increased capacity for additional services. Professional and legal fees totaled $987 thousand in 2011, decreasing $158 thousand, or 14 percent, over 2010 expense due to certain one-time expenses in 2010. Loan expense totaled $1.0 million in 2011, increasing $141 thousand, or 16 percent, over 2010 expense due to higher expenses associated with problem loans. In 2011, the Corporation recorded a provision for losses on other real estate owned of $865 thousand, while there was no such provision in 2010.

 

When compared to 2010, other operating expenses in 2011 included: a $192 thousand prepayment penalty on the early payoff of an above market rate FHLB advance; greater expense associated with debit cards and internet and bill pay due to increased activity in 2011; and increased expenses associated with OREO. The Corporation strives to operate in an efficient manner and control costs as a means of producing increased earnings and enhancing shareholder value.

 

INCOME TAXES: Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $1.8 million as compared to income tax expense of $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Included in income tax expense for 2011 was the reversal of a previously recorded valuation allowance of $3.0 million (or 21.37 percent of pretax income) against net state tax benefits related to security impairment charges recorded in the year ended December 31, 2008. Circumstances and projections indicated that this deferred tax asset would be realized in future periods. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2011 was 12.97 percent compared to 29.66 percent for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 2010 COMPARED TO 2009: For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Corporation recorded net income of $7.7 million and diluted earnings per share, after the effect of the preferred dividend, of $0.68. These results compared to net income of $7.1 million and diluted earnings per share, after the effect of the preferred dividend, of $0.64 for the year ended December 31, 2009. Per share results have been adjusted for the five percent stock dividend declared in 2009. These results produced a return on average assets of 0.52 percent and 0.49 percent in 2010 and 2009, respectively, and a return on average common shareholders’ equity of 6.26 percent in both 2010 and 2009. When compared to the 2009 period, 2010 included increased net interest income and trust fee income, partially offset by increased provision for loan losses, problem loan expense and occupancy expense.

 

Net interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, was $50.6 million in 2010 as compared to $49.4 million in 2009; while the Corporation’s net interest margin increased six basis points to 3.64 percent in 2010 from 3.58 percent in 2009. Interest income on earning assets, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, declined $5.4 million to $61.6 million for 2010 as compared to 2009 due to the lower rates earned on earning assets. Total interest expense declined $6.6 million from 2009 to 2010, due, in large part, to the decline in certificate of deposit balances and rates.

 

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The average rate earned on earning assets was 4.44 percent in 2010, a decline of 43 basis points from the average rate earned in 2009. The average yield on investment securities was 3.00 percent for 2010, while the average yield on investments in interest-earning deposits was 0.23 percent for 2010. The average yield on total loans decreased 12 basis points during 2010 to 5.27 percent from the 5.39 percent average yield earned in 2009. The average rate on earning assets declined due to the sustained low market rates in 2010 coupled with growth in lower-yielding, but less risky and shorter duration investment securities and interest-earning deposits.

 

The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities declined to 0.96 percent for 2010 from 1.55 percent for 2009. During 2010, the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits was 0.88 percent as compared to 1.48 percent during 2009. The average rates paid on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings was 3.54 percent. The decline in the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was due to the sustained low in market rates in 2010 coupled with targeted growth of lower-costing core deposits and planned run-off of higher-paying certificates of deposit.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2010, average earning assets totaled $1.39 billion, an increase of $10.2 million or less than 1 percent from the average balance in 2009. Average investment securities totaled $364.6 million in 2010, an increase of $67.4 million compared to 2009, while average loans totaled $958.5 million in 2010 as compared to $1.02 billion in 2009, a decline of $63.0 million, or 6 percent. Average investments in interest-earning deposits increased $5.8 million to $64.2 million for 2010 when compared to 2009.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2010, average interest-bearing liabilities totaled $1.15 billion, reflecting an increase of $9.5 million or 1 percent from the average balance in 2009. Average money market accounts rose $82.3 million, or 19 percent, from 2009 to $510.3 million during 2010, while average interest-bearing checking accounts rose $57.6 million or 29 percent over the comparable period in 2009. Checking account growth during 2010 was due to the Corporation’s focus on core deposit growth. Average certificates of deposit declined $131.2 million, or 33 percent, because the Corporation opted not to pay higher rates on maturing certificates of deposit.

 

In 2010, the Corporation recorded total other income of $14.1 million, an increase of $317 thousand or 2 percent over 2009 levels which was attributable to increases in trust fees, service charges and income from loan sales, offset in part by impairment charges on several equity and trust preferred pooled securities.

 

Trust fees totaled $9.9 million in 2010, an increase of $473 thousand or 5 percent, over the levels in 2009. This increase was attributable to an increase in the market value of assets under administration, on which the investment management fees are based and higher margin business, partially offset by a reduction of certain fees earned on placement of funds in money market instruments, due to the reduced interest rate environment. As a result of improving values in the equity markets as well as new business activity, the market value of assets under administration increased to $1.94 billion at December 31, 2010, compared to $1.86 billion at December 31, 2009.

 

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The Corporation recorded income from service charges and fees of $2.8 million in 2010, an increase of $326 thousand or 13 percent, over the levels in 2009. This increase was attributable to increased overdraft and NSF charges. Also in 2010, the Corporation recorded income of $863 thousand on the cash surrender value on Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) policies, as compared to $886 thousand in 2009, a decrease of $23 thousand or 3 percent, primarily due to the lower interest rate environment during 2010.

 

Gain on loans sold at origination increased from $657 thousand in 2009 to $1.0 million in 2010, an increase of $384 thousand or 58 percent. More customers were interested in longer-term, fixed-rate mortgages in the 2010 low-rate environment. These mortgages were sold rather than retained in portfolio for interest rate risk management purposes. Other noninterest income of $329 thousand was realized in 2010 as compared to $286 thousand in 2009, an increase of $43 thousand or 15 percent. This was the result of an increase in the late fee income earned on loans offset in part by a loss realized on the sale of other real estate owned during 2010.

 

Net gains on sales of securities totaled $124 thousand and $69 thousand in 2010 and 2009, respectively. In the second half of 2010, the Corporation recorded two other-than-temporary non-cash impairment charges, $360 thousand on its equity portfolio and $581 thousand on three trust preferred pooled securities.

 

In 2010, operating expenses totaled $43.1 million, as compared to $42.3 million in 2009, an increase of $844 thousand, or 2 percent. Salaries and benefits expense totaled $22.5 million in 2010, an increase of $652 thousand, or 3 percent, when compared to 2009, due, in part, to normal salary increases, increased benefit costs and increased commissions paid to mortgage originators on staff. As noted earlier, in 2010, the Corporation recorded higher income in 2010 on the sale of longer-term, fixed-rate mortgage loans, which were originated as a result of the efforts of our mortgage originators. The Corporation’s full-time equivalent staff was 284 and 281 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Premises and equipment expense totaled $9.6 million in 2010 as compared to $8.8 million in 2009, an increase of $821 thousand, or 9 percent. This increase was attributable to the addition of a new corporate headquarters with higher operating expenses than the previous administration building. The Corporation also occupied two new offices in 2009, increasing occupancy expenses for 2010. In 2010, the FDIC assessment expense decreased $987 thousand, or 30 percent, to $2.3 million from $3.3 million. The 2009 FDIC insurance expense included the industry-wide special FDIC insurance premium assessed in the second quarter of 2009. Additionally, the Bank’s quarterly assessments declined in 2010.

 

In 2010, Trust expense totaled $1.3 million, increasing $470 thousand, or 57 percent, over 2009 due to the expenses of a major system upgrade. The new system has increased efficiencies in maintaining client information as well as increasing capacity for additional services. In 2010 and 2009, advertising expense totaled $691 thousand and $793 thousand, respectively, a decline of $102 thousand or 13 percent, due to a general reduction in traditional marketing efforts. Due to the installation of new telephone technology, expense for this line item increased $244 thousand, or 45 percent, over 2009. In addition, the Corporation recorded a provision for losses on other real estate owned of $640 thousand in 2009 associated with a contract for sale, while there was no such provision in 2010.

 

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CAPITAL RESOURCES: A solid capital base provides the Corporation with the ability to support future growth and financial strength. Maintaining a strong capital position supports the Corporation’s goal of providing shareholders an attractive and stable long-term return on investment. Total shareholders’ equity increased $5.3 million or 4.5 percent to $123.0 million at December 31, 2011 when compared to $117.7 million at December 31, 2010.

 

At December 31, 2011, the Corporation’s common equity to total assets ratio was 6.81 percent, up from 6.44 percent at December 31, 2010. Also at December 31, 2011, the Corporation’s Tier 1 and total capital ratios were 12.51 percent and 13.76 percent, respectively, and its capital leverage ratio was 7.73 percent at December 31, 2011. On January 9, 2009, under the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”), the Corporation sold 28,685 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, having a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, and a ten-year warrant to purchase up to 150,296 shares of the Corporation’s common stock at an exercise price of $28.63 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $28.7 million.

 

Cumulative dividends on the Preferred Shares will accrue on the liquidation preference at a rate of 5 percent per annum for the first five years, and at a rate of 9 percent per annum thereafter. Subject to the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Preferred Shares are redeemable at the option of the Corporation at 100 percent of their liquidation preference.

 

On January 6, 2010 and March 2, 2011, the Corporation redeemed 25 percent of the preferred shares issued under the Treasury’s CPP, each time repaying approximately $7.2 million to the Treasury, including accrued and unpaid dividends of approximately $51 thousand and $17 thousand, respectively. As a result of the repurchase, the accretion related to the preferred stock was accelerated and approximately $330 thousand and $246 thousand was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings in the first quarters of 2010 and 2011, respectively.

 

In January 2012, the Corporation announced that it had received approval to repurchase the remaining 50 percent of the preferred shares. On January 11, 2012, the Corporation repaid approximately $14.5 million to the Treasury, including accrued and unpaid dividends of approximately $112 thousand. Accretion related to the preferred stock was accelerated and approximately $362 thousand was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings in the first quarter of 2012. The 150,296 common share warrant remains outstanding after the redemption.

 

Since the preferred shares have been repurchased, the Corporation could repurchase the Warrant from the Treasury for its fair market value. If the Corporation and the Treasury cannot agree on a repurchase price, the warrant will be sold by the Treasury in a public auction. Unless both the holder and the Corporation agree otherwise, the exercise of the Warrant will be a net exercise (i.e., the holder does not pay cash but gives up shares with a market value at the time of exercise equal to the exercise price, resulting in a net settlement with significantly fewer than the 150,296 shares of Common Stock being issued).

 

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Management believes the Corporation’s capital position and capital ratios are adequate. Additionally, Management believes it would have ready access to the capital markets should the need arise.

 

LIQUIDITY: Liquidity refers to an institution’s ability to meet short-term requirements including loan fundings, deposit withdrawals and maturing obligations. Principal sources of liquidity include cash, temporary investments, securities available for sale, deposit inflows and loan repayments.

 

Management actively monitors and manages the Corporation’s liquidity position and feels it is sufficient to meet future needs. Cash and cash equivalents, including federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits, totaled $43.1 million at December 31, 2011. In addition, the Corporation has $319.5 million in securities designated as available for sale at December 31, 2011. These securities can be sold in response to liquidity concerns. In addition, the Corporation generates significant liquidity from scheduled and unscheduled principal repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities.

 

Another source of liquidity is borrowing capacity. At December 31, 2011, unused short-term or overnight borrowing commitments totaled $462.4 million from the FHLB and $28.9 million from correspondent banks.

 

ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT: The Corporation’s Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) is responsible for implementing, monitoring and advising the Board of Directors on the level of interest rate risk. ALCO is responsible for developing, implementing and/or monitoring asset/liability management reports and strategies. In this regard, an interest rate risk simulation model, which utilizes the current balance sheet along with forward interest rate and growth projections prepared on a quarterly basis. This model has the ability to demonstrate balance sheet gaps, policy compliance analysis and predict changes to net interest income and economic/market value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios.

 

In general, ALCO attempts to maintain a balance sheet that provides the maximum return possible consistent with acceptable exposure to credit and interest rate risk and substantial enough cash flows and reinvestment opportunities to allow the Corporation to remain profitable in all modeled rate environments.

 

ALCO is generally authorized to manage interest rate risk through management of capital and management of cash flows and duration of assets and liabilities, including sales and purchases of assets, as well as additions of wholesale borrowings.

 

Management currently uses the following strategies to manage interest rate risk:

 

  Actively market adjustable-rate and/or shorter-term residential mortgage loans;
  Actively market commercial mortgage loans, which tend to have shorter terms and higher interest rates than residential mortgage loans, and which generate customer relationships that can result in higher non-interest bearing demand deposit accounts;
  Actively sell longer-term, fixed-rate mortgages in the current low rate environment;
  Actively market core deposit relationships, which are generally longer duration liabilities;

 

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  Lengthen the weighted average maturity of liabilities through retail deposit pricing strategies but without using longer-term wholesale funding such as fixed-rate advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York;
  Closely monitor and actively manage the investment portfolio, including management of prepayment risk and interest rate risk; and
    Maintain high levels of capital.

 

At this time, the Corporation is not engaged in hedging through the use of derivatives nor does it use interest rate caps and floors.

 

ALCO uses simulation modeling, described above, to analyze the Corporation’s net interest income sensitivity, as well as the Corporation’s economic value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. The model is based on the actual maturity and repricing characteristics of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The model incorporates certain prepayment and interest rate assumptions, which Management believes to be reasonable as of December 31, 2011. The model assumes changes in interest rates without any proactive change in the balance sheet by Management. In the model, the forecasted shape of the yield curve remains static as of December 31, 2011.

 

In an immediate and sustained 200 basis point increase in market rates at December 31, 2011, net interest income for 2012 would decline approximately 9 percent while net interest income for 2013 would improve approximately 2 percent, compared to a flat interest rate scenario.

 

The table below shows the estimated changes in the Corporation’s economic value of portfolio equity (“EVPE”) that would result from an immediate parallel change in the market interest rates at December 31, 2011.

 

   Estimated Increase/    EVPE as a Percentage of  
(Dollars in Thousands)  Decrease in EVPE    Present Value of Assets (2)  
Change In                      Increase/ 
Interest                      (Decrease) 
Rates  Estimated             EVPE   (basis 
(Basis Points)  EVPE (1)   Amount   Percent   Ratio(3)   points) 
+300  $173,062   $(9,888)   (5.40)%   11.57%   18.8 
+200   182,063    (887)   (0.48)   11.85    46.7 
+100   187,488    4,538    2.48    11.90    51.7 
Flat interest rates   182,950            11.39     
-100   167,763    (15,187)   (8.30)   10.34    (104.7)
-200   150,245    (32,705)   (17.88)   9.26    (212.8)
-300   146,264    (36,686)   (20.05)   9.00    (238.4)

 

(1) EVPE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets and liabilities.

(2) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.

(3) EVPE ratio represents EVPE divided by the present value of assets.

 

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Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk through changes in EVPE. Modeling changes in EVPE require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the EVPE tables presented assume that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assume that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the EVPE tables provide an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.

 

EFFECTS OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES: The financial statements and related financial data presented herein have been prepared in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than do general levels of inflation.

 

PGB TRUST AND INVESTMENTS: Since its inception in 1972, PGB Trust and Investments, a division of the Bank, has served in the roles of executor and trustee and has provided investment management, custodial, tax, retirement and financial services to its growing client base. Officers from PGB Trust and Investments are available to provide investment services at the Corporate Headquarters in Bedminster and at five other locations, Clinton, Gladstone, Morristown and Summit, New Jersey and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

 

The market value of assets under administration at December 31, 2011 was $1.96 billion. Fee income generated by PGB Trust Investments was $10.7 million, $9.9 million and $9.4 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: The foregoing contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about Management’s confidence and strategies and Management’s expectations about new and existing programs and products, investments, relationships, opportunities and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “expect”, “look”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “may”, or similar statements or variations of such terms. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, but not limited to

 

  a continued or unexpected decline in the economy, in particular in our New Jersey market area;
  declines in value in our investment portfolio;
  higher than expected increases in our allowance for loan losses;
  higher than expected increases in loan losses or in the level of nonperforming loans;
  unexpected changes in interest rates;
  inability to successfully grow our business;
  inability to manage our growth;
  a continued or unexpected decline in real estate values within our market areas;
  legislative and regulatory actions (including the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and related regulations) subject us to additional regulatory oversight which may result in increased compliance costs;
  successful cyber attacks against our IT infrastructure or that of our IT providers;
  higher than expected FDIC insurance premiums;
  lack of liquidity to fund our various cash obligations;
  reduction in our lower-cost funding sources;
  our inability to adapt to technological changes;
  claims and litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibility, environmental laws and other matters; and
other unexpected material adverse changes in our operations or earnings.

 

The Corporation undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Corporation’s expectations. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Corporation cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.

 

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA:

 

The following is selected consolidated financial data for the Corporation and its subsidiaries for the years indicated. This information is derived from the historical consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes.

 

   Years Ended December 31,
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  2011  2010  2009  2008  2007
Summary Earnings:                         
Interest Income  $56,051   $60,922   $66,007   $71,917   $72,352 
Interest Expense   7,136    11,032    17,659    25,597    36,483 
Net Interest Income   48,915    49,890    48,348    46,320    35,869 
Provision for Loan Losses   7,250    10,000    9,700    2,400    750 
Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses   41,665    39,890    38,648    43,920    35,119 
Other Income, Exclusive of Securities Gains/(Losses), Net    15,679    14,932    13,729    14,382    13,789 
Securities Gains/(Losses), Net   1,037    124    69    483    254 
Impairment Charges on Securities        (941)       (56,146)    
Other Expenses   44,399    43,110    42,266    37,285    32,087 
Income/(Loss) Before Income Tax Expense   13,982    10,895    10,180    (34,646)   17,075 
Income Tax Expense/(Benefit)   1,814    3,231    3,054    (12,586)   5,213 
Net Income/(Loss)   12,168    7,664    7,126    (22,060)   11,862 
Dividends on Preferred Stock and Accretion   1,228    1,686    1,493         
Net Income/(Loss) Available to Common Shareholders  $10,940   $5,978   $5,633   $(22,060)  $11,862 

 

 
Per Share Data: (Reflects a 5% Stock Dividend in 2009 Except for Cash Dividends Per Share)
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share-Basic  $1.25   $0.68   $0.64   $(2.53)  $1.36 
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share-Diluted   1.25    0.68    0.64    (2.53)   1.35 
Cash Dividends Declared   0.20    0.20    0.26    0.64    0.62 
Book Value End-of-Period   12.47    11.03    10.57    9.64    12.32 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   8,741,209    8,784,655    8,715,419    8,707,327    8,714,234 
Common Stock Equivalents (Dilutive)   1,061    366    50,838        73,241 

 

Balance Sheet Data (at Period End):
Total Assets  $1,600,335   $1,505,425   $1,512,353   $1,385,425   $1,346,976 
Investment Securities Held to Maturity   100,719    140,277    89,459    51,731    45,139 
Securities Available for Sale   319.520    275,076    272,484    168,641    232,651 
FHLB and FRB Stock, at cost   4,569    4,624    5,315    4,902    4,293 
Total Loans   1,038,345    932,497    983,537    1,052,982    981,180 
Allowance for Loan Losses   13,223    14,282    13,192    9,688    7,500 
Total Deposits   1,443,892    1,351,546    1,349,669    1,237,888    1,180,267 
Total Shareholders’ Equity   122,971    117,716    119,509    83,894    107,429 
Trust Assets under Administration (Market Value)   1,957,146    1,940,404    1,856,229    1,804,629    2,028,232 
Cash Dividends:                         
Common   1,765    1,757    2,199    5,304    5,150 
Preferred   824    1,126    1,218         

 

Selected Performance Ratios:                         
Return on Average Total Assets   0.79%   0.52%   0.49%   (1.62)%   0.90%
Return on Average Common Shareholders’ Equity   10.74    6.26    6.26    (20.74)   11.12 
Dividend Payout Ratio   16.13    29.39    39.05    (24.04)   43.42 
Equity to Assets Ratio   7.64    7.83    7.99    7.81    8.12 
                          
Non-Interest Expenses to Average Assets   2.90    2.91    2.90    2.74    2.44 
Non-Interest Income to Average Assets   1.09    0.95    0.95    (3.03)   1.07 

 

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Asset Quality Ratios (At Period End):   2011   2010   2009   2008    2007  
NonPerforming Loans to Total Loans   1.85%   2.01%   1.19%   0.51%    0.22% 
NonPerforming Assets to Total Assets   1.65    1.51    0.80    0.48     0.16  
Allowance for Loan Losses to NonPerforming Loans    0.7X   0.8X   1.1X   1.8X    3.5X 
Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans    1.27%   1.53%   1.34%   0.92%    0.76% 
Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans Plus Other Real Estate Owned   0.86    0.93    0.61    0.02     0.00  

 

Liquidity and Capital Ratios:                         
Average Loans to Average Deposits   70.15%   72.22%   78.74%   85.01%   78.22%
Total Shareholders’ Equity to Total Assets    7.68    7.82    7.90    6.06    7.98 
Average Common Shareholders’ Equity to Average Assets   6.66    6.43    6.17    7.81    8.12 
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets   13.76    14.16    13.71    10.05    15.91 
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets   12.51    12.91    12.45    9.11    14.92 
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio   7.73    7.96    7.93    6.15    8.59 

 

The following table sets forth certain unaudited quarterly financial data for the periods indicated:

 

Selected 2011 Quarterly Data:
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  March 31  June 30  September 30  December 31
Interest Income  $14,257   $14,099   $13,594   $14,101 
Interest Expense   2,036    1,916    1,699    1,485 
Net Interest Income   12,221    12,183    11,895    12,616 
Provision for Loan Losses   2,000    2,000    1,500    1,750 
Trust Fees   2,718    2,829    2,555    2,584 
Securities Gains/(Losses), Net   196    277    248    316 
Other Income   1,255    1,218    1,170    1,350 
Operating Expenses   11,243    11,035    10,573    11,548 
Income Before Income Tax Expense   3,147    3,472    3,795    3,568 
Income Tax Expense   1,006    1,304    (1,537)   1,041 
Net Income   2,141    2,168    5,332    2,527 
Dividends and Accretion on Preferred Stock   570    219    219    220 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders  $1,571   $1,949   $5,113   $2,307 
Earnings Per Share-Basic  $0.18   $0.22   $0.58   $0.26 
Earnings Per Share-Diluted   0.18    0.22    0.58    0.26 

 

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Selected 2010 Quarterly Data:             
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  March 31  June 30  September 30  December 31
Interest Income  $15,791   $15,450   $14,974   $14,707 
Interest Expense   3,243    2,963    2,612    2,214 
Net Interest Income   12,548    12,487    12,362    12,493 
Provision for Loan Losses   2,400    2,750    2,000    2,850 
Trust Fees   2,364    2,686    2,254    2,598 
Securities Gains/(Losses), Net       2    126    (4)
Impairment Charges           (360)   (581)
Other Income   1,108    1,098    1,203    1,621 
Operating Expenses   10,530    11,005    10,886    10,689 
Income Before Income Tax Expense   3,090    2,518    2,699    2,588 
Income Tax Expense   965    762    793    711 
Net Income   2,125    1,756    1,906    1,877 
Dividends and Accretion on Preferred Stock   710    324    326    326 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders  $1,415   $1,432   $1,580   $1,551 
Earnings Per Share-Basic  $0.16   $0.16   $0.18   $0.18 
Earnings Per Share-Diluted   0.16    0.16    0.18    0.18 

 

Selected 2009 Quarterly Data:
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  March 31  June 30  September 30  December 31
Interest Income  $16,795   $16,709   $16,380   $16,123 
Interest Expense   4,987    4,543    4,129    4,000 
Net Interest Income   11,808    12,166    12,251    12,123 
Provision for Loan Losses   2,000    2,000    2,750    2,950 
Trust Fees   2,332    2,550    2,200    2,346 
Securities Gains/(Losses), Net   5    108    (2)   (42)
Other Income   983    1,114    1,137    1,067 
Operating Expenses   9,524    11,195    10,940    10,607 
Income Before Income Tax Expense   3,604    2,743    1,896    1,937 
Income Tax Expense   1,122    813    583    536 
Net Income   2,482    1,930    1,313    1,401 
Dividends and Accretion on Preferred Stock   205    428    430    430 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders  $2,277   $1,502   $883   $971 
Earnings Per Share-Basic  $0.26   $0.17   $0.10   $0.11 
Earnings Per Share-Diluted   0.26    0.17    0.10    0.11 

 

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COMMON STOCK PRICES

 

The following table shows the 2011 and 2010 range of prices paid on known trades of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock and the dividends declared each quarter.

 

         Dividends
         Declared
2011  High  Low  Per Share
1st Quarter  $14.20   $12.71   $0.05 
2nd Quarter   13.45    10.87    0.05 
3rd Quarter   11.97    9.60    0.05 
4th Quarter   11.06    9.71    0.05 

 

         Dividends
         Declared
2010  High  Low  Per Share
1st Quarter  $15.87   $10.65   $0.05 
2nd Quarter   16.57    11.64    0.05 
3rd Quarter   13.59    10.60    0.05 
4th Quarter   13.29    11.17    0.05 

 

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Management Report

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Management of the Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Corporation’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Corporation’s management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based upon our assessment we believe that, as of December 31, 2011, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based upon those criteria. The Corporation’s independent auditors have issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting. This report begins on the next page.

 

/s/ Frank A. Kissel   /s/  Jeffrey J. Carfora
Frank A. Kissel   Jeffrey J. Carfora
Chairman of the Board and   Executive Vice President,
Chief Executive Officer   Chief Financial Officer and
  Chief Accounting Officer
     
March 15, 2012    

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of condition of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the Company) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011. We also have audited Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

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

 

 

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In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

 

  /s/ Crowe Horwath LLP
 
Livingston, New Jersey  
March 15, 2012  

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

 

   December 31,
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)  2011  2010
Assets          
Cash and Due From Banks  $7,097   $6,490 
Federal Funds Sold   100    100 
Interest-Earning Deposits   35,856    56,097 
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents   43,053    62,687 
Investment Securities Held to Maturity (Fair Value $99,427 in 2011 and $138,438 in 2010)   100,719    140,277 
Securities Available for Sale   319,520    275,076 
FHLB and FRB Stock, at cost   4,569    4,624 
Loans held for sale, at fair value   2,841    N/A 
Loans   1,038,345    932,497 
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses   13,223    14,282 
Net Loans   1,025,122    918,215 
Premises and Equipment   31,941    33,820 
Other Real Estate Owned   7,137    4,000 
Accrued Interest Receivable   4,078    4,231 
Bank Owned Life Insurance   27,296    27,074 
Deferred Tax Assets, net   26,731    25,725 
Other Assets   7,328    9,696 
Total Assets  $1,600,335   $1,505,425 
           
Liabilities          
Deposits:          
Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits  $297,459   $228,764 
Interest-Bearing Deposits:          
Checking   341,180    290,322 
Savings   92,322    80,799 
Money Market Accounts   516,920    524,449 
Certificates of Deposit $100,000 and over   71,783    79,311 
Certificates of Deposit less than $100,000   124,228    147,901 
Total Deposits   1,443,892    1,351,546 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances   17,680    24,126 
Capital Lease Obligation   9,178    6,304 
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities   6,614    5,733 
Total Liabilities   1,477,364    1,387,709 
Shareholders’ Equity          
Preferred Stock (No Par Value; Authorized 500,000 Shares; Issued 14,341 Shares at December 31, 2011 and 21,513 at December 31, 2010; Liquidation Preference of $1,000 Per Share)   13,979    20,746 
Common Stock (No Par Value; Stated Value $0.83 Per Share; Authorized 21,000,000 Shares; Issued Shares, 9,240,889 at December 31, 2011 and 9,199,038 at December 31, 2010; Outstanding Shares, 8,832,711 at December 31, 2011 and 8,790,860 at December 31, 2010)   7,685    7,650 
Surplus   96,323    95,586 
Treasury Stock at Cost (408,178 Shares at December 31, 2011  and 2010)   (8,988)   (8,988)
Retained Earnings   13,868    4,693 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), Net of Income Tax Expense/Benefit   104    (1,971)
Total Shareholders’ Equity   122,971    117,716 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $1,600,335   $1,505,425 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

   Years Ended December 31,
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  2011  2010  2009
Interest Income               
Interest and Fees on Loans  $46,628   $50,455   $54,978 
Interest Loans Held for Sale   56    N/A    N/A 
Interest on Investment Securities               
Held to Maturity:              
Taxable   2,066    2,037    1,383 
Tax-Exempt   354    467    905 
Interest and Dividends on Securities               
Available for Sale:               
Taxable   6,285    7,278    8,012 
Tax-Exempt   518    535    639 
Interest on Federal Funds Sold       1     
Interest-Earning Deposits   144    149    90 
Total Interest Income   56,051    60,922    66,007 
Interest Expense               
Interest on Checking Accounts   1,045    1,586    1,476 
Interest on Savings and Money Market Accounts   2,215    3,908    4,830 
Interest on Certificates of Deposit Over $100,000   1,060    1,620    4,331 
Interest on Other Certificates of Deposit   1,755    2,666    5,654 
Interest on Overnight and Short-Term Borrowings   3        2 
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank Advances   739    1,046    1,366 
Interest on Capital Lease Obligation   319    206     
Total Interest Expense   7,136    11,032    17,659 
Net Interest Income Before Provision For Loan Losses   48,915    49,890    48,348 
Provision for Loan Losses   7,250    10,000    9,700 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses   41,665    39,890    38,648 
Other Income               
Trust Fees   10,686    9,901    9,428 
Service Charges and Fees   2,908    2,798    2,472 
Bank Owned Life Insurance   1,427    863    886 
Gain on Loans Sold   502    1,041    657 
Other Income   156    329    286 
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Loss:               
Total Impairment Charges on Securities       (941)    
Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income            
Net Impairment Loss Recognized in Earnings       (941)    
Securities Gains, Net   1,037    124    69 
Total Other Income   16,716    14,115    13,798 
Operating Expenses               
Salaries and Employee Benefits   23,230    22,529    21,877 
Premises and Equipment   9,371    9,624    8,803 
Other Operating Expenses (See Footnote 10)   11,798    10,957    11,586 
Total Operating Expenses   44,399    43,110    42,266 
Income Before Income Tax Expense   13,982    10,895    10,180 
Income Tax Expense   1,814    3,231    3,054 
Net Income   12,168    7,664    7,126 
Dividends on Preferred Stock and Accretion   1,228    1,686    1,493 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders  $10,940   $5,978   $5,633 
Earnings Per Common Share               
Basic  $1.25   $0.68   $0.64 
Diluted   1.25    0.68    0.64 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

                  Accumulated   
                  Other   
  Preferred  Common     Treasury  Retained  Comprehensive   
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  Stock  Stock  Surplus  Stock  Earnings  Income/(Loss)  Total
Balance at January 1, 2009                                   
8,704,313 Common Shares Outstanding  $   $7,190   $92,169   $(7,894)  $(6,063)  $(1,508)  $83,894 
Comprehensive Income:                                   
Net Income 2009                       7,126         7,126 
Unrealized Holding Gains on Securities Arising During the Period, Net of Amortization (Net of Income Taxes of $1,853)                            2,706      
Less: Reclassification Adjustment for Gains Included in Net Income (Net of Income Taxes of $24)                            45      
Net Unrealized Holding Gains on Securities Arising during the Period (Net of Income Taxes of $1,829)                            2,661    2,661 
Total Comprehensive Income                                 9,787 
Gross Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stocks and Warrant, 28,685 shares   27,084         1,601                   28,685 
Accretion of Discount on Preferred Stock   275                   (275)         
Costs Related to Issuance of Preferred Stock             (112)                  (112)
Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock ($0.26 per Share)                       (2,199)        (2,199)
Common Stock Dividend, 5 Percent, 434,272 shares        346    (346)                   
Cash Dividends Declared on Preferred Stock                       (1,218)        (1,218)
Common Stock Option Expense             343                   343 
Common Stock Options Exercised and Related Tax Benefits, 63,921 shares        51    1,266                   1,317 
Issuance of Shares (Dividend Reinvestment Program), 7,581 shares        6    100                   106 
Adjustment to Initially Apply “Recognition and Presentation Of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments” under ASC 320-10-65 (Net of Income Taxes of $1,669)                       3,100    (3,100)    
Increase in Treasury Shares Associated with Common Stock Options Exercised, 52,327 shares                  (1,094)             (1,094)
Balance at December 31, 2009
8,723,488 Common Shares Outstanding
  $27,359   $7,593   $95,021   $(8,988)  $471   $(1,947)  $119,509 

 

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                  Accumulated   
                  Other   
  Preferred  Common     Treasury  Retained  Comprehensive   
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  Stock  Stock  Surplus  Stock  Earnings  Income/(Loss)  Total
Comprehensive Income:                                   
Net Income 2010                       7,664         7,664 
Unrealized Holding Losses on Securities Arising During the Period, Net of Amortization (Net of Income Taxes of $342)                            (252)     
Less: Reclassification Adjustment for Losses Included in Net Income (Net of Income Taxes of $286)                            (228)     
Net Unrealized Holding Losses on Securities Arising during the Period (Net of Income Taxes of $56)                            (24)   (24)
Total Comprehensive Income                                 7,640 
Issuance of Restricted Stock, 55,993 shares        47    (47)                   
Amortization of Restricted Stock             150                   150 
Redemption of Preferred Stock, 7,172 shares   (7,172)                            (7,172)
Accretion of Discount on Preferred Stock   559                   (559)         
Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock ($0.20 per Share)                       (1,757)        (1,757)
Cash Dividends Declared on Preferred Stock                       (1,126)        (1,126)
Common Stock Option Expense             332                   332 
Sales of Shares (Dividend Reinvestment Program), 11,379 shares        10    130                   140 
Balance at December 31, 2010
8,790,860 Common Shares Outstanding
  $20,746   $7,650   $95,586   $(8,988)  $4,693   $(1,971)  $117,716 

 

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                  Accumulated   
                  Other   
  Preferred  Common     Treasury  Retained  Comprehensive   
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  Stock  Stock  Surplus  Stock  Earnings  Income/(Loss)  Total
Comprehensive Income:                                   
Net Income 2011                       12,168         12,168 
Unrealized Holding Gains on Securities Arising During the Period, Net of Amortization (Net of Income Taxes of $1,400)                            2,749      
Less: Reclassification Adjustment for Gains Included in Net Income (Net of Income Taxes of $363)                            674      
Net Unrealized Holding Gains on Securities Arising during the Period (Net of Income Taxes of $1,037)                            2,075    2,075 
Total Comprehensive Income                                 14,243 
Issuance of Restricted Stock, 28,732 shares        24    (24)                   
Amortization of Restricted Stock             258                   258 
Redemption of Preferred Stock, 7,172 shares   (7,172)                            (7,172)
Accretion of Discount on Preferred Stock   405                   (405)         
Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock ($0.20 per Share)                       (1,765)        (1,765)
Cash Dividends Declared on Preferred Stock                       (823)        (823)
Common Stock Option Expense             362                   362 
Sales of Shares (Dividend Reinvestment Program), 13,119 shares        11    141                   152 
Balance at December 31, 2011
8,832,711 Common Shares Outstanding
  $13,979   $7,685   $96,323   $(8,988)  $13,868   $104   $122,971 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   Years Ended December 31,
(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
Operating Activities:               
Net Income  $12,168   $7,664   $7,126 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities:               
Depreciation   2,870    3,146    2,433 
Amortization of Premium and Accretion of Discount on Securities, Net   3,017    723    39 
Amortization of Restricted Stock   258    150     
Provision for Loan Losses   7,250    10,000    9,700 
Valuation allowance on other real estate owned   865        640 
Stock-based Compensation Expense   362    332    343 
Deferred Tax Expense/(Benefit)   933    (2,148)   (539)
Reversal of Valuation Allowance – Deferred Tax Assets   (2,976)        
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options           (292)
Impairment Charges on Securities       941     
Gain on Sale of Securities, Net   (1,037)   (124)   (69)
Proceeds From Sales of Loans   34,488    74,347    51,027 
Loans Originated for Sale   (36,827)   (73,306)   (50,370)
Gain on Loans Sold   (502)   (1,041)   (657)
Loss/(Gain) on OREO Sold   203    18    (16)
Loss on Disposal of Premises and Equipment           13 
Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance   (907)   (782)   (812)
Gain on life insurance proceeds   (403)        
Decrease/(Increase) in Accrued Interest Receivable   153    213    (327)
Decrease/(Increase) in Other Assets   2,368    2,556    (9,794)
Increase/(Decrease) in Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities   178    (736)   (643)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities   22,461    21,953    7,802 
Investing Activities:               
Proceeds From Maturities of Investment Securities Held to Maturity   39,094    23,111    20,572 
Proceeds From Maturities of Securities Available for Sale   70,464    43,705    37,290 
Proceeds From Calls of Investment Securities Held to Maturity   62,500    48,158    1,003 
Proceeds From Sales of Securities Available for Sale   64,908    162,484    1,400 
Proceeds From Calls of Securities Available for Sale   45,360    10,445    658 
Purchase of Investment Securities Held to Maturity   (62,587)   (122,770)   (60,010)
Purchase of Securities Available for Sale, including FHLB And FRB Stock   (229,392)   (219,474)   (133,475)
Purchase of Loans   (10,893)   (943)    
Net (Increase)/Decrease in Loans   (106,391)   38,550    63,249 
Proceeds From Sales of Other Real Estate   7,576    865    574 
Purchases of Premises and Equipment   (975)   (2,958)   (3,423)
Proceeds from Disposal of Premises and Equipment   861        2 
Life insurance proceeds   1,088         
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities   (118,387)   (18,827)   (72,160)
Financing Activities:               
Net Increase in Deposits   92,346    1,877    111,781 
Net Decrease in Overnight Borrowings           (15,250)
Repayments of FHLB Advances   (6,446)   (12,373)   (3,249)
Gross Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Warrants           28,685 
Redemption of Preferred Stock   (7,172)   (7,172)    
Issuance Costs of Preferred Stock           (112)
Dividends Paid on Preferred Stock   (823)   (1,126)   (1,218)
Dividends Paid on Common Stock   (1,765)   (1,757)   (3,525)
Tax Benefit on Stock Option Exercises           292 
Exercise of Stock Options           1,025 
Sale of Common Shares (Dividend Reinvestment Program)   152    140    106 
Treasury Stock Transactions           (1,094)
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Financing Activities   76,292    (20,411)   117,441 
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (19,634)   (17,285)   53,083 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year   62,687    79,972    26,889 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year  $43,053   $62,687   $79,972 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information               
Cash Paid During the Year for:               
Interest  $7,072   $11,557   $19,090 
Income Taxes   2,919    5,164    5,098 
Transfer of Loans to Other Real Estate Owned   12,613    4,523    347 
Acquisition of Leased Premises   2,813    6,097     

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation and Organization: The consolidated financial statements of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) are prepared on the accrual basis and include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peapack-Gladstone Bank (“the Bank”). The consolidated statements also include the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Peapack-Gladstone Mortgage Group, Inc., which was liquidated into the Bank on December 31, 2010. During 2009, the Bank closed its subsidiary, Peapack-Gladstone Investment Company. While the following footnotes include the collective results of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack-Gladstone Bank, these footnotes primarily reflect the Bank’s and its subsidiaries’ activities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated from the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

Business: Peapack-Gladstone Bank, the subsidiary of the Corporation, provides a full range of banking and trust services to individual and corporate customers through its branch operations in central New Jersey. The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions, is regulated by certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

 

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the financial statements, Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the statement of condition and revenues and expenses for that period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimates that are particularly subject to change include the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, fair value of investment securities and other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities.

 

Segment Information: The Corporation’s business is conducted through its banking subsidiary and involves the delivery of loan and deposit products and trust services to customers. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments.

 

The Banking segment includes commercial, commercial real estate, residential and consumer lending activities; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support sales.

 

PGB Trust & Investments includes asset management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian; corporate trust services including services as trustee for pension and profit sharing plans; and other financial planning and advisory services.

 

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Cash and Cash Equivalents: For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and overnight borrowings.

 

Interest-Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions: Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions mature within one year and are carried at cost.

 

Securities: Debt securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when Management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Debt securities are classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity. Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are classified as available for sale. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income, net of tax.

 

Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities where prepayments are anticipated. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. For securities in an unrealized loss position, Management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income.  The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. For equity securities, the entire amount of impairment is recognized through earnings.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Stock: The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of stock, based on the level of borrowings and other factors. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Cash dividends are reported as income.

 

The Bank is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank and required to own a certain amount of stock. FRB stock is carried at cost and classified as a restricted security. Cash dividends are reported as income.

 

Loans Held for Sale: Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recorded as a valuation allowance and charged to earnings.

 

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Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights released; therefore, no servicing rights are recorded. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.

 

Loans: Loans that Management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are stated at the principal amount outstanding. Interest on loans is recognized based upon the principal amount outstanding. Loans are stated at face value, less purchased premium and discounts and net deferred fees. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized over the life of the loan as an adjustment, on a level-yield method, to the loan’s yield. The definition of recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable, however, for the Corporation’s loan disclosures, accrued interest was excluded as the impact was not material.

 

Loans are considered past due when they are not paid in accordance with contractual terms. The accrual of income on loans, including impaired loans, is discontinued if, in the opinion of Management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement, or when principal or interest is past 90 days or more and collateral, if any, is insufficient to cover principal and interest. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual is reversed against interest income. A nonaccrual loan is returned to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Commercial loans are generally charged off after an analysis is completed which indicates that collectability of the full principal balance is in doubt. Consumer loans are generally charged off after they become 120 days past due. Subsequent payments are credited to income only if collection of principal is not in doubt. If principal and interest payments are brought contractually current and future collectability is reasonably assured, loans are returned to accrual status. Mortgage loans are generally charged off when the value of the underlying collateral does not cover the outstanding principal balance. The majority of the Corporation’s loans are secured by real estate in the State of New Jersey.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when Management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in Management’s judgment, should be charged off.

 

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component of the allowance relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired.

 

A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and are evaluated for impairment. Factors considered by Management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

 

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All loans are individually evaluated for impairment when loans are classified as substandard by Management. If a loan is considered impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral less estimated disposition costs if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real estate loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment while they are performing assets. If and when a residential mortgage is placed on nonaccrual status and in the process of collection, such as through a foreclosure action, then they are evaluated for impairment on an individual basis and the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral less estimated disposition costs.

 

A troubled debt restructuring is a renegotiated loan with concessions made by the lender to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty. Troubled debt restructurings are separately identified for impairment and are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception. If a troubled debt restructuring is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposition costs. For troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default, the Corporation determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan losses.

 

The general component of the allowance covers non-impaired loans and is based primarily on the Bank’s historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Corporation on a weighted average basis over the previous two years. This actual loss experience is adjusted by other qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These economic factors include consideration of the following: levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations.

 

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on Federal call report codes, which are based on collateral. The following portfolio classes have been identified:

 

  a) Primary Residential Mortgage – represents all loans collaterized by the borrower’s primary residence. These are closed-end loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties that are secured by first liens. The Bank retains in its portfolio most conventional mortgage loans that have maturities of 15 years or less and generally sells most loans with maturities greater than 15 years. The Bank does not engage in sub-prime lending.

 

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  b) Home Equity Lines of Credit – These are revolving, open-end loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties and extended under lines of credit.
  c) Junior Lien Loan on Residence – These are closed-end loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties that are secured by junior liens.
  d) Multifamily Property – These are loans secured by multifamily (5 or more) residential properties.
  e) Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate – These are loans secured by owner-occupied nonfarm nonresidential properties.
  f) Investment Commercial Real Estate –These are loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties that are not owner-occupied.
  g) Commercial and Industrial – These are commercial and industrial loans not secured by real estate.
  h) Agricultural Production – These are loans to finance agricultural production and other loans to farmers.
  i) Commercial Construction – These are loans for construction, land development and other land loans.
  j) Consumer and Other – These are loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures as well as obligations of states and political subdivisions in the U.S. This also represents all other loans that cannot be categorized in any of the previously mentioned loan segments. 

 

Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation charges are computed using the straight-line method. Equipment and other fixed assets are depreciated over the estimated useful lives, which range from three to ten years. Premises are depreciated over the estimated useful life of 40 years, while leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the term of the lease. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The cost of major renewals and improvements are capitalized. Gains or losses realized on routine dispositions are recorded as other income or other expense.

 

Other Real Estate Owned (OREO): Other real estate owned is initially recorded at fair value, less costs to sell. When a property is acquired, the excess of the loan balance over the estimated fair value is charged to the allowance for loan losses. A valuation allowance is recorded through earnings for any subsequent decline in fair value and any gains or losses on the sale of properties are recorded through earnings. Operating costs after acquisition are expensed.

 

Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI): The Bank has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. BOLI is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement.

 

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments: Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded. Instruments, such as standby letters of credit, that are considered financial guarantees are recorded at fair value at inception.

 

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Income Taxes: The Corporation files a consolidated Federal income tax return. Separate state income tax returns are filed for each subsidiary based on current laws and regulations.

 

The Corporation recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in its financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on the enacted tax rates. Such tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of a change in tax rates in the period of enactment.

 

The Corporation recognizes a tax position as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

 

The Corporation is no longer subject to examination by the U.S. Federal tax authorities for years prior to 2008 or by New Jersey tax authorities for years prior to 2007.

 

The Corporation recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

 

Benefit Plans: The Corporation has a 401(K) profit-sharing and investment plan, which was last amended to enhance the contributions to its salaried employees starting in May 2008. The plan is more fully described in Note 12.

 

Stock-Based Compensation: Compensation cost is recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees and non-employee directors, based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Corporation’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards. Compensation expense is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. The stock options granted under these plans are exercisable at a price equal to the fair value of common stock on the date of grant and expire not more than ten years after the date of grant.

 

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”): In calculating earnings per share, there are no adjustments to net income available to common shareholders, which is the numerator of both the Basic and Diluted EPS. The weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the denominator for Diluted EPS is increased over the denominator used for Basic EPS by the effect of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents utilizing the treasury stock method. Common stock options outstanding are common stock equivalents, as are restricted stock until vested. Earnings and dividends per share are restated for all stock splits and stock dividends through the date of issuance of the financial statements.

 

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The following table shows the calculation of both Basic and Diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

 

(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)  2011  2010  2009
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders  $10,940   $5,978   $5,633 
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   8,741,209    8,784,655    8,715,419 
Plus:  Common Stock Equivalents   1,061    366    50,838 
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   8,742,270    8,785,021    8,766,257 
Earnings Per Share:               
Basic  $1.25   $0.68   $0.64 
Diluted   1.25    0.68    0.64 

 

Average shares of 657,121, 583,665 and 478,901 were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, because they were antidilutive. These antidilutive shares include stock options, unvested restricted stock awards and the warrant issued to the U.S. Treasury for 150,296 common shares.

 

Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there are any such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Restrictions on Cash: Cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements.

 

Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income consists of net income and the change during the period in the Corporation’s net unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale, net of tax, less adjustments for realized gains and losses, net amortization of the unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity from available for sale and accretion of the non-credit component on certain held to maturity securities with other-than-temporary impairment charges in previous periods. Total comprehensive income for the years ended 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $14.2 million, $7.6 million and $9.8 million, respectively.

 

Equity: Stock dividends in excess of 20 percent are reported by transferring the par value of the stock issued from retained earnings to common stock. Stock dividends for 20 percent or less are reported by transferring the fair value, as of the ex-dividend date, of the stock issued from retained earnings to common stock and additional paid-in capital. Fractional share amounts are paid in cash with a reduction in retained earnings. On June 18, 2009, a five percent stock dividend was declared. All prior share information has been restated for the stock dividend. Treasury stock is carried at cost.

 

Reclassification: Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior periods’ financial statements in order to conform to the 2011 presentation and had no effect on the consolidated income statements or shareholders’ equity.

 

New Accounting Policies: In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended existing guidance and eliminated the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity. The amendment requires that comprehensive income be presented in either a single continuous statement or in two separate consecutive statements. The amendments in this guidance are effective as of the beginning of the fiscal reporting year and interim periods within that year, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of this pronouncement on its financial statement presentation and disclosures.

 

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2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY

 

A summary of amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities held to maturity included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 follows:

 

   2011
      Gross  Gross   
   Amortized  Unrecognized  Unrecognized  Fair
(In Thousands)  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential  $67,394   $1,393   $(1)  $68,786 
State and Political Subdivisions   24,608    52        24,660 
Trust Preferred Pooled Securities   8,717    2,170    (4,906)   5,981 
Total  $100,719   $3,615   $(4,907)  $99,427 

 

   2010
      Gross  Gross   
   Amortized  Unrecognized  Unrecognized  Fair
(In Thousands)  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value
U.S. Government Sponsored Entities  $45,485   $11   $(790)  $44,706 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential   67,745    921    (494)   68,172 
State and Political Subdivisions   17,671    184    (31)   17,824 
Trust Preferred Pooled Securities   9,376        (1,640)   7,736 
Total  $140,277   $1,116   $(2,955)  $138,438 

 

The amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities held to maturity as of December 31, 2011, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date, mortgage-backed securities and trust preferred pooled securities, are shown separately.

 

Maturing In:      
(In Thousands)  Amortized Cost  Fair Value
One Year or Less  $24,353   $24,397 
After One Year Through Five Years   255    263 
After Five Years Through Ten Years        
After Ten Years        
    24,608    24,660 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential   67,394    68,786 
Trust Preferred Pooled Securities   8,717    5,981 
Total  $100,719   $99,427 

 

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Securities held to maturity having an approximate carrying value of $44.9 million and $12.7 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

 

The following table presents the Corporation’s investment securities held to maturity with continuous unrealized losses and the approximate fair value of these investments as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

2011 
    Less Than 12 Months    Duration of Unrecognized Loss 12 Months or Longer    Total  
    Approximate         Approximate         Approximate      
    Fair    Unrecognized    Fair    Unrecognized    Fair    Unrecognized 
(In Thousands)   Value    Losses    Value    Losses    Value    Losses 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential  $3,194   $(1)  $   $   $3,194   $(1)
Trust Preferred Pooled Securities           2,729    (4,906)   2,729    (4,906)
Total  $3,194   $(1)  $2,729   $(4,906)  $5,923   $(4,907)

 

2010 
     Less Than 12 Months     Duration of Unrecognized Loss 12 Months or Longer    Total 
    Approximate        Approximate         Approximate       
    Fair    Unrecognized    Fair    Unrecognized    Fair    Unrecognized 
(In Thousands)   Value    Losses    Value    Losses    Value    Losses 
                              
U.S. Government-Sponsored Entities  $39,707   $(790)  $   $   $39,707   $(790)
                              
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential   32,553    (494)           32,553    (494)
State and Political Subdivisions   9,667    (31)           9,667    (31)
Trust Preferred Pooled Securities           1,782    (1,640)   1,782    (1,640)
Total  $81,927   $(1,315)  $1,782   $(1,640)  $83,709   $(2,955)

 

Management has determined that any unrecognized losses on the securities held to maturity at December 31, 2011, are temporary and due to interest rate fluctuations and/or volatile market conditions, rather than the creditworthiness of the issuers. The Corporation monitors creditworthiness of issuers periodically, including issuers of trust preferred securities on a quarterly basis. The Corporation does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. All mortgage-backed securities were issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies.

 

The trust preferred pooled securities within the Corporation’s held to maturity investment portfolio are collateralized by trust preferred securities issued primarily by individual bank holding companies, but also by insurance companies and real estate investment trusts. There has been little or no active trading in these securities for several years; therefore the Corporation believes in most cases it is more appropriate to estimate fair value using discounted cash flow analysis. As of December 31, 2008, to estimate fair value, and determine whether the securities were other-than-temporarily impaired, the Corporation retained and worked with a third party to review the issuers (the collateral) underlying each of the securities. Among the factors analyzed were the issuers’ profitability, credit quality, asset mix, capital adequacy, leverage and liquidity position, as well as an overall assessment of credit, profitability and capital trends within the portfolio’s issuer universe. These factors provided an assessment of the portion of the collateral of each security which was likely to default in future periods. The cash flows associated with the collateral likely to default, together with the cash flows associated with collateral which had already deferred or defaulted, were then eliminated. In addition, the Corporation assumed constant rates of default in excess of those based upon the historic performance of the underlying collateral. The resulting cash flows were then discounted to the current period to determine fair value for each security. The discount rate utilized was based on a risk-free rate (LIBOR) plus spreads appropriate for the product, which include consideration of liquidity and credit uncertainty.

 

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Each quarter during 2011 and 2010, to periodically assess the credit assumptions and related input data that could affect the fair value of each security, Management compared actual deferrals and defaults to the assumed deferrals and defaults included in the valuation model.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Corporation again worked with a third party to model the securities and review its valuation. The modeling process and related assumptions were similar to the process and related assumptions employed as of December 31, 2008. In 2011, no additional impairment charges were recorded, while $581 thousand in impairment charges were recorded on three trust preferred pooled securities for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

Further significant downturns in the real estate markets and/or the economy could cause additional issuers to defer paying dividends on these securities and/or ultimately default. Such occurrences, if beyond those assumed in the current valuation, could cause an additional write-down of the portfolio, with a negative impact on earnings; however, the Corporation has already recorded a substantial write-down of its trust preferred pooled securities portfolio. We do not expect that an additional write-down would have a material effect on the cash flows from the securities or on our liquidity position.

 

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, other-than-temporary impairment recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income totaled $2.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

 

The table below presents a rollforward for the periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 of the credit losses recognized in earnings:

 

  Trust Preferred Securities  
(In Thousands)   2011    2010 
Beginning Balance, January 1,  $51,073   $50,492 
Additions to Credit Losses on Securities for Which no Previous Other-Than-Temporary Impairment was Recognized        
Increases to Credit Losses on Securities for Which Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Was Previously Recognized       581 
Reductions for Previous Credit Losses Realized On Securities Sold During the Period        
Reductions for Previous Credit Losses Related To Securities the Company Now Intends to Sell Or Will be More Likely Than Not Required To Sell        
Reductions for Previous Credit Losses Due to an Increase in Cash Flows Expected to be Collected        
Ending Balance, December 31,   51,073    51,073 

 

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3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

 

A summary of amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities available for sale included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 follows:

 

      2011      
      Gross  Gross   
   Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair
(In Thousands)  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value
U.S. Government-Sponsored Entities  $46,729   $149   $   $46,878 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential   232,240    4,891    (147)   236,984 
State and Political Subdivisions   28,539    1,314    (2)   29,851 
Other Securities   5,999    40    (832)   5,207 
Marketable Equity Securities   593    7        600 
Total  $314,100   $6,401   $(981)  $319,520 

 

      2010      
      Gross  Gross   
   Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair
(In Thousands)  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-Sponsored Entities  $50,926   $209   $   $51,135 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential   199,099    4,179    (1,188)   202,090 
State and Political Subdivisions   16,418    243    (48)   16,613 
Other Securities   5,499        (999)   4,500 
Marketable Equity Securities   680    58        738 
Total  $272,622   $4,689   $(2,235)  $275,076 

 

The amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities available for sale as of December 31, 2011, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity, such as mortgage-backed securities, marketable equity securities and the CRA Investment Fund (included in other securities), are shown separately.

 

Maturing In:      
(In Thousands)  Amortized Cost  Fair Value
One Year or Less  $   $ 
After One Year Through Five Years   7,352    7,447 
After Five Years Through Ten Years   27,924    28,942 
After Ten Years   42,991    42,507 
    78,267    78,896 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential   232,240    236,984 
CRA Investment Fund   3,000    3,040 
Marketable Equity Securities   593    600 
Total  $314,100   $319,520 

 

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Securities available for sale having an approximate carrying value of $8.7 million and $17.7 million as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

 

Proceeds on sales of securities totaled $64.9 million, $10.3 million and $658 thousand in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Gross gains on sales of securities of $1.2 million, $224 thousand and $144 thousand and gross losses on sales of securities of $117 thousand, $100 thousand and $75 thousand were realized in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The net tax expense related to the net gains on securities sales were $363 thousand, $43 thousand and $24 thousand in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

The following table presents the Corporation’s available for sale securities with continuous unrealized losses and the approximate fair value of these investments as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

2011
      Duration of Unrealized Loss   
   Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total
    Approximate         Approximate         Approximate      
    Fair    Unrealized    Fair    Unrealized    Fair    Unrealized 
(In Thousands)   Value    Losses    Value    Losses    Value    Losses 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential  $32,931   $(120)  $317   $(27)  $33,248   $(147)
State and Political Subdivisions   736    (2)           736    (2)
Other Securities           2,167    (832)   2,167    (832)
Total  $33,667   $(122)  $2,484   $(859)  $36,151   $(981)

 

2010
      Duration of Unrealized Loss   
   Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total
    Approximate         Approximate         Approximate      
    Fair    Unrealized    Fair    Unrealized    Fair    Unrealized 
(In Thousands)   Value    Losses    Value    Losses    Value    Losses 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential  $102,695   $(984)  $2,211   $(204)  $104,906   $(1,188)
State and Political Subdivisions   777    (14)   446    (34)   1,223    (48)
Other Securities   1,499    (1)   3,001    (998)   4,500    (999)
Total  $104,971   $(999)  $5,658   $(1,236)  $110,629   $(2,235)

 

Management believes that the unrealized losses on investment securities available for sale are temporary and due to interest rate fluctuations and/or volatile market conditions rather than the creditworthiness of the issuers. The Corporation does not intend to sell these securities nor is it likely that it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery.

 

At December 31, 2011, the unrealized loss of $832 thousand on Other Securities is related to a security issued by a large bank holding company that has experienced declines in all its securities due to the turmoil in the financial markets and a merger. The security is a single-issuer trust preferred security. It was downgraded to below investment grade by Moody’s and is currently rated Ba1. Management monitors the performance of the issuer on a quarterly basis to determine if there are any credit events that could result in deferral or default of the security. In spite of the credit downgrade, the fair value of this security at December 31, 2011, is higher than the fair value at December 31, 2010. Management believes the depressed valuation is a result of the nature of the security (trust preferred bond) and the bond’s very low yield. At December 31, 2011, Management does not intend to sell the security nor is it likely that it will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery.

 

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No other-than-temporary impairment charges were recognized in 2011; however, in 2010, the Corporation recognized a noncash charge of $360 thousand related to an other-than-temporary impairment charge for seven equity securities with a cost of $1.1 million. No other-than-temporary impairment charges were recognized in 2009.

 

4. LOANS

 

The following table presents loans outstanding, by type of loan, as of December 31:

 

      % of Total     % of Total
(In Thousands)  2011  Loans  2010  Loans
Residential Mortgage  $498,482    48.01%  $419,653    45.00%
Commercial Mortgage   330,559    31.84    288,183    30.91 
Commercial Loans   123,845    11.93    131,408    14.09 
Construction Loans   13,713    1.32    25,367    2.72 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   50,291    4.84    45,775    4.91 
Consumer Loans, Including Fixed Rate Home Equity Loans   19,439    1.87    20,622    2.21 
Other Loans   2,016    0.19    1,489    0.16 
Total Loans  $1,038,345    100.00%  $932,497    100.00%

 

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on Federal call report codes. The following portfolio classes have been identified as of December 31:

 

      % of Total     % of Total
(In Thousands)  2011  Loans  2010  Loans
Primary Residential Mortgages  $511,418    49.40%  $430,647    46.30%
Home Equity Lines of Credit   50,394    4.87    45,815    4.92 
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   13,053    1.26    15,518    1.67 
Multifamily Property   104,056    10.05    41,018    4.41 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real  Estate   107,852    10.42    117,685    12.65 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   186,998    18.06    215,696    23.19 
Commercial and Industrial   29,825    2.88    27,711    2.98 
Agricultural Production Loans   18    N/A         
Commercial Construction   19,208    1.85    25,406    2.73 
Consumer and Other   12,516    1.21    10,673    1.15 
Total Loans  $1,035,338    100.00%  $930,169    100.00%
Net Deferred Fees   3,007         2,328      
Total Loans Including Net Deferred Fees  $1,038,345        $932,497      

 

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Included in the totals above for December 31, 2011 is $691 thousand of unamortized discount as compared to $1.4 million of unamortized discount for December 31, 2010.

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation, through the Bank, may extend credit to officers, directors or their associates. These loans are subject to the Corporation’s normal lending policy and Federal Reserve Bank Regulation O.

 

The following table shows the changes in loans to officers, directors or their associates:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010
Balance, Beginning of Year  $1,183   $3,192 
New Loans   793    1,638 
Repayments   (648)   (3,438)
Loans With Individuals No Longer Considered Related Parties       (209)
Balance, At End of Year  $1,328   $1,183 

 

The following tables present the loan balances by portfolio segment, based on impairment method, and the corresponding balances in the allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

December 31, 2011 
   Ending ALLL     Ending ALLL      
   Total  Attributable  Total  Attributable      
   Loans  to Loans  Loans  to Loans      
   Individually  Individually  Collectively  Collectively    
   Evaluated
for
  Evaluated for  Evaluated
for
  Evaluated for  Total  Total
Ending
(In Thousands)  Impairment  Impairment  Impairment  Impairment  Loans  ALLL
Primary Residential Mortgage  $8,878   $345   $502,540   $2,069   $511,418   $2,414 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   489        49,905    204    50,394    204 
Junior Lien Loan On Residence   680    9    12,373    55    13,053    64 
Multifamily Property   550    52    103,506    653    104,056    705 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   9,054    322    98,798    2,786    107,852    3,108 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   5,986    509    181,012    3,672    186,998    4,181 
Commercial and Industrial   576    51    29,249    1,240    29,825    1,291 
Agricultural Production           18    1    18    1 
Commercial Construction           19,208    669    19,208    669 
Consumer and Other           12,516    78    12,516    78 
Unallocated               508        508 
Total ALLL  $26,213   $1,288   $1,009,125   $11,935   $1,035,338   $13,223 

 

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December 31, 2010
     Ending ALLL    Ending ALLL      
    Total    Attributable    Total    Attributable           
    Loans    to Loans    Loans     to Loans          
    Individually    Individually    Collectively    Collectively           
    Evaluated
for
    Evaluated for    Evaluated
for
    Evaluated for    Total    Total
Ending
 
(In Thousands)   Impairment    Impairment    Impairment    Impairment    Loans    ALLL 
Primary Residential Mortgage  $4,578   $   $426,069   $1,502   $430,647   $1,502 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   85        45,730    160    45,815    160 
Junior Lien Loan On Residence   537        14,981    228    15,518    228 
Multifamily Property   691    26    40,327    277    41,018    303 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   3,051    504    114,634    2,273    117,685    2,777 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   11,900    1,141    203,796    3,618    215,696    4,759 
Commercial and Industrial   2,330    308    25,381    2,411    27,711    2,719 
Commercial Construction   5,225    500    20,181    746    25,406    1,246 
Consumer and Other           10,673    66    10,673    66 
Unallocated               522        522 
Total ALLL  $28,397   $2,479   $901,772   $11,803   $930,169   $14,282 

 

Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans of $18.9 million at December 31, 2011 and $18.1 million at December 31, 2010. Impaired loans also includes performing troubled debt restructured loans of $7.3 million at December 31, 2011 and $5.7 million at December 31, 2010. The allowance allocated to troubled debt restructured loans which are nonaccrual totaled $280 thousand and $268 thousand, as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. All accruing troubled debt restructured loans were paying in accordance with restructured terms as of December 31, 2011. The Corporation has not committed to lend additional amounts as of December 31, 2011 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as loan restructurings.

 

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The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

December 31, 2011
   Unpaid        Average  Interest
    Principal    Recorded    Specific    Impaired    Income 
(In Thousands)   Balance    Investment    Reserves    Loans    Recognized 
With No Related Allowance Recorded:                         
Primary Residential Mortgage   7,586    5,844        4,721    87 
Multifamily Property   312    286        243     
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   10,630    7,049        5,575    158 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   397    299        322    20 
Commercial and Industrial   475    475        433    24 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   595    489        66    18 
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   682    555        453    9 
Total Loans with No Related Allowance   20,677    14,997        11,813    316 
With Related Allowance Recorded:                         
Primary Residential Mortgage   3,083    3,034    345    1,496    99 
Multifamily Property   264    264    52    71    13 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   2,020    2,005    322    1,254    66 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   5,979    5,687    509    2,865    373 
Commercial and Industrial   101    101    51    495    9 
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   138    125    9    128     
Commercial Construction               995     
Total Loans with Related Allowance   11,585    11,216    1,288    7,304    560 
Total Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment   32,262    26,213    1,288    19,117    876 

 

 

December 31, 2010
   Unpaid        Average  Interest
    Principal    Recorded    Specific    Impaired    Income 
(In Thousands)   Balance    Investment    Reserves    Loans    Recognized 
With No Related Allowance Recorded:                         
Primary Residential Mortgage   5,080    4,578        2,953    66 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   100    85        85     
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   660    537        430    6 
Total Loans with No Related Allowance   5,840    5,200        3,468    72 
With Related Allowance Recorded:                         
Primary Residential Mortgage               1,016    94 
Multifamily Property   713    691    26    110     
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   8,238    7,972    504    7,043    275 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   6,979    6,979    1,141    450    157 
Commercial and Industrial   3,464    2,330    308    1,149    62 
Junior Lien Loan on Residence               24     
Commercial Construction   8,199    5,225    500    8,205    74 
Consumer and Other               4      
Total Loans with Related Allowance   27,593    23,197    2,479    18,001    662 
Total Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment   33,433    28,397    2,479    21,469    734 

 

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There is no cash received into income on nonaccruing impaired loans for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

The following tables present the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loans as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

December 31, 2011
         Loans Past Due 
         Over 90 Days 
         And Still 
         Accruing 
(In Thousands)   Nonaccrual    Interest 
Primary Residential Mortgage  $7,468   $ 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   489     
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   680     
Multifamily Property   550     
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   8,641     
Investment Commercial Real Estate   1,037     
Commercial and Industrial       345 
Consumer and Other        
Total  $18,865   $345 

 

December 31, 2010
         Loans Past Due 
         Over 90 Days 
         And Still 
         Accruing 
(In Thousands)   Nonaccrual    Interest 
Primary Residential Mortgage  $4,578   $ 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   85     
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   537     
Multifamily Property   378    361 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   1,594    305 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   3,966     
Commercial and Industrial   1,751     
Commercial Construction   5,225     
Total  $18,114   $666 

 

Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans.

 

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The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 by class of loans, excluding nonaccrual loans:

 

December 31, 2011
    30-59    60-89    Greater Than      
    Days    Days    90 Days    Total 
(In Thousands)   Past Due    Past Due    Past Due    Past Due 
Primary Residential Mortgage  $4,857   $898   $   $5,755 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   565    19        584 
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   399            399 
Multifamily Property   395            395 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   3,381            3,381 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   242            242 
Commercial and Industrial   368        345    713 
Commercial Construction   500            500 
Consumer and Other   8            8 
Total  $10,715   $917   $345   $11,977 

 

 

December 31, 2010
    30-59    60-89    Greater Than      
    Days    Days    90 Days    Total 
(In Thousands)   Past Due    Past Due    Past Due    Past Due 
Primary Residential Mortgage  $3,490   $162   $   $3,652 
Junior Lien Loan on Residence                
Multifamily Property           361    361 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   820        305    1,125 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   728            728 
Commercial and Industrial   274            274 
Consumer and Other   1            1 
Total  $5,313   $162   $666   $6,141 

 

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Credit Quality Indicators:

 

The Corporation categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Corporation analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. The risk rating analysis of loans is performed (i) when the loan is initially underwritten, (ii) annually for loans in excess of $500,000, (iii) on a random quarterly basis from either internal reviews with the Senior Credit Officer or externally through an independent loan review firm, or (iv) whenever Management otherwise identifies a potentially negative trend or issue relating to a borrower. The Corporation uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

 

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

 

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

 

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weakness inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

The Corporation considers the performance of the loan portfolio and its impact on the allowance for loan losses. For residential and consumer loans, the Corporation evaluated credit quality primarily based on the aging status of the loan, which was previously presented.

 

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. As of December 31, 2011, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

 

      Special      
(In Thousands)  Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful
Primary Residential Mortgage  $496,815   $5,437   $9,166   $ 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   49,905        489     
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   12,244    129    680     
Multifamily Property   102,948    163    945     
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   81,797    9,524    16,531     
Investment Commercial Real Estate   157,579    9,599    19,820     
Agricultural Production Loans   18             
Commercial and Industrial   28,020    835    970     
Commercial Construction   18,474    234    500     
Consumer and Other Loans   12,021    495         
Total  $959,821   $26,416   $49,101   $ 

 

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As of December 31, 2010, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

 

      Special      
(In Thousands)  Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful
Primary Residential Mortgage  $420,574   $5,495   $4,578   $ 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   45,730        85     
Junior Lien Loan on Residence   14,877    104    537     
Multifamily Property   39,710    166    1,142     
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   89,136    14,722    13,827     
Investment Commercial Real Estate   187,305    14,468    13,923     
Commercial and Industrial   23,217    1,864    2,630     
Commercial Construction   20,181        5,225     
Consumer and Other Loans   10,673             
Total  $851,403   $36,819   $41,947   $ 

 

At December 31, 2011, $26.2 million of the $49.1 million of the substandard loans were also considered impaired as compared to December 31, 2010, when $28.4 million of the $41.9 million of the substandard loans were also considered impaired.

 

The Corporation considers the performance of the loan portfolio and its impact on the allowance for loan losses. For residential and consumer loans, the Corporation also evaluated credit quality based on the aging status of the loan, which was previously presented.

 

The activity in the allowance for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2011 is summarized below:

 

   January 1,           December 31,
   2011           2011
   Beginning           Ending
(In Thousands)  ALLL  Charge-Offs  Recoveries  Provision  ALLL
Primary Residential Mortgage  $1,502   $(763)  $   $1,675   $2,414 
Home Equity Lines of Credit   160    (89)       133    204 
Junior Lien Loan On Residence   228    (13)   14    (165)   64 
Multifamily Property   303    (75)   8    469    705 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   2,777    (3,405)   40    3,696    3,108 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   4,759    (3,287)   48    2,661    4,181 
Agricultural Production               1    1 
Commercial and Industrial   2,719    (272)   108    (1,264)   1,291 
Commercial Construction   1,246    (607)   11    19    669 
Consumer and Other   66    (28)   1    39    78 
Unallocated   522            (14)   508 
Total ALLL  $14,282   $(8,539)  $230   $7,250   $13,223 

 

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A summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years indicated follows:

 

(In Thousands)   2010    2009 
Balance, Beginning of Year  $13,192   $9,688 
Provision Charged to Expense   10,000    9,700 
Loans Charged-Off   (9,166)   (6,277)
Recoveries   256    81 
Balance, End of Year  $14,282   $13,192 

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

 

The Corporation has allocated $707 thousand and $324 thousand of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. There were no unfunded commitments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings.

 

During the period ended December 31, 2011, the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modification of the terms of such loans included one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower that the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan.

 

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2011:

 

      Pre-Modification  Post-Modification
      Outstanding  Outstanding
   Number of  Recorded  Recorded
Troubled Debt Restructurings  Contracts  Investment  Investment
Primary Residential Mortgage   3   $1,410   $1,410 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   1    412    412 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   1    4,949    4,949 
Total   5   $6,771   $6,771 

 

The residential mortgages were modified by extending the maturities longer than six months. Both of the commercial real estate loans were modified to an interest only basis pending the sale of the underlying collateral. The Bank did not forgive any principal or interest on any of these loans and expects to collect the full amount that is contractually owed.

 

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The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings on accrual as of December 31, 2011:

 

      Pre-Modification  Post-Modification   
      Outstanding  Outstanding   
   Number of  Recorded  Recorded  Specific
Troubled Debt Restructurings on Accrual  Contracts  Investment  Investment  Reserves
Primary Residential Mortgage   3   $1,410   $1,410   $201 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   1    412    412     
Investment Commercial Real Estate   1    4,950    4,950    455 
Commercial and Industrial   3    509    509    51 
Total   8   $7,281   $7,281   $707 

 

There are five loans totaling $3.8 million that have been categorized as troubled debt restructurings that are also included in loans that are on nonaccrual. Three of these loans consist of owner-occupied commercial real estate and total $3.3 million. One is a residential first mortgage totaling $198 thousand and one is a commercial mortgage totaling $299 thousand on a mixed use investment property.

 

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings during the year ended December 31, 2011 for which there was a payment default during the same period:

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings That  Number of  Recorded
Subsequently Defaulted  Contracts  Investment
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate   1   $412 
           
Total   1   $412 

 

The terms of certain other loans were modified during the period ending December 31, 2011 that did not meet the definition of a troubled debt restructuring. These are loans that are still on the books and have a total recorded investment as December 31, 2011 of $2.7 million. The modification of these loans involved either a modification of the terms of a loan to borrowers who were not experiencing financial difficulties or a delay in a payment that was considered to be insignificant.

 

In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Corporation’s internal underwriting policy.

 

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5. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

 

Premises and equipment as of December 31, follows:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010
Land and Land Improvements  $4,943   $7,152 
Buildings   11,892    14,660 
Furniture and Equipment   19,529    19,346 
Leasehold Improvements   9,016    8,970 
Projects in Progress   111    378 
Capital Lease Asset   8,911    6,097 
    54,402    56,603 
Less:  Accumulated Depreciation   22,461    22,783 
Total  $31,941   $33,820 

 

The Corporation recorded depreciation expense of $2.9 million, $3.1 million and $2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

The Corporation leases its corporate headquarters building under a capital lease. The lease arrangement requires monthly payments through 2025. Related depreciation expense and accumulated depreciation of $400 thousand is included in 2011 results.

 

In December 2011, the Corporation completed a sale-leaseback transaction involving its Gladstone property. The Corporation leased the majority of the building to house its branch. The lease arrangement requires monthly payments through 2031. The gain on the sale of $764 thousand was deferred and will be accreted to income over the life of the lease. Payments began on January 1, 2012 and no expense is included in the 2011 results.

 

6. OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

 

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Corporation had other real estate owned totaling $7.1 million, net of valuation allowance, and $4.0 million, respectively.

 

The following table shows the activity in other real estate owned, excluding the valuation allowance, for the years ended December 31,

 

(In Thousands)   2011  2010
Balance, Beginning of Year  $4,000   $360 
OREO Properties Added   12,613    4,523 
Sales During Year   (8,611)   (883)
Balance, End of Year  $8,002   $4,000 

 

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The following table shows the activity in the valuation allowance for the years ended December 31,

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
Balance, Beginning of Year  $   $   $ 
Additions Charged to Expense   865        640 
Direct Writedowns           (640)
Balance, End of Year  $865   $   $ 

 

The following table shows expenses related to other real estate owned for the years ended December 31,

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
Net Loss/(Gain) on Sales  $203   $19   $(16)
Provision for Unrealized Losses   865        640 
Operating Expenses, Net of Rental Income   179    28    132 
Total  $1,247   $47   $756 

 

7. DEPOSITS

 

The following table sets forth the details of total deposits:

 

  December 31, 2011  December 31, 2010
             
(In Thousands)   $   %   $   % 
Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits  $297,459    20.60%  $228,764    16.93%
Interest-Bearing Checking   341,180    23.63    290,322    21.48 
Savings   92,322    6.39    80,799    5.98 
Money Market   516,920    35.80    524,449    38.80 
Certificates of Deposit   196,011    13.58    227,212    16.81 
Total Deposits  $1,443,892    100.00%  $1,351,546    100.00%

 

The scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

 

(In Thousands)     
2012  $117,722 
2013   34,601 
2014   17,537 
2015   15,826 
2016   10,325 
Total  $196,011 

 

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8. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS

 

Advances from FHLB totaled $17.7 million and $24.1 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 3.41 percent and 3.54 percent, respectively.

 

At December 31, 2011 advances totaling $1.0 million with a rate of 3.88 percent, have fixed maturity dates, while at December 31, 2010, advances totaling $4.0 million with a weighted average rate of 3.69 percent, have fixed maturity dates. At December 31, 2011, advances totaling $680 thousand with a weighted average rate of 3.73 percent, were amortizing advances with monthly payments of principal and interest, while at December 31, 2010, advances totaling $1.1 million with a weighted average rate of 3.73 percent, were amortizing advances with monthly payments of principal and interest. These advances are secured by blanket pledges of certain 1-4 family residential mortgages totaling $76.5 million at December 31, 2011 and $102.7 million at December 31, 2010.

 

Also at December 31, 2011, the Corporation had $16.0 million in variable rate advances, with a weighted average rate of 3.45 percent, that are noncallable for one, two or three years and then callable quarterly with final maturities of five, seven or ten years from the original date of the advance, while at December 31, 2010, the Corporation had $19.0 million in variable rate advances, with a weighted average rate of 3.29 percent. All of these advances are beyond their initial noncallable periods. These advances are secured by pledges of investment securities totaling $20.1 million at December 31, 2011 and $22.2 million at December 31, 2010.

 

The advances have prepayment penalties.

 

The scheduled principal repayments and maturities of advances are as follows:

 

(In Thousands)     
2012  $5,462 
2013   218 
2014    
2015    
2016    
Over 5 Years   12,000 
Total  $17,680 

 

At December 31, 2011 and at December 31, 2010 there were no overnight borrowings with the FHLB. At December 31, 2011, unused short-term or overnight borrowing commitments totaled $462.4 million from the FHLB and $28.9 million from correspondent banks.

 

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9. FAIR VALUE

 

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

 

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

The Corporation used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value:

 

Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). Discounted cash flows are calculated using spread to swap and LIBOR curves that are updated to incorporate loss severities, volatility, credit spread and optionality. During times when trading is more liquid, broker quotes are used, if available, to validate the model. Rating agency and industry research reports as well as defaults and deferrals on individual securities are reviewed and incorporated into the calculations. There were no transfers of securities between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2011.

 

Impaired Loans: The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals, less cost to sell. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

 

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Other Real Estate Owned: Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (OREO) are measured at fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may use a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

 

The following table summarizes, for the periods indicated, assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

   Fair Value Measurements Using
         Quoted           
         Prices in           
         Active           
         Markets    Significant      
         For    Other    Significant 
         Identical    Observable    Unobservable 
    December 31,    Assets    Inputs    Inputs 
(In Thousands)   2011    (Level 1)    (Level 2)    (Level 3) 
                     
Assets:                    
Securities Available for Sale                    
U.S. Government-Sponsored Entities  $46,878   $   $46,878   $ 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential   236,984        236,984     
State and Political Subdivisions   29,851        29,851     
Other Securities   2,167        2,167     
CRA Investment Fund   3,040        3,040     
Marketable Equity Securities   600    600         
Total  $319,520   $600   $318,920   $ 
                     
    December 31,                
(In Thousands)   2010                
                     
Assets:                    
Securities Available for Sale                    
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-Sponsored Entities  $51,135   $   $51,135   $ 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential   202,090        202,090     
State and Political Subdivisions   16,613        16,613     
Other Securities   3,001        3,001     
CRA Investment Fund   1,499        1,499     
Marketable Equity Securities   738    738         
Total  $275,076   $738   $274,338   $ 

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The following table summarizes, for the periods indicated, assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

 

   Fair Value Measurements Using
         Quoted           
         Prices in           
         Active           
         Markets    Significant      
         For    Other    Significant 
         Identical    Observable    Unobservable 
    December 31,    Assets    Inputs    Inputs 
(In Thousands)   2011    (Level 1)    (Level 2)    (Level 3) 
Assets:                    
Impaired Loans:                    
Primary Residential Mortgage  $1,462   $   $   $1,462 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Mortgage   1,303            1,303 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   228            228 
Multifamily   212            212 
Junior Lien on Residence   117            117 
                     
OREO   2,135            2,135 
                     
    December 31,                
(In Thousands)   2010                
Assets:                    
Impaired Loans:                    
Multifamily  $286   $   $   $286 
Owner-Occupied Commercial Mortgage   4,328            4,328 
Investment Commercial Real Estate   5,838            5,838 
Commercial & Industrial   346            346 
Commercial Construction   3,000            3,000 

 

Impaired loans that are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a recorded investment of $4.6 million, with a valuation allowance of $1.3 million at December 31, 2011. Impaired loans that are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a recorded investment of $16.3 million, with a valuation allowance of $2.5 million at December 31, 2010.

 

At December 31, 2011 other real estate owned, at fair value, consisted of one property with a gross investment of $3.0 million and a valuation allowance of $865 thousand.

 

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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

 

   December 31, 2011  December 31, 2010
    Carrying    Fair    Carrying    Fair 
(In Thousands)   Amount    Value    Amount    Value 
Financial Assets:                    
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $43,053   $43,053   $62,687   $62,687 
Investment Securities, Held to Maturity   100,719    99,427    140,277    138,438 
Investment Securities Available for Sale   319,520    319,520    275,076    275,076 
FHLB and FRB Stock   4,569    N/A    4,624    N/A 
Loans Held for Sale   2,841    2,841         
Loans, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses   1,025,122    1,034,541    918,215    917,257 
Accrued Interest Receivable   4,078    4,078    4,231    4,231 
Financial Liabilities:                    
Deposits   1,443,892    1,446,778    1,351,546    1,353,834 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances   17,680    19,100    24,126    25,330 
Accrued Interest Payable   460    460    716    716 

 

The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair value are described as follows:

 

The carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, interest-earning deposits, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term debt, and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. For fixed-rate loans or deposits and for variable-rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk, including consideration of credit spreads. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB or FRB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material or is based on the current fees or cost that would be charged to enter into or terminate such arrangements.

 

10. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

The following table presents the major components of other operating expenses:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
FDIC Insurance  $1,532   $2,322   $3,309 
Trust Department   1,542    1,291    821 
Loan Expense   1,029    888    301 
Professional and Legal Fees   987    1,145    1,384 
Provision for ORE Losses   865        640 
Other Operating Expenses   5,843    5,311    5,131 
Total Other Operating Expenses  $11,798   $10,957   $11,586 

 

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11. INCOME TAXES

 

The income tax expense included in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, is allocated as follows:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
Federal:               
Current Expense  $3,856   $4,752   $3,447 
Deferred Expense/(Benefit)   1,364    (1,874)   (674)
State:               
Current Expense   1    627    146 
Deferred Benefit   (431)   (306)   (209)
Reversal of Valuation Allowance   (2,976)   32    344 
Total Income Tax Expense  $1,814   $3,231   $3,054 

 

Total income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate of 35 percent to income before taxes as a result of the following:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
Computed “Expected” Tax Expense  $4,894   $3,813   $3,563 
(Decrease)/Increase in Taxes Resulting From:               
Tax-Exempt Income   (350)   (386)   (580)
State Income Taxes   (2,200)   229    (21)
Bank Owned Life Insurance Income   (413)   (225)   (223)
Interest Disallowance   23    33    66 
Stock-Based Compensation   65    61    94 
Rate Adjustment   (100)   (100)   (100)
Other   (105)   (194)   255 
Total Income Tax  Expense  $1,814   $3,231   $3,054 

 

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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of December 31 are as follows:

 

(In Thousands)  2011  2010
Deferred Tax Assets:          
Allowance for Loan Losses  $5,402   $5,834 
Valuation Allowance for OREO Losses   353     
State Net Operating Loss Carry Forward   274    1,071 
Lease Adjustment   185    180 
Post Retirement Benefits   253    238 
Prepaid Alternative Minimum Assessment   283    283 
Contribution Limitation   56    58 
Other Than Temporary Impairment   20,924    20,940 
Unrealized Loss on Market Adjustment on Other-Than-Temporary Impaired Securities   1,866    1,905 
State Capital Loss   21     
Stock Option Expense   212    139 
Nonaccrued Interest   1,781    1,698 
Accrued Compensation   204    157 
Capital Leases   62     
Valuation Allowance-Other-Than-Temporary Impairment State Tax   (12)   (3,260)
Total Gross Deferred Tax Assets  $31,864   $29,243 

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities:          
Bank Premises and Equipment, Principally Due to Difference in Depreciation  $1,843   $1,474 
Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale   1,931    661 
Deferred Loan Origination Costs and Fees   1,090    835 
Deferred Income   130    404 
Nonmonetary Gain   97    97 
Investment Securities, Principally due to the Accretion of Bond Discount   42    47 
Total Gross Deferred Tax Liabilities   5,133    3,518 
Net Deferred Tax Asset  $26,731   $25,725 

 

The net deferred asset includes the tax effect of $4.7 million of New Jersey net operating loss carryforwards that expire from 2012 through 2029.

 

During 2008, the Corporation recorded a $56.1 million other-than-temporary impairment on its trust preferred pooled securities. The impairment was recorded at the Bank level and resulted in a deferred state tax benefit of approximately $3.3 million. At December 31, 2008, the Corporation concluded that it was more likely than not that it would not realize this state tax benefit before the expiration of the net operating loss carryforward period and recorded a full valuation allowance against the state tax benefit. At the time, the analysis was based on numerous factors, including the State of New Jersey tax statutes, the ongoing performance and related forecasts of the Corporation and the Bank and the status of the economy and its impact on the forecasts.

 

 

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The Corporation concluded, during the third quarter of 2011, that it was more likely than not that the 2008 state tax benefit was realizable and as such reversed the full valuation allowance, which resulted in an income tax benefit recognized in the third quarter of $3.0 million. The determination was based on the trends in state taxable income of the Bank and the five-year earnings forecast that was completed during the third quarter of 2011.

 

Based upon taxes paid and projected future taxable income, Management believes that it is more likely than not that the gross deferred tax assets will be realized.

 

12. BENEFIT PLANS

 

SAVINGS AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS:

 

The Corporation sponsors a profit sharing plan and a savings plan under Section 401(K) of the Internal Revenue Code, covering substantially all salaried employees over the age of 21 with at least 12 months service. Under the savings plan, the Corporation contributes three percent of salary for each employee regardless of the employees’ contributions as well as partially matching employee contributions. In addition, the Corporation is contributing an enhanced benefit to employees who were previously in the defined benefit plan, which was discontinued in 2008. In 2011 and 2010, the enhanced benefit was approximately $830 thousand and $801 thousand, respectively. Expense for the savings plan totaled approximately $2.0 million, $1.7 million and $1.8 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Contributions to the profit sharing plan are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and all funds are invested solely in Peapack-Gladstone Corporation common stock. The aggregate contribution to the profit sharing plan was $100 thousand in each of 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 

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13. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Corporation’s 2002 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (as amended) and 2006 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan allow the granting of shares of the Corporation’s common stock as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights to directors, officers, employees and independent contractors of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries. The total number initially available to grant in active plans was 775,740 shares. There are no shares remaining for issuance with respect to stock option plans approved in 1995 and 1998; however, options granted under those plans are still included in the numbers below. At December 31, 2011, there were 187,977 additional shares available for grant under the unexpired plans.

 

Options granted under the long-term stock incentive plans are, in general, exercisable not earlier than one year after the date of grant, at a price equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant, and expire not more than ten years after the date of grant. Stock options may vest during a period of up to five years after the date of grant. Some options granted to officers at or above the senior vice president level were immediately exercisable at the date of grant. The Corporation has a policy of using new shares to satisfy option exercises.

 

Changes in options outstanding during 2011 were as follows:

 

         Weighted   
      Weighted  Average  Aggregate
      Average  Remaining  Intrinsic
   Number of  Exercise  Contractual  Value (In
   Options  Price  Term  Thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2011   578,763   $23.75           
Granted During 2011   71,200    13.03           
Expired During 2011   (67,901)   15.55           
Forfeited During 2011   (4,280)   15.53           
Balance, December 31, 2011   577,782   $23.45    4.44 years   $ 
Vested and Expected to Vest (1)   550,674   $23.83    4.44 years   $ 
Exercisable at December 31, 2011   418,321   $26.37    3.08 years   $ 

 

(1) The difference between the shares which are exercisable (fully vested) and those which are expected to vest is due to anticipated forfeitures.

 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Corporation’s closing stock price on the last trading day of 2011 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options). The Corporation’s closing stock price on December 31, 2011 was $10.75; therefore, there was less than $1 thousand intrinsic value in the stock options outstanding at that date.

 

There were no options exercised during 2011 and 2010. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during 2009 was $230 thousand.

 

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The per share weighted-average fair value of stock options granted during 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $3.88, $8.31 and $7.33, respectively, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

   2011  2010  2009
Dividend Yield   1.60%   1.30%   2.05%
Expected Volatility   32%   72%   50%
Expected Life   7 Years    7 Years    7 Years 
Risk-Free Interest Rate   2.08%   2.91%   2.57%

 

For 2011, 2010 and 2009, the expected life of the option is the typical holding period of the Corporation’s options before being exercised by the optionee. The risk-free interest rate is the rate on a seven-year treasury bond for 2011, 2010 and 2009. The volatility is the performance the stock has experienced in the last five years.

 

As of December 31, 2011, there was approximately $640 thousand of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Corporation’s stock incentive plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.4 years.

 

The Corporation issued 28,732 and 55,993 restricted stock awards in 2011 and 2010, respectively, at a fair value equal to the market price of the Corporation’s common stock at the date of grant. The awards vest 40 percent after two years and 20 percent each year after until fully vesting on the fifth anniversary of the grant date. There were no forfeitures or vesting of restricted stock awards during 2011. As of December 31, 2011, there was $733 thousand of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested shares,which is expected to vest over 1.6 years.

 

Changes in nonvested shares for 2011 were as follows:

 

      Weighted
      Average
   Number of  Grant Date
   Shares  Fair Value
Balance, January 1, 2011   55,993   $13.43 
Granted During 2011   28,732    13.53 
Vested During 2011        
Balance, December 31, 2011   84,725   $13.46 

 

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14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Corporation, in the ordinary course of business, is a party to litigation arising from the conduct of its business. Management does not consider that these actions depart from routine legal proceedings and believes that such actions will not affect its financial position or results of its operations in any material manner. There are various outstanding commitments and contingencies, such as guarantees and credit extensions, including mostly variable-rate loan commitments of $104.4 million and $108.7 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which are not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. These commitments include unused commercial and home equity lines of credit.

 

The Corporation issues financial standby letters of credit that are irrevocable undertakings by the Corporation to guarantee payment of a specified financial obligation. Most of the Corporation’s financial standby letters of credit arise in connection with lending relations and have terms of one year or less. The maximum potential future payments the Corporation could be required to make equals the contract amount of the standby letters of credit and amounted to $3.6 million and $7.5 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The fair value of the Corporation’s liability for financial standby letters of credit was insignificant at December 31, 2011.

 

For commitments to originate loans, the Corporation’s maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Those commitments represent ultimate exposure to credit risk only to the extent that they are subsequently drawn upon by customers. The Corporation uses the same credit policies and underwriting standards in making loan commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. For loan commitments, the Corporation would generally be exposed to interest rate risk from the time a commitment is issued with a defined contractual interest rate.

 

At December 31, 2011, the Corporation was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for certain premises. Rental expense aggregated $2.4 million, $2.6 million and $2.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which is included in premises and equipment expense in the consolidated statements of income.

 

The minimum annual lease payments under the terms of the operating lease agreements, as of December 31, 2011, were as follows:

 

(In Thousands)     
2012  $2,449 
2013   2,361 
2014   2,099 
2015   2,012 
2016   1,733 
Thereafter   8,109 
Total  $18,763 

 

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The Corporation leases its administrative offices under a capital lease and, in addition, sold its Gladstone property in December 2011 and leased back the portion housing the branch under a capital lease.

 

The following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease payments under capitalized leases, together with the present value of net minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2011.

 

(In Thousands)     
2012  $638 
2013   638 
2014   719 
2015   760 
2016   760 
Thereafter   9,891 
Total minimum lease payments   13,406 
Less amount representing interest   (4,228)
Present value of net minimum lease payments  $9,178 

 

The Corporation is also obligated under legally binding and enforceable agreements to purchase goods and services from third parties, including data processing service agreements.

 

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15. REGULATORY CAPITAL

 

The Corporation through the Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation and the Bank’s consolidated financial statements. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required.

 

Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation’s and the Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weighting and other factors.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). At year-end 2011 and 2010, the Bank maintained capital levels which met or exceeded the levels required to be considered well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that Management believes have changed the institution’s category.

 

To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table.

 

The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table.

 

      To Be Well   
      Capitalized Under  For Capital
      Prompt Corrective  Adequacy
  Actual  Action Provisions  Purposes
(In Thousands)    Amount    Ratio    Amount    Ratio    Amount    Ratio 
As of December 31, 2011:                              
Total Capital                              
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)  $131,993    13.50%  $97,737    10.00%  $78,190    8.00%
Tier I Capital                              
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)   119,764    12.25    58,642    6.00    39,095    4.00 
Tier I Capital                              
(To Average Assets)   119,764    7.58    79,019    5.00    63,216    4.00 
As of December 31, 2010:                              
Total Capital                              
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)  $124,653    13.54%  $92,092    10.00%  $73,674    8.00%
Tier I Capital                              
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)   113,108    12.28    55,255    6.00    36,837    4.00 
Tier I Capital                              
(To Average Assets)   113,108    7.57    74,751    5.00    59,801    4.00 
                               

 

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The Corporation’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table.

 

      To Be Well     
      Capitalized Under  For Capital  
      Prompt Corrective  Adequacy  
(In Thousands)  Actual  Action Provisions  Purposes  
    Amount    Ratio    Amount    Ratio    Amount   Ratio  
As of December 31, 2011:                               
Total Capital                               
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)  $134,541    13.76%   N/A    N/A   $78,241   8.00 %
Tier I Capital                               
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)   122,304    12.51    N/A    N/A    39,120   4.00  
Tier I Capital                               
(To Average Assets)   122,304    7.73    N/A    N/A    63,261   4.00  
As of December 31, 2010:                               
Total Capital                               
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)  $130,695    14.16%   N/A    N/A   $73,831   8.00 %
Tier I Capital                               
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)   119,125    12.91    N/A    N/A    36,915   4.00  
Tier I Capital                               
(To Average Assets)   119,125    7.96    N/A    N/A    59,870   4.00  

 

As fully described in Footnote 18, Subsequent Events, the Corporation redeemed the remaining portion of the preferred shares issued under the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program, repaying $14.5 million on January 11, 2012. In association with this repayment, the Bank paid a $14.5 million dividend to the Corporation on January 10, 2012. The dividend was specifically approved by the Bank’s primary regulator.

 

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16. PREFERRED STOCK

 

On January 9, 2009, as part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) Capital Purchase Program, the Corporation sold 28,685 shares of the Corporation’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, having a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, and a ten-year warrant to purchase up to 150,296 shares of the Corporation’s common stock, no par value at an exercise price of $28.63 per share, after adjusting for the five percent stock dividend declared on June 18, 2009, for an aggregate purchase price of $28.7 million in cash, allocated $1.6 million to warrants and $27.1 million to preferred stock.

 

Cumulative dividends on the preferred shares accrue on the liquidation preference at a rate of 5 percent per annum for the first five years, and at a rate of 9 percent per annum thereafter. Subject to the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the preferred shares are redeemable at the option of the Corporation at 100 percent of their liquidation preference. If the Corporation redeems the preferred shares and the Treasury still owns the warrant, the Corporation could repurchase the warrant from the Treasury for its fair market value. Unless both the holder and the Corporation agree otherwise, the exercise of the warrant will be a net exercise (i.e., the holder does not pay cash but gives up shares with a market value at the time of exercise equal to the exercise price, resulting in a net settlement with significantly fewer than the 150,296 shares of common stock being issued).

 

The Securities Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the preferred shares and the warrant were sold, contains limitations on the payment of dividends on the common stock, including with respect to the payment of quarterly cash dividends in excess of $0.16 per share, which was the amount of the last regular dividend declared by the Corporation prior to October 14, 2008 and on the Corporation’s ability to repurchase its Common Stock. The Corporation is also subject to certain executive compensation limitations included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “EESA”).

 

On January 6, 2010 and March 2, 2011, the Corporation redeemed 25 percent of the preferred shares issued under the Treasury’s CPP, each time repaying approximately $7.2 million to the Treasury, including accrued and unpaid dividends of approximately $51 thousand and $17 thousand, respectively. As a result of the repurchase, the accretion related to the preferred stock was accelerated and approximately $330 thousand and $246 thousand was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings in the first quarters of 2010 and 2011, respectively. The Corporation’s redemption of the shares was not subject to additional conditions or stipulations from the Treasury.

 

 

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17. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

 

The Corporation assesses its results among two operating segments, Banking and PGB Trust and Investments. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments. A funds transfer pricing methodology is used to assign interest income and interest expense. Certain indirect expenses are allocated to segments. These include support unit expenses such as technology and operations and other support functions. Taxes are allocated to each segment based on the effective rate for the period shown.

 

Banking

 

The Banking segment includes commercial, commercial real estate, residential and consumer lending activities; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support and sales.

 

PGB Trust & Investments

 

PGB Trust & Investments includes asset management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian, corporate trust services including services as trustee for pension and profit sharing plans; and other financial planning and advisory services.

 

The following table presents the statements of income and total assets for the Corporation’s reportable segments for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011
         PGB Trust      
(In Thousands)   Banking    & Investments    Total 
Net Interest Income  $45,394   $3,521   $48,915 
Noninterest Income   5,748    10,968    16,716 
Total Income   51,142    14,489    65,631 
Provision for Loan Losses   7,250        7,250 
Salaries and Benefits   18,194    5,036    23,230 
Premises and Equipment Expense   8,717    654    9,371 
Other Noninterest Expense   7,837    3,961    11,798 
Total Noninterest Expense   41,998    9,651    51,649 
Income Before Income Tax Expense   9,144    4,838    13,982 
Income Tax Expense   153    1,661    1,814 
Net Income  $8,991   $3,177   $12,168 
Total Assets at Period End  $1,599,007   $1,328   $1,600,335 

 

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Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010
         PGB Trust      
(In Thousands)   Banking    & Investments    Total 
Net Interest Income  $46,291   $3,599   $49,890 
Noninterest Income   4,076    10,039    14,115 
Total Income   50,367    13,638    64,005 
Provision for Loan Losses   10,000        10,000 
Salaries and Benefits   17,570    4,959    22,529 
Premises and Equipment Expense   8,861    763    9,624 
Other Noninterest Expense   6,984    3,973    10,957 
Total Noninterest Expense   43,415    9,695    53,110 
Income Before Income Tax Expense   6,952    3,943    10,895 
Income Tax Expense   2,060    1,171    3,231 
Net Income  $4,892   $2,772   $7,664 
Total Assets at Period End  $1,504,098   $1,327   $1,505,425 

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009
         PGB Trust      
(In Thousands)   Banking    & Investments    Total 
Net Interest Income  $44,622   $3,726   $48,348 
Noninterest (Loss)/Income   4,202    9,596    13,798 
Total (Loss)/Income   48,824    13,322    62,146 
Provision for Loan Losses   9,700        9,700 
Salaries and Benefits   17,051    4,826    21,877 
Premises and Equipment Expense   8,042    761    8,803 
Other Noninterest Expense   8,207    3,379    11,586 
Total Noninterest Expense   43,000    8,966    51,966 
(Loss)/Income Before Income Tax Expense   5,824    4,356    10,180 
Income Tax (Benefit)/Expense   1,747    1,307    3,054 
Net (Loss)/Income  $4,077   $3,049   $7,126 
Total Assets at Period End  $1,510,615   $1,738   $1,512,353 

 

18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On January 11, 2012, the Corporation redeemed the remaining 50 percent of the preferred shares issued under the Treasury’s CPP, repaying approximately $14.5 million to the Treasury, including accrued and unpaid dividends of approximately $112 thousand. The Corporation’s redemption of the shares was not subject to additional conditions or stipulations from the Treasury. As a result of the repurchase, the accretion related to the preferred stock was accelerated and approximately $362 thousand was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings in the first quarter of 2012. The 150,296 common share warrant remains outstanding after the redemption.

 

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19. CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

 

Statements of Condition   
   December 31,
(In Thousands)  2011  2010
Assets          
Cash  $1,420   $283 
Interest-Earning Deposits   35    3,526 
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents   1,455    3,809 
Securities Available for Sale   600    1,648 
Investment in Subsidiary   120,426    111,719 
Other Assets   509    599 
Total Assets  $122,990   $117,775 
Liabilities          
Other Liabilities  $19   $59 
Total Liabilities   19    59 
Shareholders’ Equity          
Preferred Stock   13,979    20,746 
Common Stock   7,685    7,650 
Surplus   96,323    95,586 
Treasury Stock   (8,988)   (8,988)
Retained Earnings   13,868    4,693 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss), Net of Income Tax Benefit   104    (1,971)
Total Shareholders’ Equity   122,971    117,716 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $122,990   $117,775 

 

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Statements of Income   
   Years Ended December 31,
(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
Income               
Dividend From Bank  $6,120   $8,663   $ 
Other Income   76    166    309 
Impairment Charges on Securities       (360)    
Securities Gains/(Losses), Net   20    (19)   67 
Total Income   6,216    8,450    376 
Expenses               
Other Expenses   68    74    73 
Total Expenses   68    74    73 
Income Before Income Tax Expense and Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Bank   6,148    8,376    303 
Income Tax Expense/(Benefit)   16    (124)   68 
Net Income Before Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Bank   6,132    8,500    235 
Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Bank/(Dividends in Excess of Earnings)   6,036    (836)   6,891 
Net Income  $12,168   $7,664   $7,126 
Dividends on Preferred Stock and Accretion   1,228    1,686    1,493 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders  $10,940   $5,978   $5,633 

 

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Statements of Cash Flows   
   Years Ended December 31,
(In Thousands)  2011  2010  2009
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:               
Net Income  $12,168   $7,664   $7,126 
Equity in Undistributed (Earnings)/Loss   (6,036)   836    (6,891)
(Gain)/Loss on Securities Available for Sale   (20)   379    (67)
Decrease/(Increase) in Other Assets   78    (74)   (145)
Decrease in Other Liabilities   (44)   (52)   (85)
Net Cash Provided by/(Used In) Operating Activities   6,146    8,753    (62)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:               
Capital Contribution to Subsidiary           (23,000)
Proceeds From Sales and Calls of Securities Available for Sale   1,108    2,237    1,160 
Net Cash Provided by/(Used In) Investing Activities   1,108    2,237    (21,840)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:               
Gross Proceeds from Preferred Stock and Warrant           28,685 
Costs Related to Issuance of Preferred Stock           (112)
Redemption of Preferred Stock   (7,172)   (7,172)    
Cash Dividends Paid on Preferred Stock   (823)   (1,126)   (1,219)
Cash Dividends Paid on Common Stock   (1,765)   (1,757)   (3,524)
Tax Benefit on Stock Option Exercises           292 
Exercise of Stock Options           1,108 
Issuance of Common Shares (DRIP Program)   152    140    106 
Treasury Stock Transactions           (1,094)
Net Cash (Used in)/Provided By Financing Activities   (9,608)   (9,915)   24,242 
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (2,354)   1,075    2,340 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period   3,809    2,734    394 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period  $1,455   $3,809   $2,734 

 

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OFFICERS
Corporate Headquarters Frank A. Kissel Chairman of the Board & CEO*
Bedminster Robert M. Rogers President & COO*
  Jeffrey J. Carfora Executive Vice President & CFO*
  Finn M.W. Caspersen, Jr. Executive Vice President & General Counsel*
  Vincent A. Spero Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer
  Robert A. Buckley Senior Vice President & Branch Administrator
  Michael J. Giacobello Senior Vice President & Retail Sales and Support
  Richard J. Ragoza Senior Vice President & Senior Credit Officer
  Mary M. Russell Senior Vice President & Comptroller
  Bridget J. Walsh Senior Vice President & Human Resources Director
  Candida R. Almeida Vice President
  Richard B. Barfuss Vice President
  John W. Brun Vice President & Business Development Officer
  Todd T. Brungard Vice President & Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Officer
  Sheryl L. Cappa Vice President
  Karen A. Collier Vice President
  Ryan P. Corcoran Vice President
  Lynda A. Cross Vice President & Security Officer
  Karen M. Ferraro Vice President
  Deborah M. Heins Vice President
  Valerie L. Kodan Vice President
  Marc R. Magliaro Vice President
  Jean McDonnell Vice President
  Rene B. Merghart Vice President & Director of Facilities
  Stephen S. Miller Vice President
  Elaine Muldowney Vice President
  Denise M. Pace-Sanders Vice President & Marketing Director
  Denise L. Parella Vice President & Business Development Officer
  Christopher P. Pocquat Vice President
  Scott T. Searle Vice President
  Geraldine Segars Vice President
  Susan K. Smith Vice President
  James S. Stadtmueller Vice President
  Margaret O. Volk Vice President & Mortgage Officer
  Jesse D. Williams Vice President
  Randall J. Williams Vice President
  Alexandra A. Buono Assistant Vice President
  Julie A. Burt Assistant Vice President
  Betty J. Cariello Assistant Vice President & Assistant Comptroller
  Marjorie A. Dzwonczyk Assistant Vice President & CRA and Compliance Officer
  Ann M. Ficken Assistant Vice President
  Audrey E. Gunter Assistant Vice President
  James F. Meissner Assistant Vice President
  Eram F. Mirza Assistant Vice President
  Michele Ravo Assistant Vice President
  Ana P. Ribeiro Assistant Vice President
  Victoria Scalera Assistant Vice President
  Veronica M. Smith Assistant Vice President
  Eleanor B. Velasquez Assistant Vice President
  Laura M. Watt Assistant Vice President
  Annette M. Hanson Assistant Cashier
  Truong Le Assistant Cashier
  Robert Lynch Assistant Cashier
  Adam Skillin Assistant Cashier
  Antoinette Rosell Corporate Secretary*
PGB Trust & Investments Craig C. Spengeman President & Chief Investment Officer*
Bedminster John M. Bonk First Vice President & Director of Wealth Management
  John E. Creamer First Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager
  Stephen M. Kozuch First Vice President & Co-Director of Wealth Management
  Daniel J. Leary, III First Vice President & Chief Fiduciary Officer
  Michael H. Pylypyshyn First Vice President & Senior Trust Operations Officer
  Kurt G. Talke First Vice President & Senior Trust Officer
  Catherine M. Denning Vice President & Trust Officer
  Glenn C. Guerin Vice President & Senior Financial Consultant
  Michael E. Herrmann Vice President & Portfolio Manager
  James R. Housman Vice President & Director of Tax
  Carolyn Larke Vice President & Trust Officer
  Scott A. Marshman Vice President & Trust Operations Officer
  Edward P. Nicolicchia Vice President & Trust Operations Officer

 

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  David C. O’Meara Vice President & Trade Systems Manager
  Liza M. Rosenzweig Vice President & Trust Officer/Compliance
  Patricia K. Sawka Vice President & Trust Officer
  Anne M. Smith Vice President & Portfolio Manager
  Rosalie De Benedetto Assistant Tax Officer
  Daniel J. Prasnal Assistant Trust Officer
  Polly S. Sumerfield Assistant Trust Operations Officer
Bernardsville Bruce B. Ficken Assistant Vice President & Financial Consultant
Clinton John W. Tarver Vice President & Senior Financial Consultant
Morristown Bryant K. Alford Vice President & Senior Trust Officer
  Sarah A. Krieger Vice President & Portfolio Manager
  John J. Lee Vice President & Portfolio Manager
  Joseph Markovich Vice President & Portfolio Manager
  MJ Sully Vice President & Trust Officer
  Michael T. Tormey Vice President & Private Wealth Advisor
  Anthony D. Pasculli Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer
Summit Peter T. Lillard Vice President & Private Wealth Advisor
Bethlehem Jane A. Kapinas Vice President & Trust Officer
  Benjamin M. Tenaglia, III Vice President & Portfolio Manager
Operations Hubert P. Clarke Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Bedminster Katherine M. Kremins Senior Vice President & Senior Operations Officer
  Michael J. Coakley Vice President
  Thomas N. Kasper Vice President
  Nancy A. Murphy Vice President
  Diane M. Ridolfi Vice President
  Frank C. Waldron Vice President
  Marie S. Arney Assistant Vice President
  Vita M. Parisi Assistant Vice President
  Margaret A. Trimmer Assistant Vice President
  Scott Moore Assistant Cashier
  Sharon Murphy Assistant Cashier
  Marilyn A. Suitt Assistant Cashier
Audit Karen M. Chiarello Senior Vice President & Auditor
Chester
Loan    
Morristown John A. Scerbo Vice President
Summit Michael Moreland Assistant Vice President
Training Doreen A. Macchiarola Vice President & Corporate Trainer
Chester Erin E. Villagra Assistant Cashier


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Branches    
Bernardsville Charles A. Studdiford, III Vice President
  Carol E. Ritzer Assistant Vice President
  Krista L. Bullard Assistant Cashier
Bridgewater Todd E. Young Vice President
  Thomas W.S. Logan, III Assistant Cashier
Califon Ann W. Kallam Vice President
Chatham Therese Tadolini Assistant Cashier
Chester Joan S. Wychules Vice President
  Louise C. Takacs Assistant Cashier
Chubb Corporate Headquarters Amy A. Messler Assistant Vice President
Clinton Elizabeth M. Miller Vice President
  Marjorie J. Takleszyn Assistant Cashier
Far Hills Rohinton E. Madon Vice President
Fellowship Janet E. Battaglia Assistant Vice President
Gladstone Annette F. Malanga Vice President
  Christie L. Sedita Assistant Cashier
Green Village Donna I. Gisone Vice President
  Kerline B. Gourdet Assistant Cashier
Hillsborough Teresa M. Lawler Vice President
  Maria C. Dentici Assistant Cashier
Long Valley Amy E. Glaser Vice President
  Jessica L. Ballentine Assistant Cashier
Mendham Lauren T. Giacobbe Vice President
  Anna M. Mentes Assistant Cashier
Morristown Valerie A. Olpp Vice President
  Lisa A. Treich Assistant Cashier
Oldwick Deborah J. Krehely Vice President
  Toni Jay-Choynake Assistant Cashier
Piscataway Lorraine M. Meyers Vice President
Pluckemin Lee Ann Hunt Vice President
  Jacqueline R. Miller Assistant Cashier
Pottersville Tracey L. Goodroad Assistant Vice President
Summit – DeForest Kim M. Waldron Assistant Cashier
Summit – Short Hills Kim A. Kaminski Vice President
Warren Ronald F. Field Vice President
  James A. Ciccone Assistant Cashier
Whitehouse Mary Lashine Assistant Cashier

 

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DIRECTORS
 
ANTHONY J. CONSI, II
     Jupiter, FL
 
PAMELA HILL
    Vice President, Ferris Corp
    Gladstone, NJ
 
FRANK A. KISSEL
     Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
 
JOHN D. KISSEL
     Turpin Realty, Inc.
     Far Hills, NJ
 
JAMES R. LAMB, ESQ.
     James R. Lamb, P.C.
     Morristown, NJ
 
EDWARD A. MERTON
     Chester, NJ
 
F. DUFFIELD MEYERCORD
     Managing Director and Partner, Carl Marks Consulting Group, LLC
     Bedminster, NJ
 
JOHN R. MULCAHY
     Far Hills, NJ
 
ROBERT M. ROGERS
     President & Chief Operating Officer
 
PHILIP W. SMITH, III
     President, Phillary Management, Inc.
     Far Hills, NJ
 
CRAIG C. SPENGEMAN
     President, PGB Trust and Investments
 
JACK D. STINE
     Director Emeritus
     Pluckemin, NJ

 

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OFFICES  
   
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS (T)  
500 Hills Drive, Bedminster, NJ 07921 (908) 234-0700
www.pgbank.com  
   
BERNARDSVILLE  
36 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 (908) 766-1711
   
BRIDGEWATER  
619 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908) 429-9988
   
CALIFON  
438 Route 513, Califon, NJ 07830 (908) 832-5131
   
CHATHAM  
311 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928 (973) 635-8500
   
CHESTER  
350 Main Street, Chester, NJ 07930 (908) 879-8115
   
CHUBB CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS  
15 Mountain View Road, Warren, NJ 07059 (908) 903-2597
   
CLINTON (T)  
189 Center Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 (908) 238-1935
   
FAR HILLS  
26 Dumont Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931 (908) 781-1018
   
FELLOWSHIP VILLAGE  
8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (908) 719-4332
   
GLADSTONE (Main Office) (T)  
190 Main Street, Gladstone, NJ 07934 (908) 719-4360
   
GREEN VILLAGE ROAD  
278 Green Village Road, Green Village, NJ 07935 (973) 377-4790
   
HILLSBOROUGH  
417 Route 206 North, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (908) 281-1031
   
LONG VALLEY  
59 East Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 (908) 876-3300
   
MENDHAM  
17 East Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945 (973) 543-6499
   
MORRISTOWN (T)  
233 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 (973) 455-1118
   
OLDWICK  
169 Lamington Road, Oldwick, NJ 08858 (908) 439-2320
   
PISCATAWAY  
1038 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 (732) 562-8799
   
PLUCKEMIN  
468 Route 202/206 North, Bedminster, NJ 07921 (908) 658-4500
   
POTTERSVILLE  
11 Pottersville Road, Pottersville, NJ 07979 (908) 439-2265
   
SUMMIT – DEFOREST (T)  
48 DeForest Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 (908) 273-2890
   
SUMMIT – SHORT HILLS  
 54 Morris & Essex Turnpike, Summit, NJ 07901      (973) 467-8900

 

 

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WARREN  
58 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 (908) 757-2805
   
WHITEHOUSE  
531 US Highway 22 East, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 (908) 534-5590
   
BETHLEHEM (T)  
One Bethlehem Plaza, Suite 410, Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610) 861-4030
   
(T) Denotes PGB Trust & Investments Office  

 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

 

Corporate Address
500 Hills Drive
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 234–0700
www.pgbank.com
 
Stock Listing
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock is traded on the
NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol PGC.
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Crowe Horwath LLP
345 Eisenhower Parkway, Plaza 1
Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1027
 
Transfer Agent
Registrar and Transfer Company
10 Commerce Drive
Cranford, New Jersey 07016-3572
(800) 368-5948
 
Shareholder Relations
Jeffrey J. Carfora, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(908) 719-4308
jcarfora@pgbank.com
 
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of shareholders of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation
will be held on April 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in
Bedminster, New Jersey.

 

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