0001140361-18-036004.txt : 20180809 0001140361-18-036004.hdr.sgml : 20180809 20180808175324 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-18-036004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 62 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20180630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20180809 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20180808 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001085913 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 943327828 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-26099 FILM NUMBER: 181002647 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANCORP STREET 2: 121 WEST PINE ST CITY: LODI STATE: CA ZIP: 95240-2184 BUSINESS PHONE: 2093672411 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANCORP STREET 2: 121 WEST PINE ST CITY: LODI STATE: CA ZIP: 95240-2184 10-Q 1 form10q.htm 10-Q

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

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018

or

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from ________ to ________

Commission File Number:  000-26099

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
94-3327828
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S.  Employer Identification No.)

111 W. Pine Street, Lodi, California
 
95240
(Address of principal Executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (209) 367-2300

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer 
Accelerated filer 
 
 
 Non-accelerated filer  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company
 
 
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act

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

Number of shares of common stock of the registrant 776,570 outstanding as of July 31, 2018.
 


FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
 
10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

 
PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
       
 
Item 1 -
Financial Statements
 
       
    3
       
     4
       
     5
       
     6
       
     7
 
 
   
   
8
       
 
Item 2 -
32
       
 
Item 3 -
53
       
 
Item 4 -
56
       
PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
 
Item 1 -
56
       
 
Item 1A –
56
       
 
Item 2 -
56
       
 
Item 3 -
57
       
 
Item 4 –
57
       
 
Item 5 -
57
       
 
Item 6 -
57
       
58
 
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(in thousands except share data)
 
  
Assets
 
June 30,
2018
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2017
   
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
                 
Cash and Due from Banks
 
$
51,491
   
$
65,956
   
$
50,004
 
Interest Bearing Deposits with Banks
   
55,408
     
121,193
     
97,187
 
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
106,899
     
187,149
     
147,191
 
                         
Investment Securities:
                       
Available-for-Sale
   
450,174
     
481,596
     
461,867
 
Held-to-Maturity
   
52,210
     
54,460
     
56,381
 
Total Investment Securities
   
502,384
     
536,056
     
518,248
 
                         
Loans & Leases:
   
2,344,448
     
2,215,295
     
2,204,082
 
Less: Allowance for Credit Losses
   
51,137
     
50,342
     
49,064
 
Loans & Leases, Net
   
2,293,311
     
2,164,953
     
2,155,018
 
                         
Premises and Equipment, Net
   
29,254
     
28,679
     
29,312
 
Bank Owned Life Insurance
   
60,495
     
59,583
     
58,671
 
Interest Receivable and Other Assets
   
105,480
     
99,032
     
104,159
 
Total Assets
 
$
3,097,823
   
$
3,075,452
   
$
3,012,599
 
                         
Liabilities
                       
Deposits:
                       
Demand
 
$
815,575
   
$
832,652
   
$
736,077
 
Interest Bearing Transaction
   
603,494
     
601,476
     
527,568
 
Savings and Money Market
   
812,083
     
813,703
     
801,506
 
Time
   
466,121
     
475,397
     
596,727
 
Total Deposits
   
2,697,273
     
2,723,228
     
2,661,878
 
                         
Subordinated Debentures
   
10,310
     
10,310
     
10,310
 
Interest Payable and Other Liabilities
   
74,748
     
42,254
     
48,691
 
Total Liabilities
   
2,782,331
     
2,775,792
     
2,720,879
 
                         
Shareholders’ Equity
                       
Preferred Stock:  No Par Value,  1,000,000 Shares Authorized, None Issued or Outstanding
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Common Stock:  Par Value $0.01, 7,500,000 Shares Authorized, 821,073, 812,304 and 808,704
Shares Issued and Outstanding at June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, Respectively
   
8
     
8
     
8
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
99,192
     
93,624
     
91,482
 
Retained Earnings
   
221,671
     
206,845
     
199,862
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
   
(5,379
)
   
(817
)
   
368
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
   
315,492
     
299,660
     
291,720
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
$
3,097,823
   
$
3,075,452
   
$
3,012,599
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
Consolidated Statements of Income  (Unaudited)
 
(in thousands except per share data)
 
 
Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
   
2018
   
2017
   
2018
   
2017
 
Interest Income
                       
Interest and Fees on Loans & Leases
 
$
28,927
   
$
25,248
   
$
55,971
   
$
49,779
 
Interest on Deposits with Banks
   
514
     
258
     
1,099
     
507
 
Interest on Investment Securities:
                               
Taxable
   
2,315
     
2,124
     
4,696
     
4,136
 
Exempt from Federal Tax
   
405
     
439
     
823
     
889
 
Total Interest Income
   
32,161
     
28,069
     
62,589
     
55,311
 
                                 
Interest Expense
                               
Deposits
   
1,529
     
1,433
     
2,934
     
2,709
 
Subordinated Debentures
   
131
     
105
     
248
     
205
 
Total Interest Expense
   
1,660
     
1,538
     
3,182
     
2,914
 
                                 
Net Interest Income
   
30,501
     
26,531
     
59,407
     
52,397
 
Provision for Credit Losses
   
500
     
650
     
833
     
1,250
 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses
   
30,001
     
25,881
     
58,574
     
51,147
 
                                 
Non-Interest Income
                               
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
   
842
     
848
     
1,659
     
1,694
 
Net (Loss) Gain  on Sale of Investment Securities
   
(1,330
)
   
131
     
(1,330
)
   
131
 
Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
   
460
     
454
     
912
     
909
 
Debit Card and ATM Fees
   
1,096
     
977
     
2,112
     
1,887
 
Net Gain on Deferred Compensation Investments
   
407
     
399
     
1,189
     
1,193
 
Other
   
808
     
730
     
2,406
     
3,131
 
Total Non-Interest Income
   
2,283
     
3,539
     
6,948
     
8,945
 
                                 
Non-Interest Expense
                               
Salaries and Employee Benefits
   
11,653
     
11,450
     
25,180
     
23,942
 
Net Gain on Deferred Compensation Investments
   
407
     
399
     
1,189
     
1,193
 
Occupancy
   
907
     
868
     
1,849
     
1,716
 
Equipment
   
1,018
     
1,026
     
2,041
     
2,013
 
Marketing
   
390
     
363
     
719
     
538
 
Legal
   
852
     
75
     
1,292
     
258
 
FDIC Insurance
   
227
     
233
     
466
     
461
 
Gain on Sale of ORE
   
-
     
(300
)
   
-
     
(414
)
Other
   
2,691
     
2,411
     
5,345
     
5,240
 
Total Non-Interest Expense
   
18,145
     
16,525
     
38,081
     
34,947
 
                                 
Income Before Income Taxes
   
14,139
     
12,895
     
27,441
     
25,145
 
Provision for Income Taxes
   
3,589
     
4,708
     
6,950
     
9,137
 
Net Income
 
$
10,550
   
$
8,187
   
$
20,491
   
$
16,008
 
Basic Earnings Per Common Share
 
$
12.90
   
$
10.12
   
$
25.14
   
$
19.80
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
   
2018
   
2017
   
2018
   
2017
 
Net Income
 
$
10,550
   
$
8,187
   
$
20,491
   
$
16,008
 
                                 
Other Comprehensive Income
                               
Increase in Net Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities
   
(2,519
)
   
898
     
(7,807
)
   
784
 
Deferred Tax Benefit (Expense) Related to Unrealized Gains
   
757
     
(378
)
   
2,320
     
(330
)
Reclassification Adjustment for Realized Losses (Gains) on Available-for-Sale Securities Included in Net Income
   
1,330
     
(131
)
   
1,330
     
(131
)
Deferred Tax Benefit (Expense) Related to Reclassification Adjustment
   
(405
)
   
56
     
(405
)
   
56
 
Change in Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Available-for-Sale Securities, Net of Tax
   
(837
)
   
445
     
(4,562
)
   
379
 
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
   
(837
)
   
445
     
(4,562
)
   
379
 
Comprehensive Income
 
$
9,713
   
$
8,632
   
$
15,929
   
$
16,387
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
 
(in thousands except share data)
 
 
Common
Shares
Outstanding
   
Common
Stock
   
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income, net
   
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Balance, January 1, 2017
   
807,329
   
$
8
   
$
90,671
   
$
189,313
   
$
(11
)
 
$
279,981
 
Net Income
                   
-
     
16,008
     
-
     
16,008
 
Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock ($6.75 per share)
           
-
     
-
     
(5,459
)
   
-
     
(5,459
)
Issuance of Common Stock
   
1,375
     
-
     
811
     
-
     
-
     
811
 
Change in Net Unrealized Gains on Securities Available-for-Sale, net of tax
           
-
     
-
     
-
     
379
     
379
 
Balance, June 30, 2017
   
808,704
   
$
8
   
$
91,482
   
$
199,862
   
$
368
   
$
291,720
 
                                                 
Balance, January 1, 2018
   
812,304
   
$
8
   
$
93,624
   
$
206,845
   
$
(817
)
 
$
299,660
 
Net Income
                   
-
     
20,491
     
-
     
20,491
 
Cash Dividends Declared on Common Stock ($6.90 per share)
           
-
     
-
     
(5,665
)
   
-
     
(5,665
)
Issuance of Common Stock
   
8,769
     
-
     
5,568
     
-
     
-
     
5,568
 
Change in Net Unrealized Loss on Securities Available-for-Sale, net of tax
           
-
     
-
     
-
     
(4,562
)
   
(4,562
)
Balance, June 30, 2018
   
821,073
   
$
8
   
$
99,192
   
$
221,671
   
$
(5,379
)
 
$
315,492
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
(in thousands)
   
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
2018
     
June 30,
2017
  
Operating Activities:
           
Net Income
 
$
20,491
   
$
16,008
 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
               
Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
               
Provision for Credit Losses
   
833
     
1,250
 
Depreciation and Amortization
   
1,155
     
1,030
 
Net Amortization of Investment Security Premiums & Discounts
   
568
     
771
 
Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible
   
54
     
55
 
Accretion of Discount on Acquired Loans
   
(87
)
   
(126
)
Net Loss (Gain) on Sale of Investment Securities
   
1,330
     
(131
)
Net Gain on Sale of Property & Equipment
   
(292
)
   
(1,162
)
Net Gain on Sale of ORE
   
-
     
(414
)
Earnings from Equity Investment
   
(164
)
   
-
 
Dividends from Equity Investment
   
63
     
-
 
Net Change in Operating Assets & Liabilities:
               
Net Decrease in Interest Receivable and Other Assets
   
218
     
(6,943
)
Net Increase in Interest Payable and Other Liabilities
   
1,788
     
(1,114
)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
   
25,957
     
9,224
 
Investing Activities:
               
Purchase of Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
   
(169,467
)
   
(140,417
)
Proceeds from Sold, Matured or Called Securities Available-for-Sale
   
227,072
     
126,657
 
Purchase of Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity
   
(2,770
)
   
(475
)
Proceeds from Matured or Called Securities Held-to-Maturity
   
4,990
     
2,173
 
Net Loans & Leases Paid, Originated or Acquired
   
(129,154
)
   
(26,531
)
Principal Collected on Loans & Leases Previously Charged Off
   
50
     
71
 
Additions to Premises and Equipment
   
(2,497
)
   
(2,235
)
Purchase of Other Investments
   
(3,794
)
   
(314
)
Proceeds from Sale of Property & Equipment
   
983
     
2,284
 
Proceeds from Sale of Other Real Estate
   
-
     
3,186
 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
   
(74,587
)
   
(35,601
)
Financing Activities:
               
Net (Decrease) Increase  in Deposits
   
(25,955
)
   
80,167
 
Cash Dividends
   
(5,665
)
   
(5,459
)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities
   
(31,620
)
   
74,708
 
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
(80,250
)
   
48,331
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
   
187,149
     
98,860
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 
$
106,899
   
$
147,191
 
Supplementary Data
               
Cash Payments Made for Income Taxes
 
$
3,051
   
$
9,611
 
Issuance of Common Stock to the Bank’s Non-Qualified Retirement Plans
 
$
5,568
   
$
811
 
Interest Paid
 
$
3,492
   
$
2,752
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

1. Significant Accounting Policies

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (the “Company”) was organized March 10, 1999. Primary operations are related to traditional banking activities through its subsidiary Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California (the “Bank”) which was established in 1916. The Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries include Farmers & Merchants Investment Corporation and Farmers/Merchants Corp. Farmers & Merchants Investment Corporation has been dormant since 1991. Farmers/Merchants Corp. acts as trustee on deeds of trust originated by the Bank.

The Company’s other subsidiaries include F & M Bancorp, Inc. and FMCB Statutory Trust I. F & M Bancorp, Inc. was created in March 2002 to protect the name F & M Bank. During 2002, the Company completed a fictitious name filing in California to begin using the streamlined name “F & M Bank” as part of a larger effort to enhance the Company’s image and build brand name recognition. In December 2003, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, FMCB Statutory Trust I, for the sole purpose of issuing Trust Preferred Securities and related subordinated debentures, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). FMCB Statutory Trust I is a non-consolidated subsidiary.

On November 18, 2016, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp completed the acquisition of Delta National Bancorp, headquartered in Manteca, California, and the parent holding company for Delta Bank N.A., a locally owned and operated community bank established in 1973. As of the acquisition date, Delta National Bancorp had approximately $112 million in assets and four branch locations in the communities of Manteca, Riverbank, Modesto and Turlock. At the effective time of the acquisition, Delta National Bancorp was merged into Farmers & Merchants Bancorp and Delta Bank, N.A. was merged into Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California.

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to U.S. GAAP and prevailing practice within the banking industry. The following is a summary of the significant accounting and reporting policies used in preparing the consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for financial information.

These statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting on Form 10-Q. These statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments), which are necessary for a fair presentation of financial results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2018 may not necessarily be indicative of future operating results. Certain disclosures normally presented in the notes to the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been omitted. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, F & M Bancorp, Inc. and the Bank, along with the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Farmers & Merchants Investment Corporation and Farmers/Merchants Corp. Significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Certain amounts in the prior years’ financial statements and related footnote disclosures have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or total shareholders’ equity.
 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The Company records revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“Topic 606”). Under Topic 606, the Company must identify the contract with a customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation. Significant revenue has not been recognized in the current reporting period that results from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods. The Company elected to use the modified retrospective transition method which requires application of ASU 2014-09 to uncompleted contracts at the date of adoption however, periods prior to the date of adoption will not be retrospectively revised as the impact of the ASU on uncompleted contracts at the date of adoption was not material.

The Company’s primary sources of revenue are derived from interest and dividends earned on loans, investment securities, and other financial instruments that are not within the scope of Topic 606. The Company has evaluated the nature of its contracts with customers and determined that further disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers into more granular categories beyond what is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income was not necessary. The Company generally fully satisfies its performance obligations on its contracts with customers as services are rendered and the transaction prices are typically fixed; charged either on a periodic basis or based on activity. Because performance obligations are satisfied as services are rendered and the transaction prices are fixed, there is limited judgment involved in applying Topic 606 that significantly affects the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company has defined cash and cash equivalents as those amounts included in the balance sheet captions Cash and Due from Banks, Interest Bearing Deposits with Banks, Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell. For these instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Equity Method Investment
Investment over which the Company exercises significant influence over the activities of the entity but which do not meet the requirements for consolidation is accounted for using the equity method of accounting pursuant to ASC 323, whereby the Company records its share of the underlying income or loss of the entity. Equity in losses of the equity method investment is not recognized after the carrying value of the investment, including advances and loans, has been reduced to zero, unless guarantees or other funding obligations exist.

Investment Securities
Investment securities are classified at the time of purchase as held-to-maturity (“HTM”) if it is management’s intent and the Company has the ability to hold the securities until maturity. These securities are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount using a level yield of interest over the estimated remaining period until maturity. Losses, reflecting a decline in value judged by the Company to be other than temporary, are recognized in the period in which they occur.

Securities are classified as available-for-sale (“AFS”) if it is management’s intent, at the time of purchase, to hold the securities for an indefinite period of time and/or to use the securities as part of the Company’s asset/liability management strategy. These securities are reported at fair value with aggregate unrealized gains or losses excluded from income and included as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of related income taxes. Fair values are based on quoted market prices or broker/dealer price quotations on a specific identification basis. Gains or losses on the sale of these securities are computed using the specific identification method.

Trading securities, if any, are acquired for short-term appreciation and are recorded in a trading portfolio and are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in non-interest income.
 
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) 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) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement; and (2) OTTI 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.
 
Loans & leases
Loans & leases are reported at the principal amount outstanding net of unearned discounts and deferred loan & lease fees and costs. Interest income on loans & leases is accrued daily on the outstanding balances using the simple interest method. Loan & lease origination fees are deferred and recognized over the contractual life of the loan or lease as an adjustment to the yield. Loans & leases are placed on non-accrual status when the collection of principal or interest is in doubt or when they become past due for 90 days or more unless they are both well-secured and in the process of collection. For this purpose, a loan or lease is considered well-secured if it is collateralized by property having a net realizable value in excess of the amount of the loan or lease or is guaranteed by a financially capable party. When a loan or lease is placed on non-accrual status, the accrued and unpaid interest receivable is reversed and charged against current income; thereafter, interest income is recognized only as it is collected in cash. Additionally, cash would be applied to principal if all principal was not expected to be collected. Loans & leases placed on non-accrual status are returned to accrual status when the loans or leases are paid current as to principal and interest and future payments are expected to be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan or lease.

A loan or lease is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the original agreement. Impaired loans & leases are either: (1) non-accrual loans & leases; or (2) restructured loans & leases that are still accruing interest. Loans or leases determined to be impaired are individually evaluated for impairment. When a loan or lease is impaired, the Company measures impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan or lease’s effective interest rate, except that as a practical expedient, it may measure impairment based on a loan or lease’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan or lease is collateral dependent. A loan or lease is collateral dependent if the repayment of the loan or lease is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral.

A restructuring of a loan or lease constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) if the Company for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s (the term “borrower” is used herein to describe a customer who has entered into either a loan or lease transaction) financial difficulties grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. Restructured loans & leases typically present an elevated level of credit risk as the borrowers are not able to perform according to the original contractual terms. If the restructured loan or lease was current on all payments at the time of restructure and management reasonably expects the borrower will continue to perform after the restructure, management may keep the loan or lease on accrual. Loans & leases that are on nonaccrual status at the time they become TDR, remain on nonaccrual status until the borrower demonstrates a sustained period of performance, which the Company generally believes to be six consecutive months of payments, or equivalent. A loan or lease can be removed from TDR status if it was restructured at a market rate in a prior calendar year and is currently in compliance with its modified terms. However, these loans or leases continue to be classified as impaired and are individually evaluated for impairment as described above.

Generally, the Company will not restructure loans or leases for borrowers unless: (1) the existing loan or lease is brought current as to principal and interest payments; and (2) the restructured loan or lease can be underwritten to reasonable underwriting standards. If these standards are not met other actions will be pursued (e.g., foreclosure) to collect outstanding loan or lease amounts. After restructure, a determination is made whether the loan or lease will be kept on accrual status based upon the underwriting and historical performance of the restructured credit.

Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of probable incurred credit losses inherent in the Company’s loan & lease portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through a provision for credit losses, which is charged to expense. Additions to the allowance are expected to maintain the adequacy of the total allowance after credit losses and loan & lease growth. Credit exposures determined to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance. Cash received on previously charged off amounts is recorded as a recovery to the allowance. The overall allowance consists of three primary components: specific reserves related to impaired loans & leases; general reserves for inherent losses related to loans & leases that are not impaired; and an unallocated component that takes into account the imprecision in estimating and allocating allowance balances associated with macro factors.
 
The determination of the general reserve for loans & leases that are collectively evaluated for impairment is based on estimates made by management, to include, but not limited to, consideration of historical losses by portfolio segment, internal asset classifications, qualitative factors that include economic trends in the Company’s service areas, industry experience and trends, geographic concentrations, estimated collateral values, the Company’s underwriting policies, the character of the loan & lease portfolio, and probable losses inherent in the portfolio taken as a whole.

The Company maintains a separate allowance for each portfolio segment (loan & lease type). These portfolio segments include: (1) commercial real estate; (2) agricultural real estate; (3) real estate construction (including land and development loans); (4) residential 1st mortgages; (5) home equity lines and loans; (6) agricultural; (7) commercial; (8) consumer and other; and (9) equipment leases. The allowance for credit losses attributable to each portfolio segment, which includes both individually evaluated impaired loans & leases and loans & leases that are collectively evaluated for impairment, is combined to determine the Company’s overall allowance, which is included on the consolidated balance sheet.

The Company assigns a risk rating to all loans & leases and periodically performs detailed reviews of all such loans & leases over a certain threshold to identify credit risks and assess overall collectability. For smaller balance loans & leases, such as consumer and residential real estate, a credit grade is established at inception, and then updated only when the loan or lease becomes contractually delinquent or when the borrower requests a modification. For larger balance loans, management monitors and analyzes the financial condition of borrowers and guarantors, trends in the industries in which borrowers operate and the fair values of collateral securing these loans & leases. These credit quality indicators are used to assign a risk rating to each individual loan or lease. These risk ratings are also subject to examination by independent specialists engaged by the Company. The risk ratings can be grouped into five major categories, defined as follows:

Pass – A pass loan or lease is a strong credit with no existing or known potential weaknesses deserving of management’s close attention.

Special Mention – A special mention loan or lease has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or lease or in the Company’s credit position at some future date. Special mention loans & leases are not adversely classified and do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

Substandard – A substandard loan or lease is not adequately protected by the current financial condition and paying capacity of the borrower or the value of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans or leases classified as substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. Well-defined weaknesses include a project’s lack of marketability, inadequate cash flow or collateral support, failure to complete construction on time or the project’s failure to fulfill economic expectations. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful – Loans or leases classified doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, based on currently known facts, conditions and values, highly questionable or improbable.

Loss – Loans or leases classified as loss are considered uncollectible. Once a loan or lease becomes delinquent and repayment becomes questionable, the Company will address collateral shortfalls with the borrower and attempt to obtain additional collateral. If this is not forthcoming and payment in full is unlikely, the Company will estimate its probable loss and immediately charge-off some or all of the balance.

The general reserve component of the allowance for credit losses also consists of reserve factors that are based on management’s assessment of the following for each portfolio segment: (1) inherent credit risk; (2) historical losses; and (3) other qualitative factors. These reserve factors are inherently subjective and are driven by the repayment risk associated with each portfolio segment described below:
 
Commercial Real Estate – Commercial real estate mortgage loans are generally considered to possess a higher inherent risk of loss than the Company’s commercial, agricultural and consumer loan types. Adverse economic developments or an overbuilt market impact commercial real estate projects and may result in troubled loans. Trends in vacancy rates of commercial properties impact the credit quality of these loans. High vacancy rates reduce operating revenues and the ability for properties to produce sufficient cash flow to service debt obligations.

Real Estate Construction – Real estate construction loans, including land loans, are generally considered to possess a higher inherent risk of loss than the Company’s commercial, agricultural and consumer loan types. A major risk arises from the necessity to complete projects within specified cost and time lines. Trends in the construction industry significantly impact the credit quality of these loans, as demand drives construction activity. In addition, trends in real estate values significantly impact the credit quality of these loans, as property values determine the economic viability of construction projects.

Commercial – These loans are generally considered to possess a moderate inherent risk of loss because they are shorter-term; typically made to relationship customers; generally underwritten to existing cash flows of operating businesses; and may be collateralized by fixed assets, inventory and/or accounts receivable. Debt coverage is provided by business cash flows and economic trends influenced by unemployment rates and other key economic indicators are closely correlated to the credit quality of these loans.

Agricultural Real Estate and Agricultural – These loans are generally considered to possess a moderate inherent risk of loss since they are typically made to relationship customers and are secured by crop production, livestock and related real estate. These loans are vulnerable to two risk factors that are largely outside the control of Company and borrowers: commodity prices and weather conditions.

Leases – Equipment leases are generally considered to possess a moderate inherent risk of loss. As lessor, the Company is subject to both the credit risk of the borrower and the residual value risk of the equipment. Credit risks are underwritten using the same credit criteria the Company would use when making an equipment term loan. Residual value risk is managed through the use of qualified, independent appraisers that establish the residual values the Company uses in structuring a lease.

Residential 1st Mortgages and Home Equity Lines and Loans – These loans are generally considered to possess a low inherent risk of loss, although this is not always true as evidenced by the correction in residential real estate values that occurred between 2007 and 2012. The degree of risk in residential real estate lending depends primarily on the loan amount in relation to collateral value, the interest rate and the borrower’s ability to repay in an orderly fashion. Economic trends determined by unemployment rates and other key economic indicators are closely correlated to the credit quality of these loans. Weak economic trends indicate that the borrowers’ capacity to repay their obligations may be deteriorating.

Consumer & Other – A consumer installment loan portfolio is usually comprised of a large number of small loans scheduled to be amortized over a specific period. Most installment loans are made for consumer purchases. Economic trends determined by unemployment rates and other key economic indicators are closely correlated to the credit quality of these loans. Weak economic trends indicate that the borrowers’ capacity to repay their obligations may be deteriorating.

At least quarterly, the Board of Directors reviews the adequacy of the allowance, including consideration of the relative risks in the portfolio, current economic conditions and other factors. If the Board of Directors and management determine that changes are warranted based on those reviews, the allowance is adjusted. In addition, the Company’s and Bank’s regulators, including the Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”), the California Department of Business Oversight (“DBO”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), as an integral part of their examination process, review the adequacy of the allowance. These regulatory agencies may require additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available at the time of their examinations.
 
Acquired Loans
Loans acquired through purchase or through a business combination are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Credit discounts, which reflect estimates of credit losses, expected to be incurred over the life of the loan, are included in the determination of fair value; therefore, an allowance for loan losses is not recorded at the acquisition date.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance-Sheet Credit Exposures
The Company also maintains a separate allowance for off-balance-sheet commitments. Management estimates anticipated losses using historical data and utilization assumptions. The allowance for off-balance-sheet commitments is included in Interest Payable and Other Liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Premises and Equipment
Premises, equipment, and leasehold improvements are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives of buildings range from 30 to 40 years, and for furniture and equipment from 3 to 7 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the terms of the respective leases, or their useful lives, which are generally 5 to 10 years. Remodeling and capital improvements are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are charged directly to occupancy expense.

Other Real Estate
Other real estate, which is included in other assets, is expected to be sold and is comprised of properties no longer utilized for business operations and property acquired through foreclosure in satisfaction of indebtedness. These properties are recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs upon acquisition. Revised estimates to the fair value less cost to sell are reported as adjustments to the carrying amount of the asset, provided that such adjusted value is not in excess of the carrying amount at acquisition. Initial losses on properties acquired through full or partial satisfaction of debt are treated as credit losses and charged to the allowance for credit losses at the time of acquisition. Subsequent declines in value from the recorded amounts, routine holding costs, and gains or losses upon disposition, if any, are included in non-interest expense as incurred.

Income Taxes
The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. This method results in the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities that are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. The deferred provision for income taxes is the result of the net change in the deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year. This amount combined with the current taxes payable or refundable results in the income tax expense for the current year.

The Company follows the standards set forth in the “Income Taxes” topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. This standard prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement standard for the financial statement recognition and measurement of an income tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. It also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.
The Company accounts for leases with Investment Tax Credits (ITC) under the deferred method as established in ASC 740-10. ITC are viewed and accounted for as a reduction of the cost of the related assets and presented as deferred income on the Company’s financial statement.

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.
 
Interest expense and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits, if any, are included in the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Basic Earnings Per Common Share
The Company’s common stock is not traded on any exchange. The shares are primarily held by local residents and are not actively traded. Basic earnings per common share amounts are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. There are no common stock equivalent shares. Therefore, there is no presentation of diluted basic earnings per common share. See Note 6 for additional information.

Segment Reporting
The “Segment Reporting” topic of the FASB ASC requires that public companies report certain information about operating segments. It also requires that public companies report certain information about their products and services, the geographic areas in which they operate, and their major customers. The Company is a holding company for a community bank, which offers a wide array of products and services to its customers. Pursuant to its banking strategy, emphasis is placed on building relationships with its customers, as opposed to building specific lines of business. As a result, the Company is not organized around discernible lines of business and prefers to work as an integrated unit to customize solutions for its customers, with business line emphasis and product offerings changing over time as needs and demands change.

Low Income Housing Tax Credit Investments (LIHTC)
The Company accounts for its interest in LIHTC using the cost method as established in ASC 323-740. As an investor, the Company obtains income tax credits and deductions from the operating losses of these tax credit entities. The income tax credits and deductions are allocated to the investors based on their ownership percentages and are recorded as a reduction of income tax expense (or an increase to income tax benefit) and a reduction of federal income taxes payable.

Comprehensive Income
The “Comprehensive Income” topic of the FASB ASC establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in the financial statements. Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that U.S. GAAP recognize as changes in value to an enterprise but are excluded from net income. For the Company, comprehensive income includes net income and changes in fair value of its available-for-sale investment securities.

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 now are such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

Business Combinations And Related Matters
Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. Under the acquisition method, the acquiring entity in a business combination recognizes 100 percent of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, regardless of the percentage owned, at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. Any excess of the fair value over the purchase price of net assets and other identifiable intangible assets acquired is recorded as bargain purchase gain. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed from contingencies must also be recognized at fair value, if the fair value can be determined during the measurement period. Results of operations of an acquired business are included in the statement of operations from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related costs, including conversion charges, are expensed as incurred.

Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are comprised of core deposit intangibles acquired in the Delta National Bancorp acquisition. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. If an event occurs that indicates the carrying amount of an intangible asset may not be recoverable, management reviews the asset for impairment.
 
2. Investment Securities

The amortized cost, fair values, and unrealized gains and losses of the securities available-for-sale are as follows
(in thousands):

 
June 30, 2018
  
Amortized
Cost
     
Gross Unrealized
     
Fair/Book
Value
  
Gains
   
Losses
Government Agency & Government-Sponsored Entities
 
$
3,056
   
$
15
   
$
-
   
$
3,071
 
US Treasury Notes
   
139,689
     
2
     
416
     
139,275
 
US Govt SBA
   
18,583
     
8
     
188
     
18,403
 
Mortgage Backed Securities (1)
   
293,473
     
337
     
7,396
     
286,414
 
Other
   
3,011
     
-
     
-
     
3,011
 
Total
 
$
457,812
   
$
362
   
$
8,000
   
$
450,174
 

 
December 31, 2017
  
Amortized
Cost
     
Gross Unrealized
     
Fair/Book
Value
  
Gains
   
Losses
Government Agency & Government-Sponsored Entities
 
$
3,080
   
$
48
   
$
-
   
$
3,128
 
US Treasury Notes
   
144,606
     
-
     
442
     
144,164
 
US Govt SBA
   
29,559
     
29
     
208
     
29,380
 
Mortgage Backed Securities (1)
   
302,502
     
939
     
1,527
     
301,914
 
Other
   
3,010
     
-
     
-
     
3,010
 
Total
 
$
482,757
   
$
1,016
   
$
2,177
   
$
481,596
 

 
June 30, 2017
  
Amortized
Cost
     
Gross Unrealized
     
Fair/Book
Value
  
Gains
   
Losses
Government Agency & Government-Sponsored Entities
 
$
3,103
   
$
92
   
$
-
   
$
3,195
 
US Treasury Notes
   
134,689
     
3
     
272
     
134,420
 
US Govt SBA
   
32,889
     
30
     
119
     
32,800
 
Mortgage Backed Securities (1)
   
288,121
     
1,821
     
919
     
289,023
 
Other
   
2,429
     
-
     
-
     
2,429
 
Total
 
$
461,231
   
$
1,946
   
$
1,310
   
$
461,867
 
 
(1) All Mortgage Backed Securities consist of securities collateralized by residential real estate and were issued by an agency or government sponsored entity of the U.S. government.
 
The book values, estimated fair values and unrealized gains and losses of investments classified as held-to-maturity are as follows (in thousands):

    Book    
Gross Unrealized
    Fair  
June 30, 2018
 
Value
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
 
$
52,210
   
$
227
   
$
79
   
$
52,358
 
Total
 
$
52,210
   
$
227
   
$
79
   
$
52,358
 
 
   
Book
   
Gross Unrealized
   
Fair
 
December 31, 2017
 
Value
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
 
$
54,460
   
$
776
   
$
-
   
$
55,236
 
Total
 
$
54,460
   
$
776
   
$
-
   
$
55,236
 
 
   
Book
   
Gross Unrealized
   
Fair
 
June 30, 2017
 
Value
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
 
$
56,381
   
$
746
   
$
-
   
$
57,127
 
Total
 
$
56,381
   
$
746
   
$
-
   
$
57,127
 
 
Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. If a quoted market price or dealer quote is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

The amortized cost and estimated fair values of investment securities at June 30, 2018 by contractual maturity are shown in the following table (in thousands):

   
Available-for-Sale
   
Held-to-Maturity
 
June 30, 2018
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair/Book
Value
   
Book
Value
   
Fair
Value
 
Within one year
 
$
128,110
   
$
127,874
   
$
3,613
   
$
3,618
 
After one year through five years
   
18,748
     
18,582
     
5,750
     
5,753
 
After five years through ten years
   
1,583
     
1,580
     
19,192
     
19,258
 
After ten years
   
15,898
     
15,724
     
23,655
     
23,729
 
     
164,339
     
163,760
     
52,210
     
52,358
 
                                 
Investment securities not due at a single maturity date:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities
   
293,473
     
286,414
     
-
     
-
 
                                 
Total
 
$
457,812
   
$
450,174
   
$
52,210
   
$
52,358
 
 
Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
The following tables show those investments with gross unrealized losses and their market value aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at the dates indicated (in thousands):

   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
June 30, 2018
 
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
 
                                     
Securities Available-for-Sale
                                   
US Treasury Notes
 
$
14,412
   
$
178
   
$
29,876
   
$
238
   
$
44,288
   
$
416
 
US Govt SBA
   
5,589
     
68
     
9,023
     
120
     
14,612
     
188
 
Mortgage Backed Securities
   
214,949
     
5,464
     
58,148
     
1,932
     
273,097
     
7,396
 
Total
 
$
234,950
   
$
5,710
   
$
97,047
   
$
2,290
   
$
331,997
   
$
8,000
 
                                                 
Securities Held-to-Maturity
                                               
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
 
$
8,543
   
$
79
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
8,543
   
$
79
 
Total
 
$
8,543
   
$
79
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
8,543
   
$
79
 

   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
December 31, 2017
 
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
 
                                     
Securities Available-for-Sale
                                   
US Treasury Notes
 
$
94,281
   
$
144
   
$
49,883
   
$
298
   
$
144,164
   
$
442
 
US Govt SBA
   
8,379
     
51
     
12,900
     
157
     
21,279
     
208
 
Mortgage Backed Securities
   
126,863
     
932
     
43,208
     
595
     
170,071
     
1,527
 
Total
 
$
229,523
   
$
1,127
   
$
105,991
   
$
1,050
   
$
335,514
   
$
2,177
 

There were no HTM investments with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2017
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
June 30, 2017
 
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
 
                                     
Securities Available-for-Sale
                                   
US Treasury Notes
 
$
74,423
   
$
272
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
74,423
   
$
272
 
US Govt SBA
 
$
22,775
   
$
119
   
$
-
   
$
-
     
22,775
   
$
119
 
Mortgage Backed Securities
   
141,268
     
919
     
-
     
-
     
141,268
     
919
 
Total
 
$
238,466
   
$
1,310
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
238,466
   
$
1,310
 
 
There were no HTM investments with gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2017
 
As of June 30, 2018, the Company held 404 investment securities of which 112 were in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. 85 securities were in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. Management periodically evaluates each investment security for other-than-temporary impairment relying primarily on industry analyst reports and observations of market conditions and interest rate fluctuations. Management believes it will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the underlying investment securities.

Securities of Government Agency and Government Sponsored Entities – At June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, no securities of government agency and government sponsored entities were in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months or for 12 months or more.
 
U.S. Treasury Notes – At June 30, 2018, three U.S. Treasury Note security investments were in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and two were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in U.S. Treasury Notes were $416,000, $442,000, and $272,000 at June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017, and June 30, 2017, respectively. The unrealized losses were caused by interest rate fluctuations. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell the securities before recovery of their cost basis, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017, and June 30, 2017.

U.S. Government SBA – At June 30, 2018, 29 U.S. Government SBA security investments were in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 43 were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in U.S. Government SBA securities were $188,000, $208,000, and $119,000 at June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017, and June 30, 2017, respectively. The unrealized losses were caused by interest rate fluctuations. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell the securities before recovery of their cost basis, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017, and June 30, 2017.

Mortgage Backed Securities – At June 30, 2018, 58 mortgage backed security investments were in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 40 were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in mortgage backed securities were $7.4 million, $1.5 million, and $919,000 at June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017, and June 30, 2017, respectively. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in mortgage backed securities were caused by interest rate fluctuations. The contractual cash flows of these investments are guaranteed by an agency or government sponsored entity of the U.S. government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell the securities before recovery of their cost basis, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017, and June 30, 2017.

Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions - At June 30, 2018, 22 obligations of states and political subdivisions were in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. None were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. As of June 30, 2018, over ninety-nine percent of the Company’s bank-qualified municipal bond portfolio is rated at either the issue or issuer level, and all of these ratings are “investment grade.” The Company monitors the status of the one percent of the portfolio that is not rated and at the current time does not believe any of them to be exhibiting financial problems that could result in a loss in any individual security.

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in obligations of states and political subdivisions were $79,000, $0 and $0 at June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, respectively. Management believes that any unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in obligations of states and political subdivisions were primarily caused by interest rate fluctuations. The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment. Because the Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell the securities before recovery of their cost basis, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017.

Proceeds from sales and calls of securities were as follows:

 
Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2018
   
2017
   
2018
   
2017
 
Proceeds
 
$
31,370
   
$
7,831
   
$
31,370
   
$
7,831
 
Gains
   
8
     
143
     
8
     
143
 
Losses
   
1,338
     
12
     
1,338
     
12
 
 
Pledged Securities
As of June 30, 2018, securities carried at $210.0 million were pledged to secure public deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings, and other government agency deposits as required by law. This amount was $214.5 million at December 31, 2017, and $211.6 million at June 30, 2017.

3. Loans & Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses

The following tables show the allocation of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment and by impairment methodology at the dates indicated (in thousands):

June 30, 2018
 
Commercial Real
Estate
   
Agricultural
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
Construction
   
Residential 1st
Mortgages
   
Home Equity
Lines & Loans
   
Agricultural
   
Commercial
   
Consumer &
Other
   
Leases
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
                                                                   
Year-To-Date Allowance for Credit Losses:
 
Beginning Balance- January 1, 2018
 
$
10,922
   
$
12,085
   
$
1,846
   
$
815
   
$
2,324
   
$
8,159
   
$
9,197
   
$
209
   
$
3,363
   
$
1,422
   
$
50,342
 
Charge-Offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(12
)
   
(4
)
   
-
     
(14
)
   
(58
)
   
-
     
-
     
(88
)
Recoveries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
6
     
2
     
13
     
3
     
26
     
-
     
-
     
50
 
Provision
   
(139
)
   
1,229
     
(230
)
   
55
     
226
     
(514
)
   
250
     
93
     
37
     
(174
)
   
833
 
Ending Balance- June 30, 2018
 
$
10,783
   
$
13,314
   
$
1,616
   
$
864
   
$
2,548
   
$
7,658
   
$
9,436
   
$
270
   
$
3,400
   
$
1,248
   
$
51,137
 
Second Quarter Allowance for Credit Losses:
                                                                         
Beginning Balance- April 1, 2018
 
$
11,078
   
$
12,242
   
$
1,873
   
$
827
   
$
2,343
   
$
7,868
   
$
9,374
   
$
239
   
$
3,390
   
$
1,443
   
$
50,677
 
Charge-Offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(12
)
   
-
     
-
     
(14
)
   
(41
)
   
-
     
-
     
(67
)
Recoveries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
3
     
1
     
7
     
1
     
15
     
-
     
-
     
27
 
Provision
   
(295
)
   
1,072
     
(257
)
   
46
     
204
     
(217
)
   
75
     
57
     
10
     
(195
)
   
500
 
Ending Balance- June 30, 2018
 
$
10,783
   
$
13,314
   
$
1,616
   
$
864
   
$
2,548
   
$
7,658
   
$
9,436
   
$
270
   
$
3,400
   
$
1,248
   
$
51,137
 
Ending Balance Individually Evaluated for Impairment
   
333
     
-
     
-
     
131
     
16
     
-
     
487
     
7
     
-
     
-
     
974
 
Ending Balance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
   
10,450
     
13,314
     
1,616
     
733
     
2,532
     
7,658
     
8,949
     
263
     
3,400
     
1,248
     
50,163
 
Loans & Leases:
                                                                                       
Ending Balance
 
$
752,043
   
$
540,852
   
$
94,223
   
$
261,804
   
$
37,669
   
$
273,170
   
$
286,651
   
$
7,390
   
$
90,646
   
$
-
   
$
2,344,448
 
Ending Balance Individually Evaluated for Impairment
   
4,749
     
-
     
-
     
2,628
     
324
     
-
     
2,290
     
7
     
-
     
-
     
9,998
 
Ending Balance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
 
$
747,294
   
$
540,852
   
$
94,223
   
$
259,176
   
$
37,345
   
$
273,170
   
$
284,361
   
$
7,383
   
$
90,646
   
$
-
   
$
2,334,450
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
Commercial Real
Estate
   
Agricultural
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
Construction
   
Residential 1st
Mortgages
   
Home Equity
Lines & Loans
   
Agricultural
   
Commercial
   
Consumer &
Other
   
Leases
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
                                                                   
Year-To-Date Allowance for Credit Losses:
 
Beginning Balance- January 1, 2017
 
$
11,110
   
$
9,450
   
$
3,223
   
$
865
   
$
2,140
   
$
7,381
   
$
8,515
   
$
200
   
$
3,586
   
$
1,449
   
$
47,919
 
Charge-Offs
   
(109
)
   
-
     
-
     
(53
)
   
(3
)
   
(374
)
   
-
     
(146
)
   
-
     
-
     
(685
)
Recoveries
   
109
     
-
     
-
     
40
     
8
     
17
     
8
     
76
     
-
     
-
     
258
 
Provision
   
(188
)
   
2,635
     
(1,377
)
   
(37
)
   
179
     
1,135
     
674
     
79
     
(223
)
   
(27
)
   
2,850
 
Ending Balance- December 31, 2017
 
$
10,922
   
$
12,085
   
$
1,846
   
$
815
   
$
2,324
   
$
8,159
   
$
9,197
   
$
209
   
$
3,363
   
$
1,422
   
$
50,342
 
Ending Balance Individually Evaluated for Impairment
   
366
     
-
     
-
     
73
     
17
     
-
     
220
     
8
     
-
     
-
     
684
 
Ending Balance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
   
10,556
     
12,085
     
1,846
     
742
     
2,307
     
8,159
     
8,977
     
201
     
3,363
     
1,422
     
49,658
 
Loans & Leases:
                                                                                       
Ending Balance
 
$
684,961
   
$
499,231
   
$
100,206
   
$
260,751
   
$
34,525
   
$
273,582
   
$
265,703
   
$
6,656
   
$
89,680
   
$
-
   
$
2,215,295
 
Ending Balance Individually Evaluated for Impairment
   
4,822
     
-
     
-
     
2,373
     
340
     
-
     
1,734
     
10
     
-
     
-
     
9,279
 
Ending Balance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
 
$
680,139
   
$
499,231
   
$
100,206
   
$
258,378
   
$
34,185
   
$
273,582
   
$
263,969
   
$
6,646
   
$
89,680
   
$
-
   
$
2,206,016
 

June 30, 2017
 
Commercial Real
Estate
   
Agricultural
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
Construction
   
Residential 1st
Mortgages
   
Home Equity
Lines & Loans
   
Agricultural
   
Commercial
   
Consumer &
Other
   
Leases
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
                                                                   
Year-To-Date Allowance for Credit Losses:
 
Beginning Balance- January 1, 2017
 
$
11,110
   
$
9,450
   
$
3,223
   
$
865
   
$
2,140
   
$
7,381
   
$
8,515
   
$
200
   
$
3,586
   
$
1,449
   
$
47,919
 
Charge-Offs
   
(109
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(7
)
   
-
     
(60
)
   
-
     
-
     
(176
)
Recoveries
   
10
     
-
     
-
     
19
     
5
     
-
     
4
     
33
     
-
     
-
     
71
 
Provision
   
231
     
815
     
(536
)
   
(12
)
   
25
     
(138
)
   
1,025
     
32
     
(634
)
   
442
     
1,250
 
Ending Balance- June 30, 2017
 
$
11,242
   
$
10,265
   
$
2,687
   
$
872
   
$
2,170
   
$
7,236
   
$
9,544
   
$
205
   
$
2,952
   
$
1,891
   
$
49,064
 
Second Quarter Allowance for Credit Losses:
                                                                         
Beginning Balance- April 1, 2017
 
$
11,665
   
$
9,393
   
$
2,946
   
$
880
   
$
2,125
   
$
6,511
   
$
8,479
   
$
198
   
$
3,866
   
$
2,337
   
$
48,400
 
Charge-Offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(25
)
   
-
     
-
     
(25
)
Recoveries
   
3
     
-
     
-
     
16
     
3
     
-
     
-
     
17
     
-
     
-
     
39
 
Provision
   
(426
)
   
872
     
(259
)
   
(24
)
   
42
     
725
     
1,065
     
15
     
(914
)
   
(446
)
   
650
 
Ending Balance- June 30, 2017
 
$
11,242
   
$
10,265
   
$
2,687
   
$
872
   
$
2,170
   
$
7,236
   
$
9,544
   
$
205
   
$
2,952
   
$
1,891
   
$
49,064
 
Ending Balance Individually Evaluated for Impairment
   
468
     
-
     
-
     
61
     
15
     
322
     
266
     
6
     
-
     
-
     
1,138
 
Ending Balance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
   
10,774
     
10,265
     
2,687
     
811
     
2,155
     
6,914
     
9,278
     
199
     
2,952
     
1,891
     
47,926
 
Loans & Leases:
                                                                                       
Ending Balance
 
$
670,591
   
$
473,153
   
$
168,487
   
$
252,653
   
$
32,174
   
$
265,899
   
$
254,887
   
$
7,533
   
$
78,705
   
$
-
   
$
2,204,082
 
Ending Balance Individually Evaluated for Impairment
   
4,890
     
976
     
-
     
1,894
     
344
     
688
     
1,624
     
28
     
-
     
-
     
10,444
 
Ending Balance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
 
$
665,701
   
$
472,177
   
$
168,487
   
$
250,759
   
$
31,830
   
$
265,211
   
$
253,263
   
$
7,505
   
$
78,705
   
$
-
   
$
2,193,638