EX-13.1 2 dex131.htm FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2007 ANNUAL REPORT First State Financial Corporation 2007 Annual Report

Exhibit 13.1

 

 

2007 ANNUAL REPORT

FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

 

 

Letter to Shareholders

Page 1 Summary Consolidated Financial Information

Page 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Page 19 Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm

Page 21 Consolidated Financial Statements

Page 25 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


2007 Annual Report

President and CEO’s Comments

Dear fellow shareholders:

2007 was a challenging year for First State Financial Corporation as we faced and adapted to many changes. We upgraded our core operating platform, which will enable us to continue to expand the bank for years to come. We opened and integrated a new branch in Largo and we centralized many shared services into our Roosevelt Operations Center. We were also faced with changes in the economy, lowering interest rates, and the rapid downturn pertaining to residential real estate which impacted our market and First State Bank. Despite all of these changes, we continue to position the Bank for future success into the horizon.

Real estate is the driver of our market’s economy, and with the slow down in real estate and related businesses, our growth rate slowed from previous years. However, we did grow the Bank year over year. In 2007 total assets grew by $21.4 million, or 4.7%, to $474.9 million at December 31, 2007. Likewise total earning assets at year end were $453.7 million, a $17.1 million, or 3.9% increase for the year and our gross loans grew 6.5% over the prior year to $403.2 million. Amidst all of our growth, falling interest rates contributed to our decreased net interest income by $570 thousand, to $17.3 million for the year. Our net interest margin was also significantly compressed, ending 2007 at 4.00%, down from 4.52% in 2006. Net income in 2007 was $2.4 million, $2.9 million less than the $5.3 million in 2006. Increasing our provision for loan losses by $3.1 million in the fourth quarter of the year was the single largest contributor to the reduction in earnings. We identified loans that have a risk of loss, primarily residential real estate and small business related, and we allocated reserves to address that risk.

While this was a somewhat difficult year, there remains a great deal of positives about First State Bank. We remain a well capitalized bank. In 2007 we opened our 12,000 sq. ft. Roosevelt Operations Center. This facility houses our loan operations, credit, branch administration, audit, loan review, compliance, and training departments. This building will meet our needs for a long time to come. We also opened our Largo Branch, in October, which is the first of three new branches we have committed to open. The Clearwater and Venice branches will open in the first and second quarters of 2008 respectively. We own another branch site in Sarasota which we plan to open in 2009. These new offices coupled with our existing network of branches positions us for future profitable growth. We continue to seek an acquisition partner located within First State Bank’s primary market area.

The management at First State Bank remains very strategic in our thinking and acting, while continuing to look for opportunities to increase our non-interest income. In 2007 we added a financial planning and investment component through our partnership with Infinex Financial Group. We hired Michael Evans, CFP a well respected and long time financial planner in our market to head this up for us. We expect that in addition to providing our customers with needed sound financial planning, we will significantly increase our non-interest income in the years to come.

The primary strength of our bank is our people. The entire staff of First State Bank is focused on increasing shareholder value in everything they do for the bank. A large number of our staff is also shareholders. We have a very dedicated group of employees that strive to better themselves and the bank. Our strategy is to increase sales through more training and awareness of our customer’s needs, and a formal process that rewards employees for increased referrals and sales has been initiated. The sales culture of First State Bank is definitely on the rise.


We continue to work very diligently on broadening the horizons of First State Bank, a name that has become synonymous as a leader of community banks in our area. We continue to deliver the “Second to None” service that our customers and shareholders expect from us. While continuing to grow the bank, we will not sacrifice safety and soundness or profitability. We value the trust that you, our shareholders, have placed in us, and we do not take that trust for granted. Our endeavors to increase your shareholder value as repayment for that trust will continue.

John E. “Jed” Wilkinson

President & CEO

Thomas W, Wright

Chairman of the Board

First State Bank

Neal W. Scaggs

Chairman of the Board

First State Financial Corporation

Except for historical information contained herein, this Annual Report contains comments or information that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.


FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARY

SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

     As of or For the Years Ended December 31,  
Selected Five Year Data    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
(In thousands, except per share data)                               

Income Statement Data:

          

Interest income

   $ 34,842     $ 31,391     $ 20,781     $ 13,879     $ 10,898  

Interest expense

     17,552       13,531       7,268       4,902       4,139  

Net interest income

     17,290       17,860       13,513       8,977       6,759  

Provision for loan losses

     3,897       1,240       735       786       1,050  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     13,393       16,620       12,778       8,191       5,709  

Non-interest income

     2,161       2,849       2,239       1,584       1,161  

Non-interest expense

     11,844       10,962       8,891       6,463       5,568  

Income before income taxes

     3,710       8,507       6,126       3,312       1,302  

Income tax expense

     1,326       3,166       2,289       1,240       507  

Net income

     2,384       5,341       3,837       2,072       795  

Per Share Data:

          

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.40     $ 0.91     $ 0.65     $ 0.60     $ 0.26  

Diluted earnings per share

     0.40       0.90       0.65       0.59       0.26  

Book value at year-end

     8.47       8.26       7.59       7.20       3.60  

Cash dividends declared per common share

     0.32       0.29       0.20       n/a       n/a  

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

     5,896,746       5,868,528       5,860,599       3,474,861       3,086,240  

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

     5,918,034       5,911,223       5,890,702       3,490,168       3,097,345  

Balance Sheet Data:

          

Loans, net

   $ 394,404     $ 372,747     $ 334,594     $ 224,395     $ 179,761  

Total assets

     474,888       453,448       372,689       274,004       212,315  

Deposits

     395,193       400,319       312,625       212,384       184,734  

Borrowed funds

     28,001       3,001       14,001       18,001       15,456  

Stockholders’ equity

     50,133       48,526       44,484       42,153       11,110  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Selected Financial Ratios

          

Return on average assets

     0.51 %     1.29 %     1.21 %     0.89 %     0.43 %

Return on average equity

     3.80 %     11.25 %     8.86 %     14.55 %     7.34 %

Efficiency

     60.89 %     52.93 %     56.44 %     61.20 %     70.30 %

Net interest margin (1)

     4.00 %     4.52 %     4.48 %     4.06 %     3.90 %

Capital Ratios:

          

Tier 1 leverage ratio (2)

     10.44 %     10.89 %     12.54 %     16.72 %     5.58 %

Risk-based capital

          

Tier 1

     11.72 %     12.17 %     13.13 %     18.22 %     6.06 %

Total

     12.94 %     13.26 %     14.13 %     19.40 %     7.29 %

Period-end equity to period-end assets

     10.56 %     10.70 %     11.94 %     15.38 %     5.23 %

 

(1) Represents net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(2) The leverage ratio is defined as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average total assets

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

The following presents management’s discussion and analysis of First State Financial Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations for each of the past three years and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes. Amounts are presented in thousands unless otherwise indicated. The discussion highlights the principal factors affecting the earnings for the years 2007, 2006, and 2005 and the significant changes in balance sheet items from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007 and is intended to help the reader understand, from management’s perspective, the consolidated financial statements, notes to financial statements, and the accompanying tables, charts, and financial statistics appearing elsewhere in this report. Where applicable, this discussion also reflects management’s insights regarding known events and trends that have or may reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s operations and results of financial condition.

Corporate and earnings overview

First State Financial Corporation (the “Company”, “we,” “our”), a Florida corporation organized in 1997, is a bank holding company whose wholly-owned subsidiary and principal asset is First State Bank (the “Bank”). Our Bank is engaged in community-oriented commercial and retail banking. Our primary source of earnings is derived from income generated by our ownership and operation of the Bank. The Bank is a Florida chartered banking corporation with seven branches located in Sarasota and Pinellas counties in West Central Florida. The Bank focuses primarily on providing personalized banking services to businesses and individuals within the market areas where our banking offices are located.

We reported 2007 net income of $2,384, a 55% decrease over 2006 net income of $5,341. Net income for 2005 was $3,837. The Bank’s total assets and total loans have grown over $21,440 and over $21,657, respectively, in 2007 compared to the prior year. The decrease in 2007 net income is due to an increase in the provision for loan losses of $2,657, a decrease in net interest income of $570, a decrease in non-interest income of $688, an increase in non-interest expense of $882, partially offset by a decrease in tax expense of $1,840. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were 40 cents and 40 cents, respectively, in 2007, compared to 91 cents and 90 cents, respectively, in 2006. Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 5.90 million and 5.92 million, respectively, in 2007 and 5.87 million and 5.91 million, respectively, in 2006.

Return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.51% and 3.80%, respectively, for 2007, and 1.29% and 11.25%, respectively, for 2006. Average assets increased $52,276, or 13%, in 2007. Book value per common share increased 3% to $8.47 at December 31, 2007, from $8.26 at December 31, 2006. Capital ratios continue to exceed all regulatory requirements as we maintained our “well-capitalized” status. During 2005 we began issuing cash dividends. A total of 32 cents per common share was paid in 2007, 29 cents per common share was paid in 2006 and 20 cents per common share was paid in 2005.

EARNINGS ANALYSIS

Net interest income

Net interest income is the most significant component of our earnings. Net interest income is comprised of interest income from loans and investments, and loan-related fees, less interest expense. Net interest income is affected by numerous factors, including the level, pricing, mix and maturity of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as interest rate fluctuations. For purposes of this discussion, net interest income has been adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis which restates tax-exempt income to an amount that would yield the same after-tax income had the income been subject to income taxes.

 

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Net interest income for 2007 was $17,290, a decrease of 3% over 2006 net interest income of $17,860. In 2006, net interest income grew 32% from $13,513 in 2005. The decrease in net interest income in 2007 is a result of an increase in interest income that was more than offset by the increase in interest expense. The compression in net interest margin during 2007 is attributable to higher cost of funds.

The following table presents the Company’s average balances, interest earned or paid and average interest rates earned or paid for each of the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:

AVERAGE BALANCES and INTEREST RATES

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     For the Years Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005  
     Average
Balance
   Interest
Income/
Expense
   Average
Rate
    Average
Balance
   Interest
Income/
Expense
   Average
Rate
    Average
Balance
   Interest
Income/
Expense
   Average
Rate
 

Interest-earning assets:

                        

Loans

   $ 389,182    $ 32,501    8.35 %   $ 362,606    $ 29,813    8.22 %   $ 273,508    $ 19,771    7.23 %

Investments, taxable

     26,057      1,404    5.39 %     16,464      718    4.36 %     17,474      639    3.66 %

Investments, non-tax (1)

     8,757      496    5.66 %     7,023      396    5.64 %     1,697      98    5.77 %

Other

     11,210      573    5.11 %     11,026      570    5.17 %     9,693      299    3.08 %
                                                

Total interest-earning assets

     435,206      34,974    8.04 %     397,119      31,497    7.93 %     302,372      20,807    6.88 %

Non-interest earning assets

     31,450           17,261           13,511      
                                    

Total assets

   $ 466,656         $ 414,380         $ 315,883      
                                    

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                        

Interest-bearing checking

   $ 15,008      241    1.61 %   $ 16,779      183    1.09 %   $ 15,152      53    0.35 %

Money market

     32,575      1,244    3.82 %     34,251      1,133    3.31 %     41,723      896    2.15 %

Savings

     23,256      868    3.73 %     22,595      631    2.79 %     9,659      87    0.90 %

Time

     277,521      14,406    5.19 %     240,953      11,083    4.60 %     160,731      5,835    3.63 %

Borrowings

     15,478      793    5.12 %     9,128      501    5.49 %     8,875      397    4.47 %
                                                

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     363,838      17,552    4.82 %     323,706      13,531    4.18 %     236,140      7,268    3.08 %

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

                        

Non-interest bearing deposits

     37,665           41,081           33,666      

Other liabilities

     2,409           2,107           2,747      
                                    

Total non-interest bearing liabilities

     40,074           43,188           36,413      
                                    

Stockholders’ equity

     62,744           47,486           43,330      
                                    

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 466,656         $ 414,380         $ 315,883      
                                    

Net interest income and net interest margin (2)

      $ 17,422    4.00 %      $ 17,966    4.52 %      $ 13,539    4.48 %

Less tax-equivalent adjustment included above

        132           106           26   
                                    

Net interest income

      $ 17,290         $ 17,860         $ 13,513   
                                    

 

(1) On a fully tax-equivalent basis using a 34% rate for Federal income tax purposes, reduced by the non-deductible portion of interest expense.
(2) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

 

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The net margin is affected by changes in the mix, volume and interest rates of the various categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The following table presents the effect of changes in average balance and rate on interest income, interest expense and net interest income for the periods indicated.

RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS of NET INTEREST INCOME

(ON A FULLY TAXABLE EQUIVALENT BASIS)

(In thousands)

 

     2007 Compared to 2006     2006 Compared to 2005
     Volume     Rate     Change     Volume     Rate     Change

Increase (decrease) in interest earned on:

            

Loans

   $ 2,213     $ 475     $ 2,688     $ 7,063     $ 2,979     $ 10,042

Investments, taxable

     489       197       686       (39 )     117       78

Investments, nontaxable (1)

     98       2       100       300       (3 )     297

Other

     10       (7 )     3       46       225       271
                                              

Total interest income

     2,810       667       3,477       7,370       3,318       10,688

Increase (decrease) in interest paid on:

            

Interest-bearing checking

     (21 )     79       58       6       124       130

Money market

     (58 )     169       111       (182 )     419       237

Savings

     20       217       237       212       332       544

Time

     1,800       1,523       3,323       3,418       1,830       5,248

Borrowings

     327       (35 )     292       12       92       104
                                              

Total interest expense

     2,068       1,953       4,021       3,466       2,797       6,263
                                              

Change in net interest income

   $ 742     ($ 1,286 )   ($ 544 )   $ 3,904     $ 521     $ 4,425
                                              

 

(1) On a fully tax-equivalent basis using a 34% rate for Federal income tax purposes, reduced by the non-deductible portion of interest expense.

Non-interest income

Non-interest income for 2007 was $2,161, compared to $2,849 in 2006 and $2,239 in 2005. Non-interest income is primarily composed of deposit service charges and fees, and mortgage banking fees. The decrease in non-interest income was primarily due to a decrease in mortgage banking fees of $693, partially offset by an increase in service charges and other fees of $65, which relate to the increased activity in overdraft fees. Mortgage banking fees decreased as a result of a decline in volume of transactions closed.

 

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Non-interest expense

The following table summarizes the various categories of non-interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

(In thousands)

 

     2007    2006    2005

Salaries

   $ 5,951    $ 5,143    $ 3,894

Employee benefits

     1,438      1,819      1,554

Occupancy and equipment

     1,848      1,542      1,194

Data processing

     638      570      525

Professional services

     394      305      175

Supplies

     234      184      183

Advertising

     136      243      250

Other

     1,205      1,156      1,116
                    

Total non-interest expense

   $ 11,844    $ 10,962    $ 8,891
                    

Non-interest expenses for 2007 increased $882, or 8%, to $11,844. Non-interest expense for 2006 was $10,962 and for 2005 it was $8,891. Salaries increased $808, or 16%, from 2006 to 2007 due to a severance payout to our former Chief Executive Officer, the addition of new staff and officer positions and normal salary increases. At December 31, 2007 there were 122.0 full-time equivalent employees and at December 31, 2006 there were 105.5 full-time equivalent employees. Also, in January 2006, SFAS 123(R) was adopted and the Company began to recognize stock-based compensation costs, of which approximately $91 was expensed in 2007 and of which approximately $125 was expensed in 2006. Employee benefits decreased $381, or 21%, due to a decrease in bonus expense of $528 partially offset by increased medical insurance premiums and an increase in the number of personnel. To accommodate the increase in the number of employees, the Company entered into a lease agreement that commenced in April 2007 for an additional 12,000 square feet, resulting in an increase in occupancy costs.

Taxes

For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company recorded income tax expense of $1,326, $3,166, and $2,289, respectively. Accordingly, our effective tax rates were 35.7%, 37.2% and 37.4% for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The determination of effective rates reflects items which are not taxed for income tax purposes, primarily tax-exempt interest income.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION ANALYSIS

Investment securities

Objectives in managing the securities portfolio are driven by the composition of the balance sheet, including growth, maturity, management of interest rate risks and maximizing return. Securities are classified into two categories: available-for-sale and held-to-maturity. As of December 31, 2007 the Company’s investment securities portfolio of $52,632 consisted entirely of securities classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value. This compares to investment securities of $24,860 at December 31, 2006. The net increase of $27,772 in the portfolio was a result of our purchase of $29,743 of interest income producing investment securities and the increase in fair market value of the securities portfolio, offset by paydowns.

The unrealized gains and losses in the portfolio are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, net of tax effects. The portfolio of securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2007 had a net unrealized gain of $331, net of taxes, as compared to a net unrealized loss of $192, net of taxes, at December 31, 2006. Additional disclosure regarding investment securities can be found in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table presents the Company’s investment portfolio as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

(In thousands)

 

     At December 31,
     2007    2006    2005

Investment securities available-for-sale (at fair value):

        

U.S. Government agencies

   $ 16,967    $ 6,292    $ 3,426

Municipals

     10,864      8,317      4,362

Mortgaged-backed securities

     24,801      10,251      12,573
                    

Total investment securities available-for-sale

   $ 52,632    $ 24,860    $ 20,361
                    

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

   $ 951    $ 880    $ 1,178

 

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The maturities and weighted average yields of investment securities as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 are set forth below. The weighted average interest yields are calculated by dividing the sum of the individual security yield weights by the total book value of the securities. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES MATURITIES & YIELDS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     At December 31, 2007, maturing  
     1 Year
or Less
    1 Year to
5 Years
    5 Years to
10 Years
    After
10 Years
 
     Amount    Yield     Amount    Yield     Amount    Yield     Amount    Yield  

Maturity distributions available-for- sale(1):

                    

U.S. Government agencies

   $ 1,993    3.71 %   $ 501    4.50 %   $ —      —       $ 14,473    6.58 %

Municipals (2)

     —      —         —      —         193    3.56 %     10,671    7.04 %

Mortgaged-backed securities

     —      —         611    4.10 %     2,306    3.34 %     21,884    5.78 %
                                    
   $ 1,993      $ 1,112      $ 2,499      $ 47,028   
                                    

 

     At December 31, 2006, maturing  
     1 Year
or Less
    1 Year to
5 Years
    5 Years to
10 Years
    After
10 Years
 
     Amount    Yield     Amount    Yield     Amount    Yield     Amount    Yield  

Maturity distributions available-for- sale(1):

                    

U.S. Government agencies

   $ 495    3.74 %   $ 2,944    4.02 %   $ —      —       $ 2,853    9.01 %

Municipals (2)

     —      —         —      —         —      —         8,317    6.79 %

Mortgaged-backed securities

     —      —         551    4.12 %     2,829    3.36 %     6,871    4.28 %
                                    
   $ 495      $ 3,495      $ 2,829      $ 18,041   
                                    

 

(1) As investment securities available-for-sale are held for indefinite periods of time and are not intended to be held-to-maturity, contractual maturity may differ from actual disposal.
(2) On a fully tax-equivalent basis using a 34% federal income tax rate, reduced by the non-deductible portion of interest expense.

 

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Loans

At December 31, 2007, the gross loan portfolio balance was $403,163, as compared to the December 31, 2006 loan balance of $378,511. Average net loans were $389,182 in 2007, compared to $362,606 in 2006. Loan production has grown dramatically since 2003. This is a result of our growth strategy, and historically low interest rates. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 102% at December 31, 2007, compared to 95% at December 31, 2006. Asset quality decreased due to weakening market conditions, with non-performing assets of $4,908 at December 31, 2007, compared to $889 at December 31, 2006. The composition of the portfolio is presented in the following table:

LOAN PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS

(In thousands)

 

     At December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Commercial

   $ 76,630     $ 59,506     $ 54,923     $ 35,295     $ 31,860  

Real estate:

          

Residential

     54,058       58,863       44,106       35,388       27,660  

Commercial

     211,516       194,992       186,578       130,250       104,586  

Construction

     47,308       51,426       45,084       21,449       12,799  

Consumer and other

     13,651       13,724       8,849       5,547       5,622  
                                        

Total loans

     403,163       378,511       339,540       227,929       182,527  

Less: Net deferred loan fees

     (1,126 )     (1,406 )     (1,549 )     (807 )     (491 )

Allowance for loan losses

     (7,633 )     (4,358 )     (3,397 )     (2,727 )     (2,275 )
                                        

Total loans, net

   $ 394,404     $ 372,747     $ 334,594     $ 224,395     $ 179,761  
                                        

The following tables present the maturities of loans outstanding at December 31, 2007 and an analysis of sensitivities of loans in our portfolio.

LOAN MATURITY SCHEDULE

(In thousands)

 

     Loans Maturing
     Within
1 year
   1 to
5 years
   After
5 years
   Total

Commercial

   $ 51,230    $ 23,453    $ 1,947    $ 76,630

Real estate:

           

Residential

     38,133      14,894      1,031      54,058

Commercial

     97,682      102,739      11,095      211,516

Construction

     39,881      6,986      441      47,308

Consumer and other

     948      11,831      872      13,651
                           

Total loans

   $ 227,874    $ 159,903    $ 15,386    $ 403,163
                           

Loans with:

           

Fixed rates

   $ 24,509    $ 35,283    $ 15,386    $ 75,178

Variable rates

     203,365      124,620      —        327,985
                           

Total loans

   $ 227,874    $ 159,903    $ 15,386    $ 403,163
                           

 

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Allowance for loan losses

The allowance for loan losses represents the Company’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio, the largest asset category on the consolidated balance sheet. The determination of the allowance for loan losses requires significant judgment and the evaluation of several factors: the ongoing review and grading of the loan portfolio, consideration of historical loan loss experience, trends in past due and nonperforming loans, risk characteristics of the various classifications of loans, existing economic conditions, the fair value of underlying collateral and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect probable credit losses. Other allowance considerations include the use of estimates related to pools of homogeneous loans based on historical loan loss experience and an allocation of reserves for current economic trends and conditions.

While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond the Company’s control, including the performance of the Company’s loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates and regulatory guidance.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses consists of three elements: (i) homogenous loan pool valuation allowances determined in accordance with SFAS 5 based on the quantitative loan loss experience of the Bank for similar loans with similar characteristics, with additional qualitative risks based upon the best judgment of management; (ii) specific valuation allowances determined in accordance with SFAS 114 based on probable losses on specific loans; and (iii) general valuation allowances based on existing regional and local economic factors, including insurance and tax changes and increased market risks that may affect a particular category of loans.

On a monthly basis, management performs an analysis of the adequacy of the loan loss allowance. The analysis uses an eight point grade system to rate the loan portfolio. The eight categories are 1-Superior, 2-Very Satisfactory, 3-Satisfactory, 4-Acceptable, 5-Adequate, 6-Special Mention, 7-Substandard, 8-Doubtful. Each loan is assigned a rating at origination and then reviewed periodically. All significant commercial loans classified as either “substandard” or “doubtful” are reviewed at the end of each period to determine if a specific reserve is needed for that credit. A specific reserve is very common for significant credits classified as either “substandard” or “doubtful.” The establishment of a specific reserve does not necessarily mean that the credit with the specific reserve will definitely incur loss at the reserve level. It is only an estimation of potential loss based upon anticipated events. A general allocation is made for all other commercial loans based on factors including historical loss rate, perceived economic conditions, recent trends in loan loss history, and concentrations of credit. These factors are reviewed and updated as necessary on a quarterly basis.

Residential and consumer loans generally are not analyzed individually. These loans are grouped into pools and assigned risk categories based on their current payment status and management’s assessment of risk inherent in the various types of loans. The allocations are based on the same factors as used for commercial loans. When appropriate, a specific reserve will be established for individual loans. During the fourth quarter of 2007, due to continued market deterioration, the Bank deemed it necessary to begin reviewing select residential and consumer loans individually.

The balance in the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2007 was $7,633, or 1.89%, of total loans. This is an increase of $3,275 from the December 31, 2006 allowance balance of $4,358, or 1.15% of total loans. The increase in the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans is primarily a result of the Bank’s $3.1 million provision in the fourth quarter of 2007. The increase in the provision was necessary due to increased charge offs, the overall increase in the balance of impaired loans, several economic variables in the market place, the increased risks in the real estate loan market and concerns about rising insurance and tax rates. In response to these economic factors management has increased the reserve, while adhering to a conservative underwriting approach to minimize this risk. The existence of these trends in the environment has the potential to negatively impact margins and cash flow.

 

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Our impaired loans were $31,017 at December 31, 2007, or 7.7% of total gross loans, compared to $10,698 at December 31, 2006, or 2.8% of total gross loans. $26,229 of the loans continue on accrual status. Management continues to monitor the sound worth, paying capacity and collateral pledged of the borrowers; however those loans classified as impaired are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. The remaining $4,788 of the loans has discontinued accruing interest.

Our non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets were 1.03% at December 31, 2007 and .20% at December 31, 2006. There was $4,908 in non-performing assets at December 31, 2007, compared to $889 at December 31, 2006. At December 31, 2007, non-performing assets represented 21 customer relationships. The largest relationship represented $1,356, or 28%, of nonaccrual loans. We believe that the collateral for this loan, along with a specific allocation of the allowance, sufficiently protects us from further loss.

During 2007, the allowance was increased by a $3,897 charge to the provision and offset by $622 in net charge-offs. This is compared to 2006 activity of a $1,240 charge to the provision offset by $279 in net charge-offs. The amount of the allowance allocated to specific loans was $5,017 and $1,348 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increased provision since the end of last year was primarily due to loan growth as well as the economic market conditions discussed previously. Our net charge-offs as a percentage of average net loans outstanding has increased to .16% from .08% for 2006.

The following table presents an analysis of the Company’s allowance for loan losses for the last five years:

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES ANALYSIS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     At December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Average net loans outstanding during the period

   $ 389,182     $ 362,606     $ 273,508     $ 196,968     $ 147,923  
                                        

Total loans at period end

   $ 403,163     $ 378,511     $ 339,540     $ 227,929     $ 182,527  
                                        

Beginning balance of allowance for loan losses

   $ 4,358     $ 3,397     $ 2,727     $ 2,275     $ 1,693  

Loans charged-off:

          

Real estate

     647       —         5       26       249  

Commercial

     —         250       76       155       168  

Consumer

     33       80       72       224       118  
                                        

Total loans charged-off

     680       330       153       405       535  

Recoveries of loans previously charged-off:

          

Real estate

     9       7       10       13       7  

Commercial

     22       19       50       21       46  

Consumer

     27       25       28       37       14  
                                        

Total recoveries

     58       51       88       71       67  
                                        

Net charge-offs

     622       279       65       334       468  

Provision for loan losses

     3,897       1,240       735       786       1,050  
                                        

Ending balance of allowance for loan losses

   $ 7,633     $ 4,358     $ 3,397     $ 2,727     $ 2,275  
                                        

Net charge-offs as a percentage of average net loans outstanding

     0.16 %     0.08 %     0.02 %     0.17 %     0.32 %

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans

     155.52 %     490.21 %     312.80 %     339.60 %     182.15 %

 

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Of the $31,017 of impaired loans, $4,908 of them are non-performing as of December 31, 2007. The remaining impaired loans are performing but considered impaired due to the possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss. The following table presents a summary of the Company’s non-performing assets for the last five years.

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     At December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Non-accrual loans

   $ 4,908     $ 889     $ 1,086     $ 803     $ 1,249  

Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Total non-performing loans

     4,908       889       1,086       803       1,249  

Other real estate owned

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Total non-performing assets

   $ 4,908     $ 889     $ 1,086     $ 803     $ 1,249  
                                        

Total non-performing assets to total assets

     1.03 %     0.20 %     0.29 %     0.29 %     0.59 %

The following table represents our best estimate of the allocation of the allowance for loan losses to the various segments of the loan portfolio based on information available as of the dates indicated. Also, due to the ongoing evaluation and changes in the basis for the allowance for loan losses, actual future charge-offs will not necessarily follow the allocations described below.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES BY CATEGORY

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     At December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
     Amount    % of
Loans
to
Total
Loans
    Amount    % of
Loans
to
Total
Loans
    Amount    % of
Loans
to
Total
Loans
    Amount    % of
Loans
to
Total
Loans
    Amount    % of
Loans
to
Total
Loans
 

Commercial

   $ 3,218    19.0 %   $ 1,432    15.7 %   $ 1,166    16.2 %   $ 246    15.5 %   $ 277    17.4 %

Real estate:

                         

Residential

     1,174    13.4 %     304    15.6 %     302    13.0 %     279    15.5 %     265    15.2 %

Commercial

     1,600    52.5 %     1,782    51.5 %     1,396    54.9 %     1,837    57.2 %     1,260    57.3 %

Construction

     935    11.7 %     356    13.6 %     258    13.3 %     144    9.4 %     63    7.0 %

Consumer and other

     278    3.4 %     216    3.6 %     214    2.6 %     199    2.4 %     84    3.1 %

Unallocated

     428    n/a       268    n/a       61    n/a       22    n/a       326    n/a  
                                                                 

Total allowance for loan losses

   $ 7,633    100.0 %   $ 4,358    100.0 %   $ 3,397    100.0 %   $ 2,727    100.0 %   $ 2,275    100.0 %
                                                                 

 

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Deposits

Our deposit base is our primary funding source. We believe that substantially all of our depositors are residents in our primary market area. We do not have a concentration of deposits from any one source, the loss of which would have a material adverse effect on the business.

Average total deposits increased $30,366, or 9%, to $386,025 in 2007. The largest increase by category of average deposits was certificates of deposit, which grew $36,568, or 15% from the previous year. The increase in total deposits from year to year is attributable to an aggressive calling effort and favorable interest rates on time deposits.

The following table presents the average balances and weighted average rates for our categories of deposits for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:

AVERAGE DEPOSIT BALANCES and WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATES

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005  
     Average
Balance
   Average
Rate
    % of
Total
Deposits
    Average
Balance
   Average
Rate
    % of
Total
Deposits
    Average
Balance
   Average
Rate
    % of
Total
Deposits
 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

   $ 37,665      9.8 %   $ 41,081      11.6 %   $ 33,666      12.9 %

Interest-bearing deposits:

                     

Interest-bearing checking

     15,008    1.6 %   3.9 %     16,779    1.1 %   4.7 %     15,152    0.4 %   5.8 %

Money market

     32,575    3.8 %   8.4 %     34,251    3.3 %   9.6 %     41,723    2.2 %   16.0 %

Savings

     23,256    3.7 %   6.0 %     22,595    2.8 %   6.4 %     9,659    0.9 %   3.7 %

Time

     277,521    5.2 %   71.9 %     240,953    4.6 %   67.7 %     160,731    3.6 %   61.6 %
                                             

Total

   $ 386,025    4.3 %   100.0 %   $ 355,659    4.1 %   100.0 %   $ 260,931    2.4 %   100.0 %
                                             

The following table presents the maturity of certificates of deposit as of December 31, 2007:

CERTIFICATES of DEPOSIT MATURITY SCHEDULE

(In thousands)

 

     Deposits
$100

and greater
   Deposits
less than
$100
   Total

Months to maturity:

        

Less than 3 months

   $ 16,339    $ 32,501    $ 48,840

3 to 6 months

     16,636      32,529      49,165

6 to 12 months

     18,650      32,885      51,535

More than 12 months

     46,836      89,007      135,843
                    

Total

   $ 98,461    $ 186,922    $ 285,383
                    

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Our off-balance sheet arrangements and contractual obligations at December 31, 2007 are summarized in the table that follows. The amounts for commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are contingent obligations, some of which are expected to expire without being drawn upon. As a result, the amounts shown for these items do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We believe that our current sources of liquidity are more than sufficient to fulfill the obligations we have as of December 31, 2007.

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)    Total
Amounts
   One year
or Less
   Over One
Year
Through
Three Years
   Over Three
Years
Through
Five Years
   Over Five
Years

Operating lease obligations

   $ 7,419    $ 659    $ 1,378    $ 1,204    $ 4,178

Repurchase agreements

     25,000      —      $ 25,000      —        —  

FHLB advances and other borrowings

     3,001      3,001      —        —        —  
                                  

Total

   $ 35,420    $ 3,660    $ 26,378    $ 1,204    $ 4,178
                                  

The Bank is under four operating leases. These are described in Note 4 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Repurchase agreements and Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings are discussed in Note 7 and Note 6 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, respectively.

The table below includes our off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2007.

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)    Total
Amounts
   One Year
or Less
   Over One
Year
through
Three Years
   Over Three
Years
through
Five Years
   Over Five
Years

Commitments to extend credit

   $ 75,565    $ 22,384    $ 3,470    $ 1,875    $ 47,836

Standby letters of credit

     3,641      3,018      623      —        —  
                                  

Total

   $ 79,206    $ 25,402    $ 4,093    $ 1,875    $ 47,836
                                  

Commitments to extend credit are legally binding agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Since some of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Unused home equity lines, which comprise a substantial portion of these commitments, generally expire 20 years from their date of origination. Other loan commitments generally expire in 30 days.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to assure the performance or financial obligation of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. We generally hold collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting these commitments.

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are disclosed in Note 16 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Capital

Stockholders’ equity increased $1,607 in 2007 to $50,133. Stockholders’ equity increased by $2,384 from net income and $496 from the issuance of common stock resulting from the exercise of options. Stockholders’ equity was reduced by $1,887 for dividends declared on common stock and increased $523, net of tax, for other comprehensive income relating to unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities. In January 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), Share-based Payment. A total of $91 in stock-based compensation expense was recognized, resulting in an increase in additional paid-in capital during 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the return on average equity was 3.80%, compared to 11.25% for the year ended December 31, 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the return on average assets was 0.51%, compared to 1.29% for the year ended December 31, 2006.

At year-end 2007 there were 5,920,300 shares of common stock outstanding, compared to 5,874,450 shares at year-end 2006. There were 277 stockholders of record as of December 31, 2007 compared to 285 stockholders of record as of December 31, 2006. During 2005, we began declaring cash dividends. Dividends declared totaled 20 cents per common share in 2005, 29 cents per common share in 2006 and 32 cents per common share in 2007. Cash dividends declared totaled $1,172 in 2005, $1,702 in 2006 and $1,887 in 2007. Our dividend payout ratio for 2007 was 79.2% and our dividend yield was 3.24% compared to our divided payout ratio for 2006 of 31.9% and our dividend yield of 1.72%.

Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol FSTF. We began trading on December 15, 2004. Prior to that date there was no public market for our common stock. The high and low prices and dividend paid by quarter, for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, are as follows:

COMMON STOCK PRICES AND DIVIDENDS

 

     2007    2006
     High    Low    Dividend    High    Low    Dividend

First quarter

   $ 17.49    $ 15.87    $ 0.08    $ 16.00    $ 14.95    $ 0.06

Second quarter

     18.25      15.00      0.08      18.95      15.55      0.07

Third quarter

     18.99      14.25      0.08      19.25      16.45      0.08

Fourth quarter

     15.43      7.73      0.08      18.25      16.00      0.08

Continued growth and profitability of the Company are dependent upon maintenance of adequate levels of capital. The capital adequacy of the Company is determined based on the level of capital as well as asset quality, liquidity and earnings history. At December 31, 2007, the Company and the Bank were rated “well capitalized” by their regulatory agency. It is our goal to maintain the “well capitalized” category for regulatory capital.

Regulatory capital guidelines divide capital into two tiers. Tier 1 capital consists of stockholders’ equity less goodwill and the unrealized gain/loss on available-for-sale securities. Tier 2 capital consists of Tier 1 capital plus the allowance for loan losses. In addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital ratio requirements, regulatory capital guidelines set forth certain leverage capital requirements. This ratio is computed by dividing Tier 1 capital by unadjusted total assets. The Company’s leverage ratio at December 31, 2007, was 10.44%, compared to 10.89% at year-end 2006, and compared to the regulatory guideline of 5% for “well capitalized” institutions.

 

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The following table presents the regulatory capital levels and ratios of the Company at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:

REGULATORY CAPITAL

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005  

Tier 1 Capital:

      

Stockholders’ equity (1)

   $ 49,802     $ 48,718     $ 44,856  

Tier II Capital:

      

Allowance for loan loss

     5,187       4,358       3,397  
                        

Total Capital

   $ 54,989     $ 53,076     $ 48,253  
                        

Risk-adjusted assets

   $ 447,104     $ 447,199     $ 341,514  
                        

Risk-based capital ratios (2)

      

Leverage ratio

     10.44 %     10.89 %     12.54 %

Tier I Capital

     11.72 %     12.17 %     13.13 %

Total Capital

     12.94 %     13.26 %     14.13 %

 

(1) Adjusted for the unrealized gain/loss on securities available-for-sale.
(2) The regulatory ratios for a “well capitalized” institution are: Tier I Capital 6%; Total Capital 10%; Leverage 5%.

Liquidity

The goal of liquidity management is to ensure the availability of an adequate level of funds to meet the loan demand and deposit withdrawal needs of our customers. The Bank monitors and manages its liquidity position so that funds will be available at a reasonable cost to meet financial commitments, to finance business expansion, and to take advantage of unforeseen opportunities. We manage the levels, types, and maturities of earning assets in relation to the sources available to fund current and future needs.

For banks, liquidity represents the ability to meet both loan commitments and withdrawals of deposited funds. Funds to meet these needs can be obtained by converting liquid assets to cash or by attracting new deposits or other sources of funding. Many factors affect a bank’s ability to meet liquidity needs. The Bank’s principal sources of funds are deposits, payments, paydowns, and maturities on loans; payments, maturities, and sales of investments; and capital contributions by the Company. As additional sources of funds, the Bank has credit availability with the Federal Home Loan Bank amounting to $71,173 and Federal Funds purchased lines available at correspondent banks amounting to $5,000.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $33,564 in 2007. The main contributor to this decrease was at the end of 2006, we invested the majority of our excess cash in federal funds sold based on the liquidity and loan need of the Company. As 2007 progressed, focus was put on increasing our investment portfolio with over $29,743 in securities purchased during the year.

Asset / Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk

Changes in interest rates can substantially impact our long-term profitability and current income. An important part of our efforts to maintain long-term profitability is the management of interest rate risk. The goal is to maximize net interest income within acceptable levels of interest rate risk and liquidity. Interest rate exposure is managed by monitoring the relationship between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, focusing on the size, maturity or repricing date, rate of return and degree of risk. The Bank’s Asset / Liability Management Committee oversees the interest rate risk management and reviews the Bank’s asset / liability structure on a monthly basis.

 

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The Bank uses interest rate sensitivity analysis (“GAP analysis”) to monitor the amount and timing of balances exposed to changes in interest rates. The GAP analysis is not relied upon solely to determine future reactions to interest rate changes because it is presented at one point in time and could change significantly from day-to-day. The table presented below shows the Bank’s GAP analysis at December 31, 2007:

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Term to Repricing
     3 months
or less
    4 to 6
months
    7 to 12
Months
    1 to 3
Years
    Over 3
Years
    Total

Interest-earning assets:

            

Interest-bearing deposit in other bank

   $ 423     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 423

Federal funds sold

     5,261       —         —         —         —         5,261

Investment securities

     —         1,993       900       2,156       47,583       52,632

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     951       —         —         —         —         951

Loans

     192,116       21,704       47,315       103,960       38,068       403,163
                                              

Total interest-earning assets

   $ 198,751     $ 23,697       48,215     $ 106,116     $ 85,651     $ 462,430
                                              

Interest-bearing liabilities:

            

Interest-bearing checking

   $ 14,711     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 14,711

Money market

     32,603       —         —         —         —         32,603

Savings

     26,425       —         —         —         —         26,425

Time

     48,840       49,165       51,535       72,942       62,901       285,383

Borrowings

     1       —         3,000       25,000       —         28,001
                                              

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   $ 122,580     $ 49,165     $ 54,535     $ 97,942     $ 62,901     $ 387,123
                                              

Interest sensitivity gap

   $ 76,171     $ (25,468 )   $ (6,320 )   $ 8,174     $ 22,750     $ 75,307
                                              

Cumulative gap

   $ 76,171     $ 50,703     $ 44,383     $ 52,557     $ 75,307     $ 75,307
                                              

Cumulative gap as a percentage of total interest-earning assets

     16.47 %     10.96 %     9.60 %     11.37 %     16.29 %  

The Bank uses simulation analysis to quantify the effects of various immediate parallel shifts in interest rates on net interest income over the next 12 month period. Such a “rate shock” analysis requires key assumptions which are inherently uncertain, such as deposit sensitivity, cash flows from investments and loans, reinvestment options, our capital plan, market conditions and the timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes, and other information. As a result, the simulation is only a best-estimate and cannot accurately predict the impact of future rate changes on net income. As of December 31, 2007, the Bank’s simulation analysis projects a decrease to net interest income of 6.1%, assuming an immediate parallel shift downward in interest rates by 200 basis points. If rates rise by 200 basis points, the simulation analysis projects net interest income would increase by 9.4%. These projected levels are within our policy limits.

Although interest rates have stabilized in the short term, the impact of adjustable rate loans and mortgages has been factored into the allowance for loan loss reserve. To mitigate our future risk associated with the repricing of loans management adheres to a conservative underwriting approach to

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – continued

 

 

 

minimize this future risk. Furthermore, management has avoided the use of certain loan products typically associated with speculative real estate financing, such as negative amortization residential real estate loans and sub-prime lending.

Off-Balance Sheet Risk

The Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk which are created in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. Please refer to Note 16 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our financial condition and results of operations are sensitive to accounting measurements and estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. When applying accounting policies in areas that are subjective in nature, we must use our best judgment to arrive at the carrying value of certain assets. The most critical accounting policy is that related to the valuation of the loan portfolio.

A variety of estimates impact the carrying value of the loan portfolio, including the calculation of the allowance for loan losses, valuation of underlying collateral, the timing of loan charge-offs and placing loans on non-accrual status, and the amount and amortization of loan fees and deferred origination costs.

The allowance for loan losses is a subjective judgment that we must make regarding the loan portfolio. The allowance is established and maintained at a level that we believe is adequate to cover losses resulting from the inability of borrowers to make required payments on loans. Estimates for loan losses are made by analyzing historical losses, current trends in delinquencies and charge-offs, and changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio. The analysis also requires consideration of the economic climate, change in lending rates, political conditions, and legislation impacting the banking industry and economic conditions specific to the West Central region of Florida. Where there is a question as to the impairment of a specific loan, management obtains valuations of the property or collateral securing the loan, and current financial information from the borrower. Because the calculation of the allowance for loan losses relies on estimates and judgments relating to inherently uncertain events, actual results may differ from our estimates. For a more detailed discussion of the allowance for loan losses, see the section entitled “Allowance for Loan Losses” of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Notes 1 and 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fourth Quarter Results

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $657, compared to net income in the fourth quarter of 2006 of $1,465. Diluted (loss) earnings per share decreased to (12) cents per common share in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to 24 cents per common share in the fourth quarter of 2006. Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $3,965, a 12.2% decrease over fourth quarter 2006 net interest income of $4,515. The provision for loan losses was $3,075 for the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to $255 for the same period in 2006. The increase to the provision during the fourth quarter of 2007 was due to the decline in economic factors in the local markets, continued decreases in property values and the Bank’s continued analysis of its portfolio of residential real estate loans and smaller commercial loans.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – continued

 

 

 

Non-interest income decreased to $513 in the fourth quarter of 2007 versus $668 for the fourth quarter of 2006. There was an 8% decrease in service charges and fees and a 46% decrease in mortgage banking fees over the two quarters. The fourth quarter 2007 to fourth quarter 2006 decrease in mortgage banking fees is due to a decrease in volume. Non-interest expense declined to $2,491 in the fourth quarter of 2007 versus $2,615 in the fourth quarter of 2006. As noted earlier in this discussion, salaries and employee benefits decreased as the 2007 bonus accrual was reversed in the fourth quarter due to the fact that the Company did not achieve its 2007 budget target, partially offset by an increase in salaries due to employee additions. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in occupancy costs. To accommodate for the increase in the number of employees, the Company entered into a lease agreement that commenced in April 2007 for an additional 12,000 square feet, resulting in an increase in occupancy costs.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains statements which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements, as they will depend on many factors about which we are unsure, including many factors which are beyond our control. The words “may,” “would,” “could,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” and “estimate,” as well as similar expressions, are meant to identify such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

 

   

significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking and financial services industries;

 

   

changes in the interest rate environment which could reduce anticipated or actual margins;

 

   

changes in political conditions or the legislative or regulatory environment;

 

   

the level of allowance for loan loss;

 

   

the rate of delinquencies and amounts of charge-offs;

 

   

the rates of loan growth;

 

   

adverse changes in asset quality and resulting credit risk-related losses and expenses;

 

   

general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally and especially in primary service areas, becoming less favorable than expected resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality;

 

   

changes occurring in business conditions and inflation;

 

   

changes in technology;

 

   

changes in monetary and tax policies;

 

   

changes in the securities markets; and

 

   

other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Stockholders

First State Financial Corporation

Sarasota, Florida

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First State Financial Corporation as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007. We have also audited First State Financial Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). First State Financial Corporation’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements, and an opinion on the effectiveness of 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 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 our assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary under 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 First State Financial Corporation as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, First State Financial Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

 

/s/ Crowe Chizek and Company LLC

Crowe Chizek and Company LLC

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

February 19, 2008

 

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FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     2007    2006  

ASSETS

     

Cash and due from financial institutions

   $ 5,408    $ 6,427  

Federal funds sold

     5,261      37,806  
               

Cash and cash equivalents

     10,669      44,233  

Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions

     423      299  

Securities, available-for-sale

     52,632      24,860  

Loans, net of allowance of $7,633 and $4,358

     394,404      372,747  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     951      880  

Premise and equipment, net

     9,429      4,558  

Other assets

     6,380      5,871  
               

Total Assets

   $ 474,888    $ 453,448  
               

LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Deposits

     

Demand

   $ 36,071    $ 44,383  

Interest-bearing checking

     14,711      19,409  

Money market

     32,603      30,508  

Savings

     26,425      22,625  

Time

     285,383      283,394  
               

Total deposits

     395,193      400,319  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     1,561      1,602  

Repurchase agreements

     25,000      —    

Federal Home Loan Bank advances & other borrowings

     3,001      3,001  
               

Total Liabilities

     424,755      404,922  

Commitments and contingent liabilities

     —        —    

Stockholders’ Equity

     

Common stock, $1 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;

     

2007 – 5,920,300 shares outstanding;

     

2006 – 5,874,450 shares outstanding

     5,920      5,874  

Additional paid-in capital

     32,515      31,974  

Retained earnings

     11,367      10,870  

Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)

     331      (192 )
               

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     50,133      48,526  
               

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 474,888    $ 453,448  
               

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

 

     2007    2006    2005

Interest and Dividend Income

        

Loans, including fees

   $ 32,502    $ 29,813    $ 19,771

Taxable securities

     1,403      718      640

Tax exempt securities

     364      290      71

Federal funds sold and other

     573      570      299
                    
     34,842      31,391      20,781

Interest Expense

        
                    

Deposits

     16,759      13,031      6,871

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings

     793      500      397
                    
     17,552      13,531      7,268
                    

Net Interest Income

     17,290      17,860      13,513

Provision for Loan Losses

     3,897      1,240      735
                    

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

     13,393      16,620      12,778

Non-interest Income

        

Service charges and other fees

     1,401      1,336      1,026

Mortgage banking fees

     674      1,367      1,151

Other

     86      146      62
                    
     2,161      2,849      2,239

Non-interest Expense

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     7,389      6,962      5,448

Occupancy and equipment

     1,848      1,542      1,194

Data processing

     638      570      525

Professional services

     394      305      175

Stationery and supplies

     234      184      183

Advertising and marketing

     136      243      250

Other

     1,205      1,156      1,116
                    
     11,844      10,962      8,891
                    

Income Before Income Taxes

     3,710      8,507      6,126

Income tax expense

     1,326      3,166      2,289
                    

Net Income

   $ 2,384    $ 5,341    $ 3,837
                    

Earnings per share

        

Basic

   $ 0.40    $ 0.91    $ 0.65

Diluted

   $ 0.40    $ 0.90    $ 0.65

Average common shares outstanding

        

Basic

     5,896,746      5,868,528      5,860,599

Diluted

     5,918,034      5,911,223      5,890,702

Dividends per share

   $ 0.32    $ 0.29    $ 0.20

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(Dollar amounts in thousands except share data)

 

     Shares    Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income(Loss)
    Total  

Balance at January 1, 2005

   5,856,265    $ 5,856    $ 31,860     $ 4,566     $ (129 )   $ 42,153  

Comprehensive income:

              

Net income

             3,837         3,837  

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax effects

               (244 )     (244 )
                    

Total Comprehensive Income

                 3,593  

Exercise of stock options

   7,000      7      12           19  

Offering costs related to 2004 stock issuance

           (109 )         (109 )

Cash dividend declared, $.20 per share

             (1,172 )       (1,172 )
                                            

Balance at December 31, 2005

   5,863,265    $ 5,863    $ 31,763     $ 7,231     $ (373 )   $ 44,484  

Comprehensive income:

              

Net income

             5,341         5,341  

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax effects

               181       181  
                    

Total Comprehensive Income

                 5,522  

Stock-based compensation

           125           125  

Exercise of stock options

   11,185      11      86           97  

Cash dividend declared, $.29 per share

             (1,702 )       (1,702 )
                                            

Balance at December 31, 2006

   5,874,450    $ 5,874    $ 31,974     $ 10,870     $ (192 )   $ 48,526  

Comprehensive income:

              

Net income

             2,384         2,384  

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax effects

               523       523  
                    

Total Comprehensive Income

                 2,907  

Stock-based compensation

           91           91  

Exercise of stock options

   45,850      46      450           496  

Cash dividend declared, $.32 per share

             (1,887 )       (1,887 )
                                            

Balance at December 31, 2007

   5,920,300    $ 5,920    $ 32,515     $ 11,367     $ 331     $ 50,133  
                                            

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     2007     2006     2005  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 2,384     $ 5,341     $ 3,837  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities

      

Provision for loan losses

     3,897       1,240       735  

Depreciation

     442       425       377  

Net (accretion) amortization of securities

     (118 )     34       87  

Stock-based compensation

     91       125       —    

Net change in other assets

     (671 )     (394 )     (2,915 )

Net change in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     (41 )     23       113  
                        

Net cash from operating activities

     5,984       6,794       2,234  

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Net change in time deposits

     (124 )     42       (191 )

Available-for-sale securities:

      

Maturities, prepayments and calls

     2,928       2,326       4,252  

Purchases

     (29,743 )     (6,590 )     (8,504 )

Loan originations and payments, net

     (25,554 )     (39,393 )     (110,934 )

Net (purchase) sale of FHLB stock

     (71 )     298       56  

Net change in premise and equipment

     (5,314 )     (387 )     (690 )
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (57,878 )     (43,704 )     (116,011 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Net change in deposits

     (5,125 )     87,694       100,241  

Net change in short-term borrowings

     —         (11,000 )     11,000  

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

     25,000       10,000       —    

Repayment of long-term borrowings

     —         (10,000 )     (15,000 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     342       97       19  

Offering costs related to 2004 stock issuance

     —         —         (109 )

Cash dividend paid

     (1,887 )     (1,702 )     (1,172 )
                        

Net cash from financing activities

     18,330       75,089       94,979  

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     (33,564 )     38,179       (18,798 )

Beginning cash and cash equivalents

     44,233       6,054       24,852  
                        

Ending cash and cash equivalents

   $ 10,669     $ 44,233     $ 6,054  
                        

Supplemental cash flow information

      

Interest paid

   $ 17,409     $ 13,178     $ 7,113  

Income taxes paid

   $ 2,515     $ 3,720     $ 2,300  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, and 2006

 

 

 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

First State Financial Corporation, a bank holding company, was incorporated on August 13, 1997 to hold its wholly owned banking subsidiary, First State Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank, a Florida chartered banking corporation, is a community oriented commercial bank with emphasis on retail banking. The Bank has seven facilities located in Sarasota County and Pinellas County, Florida.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions. The accounting policies and reporting practices of the Company and its subsidiary (collectively known as the “Company”) conform to predominant practices in the banking industry and are based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates include, among others, the allowance for loan losses and valuation of investment securities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a description of the significant accounting policies.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents include amounts due from banks and federal funds sold. The Bank is required to maintain average reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. The amounts of the reserve requirement at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were approximately $1,458 and $1,545 respectively.

Interest-bearing Deposits in Other Financial Institutions

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions are carried at cost.

Investment Securities

Investment securities to be held for indefinite periods of time and not intended to be held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale. Assets included in this category are those that management intends to use as part of its asset / liability management strategy and that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates and other factors related to interest rate and resultant prepayment risk changes. Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on securities available-for-sale, net of tax, are included as accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets until these gains or losses are realized.

Interest income includes amortization of purchases premium or discount. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date basis and determined using the specific identification method.

If a security has a decline in fair value that is other-than-temporary, then the security will be written down to its fair value by recording a loss in the consolidated statement of income. In estimating other-than-temporary losses, management considers: the length of time and extent that fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the security for a period sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Refer to Note 2 for a detailed discussion on investment securities.

 

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FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

Loans

Loans are reported at their principal outstanding balance net of the allowance for loan losses and net of deferred loan fees. Interest income is recognized when income is earned, using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amounts are amortized as adjustments to interest income over the contractual life of the loan.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is reported at a level that is sufficient to absorb probable incurred loan losses. Management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on a review of the risks inherent in the loan portfolio, including adverse circumstances that may affect the ability of the borrower to repay interest and/or principal, the estimated value of the collateral, the historical loan loss experience of the Bank and an analysis of the levels and trends of delinquencies, charge-offs, the risk ratings of the various loan categories, and other information. The level and trend of interest rates and the condition of the national and local economies are also considered.

Loss allowances are established for performing loans and pools of non-performing loans in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” The identification of impaired loans is conducted in conjunction with the review of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Loss allowances are established for specifically identified impaired loans based on the fair value of the underlying collateral in accordance with SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan.”

The allowance for loan losses is established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses. Increases and decreases in the allowance resulting from changes in the measurement of the impaired loans are included in the provision for loan losses. Loans continue to be classified as impaired unless they are brought fully current and the collection of scheduled principal and interest is considered probable. When a loan or portion of a loan is determined to be uncollectible, the portion considered uncollectible is charged against the allowance, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

Mortgage Banking Fees

Mortgage banking fees represent fees collected from table funding arrangements. In a table funding arrangement, the Company acts as an agent on behalf of government agencies and other mortgage investment companies. Fees are recognized when the loan closes.

Transfer of Financial Assets

Transfers of financial assets, such as loan participations, are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Corporation, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

 

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FIRST STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

Income Recognition on Impaired and Nonaccrual Loans

Loans, including impaired loans, are generally classified as nonaccrual if they are past due as to maturity or payment of principal or interest for a period of more than 90 days, unless they are well collateralized and in the process of collection. If a loan or portion of a loan is classified as doubtful or is partially charged off, the loan is classified as nonaccrual. Interest receivable on loans placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income. Loans that are on a current payment status or past due less than 90 days may also be classified as nonaccrual if repayment in full of principal and/or interest is in doubt. Loans may be returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are reasonably assured of repayment within an acceptable period of time and there is a sustained period of repayment performance by the borrower, in accordance with the contractual terms of interest and principal.

While a loan is classified as nonaccrual and the future collectability of the recorded loan balance is doubtful, collections of principal and interest are generally applied as a reduction to principal outstanding. When the future collectability of the recorded loan balance is expected, interest income may be recognized on a cash basis. In the case where a nonaccrual loan had been partially charged off, recognition of interest on a cash basis is limited to that which would have been recognized on the recorded loan balance at the contractual interest rate. Cash interest receipts in excess of that amount are recorded as recoveries to the allowance for loan losses until prior charge-offs have been fully recovered.

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.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each type of asset which ranges from three to forty years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the remaining term of the applicable leases or their useful lives, whichever is shorter. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and betterments are capitalized. Upon retirement or disposition, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are credited or charged to income.

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) 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, and may invest in additional amounts. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security, and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned is comprised of real estate and other assets acquired through foreclosure, acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise acquired from the debtor in lieu of repayment of the debt. Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. Revenues, expenses and subsequent adjustments to fair value less estimated costs to sell are classified as expenses for other real estate owned. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, there was no other real estate owned.

 

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Income Taxes

Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are disclosed in Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company adopted FASB Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainly in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”), as of January 1, 2007. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The adoption had no effect on the Company’s financial statements.

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

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale which are also recognized as separate components of equity.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is computed on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Earnings per share, assuming dilution, assumes the maximum dilutive effect of the average number of shares from stock options. The components of earnings per share are disclosed in Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Stock Transactions

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), Share-based Payment, using the modified prospective transition method. Accordingly, the Company has recorded stock-based employee compensation cost using the fair value method starting in 2006. As of December 31, 2007, there were existing options that were expected to result in additional compensation expense of approximately $60 in 2008.

Prior to January 1, 2006, employee compensation expense under stock options was reported using the intrinsic value method. Under this method, no stock-based compensation cost is reflected in the net income for the year ending December 31, 2005, as all options granted had an exercise price equal to or greater than the market price of the underlying common stock at date of grant.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if expense was measured using the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, for the year ending December 31, 2005 (in thousands except for per share amounts):

 

     2005  

Net income as reported

   $ 3,837  

Deduct total stock based employee and director compensation expense determined under the fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects

     (63 )
        

Pro forma net income

   $ 3,774  
        

Earnings per share:

  

Basic – as reported

   $ 0.65  

Basic – pro forma

   $ 0.64  

Diluted – as reported

   $ 0.65  

Diluted – pro forma

   $ 0.64  

Derivatives

All derivative financial instruments are recognized as assets or liabilities at fair value. The Company’s derivative consists of an interest rate swap agreement, which is used as part of its asset / liability management to help manage interest rate risk. The Company does not use derivatives for trading purposes. If derivative instruments are designated as hedges of fair values, both the change in the fair value of the hedge and the hedged item are included in current earnings.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in Note 17 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.

Operating Segments

While management monitors the revenue streams of the various products and services, the identifiable segments are not material and operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Company-wide basis. Accordingly, all of the financial service operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.

Effect of Newly Issued But Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No, 157, Fair Value Measurements. This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement establishes a fair value hierarchy about assumptions used to measure fair value and clarifies assumptions about risk and the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The impact of adoption is not expected to be material.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The standard provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value and establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The new standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2008. The Company did not elect the fair value option for any financial assets for financial liabilities as of January 1, 2008.

 

2. Investment Securities

The amortized cost and fair values of investment securities are summarized as follows:

 

     December 31, 2007
(Dollars in thousands)    Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value

U.S. Government agencies

   $ 16,428    $ 561    ($ 22 )   $ 16,967

Municipals

     10,952      53      (141 )     10,864

Mortgage-backed securities

     24,721      247      (167 )     24,801
                            
   $ 52,101    $ 861    ($ 330 )   $ 52,632
                            
     December 31, 2006
(Dollars in thousands)    Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value

U.S. Government agencies

   $ 6,319    $ 35    ($ 62 )   $ 6,292

Municipals

     8,231      107      (21 )     8,317

Mortgage-backed securities

     10,618      —        (367 )     10,251
                            
   $ 25,168    $ 142    ($ 450 )   $ 24,860
                            

The fair values of investment securities at December 31, 2007, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Securities not due at a single maturity date, primarily mortgaged-backed securities, are shown separately.

 

(Dollars in thousands)    Fair
Value

Due in one year or less

   $ 1,993

Due from one to five years

     501

Due from five to ten years

     193

Due after ten years

     25,144

Mortgage-backed securities

     24,801
      
   $ 52,632
      

Securities pledged at year-end 2007 and 2006 had a carrying amount of $35,892 and $8,259, respectively, and were pledged to secure public funds and borrowings. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company held securities of the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) of 18.2% and 15.2 %, respectively, of stockholders’ equity. No securities were sold during 2007, 2006 or 2005. At year-end 2007 and 2006, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

The following tables classify those securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, based upon length of time in a continuous loss position. The tables show the current fair value of the securities and the amount of unrealized loss for each category of investment.

 

     As of December 31, 2007
     Less than 12 months    12 months or more    Total
(In thousands)    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss

U.S. Government agencies

   $ 1,200    $ 13    $ 1,491    $ 9    $ 2,691    $ 22

Municipals

     3,419      81      1,750      60      5,169      141

Mortgage-backed securities

     1,170      21      7,292      146      8,462      167
                                         
   $ 5,789    $ 115    $ 10,533    $ 215    $ 16,322    $ 330
                                         
     As of December 31, 2006
     Less than 12 months    12 months or more    Total
(In thousands)    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss

U.S. Government agencies

   $ 497    $ 2    $ 3,440    $ 60    $ 3,937    $ 62

Municipals

     2,784      16      346      5      3,130      21

Mortgage-backed securities

     358      6      9,862      361      10,220      367
                                         
   $ 3,639    $ 24    $ 13,648    $ 426    $ 17,287    $ 450
                                         

The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recoveries in fair value. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, whether the bond is insured, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

At December 31, 2007, 45 debt securities had unrealized losses with aggregated depreciation of 2.0% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. At December 31, 2006, 42 debt securities had unrealized losses with aggregated depreciation of 2.5%. As management has the ability to hold debt securities for the foreseeable future, no declines are deemed to be other-than-temporary.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

3. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

The distribution of loans, by type, was as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2007     2006  

Commercial

   $ 76,630     $ 59,506  

Real estate:

    

Residential

     54,058       58,863  

Commercial

     211,516       194,992  

Construction

     47,308       51,426  

Consumer and other

     13,651       13,724  
                
     403,163       378,511  

Less: Deferred loan fees, net

     (1,126 )     (1,406 )

Allowance for loan losses

     (7,633 )     (4,358 )
                

Total loans, net

   $ 394,404     $ 372,747  
                

Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued amounted to $4,908 and $889 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. No interest income was recognized for nonaccrual loans. There were no loans over 90 days past due and still accruing interest at December 31, 2007 or December 31, 2006.

The average of individually impaired loans during 2007 and 2006 was $14,168 and $6,461, respectively. Interest income recognized during impairment and cash basis interest income during 2007 was $1,059. Interest income recognized during impairment and cash basis interest income during 2006 and 2005 was not material.

Impaired loans were as follows (in thousands):

 

     2007    2006

Year-end loans with no allocated allowance for loan losses

   $ 13,634    $ 8,295

Year-end loans with allocated allowance for loan losses

     17,383      2,403
             
   $ 31,017    $ 10,698
             

Amount of the allowance for loan losses allocated

   $ 5,017    $ 1,348
             

Transactions in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     2007     2006     2005  

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 4,358     $ 3,397     $ 2,727  

Provision charged to operations

     3,897       1,240       735  

Loans charged off

     (680 )     (330 )     (153 )

Recoveries

     58       51       88  
                        

Balance, end of year

   $ 7,633     $ 4,358     $ 3,397  
                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

The total amount of loans to directors and executive officers amounted to $3,287 and $3,332 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Loans and advances during 2007 include existing loans of directors added to the Board during 2007. Transactions for loans to directors and executive officers for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     2007     2006  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 3,332     $ 3,501  

Loans and advances

     1,223       3,162  

Payments

     (1,268 )     (3,331 )
                

Balance, end of period

   $ 3,287     $ 3,332  
                

 

4. Premises and Equipment and Lease Commitments

Premises and equipment were as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31,  
     2007     2006  

Land and improvements

   $ 5,394     $ 1,478  

Buildings

     3,416       3,275  

Leasehold and improvements

     639       449  

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

     2,902       2,389  

Construction in process

     345       86  
                
     12,696       7,677  
                

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (3,267 )     (3,119 )
                
   $ 9,429     $ 4,558  
                

The Bank leases two of its branch facilities, one of two floors it occupies at its main headquarters and a facility to centralize certain operations and departments. Rental expense was approximately $496, $207, and $80 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Rent commitments under these noncancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year ending December 31,     

2008

   $ 659

2009

     677

2010

     701

2011

     593

2012

     611

Thereafter

     4,178
      
   $ 7,419
      

 

5. Deposits

Time deposits of $100 or more were $98,461 and $90,353 at year-end 2007 and 2006. At December 31, 2007, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows (in thousands):

 

2008

   $ 149,540

2009

     58,224

2010

     14,718

2011

     52,620

2012 and thereafter

     10,281
      
   $ 285,383
      

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

6. Federal Home Loan Bank Advances and Other Borrowings

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances and other borrowings were as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31,
     2007    2006

Line of credit, Independent Bankers’ Bank, 6.25% at December 31, 2007

   $ 1    $ 1

Fixed rate FHLB advance, 5.51%, due June 2008

     3,000      3,000
             
   $ 3,001    $ 3,001
             

The FHLB advance is payable at its maturity date and carries a prepayment penalty on the fixed rate advance. The borrowings were collateralized by $4,773 and $6,031 of securities at year-end 2007 and 2006 and a blanket pledge of a portion of the Bank’s mortgage loan portfolio at year-end 2007 and 2006.

The Company has a $4,000 line of credit with another financial institution. Borrowings outstanding on this line of credit totaled $1 at December 31, 2007 and 2006. Interest on this line of credit adjusts daily at the Prime Rate published in The Wall Street Journal less 1%. The line of credit is secured by all of the preferred and common stock of the Company’s bank subsidiary, First State Bank. The line of credit was renewed in April 2007 and matures in April 2008.

 

7. Repurchase Agreements

During the year ended 2007, the Bank entered into $25,000 of ten-year repurchase agreements, whereby higher yielding long-term securities were purchased to increase the duration of earning assets and shorten the duration of liabilities. The securities were then sold under agreements to repurchase. One $15,000 agreement has a fixed interest rate of 4.69% for the first three years and is variable thereafter. One $5,000 agreement has a 4.97% fixed interest rate. Another $5,000 agreement has an adjustable interest rate which is 100 basis points below the 3 month LIBOR and converts to a fixed rate after 3 years. The agreements are callable quarterly after a three-year period or immediately if the Bank does not maintain its “well capitalized” status with the FDIC. Information concerning securities sold under agreements to repurchase is summarized as follows:

 

     2007     2006     2005  

Average daily balance during the year

   $ 11,250     $ —       $ —    

Average interest rate during the year

     4.70 %     —   %     —   %

Maximum month-end balance during the year

   $ 25,000     $ —       $ —    

Weighted average interest rate at year end

     4.63 %     —   %     —   %

 

8. Income Taxes

The components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     2007     2006     2005  

Current – Federal

   $ 1,958     $ 2,999     $ 2,004  

Current – State

     354       513       347  

Deferred – Federal

     (842 )     (295 )     (53 )

Deferred – State

     (144 )     (51 )     (9 )
                        
   $ 1,326     $ 3,166     $ 2,289  
                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

Effective tax rates differ from the federal statutory rate of 34% applied to income before income taxes due to the following (in thousands):

 

     2007     2006     2005  

Federal statutory rate times financial statement income

   $ 1,261     $ 2,892     $ 2,083  

Adjusted for the effect of:

      

State taxes, net of Federal benefit

     139       313       223  

Other, net

     (74 )     (39 )     (17 )
                        
   $ 1,326     $ 3,166     $ 2,289  
                        

The components of the net deferred tax asset as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     2007     2006  

Deferred tax asset:

    

Allowance for loan losses

   $ 2,700     $ 1,455  

Net operating loss carryforward

     92       150  

Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale

     —         116  

Nonaccrual loans

     26       104  

Accrued expenses

     17       —    
                
     2,835       1,825  

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Depreciation

     (109 )     (29 )

Loan origination costs

     (119 )     (117 )

Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale

     (200 )     —    

Prepaid expenses

     (58 )     —    
                
     (486 )     (146 )
                

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 2,349     $ 1,679  
                

 

9. Earnings Per Share

The factors used in the earnings per share computation are as follows (in thousands, except for per share data):

 

     2007    2006    2005

BASIC:

        

Net income

   $ 2,384    $ 5,341    $ 3,837
                    

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     5,896,746      5,868,528      5,860,599
                    

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.40    $ 0.91    $ 0.65
                    

DILUTED:

        

Net income

   $ 2,384    $ 5,341    $ 3,837
                    

Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share

     5,896,746      5,868,528      5,860,599

Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options

     21,288      42,695      30,103
                    

Average shares and dilutive potential common shares

     5,918,034      5,911,223      5,890,702
                    

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.40    $ 0.90    $ 0.65
                    

There were 39,000 options considered antidilutive for 2007. There were no stock options considered anitdilutive for 2006 or 2005.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

10. Employee Benefit Plan

The Bank has a 401(k) benefit plan covering substantially all eligible employees. The Bank’s expense related to the plan was approximately $75, $67 and $24 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

 

11. Contingencies

Periodically, the Company is involved in litigation arising from the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such litigation will not have a significant effect on financial position or results of operations.

 

12. Stock Based Compensation

The Company has a 2004 Stock Plan which provides for the grants of options to purchase common stock to directors and employees. This plan replaces the 1996 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan. Under the terms of the Plan, the option price is not less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. The number of shares reserved under the 2004 Stock Plan is 500,000 less the 65,300 outstanding options under the 1996 Plan. At December 31, 2007, there were 324,225 options available for future grants under the 2004 Stock Plan.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model that uses the assumptions in the table below. Expected volatility is based on historical volatilities of similar peer companies’ common stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. The expected term of options granted is based on historical data and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes into account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

Options were granted during the first and second quarters of 2007. The fair value of options granted in the first quarter of 2007 was $4.98 per option. The fair value of options granted in the second quarter of 2007 was $5.40 per option. The fair value of options granted in 2006 was $3.17 per option and the fair value of options granted in 2005 was $2.48 per option. The fair value of the options granted in 2007, 2006 and 2005 were estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

     2007     2006     2005  

Risk-free interest rate

   4.86 %   4.61 %   4.46 %

Expected term in years

   6.5     6.5     6.5  

Expected stock price volatility

   25.36 %   10.81 %   15.16 %

Dividend yield

   1.73 %   1.29 %   1.70 %

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

A summary of the activity in the stock option plan for 2007 follows:

 

     Number of
Options
    Weighted-
Average
Exercise

Price
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in
years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)

Options outstanding, January 1, 2007

   171,615     $ 10.92      

Granted

   34,000       17.23      

Forfeited or expired

   (62,625 )     12.81      

Exercised

   (45,850 )     7.45      
              

Options outstanding, December 31, 2007

   97,140     $ 13.54    7.7    $ 9
              

Options exercisable at year-end

   27,510     $ 11.79    6.9    $ 9
              

Information related to the stock option plan during each year follows:

 

     2007    2006    2005

Intrinsic value of options exercised (1)

   $ 494    $ 146    $ 103

Cash received from option exercises (1)

   $ 342    $ 42    $ 19

Tax benefit realized from option exercises (1)

   $ 154    $ 55      —  

Weighted average fair value of options granted

   $ 5.10    $ 3.17    $ 2.48

 

(1) Rounded to the nearest thousand

As of December 31, 2007, there was $117 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.

 

13. First State Financial Corporation (Parent Company Only) Financial Information

Condensed Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

     December 31,
     2007    2006

Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 355    $ 7

Investment in banking subsidiary

     49,606      48,478

Other assets

     229      99
             

Total assets

   $ 50,190    $ 48,584
             

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

     

Other borrowings

   $ 1    $ 1

Other liabilities

     56      57

Stockholders’ equity

     50,133      48,526
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 50,190    $ 48,584
             

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Income

(In thousands)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005  

Income:

      

Dividends from subsidiary

   $ 2,077     $ 1,770     $ 873  
                        

Total income

     2,077       1,770       873  
                        

Expenses:

      

Interest expense

     —         —         (20 )

Stock-based compensation

     —         (125 )     —    

Other expenses

     (326 )     (250 )     (175 )
                        

Total expenses

     (326 )     (375 )     (195 )
                        

Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

     1,751       1,395       678  

Benefit for income taxes

     (119 )     (94 )     (73 )
                        

Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

     1,870       1,489       751  

Equity in undistributed earnings

     514       3,852       3,086  
                        

Net income

   $ 2,384     $ 5,341     $ 3,837  
                        

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 2,384     $ 5,341     $ 3,837  

Adjustments:

      

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

     (514 )     (3,852 )     (3,086 )

Stock-based compensation

     —         125       —    

Change in other assets and other liabilities

     23       (59 )     249  
                        

Net cash from operating activities

     1,893       1,555       1,000  

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Capital contribution to subsidiary

     —         —         —    

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Offering costs related to 2004 stock issuance

     —         —         (109 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     342       97       19  

Cash dividends paid

     (1,887 )     (1,702 )     (1,172 )
                        

Net cash used in financing activities

     (1,545 )     (1,605 )     (1,262 )
                        

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     348       (50 )     (262 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     7       57       319  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 355     $ 7     $ 57  
                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

14. Regulatory Matters

Capital Requirements

Bank and bank holding companies are 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 Bank’s financial statements. 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 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 (set forth in the table below) of Total and Tier 1 capital (as defined by regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2007, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

As of December 31, 2007, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category. Actual capital amounts (dollars in thousands) and ratios are presented in the table.

 

     Actual     For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
    To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
     Amount    Ratio     Amount    Ratio     Amount    Ratio  

As of December 31, 2007:

               

Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets):

               

Consolidated

   $ 54,989    12.94 %   ³ $    31,615    ³ 8.00 %     n/a    n/a  

Bank

     54,462    12.82 %   ³ 31,615    ³ 8.00 %   $ 39,519    10.00 %

Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets):

               

Consolidated

     49,802    11.72 %   ³ 15,808    ³ 4.00 %     n/a    n/a  

Bank

     49,275    11.60 %   ³ 15,807    ³ 4.00 %     23,711    6.00 %

Tier I capital (to average assets):

               

Consolidated

     49,802    10.44 %   ³ 19,084    ³ 4.00 %     n/a    n/a  

Bank

     49,275    10.33 %   ³ 19,084    ³ 4.00 %     23,855    5.00 %

As of December 31, 2006:

               

Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets):

               

Consolidated

   $ 53,076    13.26 %   ³ $    29,853    ³ 8.00 %     n/a    n/a  

Bank

     53,028    13.25 %   ³ 29,853    ³ 8.00 %   $ 37,316    10.00 %

Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets):

               

Consolidated

     48,718    12.17 %   ³ 14,926    ³ 4.00 %     n/a    n/a  

Bank

     48,670    12.16 %   ³ 14,926    ³ 4.00 %     22,389    6.00 %

Tier I capital (to average assets):

               

Consolidated

     48,718    10.89 %   ³ 17,888    ³ 4.00 %     n/a    n/a  

Bank

     48,670    10.96 %   ³ 17,763    ³ 4.00 %     22,203    5.00 %

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

Dividends

Dividends paid by the Bank to the Company are subject to the financial condition of the Bank and practical business considerations relating to utilization of funds. Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the bank to the holding company or by the holding company to stockholders without prior approval of the bank’s regulatory agency. Dividend payments are generally limited to earnings of the Bank, as defined for regulatory purposes, for the current period and the full two preceding years. During 2008, the Company could, without prior regulatory approval, declare dividends of approximately $4,136 plus any 2008 net profits as of the date of the dividend declaration.

 

15. Derivatives and Hedging Activities

The Company has an interest rate swap agreement to make or receive variable interest payments in exchange for fixed interest payments. The interest rate swap is used to mitigate overall risk to changes in interest rates during the life of the swap and is a component of the Company’s asset / liability management strategy to reduce the risk that changes in interest rates will change net interest margin. The notional amount of the interest rate swap does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the interest rate swap.

The interest rate swap has been designated as a fair value hedge of an FHLB advance. As such, the aggregate fair value of the swap is recorded in liabilities. The fair value of interest rate swaps is based on market prices or dealer quotes. The Company expects the hedge to remain fully effective during the remaining term of the swap.

Summary information about the interest rate swap for 2007 and 2006 year-ends follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

 

     2007     2006  

Notional amount

   $ 3,000     $ 3,000  

Weighted average pay rate

     6.31 %     5.97 %

Fixed receive rate

     5.51 %     5.51 %

Maturity

     .5 years       1.5 years  

Fair value of swap

   $ 4     $ 25  

 

16. Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and with Concentrations of Credit Risk

Off-Balance Sheet Risk

The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk which are created in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at year-end (in thousands):

 

     2007    2006

Loan commitments and unused credit lines

   $ 75,565    $ 71,912

Unused letters of credit

     3,641      3,286

Loan commitments and unused credit lines consist of $14,201 of fixed rate commitments and $61,364 of variable rate commitments at December 31, 2007. Fixed rate loan commitments have interest rates ranging from 5.59% to 8.50% with maturities ranging from one month to 10 years. Included in the fixed and variable loan commitments and unused credit lines are $2,800 and $32,727 due on demand, respectively. At December 31, 2006, loan commitments and unused credit lines consisted of $6,593 of fixed rate commitments and $65,319 of variable rate commitments. Fixed rate commitments had interest rates ranging from 5.59% to 8.25% with maturities ranging from nine days to five years. Unused letters of credit are not assigned a rate until used and expire within one year.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

The Bank primarily grants loans for which real estate is the collateral. As of December 31, 2007, real estate mortgages represent 77.6% of total loans. As of December 31, 2007, the largest credit relationship was $12,566, representing 3.1% of total loans.

The Company’s main concentration by industry is real estate rental and leasing, representing 35.3% of our loan portfolio.

 

17. Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each significant class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Interest Bearing Deposits

For these short-term investments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment Securities

The fair value of investment securities equals quoted market price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. Note 2 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides information on estimated fair values at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Loans

The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

The carrying value of the stock approximates its fair value.

Accrued interest receivable

The carrying value approximates fair value.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

Deposits

The fair value of demand, savings, interest-bearing checking and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand (the carrying amount). The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

The carrying value of FHLB advances approximates fair value as a result of an interest rate swap entered into by the Bank.

Other borrowings

Other borrowings carry a variable interest rate that reprices frequently. Therefore its carrying value approximates its fair value.

Accrued interest payable

The carrying value approximates fair value.

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Since no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments.

The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

 

     2007    2006
(in thousands)    Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
value

Financial Assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 10,669    $ 10,669    $ 44,233    $ 44,233

Interest bearing deposits

     423      423      299      299

Securities, available-for-sale

     52,632      52,632      24,860      24,860

Loans, net

     394,404      394,582      372,747      370,380

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     951      951      880      880

Accrued interest receivable

     2,277      2,277      1,982      1,982

Financial Liabilities

           

Deposits

     395,193      398,659      400,319      401,119

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     3,000      3,000      3,000      3,000

Repurchase agreements

     25,000      26,237      —        —  

Other borrowings

     1      1      1      1

Accrued interest payable

     968      968      826      826

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

18. Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)

 

     Interest
Income
   Net Interest
Income
   Net
Income
    Earnings
per share
Basic
    Earnings
per share
Diluted
 

2007

            

First quarter

   $ 8,658    $ 4,571    $ 1,269     $ 0.22     $ 0.21  

Second quarter

     8,481      4,292      797       0.14       0.14  

Third quarter

     8,987      4,462      975       0.16       0.16  

Fourth quarter

     8,716      3,965      (657 )     (0.12 )     (0.12 )

2006

            

First quarter

   $ 6,899    $ 4,244    $ 1,158     $ 0.20     $ 0.20  

Second quarter

     7,690      4,518      1,339       0.23       0.23  

Third quarter

     8,218      4,583      1,379       0.24       0.23  

Fourth quarter

     8,584      4,515      1,465       0.24       0.24  

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $657, compared to net income in the fourth quarter of 2006 of $1,465. This decrease in income is primarily due to the increase in the provision for loan losses of $3,075 for the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to $255 for the same period in 2006. The increase to the provision during the fourth quarter of 2007 was due to the decline in economic factors in the local markets, continued decreases in property values and the Bank’s continued analysis of its portfolio of residential real estate loans and smaller commercial loans.

 

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