10-Q 1 form10q.htm EMBASSY BANCORP, INC 10-Q 3-31-2012 form10q.htm


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

FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 OR

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _____________________ TO __________________

Commission file number 000-1449794
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania
 
26-3339011
(State of incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
One Hundred Gateway Drive, Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA
 
18017
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(610) 882-8800
(Issuer’s Telephone Number)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x  No o

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

Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  
Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 or the Exchange Act.)  Yes o  No x
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:
 
COMMON STOCK
 
 
Number of shares outstanding as of May 10, 2012
($1.00 Par Value)
7,179,892
 
(Title Class)
(Outstanding Shares)
 


 
 

 
 
 
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Item 1 – Financial Statements
 
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Item 1A - Risk Factors
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Item 6 - Exhibits
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Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 

Item 1 – Financial Statements


   
March 31,
    December 31,  
ASSETS
 
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
 
       
Cash and due from banks
  $ 12,342     $ 12,039  
Interest bearing demand deposits with banks
    54,296       33,605  
Federal funds sold
    275       491  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    66,913       46,135  
                 
Interest bearing time deposits
    7,707       7,698  
Securities available for sale
    99,481       92,110  
Restricted investment in bank stock
    1,561       1,641  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,346 in 2012; $4,215 in 2011
    431,901       419,126  
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
    2,252       2,095  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,755       1,568  
Other real estate owned
    2,969       3,388  
Other assets
    2,304       1,719  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 616,843     $ 575,480  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Non-interest bearing
  $ 39,283     $ 38,386  
Interest bearing
    486,611       443,389  
                 
Total Deposits
    525,894       481,775  
                 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    28,986       33,953  
Long-term borrowings
    12,986       13,086  
Accrued interest payable
    448       582  
Other liabilities
    2,900       1,751  
                 
Total Liabilities
    571,214       531,147  
                 
Stockholders' Equity:
               
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; 2012 issued 7,180,245 shares; outstanding 7,179,892 shares; 2011 issued 7,171,551 shares; outstanding 7,171,198 shares;
    7,180       7,171  
Surplus
    22,927       22,872  
Retained earnings
    13,075       11,905  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2,450       2,388  
Treasury stock, at cost, 353 shares
    (3 )     (3 )
                 
Total Stockholders' Equity
    45,629       44,333  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 616,843     $ 575,480  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2012     2011  
INTEREST INCOME   (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  
       
Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 5,307     $ 5,066  
Securities, taxable
    328       471  
Securities, non-taxable
    313       245  
Federal funds sold, and other
    28       6  
Interest on time deposits
    27       31  
Total Interest Income
    6,003       5,819  
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
               
                 
Deposits
    1,003       1,013  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    26       59  
Long-term borrowings
    178       184  
Total Interest Expense
    1,207       1,256  
                 
Net Interest Income
    4,796       4,563  
                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    130       165  
                 
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses
    4,666       4,398  
                 
OTHER INCOME
               
                 
Credit card processing fees
    286       228  
Other service fees
    105       94  
Loss on sale of other real estate owned
    (8 )     -  
Impairment on other real estate owned
    (100 )     -  
Total Other Income
    283       322  
                 
OTHER EXPENSES
               
                 
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,488       1,390  
Occupancy and equipment
    602       554  
Data processing
    267       215  
Credit card processing
    249       217  
Advertising and promotion
    188       192  
Professional fees
    107       80  
FDIC insurance
    87       172  
Insurance
    12       13  
Loan department
    49       45  
Charitable contributions
    142       119  
Other real estate owned
    26       42  
Other
    135       131  
Total Other Expenses
    3,352       3,170  
                 
Income before Income Taxes
    1,597       1,550  
                 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    427       436  
                 
Net Income
  $ 1,170     $ 1,114  
                 
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
  $ 0.16     $ 0.16  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
  $ 0.16     $ 0.15  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
       
                         
Net Income
        $ 1,170           $ 1,114  
Other comprehensive income:
                           
Unrealized holding gains on securities available for sale
    94             755        
Less: reclassification adjustment for realized gains (losses)
    -             -        
      94             755        
Income tax effect
    (32 )           (257 )      
Net unrealized gains
    62             498        
                             
Other comprehensive income:
            62               498  
                                 
Comprehensive Income
          $ 1,232             $ 1,612  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
 
   
 
 
Common
Stock
   
 
 
 
Surplus
   
 
 
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
 
 
Treasury
Stock
   
 
 
 
Total
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
                                     
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 2010
    7,157       22,303       6,976       296       (3 )     36,729  
                                                 
Net income
                    1,114                       1,114  
Net change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment and income tax effects
                               498                  498  
                                                 
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 2011
  $ 7,157     $ 22,303     $ 8,090     $ 794     $ (3 )   $ 38,341  
                                                 
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 2011
  $ 7,171     $ 22,872     $ 11,905     $ 2,388     $ (3 )   $ 44,333  
                                                 
Net income
    -       -       1,170       -       -       1,170  
Net change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment and income tax effects
       -          -          -          62          -          62  
                                                 
                                              -  
Exercise of stock options, 702 shares
    1       2       -       -       -       3  
Compensation expense recognized on stock options
    -       5       -       -       -       5  
Common stock grants to directors, 7,992 shares
    8       48       -       -       -       56  
                                                 
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 2012
  $ 7,180     $ 22,927     $ 13,075     $ 2,450     $ (3 )   $ 45,629  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 

Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ 1,170     $ 1,114  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    130       165  
Accretion of deferred loan costs
    (7 )     (26 )
Depreciation and amortization
    164       155  
Net amortization of securities premiums and discounts
    95       86  
Loss on sale of other real estate owned
    8       -  
Stock compensation expense
    5       -  
Impairment on other real estate owned
    100       -  
Increase in accrued interest receivable
    (187 )     (148 )
Increase in other assets
    (585 )     (152 )
Decrease in accrued interest payable
    (134 )     (284 )
Increase in other liabilities
    1,173       717  
                 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    1,932       1,627  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (8,570 )     (2,880 )
Maturities, calls and principal repayments of securities available for sale
    1,198       4,805  
Net increase in loans
    (12,898 )     7,889  
Redemption of restricted investment in bank stock
    80       99  
Net (purchases) maturities of interest bearing time deposits
    (9 )     737  
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    311       -  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (321 )     (81 )
                 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
    (20,209 )     10,569  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net increase in deposits
    44,119       11,104  
Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    (4,967 )     (7,684 )
Payment of long-term borrowed funds
    (100 )     -  
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
    3       -  
                 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    39,055       3,420  
                 
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    20,778       15,616  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING
    46,135       19,643  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING
  $ 66,913     $ 35,259  
                 
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
               
Interest paid
  $ 1,341     $ 1,540  
                 
Income taxes paid
  $ 750     $ -  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 

Embassy Bancorp, Inc.


 
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Pennsylvania corporation organized in 2008 and registered as a bank holding company pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act”). The Company was formed for purposes of acquiring Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley (the “Bank”) in connection with the reorganization of the Bank into a bank holding company structure, which was consummated on November 11, 2008. Accordingly, the Company owns all of the capital stock of the Bank, giving the organization more flexibility in meeting its capital needs as the Company continues to grow. Embassy Holdings, LLC (the “LLC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank organized to engage in the holding of property acquired by the Bank in satisfaction of debts previously contracted.  As such, the consolidated financial statements contained herein include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and the LLC. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The Bank, which is the Company’s principal operating subsidiary, was originally incorporated as a Pennsylvania bank on May 11, 2001 and opened its doors on November 6, 2001. It was formed by a group of local business persons and professionals with significant prior experience in community banking in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, the Bank’s primary market area.

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of the Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012.

The consolidated financial statements presented in this report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2011, included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 30, 2012.

In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the Company evaluated the events and transactions that occurred after March 31, 2012 through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.

Certain amounts in the 2011 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to 2012 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on 2011 net income.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies of the Company as applied in the interim financial statements presented are substantially the same as those followed on an annual basis as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
Note 3 – Stockholders’ Equity
 
On November 11, 2008, the Company consummated its acquisition of Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley pursuant to a Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated April 18, 2008, pursuant to which the Bank was reorganized into a bank holding company structure. At the effective time of the reorganization, each share of common stock of Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley issued and outstanding was automatically converted into one share of Company common stock. The issuance of Company common stock in connection with the reorganization was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 4 – Stock Incentive Plan

Stock Incentive Plan:
 
At the Company’s annual meeting on June 16, 2010, the shareholders approved the Embassy Bancorp, Inc. 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (the “SIP”).  The SIP authorizes the Board of Directors, or a committee authorized by the Board of Directors, to award a stock based incentive to (i) designated officers (including officers who are directors) and other designated employees at the Company and its subsidiaries, and (ii) non-employee members of the Board of Directors and advisors and consultants to the Company and its subsidiaries.  The Board of Directors believes that the SIP will encourage the designated participants to contribute materially to the growth of the Company. The SIP provides for stock based incentives in the form of incentive stock options as provided in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and deferred stock awards.  The term of the option, the amount of time for the option to vest after grant, if any, and other terms and limitations will be determined at the time of grant. Options granted under the SIP may not have an exercise period that is more than ten years from the time the option is granted.
 
The aggregate number of shares available for issuance under the SIP is 500,000.  The SIP provides for appropriate adjustments in the number and kind of shares available for grant or subject to outstanding awards under the SIP to avoid dilution in the event of merger, stock splits, stock dividends or other changes in the capitalization of the Company.  The SIP expires on June 15, 2020.  There were no awards granted under the SIP for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.  In February 2012, the Company granted 7,992 shares of restricted stock to certain members of its Board of Directors as compensation for their service in 2011 in accordance with the Company’s Non-employee Directors Compensation program adopted in October of 2010.  Such compensation was accrued for as of December 31, 2011.  In February 2012, the Company also granted stock options to purchase 52,611 shares of stock to certain executive officers in accordance with their respective employment agreements.  Stock compensation expense related to these options was $5,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  At March 31, 2012, approximately $130 thousand unrecognized cost related to these stock options will be recognized over the next 2.9 years.
 
Note 5 – Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, as adjusted for stock dividends and splits. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustments to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options, and are determined using the treasury stock method.
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands, except per share data)
 
             
Net income
  $ 1,170     $ 1,114  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    7,176       7,157  
Dilutive effect of potential common shares, stock options
    28       33  
                 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    7,204       7,190  
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.16  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.15  
 
Stock options of 122,200 and 132,906 were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, because they are not dilutive to earnings.

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 6 – Guarantees

The Company, through the Bank, does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Generally, all letters of credit, when issued, have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those that are involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank generally holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting these commitments. The Company had $­4.4 million of standby letters of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2012. The approximate value of underlying collateral upon liquidation that would be expected to cover this maximum potential exposure was $4.3 million. Management does not consider the current amount of the liability as of March 31, 2012 for guarantees under standby letters of credit issued to be material.
 
Note 7 – Short-term and Long-term Borrowings

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLB”) short term advances generally represent overnight or less than twelve month borrowings. Long term advances from the FHLB are for proceeds of twelve months or more and are generally less than sixty months. The Bank has an agreement with the FHLB which allows for borrowings up to a percentage of qualifying assets. At March 31, 2012, the Bank had a maximum borrowing capacity for short-term and long-term advances of approximately $201.5 million, of which $7.9 million were outstanding in long-term loans.  This borrowing capacity with the FHLB includes a line of credit of $25.0 million. Long-term loans with FHLB of $7.9 million were outstanding at December 31, 2011. There were no short-term advances outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. All FHLB borrowings are secured by qualifying assets of the Bank.

The Bank has a federal funds line of credit with the Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (“ACBB”) of approximately $6.0 million, of which none was outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Advances from this line are unsecured.

The Company has two lines of credit with Univest Bank and Trust Co. (“Univest”) totaling $10 million. As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the outstanding balance was $5.1 million and $5.2 million, respectively. Advances from these lines of credit are secured by 833,333 shares of Bank common stock. Under the terms of the loan agreement, the Bank is required to remain well capitalized. The proceeds of the loan were primarily used for the holding company’s investment in the Bank, thus providing additional capital to support the Bank’s growth.

Note 8 – Securities Available For Sale

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, the amortized cost and fair values of securities available-for-sale were as follows:

         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
March 31, 2012
                       
U.S Government agency obligations
  $ 33,326     $ 290     $ -     $ 33,616  
Municipal bonds
    45,971       2,862       (107 )     48,726  
U.S. Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) -
                               
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    11,960       668       -       12,628  
Corporate bonds
    4,512       73       (74 )     4,511  
Total
  $ 95,769     $ 3,893     $ (181 )   $ 99,481  
                                 
December 31, 2011:
                               
U.S Government agency obligations
  $ 33,399     $ 297     $ (7 )   $ 33,689  
Municipal bonds
    37,415       2,633       -       40,048  
U.S. Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE)
                               
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    13,164       677       -       13,841  
Corporate bonds
    4,514       91       (73 )     4,532  
Total
  $ 88,492     $ 3,698     $ (80 )   $ 92,110  

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Note 8 – Securities Available For Sale (Continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of March 31, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without any penalties.

   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Due in one year or less
  $ 15,334     $ 15,383  
Due after one year through five years
    25,136       25,494  
Due after five years through ten years
    15,534       16,205  
Due after ten years
    27,805       29,771  
      83,809       86,853  
U.S. GSE - Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    11,960       12,628  
    $ 95,769     $ 99,481  

There were no sales of securities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.
 
Securities with a carrying value of $41.5 and $47.7 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, were subject to agreements to repurchase, pledged to secure public deposits, or pledged for other purposes required or permitted by law.

The following table shows the Company’s investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:
 
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
       
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
March 31, 2012
                                   
Municipal bonds
  $ 5,710     $ (107 )   $ -     $ -     $ 5,710     $ (107 )
Corporate Bonds
    1,922       (74 )     -       -       1,922       (74 )
Total Temporarily Impaired Securities
  $ 7,632     $ (181 )   $ -     $ -     $ 7,632     $ (181 )
                                                 
December 31, 2011:
                                               
U.S. Government agency obligations
  $ 2,007     $ (7 )   $ -     $ -     $ 2,007     $ (7 )
Corporate Bonds
    1,922       (73 )     -       -       1,922       (73 )
Total Temporarily Impaired Securities
  $ 3,929     $ (80 )   $ -     $ -     $ 3,929     $ (80 )

The Company had ten (10) securities in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2012. The unrealized losses are due only to interest rate fluctuations. As of March 31, 2012, the Company either has the intent and ability to hold the securities until maturity or market price recovery, or believes that it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell such securities. Management believes that the unrealized loss only represents temporary impairment of the securities.  None of the individual losses are significant.

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Note 9 – Restricted Investment In Bank Stock

Restricted investments in bank stock consist of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLB”) stock and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (“ACBB”) stock.  The restricted stocks are carried at cost.  Federal law requires a member institution of the FHLB to hold stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula.
 
In December 2008, the FHLB of Pittsburgh notified member banks that it was suspending dividend payments and the repurchase of capital stock, and any future capital stock repurchases will be made on a quarterly basis if conditions warrant such repurchases.  During 2011 and 2010, the FHLB conducted a limited excess capital stock repurchase based upon positive quarterly net income.  Any future capital stock repurchases will be made on a quarterly basis if conditions warrant such repurchases.  In February 2012, the FHLB announced that dividend payments would resume in 2012.

Management evaluates the FHLB and ACBB restricted stock for impairment. Management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on their assessment of the ultimate recoverability of their cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of their cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the issuer as compared to the capital stock amount for the issuer and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the issuer to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the issuer, and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the issuer.

Based upon its evaluation of the foregoing criteria, management believes no impairment charge is necessary related to the FHLB stock as of March 31, 2012.
 
Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality

The following table presents the composition of loans receivable at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

   
March 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
         
Percentage of
         
Percentage of
 
   
Balance
   
Total Loans
   
Balance
   
Total Loans
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 174,022       39.87 %   $ 171,792       40.56 %
Commercial construction
    14,867       3.41 %     13,414       3.17 %
Commercial
    28,537       6.54 %     26,879       6.35 %
Residential real estate
    217,719       49.87 %     210,361       49.65 %
Consumer
    1,360       0.31 %     1,140       0.27 %
                                 
Gross loans
    436,505       100.00 %     423,586       100.00 %
Unearned origination (fees) costs
    (258 )             (245 )        
Allowance for loan losses
    (4,346 )             (4,215 )        
    $ 431,901             $ 419,126          

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality (Continued)

The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention (potential weakness identified), substandard (well defined weakness) and doubtful (unlikely to be paid in full) within the Company's internal risk rating system as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

March 31, 2012
 
Pass
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 166,765     $ 861     $ 6,396     $ -     $ 174,022  
Commercial construction
    10,543       -       4,324       -       14,867  
Commercial
    28,276       193       68       -       28,537  
Residential real estate
    216,687       280       705       47       217,719  
Consumer
    1,360       -       -       -       1,360  
Total
  $ 423,631     $ 1,334     $ 11,493     $ 47     $ 436,505  
                                         
December 31, 2011:
                                       
                                         
Commercial real estate
  $ 163,828     $ 865     $ 7,099     $ -     $ 171,792  
Commercial construction
    9,090       -       4,324       -       13,414  
Commercial
    26,612       194       73       -       26,879  
Residential real estate
    209,810       282       269       -       210,361  
Consumer
    1,140       -       -       -       1,140  
Total
  $ 410,480     $ 1,341     $ 11,765     $ -     $ 423,586  
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality (Continued)

The following table summarizes information in regards to impaired loans by loan portfolio class as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

March 31, 2012:
 
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
 
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 5,766     $ 5,766           $ 6,790     $ 86  
Commercial construction
    4,324       4,324             4,149       30  
Commercial
    308       357             335       3  
Residential real estate
    315       315             433       3  
Consumer
    -       -             -       -  
                                       
With an allowance recorded:
                                     
Commercial real estate
  $ 2,098     $ 2,098     $ 272     $ 1,384     $ 52  
Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    4       4       1       30       1  
Residential real estate
    717       717       86       359       1  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Total:
                                       
Commercial real estate
  $ 7,864     $ 7,864     $ 272     $ 8,174     $ 138  
Commercial construction
    4,324       4,324       -       4,149       30  
Commercial
    312       361       1       364       4  
Residential real estate
    1,032       1,032       86       792       4  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
    $ 13,532     $ 13,581     $ 359     $ 13,480     $ 176  
                                         
December 31, 2011:
                                       
                                         
With no related allowance recorded:
  $ 7,814     $ 7,863             $ 5,787     $ 492  
Commercial real estate
    3,974       3,974               3,360       156  
Commercial construction
    362       362               363       15  
Commercial
    552       552               498       24  
Residential real estate
    -       -               -       -  
Consumer
                                       
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
  $ 670     $ 670     $ 107     $ 463     $ 42  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial construction
    55       55       19       61       4  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
Residential real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
                                       
                                         
Total:
  $ 8,484     $ 8,533     $ 107     $ 6,250     $ 534  
Commercial real estate
    3,974       3,974       -       3,360       156  
Commercial construction
    417       417       19       424       19  
Commercial
    552       552       -       498       24  
Residential real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
  $ 13,427     $ 13,476     $ 126     $ 10,532     $ 733  

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality (Continued)

The following table presents nonaccrual loans by classes of the loan portfolio as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
       
Commercial real estate
  $ 2,391     $ 1,869  
Commercial construction
    -       -  
Commercial
    -       -  
Residential real estate
    82       -  
Consumer
    -       -  
Total
  $ 2,473     $ 1,869  
 
The performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio is also monitored by analyzing the age of the loans receivable as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due.  The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the past due status as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

March 31, 2012
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
   
60-89
Days
Past Due
   
Greater
than 90
Days
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
Receivable
   
Loans Receivable > 90 Days and Accruing
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 651     $ 96     $ 2,391     $ 3,109     $ 170,884     $ 174,022     $ -  
Commercial construction
    260       2,910       -       3,170       11,697       14,867       -  
Commercial
    464       -       -       492       28,073       28,537       -  
Residential real estate
    195       47       35       277       217,442       217,719       -  
Consumer
    20       -       -       20       1,340       1,360       -  
Total
  $ 1,590     $ 3,053     $ 2,426     $ 7,068     $ 429,436     $ 436,505     $ -  
                                                         
December 31, 2011:
                                                       
                                                         
Commercial real estate
  $ 300     $ 1,222     $ 2,074     $ 3,596     $ 168,196     $ 171,792     $ 205  
Commercial construction
    -       1,412       -       1,412       12,002       13,414       -  
Commercial
    -       -       61       61       26,818       26,879       61  
Residential real estate
    -       269       -       269       210,092       210,361       -  
Consumer
    22       -       -       22       1,118       1,140       -  
Total
  $ 322     $ 2,903     $ 2,135     $ 5,360     $ 418,226     $ 423,586     $ 266  

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality (Continued)

The following tables detail the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:

   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Commercial
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Residential Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for credit losses
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                           
                                           
Three months ending March 31, 2011:
                                         
Beginning Balance - December 31, 2010
  $ 1,014     $ 443     $ 325     $ 1,309     $ 35     $ 583     $ 3,709  
Charge-offs
    (68 )     -       -       (25 )     -       -       (93 )
Recoveries
    -       -       4       -       4       -       8  
Provisions
    382       (51 )     (6 )     48       (2 )     (206 )     165  
Ending balance - March 31, 2011
  $ 1,328     $ 392     $ 323     $ 1,332     $ 37     $ 377     $ 3,789  
                                                         
Three months ending March 31, 2012:
                                                       
Beginning Balance - December 31, 2011
  $ 1,264     $ 352     $ 423     $ 1,691     $ 40     $ 445     $ 4,215  
Charge-offs
    (3 )     -       -       -       -       -       (3 )
Recoveries
    -       -       -       4       -       -       4  
Provisions
    382       39       (60 )     53       (1 )     (283 )     130  
Ending balance - March 31, 2012
  $ 1,643     $ 391     $ 363     $ 1,748     $ 39     $ 162     $ 4,346  

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality (Continued)

The following tables represent the allocation of the allocation for loan losses and the related loan portfolio disaggregated based on impairment methodology at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

   
Commercial
Real Estate
    Commercial Construction     Commercial    
Residential
Real Estate
    Consumer     Unallocated     Total  
March 31, 2012:
                                         
Allowance for Loan Losses
                                         
Ending Balance
  $ 1,643     $ 391     $ 363     $ 1,748     $ 39     $ 162     $ 4,346  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 272     $ -     $ 1     $ 86     $ -     $ -     $ 359  
Ending balance: collectively evaluted for impairment
  $ 1,371     $ 391     $ 362     $ 1,662     $ 39     $ 162     $ 3,987  
                                                         
Loans receivables:
                                                       
Ending balance
  $ 174,022     $ 14,867     $ 28,537     $ 217,719     $ 1,360             $ 436,505  
Ending balance: individually evaluted  for impairment
  $ 7,864     $ 4,324     $ 312     $ 1,032     $ -             $ 13,532  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 166,158     $ 10,543     $ 28,225     $ 216,687     $ 1,360             $ 422,973  
                                                         
December 31, 2011:
                                                       
Allowance for Loan Losses
                                                       
Ending Balance
  $ 1,264     $ 352     $ 43     $ 1,691     $ 40     $ 445     $ 4,215  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 107     $ -     $ 19     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 126  
Ending balance: collectively evaluted for impairment
  $ 1,157     $ 352     $ 404     $ 1,691     $ 40     $ 445     $ 4,089  
                                                         
Loans receivables:
                                                       
Ending balance
  $ 171,792     $ 13,414     $ 26,879     $ 210,361     $ 1,140             $ 423,586  
Ending balance: individually evaluted  for impairment
  $ 8,484     $ 3,974     $ 417     $ 552     $ -             $ 13,427  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 163,308     $ 9,440     $ 26,462     $ 209,809     $ 1,140             $ 410,159  
 

Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality (Continued)

Troubled Debt Restructurings

The Company may grant a concession or modification for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial condition than it would not otherwise consider, resulting in a modified loan which is then identified as troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”).  The Company may modify loans through rate reductions, extensions to maturity, interest only payments, or payment modifications to better coincide the timing of payments due under the modified terms with the expected timing of cash flows from the borrowers’ operations.  Loan modifications are intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral.  TDRs are considered impaired loans for purposes of calculating the Company’s allowance for loan losses.

The Company identifies loans for potential restructure primarily through direct communication with the borrower and the evaluation of the borrower’s financial statements, revenue projections, tax returns, and credit reports.  Even if the borrower is not presently in default, management will consider the likelihood that cash flow shortages, adverse economic conditions, and negative trends may result in a payment default in the near future.
 
The following table presents TDRs outstanding as of March 31, 2012:

   
March 31, 2012
 
   
Accrual
Loans
   
Non-Accrual
Loans
 
Total Modifications
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 4,680     $ -     $ 4,680  
Commercial construction
    2,808       -       2,808  
Commercial
    205       -       205  
Residential real estate
    830       -       830  
Consumer
    -       -       -  
    $ 8,523     $ -     $ 8,523  
 
As of March 31, 2012, no available commitments were outstanding on TDRs.

The following tables present newly restructured loans that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2012, respectively:
 
   
Number of Loans
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Balance
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Balance
 
Three months ended March 31, 2012:
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
    1     $ 607     $ 607  
Residential real estate
    1       670       670  
      2     $ 1,277     $ 1,277  
 
Of the TDRs described above, two loans required an impairment reserve of $149 thousand recorded in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

There were no loans that were classified as a TDR within the prior twelve months that experienced a payment default (loans ninety or more days past due) during the three month period ended March 31, 2012.
 

Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
 
Fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.
 
ASC Topic 860 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC Topic 860 are as follows:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity).
 
An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, are as follows:

Description
 
(Level 1) Quoted
Prices in Active
Markets for I
dentical Assets
   
(Level 2)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
   
(Level 3)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agency obligations
  $ -     $ 33,616     $ -     $ 33,616  
Municipal Bonds
    -       48,726       -       48,726  
U.S. GSE - Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    -       12,628       -       12,628  
Corporate bonds
    -       4,511       -       4,511  
                                 
March 31, 2012 Securities available for sale
  $ -     $ 99,481     $ -     $ 99,481  
                                 
U.S. Government agency obligations
  $ -     $ 33,689     $ -     $ 33,689  
Municipal Bonds
    -       40,048       -       40,048  
U.S. GSE - Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    -       13,841       -       13,841  
Corporate bonds
    -       4,532       -       4,532  
                                 
December 31, 2011 Securities available for sale
  $ -     $ 92,110     $ -     $ 92,110  
 
For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, are as follows:

Description
 
(Level 1) Quoted
Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
   
(Level 2) Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
   
(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
       
March 31, 2012 Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 2,460     $ 2,460  
March 31, 2012 Other real estate owned
  $ -     $ -     $ 2,969     $ 2,969  
December 31, 2011 Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 599     $ 599  
December 31, 2011 Other real estate owned
  $ -     $ -     $ 3,388     $ 3,388  

 Impaired loans are those that are accounted for under existing FASB guidance, in which the Bank has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the
properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.

At March 31, 2012, of the impaired loans having an aggregate balance of $13.5 million, $10.7 million did not require a valuation allowance because the value of the collateral securing the loan was determined to meet or exceed the balance owed on the loan. Of the remaining $2.8 million in impaired loans, an aggregate valuation allowance of $359 thousand was required to reflect what was determined to be a shortfall in the value of the collateral as compared to the balance on such loans.

Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are to be sold and are carried at fair value less estimated cost to sell.  Fair value is based upon independent market prices or appraised value of the property.  These assets are included in Level 3 fair value based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.


Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:
 
 
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
Description Fair Value Estimate   Valuation Techniques   Unobservable Input  
Range (Weighted
Average)
  (Dollars In Thousands)
   
March 31, 2012 Impaired loans
             2,460
 
Appraisal of collateral (1)
 
Appraisal adjustments (2)
 
0% to -25% (-21.5%)
         
Liquidation expenses (3)
 
-10% (-10%)
March 31, 2012 Other real estate owned
             
 
             2,969
 
Pending agreement of sale (4)
 
Liquidation expenses (3)
 
-5% (-5%)
 
(1) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various Level 3 inputs
which are not identifiable.
(2) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors including economic conditions and the age of the appraisal.  The range and weighted
average of appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.
(3)  Appraisals and pending agreements of sale are adjusted by management for liquidation expenses.  The range and weighted average of
liquidation expense adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal or pending agreement of sale.
(4)  Fair value is determined by a pending agreements of sale.
 
The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.
 
Interest Bearing Time Deposits (Carried at Cost)
 
Fair values for fixed-rate time certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. The Company generally purchases amounts below the insured limit, limiting the amount of credit risk on these time deposits.
 
Securities Available for Sale (Carried at Fair Value)
 
The fair value of securities available for sale are determined by matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities, but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things.

Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost)
 
The fair values of loans, excluding impaired loans carried at fair value of collateral, are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, and projected repayments and prepayments of principal. Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Restricted Investment in Bank Stock (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amount of restricted investment in bank stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.
 
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
 
Deposit Liabilities (Carried at Cost)
 
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
 
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Federal Funds Purchased (Carried at Cost)
 
These borrowings are short term and the carrying amount approximates the fair value.
 
Long-Term Borrowings (Carried at Cost)
 
Fair values of FHLB and Univest advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB and Univest advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments (Disclosed at Cost)

Fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet financial instruments (lending commitments and letters of credit) are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar agreements, taking into account, the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

   
March 31, 2012
 
   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value Estimate
   
(Level 1)
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
   
(Level 2)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
   
(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
                               
Financial assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 66,913     $ 66,913     $ 66,913     $ -     $ -  
Interest bearing time deposits
    7,707       7,789       -       7,789       -  
Securities available-for-sale
    99,481       99,481       -       99,481       -  
Loans receivable, net of allowance
    431,901       437,682       -       -       437,682  
Restricted investment in bank stock
    1,561       1,561       1,561       -       -  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,755       1,755       1,755       -       -  
                                         
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    525,894       526,674       459,556       67,118       -  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    28,986       28,988       28,988       -       -  
Long-term borrowings
    12,986       13,322       -       -       13,322  
Accrued interest payable
    448       448       448       -       -  
                                         
Off-balance sheet finanacial instruments:
                                       
Commitments to grant loans
    -       -       -       -       -  
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
Standby letters of credit
    -       -       -       -       -  

   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair Value
 
   
Amount
   
Estimate
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Financial assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 46,135     $ 46,135  
Interest bearing time deposits
    7,698       7,720  
Securities available-for-sale
    92,110       92,110  
Loans receivable, net of allowance
    419,126       427,861  
Restricted investments in bank stock
    1,641       1,641  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,568       1,568  
                 
Financial liabilities:
               
Deposits
    481,775       482,344  
Securities sold under agreements to  repurchase and federal funds purchased
    33,953       33,955  
Long-term borrowings
    13,086       13,422  
Accrued interest payable
    582       582  
                 
Off-balance sheet finanacial instruments:
               
Commitments to grant loans
    -       -  
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit
    -       -  
Standby letters of credit
    -       -  

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 12 – New Accounting Standards

ASU 2011-04 (Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs)
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. This update amends FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, to bring U.S. GAAP for fair value measurements in line with International Accounting Standards. The Update clarifies existing guidance for items such as: the application of the highest and best use concept to non-financial assets and liabilities; the application of fair value measurement to financial instruments classified in a reporting entity’s stockholder’s equity; and disclosure requirements regarding quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of level 3 assets. The Update also creates an exception to Topic 820 for entities which carry financial instruments within a portfolio or group, under which the entity is now permitted to base the price used for fair valuation upon a price that would be received to sell the net asset position or transfer a net liability position in an orderly transaction. The Update also allows for the application of premiums and discounts in a fair value measurement if the financial instrument is categorized in level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Lastly, the ASU contains new disclosure requirements regarding fair value amounts categorized as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy such as: disclosure of the valuation process used; effects of and relationships between unobservable inputs; usage of nonfinancial assets for purposes other than their highest and best use when that is the basis of the disclosed fair value; and categorization by level of items disclosed at fair value, but not measured at fair value for financial statement purposes. For public entities, this Update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption was not permitted.  The company adopted this update on January 1, 2012 and the new disclosures are included in Note 11.

ASU 2011-05 (Comprehensive Income: Presentation of Comprehensive Income)
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.  The provisions of this update amend FASB ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income, to facilitate the continued alignment of U.S. GAAP with International Accounting Standards. The Update prohibits the presentation of the components of comprehensive income in the statement of stockholder’s equity. Reporting entities are allowed to present either: a statement of comprehensive income, which reports both net income and other comprehensive income; or separate statements of net income and other comprehensive income. Under previous GAAP, all 3 presentations were acceptable. Regardless of the presentation selected, the Reporting Entity is required to present all reclassifications between other comprehensive and net income on the face of the new statement or statements. The provisions of this Update were effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2011 for public entities.  The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2012, and the new Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income is included in these financial statements.
 
 
 
 
This discussion and analysis provides an overview of the financial condition and results of operations of Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2012 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the preceding consolidated financial statements and related footnotes, as well as with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2011, included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Current performance does not guarantee and may not be indicative of similar performance in the future.

Critical Accounting Policies

Disclosure of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Some of these policies are particularly sensitive, requiring significant judgments, estimates and assumptions to be made by management, most particularly in connection with determining the provision for loan losses and the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of deferred tax assets. Additional information is contained in this Form 10-Q under the paragraphs titled “Provision for Loan Losses,” “Credit Risk and Loan Quality,” and “Income Taxes” contained on the following pages.

Forward-looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements, including statements of goals, intentions, and expectations as to future trends, plans, events or results of Company operations and policies and regarding general economic conditions. These forward-looking statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based upon current and anticipated economic conditions, nationally and in the Company’s market, interest rates and interest rate policy, competitive factors and other conditions that, by their nature, are not susceptible to accurate forecast, and are subject to significant uncertainty.

Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “intends”, “will”, “should”, “anticipates”, or the negative of any of the foregoing or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussion of strategy.

No assurance can be given that the future results covered by forward-looking statements will be achieved. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could impact the Company’s operating results include, but are not limited to, (i) the effects of changing economic conditions in the Company’s market areas and nationally, (ii) credit risks of commercial, real estate, consumer and other lending activities, (iii) significant changes in interest rates, (iv) changes in federal and state banking laws and regulations which could impact the Company’s operations, and (iv) other external developments which could materially affect the Company’s business and operations.

OVERVIEW

The Company is a Pennsylvania corporation organized in 2008 and registered as a bank holding company pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act). The Company was formed for purposes of acquiring Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley (the “Bank”) in connection with the reorganization of the Bank into a bank holding company structure, which was consummated on November 11, 2008. Accordingly, the Company owns all of the capital stock of the Bank, giving the organization more flexibility in meeting its capital needs as the Company continues to grow. Embassy Holdings, LLC (the “LLC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank organized to engage in the holding of property acquired by the Bank in satisfaction of debts previously contracted.  As such, the consolidated financial statements contained herein include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and the LLC.

The Bank, which is the Company’s primary operating subsidiary, was originally incorporated as a Pennsylvania bank on May 11, 2001 and opened its doors on November 6, 2001. It was formed by a group of local business persons and professionals with significant prior experience in community banking in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, the Bank’s primary market area.
 
The Company’s assets grew $41.4 million from $575.5 million at December 31, 2011 to $616.8 million at March 31, 2012 due to the increase in cash and cash equivalents, loans, and the securities portfolio which were offset slightly by a decrease in foreclosed real estate.

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $1.2 million compared to a net income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 of $1.1 million.  Loans receivable, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased $12.8 million to $431.9 million at March 31, 2012 from $419.1 million at December 31, 2011. The market is very competitive and the Company is committed to maintaining a high quality portfolio that returns a reasonable market rate. The Company expects to increase lending activity, as the Company expands its presence in its market and becomes more widely known.  The past and current economic conditions have created lower demand for loans by credit-worthy customers.  The lending staff has been active in contacting new prospects and promoting the Company’s name in the community. Management believes that this will translate into continued growth of a portfolio of quality loans, although there can be no assurance of this.
 
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Total interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased by $184 thousand to $6.0 million, as compared to $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, due to the increase in average earning assets offset by a decrease in the yield on earning assets.  Average earning assets were $584.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $498.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The tax equivalent yield on average earning assets was 4.26% for the first quarter of 2012 compared to 4.84% for the first quarter of 2011.

Total interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012 decreased $49 thousand to $1.2 million as compared to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, primarily due to decreases in deposit rates and the mix of deposits, as the Bank has become less reliant on higher cost certificate of deposits. Average interest bearing liabilities were $515.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $447.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011.  The yield on average interest bearing liabilities was 0.94% for the first quarter of 2012 compared to 1.14% for the first quarter of 2011. This decrease was the result of market conditions, deposit mix, competition, and management’s resulting adjustments to the interest rates provided to depositors.

Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $4.8 million compared to $4.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The improvement in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is a result of decreases in the interest expense associated with deposits and other borrowed funds, and an increase in interest income associated with the increased volume of earning assets, offset by a reduction in rates received on interest earning assets. The Company’s net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2012 decreased thirty-nine (39) basis points to 3.43% as compared to 3.82% for the three months ended March 31, 2011, due to the current interest rate environment, including the decreased cost of deposits and borrowed funds offset by the competitive interest rate pressure of lending.

 
Below are tables which set forth average balances and corresponding yields for the corresponding three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, respectively:

Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest Rates and Interest Differential (quarter to date)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
                                     
               
Tax
               
Tax
 
   
Average
         
Equivalent
   
Average
         
Equivalent
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
ASSETS
                                   
Loans - taxable
  $ 426,302     $ 5,270       4.97 %   $ 383,434     $ 5,042       5.33 %
Loans - non-taxable
    3,767       37       5.99 %     2,480       24       5.84 %
Investment securities - taxable
    63,180       328       2.09 %     66,789       471       2.82 %
Investment securities - non-taxable
    32,400       313       5.89 %     25,593       245       5.74 %
Federal funds sold
    2,565       1       0.16 %     4,427       2       0.18 %
Time deposits
    7,702       27       1.41 %     7,807       31       1.61 %
Interest bearing deposits with banks
    48,208       27       0.23 %     7,529       4       0.22 %
                                                 
TOTAL INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
    584,124       6,003       4.26 %     498,059       5,819       4.84 %
                                                 
Less allowance for loan losses
    (4,267 )                     (3,772 )                
Other assets
    22,697                       23,355                  
                                                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 602,554                     $ 517,642                  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                               
Interest bearing demand deposits, NOW and money market
  $ 51,397     $ 22       0.17 %   $ 38,141     $ 23       0.24 %
Savings
    349,268       740       0.85 %     250,599       580       0.94 %
Certificates of deposit
    70,353       241       1.38 %     97,631       410       1.70 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, federal funds purchased and long-term borrowings
    44,483       204       1.84 %     60,733       243       1.62 %
                                                 
TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
    515,501       1,207       0.94 %     447,104       1,256       1.14 %
                                                 
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
    37,221                       30,748                  
Other liabilities
    3,690                       2,321                  
Stockholders' equity
    46,142                       37,469                  
                                                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 602,554                     $ 517,642                  
                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 4,796                     $ 4,563          
Net interest spread
                    3.32 %                     3.70 %
Net interest margin
                    3.43 %                     3.82 %


Provision for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged against income. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered by management to be adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant change.

The allowance consists of general, specific, qualitative and unallocated components. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.  The specific component relates to loans that are classified as watch, other assets especially mentioned, substandard, doubtful or loss. For such loans they may also be classified as impaired or restructured.  For loans that are further classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and/or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and home equity loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement or there is a possible loss expected.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, management has provisioned for loan losses of $130 thousand, as compared to $165 thousand, for the same period ended March 31, 2011.  In the first three months of 2012, prior year interest in the amount of $3 thousand was charged off on three loans when the loans were placed on non-accrual.  There were no principal charge-offs on loans, however principal in the amount of $4 thousand was recovered on one loan.  The allowance for loan losses is $4.3 million as of March 31, 2012, which is 1.00% of outstanding loans, compared to $3.8 million or 1.00% of outstanding loans as of March 31, 2011. At December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses of $4.2 million represented 1.00% of total outstanding loans. Based principally on economic conditions, asset quality, and loan-loss experience, including that of comparable institutions in the Bank’s market area, the allowance is believed to be adequate to absorb any losses inherent in the portfolio. Because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is adequate, or that material increases will not be necessary should the quality of the loans deteriorate.  The Bank has not participated in any sub-prime lending activity.
 
 
The activity in the allowance for loan losses is shown in the following table, as well as period end loans receivable and the allowance for loan losses as a percent of the total loan portfolio:

   
March 31
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Total loans receivable at end of period
  $ 436,247     $ 380,217  
                 
Allowance for loan losses:
               
Balance, beginning
  $ 4,215     $ 3,709  
Provision for loan losses
    130       165  
Loans charged off
    (3 )     (93 )
Recoveries
    4       8  
Balance at end of period
  $ 4,346     $ 3,789  
                 
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable at end of period
    1.00 %     1.00 %
 
Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income was $283 thousand for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 compared to $322 thousand for the same period in 2011.  The decrease is primarily due to the loss incurred on the sale of other real estate owned and the impairment on other real estate owned, offset by the growth in the Bank’s credit card and merchant processing customer base.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expenses increased $182 thousand or 6% from $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to $3.4 million for the same period ended March 31, 2012. The increase is due to: an increase of $98 thousand in salary and employee benefits, the majority of which are in conjunction with increased branch staffing and salary adjustments; an increase of $32 thousand in credit card expense due to an increase in volume; an increase of $48 thousand in occupancy and equipment; an increase of $52 thousand in data processing; an increase of $23 thousand in charitable contributions; an increase of $27 thousand in professional services, an increase of $4 thousand in loan and real estate expenses and an increase in other operating expenses of $4 thousand; offset by a decrease of $4 thousand advertising expense, a decrease of $86 thousand in insurance expense and a decrease of $16 thousand in other real estate owned expenses.

A breakdown of other expenses can be found in the statements of income.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2012 totaled $427 thousand, or 26.7% of income before taxes. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2011 totaled $436 thousand, or 28.1%. The decrease in the tax rate is a result of an increase in tax-free investments and loans, offset to a lesser extent by an increase in taxable loans.
 
FINANCIAL CONDITION

Securities

The Bank’s securities portfolio continues to be classified, in its entirety, as “available for sale.” Management believes that a portfolio classification of available for sale allows complete flexibility in the investment portfolio. Using this classification, the Bank intends to hold these securities for an indefinite amount of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Such securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The portfolio is structured to provide maximum return on investments while providing a consistent source of liquidity and meeting strict risk standards. Investment securities consist primarily of U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities issued by FHLMC or FNMA, corporate bonds, and taxable and non taxable municipal bonds. The Bank holds no high-risk securities or derivatives as of March 31, 2012. The Bank has not made any investments in non-U.S. government agency mortgage backed securities or sub-prime loans.
 

Total securities at March 31, 2012 were $99.5 million compared to $92.1 million at December 31, 2011. The increase in the investment portfolio is the result of purchases of Municipal and U.S. GSEs, offset by principal payments on U.S. GSEs.  The carrying value of the securities portfolio as of March 31, 2012 includes a net unrealized gain of $3.7 million, which is recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity net of income tax effect. This compares to a net unrealized gain of $3.6 million at December 31, 2011. The current unrealized gain position of the securities portfolio is due to the changes in market rates since December 31, 2011. No securities are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired.

Restricted investments in bank stock consists of FHLB stock and ACBB stock. Federal law requires a member institution of the FHLB to hold stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula. The restricted stocks are carried at cost. The Company had $1.5 million of FHLB stock and $40 thousand of ACBB stock as of March 31, 2012.
 
In December 2008, the FHLB of Pittsburgh notified member banks that it was suspending dividend payments and the repurchase of capital stock, and any future capital stock repurchases will be made on a quarterly basis if conditions warrant such purchases.  During 2012 and 2011, FHLB of Pittsburgh conducted a limited excess capital stock repurchase based upon positive net income results. In connection with this program, the Bank had stock at a carrying value of $80 thousand repurchased during the three month period ended March 31, 2012, and $98 thousand repurchased during the same period in 2011.  Any future capital stock repurchases are expected to be made on a quarterly basis if conditions warrant such repurchases.

Management evaluates the restricted stock for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 942, “Accounting by Certain Entities (Including Entities With Trade Receivables) That Lend to or Finance the Activities of Others.” Management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on their assessment of the ultimate recoverability of their cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of their cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB, and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the FHLB.

Based upon its evaluation of the foregoing criteria, management believes no impairment charge is necessary related to the FHLB or ACBB restricted stock as of March 31, 2012.

Loans

The loan portfolio comprises a major component of the Bank’s earning assets. All of the Bank’s loans are to domestic borrowers. Total net loans at March 31, 2012 increased $12.8 million to $431.9 million from $419.1 million at December 31, 2011. The loan to deposit ratio decreased slightly from 87.0% at December 31, 2011 to 82.1% at March 31, 2012. The Bank’s loan portfolio at March 31, 2012 was comprised of residential real estate and consumer loans of $219.1 million, an increase of $7.6 million from December 31, 2011, and commercial loans of $217.4 million, an increase of $5.3 million from December 31, 2011.  The Bank has not originated, nor does it intend to originate, sub-prime mortgage loans.
 
Credit Risk and Loan Quality

The allowance for loan losses increased $130 thousand to $4.3 million at March 31, 2012 from $4.2 million at December 31, 2011. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses represented 1.00% of total loans. Based upon current economic conditions, the composition of the loan portfolio, the perceived credit risk in the portfolio and loan-loss experience of comparable institutions in the Bank’s market area, management feels the allowance is adequate to absorb reasonably anticipated losses.
 

At March 31, 2012, aggregate balances on non-performing loans equaled $11.0 million compared to $9.4 million at December 31, 2011 and $6.4 million at March 31, 2011, representing 2.52%, 2.22% and 1.68% of total loans at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively. Troubled debt restructurings, included in the following table, represent loans where the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, has granted a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider.  There were no loans classified as a TDR within the prior twelve months that experienced a payment default (loans ninety or more days past due) during the three months ending March 31, 2012.  The Company has one foreclosed asset in the amount of $3.0 million as of March 31, 2012, as compared to two foreclosed assets at December 31, 2011 in the amount of $3.4 million.  The net change is a result of the sale of one asset with a write-down of $9 thousand and net proceeds of $310 thousand, along with a $100 thousand write-down on the remaining foreclosed asset.  The details for non-performing loans are included in the following table (dollars in thousands):

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Non-accrual - commercial
  $ 2,391     $ 1,869     $ 2,305  
Non-accrual - consumer
    82       -       356  
Restructured loans (still accruing interest)
    8,523       7,264       3,348  
Loans past due 90 or more days, accruing interest
    -       265       361  
Total nonperforming loans
    10,996       9,398       6,370  
Foreclosed assets
    2,969       3,388       3,069  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 13,965     $ 12,786     $ 9,439  
Nonperforming loans to total loans at period-end
    2.52 %     2.22 %     1.68 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    2.26 %     2.22 %     1.82 %
                         
Total Loans
    436,247       423,421       380,217  
Total Assets
    616,843       575,480       519,349  

 Premises and Equipment

Company premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, increased $157 thousand from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012. This increase is due primarily to the leasehold improvements placed in service in January 2012 due to the lease expansion addendum detailed below, offset by depreciation on existing premises and equipment.

On May 4, 2012, the Bank entered into a lease renewal and modification agreement (the “Agreement”) with Red Bird Associates, LLC (“Red Bird”) providing for an extension of the term of the lease of the Bank’s principal office located at 100 Gateway Drive in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (the “Lease”).   The agreement provides for an additional five year term.  The new term continues through February 28, 2017 and is subject to a 2.0% increase on March 1 of each year.  The agreement further provides coterminous terms and options to the original lease agreement for Suite 100, the first lease expansion agreement for Suite 200, and the second lease expansion addendum for Suite 210 of the Gateway office building.  As disclosed in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 27, 2012, Red Bird is a real estate holding company owned by six Directors of the Company, as well as Judith A. Hunsicker, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer.  Prior to its execution, the terms of the Agreement, including the rental amount, were determined by a majority of the disinterested Directors to be no less favorable to the Bank than the terms then prevailing in the relevant market.

 Deposits

Total deposits at March 31, 2012 increased $44.1 million to $525.9 million from $481.8 million at December 31, 2011. Savings deposits increased by $34.7 million and demand deposits increased by $19.8 million, while time deposits decreased $9.9 million. The significant growth in savings and demand deposits is attributed to successful promotions, as well as migration from time deposits.

Liquidity

Liquidity represents the Company’s ability to meet the demands required for the funding of loans and to meet depositors’ requirements for use of their funds. The Company’s sources of liquidity are cash balances, due from banks, and federal funds sold. Cash and cash equivalents were $66.9 million at March 31, 2012, compared to $46.1 million at December 31, 2011.

Additional asset liquidity sources include principal and interest payments from the investment security and loan portfolios. Long-term liquidity needs may be met by selling unpledged securities available for sale, selling loans or raising additional capital. At March 31, 2012, the Company had $99.5 million of available for sale securities. Securities with carrying values of approximately $41.5 million and $47.7 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure securities sold under agreements to repurchase, public deposits, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
 

The Bank also has borrowing capacity with the FHLB of approximately $201.5 million, of which $7.9 million was outstanding in long-term loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  This borrowing capacity with the FHLB includes a line of credit for $25 million, of which there is no balance outstanding as of March 31, 2012.   All of the long-term loans mature in 2013.  There were no short-term advances outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. All FHLB borrowings are secured by qualifying assets of the Bank.

The Bank also has a line of credit with ACBB of approximately $6.0 million, of which none was outstanding at March 31, 2012.   Advances from this line are unsecured.

The Company has two lines of credit totaling an aggregate of $10 million with Univest, of which an aggregate of $5.1 million was outstanding at March 31, 2012. These lines of credit are secured by 833,333 shares of Bank common stock.

The Company has no investment in or financial relationship with any unconsolidated entities that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on liquidity or capital resources.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not reflect various off-balance sheet arrangements that are made in the normal course of business, which may involve some liquidity risk. These off-balance sheet arrangements consist of unfunded loans and commitments, as well as lines of credit made under the same standards as on-balance sheet instruments. These unused commitments totaled $79.3 million at March 31, 2012. The Company also has letters of credit outstanding of $4.4 million at March 31, 2012. Because these instruments have fixed maturity dates, and because many of them will expire without being drawn upon, they do not generally present any significant liquidity risk to the Company. Management is of the opinion that the Company’s liquidity is sufficient to meet its anticipated needs.

Capital Resources and Adequacy

Total stockholders’ equity was $45.6 million as of March 31, 2012, representing a net increase of $1.3 million from December 31, 2011.  The increase in capital was a result of the net income of $1.2 million and the increase in unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities of $62 thousand, the exercise of stock options totaling $3 thousand, compensation expense recognized on stock options in the amount of $5 thousand and $56 thousand attributable to issuance of stock grants.

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain actions by regulators that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
 
The regulations require that banks maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk weighted assets (as defined), and Tier I capital to average assets (as defined). As of March 31, 2012, the Bank met the minimum requirements. In addition, the Bank’s capital ratios exceeded the amounts required to be considered “well capitalized” as defined in the regulations.
 
The following table provides a comparison of the Bank’s risk-based capital ratios and leverage ratios:
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
             
Tier I, common stockholders' equity
  $ 47,785     $ 46,648  
Tier II, allowable portion of allowance for loan losses
    4,346       4,215  
                 
Total capital
  $ 52,131     $ 50,863  
                 
Tier I risk based capital ratio
    12.9 %     12.7 %
                 
Total risk based capital ratio
    14.1 %     13.8 %
                 
Tier I leverage ratio
    7.9 %     8.3 %
                 

 
Note: Unrealized gains on securities available for sale are excluded from regulatory capital components of risk-based  capital and leverage ratios

The Federal banking regulators have adopted risk-based capital guidelines for bank holding companies. Currently, the required minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets (including off-balance sheet activities, such as standby letters of credit) is 8%. At least half of the total capital is required to be Tier I capital, consisting principally of common shareholders’ equity, non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, a limited amount of cumulative perpetual preferred stock and minority interests in the equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill. The remainder (Tier II capital) may consist of a limited amount of subordinated debt and intermediate-term preferred stock, certain hybrid capital instruments and other debt securities, perpetual preferred stock and a limited amount of the general loan loss allowance.

In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, the federal banking regulators established minimum leverage ratio (Tier I capital to total assets) guidelines for bank holding companies. These guidelines provide for a minimum leverage ratio of 3% for those bank holding companies which have the highest regulatory examination ratings and are not contemplating or experiencing significant growth or expansion. All other bank holding companies are required to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 4%.

The following table provides the Company’s risk-based capital ratios and leverage ratios:
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
             
Tier I, common stockholders' equity
  $ 43,179     $ 41,945  
Tier II, allowable portion of allowance for loan losses
    4,346       4,215  
                 
Total capital
  $ 47,525     $ 46,160  
                 
Tier I risk based capital ratio
    11.7 %     11.4 %
                 
Total risk based capital ratio
    12.8 %     12.6 %
                 
Tier I leverage ratio
    7.2 %     7.4 %
 

Not Applicable.


The term “disclosure controls and procedures” is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). This term refers to the controls and procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time periods. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2012, and they have concluded that, as of this date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at ensuring that required information will be disclosed on a timely basis in our reports filed under the Exchange Act.

There were no significant changes to our internal controls over financial reporting or in the other factors that could significantly affect our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weakness.
 
 
Part II - Other Information


The Company and the Bank are an occasional party to legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, the Company has adequate legal defenses and/or insurance coverage respecting any and each of these actions and does not believe that they will materially affect the Company’s operations or financial position.


Not Applicable


Not Applicable


Not Applicable.


Not Applicable


Not Applicable.

 
Exhibit
Number   
Description
   
3.1
Articles of Incorporation as amended (conformed) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed on May 14, 2010).
3.2
By-Laws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 of Registrant’s Form 8-A filed on December 11, 2008).
11.1
The statement regarding computation of per share earnings required by this exhibit is contained in Note 5 to the financial statements under the caption “Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share.”
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
32.
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 1350 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
  The following Exhibits are being furnished* as part of this report:
 
  No.   Description
  101.INS   XBRL Instance Document.*
  101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*
  101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*
  101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*
  101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*
  101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document.*

 
*
These interactive data files are being furnished as part of this Quarterly Report, and, in accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.


SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
EMBASSY BANCORP, INC.
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ David M. Lobach, Jr.
 
Dated: May 15, 2012
 
      David M. Lobach, Jr.
 
 
 
      President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
Dated: May 15, 2012
By:
/s/ Judith A. Hunsicker
 
 
 
      Judith A. Hunsicker
 
 
 
      Senior Executive Vice President,
 
 
 
      Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and
 
   
      Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Number   
Description
   
3.1
Articles of Incorporation as amended (conformed) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed on May 14, 2010).
3.2
By-Laws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 of Registrant’s Form 8-A filed on December 11, 2008).
11.1
The statement regarding computation of per share earnings required by this exhibit is contained in Note 5 to the financial statements under the caption “Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share.”
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 1350 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
  The following Exhibits are being furnished* as part of this report:
 
  No.   Description
  101.INS   XBRL Instance Document.*
  101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*
  101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*
  101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*
  101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*
  101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document.*

 
*
These interactive data files are being furnished as part of this Quarterly Report, and, in accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.
 
 
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