EX-13 2 ex_136730.htm EXHIBIT 13 cban20181231_10k.htm
 

Exhibit 13

 

 

389 Mulberry Street | Macon, Georgia 31201

Post Office Box One | Macon, Georgia 31202

478-746-6277 | mmmcpa.com

 

 

March 15, 2019

 

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT

REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Colony Bankcorp, Inc.

 

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and subsidiary (the Company) as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2018, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013.

 

Basis for Opinions

The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included under Item 9A, Controls and Procedures, in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements and an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

 

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Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

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

 

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

 

McNAIR, McLEMORE, MIDDLEBROOKS & CO., LLC

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1995.

 

Macon, Georgia

March 15, 2019

 

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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER 31

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
ASSETS                
                 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

               

Cash and Due from Banks

  $ 10,376,876     $ 23,145,136  
                 

Interest-Bearing Deposits

    49,778,576       34,667,715  
                 

Investment Securities

               

Available for Sale, at Fair Value

    353,066,166       354,246,904  
                 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at Cost

    2,977,900       3,042,900  
                 

Loans

    782,027,368       765,283,855  

Allowance for Loan Losses

    (7,276,806 )     (7,507,508 )

Unearned Interest and Fees

    (501,300 )     (495,500 )
                 
      774,249,262       757,280,847  
                 

Premises and Equipment

    28,831,272       27,639,430  
                 

Other Real Estate (Net of Allowance of $876,177 and $1,451,492 in 2018 and 2017, Respectively)

    1,840,743       4,256,469  
                 

Goodwill

    202,244       -  
                 

Other Intangible Assets

    556,573       44,766  
                 

Other Assets

    29,998,856       28,431,150  
                 

Total Assets

  $ 1,251,878,468     $ 1,232,755,317  

 

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER 31

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY                
                 

Deposits

               

Noninterest-Bearing

  $ 192,847,392     $ 190,927,928  

Interest-Bearing

    892,278,066       877,057,477  
                 
      1,085,125,458       1,067,985,405  
                 

Borrowed Money

               

Subordinated Debentures

    24,229,000       24,229,000  

Other Borrowed Money

    44,000,000       47,500,000  
                 
      68,229,000       71,729,000  
                 

Other Liabilities

    2,831,615       2,718,249  
                 
                 

Commitments and Contingencies

               
                 
                 

StockholdersEquity

               

Common Stock, Par Value $1; 20,000,000 Shares Authorized, 8,444,908 and 8,439,258 Shares Issued and Outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively

    8,444,908       8,439,258  

Paid-In Capital

    25,978,334       29,145,094  

Retained Earnings

    69,459,243       59,230,260  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax

    (8,190,090 )     (6,491,949 )
                 
      95,692,395       90,322,663  
                 
                 

Total Liabilities and StockholdersEquity

  $ 1,251,878,468     $ 1,232,755,317  

 

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 

Interest Income

                       

Loans, Including Fees

  $ 40,681,853     $ 38,613,540     $ 38,942,503  

Federal Funds Sold

    -       3       -  

Deposits with Other Banks

    409,732       232,397       124,459  

Investment Securities

                       

U.S. Government Agencies

    7,528,962       6,717,827       5,263,741  

State, County and Municipal

    102,719       115,097       127,379  

Corporate

    111,763       87,387       -  

Dividends on Other Investments

    187,117       150,172       131,007  
                         
      49,022,146       45,916,423       44,589,089  

Interest Expense

                       

Deposits

    6,057,066       4,758,073       4,781,228  

Federal Funds Purchased

    5,305       2,639       581  

Borrowed Money

    2,163,148       2,112,017       1,701,522  
                         
      8,225,519       6,872,729       6,483,331  
                         

Net Interest Income

    40,796,627       39,043,694       38,105,758  
                         

Provision for Loan Losses

    200,500       390,000       1,062,000  
                         

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

    40,596,127       38,653,694       37,043,758  
                         

Noninterest Income

                       

Service Charges on Deposits

    4,373,854       4,466,997       4,307,214  

Other Service Charges, Commissions and Fees

    3,253,922       3,048,601       2,802,651  

Mortgage Fee Income

    651,985       858,658       681,806  

Securities Gains (Losses)

    115,909       -       385,223  

Other

    1,225,660       1,360,309       1,376,860  
                         
      9,621,330       9,734,565       9,553,754  

Noninterest Expenses

                       

Salaries and Employee Benefits

    20,122,843       19,222,594       18,482,693  

Occupancy and Equipment

    4,180,396       3,947,941       3,970,244  

Directors’ Fees

    291,400       298,100       348,755  

Legal and Professional Fees

    1,320,653       1,169,938       1,067,563  

Foreclosed Property

    204,705       363,519       1,143,518  

FDIC Assessment

    358,222       386,823       603,654  

Advertising

    337,527       349,722       609,892  

Software and Data Processing

    1,420,482       1,192,025       1,112,065  

Telephone

    738,193       813,592       737,063  

ATM/Card Processing

    1,510,322       1,467,411       1,136,122  

Other

    4,815,044       4,648,163       4,861,400  
                         
      35,299,787       33,859,828       34,072,969  
                         

Income Before Income Taxes

    14,917,670       14,528,431       12,524,543  
                         

Income Taxes

    3,000,270       6,777,453       3,851,333  
                         

Net Income

    11,917,400       7,750,978       8,673,210  

Preferred Stock Dividends

    -       210,600       1,493,310  
                         

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

  $ 11,917,400     $ 7,540,378     $ 7,179,900  
                         

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock

                       

Basic

  $ 1.41     $ 0.89     $ 0.85  

Diluted

  $ 1.40     $ 0.87     $ 0.84  

Cash Dividends Declared Per Share of Common Stock

  $ 0.20     $ 0.10     $ 0.00  
                         

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic

    8,439,454       8,439,258       8,439,258  

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted

    8,538,608       8,633,581       8,513,295  

 

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Net Income

  $ 11,917,400     $ 7,750,978     $ 8,673,210  
                         

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

                       
                         

Gains (Losses) on Securities Arising During the Year

    (2,033,636 )     (608,355 )     (505,367 )

Tax Effect

    427,063       206,841       171,825  
                         

Realized (Gains) Losses on Sale of AFS Securities

    (115,909 )     -       (385,223 )

Tax Effect

    24,341       -       130,976  
                         

Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects

    (1,698,141 )     (401,514 )     (587,789 )
                         

Comprehensive Income

  $ 10,219,259     $ 7,349,464     $ 8,085,421  

 

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016

 

   

 

 

Preferred

Shares

Issued

   

Preferred

Stock

   

 

Common

Shares

Issued

   

 

 

Common

Stock

   

 

 

Paid-In

Capital

   

 

 

Retained

Earnings

   

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

   

 

 

 

Total

 
                                                                 

Balance, December 31, 2015

    18,021     $ 18,021,000       8,439,258     $ 8,439,258     $ 29,145,094     $ 44,285,621     $ (4,434,351 )   $ 95,456,622  
                                                                 

Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects

                                                    (587,789 )     (587,789 )

Dividends on Preferred Shares

                                            (1,493,310 )             (1,493,310 )

Redemption of Preferred Stock

    (8,661 )     (8,661,000 )                                             (8,661,000 )

Net Income

                                            8,673,210               8,673,210  
                                                                 

Balance, December 31, 2016

    9,360     $ 9,360,000       8,439,258     $ 8,439,258     $ 29,145,094     $ 51,465,521     $ (5,022,140 )   $ 93,387,733  
                                                                 

Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects

                                                    (401,514 )     (401,514 )

Dividends on Common Shares

                                            (843,934 )             (843,934 )

Dividends on Preferred Shares

                                            (210,600 )             (210,600 )

Redemption of Preferred Stock

    (9,360 )     (9,360,000 )                                             (9,360,000 )

TCJ Act Reclassification

                                            1,068,295       (1,068,295 )     -  

Net Income

                                            7,750,978               7,750,978  
                                                                 

Balance, December 31, 2017

    -     $ -       8,439,258     $ 8,439,258     $ 29,145,094     $ 59,230,260     $ (6,491,949 )   $ 90,322,663  
                                                                 

Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects

                                                    (1,698,141 )     (1,698,141 )

Dividends on Common Shares

                                            (1,688,417 )             (1,688,417 )

Issuance of Restricted Stock

                    5,650       5,650       (5,650 )             -       -  

Stock-based Compensation Expense

                                    13,890                       13,890  

Repurchase of Warrants

                                    (3,175,000 )                     (3,175,000 )

Net Income

                                            11,917,400               11,917,400  
                                                                 

Balance, December 31, 2018

    -     $ -       8,444,908     $ 8,444,908     $ 25,978,334     $ 69,459,243     $ (8,190,090 )   $ 95,692,395  

 

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

 

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

                       

Net Income

  $ 11,917,400     $ 7,750,978     $ 8,673,210  

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided from Operating Activities

                       

Depreciation

    1,786,652       1,647,813       1,574,249  

Amortization and Accretion

    1,176,224       1,449,111       1,645,088  

Provision for Loan Losses

    200,500       390,000       1,062,000  

Share-based Compensation Expense

    13,890       -       -  

Deferred Income Taxes

    273,176       2,833,958       222,120  

Securities (Gains) Losses

    (115,909 )     -       (385,223 )

(Gain) Loss on Sale of Premises and Equipment

    (305 )     (10,735 )     80,329  

(Gain) Loss on Sale of Other Real Estate and Repossessions

    (309,077 )     (208,329 )     160,682  

Provision for Losses on Other Real Estate

    262,041       333,767       501,736  

Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance

    (508,946 )     (1,669,424 )     (589,408 )

Provision for Losses on Premises & Equipment

    172,143       -       -  

Change In

                       

Interest Receivable

    (217,491 )     (90,204 )     176,766  

Prepaid Expenses

    266,806       139,382       (372,380 )

Interest Payable

    38,573       21,188       (46,284 )

Accrued Expenses and Accounts Payable

    1,418       361,005       (252,617 )

Other

    (45,858 )     (403,375 )     938,223  
                         
      14,911,237       12,545,135       13,388,491  

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

                       

Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks

    (15,110,861 )     11,677,144       (7,729,560 )

Purchase of Investment Securities Available for Sale

    (63,682,791 )     (87,160,178 )     (109,634,793 )

Proceeds from Sale of Investment Securities Available for Sale

    11,267,642       -       25,209,851  

Proceeds from Maturities, Calls and Paydowns of Investment Securities Available for Sale

    50,422,396       54,587,986       54,868,726  

Proceeds from Sale of Premises and Equipment

    22,581       37,650       89,551  

Net Loans to Customers

    2,395,928       (14,459,526 )     (2,167,126 )

Purchase of Premises and Equipment

    (2,762,585 )     (1,344,898 )     (3,259,859 )

Proceeds from Sale of Other Real Estate and Repossessions

    3,002,508       3,863,576       7,529,131  

Proceeds from Sale of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

    65,000       -       -  

Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

    -       (32,900 )     (279,500 )

Net Cash and Cash Equivalents Paid in Acquisition

    (10,043,452 )     -       -  
                         
      (24,423,634 )     (32,831,146 )     (35,373,579 )

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

                       

Interest-Bearing Customer Deposits

    (445,146 )     (8,240,418 )     7,629,930  

Noninterest-Bearing Customer Deposits

    5,552,700       31,869,295       25,172,362  

Proceeds from Other Borrowed Money

    44,007,500       10,015,500       10,000,000  

Principal Payments on Other Borrowed Money

    (47,507,500 )     (8,515,500 )     (4,000,000 )

Dividends Paid on Preferred Stock

    -       (315,900 )     (1,590,746 )

Redemption of Preferred Stock

    -       (9,360,000 )     (8,661,000 )

Repurchase of Warrants

    (3,175,000 )     -       -  

Dividends Paid on Common Stock

    (1,688,417 )     (843,934 )     -  
                         
      (3,255,863 )     14,609,043       28,550,546  
                         

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

    (12,768,260 )     (5,676,968 )     6,565,458  
                         

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning

    23,145,136       28,822,104       22,256,646  
                         

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending

  $ 10,376,876     $ 23,145,136     $ 28,822,104  

 

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (the Company) is a bank holding company located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Colony Bank, Fitzgerald, Georgia. All significant intercompany accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. conform to generally accepted accounting principles and practices utilized in the commercial banking industry.

 

Nature of Operations

 

The Company provides a full range of retail and commercial banking services for consumers and small- to medium-size businesses located primarily in central, south and coastal Georgia. Colony Bank is headquartered in Fitzgerald, Georgia with banking offices in Albany, Ashburn, Broxton, Centerville, Columbus, Cordele, Douglas, Eastman, Fitzgerald, Leesburg, Moultrie, Quitman, Rochelle, Savannah, Soperton, Statesboro, Sylvester, Thomaston, Tifton, Valdosta and Warner Robins. Lending and investing activities are funded primarily by deposits gathered through its retail banking office network.

 

Use of Estimates

 

In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans.

 

Reclassifications

 

In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years’ consolidated financial statements and note disclosures have been reclassified to conform to statement presentations selected for 2018. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported stockholders’ equity or net income.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Concentrations of credit risk can exist in relation to individual borrowers or groups of borrowers, certain types of collateral, certain types of industries or certain geographic regions. The Company has a concentration in real estate loans as well as a geographic concentration that could pose an adverse credit risk, particularly if an economic downturn occurred in the real estate market. At December 31, 2018, approximately 88 percent of the Company’s loan portfolio was concentrated in loans secured by real estate. A substantial portion of borrowers’ ability to honor their contractual obligations is dependent upon the viability of the real estate economic sector. Collateral real estate values that secure land development, construction and speculative real estate loans in the Company’s larger MSA markets have started showing signs of stabilization in values in recent years. In addition, a large portion of the Company’s foreclosed assets are also located in these same geographic markets, making the recovery of the carrying amount of foreclosed assets susceptible to changes in market conditions. Management continues to monitor these concentrations and has considered these concentrations in its allowance for loan loss analysis.

 

The success of the Company is dependent, to a certain extent, upon the economic conditions in the geographic markets it serves. Adverse changes in the economic conditions in these geographic markets would likely have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. The operating results of the Company depend primarily on its net interest income. Accordingly, operations are subject to risks and uncertainties surrounding the exposure to changes in the interest rate environment.

 

At times, the Company may have cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions in excess of federal deposit insurance limits. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions whose credit rating is monitored by management to minimize credit risk.

 

Investment Securities

 

The Company classifies its investment securities as trading, available for sale or held to maturity. Securities that are held principally for resale in the near term are classified as trading. Trading securities are carried at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains and losses included in noninterest income. Currently, no securities are classified as trading. Securities acquired with both the intent and ability to be held to maturity are classified as held to maturity and reported at amortized cost. All securities not classified as trading or held to maturity are considered available for sale. Securities available for sale are reported at estimated fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale are excluded from earnings and are reported, net of deferred taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale are computed using the specific identification method. Securities available for sale includes securities, which may be sold to meet liquidity needs arising from unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations, changes in regulatory capital requirements, or unforeseen changes in market conditions.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Investment Securities (Continued)

 

The Company evaluates each held to maturity and available for sale security in a loss position for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI). In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers such factors as the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been below cost, the financial condition of the issuer and the Company’s intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis. If the Company intends to sell or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery, the OTTI write-down is recognized in earnings. If the Company does not intend to sell the security or it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the OTTI write-down is separated into an amount representing credit loss, which is recognized in earnings, and an amount related to all other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 

Investment in stock of a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) is required for every federally insured institution that utilizes its services. FHLB stock is considered restricted, as defined in the accounting standards. The FHLB stock is reported in the consolidated financial statements at cost. Dividend income is recognized when earned.

 

Loans

 

Loans that the Company has the ability and intent to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are recorded at their principal amount outstanding, net of unearned interest and fees. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized over the estimated terms of the loans using the straight-line method. Interest income on loans is recognized using the effective interest method.

 

A loan is considered to be delinquent when payments have not been made according to contractual terms, typically evidenced by nonpayment of a monthly installment by the due date.

 

When management believes there is sufficient doubt as to the collectibility of principal or interest on any loan or generally when loans are 90 days or more past due, the accrual of applicable interest is discontinued and the loan is designated as nonaccrual, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are either applied against principal or reported as income, according to management’s judgment as to the collectibility of principal. Loans are returned to an accrual status when factors indicating doubtful collectibility on a timely basis no longer exist.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Loans Modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR)

 

Loans are considered to have been modified in a TDR when, due to a borrower’s financial difficulty, the Company makes certain concessions to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider for new debt with similar risk characteristics. Modifications may include interest rate reductions, principal or interest forgiveness, forbearance, and other actions intended to minimize economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral. Generally, a nonaccrual loan that has been modified in a TDR remains on nonaccrual status for a period of six months to demonstrate that the borrower is able to meet the terms of the modified loan. However, performance prior to the modification, or significant events that coincide with the modification, are included in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan being returned to accrual status at the time of loan modification or after a shorter performance period. If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is uncertain, the loan remains on nonaccrual status. Once a loan is modified in a troubled debt restructuring, it is accounted for as an impaired loan, regardless of its accrual status, until the loan is paid in full, sold or charged off.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

 

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.

 

The allowance consists of specific, historical and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as either doubtful, substandard or special mention. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan are lower than the carrying value of that loan. The historical component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. A general component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The general component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and historical losses in the portfolio. General valuation allowances are based on internal and external qualitative risk factors such as (1) changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collections, charge offs, and recovery practices, (2) changes in international, national, regional, and local conditions, (3) changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and terms of loans, (4) changes in the experience, depth, and ability of lending management, (5) changes in the volume and severity of past due loans and other similar conditions, (6) changes in the quality of the organization's loan review system, (7) changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans, (8) the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the levels of such concentrations, and (9) the effect of other external factors (i.e. competition, legal and regulatory requirements) on the level of estimated credit losses.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

Loans identified as losses by management, internal loan review and/or Bank examiners are charged off. 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 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 by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

A significant portion of the Company’s impaired loans are deemed to be collateral dependent. Management therefore measures impairment on these loans based on the fair value of the collateral. Collateral values are determined based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company or by senior members of the Company’s credit administration staff. The decision whether to obtain an external third-party appraisal usually depends on the type of property being evaluated. External appraisals are usually obtained on more complex, income producing properties such as hotels, shopping centers and businesses. Less complex properties such as residential lots, farm land and single family houses may be evaluated internally by senior credit administration staff. When the Company does obtain appraisals from external third-parties, the values utilized in the impairment calculation are “as is” or current market values. The appraisals, whether prepared internally or externally, may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales, income and cost approach. Appraised amounts used in the impairment calculation are typically discounted 10 percent to account for selling and marketing costs, if the repayment of the loan is to come from the sale of the collateral. Although appraisals may not be obtained each year on all impaired loans, the collateral values used in the impairment calculations are evaluated quarterly by management. Based on management’s knowledge of the collateral and the current real estate market conditions, appraised values may be further discounted to reflect facts and circumstances known to management since the initial appraisal was performed.

 

Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of collateral underlying impaired loans and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of impaired loans to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Premises and Equipment

 

Premises and equipment are recorded at acquisition cost net of accumulated depreciation.

 

Depreciation is charged to operations over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives and methods of depreciation are as follows:

 

Description

 

Life in Years

 

Method

               

Banking Premises

    15 - 40  

Straight-Line and Accelerated

Furniture and Equipment

    5 - 10  

Straight-Line and Accelerated

 

Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or sold, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in other income or expense.   

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of businesses acquired over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units and tested for impairment at least annually, or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value.

 

Other Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles acquired in connection with a business combination. The core deposit intangible is initially recognized based on an independent valuation performed as of the consummation date. The core deposit intangible is amortized by the straight-line method over the average remaining life of the acquired customer deposits.

 

Transfers of Financial Assets

 

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

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

For reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, noninterest-bearing amounts due from banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreement to resell. Cash flows from demand deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and certificates of deposit are reported net.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Advertising Costs

 

The Company expenses the cost of advertising in the periods in which those costs are incurred.

 

Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes is based upon income for financial statement purposes, adjusted for nontaxable income and nondeductible expenses. Deferred income taxes have been provided when different accounting methods have been used in determining income for income tax purposes and for financial reporting purposes.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on future tax consequences attributable to differences arising from the financial statement carrying values of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. The differences relate primarily to depreciable assets (use of different depreciation methods for financial statement and income tax purposes) and allowance for loan losses (use of the allowance method for financial statement purposes and the direct write-off method for tax purposes). In the event of changes in the tax laws, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted in the period of the enactment of those changes, with effects included in the income tax provision. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company and its subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return. The subsidiary pays its proportional share of federal income taxes to the Company based on its taxable income.

 

The Company’s federal and state income tax returns for tax years 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Georgia Department of Revenue, generally for three years after filing.

 

Positions taken in the Company’s tax returns may be subject to challenge by the taxing authorities upon examination. Uncertain tax positions are initially recognized in the consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. Such tax positions are both initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the tax authority, assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. The Company provides for interest and, in some cases, penalties on tax positions that may be challenged by the taxing authorities. Interest expense is recognized beginning in the first period that such interest would begin accruing. Penalties are recognized in the period that the Company claims the position in the tax return. Interest and penalties on income tax uncertainties are classified within income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Other Real Estate

 

Other real estate generally represents real estate acquired through foreclosure and is initially recorded at estimated fair value at the date of acquisition less the cost of disposal. Losses from the acquisition of property in full or partial satisfaction of debt are recorded as loan losses. Properties are evaluated regularly to ensure the recorded amounts are supported by current fair values, and valuation allowances are recorded as necessary to reduce the carrying amount to fair value less estimated cost of disposal. Routine holding costs and gains or losses upon disposition are included in foreclosed property expense.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

 

The Company has purchased life insurance on the lives of certain key members of management and directors. The life insurance policies are recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or amounts due that are probable at settlement, if applicable. Increases in the cash surrender value are recorded as other income in the consolidated statements of income. The cash surrender value of the insurance contracts is recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets in the amount of $17,597,639 and $17,088,693 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

Comprehensive Income

 

Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, represent equity changes from economic events of the period other than transactions with owners. Such items are considered components of other comprehensive income (loss). Accounting standards codification requires the presentation in the consolidated financial statements of net income and all items of other comprehensive income (loss) as total comprehensive income (loss).

 

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets when they are funded.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

 

ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 and all subsequent amendments to the ASU and ASC 606 which (1) creates a single framework for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers that fall within its scope and (2) revises when it is appropriate to recognize a gain (loss) from the transfer of nonfinancial assets, such as other real estate owned. The majority of the Company’s revenues came from interest income and other sources, including loans and investment securities, that are outside the scope of ASC 606. With the exception of gain/losses on the sale of other real estate owned, the Company’s services that fall within the scope of ASC 606 are presented within noninterest income and are recognized as revenue as the Company satisfies its obligations to the customer. Services within the scope of ASC 606 reported in noninterest income include service charges on deposit accounts, debit card interchange fees, and ATM fees. The net of gains and losses on the sale of other real estate owned are recorded in other noninterest expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the net of gains and losses on the sale of other real estate owned is recorded in other noninterest income in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. The adoption of ASC 606 did not change the timing or amount of revenue recognized for the Company. Accordingly, no cumulative effect adjustment was recorded under the modified retrospective transition method. See Note 26 for further discussion on the Company’s accounting policies for revenue source within the scope of ASC 606.

 

ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU  2016-01, among other things, (i) requires equity investments, with certain exceptions, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, (ii) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, (iii) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet, (iv) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (v) requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments, (vi) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements and (viii) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale.  ASU 2016-01 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This ASU requires lessees to put most leases on their balance sheets but recognize expenses in the income statement in a manner similar to current accounting treatment. This ASU changes the guidance on sale-leaseback transactions, initial direct costs and lease execution costs, and, for lessors, modifies the classification criteria and the accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases. For public business entities, this ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods therein. Entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements. The Company is evaluating the impact of this ASU on its financial statements and disclosures.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

 

ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326). This ASU sets forth a “current expected credit loss” (CECL) model which requires the Company to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable supported forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

 

ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU 2016-15 provides guidance related to certain cash flow issues in order to reduce the current and potential future diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 became effective for us on January 1, 2018 and did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.

 

ASU 2017-04, Intangibles: Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge should be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. In addition, the income tax effects of tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit should be considered when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. ASU 2017-04 also eliminates the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. The standard must be adopted using a prospective basis and the nature and reason for the change in accounting principle should be disclosed upon transition. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, but it is not expected to have a material impact.

 

ASU 2017-08, Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. This ASU shortens the amortization period for the premium on certain purchased callable debt securities to the earliest call date. Today, entities generally amortize the premium over the contractual life of the security. The new guidance does not change the accounting for purchased callable debt securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. ASU No. 2017-08 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018; early adoption is permitted. The guidance calls for a modified retrospective transition approach under which a cumulative-effect adjustment will be made to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of ASU No. 2017-08 to determine the potential impact the new standard will have on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

 

ASU 2018-02, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU allows an entity to elect a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJ Act). ASU 2018-02 is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to early adopt the provisions of ASU 2018-02 in the fourth quarter of 2017 and, as a result, reclassified $1,068,295 from AOCI to retained earnings as of December 31, 2017.

 

ASU 2018-13, Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820). This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of ASU 2018-13 to determine the potential impact the new standard will have on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

(2) Business Combination

 

Planters First Bank Branch Acquisition

 

On October 22, 2018, the Bank purchased one branch from Planters First Bank (“PFB”) located in Albany, Georgia. Pursuant to the transaction, the Bank acquired $20.4 million in loans and $12.0 million in deposits, as well as the branch equipment. In addition, the Bank purchased a vacant lot owned by PFB in Albany for $725 thousand, on which it plans to build a new branch office. In addition to the premium paid on deposits, other costs associated with the acquisition totaled $113 thousand. This acquisition provides the Bank with the opportunity to enhance its footprint in the Albany, Georgia market.

 

The Company has accounted for the branch purchases under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with FASB ASC topic 805, “Business Combinations,” whereby the acquired assets and liabilities were recorded by the Bank at their estimated fair values as of their acquisition date.

 

The acquired assets and assumed liabilities of the PFB branch were measured at estimated fair value. Management made significant estimates and exercised significant judgement in accounting for the acquisition of the PFB branch. Management evaluated expected cash flows and estimated loss factors to measure fair values for loans. Deposits were valued based upon interest rates, original and remaining terms and maturities, as well as current rates for similar funds in the same markets. The vacant lot was based on recent appraised value, whereas equipment was acquired based on the remaining book value from PFB, which approximated fair value. Management engaged independent outside experts to provide the fair value estimates.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(2) Business Combination (Continued)

 

The following table provides the purchase price as of acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values, and the resulting goodwill of $202 thousand recorded from the acquisition:

 

Purchase Price Consideration:

       

Cash Consideration

  $ 10,237,789  

Total purchase price for PFB branch acquisition

  $ 10,237,789  
         

Assets acquired at fair value:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 194,337  

Loans

    20,430,271  

Premises and equipment, net

    772,727  

Core deposit intangible

    560,000  

Other assets

    123,363  

Total fair value of assets acquired

  $ 22,080,698  
         

Liabilities assumed at fair value:

       

Deposits

  $ 12,032,500  

Other liabilities

    12,653  

Total fair value of liabilities assumed

  $ 12,045,153  
         

Net Assets acquired at fair value:

  $ 10,035,545  
         

Amount of goodwill resulting from acquisition

  $ 202,244  

 

The total amount of goodwill arising from this transaction of $202 thousand is expected to be deductible for tax purposes, pursuant to section 197 of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(2) Business Combination (Continued)

 

Acquired Loans

 

The following table outlines the contractually required payments receivable, cash flows we expect to receive and the discounted yield for all PFB loans as of the acquisition date.

 

   

Contractually

Required

Payments

Receivable

   

 

Cash Flows

Expected To

Be Collected

   

 

 

Discounted FMV

Adjustments

   

 

Carrying Value

of Loans

Receivable

 
                                 

Performing loans acquired

  $ 20,749,515       20,749,515       319,244     $ 20,430,271  

 

The Bank recorded all loans acquired at the estimated fair value on the purchase date with no carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. The Bank only acquired loans which were deemed to be performing loans with no signs of credit deterioration.

 

The Bank determined the net discounted value of cash flows on approximately 89 performing loans totaling $20.4 million. The valuation took into consideration the loans’ underlying characteristics, including account types, remaining terms, annual interest rates, interest types, current market rates, loss exposure and remaining balances. These performing loans were segregated into pools based on loan and payment type. The effect of this fair valuation process was a net discount adjustment of $319 thousand at acquisition.

 

Pending Acquisition

 

On December 17, 2018, the Company and LBC Bancshares, Inc., a Georgia corporation (“LBC”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which LBC will merge into the Company. Immediately thereafter, Calumet Bank, a Georgia bank wholly owned by LBC, will be merged into Colony Bank. Calumet Bank operates two full-service banking locations, one each in LaGrange, Georgia and Columbus, Georgia, as well as a loan production office in Atlanta, Georgia. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, each LBC shareholder will have the option to receive either $23.50 in cash or 1.3239 shares of the Company’s Common Stock in exchange for each share of LBC common stock, subject to customary proration and location procedures, such that 55% of LBC shares will receive the stock consideration and 45% will receive the cash consideration, and at least 50% of the merger consideration will be paid in the Company stock. The aggregate consideration is valued at approximately $34.1 million, based upon the $16.10 per share closing price of the Company’s common stock as of December 17, 2018. The merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals and the approval of LBC’s shareholders. The transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2019. As of December 31, 2018, LBC reported assets of $207 million, gross loans of $136 million and deposits of $182 million. The purchase price will be allocated among the net assets of LBC acquired as appropriate, with the remaining balance being reported as goodwill.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

 

(3) Cash and Balances Due from Banks

 

Components of cash and balances due from banks are as follows as of December 31:

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Cash on Hand and Cash Items

  $ 9,359,924     $ 9,746,132  

Noninterest-Bearing Deposits with Other Banks

    1,016,952       13,399,004  
                 
    $ 10,376,876     $ 23,145,136  

 

The Company is required to maintain reserve balances in cash or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank based on a percentage of deposits. Reserve balances totaled approximately $1,979,000 and $1,515,000 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

 

(4) Investment Securities

 

Investment securities as of December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows:

 

   

 

Amortized

Cost

   

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

 

Fair

Value

 

Securities Available for Sale

                               

U.S. Government Agencies

                               

Mortgage-Backed

  $ 356,498,339     $ 303,360     $ (10,596,527 )   $ 346,205,172  

State, County and Municipal

    4,007,883       17,858       (36,632 )     3,989,109  

Corporate

    2,927,147       -       (55,262 )     2,871,885  
    $ 363,433,369     $ 321,218     $ (10,688,421 )   $ 353,066,166  

 

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities as of December 31, 2018, by contractual maturity, are shown hereafter. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities for certain investments because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. This is often the case with mortgage-backed securities, which are disclosed separately in the table below.

 

    Securities  
   

Available for Sale

 
   

Amortized

Cost

   

Fair

Value

 
                 

Due in One Year or Less

  $ 354,440     $ 353,794  

Due After One Year Through Five Years

    4,294,198       4,237,813  

Due After Five Years Through Ten Years

    1,133,881       1,150,770  

Due After Ten Years

    1,152,511       1,118,617  
    $ 6,935,030     $ 6,860,994  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

    356,498,339       346,205,172  
                 
    $ 363,433,369     $ 353,066,166  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(4) Investment Securities (Continued)

 

Investment securities as of December 31, 2017 are summarized as follows:

 

   

 

Amortized

Cost

   

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

 

Fair

Value

 

Securities Available for Sale

                               

U.S. Government Agencies

                               

Mortgage-Backed

  $ 354,931,318     $ 258,049     $ (8,465,948 )   $ 346,723,419  

State, County and Municipal

    4,493,085       22,835       (23,094 )     4,492,826  

Corporate

    2,047,517       12,483       -       2,060,000  

Asset-Backed

    992,641       -       (21,982 )     970,659  
                                 
    $ 362,464,561     $ 293,367     $ (8,511,024 )   $ 354,246,904  

 

Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale were $11,267,642 in 2018, $0 in 2017 and $25,209,851 in 2016. Gross realized gains totaled $115,909 in 2018, $0 in 2017 and $391,976 in 2016. Gross realized losses totaled $0 in 2018, $0 in 2017 and $6,753 in 2016.

 

Investment securities having a carrying value totaling $178,978,383 and $175,484,021 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

 

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2018 and 2017 aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:

 

   

Less Than 12 Months

   

12 Months or Greater

   

Total

 
   

 

Fair

Value

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

 

Fair

Value

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

 

Fair

Value

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

 

December 31, 2018

                                               

U.S. Government Agencies

                                               

Mortgage-Backed

  $ 39,082,750     $ (504,496 )   $ 255,747,472     $ (10,092,031 )   $ 294,830,222     $ (10,596,527 )

State, County and Municipal

    611,882       (2,668 )     1,882,249       (33,964 )     2,494,131       (36,632 )

Corporate

    2,009,080       (20,847 )     862,805       (34,415 )     2,871,885       (55,262 )
                                                 
    $ 41,703,712     $ (528,011 )   $ 258,492,526     $ (10,160,410 )   $ 300,196,238     $ (10,688,421 )
                                                 

December 31, 2017

                                               

U.S. Government Agencies

                                               

Mortgage-Backed

  $ 120,139,340     $ (1,655,223 )   $ 190,196,101     $ (6,810,725 )   $ 310,335,441     $ (8,465,948 )

State, County and Municipal

    2,598,344       (23,094 )     -       -       2,598,344       (23,094 )

Asset – Backed

    970,659       (21,982 )     -       -       970,659       (21,982 )
                                                 
    $ 123,708,343     $ (1,700,299 )   $ 190,196,101     $ (6,810,725 )   $ 313,904,444     $ (8,511,024 )

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(4) Investment Securities (Continued)

 

At December 31, 2018, 145 securities have unrealized losses which have depreciated 3.44 percent from the Company’s amortized cost basis. These securities are guaranteed by either the U.S. Government, other governments or U.S. corporations. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition. The unrealized losses are largely due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased. As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future if classified as available-for-sale, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary. However, the Company owns one asset-backed security at December 31, 2018 which was completely written off during prior years. This investment is comprised of one issuance of a trust preferred security and has no book value.

 

 

(5) Loans

 

The following table presents the composition of loans, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31:

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Commercial and Agricultural

               

Commercial

  $ 57,410,473     $ 48,122,263  

Agricultural

    16,798,743       16,442,581  
                 

Real Estate

               

Commercial Construction

    47,848,754       45,213,960  

Residential Construction

    12,499,744       8,583,446  

Commercial

    373,533,562       351,171,668  

Residential

    187,714,372       194,048,945  

Farmland

    62,708,998       67,767,655  
                 

Consumer and Other

               

Consumer

    18,485,199       18,956,028  

Other

    5,027,523       14,977,309  
                 

Total Loans

  $ 782,027,368     $ 765,283,855  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(5) Loans (Continued)

 

Commercial and agricultural loans are extended to a diverse group of businesses within the Company’s market area. These loans are often underwritten based on the borrower’s ability to service the debt from income from the business. Real estate construction loans often require loan funds to be advanced prior to completion of the project. Due to uncertainties inherent in estimating construction costs, changes in interest rates and other economic conditions, these loans often pose a higher risk than other types of loans. Consumer loans are originated at the bank level. These loans are generally smaller loan amounts spread across many individual borrowers to help minimize risk.

 

Credit Quality Indicators. As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (1) the risk grade assigned to commercial and consumer loans, (2) the level of classified commercial loans, (3) net charge-offs, (4) nonperforming loans, and (5) the general economic conditions in the Company’s geographic markets.

 

The Company uses a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 8. A description of the general characteristics of the grades is as follows:

 

 

Grades 1 and 2 - Borrowers with these assigned grades range in risk from virtual absence of risk to minimal risk. Such loans may be secured by Company-issued and controlled certificates of deposit or properly margined equity securities or bonds. Other loans comprising these grades are made to companies that have been in existence for a long period of time with many years of consecutive profits and strong equity, good liquidity, excellent debt service ability and unblemished past performance, or to exceptionally strong individuals with collateral of unquestioned value that fully secures the loans. Loans in this category fall into the “pass” classification.

 

 

Grades 3 and 4 - Loans assigned these “pass” risk grades are made to borrowers with acceptable credit quality and risk. The risk ranges from loans with no significant weaknesses in repayment capacity and collateral protection to acceptable loans with one or more risk factors considered to be more than average.

 

 

Grade 5 - This grade includes “special mention” loans on management’s watch list and is intended to be used on a temporary basis for pass grade loans where risk-modifying action is intended in the short-term.

 

 

Grade 6 - This grade includes “substandard” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines. This category includes borrowers with well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the payment of the debt in accordance with the agreed terms. Loans considered to be impaired are assigned this grade, and these loans often have assigned loss allocations as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. Generally, loans on which interest accrual has been stopped would be included in this grade.

 

 

Grades 7 and 8 - These grades correspond to regulatory classification definitions of “doubtful” and “loss,” respectively. In practice, any loan with these grades would be for a very short period of time, and generally the Company has no loans with these assigned grades. Management manages the Company’s problem loans in such a way that uncollectible loans or uncollectible portions of loans are charged off immediately with any residual, collectible amounts assigned a risk grade of 6.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(5) Loans (Continued)

 

The following tables present the loan portfolio by credit quality indicator (risk grade) as of December 31. Those loans with a risk grade of 1, 2, 3 or 4 have been combined in the pass column for presentation purposes.

 

2018

 

Pass

   

Special Mention

   

Substandard

   

Total Loans

 
                                 

Commercial and Agricultural

                               

Commercial

  $ 55,808,422     $ 729,088     $ 872,963     $ 57,410,473  

Agricultural

    15,664,048       636,666       498,029       16,798,743  
                                 

Real Estate

                               

Commercial Construction

    47,087,255       44,306       717,193       47,848,754  

Residential Construction

    12,499,744       -       -       12,499,744  

Commercial

    358,139,315       7,661,667       7,732,580       373,533,562  

Residential

    170,050,484       7,106,793       10,557,095       187,714,372  

Farmland

    58,712,452       1,912,338       2,084,208       62,708,998  
                                 

Consumer and Other

                               

Consumer

    18,103,792       59,073       322,334       18,485,199  

Other

    5,018,095       5,475       3,953       5,027,523  
                                 

Total Loans

  $ 741,083,607     $ 18,155,406     $ 22,788,355     $ 782,027,368  
                                 

2017

                               
                                 

Commercial and Agricultural

                               

Commercial

  $ 46,468,726     $ 825,607     $ 827,930     $ 48,122,263  

Agricultural

    15,868,191       174,356       400,034       16,442,581  
                                 

Real Estate

                               

Commercial Construction

    41,282,295       577,765       3,353,900       45,213,960  

Residential Construction

    8,583,446       -       -       8,583,446  

Commercial

    338,775,805       7,662,637       4,733,226       351,171,668  

Residential

    177,962,870       4,864,893       11,221,182       194,048,945  

Farmland

    66,334,906       444,095       988,654       67,767,655  
                                 

Consumer and Other

                               

Consumer

    18,495,798       52,970       407,260       18,956,028  

Other

    14,968,677       8,632       -       14,977,309  
                                 

Total Loans

  $ 728,740,714     $ 14,610,955     $ 21,932,186     $ 765,283,855  

 

A loan’s risk grade is assigned at the inception of the loan and is based on the financial strength of the borrower and the type of collateral. Loan risk grades are subject to reassessment at various times throughout the year as part of the Company’s ongoing loan review process. Loans with an assigned risk grade of 6 or below and an outstanding balance of $250,000 or more are reassessed on a quarterly basis. During this reassessment process individual reserves may be identified and placed against certain loans which are not considered impaired. In assessing the overall economic condition of the markets in which it operates, the Company monitors the unemployment rates for its major service areas. The unemployment rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis as part of the allowance for loan loss determination.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(5) Loans (Continued)

 

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status if principal or interest payments become 90 days past due or when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provision. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether such loans are considered past due.

 

The following table represents an age analysis of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31:

 

   

Accruing Loans

                         

2018

 

 

30-89 Days

Past Due

   

90 Days

or More

Past Due

   

 

Total Accruing

Loans Past Due

   

 

Nonaccrual

Loans

   

 

Current

Loans

   

 

 

Total Loans

 
                                                 

Commercial and Agricultural

                                               

Commercial

  $ 282,116     $ -     $ 282,116     $ 637,085     $ 56,491,272     $ 57,410,473  

Agricultural

    117,087       -       117,087       413,254       16,268,402       16,798,743  
                                                 

Real Estate

                                               

Commercial Construction

    88,371       -       88,371       462,841       47,297,542       47,848,754  

Residential Construction

    -       -       -       -       12,499,744       12,499,744  

Commercial

    679,387       -       679,387       2,965,546       369,888,629       373,533,562  

Residential

    6,881,632       -       6,881,632       2,734,179       178,098,561       187,714,372  

Farmland

    75,548       -       75,548       2,052,604       60,580,846       62,708,998  
                                                 

Consumer and Other

                                               

Consumer

    110,340       -       110,340       212,524       18,162,335       18,485,199  

Other

    -       -       -       3,953       5,023,570       5,027,523  
                                                 

Total Loans

  $ 8,234,481     $ -     $ 8,234,481     $ 9,481,986     $ 764,310,901     $ 782,027,368  
                                                 

2017

                                               
                                                 

Commercial and Agricultural

                                               

Commercial

  $ 328,483     $ -     $ 328,483     $ 598,305     $ 47,195,475     $ 48,122,263  

Agricultural

    110,482       -       110,482       398,509       15,933,590       16,442,581  
                                                 

Real Estate

                                               

Commercial Construction

    27,062       -       27,062       477,043       44,709,855       45,213,960  

Residential Construction

    119,443       -       119,443       -       8,464,003       8,583,446  

Commercial

    918,997       -       918,997       2,172,229       348,080,442       351,171,668  

Residential

    2,482,276       -       2,482,276       2,829,966       188,736,703       194,048,945  

Farmland

    318,329       -       318,329       838,577       66,610,749       67,767,655  
                                                 

Consumer and Other

                                               

Consumer

    246,175               246,175       188,073       18,521,780       18,956,028  

Other

    7,158       -       7,158       -       14,970,151       14,977,309  
                                                 

Total Loans

  $ 4,558,405     $ -     $ 4,558,405     $ 7,502,702     $ 753,222,748     $ 765,283,855  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(5) Loans (Continued)

 

Had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their original contractual terms, the Company would have recognized additional interest income of approximately $226,000, $205,000 and $387,000 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

The following table details impaired loan data as of December 31, 2018:

 

   

Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance

   

 

 

Impaired Balance

   

 

 

Related Allowance

   

 

Average Recorded Investment

   

 

Interest Income Recognized

   

 

Interest Income Collected

 
                                                 

With No Related Allowance Recorded

                                               

Commercial

  $ 595,323     $ 595,323     $ -     $ 525,463     $ 21,350     $ 23,985  

Agricultural

    433,915       413,254       -       382,978       17,949       24,825  

Commercial Construction

    132,366       132,366       -       69,396       7,806       7,966  

Residential Construction

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Commercial Real Estate

    12,163,915       12,163,915       -       11,039,755       581,836       582,893  

Residential Real Estate

    4,214,354       4,129,876       -       4,067,529       208,138       212,509  

Farmland

    2,054,137       2,052,604       -       1,361,278       52,974       81,962  

Consumer

    212,524       212,524       -       197,225       13,614       14,373  

Other

    3,953       3,953       -       791       204       233  
                                                 
    $ 19,810,487     $ 19,703,815     $ -     $ 17,644,415     $ 903,871     $ 948,746  
                                                 

With An Allowance Recorded

                                               

Commercial

  $ 41,762     $ 41,762     $ 6,264     $ 8,352     $ 2,154     $ 2,247  

Agricultural

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Commercial Construction

    398,930       398,930       38,930       465,929       -       -  

Residential Construction

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Commercial Real Estate

    3,691,010       3,691,010       1,275,837       5,120,933       135,042       141,978  

Residential Real Estate

    274,198       274,198       60,716       97,902       8,187       8,180  

Farmland

    363,566       363,566       35,984       367,425       24,075       24,415  

Consumer

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Other

    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
    $ 4,769,466     $ 4,769,466     $ 1,417,731     $ 6,060,541     $ 169,458     $ 176,820  
                                                 

Total

                                               

Commercial

  $ 637,085     $ 637,085     $ 6,264     $ 533,815     $ 23,504     $ 26,232  

Agricultural

    433,915       413,254       -       382,978       17,949       24,825  

Commercial Construction

    531,296       531,296       38,930       535,325       7,806       7,966  

Residential Construction

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Commercial Real Estate

    15,854,925       15,854,925       1,275,837       16,160,688       716,878       724,871  

Residential Real Estate

    4,488,552       4,404,074       60,716       4,165,431       216,325       220,689  

Farmland

    2,417,703       2,416,170       35,984       1,728,703       77,049       106,377  

Consumer

    212,524       212,524       -       197,225       13,614       14,373  

Other

    3,953       3,953       -       791       204       233  
                                                 
    $ 24,579,953     $ 24,473,281     $ 1,417,731     $ 23,704,956     $ 1,073,329     $ 1,125,566  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(5) Loans (Continued)

 

The following table details impaired loan data as of December 31, 2017:

 

   

Unpaid

Contractual

Principal

Balance

   

 

 

Impaired

Balance

   

 

 

Related

Allowance

   

 

Average

Recorded

Investment

   

 

Interest

Income

Recognized

   

 

Interest

Income

Collected

 
                                                 

With No Related Allowance Recorded

                                               

Commercial

  $ 598,305     $ 598,305     $ -     $ 633,528     $ 33,283     $ 33,868  

Agricultural

    485,132       398,509       -       296,578       11,046       19,376  

Commercial Construction

    54,306       54,306       -       141,396       3,526       3,836  

Residential Construction

    -       -       -       79,295       -       -  

Commercial Real Estate

    12,637,057       12,637,057       -       12,808,414       559,601       549,825  

Residential Real Estate

    4,977,769       4,579,614       -       4,566,041       211,318       226,684  

Farmland

    840,110       838,577       -       790,967       54,367       58,085  

Consumer

    188,073       188,073       -       186,348       8,576       9,452  
                                                 
    $ 19,780,752     $ 19,294,441     $ -     $ 19,502,567     $ 881,717     $ 901,126  
                                                 

With An Allowance Recorded

                                               

Commercial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Agricultural

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Commercial Construction

    493,067       493,067       65,635       241,063       22,626       32,922  

Residential Construction

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Commercial Real Estate

    5,729,300       5,729,300       1,712,557       6,599,144       228,745       237,066  

Residential Real Estate

    108,859       108,859       27,123       482,228       4,261       7,446  

Farmland

    371,376       371,376       21,369       375,595       22,121       22,021  

Consumer

    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
    $ 6,702,602     $ 6,702,602     $ 1,826,684     $ 7,698,030     $ 277,753     $ 299,455  
                                                 

Total

                                               

Commercial

  $ 598,305     $ 598,305     $ -     $ 633,528     $ 33,283     $ 33,868  

Agricultural

    485,132       398,509       -       296,578       11,046       19,376  

Commercial Construction

    547,373       547,373       65,635       382,459       26,152       36,758  

Residential Construction

    -       -       -       79,295       -       -  

Commercial Real Estate

    18,366,357       18,366,357       1,712,557       19,407,558       788,346       786,891  

Residential Real Estate

    5,086,628       4,688,473       27,123       5,048,269       215,579       234,130  

Farmland

    1,211,486       1,209,953       21,369       1,166,562       76,488       80,106  

Consumer

    188,073       188,073       -       186,348       8,576       9,452  
                                                 
    $ 26,483,354     $ 25,997,043     $ 1,826,684     $ 27,200,597     $ 1,159,470     $ 1,200,581  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(5) Loans (Continued)

 

The following table details impaired loan data as of December 31, 2016:

 

   

Unpaid

Contractual

Principal

Balance

   

 

 

Impaired

Balance

   

 

 

Related

Allowance

   

 

Average

Recorded

Investment

   

 

Interest

Income

Recognized

   

 

Interest

Income

Collected

 
                                                 

With No Related Allowance Recorded

                                               

Commercial

  $ 634,955     $ 634,955     $ -     $ 539,099     $ 24,563     $ 27,142  

Agricultural

    229,182       208,522       -       210,372       8,794       12,412  

Commercial Construction

    190,494       190,494       -       697,893       6,630       7,127  

Commercial Real Estate

    14,357,601       14,276,688       -       14,274,719       567,349       560,354  

Residential Real Estate

    4,261,558       3,952,139       -       4,553,322       73,099       190,373  

Farmland

    920,666       799,556       -       1,016,395       21,526       26,012  

Consumer

    212,376       212,026       -       213,309       9,599       12,036  
                                                 
    $ 20,806,832     $ 20,274,380     $ -     $ 21,505,109     $ 711,560     $ 835,456  
                                                 

With An Allowance Recorded

                                               

Commercial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 30,270     $ -     $ -  

Agricultural

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Commercial Construction

    72,296       72,296       21,135       74,098       1,532       1,416  

Commercial Real Estate

    8,557,582       8,467,135       3,021,943       8,339,666       238,684       235,749  

Residential Real Estate

    1,475,594       1,467,833       362,521       1,042,750       27,759       32,260  

Farmland

    379,851       379,851       29,173       384,056       21,098       21,310  

Consumer

    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
    $ 10,485,323     $ 10,387,115     $ 3,434,772     $ 9,870,840     $ 289,073     $ 290,735  

Total

                                               

Commercial

  $ 634,955     $ 634,955     $ -     $ 569,369     $ 24,563     $ 27,142  

Agricultural

    229,182       208,522       -       210,372       8,794       12,412  

Commercial Construction

    262,790       262,790       21,135       771,991       8,162       8,543  

Commercial Real Estate

    22,915,183       22,743,823       3,021,943       22,614,385       806,033       796,103  

Residential Real Estate

    5,737,152       5,419,972       362,521       5,596,072       100,858       222,633  

Farmland

    1,300,517       1,179,407       29,173       1,400,451       42,624       47,322  

Consumer

    212,376       212,026       -       213,309       9,599       12,036  
    $ 31,292,155     $ 30,661,495     $ 3,434,772     $ 31,375,949     $ 1,000,633     $ 1,126,191  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(5) Loans (Continued)

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) are troubled loans on which the original terms of the loan have been modified in favor of the borrower due to deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition. Each potential loan modification is reviewed individually and the terms of the loan are modified to meet the borrower’s specific circumstances at a point in time. Not all loan modifications are TDRs. Loan modifications are reviewed and approved by the Company’s senior lending staff, who then determine whether the loan meets the criteria for a TDR. Generally, the types of concessions granted to borrowers that are evaluated in determining whether a loan is classified as a TDR include:

 

 

Interest rate reductions - Occur when the stated interest rate is reduced to a nonmarket rate or a rate the borrower would not be able to obtain elsewhere under similar circumstances.

 

 

Amortization or maturity date changes - Result when the amortization period of the loan is extended beyond what is considered a normal amortization period for loans of similar type with similar collateral.

 

 

Principal reductions - These are often the result of commercial real estate loan workouts where two new notes are created. The primary note is underwritten based upon the Company’s normal underwriting standards and is structured so that the projected cash flows are sufficient to repay the contractual principal and interest of the newly restructured note. The terms of the secondary note vary by situation and often involve that note being charged off, or the principal and interest payments being deferred until after the primary note has been repaid. In situations where a portion of the note is charged off during modification, there is often no specific reserve allocated to those loans. This is due to the fact that the amount of the charge-off usually represents the excess of the original loan balance over the collateral value and the Company has determined there is no additional exposure on those loans.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(5) Loans (Continued)

 

As discussed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, once a loan is identified as a TDR, it is accounted for as an impaired loan. The Company had no unfunded commitments to lend to a customer that has a troubled debt restructured loan as of December 31, 2018. The following tables present the number of loan contracts restructured during the 12 months ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016. It shows the pre- and post-modification recorded investment as well as the number of contracts and the recorded investment for those TDRs modified during the previous 12 months which subsequently defaulted during the period. Loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring are considered to be in default once the loan becomes 90 days past due. A TDR may cease being classified as impaired if the loan is subsequently modified at market terms, has performed according to the modified terms for at least six months, and has not had any prior principal forgiveness on a cumulative basis.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

                       
                         

2018

 

# of Contracts

   

Pre-Modification

   

Post-Modification

 
                         

Commercial Real Estate

    1     $ 402,430     $ 402,430  
                         

2017

                       
                         

Commercial Real Estate

    -     $ -     $ -  

Residential Real Estate

    -       -       -  
                         

Total Loans

    -       -       -  
                         

2016

                       
                         

Commercial Real Estate

    1     $ 91,280     $ 91,097  

Residential Real Estate

    1       354,784       354,784  
                         

Total Loans

    2     $ 446,064     $ 445,881  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(5) Loans (Continued)

 

Troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted as of December 31 are as follows:

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
   

# of

Contracts

   

Recorded

Investment

   

# of

Contracts

   

Recorded

Investment

   

# of

Contracts

   

Recorded

Investment

 
                                                 

Residential Real Estate

    1     $ 131,067       -     $ -       1     $ 89,297  
                                                 

Total Loans

    1     $ 131,067       -     $ -       1     $ 89,297  

 

During 2018, a restructured loan totaling $131,067 failed to continue to perform as agreed and was moved to non-accrual status. At December 31, 2017, all restructured loans were performing as agreed. During December 2016, a restructured loan totaling $89,297 failed to continue to perform as agreed and was charged off in June 2016.

 

 

(6) Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Balance, Beginning of Year

  $ 7,507,508     $ 8,923,293     $ 8,603,905  
                         

Provision for Loan Losses

    200,500       390,000       1,062,000  

Loans Charged Off

    (965,447 )     (2,915,753 )     (2,087,850 )

Recoveries of Loans Previously Charged Off

    534,245       1,109,968       1,345,238  
                         

Balance, End of Year

  $ 7,276,806     $ 7,507,508     $ 8,923,293  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(6) Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan, for the years ended December 31. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other loan categories and periodically may result in reallocation within the provision categories.

 

 

2018

 

Beginning

Balance

   

 

Charge-Offs

   

 

Recoveries

   

 

Provision

   

Ending

Balance

 
                                         

Commercial and Agricultural

                                       

Commercial

  $ 446,675     $ (123,528 )   $ 139,466     $ (93,049 )   $ 369,564  

Agricultural

    185,904       (122,873 )     22,031       163,188       248,250  
                                         

Real Estate

                                       

Commercial Construction

    1,216,015       -       155,272       (1,256,413 )     114,874  

Residential Construction

    -       -       -       16,530       16,530  

Commercial

    3,873,959       (257,424 )     40,052       892,523       4,549,110  

Residential

    968,101       (162,235 )     90,703       284,483       1,181,052  

Farmland

    779,531       -       12,228       (90,210 )     701,549  
                                         

Consumer and Other

                                       

Consumer

    33,993       (299,387 )     72,386       279,121       86,113  

Other

    3,330       -       2,107       4,327       9,764  
                                         
    $ 7,507,508     $ (965,447 )   $ 534,245     $ 200,500     $ 7,276,806  
                                         

2017

                                       
                                         

Commercial and Agricultural

                                       

Commercial

  $ 456,197     $ (299,079 )   $ 136,499     $ 153,058     $ 446,675  

Agricultural

    167,692       (159,500 )     3,963       173,749       185,904  
                                         

Real Estate

                                       

Commercial Construction

    322,725       (51,977 )     266,459       678,808       1,216,015  

Residential Construction

    13,491       -       -       (13,491 )     -  

Commercial

    5,750,998       (966,014 )     527,150       (1,438,175 )     3,873,959  

Residential

    1,396,099       (1,048,337 )     82,079       538,260       968,101  

Farmland

    722,331       (60,902 )     16,750       101,352       779,531  
                                         

Consumer and Other

                                       

Consumer

    80,265       (329,944 )     74,933       208,739       33,993  

Other

    13,495       -       2,135       (12,300 )     3,330  
                                         
    $ 8,923,293     $ (2,915,753 )   $ 1,109,968     $ 390,000     $ 7,507,508  

 

- 34 -

 

 

PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(6) Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

 

2016

 

Beginning

Balance

   

 

Charge-Offs

   

 

Recoveries

   

 

Provision

   

Ending

Balance

 
                                         

Commercial and Agricultural

                                       

Commercial

  $ 855,364     $ (304,918 )   $ 66,738     $ (160,987 )   $ 456,197  

Agricultural

    203,091       (19,258 )     4,150       (20,291 )     167,692  
                                         

Real Estate

                                       

Commercial Construction

    690,766       (25,318 )     814,586       (1,157,309 )     322,725  

Residential Construction

    19,890       -       -       (6,399 )     13,491  

Commercial

    3,850,527       (992,067 )     206,154       2,686,384       5,750,998  

Residential

    1,990,355       (361,630 )     49,660       (282,286 )     1,396,099  

Farmland

    911,692       (119,576 )     145,000       (214,785 )     722,331  
                                         

Consumer and Other

                                       

Consumer

    63,377       (265,083 )     52,629       229,342       80,265  

Other

    18,843       -       6,321       (11,669 )     13,495  
                                         
    $ 8,603,905     $ (2,087,850 )   $ 1,345,238     $ 1,062,000     $ 8,923,293  

 

The Company’s allowance for loan losses consists of specific valuation allowances established for probable losses on specific loans and historical valuation allowances for other loans with similar risk characteristics.

 

The Company determines its individual reserves during its quarterly review of substandard loans. This process involves reviewing all loans with a risk grade of 6 or greater and an outstanding balance of $250,000 or more, regardless of the loans impairment classification.

 

Since not all loans in the substandard category are considered impaired, this quarterly review process may result in the identification of specific reserves on nonimpaired loans. Management considers those loans graded substandard, but not classified as impaired, to be higher risk loans and, therefore, makes specific allocations to the allowance for those loans if warranted. The total of such loans is $8,875,310 and $9,470,621 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Specific allowance allocations were made for these loans totaling $1,312,154 and $1,510,868 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Since these loans are not considered impaired, both the loan balance and related specific allocation are included in the “Collectively Evaluated for Impairment” column of the following tables.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(6) Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

At December 31, 2018, there were 148 impaired loans totaling $4,257,258 below the $250,000 review threshold which were not individually reviewed for impairment. Those loans were subject to the Bank’s general loan loss reserve methodology and are included in the “Collectively Evaluated for Impairment” column of the following tables. Likewise, at December 31, 2017 and 2016, impaired loans totaling $4,335,524 and $4,204,156, respectively, were below the $250,000 review threshold and were subject to the Bank’s general loan loss reserve methodology and are included in the “Collectively Evaluated for Impairment” column of the following tables.

 

   

Ending Allowance Balance

   

Ending Loan Balance

 

2018

 

Individually

Evaluated for

Impairment

   

Collectively

Evaluated for

Impairment

   

Total

   

Individually

Evaluated for

Impairment

   

Collectively

Evaluated for

Impairment

   

Total

 
                                                 

Commercial and Agricultural

                                               

Commercial

  $ 6,264     $ 363,300     $ 369,564     $ 83,309     $ 57,327,164     $ 57,410,473  

Agricultural

    -       248,250       248,250       27,031       16,771,712       16,798,743  
                                                 

Real Estate

                                               

Commercial Construction

    38,930       75,944       114,874       467,384       47,381,370       47,848,754  

Residential Construction

    -       16,530       16,530       -       12,499,744       12,499,744  

Commercial

    1,275,837       3,273,273       4,549,110       15,413,112       358,120,450       373,533,562  

Residential

    60,716       1,120,336       1,181,052       2,067,906       185,646,466       187,714,372  

Farmland

    35,984       665,565       701,549       2,157,281       60,551,717       62,708,998  
                                                 

Consumer and Other

                                               

Consumer

    -       86,113       86,113       -       18,485,199       18,485,199  

Other

    -       9,764       9,764       -       5,027,523       5,027,523  
                                                 

Total End of Year Balance

  $ 1,417,731     $ 5,859,075     $ 7,276,806     $ 20,216,023     $ 761,811,345     $ 782,027,368  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(6) Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

   

Ending Allowance Balance

   

Ending Loan Balance

 

2017

 

Individually

Evaluated for

Impairment

   

Collectively

Evaluated for

Impairment

   

Total

   

Individually

Evaluated for

Impairment

   

Collectively

Evaluated for

Impairment

   

Total

 
                                                 

Commercial and Agricultural

                                               

Commercial

  $ -     $ 446,675     $ 446,675     $ 77,599     $ 48,044,664     $ 48,122,263  

Agricultural

    -       185,904       185,904       5,121       16,437,460       16,442,581  
                                                 

Real Estate

                                               

Commercial Construction

    65,635       1,150,380       1,216,015       493,067       44,720,893       45,213,960  

Residential Construction

    -       -       -       -       8,583,446       8,583,446  

Commercial

    1,712,557       2,161,402       3,873,959       18,010,035       333,161,633       351,171,668  

Residential

    27,123       940,978       968,101       2,040,125       192,008,820       194,048,945  

Farmland

    21,369       758,162       779,531       1,035,572       66,732,083       67,767,655  
                                                 

Consumer and Other

                                               

Consumer

    -       33,993       33,993       -       18,956,028       18,956,028  

Other

    -       3,330       3,330       -       14,977,309       14,977,309  
                                                 

Total End of Year Balance

  $ 1,826,684     $ 5,680,824     $ 7,507,508     $ 21,661,519     $ 743,622,336     $ 765,283,855  
                                                 

2016

                                               
                                                 

Commercial and Agricultural

                                               

Commercial

  $ -     $ 456,197     $ 456,197     $ 6,671     $ 47,018,207     $ 47,024,878  

Agricultural

    -       167,692       167,692       -       17,079,579       17,079,579  
                                                 

Real Estate

                                               

Commercial Construction

    21,135       301,590       322,725       72,296       30,286,066       30,358,362  

Residential Construction

    -       13,491       13,491       -       11,830,447       11,830,447  

Commercial

    3,021,943       2,729,055       5,750,998       22,422,451       326,667,580       349,090,031  

Residential

    362,522       1,033,577       1,396,099       2,911,874       192,668,093       195,579,967  

Farmland

    29,172       693,159       722,331       1,044,047       65,833,150       66,877,197  
                                                 

Consumer and Other

                                               

Consumer

    -       80,265       80,265       -       19,695,241       19,695,241  

Other

    -       13,495       13,495       -       16,747,861       16,747,861  
                                                 

Total End of Year Balance

  $ 3,434,772     $ 5,488,521     $ 8,923,293     $ 26,457,339     $ 727,826,224     $ 754,283,563  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

 

(7) Premises and Equipment

 

Premises and equipment are comprised of the following as of December 31:

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Land

  $ 10,934,885     $ 9,668,722  

Building

    26,544,689       26,893,354  

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

    12,782,042       13,090,366  

Leasehold Improvements

    696,529       655,166  

Construction in Progress

    581,389       68,253  
                 
      51,539,534       50,375,861  

Accumulated Depreciation

    (22,708,262 )     (22,736,431 )
                 
    $ 28,831,272     $ 27,639,430  

 

Depreciation charged to operations totaled $1,786,652 in 2018, $1,647,813 in 2017 and $1,574,249 in 2016.

 

Certain Company facilities and equipment are leased under various operating leases. Rental expense approximated $443,000 for 2018, $427,000 for 2017 and $437,000 for 2016.

 

Future minimum rental payments as of December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31

 

Amount

 
         

2019

  $ 63,480  

2020

    42,000  

2021

    42,000  

2022

    38,500  

2023 and Thereafter

    -  
         
    $ 185,980  

 

 

(8) Other Real Estate Owned

 

The aggregate carrying amount of Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) at December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $1,840,743, $4,256,469 and $6,439,226, respectively. All of the Company’s other real estate owned represents properties acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure. The following table details the change in OREO during 2018, 2017 and 2016 as of December 31:

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Balance, Beginning of Year

  $ 4,256,469     $ 6,439,226     $ 8,839,103  
                         

Additions

    792,459       1,724,936       5,664,554  

Sales of OREO

    (2,949,283 )     (3,786,567 )     (7,416,293 )

Transfer to Bank Premises

    (300,000 )     -       -  

Gain/(Loss) on Sale

    303,139       212,641       (146,402 )

Provision for Losses

    (262,041 )     (333,767 )     (501,736 )
                         

Balance, End of Year

  $ 1,840,743     $ 4,256,469     $ 6,439,226  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(8) Other Real Estate Owned (Continued)

 

At December 31, 2018, the Company held $564,748 of residential real estate property as foreclosed property. Also at December 31, 2018, $25,069 of consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property was in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdictions.

 

 

(9) Other Intangible Assets

 

The following is an analysis of the core deposit intangible activity for the years ended December 31:

 

   

Core Deposit

Intangible

   

 

Accumulated

Amortization

   

Net Core

Deposit

Intangible

 
                         

Core Deposit Intangible

                       

Balance, December 31, 2016

  $ 1,056,693     $ (976,178 )   $ 80,515  
                         

Amortization Expense

    -       (35,749 )     (35,749 )
                         

Balance, December 31, 2017

  $ 1,056,693     $ (1,011,927 )   $ 44,766  
                         

Addition

    560,000       -       560,000  

Amortization Expense

    -       (48,193 )     (48,193 )
                         

Balance, December 31, 2018

  $ 1,616,693     $ (1,060,120 )   $ 556,573  

 

Amortization expense related to the core deposit intangible was $48,193, $35,749 and $35,749 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016. The estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets remaining as of December 31, 2018 is as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31

 

Amount

 
         

2019

  $ 83,684  

2020

    74,667  

2021

    74,667  

2022

    74,667  

2023

    74,667  

Thereafter

    174,221  
         
    $ 556,573  

 

 

(10) Income Taxes

 

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "TCJ Act"), enacted on December 22, 2017, reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate to 21 percent. As a result of the enactment of the TCJ Act we remeasured our deferred tax assets and liabilities based upon the new U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 21 percent, which is the tax rate at which these assets and liabilities are expected to reverse in the future. Nonetheless, we recognized additional income tax expense of $2,040,946 in the fourth quarter of 2017 related to the remeasurement of our deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(10) Income Taxes (Continued)

 

The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Current Federal Expense

  $ 2,727,094     $ 3,943,495     $ 3,629,213  

Deferred Federal Expense

    273,176       793,012       222,120  

Deferred Tax Expense from Tax Rate Changes

    -       2,040,946       -  
                         

Federal Income Tax Expense

    3,000,270       6,777,453       3,851,333  

Current State Income Tax Expense

    -       -       -  
                         

Federal and State Income Tax Expense

  $ 3,000,270     $ 6,777,453     $ 3,851,333  

 

The federal income tax expense of $3,000,270 in 2018, $6,777,453 in 2017 and $3,851,333 in 2016 is different than the income taxes computed by applying the federal statutory rates to income before income taxes. The reasons for the differences are as follows:

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Statutory Federal Income Taxes

  $ 3,132,711     $ 4,954,199     $ 4,283,394  

Tax-Exempt Interest

    (57,271 )     (102,345 )     (109,759 )

Income from Cash Value Life Insurance, net of premiums

    (96,733 )     (198,730 )     (182,532 )

Meal and Entertainment Disallowance

    9,578       14,354       16,813  

Other

    11,985       69,029       (156,583 )

Tax Expense from Tax Rate Changes

    -       2,040,946       -  
                         

Actual Federal Income Taxes

  $ 3,000,270     $ 6,777,453     $ 3,851,333  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(10) Income Taxes (Continued)

 

Deferred taxes, which are included in Other Assets, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31 include the following:

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Deferred Tax Assets

               

Allowance for Loan Losses

  $ 1,528,129     $ 1,576,577  

Other Real Estate

    183,997       304,813  

Deferred Compensation

    148,402       161,000  

Core Deposit Intangible

    1,307       -  

Investments

    210,000       210,000  

Goodwill

    48,086       76,058  

Restricted Stock

    2,917       -  

Other

    201,574       237,591  
                 
    $ 2,324,412     $ 2,566,039  

Deferred Tax Liabilities

               

Premises and Equipment

    (1,023,090 )     (995,190 )

Other

    (6,234 )     (2,585 )
                 
      (1,029,324 )     (997,775 )

Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) on Unrealized Securities Gains (Losses)

    2,177,113       1,725,708  
                 

Net Deferred Tax Assets

  $ 3,472,201     $ 3,293,972  

 

 

(11) Deposits

 

The aggregate amount of overdrawn deposit accounts reclassified as loan balances totaled $476,182 and $475,161 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

Components of interest-bearing deposits as of December 31 are as follows:

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Interest-Bearing Demand

  $ 471,794,491     $ 458,717,332  

Savings

    79,452,705       78,172,441  

Time, $250,000 and Over

    53,881,417       38,919,469  

Other Time

    287,149,453       301,248,235  
                 
    $ 892,278,066     $ 877,057,477  

 

At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had brokered deposits of $80,535,032 and $46,328,995 respectively. All of these brokered deposits represent Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) reciprocal deposits. The CDARS deposits are ones in which customers placed core deposits into the CDARS program for FDIC insurance coverage and the Company receives reciprocal brokered deposits in a like amount. The aggregate amount of jumbo certificates of deposit, each with a minimum denomination of $250,000 was $53,881,417 and $38,919,469 as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(11) Deposits (Continued)

 

As of December 31, 2018, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as follows:

 

Year

 

Amount

 
         

2019

  $ 241,365,987  

2020

    45,279,800  

2021

    37,132,339  

2022

    8,423,379  

2023

    8,788,583  

Thereafter

    40,782  
         
    $ 341,030,870  

 

 

(12) Other Borrowed Money

 

Other borrowed money at December 31 is summarized as follows:

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

  $ 44,000,000     $ 46,000,000  

Other Borrowings

    -       1,500,000  
    $ 44,000,000     $ 47,500,000  

 

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) have maturities ranging from 2019 to 2028 and interest rates ranging from 0.98 percent to 3.51 percent. As collateral on the outstanding FHLB advances, the Company has provided a blanket lien on its portfolio of qualifying residential first mortgage loans and commercial loans. At December 31, 2018, the book value of those loans pledged is $108,634,687. At December 31, 2018, the Company had remaining credit availability from the FHLB of $252,071,000. The Company may be required to pledge additional qualifying collateral in order to utilize the full amount of the remaining credit line.

 

The Company borrowed $5,000,000 during the first quarter of 2017 as a short term loan to be paid off within one year with an interest rate of prime plus 0.75 percent, currently 5.25 percent. The Company paid down $3,500,000 during November 2017. The remaining amount was paid off during January 2018.

 

The aggregate stated maturities of other borrowed money at December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

Year

 

Amount

 
         

2019

  $ 5,000,000  

2020

    2,500,000  

2021

    -  

2022

    18,000,000  

2023

    6,000,000  

2024 and Thereafter

    12,500,000  
         
    $ 44,000,000  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(12) Other Borrowed Money (Continued)

 

At December 31, 2018, $10,500,000 of FHLB advances are subject to fixed rates of interest, while the remaining $33,500,000 is subject to floating interest rates which will convert to fixed rates of interests in the next few years.

 

The Company also has available federal funds lines of credit with various financial institutions totaling $43,500,000, of which there were none outstanding at December 31, 2018.

 

The Company has the ability to borrow funds from the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of Atlanta utilizing the discount window. The discount window is an instrument of monetary policy that allows eligible institutions to borrow money from the FRB on a short-term basis to meet temporary liquidity shortages caused by internal or external disruptions. At December 31, 2018, the Company had borrowing capacity available under this arrangement, with no outstanding balances. The Company would be required to pledge certain available-for-sale investment securities as collateral under this agreement.

 

 

(13) Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities)

 

                             

Total

     
             

3-Month

   

Added

   

Interest

   

5-Year

Description

Date

 

Amount

   

Libor Rate

   

Points

   

Rate

 

Maturity

Call Option

      (In Thousands)                              
                                       

Colony Bankcorp Statutory Trust III

6/17/2004

  $ 4,640       2.78819       2.68       5.46819  

6/14/2034

6/17/2009

Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust I

4/13/2006

    5,155       2.80300       1.50       4.30300  

4/13/2036

4/13/2011

Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust II

3/12/2007

    9,279       2.80300       1.65       4.45300  

3/12/2037

3/12/2012

Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust III

9/14/2007

    5,155       2.52038       1.40       3.92038  

9/14/2037

9/14/2012

 

The Trust Preferred Securities are recorded as subordinated debentures on the consolidated balance sheets, and subject to certain limitations, qualify as Tier 1 Capital for regulatory capital purposes. The proceeds from these offerings were used to fund certain acquisitions, pay off holding company debt and inject capital into the Bank subsidiary. The Trust Preferred Securities pay interest quarterly.

 

 

(14) Preferred Stock and Warrant

 

The Company redeemed 9,360 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the Preferred Stock) outstanding with private investors as of March 31, 2017. The Company redeemed 8,661 shares of Preferred Stock at $1,000 per share in 2016. The Company redeemed 9,979 shares of Preferred Stock at $1,000 per share during 2015. The Company currently has no outstanding shares of Preferred Stock. The Company also had a warrant (the Warrant) to purchase up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding with private investors. The Warrant was repurchased by the Company on June 5, 2018, for $3,175,000. Both the Preferred Stock and the Warrant originated in 2009 through transactions with the United States Department of the Treasury and were subsequently sold to the public through an auction process during 2013. The Company currently has no outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2018.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

 

(15) Employee Benefit Plan

 

The Company offers a defined contribution 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the Plan) which covers substantially all employees who meet certain age and service requirements. The Plan allows employees to make voluntary pre-tax salary deferrals to the Plan. The Company, at its discretion, may elect to make an annual contribution to the Plan equal to a percentage of each participating employee’s salary. Such discretionary contributions must be approved by the Company’s board of directors. Employees are fully vested in the Company contributions after six years of service. In 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company made total contributions of $709,723, $686,580 and $408,303 to the Plan, respectively.

 

 

(16) Commitments and Contingencies

 

Credit-Related Financial Instruments. The Company is a party to credit-related financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

The Company’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments. The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

 

At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk:

 

   

Contract Amount

 
   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Commitments to Extend Credit

  $ 98,736,000     $ 96,374,000  

Standby Letters of Credit

    1,525,000       1,536,000  

 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

 

Unfunded commitments under commercial lines of credit, revolving credit lines and overdraft protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. These lines of credit are uncollateralized and usually do not contain a specified maturity date and may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Company is committed.

 

Standby and performance letters of credit are conditional lending commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. Essentially all letters of credit issued have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(16) Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

 

Legal Contingencies. In the ordinary course of business, there are various legal proceedings pending against Colony and its subsidiary. The aggregate liabilities, if any, arising from such proceedings would not, in the opinion of management, have a material adverse effect on Colony’s consolidated financial position.

 

 

(17) Deferred Compensation Plan

 

Colony Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary, has deferred compensation plans covering certain former directors and certain officers choosing to participate through individual deferred compensation contracts. In accordance with terms of the contracts, the Bank is committed to pay the participant’s deferred compensation over a specified number of years, beginning at age 65. In the event of a participant’s death before age 65, payments are made to the participant’s named beneficiary over a specified number of years, beginning on the first day of the month following the death of the participant.

 

Liabilities accrued under the plans totaled $706,677 and $766,667 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Benefit payments under the contracts were $107,850 in 2018 and $110,080 in 2017.

 

Provisions charged to operations totaled $52,285 in 2018, $55,572 in 2017 and $57,125 in 2016.

 

The Company has purchased life insurance policies on the plans’ participants and uses the cash flow from these policies to partially fund the plan. Fee income recognized with these plans totaled $135,218 in 2018, $233,064 in 2017 and $165,128 in 2016.

 

 

(18) Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

Cash payments for the following were made during the years ended December 31:

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Interest Expense

  $ 8,186,946     $ 6,851,541     $ 6,529,615  
                         

Income Taxes

  $ 2,695,000     $ 4,000,000     $ 3,365,000  

 

Noncash financing and investing activities for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Acquisitions of Real Estate Through Loan Foreclosures

  $ 792,459     $ 1,724,936     $ 5,664,554  
                         

Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on AFS Investment Securities

  $ (2,149,545 )   $ (608,355 )   $ (890,590 )

 

- 45 -

 

 

PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

 

(19) Related Party Transactions

 

The following table reflects the activity and aggregate balance of direct and indirect loans to directors, executive officers or principal holders of equity securities of the Company. All such loans were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and do not involve more than a normal risk of collectibility. A summary of activity of related party loans is shown below:

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Balance, Beginning

  $ 744,637     $ 1,025,543  
                 

New Loans

    97,690       1,050,393  

Repayments

    (166,997 )     (1,106,606 )

Transactions Due to Changes in Directors

    -       (224,693 )
                 

Balance, Ending

  $ 675,330     $ 744,637  

 

 

(20) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

 

Generally accepted accounting standards in the U.S. require disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and Subsidiary’s financial instruments are detailed hereafter. Where quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows and other valuation techniques. The use of discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.

 

Generally accepted accounting principles related to Fair Value Measurements define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, establish a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhance disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

 

Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

 

Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

 

 

Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and represent the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

 

The following disclosures should not be considered a surrogate of the liquidation value of the Company, but rather a good-faith estimate of the increase or decrease in value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination or issuance.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(20) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

 

Cash and Short-Term Investments - For cash, due from banks, bank-owned deposits and federal funds sold, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value and is classified Level 1.

 

Investment Securities - Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices where available and classified as Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments and classified as Level 2. If a comparable is not available, the investment securities are classified as Level 3.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock - The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates carrying value and is classified as Level 1.

 

Loans - The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Most loans are classified as Level 2, but impaired loans with a related allowance are classified as Level 3.

 

Bank-Owned Life Insurance - The carrying value of bank-owned life insurance policies approximates fair value and is classified as Level 1.

 

Deposit Liabilities - The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date and is classified as Level 1. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities and is classified as Level 2.

 

Subordinated Debentures The fair value of subordinated debentures is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar advances would be obtained. Subordinated debentures are classified as Level 2.

 

Other Borrowed Money - The fair value of other borrowed money is calculated by discounting contractual cash flows using an estimated interest rate based on current rates available to the Company for debt of similar remaining maturities and collateral terms. Other borrowed money is classified as Level 2 due to their expected maturities.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(20) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

 

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

 

   

Carrying

   

Estimated

   

Level

 

2018

 

Amount

   

Fair Value

     1      2      3  
   

(in Thousands)

 

Assets

                                       

Cash and Short-Term Investments

  $ 60,155     $ 60,155     $ 60,155     $ -     $ -  

Investment Securities Available for Sale

    353,066       353,066       -       348,788       4,278  

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

    2,978       2,978       2,978       -       -  

Loans, Net

    774,249       769,809       -       766,457       3,352  

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

    17,598       17,598       17,598       -       -  
                                         

Liabilities

                                       

Deposits

    1,085,125       1,086,503       744,094       342,409       -  

Subordinated Debentures

    24,229       24,229       -       24,229       -  

Other Borrowed Money

    44,000       44,032       -       44,032       -  
                                         

2017

                                       
                                         

Assets

                                       

Cash and Short-Term Investments

  $ 57,813     $ 57,813     $ 57,813     $ -     $ -  

Investment Securities Available for Sale

    354,247       354,247       -       346,950       7,297  

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

    3,043       3,043       3,043       -       -  

Loans, Net

    757,281       757,163       -       752,287       4,876  

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

    17,089       17,089       17,089       -       -  
                                         

Liabilities

                                       

Deposits

    1,067,985       1,068,392       727,818       340,574       -  

Subordinated Debentures

    24,229       24,229       -       24,229       -  

Other Borrowed Money

    47,500       47,626       -       47,626       -  

 

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(20) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy:

 

Assets

 

Securities - Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 inputs include securities that have quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flow. Examples of such instruments, which would generally be classified within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy, include certain collateralized mortgage and debt obligations and certain high-yield debt securities. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. When measuring fair value, the valuation techniques available under the market approach, income approach and/or cost approach are used. The Company’s evaluations are based on market data and the Company employs combinations of these approaches for its valuation methods depending on the asset class.

 

Impaired Loans - Impaired loans are those loans which the Company 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.

 

Other Real Estate - Other real estate owned assets are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the loans to other real estate owned. Typically, an external, third-party appraisal is performed on the collateral upon transfer into the other real estate owned account to determine the asset’s fair value. Subsequent adjustments to the collateral’s value may be based upon either updated third-party appraisals or management’s knowledge of the collateral and the current real estate market conditions.   Appraised amounts used in determining the asset’s fair value, whether internally or externally prepared, are discounted 10 percent to account for selling and marketing costs. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of other real estate owned assets and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of other real estate owned assets to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis - The following table presents the recorded amount of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall. The table below includes only impaired loans with a specific reserve and only other real estate properties with a valuation allowance at December 31, 2018 and 2017. Those impaired loans and other real estate properties are shown net of the related specific reserves and valuation allowances.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(20) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

 

Assets (Continued)

 

           

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

2018

 

Total Fair

Value

   

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

   

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

   

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 
                                 

Recurring

                               

Securities Available for Sale

                               

U.S. Government Agencies

                               

Mortgage-Backed

  $ 346,205,172     $ -     $ 342,142,079     $ 4,063,093  

State, County and Municipal

    3,989,109       -       3,774,634       214,475  

Corporate

    2,871,885       -       2,871,885       -  
                                 
    $ 353,066,166     $ -     $ 348,788,598     $ 4,277,568  

Nonrecurring

                               

Impaired Loans

  $ 3,351,735     $ -     $ -     $ 3,351,735  
                                 

Other Real Estate

  $ 1,182,783     $ -     $ -     $ 1,182,783  
                                 

2017

                               
                                 

Recurring

                               

Securities Available for Sale

                               

U.S. Government Agencies

                               

Mortgage-Backed

  $ 346,723,419     $ -     $ 341,701,288     $ 5,022,131  

State, County and Municipal

    4,492,826       -       4,277,460       215,366  

Corporate

    2,060,000       -       -       2,060,000  

Asset-Backed

    970,659       -       970,659       -  
                                 
    $ 354,246,904     $ -     $ 346,949,407     $ 7,297,497  

Nonrecurring

                               

Impaired Loans

  $ 4,875,918     $ -     $ -     $ 4,875,918  
                                 

Other Real Estate

  $ 2,014,904     $ -     $ -     $ 2,014,904  

 

Liabilities

 

The Company did not identify any liabilities that are required to be presented at fair value.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(20) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

 

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

The following tables present quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements for assets in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy measured on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2018 and 2017. These tables are comprised primarily of collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned:

 

   

December 31, 2018

 

Valuation Techniques

 

Unobservable

Inputs

 

Range

Weighted Avg

 
                           

Real Estate

                         

Commercial Construction

  $ 360,000  

Sales Comparison

 

Adjustment for Differences

    (6.60)% - 1,975.00%  
               Between the Comparable Sales       984.20%    
                           
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    0.00% - 10.00%  
                of Appraisals and/or Current       5.00%    
              Market Conditions            
                           

Residential Real Estate

    213,482  

Sales Comparison

 

Adjustment for Differences

    (10.86)% - 6.70%  
               Between the Comparable Sales       (2.08)%    
                           
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    0.00% - 25.00%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       12.50%    
              Market Conditions            
                           

Commercial Real Estate

    2,415,174  

Sales Comparison

 

Adjustment for Differences

    (60.00)% - 80.00%  
                Between the Comparable Sales       10.00%    
                           
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    0.00% - 35.00%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       17.50%    
              Market Conditions            
                           
         

Income Approach

 

Capitalization Rate

      10.13%    
                           

Farmland

    327,581  

Sales Comparison

 

Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales

    (71.00)% - (3.50)%  
                      (37.25)%    
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    10.00% - 80.00%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       45.00%    
              Market Conditions            
                           

Commercial

    35,498  

Sales Contract

 

Adjustment for Estimated Costs to

    0.00% - 0.00%  
               Sell       (0.00)%    
                           
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    0.00% - 15.00%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       15.00%    
              Market Conditions            
                           

Other Real Estate Owned

    1,182,783  

Sales Comparison

 

Adjustment for Differences

    (30.00)% - 25.02%  
              Between the Comparable Sales       (2.49)%    
                           
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    9.82% - 99.39%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       35.26%    
              Market Conditions            
                           
         

Income Approach

 

Capitalization Rate

      10.00%    

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(20) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

 

Fair Value Measurements using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Continued)

 

   

December 31,

2017

 

Valuation

Techniques

 

Unobservable

Inputs

 

Range

Weighted Avg

 
                           

Real Estate

                         

Commercial Construction

  $ 427,433  

Sales Comparison

 

Adjustment for Differences

    (16.00)% - 1,975.00%  
               Between the Comparable Sales       979.50%    
                           
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    0.00% - 10.00%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       5.00%    
              Market Conditions            
                           

Residential Real Estate

    81,736  

Sales Comparison

 

Adjustment for Differences

    (43.30)% - 83.30%  
               Between the Comparable Sales       20.00%    
                           
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    0.00% - 25.00%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       12.50%    
              Market Conditions            
                           

Commercial Real Estate

    4,016,742  

Income Approach

 

Management Adjustments for Age

    0.00% - 10.00%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       5.00%    
              Market Conditions            
                           
             

Capitalization Rate

      10.75%    
                           

Farmland

    350,007  

Sales Comparison

 

Adjustment for Differences

    (71.00)% - 88.70%  
               Between the Comparable Sales       8.85%    
                           
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    10.00% - 75.00%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       42.50%    
              Market Conditions            
                           

Other Real Estate Owned

    2,014,904  

Sales Comparison

 

Adjustment for Differences

    (22.74)% - 15.00%  
                Between the Comparable Sales       (3.87)%    
                           
             

Management Adjustments for Age

    5.44% - 87.24%  
               of Appraisals and/or Current       24.44%    
              Market Conditions            
                           
         

Income Approach

 

Capitalization Rate

      10.00%    

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(20) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

 

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Continued)

 

The following table presents a reconciliation and statement of income classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (level 3) for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016:

 

   

Available for Sale Securities

 
   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Balance, Beginning

  $ 7,297,497     $ 576,384     $ 930,311  
                         

Transfers out of Level 3

    (2,009,080 )     -       -  

Securities Purchased During the Year

    -       7,069,649       -  

Securities Matured During the Year

    -       (360,000 )     (330,000 )

Paydowns on Securities

    (885,082 )     -       -  

Unrealized Gains(Losses) Included in Other

                       

Comprehensive Income

    (125,767 )     11,464       (23,927 )
                         

Balance, Ending

  $ 4,277,568     $ 7,297,497     $ 576,384  

 

The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of levels 1, 2 and 3 as of the end of a reporting period. There was one security totaling $2,009,080 that was transferred from level 3 to level 2 for the year ended December 31, 2018. There were no transfers of securities between level 1 and level 2 or level 3 for the years ended December 31, 2017 or 2016.

 

The following table presents quantitative information about recurring level 3 fair value measurements as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

Fair Value

 

Valuation Techniques

 

Unobservable

Inputs

 

Range

(Weighted Avg)

 
                       

State, County and Municipal

  $ 214,475  

Discounted Cash Flow

 

Discount Rate or Yield

    N/A*  
                       

U. S. Government Agencies Mortgage - Backed

    4,063,093  

Fundamental Analysis

 

Discount Rate or Yield

    N/A*  
                       

December 31, 2017

                     
                       

State, County and Municipal

  $ 215,366  

Discounted Cash Flow

 

Discount Rate or Yield

    N/A*  
                       

U. S. Government Agencies Mortgage - Backed

    5,022,131  

Fundamental Analysis

 

Discount Rate or Yield

    N/A*  
                       

Corporate

    2,060,000  

Option Pricing

 

Discount Rate or Yield

    N/A*  

 

* The Company relies on a third-party pricing service to value its securities. The details of the unobservable inputs and other adjustments used by the third-party pricing service were not readily available to the Company.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

 

(21) Regulatory Capital Matters

 

The amount of dividends payable to the parent company from the subsidiary bank is limited by various banking regulatory agencies. Upon approval by regulatory authorities, the Bank may pay cash dividends to the parent company in excess of regulatory limitations.

 

The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and, possibly, additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier I capital to average assets. As of December 31, 2018, the interim final Basel III rules (Basel III) require the Company to also maintain minimum amounts and ratios of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets. These amounts and ratios as defined in regulations are presented hereafter. Management believes, as of December 31, 2018, the Company meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. In the opinion of management, there are no conditions or events since prior notification of capital adequacy from the regulators that have changed the institution’s category.

 

The Basel III rules also require the implementation of a new capital conservation buffer comprised of common equity Tier 1 capital. The capital conservation buffer was phased in beginning January 1, 2016 at 0.625 percent of risk-weighted assets, with subsequent increases of 0.625 percent each year until reaching its final level of 2.5 percent on January 1, 2019.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(21) Regulatory Capital Matters (Continued)

 

The following table summarizes regulatory capital information as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 on a consolidated basis and for the subsidiary, as defined. Regulatory capital ratios for December 31, 2018 and 2017 were calculated in accordance with the Basel III rules.

 

                                   

To Be Well

 
                                   

Capitalized Under

 
                   

For Capital

   

Prompt Corrective

 
   

Actual

   

Adequacy Purposes

   

Action Provisions

 
   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

 

As of December 31, 2018

 

(In Thousands)

 
                                                 

Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

                                               

Consolidated

  $ 133,900       15.86 %   $ 67,527       8.00 %     N/A       N/A  

Colony Bank

    131,723       15.63       67,418       8.00       84,272       10.00 %
                                                 

Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

                                               

Consolidated

    126,623       15.00       50,645       6.00       N/A       N/A  

Colony Bank

    124,446       14.77       50,563       6.00       67,418       8.00  
                                                 

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

                                               

Consolidated

    103,123       12.22       37,984       4.50       N/A       N/A  

Colony Bank

    124,446       14.77       37,923       4.50       54,777       6.50  
                                                 

Tier I Capital to Average Assets

                                               

Consolidated

    126,623       10.24       49,478       4.00       N/A       N/A  

Colony Bank

    124,446       10.08       49,396       4.00       61,745       5.00  
                                                 

As of December 31, 2017

                                               
                                                 

Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

                                               

Consolidated

  $ 127,786       15.56 %   $ 65,718       8.00 %     N/A       N/A  

Colony Bank

    127,470       15.54       65,628       8.00     $ 82,036       10.00 %
                                                 

Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

                                               

Consolidated

    120,279       14.64       49,289       6.00       N/A       N/A  

Colony Bank

    119,963       14.62       49,221       6.00       65,628       8.00  
                                                 

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

                                               

Consolidated

    96,779       11.78       36,967       4.50       N/A       N/A  

Colony Bank

    119,963       14.62       36,916       4.50       53,323       6.50  
                                                 

Tier I Capital to Average Assets

                                               

Consolidated

    120,279       9.89       48,635       4.00       N/A       N/A  

Colony Bank

    119,963       9.88       48,566       4.00       60,708       5.00  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(21) Regulatory Capital Matters (Continued)

 

In 2018, the Bank obtained approval of its regulators and paid a $8,300,000 dividend to the Company. The dividend was utilized to pay dividends to shareholders and to repurchase the Warrant, which was for 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding with private investors. The Warrant was repurchased during the second quarter for $3.2 million. In 2017, the Bank obtained approval of its regulators and paid a $8,725,000 dividend to the Company. The dividend was utilized to pay dividends to shareholders and to redeem 9,360 shares of Preferred Stock. In 2016, the Bank obtained approval of its regulators and paid a $9,100,000 dividend to the Company. The dividend was utilized to redeem 8,661 shares of Preferred Stock.

 

 

(22) Stock-Based Compensation

 

In August 2018, the Company granted an award of 5,650 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock to T. Heath Fountain, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), with a market price of $17.73 per share. The restricted shares vest in equal installments on each of July 30, 2019, July 2020 and July 2021, subject to continued service by Mr. Fountain through each applicable vesting date, or earlier upon the occurrence of a change in control. With the restricted stock, there will be no cash consideration to the Company for the shares. The CEO will have the right to vote all shares subject to such grant and receive all dividends with respect to such shares, whether or not the shares have vested.

 

Compensation expense for restricted stock is based on the market price of the Company stock at the time of the grant and amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The balance of unearned compensation related to these restricted shares as of December 31, 2018 is $86,115 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average of 2.58 years. Total compensation expense recognized for the restricted shares granted for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $13,890.

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

 

(23) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only)

 

The parent company’s balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 and the related statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period then ended are as follows:

 

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY)

BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER 31

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 
ASSETS  
                 

Cash

  $ 936,808     $ 910,239  

Premises and Equipment, Net

    1,198,006       1,099,626  

Investment in Subsidiary, at Equity

    117,743,674       114,235,955  

Other

    235,878       24,458  
                 

Total Assets

  $ 120,114,366     $ 116,270,278  
                 
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERSEQUITY

 
                 

Liabilities

               

Other Borrowed Money

  $ -     $ 1,500,000  

Other

    192,971       218,615  
                 
    $ 192,971     $ 1,718,615  
                 

Subordinated Debt

    24,229,000       24,229,000  
                 

StockholdersEquity

               

Common Stock, Par Value $1; 20,000,000 Shares Authorized, 8,444,908 and 8,439,258 Shares Issued and Outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively

    8,444,908       8,439,258  

Paid-In Capital

    25,978,334       29,145,094  

Retained Earnings

    69,459,243       59,230,260  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax

    (8,190,090 )     (6,491,949 )
                 
      95,692,395       90,322,663  
                 

Total Liabilities and StockholdersEquity

  $ 120,114,366     $ 116,270,278  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(23) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only) (Continued)

 

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY)

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Income

                       

Dividends from Subsidiaries

  $ 8,329,127     $ 8,746,882     $ 9,118,104  

Management Fees

    601,080       601,080       601,080  

Other

    105,968       97,103       103,612  
                         
    $ 9,036,175     $ 9,445,065     $ 9,822,796  
                         

Expenses

                       

Interest

    971,847       900,113       601,567  

Salaries and Employee Benefits

    1,083,960       917,259       840,130  

Other

    691,037       604,166       554,434  
                         
      2,746,844       2,421,538       1,996,131  
                         

Income Before Taxes and Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiary

    6,289,331       7,023,527       7,826,665  
                         

Income Tax Benefits

    422,210       568,258       457,934  
                         

Income Before Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiary

    6,711,541       7,591,785       8,284,599  
                         

Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiary

    5,205,859       159,193       388,611  
                         

Net Income

    11,917,400       7,750,978       8,673,210  

Preferred Stock Dividends

    -       210,600       1,493,310  
                         

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

  $ 11,917,400     $ 7,540,378     $ 7,179,900  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(23) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only) (Continued)

 

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Net Income

  $ 11,917,400     $ 7,750,978     $ 8,673,210  
                         

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

                       
                         

Gains (Losses) on Securities Arising During the Year

    (2,033,636 )     (608,355 )     (505,367 )

Tax Effect

    427,063       206,841       171,825  
                         

Realized (Gains) Losses on Sale of AFS Securities

    (115,909 )     -       (385,223 )

Tax Effect

    24,341       -       130,976  
                         

Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects

    (1,698,141 )     (401,514 )     (587,789 )
                         

Comprehensive Income

  $ 10,219,259     $ 7,349,464     $ 8,085,421  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

(23) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only) (Continued)

 

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

                       

Net Income

  $ 11,917,400     $ 7,750,978     $ 8,673,210  

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to

                       

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

                       

Depreciation and Amortization

    84,848       70,183       66,476  

Share-based Compensation Expense

    13,890       -       -  

Equity in Undistributed

                       

Earnings of Subsidiary

    (5,205,859 )     (159,193 )     (388,611 )

Change in Interest Payable

    2,450       17,887       5,367  

Other

    (239,515 )     38,135       108,288  
                         
      6,573,214       7,717,990       8,464,730  
                         

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

                       

Purchases of Premises and Equipment

    (183,228 )     (94,925 )     (6,836 )
                         

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

                       

Proceeds from Other Borrowed Money

    7,500       5,000,000       -  

Principal Payments on Other Borrowed Money

    (1,507,500 )     (3,500,000 )     -  

Dividends Paid on Common Stock

    (1,688,417 )     (843,934 )     -  

Dividends Paid on Preferred Stock

    -       (315,900 )     (1,590,746 )

Repurchase of Warrants

    (3,175,000 )     -       -  

Redemption of Preferred Stock

    -       (9,360,000 )     (8,661,000 )
                         
      (6,363,417 )     (9,019,834 )     (10,251,746 )
                         

Increase (Decrease) in Cash

    26,569       (1,396,769 )     (1,793,852 )
                         

Cash, Beginning

    910,239       2,307,008       4,100,860  
                         

Cash, Ending

  $ 936,808     $ 910,239     $ 2,307,008  

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

 

(24) Earnings Per Share

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of common stock warrants and restricted stock. Net income available to common stockholders represents net income after preferred stock dividends. The following table presents earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016:

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         
Numerator                        

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

  $ 11,917,400     $ 7,540,378     $ 7,179,900  
                         
Denominator                        

Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding for Basic Earnings Per Common Share

    8,439,454       8,439,258       8,439,258  
Dilutive Effect of Potential Common Stock                        

Restricted Stock

    -       -       -  

Stock Warrants

    99,154       194,323       74,037  

Weighted-Average Number of Shares Outstanding for Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

    8,538,608       8,633,581       8,513,295  
                         

Earnings Per Share - Basic

  $ 1.41     $ 0.89     $ 0.85  
                         

Earnings Per Share - Diluted

  $ 1.40     $ 0.87     $ 0.84  

 

 

(25) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for unrealized gains and losses securities available for sale for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

 

   

2018

   

2017

   

2016

 
                         

Beginning Balance

  $ (6,491,949 )   $ (5,022,140 )   $ (4,434,351 )
                         

Other Comprehensive Income

                       

Before Reclassification

    (1,606,573 )     (401,514 )     (333,542 )
                         

Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated

                       

Other Comprehensive Income

    (91,568 )     -       (254,247 )

TCJ Act

    -       (1,068,295 )     -  
                         

Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income

    (1,698,141 )     (1,469,809 )     (587,789 )
                         

Ending Balance

  $ (8,190,090 )   $ (6,491,949 )   $ (5,022,140 )

 

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PART I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

 

 

(26) Revenue From Contracts with Customers

 

With the exception of gains and losses on the sale of other real estate owned, revenue from contracts with customers is recognized in the service charges on deposits category and the other service charges, commissions and fees category in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations as part of noninterest income. The following provides information on the Company’s sources of noninterest income within the scope of ASC 606 for the periods indicated.

 

Service Charges on Deposits

 

Service charges on deposits include both account maintenance fees and overdraft fees. The overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, there was $4.4 million, $4.5 million and $4.3 million, respectively, in service charges on deposits.

 

Other Service Charges, Commissions and Fees

 

Other service charges, commissions and fees include debit card interchange fees and ATM fees. Debit card interchange fees are earned from debit card holder transactions conducted through various payment networks. Interchange fees from debit card holders transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction amount and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the debit cardholder. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, there was $2.8 million, $2.6 million and $2.4 million, respectively, for debit card interchange fees. ATM fees are transaction-based fees recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point at which the Company satisfies the performance obligation. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, there was $352 thousand, $338 thousand and $307 thousand, respectively, for ATM fees.

 

Gains/Losses on the Sale of Other Real Estate

 

The net gains and losses on sales of other real estate owned are recorded in other noninterest expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the net gains and losses on sales of other real estate owned is recorded in other noninterest income in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The Company records a gain or loss from the sale of other real estate owned when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Company finances the sale of other real estate owned to the buyer, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the other real estate owned asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. The Company does not provide financing for the sale of other real estate owned property unless these criteria are met and the property can be derecognized. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, there was $41 thousand, $(121) thousand and $(648) thousand, respectively, for the gains and losses on the sale of other real estate.

 

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