Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to rules and regulations of the SEC and in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Because this report is based on an interim period, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted.

In the opinion of management of the registrant, the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2020 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and the results of operations for the periods presented. The financial performance reported for CNB Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. This information should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”). All dollar amounts are stated in thousands, except share and per share data and other amounts as indicated. Certain amounts appearing in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders’ equity as previously reported.

Risks and Uncertainties

The outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, or COVID-19, has adversely impacted a broad range of industries in which the Corporation's clients operate and could impair their ability to fulfill their financial obligations to the Corporation. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, indicating that almost all public commerce and related business activities must be, to varying degrees, curtailed, with the goal of decreasing the rate of new infections. The spread of the COVID-19 outbreak has caused significant disruptions in the U.S. economy and has disrupted banking and other financial activity in the areas in which the Corporation operates. While there has been no material impact to the Corporation’s employees to date, the COVID-19 pandemic could also potentially create widespread business continuity issues for the Corporation.  

The federal government has taken several actions designed to mitigate the economic impact. Most notably, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, which was signed into law at the end of March 2020, allocated $2 trillion for COVID-19 related relief and initiatives. Among other things, the CARES Act provides direct financial aid to American families and economic stimulus to significantly impacted industry sectors. The CARES Act also includes extensive emergency funding for hospitals and providers. In addition to the general impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain provisions of the CARES Act as well as other recent legislative and regulatory relief efforts are expected to have a material impact on the Corporation's operations.

The Corporation's business is dependent upon the willingness and ability of its employees and customers to conduct banking and other financial transactions. If the global response to contain the COVID-19 pandemic requires further restricted measures or is unsuccessful, the Corporation could experience a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Since the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts its operations will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain, the Corporation cannot estimate the impact on its business, financial condition or near or long-term financial or operational results with reasonable certainty. Accordingly, the Corporation is disclosing potentially material items of which it is aware.

Asset valuation: Currently, the Corporation does not expect the COVID-19 pandemic to affect its ability to account timely for the assets on its balance sheet; however, this could change in future periods due to any number of potential impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic could cause a further and sustained decline in the Corporation's stock price or the occurrence of what management would deem to be a triggering event that could, under certain circumstances, cause us to perform a goodwill impairment test, resulting in an impairment charge being recorded for that period. In the event that the Corporation concludes that all or a portion of its goodwill is impaired, a non-cash charge for the amount of such impairment would be recorded to earnings. Such a charge would have no impact on tangible capital or regulatory capital. As of June 30, 2020, the Corporation performed an analysis of its goodwill, taking into account the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on the economy, and determined its goodwill was not impaired.

Lending operations and accommodations to borrowers: In keeping with regulatory guidance to continue to assist borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as detailed in the CARES Act, the Corporation implemented a payment deferral program for its commercial lending clients that are adversely affected by the pandemic. Depending on the demonstrated need of the client, the Corporation is deferring either the full loan payment or the principal component of the loan payment for up to six months. As of June 30, 2020, the deferred loan payment commitments were 1,463 loans, totaling $626 million, comprised of (i) 596 loans, totaling $401 million, for which principal and interest were deferred, and (ii) 867 loans, totaling $225 million, for which principal only was deferred.  In accordance with interagency guidance issued in March 2020, these short term deferrals are not considered troubled debt restructurings.

The Corporation participated in the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") established by the CARES Act for loans provided under the auspices of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Under this program, the Corporation lent money primarily to its existing loan and/or deposit customers, based on a predetermined SBA-developed formula, intended to incentivize small business owners to retain their employees. These loans carry a customer rate of 1.00% plus a processing fee that varies depending on the balance of the loan at origination and have a two-year maturity. As of June 30, 2020, the Corporation had outstanding approximately $226 million, or 1,898 PPP loan relationships, under this program, at a rate of 1.00% coupled with deferred processing fees of approximately $8.8 million. As of April 16, 2020, the SBA funds allocated in the original PPP authorization were fully utilized. Additional funding was made available on April 24, 2020 under the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ("PPP Enhancement Act"). The PPP Enhancement Act authorized additional funding under the CARES Act of $310 billion for PPP loans to be issued by financial institutions through the SBA. The Corporation provided additional loans with funds from the PPP Enhancement Act.. It is the Corporation's understanding that loans funded through the PPP program are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government. Should those circumstances change, the Corporation could be required to establish additional allowance for loan loss through additional provision for loan loss expense charged to earnings.

Credit: The Corporation is working with customers directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Corporation has offered short-term assistance in accordance with regulator guidelines. As a result of the current economic slowdown related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corporation is engaging in more frequent communication with borrowers to better understand their situation and the challenges faced, allowing it to respond proactively as needs and issues arise. Should economic conditions worsen, the Corporation could experience further increases in its required allowance for loan losses and record additional provision expense. It is possible that the Corporation's asset quality measures could worsen at future measurement periods if the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are prolonged.