EX-13 2 ex13.htm EXHIBIT 13 Exhibit 13



HABERSHAM BANCORP
AND SUBSIDIARIES


Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

(with Independent Accountants’ Report thereon)




REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Habersham Bancorp and Subsidiaries


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Habersham Bancorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Habersham Bancorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 

Atlanta, Georgia
March 6, 2007
 


HABERSHAM BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2006 and 2005

Assets
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
26,119,137
   
16,546,422
 
Federal funds sold
   
64,398,671
   
36,320,000
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
90,517,808
   
52,866,422
 
Investment securities available for sale
   
84,982,415
   
73,115,232
 
Investment securities held to maturity, estimated fair value of $3,367,941 and $3,514,273
   
3,289,322
   
3,387,449
 
Other investments
   
3,365,224
   
3,375,424
 
Loans held for sale
   
3,183,115
   
2,119,438
 
Loans, net of allowance for loan loss of $3,444,789 and $3,944,525
   
342,816,012
   
316,773,266
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
12,923,720
   
10,519,442
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
2,937,981
   
2,359,171
 
Other real estate
   
537,975
   
2,773,662
 
Goodwill, net
   
3,549,780
   
3,549,780
 
Other assets
   
7,634,932
   
7,591,498
 
Total assets
 
$
555,738,284
   
478,430,784
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Deposits:
             
Noninterest-bearing demand
 
$
47,286,172
   
92,697,588
 
Money market and NOW accounts
   
86,120,584
   
72,307,257
 
Savings
   
62,200,262
   
55,449,665
 
Time ($100,000 and over)
   
176,651,417
   
72,864,375
 
Other time
   
78,370,325
   
79,443,061
 
Total deposits
   
450,628,760
   
372,761,946
 
Short-term borrowings
   
778,778
   
775,442
 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
5,873,955
   
8,423,323
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
38,000,000
   
42,300,000
 
Accrued interest payable
   
2,979,288
   
1,962,707
 
Other liabilities
   
1,913,382
   
1,950,234
 
Total liabilities
   
500,174,163
   
428,173,652
 
Commitments
             
Stockholders’ equity:
             
Common stock, $1.00 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,968,593 and 2,921,240 shares issued and outstanding
   
2,968,593
   
2,921,240
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
15,530,587
   
14,723,175
 
Retained earnings
   
37,777,500
   
33,544,763
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(712,559
)
 
(932,046
)
Total stockholders’ equity
   
55,564,121
   
50,257,132
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
555,738,284
   
478,430,784
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HABERSHAM BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
For the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Interest income:
             
Loans
 
$
29,927,711
   
22,421,374
   
17,537,761
 
Investments:
                   
Taxable securities
   
2,873,933
   
2,371,946
   
2,289,392
 
Tax exempt securities
   
982,884
   
807,397
   
751,363
 
Other investments
   
233,392
   
158,061
   
126,255
 
Federal funds sold
   
442,118
   
177,491
   
38,648
 
Total interest income
   
34,460,038
   
25,936,269
   
20,743,419
 
Interest expense:
                   
Time deposits, $100,000 and over
   
3,949,260
   
2,091,969
   
1,607,854
 
Other deposits
   
7,116,569
   
4,291,317
   
3,143,765
 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
213,262
   
235,025
   
107,458
 
Short-term and other borrowings, primarily FHLB advances
   
1,938,568
   
1,982,027
   
1,932,428
 
Total interest expense
   
13,217,659
   
8,600,338
   
6,791,505
 
Net interest income
   
21,242,379
   
17,335,931
   
13,951,914
 
Provision for loan losses
   
-
   
330,000
   
482,500
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
21,242,379
   
17,005,931
   
13,469,414
 
Noninterest income:
                   
Mortgage origination income
   
785,147
   
981,045
   
1,002,166
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
902,238
   
701,881
   
709,695
 
Other service charges and commissions
   
265,653
   
260,893
   
282,367
 
Securities (losses) gains, net
   
(13,216
)
 
(5,654
)
 
51,816
 
Gain on sale of other investments
   
-
   
-
   
198,641
 
Gain on sale of premises and equipment
   
83,555
   
14,000
   
879,453
 
Income from Company-owned life insurance
   
172,116
   
181,775
   
167,361
 
Trust services fees
   
314,139
   
238,124
   
200,338
 
Other income
   
1,146,118
   
1,075,769
   
938,665
 
Total noninterest income
   
3,655,750
   
3,447,833
   
4,430,502
 
Noninterest expense:
                   
Salaries and employee benefits
   
9,779,789
   
8,478,019
   
8,265,631
 
Occupancy expenses
   
2,209,495
   
1,930,771
   
1,835,487
 
Computer services
   
553,849
   
459,544
   
429,415
 
Telephone
   
444,214
   
408,838
   
408,036
 
Other
   
4,206,208
   
3,714,149
   
3,838,315
 
Total noninterest expense
   
17,193,555
   
14,991,321
   
14,776,884
 
Earnings before income taxes
   
7,704,574
   
5,462,443
   
3,123,032
 
Income tax expense
   
2,411,665
   
1,648,972
   
779,759
 
Net earnings
 
$
5,292,909
   
3,813,471
   
2,343,273
 
Earnings per common share - basic
 
$
1.80
   
1.31
   
.81
 
Earnings per common share - diluted
 
$
1.77
   
1.30
   
.80
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
   
2,942,737
   
2,903,788
   
2,889,004
 
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding
   
2,983,048
   
2,938,698
   
2,939,951
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HABERSHAM BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
               
Net earnings
 
$
5,292,909
   
3,813,471
   
2,343,273
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                   
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities available for sale arising during period
   
283,072
   
(1,445,125
)
 
(249,116
)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments classified as cash flow hedges arising during the period
   
36,269
   
202,982
   
(122,966
)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on investment securities available for sale
   
13,216
   
5,654
   
(51,816
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) before tax
   
332,557
   
(1,236,489
)
 
(423,898
)
Income taxes related to other comprehensive income:
                   
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities available for sale arising during period
   
(96,244
)
 
491,343
   
84,699
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments classified as cash flow hedges arising during the period
   
(12,332
)
 
(69,014
)
 
41,809
 
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on investment securities available for sale
   
(4,494
)
 
(1,923
)
 
17,617
 
Total income taxes related to other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(113,070
)
 
420,406
   
144,125
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
219,487
   
(816,083
)
 
(279,773
)
Total comprehensive income
 
$
5,512,396
   
2,997,388
   
2,063,500
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HABERSHAM BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
 
   
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2003
 
$
2,869,278
   
14,176,580
   
32,019,682
   
163,810
   
49,229,350
 
Net earnings
   
-
   
-
   
2,343,273
   
-
   
2,343,273
 
Change in other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(279,773
)
 
(279,773
)
Cash dividends, $1.28 per share
   
-
   
-
   
(3,701,878
)
 
-
   
(3,701,878
)
Tax benefit from options exercised
   
-
   
50,449
   
-
   
-
   
50,449
 
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
   
30,914
   
333,459
   
-
   
-
   
364,373
 
Balance, December 31, 2004
   
2,900,192
   
14,560,488
   
30,661,077
   
(115,963
)
 
48,005,794
 
Net earnings
   
-
   
-
   
3,813,471
   
-
   
3,813,471
 
Change in other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(816,083
)
 
(816,083
)
Cash dividends, $.32 per share
   
-
   
-
   
(929,785
)
 
-
   
(929,785
)
Tax benefit from options exercised
   
-
   
15,534
   
-
   
-
   
15,534
 
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
   
21,048
   
147,153
   
-
   
-
   
168,201
 
Balance, December 31, 2005
   
2,921,240
   
14,723,175
   
33,544,763
   
(932,046
)
 
50,257,132
 
Net earnings
   
-
   
-
   
5,292,909
   
-
   
5,292,909
 
Change in other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
219,487
   
219,487
 
Cash dividends, $.36 per share
   
-
   
-
   
(1,060,172
)
 
-
   
(1,060,172
)
Tax benefit from options exercised
   
-
   
84,280
   
-
   
-
   
84,280
 
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
   
47,353
   
723,132
   
-
   
-
   
770,485
 
Balance, December 31, 2006
 
$
2,968,593
   
15,530,587
   
37,777,500
   
(712,559
)
 
55,564,121
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HABERSHAM BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
             
Net earnings
 
$
5,292,909
   
3,813,471
   
2,343,273
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                   
Provision for loan losses
   
-
   
330,000
   
482,500
 
Provision for losses on other real estate owned
   
16,500
   
-
   
30,000
 
Depreciation expense
   
1,052,771
   
959,014
   
921,222
 
Loss (gain) on sale of premises and equipment
   
( 83,555
)
 
7,343
   
(879,453
)
Net amortization (accretion) of premium/discount in investment securities
   
133,912
   
366,709
   
494,191
 
Securities (gain) loss, net
   
13,216
   
5,654
   
(51,816
)
Gain on sale of other investments
   
-
   
-
   
(198,641
)
(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate
   
(15,454
)
 
38,570
   
53,415
 
Net gain on sale of loans
   
(785,147
)
 
(981,045
)
 
(1,002,184
)
Proceeds from sales of loans
   
33,611,309
   
40,366,137
   
39,701,998
 
Increase in loans held for sale
   
(33,889,839
)
 
(40,442,830
)
 
(38,239,614
)
Amortization of intangible assets
   
62,064
   
25,860
   
-
 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
   
189,186
   
(5,123
)
 
69,939
 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of purchase acquisition in 2005:
                   
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable
   
(578,810
)
 
(664,333
)
 
189,530
 
(Increase) decrease in other assets
   
(371,485
)
 
(974,290
)
 
1,256,151
 
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable
   
1,016,581
   
269,952
   
(234,157
)
Increase in other liabilities
   
27,769
   
263,202
   
324,061
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
5,691,927
   
3,378,291
   
5,260,415
 
Cash flows from investing activities, net of effects of purchase acquisition in 2005:
                   
Payment for purchase of LB&T, net of cash acquired $4,631,073
   
-
   
800,889
   
-
 
Investment securities available for sale:
                   
Proceeds from maturities
   
6,767,710
   
10,347,256
   
12,101,837
 
Proceeds from sales and calls
   
2,013,278
   
5,188,280
   
12,179,914
 
Purchases
   
(20,512,685
)
 
(16,872,305
)
 
(22,484,240
)
Investment securities held to maturity:
                   
Proceeds from maturities
   
31,801
   
144,396
   
607,000
 
Proceeds from calls
   
80,000
   
596,708
   
100,000
 
Other investments:
                   
Proceeds from sales
   
553,500
   
450,000
   
500,641
 
Purchases
   
(543,300
)
 
(1,356,290
)
 
(1,119,100
)
Net increase in loans
   
(27,098,118
)
 
(27,876,679
)
 
(16,112,040
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
   
(3,592,734
)
 
(1,451,263
)
 
(1,058,993
)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
   
219,240
   
15,622
   
952,442
 
Net additions of other real estate
   
-
   
(906
)
 
(120,063
)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate
   
3,309,672
   
1,012,650
   
1,691,589
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 
$
(38,771,636
)
 
(29,001,642
)
 
(12,761,013
)
 
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HABERSHAM BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued
For the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Cash flows from financing activities, net of effects of purchase acquisition in 2005:
             
Net increase in deposits
 
$
77,866,814
   
59,814,489
   
13,357,253
 
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings
   
3,336
   
(10,594
)
 
207,581
 
Proceeds from FHLB advances
   
8,000,000
   
16,300,000
   
11,000,000
 
Repayment of FHLB advances
   
(12,300,000
)
 
(10,000,000
)
 
(5,000,000
)
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
(2,549,368
)
 
3,588,692
   
(7,549,145
)
Payment of cash dividends
   
(1,060,172
)
 
(929,785
)
 
(3,701,878
)
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
   
770,485
   
168,201
   
364,373
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
70,731,095
   
68,931,003
   
8,678,184
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
37,651,386
   
43,307,652
   
1,177,586
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
   
52,866,422
   
9,558,770
   
8,381,184
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
 
$
90,517,808
   
52,866,422
   
9,558,770
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
                   
Cash paid during the year for:
                   
Interest
 
$
12,201,078
   
8,276,805
   
7,025,662
 
Income taxes
 
$
2,403,000
   
1,430,000
   
447,000
 
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing activities:
                   
Other real estate acquired through loan foreclosures
 
$
1,055,372
   
3,026,470
   
684,500
 
Loans granted to facilitate the sale of other real estate
 
$
-
   
500,260
   
369,028
 

On July 25, 2005, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of Liberty Bank and Trust (Toccoa, Georgia) for $3,830,184, including certain acquisition costs of $194,184.

In conjunction with the acquisition, assets were acquired and liabilities were assumed as follows:
 
Fair value of assets acquired
 
$
23,891,175
 
Liabilities
   
20,060,991
 
   
$
3,830,184
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HABERSHAM BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
(1)
Organization and Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements of Habersham Bancorp and subsidiaries (the “Company”) include the financial statements of Habersham Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiaries: Habersham Bank (the “Bank”) and The Advantage Group, Inc. The Bank owns 100% of Advantage Insurers, Inc. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company’s continuing primary business is the operation of banks in rural and suburban communities in Habersham, White, Cherokee, Warren, Gwinnett, Stephens and Forsyth counties in Georgia. The Company’s primary source of revenue is providing loans to businesses and individuals in its market area.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ 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. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of other real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties. A substantial portion of the Company’s loans is secured by real estate in Habersham, White, and Cherokee Counties and the metropolitan Atlanta area. Accordingly, the ultimate collectibility of a substantial portion of the Company’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in real estate market conditions in these areas.

Interest Rate Risk
The Company’s assets and liabilities are generally monetary in nature and interest rates have an impact on the Company’s performance. The Company manages the effect of interest rates on its performance by striving to match maturities and interest sensitivity between loans, investment securities, deposits and other borrowings. However, a significant change in interest rates could have an effect on the Company’s results of operations.

Reclassifications
Certain 2005 and 2004 amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2006 presentation.

(2)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practices within the banking industry. The following is a summary of the more significant accounting policies:

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and Federal funds sold. Federal funds are generally sold for one-day periods.

Investment Securities
The Company classifies its investment securities into one of two categories: available for sale or held to maturity.
Investment securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value. The related unrealized gain or loss, net of deferred income taxes, is included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses from dispositions are based on the net proceeds and the adjusted carrying amounts of the securities sold, using the specific identification method.

Investment securities classified as held to maturity are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums, and accretion of discounts. The Company has the intent and ability to hold these investment securities to maturity.

Purchase premiums and discounts on investment securities are amortized and accreted to interest income using the level yield method on the outstanding principal balances, taking into consideration prepayment assumptions.

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A decline in the fair value of any security below cost that is deemed other than temporary is charged to income, resulting in the establishment of a new cost basis for the security.

Other Investments
At December 31, 2006 and 2005, other investments are primarily comprised of stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.

Investment in stock of a Federal Home Loan Bank is required of every federally insured institution that utilizes its services. Federal Home Loan Bank stock is considered restricted stock, as defined in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115; accordingly, the provisions of SFAS No. 115 are not applicable to this investment. The Federal Home Loan Bank stock is reported in the consolidated financial statements at cost. Dividend income is recognized when earned.

Loans Held for Sale
Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market determined on an aggregate basis. Market values are determined on the basis of relevant delivery prices in the secondary mortgage market. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, there were no valuation allowances relating to mortgage loans held for sale.

Loans
Loans are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and the allowance for loan losses.

Interest on loans is generally recorded over the terms of the loans using the simple interest method on the unpaid principal balance. Accrual of interest is discontinued when either principal or interest becomes 90 days past due, unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection, or when in management’s opinion, reasonable doubt exists as to the full collection of interest or principal. Income on such loans is then recognized only to the extent that cash is received and where the future collection of principal is probable.

Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and capitalized, respectively, and recognized over the life of the loan as an adjustment of the yield on the related loan based on the interest method.

Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Loans that are determined to be impaired require a valuation allowance equivalent to the amount of the impairment. The valuation allowance is established through the provision for loan losses.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the note agreement. Cash receipts on impaired loans, which are accruing interest, are applied to principal and interest under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Cash receipts on impaired loans for which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are applied to reduce the principal amount of such loans until the required principal payments have been brought current and, if the future collection of principal is probable, are recognized as interest income thereafter.

Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level estimated to be adequate to provide for probable losses in the loan portfolio. Management follows a consistent procedural discipline and accounts for loan loss contingencies in accordance with SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. The following is a description of how each portion of the allowance for loan losses is determined.

For the purposes of determining the required allowance for loan losses and resulting periodic provisions, the Company segregates the loan portfolio into broad segments, such as: commercial real estate; residential real estate; construction; commercial business; and consumer loans. The Company provides for a general allowance for losses inherent in the portfolio by the above categories. The general allowance for losses on problem loans in these categories is based on a review and evaluation of these loans, taking into consideration financial condition and strengths of the borrower, related collateral, cash flows available for debt repayment, and known and expected economic trends and conditions. General loss percentages for the problem loans are determined based upon loss percentages by loan classification as well as historical loss experience. Specific allowances are provided in the event that the specific collateral analysis on each problem loan indicates that the probable loss upon liquidation of collateral would be in excess of the general percentage allocation. For the remainder of the portfolio, general allowances for losses are calculated based on estimates of inherent losses which probably exist as of the evaluation date even though they might not have been identified by the more objective processes used for the portion of the allowance described above.

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Loss percentages used for this portion of the portfolio are generally based on historical loss factors adjusted where necessary for qualitative factors. This portion of the allowance is particularly subjective and requires judgments based on qualitative factors which do not lend themselves to exact mathematical calculations, such as: trends in delinquencies and nonaccruals; migration trends in the portfolio; trends in volume, terms, and portfolio mix; changes in lending policies and procedures; evaluations of the risk identification process; changes in the outlook for local and regional economic conditions; concentrations of credit; and peer group comparisons.

Loans deemed uncollectible are charged to the allowance. Provisions for loan losses and recoveries on loans previously charged off are added to the allowance.

Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions, the financial condition of borrowers and other factors. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

Other Real Estate
Other real estate includes real estate acquired through foreclosure. Other real estate is carried at the lower of its recorded amount at the date of foreclosure or estimated fair value less costs to sell. Any excess of carrying value of the related loan over the fair value of the real estate at date of foreclosure is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Any expense incurred in connection with holding such real estate or resulting from any writedowns subsequent to foreclosure is included in other noninterest expense.

Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using primarily the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Useful lives for depreciation are three years for computer software and automobiles; primarily 40 years for buildings; ten years for furniture, fixtures, and equipment; and the lease term or the life of the property, whichever is shorter, for leasehold improvements.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price for bank acquisitions over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment unless events or circumstances arise that would indicate the need for more frequent testing. The impairment tests are performed at the reporting level which in the Bank’s case is effectively the entire entity. There were no goodwill impairment losses in the financial statements.

Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Provisions for income taxes are based upon amounts reported in the statements of earnings (after exclusion of nontaxable income such as interest on state and municipal securities) and include deferred taxes on temporary differences between financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the year in which the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by weighted average shares outstanding plus common share equivalents resulting from dilutive stock options, determined using the treasury stock method. Options on 50,500, 54,500 and 66,500 shares were not included in the diluted earnings per share computation for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, as they were antidilutive.

Comprehensive Income
Other comprehensive income for the Company consists of items recorded directly in equity under SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities and the net of tax effect of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges.

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Stock-Based Compensation
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123(R), Share-based payments (“SFAS No. 123(R)”). SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based payments, including stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair value at the grant date. As the Company had no vesting of previously awarded share-based compensation that occurred during 2006 and there were no stock option grants during 2006, the implementation of SFAS No. 123(R) had no effect on the operations, financial condition or cash flow of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Prior to 2006, the Company applied APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans. Accordingly, compensation cost was measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock.

Had compensation cost for the Company’s stock option plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for awards under those plans consistent with the method included in SFAS No. 123, the Company’s net earnings and earnings per share for 2005 and 2004 would have been reduced to the proforma amounts indicated below:

   
2005
 
2004
 
Net earnings
 
$
3,813,471
   
2,343,273
 
Deduct:
             
Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method, net of related tax effect
   
(1,271,404
)
 
(948,565
)
Proforma net earnings
 
$
2,542,067
   
1,394,708
 
Net earnings per common share - basic:
             
As reported
 
$
1.31
   
.81
 
Proforma
 
$
.88
   
.48
 
Net earnings per common share - diluted:
             
As reported
 
$
1.30
   
.80
 
Proforma
 
$
.87
   
.47
 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). This interpretation clarifies that management is expected to evaluate an income tax position taken or expected to be taken for likelihood of realization before recording any amounts for such position in the financial statement. FIN 48 also requires expanded disclosure with respect to income tax positions taken that are not certain to be realized. This interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and will require management to evaluate every open tax position that exists in every jurisdiction on the date of initial adoption. The Company has not fully completed an assessment of the impact but believes that no material adjustment to the Company’s tax accounts will be necessary.

Fair Value Measurements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but rather, it provides enhanced guidance to other pronouncements that require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. However, the application of this Statement may change how fair value is determined. The Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The financial statement impact is not expected to be material to the Company’s financial position, results of operations or disclosures.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB and other standard setting entities that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
 
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(3)
Business Combination
On July 25, 2005, the Company consummated an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Liberty Bank & Trust (“Liberty”) for $3.6 million in cash plus certain acquisition costs totaling $194,000. Additionally, the purchase price could include approximately $789,000 of contingent cash consideration that will be released from escrow only upon the lapse of the expiration period and resolution of the contingencies. The cash proceeds to consummate the purchase were obtained from cash dividends paid to the Company by its bank subsidiary, Habersham Bank. Liberty was a commercial bank based in Toccoa, (Stephens County), Georgia and had total assets of $23.2 million, including total loans of $15 million and total investments of $3.3 million. Additionally, Liberty had $20 million in deposits. The Company accounted for the transaction using the purchase method and accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the date of the acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired (goodwill) was approximately $1.1 million, none of which will be deductible for income tax purposes. Operations of Liberty are included in the consolidated statements of earnings since its acquisition.

(4)
Reserve Requirements
At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Federal Reserve Bank required that the Bank maintain average reserve balances of $1,737,000 and $799,000, respectively.

(5)
Investment Securities Available for Sale
Amortized cost, estimated fair values, and gross unrealized gains and losses of investment securities available for sale are as follows:
December 31, 2006
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
 
$
31,049,720
   
9,505
   
385,376
   
30,673,849
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
32,115,158
   
27,293
   
951,369
   
31,191,082
 
State and political subdivisions
   
22,804,347
   
226,646
   
93,547
   
22,937,446
 
Equity securities
   
209,109
   
-
   
29,071
   
180,038
 
Total
 
$
86,178,334
   
263,444
   
1,459,363
   
84,982,415
 

December 31, 2005
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
 
$
22,916,184
   
-
   
473,209
   
22,442,975
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
35,499,494
   
23,613
   
1,157,411
   
34,365,696
 
State and political subdivisions
   
15,837,581
   
281,638
   
121,868
   
15,997,351
 
Equity securities
   
354,181
   
-
   
44,971
   
309,210
 
Total
 
$
74,607,440
   
305,251
   
1,797,459
   
73,115,232
 
 
Proceeds from sales and calls of available for sale securities during 2006, 2005 and 2004 were $2,013,278, $5,188,280 and $12,179,914, respectively.

Gross gains of $9,881, $35,802 and $77,669 were recognized on those sales for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Gross losses of $23,097, $50,737 and $25,853 were recognized on those sales for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
 
The following investments available for sale have an unrealized loss at December 31, 2006 and 2005 for which an other than temporary impairment has not been recognized:

   
2006
 
2005
 
   
Estimated Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Unrealized loss for less than 12 months:
                         
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
 
$
6,901,880
   
42,746
   
11,529,119
   
201,907
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
2,755,736
   
37,684
   
11,821,579
   
250,936
 
State and political subdivisions
   
4,330,457
   
44,412
   
5,677,754
   
93,448
 
 
 
$
13,988,073
   
124,842
   
29,028,452
   
546,291
 
 
                         
Unrealized loss for greater than 12 months:
                         
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
 
$
20,572,302
   
342,629
   
10,907,828
   
271,302
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
26,367,202
   
913,685
   
20,849,590
   
906,475
 
State and political subdivisions
   
3,259,021
   
49,136
   
942,928
   
28,420
 
Equity securities
   
180,038
   
29,071
   
309,210
   
44,971
 
     
50,378,563
   
1,334,521
   
33,009,556
   
1,251,168
 
   
$
64,366,636
   
1,459,363
   
62,038,008
   
1,797,459
 
 
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At December 31, 2006, there were 12 U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, 11 mortgage-backed securities, and 12 state and political subdivision securities with an unrealized loss for less than 12 months and 42 U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, 73 mortgage-backed securities, and 13 state and political subdivision securities and one equity investment with an unrealized loss for more than 12 months. The total fair value of the securities with an unrealized loss at December 31, 2006 represented 97.81% of their amortized cost; therefore, the impairment is not considered severe. While the duration is dependent on the market, the existing unrealized loss could be shortened by the issuing agency calling the securities.

The amortized cost and estimated fair values of investment securities available for sale, exclusive of equity investments, at December 31, 2006, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Callable securities and mortgage-backed securities are included in the year of their contractual maturity date.

   
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
 Fair Value
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
1,409,885
   
1,408,963
 
Due after one year through five years
   
9,902,281
   
9,813,527
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
20,268,656
   
20,054,664
 
Due after ten years
   
54,388,403
   
53,525,223
 
Total
 
$
85,969,225
   
84,802,377
 

Investment securities available for sale with carrying values of approximately $65,505,000 and $63,842,000 were pledged as collateral at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, for Federal Home Loan Bank advances, public deposits, and other deposits, as required by law.

(6)
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
Amortized cost, estimated fair values, and gross unrealized gains and losses of investment securities held to maturity are as follows:

December 31, 2006
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
$
68,124
   
1,822
   
-
   
69,946
 
State and political subdivisions
   
3,221,198
   
80,639
   
3,842
   
3,297,995
 
Total
 
$
3,289,322
   
82,461
   
3,842
   
3,367,941
 

December 31, 2005
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
$
100,164
   
4,249
   
-
   
104,413
 
State and political subdivisions
   
3,287,285
   
122,575
   
-
   
3,409,860
 
Total
 
$
3,387,449
   
126,824
   
-
   
3,514,273
 


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Proceeds from calls of investment securities held to maturity during 2006, 2005 and 2004 were $80,000, $596,708 and $100,000, respectively. Gross gains of $9,281 were recognized on those calls for 2005. There were no gains or losses on maturities or calls in 2006.

The amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities held to maturity at December 31, 2006, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Callable securities and mortgage-backed securities are included in the year of their contractual maturity date.

   
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
490,021
   
486,607
 
Due after one year through five years
   
1,164,418
   
1,186,053
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
1,229,621
   
1,274,818
 
Due after ten years
   
405,262
   
420,463
 
Total
 
$
3,289,322
   
3,367,941
 

Investment securities held to maturity with carrying values of approximately $1,680,000 and $3,107,000 were pledged as collateral at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, for public deposits and other deposits, as required by law.

(7)
Loans
Loans at December 31, 2006 and 2005 are summarized as follows:
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Real estate:
         
Construction
 
$
152,752,981
   
120,872,011
 
Other
   
161,190,348
   
169,649,663
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural
   
15,901,820
   
16,551,300
 
Consumer installment
   
16,503,399
   
13,775,048
 
     
346,348,548
   
320,848,022
 
Less:
             
Unamortized loan origination fees, net
   
71,254
   
113,738
 
Unearned credit life premiums
   
16,493
   
16,493
 
Allowance for loan losses
   
3,444,789
   
3,944,525
 
Total
 
$
342,816,012
   
316,773,266
 
Changes in the allowance for loan losses are as follows:
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
               
Balance, January 1
 
$
3,944,525
   
3,634,643
   
3,643,102
 
Provision for loan losses
   
-
   
330,000
   
482,500
 
Loans charged off
   
(702,626
)
 
(444,351
)
 
(812,192
)
Recoveries
   
202,890
   
209,154
   
321,233
 
Allowance from purchase acquisition
   
-
   
215,079
   
-
 
Balance, December 31
 
$
3,444,789
   
3,944,525
   
3,634,643
 

The Company considers a loan to be impaired when it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the loan agreement. The Company measures impairment of a loan on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial real estate, commercial business, and agricultural loans. Residential mortgages, installment, and other consumer loans are considered smaller balance, homogenous loans which are not evaluated individually for impairment. Amounts of impaired loans that are not probable of collection are charged off immediately. Impaired loans and related amounts included in the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

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2006
 
2005
 
   
 
Balance
 
Allowance
Amount
 
 
Balance
 
Allowance
Amount
 
                           
Impaired loans with a related allowance
 
$
344,930
   
52,000
   
162,609
   
35,300
 
Impaired loans without a related allowance
   
157,303
   
-
   
200,394
   
-
 

The average amount of impaired loans during 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $530,258, $1,014,810 and $1,569,496, respectively. The interest income recognized on such loans was $10,058 in 2006, $37,569 in 2005 and $169,648 in 2004, which approximated the amount of interest received on the cash basis.

As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, Habersham Bank’s loans to customers for agribusiness purposes in the poultry industry were approximately $4.0 million and $4.4 million, respectively. Habersham Bank held a concentration in commercial loans for the travel accommodation industry, which totaled approximately $13.2 million and $14.8 million at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of its lending activities to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making these commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments and evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company had outstanding loan commitments approximating $103,796,000 and $78,272,000, respectively, and standby letters of credit approximating $5,881,000 and $7,959,000, respectively. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, for these financial instruments by the Company, upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held, if any, varies but may include inventory, equipment, real estate, or other property. The accounting loss the Company would incur if any party to the financial instrument failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contract and the collateral proved to be of no value is equal to the face amount of the financial instrument.

(8)
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are summarized as follows:
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
               
Land
 
$
2,545,691
   
1,672,677
 
Buildings
   
10,464,309
   
10,235,771
 
Leasehold improvements
   
150,310
   
-
 
Construction in progress
   
1,420,585
   
98,133
 
Furniture and equipment
   
7,397,361
   
6,822,951
 
Total
   
21,978,256
   
18,829,532
 
Less accumulated depreciation
   
9,054,536
   
8,310,090
 
Premises and equipment, net
 
$
12,923,720
   
10,519,442
 
 
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The Company has entered into operating lease agreements for property. Approximate minimum rentals under such leases are as follows:
 
2007
 
$
504,748
 
2008
   
502,612
 
2009
   
459,802
 
2010
   
363,622
 
2011
   
242,970
 
Thereafter
   
10,554
 
   
$
2,084,308
 

Rental expense was $460,625 in 2006, $362,138 in 2005 and $220,071 in 2004.

(9)
Deposits and Borrowings
At December 31, 2006, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:
 
2007
 
$
212,219,658
 
2008
   
15,434,097
 
2009
   
6,564,136
 
2010
   
17,771,446
 
2011 and thereafter
   
3,032,405
 
Total
 
$
255,021,742
 
 
Short-term borrowings of $778,778 and $775,442 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, consist of a U.S. Treasury, tax and loan deposit note.

(10)
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements
Certain information related to the Company’s securities sold under repurchase agreements is summarized as follows:
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
           
Balance at year-end
 
$
5,873,955
   
8,423,323
 
Maximum outstanding during the year
   
13,083,955
   
13,444,600
 
Average outstanding during the year
   
6,395,038
   
8,265,132
 
Weighted average interest rate during the year
   
2.45
%
 
1.23
%
Weighted average interest rate at end of year
   
4.04
%
 
1.25
%

At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company had available repurchase agreement line of credit commitments with a regional bank totaling $5,860,000 and $2,736,000, respectively. No amounts were outstanding under that commitment at December 31, 2006 and 2005. All securities sold under repurchase agreements are held by independent trustees. The Company also had available repurchase agreement line of credit commitments with another regional bank totaling $133,500 and $180,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. No amounts were outstanding under that commitment at December 31, 2006 and 2005.  Securities sold under repurchase agreements at December 31, 2006 and 2005 are collateralized by investment securities with aggregate carrying values of approximately $9,314,000 and $11,248,000, respectively.

The Company did not have any federal funds purchased at December 31, 2006 and 2005. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company had unused lines for overnight borrowings through Federal Funds purchased of $30,000,000.

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(11)
FHLB Advances
At December 31, 2006, the Company had available line of credit commitments with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) totaling $38,195,000 of which $38,000,000 was advanced and $195,000 was available.

Advances outstanding at December 31, 2006 consisted of:

Advance date
 
Amount
 
Interest Rate
 
Maturity Date
 
Rate
 
Call Feature
 
March 30, 2000
   
$
10,000,000
     
6.02
%  
March 30, 2010    
Fixed
    Callable each year  
January 12, 2001
   
10,000,000
   
4.93
%
January 12, 2011  
Fixed
  Callable each year  
May 21, 2004
   
3,000,000
   
5.61
%
May 21, 2009  
Floating
  No call provision  
August 26, 2004
   
3,000,000
   
5.60
%
August 26, 2009  
Floating
  No call provision  
May 17, 2005
   
4,000,000
   
4.18
%
May 19, 2008  
Fixed
  No call provision  
May 22, 2006
   
3,000,000
   
5.46
%
May 22, 2008  
Fixed
  No call provision  
September 13, 2006
   
5,000,000
   
5.36
%
September 14, 2009  
Floating
  No call provision  
   
$
38,000,000
     
 
 
       
 
 

At December 31, 2006, the Company has pledged against FHLB advances, certain investment securities, all stock of the FHLB, cash totaling $12,332,000 and certain qualifying first mortgage loans with an outstanding balance of $27,671,000.

Advances outstanding at December 31, 2005 consisted of:

Advance date
 
Amount
 
Interest Rate
 
Maturity Date
 
Rate
 
Call Feature
 
March 30, 2000
   
$
10,000,000
     
6.02
%  
March 30, 2010    
Fixed
    Callable each year  
January 12, 2001
   
10,000,000
   
4.93
%
January 12, 2011  
Fixed
  Callable each year  
May 21, 2004
   
3,000,000
   
4.60
%
May 21, 2009  
Floating
  No call provision  
August 26, 2004
   
3,000,000
   
4.62
%
August 26, 2009  
Floating
  No call provision  
May 17, 2005
   
4,000,000
   
4.18
%
May 19, 2008  
Fixed
  No call provision  
May 19, 2005
   
3,000,000
   
3.87
%
May 19, 2010  
Fixed
  Callable each year  
August 4, 2005
   
4,300,000
   
4.44
%
August 4, 2006  
Floating
  No call provision  
August 8, 2005
   
5,000,000
   
4.32
%
August 8, 2006  
Fixed
  No call provision  
   
$
42,300,000
     
 
 
       
 
 

At December 31, 2005, the Company has pledged against FHLB advances, certain investment securities, all stock of the FHLB, cash totaling $300,000 and certain qualifying first mortgage loans with an outstanding balance of $24,478,000.
 
(12)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The fair value of derivatives is recognized in the financial statements as assets or liabilities. The accounting for the changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative instrument at inception. The change in fair value of instruments used as fair value hedges is accounted for in the income of the period simultaneous with accounting for the fair value change of the item being hedged. The change in fair value of the effective portion of cash flow hedges is accounted for in comprehensive income rather than income. The change in fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify as a hedge is accounted for in the income of the period of the change.

The Company maintains an overall interest rate risk-management strategy that incorporates the limited use of derivative instruments to minimize fluctuations in earnings that are caused by interest rate volatility. The goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain balance sheet assets and liabilities so the net interest margin is not, on a material basis, adversely affected by movements in interest rates. As a result of interest rate fluctuations, hedged assets and liabilities will appreciate or depreciate in fair value. The effect of this unrealized appreciation or depreciation will generally be offset by earnings or loss on the derivative instruments that are linked to the hedged assets and liabilities. The Company views this strategy as a prudent management of interest rate sensitivity, such that earnings are not exposed to undue risk presented by changes in interest rates.

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Derivative instruments that are used as part of the Company’s interest rate risk-management strategy include interest rate swap contracts. Interest rate swaps generally involve the exchange of fixed- and variable-rate interest payments between two parties, based on a common notional principal amount and maturity date.

By using derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to credit and market risk. If the counterparty fails to perform, credit risk is equal to the extent of the fair value gain in a derivative. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty owes the Company, and, therefore, creates a repayment risk for the Company. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, the Company owes the counterparty and, therefore, it has no repayment risk. The Company minimizes the credit risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties that are reviewed periodically.

The Company’s derivative activities are monitored by its asset/liability management function as part of that group’s oversight of asset/liability and treasury functions. This group is responsible for implementing various hedging strategies that are developed through its analysis of data from financial simulation models and other internal and industry sources. The resulting hedging strategies are then incorporated into the overall interest-rate risk management.

During 2004, Habersham Bank entered into two interest rate swap agreements with a regional bank to partially offset the interest rate risk associated with variable rate Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings. Each FHLB loan amount is $3 million with a quarterly adjustable rates set at 23 basis points above the three-month LIBOR. The first swap contract was entered into during the second quarter of 2004 and is for a 4.5% fixed rate on a $3 million notional amount. The swap matures on May 21, 2009. The second swap contract was entered into during the third quarter of 2004 and is for a 4.05% fixed rate on a $3 million notional amount. The swap matures on August 26, 2009.

The swaps are being accounted for as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2006 and 2005. The fair values are included in other comprehensive income, net of taxes. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, Habersham Bank recorded an asset of approximately $116,000 and $80,000 to reflect the fair value of the swaps, respectively. No hedge ineffectiveness from these cash flow hedges was recognized in the consolidated statement of earnings.

(13)
Income Taxes
Income tax expense (benefit) relating to continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Current:
             
Federal
 
$
1,943,753
   
1,493,741
   
709,820
 
State
   
278,726
   
160,354
   
-
 
Total current
   
2,222,479
   
1,654,095
   
709,820
 
Deferred:
                   
Federal
   
160,719
   
(4,589
)
 
46,183
 
State
   
28,467
   
(534
)
 
23,756
 
Total deferred
   
189,186
   
(5,123
)
 
69,939
 
Total
 
$
2,411,665
   
1,648,972
   
779,759
 
 
The provision for income taxes is less than that computed by applying the Federal statutory rate of 34% to earnings before income taxes as indicated by the following:
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
               
Income tax on earnings before income taxes at statutory rate
 
$
2,619,555
   
1,857,231
   
1,061,831
 
Differences resulting from:
                   
Tax-exempt income
   
(338,217
)
 
(278,379
)
 
(260,947
)
Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance
   
(58,519
)
 
(61,804
)
 
(56,903
)
State income tax, net of Federal tax effect
   
202,747
   
105,481
   
15,679
 
Other
   
(13,901
)
 
26,443
   
20,099
 
   
$
2,411,665
   
1,648,972
   
779,759
 
 
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At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the significant components of the Company’s net deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
   
2006
 
2005
 
Deferred tax assets:
         
Allowance for loan losses
 
$
1,307,642
   
1,497,342
 
Other real estate
   
81,434
   
108,039
 
Deferred compensation
   
409,593
   
400,273
 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment due to difference in depreciation methods
   
23,106
   
4,450
 
Unearned credit life premiums
   
6,261
   
6,261
 
Unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale
   
406,612
   
507,351
 
Loan discount
   
53,939
   
83,840
 
Other
   
196
   
13,889
 
 
   
2,288,783
   
2,621,445
 
Deferred tax liabilities:
             
Unrealized gain on derivative
   
(39,536
)
 
(27,205
)
Core deposit intangible
   
(202,219
)
 
(225,779
)
Deferred loan fees
   
(27,048
)
 
(43,175
)
Unearned safe deposit box income
   
(9,824
)
 
-
 
Prepaid expenses
   
(126,413
)
 
(139,287
)
 
   
(405,040
)
 
(435,446
)
Net deferred tax asset
 
$
1,883,743
   
2,185,999
 

The net deferred tax asset is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

(14)
Stockholders’ Equity
The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s and the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s and the Bank’s capital amounts and the Bank’s classifications under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action 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 and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, that the Company and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

As of December 31, 2006, the most recent notifications from both the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s capital categories.
 
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The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
   
 Actual
 
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
 
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
   
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
As of December 31, 2006:
                         
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
                         
Company
 
$
55,610
   
14.03
%
 
31,720
   
8.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
51,915
   
13.19
%
 
31,477
   
8.00
%
 
39,346
   
10.00
%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
                                     
Company
 
$
52,165
   
13.16
%
 
15,860
   
4.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
48,470
   
12.32
%
 
15,738
   
4.00
%
 
23,608
   
6.00
%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
                                     
Company
 
$
52,165
   
10.83
%
 
19,260
   
4.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
48,470
   
10.14
%
 
19,115
   
4.00
%
 
23,893
   
5.00
%
As of December 31, 2005:
                                     
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
                                     
Company
 
$
50,988
   
14.29
%
 
28,536
   
8.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
47,720
   
13.49
%
 
28,302
   
8.00
%
 
35,377
   
10.00
%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
                                     
Company
 
$
47,043
   
13.19
%
 
14,268
   
4.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
43,775
   
12.37
%
 
14,151
   
4.00
%
 
21,226
   
6.00
%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
                                     
Company
 
$
47,043
   
10.30
%
 
18,271
   
4.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Bank
 
$
43,775
   
9.69
%
 
18,079
   
4.00
%
 
22,599
   
5.00
%

The Department of Banking and Finance requires prior approval for a bank to pay dividends in excess of 50% of the preceding year’s earnings. Based on this limitation, the amount of cash dividends available from the Bank for payment in 2007 is approximately $3,080,000, subject to maintenance of the minimum capital requirements. As a result of this restriction, at December 31, 2006, approximately $48,789,000 of the parent company’s investment in the Bank is restricted as to dividend payments from the Bank to the parent company.

(15)
Employee Benefit and Stock Option Plans
The Company has a contributory profit sharing plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k) - (the 401(k) Plan). The 401(k) Plan covers substantially all employees. Employees may contribute up to 15% of their annual salaries not to exceed the amount allowed by the IRS. At its discretion, the Company may make matching contributions in an amount not to exceed 100% of each participant’s first 3% of compensation contributed. The Company’s contributions to the plan totaled $196,760 in 2006, $149,489 in 2005 and $145,927 in 2004.

During 1998, the Bank’s board of directors approved the Director’s Retirement Plan (the Plan), a noncontributory retirement plan. Amounts earned on the life insurance policies purchased by the Bank over the rate, as defined in the Plan, to be retained for the benefit of the Bank are to be deferred and paid to the directors upon retirement. As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the cash surrender values of the life insurance policies totaled $5,046,830 and $4,874,714, respectively, and are included in other assets in the balance sheet.

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The Company has an Incentive Stock Option Plan that provides that officers and certain employees of the Company may be granted options to purchase shares of common stock of the Company at an amount equal to the fair market value of the stock at the date of grant. The options, which may be exercised immediately, expire five years from the date of grant.

The Company’s Outside Directors Stock Option Plan provides that outside directors of Habersham Bancorp and its subsidiaries may be granted options to purchase shares of common stock of the Company at an amount equal to the fair market value of the stock at the date of grant. The options are fully vested on the date of grant, exercisable six months from the date of grant, and expire ten years from the date of grant. Shares reserved for future grants under this plan are approximately 203,675 at December 31, 2006 and 2005.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2006:

Number
Outstanding and
Exercisable at
December 31, 2006
 
Weighted
Average Remaining
Contractual Life
in Years
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
 
         
67,500
 
2.48
 
$
17.82
 
71,250
 
4.40
   
20.60
 
109,000
 
5.38
   
22.95
 
50,500
 
2.00
   
24.49
 
298,250
 
3.92
   
21.49
 

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plans and changes during 2006, 2005 and 2004 is presented below:

   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
   
Shares
 
Weighted Avg.
Exercise Price
 
Shares
 
Weighted Avg.
Exercise Price
 
Shares
 
Weighted Avg.
Exercise Price
 
                                       
Outstanding at beginning of the year
   
367,750
 
$
20.98
   
314,500
 
$
19.41
   
262,953
 
$
18.21
 
Granted
   
-
   
-
   
117,750
   
22.95
   
97,500
   
20.60
 
Exercised
   
(63,000
)
 
18.27
   
(26,500
)
 
11.10
   
(36,453
)
 
14.19
 
Terminated
   
(6,500
)
 
23.54
   
(38,000
)
 
21.02
   
(9,500
)
 
18.53
 
Outstanding and exercisable at end of year
   
298,250
   
21.49
   
367,750
   
20.98
   
314,500
   
19.41
 
 
The total intrinsic value of options exercised in 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $361,157, $311,228 and $432,357, respectively. The intrinsic value of exercisable options at December 31, 2006 was $773,850 based on market price of $24.00.

The estimated fair value of options granted during 2005 and 2004 was $13.05 and $11.77 respectively, per share. The fair value of options granted under the Company’s fixed stock option plans during 2005 and 2004, was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used: expected dividend yield of 3.20% and 3.36% in 2005 and 2004, respectively; expected volatility of 85% in 2005 and 88% in 2004; weighted average risk-free interest rate of 4.25% and 3.75% in 2005 and 2004, respectively; and an expected weighted average life of five years in 2005 and 2004.

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(16)
Other Expenses
Items comprising other expenses for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Outside services
 
$
1,089,565
   
977,933
   
1,078,463
 
Advertising and public relations
   
678,622
   
598,857
   
640,151
 
Office supplies
   
514,175
   
438,765
   
454,593
 
Other
   
1,923,846
   
1,698,594
   
1,665,108
 
Total
 
$
4,206,208
   
3,714,149
   
3,838,315
 
 
Outside services include charges for FDIC insurance, legal and professional services, insurance, director fees, and State of Georgia Department of Banking fees.

(17)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessarily required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

   
2006
 
2005
 
   
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Assets:
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
90,517,808
   
90,517,808
   
52,866,422
   
52,866,422
 
Investment securities available for sale
   
84,982,415
   
84,982,415
   
73,115,232
   
73,115,232
 
Investment securities held to maturity
   
3,289,322
   
3,367,941
   
3,387,449
   
3,514,273
 
Other investments
   
3,365,224
   
3,365,224
   
3,375,424
   
3,375,424
 
Loans held for sale
   
3,183,115
   
3,196,032
   
2,119,438
   
2,127,819
 
Loans, net
   
342,816,012
   
340,071,367
   
316,773,266
   
314,701,278
 
Interest rate swaps
   
116,285
   
116,285
   
80,016
   
80,016
 
Liabilities:
                         
Deposits
 
$
450,628,760
   
452,735,267
   
372,761,946
   
373,117,355
 
Short-term borrowings
   
778,778
   
778,778
   
775,442
   
775,442
 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
5,873,955
   
5,873,955
   
8,423,323
   
8,423,323
 
FHLB advances
   
38,000,000
   
38,410,681
   
42,300,000
   
42,941,953
 

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing demand and savings accounts, short-term borrowings, and federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements are a reasonable estimate of their fair value due to the short-term nature or short term to maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of investment securities available for sale and investment securities held to maturity is based on quoted market prices and dealer quotes. Fair values of mortgage loans held for sale are determined based on relevant delivery prices in the secondary mortgage market. The fair value of other loans, time deposits, and FHLB advances is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using interest rates currently charged/paid by the Bank for such financial instruments with similar credit risks and maturities.

The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates carrying value. Other insignificant investments have been reflected above with fair values equaling carrying values.

For derivative instruments, fair value is estimated as the amount that the Company would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date, taking into account the current unrealized gains or losses on open contracts.

-22-


As required by SFAS No. 107, demand deposits are shown at their carrying value. No value has been ascribed to core deposits, which generally bear a low rate of interest or no interest and do not fluctuate in response to changes in interest rates.

The carrying values and fair values of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are not significant.

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2006 and 2005. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

(18)
Related Party Transactions
In the ordinary course of business, the Company extends loans to its directors, executive officers, and principal stockholders and their affiliates at terms and rates comparable to those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other customers. In the opinion of management, these loans do not involve more than the normal credit risk nor present other unfavorable features. An analysis of the activity during 2006 of loans to executive officers, directors, and principal stockholders is as follows:

Balance, January 1
 
$
14,078,674
 
Amounts advanced
   
8,685,700
 
Repayments
   
(14,706,971
)
Balance, December 31
 
$
8,057,403
 

Deposits from related parties totaled approximately $88,834,000 and $47,658,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. At December 31, 2006, the Bank had one significant deposit relationship (balance greater than 5% of total deposits) with a total deposit balance of $80,043,000.
 
(19)
Condensed Financial Statements of Habersham Bancorp (Parent Only)
The parent company only condensed financial statements are presented below:
 
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
 
Assets
 
   
December 31
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Cash
 
$
746,161
   
439,968
 
Investment in subsidiaries, primarily banks
   
51,868,864
   
46,988,993
 
Other investments
   
599,990
   
599,990
 
Equipment, net
   
107,637
   
109,224
 
Other assets
   
2,315,373
   
2,217,708
 
Total assets
 
$
55,638,025
   
50,355,883
 
 
-23-


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
Accounts payable
 
$
73,904
   
98,751
 
Stockholders’ equity:
             
Common stock
   
2,968,593
   
2,921,240
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
15,530,587
   
14,723,175
 
Retained earnings
   
37,777,500
   
33,544,763
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(712,559
)
 
(932,046
)
Total stockholders’ equity
   
55,564,121
   
50,257,132
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
55,638,025
   
50,355,883
 
 
 
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Income:
             
Dividends from bank
 
$
1,500,000
   
7,500,000
   
2,300,000
 
Management fees from subsidiaries
   
668,666
   
668,666
   
668,666
 
Other income
   
10,000
   
29,695
   
4,500
 
Total income
   
2,178,666
   
8,198,361
   
2,973,166
 
Expenses:
                   
General and administrative
   
2,070,585
   
1,766,390
   
1,957,040
 
Earnings before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
   
108,081
   
6,431,971
   
1,016,126
 
Income tax benefit
   
524,445
   
402,314
   
482,856
 
Earnings before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
   
632,526
   
6,834,285
   
1,498,982
 
(Distributions in excess of earnings) equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
   
4,660,383
   
(3,020,814
)
 
844,291
 
Net earnings
 
$
5,292,909
   
3,813,471
   
2,343,273
 
 
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
             
Net earnings
 
$
5,292,909
   
3,813,471
   
2,343,273
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
                   
Depreciation
   
47,289
   
31,977
   
46,032
 
Gain on sale of equipment
   
(10,000
)
 
-
   
(4,500
)
(Increase) decrease in other assets
   
(97,665
)
 
(142,525
)
 
(79,083
)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
   
59,433
   
(65,683
)
 
4,995
 
Distributions in excess of earnings (equity in undistributed earnings) of subsidiaries
   
(4,660,383
)
 
3,020,814
   
(844,291
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
631,583
   
6,658,054
   
1,466,426
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Purchase of Liberty Bank & Trust, net of cash acquired of $4,631,073
   
-
   
(563,111
)
 
-
 
Contributions to bank subsidiary
   
-
   
(4,631,073
)
 
-
 
Purchase of other investment
   
-
   
(599,990
)
 
-
 
Proceeds from other investment
   
-
   
-
   
33,032
 
Purchase of equipment
   
(45,703
)
 
(93,353
)
 
(916
)
Proceeds from sale of equipment
   
10,000
   
-
   
11,033
 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
   
(35,703
)
 
(5,887,527
)
 
43,149
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Payment of cash dividends
   
(1,060,172
)
 
(929,785
)
 
(3,701,878
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
   
770,485
   
168,201
   
364,373
 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(289,687
)
 
(761,584
)
 
(3,337,505
)
(Decrease) increase in cash
   
306,193
   
8,943
   
(1,827,930
)
Cash at beginning of year
   
439,968
   
431,025
   
2,258,955
 
Cash at end of year
 
$
746,161
   
439,968
   
431,025
 
 
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Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
The supplemental quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 is summarized as follows:
 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
March 31
2006
 
June 30
2006
 
September 30
2006
 
December 31
2006
 
Interest income
 
$
7,963,941
   
8,258,056
   
9,122,968
   
9,115,073
 
Interest expense
   
2,884,292
   
3,051,091
   
3,471,205
   
3,811,071
 
Net interest income
   
5,079,649
   
5,206,965
   
5,651,764
   
5,304,001
 
Provision for loan losses
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net earnings
   
1,271,224
   
1,325,275
   
1,532,890
   
1,163,520
 
Net earnings per share - basic
   
.43
   
.45
   
.52
   
.39
 
Net earnings per share - diluted
   
.43
   
.44
   
.51
   
.39
 
                           
   
March 31
2005
 
June 30
2005
 
September 30
2005
 
December 31
2005
 
Interest income
 
$
5,562,893
   
5,993,048
   
6,902,595
   
7,477,733
 
Interest expense
   
1,852,779
   
1,947,664
   
2,248,835
   
2,551,060
 
Net interest income
   
3,710,114
   
4,045,384
   
4,653,760
   
4,926,673
 
Provision for loan losses
   
120,000
   
120,000
   
90,000
   
-
 
Net earnings
   
706,076
   
851,374
   
1,176,956
   
1,079,065
 
Net earnings per share - basic
   
.24
   
.29
   
.41
   
.37
 
Net earnings per share - diluted
   
.24
   
.29
   
.40
   
.37
 
 
 
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