EX-13 2 a06-2158_1ex13.htm ANNUAL REPORT TO SECURITY HOLDERS

EXHIBIT 13

 

Portion of Unity Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders

 



 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes relating thereto included herein. When necessary, reclassifications have been made to prior period’s data for purposes of comparability with current period presentation.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 to the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, contains a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies. Management believes the Company’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan losses involves a higher degree of complexity and requires management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. This critical policy and its application is periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.

 

The provision for loan losses is based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance, including an assessment of known and inherent risks in the portfolio, giving consideration to the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, level of delinquencies, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectibility may not be assured, the existence and estimated net realizable value of any underlying collateral and guarantees securing the loans, and current economic and market conditions. Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. 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 make additional provisions for loan losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate . Accordingly, the ability to collect a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Company’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in real estate market conditions and may be adversely affected should real estate values decline. Future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Company’s control.

 

Overview

 

Unity Bancorp, Inc. (the “Parent Company”) is a bank holding company incorporated in New Jersey under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unity Bank (the “Bank,” or when consolidated with the Parent Company, the “Company”) is chartered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The Bank provides a full range of commercial and retail banking services through the Internet and its 14 branch offices located in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Warren counties in New Jersey. These services include: the acceptance of demand, savings and time deposits, extension of consumer, real estate, Small Business Administration and other commercial credits.

 

Results of Operations

 

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2005, was $6.2 million, a 16.5 percent increase compared to $5.3 million for 2004. This was the result of increased net interest income driven by a higher volume of earning assets and increased non-interest income, partially offset by higher operating expenses and a higher provision for loan losses. Performance highlights for 2005 include:

 

                  Earnings per basic and diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $1.01 and $0.96, respectively compared to $0.88 and $0.83 for the prior year. All share amounts have been adjusted for the 5 percent stock distribution paid on June 30, 2005.

                  Return on average assets equaled 1.10 percent in 2005 and 2004.

 

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                  Return on average equity equaled 16.29 percent in 2005 and 16.32 percent in 2004.

                  The efficiency ratio improved to 61.53 percent in 2005 compared to 64.51 percent in 2004.

 

During 2005, the Federal Reserve Board raised short-term interest rates 8 times for a total of 200 basis points. This resulted in the target Federal Funds rate increasing from 2.25 percent at December 31,2004 to 4.25 percent at December 31, 2005 and the Prime-lending rate increasing from 5.25 percent to 7.25 percent during this period. These increases resulted in a flat yield curve and a challenging interest rate environment in which to operate. Despite this challenging interest rate environment, the Company was able to grow net interest income due to strong growth in interest earning assets and a stable net interest margin. However, the effect of the flat yield curve may cause the net interest margin and net interest spread to contract in 2006 due to the competitive pricing of deposits in the New Jersey market place and the resulting higher cost of deposits.

 

2005 vs. 2004

 

Net interest income, the largest component of operating income, increased $3.1 million or 16.1 percent to $22.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $19.2 million in 2004. The increase in net interest income was attributed to a higher volume of interest earning assets and an increased yield on earning assets, partially offset by a higher cost of funds. Net interest spread, the difference between the rate earned on average interest-earning assets and the rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities, decreased 3 basis points to 3.74 percent in 2005 from 3.77 percent in 2004. Net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets) decreased slightly to 4.17 percent in 2005, from 4.18 percent in 2004. The primary cause of the decrease in both net interest spread and net interest margin was the higher cost of deposits and the shift of lower cost checking products into higher cost savings and time deposits.

 

Non-interest income increased $561 thousand or 7.4 percent to $8.2 million in 2005 compared to $7.6 million in 2004. The primary reason for the increase was an increase in loan servicing fees, gains on the sale of residential mortgages, bank owned life insurance income and deposit service charge income, partially offset by lower gains on the sale of SBA loans.

 

Non-interest expense increased $1.4 million or 8.4 percent to $18.7 million in 2005 from $17.2 million in 2004. This increase was primarily the result of increased compensation and benefits, furniture and equipment, occupancy and processing and communications expenses, offset in part by reduced loan servicing costs and professional fees.

 

In 2005, the Company recorded income tax expense of $3.7 million, resulting in a 37.3 percent effective tax rate compared to $3.1 million or a 36.4 percent effective tax rate in 2004.

 

2004 vs. 2003

 

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2004, was $5.3 million, a 16.3 percent increase compared to $4.6 million for 2003. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2004 were $0.88 and $0.83, respectively compared to $0.77 and $0.74 for the prior year. The increase in earnings from the prior year is primarily the result of increased revenue due to increased net interest income driven by a higher volume of earning assets, a lower provision for loan losses and lower non-interest expenses, partially offset by reduced non-interest income and increased income tax expense.

 

Net Interest Income

 

The Company’s principal source of income is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between the interest earned on its earning assets such as investments and loans, and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings.

 

Tax-equivalent interest income totaled $33.9 million in 2005, an increase of $7.7 million or 29.2 percent, compared to $26.2 million realized in 2004. Of the $7.7 million increase in interest income on a tax equivalent basis in 2005, $4.8 million can be attributed to the increase in average interest earning assets while $2.9 million may be attributed to an increase in the yield on interest-earning assets. The average volume of interest-earning assets increased $74.5 million to $534.7 million in 2005 compared to $460.2 million in 2004. This was due to a $67.7 million increase in average loans, a $4.7 million increase in average securities and a $2.1

 

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million increase in average Federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits with banks. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 64 basis points to 6.34 percent in 2005 due to the impact of a higher overall interest rate environment in 2005 compared to 2004. Variable rate instruments such as SBA loans, commercial loans, consumer home equity lines of credit and federal funds sold and interest on deposits increased due to the higher market rates. Key interest rate increases during 2005 included:

 

                  The average interest rate on Federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits increased 205 basis points to 3.33 percent in 2005,  compared to 1.28 percent in 2004.

 

                  The average interest rate earned on SBA loans increased 199 basis points to 8.82 percent in 2005, compared to 6.83 percent in 2004, due to the quarterly re-pricing of these loans with changes in Prime.

 

                  The average interest rate earned on Consumer loans increased 102 basis points to 5.79 percent in 2005, compared to 4.77 percent in 2004, due to the re-pricing of Prime-based home equity lines of credit.

 

The higher interest rate environment also increased the cost of funds. Interest expense was $11.6 million in 2005, an increase of $4.6 million or 65.6 percent compared to 2004. Of the $4.6 million increase in interest expense in 2005, $2.4 million was attributed to an increase in interest bearing liabilities and $2.2 million was due to an increase in the rates paid on these liabilities. Interest-bearing liabilities averaged $446.1 million in 2005, an increase of $82.1 million, or 22.5 percent, compared to 2004. The increase in interest-bearing liabilities was a result of increases in the savings and time deposits and the borrowed funds and subordinated debentures categories, offset in part by a decline in interest-bearing demand deposits. Average borrowed funds and subordinated debentures increased $17.4 million to $46.6 million in 2005 compared to $29.2 million in 2004. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 67 basis points to 2.60 percent, primarily due to the re-pricing of deposits in a higher interest rate environment. The cost of interest bearing deposits increased 67 basis points to 2.40 percent in 2005 as the rates paid on all deposit products increased and the mix of deposits shifted from lower-cost interest bearing demand deposits to higher cost savings and time deposits. The cost of borrowed funds and subordinated debentures increased 12 basis points to 4.32 percent.

 

Tax-equivalent net interest income amounted to $22.3 million in 2005, an increase of $3.1 million, or 15.9 percent, compared to 2004. Net interest margin decreased slightly to 4.17 percent for 2005, compared to 4.18 percent in 2004. The reduced net interest margin was the result of the higher cost of funding asset growth. The net interest spread was 3.74 percent, a 3 basis point decrease from 3.77 percent in 2004.

 

For 2004, tax-equivalent net interest income totaled $19.2 million, an increase of $1.3 million or 7.3 percent from the $17.9 million earned in 2003. This increase was the result of a larger volume of interest earning assets offset by an 8 basis point decrease in net interest spread, which averaged 3.77 percent in 2004. Net interest margin was 4.18 percent for 2004, a decrease of 10 basis points compared to 4.28 percent in 2003.

 

The following table reflects the components of net interest income, setting forth for the periods presented herein: (1) average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, (2) interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (3) average yields earned on interest-earning assets and average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (4) net interest spread, (which is the average yield on interest-earning assets less the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities) and (5) net interest income/margin on average earning assets. Rates/Yields are computed on a fully tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 34 percent.

 

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Consolidated Average Balance Sheets

(Dollar amounts in thousands – Interest amounts and interest rates/yields on a fully tax-equivalent basis.)

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Years ended December 31,

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

$

17,160

 

$

572

 

3.33

%

$

15,039

 

$

193

 

1.28

%

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

 

74,208

 

3,152

 

4.25

 

83,291

 

3,374

 

4.05

 

Held to maturity

 

31,139

 

1,477

 

4.74

 

17,395

 

867

 

4.98

 

Total securities

 

105,347

 

4,629

 

4.39

 

100,686

 

4,241

 

4.21

 

Loans, net of unearned discount:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA

 

74,369

 

6,558

 

8.82

 

62,853

 

4,296

 

6.83

 

Commercial

 

230,039

 

16,164

 

7.03

 

192,435

 

12,934

 

6.72

 

Residential mortgage

 

62,103

 

3,318

 

5.34

 

50,242

 

2,712

 

5.40

 

Consumer

 

45,707

 

2,648

 

5.79

 

38,979

 

1,860

 

4.77

 

Total loans

 

412,218

 

28,688

 

6.96

 

344,509

 

21,802

 

6.33

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

534,725

 

33,889

 

6.34

 

460,234

 

26,236

 

5.70

 

Non-interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

12,661

 

 

 

 

 

13,304

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(6,398

)

 

 

 

 

(5,724

)

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

24,399

 

 

 

 

 

15,603

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-earning assets

 

30,662

 

 

 

 

 

23,183

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

565,387

 

 

 

 

 

$

483,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

150,420

 

2,605

 

1.73

 

$

188,840

 

2,656

 

1.41

 

Savings deposits

 

130,911

 

3,164

 

2.42

 

49,330

 

620

 

1.26

 

Time deposits

 

118,174

 

3,820

 

3.23

 

96,686

 

2,507

 

2.59

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

399,505

 

9,589

 

2.40

 

334,856

 

5,783

 

1.73

 

Other debt

 

46,604

 

2,014

 

4.32

 

29,169

 

1,225

 

4.20

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

446,109

 

11,603

 

2.60

 

364,025

 

7,008

 

1.93

 

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

78,519

 

 

 

 

 

85,283

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

2,634

 

 

 

 

 

1,445

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

81,153

 

 

 

 

 

86,728

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

38,125

 

 

 

 

 

32,664

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

565,387

 

 

 

 

 

$

483,417

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

22,286

 

3.74

%

 

 

19,228

 

3.77

%

Tax-equivalent basis adjustment

 

 

 

(52

)

 

 

 

 

(70

)

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

22,234

 

 

 

 

 

$

19,158

 

 

 

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

4.17

%

 

 

 

 

4.18

%

 

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2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Years ended December 31,

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

$

10,846

 

$

138

 

1.27

%

$

9,838

 

$

161

 

1.64

%

$

22,857

 

$

1,007

 

4.41

%

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

 

63,102

 

2,403

 

3.81

 

53,277

 

2,522

 

4.73

 

55,674

 

3,327

 

5.98

 

Held to maturity

 

19,633

 

998

 

5.08

 

24,099

 

1,440

 

5.98

 

25,307

 

1,549

 

6.12

 

Total securities

 

82,735

 

3,401

 

4.11

 

77,376

 

3,962

 

5.12

 

80,981

 

4,876

 

6.02

 

Loans, net of unearned discount:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA

 

65,555

 

4,115

 

6.28

 

57,808

 

3,750

 

6.49

 

40,454

 

3,565

 

8.81

 

Commercial

 

175,685

 

12,495

 

7.11

 

145,031

 

10,842

 

7.48

 

93,925

 

7,870

 

8.38

 

Residential mortgage

 

52,014

 

3,126

 

6.01

 

67,470

 

4,030

 

5.97

 

76,560

 

4,640

 

6.06

 

Consumer

 

32,323

 

1,676

 

5.19

 

26,873

 

1,550

 

5.77

 

27,776

 

1,934

 

6.96

 

Total loans

 

325,577

 

21,412

 

6.58

 

297,182

 

20,172

 

6.79

 

238,715

 

18,009

 

7.54

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

419,158

 

24,951

 

5.96

 

384,396

 

24,295

 

6.32

 

342,553

 

23,892

 

6.97

 

Non-interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

14,216

 

 

 

 

 

13,879

 

 

 

 

 

11,463

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(4,783

)

 

 

 

 

(3,680

)

 

 

 

 

(2,785

)

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

13,764

 

 

 

 

 

12,317

 

 

 

 

 

13,075

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-earning assets

 

23,197

 

 

 

 

 

22,516

 

 

 

 

 

21,753

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

442,355

 

 

 

 

 

$

406,912

 

 

 

 

 

$

364,306

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

184,220

 

2,703

 

1.47

 

$

151,115

 

2,731

 

1.81

 

$

109,444

 

3,093

 

2.83

 

Savings deposits

 

36,976

 

423

 

1.14

 

34,000

 

760

 

2.24

 

30,837

 

734

 

2.38

 

Time deposits

 

90,814

 

2,733

 

3.01

 

112,799

 

4,175

 

3.70

 

130,063

 

7,095

 

5.46

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

312,010

 

5,859

 

1.88

 

297,914

 

7,666

 

2.57

 

270,344

 

10,922

 

4.04

 

Other debt

 

21,532

 

1,169

 

5.43

 

15,719

 

906

 

5.76

 

12,911

 

780

 

6.04

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

333,542

 

7,028

 

2.11

 

313,633

 

8,572

 

2.73

 

283,255

 

11,702

 

4.13

 

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

79,102

 

 

 

 

 

64,900

 

 

 

 

 

56,967

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

1,152

 

 

 

 

 

1,714

 

 

 

 

 

1,670

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

80,254

 

 

 

 

 

66,614

 

 

 

 

 

58,637

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

28,559

 

 

 

 

 

26,665

 

 

 

 

 

22,414

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

442,355

 

 

 

 

 

$

406,912

 

 

 

 

 

$

364,306

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

17,923

 

3.85

%

 

 

15,723

 

3.59

%

 

 

12,190

 

2.84

%

Tax-equivalent basis adjustment

 

 

 

(56

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

17,867

 

 

 

 

 

$

15,723

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,190

 

 

 

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

4.28%

 

 

 

 

 

4.09

%

 

 

 

 

3.56

%

 

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The rate volume table below presents an analysis of the impact on interest income and expense resulting from changes in average volume and rates over the periods presented. Changes that are not due to volume or rate variances have been allocated proportionally to both, based on their relative absolute values. Amounts have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 34 percent.

 

 

 

2005 versus 2004

 

2004 versus 2003

 

Year ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands

 

Increase (Decrease)
Due to Change in

 

Increase (Decrease)
Due to Change in

 

on a tax equivalent basis)

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Net

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Net

 

Interest Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits

 

$

31

 

$

348

 

$

379

 

$

54

 

$

1

 

$

55

 

Investment securities

 

272

 

116

 

388

 

701

 

139

 

840

 

Net loans

 

4,475

 

2,411

 

6,886

 

1,198

 

(808

)

390

 

Total interest income

 

$

4,778

 

$

2,875

 

$

7,653

 

$

1,953

 

$

(668

)

$

1,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

(595

)

$

544

 

$

(51

)

$

66

 

$

(113

)

$

(47

)

Savings deposits

 

1,635

 

909

 

2,544

 

150

 

47

 

197

 

Time deposits

 

622

 

691

 

1,313

 

170

 

(396

)

(226

)

Total deposits

 

$

1,662

 

$

2,144

 

$

3,806

 

$

386

 

$

(462

)

$

(76

)

Other debt

 

753

 

36

 

789

 

358

 

(302

)

56

 

Total interest expense

 

$

2,415

 

$

2,180

 

$

4,595

 

$

744

 

$

(764

)

$

(20

)

Net interest income-FTE

 

$

2,363

 

$

695

 

$

3,058

 

$

1,209

 

$

96

 

$

1,305

 

(Decrease) increase in tax-equivalent adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

(18

)

 

 

 

 

14

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,076

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,291

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

The provision for loan losses is determined based on management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses which is maintained at a level that we believe is sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date.

 

The provision for loan losses totaled $1.9 million for 2005, an increase of $675 thousand, compared with $1.2 million for 2004. The provision for loan losses is comprised of the specific and general reserve factors used to determine reserve levels on certain types of loans. The increase in the provision for loan losses for 2005 was attributable to a higher level of non-performing loans and net charge-offs, the change and composition of the loan portfolio, the results of the analysis of the estimated probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio, the credit worthiness of particular borrowers, and general economic conditions. Non-performing loans totaled $4.4 million at December 31, 2005, an increase of $270 thousand compared to $4.1 million at December 31, 2004. Net loan charge-offs for 2005 were $814 thousand compared to $671 thousand in 2004. The provision is based on management’s assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses described under the section titled Allowance for Loan Losses. Management believes the current provision is appropriate based on its assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

 

The provision for loan losses totaled $1.2 million for 2004, a decrease of $425 thousand compared to $1.6 million in 2003. In 2004, the Company recorded $671 thousand of net charge-offs, compared to $342 thousand of net charge-offs in 2003. The decrease in the provision from 2003 to 2004 was attributed primarily to the decreased level of non-performing loans, partially offset by an increase in net charge-offs, the change and composition of the loan portfolio, the specific and general reserve factors used to determine reserve levels on certain types of loans, the results of the analysis of the estimated probable losses inherent in the portfolio based upon the review of particular loans, the credit worthiness of particular borrowers, and general economic conditions.

 

Non-Interest Income

 

Non-interest income consists of service charges on deposits, service and loan fee income, gains on sales of securities and loans, Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) income and other income. Non-interest income was $8.2 million for 2005, a $561 thousand, or 7.4 percent increase compared to $7.6 million for 2004. The increase in non-interest income was due to the increase in service and loan fee income, gains on Mortgage loans, BOLI income and service charges on deposits, partially offset by lower gains on sales of Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans.

 

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The following table shows the components of non-interest income for 2005, 2004 and 2003:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

$

1,766

 

$

1,618

 

$

1,977

 

Service and loan fee income

 

2,111

 

1,831

 

1,956

 

Gain on SBA loan sales, net

 

2,956

 

3,217

 

3,075

 

Gain on Mortgage loan sales

 

382

 

192

 

49

 

Bank owned life insurance

 

185

 

 

 

Net security gains

 

69

 

76

 

185

 

Other income

 

721

 

695

 

1,101

 

Total non-interest income

 

$

8,190

 

$

7,629

 

$

8,343

 

 

Service charges on deposits increased $148 thousand or 9.1 percent to equal $1.8 million in 2005 compared to $1.6 million in 2004. This increase was the result of a higher volume of overdraft fees collected in 2005 compared to the prior year. This was in contrast to 2004 when service charges on deposit accounts decreased $359 thousand, or 18.2 percent, from 2003 due to the Company choosing to

mitigate overdraft risk with certain customers.

 

Service and loan fee income increased $280 thousand or 15.3 percent to $2.1 million in 2005 compared to $1.8 million in 2004. This was the result of increased prepayment fees, loan processing fees and SBA servicing income. Service and loan fee income amounted to $1.8 million for 2004, a decrease of $125 thousand, or 6.4 percent, from 2003. This decrease was the result of lower levels of prepayment penalties on commercial loans compared to 2003.

 

Gains on the sale of SBA loans decreased $261 thousand or 8.1 percent to $3.0 million in 2005 compared to $3.2 million in 2004. This decrease was the result of increased broker and employee commissions being paid on these loans. Gains on the sale of SBA loans were $3.2 million in 2004, a 4.6 percent increase over 2003. The increase compared to the prior year was due to an increased volume of SBA loan sales during the period. Gains on SBA loan sales reflect the participation in the SBA’s guaranteed loan program. Under the SBA 7(a) program, the SBA guarantees up to 85 percent of the principal of a qualifying loan. The Company usually sells the guaranteed portion of the loan into the secondary market and retains the unguaranteed portion. Sales of guaranteed SBA loans totaled $37.5 million, $35.9 million, and $34.8 million for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

Gains on the sale of mortgage loans increased $190 thousand to $382 thousand in 2005, compared to $192 thousand in 2004 due to a larger volume of mortgage loans being sold. Gains on the sale of mortgage loans increased $143 thousand in 2004 to $192 thousand due to a larger volume of mortgage loans being sold as the Company invested more resources in this line of business.

 

In December 2004, the Company purchased $5 million of BOLI to offset the rising costs of employee benefits. In 2005, the cash surrender value of the BOLI increased $185 thousand.

 

Net security gains totaled $69 thousand in 2005, a $7 thousand or 9.2 percent decrease compared to the prior year. Net security gains were $76 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2004, a decrease of 58.9 percent, as compared to $185 thousand for the prior year-end. In 2003, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $331 thousand on an asset-backed security, which is included as a reduction in security gains. In 2004, $75 thousand in interest payments were recorded against principal. This bond was sold in 2005.

 

Other income increased $26 thousand to $721 thousand in 2005 compared to $695 thousand in 2004. This increase was due to increased commercial loan referral income. Other income was $695 thousand in 2004, compared to $1.1 million in 2003. The decrease in other income is due primarily to exiting the joint venture with Hallmark Title Company, and the decreased commissions from the third-party sales of security and annuity products.

 

Non-Interest Expense

 

Total non-interest expense was $18.7 million for 2005, an increase of $1.4 million or 8.4 percent over 2004. This increase was primarily the result of increased compensation and benefits, furniture and equipment, occupancy and processing and communications expenses, offset in part by reduced loan servicing costs and professional fees. The following table presents a breakdown of non-interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Compensation and benefits

 

$

9,639

 

$

8,435

 

$

8,301

 

Occupancy, net

 

2,256

 

2,085

 

1,884

 

Processing & communications

 

2,010

 

1,919

 

2,100

 

Furniture & equipment

 

1,350

 

1,146

 

1,061

 

Advertising

 

697

 

695

 

596

 

Professional services

 

547

 

593

 

1,541

 

Loan servicing

 

482

 

738

 

651

 

Deposit insurance

 

61

 

61

 

62

 

Other expenses

 

1,634

 

1,558

 

1,133

 

Total non-interest expense

 

$

18,676

 

$

17,230

 

$

17,329

 

 

Compensation and benefits expense, the largest component of non-interest expense, totaled $9.6 million in 2005, an increase of $1.2 million or 14.3 percent compared to 2004. This increase was due to increased head count as the Company added retail and lending staff, increased merit and incentive based payments and an increase in medical benefits premiums. Compensation and benefits expense was $8.4

 

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million for 2004, an increase of $134 thousand or 1.6 percent, compared to 2003. The increase in compensation and benefits expense for the year was related to the increased head count, merit increases, increases in incentives as a result of increased earnings, and increased medical and benefit premiums. Included in compensation and benefits expense for 2003 is $320 thousand in severance related to the resignation of the former President and Chief Executive Officer. At December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 there were 190, 185 and 171 employees respectively.

 

Occupancy expense increased $171 thousand or 8.2 percent to $2.3 million in 2005. The increase was due to maintenance expense related to branch and back-office refurbishment and a new branch in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Occupancy expense was $2.1 million for 2004, a 10.7 percent increase over the prior year. The increase in occupancy expense was related to the opening of a new branch location in 2003 and branch maintenance costs; as well as, annual lease adjustments and increased utility and property tax expenses.

 

Processing and communications expenses increased $91 thousand or 4.7 percent to $2.0 million in 2005 compared to the prior year. These increases were the result of higher data processing and internet banking expenses as our customer base grows as well as increased payroll processing costs. Processing and communications expense decreased to $1.9 million in 2004, a $181 thousand or 8.6 percent decrease compared to 2003. The decrease was due to lower payroll processing costs and lower costs related to the ordering and shipment of coin and currency, partially offset by the increased number of deposit and loan accounts being serviced.

 

Furniture and equipment expense increased $204 thousand or 17.8 percent to $1.4 million in 2005 compared to the prior year. Furniture and equipment expense increased 8.0 percent to $1.1 million for 2004. The increases over the past two years were due primarily to higher software maintenance and equipment lease expense as we continue to invest in the technology necessary to efficiently service our customers.

 

Advertising expenses were flat at $697 thousand in 2005 and $695 thousand in 2004. Advertising expenses in 2005 consisted of higher community relations, gifts and marketing events expenses, offset in part by lower marketing expense. Advertising expense was $695 thousand for 2004, an increase of $99 thousand or 16.6 percent, compared to 2003. The increase was due to increased advertising related to new business generation.

 

Professional service fees decreased $46 thousand to $547 thousand in 2005 compared to 2004 due to lower legal and consulting fees, partially offset by increased accounting and audit fees. Professional services fees totaled $593 thousand for 2004, a $948 thousand, or 61.5 percent decrease, compared to 2003. This decrease is due primarily to $700 thousand in professional fees associated with an audit committee inquiry regarding the former President and Chief Executive Officer. Legal expenses related to ongoing litigation expenses also fell during 2004.

 

Loan servicing costs decreased $256 thousand or 34.7 percent to $482 thousand in 2005 compared to 2004. The decrease was the result of the collection of prior period expenses. Loan servicing expense amounted to $738 thousand for 2004, an increase of $87 thousand, or 13.4 percent compared to 2003. The increase in loan servicing expenses was related to appraisal and filing costs incurred when generating new loan volume, as well as legal and loan collection costs associated with non-performing loans.

 

Deposit insurance expense was $61 thousand for 2005 and 2004 and relatively flat compared to $62 thousand in 2003.

 

Other expenses increased $76 thousand or 4.9 percent to $1.6 million compared to the prior year. This increase was due primarily to increased insurance expenses and employee recruiting expenses. Other expenses amounted to $1.6 million for 2004, an increase of $425 thousand or 37.5 percent from the prior year. The increase was due primarily to the settlement of a lawsuit in 2004 and increases in employee recruiting and education expense.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

For 2005, the Company reported income tax expense of $3.7 million for a 37.3 percent effective tax rate compared to $3.1 million or 36.4 percent effective tax rate in 2004. The increase in the tax provision was the result of higher pre-tax earnings and a higher effective tax rate. The reduction in the effective tax rate in 2004 was the result of the realization of a $286 thousand prior period State tax asset valuation allowance. The Company anticipates a 35 percent to 36 percent effective income tax rate in 2006.

 

The Company reported income tax expense of $3.1 million for a 36.4 percent effective tax rate in 2004 compared to $2.7 million or a 37.1 percent effective tax rate in 2003. The increase in the tax provision was the result of higher pre-tax earnings, partially offset by the reduction in the effective tax rate. The reduction in the effective tax rate was the result of the realization of a $286 thousand prior period State tax valuation allowance asset during 2004. All prior period State tax valuation reserves were utilized in 2004.

 

Financial Condition

 

Total assets increased $98.8 million, or 19.2 percent, to $614.2 million at December 31, 2005, compared to $515.4 million at December 31, 2004. This increase was due to a $75.0 million increase in total loans, a $15.8 million increase in federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits, and a $4.7 million increase in total securities funded by an $88.0 million increase in total deposits, a $5.0 million increase in borrowed funds and a $5.1 million increase in shareholders’ equity. Included in this asset growth was $16.4 million in loans and $21.0 million in deposits which were acquired in November 2005 when the Company purchased interState Net Bank’s Phillipsburg, New Jersey branch.

 

Average total assets for 2005 were $565.4 million, an $82.0 million increase from the prior year’s $483.4 million average

 

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balance. The increase in average assets was due primarily to growth in the loan portfolio and federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits, funded by savings and time deposits and borrowed funds.

 

Investment Securities Portfolio

 

The Company’s securities portfolio consists of available for sale and held to maturity investments. The investment securities portfolio is maintained for asset-liability management purposes, as an additional source of liquidity, and as an additional source of earnings.

 

Securities available for sale are investments carried at fair value that may be sold in response to changing market and interest rate conditions or for other business purposes. Activity in this portfolio is undertaken primarily to manage liquidity and interest rate risk, to take advantage of market conditions that create economically attractive returns and as an additional source of earnings. Securities available for sale consist primarily of mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Government and Federal agency securities, corporate bonds and equity securities.

 

Securities available for sale were $65.6 million at December 31, 2005, a $12.4 million decrease from year-end 2004. During 2005, there were $8.1 million of purchases, $14.0 million of maturities and pay downs, $5.4 million in sales and $1.1 million in depreciation in the market value of the portfolio. Security purchases and sales consisted primarily of agency bonds and mortgage-backed securities. At December 31, 2005, the portfolio had a net unrealized loss of $1.9 million compared to a net unrealized loss of $781 thousand at the end of the prior year. These unrealized gains and losses are reflected net of tax in shareholders’ equity as other comprehensive loss.

 

The average balance of securities available for sale amounted to $74.2 million in 2005 compared to $83.3 million in 2004. The average yield earned on the available for sale portfolio increased 20 basis points, to 4.25 percent in 2005 from 4.05 percent in 2004. The weighted average repricing of securities available for sale, adjusted for prepayments, amounted to 3.6 years at December 31, 2005, compared to 4.5 years in 2004.

 

Included in available for sale securities at December 31, 2004 was a $1.0 million asset-backed security which the Company had classified as impaired due to the Caa1 rating by Moody’s and the default rates on the underlying collateral. In 2005, the Company sold this asset-backed security for $600 thousand and recovered $24 thousand of the previously charged off impairment. At December 31, 2004, the Company had recognized a cumulative impairment of $406 thousand on the security.

 

Securities held to maturity, which are carried at amortized cost, are investments for which there is the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. The portfolio is comprised of mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. Government and government sponsored agencies and corporate securities. Management determines the appropriate security classification of available for sale or held to maturity at the time of purchase.

 

Securities held to maturity were $40.7 million at December 31, 2005, an increase of $17.2 million or 72.8 percent, from year-end 2004. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, the market value of held to maturity securities was $40.2 million and $23.8 million, respectively. The average balance of securities held to maturity amounted to $31.1 million in 2005 compared to $17.4 million in 2004. The average yield earned on held to maturity securities decreased 24 basis points, from 4.98 percent in 2004 to 4.74 percent in 2005. The weighted average re-pricing of held to maturity securities, adjusted for prepayments, amounted to 3.1 years and 2.7 years at December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.

 

Approximately 86 percent of the total investment portfolio had a fixed rate of interest.

 

Securities with a carrying value of $45.4 million and $53.2 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, were pledged to secure government deposits, secured other borrowings and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

 

Loan Portfolio

 

The loan portfolio, which represents the Company’s largest asset group, is a significant source of both interest and fee income. The portfolio consists of commercial, SBA, residential mortgage and consumer loans. Elements of the loan portfolio are subject to differing levels of credit and interest rate risk.

 

Total loans increased $75.0 million, or 20.1 percent to $448.6 million at December 31, 2005, from $373.6 million at year-end 2004. Growth in the loan portfolio was generated by increases of $52.8 million in commercial loans, $15.5 million in SBA loans, $4.9 million in consumer loans and $1.8 million in residential mortgages. Approximately $16.4 million in commercial loan growth was the result of the acquisition of the Phillipsburg, New Jersey branch of interState Net Bank in November 2005.

 

Average loans increased $67.7 million, or 19.7 percent from $344.5 million in 2004, to $412.2 million in 2005. The increase in average loans is due to growth in the commercial, residential real estate, SBA and consumer loan portfolios. The yield on the loan portfolio was 6.96 percent in 2005 compared to 6.33 percent in 2004. The increase in the yield on the loan portfolio was due to a higher interest rate environment in 2005 due to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates 200 basis points.

 

The SBA provides guarantees of up to 85 percent of the principal amount of SBA 7(a) loans. SBA 7(a) loans available for sale are generally sold in the secondary market with the non-guaranteed portion held in the portfolio. SBA 7(a) loans held to maturity amounted to $64.7 million at December 31, 2005, an increase of $9.1 million from December 31, 2004. SBA 7(a) loans held for sale, carried at the lower of cost or market, amounted to $14.0 million at December 31,

 

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2005, an increase of $6.4 million from December 31, 2004. SBA 7(a) loans are often originated outside of the Company’s market place.

 

Commercial loans are generally made in the Company’s market place for the purpose of providing working capital, financing the purchase of equipment, inventory or commercial real estate and for other business purposes. These loans amounted to $260.6 million at December 31, 2005, an increase of $52.8 million from year-end 2004. The commercial portfolio is expected to continue to increase in 2006. Included in commercial loans at December 31, 2005 are $48.6 million of SBA 504 loans. The SBA 504 program consists of real estate backed commercial mortgages where generally the Company has the first mortgage and the SBA has the second mortgage on the property. The Company generally has a 50 percent loan to value ratio on SBA 504 program loans.

 

Residential mortgage loans consist of loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties. These loans amounted to $62.0 million at December 31, 2005, an increase of $1.8 million from December 31, 2004. The Company did not originate a substantial amount of mortgage loans held for investment in 2005. The residential mortgage portfolio is expected to remain flat in 2006.

 

Consumer loans consist of home equity loans and loans for the purpose of financing the purchase of consumer goods, home improvements, and other personal needs, and are generally secured by the personal property being purchased. These loans amounted to $47.3 million at December 31, 2005, an increase of $4.9 million or 11.5 percent from $42.4 million at December 31, 2004. The growth in consumer loans is related to the growth in home equity loans and lines. The consumer portfolio is expected to continue to increase in 2006 due to expected increased loan demand.

 

The following table sets forth the classification of loans by major category, including unearned, deferred costs and excluding the allowance for loan losses for the past five years at December 31:

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

SBA held for sale

 

$

14,001

 

3.1

%

$

7,574

 

2.0

%

$

14,014

 

4.1

%

$

14,396

 

4.6

%

$

17,719

 

6.5

%

SBA held to maturity

 

64,660

 

14.4

 

55,576

 

14.9

 

49,983

 

14.7

 

49,784

 

16.0

 

35,754

 

13.1

 

Commercial

 

260,581

 

58.1

 

207,771

 

55.6

 

188,197

 

55.4

 

163,813

 

52.5

 

119,262

 

43.8

 

Residential mortgage

 

62,039

 

13.8

 

60,240

 

16.1

 

51,176

 

15.1

 

56,297

 

18.0

 

73,144

 

26.8

 

Consumer

 

47,286

 

10.6

 

42,419

 

11.4

 

36,385

 

10.7

 

27,504

 

8.9

 

26,680

 

9.8

 

Total Loans

 

$

448,567

 

100.0

%

$

373,580

 

100.0

%

$

339,755

 

100.0

%

$

311,794

 

100.0

%

$

272,559

 

100.0

%

 

The Company has a concentration to a group of borrowers in the Hotel/Motel industry of approximately 13 percent of the total loan portfolio. There are no other concentrations of loans to any borrowers or group of borrowers exceeding 10 percent of the total loan portfolio. There are no foreign loans in the portfolio. As a preferred SBA lender, a portion of the SBA portfolio is outside of the Company’s lending area.

 

The following table shows the maturity distribution or re-pricing of the loan portfolio and the allocation of floating and fixed interest rates at December 31, 2005.

 

(In thousands)

 

Within
1 Year

 

1-5
Years

 

After
5 Years

 

Total

 

SBA

 

$

71,260

 

$

6,538

 

$

863

 

$

78,661

 

Commercial

 

96,142

 

138,075

 

26,364

 

260,581

 

Residential mortgage

 

11,334

 

32,477

 

18,228

 

62,039

 

Consumer

 

29,863

 

5,728

 

11,695

 

47,286

 

Total

 

$

208,599

 

$

182,818

 

$

57,150

 

$

448,567

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of loans based upon:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed interest rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

123,669

 

Floating or adjustable interest rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

324,898

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

448,567

 

 

Asset Quality

 

Inherent in the lending function is the possibility that a customer may not perform in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. A borrower’s inability to pay its obligations according to the contractual terms can create the risk of past due loans and ultimately credit losses, especially on collateral deficient loans.

 

Non-performing loans generally consist of loans that are not accruing interest (non-accrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more or when the ability to collect principal and interest according to the contractual terms is in doubt. When a loan is classified as non-accrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest previously recognized as income is reversed and charged against current period income. Unless the ability to collect principal and interest is reasonably assured, any payments received from the borrower are applied to outstanding principal until such time as management determines that the financial condition of the borrower and other factors merit recognition of a portion of such payments as interest income.

 

Credit risk is minimized by loan diversification and adhering to credit administration policies and procedures. Due diligence on loans begins upon the application for a loan by a

 

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prospective borrower. Documentation, including a borrower’s credit history, materials establishing the value of potential collateral, the source of funds for repayment of the loan and other factors are analyzed before a loan is submitted for approval. The loan portfolio is then subject to ongoing internal reviews for credit quality. In addition, an outside firm is used to conduct independent credit reviews.

 

The following table sets forth information concerning non-performing loans and non-performing assets at December 31 for the past five years:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Non-performing by category

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

$

1,250

 

$

1,534

 

$

1,568

 

$

213

 

$

989

 

SBA

 

1,391

 

2,013

 

3,175

 

2,669

 

2,015

 

Residential mortgage

 

1,510

 

288

 

458

 

461

 

 

Consumer

 

210

 

256

 

194

 

214

 

180

 

Total non-performing loans

 

$

4,361

 

$

4,091

 

$

5,395

 

$

3,557

 

$

3,184

 

OREO

 

178

 

345

 

327

 

196

 

258

 

Total non-performing assets

 

$

4,539

 

$

4,436

 

$

5,722

 

$

3,753

 

$

3,442

 

Past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,842

 

$

347

 

$

 

SBA

 

 

 

34

 

18

 

13

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

1

 

56

 

Total

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,876

 

$

366

 

$

69

 

Non-performing loans to total loans

 

0.97

%

1.10

%

1.59

%

1.14

%

1.17

%

Non-performing assets to total loans and OREO

 

1.01

%

1.19

%

1.68

%

1.20

%

1.26

%

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans

 

158.04

%

143.14

%

99.20

%

115.10

%

99.40

%

 

Non-performing loans were $4.4 million at December 31, 2005, a $270 thousand increase from $4.1 million at year-end 2004. The increase in non-performing loans was due primarily to increased levels of non-performing residential real estate loans. Prior to year-end 2005, the Company sold a $993 thousand note, which is included in total non-performing loans, to an unrelated third party. The Company received $200 thousand of the sales price, which reduced the non-performing loan balance, prior to year-end. The balance of $775 thousand was received in January 2006. Included in non-performing loans at December 31, 2005 are approximately $560 thousand of loans that are guaranteed by the SBA. Also, included in non-performing loans at December 31, 2005 was a $303 thousand commercial credit that was a troubled debt restructuring. Through December 31, 2005, the loan has continued to perform under the new terms.

 

There were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing at December 31, 2005 and 2004.

 

Other real estate owned (OREO) properties totaled $178 thousand at year-end 2005, a decrease of $167 thousand from $345 thousand at December 31, 2004. Total non-performing assets amounted to $4.5 million at December 31, 2005, an increase of $103 thousand compared with $4.4 million at year-end 2004.

 

Potential problem loans are those where information about possible credit problems of borrowers causes management to have doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with loan repayment terms. These loans are not included in non-performing loans as they continue to perform. Potential problem loans, which consist primarily of commercial and SBA products, were $280 thousand and $1.4 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The decrease was due primarily to the reclassification of a 2004 potential problem loan to non-performing loans in 2005.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that the Company believes is sufficient to absorb probable and estimable credit losses in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Management utilizes a standardized methodology to assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. This process consists of the identification of specific reserves for identified problem loans based on loan grades and the calculation of general reserves based on minimum reserve levels by loan type. Risks within the loan portfolio are analyzed on a continuous basis by management, and

 

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periodically by an independent credit review function and by the Company’s audit committee. A risk system, consisting of multiple grading categories, is utilized as an analytical tool to assess risk and to quantify the appropriate level of loss reserves. Along with the risk system, management further evaluates risk characteristics of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions and considers such factors as the financial condition of the borrowers, past and expected loan loss experience and other factors management feels deserve recognition in establishing an adequate reserve. This risk assessment process, which includes the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, is performed at least quarterly, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are realized in the periods in which they become known.

 

Additions to the allowance for loan losses are made by provisions charged to expense whereas the allowance is reduced by net charge-offs (i.e., loans judged to be not collectable are charged against the reserve, less any recoveries on such loans). Although management attempts to maintain the allowance at a level deemed adequate to provide for probable losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based upon certain factors including obtaining updated financial information about the borrower’s financial condition and changes in market conditions and underlying collateral values. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. These agencies have in the past and may in the future require the Company to make additional adjustments based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

The allowance for loan losses amounted to $6.9 million at December 31, 2005, compared to $5.9 million at year-end 2004. The increase in the allowance for loan losses was due to the provision for loan losses of $1.9 million exceeding $814 thousand of net charge-offs. The increase in the provision for loan losses can be primarily attributed to the higher level of nonperforming loans and higher level of net charge-offs for 2005 as compared to 2004. The increase in the allowance for loan losses was primarily attributable to the increase and change in the composition of the loan portfolio, the specific and general reserve factors used to determine reserve levels on certain types of loans, the analysis of the estimated probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio based upon the review of particular loans, the credit worthiness of particular borrowers, increased levels of non-performing loans and general economic conditions.

 

The following is a reconciliation summary of the allowance for loan losses for the past five years:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$

5,856

 

$

5,352

 

$

4,094

 

$

3,165

 

$

2,558

 

Charge-offs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

300

 

601

 

294

 

1,120

 

614

 

SBA

 

301

 

320

 

486

 

276

 

155

 

Residential mortgage

 

49

 

18

 

 

28

 

 

Consumer

 

523

 

29

 

93

 

170

 

154

 

Total charge-offs

 

1,173

 

968

 

873

 

1,594

 

923

 

Recoveries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

84

 

181

 

419

 

113

 

11

 

SBA

 

204

 

99

 

78

 

32

 

70

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

71

 

17

 

34

 

28

 

49

 

Total recoveries

 

359

 

297

 

531

 

173

 

130

 

Total net charge-offs

 

$

814

 

$

671

 

$

342

 

$

1,421

 

$

793

 

Provision charged to expense

 

$

1,850

 

$

1,175

 

$

1,600

 

$

2,350

 

$

1,400

 

Balance at end of year

 

$

6,892

 

$

5,856

 

$

5,352

 

$

4,094

 

$

3,165

 

Net charge-offs to average loans

 

0.20

%

0.19

%

0.11

%

0.48

%

0.33

%

Allowance to total loans

 

1.54

%

1.57

%

1.58

%

1.31

%

1.16

%

 

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The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans at December 31, 2005 and 2004 was 1.54 percent and 1.57 percent, respectively. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans was 158.04 percent at December 31, 2005, compared to 143.14 percent at the end of 2004.

 

The following table sets forth, for each of the major lending categories, the amount of the allowance for loan losses allocated to each category and the percentage of total loans represented by such category, as of December 31 of each year. The allocated allowance is the total of identified specific and general reserves by loan category. The allocation is made for analytical purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the categories in which future losses may occur. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of the portfolio.

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Balance applicable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA

 

$

1,712

 

17.5

%

$

1,724

 

16.9

%

$

1,296

 

18.8

%

$

1,119

 

20.6

%

$

776

 

19.6

%

Commercial

 

4,417

 

58.1

 

3,436

 

55.6

 

3,526

 

55.4

 

2,463

 

52.5

 

1,756

 

43.8

 

Residential mortgage

 

444

 

13.8

 

375

 

16.1

 

270

 

15.1

 

282

 

18.1

 

325

 

26.8

 

Consumer

 

319

 

10.6

 

321

 

11.4

 

260

 

10.7

 

230

 

8.8

 

308

 

9.8

 

Total

 

$

6,892

 

100.0

%

$

5,856

 

100.0

%

$

5,352

 

100.0

%

$

4,094

 

100.0

%

$

3,165

 

100.0

%

 

Deposits

 

Deposits, which include non-interest bearing demand deposits and interest-bearing demand, savings and time deposits, are the primary source of the Company’s funds. For 2005, the Company realized continued growth in deposits. This growth was achieved through the emphasis on customer service, competitive rate structures and selective marketing through the Company’s fourteen-branch network, as well as the acquisition of approximately $21 million in deposits in connection with the acquisition of the Phillipsburg, NJ branch of interState Net Bank. The Company’s focus is to establish a comprehensive relationship with retail and business borrowers seeking deposits as well as lending relationships.

 

The following are period-end deposit balances for each of the last three years.

 

At December 31,

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Ending Balance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

139,076

 

26.7

%

$

164,426

 

38.0

%

$

199,510

 

48.1

%

Savings deposits

 

141,935

 

27.2

 

79,557

 

18.3

 

38,447

 

9.3

 

Time deposits

 

161,302

 

30.9

 

106,076

 

24.4

 

90,223

 

21.7

 

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

79,547

 

15.2

 

83,839

 

19.3

 

86,802

 

20.9

 

Total deposits

 

$

521,860

 

100.0

%

$

433,898

 

100.0

%

$

414,982

 

100.0

%

 

Total deposits increased $88.0 million to $521.9 million at December 31, 2005 from $433.9 million at December 31, 2004. The increase in deposits was the result of a $62.4 million increase in savings deposits and a $55.2 million increase in time deposits, partially offset by a $25.4 million decline in interest-bearing demand deposits and a $4.3 million decline in demand deposits. Approximately $21 million of deposit growth was the result of the acquisition of the Phillipsburg, New Jersey branch of interState Net Bank in November 2005.

 

The mix of deposits shifted during 2005 as the concentration of demand deposits and interest bearing demand deposits fell and the concentration of higher cost savings and time deposits increased. The average cost of interest bearing deposits in 2005 was 2.40 percent compared to 1.73 percent for 2004. The increase in the cost of deposits can be attributed to the increase in interest rates and the shift in the mix of deposits. The Company expects the trend of growth in the deposit base to continue in 2006.

 

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The following are average deposits for each of the last three years.

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Average Balance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

150,420

 

31.5

%

$

188,840

 

45.0

%

$

184,220

 

47.1

%

Savings deposits

 

130,911

 

27.4

 

49,330

 

11.7

 

36,976

 

9.5

 

Time deposits

 

118,174

 

24.7

 

96,686

 

23.0

 

90,814

 

23.2

 

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

78,519

 

16.4

 

85,283

 

20.3

 

79,102

 

20.2

 

Total deposits

 

$

478,024

 

100.0

%

$

420,139

 

100.0

%

$

391,112

 

100.0

%

 

Borrowed Funds

 

Borrowed funds consists primarily of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of New York and repurchase agreements. These borrowings are used as a source of liquidity or to fund asset growth not supported by deposit generation. Residential mortgages and investment securities collateralize the borrowings from the FHLB, while investment securities are pledged against the repurchase agreements.

 

As of December 31, 2005, borrowed funds totaled $40 million, an increase of $5 million from the prior year-end. The change since December 31, 2004 was due to the addition of a $10 million FHLB repo-advance in April 2005, offset in part by the maturity of a short-term $5 million repurchase agreement with a rate of 2.50 percent on January 13, 2005.

 

As of December 31, 2005, the Company was a party to the following borrowed funds transactions:

 

                  A $10 million repurchase agreement with a term of 5 years, expiring on March 11, 2009 and a rate of 2.78 percent. The borrowing may be called by the counterparty if the 3-month LIBOR rate is greater than or equal to 7 percent on March 11, 2005 or on any quarterly payment date thereafter.

                  A $10 million FHLB repo-advance with a term of 10 years, expiring on December 15, 2014 and a fixed rate of 2.95 percent. The borrowing is convertible by the FHLB on December 15, 2006 and quarterly thereafter with 4 business days notice into replacement funding for the same or lesser principal amount based on any advance then offered by the FHLB at then current market rates.

                  A $10 million FHLB advance with a term of 10 years, expiring on April 27, 2015 and a fixed rate of 3.70 percent. The borrowing is convertible by the FHLB on April 27, 2008 and quarterly thereafter with 4 business days notice into replacement funding for the same or lesser principal amount based on any advance then offered by the FHLB at then current market rates.

                  A $10 million advance from the FHLB. The 4.92 percent borrowing from the FHLB matures in 2010 and is callable by the FHLB at any time.

 

At December 31, 2005, the Company had $27.7 million of additional availability at the FHLB. Pledging additional collateral in the form of 1 to 4 family residential mortgages or investment securities can increase the line with the FHLB. The maximum borrowing line available if additional collateral was pledged as of December 31, 2005 amounted to approximately $50.7 million.

 

Subordinate Debentures

(Trust Preferred Securities)

 

On September 26, 2002, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I, a statutory business trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp Inc., issued $9.0 million of floating rate capital trust pass through securities to investors due on September 26, 2032. The capital securities have preference over the common securities with respect to liquidation and other distributions and qualify as Tier I capital. The Subordinate Debentures are redeemable, in whole or part, prior to maturity but after September 26, 2007. The floating interest rate at December 31, 2005 was 7.92 percent. The additional capital was used to bolster the Company’s capital ratios and for general corporate purposes, including among other things, capital contributions to Unity Bank and to fund stock repurchases.

 

In accordance with the Company’s adoption of Financial Accounting Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, as revised December 2003, the Company does not consolidate the accounts and related activity of Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I. See the Capital section of “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

Market Risk

 

Based on the Company’s business, the two largest risks facing the Company are market risk and credit risk. Market risk, for the Company, is primarily limited to interest rate risk, which is the impact that changes in interest rates would have on future earnings. The Company’s Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) manages this risk. The principal objectives of the ALCO are to establish prudent risk management guidelines, evaluate and control the level of interest rate risk in balance sheet accounts, determine the level of appropriate risk given the business focus, operating environment, capital, and liquidity

 

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requirements, and actively manage risk within Board approved guidelines. The ALCO reviews the maturities and repricing of loans, investments, deposits and borrowings, cash flow needs, current market conditions, and interest rate levels.

 

The Company uses various techniques to evaluate risk levels on both a short and long-term basis. One of the monitoring tools is the “gap” ratio. A gap ratio, as a percentage of assets, is calculated to determine the maturity and repricing mismatch between interest rate-sensitive assets and interest rate-sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate-sensitive assets repricing exceeds the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities repricing in a designated time period. A positive gap should result in higher net interest income with rising interest rates, as the amount of the assets repricing exceed the amount of liabilities repricing. Conversely, a gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities exceeds interest rate-sensitive assets, and lower rates should result in higher net interest income.

 

Repricing of mortgage-related investments are shown by contractual amortization and estimated prepayments based on the most recent 3-month constant prepayment rate. Callable agency securities are shown based upon their option-adjusted spread modified duration date (“OAS”), rather than the next call date or maturity date. The OAS date considers the coupon on the security, the time to the next call date, the maturity date, market volatility and current rate levels. Fixed rate loans are allocated based on expected amortization.

 

The following table sets forth the gap ratio at December 31, 2005. Assumptions regarding the re-pricing characteristics of certain assets and liabilities are critical in determining the projected level of rate sensitivity. Certain savings and interest checking accounts are less sensitive to market interest rate changes than other interest bearing sources of funds. Core deposits such as demand interest, savings and money market deposits are allocated based on their expected repricing in relation to changes in market interest rates.

 

(In thousands)

 

Under six
months

 

Six months
through
one year

 

More than
one year
through
two years

 

More than
two years
through
five years

 

More than
five years
through
ten years

 

More than
ten years
and not
re-pricing

 

Total

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash & due from banks

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

11,945

 

$

11,945

 

Federal funds sold

 

26,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,814

 

Investment securities

 

10,311

 

10,024

 

12,121

 

43,812

 

19,378

 

10,685

 

106,331

 

Loans

 

185,236

 

23,363

 

42,828

 

139,990

 

43,570

 

13,580

 

448,567

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,515

 

20,515

 

Total Assets

 

$

222,361

 

$

33,387

 

$

54,949

 

$

183,802

 

$

62,948

 

$

56,725

 

$

614,172

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

79,547

 

$

79,547

 

Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits

 

171,363

 

1,849

 

3,573

 

62,809

 

41,417

 

 

281,011

 

Time deposits

 

53,888

 

62,908

 

17,076

 

27,009

 

421

 

 

161,302

 

Borrowed funds and subordinate debentures

 

9,279

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

20,000

 

 

 

49,279

 

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,104

 

2,104

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,929

 

40,929

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

234,530

 

$

74,757

 

$

30,649

 

$

109,818

 

$

41,838

 

$

122,580

 

$

614,172

 

Gap

 

$

(12,169

)

$

(41,370

)

$

24,300

 

$

73,984

 

$

21,110

 

$

(65,855

)

 

Cumulative Gap

 

$

(12,169

)

$

(53,539

)

$

(29,239

)

$

44,745

 

$

65,855

 

 

 

Cumulative Gap to total assets

 

(1.98

)%

(8.72

)%

(4.76

)%

7.29

%

10.72

%

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2005, there was a six-month liability- sensitive gap of $12.2 million and a one-year liability-sensitive gap of $53.5 million, as compared to asset-sensitivity gaps of $28.7 million and $32.2 million at December 31, 2004. The change in the gap position during the year was in response to the Company modifying the assumptions for the Opportunity savings and checking products, which have evolved as a more rate sensitive product. The six month and one year cumulative gap to total assets ratio was within the board-approved guidelines of +/- 20 percent.

 

Other models are also used in conjunction with the static gap table, which is not able to capture the risk of changing spread relationships over time, the effects of projected growth in the balance sheet or dynamic decisions such as the

 

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modification of investment maturities as a rate environment unfolds. For these reasons, a simulation model is used, where numerous interest rate scenarios and balance sheets are combined to produce a range of potential income results. Net interest income is managed within guideline ranges for interest rates rising or falling by 300 basis points. Results outside of guidelines require action by the ALCO to correct the imbalance. Simulations are typically created over a 12-24 month time horizon. At December 31, 2005, these simulations show that with a 300 basis point immediate increase in interest rates, net interest income would decrease by approximately $1.1 million, or 4.6 percent. An immediate decline of 300 basis points in interest rates would increase net interest income by approximately $293 thousand or 1.2 percent. These variances in net interest income are within the board-approved guidelines of +/- 7 percent.

 

Finally, to measure the impact of longer-term asset and liability mismatches beyond two years, the Company utilizes Modified Duration of Equity and Economic Value of Portfolio Equity (“EVPE”) models. The modified duration of equity measures the potential price risk of equity to changes in interest rates. A longer modified duration of equity indicates a greater degree of risk to rising interest rates. Because of balance sheet optionality, an EVPE analysis is also used to dynamically model the present value of asset and liability cash flows, with rate shocks of 200 basis points. The economic value of equity is likely to be different as interest rates change. Like the simulation model, results falling outside prescribed ranges require action by the ALCO. The Company’s variance in the economic value of equity with rate shocks of 200 basis points, is a decline of 15.97 percent in a rising rate environment and a decline of 1.7 percent in a falling rate environment. The variance in the EVPE at December 31, 2005 is within board-approved guidelines of +/- 35 percent.

 

Operating, Investing and Financing

 

The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows present the changes in cash from operating, investing and financing activities. At December 31, 2005, the balance of cash and cash equivalents was $38.8 million, an increase of $15.4 million from December 31, 2004.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $2.0 million at December 31, 2005, as compared to $9.2 million at December 31, 2004. The primary source of funds was net income from operations adjusted for: provision for loan losses, depreciation expenses, originations of SBA loans held for sale and proceeds of SBA loans held for sale.

 

Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $58.1 million in 2005, increasing from a year ago. The cash used in investing activities was primarily a result of funding of the loan and securities portfolios, offset by sales, maturities and pay-downs in the investment portfolio.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $71.5 million for 2005, compared to $43.8 million in 2004. The primary increase in cash provided by financing activities was due to growth in the Company’s deposit base and an increase in the Company’s borrowings.

 

Liquidity

 

The Company’s liquidity is a measure of its ability to fund loans, withdrawals or maturities of deposits and other cash outflows in a cost-effective manner.

 

Parent Company

 

The principal sources of funds for the Parent Company are dividends paid by the Bank. The Parent Company only pays expenses that are specifically for the benefit of the Parent Company. Other than its investment in the Bank and Unity Statutory Trust I, the Parent Company does not actively engage in other transactions or business. The majority of expenses paid by the Parent Company are related to Unity Statutory Trust I. At December 31, 2005, the Parent Company had $933 thousand in cash and $424 thousand in marketable securities, valued at fair market value.

 

Consolidated Bank

 

Liquidity is a measure of the ability to fund loans, withdrawals or maturities of deposits and other cash outflows in a cost-effective manner. The principal sources of funds are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan and investment principal, sales and maturities of investment securities and funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan payments and maturing investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

 

Total FHLB borrowings amounted to $30.0 million and third party repurchase agreements totaled $10.0 million, as of December 31, 2005. At December 31, 2005, $27.7 million was available for additional borrowings from the FHLB. Pledging additional collateral in the form of 1-4 family residential mortgages or investment securities can increase the line with the FHLB. An additional source of liquidity is the securities available for sale portfolio and SBA loans held for sale portfolio, which amounted to $65.6 million and $14.0 million respectively, at December 31, 2005.

 

As of December 31, 2005, deposits included $43.6 million of Government deposits, as compared to $38.6 million at year-end 2004. These deposits are generally short in duration and are very sensitive to price competition. The Company believes that the current level of these types of deposits is appropriate. Included in the portfolio were $36.5 million of

 

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deposits from four municipalities. The withdrawal of these deposits, in whole or in part, would not create a liquidity shortfall for the Company.

 

At December 31, 2005, the Bank had approximately $142.5 million of loan commitments, which will either expire or be funded, generally within one year. The Company believes it has the necessary liquidity to honor all commitments. Many of these commitments will expire and never be funded. In addition, approximately 18 percent of these commitments are for SBA Loans, which may be sold into the secondary market.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

 

The following table shows the amounts and expected maturities of off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2005. Further discussion of these commitments is included in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

(In thousands)

 

One Year
or Less

 

One to
Three
Years

 

Three to
Five
Years

 

Over Five
Years

 

Total

 

Standby letters of credit

 

$

978

 

$

10

 

$

 

$

 

$

988

 

 

The following table shows the contractual obligations of the Company by expected payment period, as of December 31, 2005. Further discussion of these commitments is included in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

(In thousands)

 

One Year
or Less

 

One to
Three
Years

 

Three to
Five
Years

 

Over Five
Years

 

Total

 

Long-term debt obligations

 

$

 

$

 

$

20,000

 

$

29,279

 

$

49,279

 

Operating lease obligations

 

1,044

 

2,091

 

822

 

279

 

4,236

 

Purchase obligations – Fiserv

 

1,355

 

1,758

 

 

 

3,113

 

Construction of new branch

 

875

 

 

 

 

875

 

Total

 

$

3,274

 

$

3,849

 

$

20,822

 

$

29,558

 

$

57,503

 

 

Long-term debt obligations include fixed term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank, repurchase agreements and subordinated debentures. The borrowings have defined terms and under certain circumstances are callable at the option of the lender.

 

Operating leases represent obligations entered into by the Company for the use of land, premise and equipment. The leases generally have escalation terms based upon certain defined indexes.

 

Purchase obligations represent legally binding and enforceable agreements to purchase goods and services from third parties and consists primarily of contractual obligations under data processing service agreements.

 

Construction of new branch includes a contractual obligation for the creation of a new branch.

 

Capital

 

A significant measure of the strength of a financial institution is its capital base. Federal regulators have classified and defined capital into the following components: (1) tier 1 capital, which includes tangible shareholders’ equity for common stock, qualifying preferred stock and other qualifying hybrid instruments, and (2) tier 2 capital, which includes a portion of the allowance for loan losses, certain qualifying long-term debt and preferred stock which does not qualify for tier 1 capital. Minimum capital levels are regulated by risk-based capital adequacy guidelines, which require a bank to maintain certain capital as a percent of assets and certain off-balance sheet items adjusted for predefined credit risk factors (risk-adjusted assets). A bank is required to maintain, at a minimum, tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 4.0 percent and combined tier 1 and tier 2 capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 8.0 percent.

 

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The following table summarizes the Company’s and the Bank’s risk-based and leveraged capital ratios at December 31, 2005 and 2004, as well as the required minimum regulatory capital ratios.

 

Company

 

Dec. 2005

 

Dec. 2004

 

Adequately
Capitalized
Requirements

 

Well
Capitalized
Requirements

 

Leverage ratio

 

8.27

%

9.09

%

4.00

%

5.00

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

9.98

%

11.14

%

4.00

%

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

11.23

%

12.39

%

8.00

%

10.00

%

 

Bank

 

Dec. 2005

 

Dec. 2004

 

Adequately
Capitalized
Requirements

 

Well
Capitalized
Requirements

 

Leverage ratio

 

7.01

%

7.53

%

4.00

%

5.00

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

8.51

%

9.22

%

4.00

%

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

10.97

%

11.95

%

8.00

%

10.00

%

 

On September 26, 2002, the Company enhanced its regulatory capital by issuing $9.0 million of floating rate capital securities. These securities qualify as Tier I Capital.

 

On October 21, 2002, the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 10 percent of its outstanding common stock. The amount and timing of purchases will be dependent on a number of factors, including the price and availability of the Company’s shares, general market conditions and competing alternate uses of funds. As of December 31, 2005 the Company had repurchased a total of 134 thousand shares of which 112 thousand shares have been retired, leaving 460 thousand shares remaining to be repurchased under the plan.

 

At December 31, 2005, shareholders’ equity was $40.9 million, a $5.1 million increase from year-end 2004. The increase in shareholders’ equity was a result of $6.2 million in net income, $917 thousand from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by $1.2 million of common stock cash dividends and $242 thousand in Treasury stock purchased. The ratio of total equity to assets at December 31, 2005 and 2004 was 6.66 percent and 6.96 percent, respectively.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains certain forward looking statements, either expressed or implied, which are provided to assist the reader in understanding anticipated future financial performance. These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions by management.

 

Factors that may cause actual results to differ from those results expressed or implied, include, but are not limited to, the overall economy and the interest rate environment; the ability of the customers to repay their obligations; the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; competition; significant changes in tax, accounting or regulatory practices and requirements, and technological changes. Although management has taken certain steps to mitigate the negative effect of the aforementioned items, significant unfavorable changes could severely impact the assumptions used and have an adverse effect on future profitability.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Unity Bancorp, Inc.:

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Unity Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated 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 Unity Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

 

KPMG LLP

Short Hills , New Jersey
February 17, 2006

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

December 31,

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

11,945

 

$

12,439

 

Federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits

 

26,814

 

10,967

 

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

 

65,583

 

78,014

 

Held to maturity (fair value of $40,212 and $23,786 in 2005 and 2004, respectively)

 

40,748

 

23,579

 

Total securities

 

106,331

 

101,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

SBA held for sale

 

14,001

 

7,574

 

SBA held to maturity

 

64,660

 

55,576

 

Commercial

 

260,581

 

207,771

 

Residential mortgage

 

62,039

 

60,240

 

Consumer

 

47,286

 

42,419

 

Total loans

 

448,567

 

373,580

 

Less: Allowance for loan losses

 

6,892

 

5,856

 

Net loans

 

441,675

 

367,724

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

10,593

 

8,658

 

Bank owned life insurance

 

5,185

 

5,000

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

3,167

 

2,493

 

Loan servicing asset

 

2,438

 

2,018

 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 

1,618

 

 

Other assets

 

4,406

 

4,525

 

Total Assets

 

$

614,172

 

$

515,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

$

79,547

 

$

83,839

 

Interest bearing demand deposits

 

139,076

 

164,426

 

Savings deposits

 

141,935

 

79,557

 

Time deposits, under $100,000

 

108,353

 

73,399

 

Time deposits, $100,000 and over

 

52,949

 

32,677

 

Total deposits

 

521,860

 

433,898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowed funds

 

40,000

 

35,000

 

Subordinated debentures

 

9,279

 

9,279

 

Accrued interest payable

 

274

 

176

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

1,830

 

1,196

 

Total Liabilities

 

573,243

 

479,549

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value, 12,500 shares authorized, 6,247 shares issued and 6,225 outstanding in 2005; 6,067 shares issued and outstanding in 2004

 

38,423

 

34,025

 

Retained earnings

 

3,897

 

2,327

 

Treasury stock at cost (22 shares in 2005)

 

(242

)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(1,149

)

(484

)

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

40,929

 

35,868

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

614,172

 

$

515,417

 

 

The accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold and interest on deposits

 

$

572

 

$

193

 

$

138

 

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

 

3,100

 

3,304

 

2,347

 

Held to maturity

 

1,477

 

867

 

998

 

Total securities

 

4,577

 

4,171

 

3,345

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA loans

 

6,558

 

4,296

 

4,115

 

Commercial loans

 

16,164

 

12,934

 

12,495

 

Residential mortgage loans

 

3,318

 

2,712

 

3,126

 

Consumer loans

 

2,648

 

1,860

 

1,676

 

Total loan interest income

 

28,688

 

21,802

 

21,412

 

Total interest income

 

33,837

 

26,166

 

24,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing demand deposits

 

2,605

 

2,656

 

2,703

 

Savings deposits

 

3,164

 

620

 

423

 

Time deposits

 

3,820

 

2,507

 

2,733

 

Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures

 

2,014

 

1,225

 

1,169

 

Total interest expense

 

11,603

 

7,008

 

7,028

 

Net interest income

 

22,234

 

19,158

 

17,867

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1,850

 

1,175

 

1,600

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

20,384

 

17,983

 

16,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

1,766

 

1,618

 

1,977

 

Service and loan fee income

 

2,111

 

1,831

 

1,956

 

Gain on sale of SBA loans held for sale, net

 

2,956

 

3,217

 

3,075

 

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

 

382

 

192

 

49

 

Bank owned life insurance

 

185

 

 

 

Net security gains

 

69

 

76

 

185

 

Other income

 

721

 

695

 

1,101

 

Total non-interest income

 

8,190

 

7,629

 

8,343

 

Non-interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

9,639

 

8,435

 

8,301

 

Occupancy

 

2,256

 

2,085

 

1,884

 

Processing and communications

 

2,010

 

1,919

 

2,100

 

Furniture and equipment

 

1,350

 

1,146

 

1,061

 

Advertising

 

697

 

695

 

596

 

Professional services

 

547

 

593

 

1,541

 

Loan servicing

 

482

 

738

 

651

 

Deposit insurance

 

61

 

61

 

62

 

Other expenses

 

1,634

 

1,558

 

1,133

 

Total non-interest expense

 

18,676

 

17,230

 

17,329

 

Income before provision for income taxes

 

9,898

 

8,382

 

7,281

 

Provision for income taxes

 

3,688

 

3,052

 

2,698

 

Net income

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

$

4,583

 

Net income per share -

 Basic

 

$

1.01

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.77

 

 

 Diluted

 

$

0.96

 

$

0.83

 

$

0.74

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding -

Basic

 

6,121

 

6,044

 

5,952

 

 

Diluted

 

6,439

 

6,424

 

6,235

 

 

The accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Common
Shares

 

Common
Stock

 

Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

 

Total
Shareholders’
Equity

 

Balance, December 31, 2002

 

5,946

 

$

31,827

 

$

(5,006

)

$

 

$

285

 

$

27,106

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

4,583

 

 

 

 

 

4,583

 

Unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $398

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(655

)

 

 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of $74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

Net unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $472

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(766

)

(766

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,817

 

Common stock dividends declared ($.05 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

(323

)

 

 

 

 

(323

)

Issuance of common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee benefit plans

 

24

 

162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

162

 

Balance, December 31, 2003

 

5,970

 

$

31,989

 

$

(746

)

$

 

$

(481

)

$

30,762

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

5,330

 

 

 

 

 

5,330

 

Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period,
net of $28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of $29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47

 

 

 

Net unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3

)

(3

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,327

 

Common stock dividends declared ($.15 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

(911

)

 

 

 

 

(911

)

5% Stock Dividend, including cash-in-lieu of fractional shares

 

 

 

1,342

 

(1,346

)

 

 

 

 

(4

)

Issuance of common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee benefit plans

 

97

 

694

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

694

 

Balance, December 31, 2004

 

6,067

 

$

34,025

 

$

2,327

 

$

 

$

(484

)

$

35,868

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

6,210

 

 

 

 

 

6,210

 

Unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(622

)

 

 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of $26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

Net unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $408

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(665

)

(665

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,545

 

Common stock dividends declared ($.19 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,155

)

 

 

 

 

(1,155

)

5% Stock Dividend, including cash-in-lieu of fractional shares

 

 

 

3,481

 

(3,485

)

 

 

 

 

(4

)

Treasury stock purchased

 

(22

)

 

 

 

 

(242

)

 

 

(242

)

Issuance of common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee benefit plans

 

180

 

917

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

917

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

6,225

 

$

38,423

 

$

3,897

 

$

(242

)

$

(1,149

)

$

40,929

 

 

The accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

$

4,583

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1,850

 

1,175

 

1,600

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,033

 

1,035

 

884

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(16

)

(173

)

(518

)

Net security gains

 

(69

)

(76

)

(516

)

Write-down on AFS security

 

 

 

331

 

Gain on sale of SBA loans held for sale, net

 

(2,956

)

(3,217

)

(3,075

)

Gain on sale of Mortgage loans

 

(382

)

(192

)

(49

)

Origination of SBA loans held for sale

 

(43,884

)

(30,943

)

(34,371

)

Proceeds from the sale of SBA loans held for sale, net

 

40,413

 

39,138

 

37,828

 

Net change in other assets and liabilities

 

(168

)

(2,868

)

(3,099

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

2,031

 

9,209

 

3,598

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of securities held to maturity

 

(25,434

)

(16,900

)

(2,216

)

Purchases of securities available for sale

 

(8,069

)

(29,993

)

(82,766

)

Maturities and principal payments on securities held to maturity

 

8,155

 

6,340

 

15,330

 

Maturities and principal payments on securities available for sale

 

14,014

 

24,336

 

40,131

 

Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale

 

5,362

 

6,815

 

19,113

 

Purchases of loans

 

 

(14,081

)

(3,835

)

Net cash received from branch acquisition

 

4,379

 

 

 

Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned

 

345

 

260

 

 

Net increase in loans

 

(54,062

)

(25,441

)

(25,037

)

Purchase of bank owned life insurance

 

 

(5,000

)

 

Purchases of premises and equipment

 

(2,819

)

(2,305

)

(537

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(58,129

)

(55,969

)

(39,817

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in deposits

 

66,919

 

18,916

 

32,397

 

Proceeds from new borrowings

 

10,000

 

25,000

 

 

Maturities of borrowings

 

(5,000

)

 

 

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

 

853

 

694

 

162

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(242

)

 

 

Cash dividends paid on common stock

 

(1,079

)

(859

)

(162

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

71,451

 

43,751

 

32,397

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

15,353

 

(3,009

)

(3,822

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

23,406

 

26,415

 

30,237

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 

$

38,759

 

$

23,406

 

$

26,415

 

Supplemental disclosures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

11,505

 

$

7,017

 

$

7,123

 

Income taxes paid

 

2,671

 

4,075

 

3,053

 

Non-cash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer of loans to other real estate owned

 

178

 

345

 

223

 

Removal of capital leases, net

 

 

 

320

 

 

The accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1.              Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Overview

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Unity Bancorp, Inc. (the “Parent Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unity Bank (or when consolidated with the Parent Company, the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Unity Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company incorporated in New Jersey under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unity Bank (the “Bank”, or when consolidated with the Parent Company, the “Company”) is chartered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The Bank provides a full range of commercial and retail banking services through 14 branch offices located in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Warren counties in New Jersey. These services include the acceptance of demand, savings, and time deposits; extension of consumer, real estate, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and other commercial credits. Unity Investment Services, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, is used to hold part of the Bank’s investment portfolio.

 

Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I is a statutory Business Trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp, Inc. On September 26, 2002, the trust issued $9.0 million of capital securities to investors. These floating rate securities are treated as subordinated debentures on the financial statements. However, they qualify as Tier I Capital for regulatory capital compliance purposes. In accordance with Financial Accounting Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, as revised December 2003, the Company does not consolidate the accounts and related activity of Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I.

 

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Amounts requiring the use of significant estimates include the allowance for loan losses, valuation of deferred tax assets, the carrying value of loans held for sale and other real estate owned and the fair value disclosures of financial instruments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years to conform with the current year presentation.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks and Federal funds sold.

 

Securities

 

The Company classifies its securities into two categories, held to maturity and available for sale. Securities are classified as securities held to maturity based on management’s intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Such securities are stated at cost, adjusted for unamortized purchase premiums and discounts on the level yield method. Securities not classified as securities held to maturity are classified as securities available for sale and are stated at fair value, adjusted for unamortized purchase premiums and discounts on the level yield method. Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale are excluded from results of operations and are reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of taxes. Securities classified as available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risks or for asset/liability management purposes. The cost of securities sold is determined on a specific identification basis. Gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized in the statements of income on the date of sale.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 

Federal law requires a member institution of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system to hold stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula. The stock is carried at cost. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company held $2.1 million and $1.2 million in FHLB stock, respectively.

 

Loans Held To Maturity and Loans Held For Sale

 

Loans held to maturity are stated at the unpaid principal balance, net of unearned discounts and net of deferred loan origination fees and costs. Loan origination fees, net of direct loan origination costs, are deferred and are recognized over the estimated life of the related loans as an adjustment to the loan yield utilizing the level yield method.

 

Interest is credited to operations primarily based upon the principal amount outstanding. When management believes there is sufficient doubt as to the ultimate collectibility of interest on any loan, interest accruals are discontinued and all past due interest, previously recognized as income, is reversed and charged against current period earnings. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied as principal. Loans are returned to an accrual status when collectibility is reasonably assured and when the loan is brought current as to principal and interest.

 

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Loans and leases are reported as past due when either interest or principal is unpaid in the following circumstances: fixed payment loans when the borrower is in arrears for two or more monthly payments; open end credit for two or more billing cycles; and single payment notes if interest or principal remains unpaid for 30 days or more.

 

Loans are charged off when collection is sufficiently questionable and when the Bank can no longer justify maintaining the loan as an asset on the balance sheet. Loans qualify for charge off when, after thorough analysis, all possible sources of repayment are insufficient. These include: 1) potential future cash flow, 2) value of collateral, and/or 3) strength of co-makers and guarantors. All unsecured loans are charged off upon the establishment of the loan’s non-accrual status. Additionally, all loans classified as a loss or that portion of the loan classified as a loss, are charged off. All loan charge offs are approved by the Board of Directors.

 

Non-performing loans consist of loans that are not accruing interest (nonaccrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more or when the collectibility of principal and interest according to the contractual terms is in doubt. When a loan is classified as nonaccrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest previously recognized as income is reversed and charged against current period income. Generally, until the loan becomes current, any payments received from the borrower are applied to outstanding principal until such time as management determines that the financial condition of the borrower and other factors merit recognition of a portion of such payments as interest income.

 

The Company evaluates its loans for impairment. 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 loan agreement. The Company has defined impaired loans to be all non-accrual loans. Impairment of a loan is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows, net of estimated costs to sell, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. Impairment can also be measured based on a loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral, net of estimated costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Company establishes a valuation allowance, or adjusts existing valuation allowances, with a corresponding charge or credit to the provision for loan losses.

 

Loans held for sale are SBA loans and are reflected at the lower of aggregate cost or market value.

 

The Company originates loans to customers under an SBA program that generally provides for SBA guarantees up to 85 percent of each loan. The Company generally sells the guaranteed portion of each loan to a third party and retains the servicing. The premium received on the sale of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans and the present value of future cash flows of the servicing asset are recognized in income. The non-guaranteed portion is generally held in the portfolio.

 

Serviced loans sold to others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Income and fees collected for loan servicing are credited to non-interest income when earned, net of amortization on the related servicing asset.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level management considers adequate to provide for probable loan losses as of the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and is reduced by net charge-offs. The level of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of probable losses in the loan portfolio, after consideration of prevailing economic conditions in the Company’s market area. Credit reviews of the loan portfolio, designed to identify potential charges to the allowance, are made during the year by management and a loan review consultant. A risk rating system, consisting of multiple grading categories, is utilized as an analytical tool to assess risk and the appropriate level of loss reserves. Along with the risk system, management further evaluates risk characteristics of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions and considers such factors as the financial condition of the borrowers, past and expected loan loss experience, and other factors management feels deserve recognition in establishing an adequate reserve. This risk assessment process is performed at least quarterly, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are realized in the periods in which they become known. Although management attempts to maintain the allowance at a level deemed adequate to provide for probable losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based upon certain factors including changes in market conditions and underlying collateral values. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for loan losses. These agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

Premises and Equipment

 

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, not to exceed 30 years.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

 

Other real estate owned is recorded at the fair value at the date of acquisition, with a charge to the allowance for loan losses for any excess over fair value. Subsequently, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of cost or fair value,

 

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as determined by current appraisals, less estimated selling costs. Certain costs incurred in preparing properties for sale are capitalized to the extent that the appraisal amount exceeds the carry value, and expenses of holding foreclosed properties are charged to operations as incurred.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes according to the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates applicable to taxable income for the years in which those temporary 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. Valuation reserves are established against certain deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Increases or decreases in the valuation reserve are charged or credited to the income tax provision.

 

Income Per Share

 

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period presented adjusted for the effect of the stock options, under the treasury stock method. The amounts reported reflect the impact of the 5 percent stock distribution paid on June 30, 2005.

 

Comprehensive Income

 

Comprehensive income consists of net income for the current period and the change in unrealized (loss) gain that was reported as a component of shareholders’ equity, net of tax.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for its Option Plans (the Plans). No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans have an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” as amended, to stock-based employee compensation.

 

Proforma

 

(In thousands,
except per share amounts)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

$

4,583

 

Proforma

 

6,143

 

5,080

 

4,165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income per share-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.01

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.77

 

Diluted

 

$

0.96

 

$

0.83

 

$

0.74

 

Proforma:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.00

 

$

0.84

 

$

0.70

 

Diluted

 

$

0.95

 

$

0.79

 

$

0.67

 

 

The fair value of each option grant under the Plans is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants in 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively; dividend yields of 1.4%, 1.2%, and 1.1% respectively, expected volatility of 24%, 32%, and 34% respectively, risk-free interest rates of 3.99%, 2.78%, and 2.37% respectively, and expected lives of 4.2 years for 2005 and 3.5 years for 2004 and 2003, respectively. The estimated fair value of each award option was $2.63, $2.94, and $2.89 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

Treasury Stock

 

Treasury stock is accounted for under the cost method and accordingly is presented as a reduction in shareholders’ equity.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

FASB Staff Position No. FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments” (the “FSP”), was issued on November 3, 2005 and addresses the determination of when an investment is considered impaired; whether the impairment is other than temporary; and how to measure an impairment loss. The FSP also addresses accounting considerations subsequent to the recognition of an other-than-temporary impairment on a debt security, and requires certain disclosures about unrealized losses that have not been recognized as other-than-temporary impairments. The FSP replaces the impairment guidance in EITF Issue No. 03-1

 

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with references to existing authoritative literature concerning other-than-temporary determinations (principally Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 59). Under the FSP, impairment losses must be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the security’s cost and its fair value at the financial statement date, without considering partial recoveries subsequent to that date. The FSP also requires that an investor recognize an other-than-temporary impairment loss when a decision to sell a security has been made and the investor does not expect the fair value of the security to fully recover prior to the expected time of sale. The FSP is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company does not expect that the application of the FSP will have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or financial statement disclosures.

 

In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3.” SFAS No. 154 requires retroactive application to prior periods’ financial statements of a voluntary change in accounting principle unless it is impracticable. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005, with earlier application permitted for accounting changes and corrections of errors made occurring in fiscal years beginning after June 1, 2005.

 

On April 14, 2005 the Securities and Exchange Commission amended the compliance dates for the Financial Accounting Standard Board’s Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (Statement No. 123R). The Commission’s new rule allows companies to implement Statement No. 123R at the beginning of the next fiscal year, instead of the reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005, or December 15, 2005 for small business issuers (January 1, 2006 for the Company). The Commission’s new rule does not change the accounting required by Statement No. 123R; it changes only the dates for compliance with the standard. The Company has evaluated the impact of implementation of Statement No. 123R and does not believe that its initial adoption will be material.

 

2.              Acquisition

 

On November 21, 2005, the Bank acquired the Phillipsburg, New Jersey branch of interState Net Bank. The transaction included approximately $21.0 million in deposits, $16.4 million in loans and $80 thousand in vault cash. The acquisition reflects goodwill of approximately $1.5 million, a premium on loans assumed of approximately $35 thousand and a premium on deposit liabilities assumed of approximately $103 thousand. The results of the Phillipsburg branch operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition.

 

3.              Restrictions on Cash

 

Federal law requires depository institutions to maintain a prescribed amount of cash or noninterest-bearing balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company was required to maintain reserve balances of $80 thousand.

 

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4.              Securities

 

This table provides the major components of securities available for sale and held to maturity at amortized cost and estimated

fair value at December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

Securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

11,511

 

$

 

$

(275

)

$

11,236

 

$

11,892

 

$

11

 

$

(86

)

$

11,817

 

State and political subdivisions

 

2,945

 

 

(110

)

2,835

 

2,945

 

 

(96

)

2,849

 

Mortgage backed securities

 

48,926

 

 

(1,422

)

47,504

 

59,883

 

206

 

(856

)

59,233

 

Corporate debt securities

 

971

 

 

(38

)

933

 

1,967

 

4

 

(38

)

1,933

 

FHLB stock and other equities

 

3,084

 

34

 

(43

)

3,075

 

2,108

 

84

 

(10

)

2,182

 

Total securities available for sale

 

$

67,437

 

$

34

 

$

(1,888

)

$

65,583

 

$

78,795

 

$

305

 

$

(1,086

)

$

78,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

5,617

 

$

 

$

(29

)

$

5,588

 

$

3,373

 

$

42

 

$

 

$

3,415

 

Mortgage backed securities

 

30,936

 

35

 

(523

)

30,448

 

18,142

 

208

 

(84

)

18,266

 

Corporate debt securities

 

4,195

 

 

(19

)

4,176

 

2,064

 

41

 

 

2,105

 

Total securities held to maturity

 

$

40,748

 

$

35

 

$

(571

)

$

40,212

 

$

23,579

 

$

291

 

$

(84

)

$

23,786

 

 

The table below provides the remaining contractual maturities and yields of securities within the investment portfolios. The carrying value of securities at December 31, 2005 is primarily distributed by contractual maturity. Mortgage-backed securities and other securities, which may have principal prepayment provisions, are distributed based on contractual maturity. Expected maturities will differ materially from contractual maturities as a result of early prepayments and calls. The total weighted average yield excludes equity securities.

 

 

 

 

 

After one year

 

After five years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Within

 

through

 

through

 

After

 

Total

 

 

 

one year

 

five years

 

ten years

 

ten years

 

carrying

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Available for sale at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

1,990

 

4.01

%

$

 

%

$

6,339

 

4.75

%

$

2,907

 

4.00

%

$

11,236

 

4.43

%

State and political subdivisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,835

 

3.91

 

2,835

 

3.91

 

Mortgage backed securities

 

 

 

1,427

 

3.81

 

2,993

 

3.70

 

43,084

 

4.31

 

47,504

 

4.26

 

Corporate debt securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

933

 

5.39

 

933

 

5.39

 

FHLB stock and other equities

 

3,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,075

 

 

Total securities available for sale

 

$

5,065

 

4.01

%

$

1,427

 

3.81

%

$

9,332

 

4.41

%

$

49,759

 

4.29

%

$

65,583

 

4.29

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to maturity at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

243

 

4.43

%

$

4,250

 

4.72

%

$

1,124

 

5.12

%

$

 

%

$

5,617

 

4.79

%

Mortgage backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

3,823

 

4.33

 

27,113

 

4.66

 

30,936

 

4.86

 

Corporate debt securities

 

1,000

 

6.42

 

1,042

 

4.29

 

 

 

2,153

 

5.15

 

4,195

 

5.25

 

Total securities held to maturity

 

$

1,243

 

6.03

%

$

5,292

 

4.63

%

$

4,947

 

4.51

%

$

29,266

 

4.70

%

$

40,748

 

4.79

%

 

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Gross realized gains on securities available for sale amounted to $81 thousand, $116 thousand and $517 thousand, while gross realized losses amounted to $12 thousand, $40 thousand and $332 thousand for the years 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Included in gross realized losses for 2003 is the recognition of an impairment loss on an asset-backed security. These net amounts are included in non-interest income as securities gains in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Securities with a carrying value of $45.4 million and $53.2 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, were pledged to secure government deposits, secured other borrowings and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

 

Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities and the estimated market value of the related securities, aggregated by security category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

Greater than 12 months

 

Total

 

 

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

(In thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

Loss

 

Fair Value

 

Loss

 

Fair Value

 

Loss

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

6,577

 

$

(39

)

$

9,246

 

$

(265

)

$

15,823

 

$

(304

)

State and political subdivisions

 

 

 

2,835

 

(110

)

2,835

 

(110

)

Mortgage backed securities

 

46,763

 

(865

)

29,150

 

(1,080

)

75,913

 

(1,945

)

Corporate debt securities

 

4,176

 

(19

)

932

 

(38

)

5,108

 

(57

)

FHLB stock and other equities

 

249

 

(19

)

521

 

(24

)

770

 

(43

)

Total temporarily impaired investments

 

$

57,765

 

$

(942

)

$

42,684

 

$

(1,517

)

$

100,449

 

$

(2,459

)

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

8,462

 

$

(46

)

$

1,960

 

$

(40

)

$

10,422

 

$

(86

)

State and political subdivisions

 

245

 

(5

)

2,604

 

(91

)

2,849

 

(96

)

Mortgage backed securities

 

31,330

 

(320

)

9,900

 

(620

)

41,230

 

(940

)

Corporate debt securities

 

 

 

932

 

(38

)

932

 

(38

)

FHLB stock and other equities

 

 

 

21

 

(10

)

21

 

(10

)

Total temporarily impaired investments

 

$

40,037

 

$

(371

)

$

15,417

 

$

(799

)

$

55,454

 

$

(1,170

)

 

U.S. Government sponsored entities and state and political subdivision securities: The unrealized losses on investments in securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the par value of the investment. Because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

 

Mortgage-backed securities: The unrealized losses on investments in mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual cash flows of these securities are guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. It is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price significantly less than the par value of the investment. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than temporarily impaired.

 

Corporate debt securities: The unrealized losses on corporate debt securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of the bonds do not allow the securities to be settled at a price less than the par value of the investments. The credit ratings on these bonds have not decreased materially during the period. The decline in face value is attributed to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than temporarily impaired.

 

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5.              Loans

 

The composition of the loan portfolio, net of unearned discount and deferred loan origination fees and costs, at December 31 was as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

SBA held for sale

 

$

14,001

 

$

7,574

 

SBA held to maturity

 

64,660

 

55,576

 

Commercial

 

260,581

 

207,771

 

Residential mortgage

 

62,039

 

60,240

 

Consumer

 

47,286

 

42,419

 

Total Loans

 

$

448,567

 

$

373,580

 

 

SBA loans sold to others and serviced by the Company are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The total amount of such loans serviced, but owned by outside investors, amounted to approximately $151.0 million and $148.0 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Bank’s recorded investment in impaired loans, defined as non-accrual loans, was $4.4 million and $4.1 million, respectively, and the related valuation allowance was $2.0 million and $1.4 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004. This valuation allowance is included in the allowance for loan losses in the accompanying balance sheets. Interest income that would have been recorded had these impaired loans performed under the original contract terms was $330 thousand, $347 thousand, and $282 thousand for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Average impaired loans for 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $4.3 million, $4.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Included in non-performing loans at December 31, 2005 and 2004 was a troubled debt restructuring credit. The balance outstanding was $303 thousand and $359 thousand as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The modified terms of this loan consisted of lowering the scheduled payment for a twelve month period after which the initial payment schedule would be reinstated. The initial payment schedule has since been reinstated. The loan was performing according to the modified terms as of December 31, 2005 and 2004.

 

As of December 31, 2005 and 2004 there were no loans past due 90 or more days and still accruing interest.

 

As of December 31, 2005, approximately 85 percent of the Company’s loans were secured by real estate. A portion of the Company’s SBA loans are located outside the Company’s lending area. The Company has approximately 13 percent of the total loan portfolio to various unrelated and unaffiliated borrowers in the Hotel/Motel industry. Such loans are collateralized by the underlying real property financed and/or partially guaranteed by the SBA.

 

As of December 31, 2005, $14.5 million in residential mortgages were pledged at the Federal Home Loan Bank to secure borrowed funds, compared to $29.0 million at December 31, 2004.

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Company may extend credit to officers, directors or their associates. These loans are subject to the Company’s normal lending policy. An analysis of such loans, all of which are current as to principal and interest payments, is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

Loans to officers, directors or their associates at December 31, 2004

 

$

11,022

 

New loans

 

4,572

 

Repayments

 

1,024

 

Loans to officers, directors or their associates at December 31, 2005

 

$

14,570

 

 

6.              Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates. Ultimate losses may vary from current estimates. These estimates are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become known, they are reflected in operations in the periods in which they become known.

 

An analysis of the change in the allowance for loan losses during years 2003 through 2005 is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$

5,856

 

$

5,352

 

$

4,094

 

Provision charged to expense

 

1,850

 

1,175

 

1,600

 

 

 

7,706

 

6,527

 

5,694

 

Charge-offs

 

1,173

 

968

 

873

 

Recoveries

 

359

 

297

 

531

 

Net charge-offs

 

814

 

671

 

342

 

Balance at end of year

 

$

6,892

 

$

5,856

 

$

5,352

 

 

7.              Premises and Equipment

 

The detail of premises and equipment as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Land and buildings

 

$

8,080

 

$

6,358

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

4,187

 

4,968

 

Leasehold improvements

 

2,045

 

2,213

 

Gross premises and equipment

 

14,312

 

13,539

 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

(3,719

)

(4,881

)

Net premises and equipment

 

$

10,593

 

$

8,658

 

 

Amounts charged to non-interest expense for depreciation of premises and equipment amounted to $867 thousand in 2005, $845 thousand in 2004, and $771 thousand in 2003.

 

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The Company currently accounts for all of its leases as operating leases. In addition, the Company has one lease with a related party. The Company leases its Clinton, New Jersey headquarters from a partnership in which Messrs. D. Dallas and R. Dallas are partners. Under the lease for the facility, the partnership received aggregate rental payments of $483.1 thousand, $431.8 thousand, and $419.7 thousand in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Company believes that these rent payments reflect market rents and that the leases reflect terms that are comparable to those, which could have been obtained in a lease with an unaffiliated third party. The annual base rent under the leases is fixed until 2009.

 

8.              Other Assets

 

The detail of other assets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Deferred tax asset

 

$

3,123

 

$

2,729

 

Prepaid expenses

 

253

 

302

 

Other real estate owned

 

178

 

345

 

Net receivable due from SBA

 

146

 

437

 

Other

 

706

 

712

 

Total other assets

 

$

4,406

 

$

4,525

 

 

9.              Deposits

 

The following schedule details the maturity distribution of time deposits:

 

(In thousands)

 

Within 1 year

 

1 to 2 years

 

2 to 3 years

 

3 to 4 years

 

Over 4 years

 

Total

 

At December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$100,000 or more

 

$

40,225

 

$

5,321

 

$

2,399

 

$

4,650

 

$

354

 

$

52,949

 

Less than $100,000

 

$

76,571

 

$

11,755

 

$

4,794

 

$

12,947

 

$

2,286

 

$

108,353

 

At December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$100,000 or more

 

$

17,590

 

$

4,593

 

$

3,970

 

$

2,426

 

$

4,098

 

$

32,677

 

Less than $100,000

 

$

37,497

 

$

12,817

 

$

4,936

 

$

4,281

 

$

13,868

 

$

73,399

 

 

10.       Borrowed Funds and Subordinate Debentures

 

The following table presents the period-end and average balance of borrowed funds and subordinate debentures for the last two years with resultant rates:

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

FHLB borrowings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31,

 

$

30,000

 

3.86

%

$

20,000

 

3.94

%

Year-to-date average

 

$

27,160

 

3.88

%

$

11,175

 

4.70

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase agreements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31,

 

$

10,000

 

2.78

%

$

15,000

 

2.69

%

Year-to-date average

 

$

10,164

 

2.79

%

$

8,715

 

2.79

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinate debentures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31,

 

$

9,279

 

7.92

%

$

9,279

 

5.35

%

Year-to-date average

 

$

9,279

 

7.27

%

$

9,279

 

4.93

%

 

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FHLB Borrowings

 

The FHLB borrowings at December 31, 2005 consisted of three $10 million advances. The FHLB advance that was issued on December 19, 2000 has a fixed rate of interest at 4.92 percent, matures on December 20, 2010 and is callable at any time. The FHLB advance that was issued on December 15, 2004 has a fixed rate of 2.95 percent, matures on December 15, 2014 and is callable quarterly on the 15th of March, June, September and December. The FHLB advance that was issued on April 27, 2005 has a fixed rate of 3.70 percent, matures on April 27, 2015 and is callable quarterly on the 27th of July, October, January and April. Due to the call provisions of these advances, the expected maturity could differ from the contractual maturity.

 

Repurchase Agreements

 

At December 31, 2005, the Company was a party in a $10 million repurchase agreement that was entered into in March 2004, has a term of 5 years expiring on March 11, 2009, and a rate of 2.78 percent. The borrowing may be called by the issuer if the 3-month London Inter-bank overnight rate (“LIBOR”) is greater than or equal to 7 percent on March 11, 2005, or on any quarterly payment date thereafter.

 

Subordinate Debentures

 

On September 26, 2002, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I, a statutory business trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp Inc., issued $9.0 million of floating rate capital trust pass through securities to investors due on September 26, 2032. The capital securities have preference over the common securities with respect to liquidation and other distributions and qualify as Tier I capital. In accordance with Financial Accounting Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, as revised December 2003, the Company does not consolidate the accounts and related activity of Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I.

 

The Subordinate Debentures are redeemable in whole or part, prior to maturity but after September 26, 2007. The floating interest rate on the subordinated debentures is the three-month LIBOR plus 340 basis points and re-prices quarterly. The floating interest rate at December 31, 2005 was 7.92 percent. The additional capital was used to bolster the Company’s capital ratios and for general corporate purposes, including among other things, capital contributions to Unity Bank and to fund stock repurchases.

 

11.       Commitments and Contingencies

 

Facility Lease Obligations

 

The Company operates fourteen branches, eight branches under operating leases, including its headquarters, and six branches are owned. In addition, the Company has a lease on one other location, which is subleased to a third party, with the third party paying rent in equal amounts as per the lease agreement between the Company and the lessor. The leases, contractual expiration range is between the years 2006 and 2014. The following schedule summarizes the contractual rent payments for the future years.

 

(In thousands)

 

Operating Lease
Rental Payments

 

Rent from
Sublet
Locations

 

Net Rent
Obligation

 

2006

 

$

1,124

 

$

80

 

$

1,044

 

2007

 

1,139

 

80

 

1,059

 

2008

 

1,112

 

80

 

1,032

 

2009

 

853

 

87

 

766

 

2010

 

130

 

74

 

56

 

Thereafter

 

279

 

0

 

279

 

 

Total rent expense totaled $952 thousand, $882 thousand and $770 thousand for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

The Company currently accounts for all of its leases as operating leases.

 

Litigation

 

The Company may, in the ordinary course of business, become a party to litigation involving collection matters, contract claims and other legal proceedings relating to the conduct of its business. In the best judgement of management, based upon consultation with counsel, the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company will not be affected materially by the final outcome of any pending legal proceedings or other contingent liabilities and commitments.

 

Commitments to Borrowers

 

Commitments to extend credit are legally binding loan commitments with set expiration dates. They are intended to be disbursed, subject to certain conditions, upon the request of the borrower. The Company was committed to advance approximately $142.5 million to its borrowers as of December 31, 2005, compared to $127.3 million at December 31, 2004. At December 31, 2005, $60.7 million of these commitments expire after one year, compared to $37.5 million a year earlier. At December 31, 2005, the Company had $988 thousand in standby letters of credit compared to $994 thousand in 2004. The estimated fair value of these guarantees is not significant. The Company believes it has the necessary liquidity to honor all commitments. Many of these commitments will expire and never be funded. In addition, approximately 18 percent of these commitments are for SBA loans, which may be sold in the secondary market.

 

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12.       Shareholders’ Equity

 

On October 21, 2002, the Company authorized the repurchase of up 10 percent of the outstanding common stock. The amount and timing of purchases will be dependent on a number of factors, including the price and availability of the Company’s shares, general market conditions and competing alternate uses of funds. As of December 31, 2005 the Company had repurchased a total of 134 thousand shares of which 112 thousand shares have been retired, leaving 460 thousand shares remaining to be purchased under the plan.

 

On May 26, 2005, the Company announced a 5 percent stock distribution payable on June 30, 2005 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2005, and accordingly, all share amounts have been restated to include the effect of the distribution. Shareholders’ equity increased $5.1 million to $40.9 million at December 31, 2005 due to $6.2 million in net income and $917 thousand from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by $1.2 million of cash dividends declared through 2005, a $665 thousand depreciation in the market value of the available for sale securities portfolio and $242 thousand in treasury stock purchased. In 2005, the Company declared four dividends totaling $0.19 for the year.

 

13.       Other Income

 

The other income components for the years ended December 31, 2003 through 2005 are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

ATM/Check card fees

 

$

200

 

$

194

 

$

183

 

Loan referral fees

 

210

 

168

 

281

 

Other

 

311

 

333

 

637

 

Total other income

 

$

721

 

$

695

 

$

1,101

 

 

14.       Other Expenses

 

The other expenses components for the years ended December 31, 2003 through 2005 are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Travel, entertainment, training & recruiting

 

$

577

 

$

432

 

$

384

 

Stationery & supplies

 

254

 

232

 

308

 

Insurance

 

443

 

291

 

257

 

Settlement of litigation

 

 

275

 

 

Other

 

360

 

328

 

184

 

Total other expenses

 

$

1,634

 

$

1,558

 

$

1,133

 

 

15.       Income Taxes

 

The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Income Taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal – Current provision

 

$

2,950

 

$

2,740

 

$

2,669

 

Federal – Deferred benefit

 

(12

)

(54

)

(366

)

Total Federal provision

 

2,938

 

2,686

 

2,303

 

State – Current provision

 

754

 

653

 

588

 

State – Deferred benefit

 

(4

)

(98

)

(66

)

Total State provision

 

750

 

555

 

522

 

Valuation Allowance

 

 

(189

)

(127

)

Total provision for income taxes

 

$

3,688

 

$

3,052

 

$

2,698

 

 

A reconciliation between the reported income taxes and the amount computed by multiplying income before taxes by the statutory Federal income tax rate is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Federal income taxes at statutory rate

 

$

3,365

 

$

2,850

 

$

2,476

 

State income taxes, net of Federal income tax effect

 

496

 

431

 

388

 

Other, net

 

(173

)

(40

)

(39

)

Valuation allowance

 

 

(189

)

(127

)

Provision for income taxes

 

$

3,688

 

$

3,052

 

$

2,698

 

 

Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The components of the net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

$

2,753

 

$

1,993

 

Unrealized loss on securities available for sale

 

709

 

327

 

Deferred loan costs

 

(184

)

(172

)

Operating loss carry-forward

 

153

 

377

 

Other, net

 

(308

)

204

 

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

3,123

 

$

2,729

 

 

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The Company computes deferred income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes are recognized for tax consequences of “temporary differences” by applying enacted statutory tax rates to differences between the financial reporting and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. A deferred tax liability is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future taxable income. A deferred tax asset is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future tax deductions subject to reduction of the asset by a valuation allowance.

 

At December 31, 2005, the Company had available for federal and state tax purposes, pre tax net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $93 thousand and $2.6 million, respectively. The net operating loss carry-forwards for federal and state purposes expire in 2021 and 2008, respectively.

 

Included as a component of shareholders’ equity is an income tax benefit related to unrealized losses on securities available for sale of ($408) thousand, ($1) thousand and ($472) thousand in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

16.       Income per Common Share

 

The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and dilutive income per share. All share amounts have been restated to include the effects of the 5 percent stock distribution paid on June 30, 2005.

 

(In thousands,
except per share amounts)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Net income

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

$

4,583

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

6,121

 

6,044

 

5,952

 

Plus: Potential dilutive common stock

 

318

 

380

 

282

 

Diluted average common shares outstanding

 

6,439

 

6,424

 

6,235

 

Net Income per common share -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.01

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.77

 

Diluted

 

$

0.96

 

$

0.83

 

$

0.74

 

 

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17.       Regulatory Capital

 

A significant measure of the strength of a financial institution is its capital base. Federal regulators have classified and defined capital into the following components: (1) tier 1 capital, which includes tangible shareholders’ equity for common stock, qualifying preferred stock and certain qualifying hybrid instruments, and (2) tier 2 capital, which includes a portion of the allowance for loan losses, subject to limitations, certain qualifying long-term debt and preferred stock which does not qualify for tier 1 capital. Minimum capital levels are regulated by risk-based capital adequacyguidelines, which require a bank to maintain certain capital as a percentage of assets and certain off-balance sheet items adjusted for predefined credit risk factors (risk-adjusted assets). A bank is required to maintain, at a minimum, tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 4 percent and combined tier 1 and tier 2 capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 8 percent. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, regulators require that a bank, which meets the regulator’s highest performance and operation standards maintain a minimum leverage ratio (tier 1 capital as a percentage of tangible assets) of 3 percent. For those banks with higher levels of risk or that are experiencing or anticipating significant growth, the minimum leverage ratio will be proportionately increased.

 

The Company’s capital amounts and ratios for each of the last two years are presented in the following table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Well

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized Under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Capital Adequacy

 

Prompt Corrective

 

 

 

Actual

 

Purposes

 

Action Provisions

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

As of December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

$

49,462

 

8.27

%

$

>23,935

 

4.00

%

$

>29,919

 

5.00

%

Tier I risk-based ratio

 

$

49,462

 

9.98

%

$

>19,827

 

4.00

%

$

>29,741

 

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

$

55,667

 

11.23

%

$

>39,655

 

8.00

%

$

>49,569

 

10.00

%

As of December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

$

45,352

 

9.09

%

$

>19,948

 

4.00

%

$

>24,935

 

5.00

%

Tier I risk-based ratio

 

$

45,352

 

11.14

%

$

>16,291

 

4.00

%

$

>24,436

 

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

$

50,452

 

12.39

%

$

>32,582

 

8.00

%

$

>40,727

 

10.00

%

 

The Bank’s capital amounts and ratios for the last two years are presented in the following table.

 

 

 

Actual

 

For Capital Adequacy
Purposes

 

To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

As of December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

$

42,260

 

7.01

%

$

>24,124

 

4.00

%

$

>30,155

 

5.00

%

Tier I risk-based ratio

 

$

42,260

 

8.51

%

$

>19,855

 

4.00

%

$

>29,783

 

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

$

54,473

 

10.97

%

$

>39,711

 

8.00

%

$

>49,638

 

10.00

%

As of December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

$

37,493

 

7.53

%

$

>19,907

 

4.00

%

$

>24,884

 

5.00

%

Tier I risk-based ratio

 

$

37,493

 

9.22

%

$

>16,261

 

4.00

%

$

>24,391

 

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

$

48,584

 

11.95

%

$

>32,522

 

8.00

%

$

>40,652

 

10.00

%

 

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18.       Employee Benefit Plans

 

The Bank has a 401(k) savings plan covering substantially all employees. Under the Plan, an employee can contribute up to 80 percent of their salary on a tax deferred basis. The Bank may also make discretionary contributions to the Plan. The Bank contributed $125 thousand, $61 thousand and $98 thousand to the Plan in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Bank does not currently provide any other post retirement or post employment benefits to its employees other than the 401(k) plan.

 

The Company has several stock option plans. These Plans allow for the grants of options to officers, employees and members of the Board of Directors. Option prices are determined by 100 percent of the fair value on the date of the grant. The period during which the option is vested is generally 3 years, but no option may be exercised after 10 years from the date of the grant. As of December 31, 2005, 1,113,490 shares have been reserved for issuance, of which 717,581 are outstanding, 330,660 have been exercised, forfeited or expired leaving 65,249 available.

 

Restricted stock is issued under the stock bonus program to reward executives and to retain them by distributing stock over a period of time. The stock awards granted totaled 19,250 shares and 6,300 shares in 2005 and 2004, respectively. The fair market value per share for these grants was $13.60 and $12.27 for 2005 and 2004, respectively. These shares vest over a period of 4 years and are recognized as compensation to the employees over the vesting period. Compensation expense related to the restricted stock totaled $19,335 for 2005. There was no compensation expense related to the restricted stock charged to non-interest expense for 2004 because the shares were granted on December 31, 2004. As of December 31, 2005, 105 thousand shares are reserved for issuance, of which 25,550 are outstanding and 79,450 are available.

 

Transactions under the five stock option plans are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Number
of
Shares

 

Exercise Price
per Share

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Outstanding, December 31, 2002

 

874,744

 

$

2.31 - 9.21

 

$

4.33

 

Options granted

 

187,315

 

10.23

 

10.23

 

Options exercised

 

(17,812

)

3.02 - 9.67

 

4.59

 

Options expired

 

(84,797

)

3.02 - 9.67

 

4.66

 

Outstanding, December 31, 2003

 

959,450

 

$

2.43 - 10.26

 

$

5.66

 

Options granted

 

44,799

 

11.38 - 13.27

 

11.61

 

Options exercised

 

(78,261

)

3.12 - 10.26

 

3.89

 

Options expired

 

(41,977

)

3.12 - 10.26

 

7.52

 

Outstanding, December 31, 2004

 

884,011

 

$

2.43 - 13.27

 

$

6.02

 

Options granted

 

7,750

 

11.43 - 12.47

 

11.77

 

Options exercised

 

(155,139

)

2.43 - 11.38

 

5.55

 

Options expired

 

(19,041

)

5.84 - 11.48

 

9.48

 

Outstanding, December 31, 2005

 

717,581

 

$

2.43 - 13.27

 

$

6.10

 

 

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2005:

 

Exercise Price

 

Shares
Outstanding

 

Remaining
Contractual
Life

 

Shares
Exercisable

 

<$5.00

 

323,501

 

5.4 years

 

323,501

 

$

5.01 - $10.00

 

223,866

 

5.9 years

 

223,866

 

$

10.01 - $14.00

 

170,214

 

8.1 years

 

132,666

 

$

6.10*

 

717,581

 

6.2 years

 

680,033

 

 


* Weighted average exercise price

 

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19.       Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The fair value estimates for financial instruments are made at a discrete point in time based upon relevant market information and information about the underlying instruments.

 

Because no market exists for a portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgment regarding a number of factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve some uncertainties. Changes in assumptions and methodologies may have a material effect on these estimated fair values. In addition, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to a wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made. This lack of uniform valuation methodologies also introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.

 

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

 

Cash and Federal Funds Sold-

 

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

 

Securities-

 

For the held to maturity and available for sale portfolios, fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

 

Loans-

 

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates that reflect the credit, collateral and interest rate risk inherent in the loan.

 

Deposit Liabilities-

 

The fair value of demand deposits and savings accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates.

 

Borrowings-

 

The fair value of borrowings is estimated by discounting the projected future cash flows using current market rates.

 

Unrecognized Financial Instruments-

 

At December 31, 2005, the Bank had standby letters of credit outstanding of $988 thousand, as compared to $994 thousand at December 31, 2004. The fair value of these commitments is nominal.

 

Below are the Company’s estimated financial instruments fair values as of December 31, 2005 and 2004:

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

(In thousands)

 

Carrying
Amount

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

Carrying
Amount

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

Financial assets -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and Federal funds sold

 

$

38,759

 

$

38,759

 

$

23,406

 

$

23,406

 

Securities held to maturity

 

40,748

 

40,212

 

23,579

 

23,786

 

Securities available for sale

 

65,583

 

65,583

 

78,014

 

78,014

 

Loans, net of allowance for possible loan losses

 

441,675

 

444,481

 

367,724

 

369,155

 

Financial liabilities -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deposits

 

521,860

 

520,018

 

433,898

 

433,548

 

Total borrowings

 

49,279

 

48,611

 

44,279

 

44,080

 

 

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20.       Condensed Financial Statements of Unity Bancorp, Inc. (Parent Company Only)

 

Balance Sheets

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

933

 

$

1,492

 

Securities available for sale

 

424

 

454

 

Capital note due from Bank

 

6,000

 

6,000

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

42,734

 

36,959

 

Other assets

 

463

 

487

 

Total Assets

 

$

50,554

 

$

45,392

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

$

346

 

$

245

 

Other borrowings

 

9,279

 

9,279

 

Shareholders’ Equity

 

40,929

 

35,868

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

50,554

 

$

45,392

 

 

Statements of Income

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Interest income

 

$

505

 

$

501

 

$

293

 

Interest expense

 

678

 

457

 

430

 

Net interest (expense) income

 

(173

)

44

 

(137

)

Net security gains

 

53

 

25

 

42

 

Total (expense) income

 

(120

)

69

 

(95

)

Other expenses

 

58

 

42

 

57

 

(Loss) income before income (benefit) tax and equity in undistributed income of subsidiary

 

(178

)

27

 

(152

)

Income (benefit) tax

 

(75

)

9

 

(51

)

(Loss) income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiary

 

(103

)

18

 

(101

)

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary

 

6,313

 

5,312

 

4,684

 

Net income

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

$

4,583

 

 

Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

$

4,583

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

 

(6,313

)

(5,312

)

(4,684

)

Gain on sale of securities available for sale

 

(53

)

(25

)

(42

)

Decrease (increase) in other assets

 

51

 

(220

)

101

 

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

 

2

 

294

 

(175

)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(103

)

67

 

(217

)

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and maturities of securities available for sale

 

148

 

166

 

268

 

Purchases of securities available for sale

 

(136

)

(182

)

(294

)

Dividend from Bank

 

 

 

2,000

 

Advance of Capital Note to Bank

 

 

 

(6,000

)

Net cash provided (used in) by investing activities

 

12

 

(16

)

(4,026

)

Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

 

853

 

694

 

162

 

Payment to repurchase common stock, net

 

(242

)

 

 

Cash dividends on common stock

 

(1,079

)

(859

)

(162

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(468

)

(165

)

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(559

)

(114

)

(4,243

)

Cash, beginning of year

 

1,492

 

1,606

 

5,849

 

Cash, end of year

 

$

933

 

$

1,492

 

$

1,606

 

Supplemental disclosures: Interest paid

 

$

667

 

$

457

 

$

430

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

 

The following quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 is unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations for the periods, are reflected. Results of operations for the periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of the entire year or any other interim period.

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

March 31

 

June 30

 

September 30

 

December 31

 

Total interest income

 

$

7,523

 

$

7,943

 

$

8,885

 

$

9,486

 

Total interest expense

 

2,258

 

2,678

 

3,148

 

3,519

 

Net interest income

 

5,265

 

5,265

 

5,737

 

5,967

 

Provision for loan losses

 

300

 

350

 

675

 

525

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

4,965

 

4,915

 

5,062

 

5,442

 

Total non-interest income

 

1,791

 

2,195

 

2,132

 

2,072

 

Total non-interest expense

 

4,648

 

4,642

 

4,582

 

4,804

 

Net income before tax

 

2,108

 

2,468

 

2,612

 

2,710

 

Income tax provision

 

798

 

941

 

993

 

956

 

Net income

 

1,310

 

1,527

 

1,619

 

1,754

 

Basic income per common share

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.28

 

Diluted income per common share

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.27

 

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004

 

March 31

 

June 30

 

September 30

 

December 31

 

Total interest income

 

$

6,226

 

$

6,188

 

$

6,722

 

$

7,030

 

Total interest expense

 

1,608

 

1,694

 

1,743

 

1,963

 

Net interest income

 

4,618

 

4,494

 

4,979

 

5,067

 

Provision for loan losses

 

250

 

250

 

325

 

350

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

4,368

 

4,244

 

4,654

 

4,717

 

Total non-interest income

 

1,881

 

1,895

 

1,985

 

1,868

 

Total non-interest expense

 

4,403

 

4,019

 

4,356

 

4,452

 

Net income before tax

 

1,846

 

2,120

 

2,283

 

2,133

 

Income tax provision

 

652

 

773

 

852

 

775

 

Net income

 

1,194

 

1,347

 

1,431

 

1,358

 

Basic income per common share

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.23

 

Diluted income per common share

 

$

0.19

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.21

 

 

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Selected Consolidated Financial Data

 

 

 

At or for the Years Ended December 31st

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001(1)

 

Selected Results of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$

33,837

 

$

26,166

 

$

24,895

 

$

24,295

 

$

23,892

 

Interest expense

 

11,603

 

7,008

 

7,028

 

8,572

 

11,702

 

Net interest income

 

22,234

 

19,158

 

17,867

 

15,723

 

12,190

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1,850

 

1,175

 

1,600

 

2,350

 

1,400

 

Other income

 

8,190

 

7,629

 

8,343

 

7,991

 

5,391

 

Other expenses

 

18,676

 

17,230

 

17,329

 

15,544

 

14,522

 

Tax expense (benefit)

 

3,688

 

3,052

 

2,698

 

2,111

 

(382

)

Net income

 

6,210

 

5,330

 

4,583

 

3,709

 

2,041

 

Per Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share (basic)

 

$

1.01

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.77

 

$

0.61

 

$

0.00

 

Net income per common share (diluted)

 

0.96

 

0.83

 

0.74

 

0.57

 

0.00

 

Book value per common share

 

6.57

 

5.91

 

5.15

 

4.56

 

4.14

 

Market value per common share

 

14.00

 

12.19

 

10.37

 

7.12

 

5.62

 

Cash dividends declared on common shares

 

0.19

 

0.15

 

0.05

 

 

 

Selected Balance Sheet Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

614,172

 

$

515,417

 

$

467,419

 

$

433,153

 

$

379,232

 

Loans

 

448,567

 

373,580

 

339,755

 

311,794

 

272,559

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

6,892

 

5,856

 

5,352

 

4,094

 

3,165

 

Investment securities

 

106,331

 

101,593

 

92,347

 

81,754

 

80,696

 

Deposits

 

521,860

 

433,898

 

414,982

 

382,585

 

339,954

 

Borrowings

 

49,279

 

44,279

 

19,279

 

19,279

 

10,000

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

40,929

 

35,868

 

30,762

 

27,103

 

24,836

 

Common shares outstanding

 

6,225

 

6,067

 

5,970

 

5,946

 

5,919

 

Performance Ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average assets

 

1.10

%

1.10

%

1.04

%

0.91

%

0.56

%

Return on average common equity

 

16.29

 

16.32

 

16.05

 

13.95

 

(0.11

)

Efficiency ratio

 

61.53

 

64.51

 

66.59

 

66.18

 

82.60

 

Net interest spread

 

3.74

 

3.77

 

3.85

 

3.59

 

2.84

 

Net interest margin

 

4.17

 

4.18

 

4.28

 

4.09

 

3.56

 

Asset Quality Ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses to loans

 

1.54

%

1.57

%

1.58

%

1.31

%

1.16

%

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

 

158.04

 

143.14

 

99.20

 

115.10

 

99.40

 

Non-performing loans to total loans

 

0.97

 

1.10

 

1.59

 

1.14

 

1.17

 

Non-performing assets to total loans and OREO

 

1.01

 

1.19

 

1.68

 

1.20

 

1.26

 

Net charge-offs to average loans

 

0.20

 

0.19

 

0.11

 

0.48

 

0.33

 

Capital Ratios – Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

8.27

%

9.09

%

9.02

%

8.38

%

6.62

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

9.98

 

11.14

 

11.28

 

11.05

 

9.53

 

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

11.23

 

12.39

 

12.53

 

12.32

 

10.75

 

Capital Ratios – Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

7.01

%

7.53

%

7.22

%

6.96

%

6.25

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

8.51

 

9.22

 

9.05

 

9.16

 

9.00

 

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

10.97

 

11.95

 

11.98

 

10.41

 

10.22

 

 


(1)          2001 net income per share includes impact of $1.8 million non-cash preferred dividend.

All share amounts have been restated to include the effect of the 5% stock distribution paid on June 30, 2005.

 

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