CB Financial Services, Inc. (CBFV)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1605301. Latest filing source: 0001605301-26-000009.
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Business
Read CBFV's verbatim Item 1 Business section from its latest 10-K: Business.
Risk Factors
Read CBFV's verbatim Item 1A Risk Factors from its latest 10-K: Risk Factors.
Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 75,939,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-13 |
| Net income | 4,903,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-13 |
| Assets | 1,547,693,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-13 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-03-13. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001605301.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 32,018,000 | 32,434,000 | 43,626,000 | 51,031,000 | 47,467,000 | 43,557,000 | 47,716,000 | 62,225,000 | 76,131,000 | 75,939,000 | |
| Net income | 7,580,000 | 6,944,000 | 7,052,000 | 14,327,000 | -10,640,000 | 11,570,000 | 11,247,000 | 22,550,000 | 12,594,000 | 4,903,000 | |
| Diluted EPS | 1.86 | 1.69 | 1.40 | 2.63 | -1.97 | 2.15 | 2.18 | 4.40 | 2.38 | 0.92 | |
| Operating cash flow | 10,571,000 | 11,603,000 | 13,658,000 | 17,870,000 | 14,077,000 | 13,055,000 | 14,151,000 | 14,236,000 | 6,750,000 | 17,807,000 | |
| Capital expenditures | 2,541,000 | 3,845,000 | 4,427,000 | 48,000 | 322,000 | 2,385,000 | 509,000 | 3,293,000 | 3,315,000 | 650,000 | |
| Dividends paid | 3,592,000 | 3,597,000 | 4,529,000 | 5,215,000 | 5,183,000 | 5,168,000 | 4,920,000 | 5,111,000 | 5,130,000 | 5,134,000 | |
| Share buybacks | 2,896,000 | 14,000 | 4,143,000 | 4,802,000 | 843,000 | 965,000 | 6,840,000 | ||||
| Assets | 846,075,000 | 934,486,000 | 1,281,701,000 | 1,321,537,000 | 1,416,720,000 | 1,425,479,000 | 1,408,938,000 | 1,456,091,000 | 1,481,564,000 | 1,547,693,000 | |
| Liabilities | 756,606,000 | 841,230,000 | 1,144,076,000 | 1,170,440,000 | 1,282,190,000 | 1,292,355,000 | 1,298,783,000 | 1,316,257,000 | 1,334,186,000 | 1,390,156,000 | |
| Stockholders' equity | 89,469,000 | 93,256,000 | 137,625,000 | 151,097,000 | 134,530,000 | 133,124,000 | 110,155,000 | 139,834,000 | 147,378,000 | 157,537,000 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 14,282,000 | 20,622,000 | 53,353,000 | 80,217,000 | 160,911,000 | 119,674,000 | 103,700,000 | 68,223,000 | 49,572,000 | 31,693,000 | |
| Free cash flow | 8,030,000 | 7,758,000 | 9,231,000 | 17,822,000 | 13,755,000 | 10,670,000 | 13,642,000 | 10,943,000 | 3,435,000 | 17,157,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 23.67% | 21.41% | 16.16% | 28.08% | -22.42% | 26.56% | 23.57% | 36.24% | 16.54% | 6.46% | |
| Return on equity | 8.47% | 7.45% | 5.12% | 9.48% | -7.91% | 8.69% | 10.21% | 16.13% | 8.55% | 3.11% | |
| Return on assets | 0.90% | 0.74% | 0.55% | 1.08% | -0.75% | 0.81% | 0.80% | 1.55% | 0.85% | 0.32% | |
| Liabilities / equity | 8.46 | 9.02 | 8.31 | 7.75 | 9.53 | 9.71 | 11.79 | 9.41 | 9.05 | 8.82 |
Industry Peer Context
Net margin peer context
ROE peer context
ROA peer context
Financial Bridges
Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts FY 2025. Operating cash flow: accession 0001605301-26-000009; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | Capital expenditures: accession 0001605301-26-000009; concept PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment; source concepts us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | Free cash flow: accession 0001605301-26-000009; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
Financial Charts
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating. Source concepts: us-gaap:InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: Assets. Source concepts: us-gaap:Assets.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: Liabilities. Source concepts: us-gaap:Liabilities.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: StockholdersEquity. Source concepts: us-gaap:StockholdersEquity.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue. Source concepts: us-gaap:CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001605301-26-000009; filed 2026-03-13. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.
Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-12. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001605301.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q2 | 2022-06-30 | 0.02 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2022-Q3 | 2022-09-30 | 0.77 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2023-03-31 | 0.81 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-06-30 | 15,203,000 | 2,757,000 | 0.54 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-09-30 | 15,874,000 | 2,672,000 | 0.52 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-12-31 | 16,904,000 | 12,964,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2024-03-31 | 17,986,000 | 4,196,000 | 0.82 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-06-30 | 18,939,000 | 2,650,000 | 0.51 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-09-30 | 19,773,000 | 3,219,000 | 0.60 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-12-31 | 19,432,000 | 2,529,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2025-03-31 | 17,847,000 | 1,909,000 | 0.35 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-06-30 | 18,760,000 | 3,949,000 | 0.74 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-09-30 | 19,341,000 | -5,696,000 | -1.07 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-12-31 | 19,992,000 | 4,739,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2026-03-31 | 19,651,000 | 3,867,000 | 0.73 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001605301-26-000023; filed 2026-05-12. Concept: InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating. Source concepts: us-gaap:InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001605301-26-000023; filed 2026-05-12. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001605301-26-000023; filed 2026-05-12. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0001605301-26-000023.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements, notes and tables included in this report. For further information, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are not historical facts, but rather statements based on the Company’s current expectations regarding its business strategies, intended results and future performance. Forward-looking statements are preceded by terms such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends” and similar expressions. Management’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could affect actual results include, but are not limited to, the following:
•General and local economic conditions;
•Changes in market interest rates, deposit flows, demand for loans, real estate values and competition;
•Competitive products and pricing;
•The ability of our customers to make scheduled loan payments;
•Loan delinquency rates and trends;
•Our ability to manage the risks involved in our business;
•Our ability to integrate the operations of businesses we acquire;
•Our ability to control costs and expenses;
•Inflation, market and monetary fluctuations;
•Changes in federal and state legislation and regulation applicable to our business;
•Actions by our competitors; and
•Other factors disclosed in the Company’s periodic reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.
General
CB Financial Services is a bank holding company established in 2006 and headquartered in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. CB Financial’s business activity is conducted primarily through its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Community Bank.
The Bank is a Pennsylvania-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. The Bank operates from nine branches in Greene, Allegheny, Washington, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties in southwestern Pennsylvania and three offices in Marshall and Ohio Counties in West Virginia. The Bank also has a loan production office in Allegheny County, a corporate center in Washington County and an operations center in Greene County, all of which are in Pennsylvania. The Bank is a community-oriented institution offering residential and commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, and consumer loans as well as a variety of deposit products for individuals and businesses in its market area.
Subsequent Event
As reported on the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 11, 2026, the Company became aware of an internal incident involving the disclosure of certain non-public customer information using an unauthorized artificial intelligence-based software application. Due to the volume and confidential nature of the information at issue, the event was determined to be material; however, the Company does not expect a material impact on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
Overview
The following discussion and analysis is presented to assist in the understanding and evaluation of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. It is intended to complement the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction therewith. The detailed discussion focuses on our consolidated financial condition as of March 31, 2026, compared to the consolidated financial condition as of December 31, 2025 and the consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities. Our results of operations also are affected by our provision for credit losses, noninterest income and noninterest expense. Noninterest income consists primarily of fees and service charges on deposit accounts, income from bank-owned life insurance and other income. Noninterest expense consists primarily of expenses related to salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, data processing, contracted services, legal and professional fees, advertising, deposit and general insurance and other expenses.
Financial institutions like us, in general, are significantly affected by economic conditions, competition, and the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government. Lending activities are influenced by the demand for and supply of housing, competition among lenders, interest rate conditions, and funds availability. Our operations and lending are principally concentrated in the southwestern Pennsylvania and Ohio Valley market areas.
Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we present certain non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information in understanding our underlying results of operations or financial position and our business and performance trends as they facilitate comparisons with the performance of other companies in the financial services industry. Non-GAAP adjusted items impacting the Company's financial performance are identified to assist investors in providing a complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the Company’s business and in analyzing the Company’s operating results on the same basis as that applied by management. Although we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of our business and performance, they should not be considered an alternative to GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable with similar non-GAAP measures which may be presented by other companies. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found herein.
The interest income on interest-earning assets, net interest rate spread and net interest margin are presented on a fully tax-equivalent (“FTE”) basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans using the federal statutory income tax rate of 21.0%. We believe the presentation of net interest income on a FTE basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice.
The following table reconciles net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin on a FTE basis for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||
| Interest Income (GAAP) | $ | 19,651 | $ | 17,847 | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 177 | 56 | |||
| Interest Income (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | 19,828 | 17,903 | |||
| Interest Expense (GAAP) | 5,779 | 6,536 | |||
| Net Interest Income (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | $ | 14,049 | $ | 11,367 | |
| Net Interest Rate Spread (GAAP) | 3.29 | % | 2.61 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.05 | 0.02 | |||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | 3.34 | % | 2.63 | % | |
| Net Interest Margin (GAAP) | 3.83 | % | 3.27 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.05 | 0.01 | |||
| Net Interest Margin (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | 3.88 | % | 3.28 | % |
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Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP measure calculated based on tangible common equity divided by period-end common shares outstanding. We believe this non-GAAP measure serves as a useful tool to help evaluate the strength and discipline of the Company's capital management strategies and as an additional, conservative measure of the Company’s total value.
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||
| Stockholders' Equity (GAAP) | $ | 158,751 | $ | 157,537 | ||
| Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net | (9,732) | (9,732) | ||||
| Tangible Common Equity or Tangible Book Value (Non-GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 149,019 | $ | 147,805 | ||
| Common Shares Outstanding (Denominator) | 5,072,183 | 5,036,509 | ||||
| Book Value per Common Share (GAAP) | $ | 31.30 | $ | 31.28 | ||
| Tangible Book Value per Common Share (Non-GAAP) | $ | 29.38 | $ | 29.35 |
Consolidated Statements Of Financial Condition Analysis
Assets
Total assets increased $35.6 million, or 2.3%, to $1.58 billion at March 31, 2026 compared to $1.55 billion at December 31, 2025.
Cash and Securities
•Cash and due from banks increased $23.9 million, or 75.3%, to $55.5 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $31.7 million at December 31, 2025.
•Securities increased $15.6 million, or 5.6%, to $295.5 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $279.9 million at December 31, 2025. This was primarily due to $26.0 million of security purchases, partially offset by $8.8 million of repayments on amortizing securities and a $1.9 million increase in unrealized losses on the portfolio.
Loans, Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) and Credit Quality
•Total loans decreased $4.4 million, or 0.4%, to $1.158 billion compared to $1.162 billion, and included decreases in consumer, commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and other loans of $6.2 million, $3.4 million, $2.2 million and $228,000, respectively, partially offset by increases in construction and residential real estate loans of $6.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively. The decrease in consumer loans resulted from a reduction in indirect automobile loan production due to the discontinuation of this product offering as of June 30, 2023. This portfolio is expected to continue to decline as resources are allocated and production efforts are focused on more profitable commercial products. Excluding the $5.8 million decrease in indirect automobile loans, total loans increased $1.4 million, or 0.1%. Loan production totaled $30.5 million while $29.4 million of loans were paid off since December 31, 2025.
•The allowance for credit losses (ACL) was $10.3 million at March 31, 2026 and $10.1 million at December 31, 2025. As a result, the ACL to total loans was 0.89% at March 31, 2026 and 0.87% at December 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a net provision for credit losses of $241,000 including a provision for credit losses on loans of $228,000 and a provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments of $13,000.
•Net charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $41,000, or 0.01% of average loans on an annualized basis. Net charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $54,000, or 0.02% of average loans on an annualized basis.
•Nonperforming loans, which include nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more, were $3.3 million at March 31, 2026 and $5.3 million at December 31, 2025. Nonperforming loans to total loans ratio was 0.29% at March 31, 2026 and 0.46% at December 31, 2025. The decrease in nonperforming loans was due to the full repayment of a $2.0 million commercial real estate loan which was placed on nonaccrual status in the fourth quarter of
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Latest 10-K MD&A
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis reflects our consolidated financial statements and other relevant statistical data, and is intended to enhance your understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The information in this section has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, which appear in this Report. You should read the information in this section in conjunction with the business and financial information the Company provided in this Report.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
See the first page of this Report for information regarding forward-looking statements.
Selected Financial Data
The following tables set forth selected historical financial and other data of the Company at and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. The information at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is derived in part from, and should be read together with, the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in this Report and should be read together therewith. The information at December 31, 2023 and for the year ended December 31, 2023 is derived in part from audited financial statements that are not included in this Report.
| December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Financial Condition Data: | ||||||||||
| Assets | $ | 1,547,693 | $ | 1,481,564 | $ | 1,456,091 | ||||
| Cash and Due From Banks | 31,693 | 49,572 | 68,223 | |||||||
| Securities | 279,895 | 262,153 | 207,095 | |||||||
| Loans, Net | 1,152,144 | 1,082,821 | 1,100,689 | |||||||
| Deposits | 1,339,805 | 1,283,517 | 1,267,159 | |||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 34,758 | 34,718 | 34,678 | |||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | 157,537 | 147,378 | 139,834 |
| Year Ended December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Operating Data: | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income | $ | 75,939 | $ | 76,131 | $ | 62,225 | ||||
| Interest Expense | 25,164 | 30,063 | 17,672 | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income | 50,775 | 46,068 | 44,553 | |||||||
| Provision (Recovery) for Credit Losses - Loans | 534 | 379 | (284) | |||||||
| Provision (Recovery) for Credit Losses - Unfunded Commitments | 55 | 191 | (218) | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income After Net Provision (Recovery) for Credit Losses | 50,186 | 45,498 | 45,055 | |||||||
| Noninterest (Loss) Income | (7,230) | 5,494 | 24,012 | |||||||
| Noninterest Expense | 37,656 | 35,649 | 38,782 | |||||||
| Income Before Income Tax Expense | 5,300 | 15,343 | 30,285 | |||||||
| Income Tax Expense | 397 | 2,749 | 7,735 | |||||||
| Net Income | $ | 4,903 | $ | 12,594 | $ | 22,550 |
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| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Common Share Data: | ||||||||||
| Earnings Per Common Share - Basic | $ | 0.97 | $ | 2.45 | $ | 4.41 | ||||
| Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted | 0.92 | 2.38 | 4.40 | |||||||
| Dividends Per Common Share | 1.02 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |||||||
| Dividend Payout Ratio (1) | 110.87 | % | 42.02 | % | 22.73 | % | ||||
| Book Value Per Common Share | $ | 31.28 | $ | 28.71 | $ | 27.32 | ||||
| Common Shares Outstanding | 5,036,509 | 5,132,654 | 5,118,713 |
| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Ratios: | ||||||||
| Return on Average Assets | 0.33 | % | 0.84 | % | 1.60 | % | ||
| Return on Average Equity | 3.27 | 8.77 | 19.42 | |||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 134.62 | 134.78 | 141.85 | |||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 9.97 | 9.56 | 8.25 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (2) | 2.95 | 2.47 | 2.73 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) (2)(4) | 2.97 | 2.48 | 2.74 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (3) | 3.55 | 3.19 | 3.28 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (3)(4) | 3.58 | 3.20 | 3.29 | |||||
| Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) to Average Loans | 0.02 | 0.03 | (0.05) | |||||
| Noninterest Expense to Average Assets | 2.51 | 2.37 | 2.76 | |||||
| Efficiency Ratio (5) | 86.48 | 69.14 | 56.56 |
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans | 0.87 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.87 | % | ||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 190.51 | 548.07 | 433.35 | |||||
| Delinquent and Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | 0.86 | 0.72 | 0.62 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans | 0.46 | 0.16 | 0.20 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Assets | 0.34 | 0.12 | 0.15 | |||||
| Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.34 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| Capital Ratios: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 13.92 | % | 14.78 | % | 13.64 | % | ||
| Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 13.92 | 14.78 | 13.64 | |||||
| Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 14.89 | 15.79 | 14.61 | |||||
| Tier 1 Leverage Capital to Adjusted Total Assets (6) | 10.15 | 9.98 | 10.19 |
| Other: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Branch Offices | 12 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Number of Full-Time Equivalent Employees | 172 | 160 | 161 |
(1)Represents dividends per share divided by net income per share.
(2)Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(4)Fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21%. Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in Item 7 of this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure.
(5)Represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.
(6)Capital ratios are for Community Bank only.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Critical Accounting Estimates
Critical accounting policies are those that involve significant judgments, estimates and assumptions by management and that have, or could have, a material impact on the Company’s income or the carrying value of its assets.
Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL). The ACL represents the estimated amount considered necessary to cover lifetime expected credit losses inherent in financial assets at the balance sheet date. The measurement of expected credit losses is applicable to loans receivable and securities measured at amortized cost. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures such as loan commitments and unused lines of credit. The allowance is established through a provision for credit losses that is charged against income. The methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management because of the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the forecasted economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded ACL. The ACL is reported separately as a contra-asset on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. The expected credit loss for unfunded loan commitments is reported on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition in other liabilities while the provision for credit losses related to unfunded commitments is reported in provision for credit losses - unfunded commitments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACL on Loans Receivable
The ACL on loans is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the loan to present the net amount expected to be collected. Expected losses are evaluated and calculated on a collective, or pooled, basis for those loans which share similar risk characteristics. At each reporting period, the Company evaluates whether loans within a pool continue to exhibit similar risk characteristics. If the risk characteristics of a loan change, such that they are no longer similar to other loans in the pool, the Company will evaluate the loan with a different pool of loans that share similar risk characteristics. If the loan does not share risk characteristics with other loans, the Company will evaluate the loan on an individual basis. The Company evaluates the pooling methodology at least annually. Loans are charged off against the ACL when the Company believes the balances to be uncollectible. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off or expected to be charged off.
The Company has chosen to segment its portfolio consistent with the manner in which it manages credit risk. Such segments include residential mortgage, commercial real estate mortgages, construction, commercial business, consumer and other. For most segments, the Company calculates estimated credit losses using a probability of default and loss given default methodology, the results of which are applied to the aggregated discounted cash flow of each individual loan within the segment. The point in time probability of default and loss given default are then conditioned by macroeconomic scenarios to incorporate reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount.
The Company estimates the ACL on loans via a quantitative analysis which considers relevant available information from internal and external sources related to past events and current conditions, as well as the incorporation of reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company evaluates a variety of factors including third party economic forecasts, industry trends and other available published economic information in arriving at its forecasts. After the reasonable and supportable forecast period, the Company reverts, on a straight-line basis, to average historical losses. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals, and modifications unless either of the following applies: management has a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a restructuring will be executed with an individual borrower or the renewal option is included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company.
Also included in the ACL on loans are qualitative reserves to cover losses that are expected but, in the Company’s assessment, may not be adequately represented in the quantitative analysis or the forecasts described above. Factors that the Company considers include changes in lending policies and procedures, business conditions, the nature and size of the portfolio, portfolio concentrations, the volume and severity of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, and the effect of external factors such as competition, legal and regulatory requirements, among others. Furthermore, the Company considers the inherent uncertainty in quantitative models that are built upon historical data.
Individually Evaluated Loans
On a case-by-case basis, the Company may conclude that a loan should be evaluated on an individual basis based on its disparate risk characteristics. When the Company determines that a loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other loans in the portfolio, the allowance will be determined on an individual basis using the present value of expected cash flows or, for collateral-dependent loans, the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date, less estimated selling costs, as applicable. If the fair value of the collateral is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan, the Company will charge off the difference between the fair value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell at the reporting date, and the amortized cost basis of the loan.
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Accrued Interest Receivable
The Company made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis of loans and available-for-sale securities. Accrued interest receivable on loans is reported as a component of accrued interest receivable and other assets on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, totaled $4.4 million at December 31, 2025 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale securities, also a component of accrued interest receivable and other assets on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, totaled $2.0 million, at December 31, 2025 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability at the transaction date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. A three-level fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value:
Level 1 – Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets. These generally provide the most reliable evidence and are used to measure fair value whenever available.
Level 2 – Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than Level 1 inputs, that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets, and other observable inputs.
Level 3 – Fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs. Examples of valuation methodologies that would result in Level 3 classification include option pricing models, discounted cash flows, and other similar techniques.
This hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company attempts to maximize observable inputs and limit the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements, Fair value measurements for assets where there exists limited or no observable market data and that are based primarily upon the Company’s or other third-party’s estimates, are often calculated based on the characteristics of the asset, the economic and competitive environment and other such factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique where changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results of current or future valuations.
Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Deemed to have an indefinite life and not subject to amortization, goodwill is instead tested for impairment at the reporting unit level at least annually or more frequently if triggering events occur or impairment indicators exist. The Company operates one segments – Community Banking. The Company has assigned 100% of the goodwill to the Community Banking segment.
Determining the fair value of a reporting unit under the goodwill impairment test is judgmental and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The Company applies a one-step quantitative test and records the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing a step one impairment test is unnecessary. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit and proceed directly to the first step of impairment testing.
Two basic approaches to determine the fair value of an entity are the income approach and market approach or a combination of the two. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future earnings or cash flows to present value to arrive at a value that is indicated by market expectations about future amounts. The market approach uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The fair value measure is based on the value that those transactions indicate. These approaches involve significant estimates and assumptions.
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In the application of the income approach, fair value of a reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. The income approach relies on Level 3 inputs along with a market-derived cost of capital when measuring fair value. Fair value is determined by converting anticipated benefits into a present single value. Once the benefit or benefits are selected, an appropriate discount or capitalization rate is applied to each benefit. These rates are calculated using the appropriate measure for the size and type of company, using financial models and market data as required. A discount rate may be derived based on a modified capital asset pricing model, which is comprised of a risk-free rate of return, an equity risk premium, a size premium and a factor covering the systemic market risk and a company specific risk premium. The values for the factors applied are determined primarily using external sources of information. The discounted cash flow model also uses prospective financial information. Estimating future earnings and capital requirements involves judgment and the consideration of past and current performance and overall macroeconomic and regulatory environments.
Under the market approach, Level 1 and 2 inputs are used when measuring fair value. In the application of the market approach, the Guideline Public Company method of appraisal is based on the premise that pricing multiples of publicly traded companies can be used as a tool to be applied in valuing a closely held entity. A value multiple or ratio relates a stock’s market price to the reported accounting data such as revenue, earnings, and book value. These ratios provide an objective basis for measuring the market’s perception of a stock’s fair value. Value ratios generally reflect the trends in growth, performance and stability of the financial results of operations. In this way, the business and financial risks exhibited by an industry or group of companies can be viewed in relation to market values. Value ratios also reflect the market’s outlook for the economy as a whole. Guideline companies provide a reasonable basis for comparison to the relative investment characteristics of the company being valued. The Company analyzes the relationships between the guideline companies' asset size, profitability, asset quality and capital ratios and applies a control premium to the selected guideline company multiples. The control premium is management's estimate of how much a market participant would be willing to pay over the fair market value in consideration of synergies and other benefits that flow from control of the entity. The Guideline Public Company method using trading activity of publicly traded companies that are most similar to the Company may also be considered when the banking industry has a sufficient level of merger and acquisition activity.
The results of the income and market approaches may be weighted to determine the concluded fair value of the reporting unit. The weighting is judgmental and is based on the perceived level of appropriateness of the valuation methodology. Estimating the fair value involves the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of factors including actual operating results. If current conditions change from those expected, it is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change in future periods and require management to further evaluate goodwill for impairment.
If the Company determines a triggering event occurs in the future, changes in the judgments, assumptions and inputs noted above could result in additional goodwill impairment.
Deferred Taxes. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company did not have a deferred tax asset valuation allowance as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Developments
New accounting pronouncements that were adopted in the current period or will be adopted in a future period are discussed in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which is included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Report.
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Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to traditional measures presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use, and this Report contains or references, certain Non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these Non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information in understanding our underlying results of operations or financial position and our business and performance trends as they facilitate comparisons with the performance of other companies in the financial services industry. Although we believe that these Non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of our business and performance, these Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable with Non-GAAP measures which may be presented by other companies. Where Non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found herein. Refer to the "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP" within this Item 7 for further information.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2025 and 2024
Assets. Total assets increased $66.1 million, or 4.5%, to $1.55 billion at December 31, 2025, compared to $1.48 billion at December 31, 2024.
Cash and Due From Banks. Cash and due from banks decreased $17.9 million, or 36.1%, to $31.7 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $49.6 million at December 31, 2024. The change is primarily related to net funding of loans and securities.
Securities. Securities increased $17.7 million, or 6.8%, to $279.9 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $262.2 million at December 31, 2024. During the year, the Bank implemented a balance sheet repositioning strategy of its portfolio of available-for-sale investment securities, in which $129.6 million in book value of lower-yielding investment securities with an average yield of 2.87% were sold for an $11.8 million loss ($9.3 million after-tax). Investment securities sold included $121.1 million of mortgage-backed securities/collateralized mortgage obligations issued by the U.S. government-sponsored agencies, $5.0 million of U.S. government agency securities and $3.5 million of municipal securities. The Bank then purchased $117.8 million of higher-yielding mortgage-backed securities/collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S government-sponsored agencies, municipal securities, subordinated debt investments and non-agency guaranteed securitizations with an expected tax-equivalent yield of approximately 5.43%. This strategy is expected to add nearly 19 basis points to net interest margin and approximately $0.40 to annual earnings per share.
Securities Portfolio. The following table sets forth the composition of our securities portfolio at the dates indicated.
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Available-for-Sale Debt Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government Agencies | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,996 | $ | 3,945 | ||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | 35,227 | 36,224 | 3,496 | 3,347 | ||||||||||
| Mortgage-Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | 40,577 | 41,089 | 53,628 | 50,363 | ||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | 72,266 | 67,575 | 111,076 | 94,957 | ||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Non-Agency | 10,671 | 10,547 | — | — | ||||||||||
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | 101,409 | 101,218 | 98,741 | 98,779 | ||||||||||
| Corporate Debt | 23,172 | 22,333 | 9,479 | 8,123 | ||||||||||
| Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | $ | 283,322 | $ | 278,986 | $ | 281,416 | $ | 259,514 | ||||||
| Equity Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| Mutual Funds | 909 | 879 | ||||||||||||
| Other | — | 1,760 | ||||||||||||
| Total Equity Securities | 909 | 2,639 | ||||||||||||
| Total Securities | $ | 279,895 | $ | 262,153 |
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Securities Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The composition and maturities of the debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2025, are summarized in the following table. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments or early redemptions that may occur. The weighted average yield for each security category is determined by the security's book yield and calculating the interest earned divided by the carrying value. For tax free obligations of states and political subdivision, the book yield is the tax free yield.
| One Year or Less | More than One Year Through Five Years | More than Five Years Through Ten Years | More than Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36,224 | 4.72 | 36,224 | 4.72 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | 47 | 1.92 | — | — | 41,042 | 4.83 | 41,089 | 4.82 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67,575 | 3.80 | 67,575 | 3.80 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Non-Agency | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10,547 | 5.45 | 10,547 | 5.45 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | — | — | — | 14,639 | 6.35 | 86,579 | 5.47 | 101,218 | 5.59 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Debt Securities | — | — | — | — | 22,333 | 6.24 | — | — | 22,333 | 6.24 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Debt Securities | $ | — | — | % | $ | 47 | 1.92 | % | $ | 36,972 | 6.28 | % | $ | 241,967 | 4.76 | % | $ | 278,986 | 4.96 | % |
Loans. Total loans increased $69.6 million, or 6.4%, to $1.16 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to $1.09 billion at December 31, 2024. The change was driven by increases in commercial real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans of $66.7 million and $49.0 million, respectively, partially offset by decreases in consumer loans, residential mortgage loans, construction real estate loans and other loans of $27.6 million, $9.3 million, $8.8 million and $396,000, respectively. The decrease in consumer loans resulted from a reduction in indirect automobile loan production due to the discontinuation of this product offering as of June 30, 2023. This portfolio is expected to continue to decline as resources are allocated and production efforts are focused on more profitable commercial products. Excluding the $29.6 million decrease in indirect automobile loans, total loans increased $99.3 million, or 9.6%. Average net loans for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $34.7 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated.
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 329,237 | 28.3 | % | $ | 337,990 | 30.9 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 552,180 | 47.5 | 485,513 | 44.4 | |||||||||
| Construction | 45,419 | 3.9 | 54,705 | 5.0 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 161,081 | 13.9 | 112,047 | 10.3 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 42,876 | 3.7 | 70,508 | 6.5 | |||||||||
| Other | 31,467 | 2.7 | 31,863 | 2.9 | |||||||||
| Total Loans | 1,162,260 | 100.0 | % | 1,092,626 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Allowance for Credit Losses | (10,116) | (9,805) | |||||||||||
| Loans, Net | $ | 1,152,144 | $ | 1,082,821 |
The Company's loan portfolio is a mix of consumer and commercial credits. Overall credit exposure and portfolio compensation is managed via a credit concentration policy. The policy designates specific loan types, collateral types and loan structures to be formally tracked and assigned maximum exposure limits as a percentage of capital. Commercial lending by asset class, specific limits for Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") project types, loans secured by residential real estate, large dollar exposures and designated high risk loan categories represent examples of specifically tracked components of our concentration management process. There are no identified concentrations that exceed the assigned exposure limits. Our concentration management policy is approved by the Company's Board of Directors and is used to ensure a high-quality, well diversified portfolio that is consistent with our overall objective of maintaining an acceptable level of risk.
The Company's CRE portfolio totaled $552.2 million at December 31, 2025, an increase of $66.7 million, or 13.7%, compared to December 31, 2024. CRE loans are concentrated in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
The tables below provide further detail of the composition of the CRE portfolio as of December 31, 2025:
| (Dollars in thousands) | CRE Nonowner Occupied Loans | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Balance | Percent | Average Loan Size | Average LTV (1) | |||||||
| Retail Space | $ | 111,023 | 25.57 | % | $ | 1,500 | 61.56 | % | ||
| Multifamily | 101,591 | 23.40 | % | 986 | 61.89 | % | ||||
| Warehouse Space | 77,856 | 17.93 | % | 2,049 | 55.90 | % | ||||
| Office Space | 57,168 | 13.17 | % | 1,243 | 57.26 | % | ||||
| Manufacturing | 21,391 | 4.93 | % | 2,139 | 42.86 | % | ||||
| Medical Facilities | 18,103 | 4.17 | % | 1,207 | 55.74 | % | ||||
| Hotels | 13,445 | 3.10 | % | 1,921 | 58.94 | % | ||||
| Oil & Gas | 4,740 | 1.09 | % | 1,580 | 57.94 | % | ||||
| Senior Housing | 3,223 | 0.74 | % | 3,223 | 41.29 | % | ||||
| Other | 25,638 | 5.90 | % | 884 | 59.26 | % | ||||
| Total Nonowner Occupied CRE | $ | 434,178 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,332 | 58.49 | % |
(1) Based on collateral value at the time of loan origination.
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | CRE Owner Occupied Loans | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Balance | Percent | Average Loan Size | Average LTV (1) | |||||||
| Retail Space | $ | 26,725 | 22.65 | % | $ | 668 | 52.20 | % | ||
| Warehouse Space | 20,558 | 17.42 | % | 791 | 42.23 | % | ||||
| Office Space | 9,000 | 7.63 | % | 429 | 72.60 | % | ||||
| Medical Facilities | 8,672 | 7.35 | % | 667 | 74.45 | % | ||||
| Senior Housing | 5,841 | 4.95 | % | 1,947 | 26.90 | % | ||||
| Oil & Gas | 4,616 | 3.91 | % | 659 | 65.96 | % | ||||
| Manufacturing | 2,928 | 2.48 | % | 325 | 58.44 | % | ||||
| Hotels | 1,993 | 1.69 | % | 1,993 | 74.73 | % | ||||
| Other | $ | 37,669 | 31.92 | % | $ | 477 | 53.02 | % | ||
| Total Owner Occupied CRE | $ | 118,002 | 100.00 | % | $ | 593 | 53.74 | % |
(1) Based on collateral value at the time of loan origination.
Loan Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The following table summarizes the scheduled repayments of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2025. Demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity, and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less. For construction-to-permanent loans in the construction category, the maturity date is the date the loan matures once it is in permanent repayment status. Consumer loans consist primarily of indirect automobile loans whereby a portion of the rate is prepaid to the dealer and accrued in a prepaid dealer reserve account. Therefore, the true yield for the consumer loan portfolio is significantly less than the note rate disclosed below.
| Real Estate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Residential | Commercial | Construction | Commercial and Industrial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 23,839 | 6.39 | % | $ | 22,788 | 6.16 | % | $ | 809 | 9.48 | % | $ | 64,444 | 6.01 | % | |||||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 17,195 | 5.53 | 196,290 | 6.07 | 40,012 | 6.18 | 58,604 | 6.29 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 112,417 | 5.31 | 329,166 | 5.74 | 4,598 | 6.60 | 38,033 | 5.57 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 175,786 | 4.13 | 3,936 | 3.86 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 329,237 | 4.77 | % | $ | 552,180 | 5.86 | % | $ | 45,419 | 6.28 | % | $ | 161,081 | 6.01 | % |
| Consumer | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 10,117 | 6.71 | % | $ | 1,162 | 6.08 | % | $ | 123,159 | 6.19 | % | ||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 31,625 | 5.44 | 860 | 3.70 | 344,586 | 6.03 | ||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 82 | 4.54 | 21,283 | 4.37 | 505,579 | 5.58 | ||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 1,052 | 8.75 | 8,162 | 3.31 | 188,936 | 4.09 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 42,876 | 5.76 | % | $ | 31,467 | 4.14 | % | $ | 1,162,260 | 5.54 | % |
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The following table sets forth at December 31, 2025, the dollar amount of all fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans due after December 31, 2026.
| Due After December 31, 2026 | Fixed | Adjustable | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 244,417 | $ | 60,981 | $ | 305,398 | ||||
| Commercial | 318,729 | 210,663 | 529,392 | |||||||
| Construction | 42,471 | 2,139 | 44,610 | |||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 88,398 | 8,239 | 96,637 | |||||||
| Consumer | 32,660 | 99 | 32,759 | |||||||
| Other | 27,891 | 2,414 | 30,305 | |||||||
| Total Loans | $ | 754,566 | $ | 284,535 | $ | 1,039,101 |
Liabilities. Total liabilities increased $56.0 million, or 4.2%, to $1.39 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to $1.33 billion at December 31, 2024.
Deposits. Total deposits increased $56.3 million, or 4.4%, to $1.34 billion as of December 31, 2025 compared to $1.28 billion at December 31, 2024. Interest-bearing demand deposits, non interest-bearing demand deposits and time deposits increased $40.4 million, $23.8 million and $15.6 million, respectively, while money market deposits and savings deposits decreased $22.3 million and $1.2 million respectively. This favorable change in the deposit mix occurred as the Bank continues to focus on building core banking relationships while strategically reducing higher priced funding. Brokered time deposits totaled $98.5 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $39.0 million at December 31, 2024, all of which mature within three months and were utilized to fund the purchase of floating rate CLO securities. FDIC insured deposits totaled approximately 59.5% of total deposits while an additional 15.7% of deposits were collateralized with investment securities.
The following table sets forth the distribution of our average deposit accounts, by account type, for the years indicated.
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest-Bearing Demand Accounts | $ | 273,295 | 21.1 | % | — | % | $ | 270,528 | 20.7 | % | — | % | |||||||
| Interest-Bearing Demand Accounts | 342,698 | 26.5 | 2.01 | 326,073 | 24.9 | 2.27 | |||||||||||||
| Money Market Accounts | 223,093 | 17.2 | 2.74 | 215,864 | 16.5 | 3.11 | |||||||||||||
| Savings Accounts | 171,594 | 13.2 | 0.10 | 180,647 | 13.8 | 0.11 | |||||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 284,727 | 22.0 | 3.61 | 314,510 | 24.1 | 4.49 | |||||||||||||
| Total Deposits | $ | 1,295,407 | 100.0 | % | 1.81 | % | $ | 1,307,622 | 100.0 | % | 2.17 | % |
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The following table sets forth time deposits classified by interest rate as of the dates indicated.
| December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 510 | $ | 1,493 | ||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 2,460 | 3,707 | ||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 402 | 2,489 | ||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 10,554 | 2,932 | ||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 8,289 | 6,001 | ||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 59,592 | 9,753 | ||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | 1,989 | 1,056 | ||||
| 3.00% to 3.99% | 216,602 | 16,475 | ||||
| 4.00% to 4.99% | 12,051 | 224,230 | ||||
| 5.00% or Greater | 4 | 28,733 | ||||
| Total Time Deposits | $ | 312,453 | $ | 296,869 |
The following table sets forth, by interest rate ranges and scheduled maturity, information concerning our time deposits at the date indicated.
| Period to Maturity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | Less Than Or Equal to One Year | More Than One to Two Years | More Than Two to Three Years | More Than Three to Four Years | More Than Four to Five Years | More Than Five Years | Total | Percent of Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 437 | $ | 51 | $ | 21 | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | 510 | 0.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 1,198 | 1,262 | — | — | — | — | 2,460 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 13 | 60 | 2 | 61 | 23 | 243 | 402 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 10,096 | 185 | — | — | 23 | 250 | 10,554 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 7,427 | 741 | 118 | — | 3 | — | 8,289 | 2.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 31,255 | 19,921 | 3,447 | 1,893 | 3,076 | — | 59,592 | 19.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | 1,615 | 286 | — | 88 | — | — | 1,989 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.00% to 3.99% | 215,132 | 912 | 80 | — | 478 | — | 216,602 | 69.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.00% to 4.99% | 12,051 | — | — | — | — | — | 12,051 | 3.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.00% or Greater | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 279,228 | $ | 23,418 | $ | 3,668 | $ | 2,042 | $ | 3,604 | $ | 493 | $ | 312,453 | 100.0 | % |
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the aggregate estimated amount of outstanding deposits in amounts uninsured by the FDIC, or that were not secured by the Bank through the pledging of securities, FHLB letters of credit or other means, was approximately $309.6 million and $272.0 million, respectively. The estimates are based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. Of the amount at December 31, 2025, an estimated $44.9 million are uninsured time deposits and the following table sets forth their maturity.
| December 31, | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||
| Three Months or Less | $ | 28,041 |
| Over Three Months to Six Months | 9,771 | |
| Over Six Months to One Year | 5,057 | |
| Over One Year | 2,062 | |
| Total | $ | 44,931 |
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Borrowed Funds
•Short-term borrowings. There were no short-term borrowings at December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024.
•Other borrowed funds. Other borrowed funds increased $40,000 to $34.76 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $34.72 million at December 31, 2024. Borrowings for December 31, 2025 consisted of $20.0 million of FHLB advances entered into in June 2025 for a term of 24 months at 4.08%. Borrowings at December 31, 2024 consisted of $20.0 million of FHLB advances entered into in June 2023 for a term of 24 months at 4.92%. The proceeds of the FHLB borrowings were utilized to match fund originations within the Bank’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio. Borrowings at both period ends also included $14.7 million related to the Company's unsecured subordinated debt obligation.
Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity increased $10.2 million, or 6.9%, to $157.5 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $147.4 million at December 31, 2024.
•Key factors positively impacting stockholders’ equity included a $13.8 million decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss resulting from the securities repositioning strategy, $4.9 million of net income for the current period and $2.6 million of shares issued as a result of stock option exercises, partially offset by $6.8 million in treasury stock repurchases and the payment of $5.1 million in dividends since December 31, 2024.
•Book value per share was $31.28 at December 31, 2025 compared to $28.71 at December 31, 2024, an increase of $2.57. Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP) increased $2.53, or 9.4%, to $29.35 at December 31, 2025 compared to $26.82 at December 31, 2024. Refer to “Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this section.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
Overview. 2025 and 2024 Annual Results were impacted by the following significant item:
•During the third quarter of 2025, the Company implemented a balance sheet repositioning strategy of its portfolio of available-for-sale investment securities in which $129.6 million in book value of lower-yielding investment securities with an average yield of 2.87% were sold for an $11.8 million loss. Investment securities sold included $121.1 million of mortgage-backed securities/collateralized mortgage obligations issued by the U.S. government-sponsored agencies, $5.0 million of U.S. government agency securities and $3.5 million of municipal securities. The Bank then purchased $117.8 million of higher-yielding mortgage-backed securities/collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S government-sponsored agencies, municipal securities, subordinated debt investments and non-agency guaranteed securitizations with an expected tax-equivalent yield of approximately 5.43%.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $4.7 million, or 10.2%, to $50.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $46.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net interest margin (Non-GAAP) increased 38 bps to 3.58% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 3.20% the year ended December 31, 2024. Net interest margin (GAAP) increased to 3.55% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 3.19% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest and dividend income decreased $192,000, or 0.3%, to $75.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $76.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
•Interest income on loans increased $2.7 million, or 4.5%, to $62.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $59.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Average loans increased $34.7 million and the loan yield increased 7 bps to 5.62% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 5.55% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
•Interest income on investment securities increased $548,000, or 4.8%, to $12.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $11.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Average investment securities increased $9.2 million and there was a 11 bps increase in average yield. These changes were primarily due to the securites repositioning strategy.
•Interest from other interest-earning assets, which primarily consists of interest-earning cash, decreased $3.4 million, or 66.0%, to $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Average interest bearing deposits at other banks decreased $59.1 million, primarily related to changes in deposits and loans, and there was a 108 bps decrease in average yield due to recent decreases in Fed interest rates.
Interest expense decreased $4.9 million, or 16.3%, to $25.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $30.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was largely due to a 43 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 2.37% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 2.80% for the year ended December 31, 2024, causing a $4.7 million decrease in interest expense.
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•Interest expense on deposits decreased $5.0 million, or 17.6%, to $23.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $28.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased 45 basis points to 2.29% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 2.74% for the year ended December 31, 2024 causing a $4.6 million decrease in interest expense. Additionally, average interest-bearing deposits decreased $15.0 million, causing a $391,000 million decrease in interest expense. Declining market interest rates led to the repricing of interest-bearing demand and money market deposits and the deposit mix shifted from time deposits into noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits as the Bank focused on building core banking relationships while strategically reducing higher priced time deposits.
•Interest expense on borrowed funds increased $97,000, or 6.0%, to $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to a $4.2 million increase in average balances due to utilization of short-term borrowings to fund loan growth, partially offset by a 29 basis point decrease in the rate on other borrowings as a $20.0 million FHLB advance matured in June 2025 and was replaced at a lower cost.
Provision for Credit Losses. The provision for credit losses was $589,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $570,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The provision for loan losses in 2025 was primarily due to growth in non-owner occupied commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $223,000 while net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $281,000 due to a decline in charge-offs for indirect auto loans, partially offset by current year increases in charge-offs for commercial and industrial and other consumer loans. Total recoveries remained constant year over year with an increase in recoveries on other consumer loans, mainly offset by a decline in recoveries on commercial and industrial loans.
Noninterest (Loss) Income. The breakdown of noninterest (loss) income for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to year ended December 31, 2024 is as follows:
| Year Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Service Fees | $ | 2,180 | $ | 1,680 | $ | 500 | 29.8 | % | |||
| Insurance Commissions | 4 | 6 | (2) | (33.3) | % | ||||||
| Other Commissions | 252 | 251 | 1 | 0.4 | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Sale of Loans | 105 | 52 | 53 | 101.9 | % | ||||||
| Net (Loss) Gain on Investment Securities | (11,807) | 51 | (11,858) | (23251.0) | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Purchased Tax Credits | 14 | 49 | (35) | (71.4) | % | ||||||
| Gain on Sale of Subsidiary | — | 138 | (138) | (100.0) | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Disposal of Premises and Equipment | 40 | 274 | (234) | (85.4) | % | ||||||
| Income from Bank-Owned Life Insurance | 603 | 594 | 9 | 1.5 | % | ||||||
| Net Gain from Bank-Owned Life Insurance Claims | — | 915 | (915) | (100.0) | % | ||||||
| Other Income | 1,379 | 1,484 | (105) | (7.1) | % | ||||||
| Total Noninterest (Loss) Income | $ | (7,230) | $ | 5,494 | $ | (12,724) | (231.6) | % |
Noninterest income decreased $12.7 million, or 231.6%, to a $7.2 million loss for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to income of $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
•Net (loss) gain on investment securities was an $11.8 million loss for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a gain of $51,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The loss recognized during 2025 was primarily attributable to the securities repositioning strategy implemented during the third quarter of the year.
•The Company recorded a $40,000 net gain on disposal of premises and equipment in the current year related to the sale of a corporate storage warehouse, compared to a $274,000 gain in the prior year related to the sale of one branch location.
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•On December 1, 2023, the Company announced that the Bank and EU entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with World pursuant to which EU sold substantially all of its assets to World for a purchase price of $30.5 million cash plus possible additional earn-out payments. The sale of assets was completed on December 8, 2023 at which time the Company recognized a $24.6 million pre-tax gain on the sale of EU assets. During 2024, the Company recognized an additional gain of $138,000 following the final settlement of all liabilities. In addition, other income for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 includes a $750,000 and $708,000 earn-out payment related to the sale of EU, respectively.
•Service fees increased $500,000, or 27.2% to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily related to fees on corporate deposit and Individual Covered Health Reimbursement Arrangement accounts.
Noninterest Expense. The breakdown of noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 is as follows:
| Year Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Salaries and Employee Benefits | $ | 22,213 | $ | 18,821 | $ | 3,392 | 18.0 | % | |||
| Occupancy | 2,513 | 3,096 | (583) | (18.8) | % | ||||||
| Equipment | 1,452 | 1,155 | 297 | 25.7 | % | ||||||
| Data Processing | 3,055 | 3,308 | (253) | (7.6) | % | ||||||
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Assessment | 724 | 639 | 85 | 13.3 | % | ||||||
| Pennsylvania Shares Tax | 948 | 1,161 | (213) | (18.3) | % | ||||||
| Contracted Services | 1,543 | 1,623 | (80) | (4.9) | % | ||||||
| Legal and Professional Fees | 1,024 | 985 | 39 | 4.0 | % | ||||||
| Advertising | 566 | 484 | 82 | 16.9 | % | ||||||
| Other Real Estate Owned (Income) | 65 | 50 | 15 | 30.0 | % | ||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets | — | 958 | (958) | (100.0) | % | ||||||
| Other | 3,553 | 3,369 | 184 | 5.5 | % | ||||||
| Total Noninterest Expense | $ | 37,656 | $ | 35,649 | $ | 2,007 | 5.6 | % |
Noninterest expense increased $2.0 million, or 5.6%, to $37.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $35.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
•Salaries and employee benefits increased $3.4 million to $22.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $18.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher salaries, insurance and retirement benefits and tax expense related to the addition of revenue producing staff in the Bank's Commercial Banking and Treasury divisions, merit increases and higher incentive compensation costs.
•Equipment expense increased $297,000 to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1.2 for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to higher depreciation and maintenance expenses associated with interactive teller machines, security system upgrades and other equipment placed into service in late 2024.
•Amortization of intangible assets decreased $958,000 as the Bank’s core deposit intangible was fully amortized in 2024 and there was no expense recorded for the year ended December 31, 2025.
•Occupancy expense decreased $583,000 to $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to certain property management cost savings initiatives implemented in 2025.
•Data processing expense decreased $253,000 to $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily related to the utilization of certain vendor credits in 2025 and higher costs in 2024 related to the implementation of a new loan origination system and a financial dashboard program.
•Pennsylvania shares tax expense decreased $213,000 to $948,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to $242,000 of refunds received in 2025 on amended returns filed for prior years.
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Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased $2.4 million to $397,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and is primarily attributed to the decrease in pre-tax income.
Average Balances and Yields. The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the years indicated. Tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21%. All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in the computation of average balances only. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Earning Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Loans, Net (1) | $ | 1,108,344 | $ | 62,313 | 5.62 | % | $ | 1,073,601 | $ | 59,544 | 5.55 | % | |||||
| Securities | |||||||||||||||||
| Taxable | 265,757 | 11,520 | 4.33 | 268,604 | 11,533 | 4.29 | |||||||||||
| Tax Exempt | 12,024 | 710 | 5.90 | — | — | — | |||||||||||
| Equity Securities | 1,413 | 51 | 3.61 | 2,693 | 110 | 4.08 | |||||||||||
| Interest-Earning Deposits at Other Banks | 37,349 | 1,467 | 3.93 | 96,474 | 4,831 | 5.01 | |||||||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | 3,484 | 270 | 7.75 | 3,142 | 274 | 8.72 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 1,428,371 | 76,331 | 5.34 | 1,444,514 | 76,292 | 5.28 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Earning Assets | 73,211 | 57,986 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,501,582 | $ | 1,502,500 | |||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Demand Deposits | $ | 342,698 | $ | 6,888 | 2.01 | % | $ | 326,073 | $ | 7,414 | 2.27 | % | |||||
| Money Market | 223,093 | 6,107 | 2.74 | 215,864 | 6,706 | 3.11 | |||||||||||
| Savings | 171,594 | 171 | 0.10 | 180,647 | 202 | 0.11 | |||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 284,727 | 10,279 | 3.61 | 314,510 | 14,119 | 4.49 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Deposits | 1,022,112 | 23,445 | 2.29 | 1,037,094 | 28,441 | 2.74 | |||||||||||
| Short-term Borrowings | 4,199 | 199 | 4.74 | — | — | — | |||||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 34,738 | 1,520 | 4.38 | 34,697 | 1,622 | 4.67 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 1,061,049 | 25,164 | 2.37 | 1,071,791 | 30,063 | 2.80 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits | 273,295 | 270,528 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Funding and Cost of Funds | 1,334,344 | 1.89 | 1,342,319 | 2.24 | |||||||||||||
| Other Liabilities | 17,463 | 16,559 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 1,351,807 | 1,358,878 | |||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | 149,775 | 143,622 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 1,501,582 | $ | 1,502,500 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Income (Non-GAAP) (2) | $ | 51,167 | $ | 46,229 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) (2)(3) | 2.97 | 2.48 | |||||||||||||||
| Net Interest-Earning Assets (4) | $ | 367,322 | $ | 372,723 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (2)(5) | 3.58 | 3.20 | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Assets | 0.33 | 0.84 | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Equity | 3.27 | 8.77 | |||||||||||||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 9.97 | 9.56 | |||||||||||||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 134.62 | 134.78 |
(1)Net of the allowance for credit losses and includes nonaccrual loans with a zero yield
(2)Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure.
(3)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest rate spread (GAAP) was 2.95% and 2.47% for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(4)Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. Net interest margin (GAAP) was 3.55% and 3.19% for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.
| Year Ended December 31, 2025Compared ToYear Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (Decrease) Due to | ||||||||||
| Volume | Rate | Total | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income: | ||||||||||
| Loans, net | $ | 2,010 | $ | 759 | $ | 2,769 | ||||
| Securities: | ||||||||||
| Taxable | (120) | 107 | (13) | |||||||
| Tax-Exempt | 710 | — | 710 | |||||||
| Equity Securities | (47) | (12) | (59) | |||||||
| Interest-Earning Deposits at Other Banks | (2,488) | (876) | (3,364) | |||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | 27 | (31) | (4) | |||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 92 | (53) | 39 | |||||||
| Interest Expense: | ||||||||||
| Deposits | (391) | (4,605) | (4,996) | |||||||
| Short-Term Borrowings | 199 | — | 199 | |||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | (1) | (101) | (102) | |||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | (193) | (4,706) | (4,899) | |||||||
| Change in Net Interest Income | $ | 285 | $ | 4,653 | $ | 4,938 |
Asset Quality
Nonperforming Assets and Delinquent Loans. The Company reviews its loans on a regular basis and generally places loans on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest is 90 days or more past due. In addition, the Company places loans on nonaccrual status when we do not expect to receive full payment of interest, principal or both. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed from interest income. Loans that are 90 days or more past due may still accrue interest if they are well secured and in the process of collection. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied against principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current, and current and future payments are reasonably assured.
Management monitors all past due loans and nonperforming assets. Such loans are placed under close supervision, with consideration given to the need for additions to the allowance for credit losses and (if appropriate) partial or full charge-off.
Management believes the volume of nonperforming assets can be partially attributed to unique borrower circumstances as well as the economy in general. We have an experienced chief credit officer, collections and credit departments that monitor the loan portfolio and seek to prevent any deterioration of asset quality.
Real estate acquired through foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold. When real estate owned is acquired, it is recorded at the lower of the unpaid principal balance of the related loan, or its fair market value, less estimated selling expenses. Any further write-down of real estate owned is charged against earnings.
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Nonaccrual Loans and Nonperforming Assets. The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of our nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.
| December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonaccrual With No ACL | Nonaccrual With ACL | Loans Past Due 90 Days Still Accruing | Total Nonperforming Assets | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Nonaccrual Loans: | |||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 2,210 | $ | 521 | $ | — | $ | 2,731 | |||
| Commercial | 2,057 | — | — | 2,057 | |||||||
| Construction | 131 | 284 | — | 415 | |||||||
| Consumer | 107 | — | — | 107 | |||||||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans | $ | 4,505 | $ | 805 | $ | — | 5,310 | ||||
| Total Other Real Estate Owned | — | ||||||||||
| Total Nonperforming Assets | $ | 5,310 |
| December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonaccrual With No ACL | Nonaccrual With ACL | Loans Past Due 90 Days Still Accruing | Total Nonperforming Assets | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Nonaccrual Loans: | |||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,388 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,388 | |||
| Commercial | 188 | — | — | 188 | |||||||
| Consumer | 213 | — | — | 213 | |||||||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans | $ | 1,789 | $ | — | $ | — | 1,789 | ||||
| Total Other Real Estate Owned | — | ||||||||||
| Total Nonperforming Assets | $ | 1,789 |
At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had no loans 90 days or more past due that were still accruing interest. At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had no loans that were not classified as nonaccrual or 90 days past due where known information about possible credit problems of borrowers caused management to have serious concerns as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms and that may result in disclosure as nonaccrual or 90 days past due.
Nonperforming loans increased $3.5 million to $5.3 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $1.8 million at December 31, 2024. The increase in was due to the addition of two loan relationships to nonaccrual status during the year. The first relationship consists of three residential real estate loans totaling $2.1 million which are well-secured with first liens on multiple rental properties. The Bank has executed assignments of rents and leases, is in the process of foreclosure on the properties and currently does not expect to incur losses on the loans. The second is a $2.0 million commercial real estate loan fully secured by an owner-occupied distribution warehouse, which is currently under a sales agreement, and other assets of the borrower. The Bank is currently working with the borrower to achieve a successful resolution and expects to be repaid in full in 2026.
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The following table presents the components of the ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans at the dates indicated.
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 2,731 | $ | 329,237 | 0.83 | % | $ | 1,388 | $ | 337,990 | 0.41 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 2,057 | 552,180 | 0.37 | 188 | 485,513 | 0.04 | |||||||||||
| Construction | 415 | 45,419 | 0.91 | — | 54,705 | — | |||||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | — | 161,081 | — | — | 112,047 | — | |||||||||||
| Consumer | 107 | 42,876 | 0.25 | 213 | 70,508 | 0.30 | |||||||||||
| Other | — | 31,467 | — | — | 31,863 | — | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 5,310 | $ | 1,162,260 | 0.46 | % | $ | 1,789 | $ | 1,092,626 | 0.16 | % |
Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide that loans and other assets of lesser quality should be classified as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the Company will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted. The Company designates an asset as “special mention” if the asset has a potential weakness that warrants management’s close attention.
The Company uses a nine-point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first five categories are not considered criticized and are aggregated as one to four “pass” and five "pass-watch" rated. The criticized rating categories used by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The special mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are below average quality, resulting in an undue credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a substandard classification. Loans in the substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable. Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset is not warranted.
As part of the periodic exams of the Bank by the FDIC and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, the staff of such agencies reviews our classifications and determines whether such classifications are adequate. Such agencies have, in the past, and may in the future require us to classify certain assets which management has not otherwise classified or require a classification more severe than established by management. The following table shows the principal amount of special mention and classified loans at December 31, 2025 and 2024.
| December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Special Mention | $ | 20,199 | $ | 33,543 | ||
| Substandard | 5,649 | 6,854 | ||||
| Doubtful | — | — | ||||
| Loss | — | — | ||||
| Total | $ | 25,848 | $ | 40,397 |
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The total amount of special mention and classified loans decreased $14.5 million, or 36.0%, to $25.8 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $40.4 million at December 31, 2024. The decrease of $13.3 million in the special mention category is primarily due to the upgrade of three credit relationships due to improved financial performance. The first relationship consisted loans to secure non-owner occupied commercial real estate and totaled $7.0 million; the second relationship consisted of commercial and industrial loans and totaled $5.9 million; and the third relationship consisted of loans to secure owner occupied commercial real estate and totaled $5.0 million. These improvements were partially offset by a downgrade of one credit relationship due to the non-receipt of updated financial information. This relationship consisted of loans to secure non-owner occupied commercial real estate which totaled $4.4 million.
Allowance for Credit Losses. The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making evaluations. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to income and recovery of principal and interest on loans previously charged-off. Losses of principal are charged directly to the allowance when a loss occurs or when a determination is made that the specific loss is probable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available. There can be no assurance that such losses will not exceed the estimated amounts or that we will not be required to make additions to the allowance for credit losses in the future. Future additions to our allowance for credit losses and changes in the related ratio of the allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans are dependent upon the economy, changes in real estate values and interest rates, the view of the regulatory authorities toward adequate credit loss reserve levels, and inflation. Management will continue to periodically review the entire loan portfolio to determine the extent, if any, to which further additional credit loss provisions may be deemed necessary.
Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses. The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for credit losses by loan categories for each year indicated.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Balance at Beginning of Year | $ | 9,805 | $ | 9,707 | ||
| Provision for Credit Losses - Loans | 534 | 379 | ||||
| Charge-offs: | ||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||
| Residential | (25) | (28) | ||||
| Commercial | (19) | (127) | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | (223) | (12) | ||||
| Consumer | (302) | (485) | ||||
| Total Charge-offs | (569) | (652) | ||||
| Recoveries: | ||||||
| Real estate: | ||||||
| Residential | 10 | 14 | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 136 | 175 | ||||
| Consumer | 200 | 182 | ||||
| Total Recoveries | 346 | 371 | ||||
| Net Charge-offs | (223) | (281) | ||||
| Balance at End of Year | $ | 10,116 | $ | 9,805 | ||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans | 0.87 | % | 0.90 | % | ||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 190.51 | 548.07 | ||||
| Net Charge-offs to Average Loans | 0.02 | 0.03 |
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The allowance for credit losses increased $311,000, or 3.2%, to $10.1 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $9.8 million at December 31, 2024. Allowance for credit losses to total loans decreased three basis points to 0.87% at December 31, 2025 compared to 0.90% at December 31, 2024. The increase in the allowance for credit losses was mainly due to $2.1 million of allowance necessary for loan growth attributed primarily to non-owner occupied commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loan originations. Additionally, an increase of $495,000 in the allowance was related changes in qualitative factors primarily related to loan growth. This was mainly offset by declines in the allowance of $1.4 million due to changes in loan concentrations, $608,000 due to improvement in loss rate factors and $269,000 in specific reserves for individually analyzed loans.
The ratio of allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans ratio decreased to 190.51% at December 31, 2025, compared to 548.07% at December 31, 2024. Nonaccrual loans increased $3.5 million to $5.3 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $1.8 million at December 31, 2024. The increase in nonaccrual loans was due to the addition of two loan relationships to nonaccrual status during the year. The first relationship consists of three residential real estate loans totaling $2.1 million which are well-secured with first liens on multiple rental properties. The Bank has executed assignments of rents and leases, is in the process of foreclosure on the properties and currently does not expect to incur losses on the loans. The second is a $2.0 million commercial real estate loan fully secured by an owner-occupied distribution warehouse, which is currently under a sales agreement, and other assets of the borrower. The Bank is currently working with the borrower to achieve a successful resolution and expects to be repaid in full in 2026.
Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $223,000 primarily due to charge-offs of $164,000 for consumer revolving lines of credit, $137,000 for consumer indirect automobile loans and $127,000 for commercial and industrial. This was partially offset by recoveries of $136,000 for commercial and industrial loans, $106,000 for consumer indirect automobile loans and $94,000 for consumer revolving lines of credit. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $281,000 primarily due to charge-offs of $357,000 for consumer indirect, $127,000 for CRE non-owner occupied and $114,000 for consumer revolving lines of credit. This was partially offset by recoveries of $175,000 for commercial and industrial and $133,000 for consumer indirect loans. The following table presents the ratio of net charge-offs as a percent of average loans for the periods indicated.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate: | ||||
| Residential | — | % | — | % |
| Commercial | — | 0.03 | ||
| Construction | — | — | ||
| Commercial and Industrial | 0.06 | (0.15) | ||
| Consumer | 0.19 | 0.35 | ||
| Other | — | — | ||
| Total Loans | 0.02 | % | 0.03 | % |
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Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses. The following table sets forth the allocation of allowance for credit losses by loan category at the dates indicated. The table reflects the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans. The allocation of the allowance by category is not necessarily indicative of future losses and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in any category.
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent of Total Loans | Amount | Percent of Total Loans | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 2,526 | 28.3 | % | $ | 2,926 | 30.9 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 3,153 | 47.5 | 3,103 | 44.4 | |||||||||
| Construction | 1,205 | 3.9 | 1,264 | 5.0 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 2,562 | 13.9 | 1,584 | 10.3 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 450 | 3.7 | 687 | 6.5 | |||||||||
| Other | 220 | 2.7 | 241 | 2.9 | |||||||||
| Total Allocated Allowance | 10,116 | 100.0 | 9,805 | 100.0 | |||||||||
| Unallocated | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total Allowance for Credit Losses | $ | 10,116 | 100.0 | % | $ | 9,805 | 100.0 | % |
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this Report to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the following tables.
Interest income on interest-earning assets, net interest rate spread and net interest margin are presented on a fully tax-equivalent (“FTE”) basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and securities using the federal statutory income tax rate of 21 percent. We believe the presentation of net interest income on a FTE basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. The following table reconciles net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin on a FTE basis for the periods indicated:
| Year Ended December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||
| Interest Income per Consolidated Statements of Income (GAAP) | $ | 75,939 | $ | 76,131 | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 392 | 161 | |||
| Interest Income (Non-GAAP) | 76,331 | 76,292 | |||
| Interest Expense per Consolidated Statements of Income (GAAP) | 25,164 | 30,063 | |||
| Net Interest Income (Non-GAAP) | $ | 51,167 | $ | 46,229 | |
| Net Interest Income (GAAP) | $ | 50,775 | $ | 46,068 | |
| Divided by : Average Interest-Earning Assets | $ | 1,428,371 | $ | 1,444,514 | |
| Net Interest Margin (GAAP) | 3.55 | % | 3.19 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.03 | 0.01 | |||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) | 3.58 | % | 3.20 | % | |
| Net Interest Rate Spread (GAAP) | 2.95 | % | 2.47 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.02 | 0.01 | |||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) | 2.97 | % | 2.48 | % |
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Tangible book value per common share is a Non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by period-end common shares outstanding. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a Non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by tangible assets. We believe these Non-GAAP measures serve as useful tools to help evaluate the strength and discipline of the Company's capital management strategies and as an additional, conservative measure of the Company’s total value.
| December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) | ||||||
| Assets (GAAP) | $ | 1,547,693 | $ | 1,481,564 | ||
| Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net | (9,732) | (9,732) | ||||
| Tangible Assets (Non-GAAP) | $ | 1,537,961 | $ | 1,471,832 | ||
| Stockholders' Equity (GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 157,537 | $ | 147,378 | ||
| Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net | (9,732) | (9,732) | ||||
| Tangible Common Equity or Tangible Book Value (Non-GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 147,805 | $ | 137,646 | ||
| Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (Non-GAAP) | 9.6 | % | 9.4 | % | ||
| Common Shares Outstanding (Denominator) | 5,036,509 | 5,132,654 | ||||
| Book Value per Common Share (GAAP) | $ | 31.28 | $ | 28.71 | ||
| Tangible Book Value per Common Share (Non-GAAP) | $ | 29.35 | $ | 26.82 |
Liquidity
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. The Bank’s primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, and maturities and sales of securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
The Bank regularly adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon its assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of its asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits with other banks and short- and intermediate-term securities. The Bank believes that it had sufficient liquidity at December 31, 2025, to satisfy its short- and long-term liquidity needs at that date.
The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and due from banks, which totaled $31.7 million at December 31, 2025. Unpledged securities, which provide an additional source of liquidity, totaled $107.3 million. In addition, the Bank maintains a credit arrangement with the FHLB with a maximum borrowing limit of approximately $528.0 million and available borrowing capacity of $506.1 million as of December 31, 2025. At December 31, 2025, there were no standby letters of credit utilized to collateralize public deposits in excess of the level insured by the FDIC. This arrangement is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge, and is secured by a blanket security agreement on $747.7 million of residential and commercial mortgage loans and the Bank’s investment in FHLB stock. The Bank also maintains a Borrower-In-Custody of Collateral line of credit agreement with the FRB for $71.2 million that requires monthly certification of collateral, is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge and is secured by $86.6 million of commercial and consumer indirect auto loans. The Bank also maintains multiple line of credit arrangements with various unaffiliated banks totaling $50.0 million as of December 31, 2025.
At December 31, 2025, the Bank had funding commitments totaling $196.4 million, consisting primarily of commitments to originate loans, unused lines of credit and letters of credit.
At December 31, 2025, certificates of deposit due within one year of that date totaled $279.2 million, or 89.4% of total certificates of deposit. While liquidity levels at December 31, 2025 are currently sufficient, if these certificates of deposit do not remain with the Bank, the Bank may be required to seek other sources of funds. Depending on market conditions, the Bank may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than it currently pays on these certificates of deposit. The Bank believes, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of its certificates of deposit will remain with it, either as certificates of deposit or as other deposit products. The Bank can attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
The Bank’s primary investing activities are the origination of loans. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Bank had net loan originations of $69.6 million.
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The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity to pay dividends to stockholders, to pay principal and interest on its subordinated debt and for other corporate purposes. At December 31, 2025, the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $8.3 million.
We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position daily and anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained.
Commitments. As a financial services provider, the Company routinely is a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, commitments under unused lines of credit, and commitments under letters of credit. While these contractual obligations represent potential future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans the Company makes. In addition, the Company enters into commitments to sell mortgage loans.
Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of its operations, the Company enters into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities and agreements with respect to investments.
The following tables present certain of our contractual obligations at December 31, 2025.
| Payment Due by Period | Total | Less ThanOr Equal toOne Year | More Than One to Three Years | More Than Three to Five Years | More Than Five Years | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | $ | 312,453 | $ | 279,228 | $ | 27,086 | $ | 5,646 | $ | 493 | ||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 34,758 | — | 20,000 | — | 14,758 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Lease Obligations | 3,353 | 471 | 787 | 554 | 1,541 | |||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 350,564 | $ | 279,699 | $ | 47,873 | $ | 6,200 | $ | 16,792 |
Capital Resources
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, the Bank was considered "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.
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The following table presents the Bank’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios, as well as the minimum amounts and ratios required to be well capitalized at the dates indicated.
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | $ | 156,459 | 13.92 | % | $ | 152,238 | 14.78 | % | |||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 50,583 | 4.50 | 46,366 | 4.50 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 73,064 | 6.50 | 66,973 | 6.50 | |||||||||
| Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 156,459 | 13.92 | 152,238 | 14.78 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 67,444 | 6.00 | 61,821 | 6.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 89,925 | 8.00 | 82,428 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 167,321 | 14.89 | 162,733 | 15.79 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 89,925 | 8.00 | 82,428 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 112,407 | 10.00 | 103,035 | 10.00 | |||||||||
| Tier I Leverage Capital (to Adjusted Total Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 156,459 | 10.15 | 152,238 | 9.98 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 61,674 | 4.00 | 60,996 | 4.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 77,093 | 5.00 | 76,245 | 5.00 |
Impact of Inflation and Changing Price
The consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Company have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration of changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company’s operations. Unlike industrial companies, the Company’s assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on performance than the effects of inflation.
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MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001605301-25-000008.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis reflects our consolidated financial statements and other relevant statistical data, and is intended to enhance your understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The information in this section has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, which appear in this Report. You should read the information in this section in conjunction with the business and financial information the Company provided in this Report.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
See the first page of this Report for information regarding forward-looking statements.
Selected Financial Data
The following tables set forth selected historical financial and other data of the Company at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. The information at December 31, 2024 and 2023, and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is derived in part from, and should be read together with, the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in this Report and should be read together therewith. The information at December 31, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2022 is derived in part from audited financial statements that are not included in this Report.
| December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Financial Condition Data: | ||||||||||
| Assets | $ | 1,481,564 | $ | 1,456,091 | $ | 1,408,938 | ||||
| Cash and Due From Banks | 49,572 | 68,223 | 103,700 | |||||||
| Securities | 262,153 | 207,095 | 190,058 | |||||||
| Loans, Net | 1,082,821 | 1,100,689 | 1,037,054 | |||||||
| Deposits | 1,283,517 | 1,267,159 | 1,268,503 | |||||||
| Short-Term Borrowings | — | — | 8,060 | |||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 34,718 | 34,678 | 14,638 | |||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | 147,378 | 139,834 | 110,155 |
| Year Ended December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Operating Data: | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income | $ | 76,131 | $ | 62,225 | $ | 47,716 | ||||
| Interest Expense | 30,063 | 17,672 | 4,781 | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income | 46,068 | 44,553 | 42,935 | |||||||
| Provision (Recovery) for Credit Losses - Loans | 379 | (284) | 3,784 | |||||||
| Provision (Recovery) for Credit Losses - Unfunded Commitments | 191 | (218) | — | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income After Net Provision (Recovery) for Credit Losses | 45,498 | 45,055 | 39,151 | |||||||
| Noninterest Income | 5,494 | 24,012 | 9,820 | |||||||
| Noninterest Expense | 35,649 | 38,782 | 34,891 | |||||||
| Income Before Income Tax Expense | 15,343 | 30,285 | 14,080 | |||||||
| Income Tax Expense | 2,749 | 7,735 | 2,833 | |||||||
| Net Income | $ | 12,594 | $ | 22,550 | $ | 11,247 |
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| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Common Share Data: | ||||||||||
| Earnings Per Common Share - Basic | $ | 2.45 | $ | 4.41 | $ | 2.19 | ||||
| Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted | 2.38 | 4.40 | 2.18 | |||||||
| Dividends Per Common Share | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.96 | |||||||
| Dividend Payout Ratio (1) | 42.02 | % | 22.73 | % | 44.04 | % | ||||
| Book Value Per Common Share | $ | 28.71 | $ | 27.32 | $ | 21.60 | ||||
| Common Shares Outstanding | 5,132,654 | 5,118,713 | 5,100,189 |
| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Ratios: | ||||||||
| Return on Average Assets | 0.84 | % | 1.60 | % | 0.80 | % | ||
| Return on Average Equity | 8.77 | 19.42 | 9.56 | |||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 134.78 | 141.85 | 148.00 | |||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 9.56 | 8.25 | 8.36 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (2) | 2.47 | 2.73 | 3.07 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) (2)(4) | 2.48 | 2.74 | 3.08 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (3) | 3.19 | 3.28 | 3.24 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (3)(4) | 3.20 | 3.29 | 3.25 | |||||
| Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) to Average Loans | 0.03 | (0.05) | 0.25 | |||||
| Noninterest Expense to Average Assets | 2.37 | 2.76 | 2.48 | |||||
| Efficiency Ratio (5) | 69.14 | 56.56 | 66.14 |
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans | 0.90 | % | 0.87 | % | 1.22 | % | ||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 548.07 | 433.35 | 221.06 | |||||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonaccrual Loans | 548.07 | 433.35 | 320.64 | |||||
| Delinquent and Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | 0.72 | 0.62 | 0.81 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.55 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Assets | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.41 | |||||
| Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.41 |
| Capital Ratios: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 14.78 | % | 13.64 | % | 12.33 | % | ||
| Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 14.78 | 13.64 | 12.33 | |||||
| Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 15.79 | 14.61 | 13.58 | |||||
| Tier 1 Leverage Capital to Adjusted Total Assets (6) | 9.98 | 10.19 | 8.66 |
| Other: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Branch Offices | 12 | 13 | 13 | ||
| Number of Full-Time Equivalent Employees | 160 | 161 | 197 |
(1)Represents dividends per share divided by net income per share.
(2)Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(4)Fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21%. Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in Item 7 of this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure.
(5)Represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.
(6)Capital ratios are for Community Bank only.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Critical Accounting Estimates
Critical accounting policies are those that involve significant judgments, estimates and assumptions by management and that have, or could have, a material impact on the Company’s income or the carrying value of its assets.
Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL). On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss methodology. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 using a modified retrospective approach. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2023 are presented under Topic 326, while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. The adoption resulted in a decrease of $3.4 million to the Company’s ACL related to loans receivable (ACL - Loans) and an increase of $718,000 in ACL for unfunded commitments (ACL - Unfunded Commitments). The net impact resulted in a $2.1 million increase to retained earnings, net of deferred taxes.
The ACL represents the estimated amount considered necessary to cover lifetime expected credit losses inherent in financial assets at the balance sheet date. The measurement of expected credit losses is applicable to loans receivable and securities measured at amortized cost. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures such as loan commitments and unused lines of credit. The allowance is established through a provision for credit losses that is charged against income. The methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management because of the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the forecasted economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded ACL. The ACL is reported separately as a contra-asset on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. The expected credit loss for unfunded loan commitments is reported on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition in other liabilities while the provision for credit losses related to unfunded commitments is reported in provision for credit losses - unfunded commitments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACL on Loans Receivable
The ACL on loans is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the loan to present the net amount expected to be collected. Expected losses are evaluated and calculated on a collective, or pooled, basis for those loans which share similar risk characteristics. At each reporting period, the Company evaluates whether loans within a pool continue to exhibit similar risk characteristics. If the risk characteristics of a loan change, such that they are no longer similar to other loans in the pool, the Company will evaluate the loan with a different pool of loans that share similar risk characteristics. If the loan does not share risk characteristics with other loans, the Company will evaluate the loan on an individual basis. The Company evaluates the pooling methodology at least annually. Loans are charged off against the ACL when the Company believes the balances to be uncollectible. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off or expected to be charged off.
The Company has chosen to segment its portfolio consistent with the manner in which it manages credit risk. Such segments include residential mortgage, commercial real estate mortgages, construction, commercial business, consumer and other. For most segments, the Company calculates estimated credit losses using a probability of default and loss given default methodology, the results of which are applied to the aggregated discounted cash flow of each individual loan within the segment. The point in time probability of default and loss given default are then conditioned by macroeconomic scenarios to incorporate reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount.
The Company estimates the ACL on loans via a quantitative analysis which considers relevant available information from internal and external sources related to past events and current conditions, as well as the incorporation of reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company evaluates a variety of factors including third party economic forecasts, industry trends and other available published economic information in arriving at its forecasts. After the reasonable and supportable forecast period, the Company reverts, on a straight-line basis, to average historical losses. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals, and modifications unless either of the following applies: management has a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a restructuring will be executed with an individual borrower or the renewal option is included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company.
Also included in the ACL on loans are qualitative reserves to cover losses that are expected but, in the Company’s assessment, may not be adequately represented in the quantitative analysis or the forecasts described above. Factors that the Company considers include changes in lending policies and procedures, business conditions, the nature and size of the portfolio, portfolio concentrations, the volume and severity of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, and the effect of external factors such as competition, legal and regulatory requirements, among others. Furthermore, the Company considers the inherent uncertainty in quantitative models that are built upon historical data.
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Individually Evaluated Loans
On a case-by-case basis, the Company may conclude that a loan should be evaluated on an individual basis based on its disparate risk characteristics. When the Company determines that a loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other loans in the portfolio, the allowance will be determined on an individual basis using the present value of expected cash flows or, for collateral-dependent loans, the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date, less estimated selling costs, as applicable. If the fair value of the collateral is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan, the Company will charge off the difference between the fair value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell at the reporting date, and the amortized cost basis of the loan.
ACL on Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
The Company is required to include unfunded commitments that are expected to be funded in the future within the allowance calculation, other than those that are unconditionally cancellable. To arrive at that reserve, the reserve percentage for each applicable segment is applied to the unused portion of the expected commitment balance and is multiplied by the expected funding rate. To determine the expected funding rate, the Company uses a historical utilization rate for each segment. As noted above, the ACL on unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition and the related credit expense is recorded in provision for credit losses - unfunded commitments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACL on Available-for-Sale Securities
For available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For securities available-for-sale that do not meet the above criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Company considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating by a rating agency, and adverse conditions related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an ACL is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. The Company elected the practical expedient of zero loss estimates for securities issued by U.S. government entities and agencies. These securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major agencies and have a long history of no credit losses.
Changes in the ACL are recorded as provision for, or reversal of, credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an available for sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.
Accrued Interest Receivable
The Company made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis of loans and available for sale securities. Accrued interest receivable on loans is reported as a component of accrued interest receivable and other assets on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, totaled $3.9 million at December 31, 2024 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. Accrued interest receivable on available of sale securities, also a component of accrued interest receivable and other assets on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, totaled $1.7 million, at December 31, 2024 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability at the transaction date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. A three-level of fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value:
Level 1 – Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets. These generally provide the most reliable evidence and are used to measure fair value whenever available.
Level 2 – Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than Level 1 inputs, that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets, and other observable inputs.
Level 3 – Fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs. Examples of valuation methodologies that would result in Level 3 classification include option pricing models, discounted cash flows, and other similar techniques.
This hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
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The Company attempts to maximize observable inputs and limit the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements, Fair value measurements for assets where there exists limited or no observable market data and that are based primarily upon the Company’s or other third-party’s estimates, are often calculated based on the characteristics of the asset, the economic and competitive environment and other such factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique where changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results of current or future valuations.
Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Deemed to have an indefinite life and not subject to amortization, goodwill is instead tested for impairment at the reporting unit level at least annually on October 31 or more frequently if triggering events occur or impairment indicators exist. The Company operates two segments – Community Banking segment and Insurance Brokerage Services segment. The Company has assigned 100% of the goodwill to the Community Banking segment.
Determining the fair value of a reporting unit under the goodwill impairment test is judgmental and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The Company applies a one-step quantitative test and records the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing a step one impairment test is unnecessary. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit and proceed directly to the first step of impairment testing.
Two basic approaches to determine the fair value of an entity are the income approach and market approach or a combination of the two. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future earnings or cash flows to present value to arrive at a value that is indicated by market expectations about future amounts. The market approach uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The fair value measure is based on the value that those transactions indicate. These approaches involve significant estimates and assumptions.
In the application of the income approach, fair value of a reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. The income approach relies on Level 3 inputs along with a market-derived cost of capital when measuring fair value. Fair value is determined by converting anticipated benefits into a present single value. Once the benefit or benefits are selected, an appropriate discount or capitalization rate is applied to each benefit. These rates are calculated using the appropriate measure for the size and type of company, using financial models and market data as required. A discount rate may be derived based on a modified capital asset pricing model. which is comprised of a risk-free rate of return, an equity risk premium, a size premium and a factor covering the systemic market risk and a company specific risk premium. The values for the factors applied are determined primarily using external sources of information. The discounted cash flow model also uses prospective financial information. Estimating future earnings and capital requirements involves judgment and the consideration of past and current performance and overall macroeconomic and regulatory environments.
Under the market approach, Level 1 and 2 inputs are used when measuring fair value. In the application of the market approach, the Guideline Public Company method of appraisal is based on the premise that pricing multiples of publicly traded companies can be used as a tool to be applied in valuing a closely held entity. A value multiple or ratio relates a stock’s market price to the reported accounting data such as revenue, earnings, and book value. These ratios provide an objective basis for measuring the market’s perception of a stock’s fair value. Value ratios generally reflect the trends in growth, performance and stability of the financial results of operations. In this way, the business and financial risks exhibited by an industry or group of companies can be viewed in relation to market values. Value ratios also reflect the market’s outlook for the economy as a whole. Guideline companies provide a reasonable basis for comparison to the relative investment characteristics of the company being valued. The Company analyzes the relationships between the guideline companies' asset size, profitability, asset quality and capital ratios and applies a control premium to the selected guideline company multiples. The control premium is management's estimate of how much a market participant would be willing to pay over the fair market value in consideration of synergies and other benefits that flow from control of the entity. The Guideline Public Company method using trading activity of publicly traded companies that are most similar to the Company may also be considered when the banking industry has a sufficient level of mergers and acquisitions activity.
The results of the income and market approaches may be weighted to determine the concluded fair value of the reporting unit. The weighting is judgmental and is based on the perceived level of appropriateness of the valuation methodology. Estimating the fair value involves the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of factors including
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actual operating results. If current conditions change from those expected, it is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change in future periods and require management to further evaluate goodwill for impairment.
If the Company determines a triggering event occurs in the future, changes in the judgments, assumptions and inputs noted above could result in additional goodwill impairment.
Deferred Taxes. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company did not have a deferred tax asset valuation allowance as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Developments
New accounting pronouncements that were adopted in the current period or will be adopted in a future period are discussed in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which is included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Report.
Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to traditional measures presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use, and this Report contains or references, certain Non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these Non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information in understanding our underlying results of operations or financial position and our business and performance trends as they facilitate comparisons with the performance of other companies in the financial services industry. Although we believe that these Non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of our business and performance, these Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable with Non-GAAP measures which may be presented by other companies. Where Non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found herein. Refer to the "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP" within this Item 7 for further information.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2024 and 2023
Assets. Total assets increased $25.5 million, or 1.8%, to $1.48 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.46 billion at December 31, 2023.
Cash and Due From Banks. Cash and due from banks decreased $18.7 million, or 27.3%, to $49.6 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $68.2 million at December 31, 2023. The change is primarily related to net funding of loans.
Securities. Securities increased $55.1 million, or 26.6%, to $262.2 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $207.1 million at December 31, 2023. The securities balance was primarily impacted by the purchase of $69.8 million of collateralized loan obligation securities, partially offset by $15.4 million of repayments on amortizing securities.
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Securities Portfolio. The following table sets forth the composition of our securities portfolio at the dates indicated.
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Available-for-Sale Debt Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government Agencies | $ | 4,996 | $ | 3,945 | $ | 4,995 | $ | 3,949 | ||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | 3,496 | 3,347 | 3,481 | 3,373 | ||||||||||
| Mortgage-Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | 53,628 | 50,363 | 57,377 | 54,532 | ||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | 111,076 | 94,957 | 120,655 | 105,130 | ||||||||||
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | 98,741 | 98,779 | 29,862 | 29,804 | ||||||||||
| Corporate Debt | 9,479 | 8,123 | 9,484 | 7,719 | ||||||||||
| Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | $ | 281,416 | $ | 259,514 | $ | 225,854 | $ | 204,507 | ||||||
| Equity Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| Mutual Funds | 879 | 888 | ||||||||||||
| Other | 1,760 | 1,700 | ||||||||||||
| Total Equity Securities | 2,639 | 2,588 | ||||||||||||
| Total Securities | $ | 262,153 | $ | 207,095 |
Securities Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The composition and maturities of the debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2024, are summarized in the following table. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments or early redemptions that may occur. The weighted average yield for each security category is determined by the security's book yield and calculating the interest earned divided by the carrying value. For tax free obligations of states and political subdivision, the book yield is the tax free yield.
| One Year or Less | More than One Year Through Five Years | More than Five Years Through Ten Years | More than Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government Agencies | $ | — | — | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 3,945 | 1.26 | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 3,945 | 1.26 | % | |||||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | — | — | 576 | 3.58 | 2,771 | 3.94 | — | — | 3,347 | 3.88 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | 122 | 1.99 | 9,668 | 5.10 | 40,573 | 3.64 | 50,363 | 3.90 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94,957 | 2.57 | 94,957 | 2.57 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | — | — | — | 30,934 | 6.49 | 67,845 | 6.41 | 98,779 | 6.44 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Debt Securities | — | — | — | — | 3,723 | 3.31 | 4,400 | 7.05 | 8,123 | 5.27 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Debt Securities | $ | — | — | % | $ | 698 | 3.30 | % | $ | 51,041 | 5.33 | % | $ | 207,775 | 4.02 | % | $ | 259,514 | 4.26 | % |
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Loans. Total loans decreased $17.8 million, or 1.6%, to $1.09 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $1.11 billion at December 31, 2023. The change was driven by decreases in consumer loans and residential mortgage loans of $41.1 million and $9.8 million, respectively, partially offset by increases in commercial real estate loans, construction real estate loans, other loans and commercial and industrial loans of $18.4 million, $11.6 million, $2.5 million and $769,000, respectively. The decrease in consumer loans resulted from a reduction in indirect automobile loan production due to rising market interest rates and the discontinuation of this product offering as of June 30, 2023. This portfolio is expected to continue to decline as resources are allocated and production efforts are focused on more profitable commercial products. Excluding the $41.5 million decrease in indirect automobile loans, total loans increased $23.7 million, or 1.1%. Average loans, net for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased $3.3 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated.
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 337,990 | 30.9 | % | $ | 347,808 | 31.3 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 485,513 | 44.4 | 467,154 | 42.1 | |||||||||
| Construction | 54,705 | 5.0 | 43,116 | 3.9 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 112,047 | 10.3 | 111,278 | 10.0 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 70,508 | 6.5 | 111,643 | 10.1 | |||||||||
| Other | 31,863 | 2.9 | 29,397 | 2.6 | |||||||||
| Total Loans | 1,092,626 | 100.0 | % | 1,110,396 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Allowance for Credit Losses | (9,805) | (9,707) | |||||||||||
| Loans, Net | $ | 1,082,821 | $ | 1,100,689 |
The Company's loan portfolio is a mix of consumer and commercial credits. Overall credit exposure and portfolio compensation is managed via a credit concentration policy. The policy designates specific loan types, collateral types and loan structures to be formally tracked and assigned maximum exposure limits as a percentage of capital. Commercial lending by asset class, specific limits for Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") project types, loans secured by residential real estate, large dollar exposures and designated high risk loan categories represent examples of specifically tracked components of our concentration management process. There are no identified concentrations that exceed the assigned exposure limits. Our concentration management policy is approved by the Company's Board of Directors and is used to ensure a high-quality, well diversified portfolio that is consistent with our overall objective of maintaining an acceptable level of risk.
The Company's CRE portfolio totaled $485.5 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $18.4 million, or 3.9%, compared to December 31, 2023. CRE loans are concentrated in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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The tables below provide further detail of the composition of the CRE portfolio as of December 31, 2024:
| (Dollars in thousands) | CRE Nonowner Occupied Loans | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Balance | Percent | Average Loan Size | Average LTV (1) | |||||||
| Retail Space | $ | 91,602 | 24.51 | % | $ | 1,272 | 71.83 | % | ||
| Multifamily | 89,142 | 23.86 | % | 768 | 78.27 | % | ||||
| Warehouse Space | 60,460 | 16.18 | % | 1,440 | 60.37 | % | ||||
| Office Space | 48,867 | 13.08 | % | 888 | 67.80 | % | ||||
| Manufacturing | 22,371 | 5.99 | % | 1,721 | 60.51 | % | ||||
| Medical Facilities | 19,167 | 5.13 | % | 1,065 | 63.66 | % | ||||
| Senior Housing | 13,877 | 3.71 | % | 1,388 | 59.85 | % | ||||
| Hotels | 3,357 | 0.90 | % | 3,357 | 43.00 | % | ||||
| Oil & Gas | 3,296 | 0.88 | % | 1,648 | 51.66 | % | ||||
| Other | 21,533 | 5.76 | % | 718 | 61.31 | % | ||||
| Total Nonowner Occupied CRE | $ | 373,672 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,041 | 68.40 | % |
(1) Based on collateral value at the time of loan origination.
| (Dollars in Thousands) | CRE Owner Occupied Loans | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Balance | Percent | Average Loan Size | Average LTV (1) | |||||||
| Retail Space | $ | 31,326 | 28.01 | % | $ | 681 | 77.70 | % | ||
| Warehouse Space | 19,680 | 17.60 | % | 562 | 53.68 | % | ||||
| Medical Facilities | 9,064 | 8.11 | % | 697 | 76.69 | % | ||||
| Office Space | 8,258 | 7.38 | % | 318 | 86.86 | % | ||||
| Hotels | 5,943 | 5.31 | % | 1,981 | 27.31 | % | ||||
| Manufacturing | 3,404 | 3.04 | % | 309 | 57.44 | % | ||||
| Oil & Gas | 1,962 | 1.75 | % | 392 | 71.50 | % | ||||
| Other | 32,204 | 28.80 | % | 374 | 54.91 | % | ||||
| Total Owner Occupied CRE | $ | 111,841 | 100.00 | % | $ | 486 | 64.26 | % |
(1) Based on collateral value at the time of loan origination.
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Loan Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The following table summarizes the scheduled repayments of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2024. Demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity, and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less. For construction-to-permanent loans in the construction category, the maturity date is the date the loan matures once it is in permanent repayment status. Consumer loans consist primarily of indirect automobile loans whereby a portion of the rate is prepaid to the dealer and accrued in a prepaid dealer reserve account. Therefore, the true yield for the consumer loan portfolio is significantly less than the note rate disclosed below.
| Real Estate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | Commercial | Construction | Commercial and Industrial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 18,425 | 7.30 | % | $ | 11,926 | 6.10 | % | $ | 11,772 | 6.84 | % | $ | 24,554 | 7.34 | % | |||||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 10,331 | 5.21 | 138,344 | 6.23 | 21,020 | 7.11 | 50,942 | 6.28 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 117,662 | 4.99 | 331,344 | 5.56 | 21,127 | 7.04 | 36,548 | 5.66 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 191,572 | 4.06 | 3,899 | 3.86 | 786 | 7.00 | 3 | 8.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 337,990 | 4.59 | % | $ | 485,513 | 5.75 | % | $ | 54,705 | 7.02 | % | $ | 112,047 | 6.31 | % |
| Consumer | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 6,781 | 7.93 | % | $ | 633 | 6.90 | % | $ | 74,091 | 7.10 | % | ||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 59,754 | 5.03 | 606 | 5.14 | 280,997 | 6.02 | ||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 2,778 | 7.68 | 24,101 | 3.93 | 533,560 | 5.44 | ||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 1,195 | 9.05 | 6,523 | 3.31 | 203,978 | 4.04 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 70,508 | 5.43 | % | $ | 31,863 | 3.88 | % | $ | 1,092,626 | 5.44 | % |
The following table sets forth at December 31, 2024, the dollar amount of all fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans due after December 31, 2025.
| Due After December 31, 2025 | Fixed | Adjustable | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 262,607 | $ | 56,958 | $ | 319,565 | ||||
| Commercial | 265,003 | 208,584 | 473,587 | |||||||
| Construction | 29,356 | 13,577 | 42,933 | |||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 78,041 | 9,452 | 87,493 | |||||||
| Consumer | 63,627 | 100 | 63,727 | |||||||
| Other | 28,832 | 2,398 | 31,230 | |||||||
| Total Loans | $ | 727,466 | $ | 291,069 | $ | 1,018,535 |
Liabilities. Total liabilities increased $17.9 million, or 1.4%, to $1.33 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $1.32 billion at December 31, 2023.
Deposits. Total deposits increased $16.4 million, or 1.3%, to $1.28 billion as of December 31, 2024 compared to $1.27 billion at December 31, 2023. Time deposits increased $66.2 million and money market deposits increased $30.4 million, while interest-bearing demand deposits decreased $46.2 million, savings deposits decreased $24.2 million and non interest-bearing demand deposits decreased $9.9 million. The current interest rate environment has resulted in a shift in deposit products to
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higher priced money market and time deposits. Brokered time deposits totaled $39.0 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $29.0 million at December 31, 2023, all of which mature within three months and were utilized to fund the purchase of floating rate CLO securities. FDIC insured deposits totaled approximately 62.5% of total deposits while an additional 15.9% of deposits were collateralized with investment securities.
The following table sets forth the distribution of our average deposit accounts, by account type, for the years indicated.
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest-Bearing Demand Accounts | $ | 270,528 | 20.7 | % | — | % | $ | 326,408 | 26.0 | % | — | % | |||||||
| Interest-Bearing Demand Accounts | 326,073 | 24.9 | 2.27 | 354,060 | 28.2 | 1.90 | |||||||||||||
| Money Market Accounts | 215,864 | 16.5 | 3.11 | 199,962 | 15.9 | 2.28 | |||||||||||||
| Savings Accounts | 180,647 | 13.8 | 0.11 | 220,146 | 17.5 | 0.09 | |||||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 314,510 | 24.1 | 4.49 | 156,310 | 12.4 | 3.16 | |||||||||||||
| Total Deposits | $ | 1,307,622 | 100.0 | % | 2.17 | % | $ | 1,256,886 | 100.0 | % | 1.31 | % |
The following table sets forth time deposits classified by interest rate as of the dates indicated.
| December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 1,493 | $ | 8,009 | ||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 3,707 | 5,512 | ||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 2,489 | 5,139 | ||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 2,932 | 4,316 | ||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 6,001 | 3,626 | ||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 9,753 | 6,220 | ||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | 1,056 | 146 | ||||
| 3.00% to 3.99% | 16,475 | 604 | ||||
| 4.00% to 4.99% | 224,230 | 145,475 | ||||
| 5.00% or Greater | 28,733 | 51,594 | ||||
| Total Time Deposits | $ | 296,869 | $ | 230,641 |
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The following table sets forth, by interest rate ranges and scheduled maturity, information concerning our time deposits at the date indicated.
| Period to Maturity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | Less Than Or Equal to One Year | More Than One to Two Years | More Than Two to Three Years | More Than Three to Four Years | More Than Four to Five Years | More Than Five Years | Total | Percent of Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 1,058 | $ | 392 | $ | 43 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,493 | 0.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 425 | 1,617 | 1,665 | — | — | — | 3,707 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 1,978 | 13 | 75 | 185 | 61 | 177 | 2,489 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 1,694 | 747 | 217 | — | — | 274 | 2,932 | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 3,984 | 1,052 | 849 | 116 | — | — | 6,001 | 2.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 2,436 | 2,759 | 448 | 2,309 | 1,638 | 163 | 9,753 | 3.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | — | 1,018 | 38 | — | — | — | 1,056 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.00% to 3.99% | 14,083 | 1,606 | 786 | — | — | — | 16,475 | 5.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.00% to 4.99% | 217,429 | 6,801 | — | — | — | — | 224,230 | 75.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.00% or Greater | 28,729 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 28,733 | 9.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 271,816 | $ | 16,009 | $ | 4,121 | $ | 2,610 | $ | 1,699 | $ | 614 | $ | 296,869 | 100.0 | % |
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the aggregate estimated amount of outstanding deposits in amounts uninsured by the FDIC, or that were not secured by the Bank through the pledging of securities, FHLB letters of credit or other means, was approximately $272.0 million and $314.7 million, respectively. The estimates are based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. Of the amount at December 31, 2024, an estimated $40.8 million are uninsured time deposits and the following table sets forth their maturity.
| December 31, | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||
| Three Months or Less | $ | 13,190 |
| Over Three Months to Six Months | 16,932 | |
| Over Six Months to One Year | 8,601 | |
| Over One Year | 2,047 | |
| Total | $ | 40,770 |
Borrowed Funds
•Short-term borrowings. There were no short-term borrowings at December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
•Other borrowed funds. Other borrowed funds increased $40,000 to $34.72 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $34.68 million at December 31, 2023. Borrowings for each period consisted of $20.0 million of FHLB advances entered into during 2023 for a term of 24 months at 4.92%, the proceeds of which were utilized to match fund originations within the Bank’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio and $14.7 million related to the Company's unsecured subordinated debt obligation.
Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity increased $7.5 million, or 5.4%, to $147.4 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $139.8 million at December 31, 2023.
•Key factors positively impacting stockholders’ equity included $12.6 million of net income for the current period, partially offset by the payment of $5.1 million in dividends since December 31, 2023 and a $488,000 change in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
•Book value per share was $28.71 at December 31, 2024 compared to $27.32 at December 31, 2023, an increase of $1.39. Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP) increased $1.59, or 6.3%, to $26.82 at December 31, 2024 compared to $25.23 at December 31, 2023. Refer to “Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this section.
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
Overview. 2024 and 2023 Annual Results were impacted by the following significant items:
•On December 1, 2023, the Company announced that the Bank and EU entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with World Insurance Associates, LLC ("World") pursuant to which EU sold substantially all of its assets to World for a purchase price of $30.5 million cash plus possible additional earn-out payments. The sale of assets was completed on December 8, 2023 and resulted in a pre-tax gain of $24.6 million. During 2024, the Company recognized an additional gain of $138,000 following the final settlement of all liabilities and an earn-out payment of $708,000.
•During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Bank executed a balance sheet repositioning strategy of its portfolio of available-for-sale securities. The Bank sold $69.3 million in market value of its lower-yielding U.S government agency, mortgage-backed and municipal securities with an average yield of 1.89% and purchased $69.3 million of higher-yielding mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities with an average yield of 5.49%, resulting in a pre-tax loss of $10.1 million.
•Provision for credit losses totaled $570,000 for 2024 and was primarily due to growth in construction and land development loans, while the Bank recorded a recovery for credit losses of $502,000 for 2023 as the Bank recovered $750,000 related to the prior year $2.7 million charged-off commercial and industrial loan.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $1.5 million, or 3.4%, to $46.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $44.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net interest margin (Non-GAAP) decreased 9 bps to 3.20% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 3.29% the year ended December 31, 2023. Net interest margin (GAAP) decreased to 3.19% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 3.28% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest and dividend income increased $13.9 million, or 22.3%, to $76.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $62.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was largely due to a 69 basis point increase in the yield on interest-earning assets to 5.28% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 4.59% for the year ended December 31, 2023, contributing an additional $11.0 million to interest income.
•Interest income on loans increased $4.7 million, or 8.7%, to $59.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $54.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Average loans decreased $3.3 million while the loan yield increased 46 bps to 5.55% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 5.09% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
•Interest income on taxable investment securities increased $7.5 million, or 187.1%, to $11.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Average investment securities increased $60.1 million and there was a 236 bps increase in average yield.
•Interest from other interest-earning assets, which primarily consists of interest-earning cash, increased $1.8 million, or 54.9%, to $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Average interest bearing deposits at other banks increased $34.8 million, primarily related to changes in deposits and loans, and there was a 1 bps increase in average yield due to an increase in Fed interest rates.
Interest expense increased $12.4 million, or 70.1%, to $30.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $17.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was largely due to an 86 basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 2.24% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 1.38% for the year ended December 31, 2023, adding an additional $9.9 million to interest expense.
•Interest expense on deposits increased $12.0 million, or 73.1%, to $28.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $16.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Rising market interest rates led to the repricing of interest-bearing demand and money market deposits and a shift in deposits from noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing demand and savings deposits to money market and time deposits resulted in a 97 bps increase in average cost compared to the year ended December 31, 2023., adding $9.9 million to interest expense. Additionally, average interest-bearing deposits increased $106.6 million, adding $2.1 million to interest expense.
•Interest expense on other borrowed funds increased $415,000, or 34.4%, to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to an $8.4 million increase in average balances due to $20.0 million of FHLB long-term advances added during the second quarter of 2023.
Provision (Recovery) for Credit Losses. The provision for credit losses was $570,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a $502,000 recovery for the year ended December 31, 2023. The provision for loan losses in 2024 was primarily due to growth in construction and land development loans. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $281,000 while net recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $557,000 primarily due to recoveries totaling $750,000 related to the prior year $2.7 million charged-off commercial and industrial loan.
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Noninterest Income. The breakdown of noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows:
| Year Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Service Fees | $ | 1,680 | $ | 1,819 | $ | (139) | (7.6) | % | |||
| Insurance Commissions | 6 | 5,839 | (5,833) | (99.9) | % | ||||||
| Other Commissions | 251 | 521 | (270) | (51.8) | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Sales of Loans | 52 | — | 52 | — | % | ||||||
| Net Gain (Loss) on Securities | 51 | (10,199) | 10,250 | 100.5 | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Purchased Tax Credits | 49 | 29 | 20 | 69.0 | % | ||||||
| Gain on Sale of Subsidiary | 138 | 24,578 | (24,440) | (99.4) | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Disposal of Premises and Equipment | 274 | 11 | 263 | 2390.9 | % | ||||||
| Income from Bank-Owned Life Insurance | 594 | 576 | 18 | 3.1 | % | ||||||
| Net Gain from Bank-Owned Life Insurance Claims | 915 | 303 | 612 | 202.0 | % | ||||||
| Other Income | 1,484 | 535 | 949 | 177.4 | % | ||||||
| Total Noninterest Income | $ | 5,494 | $ | 24,012 | $ | (18,518) | (77.1) | % |
Noninterest income decreased $18.5 million, or 77.1%, to $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $24.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
•The Company recorded a $24.6 million pre-tax gain on the sale of EU assets during the year ended December 31, 2023. On December 1, 2023, the Company announced that the Bank and EU entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with World pursuant to which EU sold substantially all of its assets to World for a purchase price of $30.5 million cash plus possible additional earn-out payments. The sale of assets was completed on December 8, 2023. During 2024, the Company recognized an additional gain of $138,000 following the final settlement of all liabilities.
•Net gain on securities was $51,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of $10.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. During 2023, the Company sold $79.4 million in book value of its lower-yielding U.S government agency, mortgage-backed and municipal securities with an average yield of 1.89% and purchased $69.3 million of higher-yielding mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities with an average yield of 5.49%, resulting in a pre-tax loss of $10.1 million. The Company's equity securities, which are primarily comprised of bank stocks, reflected a gain in value of $51,000 for the current period compared to a loss of $110,000 in value in the prior period primarily from a change in market value of these securities.
•Insurance commissions decreased $5.8 million due to the sale of EU during the year ended December 31, 2023.
•Other income for the year ended December 31, 2024 includes a $708,000 earn-out payment related to EU.
•The Company recorded a $274,000 net gain on disposal of fixed assets in the current year related to the sale of one branch location, compared to a $11,000 gain in the prior year.
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Noninterest Expense. The breakdown of noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows:
| Year Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Salaries and Employee Benefits | $ | 18,821 | $ | 21,903 | $ | (3,082) | (14.1) | % | |||
| Occupancy | 3,096 | 2,998 | 98 | 3.3 | % | ||||||
| Equipment | 1,155 | 1,064 | 91 | 8.6 | % | ||||||
| Data Processing | 3,308 | 3,014 | 294 | 9.8 | % | ||||||
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Assessment | 639 | 754 | (115) | (15.3) | % | ||||||
| Pennsylvania Shares Tax | 1,161 | 889 | 272 | 30.6 | % | ||||||
| Contracted Services | 1,623 | 1,166 | 457 | 39.2 | % | ||||||
| Legal and Professional Fees | 985 | 1,182 | (197) | (16.7) | % | ||||||
| Advertising | 484 | 426 | 58 | 13.6 | % | ||||||
| Other Real Estate Owned (Income) | 50 | (115) | 165 | (143.5) | % | ||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets | 958 | 1,766 | (808) | (45.8) | % | ||||||
| Other | 3,369 | 3,735 | (366) | (9.8) | % | ||||||
| Total Noninterest Expense | $ | 35,649 | $ | 38,782 | $ | (3,133) | (8.1) | % |
Noninterest expense decreased $3.1 million, or 8.1%, to $35.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $38.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
•Salaries and employee benefits decreased $3.1 million to $18.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $21.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to no expense related to EU for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $3.1 million for year ended December 31, 2023.
•Amortization of intangible assets decreased $808,000 to $958,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as a component of the Bank’s core deposit intangible was fully amortized in February 2024 and there was no expense related to EU recognized for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $174,000 of expense recognized for the year ended December 31, 2023.
•Other noninterest expense decreased $366,000 to $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to no expense related to EU for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $422,000 for year ended December 31, 2023
•Contracted services increased $457,000 to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due primarily to costs associated with cybersecurity support, website administration, equity compensation management and product consulting.
•Data processing expense increased $294,000 to $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily related to costs related to the implementation of a new loan origination system and a financial dashboard program.
•Pennsylvania shares tax expense increased $272,000 to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $889,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to an increase in the Bank's taxable base resulting from the increase in equity from the sale of EU.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased $5.0 million to $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $7.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and is primarily attributed to the decrease in pre-tax income.
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Average Balances and Yields. The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the years indicated. Tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21%. All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in the computation of average balances only. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Earning Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Loans, Net (1) | $ | 1,073,601 | $ | 59,544 | 5.55 | % | $ | 1,076,928 | $ | 54,763 | 5.09 | % | |||||
| Securities | |||||||||||||||||
| Taxable | 268,604 | 11,533 | 4.29 | 208,472 | 4,017 | 1.93 | |||||||||||
| Tax Exempt | — | — | — | 5,821 | 199 | 3.42 | |||||||||||
| Equity Securities | 2,693 | 110 | 4.08 | 2,693 | 106 | 3.94 | |||||||||||
| Interest-Earning Deposits at Other Banks | 96,474 | 4,831 | 5.01 | 61,638 | 3,084 | 5.00 | |||||||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | 3,142 | 274 | 8.72 | 3,027 | 211 | 6.97 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 1,444,514 | 76,292 | 5.28 | 1,358,579 | 62,380 | 4.59 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Earning Assets | 57,986 | 48,448 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,502,500 | $ | 1,407,027 | |||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Demand Deposits | $ | 326,073 | $ | 7,414 | 2.27 | % | $ | 354,060 | $ | 6,741 | 1.90 | % | |||||
| Money Market | 215,864 | 6,706 | 3.11 | 199,962 | 4,554 | 2.28 | |||||||||||
| Savings | 180,647 | 202 | 0.11 | 220,146 | 202 | 0.09 | |||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 314,510 | 14,119 | 4.49 | 156,310 | 4,936 | 3.16 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Deposits | 1,037,094 | 28,441 | 2.74 | 930,478 | 16,433 | 1.77 | |||||||||||
| Short-term Borrowings | — | — | — | 931 | 32 | 3.44 | |||||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 34,697 | 1,622 | 4.67 | 26,328 | 1,207 | 4.58 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 1,071,791 | 30,063 | 2.80 | 957,737 | 17,672 | 1.85 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits | 270,528 | 326,408 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Funding and Cost of Funds | 1,342,319 | 2.24 | 1,284,145 | 1.38 | |||||||||||||
| Other Liabilities | 16,559 | 6,764 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 1,358,878 | 1,290,909 | |||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | 143,622 | 116,118 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 1,502,500 | $ | 1,407,027 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Income (Non-GAAP) (2) | $ | 46,229 | $ | 44,708 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) (2)(3) | 2.48 | 2.74 | |||||||||||||||
| Net Interest-Earning Assets (4) | $ | 372,723 | $ | 400,842 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (2)(5) | 3.20 | 3.29 | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Assets | 0.84 | 1.60 | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Equity | 8.77 | 19.42 | |||||||||||||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 9.56 | 8.25 | |||||||||||||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 134.78 | 141.85 |
(1)Net of the allowance for credit losses and includes nonaccrual loans with a zero yield
(2)Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure.
(3)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest rate spread (GAAP) was 2.47% and 2.73% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(4)Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. Net interest margin (GAAP) was 3.19% and 3.28% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.
| Year Ended December 31, 2024Compared ToYear Ended December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (Decrease) Due to | ||||||||||
| Volume | Rate | Total | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income: | ||||||||||
| Loans, net | $ | (158) | $ | 4,939 | $ | 4,781 | ||||
| Securities: | ||||||||||
| Taxable | 1,448 | 6,068 | 7,516 | |||||||
| Tax-Exempt | (100) | (99) | (199) | |||||||
| Equity Securities | — | 4 | 4 | |||||||
| Interest-Earning Deposits at Other Banks | 1,741 | 6 | 1,747 | |||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | 8 | 55 | 63 | |||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 2,939 | 10,973 | 13,912 | |||||||
| Interest Expense: | ||||||||||
| Deposits | 2,127 | 9,881 | 12,008 | |||||||
| Short-Term Borrowings | (16) | (16) | (32) | |||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 391 | 24 | 415 | |||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 2,502 | 9,889 | 12,391 | |||||||
| Change in Net Interest Income | $ | 437 | $ | 1,084 | $ | 1,521 |
Asset Quality
Nonperforming Assets and Delinquent Loans. The Company reviews its loans on a regular basis and generally places loans on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest is 90 days or more past due. In addition, the Company places loans on nonaccrual status when we do not expect to receive full payment of interest, principal or both. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed from interest income. Loans that are 90 days or more past due may still accrue interest if they are well secured and in the process of collection. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied against principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current, and current and future payments are reasonably assured.
Management monitors all past due loans and nonperforming assets. Such loans are placed under close supervision, with consideration given to the need for additions to the allowance for credit losses and (if appropriate) partial or full charge-off.
Management believes the volume of nonperforming assets can be partially attributed to unique borrower circumstances as well as the economy in general. We have an experienced chief credit officer, collections and credit departments that monitor the loan portfolio and seek to prevent any deterioration of asset quality.
Real estate acquired through foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold. When real estate owned is acquired, it is recorded at the lower of the unpaid principal balance of the related loan, or its fair market value, less estimated selling expenses. Any further write-down of real estate owned is charged against earnings.
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Nonaccrual Loans and Nonperforming Assets. The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of our nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.
| December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonaccrual With No ACL | Nonaccrual With ACL | Loans Past Due 90 Days Still Accruing | Total Nonperforming Assets | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Nonaccrual Loans: | |||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,388 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,388 | |||
| Commercial | 188 | — | — | 188 | |||||||
| Consumer | 213 | — | — | 213 | |||||||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans | $ | 1,789 | $ | — | $ | — | 1,789 | ||||
| Other Real Estate Owned: | |||||||||||
| Residential | — | ||||||||||
| Total Other Real Estate Owned | — | ||||||||||
| Total Nonperforming Assets | $ | 1,789 |
| December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonaccrual With No ACL | Nonaccrual With ACL | Loans Past Due 90 Days Still Accruing | Total Nonperforming Assets | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Nonaccrual Loans: | |||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,476 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,476 | |||
| Commercial | 360 | — | — | 360 | |||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 316 | — | — | 316 | |||||||
| Consumer | 88 | — | — | 88 | |||||||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans | $ | 2,240 | $ | — | $ | — | 2,240 | ||||
| Other Real Estate Owned: | |||||||||||
| Residential | 162 | ||||||||||
| Total Other Real Estate Owned | 162 | ||||||||||
| Total Nonperforming Assets | $ | 2,402 |
At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had no loans 90 days or more past due that were still accruing interest. At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had no loans that were not classified as nonaccrual or 90 days past due where known information about possible credit problems of borrowers caused management to have serious concerns as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms and that may result in disclosure as nonaccrual or 90 days past due.
Nonperforming assets decreased $613,000 to $1.8 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.4 million at December 31, 2023. Nonperforming loans decreased $451,000 to $1.8 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $2.2 million at December 31, 2023. The respective decreases are primarily attributable to the sale of a $162,000 other real estate owned residential property in the current year, the payoff of a commercial non-owner occupied purchased participation loan for $358,000 and a $316,000 commercial and industrial loan that was placed back on accrual status based on consistent timely loan payments. This was partially offset by a $175,000 commercial non-owner occupied loan moved to nonaccrual status during the year and increases of $72,000 in nonaccrual personal consumer loans and $52,000 in nonaccrual indirect loans in the current year.
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The following table presents the components of the ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans at the dates indicated.
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,388 | $ | 337,990 | 0.41 | % | $ | 1,476 | $ | 347,808 | 0.42 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 188 | 485,513 | 0.04 | 360 | 467,154 | 0.08 | |||||||||||
| Construction | — | 54,705 | — | — | 43,116 | — | |||||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | — | 112,047 | — | 316 | 111,278 | 0.28 | |||||||||||
| Consumer | 213 | 70,508 | 0.30 | 88 | 111,643 | 0.08 | |||||||||||
| Other | — | 31,863 | — | — | 29,397 | — | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,789 | $ | 1,092,626 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2,240 | $ | 1,110,396 | 0.20 | % |
Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide that loans and other assets of lesser quality should be classified as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the Company will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted. The Company designates an asset as “special mention” if the asset has a potential weakness that warrants management’s close attention.
The Company uses an nine-point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first five categories are not considered criticized and are aggregated as one to four “pass” and five "pass-watch" rated. The Company moved to the nine-point internal risk rating system in the current year, which aligned the Company with risk rating systems that are common to community banking peers. The criticized rating categories used by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The special mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are below average quality, resulting in an undue credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a substandard classification. Loans in the substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable. Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset is not warranted.
As part of the periodic exams of the Bank by the FDIC and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, the staff of such agencies reviews our classifications and determines whether such classifications are adequate. Such agencies have, in the past, and may in the future require us to classify certain assets which management has not otherwise classified or require a classification more severe than established by management. The following table shows the principal amount of special mention and classified loans at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Special Mention | $ | 33,543 | $ | 54,978 | ||
| Substandard | 6,854 | 14,457 | ||||
| Doubtful | — | — | ||||
| Loss | — | — | ||||
| Total | $ | 40,397 | $ | 69,435 |
The total amount of special mention and classified loans decreased $29.0 million, or 41.8%, to $40.4 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $69.4 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease of $21.4 million in the special mention loan category is primarily due to loan risk rating upgrades due to the receipt of borrowers' current financial information. The
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decrease of $7.6 million in the substandard category is primarily due to a substantial principal reduction in loans for one commercial borrower previously secured by a pledge of revenues and commercial real estate with the remaining principal balance being refinanced into loans fully secured with commercial real estate.
Allowance for Credit Losses. The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making evaluations. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to income and recovery of principal and interest on loans previously charged-off. Losses of principal are charged directly to the allowance when a loss occurs or when a determination is made that the specific loss is probable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.
Although we maintain our allowance for credit losses at a level that we consider to be adequate to provide for potential losses, there can be no assurance that such losses will not exceed the estimated amounts or that we will not be required to make additions to the allowance for credit losses in the future. Future additions to our allowance for credit losses and changes in the related ratio of the allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans are dependent upon the economy, changes in real estate values and interest rates, the view of the regulatory authorities toward adequate credit loss reserve levels, and inflation. Management will continue to periodically review the entire loan portfolio to determine the extent, if any, to which further additional credit loss provisions may be deemed necessary.
Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses. The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for credit losses by loan categories for each year indicated.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Balance at Beginning of Year | $ | 9,707 | $ | 12,819 | ||
| Impact of ASC 326 - Loans | — | (3,385) | ||||
| Provision (Recovery) for Loan Losses | 379 | (284) | ||||
| Charge-offs: | ||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||
| Residential | (28) | (219) | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | (12) | — | ||||
| Consumer | (485) | (370) | ||||
| Total Charge-offs | (652) | (589) | ||||
| Recoveries: | ||||||
| Real estate: | ||||||
| Residential | 14 | 43 | ||||
| Commercial | — | 32 | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 175 | 876 | ||||
| Consumer | 182 | 195 | ||||
| Total Recoveries | 371 | 1,146 | ||||
| Net (Charge-offs) Recoveries | (281) | 557 | ||||
| Balance at End of Year | $ | 9,805 | $ | 9,707 | ||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans | 0.90 | % | 0.87 | % | ||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonaccrual Loans | 548.07 | 433.35 | ||||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 548.07 | 433.35 | ||||
| Net (Recoveries) Charge-offs to Average Loans | 0.03 | (0.05) |
The allowance for credit losses increased $98,000, or 1.0%, to $9.8 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $9.7 million at December 31, 2023. Allowance for credit losses to total loans increased 3 basis points to 0.90% at December 31, 2024 compared to 0.87% at December 31, 2023. The increase in the allowance for credit losses was primarily due to specific reserves for individually analyzed loans of $331,000 for a commercial and industrial loan relationship and two CRE non-owner occupied loans of $68,000 at December 31, 2024. This was mainly offset by a recovery in the allowance for credit losses of $301,000 due to a decrease in historical loss rates, partially offset by an increase in qualitative factors related to growth in the
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loan portfolio. This compared to $284,000 in recovery for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to a $2.7 million charge-off of one loan in the commercial and industrial pool.
The ratio of allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans ratio increased to 548.07% at December 31, 2024, compared to 433.35% at December 31, 2023. Nonaccrual loans decreased $451,000 to $1.8 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $2.2 million at December 31, 2023. Nonaccrual commercial real estate loans decreased $172,000 to $188,000 at December 31, 2024 compared to $360,000 at December 31, 2023 primarily related to the payoff of a commercial non-owner occupied purchased participation loan for $358,000 and a $316,000 commercial and industrial loan that was placed back on accrual status based on consistent timely loan payments. This was partially offset by a $175,000 commercial non-owner occupied loan moved to nonaccrual status during the year and increases of $72,000 in nonaccrual personal consumer loans and $52,000 in nonaccrual indirect loans in the current year.
Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $281,000 primarily due to charge-offs of $357,000 for consumer indirect, $127,000 for CRE non-owner occupied and $114,000 for consumer revolving lines of credit. This was partially offset by recoveries of $175,000 for commercial and industrial and $133,000 for consumer indirect loans. Net recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $557,000 primarily due to recoveries totaling $750,000 related to the prior year $2.7 million charged-off commercial and industrial loan. The following table presents the ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percent of average loans for the periods indicated.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate: | ||||
| Residential | — | % | 0.05 | % |
| Commercial | 0.03 | (0.01) | ||
| Construction | — | — | ||
| Commercial and Industrial | (0.15) | (0.89) | ||
| Consumer | 0.35 | 0.14 | ||
| Other | — | — | ||
| Total Loans | 0.03 | % | (0.05) | % |
Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses. The following table sets forth the allocation of allowance for credit losses by loan category at the dates indicated. The table reflects the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans. The allocation of the allowance by category is not necessarily indicative of future losses and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in any category.
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent of Total Loans | Amount | Percent of Total Loans | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 2,926 | 30.9 | % | $ | 3,129 | 31.3 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 3,103 | 44.4 | 2,630 | 42.1 | |||||||||
| Construction | 1,264 | 5.0 | 639 | 3.9 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 1,584 | 10.3 | 1,693 | 10.0 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 687 | 6.5 | 1,367 | 10.1 | |||||||||
| Other | 241 | 2.9 | 249 | 2.6 | |||||||||
| Total Allocated Allowance | 9,805 | 100.0 | 9,707 | 100.0 | |||||||||
| Unallocated | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total Allowance for Credit Losses | $ | 9,805 | 100.0 | % | $ | 9,707 | 100.0 | % |
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this Report to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the following tables.
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Interest income on interest-earning assets, net interest rate spread and net interest margin are presented on a fully tax-equivalent (“FTE”) basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and securities using the federal statutory income tax rate of 21 percent. We believe the presentation of net interest income on a FTE basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. The following table reconciles net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin on a FTE basis for the periods indicated:
| Year Ended December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||
| Interest Income per Consolidated Statements of Income (GAAP) | $ | 76,131 | $ | 62,225 | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 161 | 155 | |||
| Interest Income (Non-GAAP) | 76,292 | 62,380 | |||
| Interest Expense per Consolidated Statements of Income (GAAP) | 30,063 | 17,672 | |||
| Net Interest Income (Non-GAAP) | $ | 46,229 | $ | 44,708 | |
| Net Interest Income (GAAP) | $ | 46,068 | $ | 44,553 | |
| Divided by : Average Interest-Earning Assets | $ | 1,444,514 | $ | 1,358,579 | |
| Net Interest Margin (GAAP) | 3.19 | % | 3.28 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) | 3.20 | % | 3.29 | % | |
| Net Interest Rate Spread (GAAP) | 2.47 | % | 2.73 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) | 2.48 | % | 2.74 | % |
Tangible book value per common share is a Non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by period-end common shares outstanding. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a Non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by tangible assets. We believe these Non-GAAP measures serve as useful tools to help evaluate the strength and discipline of the Company's capital management strategies and as an additional, conservative measure of the Company’s total value.
| December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) | ||||||
| Stockholders' Equity (GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 147,378 | $ | 139,834 | ||
| Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net | (9,732) | (10,690) | ||||
| Tangible Common Equity or Tangible Book Value (Non-GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 137,646 | $ | 129,144 | ||
| Common Shares Outstanding (Denominator) | 5,132,654 | 5,118,713 | ||||
| Book Value per Common Share (GAAP) | $ | 28.71 | $ | 27.32 | ||
| Tangible Book Value per Common Share (Non-GAAP) | $ | 26.82 | $ | 25.23 |
Liquidity
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. The Bank’s primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, and maturities and sales of securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
The Bank regularly adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon its assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of its asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits with other banks and short- and intermediate-term securities. The Bank believes that it had sufficient liquidity at December 31, 2024, to satisfy its short- and long-term liquidity needs at that date.
The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and due from banks, which totaled $49.6 million at December 31, 2024. Unpledged securities, which provide an additional source of liquidity, totaled $86.0 million. In addition, the Bank maintains a credit
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arrangement with the FHLB with a maximum borrowing limit of approximately $489.5 million and available borrowing capacity of $467.6 million as of December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2024, there were no standby letters of credit utilized to collateralize public deposits in excess of the level insured by the FDIC. This arrangement is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge, and is secured by a blanket security agreement on $695.5 million of residential and commercial mortgage loans and the Bank’s investment in FHLB stock. The Bank also maintains a Borrower-In-Custody of Collateral line of credit agreement with the FRB for $84.0 million that requires monthly certification of collateral, is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge and is secured by $108.3 million of commercial and consumer indirect auto loans. The Bank also maintains multiple line of credit arrangements with various unaffiliated banks totaling $50.0 million as of December 31, 2024.
At December 31, 2024, the Bank had funding commitments totaling $167.6 million, consisting primarily of commitments to originate loans, unused lines of credit and letters of credit.
At December 31, 2024, certificates of deposit due within one year of that date totaled $271.8 million, or 91.6% of total certificates of deposit. While liquidity levels at December 31, 2024 are currently sufficient, if these certificates of deposit do not remain with the Bank, the Bank may be required to seek other sources of funds. Depending on market conditions, the Bank may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than it currently pays on these certificates of deposit. The Bank believes, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of its certificates of deposit will remain with it, either as certificates of deposit or as other deposit products. The Bank can attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
The Bank’s primary investing activities are the origination of loans. For the year ended December 31, 2024 the Bank had net loan originations of $17.6 million.
The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity to pay dividends to stockholders, to pay principal and interest on its subordinated debt and for other corporate purposes. At December 31, 2024, the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $16.2 million.
We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position daily and anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained.
Commitments. As a financial services provider, the Company routinely is a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, commitments under unused lines of credit, and commitments under letters of credit. While these contractual obligations represent potential future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans the Company makes. In addition, the Company enters into commitments to sell mortgage loans.
Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of its operations, the Company enters into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities and agreements with respect to investments.
The following tables present certain of our contractual obligations at December 31, 2024.
| Payment Due by Period | Total | Less ThanOr Equal toOne Year | More Than One to Three Years | More Than Three to Five Years | More Than Five Years | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | $ | 296,869 | $ | 271,816 | $ | 20,130 | $ | 4,309 | $ | 614 | ||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 34,718 | 20,000 | — | — | 14,718 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Lease Obligations | 3,761 | 481 | 809 | 664 | 1,807 | |||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 335,348 | $ | 292,297 | $ | 20,939 | $ | 4,973 | $ | 17,139 |
Capital Resources
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the Bank was considered "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.
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The following table presents the Bank’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios, as well as the minimum amounts and ratios required to be well capitalized at the dates indicated.
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | $ | 152,238 | 14.78 | % | $ | 143,654 | 13.64 | % | |||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 46,366 | 4.50 | 47,385 | 4.50 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 66,973 | 6.50 | 68,445 | 6.50 | |||||||||
| Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 152,238 | 14.78 | 143,654 | 13.64 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 61,821 | 6.00 | 63,180 | 6.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 82,428 | 8.00 | 84,240 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 162,733 | 15.79 | 153,861 | 14.61 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 82,428 | 8.00 | 84,240 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 103,035 | 10.00 | 105,300 | 10.00 | |||||||||
| Tier I Leverage Capital (to Adjusted Total Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 152,238 | 9.98 | 143,654 | 10.19 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 60,996 | 4.00 | 56,385 | 4.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 76,245 | 5.00 | 70,481 | 5.00 |
Impact of Inflation and Changing Price
The consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Company have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration of changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company’s operations. Unlike industrial companies, the Company’s assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on performance than the effects of inflation.
FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001605301-24-000005.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis reflects our consolidated financial statements and other relevant statistical data, and is intended to enhance your understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The information in this section has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, which appear in this Report. You should read the information in this section in conjunction with the business and financial information the Company provided in this Report.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
See the first page of this Report for information regarding forward-looking statements.
Selected Financial Data
The following tables set forth selected historical financial and other data of the Company at and for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. The information at December 31, 2023 and 2022, and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is derived in part from, and should be read together with, the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in this Report and should be read together therewith. The information at December 31, 2021 and for the year ended December 31, 2021 is derived in part from audited financial statements that are not included in this Report.
| December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Financial Condition Data: | ||||||||||
| Assets | $ | 1,456,091 | $ | 1,408,938 | $ | 1,425,479 | ||||
| Cash and Due From Banks | 68,223 | 103,700 | 119,674 | |||||||
| Securities | 207,095 | 190,058 | 224,974 | |||||||
| Loans, Net | 1,100,689 | 1,037,054 | 1,009,214 | |||||||
| Deposits | 1,267,159 | 1,268,503 | 1,226,613 | |||||||
| Short-Term Borrowings | — | 8,060 | 39,266 | |||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 34,678 | 14,638 | 17,601 | |||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | 139,834 | 110,155 | 133,124 |
| Year Ended December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Operating Data: | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income | $ | 62,225 | $ | 47,716 | $ | 43,557 | ||||
| Interest Expense | 17,672 | 4,781 | 3,405 | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income | 44,553 | 42,935 | 40,152 | |||||||
| (Recovery) Provision for Credit Losses - Loans | (284) | 3,784 | (1,125) | |||||||
| Recovery for Credit Losses - Unfunded Commitments | (218) | — | — | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income After (Recovery) Provision for Credit Losses | 45,055 | 39,151 | 41,277 | |||||||
| Noninterest Income | 24,012 | 9,820 | 16,280 | |||||||
| Noninterest Expense | 38,782 | 34,891 | 42,862 | |||||||
| Income Before Income Tax Expense | 30,285 | 14,080 | 14,695 | |||||||
| Income Tax Expense | 7,735 | 2,833 | 3,125 | |||||||
| Net Income | $ | 22,550 | $ | 11,247 | $ | 11,570 |
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| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Common Share Data: | ||||||||||
| Earnings Per Common Share - Basic | $ | 4.41 | $ | 2.19 | $ | 2.15 | ||||
| Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted | 4.40 | 2.18 | 2.15 | |||||||
| Dividends Per Common Share | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.96 | |||||||
| Dividend Payout Ratio (1) | 22.73 | % | 44.04 | % | 44.65 | % | ||||
| Book Value Per Common Share | $ | 27.31 | $ | 21.60 | $ | 25.31 | ||||
| Common Shares Outstanding | 5,119,543 | 5,100,189 | 5,260,672 |
| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Ratios: | ||||||||
| Return on Average Assets | 1.60 | % | 0.80 | % | 0.79 | % | ||
| Return on Average Equity | 19.42 | 9.56 | 8.66 | |||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 141.85 | 148.00 | 145.44 | |||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 8.25 | 8.36 | 9.12 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (2) | 2.73 | 3.07 | 2.81 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) (2)(4) | 2.74 | 3.08 | 2.82 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (3) | 3.28 | 3.24 | 2.92 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (3)(4) | 3.29 | 3.25 | 2.94 | |||||
| Net (Recoveries) Charge-offs to Average Loans | (0.05) | 0.25 | 0.01 | |||||
| Noninterest Expense to Average Assets | 2.76 | 2.48 | 2.93 | |||||
| Efficiency Ratio (5) | 56.56 | 66.14 | 75.95 |
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans | 0.87 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.13 | % | ||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 433.35 | 221.06 | 159.40 | |||||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonaccrual Loans | 433.35 | 320.64 | 233.37 | |||||
| Delinquent and Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | 0.62 | 0.81 | 0.78 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans | 0.20 | 0.55 | 0.71 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Assets | 0.15 | 0.41 | 0.51 | |||||
| Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.16 | 0.41 | 0.51 |
| Capital Ratios: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 13.64 | % | 12.33 | % | 11.95 | % | ||
| Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 13.64 | 12.33 | 11.95 | |||||
| Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 14.61 | 13.58 | 13.18 | |||||
| Tier 1 Leverage Capital to Adjusted Total Assets (6) | 10.19 | 8.66 | 7.76 |
| Other: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Branch Offices | 13 | 13 | 14 | ||
| Number of Full-Time Equivalent Employees | 161 | 197 | 200 |
(1)Represents dividends per share divided by net income per share.
(2)Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(4)Fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21%. Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in Item 7 of this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure.
(5)Represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.
(6)Capital ratios are for Community Bank only.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Critical Accounting Estimates
Critical accounting policies are those that involve significant judgments, estimates and assumptions by management and that have, or could have, a material impact on the Company’s income or the carrying value of its assets.
Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL). On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss methodology. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 using a modified retrospective approach. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2023 are presented under Topic 326, while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. The adoption resulted in a decrease of $3.4 million to the Company’s ACL related to loans receivable (ACL - Loans) and an increase of $718,000 in ACL for unfunded commitments (ACL - Unfunded Commitments). The net impact resulted in a $2.1 million increase to retained earnings, net of deferred taxes.
The ACL represents the estimated amount considered necessary to cover lifetime expected credit losses inherent in financial assets at the balance sheet date. The measurement of expected credit losses is applicable to loans receivable and securities measured at amortized cost. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures such as loan commitments and unused lines of credit. The allowance is established through a provision for credit losses that is charged against income. The methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management because of the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the forecasted economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded ACL. The ACL is reported separately as a contra-asset on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. The expected credit loss for unfunded loan commitments is reported on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition in other liabilities while the provision for credit losses related to unfunded commitments is reported in provision for credit losses - unfunded commitments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACL on Loans Receivable
The ACL on loans is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the loan to present the net amount expected to be collected. Expected losses are evaluated and calculated on a collective, or pooled, basis for those loans which share similar risk characteristics. At each reporting period, the Company evaluates whether loans within a pool continue to exhibit similar risk characteristics. If the risk characteristics of a loan change, such that they are no longer similar to other loans in the pool, the Company will evaluate the loan with a different pool of loans that share similar risk characteristics. If the loan does not share risk characteristics with other loans, the Company will evaluate the loan on an individual basis. The Company evaluates the pooling methodology at least annually. Loans are charged off against the ACL when the Company believes the balances to be uncollectible. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off or expected to be charged off.
The Company has chosen to segment its portfolio consistent with the manner in which it manages credit risk. Such segments include residential mortgage, commercial real estate mortgages, construction, commercial business, consumer and other. For most segments, the Company calculates estimated credit losses using a probability of default and loss given default methodology, the results of which are applied to the aggregated discounted cash flow of each individual loan within the segment. The point in time probability of default and loss given default are then conditioned by macroeconomic scenarios to incorporate reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount.
The Company estimates the ACL on loans via a quantitative analysis which considers relevant available information from internal and external sources related to past events and current conditions, as well as the incorporation of reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company evaluates a variety of factors including third party economic forecasts, industry trends and other available published economic information in arriving at its forecasts. After the reasonable and supportable forecast period, the Company reverts, on a straight-line basis, to average historical losses. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals, and modifications unless either of the following applies: management has a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a restructuring will be executed with an individual borrower or the renewal option is included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company.
Also included in the ACL on loans are qualitative reserves to cover losses that are expected but, in the Company’s assessment, may not be adequately represented in the quantitative analysis or the forecasts described above. Factors that the Company considers include changes in lending policies and procedures, business conditions, the nature and size of the portfolio, portfolio concentrations, the volume and severity of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, and the effect of external factors such as competition, legal and regulatory requirements, among others. Furthermore, the Company considers the inherent uncertainty in quantitative models that are built upon historical data.
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Individually Evaluated Loans
On a case-by-case basis, the Company may conclude that a loan should be evaluated on an individual basis based on its disparate risk characteristics. When the Company determines that a loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other loans in the portfolio, the allowance will be determined on an individual basis using the present value of expected cash flows or, for collateral-dependent loans, the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date, less estimated selling costs, as applicable. If the fair value of the collateral is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan, the Company will charge off the difference between the fair value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell at the reporting date, and the amortized cost basis of the loan.
ACL on Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
The Company is required to include unfunded commitments that are expected to be funded in the future within the allowance calculation, other than those that are unconditionally cancellable. To arrive at that reserve, the reserve percentage for each applicable segment is applied to the unused portion of the expected commitment balance and is multiplied by the expected funding rate. To determine the expected funding rate, the Company uses a historical utilization rate for each segment. As noted above, the ACL on unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition and the related credit expense is recorded in provision for credit losses - unfunded commitments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACL on Available-for-Sale Securities
For available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For securities available-for-sale that do not meet the above criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Company considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating by a rating agency, and adverse conditions related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an ACL is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. The Company elected the practical expedient of zero loss estimates for securities issued by U.S. government entities and agencies. These securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major agencies and have a long history of no credit losses.
Changes in the ACL are recorded as provision for, or reversal of, credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an available for sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.
Accrued Interest Receivable
The Company made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis of loans and available for sale securities. Accrued interest receivable on loans is reported as a component of accrued interest receivable and other assets on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, totaled $4.1 million at December 31, 2023 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. Accrued interest receivable on available of sale securities, also a component of accrued interest receivable and other assets on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, totaled $947,000, at December 31, 2023 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
Allowance for Loan Losses. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company calculated the allowance for loan losses ("allowance"), using an incurred loan loss methodology. The following policy related to the allowance in prior periods.
The allowance for loan losses (“allowance”) is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance based on potential losses in the current loan portfolio, which includes an assessment of economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, loan loss experience, volume and severity of past due, classified and nonaccrual loans as well as other loan modifications, quality of the Company’s loan review system, the degree of oversight by the Company’s Board, existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations, effect of external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements, and other relevant factors. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making evaluations. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to income and recovery of principal and interest on loans previously charged-off. Losses of principal are charged directly to the allowance when a loss occurs or when a determination is made that the specific loss is probable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.
The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. A loan is considered impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will
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be unable to collect all amounts due for principal and interest according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Generally, management considers all substandard, doubtful, and loss-rated loans, nonaccrual loans, and TDRs for impairment. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. The maximum period without payment that typically can occur before a loan is considered for impairment is 90 days. Impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at a loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, the observable market price, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral. When the measurement of an impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recorded in a specific valuation allowance. This specific valuation allowance is periodically adjusted for significant changes in the amount or timing of expected future cash flows, observable market price or fair value of the collateral. The specific valuation allowance, or allowance for impaired loans, is part of the total allowance for loan losses. Cash payments received on impaired loans that are considered nonaccrual are recorded as a direct reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. When the recorded investment has been fully collected, receipts are recorded as recoveries to the allowance for loan losses until the previously charged-off principal is fully recovered. Subsequent amounts collected are recognized as interest income. If no charge-off exists, then once the recorded investment has been fully collected, any future amounts collected would be recognized as interest income. Impaired loans are not returned to accrual status until all amounts due, both principal and interest, are current and a sustained payment history has been demonstrated.
The general allowance component covers pools of homogeneous loans by loan class. Management determines historical loss experience for each segment of loans using the five-year rolling average of the net charge-off data within each segment. Qualitative and environmental factors are also considered that are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the Bank’s existing portfolio to differ from historical loss experience, and include levels and trends in delinquency and impaired loans; levels and trends in net charge-offs, trends in volume and terms of loans; change in underwriting, policies, procedures, practices and key personnel; national and local economic trends; industry conditions, and effects of changes in high-risk credit circumstances. The qualitative and environmental factors are reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure they are reflective of current conditions in the portfolio and economy. An unallocated component, which is a part of the general allowance component, is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect the Company’s estimate of probable losses.
Our allowance is sensitive to a number of inputs, most notably the qualitative factors and historical loss experience by loan segment. Given the dynamic relationship between the inputs, it is difficult to estimate the impact of a change in any one individual variable on the allowance. Although management believes that it uses the best information available to establish the allowance, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary and results of operations could be adversely affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the determinations. Because future events affecting borrowers and collateral value cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance is adequate or that increases will not be necessary should the quality of assets deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed previously. Any increase in the allowance may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Changes in factors underlying the assessment could have a material impact on the amount of the allowance that is necessary and the amount of provision to be charged against earnings.
Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability at the transaction date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. A three-level of fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value:
Level 1 – Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets. These generally provide the most reliable evidence and are used to measure fair value whenever available.
Level 2 – Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than Level 1 inputs, that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets, and other observable inputs.
Level 3 – Fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs. Examples of valuation methodologies that would result in Level 3 classification include option pricing models, discounted cash flows, and other similar techniques.
This hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company attempts to maximize observable inputs and limit the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements, Fair value measurements for assets where there exists limited or no observable market data and that are based primarily upon the Company’s or other third-party’s estimates, are often calculated based on the characteristics of the asset, the
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economic and competitive environment and other such factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique where changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results of current or future valuations.
Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Deemed to have an indefinite life and not subject to amortization, goodwill is instead tested for impairment at the reporting unit level at least annually on October 31 or more frequently if triggering events occur or impairment indicators exist. The Company operates two reporting units – Community Banking segment and Insurance Brokerage Services segment. The Company has assigned 100% of the goodwill to the Community Banking reporting unit.
Determining the fair value of a reporting unit under the goodwill impairment test is judgmental and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The Company applies a one-step quantitative test and records the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing a step one impairment test is unnecessary. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit and proceed directly to the first step of impairment testing.
Two basic approaches to determine the fair value of an entity are the income approach and market approach or a combination of the two. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future earnings or cash flows to present value to arrive at a value that is indicated by market expectations about future amounts. The market approach uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The fair value measure is based on the value that those transactions indicate. These approaches involve significant estimates and assumptions.
In the application of the income approach, fair value of a reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. The income approach relies on Level 3 inputs along with a market-derived cost of capital when measuring fair value. Fair value is determined by converting anticipated benefits into a present single value. Once the benefit or benefits are selected, an appropriate discount or capitalization rate is applied to each benefit. These rates are calculated using the appropriate measure for the size and type of company, using financial models and market data as required. A discount rate may be derived based on a modified capital asset pricing model. which is comprised of a risk-free rate of return, an equity risk premium, a size premium and a factor covering the systemic market risk and a company specific risk premium. The values for the factors applied are determined primarily using external sources of information. The discounted cash flow model also uses prospective financial information. Estimating future earnings and capital requirements involves judgment and the consideration of past and current performance and overall macroeconomic and regulatory environments.
Under the market approach, Level 1 and 2 inputs are used when measuring fair value. In the application of the market approach, the Guideline Public Company method of appraisal is based on the premise that pricing multiples of publicly traded companies can be used as a tool to be applied in valuing a closely held entity. A value multiple or ratio relates a stock’s market price to the reported accounting data such as revenue, earnings, and book value. These ratios provide an objective basis for measuring the market’s perception of a stock’s fair value. Value ratios generally reflect the trends in growth, performance and stability of the financial results of operations. In this way, the business and financial risks exhibited by an industry or group of companies can be viewed in relation to market values. Value ratios also reflect the market’s outlook for the economy as a whole. Guideline companies provide a reasonable basis for comparison to the relative investment characteristics of the company being valued. The Company analyzes the relationships between the guideline companies' asset size, profitability, asset quality and capital ratios and applies a control premium to the selected guideline company multiples. The control premium is management's estimate of how much a market participant would be willing to pay over the fair market value in consideration of synergies and other benefits that flow from control of the entity. The Guideline Public Company method using trading activity of publicly traded companies that are most similar to the Company may also be considered when the banking industry has a sufficient level of mergers and acquisitions activity
The results of the income and market approaches may be weighted to determine the concluded fair value of the reporting unit. The weighting is judgmental and is based on the perceived level of appropriateness of the valuation methodology. Estimating the fair value involves the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of factors including actual operating results. If current conditions change from those expected, it is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change in future periods and require management to further evaluate goodwill for impairment.
If the Company determines a triggering event occurs in the future, changes in the judgments, assumptions and inputs noted above could result in additional goodwill impairment.
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Deferred Taxes. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company did not have a deferred tax asset valuation allowance as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Developments
New accounting pronouncements that were adopted in the current period or will be adopted in a future period are discussed in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which is included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Report.
Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to traditional measures presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use, and this Report contains or references, certain Non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these Non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information in understanding our underlying results of operations or financial position and our business and performance trends as they facilitate comparisons with the performance of other companies in the financial services industry. Although we believe that these Non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of our business and performance, these Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable with Non-GAAP measures which may be presented by other companies. Where Non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found herein. Refer to the "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP" within this Item 7 for further information.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2023 and 2022
Assets. Total assets increased $47.2 million, or 3.4%, to $1.46 billion at December 31, 2023, compared to $1.41 billion at December 31, 2022.
Cash and Due From Banks. Cash and due from banks decreased $35.5 million, or 34.2%, to $68.2 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $103.7 million at December 31, 2022. The change is primarily related to net funding of loans.
Securities. Securities increased $17.0 million, or 8.9%, to $207.1 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $190.1 million at December 31, 2022. The securities balance was primarily impacted by the purchase of $29.9 million of collateralized loan obligation securities, partially offset by $15.8 million of repayments on mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities and a $110,000 decrease in the market value in the equity securities portfolio, which is primarily comprised of bank stocks. During the period, the Bank implemented a balance sheet repositioning strategy of its portfolio of available-for-sale securities. The Bank sold $69.3 million in market value of its lower-yielding U.S government agency, mortgage-backed and municipal securities with an average yield of 1.89% and purchased $69.3 million of higher-yielding mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities with an average yield of 5.49%.
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Securities Portfolio. The following table sets forth the composition of our securities portfolio at the dates indicated.
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
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| December 31, | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Available-for-Sale Debt Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government Agencies | $ | 4,995 | $ | 3,949 | $ | 53,993 | $ | 44,634 | ||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | 3,481 | 3,373 | 14,053 | 13,342 | ||||||||||
| Mortgage-Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | 57,377 | 54,532 | 46,345 | 41,427 | ||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | 120,655 | 105,130 | 96,930 | 79,642 | ||||||||||
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | 29,862 | 29,804 | — | — | ||||||||||
| Corporate Debt | 9,484 | 7,719 | 9,487 | 8,315 | ||||||||||
| Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | $ | 225,854 | $ | 204,507 | $ | 220,808 | $ | 187,360 | ||||||
| Equity Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| Mutual Funds | 888 | 875 | ||||||||||||
| Other | 1,700 | 1,823 | ||||||||||||
| Total Equity Securities | 2,588 | 2,698 | ||||||||||||
| Total Securities | $ | 207,095 | $ | 190,058 |
Securities Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The composition and maturities of the debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2023, are summarized in the following table. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments or early redemptions that may occur. The weighted average yield for each security category is determined by the security's book yield and calculating the interest earned divided by the carrying value. For tax free obligations of states and political subdivision, the book yield is the tax free yield.
| One Year or Less | More than One Year Through Five Years | More than Five Years Through Ten Years | More than Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government Agencies | $ | — | — | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 3,949 | 1.26 | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 3,949 | 1.26 | % | |||||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | — | — | 573 | 3.58 | 2,800 | 3.94 | — | — | 3,373 | 3.88 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | 217 | 2.00 | 9,791 | 5.09 | 44,524 | 3.66 | 54,532 | 3.90 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | — | — | — | — | 105,130 | 2.79 | 105,130 | 2.79 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | — | — | — | 21,895 | 7.29 | 7,909 | 7.68 | 29,804 | 7.39 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Debt Securities | — | — | — | — | 3,594 | 3.31 | 4,125 | 7.76 | 7,719 | 5.64 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Debt Securities | $ | — | — | % | $ | 790 | 3.14 | % | $ | 42,029 | 5.49 | % | $ | 161,688 | 3.37 | % | $ | 204,507 | 3.78 | % |
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Loans. Total loans increased $60.5 million, or 5.8%, to $1.11 billion at December 31, 2023 compared to $1.05 billion at December 31, 2022. Loan growth was driven by increases in commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, residential mortgage loans and other loans of $41.2 million, $30.3 million, $17.1 million, and $8.9 million, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in consumer loans of $35.3 million. The decrease in consumer loans resulted from a reduction in indirect automobile loan production due to rising market interest rates and the discontinuation of this product offering as of June 30, 2023. This portfolio is expected to continue to decline as resources are allocated and production efforts are focused on more profitable commercial products. Excluding the $34.9 million decrease in indirect automobile loans, total loans increased $95.4 million, or 9.1%. Average loans, net for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $57.8 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated. The Company did not have loans held for sale at the dates indicated below.
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 347,808 | 31.3 | % | $ | 330,725 | 31.5 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 467,154 | 42.1 | 436,805 | 41.6 | |||||||||
| Construction | 43,116 | 3.9 | 44,923 | 4.3 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 111,278 | 10.0 | 70,044 | 6.7 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 111,643 | 10.1 | 146,927 | 14.0 | |||||||||
| Other | 29,397 | 2.6 | 20,449 | 1.9 | |||||||||
| Total Loans | 1,110,396 | 100.0 | % | 1,049,873 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Allowance for Credit Losses | (9,707) | (12,819) | |||||||||||
| Loans, Net | $ | 1,100,689 | $ | 1,037,054 |
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Loan Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The following table summarizes the scheduled repayments of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2023. Demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity, and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less. For construction-to-permanent loans in the construction category, the maturity date is the date the loan matures once it is in permanent repayment status. Consumer loans consist primarily of indirect automobile loans whereby a portion of the rate is prepaid to the dealer and accrued in a prepaid dealer reserve account. Therefore, the true yield for the consumer loan portfolio is significantly less than the note rate disclosed below.
| Real Estate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | Commercial | Construction | Commercial and Industrial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 15,033 | 8.50 | % | $ | 20,475 | 7.86 | % | $ | 10,443 | 7.82 | % | $ | 42,193 | 7.41 | % | |||||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 9,170 | 4.81 | 96,259 | 5.77 | 19,038 | 8.35 | 43,355 | 6.10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 120,212 | 4.62 | 344,300 | 5.53 | 10,562 | 7.12 | 25,728 | 4.63 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 203,393 | 3.97 | 6,120 | 4.44 | 3,073 | 5.58 | 2 | 8.50 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 347,808 | 4.41 | % | $ | 467,154 | 5.67 | % | $ | 43,116 | 7.72 | % | $ | 111,278 | 6.25 | % |
| Consumer | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 6,848 | 8.71 | % | $ | 863 | 7.95 | % | $ | 95,855 | 7.82 | % | ||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 84,275 | 4.65 | 424 | 4.57 | 252,521 | 5.62 | ||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 19,302 | 6.43 | 23,165 | 3.98 | 543,269 | 5.29 | ||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 1,218 | 10.50 | 4,945 | 3.31 | 218,751 | 3.99 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 111,643 | 5.23 | % | $ | 29,397 | 4.00 | % | $ | 1,110,396 | 5.33 | % |
The following table sets forth at December 31, 2023, the dollar amount of all fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans due after December 31, 2024.
| Due After December 31, 2024 | Fixed | Adjustable | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 276,724 | $ | 56,051 | $ | 332,775 | ||||
| Commercial | 259,033 | 187,646 | 446,679 | |||||||
| Construction | 20,480 | 12,193 | 32,673 | |||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 60,603 | 8,482 | 69,085 | |||||||
| Consumer | 104,759 | 36 | 104,795 | |||||||
| Other | 25,986 | 2,548 | 28,534 | |||||||
| Total Loans | $ | 747,585 | $ | 266,956 | $ | 1,014,541 |
Liabilities. Total liabilities increased $17.5 million, or 1.3%, to $1.32 billion at December 31, 2023 compared to $1.30 billion at December 31, 2022.
Deposits. Total deposits decreased $1.3 million to $1.267 billion as of December 31, 2023 compared to $1.269 billion at December 31, 2022. Non interest-bearing demand deposits decreased $112.7 million, savings deposits decreased $53.3 million, and money market deposits decreased $8.1 million, while interest-bearing demand deposits increased $51.2 million and time deposits increased $121.5 million. The increase in interest-bearing demand deposits was primarily the result of higher interest
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rates attracting more customers and additional deposits from existing customers while higher time deposits resulted from the offering of a higher-rate certificate of deposit product and the addition of $29.0 million of brokered certificates of deposit. The brokered certificates of deposits all mature within three months and were utilized to fund the purchase of floating rate collateralized loan obligation securities. FDIC insured deposits totaled approximately 59.4% of total deposits while an additional 16.0% of deposits were collateralized with investment securities.
The following table sets forth the distribution of our average deposit accounts, by account type, for the years indicated.
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest-Bearing Demand Accounts | $ | 326,408 | 26.0 | % | — | % | $ | 389,553 | 31.4 | % | — | % | |||||||
| Interest-Bearing Demand Accounts | 354,060 | 28.2 | 1.90 | 282,850 | 22.8 | 0.48 | |||||||||||||
| Money Market Accounts | 199,962 | 15.9 | 2.28 | 194,223 | 15.7 | 0.50 | |||||||||||||
| Savings Accounts | 220,146 | 17.5 | 0.09 | 248,334 | 20.0 | 0.04 | |||||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 156,310 | 12.4 | 3.16 | 124,817 | 10.1 | 1.28 | |||||||||||||
| Total Deposits | $ | 1,256,886 | 100.0 | % | 1.31 | % | $ | 1,239,777 | 100.0 | % | 0.32 | % |
The following table sets forth time deposits classified by interest rate as of the dates indicated.
| December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 8,009 | $ | 43,516 | ||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 5,512 | 10,732 | ||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 5,139 | 7,721 | ||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 4,316 | 5,929 | ||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 3,626 | 4,717 | ||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 6,220 | 7,379 | ||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | 146 | 12,779 | ||||
| 3.00% to 3.99% | 604 | 16,210 | ||||
| 4.00% to 4.99% | 145,475 | 143 | ||||
| 5.00% or Greater | 51,594 | — | ||||
| Total Time Deposits | $ | 230,641 | $ | 109,126 |
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The following table sets forth, by interest rate ranges and scheduled maturity, information concerning our time deposits at the date indicated.
| Period to Maturity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | Less Than Or Equal to One Year | More Than One to Two Years | More Than Two to Three Years | More Than Three to Four Years | More Than Four to Five Years | More Than Five Years | Total | Percent of Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 6,309 | $ | 928 | $ | 711 | $ | 61 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 8,009 | 3.3 | % | ||||||||||||||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 652 | 512 | 2,440 | 1,908 | — | — | 5,512 | 2.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 807 | 2,699 | 13 | 91 | 196 | 1,333 | 5,139 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 1,423 | 1,194 | 1,383 | 42 | — | 274 | 4,316 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 708 | 750 | 1,125 | 936 | 107 | — | 3,626 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 1,585 | 1,556 | 2 | 339 | 2,455 | 283 | 6,220 | 2.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | 146 | — | — | — | — | — | 146 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.00% to 3.99% | 317 | 10 | 277 | — | — | — | 604 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.00% to 4.99% | 73,475 | 71,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | 145,475 | 63.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.00% or Greater | 50,594 | 1,000 | — | — | — | — | 51,594 | 22.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 136,016 | $ | 79,649 | $ | 6,951 | $ | 3,377 | $ | 2,758 | $ | 1,890 | $ | 230,641 | 100.0 | % |
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the aggregate estimated amount of outstanding deposits in amounts uninsured by the FDIC, or that were not secured by the Bank through the pledging of securities, FHLB letters of credit or other means, was approximately $314.7 million and $368.1 million, respectively. The estimates are based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. Of the amount at December 31, 2023, an estimated $23.2 million are uninsured time deposits and the following table sets forth their maturity.
| December 31, | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||
| Three Months or Less | $ | 2,681 |
| Over Three Months to Six Months | 5,732 | |
| Over Six Months to One Year | 5,086 | |
| Over One Year | 9,695 | |
| Total | $ | 23,194 |
Borrowed Funds
◦Short-term borrowings. Short-term borrowings decreased $8.1 million, or 100.0%, as there were no short-term borrowings at December 31, 2023, compared to $8.1 million at December 31, 2022. At December 31, 2022, short-term borrowings were comprised entirely of securities sold under agreements to repurchase. These accounts were transitioned into other deposit products and account for a portion of the interest-bearing demand deposit increase.
◦Other borrowed funds. Other borrowed funds increased $20.0 million, or 136.6%, to $34.7 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $14.6 million at December 31, 2022. During the year, the Bank entered into $20.0 million of FHLB advances for a term of 24 months at 4.92%, the proceeds of which were utilized to match fund originations within the Bank’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio.
Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity increased $29.7 million, or 27.0%, to $139.8 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $110.2 million at December 31, 2022.
•Key factors positively impacting stockholders’ equity included $22.6 million of net income for the current period, a $9.5 million change in accumulated other comprehensive loss and a $2.1 million positive adjustment, net of tax, due to the Company’s January 1, 2023 adoption of CECL. These factors were partially offset by the payment of $5.1 million in dividends since December 31, 2022 and activity under share repurchase programs. On April 21, 2022, a $10.0 million repurchase program was authorized, with the Company repurchasing 74,656 shares at an average price of
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$22.38 per share since the inception of the program. In total, the Company repurchased $274,000 of common stock since December 31, 2022. The program expired on May 1, 2023.
•Book value per share was $27.31 at December 31, 2023 compared to $21.60 at December 31, 2022, an increase of $5.71. Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP) increased $6.23, or 32.8%, to $25.23 at December 31, 2023 compared to $19.00 at December 31, 2022. Refer to “Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this section.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
Overview. 2023 Annual Results were impacted by the following significant items:
•On December 1, 2023, the Company announced that the Bank and EU entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with World Insurance Associates, LLC ("World") pursuant to which EU sold substantially all of its assets to World for a purchase price of $30.5 million cash plus possible additional earn-out payments. The sale of assets was completed on December 8, 2023 and resulted in a pre-tax gain of $24.6 million.
•During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Bank executed a balance sheet repositioning strategy of its portfolio of available-for-sale securities. The Bank sold $69.3 million in market value of its lower-yielding U.S government agency, mortgage-backed and municipal securities with an average yield of 1.89% and purchased $69.3 million of higher-yielding mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities with an average yield of 5.49%, resulting in a pre-tax loss of $10.1 million.
•Recovery for credit losses totaled $502,000 for 2023 as the Bank experienced net recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $557,000 primarily due to recoveries totaling $750,000 related to the prior year $2.7 million charged-off commercial and industrial loan.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $1.6 million, or 3.8%, to $44.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $42.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Net interest margin (Non-GAAP) increased 4 bps to 3.29% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 3.25% the year ended December 31, 2022. Net interest margin (GAAP) increased to 3.28% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 3.24% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Interest and dividend income increased $14.5 million, or 30.4%, to $62.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $47.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. This increase was largely due to a 98 basis point increase in the yield on interest-earning assets to 4.59% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 3.61% for the year ended December 31, 2022, contributing an additional $12.7 million to interest income.
•Interest income on loans increased $12.7 million, or 30.3%, to $54.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $41.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Average loans increased $57.8 million while the loan yield increased 97 bps to 5.09% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 4.12% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
•Interest income on taxable investment securities increased $165,000, or 4.3%, to $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. While average investment securities decreased $12.3 million, there was a 19 bps increase in average yield.
•Interest income on tax-exempt investment securities decreased $56,000, or 26.3%, to $157,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $213,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily driven by a decrease of $2.6 million in average balances of municipal securities.
•Interest from other interest-earning assets, which primarily consists of interest-earning cash, increased $1.7 million, or 102.5%, to $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. While average interest bearing deposits at other banks decreased $9.1 million, primarily related to changes in deposits and loans, there was a 292 bps increase in average yield due to an increase in Fed interest rates.
Interest expense increased $12.9 million, or 269.6%, to $17.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. This increase was largely due to a 132 basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 1.38% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 0.53% for the year ended December 31, 2022, adding an additional $12.3 million to interest expense.
•Interest expense on deposits increased $12.4 million, or 308.3%, to $16.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Rising market interest rates led to the repricing of interest-bearing demand and money market deposits and a shift in deposits from noninterest-bearing to interest-bearing demand and time deposits which resulted in a 130 bps increase in average cost compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Additionally, average interest-bearing deposits increased $80.3 million.
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•Interest expense on short-term borrowings decreased $31,000, or 49.2%, to $32,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $63,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to the transition of sweep accounts into other deposit products.
•Interest expense on other borrowed funds increased $514,000, or 74.2%, to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $693,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to an $8.7 million increase in average balances due to $20.0 million of FHLB long-term advances added during the second quarter of 2023.
(Recovery) Provision for Credit Losses. The recovery for credit losses was $502,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a $3.8 million provision for the year ended December 31, 2022 due to improvements in qualitative factors and a decrease in historical loss rates. Net recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $557,000 primarily due to recoveries totaling $750,000 related to the prior year $2.7 million charged-off commercial and industrial loan. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $2.5 million.
Noninterest Income. The breakdown of noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to year ended December 31, 2022 is as follows:
| Year Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Service Fees | $ | 1,819 | $ | 2,160 | $ | (341) | (15.8) | % | |||
| Insurance Commissions | 5,839 | 5,934 | (95) | (1.6) | % | ||||||
| Other Commissions | 521 | 669 | (148) | (22.1) | % | ||||||
| Net Loss on Securities | (10,199) | (168) | (10,031) | (5970.8) | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Purchased Tax Credits | 29 | 57 | (28) | (49.1) | % | ||||||
| Gain on Sale of Subsidiary | 24,578 | — | 24,578 | — | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Disposal of Premises and Equipment | 11 | 431 | (420) | (97.4) | % | ||||||
| Income from Bank-Owned Life Insurance | 576 | 561 | 15 | 2.7 | % | ||||||
| Net Gain from Bank-Owned Life Insurance Claims | 303 | — | 303 | — | % | ||||||
| Other Income | 535 | 176 | 359 | 204.0 | % | ||||||
| Total Noninterest Income | $ | 24,012 | $ | 9,820 | $ | 14,192 | 144.5 | % |
Noninterest income increased $14.2 million, or 144.5%, to $24.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
•The Company recorded a $24.6 million pre-tax gain on the sale of EU assets during the year ended December 31, 2023. On December 1, 2023, the Company announced that the Bank and EU entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with World pursuant to which EU sold substantially all of its assets to World for a purchase price of $30.5 million cash plus possible additional earn-out payments. The sale of assets was completed on December 8, 2023.
•Net loss on securities was $10.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of $168,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022. During 2023, the Company sold $79.4 million in book value of its lower-yielding U.S government agency, mortgage-backed and municipal securities with an average yield of 1.89% and purchased $69.3 million of higher-yielding mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities with an average yield of 5.49%, resulting in a pre-tax loss of $10.1 million. The Company's equity securities, which are primarily comprised of bank stocks, reflected a loss in value of $110,000 for the current period compared to a loss of $168,000 in value in the prior period primarily from a change in market value of these securities.
•The Company recorded a $11,000 net gain on disposal of fixed assets in the current year, compared to a $431,000 gain in the prior year resulting from the sale of two former branch locations.
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Noninterest Expense. The breakdown of noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 is as follows:
| Year Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Salaries and Employee Benefits | $ | 21,903 | $ | 18,469 | $ | 3,434 | 18.6 | % | |||
| Occupancy | 2,998 | 3,047 | (49) | (1.6) | % | ||||||
| Equipment | 1,064 | 739 | 325 | 44.0 | % | ||||||
| Data Processing | 3,014 | 2,152 | 862 | 40.1 | % | ||||||
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Assessment | 754 | 638 | 116 | 18.2 | % | ||||||
| Pennsylvania Shares Tax | 889 | 979 | (90) | (9.2) | % | ||||||
| Contracted Services | 1,166 | 1,628 | (462) | (28.4) | % | ||||||
| Legal and Professional Fees | 1,182 | 1,237 | (55) | (4.4) | % | ||||||
| Advertising | 426 | 527 | (101) | (19.2) | % | ||||||
| Other Real Estate Owned (Income) | (115) | (151) | 36 | (23.8) | % | ||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets | 1,766 | 1,782 | (16) | (0.9) | % | ||||||
| Other | 3,735 | 3,844 | (109) | (2.8) | % | ||||||
| Total Noninterest Expense | $ | 38,782 | $ | 34,891 | $ | 3,891 | 11.2 | % |
Noninterest expense increased $3.9 million, or 11.2%, to $38.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $34.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
•Salaries and employee benefits increased $3.4 million to $21.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $18.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily related to merit increases, revenue producing staff additions and related recruiting costs, severance related to the discontinuation of indirect automobile lending and $691,000 of one-time costs related to the sale of the insurance subsidiary.
•Data processing expense increased $862,000 to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily related to increased ongoing costs related to the fourth quarter 2022 core conversion.
•Equipment expense increased $325,000 to $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $739,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 due to costs associated with the implementation and operation of new interactive teller machines.
•FDIC assessment expense increased $116,000 to $754,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $638,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in assessment was due to an increase in the uniform amount of the FDIC assessment rate calculation impacting the quarterly assessment rates in the current period. The uniform amount is the contribution to the assessment rate that is constant across FDIC insured institutions and is adjusted by the FDIC.
•Contracted services decreased $462,000 to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 due primarily to costs associated with project management of strategic initiatives during 2022.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $4.9 million to $7.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and is primarily attributed to the increase in pre-tax income.
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Average Balances and Yields. The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the years indicated. Tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21%. All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in the computation of average balances only. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Earning Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Loans, Net (1) | $ | 1,076,928 | $ | 54,763 | 5.09 | % | $ | 1,019,124 | $ | 42,010 | 4.12 | % | |||||
| Securities | |||||||||||||||||
| Taxable | 208,472 | 4,017 | 1.93 | 220,818 | 3,852 | 1.74 | |||||||||||
| Tax Exempt | 5,821 | 199 | 3.42 | 8,383 | 270 | 3.22 | |||||||||||
| Equity Securities | 2,693 | 106 | 3.94 | 2,693 | 91 | 3.38 | |||||||||||
| Interest-Earning Deposits at Other Banks | 61,638 | 3,084 | 5.00 | 70,765 | 1,473 | 2.08 | |||||||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | 3,027 | 211 | 6.97 | 3,092 | 154 | 4.98 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 1,358,579 | 62,380 | 4.59 | 1,324,875 | 47,850 | 3.61 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Earning Assets | 48,448 | 81,553 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,407,027 | $ | 1,406,428 | |||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Demand Deposits | $ | 354,060 | $ | 6,741 | 1.90 | % | $ | 282,850 | $ | 1,362 | 0.48 | % | |||||
| Money Market | 199,962 | 4,554 | 2.28 | 194,223 | 976 | 0.50 | |||||||||||
| Savings | 220,146 | 202 | 0.09 | 248,334 | 88 | 0.04 | |||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 156,310 | 4,936 | 3.16 | 124,817 | 1,599 | 1.28 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Deposits | 930,478 | 16,433 | 1.77 | 850,224 | 4,025 | 0.47 | |||||||||||
| Short-term Borrowings | 931 | 32 | 3.44 | 27,360 | 63 | 0.23 | |||||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 26,328 | 1,207 | 4.58 | 17,609 | 693 | 3.94 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 957,737 | 17,672 | 1.85 | 895,193 | 4,781 | 0.53 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits | 326,408 | 389,553 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Funding and Cost of Funds | 1,284,145 | 1.38 | 1,284,746 | 0.37 | |||||||||||||
| Other Liabilities | 6,764 | 4,072 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 1,290,909 | 1,288,818 | |||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | 116,118 | 117,610 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 1,407,027 | $ | 1,406,428 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Income (Non-GAAP) (2) | $ | 44,708 | $ | 43,069 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) (2)(3) | 2.74 | 3.08 | |||||||||||||||
| Net Interest-Earning Assets (4) | $ | 400,842 | $ | 429,682 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (2)(5) | 3.29 | 3.25 | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Assets | 1.60 | 0.80 | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Equity | 19.42 | 9.56 | |||||||||||||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 8.25 | 8.36 | |||||||||||||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 141.85 | 148.00 |
(1)Net of the allowance for credit losses and includes nonaccrual loans with a zero yield
(2)Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure.
(3)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest rate spread (GAAP) was 2.73% and 3.07% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(4)Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. Net interest margin (GAAP) was 3.28% and 3.24% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.
| Year Ended December 31, 2023Compared ToYear Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (Decrease) Due to | ||||||||||
| Volume | Rate | Total | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income: | ||||||||||
| Loans, net | $ | 2,415 | $ | 10,338 | $ | 12,753 | ||||
| Securities: | ||||||||||
| Taxable | (240) | 405 | 165 | |||||||
| Tax-Exempt | (87) | 16 | (71) | |||||||
| Equity Securities | — | 15 | 15 | |||||||
| Interest-Earning Deposits at Other Banks | (210) | 1,821 | 1,611 | |||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | (4) | 61 | 57 | |||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 1,874 | 12,656 | 14,530 | |||||||
| Interest Expense: | ||||||||||
| Deposits | 346 | 12,062 | 12,408 | |||||||
| Short-Term Borrowings | (116) | 85 | (31) | |||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 387 | 127 | 514 | |||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 617 | 12,274 | 12,891 | |||||||
| Change in Net Interest Income | $ | 1,257 | $ | 382 | $ | 1,639 |
Asset Quality
Nonperforming Assets and Delinquent Loans. The Company reviews its loans on a regular basis and generally places loans on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest is 90 days or more past due. In addition, the Company places loans on nonaccrual status when we do not expect to receive full payment of interest, principal or both. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed from interest income. Loans that are 90 days or more past due may still accrue interest if they are well secured and in the process of collection. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied against principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current, and current and future payments are reasonably assured.
Management monitors all past due loans and nonperforming assets. Such loans are placed under close supervision, with consideration given to the need for additions to the allowance for credit losses and (if appropriate) partial or full charge-off.
Management believes the volume of nonperforming assets can be partially attributed to unique borrower circumstances as well as the economy in general. We have an experienced chief credit officer, collections and credit departments that monitor the loan portfolio and seek to prevent any deterioration of asset quality.
Real estate acquired through foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold. When real estate owned is acquired, it is recorded at the lower of the unpaid principal balance of the related loan, or its fair market value, less estimated selling expenses. Any further write-down of real estate owned is charged against earnings.
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Nonaccrual Loans and Nonperforming Assets. The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of our nonperforming assets as of December 31, 2023.
| December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonaccrual With No ACL | Nonaccrual With ACL | Loans Past Due 90 Days Still Accruing | Total Nonperforming Assets | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Nonaccrual Loans: | |||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,476 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,476 | |||
| Commercial | 360 | — | — | 360 | |||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 316 | — | — | 316 | |||||||
| Consumer | 88 | — | — | 88 | |||||||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans | $ | 2,240 | $ | — | $ | — | 2,240 | ||||
| Other Real Estate Owned: | |||||||||||
| Residential | 162 | ||||||||||
| Commercial | — | ||||||||||
| Total Other Real Estate Owned | 162 | ||||||||||
| Total Nonperforming Assets | $ | 2,402 |
The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of nonperforming assets as of December 31, 2022, prior to adoption of ASU 2016-13. Included in nonperforming loans and assets are TDRs, which are loans whose contractual terms have been restructured in a manner which grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. Nonaccrual TDRs are included in their specific loan category in the nonaccrual loans section.
| December 31, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||
| Nonaccrual Loans: | |||
| Real Estate: | |||
| Residential | $ | 1,649 | |
| Commercial | 1,814 | ||
| Commercial and Industrial | 415 | ||
| Consumer | 120 | ||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans | 3,998 | ||
| Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More: | |||
| Total Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More | — | ||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans and Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More | 3,998 | ||
| Troubled Debt Restructurings, Accruing: | |||
| Real Estate | |||
| Residential | 534 | ||
| Commercial | 1,260 | ||
| Commercial and Industrial | 7 | ||
| Total Troubled Debt Restructurings, Accruing | 1,801 | ||
| Total Nonperforming Loans | 5,799 | ||
| Total Nonperforming Assets | $ | 5,799 |
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At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had no loans 90 days or more past due that were still accruing interest. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had no loans that were not classified as nonaccrual or 90 days past due where known information about possible credit problems of borrowers caused management to have serious concerns as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms and that may result in disclosure as nonaccrual or 90 days past due.
Nonperforming assets decreased $3.4 million to $2.4 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $5.8 million at December 31, 2022. Nonperforming loans decreased $3.6 million to $2.2 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $5.8 million at December 31, 2022. The respective decreases are primarily attributable to ten loans totaling $1.7 million transferred from nonaccrual to accrual status during the period and the repayment of a $1.6 million commercial real estate loan that was previously on nonaccrual status.
The following table presents the components of the ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans at the dates indicated.
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,476 | $ | 347,808 | 0.42 | % | $ | 1,649 | $ | 330,725 | 0.50 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 360 | 467,154 | 0.08 | 1,814 | 436,805 | 0.42 | |||||||||||
| Construction | — | 43,116 | — | — | 44,923 | — | |||||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 316 | 111,278 | 0.28 | 415 | 70,044 | 0.59 | |||||||||||
| Consumer | 88 | 111,643 | 0.08 | 120 | 146,927 | 0.08 | |||||||||||
| Other | — | 29,397 | — | — | 20,449 | — | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,240 | $ | 1,110,396 | 0.20 | % | $ | 3,998 | $ | 1,049,873 | 0.38 | % |
Nonaccrual loans decreased $1.8 million to $2.2 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2022. Nonaccrual commercial real estate loans decreased $1.5 million to $360,000 at December 31, 2023 compared to $1.8 million at December 31, 2022 primarily related to the repayment of a $1.6 million commercial real estate loan that was previously on nonaccrual status.
Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide that loans and other assets of lesser quality should be classified as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the Company will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted. The Company designates an asset as “special mention” if the asset has a potential weakness that warrants management’s close attention.
The Company uses an eight-point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first four categories are not considered criticized and are aggregated as “pass” rated. The criticized rating categories used by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The special mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are below average quality, resulting in an undue credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a substandard classification. Loans in the substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable. Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset is not warranted.
As part of the periodic exams of the Bank by the FDIC and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, the staff of such agencies reviews our classifications and determines whether such classifications are adequate. Such agencies have, in the past, and may in the future require us to classify certain assets which management has not otherwise classified or require a classification more severe than established by management. The following table shows the principal amount of special mention and classified loans at December 31, 2023 and 2022.
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| December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Special Mention | $ | 54,978 | $ | 43,804 | ||
| Substandard | 14,457 | 14,499 | ||||
| Doubtful | — | 415 | ||||
| Loss | — | — | ||||
| Total | $ | 69,435 | $ | 58,718 |
The total amount of special mention and classified loans increased $10.7 million, or 18.3%, to $69.4 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $58.7 million at December 31, 2022. The increase of $11.2 million in the special mention loan category is primarily due to construction loan downgrades.
Allowance for Credit Losses. The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making evaluations. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to income and recovery of principal and interest on loans previously charged-off. Losses of principal are charged directly to the allowance when a loss occurs or when a determination is made that the specific loss is probable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.
Although we maintain our allowance for credit losses at a level that we consider to be adequate to provide for potential losses, there can be no assurance that such losses will not exceed the estimated amounts or that we will not be required to make additions to the allowance for credit losses in the future. Future additions to our allowance for credit losses and changes in the related ratio of the allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans are dependent upon the economy, changes in real estate values and interest rates, the view of the regulatory authorities toward adequate credit loss reserve levels, and inflation. Management will continue to periodically review the entire loan portfolio to determine the extent, if any, to which further additional credit loss provisions may be deemed necessary.
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Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses. The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for credit losses by loan categories for each year indicated.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Balance at Beginning of Year | $ | 12,819 | $ | 11,582 | ||
| Impact of ASC 326 - Loans | (3,385) | — | ||||
| (Recovery) Provision for Loan Losses | (284) | 3,784 | ||||
| Charge-offs: | ||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||
| Residential | (219) | (32) | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | — | (2,712) | ||||
| Consumer | (370) | (151) | ||||
| Total Charge-offs | (589) | (2,895) | ||||
| Recoveries: | ||||||
| Real estate: | ||||||
| Residential | 43 | 145 | ||||
| Commercial | 32 | — | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 876 | 117 | ||||
| Consumer | 195 | 86 | ||||
| Total Recoveries | 1,146 | 348 | ||||
| Net Recoveries (Charge-offs) | 557 | (2,547) | ||||
| Balance at End of Year | $ | 9,707 | $ | 12,819 | ||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans | 0.87 | % | 1.22 | % | ||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonaccrual Loans | 433.35 | 320.64 | ||||
| Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 433.35 | 221.06 | ||||
| Net (Recoveries) Charge-offs to Average Loans | (0.05) | 0.25 |
The allowance for credit losses decreased $3.1 million, or 24.3%, to $9.7 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $12.8 million at December 31, 2022. Allowance for credit losses to total loans decreased 35 basis points to 0.87% at December 31, 2023 compared to 1.22% at December 31, 2022. The change in the allowance for credit losses was primarily due to the Company's aforementioned adoption of CECL. At adoption, the Company decreased its allowance for credit losses by $3.4 million. During the current year, the Company recorded a recovery of credit losses of $284,000 due to improvements in qualitative factors coupled with a decrease in historical loss rates. This compared to $3.8 million in provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2022 due to a $2.7 million charge-off of one loan in the commercial and industrial pool.
The ratio of allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans ratio increased to 433.35% at December 31, 2023, compared to 320.64% at December 31, 2022. Nonaccrual loans decreased $1.8 million to $2.2 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2022. Nonaccrual commercial real estate loans decreased $1.5 million to $360,000 at December 31, 2023 compared to $1.8 million at December 31, 2022 primarily related to the repayment of a $1.6 million commercial real estate loan that was previously on nonaccrual status.
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Net recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $557,000 primarily due to recoveries totaling $750,000 related to the prior year $2.7 million charged-off commercial and industrial loan. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $2.5 million. The following table presents the ratio of net (recoveries) charge-offs as a percent of average loans for the periods indicated.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate: | ||||
| Residential | 0.05 | % | (0.03) | % |
| Commercial | (0.01) | — | ||
| Construction | — | — | ||
| Commercial and Industrial | (0.89) | 3.90 | ||
| Consumer | 0.14 | 0.04 | ||
| Other | — | — | ||
| Total Loans | (0.05) | % | 0.25 | % |
Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses. The following table sets forth the allocation of allowance for credit losses by loan category at the dates indicated. The table reflects the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans. The allocation of the allowance by category is not necessarily indicative of future losses and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in any category.
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent of Total Loans | Amount | Percent of Total Loans | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 3,129 | 31.3 | % | $ | 2,074 | 31.5 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 2,630 | 42.1 | 5,810 | 41.6 | |||||||||
| Construction | 639 | 3.9 | 502 | 4.3 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 1,693 | 10.0 | 2,313 | 6.7 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 1,367 | 10.1 | 1,517 | 14.0 | |||||||||
| Other | 249 | 2.6 | — | 1.9 | |||||||||
| Total Allocated Allowance | 9,707 | 100.0 | 12,216 | 100.0 | |||||||||
| Unallocated | — | — | 603 | — | |||||||||
| Total Allowance for Credit Losses | $ | 9,707 | 100.0 | % | $ | 12,819 | 100.0 | % |
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this Report to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the following tables.
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Interest income on interest-earning assets, net interest rate spread and net interest margin are presented on a fully tax-equivalent (“FTE”) basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and securities using the federal statutory income tax rate of 21 percent. We believe the presentation of net interest income on a FTE basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. The following table reconciles net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin on a FTE basis for the periods indicated:
| Year Ended December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||
| Interest Income per Consolidated Statements of Income (GAAP) | $ | 62,225 | $ | 47,716 | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 155 | 134 | |||
| Interest Income (Non-GAAP) | 62,380 | 47,850 | |||
| Interest Expense per Consolidated Statements of Income (GAAP) | 17,672 | 4,781 | |||
| Net Interest Income (Non-GAAP) | $ | 44,708 | $ | 43,069 | |
| Net Interest Income (GAAP) | $ | 44,553 | $ | 42,935 | |
| Divided by : Average Interest-Earning Assets | $ | 1,358,579 | $ | 1,324,875 | |
| Net Interest Margin (GAAP) | 3.28 | % | 3.24 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) | 3.29 | % | 3.25 | % | |
| Net Interest Rate Spread (GAAP) | 2.73 | % | 3.07 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) | 2.74 | % | 3.08 | % |
Tangible book value per common share is a Non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by period-end common shares outstanding. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a Non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by tangible assets. We believe these Non-GAAP measures serve as useful tools to help evaluate the strength and discipline of the Company's capital management strategies and as an additional, conservative measure of the Company’s total value.
| December 31, | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) | ||||||
| Stockholders' Equity (GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 139,834 | $ | 110,155 | ||
| Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net | (10,690) | (13,245) | ||||
| Tangible Common Equity or Tangible Book Value (Non-GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 129,144 | $ | 96,910 | ||
| Common Shares Outstanding (Denominator) | 5,119,543 | 5,100,189 | ||||
| Book Value per Common Share (GAAP) | $ | 27.31 | $ | 21.60 | ||
| Tangible Book Value per Common Share (Non-GAAP) | $ | 25.23 | $ | 19.00 |
Liquidity
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. The Bank’s primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, and maturities and sales of securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
The Bank regularly adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon its assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of its asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits with other banks and short- and intermediate-term securities. The Bank believes that it had sufficient liquidity at December 31, 2023, to satisfy its short- and long-term liquidity needs at that date.
The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and due from banks, which totaled $68.2 million at December 31, 2023. Unpledged securities, which provide an additional source of liquidity, totaled $49.8 million. In addition, the Bank maintains a credit
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arrangement with the FHLB with a maximum borrowing limit of approximately $478.9 million and available borrowing capacity of $438.3 million as of December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2023, $18.9 million of standby letters of credit were utilized to collateralize public deposits in excess of the level insured by the FDIC. This arrangement is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge, and is secured by a blanket security agreement on $677.2 million of residential and commercial mortgage loans and the Bank’s investment in FHLB stock. The Bank also maintains a Borrower-In-Custody of Collateral line of credit agreement with the FRB for $103.8 million that requires monthly certification of collateral, is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge and is secured by $142.9 million of commercial and consumer indirect auto loans. The Bank also maintains multiple line of credit arrangements with various unaffiliated banks totaling $50.0 million as of December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023, the Bank had funding commitments totaling $146.1 million, consisting primarily of commitments to originate loans, unused lines of credit and letters of credit.
At December 31, 2023, certificates of deposit due within one year of that date totaled $136.0 million, or 59.0% of total certificates of deposit. While liquidity levels at December 31, 2023 are currently sufficient, if these certificates of deposit do not remain with the Bank, the Bank may be required to seek other sources of funds. Depending on market conditions, the Bank may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than it currently pays on these certificates of deposit. The Bank believes, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of its certificates of deposit will remain with it, either as certificates of deposit or as other deposit products. The Bank can attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
The Bank’s primary investing activities are the origination of loans. For the year ended December 31, 2023 the Bank had net loan originations of $63.5 million.
The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity to pay dividends to stockholders, to pay principal and interest on its subordinated debt and for other corporate purposes. At December 31, 2023, the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $16.0 million.
We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position daily and anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained.
Commitments. As a financial services provider, the Company routinely is a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, commitments under unused lines of credit, and commitments under letters of credit. While these contractual obligations represent potential future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans the Company makes. In addition, the Company enters into commitments to sell mortgage loans.
Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of its operations, the Company enters into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities and agreements with respect to investments.
The following tables present certain of our contractual obligations at December 31, 2023.
| Payment Due by Period | Total | Less ThanOr Equal toOne Year | More Than One to Three Years | More Than Three to Five Years | More Than Five Years | |||||||||||||
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | $ | 230,641 | $ | 136,016 | $ | 86,600 | $ | 6,135 | $ | 1,890 | ||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 34,678 | — | 20,000 | — | 14,678 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Lease Obligations | 1,981 | 355 | 505 | 437 | 684 | |||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 267,300 | $ | 136,371 | $ | 107,105 | $ | 6,572 | $ | 17,252 |
Capital Resources
At December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, the Bank was considered "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.
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The following table presents the Bank’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios, as well as the minimum amounts and ratios required to be well capitalized at the dates indicated.
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
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| December 31, | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | $ | 143,654 | 13.64 | % | $ | 121,188 | 12.33 | % | |||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 47,385 | 4.50 | 44,221 | 4.50 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 68,445 | 6.50 | 63,875 | 6.50 | |||||||||
| Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 143,654 | 13.64 | 121,188 | 12.33 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 63,180 | 6.00 | 58,961 | 6.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 84,240 | 8.00 | 78,615 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 153,861 | 14.61 | 133,478 | 13.58 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 84,240 | 8.00 | 78,615 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 105,300 | 10.00 | 98,269 | 10.00 | |||||||||
| Tier I Leverage Capital (to Adjusted Total Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 143,654 | 10.19 | 121,188 | 8.66 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 56,385 | 4.00 | 55,969 | 4.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 70,481 | 5.00 | 69,962 | 5.00 |
Impact of Inflation and Changing Price
The consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Company have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration of changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company’s operations. Unlike industrial companies, the Company’s assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on performance than the effects of inflation.
FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001605301-23-000008.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis reflects our consolidated financial statements and other relevant statistical data, and is intended to enhance your understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The information in this section has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, which appear in this Report. You should read the information in this section in conjunction with the business and financial information the Company provided in this Report.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
See the first page of this Report for information regarding forward-looking statements.
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Selected Financial Data
The following tables set forth selected historical financial and other data of the Company at and for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. The information at December 31, 2022 and 2021, and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is derived in part from, and should be read together with, the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in this Report and should be read together therewith. The information at December 31, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2020 is derived in part from audited financial statements that are not included in this Report.
| December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Financial Condition Data: | ||||||||||
| Assets | $ | 1,408,938 | $ | 1,425,479 | $ | 1,416,720 | ||||
| Cash and Due From Banks | 103,700 | 119,674 | 160,911 | |||||||
| Securities | 190,058 | 224,974 | 145,400 | |||||||
| Loans, Net | 1,037,054 | 1,009,214 | 1,031,982 | |||||||
| Deposits | 1,268,503 | 1,226,613 | 1,224,569 | |||||||
| Short-Term Borrowings | 8,060 | 39,266 | 41,055 | |||||||
| Other Borrowings | 14,638 | 17,601 | 8,000 | |||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | 110,155 | 133,124 | 134,530 |
| Year Ended December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Operating Data: | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income | $ | 47,716 | $ | 43,557 | $ | 47,467 | ||||
| Interest Expense | 4,781 | 3,405 | 5,563 | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income | 42,935 | 40,152 | 41,904 | |||||||
| Provision (Recovery) for Loan Losses | 3,784 | (1,125) | 4,000 | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income After Provision (Recovery) for Loan Losses | 39,151 | 41,277 | 37,904 | |||||||
| Noninterest Income | 9,820 | 16,280 | 9,471 | |||||||
| Noninterest Expense | 34,891 | 42,862 | 56,767 | |||||||
| Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense | 14,080 | 14,695 | (9,392) | |||||||
| Income Tax Expense | 2,833 | 3,125 | 1,248 | |||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | 11,247 | $ | 11,570 | $ | (10,640) |
| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Common Share Data: | ||||||||||
| Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share - Basic | $ | 2.19 | $ | 2.15 | $ | (1.97) | ||||
| Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share - Diluted | 2.18 | 2.15 | (1.97) | |||||||
| Dividends Per Common Share | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.96 | |||||||
| Dividend Payout Ratio (1) | 44.04 | % | 44.65 | % | (48.73) | % | ||||
| Book Value Per Common Share | $ | 21.60 | $ | 25.31 | $ | 24.76 | ||||
| Common Shares Outstanding | 5,100,189 | 5,260,672 | 5,434,374 |
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| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Ratios: | ||||||||
| Return on Average Assets | 0.80 | % | 0.79 | % | (0.77) | % | ||
| Return on Average Equity | 9.56 | 8.66 | (7.18) | |||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 148.00 | 145.44 | 139.89 | |||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 8.36 | 9.12 | 10.75 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (2) | 3.07 | 2.81 | 3.13 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) (2)(4) | 3.08 | 2.82 | 3.15 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (3) | 3.24 | 2.92 | 3.30 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (3)(4) | 3.25 | 2.94 | 3.32 | |||||
| Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans | 0.25 | 0.01 | 0.11 | |||||
| Noninterest Expense to Average Assets | 2.48 | 2.93 | 4.12 | |||||
| Efficiency Ratio (5) | 66.14 | 75.95 | 110.50 |
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans | 1.22 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.22 | % | ||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 221.06 | 159.40 | 88.15 | |||||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Nonaccrual Loans | 320.64 | 233.37 | 117.28 | |||||
| Delinquent and Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | 0.81 | 0.78 | 1.50 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans | 0.55 | 0.71 | 1.39 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Assets | 0.41 | 0.51 | 1.02 | |||||
| Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.41 | 0.51 | 1.04 |
| Capital Ratios: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 12.33 | % | 11.95 | % | 11.79 | % | ||
| Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 12.33 | 11.95 | 11.79 | |||||
| Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 13.58 | 13.18 | 13.04 | |||||
| Tier 1 Leverage Capital to Adjusted Total Assets (6) | 8.66 | 7.76 | 7.81 |
| Other: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Branch Offices | 13 | 14 | 22 | ||
| Number of Full-Time Equivalent Employees | 197 | 200 | 257 |
(1)Represents dividends per share divided by net income per share.
(2)Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(4)Fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21% for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in Item 7 of this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure..
(5)Represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.
(6)Capital ratios are for Community Bank only.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Critical Accounting Estimates
Critical accounting policies are those that involve significant judgments, estimates and assumptions by management and that have, or could have, a material impact on the Company’s income or the carrying value of its assets.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses (“allowance”) is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance based on potential losses in the current loan portfolio, which includes an assessment of economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, loan loss experience, volume and severity of past due, classified and nonaccrual loans as well as other loan modifications, quality of the Company’s loan review system, the degree of oversight by the Company’s Board, existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations, effect of external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements, and other relevant factors. While management uses
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the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making evaluations. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to income and recovery of principal and interest on loans previously charged-off. Losses of principal are charged directly to the allowance when a loss occurs or when a determination is made that the specific loss is probable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.
The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. A loan is considered impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due for principal and interest according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Generally, management considers all substandard, doubtful, and loss-rated loans, nonaccrual loans, and TDRs for impairment. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. The maximum period without payment that typically can occur before a loan is considered for impairment is 90 days. Impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at a loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, the observable market price, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral. When the measurement of an impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recorded in a specific valuation allowance. This specific valuation allowance is periodically adjusted for significant changes in the amount or timing of expected future cash flows, observable market price or fair value of the collateral. The specific valuation allowance, or allowance for impaired loans, is part of the total allowance for loan losses. Cash payments received on impaired loans that are considered nonaccrual are recorded as a direct reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. When the recorded investment has been fully collected, receipts are recorded as recoveries to the allowance for loan losses until the previously charged-off principal is fully recovered. Subsequent amounts collected are recognized as interest income. If no charge-off exists, then once the recorded investment has been fully collected, any future amounts collected would be recognized as interest income. Impaired loans are not returned to accrual status until all amounts due, both principal and interest, are current and a sustained payment history has been demonstrated.
The general allowance component covers pools of homogeneous loans by loan class. Management determines historical loss experience for each segment of loans using the five-year rolling average of the net charge-off data within each segment. Qualitative and environmental factors are also considered that are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the Bank’s existing portfolio to differ from historical loss experience, and include levels and trends in delinquency and impaired loans; levels and trends in net charge-offs, trends in volume and terms of loans; change in underwriting, policies, procedures, practices and key personnel; national and local economic trends; industry conditions, and effects of changes in high-risk credit circumstances. The qualitative and environmental factors are reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure they are reflective of current conditions in the portfolio and economy. An unallocated component, which is a part of the general allowance component, is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect the Company’s estimate of probable losses.
Our allowance is sensitive to a number of inputs, most notably the qualitative factors and historical loss experience by loan segment. Given the dynamic relationship between the inputs, it is difficult to estimate the impact of a change in any one individual variable on the allowance. Although management believes that it uses the best information available to establish the allowance, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary and results of operations could be adversely affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the determinations. Because future events affecting borrowers and collateral value cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance is adequate or that increases will not be necessary should the quality of assets deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed previously. Any increase in the allowance may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Changes in factors underlying the assessment could have a material impact on the amount of the allowance that is necessary and the amount of provision to be charged against earnings.
Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability at the transaction date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. A three-level of fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value:
Level 1 – Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets. These generally provide the most reliable evidence and are used to measure fair value whenever available.
Level 2 – Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than Level 1 inputs, that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset through corroboration with observable market data. Level
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2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets, and other observable inputs.
Level 3 – Fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs. Examples of valuation methodologies that would result in Level 3 classification include option pricing models, discounted cash flows, and other similar techniques.
This hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company attempts to maximize observable inputs and limit the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements, Fair value measurements for assets where there exists limited or no observable market data and that are based primarily upon the Company’s or other third-party’s estimates, are often calculated based on the characteristics of the asset, the economic and competitive environment and other such factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique where changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results of current or future valuations.
Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Deemed to have an indefinite life and not subject to amortization, goodwill is instead tested for impairment at the reporting unit level at least annually on October 31 or more frequently if triggering events occur or impairment indicators exist. The Company operates two reporting units – Community Banking segment and Insurance Brokerage Services segment. The Company has assigned 100% of the goodwill to the Community Banking reporting unit.
Determining the fair value of a reporting unit under the goodwill impairment test is judgmental and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The Company applies a one-step quantitative test and records the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing a step one impairment test is unnecessary. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit and proceed directly to the first step of impairment testing.
Two basic approaches to determine the fair value of an entity are the income approach and market approach or a combination of the two. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future earnings or cash flows to present value to arrive at a value that is indicated by market expectations about future amounts. The market approach uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The fair value measure is based on the value that those transactions indicate. These approaches involve significant estimates and assumptions.
In the application of the income approach, fair value of a reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis. The income approach relies on Level 3 inputs along with a market-derived cost of capital when measuring fair value. Fair value is determined by converting anticipated benefits into a present single value. Once the benefit or benefits are selected, an appropriate discount or capitalization rate is applied to each benefit. These rates are calculated using the appropriate measure for the size and type of company, using financial models and market data as required. A discount rate may be derived based on a modified capital asset pricing model. which is comprised of a risk-free rate of return, an equity risk premium, a size premium and a factor covering the systemic market risk and a company specific risk premium. The values for the factors applied are determined primarily using external sources of information. The DCF model also uses prospective financial information. Estimating future earnings and capital requirements involves judgment and the consideration of past and current performance and overall macroeconomic and regulatory environments.
Under the market approach, Level 1 and 2 inputs are used when measuring fair value. In the application of the market approach, the Guideline Public Company ("GPC") method of appraisal is based on the premise that pricing multiples of publicly traded companies can be used as a tool to be applied in valuing a closely held entity. A value multiple or ratio relates a stock’s market price to the reported accounting data such as revenue, earnings, and book value. These ratios provide an objective basis for measuring the market’s perception of a stock’s fair value. Value ratios generally reflect the trends in growth, performance and stability of the financial results of operations. In this way, the business and financial risks exhibited by an industry or group of companies can be viewed in relation to market values. Value ratios also reflect the market’s outlook for the economy as a whole. Guideline companies provide a reasonable basis for comparison to the relative investment characteristics of the company being valued. The Company analyzes the relationships between the guideline companies' asset size, profitability, asset quality and capital ratios and applies a control premium to the selected guideline company multiples. The control premium is management's estimate of how much a market participant would be willing to pay over the fair market value in consideration of synergies and other benefits that flow from control of the entity. The GPC method using trading activity of
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publicly traded companies that are most similar to the Company may also be considered when the banking industry has a sufficient level of mergers and acquisitions activity
The results of the income and market approaches may be weighted to determine the concluded fair value of the reporting unit. The weighting is judgmental and is based on the perceived level of appropriateness of the valuation methodology. Estimating the fair value involves the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of factors including actual operating results. If current conditions change from those expected, it is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change in future periods and require management to further evaluate goodwill for impairment.
If the Company determines a triggering event occurs in the future, changes in the judgments, assumptions and inputs noted above could result in additional goodwill impairment.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment of securities, securities are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary. In estimating other-than temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) whether or not the Company intends to sell or expect that it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before an anticipated recovery in fair value. Once a decline in value for a debt security is determined to be other than temporary, the other-than-temporary impairment is separated in (a) the amount of total other-than-temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount of other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive loss.
Deferred Tax Assets. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination, the term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50%; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date, and is subject to management’s judgment. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company did not have a deferred tax asset valuation allowance as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Developments
New accounting pronouncements that were adopted in the current period or will be adopted in a future period are discussed in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which is included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Report.
Branch Optimization and Operational Efficiency Initiative
In 2021, the Company announced the implementation of branch optimization and operational efficiency strategic initiatives to improve the Bank’s financial performance and operations in order to position the Bank for continued profitable growth through the optimization of its branch network while expanding technology and infrastructure investments in its remaining locations. The decision was the result of a comprehensive internal study that measured branch performance by comparing financial and non-financial indicators to growth opportunities, while evolving changes in consumer preferences, largely driven by the global pandemic, led to an acceleration of branch optimization efforts. The Bank also completed a comprehensive review of its branch network and operating environment to identify solutions to improve operating performance. This review prioritized profitability, efficiency, infrastructure and client experience improvements, automation in operations, and digital marketing and technology investments and the Bank is in process of implementing operational efficiencies related to individualized processes within its branch network and operating environment.
The Bank has substantially completed these initiatives through the consolidation of six branches that was completed on June 30, 2021. In addition, CB Financial, Community Bank, and Citizens Bank of West Virginia, Inc. (“Citizens Bank”) executed a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Citizens Bank agreed to purchase certain loans and other assets, and assume certain deposits and other liabilities, of the branch offices of Community Bank located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and New Martinsville, West Virginia. The divestiture of two branches in December 2021 resulted in the sale of $102.8 million of deposits, $6.1 million of loans and $795,000 of premises and equipment and the recognition of a $5.2 million pre-tax gain on sale from a 5.0% premium paid by Citizens Bank on the assumed deposits. The branch optimization initiative reduced the Bank's branch network to 14 branches. The Company anticipates $3.0 million of ongoing pre-tax cost savings as a result of the branch optimization initiatives.
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COVID-19 Pandemic
Although many health and safety restrictions have been lifted and vaccine distribution has increased, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted local, national and global economies and financial markets since March 2020. Economic activity and demand for goods and services, alongside labor shortages and supply chain complications, has also contributed to rising inflationary pressures. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict
In response to the anticipated economic effects of COVID-19, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve took a number of actions that significantly affected the financial markets, including actions intended to result in substantial decreases in market interest rates. On March 15, 2020, the FRB reduced the target federal funds range by 100 basis points to 0% to 0.25% and have held the target federal funds rate in that range for the remainder of 2020 and throughout 2021. These reductions in interest rates, among other actions of the FRB and the Federal government generally, adversely affected our net interest income, compressed our margins and impacted our overall profitability. The reduction of interest rates to near zero in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were gradually reversed over the course of 2022 with increases totaling 425 bps due to FRB concerns with respect to inflation. The FRB has indicated it is committed to reducing inflation to its 2% objective. The magnitude and timing of further interest rate action is unknown.
Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to traditional measures presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use, and this Report contains or references, certain non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information in understanding our underlying results of operations or financial position and our business and performance trends as they facilitate comparisons with the performance of other companies in the financial services industry. Although we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of our business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable with non-GAAP measures which may be presented by other companies. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found herein. Refer to the "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP" within this Item 7 for further information.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2022 and 2021
Assets. Total assets decreased $16.5 million, or 1.2%, to $1.41 billion at December 31, 2022, compared to $1.43 billion at December 31, 2021.
Cash and Due From Banks. Cash and due from banks decreased $16.0 million, or 13.3%, to $103.7 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $119.7 million at December 31, 2021. The change is primarily related to net funding of loans.
Securities. Securities decreased $34.9 million, or 15.5%, to $190.1 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $225.0 million at December 31, 2021. The securities balance was negatively impacted by a $32.3 million decrease in market value of the debt securities portfolio, primarily due to the increase in market interest rates. The current period activity included $26.8 million of purchases, $29.2 million of paydowns, and no sales. The purchases were made to improve yield on excess cash. In addition there was a $168,000 loss in market value in the equity securities portfolio, which is primarily comprised of bank stocks.
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Securities Portfolio. The following table sets forth the composition of our securities portfolio at the dates indicated.
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Available-for-Sale Debt Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government Agencies | $ | 53,993 | $ | 44,634 | $ | 53,992 | $ | 52,561 | ||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | 14,053 | 13,342 | 17,951 | 18,955 | ||||||||||
| Mortgage-Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | 46,345 | 41,427 | 55,373 | 56,559 | ||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government Sponsored Enterprises | 96,930 | 79,642 | 88,493 | 86,583 | ||||||||||
| Corporate Debt | 9,487 | 8,315 | 7,481 | 7,450 | ||||||||||
| Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | $ | 220,808 | 187,360 | $ | 223,290 | 222,108 | ||||||||
| Equity Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| Mutual Funds | 875 | 990 | ||||||||||||
| Other | 1,823 | 1,876 | ||||||||||||
| Total Equity Securities | 2,698 | 2,866 | ||||||||||||
| Total Securities | $ | 190,058 | $ | 224,974 |
Securities Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The composition and maturities of the debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2022, are summarized in the following table. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments or early redemptions that may occur. The weighted average yield for each security category is determined by the security's book yield and calculating the interest earned divided by the carrying value. For tax free obligations of states and political subdivision, the book yield is the tax free yield.
| One Year or Less | More than One Year Through Five Years | More than Five Years Through Ten Years | More than Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government Agencies | $ | — | — | % | $ | 7,849 | 0.96 | % | $ | 36,785 | 1.24 | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 44,634 | 1.19 | % | |||||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | 244 | 2.61 | 739 | 3.09 | 11,501 | 3.28 | 858 | 3.18 | 13,342 | 3.25 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | 2,971 | 2.80 | 9,282 | 1.96 | 29,174 | 2.11 | 41,427 | 2.12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79,642 | 1.52 | 79,642 | 1.52 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Debt Securities | — | — | — | — | 3,815 | 3.31 | 4,500 | 6.92 | 8,315 | 5.20 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Debt Securities | $ | 244 | 2.61 | % | $ | 11,559 | 1.53 | % | $ | 61,383 | 1.81 | % | $ | 114,174 | 1.87 | % | $ | 187,360 | 1.83 | % |
Loans. Total loans increased $29.1 million, or 2.8%, to $1.05 billion at December 31, 2022 compared to $1.02 billion at December 31, 2021. Excluding the net decline of $24.4 million in PPP loans in the current period, loans increased $53.5 million. 2022 loan growth was experienced through net funding of $44.7 million in commercial real estate loans and $24.8
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million in consumer loans, partially offset by the completion of $40.1 million in construction loans . Average loans for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased $4.7 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated. The Company did not have loans held for sale at the dates indicated below.
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 330,725 | 31.5 | % | $ | 320,798 | 31.4 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 436,805 | 41.6 | 392,124 | 38.5 | |||||||||
| Construction | 44,923 | 4.3 | 85,028 | 8.3 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 70,044 | 6.7 | 89,010 | 8.7 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 146,927 | 14.0 | 122,152 | 12.0 | |||||||||
| Other | 20,449 | 1.9 | 11,684 | 1.1 | |||||||||
| Total Loans | 1,049,873 | 100.0 | % | 1,020,796 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Allowance for Loan Losses | (12,819) | (11,582) | |||||||||||
| Loans, Net | $ | 1,037,054 | $ | 1,009,214 |
Loan Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The following table summarizes the scheduled repayments of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2022. Demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity, and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less. For construction-to-permanent loans in the construction category, the maturity date is the date the loan matures once it is in permanent repayment status. Consumer loans consist primarily of indirect automobile loans whereby a portion of the rate is prepaid to the dealer and accrued in a prepaid dealer reserve account. Therefore, the true yield for the consumer loan portfolio is significantly less than the note rate disclosed below.
| Real Estate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | Commercial | Construction | Commercial and Industrial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 16,317 | 7.40 | % | $ | 19,485 | 6.40 | % | $ | 4,177 | 7.85 | % | $ | 14,118 | 7.02 | % | |||||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 7,410 | 4.32 | 60,700 | 5.62 | 17,772 | 6.75 | 33,240 | 4.92 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 112,609 | 4.07 | 345,811 | 4.85 | 13,437 | 4.13 | 22,684 | 4.03 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 194,389 | 3.84 | 10,809 | 3.90 | 9,537 | 3.82 | 2 | 7.50 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 330,725 | 4.10 | % | $ | 436,805 | 5.00 | % | $ | 44,923 | 5.44 | % | $ | 70,044 | 5.05 | % |
| Consumer | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 5,734 | 8.15 | % | $ | 952 | 6.98 | % | $ | 60,783 | 7.09 | % | ||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 84,765 | 4.37 | 418 | 3.08 | 204,305 | 5.05 | ||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 54,958 | 5.00 | 16,645 | 3.48 | 566,144 | 4.62 | ||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 1,470 | 9.54 | 2,434 | 2.56 | 218,641 | 3.82 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 146,927 | 4.77 | % | $ | 20,449 | 3.53 | % | $ | 1,049,873 | 4.68 | % |
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The following table sets forth at December 31, 2022, the dollar amount of all fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans due after December 31, 2023.
| Due After December 31, 2023 | Fixed | Adjustable | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 267,046 | $ | 47,362 | $ | 314,408 | ||||
| Commercial | 238,933 | 178,387 | 417,320 | |||||||
| Construction | 30,720 | 10,026 | 40,746 | |||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 47,021 | 8,905 | 55,926 | |||||||
| Consumer | 141,157 | 36 | 141,193 | |||||||
| Other | 16,381 | 3,116 | 19,497 | |||||||
| Total Loans | $ | 741,258 | $ | 247,832 | $ | 989,090 |
Liabilities. Total liabilities increased $6.4 million, or 0.5%, to $1.30 billion at December 31, 2022 compared to $1.29 billion at December 31, 2021.
Deposits. Total deposits increased $41.9 million to $1.27 billion as of December 31, 2022 compared to $1.23 billion at December 31, 2021. Noninterest bearing demand deposits, NOW accounts and savings accounts increased $4.6 million, $39.3 million and $8.5 million, respectively, partially offset by a decrease of $27.6 million in time deposits. The increase in interest-bearing demand deposits is primarily the result of the transition of customer deposits from securities sold under agreements to repurchase product, which are related to business deposit customers whose funds, above designated target balances, are transferred into an overnight interest-earning investment account by purchasing securities from the Bank’s investment portfolio under an agreement to repurchase.
The following table sets forth the distribution of our average deposit accounts, by account type, for the years indicated.
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-Interest Bearing Demand Deposits | $ | 389,553 | 31.4 | % | — | % | $ | 378,374 | 29.8 | % | — | % | |||||||
| NOW Accounts | 282,850 | 22.8 | 0.48 | 272,256 | 21.4 | 0.09 | |||||||||||||
| Savings Accounts | 248,334 | 20.0 | 0.04 | 247,864 | 19.5 | 0.04 | |||||||||||||
| Money Market Accounts | 194,223 | 15.7 | 0.50 | 201,222 | 15.8 | 0.14 | |||||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 124,817 | 10.1 | 1.28 | 171,805 | 13.5 | 1.46 | |||||||||||||
| Total Deposits | $ | 1,239,777 | 100.0 | % | 0.32 | % | $ | 1,271,521 | 100.0 | % | 0.25 | % |
The following table sets forth time deposits classified by interest rate as of the dates indicated.
| December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 43,516 | $ | 39,573 | ||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 10,732 | 20,568 | ||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 7,721 | 10,943 | ||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 5,929 | 11,110 | ||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 4,717 | 7,561 | ||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 7,379 | 11,841 | ||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | 12,779 | 13,427 | ||||
| 3.00% to 3.99% | 16,210 | 21,531 | ||||
| 4.00% or Greater | 143 | 159 | ||||
| Total Time Deposits | $ | 109,126 | $ | 136,713 |
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The following table sets forth, by interest rate ranges and scheduled maturity, information concerning our time deposits at the date indicated.
| Period to Maturity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2022 | Less Than Or Equal to One Year | More Than One to Two Years | More Than Two to Three Years | More Than Three to Four Years | More Than Four to Five Years | More Than Five Years | Total | Percent of Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 30,789 | $ | 9,926 | $ | 1,185 | $ | 1,535 | $ | 81 | $ | — | $ | 43,516 | 39.9 | % | ||||||||||||||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 1,071 | 760 | 785 | 4,686 | 3,430 | — | 10,732 | 9.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 514 | 669 | 3,844 | 138 | 195 | 2,361 | 7,721 | 7.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 2,748 | 1,275 | 1,430 | 202 | — | 274 | 5,929 | 5.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 1,281 | 836 | 788 | 1,579 | 129 | 104 | 4,717 | 4.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 4,659 | 1,753 | 166 | 31 | 234 | 536 | 7,379 | 6.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | 12,298 | 95 | 386 | — | — | — | 12,779 | 11.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.00% to 3.99% | 15,852 | 285 | 73 | — | — | — | 16,210 | 14.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.00% or Greater | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | 143 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 69,355 | $ | 15,599 | $ | 8,657 | $ | 8,171 | $ | 4,069 | $ | 3,275 | $ | 109,126 | 100.0 | % |
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the aggregate estimated amount of outstanding deposits in amounts uninsured by the FDIC, or that were not secured by the Bank through the pledging of securities, FHLB letters of credit or other means, was approximately $368.1 million and $337.9 million, respectively. The estimates are based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. Of the amount at December 31, 2022, an estimated $6.5 million are uninsured time deposits and the following table sets forth their maturity.
| December 31, | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||
| Three Months or Less | $ | 348 |
| Over Three Months to Six Months | 1,345 | |
| Over Six Months to One Year | 1,847 | |
| Over One Year | 2,968 | |
| Total | $ | 6,508 |
Borrowed Funds
◦Short-term borrowings. Short-term borrowings decreased $31.2 million, or 79.5%, to $8.1 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $39.3 million at December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, short-term borrowings were comprised entirely of securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are related to business deposit customers whose funds, above designated target balances, are transferred into an overnight interest-earning investment account by purchasing securities from the Bank’s investment portfolio under an agreement to repurchase. A majority of the decrease was due to accounts that were transitioned into other deposit products and account for most of the interest-bearing demand deposit increase.
◦Other borrowed funds. Other borrowed funds decreased $3.0 million to $14.6 million at December 31, 2022 due to $3.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings that matured in the current period. The Company intends to utilize the subordinated debt proceeds to continue to proactively repurchase shares or for other general corporate matters.
Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity decreased $23.0 million, or 17.3%, to $110.2 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $133.1 million at December 31, 2021.
•Accumulated other comprehensive loss increased $25.3 million primarily due to market interest rate conditions in the current period on the Bank’s available-for-sale debt securities.
•Net income was $11.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
•The Company paid $4.9 million in dividends to common stockholders in the current year.
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•Primarily as part of the Company’s $10.0 million stock repurchase program previously announced in April 2022, and the completion of the $7.5 million repurchase program announced in June 2021, the Company repurchased 195,033 shares of common stock totaling $4.8 million in the current year. In connection with the current program, the Company purchased a total of 62,178 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $22.47 per share, with $8.6 million remaining in the program.
•Book value per share was $21.60 at December 31, 2022 compared to $25.31 at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $3.71. Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP) decreased $3.45, or 15.4%, to $19.00 compared to $22.45 at December 31, 2021. Refer to “Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this section.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
Overview. 2022 Annual Results were impacted by the following significant items:
•Recurring Fed interest rate increases during 2022 resulted in an increase in net interest income of $2.8 million.
•There was a commercial loan charge off in the second quarter and resulted in a $3.8 million provision.
2021 Annual Results were impacted by the following significant non-recurring items:
•The branch optimization and operational efficiency initiatives resulted in $7.5 million of restructuring-related and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021. The non-recurring expenses include a $2.3 million writedown on premises and equipment and $1.2 million impairment of intangible assets associated with the branch sales. The Company also incurred $4.1 million of expenses related to contracted services, employee severance costs, branch lease impairment, professional fees, data processing fees, charitable donations, legal and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021 related to these initiatives.
•The Company recognized a $5.2 million pre-tax gain on sale of branches related to the 5.0% premium paid by Citizens Bank on the assumed deposits.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $2.8 million, or 6.9%, to $42.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $40.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Net interest margin (Non-GAAP FTE) increased 31 bps to 3.25% for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2.94% the year ended December 31, 2021. Net interest margin (GAAP) increased to 3.24% for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2.92% for the year ended December 31, 2021. The net interest margin increased primarily due to the higher interest rate environment increasing yields on loans more than the yield on interest-bearing deposits.
Interest and dividend income increased $4.2 million, or 9.5%, to $47.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $43.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
•Interest income on loans increased $2.2 million, or 5.6%, to $41.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $39.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Average loans increased $4.7 million while the loan yield for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased 20 bps to 4.12% for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 3.92% for the year ended December 31, 2021 due to the increases of market interest rates this year compared to a full year impact of the COVID-19 pandemic-related declines in market interest rates beginning in March 2020. Interest and fee income on PPP loans was $734,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 and contributed 5 bps to loan yield, compared to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, which contributed loan yield 4 bps in the prior period. The impact of the accretion of the credit mark on acquired loan portfolios was $239,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $468,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, or 2 bps in the current period compared to 4 bps in the prior period.
•Interest income on taxable investment securities increased $862,000, or 28.8%, to $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. While average investment securities increased $57.8 million, there was a 9 bps decrease in average yield. There were sales of securities in 2021 that were higher-interest securities, which were replaced by lower-interest securities that decreased the yield year over year.
•Interest income on tax-exempt investment securities decreased $76,000, or 26.3%, to $213,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $289,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily driven by a decrease of $3.4 million in average balance from municipal securities calls.
•Interest from other interest-earning assets, which primarily consists of interest-earning cash, increased $1.1 million, or 232.0% for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. Interest and dividend income earned on other interest-earning assets, which is primarily composed of restricted stock, decreased $32,000. Average interest bearing deposits at other banks decreased $107.0 million, primarily related to funds received from deposit and loan activity, there was however a $1.1 million increase in interest income due to an increase in Fed interest rates that resulted in a 191 bps increase in average yield.
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Interest expense increased $1.4 million, or 40.4%, to $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
•Interest expense on deposits increased $900,000, or 28.8%, to $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. While average interest-bearing deposits decreased $42.9 million, interest rate increases for all products driven by post-pandemic Fed interest rate increases resulting in a 12 bps increase in average cost compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
•Interest expense on short-term borrowings decreased $35,000, or 35.7%, to $63,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $98,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to the transition of sweep accounts into other deposit products.
•Interest expense on other borrowed funds increased $511,000, or 280.8%, to $693,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $182,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to the issuance of $15.0 million in subordinated debt, partially offset by a $3.0 million payoff of an FHLB borrowing, which resulted in a $10.4 million increase in average balances.
Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a $1.1 million recovery for the year ended December 31, 2021. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $2.5 million primarily from one commercial and industrial loan that impacted the loss history for the category. The prior year recovery was the result of improvement in overall economic conditions thereby improving corresponding qualitative factors that were previously negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Noninterest Income. The breakdown of noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows:
| Year Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Service Fees | $ | 2,160 | $ | 2,331 | $ | (171) | (7.3) | % | |||
| Insurance Commissions | 5,934 | 5,616 | 318 | 5.7 | % | ||||||
| Other Commissions | 669 | 521 | 148 | 28.4 | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Sales of Loans | — | 1,143 | (1,143) | (100.0) | % | ||||||
| Net (Loss) Gain on Securities | (168) | 526 | (694) | (131.9) | % | ||||||
| Net Gain on Purchased Tax Credits | 57 | 70 | (13) | (18.6) | % | ||||||
| Gain on Sale of Branches | — | 5,203 | (5,203) | (100.0) | % | ||||||
| Net Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Fixed Assets | 431 | (3) | 434 | 14466.7 | % | ||||||
| Income from Bank-Owned Life Insurance | 561 | 553 | 8 | 1.4 | % | ||||||
| Other Income | 176 | 320 | (144) | (45.0) | % | ||||||
| Total Noninterest Income | $ | 9,820 | $ | 16,280 | $ | (6,460) | (39.7) | % |
Noninterest income decreased $6.5 million, or 39.7%, to $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $16.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
•Insurance commissions increased $318,000, or 5.7%, to $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 due to an increase in core business, including both personal and commercial lines.
•There was no net gain on sales of loans for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 due to a change in strategy to keep all loans made in 2022. There were no gains from sales of mortgage loans for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
•Net loss on securities was $168,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a gain of $526,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. There were no sales of securities in the current period compared to sales that resulted in a gain of $231,000 in the prior period. The Company’s equity securities, which are primarily comprised of bank
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stocks, reflected a decline in value of $168,000 for the current period compared to a gain of $295,000 in value in the prior period primarily from a change in market value of these securities as a result of changes in interest rates.
•The Company recorded a $431,000 net gain on disposal of fixed assets in the current year, resulting from the sale of two former branch locations.
•The Company recognized a $5.2 million pre-tax gain on sale of branches in the prior period related to the 5.0% premium paid by Citizens Bank on the assumed deposits.
•There was a $144,000 decrease in other income primarily due to a $99,000 valuation allowance adjustment on mortgage servicing rights in the current period as a result of a decrease in prepayment speeds resulting in an increase in the fair value of the serviced mortgage portfolio.
Noninterest Expense. The breakdown of noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows:
| Year Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||
| Salaries and Employee Benefits | $ | 18,469 | $ | 19,938 | $ | (1,469) | (7.4) | % | |||
| Occupancy | 3,047 | 2,968 | 79 | 2.7 | % | ||||||
| Equipment | 739 | 1,034 | (295) | (28.5) | % | ||||||
| Data Processing | 2,152 | 2,154 | (2) | (0.1) | % | ||||||
| FDIC Assessment | 638 | 1,014 | (376) | (37.1) | % | ||||||
| PA Shares Tax | 979 | 887 | 92 | 10.4 | % | ||||||
| Contracted Services | 1,628 | 4,011 | (2,383) | (59.4) | % | ||||||
| Legal and Professional Fees | 1,237 | 994 | 243 | 24.4 | % | ||||||
| Advertising | 527 | 749 | (222) | (29.6) | % | ||||||
| Other Real Estate Owned (Income) | (151) | (183) | 32 | (17.5) | % | ||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets | 1,782 | 1,926 | (144) | (7.5) | % | ||||||
| Intangible Assets and Goodwill Impairment | — | 1,178 | (1,178) | (100.0) | % | ||||||
| Writedown of Premises and Equipment | — | 2,293 | (2,293) | (100.0) | % | ||||||
| Other | 3,844 | 3,899 | (55) | (1.4) | % | ||||||
| Total Noninterest Expense | $ | 34,891 | $ | 42,862 | $ | (7,971) | (18.6) | % |
Noninterest expense decreased $8.0 million, or 18.6%, to $34.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $42.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. This was primarily impacted by $7.5 million of expenses associated with the branch optimization and operational efficiency initiatives in the prior year, which included writedown on premises and equipment of $2.3 million and intangible asset impairment of $1.2 million.
•Salaries and employee benefits decreased $1.5 million to $18.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $19.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily related to the branch optimization that included the consolidation of six branches and the divestiture of two in the prior year.
•Occupancy expense increased $79,000 to remain constant at $3.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 respectively. The increase was related to building maintenance costs and utilities, partially offset by the prior year recognition of a $227,000 lease impairment related to the branch optimization initiative.
•Equipment expense decreased $295,000 to $739,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 as the result of a decrease in repairs and maintenance.
•FDIC assessment expense decreased $376,000 to $638,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease in assessment was due to an increase in nonperforming loans negatively impacting the quarterly assessment rates in the prior period.
•Contracted services decreased $2.4 million to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The prior period had activity of $2.8 million, and included expense
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related to the engagement of a third-party expert to improve workflow as well as implement more effective sales management techniques designed to improve operational efficiencies in the near and long-term and engagement of other third party specialists to assist in core platform improvements and efficiencies.. This was partially offset by $319,000 of employee recruiter fees and $203,000 of core conversion consultant fees.
•Legal fees and professional fees increased $243,000 to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $994,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 due to increases in consultant services related to regulatory reporting and validation of the CECL model, and the FDICIA control project to strengthen the Company's internal control structure.
•Advertising decreased $222,000 to $527,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $749,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 due to a decrease in marketing initiatives in the prior year during the pandemic.
•Other real estate owned income decreased $32,000 to $151,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $183,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to an $80,000 gain on sale of a property sold in the prior period.
•Amortization of intangible assets decreased $144,000 to $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to current period impairment in core deposit intangible asset from the branch sales, which reduced the remaining amount of intangible assets to amortize.
•Within other noninterest expense, charitable contributions decreased $150,000 due to the prior year donation of a former branch office location. Loan expenses increased $148,000 primarily due to appraisal fees and credit reports related to an increase in indirect loan volume in the current period.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased $292,000 to $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and is primarily attributed to a write down in premises and equipment and intangible assets.
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Average Balances and Yields. The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the years indicated. Tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21% for 2022 and 2021. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans are included in the computation of average balances only. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Earning Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Loans, Net (1) | $ | 1,019,124 | $ | 42,010 | 4.12 | % | $ | 1,014,405 | $ | 39,799 | 3.92 | % | |||||
| Securities | |||||||||||||||||
| Taxable | 220,818 | 3,852 | 1.74 | 162,987 | 2,990 | 1.83 | |||||||||||
| Tax Exempt | 8,383 | 270 | 3.22 | 11,829 | 366 | 3.09 | |||||||||||
| Equity Securities | 2,693 | 91 | 3.38 | 2,657 | 84 | 3.16 | |||||||||||
| Interest Bearing Deposits at Other Banks | 70,765 | 1,473 | 2.08 | 177,768 | 304 | 0.17 | |||||||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | 3,092 | 154 | 4.98 | 3,733 | 186 | 4.98 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 1,324,875 | 47,850 | 3.61 | 1,373,379 | 43,729 | 3.18 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Earning Assets | 81,553 | 91,075 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,406,428 | $ | 1,464,454 | |||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Demand Deposits | $ | 282,850 | $ | 1,362 | 0.48 | % | $ | 272,256 | $ | 232 | 0.09 | % | |||||
| Savings | 248,334 | 88 | 0.04 | 247,864 | 98 | 0.04 | |||||||||||
| Money Market | 194,223 | 976 | 0.50 | 201,222 | 281 | 0.14 | |||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 124,817 | 1,599 | 1.28 | 171,805 | 2,514 | 1.46 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Deposits | 850,224 | 4,025 | 0.47 | 893,147 | 3,125 | 0.35 | |||||||||||
| Short-term Borrowings: | |||||||||||||||||
| Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase | 27,360 | 63 | 0.23 | 43,988 | 98 | 0.22 | |||||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 17,609 | 693 | 3.94 | 7,172 | 182 | 2.54 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 895,193 | 4,781 | 0.53 | 944,307 | 3,405 | 0.36 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits | 389,553 | 378,374 | |||||||||||||||
| Other Liabilities | 4,072 | 8,168 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 1,288,818 | 1,330,849 | |||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | 117,610 | 133,605 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 1,406,428 | $ | 1,464,454 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Income (FTE) (Non-GAAP) (2) | $ | 43,069 | $ | 40,324 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (FTE) (Non-GAAP) (2)(3) | 3.08 | 2.82 | |||||||||||||||
| Net Interest-Earning Assets (4) | $ | 429,682 | $ | 429,072 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Margin (FTE) (Non-GAAP) (2)(5) | 3.25 | 2.94 | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Assets | 0.80 | 0.79 | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Equity | 9.56 | 8.66 | |||||||||||||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 8.36 | 9.12 | |||||||||||||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 148.00 | 145.44 | |||||||||||||||
| PPP Loans | $ | 5,666 | $ | 734 | 12.95 | $ | 45,905 | $ | 2,189 | 4.77 |
(1)Net of the allowance for loan losses and includes nonaccrual loans with a zero yield
(2)Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure.
(3)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest rate spread (GAAP) was 3.07% and 2.81% for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively
(4)Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. Net interest margin (GAAP) was 3.24% and 2.92% for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively
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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume. There were no out of period items that occurred this past year.
| Year Ended December 31, 2022Compared ToYear Ended December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (Decrease) Due to | ||||||||||
| Volume | Rate | Total | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income: | ||||||||||
| Loans, net | $ | 174 | $ | 2,037 | $ | 2,211 | ||||
| Securities: | ||||||||||
| Taxable | 1,015 | (153) | 862 | |||||||
| Tax-Exempt | (111) | 15 | (96) | |||||||
| Equity Securities | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||||||
| Interest Bearing Deposits at Other Banks | (286) | 1,455 | 1,169 | |||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | (32) | — | (32) | |||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 761 | 3,360 | 4,121 | |||||||
| Interest Expense: | ||||||||||
| Deposits | (126) | 1,026 | 900 | |||||||
| Short-Term Borrowings: | ||||||||||
| Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase | (39) | 4 | (35) | |||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 371 | 140 | 511 | |||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 206 | 1,170 | 1,376 | |||||||
| Change in Net Interest Income | $ | 555 | $ | 2,190 | $ | 2,745 |
Asset Quality
Nonperforming Assets and Delinquent Loans. The Company reviews its loans on a regular basis and generally places loans on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest is 90 days or more past due. In addition, the Company places loans on nonaccrual status when we do not expect to receive full payment of interest, principal or both. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed from interest income. Loans that are 90 days or more past due may still accrue interest if they are well secured and in the process of collection. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied against principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current, and current and future payments are reasonably assured.
Management monitors all past due loans and nonperforming assets. Such loans are placed under close supervision, with consideration given to the need for additions to the allowance for loan losses and (if appropriate) partial or full charge-off.
Management believes the volume of nonperforming assets can be partially attributed to unique borrower circumstances as well as the economy in general. We have an experienced chief credit officer, collections and credit departments that monitor the loan portfolio and seek to prevent any deterioration of asset quality.
Real estate acquired through foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold. When real estate owned is acquired, it is recorded at the lower of the unpaid principal balance of the related loan, or its fair market value, less estimated selling expenses. Any further write-down of real estate owned is charged against earnings.
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Nonaccrual Loans and Nonperforming Assets. The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of our nonperforming assets at the dates indicated. Included in nonperforming loans and assets are troubled debt restructurings, which are loans whose contractual terms have been restructured in a manner that grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties.
| December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Nonaccrual loans: | ||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,649 | $ | 1,393 | ||
| Commercial | 1,814 | 2,058 | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 415 | 1,496 | ||||
| Consumer | 120 | 16 | ||||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans | 3,998 | 4,963 | ||||
| Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More: | ||||||
| Consumer | — | — | ||||
| Total Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due | — | — | ||||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans and Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due | 3,998 | 4,963 | ||||
| Troubled Debt Restructurings, Accruing | ||||||
| Real Estate | ||||||
| Residential | 534 | 613 | ||||
| Commercial | 1,260 | 1,674 | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 7 | 16 | ||||
| Total Troubled Debt Restructurings, Accruing | 1,801 | 2,303 | ||||
| Total Nonperforming Loans | 5,799 | 7,266 | ||||
| Real Estate Owned: | ||||||
| Residential | — | 36 | ||||
| Commercial | — | — | ||||
| Total Real Estate Owned | — | 36 | ||||
| Total Nonperforming Assets | $ | 5,799 | $ | 7,302 | ||
| Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | 0.38 | % | 0.49 | % | ||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans | 0.55 | 0.71 | ||||
| Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.41 | 0.51 |
At December 31, 2022, we had no loans 90 days or more past due that were still accruing interest. At December 31, 2022, we had no loans that were not classified as nonaccrual, 90 days past due or troubled debt restructurings where known information about possible credit problems of borrowers caused management to have serious concerns as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms and that may result in disclosure as nonaccrual, 90 days past due or troubled debt restructurings.
Nonperforming assets decreased $1.5 million to $5.8 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $7.3 million at December 31, 2021. Nonperforming loans decreased $1.5 million to $5.8 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $7.3 million at December 31, 2021. The respective decreases are primarily attributable to the full payoff in the current year of one of the Bank’s larger nonperforming commercial and industrial relationships.
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The following table presents the components of the ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans at the dates indicated.
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,649 | $ | 330,725 | 0.50 | % | $ | 1,393 | $ | 320,798 | 0.43 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 1,814 | 436,805 | 0.42 | 2,058 | 392,124 | 0.52 | |||||||||||
| Construction | — | 44,923 | — | — | 85,028 | — | |||||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 415 | 70,044 | 0.59 | 1,496 | 89,010 | 1.68 | |||||||||||
| Consumer | 120 | 146,927 | 0.08 | 16 | 122,152 | 0.01 | |||||||||||
| Other | — | 20,449 | — | — | 11,684 | — | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 3,998 | $ | 1,049,873 | 0.38 | % | $ | 4,963 | $ | 1,020,796 | 0.49 | % |
Nonaccrual loans decreased $1.0 million to $4.0 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $5.0 million at December 31, 2021. Nonaccrual commercial real estate loans decreased $244,000 to $1.8 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $2.1 million at December 31, 2021 primarily related to the full payoff in the current year of one of the Bank’s nonperforming commercial and industrial relationships.
Loans in Forbearance. Section 4013 of the CARES Act and regulatory guidance promulgated by federal banking regulators provides temporary relief from accounting and financial reporting requirements for TDRs regarding certain loan modifications related to COVID-19. Specifically, the CARES Act provides that the Bank may elect to suspend the requirements under GAAP for certain loan modifications that would otherwise be categorized as a TDR and suspend any determination that such loan modifications would be considered a TDR, including the related impairment for accounting purposes. As such, the applicable loans are reported as current with regard to payment status and continue to accrue interest during the payment deferral period. The Company worked with its borrowers impacted by COVID-19 to defer payments. The Bank provided borrower support and relief through short-term loan forbearance options by primarily allowing: (a) deferral of three- to six-months of payments; or (b) for consumer loans not secured by a real estate mortgage, three months of interest-only payments that also extends the maturity date of the loan by three months. In certain circumstances, additional deferral periods were granted.
There were no loans in forbearance as of December 31, 2022. At December 31, 2021, there was one loan in forbearance for a $1.9 million commercial real estate loan secured by a hotel, which was considered a troubled debt restructuring upon providing an additional forbearance period and modified payment terms. The loan was substandard rated at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and designated as a nonaccrual loan in 2021.
Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide that loans and other assets of lesser quality should be classified as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the Company will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted. The Company designates an asset as “special mention” if the asset has a potential weakness that warrants management’s close attention.
The Company uses an eight-point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first four categories are not considered criticized and are aggregated as “pass” rated. The criticized rating categories used by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The special mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are below average quality, resulting in an undue credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a substandard classification. Loans in the substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable. Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset is not warranted.
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As part of the periodic exams of the Bank by the FDIC and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, the staff of such agencies reviews our classifications and determines whether such classifications are adequate. Such agencies have, in the past, and may in the future require us to classify certain assets which management has not otherwise classified or require a classification more severe than established by management. The following table shows the principal amount of special mention and classified loans at December 31, 2022 and 2021.
| December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Special Mention | $ | 43,804 | $ | 55,579 | ||
| Substandard | 14,499 | 15,069 | ||||
| Doubtful | 415 | 512 | ||||
| Loss | — | — | ||||
| Total | $ | 58,718 | $ | 71,160 |
The total amount of special mention and classified loans decreased $12.4 million, or 17.5%, to $58.7 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $71.2 million at December 31, 2021. The decrease of $570,000 in the substandard category as of December 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021 was mainly from the full payoff in the current year of one of the Bank’s nonperforming commercial and industrial loan relationships. The decrease of $11.8 million in the special mention loan category is primarily due to commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loan upgrades and payoffs, and a $2.7 million commercial and industrial charge-off.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance based on losses in the current loan portfolio, which includes an assessment of economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, loan loss experience, volume and severity of past due, classified and nonaccrual loans as well as other loan modifications, quality of the Company’s loan review system, the degree of oversight by the Company’s Board, existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations, effect of external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements and other relevant factors. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making evaluations. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to income and recovery of principal and interest on loans previously charged-off. Losses of principal are charged directly to the allowance when a loss occurs or when a determination is made that the specific loss is probable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.
Although we maintain our allowance for loan losses at a level that we consider to be adequate to provide for potential losses, there can be no assurance that such losses will not exceed the estimated amounts or that we will not be required to make additions to the allowance for loan losses in the future. Future additions to our allowance for loan losses and changes in the related ratio of the allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans are dependent upon the economy, changes in real estate values and interest rates, the view of the regulatory authorities toward adequate loan loss reserve levels, and inflation. Management will continue to periodically review the entire loan portfolio to determine the extent, if any, to which further additional loan loss provisions may be deemed necessary.
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Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for loan losses by loan categories for each year indicated and additions to the allowance for loan losses, which have been charged to operations. Loans acquired in connection with mergers were recorded at their estimated fair value at the acquisition date and did not include a carryover of the pre-merger allowance for loan losses.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Balance at Beginning of Year | $ | 11,582 | $ | 12,771 | ||
| Provision for Loan Losses | 3,784 | (1,125) | ||||
| Charge-offs: | ||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||
| Residential | (32) | (13) | ||||
| Commercial | — | (40) | ||||
| Construction | — | — | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | (2,712) | — | ||||
| Consumer | (151) | (213) | ||||
| Other | — | — | ||||
| Total Charge-offs | (2,895) | (266) | ||||
| Recoveries: | ||||||
| Real estate: | ||||||
| Residential | 145 | 17 | ||||
| Commercial | — | — | ||||
| Construction | — | — | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 117 | 43 | ||||
| Consumer | 86 | 142 | ||||
| Other | — | — | ||||
| Total Recoveries | 348 | 202 | ||||
| Net Charge-offs | (2,547) | (64) | ||||
| Balance at End of Year | $ | 12,819 | $ | 11,582 | ||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans | 1.22 | % | 1.13 | % | ||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Nonaccrual Loans | 320.64 | 233.37 | ||||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 221.06 | 159.40 | ||||
| Net Charge-offs to Average Loans | 0.25 | 0.01 |
The allowance for loan losses increased $1.2 million, or 10.7%, to $12.8 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $11.6 million at December 31, 2021. Allowance for loan losses to total loans increased 9 basis points to 1.22% at December 31, 2022 compared to 1.13% at December 31, 2021. There was a large charge-off of one loan in the commercial and industrial pool that affected the loss rates, and caused an additional provision to be recorded. These factors primarily resulted in a $3.8 million of provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to a $1.1 million recovery for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans ratio increased to 320.64% at December 31, 2022, compared to 233.37% at December 31, 2021. Nonaccrual loans decreased $1.0 million to $4.0 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $5.0 million at December 31, 2021. Nonaccrual commercial real estate loans decreased $244,000 to $1.8 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $2.1 million at December 31, 2021 primarily related to the full payoff in the current year of one of the Bank’s nonperforming commercial and industrial loan relationships.
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Net charge-offs were $2.5 million or 0.25% to average loans, during 2022 compared to $64,000, or 0.01% to average loans, during 2021. The decrease was primarily related to the $2.9 million commercial and industrial loan charge-off in the current year. The following table presents the ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percent of average loans for the periods indicated.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate: | ||||
| Residential | (0.03) | % | — | % |
| Commercial | — | 0.01 | ||
| Construction | — | — | ||
| Commercial and Industrial | 3.90 | (0.04) | ||
| Consumer | 0.04 | 0.06 | ||
| Other | — | — | ||
| Total Loans | 0.25 | % | 0.01 | % |
Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth the allocation of allowance for loan losses by loan category at the dates indicated. The table reflects the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans receivable. Management believes that the allowance can be allocated by category only on an approximate basis. The allocation of the allowance by category is not necessarily indicative of future losses and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in any category.
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent ofTotal Loans(1) | Amount | Percent ofTotal Loans(1) | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 2,074 | 31.5 | % | $ | 1,420 | 31.4 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 5,810 | 41.6 | 5,960 | 38.5 | |||||||||
| Construction | 502 | 4.3 | 1,249 | 8.3 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 2,313 | 6.7 | 1,151 | 8.7 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 1,517 | 14.0 | 1,050 | 12.0 | |||||||||
| Other | — | 1.9 | — | 1.1 | |||||||||
| Total Allocated Allowance | 12,216 | 100.0 | 10,830 | 100.0 | |||||||||
| Unallocated | 603 | — | 752 | — | |||||||||
| Total Allowance for Loan Losses | $ | 12,819 | 100.0 | % | $ | 11,582 | 100.0 | % |
(1)Represents percentage of loans in each category to total loans
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this Report to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the following tables.
Interest income on interest-earning assets, net interest rate spread and net interest margin are presented on a FTE basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and securities using the federal statutory income tax rate of 21 percent. We believe the presentation of net interest income on a FTE basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice.
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Interest income on interest-earning assets, net interest rate spread and net interest margin are presented on a fully tax-equivalent (“FTE”) basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and securities using the federal statutory income tax rate of 21 percent. We believe the presentation of net interest income on a FTE basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. The following table reconciles net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin on a FTE basis for the periods indicated:
| Year Ended December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | |||
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||
| Interest Income per Consolidated Statements of Income (GAAP) | $ | 47,716 | $ | 43,557 | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 134 | 172 | |||
| Interest Income (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | 47,850 | 43,729 | |||
| Interest Expense per Consolidated Statements of Income (GAAP) | 4,781 | 3,405 | |||
| Net Interest Income (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | $ | 43,069 | $ | 40,324 | |
| Net Interest Income (GAAP) | $ | 42,935 | $ | 40,152 | |
| Divided by : Average Interest Earning Assets | $ | 1,324,875 | $ | 1,373,379 | |
| Net Interest Margin (GAAP) | 3.24 | % | 2.92 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.01 | 0.02 | |||
| Net Interest Margin (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | 3.25 | % | 2.94 | % | |
| Net Interest Rate Spread (GAAP) | 3.07 | % | 2.81 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | 3.08 | % | 2.82 | % |
Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by period-end common shares outstanding. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by tangible assets. We believe these non-GAAP measures serve as useful tools to help evaluate the strength and discipline of the Company's capital management strategies and as an additional, conservative measure of the Company’s total value.
| December 31, | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
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| (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) | ||||||
| Stockholders' Equity (GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 110,155 | $ | 133,124 | ||
| Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net | (13,245) | (15,027) | ||||
| Tangible Common Equity or Tangible Book Value (Non-GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 96,910 | $ | 118,097 | ||
| Common Shares Outstanding (Denominator) | 5,100,189 | 5,260,672 | ||||
| Book Value per Common Share (GAAP) | $ | 21.60 | $ | 25.31 | ||
| Tangible Book Value per Common Share (Non-GAAP) | $ | 19.00 | $ | 22.45 |
Liquidity
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. The Bank’s primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, and maturities and sales of securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
The Bank regularly adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon its assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of its asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits with other banks and short- and intermediate-term securities. The Bank believes that it had sufficient liquidity at December 31, 2022, to satisfy its short- and long-term liquidity needs at that date.
The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and due from banks, which totaled $103.7 million at December 31, 2022. Unpledged securities, which provide an additional source of liquidity, totaled $14.4 million. In addition, the Bank maintains a
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credit arrangement with the FHLB with a maximum borrowing limit of approximately $435.3 million and available borrowing capacity of $407.4 million as of December 31, 2022. $26.2 million was utilized toward standby letters of credit to collateralize public deposits in excess of the level insured by the FDIC. This arrangement is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge, and is secured by a blanket security agreement on $602.5 million of residential and commercial mortgage loans and the Bank’s investment in FHLB stock. The Bank also maintains a Borrower-In-Custody of Collateral line of credit agreement with the FRB for $119.0 million that requires monthly certification of collateral, is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge and is secured by $172.9 million of commercial and consumer indirect auto loans. The Bank also maintains multiple line of credit arrangements with various unaffiliated banks totaling $50.0 million as of December 31, 2022.
At December 31, 2022, the Bank had funding commitments totaling $156.7 million, consisting primarily of commitments to originate loans, unused lines of credit and letters of credit.
At December 31, 2022, certificates of deposit due within one year of that date totaled $69.4 million, or 63.6% of total certificates of deposit. While liquidity levels at December 31, 2022 are currently sufficient, if these certificates of deposit do not remain with the Bank, the Bank may be required to seek other sources of funds. Depending on market conditions, the Bank may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than it currently pays on these certificates of deposit. The Bank believes, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of its certificates of deposit will remain with it, either as certificates of deposit or as other deposit products. The Bank can attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
The Bank’s primary investing activities are the origination of loans. For the year ended December 31, 2022 the Bank had net loan originations of $31.4 million.
The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity to pay dividends to stockholders, to pay principal and interest on its subordinated debt and for other corporate purposes. At December 31, 2022, the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $16.3 million.
We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position daily and anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained.
Commitments. As a financial services provider, the Company routinely is a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, commitments under unused lines of credit, and commitments under letters of credit. While these contractual obligations represent potential future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans the Company makes. In addition, the Company enters into commitments to sell mortgage loans.
Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of its operations, the Company enters into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities and agreements with respect to investments.
The following tables present certain of our contractual obligations at December 31, 2022.
| Payment Due by Period | Total | Less ThanOr Equal toOne Year | More Than One to Three Years | More Than Three to Five Years | More Than Five Years | |||||||||||||
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | $ | 109,126 | $ | 69,355 | $ | 24,256 | $ | 12,240 | $ | 3,275 | ||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 14,638 | — | — | — | 14,638 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Lease Obligations | 2,339 | 358 | 627 | 466 | 888 | |||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 126,103 | $ | 69,713 | $ | 24,883 | $ | 12,706 | $ | 18,801 |
Capital Resources
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, the Bank was considered "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.
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The following table presents the Bank’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios, as well as the minimum amounts and ratios required to be well capitalized at the dates indicated.
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
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| December 31, | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | $ | 121,188 | 12.33 | % | $ | 113,086 | 11.95 | % | |||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 44,221 | 4.50 | 42,571 | 4.50 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 63,875 | 6.50 | 61,491 | 6.50 | |||||||||
| Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 121,188 | 12.33 | 113,086 | 11.95 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 58,961 | 6.00 | 56,761 | 6.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 78,615 | 8.00 | 75,682 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 133,478 | 13.58 | 124,668 | 13.18 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 78,615 | 8.00 | 75,682 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 98,269 | 10.00 | 94,602 | 10.00 | |||||||||
| Tier I Leverage Capital (to Adjusted Total Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 121,188 | 8.66 | 113,086 | 7.76 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 55,969 | 4.00 | 58,307 | 4.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 69,962 | 5.00 | 72,884 | 5.00 |
Impact of Inflation and Changing Price
The consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Company have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration of changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company’s operations. Unlike industrial companies, the Company’s assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on performance than the effects of inflation.
FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001605301-22-000008.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis reflects our consolidated financial statements and other relevant statistical data, and is intended to enhance your understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The information in this section has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, which appear in this Report. You should read the information in this section in conjunction with the business and financial information the Company provided in this Report.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
See the first page of this Report for information regarding forward-looking statements.
Selected Financial Data
The following tables set forth selected historical financial and other data of the Company at and for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. The information at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is derived in part from, and should be read together with, the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in this Report and should be read together therewith. The information at December 31, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2019 is derived in part from audited financial statements that are not included in this Report.
| December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Financial Condition Data: | ||||||||||
| Assets | $ | 1,425,479 | $ | 1,416,720 | $ | 1,321,537 | ||||
| Cash and Due From Banks | 119,674 | 160,911 | 80,217 | |||||||
| Securities | 224,974 | 145,400 | 197,385 | |||||||
| Loans, Net | 1,009,214 | 1,031,982 | 942,629 | |||||||
| Deposits | 1,226,613 | 1,224,569 | 1,118,359 | |||||||
| Short-Term Borrowings | 39,266 | 41,055 | 30,571 | |||||||
| Other Borrowings | 17,601 | 8,000 | 14,000 | |||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | 133,124 | 134,530 | 151,097 |
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| Year Ended December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Selected Operating Data: | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income | $ | 43,557 | $ | 47,467 | $ | 51,031 | ||||
| Interest Expense | 3,405 | 5,563 | 7,857 | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income | 40,152 | 41,904 | 43,174 | |||||||
| (Recovery) Provision for Loan Losses | (1,125) | 4,000 | 725 | |||||||
| Net Interest and Dividend Income After (Recovery) Provision for Loan Losses | 41,277 | 37,904 | 42,449 | |||||||
| Noninterest Income | 16,280 | 9,471 | 8,567 | |||||||
| Noninterest Expense | 42,862 | 56,767 | 34,960 | |||||||
| Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense | 14,695 | (9,392) | 16,056 | |||||||
| Income Tax Expense | 3,125 | 1,248 | 1,729 | |||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | 11,570 | $ | (10,640) | $ | 14,327 |
| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Common Share Data: | ||||||||||
| Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share - Basic | $ | 2.15 | $ | (1.97) | $ | 2.64 | ||||
| Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share - Diluted | 2.15 | (1.97) | 2.63 | |||||||
| Dividends Per Common Share | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.96 | |||||||
| Dividend Payout Ratio (1) | 44.65 | % | (48.73) | % | 36.50 | % | ||||
| Book Value Per Common Share | $ | 25.31 | $ | 24.76 | $ | 27.65 | ||||
| Common Shares Outstanding | 5,260,672 | 5,434,374 | 5,463,828 |
| Selected Financial Ratios: | ||||||||
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| Return on Average Assets | 0.79 | % | (0.77) | % | 1.09 | % | ||
| Return on Average Equity | 8.66 | (7.18) | 9.89 | |||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 145.44 | 139.89 | 134.08 | |||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 9.12 | 10.75 | 11.05 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (2) | 2.81 | 3.13 | 3.40 | |||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (Non-GAAP) (2)(4) | 2.82 | 3.15 | 3.42 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (3) | 2.92 | 3.30 | 3.62 | |||||
| Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (3)(4) | 2.94 | 3.32 | 3.64 | |||||
| Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.05 | |||||
| Noninterest Expense to Average Assets | 2.93 | 4.12 | 2.67 | |||||
| Efficiency Ratio (5) | 75.95 | 110.50 | 67.57 |
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans | 1.13 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.04 | % | ||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 159.40 | 88.15 | 183.33 | |||||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Nonaccrual Loans | 233.37 | 117.28 | 340.12 | |||||
| Delinquent and Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | 0.78 | 1.50 | 0.89 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans | 0.71 | 1.39 | 0.57 | |||||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Assets | 0.51 | 1.02 | 0.41 | |||||
| Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.51 | 1.04 | 0.42 |
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| At or For the Year Ended December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Ratios: | ||||||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 11.95 | % | 11.79 | % | 11.43 | % | ||
| Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 11.95 | 11.79 | 11.43 | |||||
| Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (6) | 13.18 | 13.04 | 12.54 | |||||
| Tier 1 Leverage Capital to Adjusted Total Assets (6) | 7.76 | 7.81 | 7.85 |
| Other: | |||||
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| Number of Branch Offices | 14 | 22 | 24 | ||
| Number of Full-Time Equivalent Employees | 200 | 257 | 266 |
(1)Represents dividends per share divided by net income per share.
(2)Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(4)Fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21% for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in Item 7 of this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure..
(5)Represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.
(6)Capital ratios are for Community Bank only.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Critical Accounting Estimates
Critical accounting policies are those that involve significant judgments, estimates and assumptions by management and that have, or could have, a material impact on the Company’s income or the carrying value of its assets.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses (“allowance”) is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance based on potential losses in the current loan portfolio, which includes an assessment of economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, loan loss experience, volume and severity of past due, classified and nonaccrual loans as well as other loan modifications, quality of the Company’s loan review system, the degree of oversight by the Company’s Board, existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations, effect of external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements, and other relevant factors. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making evaluations. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to income and recovery of principal and interest on loans previously charged-off. Losses of principal are charged directly to the allowance when a loss occurs or when a determination is made that the specific loss is probable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.
The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. A loan is considered impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due for principal and interest according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Generally, management considers all substandard-, doubtful-, and loss-rated loans, nonaccrual loans, and TDRs for impairment. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. The maximum period without payment that typically can occur before a loan is considered for impairment is 90 days. Impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at a loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, the observable market price, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral. When the measurement of an impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recorded in a specific valuation allowance. This specific valuation allowance is periodically adjusted for significant changes in the amount or timing of expected future cash flows, observable market price or fair value of the collateral. The specific valuation allowance, or allowance for impaired loans, is part of the total allowance for loan losses. Cash payments received on impaired loans that are considered non-accrual are recorded as a direct reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. When the recorded investment has been fully collected, receipts are recorded as recoveries to the allowance for loan losses until the previously charged-off principal is fully recovered. Subsequent amounts collected are recognized as interest income. If no charge-off exists, then once the recorded investment has been fully collected, any future amounts collected would be recognized
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as interest income. Impaired loans are not returned to accrual status until all amounts due, both principal and interest, are current and a sustained payment history has been demonstrated.
The general allowance component covers pools of homogeneous loans by loan class. Management determines historical loss experience for each segment of loans using the five-year rolling average of the net charge-off data within each segment. Qualitative and environmental factors are also considered that are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the Bank’s existing portfolio to differ from historical loss experience, and include levels and trends in delinquency and impaired loans; levels and trends in net charge-offs, trends in volume and terms of loans; change in underwriting, policies, procedures, practices and key personnel; national and local economic trends; industry conditions, and effects of changes in high-risk credit circumstances. The qualitative and environmental factors are reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure they are reflective of current conditions in the portfolio and economy. An unallocated component, which is a part of the general allowance component, is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect the Company’s estimate of probable losses.
Our allowance is sensitive to a number of inputs, most notably the qualitative factors and historical loss experience by loan segment. Given the dynamic relationship between the inputs, it is difficult to estimate the impact of a change in any one individual variable on the allowance. Although management believes that it uses the best information available to establish the allowance, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary and results of operations could be adversely affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the determinations. Because future events affecting borrowers and collateral value cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance is adequate or that increases will not be necessary should the quality of assets deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed previously. Any increase in the allowance may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Changes in factors underlying the assessment could have a material impact on the amount of the allowance that is necessary and the amount of provision to be charged against earnings.
Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability at the transaction date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. A three-level of fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value:
Level 1 – Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets. These generally provide the most reliable evidence and are used to measure fair value whenever available.
Level 2 – Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than Level 1 inputs, that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets, and other observable inputs.
Level 3 – Fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs. Examples of valuation methodologies that would result in Level 3 classification include option pricing models, discounted cash flows, and other similar techniques.
This hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company attempts to maximize observable inputs and limit the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements, Fair value measurements for assets where there exists limited or no observable market data and that are based primarily upon the Company’s or other third-party’s estimates, are often calculated based on the characteristics of the asset, the economic and competitive environment and other such factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique where changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results of current or future valuations.
Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Deemed to have an indefinite life and not subject to amortization, goodwill is instead tested for impairment at the reporting unit level at least annually on October 31 or more frequently if triggering events occur or impairment indicators exist. The Company operates two reporting units – Community Banking segment and Insurance Brokerage Services segment. The Company has assigned 100% of the goodwill to the Community Banking reporting unit.
Determining the fair value of a reporting unit under the goodwill impairment test is judgmental and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. In 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-04 whereby the Company applies a one-step quantitative test and records the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If,
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after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing a step one impairment test is unnecessary. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit and proceed directly to the first step of impairment testing.
Two basic approaches to determine the fair value of an entity are the income approach and market approach or a combination of the two. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future earnings or cash flows to present value to arrive at a value that is indicated by market expectations about future amounts. The market approach uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The fair value measure is based on the value that those transactions indicate. These approaches involve significant estimates and assumptions
In the application of the income approach, fair value of a reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis. The income approach relies on Level 3 inputs along with a market-derived cost of capital when measuring fair value. Fair value is determined by converting anticipated benefits into a present single value. Once the benefit or benefits are selected, an appropriate discount or capitalization rate is applied to each benefit. These rates are calculated using the appropriate measure for the size and type of company, using financial models and market data as required. A discount rate may be derived based on a modified capital asset pricing model. which is comprised of a risk-free rate of return, an equity risk premium, a size premium and a factor covering the systemic market risk and a company specific risk premium. The values for the factors applied are determined primarily using external sources of information. The DCF model also uses prospective financial information. Estimating future earnings and capital requirements involves judgment and the consideration of past and current performance and overall macroeconomic and regulatory environments.
Under the market approach, Level 1 and 2 inputs are used when measuring fair value. In the application of the market approach, the Guideline Public Company ("GPC") method of appraisal is based on the premise that pricing multiples of publicly traded companies can be used as a tool to be applied in valuing a closely held entity. A value multiple or ratio relates a stock’s market price to the reported accounting data such as revenue, earnings, and book value. These ratios provide an objective basis for measuring the market’s perception of a stock’s fair value. Value ratios generally reflect the trends in growth, performance and stability of the financial results of operations. In this way, the business and financial risks exhibited by an industry or group of companies can be viewed in relation to market values. Value ratios also reflect the market’s outlook for the economy as a whole. Guideline companies provide a reasonable basis for comparison to the relative investment characteristics of the company being valued. The Company analyzes the relationships between the guideline companies' asset size, profitability, asset quality and capital ratios and applies a control premium to the selected guideline company multiples. The control premium is management's estimate of how much a market participant would be willing to pay over the fair market value in consideration of synergies and other benefits that flow from control of the entity. The GPC method using trading activity of publicly traded companies that are most similar to the Company may also be considered when the banking industry has a sufficient level of mergers and acquisitions activity
The results of the income and market approaches may be weighted to determine the concluded fair value of the reporting unit. The weighting is judgmental and is based on the perceived level of appropriateness of the valuation methodology. Estimating the fair value involves the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of factors including actual operating results. If current conditions change from those expected, it is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change in future periods and require management to further evaluate goodwill for impairment.
As a result of a quantitative goodwill impairment test and in connection with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, the Company concluded that goodwill was impaired in 2020. Accordingly, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $18.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 as the Company's estimated fair value was less than its book value. If the Company determines a triggering event occurs in the future, changes in the judgments, assumptions and inputs noted above could result in additional goodwill impairment.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment of securities, securities are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary. In estimating other-than temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) whether or not the Company intends to sell or expect that it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before an anticipated recovery in fair value. Once a decline in value for a debt security is determined to be other than temporary, the other-than-temporary impairment is separated in (a) the amount of total other-than-temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount of other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).
Deferred Tax Assets. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will
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be realized or sustained upon examination, the term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50%; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date, and is subject to management’s judgment. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company did not have a deferred tax asset valuation allowance as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Developments
New accounting pronouncements that were adopted in the current period or will be adopted in a future period are discussed in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which is included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Report.
Branch Optimization and Operational Efficiency Initiative
In 2021, the Company announced the implementation of branch optimization and operational efficiency strategic initiatives to improve the Bank’s financial performance and operations in order to position the Bank for continued profitable growth through the optimization of its branch network while expanding technology and infrastructure investments in its remaining locations. The decision was the result of a comprehensive internal study that measured branch performance by comparing financial and non-financial indicators to growth opportunities, while evolving changes in consumer preferences, largely driven by the global pandemic, led to an acceleration of branch optimization efforts. The Bank also completed a comprehensive review of its branch network and operating environment to identify solutions to improve operating performance. This review prioritized profitability, efficiency, infrastructure and client experience improvements, automation in operations, and digital marketing and technology investments and the Bank is in process of implementing operational efficiencies related to individualized processes within its branch network and operating environment.
The Bank has substantially completed these initiatives through the consolidation of six branches that was completed on June 30, 2021. In addition, CB Financial, Community Bank, and Citizens Bank of West Virginia, Inc. (“Citizens Bank”) executed a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Citizens Bank agreed to purchase certain loans and other assets, and assume certain deposits and other liabilities, of the branch offices of Community Bank located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and New Martinsville, West Virginia. The divestiture of two branches in December 2021 resulted in the sale of $102.8 million of deposits, $6.1 million of loans and $795,000 of premises and equipment and the recognition of a $5.2 million pre-tax gain on sale from a 5.0% premium paid by Citizens Bank on the assumed deposits. The branch optimization initiative reduced the Bank's branch network to 14 branches. The Company anticipates $3.0 million of ongoing pre-tax cost savings as a result of the branch optimization initiatives. The majority of the process improvements have been implemented with the remaining items to be implemented in 2022. The Company anticipates cost savings from the operational efficiency initiative ranging from approximately $2.5 million to $3.5 million in 2022, as well as expected enhanced revenue and fee generating capacity in future years.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Although many health and safety restrictions have been lifted and vaccine distribution has increased, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted local, national and global economies and financial markets since March 2020. Economic activity and demand for goods and services, alongside labor shortages and supply chain complications, has also contributed to rising inflationary pressures. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict
In response to the anticipated economic effects of COVID-19, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve took a number of actions that significantly affected the financial markets, including actions intended to result in substantial decreases in market interest rates. On March 15, 2020, the FRB reduced the target federal funds range by 100 basis points to 0% to 0.25% and have held the target federal funds rate in that range for the remainder of 2020 and throughout 2021. These reductions in interest rates, among other actions of the FRB and the Federal government generally, adversely affected our net interest income, compressed our margins and impacted our overall profitability. We expect that the reduction of interest rates to near zero in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will gradually be reversed over the course of the next year with the FRB now signaling its concerns with respect to inflation and announcing that it will begin to taper its purchase of mortgage and other bonds. The timing and impact of the expected reversal in interest rate trends is unknown.
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Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to traditional measures presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use, and this Report contains or references, certain non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information in understanding our underlying results of operations or financial position and our business and performance trends as they facilitate comparisons with the performance of other companies in the financial services industry. Although we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of our business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable with non-GAAP measures which may be presented by other companies. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found herein. Refer to the "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP" within this Item 7 for further information.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2021 and 2020
Assets. Total assets increased $8.8 million, or 0.6%, to $1.43 billion at December 31, 2021, compared to $1.42 billion at December 31, 2020.
Cash and Due From Banks. Cash and due from banks decreased $41.2 million, or 25.6%, to $119.7 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $160.9 million at December 31, 2020. The change is primarily related to securities purchases and sale of branches, partially offset by net repayments on loans.
Securities. Securities increased $79.6 million, or 54.7%, to $225.0 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $145.4 million at December 31, 2020. Current period activity included $135.0 million of purchases, $38.4 million of paydowns, and $12.0 million of sales, primarily of mortgage-backed securities, which resulted in the recognition of a $231,000 gain. The sales recognized gains on higher-interest securities with faster prepayment speeds. The purchases were made to earn a higher yield on excess cash. In addition, there was a $5.5 million decrease in the market value of the debt securities portfolio and a $295,000 gain in market value in the equity securities portfolio, which is primarily comprised of bank stocks.
Securities Portfolio. The following table sets forth the composition of our securities portfolio at the dates indicated.
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Available-for-Sale Debt Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government Agencies | $ | 53,992 | $ | 52,561 | $ | 41,994 | $ | 41,411 | ||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | 17,951 | 18,955 | 20,672 | 21,993 | ||||||||||
| Mortgage-Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | 55,373 | 56,559 | 75,900 | 79,493 | ||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government Sponsored Enterprises | 88,493 | 86,583 | — | — | ||||||||||
| Corporate Debt | 7,481 | 7,450 | — | — | ||||||||||
| Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | $ | 223,290 | 222,108 | $ | 138,566 | 142,897 | ||||||||
| Equity Securities: | ||||||||||||||
| Mutual Funds | 990 | 1,019 | ||||||||||||
| Other | 1,876 | 1,484 | ||||||||||||
| Total Equity Securities | 2,866 | 2,503 | ||||||||||||
| Total Securities | $ | 224,974 | $ | 145,400 |
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Securities Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The composition and maturities of the debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2021, are summarized in the following table. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments or early redemptions that may occur. The weighted average yield for each security category is determined by the security's book yield and calculating the interest earned divided by the carrying value. For tax free obligations of states and political subdivision, the book yield is the tax free yield.
| One Year or Less | More than One Year Through Five Years | More than Five Years Through Ten Years | More than Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | Fair Value | Weighted Average Yield | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Government Agencies | $ | — | — | % | $ | 2,945 | 0.82 | % | $ | 49,616 | 1.21 | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 52,561 | 1.19 | % | |||||||||
| Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | 2,604 | 2.55 | 1,023 | 2.97 | 11,644 | 3.24 | 3,684 | 3.09 | 18,955 | 3.10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Backed Securities - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | 489 | 1.91 | 13,879 | 2.23 | 42,191 | 2.08 | 56,559 | 2.12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - Government-Sponsored Enterprises | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86,583 | 1.40 | 86,583 | 1.40 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Debt Securities | — | — | — | — | 2,500 | 2.96 | 4,950 | 2.30 | 7,450 | 2.53 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Debt Securities | $ | 2,604 | 2.55 | % | $ | 4,457 | 1.41 | % | $ | 77,639 | 1.73 | % | $ | 137,408 | 1.68 | % | $ | 222,108 | 1.70 | % |
Loans. Total loans decreased $24.0 million, or 2.3%, to $1.02 billion at December 31, 2021 compared to $1.04 billion at December 31, 2020. Excluding the net decline of $30.6 million in PPP loans in the current period, loans increased $6.6 million. 2021 loan growth was experienced through net funding of $18.6 million in commercial real estate loans, $12.4 million in construction loans and $8.3 million in consumer loans. Average loans for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased $6.0 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2020.
Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated. The Company did not have loans held for sale at the dates indicated below.
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 320,798 | 31.4 | % | $ | 344,142 | 32.9 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 392,124 | 38.5 | 373,555 | 35.9 | |||||||||
| Construction | 85,028 | 8.3 | 72,600 | 6.9 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 89,010 | 8.7 | 126,813 | 12.1 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 122,152 | 12.0 | 113,854 | 10.9 | |||||||||
| Other | 11,684 | 1.1 | 13,789 | 1.3 | |||||||||
| Total Loans | 1,020,796 | 100.0 | % | 1,044,753 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Allowance for Loan Losses | (11,582) | (12,771) | |||||||||||
| Loans, Net | $ | 1,009,214 | $ | 1,031,982 |
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Loan Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The following table summarizes the scheduled repayments of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2021. Demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity, and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less. For construction-to-permanent loans in the construction category, the maturity date is the date the loan matures once it is in permanent repayment status. Consumer loans consist primarily of indirect automobile loans whereby a portion of the rate is prepaid to the dealer and accrued in a prepaid dealer reserve account. Therefore, the true yield for the consumer loan portfolio is significantly less than the note rate disclosed below.
| Real Estate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Residential | Commercial | Construction | Commercial and Industrial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 16,246 | 3.51 | % | $ | 8,144 | 3.97 | % | $ | 11,428 | 2.99 | % | $ | 19,679 | 3.68 | % | |||||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 6,058 | 4.22 | 47,354 | 4.01 | 39,658 | 2.97 | 41,359 | 2.15 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 116,624 | 3.84 | 322,324 | 3.62 | 25,164 | 3.63 | 20,892 | 3.36 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 181,870 | 3.80 | 14,302 | 3.88 | 8,778 | 3.20 | 7,080 | 2.76 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 320,798 | 3.81 | % | $ | 392,124 | 3.68 | % | $ | 85,028 | 3.19 | % | $ | 89,010 | 2.81 | % |
| Consumer | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| One Year or Less | $ | 6,162 | 4.85 | % | $ | 1,074 | 2.90 | % | $ | 62,733 | 3.65 | % | ||||||||
| After One Year Through Five Years | 67,380 | 4.50 | 337 | 2.68 | 202,146 | 3.56 | ||||||||||||||
| After Five Years Through 15 Years | 46,878 | 4.28 | 7,902 | 3.02 | 539,784 | 3.70 | ||||||||||||||
| After 15 Years | 1,732 | 5.29 | 2,371 | 4.00 | 216,133 | 3.75 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 122,152 | 4.43 | % | $ | 11,684 | 3.20 | % | $ | 1,020,796 | 3.68 | % |
The following table sets forth at December 31, 2021, the dollar amount of all fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans due after December 31, 2022.
| Due After December 31, 2022 | Fixed | Adjustable | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 265,136 | $ | 39,416 | $ | 304,552 | ||||
| Commercial | 202,646 | 181,334 | 383,980 | |||||||
| Construction | 49,374 | 24,225 | 73,599 | |||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 54,786 | 14,545 | 69,331 | |||||||
| Consumer | 115,938 | 54 | 115,992 | |||||||
| Other | 7,268 | 3,341 | 10,609 | |||||||
| Total Loans | $ | 695,148 | $ | 262,915 | $ | 958,063 |
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PPP Loans. The following table presents PPP loan activity segregated by loans originated in 2020 and 2021.
| 2020 | 2021 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Loans | Principal Balance | Net Deferred Origination Fees | Number of Loans | Principal Balance | Net Deferred Origination Fees | Number of Loans | Principal Balance | Net Deferred Origination Fees | ||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| PPP Loans Originated | 639 | $ | 71,057 | $ | 2,202 | 218 | $ | 34,617 | $ | 1,268 | 857 | $ | 105,674 | $ | 3,470 | |||||||
| PPP Loan Forgiveness Through December 31, 2021 | 605 | 69,374 | 2,152 | 97 | 11,027 | 478 | 702 | 80,401 | 2,630 | |||||||||||||
| Principal Payments or Net Deferred Origination Fees Recognized on Unforgiven PPP Loans | — | 70 | 33 | — | 2 | 129 | — | 72 | 162 | |||||||||||||
| PPP Loans Remaining at December 31, 2021 | 34 | $ | 1,613 | $ | 17 | 121 | $ | 23,588 | $ | 661 | 155 | $ | 25,201 | $ | 678 | |||||||
| PPP Loans Remaining, Net of Deferred Fees at December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,596 | $ | 22,927 | $ | 24,523 |
Net deferred origination fees on PPP loans totaled $3.5 million, of which $1.7 million and $1.1 million was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. No allowance for loan loss was allocated to the PPP loan portfolio due to the Bank complying with the lender obligations that ensure SBA guarantee.
Liabilities. Total liabilities increased $10.2 million, or 0.8%, to $1.29 billion at December 31, 2021 compared to $1.28 billion at December 31, 2020.
Deposits. Despite the impact of the sale of $102.8 million of deposits from the sale of two branches completed in December 2021, total deposits increased $2.0 million to $1.23 billion as of December 31, 2021 compared to $1.22 billion at December 31, 2020. Noninterest bearing demand deposits, NOW accounts and savings accounts increased $45.2 million, $12.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively, partially offset by a decrease of $53.3 million in time deposits.
The following table sets forth the distribution of our average deposit accounts, by account type, for the years indicated.
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | Average Balance | Percent | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-Interest BearingDemand Deposits | $ | 378,374 | 29.8 | % | — | % | $ | 313,858 | 26.8 | % | — | % | |||||||
| NOW Accounts | 272,256 | 21.4 | 0.09 | 240,372 | 20.5 | 0.25 | |||||||||||||
| Savings Accounts | 247,864 | 19.5 | 0.04 | 227,277 | 19.4 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||
| Money Market Accounts | 201,222 | 15.8 | 0.14 | 187,095 | 16.0 | 0.38 | |||||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 171,805 | 13.5 | 1.46 | 203,128 | 17.3 | 1.81 | |||||||||||||
| Total Deposits | $ | 1,271,521 | 100.0 | % | 0.25 | % | $ | 1,171,730 | 100.0 | % | 0.44 | % |
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The following table sets forth time deposits classified by interest rate as of the dates indicated.
| December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 39,573 | $ | 14,818 | ||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 20,568 | 28,729 | ||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 10,943 | 17,787 | ||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 11,110 | 24,616 | ||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 7,561 | 19,564 | ||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 11,841 | 40,169 | ||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | 13,427 | 19,037 | ||||
| 3.00% or Greater | 21,690 | 25,293 | ||||
| Total Time Deposits | $ | 136,713 | $ | 190,013 |
The following table sets forth, by interest rate ranges and scheduled maturity, information concerning our time deposits at the date indicated.
| Period to Maturity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | Less Than Or Equal to One Year | More Than One to Two Years | More Than Two to Three Years | More Than Three to Four Years | More Than Four to Five Years | More Than Five Years | Total | Percent of Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 0.25% | $ | 27,991 | $ | 10,223 | $ | 1,050 | $ | 250 | $ | 59 | $ | — | $ | 39,573 | 29.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
| 0.25% to 0.49% | 10,786 | 1,678 | 796 | 1,555 | 5,753 | — | 20,568 | 15.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.50% to 0.99% | 3,266 | 751 | 668 | 4,485 | 145 | 1,628 | 10,943 | 8.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.00% to 1.49% | 4,650 | 3,004 | 1,374 | 1,608 | 200 | 274 | 11,110 | 8.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.50% to 1.99% | 2,592 | 1,378 | 838 | 853 | 1,615 | 285 | 7,561 | 5.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.00% to 2.49% | 3,713 | 4,909 | 1,908 | 171 | 31 | 1,109 | 11,841 | 8.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.49% to 2.99% | 651 | 12,385 | — | 391 | — | — | 13,427 | 9.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.00% or Greater | 5,830 | 15,479 | 310 | 71 | — | — | 21,690 | 15.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 59,479 | $ | 49,807 | $ | 6,944 | $ | 9,384 | $ | 7,803 | $ | 3,296 | $ | 136,713 | 100.0 | % |
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the aggregate estimated amount of outstanding deposits in amounts uninsured by the FDIC, or that were not secured by the Bank through the pledging of securities, FHLB letters of credit or other means, was approximately $337.9 million and $290.2 million respectively. The estimates are based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. Of the amount at December 31, 2021, an estimated $8.6 million are uninsured time deposits and the following table sets forth their maturity.
| December 31, | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||
| Three Months or Less | $ | 164 |
| Over Three Months to Six Months | 1,250 | |
| Over Six Months to One Year | 1,791 | |
| Over One Year | 5,372 | |
| Total | $ | 8,577 |
Borrowed Funds
◦Short-term borrowings. Short-term borrowings decreased $1.8 million, or 4.4%, to $39.3 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $41.1 million at December 31, 2020. At December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, short-term borrowings were comprised entirely of securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are related to business deposit customers whose funds, above designated target balances, are transferred into an overnight interest-earning investment account by purchasing securities from the Bank’s investment portfolio under an agreement to repurchase.
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◦Other borrowed funds. Other borrowed funds increased $9.6 million to $17.6 million at December 31, 2021 due to the issuance of subordinated debt in December 2021 with net proceeds of $14.6 million partially offset by $5.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings that matured in the current period. The Company intends to utilize the subordinated debt proceeds to continue to proactively repurchase shares or for other general corporate matters.
Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity decreased $1.4 million, or 1.0%, to $133.1 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $134.5 million at December 31, 2020.
•Net income was $11.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
•Accumulated other comprehensive income decreased $4.3 million primarily due to market interest rate conditions in the current period on the Bank’s available-for-sale debt securities.
•The Company paid $5.2 million in dividends to common stockholders in the current year.
•Primarily as part of the Company’s $7.5 million stock repurchase program previously announced in June 2021, the Company repurchased 178,252 shares of common stock totaling $4.1 million in the current year. The Company completed this stock repurchase program in February 2022. In connection with the program, the Company purchased a total of 308,996 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $24.27 per share.
•Book value per share was $25.31 at December 31, 2021 compared to $24.76 at December 31, 2020, an increase of $0.55. Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP) increased $1.03, or 4.8%, to $22.45 compared to $21.42 at December 31, 2020. Refer to “Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this section.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Overview. 2021 Annual Results were impacted by the following significant items:
•The branch optimization and operational efficiency initiatives resulted in $7.5 million of restructuring-related and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021. The non-recurring expenses include a $2.3 million writedown on premises and equipment and $1.2 million impairment of intangible assets associated with the branch sales. The Company also incurred $4.1 million of expenses related to contracted services, employee severance costs, branch lease impairment, professional fees, data processing fees, charitable donations, legal and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021 related to these initiatives.
•The Company recognized a $5.2 million pre-tax gain on sale of branches related to the 5.0% premium paid by Citizens Bank on the assumed deposits.
2020 Annual Results were impacted by the following significant non-recurring items:
•The Company conducted a goodwill impairment analysis at September 30, 2020 and determined that $18.7 million of goodwill was deemed impaired and written off for the year ended December 31, 2020, reducing goodwill to $9.7 million at December 31, 2020. This non-cash charge was deemed non-core and had no impact on the Company’s tangible equity, cash flows, liquidity or regulatory capital.
•The Company incurred a pre-tax non-cash impairment of fixed assets of $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 as a result of the previously announced Monessen branch closure. The property was written down by $884,000 to its fair value of $240,000 in the third quarter of 2020 and was subsequently donated in the fourth quarter of 2020 with the remaining $240,000 written off.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased $1.8 million, or 4.2%, to $40.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $41.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Net interest margin (Non-GAAP FTE) decreased 38 bps to 2.94% for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 3.32% the year ended December 31, 2020. Net interest margin (GAAP) decreased to 2.92% for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 3.30% for the year ended December 31, 2020. While the Company has further controlled its deposit cost structure and benefited from nonrenewal or repricing of higher cost time deposits, the net interest margin decreased primarily due to the low interest rate environment decreasing yields on loans and securities.
Interest and dividend income decreased $3.9 million, or 8.2%, to $43.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $47.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.
•Interest income on loans decreased $3.2 million, or 7.4%, to $39.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $42.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Although average loans increased $6.0 million, the loan yield for the year ended December 31, 2021 decreased 35 bps to 3.92% for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 4.27% for the year ended December 31, 2020 due to the full year impact of the COVID-19 pandemic-related declines in market interest rates beginning in March 2020. Interest and fee income on PPP loans was $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and contributed 4 bps to loan yield, compared to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, which decreased loan yield 4 bps in the prior period. The impact of the accretion of
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the credit mark on acquired loan portfolios was $468,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $434,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020, or 4 bps in the current period compared to 5 bps in the prior period.
•Interest income on taxable investment securities decreased $629,000, or 17.4%, to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. While average investment securities increased $25.0 million, there was a 79 bps decrease in average yield. The Federal Reserve pandemic-driven decision to drop the benchmark interest rate in March 2020 resulted in significant calls of U.S. government agency securities and paydowns on mortgage-backed securities in the declining rate environment, which, in combination with excess liquidity, were replaced by lower-yielding securities. In addition, the sales of securities in 2021 recognized gains on higher-interest securities with faster prepayment speeds. Prior period yield benefited from approximately $231,000 in discount accretion from U.S. government agency calls.
•Interest income on tax-exempt investment securities decreased $80,000, or 21.7%, to $289,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $369,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily driven by a decrease of $2.4 million in average balance from municipal securities calls.
•Interest from other interest-earning assets, which primarily consists of interest-earning cash, decreased $27,000, or 5.2% for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. Interest and dividend income earned on other interest-earning assets, which is primarily composed of restricted stock, decreased $60,000. Average interest bearing deposits at other banks increased $76.0 million, primarily related to funds received from deposit and loan activity, resulting in a $33,000 increase in interest income even though declines in interest rates resulted in a 6 bp decrease in average yield.
Interest expense decreased $2.2 million, or 38.8%, to $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.
•Interest expense on deposits decreased $2.0 million, or 39.6%, to $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $5.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. While average interest-bearing deposits increased $35.3 million, interest rate declines for all products driven by pandemic-related interest rate cuts, nonrenewal or repricing of higher cost time deposits, and overall efforts to control pricing resulted in a 25 bp decrease in average cost compared to the year ended December 31, 2020.
•Interest expense on short-term borrowings decreased $39,000, or 28.5%, to $98,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $137,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily due to a 14 bp decrease in average cost on securities sold under agreements to repurchase.
•Interest expense on other borrowed funds decreased $72,000, or 28.3%, to $182,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $254,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily due to maturity of FHLB long-term advances in the current year that were not replaced, which resulted in a $4.2 million decrease in average balance.
Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses had a $1.1 million recovery for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to a $4.0 million provision for the year ended December 31, 2020. The pandemic resulted in a dramatic increase in unemployment and recessionary economic conditions in the prior year. Based on evaluation of the macroeconomic conditions, the qualitative factors used in the allowance for loan loss analysis were increased at the onset of the pandemic, primarily related to economic trends and industry conditions, because of vulnerable industries such as hospitality, oil and gas, retail and restaurants and resulted in the prior year provision. The prior year also included the impacts from an increase in specific reserves primarily due to two commercial real estate loans secured by hotels that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those qualitative factors were decreased as the economic impacts of the pandemic eased. In addition, a decrease in specific reserves on impaired loans and improving economic and industry condition contributed to the recovery of provision in the current period.
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Noninterest Income. The breakdown of noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to year ended December 31, 2020 is as follows:
| Year Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | |||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
| Service Fees | 2,331 | 2,206 | 125 | 5.7 | % | |||
| Insurance Commissions | 5,616 | 4,878 | 738 | 15.1 | % | |||
| Other Commissions | 521 | 479 | 42 | 8.8 | % | |||
| Net Gain on Sales of Loans | 1,143 | 1,391 | (248) | (17.8) | % | |||
| Net Gain on Securities | 526 | 233 | 293 | 125.8 | % | |||
| Net Gain on Purchased Tax Credits | 70 | 62 | 8 | 12.9 | % | |||
| Gain on Sale of Branches | 5,203 | — | 5,203 | — | % | |||
| Net Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets | (3) | (61) | 58 | 95.1 | % | |||
| Income from Bank-Owned Life Insurance | 553 | 557 | (4) | (0.7) | % | |||
| Other Income (Loss) | 320 | (274) | 594 | 216.8 | % | |||
| Total Noninterest Income | 16,280 | 9,471 | 6,809 | 71.9 | % |
Noninterest income increased $6.8 million, or 71.9%, to $16.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $9.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.
•Service fees increased $125,000 to $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 due to an increase in customer account usage compared to the prior year period when shelter-in-place orders occurred at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
•Insurance commissions increased $738,000, or 15.1%, to $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 due to an increase in contingency fees as well as commercial-related insurance policy revenue. Contingency fees are profit sharing commissions that are contingent upon several factors including, but not limited to, eligible written premiums, incurred losses, policy cancellations and stop loss charges.
•Net gain on sales of loans was $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily due to decreased mortgage loan production from refinances in 2020 that were driven by reduced market interest rates. Gains from sales of mortgage loans decreased to $323,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. In the current year, the Bank sold a substandard-rated commercial real estate loan secured by a hotel, which was partially charged-off $931,000 in 2020, that resulted in the recognition of an $897,000 gain on sale, and also sold a substandard-rated commercial and industrial loan, which resulted in the recognition of a $77,000 loss on sale.
•Net gain on securities was $526,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $233,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. Net gain on sales of securities was $231,000 in the current period primarily to recognize gains on higher-interest securities with faster prepayment speeds compared to $500,000 in the prior period. The Company’s equity securities, which are primarily comprised of bank stocks, reflected an increase in value of $295,000 for the current period compared to a $267,000 net loss in value in the prior period primarily from the impact of COVID-19 on the banking industry.
•The Company recorded a $61,000 net loss on disposal of fixed assets in the prior year, of which $48,000 related to the sale of the former EU headquarters.
•The Company recognized a $5.2 million pre-tax gain on sale of branches in the current period related to the 5.0% premium paid by Citizens Bank on the assumed deposits.
•There was a $594,000 increase in other income (loss) primarily due to a $274,000 valuation allowance adjustment on mortgage servicing rights in the current period as a result of a decrease in prepayment speeds resulting in an increase in the fair value of the serviced mortgage portfolio, compared to a $302,000 temporary impairment in the prior period due to a decline in the interest rate environment that caused increased prepayment speeds in 2020.
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Noninterest Expense. The breakdown of noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to year ended December 31, 2020 is as follows:
| Year Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | |||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
| Salaries and Employee Benefits | 19,938 | 19,809 | 129 | 0.7 | % | |||
| Occupancy | 2,968 | 2,797 | 171 | 6.1 | % | |||
| Equipment | 1,034 | 935 | 99 | 10.6 | % | |||
| Data Processing | 2,154 | 1,843 | 311 | 16.9 | % | |||
| FDIC Assessment | 1,014 | 837 | 177 | 21.1 | % | |||
| PA Shares Tax | 887 | 1,313 | (426) | (32.4) | % | |||
| Contracted Services | 4,011 | 2,048 | 1,963 | 95.8 | % | |||
| Legal and Professional Fees | 994 | 752 | 242 | 32.2 | % | |||
| Advertising | 749 | 664 | 85 | 12.8 | % | |||
| Other Real Estate Owned (Income) | (183) | (69) | (114) | 165.2 | % | |||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets | 1,926 | 2,128 | (202) | (9.5) | % | |||
| Intangible Assets and Goodwill Impairment | 1,178 | 18,693 | (17,515) | (93.7) | % | |||
| Writedown of Premises and Equipment | 2,293 | 1,124 | 1,169 | 104.0 | % | |||
| Other | 3,899 | 3,893 | 6 | 0.2 | % | |||
| Total Noninterest Expense | 42,862 | 56,767 | (13,905) | (24.5) | % |
Noninterest expense decreased $13.9 million, or 24.5%, to $42.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $56.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. This was primarily impacted by $7.5 million of expenses associated with the branch optimization and operational efficiency initiatives in the current year, which included writedown on premises and equipment of $2.3 million and intangible asset impairment of $1.2 million. The prior period included goodwill impairment of $18.7 million goodwill impairment and writedown on fixed assets of $1.1 million.
•Salaries and employee benefits increased $129,000 to $19.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $19.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Activity in the current period included an increase in employee benefit expenses primarily attributed to the prior period impact from a $407,000 one-time payment that offset employee benefits related to the transition from a self-funded to a fully insured health insurance plan, the recognition of $335,000 in severance related to the branch optimization initiative, and an increase in employee incentive expense. The Company also recognized a greater benefit in the prior period from deferred employee-related loan origination costs primarily associated with PPP loans. The prior period was also impacted by the recognition of approximately $560,000 of one-time payments and related taxes and benefits from the transition and retention of a permanent CEO and approximately $388,000 of expenses associated with the Community Bank Cares 10% premium pay during the pandemic.
•Occupancy expense increased $171,000 to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was due to the recognition of a $227,000 lease impairment related to the consolidation of a branch as part of the branch optimization initiative in the current period compared to an $84,000 early lease termination payment from a branch closure in the prior period.
•Equipment expense increased $99,000 to $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $935,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020 as the result of an increase in repairs and maintenance.
•Data processing increased $311,000 to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily due to $110,000 in deconversion costs associated with the branch sales as well as other technology investments associated with the branch optimization and efficiency initiative.
•FDIC assessment expense increased $177,000 to $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $837,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in assessment was due to net losses recognized during
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the assessment period and an increase in nonperforming loans negatively impacting the quarterly assessment rates in the current period.
•Contracted services increased $2.0 million to $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily due to to $2.8 million of expenses associated with the engagement of a third-party expert to improve workflow as well as implement more effective sales management techniques designed to improve operational efficiencies in the near and long-term and engagement of other third party specialists to assist in core platform improvements and efficiencies. The prior period included expense related to the hiring of temporary employees to assist with PPP loan processing, consultants used to assist in infrastructure improvements, and $177,000 of consulting fees associated with the search for a permanent CEO.
•Legal fees and professional fees increased $242,000 to $994,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $752,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020 due to a $209,000 investment banker success-based fee and legal fees related to the branch sales. The prior period included fees associated with the retention of a permanent CEO.
•Advertising increased $85,000 to $749,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $664,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020 due to a decrease in marketing initiatives in the prior year during the pandemic.
•Other real estate owned income increased $114,000 to $183,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $69,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily due to an $80,000 gain on sale of a property sold in the current period.
•Amortization of intangible assets decreased $202,000 to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily due to current period impairment in core deposit intangible asset from the branch sales, which reduced the remaining amount of intangible assets to amortize.
•Within other noninterest expense, charitable contributions increased $195,000 due to greater outreach in the communities served by the Bank. Loan expenses decreased $172,000 primarily due to an increase in mortgage refinance costs in the prior year from the decline in market interest rates.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $1.9 million to $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 and is primarily attributed to an increase in pre-tax income.
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Average Balances and Yields. The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the years indicated. Tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made for tax exempt loan and securities income utilizing a marginal federal income tax rate of 21% for 2021 and 2020. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans are included in the computation of average balances only. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Earning Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Loans, Net (1) | $ | 1,014,405 | $ | 39,799 | 3.92 | % | $ | 1,008,401 | $ | 43,013 | 4.27 | % | |||||
| Securities | |||||||||||||||||
| Taxable | 162,987 | 2,990 | 1.83 | 138,015 | 3,619 | 2.62 | |||||||||||
| Tax Exempt | 11,829 | 366 | 3.09 | 14,244 | 450 | 3.16 | |||||||||||
| Equity Securities | 2,657 | 84 | 3.16 | 2,585 | 79 | 3.06 | |||||||||||
| Interest Bearing Deposits at Other Banks | 177,768 | 219 | 0.12 | 101,774 | 186 | 0.18 | |||||||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | 3,733 | 271 | 7.26 | 3,814 | 331 | 8.68 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 1,373,379 | 43,729 | 3.18 | 1,268,833 | 47,678 | 3.76 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Earning Assets | 91,075 | 109,241 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,464,454 | $ | 1,378,074 | |||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest-Bearing Demand Deposits | $ | 272,256 | 232 | 0.09 | % | $ | 240,372 | 590 | 0.25 | % | |||||||
| Savings | 247,864 | 98 | 0.04 | 227,277 | 188 | 0.08 | |||||||||||
| Money Market | 201,222 | 281 | 0.14 | 187,095 | 708 | 0.38 | |||||||||||
| Time Deposits | 171,805 | 2,514 | 1.46 | 203,128 | 3,686 | 1.81 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Deposits | 893,147 | 3,125 | 0.35 | 857,872 | 5,172 | 0.60 | |||||||||||
| Short-term Borrowings: | |||||||||||||||||
| Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase | 43,988 | 98 | 0.22 | 37,819 | 137 | 0.36 | |||||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 7,172 | 182 | 2.54 | 11,328 | 254 | 2.24 | |||||||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 944,307 | 3,405 | 0.36 | 907,019 | 5,563 | 0.61 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits | 378,374 | 313,858 | |||||||||||||||
| Other Liabilities | 8,168 | 9,065 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 1,330,849 | 1,229,942 | |||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | 133,605 | 148,132 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 1,464,454 | $ | 1,378,074 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Income (FTE) (Non-GAAP) (2) | $ | 40,324 | $ | 42,115 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (FTE) (Non-GAAP) (2)(3) | 2.82 | 3.15 | |||||||||||||||
| Net Interest-Earning Assets (4) | $ | 429,072 | $ | 361,814 | |||||||||||||
| Net Interest Margin (FTE) (Non-GAAP) (2)(5) | 2.94 | 3.32 | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Assets | 0.79 | (0.77) | |||||||||||||||
| Return on Average Equity | 8.66 | (7.18) | |||||||||||||||
| Average Equity to Average Assets | 9.12 | 10.75 | |||||||||||||||
| Average Interest-Earning Assets to Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 145.44 | 139.89 | |||||||||||||||
| PPP Loans | $ | 45,905 | $ | 2,189 | 4.77 | $ | 45,694 | $ | 1,537 | 3.36 |
(1)Net of the allowance for loan losses and includes nonaccrual loans with a zero yield
(2)Refer to Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in this Report for the calculation of the measure and reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure.
(3)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest rate spread (GAAP) was 2.81% and 3.13% for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively
(4)Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. Net interest margin (GAAP) was 2.92% and 3.30% for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively
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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume. There were no out of period items that occurred this past year.
| Year Ended December 31, 2021Compared ToYear Ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (Decrease) Due to | ||||||||||
| Volume | Rate | Total | ||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income: | ||||||||||
| Loans, net | $ | 335 | $ | (3,549) | $ | (3,214) | ||||
| Securities: | ||||||||||
| Taxable | 584 | (1,213) | (629) | |||||||
| Tax-Exempt | (74) | (10) | (84) | |||||||
| Equity Securities | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||||||
| Interest Bearing Deposits at Other Banks | 108 | (75) | 33 | |||||||
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | (7) | (53) | (60) | |||||||
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 948 | (4,897) | (3,949) | |||||||
| Interest Expense: | ||||||||||
| Deposits | 178 | (2,225) | (2,047) | |||||||
| Short-Term Borrowings: | ||||||||||
| Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase | 20 | (59) | (39) | |||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | (103) | 31 | (72) | |||||||
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 95 | (2,253) | (2,158) | |||||||
| Change in Net Interest Income | $ | 853 | $ | (2,644) | $ | (1,791) |
Asset Quality
Nonperforming Assets and Delinquent Loans. The Company reviews its loans on a regular basis and generally places loans on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest is 90 days or more past due. In addition, the Company places loans on nonaccrual status when we do not expect to receive full payment of interest, principal or both. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed from interest income. Loans that are 90 days or more past due may still accrue interest if they are well secured and in the process of collection. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied against principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current, and current and future payments are reasonably assured.
Management monitors all past due loans and nonperforming assets. Such loans are placed under close supervision, with consideration given to the need for additions to the allowance for loan losses and (if appropriate) partial or full charge-off.
Management believes the volume of nonperforming assets can be partially attributed to unique borrower circumstances as well as the economy in general. We have an experienced chief credit officer, collections and credit departments that monitor the loan portfolio and seek to prevent any deterioration of asset quality.
Real estate acquired through foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold. When real estate owned is acquired, it is recorded at the lower of the unpaid principal balance of the related loan, or its fair market value, less estimated selling expenses. Any further write-down of real estate owned is charged against earnings.
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Nonaccrual Loans and Nonperforming Assets. The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of our nonperforming assets at the dates indicated. Included in nonperforming loans and assets are troubled debt restructurings, which are loans whose contractual terms have been restructured in a manner that grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties.
| December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Nonaccrual loans: | ||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,393 | $ | 1,841 | ||
| Commercial | 2,058 | 7,102 | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 1,496 | 1,897 | ||||
| Consumer | 16 | 49 | ||||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans | 4,963 | 10,889 | ||||
| Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More: | ||||||
| Consumer | — | 8 | ||||
| Total Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due | — | 8 | ||||
| Total Nonaccrual Loans and Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due | 4,963 | 10,897 | ||||
| Troubled Debt Restructurings, Accruing | ||||||
| Real Estate | ||||||
| Residential | 613 | 650 | ||||
| Commercial | 1,674 | 2,861 | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 16 | 80 | ||||
| Total Troubled Debt Restructurings, Accruing | 2,303 | 3,591 | ||||
| Total Nonperforming Loans | 7,266 | 14,488 | ||||
| Real Estate Owned: | ||||||
| Residential | 36 | — | ||||
| Commercial | — | 208 | ||||
| Total Real Estate Owned | 36 | 208 | ||||
| Total Nonperforming Assets | $ | 7,302 | $ | 14,696 | ||
| Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | 0.49 | % | 1.04 | % | ||
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans | 0.71 | 1.39 | ||||
| Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.51 | 1.04 |
At December 31, 2021, we had no loans 90 days or more past due that were still accruing interest. At December 31, 2021, we had no loans that were not classified as nonaccrual, 90 days past due or troubled debt restructurings where known information about possible credit problems of borrowers caused management to have serious concerns as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms and that may result in disclosure as nonaccrual, 90 days past due or troubled debt restructurings.
Nonperforming assets decreased $7.4 million to $7.3 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $14.7 million at December 31, 2020. Nonperforming loans decreased $7.2 million to $7.3 million at December 31, 2021 compared to $14.5 million at December 31, 2020. The respective decreases are primarily attributable to the sale and full payoff in the current year of two of the Bank’s larger nonperforming commercial real estate loans that were secured by hotels totaling $6.7 million.
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The following table presents the components of the ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans at the dates indicated.
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Loans | Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,393 | $ | 320,798 | 0.43 | % | $ | 1,841 | $ | 344,142 | 0.53 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 2,058 | 392,124 | 0.52 | 7,102 | 373,555 | 1.90 | |||||||||||
| Construction | — | 85,028 | — | — | 72,600 | — | |||||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 1,496 | 89,010 | 1.68 | 1,897 | 126,813 | 1.50 | |||||||||||
| Consumer | 16 | 122,152 | 0.01 | 49 | 113,854 | 0.04 | |||||||||||
| Other | — | 11,684 | — | — | 13,789 | — | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,963 | $ | 1,020,796 | 0.49 | % | $ | 10,889 | $ | 1,044,753 | 1.04 | % |
Nonaccrual loans decreased $5.9 million to $5.0 million at December 31, 2021 compared to $10.9 million at December 31, 2020. Nonaccrual commercial real estate loans decreased $5.0 million to $2.1 million at December 31, 2021 compared to $7.1 million at December 31, 2020 primarily related to the sale and full payoff in the current year of two of the Bank’s nonperforming commercial real estate loans that were secured by hotels totaling $6.7 million.
Loans in Forbearance. Section 4013 of the CARES Act and regulatory guidance promulgated by federal banking regulators provides temporary relief from accounting and financial reporting requirements for TDRs regarding certain loan modifications related to COVID-19. Specifically, the CARES Act provides that the Bank may elect to suspend the requirements under GAAP for certain loan modifications that would otherwise be categorized as a TDR and suspend any determination that such loan modifications would be considered a TDR, including the related impairment for accounting purposes. As such, the applicable loans are reported as current with regard to payment status and continue to accrue interest during the payment deferral period. The Company worked with its borrowers impacted by COVID-19 to defer payments. The Bank provided borrower support and relief through short-term loan forbearance options by primarily allowing: (a) deferral of three- to six-months of payments; or (b) for consumer loans not secured by a real estate mortgage, three months of interest-only payments that also extends the maturity date of the loan by three months. In certain circumstances, additional deferral periods were granted.
At December 31, 2020, there were 31 loans in forbearance totaling $24.1 million, or 2.3% of total loans, for borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including $19.8 million of commercial real estate loans. All loans exited forbearance in 2021 except a $1.9 million commercial real estate loan secured by a hotel, which was considered a troubled debt restructuring upon providing an additional forbearance period and modified payment terms. The loan was substandard rated at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and designated as a nonaccrual loan in 2021.
Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide that loans and other assets of lesser quality should be classified as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the Company will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted. The Company designates an asset as “special mention” if the asset has a potential weakness that warrants management’s close attention.
The Company uses an eight-point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first four categories are not considered criticized and are aggregated as “pass” rated. The criticized rating categories used by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The special mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are below average quality, resulting in an undue credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a substandard classification. Loans in the substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full,
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on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable. Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset is not warranted.
As part of the periodic exams of the Bank by the FDIC and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, the staff of such agencies reviews our classifications and determines whether such classifications are adequate. Such agencies have, in the past, and may in the future require us to classify certain assets which management has not otherwise classified or require a classification more severe than established by management. The following table shows the principal amount of special mention and classified loans at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
| December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Special Mention | $ | 55,579 | $ | 46,515 | ||
| Substandard | 15,069 | 27,042 | ||||
| Doubtful | 512 | 609 | ||||
| Loss | — | — | ||||
| Total | $ | 71,160 | $ | 74,166 |
The total amount of special mention and classified loans decreased $3.0 million, or 4.1%, to $71.2 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $74.2 million at December 31, 2020. The decrease of $12.0 million in the substandard category as of December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020 was mainly from the sale or full payoff in the current year of two of the Bank’s nonperforming commercial real estate loans that were secured by hotels totaling $6.7 million and a $1.9 million commercial and industrial loan. The increase of $9.1 million in the special mention loan category is primarily due to pandemic-related cash flow issues on construction loan projects and downgrade of commercial and industrial loans in the senior housing industry partially offset by a decrease of commercial real estate loans secured by hotels that were upgraded to a pass rating due to improved occupancy rates from an increase in travel in 2021 as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout occurred.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance based on losses in the current loan portfolio, which includes an assessment of economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, loan loss experience, volume and severity of past due, classified and nonaccrual loans as well as other loan modifications, quality of the Company’s loan review system, the degree of oversight by the Company’s Board, existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations, effect of external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements and other relevant factors. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making evaluations. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to income and recovery of principal and interest on loans previously charged-off. Losses of principal are charged directly to the allowance when a loss occurs or when a determination is made that the specific loss is probable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.
Although we maintain our allowance for loan losses at a level that we consider to be adequate to provide for potential losses, there can be no assurance that such losses will not exceed the estimated amounts or that we will not be required to make additions to the allowance for loan losses in the future. Future additions to our allowance for loan losses and changes in the related ratio of the allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans are dependent upon the economy, changes in real estate values and interest rates, the view of the regulatory authorities toward adequate loan loss reserve levels, and inflation. Management will continue to periodically review the entire loan portfolio to determine the extent, if any, to which further additional loan loss provisions may be deemed necessary.
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Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for loan losses by loan categories for each year indicated and additions to the allowance for loan losses, which have been charged to operations. Loans acquired in connection with mergers were recorded at their estimated fair value at the acquisition date and did not include a carryover of the pre-merger allowance for loan losses.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
| Balance at Beginning of Year | $ | 12,771 | $ | 9,867 | ||
| Provision for Loan Losses | (1,125) | 4,000 | ||||
| Charge-offs: | ||||||
| Real Estate: | ||||||
| Residential | (13) | (65) | ||||
| Commercial | (40) | (931) | ||||
| Construction | — | — | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | — | — | ||||
| Consumer | (213) | (329) | ||||
| Other | — | — | ||||
| Total Charge-offs | (266) | (1,325) | ||||
| Recoveries: | ||||||
| Real estate: | ||||||
| Residential | 17 | 6 | ||||
| Commercial | — | 28 | ||||
| Construction | — | — | ||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 43 | 33 | ||||
| Consumer | 142 | 162 | ||||
| Other | — | — | ||||
| Total Recoveries | 202 | 229 | ||||
| Net Charge-offs | (64) | (1,096) | ||||
| Balance at End of Year | $ | 11,582 | $ | 12,771 | ||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans | 1.13 | % | 1.22 | % | ||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Nonaccrual Loans | 233.37 | 117.28 | ||||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Nonperforming Loans | 159.40 | 88.15 | ||||
| Net Charge-offs to Average Loans | 0.01 | 0.11 |
The allowance for loan losses decreased $1.2 million, or 9.3%, to $11.6 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $12.8 million at December 31, 2020. Allowance for loan losses to total loans decreased 9 basis points to 1.13% at December 31, 2021 compared to 1.22% at December 31, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an increase in unemployment and recessionary economic conditions in 2020. Based on evaluation of the macroeconomic conditions, the qualitative factors used in the allowance for loan loss analysis were increased in 2020 primarily related to economic trends and industry conditions as a result of the pandemic and vulnerable industries such as hospitality and retail. In addition, an increase in commercial real estate loans combined with an increase in the historical loss factor primarily related to a $931,000 commercial real estate loan charge-off resulted in an increase in commercial real estate loan loss reserves in 2020. The combination of these factors primarily resulted in a $4.0 million provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2020. There was a net recovery of $1.1 million of provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2021. Improving economic and industry conditions resulting in a decrease in qualitative factors, as well as a decrease in specifically impaired loans, contributed to the net recovery in the current period.
The ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans ratio increased to 233.37% at December 31, 2021, compared to 117.28% at December 31, 2020. Nonaccrual loans decreased $5.9 million to $5.0 million at December 31, 2021 compared to $10.9 million at December 31, 2020. Nonaccrual commercial real estate loans decreased $5.0 million to $2.1 million at December 31, 2021 compared to $7.1 million at December 31, 2020 primarily related to the sale and full payoff in the current year of two of the Bank’s nonperforming commercial real estate loans that were secured by hotels totaling $6.7 million.
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Net charge-offs were $64,000 or 0.01% to average loans, during 2021 compared to $1.1 million, or 0.11% to average loans, during 2020. The decrease was primarily related to the $931,000 commercial real estate loan charge-off of a hotel loan in the prior year. This loan was sold in 2021 and resulted in the recognition of an $897,000 gain on sale. The following table presents the ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percent of average loans for the periods indicated.
| Year Ended December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate: | ||||
| Residential | — | % | 0.02 | % |
| Commercial | 0.01 | 0.25 | ||
| Construction | — | — | ||
| Commercial and Industrial | (0.04) | (0.03) | ||
| Consumer | 0.06 | 0.14 | ||
| Other | — | — | ||
| Total Loans | 0.01 | % | 0.11 | % |
Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth the allocation of allowance for loan losses by loan category at the dates indicated. The table reflects the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans receivable. Management believes that the allowance can be allocated by category only on an approximate basis. The allocation of the allowance by category is not necessarily indicative of future losses and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in any category.
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Percent ofTotal Loans(1) | Amount | Percent ofTotal Loans(1) | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Real Estate: | |||||||||||||
| Residential | $ | 1,420 | 31.4 | % | $ | 2,249 | 32.9 | % | |||||
| Commercial | 5,960 | 38.5 | 6,010 | 35.9 | |||||||||
| Construction | 1,249 | 8.3 | 889 | 6.9 | |||||||||
| Commercial and Industrial | 1,151 | 8.7 | 1,423 | 12.1 | |||||||||
| Consumer | 1,050 | 12.0 | 1,283 | 10.9 | |||||||||
| Other | — | 1.1 | — | 1.3 | |||||||||
| Total Allocated Allowance | 10,830 | 100.0 | 11,854 | 100.0 | |||||||||
| Unallocated | 752 | — | 917 | — | |||||||||
| Total Allowance for Loan Losses | $ | 11,582 | 100.0 | % | $ | 12,771 | 100.0 | % |
(1)Represents percentage of loans in each category to total loans
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this Report to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the following tables.
Interest income on interest-earning assets, net interest rate spread and net interest margin are presented on a FTE basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and securities using the federal statutory income tax rate of 21 percent. We believe the presentation of net interest income on a FTE basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice.
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Interest income on interest-earning assets, net interest rate spread and net interest margin are presented on a fully tax-equivalent (“FTE”) basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and securities using the federal statutory income tax rate of 21 percent. We believe the presentation of net interest income on a FTE basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. The following table reconciles net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin on a FTE basis for the periods indicated:
| Year Ended December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||
| Interest Income per Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (GAAP) | $ | 43,557 | $ | 47,467 | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 172 | 211 | |||
| Interest Income (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | 43,729 | 47,678 | |||
| Interest Expense per Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (GAAP) | 3,405 | 5,563 | |||
| Net Interest Income (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | $ | 40,324 | $ | 42,115 | |
| Net Interest Income (GAAP) | $ | 40,152 | $ | 41,904 | |
| Divided by : Average Interest Earning Assets | $ | 1,373,379 | $ | 1,268,833 | |
| Net Interest Margin (GAAP) | 2.92 | % | 3.30 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.02 | 0.02 | |||
| Net Interest Margin (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | 2.94 | % | 3.32 | % | |
| Net Interest Rate Spread (GAAP) | 2.81 | % | 3.13 | % | |
| Adjustment to FTE Basis | 0.01 | 0.02 | |||
| Net Interest Rate Spread (FTE) (Non-GAAP) | 2.82 | % | 3.15 | % |
Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by period-end common shares outstanding. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common equity divided by tangible assets. We believe these non-GAAP measures serve as useful tools to help evaluate the strength and discipline of the Company's capital management strategies and as an additional, conservative measure of the Company’s total value.
| December 31, | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) | ||||||
| Stockholders' Equity (GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 133,124 | $ | 134,530 | ||
| Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net | (15,027) | (18,131) | ||||
| Tangible Common Equity or Tangible Book Value (Non-GAAP) (Numerator) | $ | 118,097 | $ | 116,399 | ||
| Common Shares Outstanding (Denominator) | 5,260,672 | 5,434,374 | ||||
| Book Value per Common Share (GAAP) | $ | 25.31 | $ | 24.76 | ||
| Tangible Book Value per Common Share (Non-GAAP) | $ | 22.45 | $ | 21.42 |
Liquidity
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. The Bank’s primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, and maturities and sales of securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
The Bank regularly adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon its assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of its asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits with other banks and short- and intermediate-term securities. The Bank believes that it had sufficient liquidity at December 31, 2021, to satisfy its short- and long-term liquidity needs at that date.
The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and due from banks, which totaled $119.7 million at December 31, 2021. Unpledged securities, which provide an additional source of liquidity, totaled $54.3 million. In addition, the Bank maintains a
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credit arrangement with the FHLB with a maximum borrowing limit of approximately $427.2 million and available borrowing capacity of $347.1 million as of December 31, 2021. $62.0 million was utilized toward standby letters of credit to collateralize public deposits in excess of the level insured by the FDIC and $3.0 million was utilized for advances. This arrangement is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge, and is secured by a blanket security agreement on $573.5 million of residential and commercial mortgage loans and the Bank’s investment in FHLB stock. The Bank also maintains a Borrower-In-Custody of Collateral line of credit agreement with the FRB for $86.3 million that requires monthly certification of collateral, is subject to annual renewal, incurs no service charge and is secured by $134.6 million of commercial and consumer indirect auto loans. The Bank also maintains multiple line of credit arrangements with various unaffiliated banks totaling $50.0 million as of December 31, 2021.
At December 31, 2021, the Bank had funding commitments totaling $175.8 million, consisting primarily of commitments to originate loans, unused lines of credit and letters of credit.
At December 31, 2021, certificates of deposit due within one year of that date totaled $59.5 million, or 43.5% of total certificates of deposit. While liquidity levels at December 31, 2021 are currently sufficient, if these certificates of deposit do not remain with the Bank, the Bank may be required to seek other sources of funds. Depending on market conditions, the Bank may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than it currently pays on these certificates of deposit. The Bank believes, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of its certificates of deposit will remain with it, either as certificates of deposit or as other deposit products. The Bank can attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
The Bank’s primary investing activities are the origination of loans and the purchase of securities. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Bank originated $336.0 million in loans, including $34.6 million of PPP loans, compared to $465.7 million, including $71.0 million of PPP loans, for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity to pay dividends to stockholders, to pay principal and interest on its subordinated debt and for other corporate purposes. At December 31, 2021, the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $20.4 million.
We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position daily and anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained.
Commitments. As a financial services provider, the Company routinely is a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, commitments under unused lines of credit, and commitments under letters of credit. While these contractual obligations represent potential future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans the Company makes. In addition, the Company enters into commitments to sell mortgage loans.
Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of its operations, the Company enters into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities and agreements with respect to investments.
The following tables present certain of our contractual obligations at December 31, 2021.
| Payment Due by Period | Total | Less ThanOr Equal toOne Year | More Than One to Three Years | More Than Three to Five Years | More Than Five Years | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | $ | 136,713 | $ | 59,479 | $ | 56,751 | $ | 17,187 | $ | 3,296 | ||||||||
| Other Borrowed Funds | 17,601 | 3,000 | — | — | 14,601 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Lease Obligations | 978 | 287 | 252 | 120 | 319 | |||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 155,292 | $ | 62,766 | $ | 57,003 | $ | 17,307 | $ | 18,216 |
Capital Resources
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Bank was considered "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Bank's capital ratios were not affected by loans modified in accordance with Section 4013 of the CARES Act. In addition, PPP loans received a zero-percent risk weight under the regulatory capital rules regardless of whether they were pledged as collateral to the Federal Reserve Bank's PPP lending facility, but were included in the Bank's leverage ratio requirement due to the Bank not pledging the loans as collateral to the PPP lending facility.
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The following table presents the Bank’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios, as well as the minimum amounts and ratios required to be well capitalized at the dates indicated.
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | $ | 113,086 | 11.95 | % | $ | 108,950 | 11.79 | % | |||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 42,571 | 4.50 | 41,598 | 4.50 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 61,491 | 6.50 | 60,086 | 6.50 | |||||||||
| Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 113,086 | 11.95 | 108,950 | 11.79 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 56,761 | 6.00 | 55,464 | 6.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 75,682 | 8.00 | 73,952 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 124,668 | 13.18 | 120,520 | 13.04 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 75,682 | 8.00 | 73,952 | 8.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 94,602 | 10.00 | 92,440 | 10.00 | |||||||||
| Tier I Leverage Capital (to Adjusted Total Assets) | |||||||||||||
| Actual | 113,086 | 7.76 | 108,950 | 7.81 | |||||||||
| For Capital Adequacy Purposes | 58,307 | 4.00 | 55,765 | 4.00 | |||||||||
| To Be Well Capitalized | 72,884 | 5.00 | 69,706 | 5.00 |
Impact of Inflation and Changing Price
The consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Company have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration of changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company’s operations. Unlike industrial companies, the Company’s assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on performance than the effects of inflation.