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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

OR

[ ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to _____________

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
Indiana
0-11487
35-1559596
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation or Organization)
 
Identification No.)


202 East Center Street, P.O. Box 1387, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1387
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(574) 267-6144
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.        Yes  X         No     

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).       Yes   X         No     

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer          Accelerated filer  X         Non-accelerated filer       (do not check if a smaller reporting company)   Smaller reporting company       

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).       Yes        No  X

Number of shares of common stock outstanding at October 31, 2014:  16,548,074


 
 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS
   
Page
     
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
     
Item 1.
 
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
Item 2.
36
Item 3.
49
Item 4.
49
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
50
Item 1A.
50
Item 2.
50
Item 3.
50
Item 4.
50
Item 5.
50
Item 6.
51
     
52
     




 
 

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands except share data)
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(Unaudited)
   
ASSETS
     
Cash and due from banks
 $           58,945
 
 $             55,727
Short-term investments
11,257
 
7,378
  Total cash and cash equivalents
70,202
 
63,105
       
Securities available for sale (carried at fair value)
473,075
 
468,967
Real estate mortgage loans held for sale
1,727
 
1,778
       
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $46,387 and $48,797
2,655,536
 
2,486,301
       
Land, premises and equipment, net
40,523
 
39,335
Bank owned life insurance
63,283
 
62,883
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
10,732
 
10,732
Accrued interest receivable
9,042
 
8,577
Goodwill
4,970
 
4,970
Other assets
26,813
 
29,116
  Total assets
 $     3,355,903
 
 $        3,175,764
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     
       
LIABILITIES
     
Noninterest bearing deposits
 $        515,696
 
 $           479,606
Interest bearing deposits
2,373,976
 
2,066,462
  Total deposits
2,889,672
 
2,546,068
       
Short-term borrowings
     
  Federal funds purchased
8,000
 
11,000
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
60,578
 
104,876
  Other short-term borrowings
0
 
146,000
    Total short-term borrowings
68,578
 
261,876
       
Long-term borrowings
35
 
37
Subordinated debentures
30,928
 
30,928
Accrued interest payable
2,748
 
2,918
Other liabilities
11,993
 
11,973
    Total liabilities
3,003,954
 
2,853,800
       
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     
Common stock:  90,000,000 shares authorized, no par value
     
 16,548,074 shares issued and 16,463,796 outstanding as of September 30, 2014
     
 16,475,716 shares issued and 16,377,449 outstanding as of December 31, 2013
95,505
 
93,249
Retained earnings
255,751
 
233,108
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
2,587
 
(2,494)
Treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 84,278 shares, 2013 - 98,267 shares)
(1,983)
 
(1,988)
  Total stockholders' equity
351,860
 
321,875
  Noncontrolling interest
89
 
89
  Total equity
351,949
 
321,964
    Total liabilities and equity
 $     3,355,903
 
 $        3,175,764

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


 
1

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited - in thousands except share and per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
NET INTEREST INCOME
             
Interest and fees on loans
             
  Taxable
 $        26,713
 
 $        24,595
 
 $        78,317
 
 $        73,469
  Tax exempt
                125
 
                100
 
                348
 
                304
Interest and dividends on securities
             
  Taxable
             2,075
 
             1,463
 
             6,114
 
             3,560
  Tax exempt
                820
 
                802
 
             2,455
 
             2,307
Interest on short-term investments
                  12
 
                  10
 
                  31
 
                  46
    Total interest income
           29,745
 
           26,970
 
           87,265
 
           79,686
               
Interest on deposits
             3,424
 
             3,589
 
             9,946
 
           12,365
Interest on borrowings
             
  Short-term
                  96
 
                146
 
                351
 
                349
  Long-term
                260
 
                263
 
                769
 
                831
    Total interest expense
             3,780
 
             3,998
 
           11,066
 
           13,545
               
NET INTEREST INCOME
           25,965
 
           22,972
 
           76,199
 
           66,141
               
Provision for loan losses
                    0
 
                    0
 
                    0
 
                    0
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR
             
  LOAN LOSSES
           25,965
 
           22,972
 
           76,199
 
           66,141
               
NONINTEREST INCOME
             
Wealth advisory fees
             1,030
 
                980
 
             3,046
 
             2,895
Investment brokerage fees
                699
 
             1,503
 
             2,739
 
             3,449
Service charges on deposit accounts
             2,474
 
             2,325
 
             6,973
 
             6,548
Loan, insurance and service fees
             1,972
 
             1,524
 
             5,187
 
             4,792
Merchant card fee income
                407
 
                356
 
             1,137
 
                925
Bank owned life insurance income
                372
 
                373
 
             1,082
 
             1,184
Other income
                881
 
                483
 
             2,442
 
             1,753
Mortgage banking income
                264
 
                159
 
                508
 
             1,206
Net securities gains (losses)
               (228)
 
                106
 
               (224)
 
                107
  Total noninterest income
             7,871
 
             7,809
 
           22,890
 
           22,859
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
             
Salaries and employee benefits
             9,856
 
             9,437
 
           29,310
 
           27,493
Net occupancy expense
                872
 
                813
 
             2,885
 
             2,532
Equipment costs
                812
 
                758
 
             2,346
 
             2,021
Data processing fees and supplies
             1,557
 
             1,443
 
             4,541
 
             4,115
Corporate and business development
                474
 
                443
 
             1,371
 
             1,292
FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees
                481
 
                463
 
             1,446
 
             1,384
Professional fees
                705
 
             1,018
 
             2,241
 
             2,366
Other expense
             1,903
 
             1,891
 
             5,394
 
             5,047
  Total noninterest expense
           16,660
 
           16,266
 
           49,534
 
           46,250
               
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE
           17,176
 
           14,515
 
           49,555
 
           42,750
Income tax expense
             5,665
 
             4,746
 
           16,820
 
           14,499
NET INCOME
 $        11,511
 
 $          9,769
 
 $        32,735
 
 $        28,251
               
BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
    16,547,551
 
    16,451,199
 
    16,531,411
 
    16,427,060
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 $            0.70
 
 $            0.59
 
 $            1.98
 
 $            1.72
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
    16,775,770
 
    16,634,933
 
    16,769,079
 
    16,581,089
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 $            0.69
 
 $            0.59
 
 $            1.95
 
 $            1.70

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

 
2

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited - in thousands)
     
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
     
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
 $         11,511
 
 $           9,769
 
 $         32,735
 
 $         28,251
Other comprehensive income (loss)
             
 
Change in securities available for sale:
             
   
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale
             
   
  arising during the period
            (1,573)
 
            (1,242)
 
              7,979
 
          (11,642)
   
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income
228
 
(106)
 
224
 
(107)
   
Net securities gain (loss) activity during the period
            (1,345)
 
            (1,348)
 
              8,203
 
          (11,749)
   
Tax effect
                 551
 
                 484
 
            (3,241)
 
              4,589
   
Net of tax amount
               (794)
 
               (864)
 
              4,962
 
            (7,160)
 
Defined benefit pension plans:
             
   
Net gain (loss) on defined benefit pension plans
0
 
0
 
                   64
 
(151)
   
Amortization of net actuarial loss
                   49
 
                   62
 
                 148
 
                 183
   
Net gain (loss) activity during the period
                   49
 
62
 
                 212
 
32
   
Tax effect
                 (20)
 
                 (25)
 
                 (93)
 
                 (13)
   
Net of tax amount
                   29
 
                   37
 
                 119
 
                   19
                   
   
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
               (765)
 
               (827)
 
              5,081
 
            (7,141)
                   
Comprehensive income
 $         10,746
 
 $           8,942
 
 $         37,816
 
 $         21,110

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





 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited - in thousands except share and per share data)
             
Accumulated
       
             
Other
     
Total
 
Common Stock
 
Retained
 
Comprehensive
 
Treasury
 
Stockholders'
 
Shares
 
Stock
 
Earnings
 
Income (Loss)
 
Stock
 
Equity
                       
                       
Balance at January 1, 2013
     16,290,136
 
 $    90,039
 
 $    203,654
 
 $                   5,689
 
 $    (1,643)
 
 $             297,739
Comprehensive income:
                     
  Net income
       
         28,251
         
                  28,251
 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
           
                    (7,141)
     
                   (7,141)
  Cash dividends declared, $0.38 per share
       
         (6,257)
         
                   (6,257)
  Treasury shares purchased under deferred
                     
    directors' plan
           (13,652)
 
            381
         
          (381)
 
                           0
  Treasury stock sold and distributed under deferred
                     
    directors' plan
              3,018
 
            (54)
         
              54
 
                           0
  Stock activity under equity compensation plans
            81,909
 
498
             
                       498
  Stock based compensation expense
   
         1,365
             
                    1,365
Balance at September 30, 2013
     16,361,411
 
 $    92,229
 
 $    225,648
 
 $                 (1,452)
 
 $    (1,970)
 
 $             314,455
                       
Balance at January 1, 2014
     16,377,449
 
 $    93,249
 
 $    233,108
 
 $                 (2,494)
 
 $    (1,988)
 
 $             321,875
Comprehensive income:
                     
  Net income
       
         32,735
         
                  32,735
 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
           
                      5,081
     
                    5,081
  Cash dividends declared, $0.61 per share
       
       (10,092)
         
                 (10,092)
  Treasury shares purchased under deferred
                     
    directors' plan
           (11,042)
 
            427
         
          (427)
 
                           0
  Treasury stock sold and distributed under deferred
                     
    directors' plan
            25,031
 
          (432)
         
            432
 
                           0
  Stock activity under equity compensation plans
            72,358
 
              (6)
             
                          (6)
  Stock based compensation expense
   
         2,267
             
                    2,267
Balance at September 30, 2014
     16,463,796
 
 $    95,505
 
 $    255,751
 
 $                   2,587
 
 $    (1,983)
 
 $             351,860


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

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited - in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30
2014
 
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
     
Net income
 $            32,735
 
 $            28,251
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
     
  Depreciation
                 2,507
 
                 2,174
  Net (gain) loss on sale and write down of other real estate owned
                    (85)
 
                        8
  Amortization of intangible assets
                        0
 
                      35
  Amortization of loan servicing rights
                    392
 
                    453
  Net change in loan servicing rights valuation allowance
                        0
 
                    (39)
  Loans originated for sale
             (38,682)
 
             (68,378)
  Net gain on sales of loans
                  (826)
 
               (2,193)
  Proceeds from sale of loans
               39,254
 
               78,221
  Net gain on sales of premises and equipment
                      11
 
                      12
  Net (gain) loss  on sales and calls of securities available for sale
                    224
 
                  (107)
  Net securities amortization
                 4,199
 
                 7,097
  Stock based compensation expense
                 2,267
 
                 1,365
  Earnings on life insurance
               (1,082)
 
               (1,168)
  Tax benefit of stock option exercises
                    (36)
 
                    (77)
  Net change:
     
    Interest receivable and other assets
               (1,664)
 
                 5,898
    Interest payable and other liabilities
                    436
 
               (1,368)
      Total adjustments
                 6,915
 
               21,933
        Net cash from operating activities
               39,650
 
               50,184
Cash flows from investing activities:
     
  Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale
               13,766
 
               29,996
  Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal paydowns of
     
    securities available for sale
               44,562
 
               97,229
  Purchases of securities available for sale
             (58,655)
 
           (142,011)
  Purchase of life insurance
                  (157)
 
                  (117)
  Proceeds from loans sold to others
                 4,307
 
                        0
  Net increase in total loans
           (174,553)
 
           (136,944)
  Proceeds from sales of land, premises and equipment
                        6
 
                        1
  Purchases of land, premises and equipment
               (3,712)
 
               (5,861)
  Proceeds from sales of other real estate
                 1,326
 
                    621
  Proceeds from life insurance
                    778
 
                        0
        Net cash from investing activities
           (172,332)
 
           (157,086)
Cash flows from financing activities:
     
  Net increase (decrease) in total deposits
             343,604
 
           (136,930)
  Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
           (193,298)
 
             114,076
  Payments on long-term borrowings
                      (2)
 
             (15,001)
  Common dividends paid
             (10,079)
 
               (6,244)
  Preferred dividends paid
                    (13)
 
                    (13)
  Proceeds (payments) related to equity incentive plans
                      (6)
 
                    498
  Purchase of treasury stock
                  (427)
 
                  (381)
        Net cash from financing activities
             139,779
 
             (43,995)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
                 7,097
 
           (150,897)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
               63,105
 
             232,237
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
 $            70,202
 
 $            81,340
Cash paid during the period for:
     
    Interest
 $            11,235
 
 $            14,673
    Income taxes
               16,535
 
               13,180
Supplemental non-cash disclosures:
     
    Loans transferred to other real estate owned
                 1,011
 
                    108

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


 
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NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

This report is filed for Lakeland Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Lake City Bank (the “Bank”), and LCB Risk Management, a captive insurance company. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Also included in this report is the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, LCB Investments II, Inc. (“LCB Investments”), which manages a portion of the Bank’s investment portfolio.  LCB Investments also owns LCB Funding, Inc. (“LCB Funding”), a real estate investment trust.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three-month and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any subsequent reporting periods, including the year ending December 31, 2014. The 2013 Lakeland Financial Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K should be read in conjunction with these statements.

NOTE 2. SECURITIES

Information related to the fair value and amortized cost of securities available for sale and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is provided in the tables below.

     
Gross
 
Gross
   
 
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
(dollars in thousands)
Cost
 
Gain
 
Losses
 
Value
September 30, 2014
             
  U.S. Treasury securities
$           985
 
 $                 0
 
 $                 0
 
 $            985
  Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
368,935
 
6,610
 
(3,799)
 
371,746
  State and municipal securities
96,985
 
3,889
 
(530)
 
100,344
    Total
 $    466,905
 
 $       10,499
 
 $       (4,329)
 
 $    473,075
               
December 31, 2013
             
  U.S. Treasury securities
 $           1,001
 
 $                16
 
 $                  0
 
 $           1,017
  Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
374,611
 
5,301
 
(7,935)
 
371,977
  State and municipal securities
95,388
 
2,597
 
(2,012)
 
95,973
    Total
 $       471,000
 
 $           7,914
 
 $         (9,947)
 
 $       468,967

There was no other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for securities available for sale at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Information regarding the fair value and amortized cost of available for sale debt securities by maturity as of September 30, 2014 is presented below. Maturity information is based on contractual maturity for all securities other than mortgage-backed securities. Actual maturities of securities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay the obligation without a prepayment penalty.

 
Amortized
 
Fair
(dollars in thousands)
Cost
 
Value
Due in one year or less
 $            4,564
 
 $         4,603
Due after one year through five years
18,257
 
19,273
Due after five years through ten years
45,045
 
46,872
Due after ten years
30,104
 
30,581
 
97,970
 
101,329
Mortgage-backed securities
368,935
 
371,746
  Total debt securities
 $       466,905
 
 $    473,075


 
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Securities proceeds, gross gains and gross losses are presented below.

   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
Three months ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Sales of securities available for sale
               
  Proceeds
 
 $             13,766
 
 $             29,995
 
 $             13,766
 
 $             29,995
  Gross gains
 
3
 
1,077
 
3
 
1,077
  Gross losses
 
231
 
972
 
231
 
972

The Company sold twelve securities with a total book value of $14.0 million and a total fair value of $13.8 million during the first nine months of 2014.  The remaining gains during the first nine months of 2014 were from calls.  The Company sold twelve securities with a total book value of $29.9 million and a total fair value of $30.0 million during the first nine months of 2013.  The sales in 2013 included four non-agency residential mortgage backed securities.

Purchase premiums or discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities or over the estimated lives of mortgage-backed securities. Gains and losses on sales are based on the amortized cost of the security sold and recorded on the trade date.

Securities with carrying values of $196.3 million and $244.3 million were pledged as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, as collateral for deposits of public funds, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and for other purposes as permitted or required by law.

Information regarding securities with unrealized losses as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is presented below. The tables divide the securities between those with unrealized losses for less than twelve months and those with unrealized losses for twelve months or more.

 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
(dollars in thousands)
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
September 30, 2014
                     
Agency residential mortgage-backed
                     
  securities
 $      65,582
 
 $     (507)
 
 $ 113,996
 
 $  (3,292)
 
 $   179,578
 
 $  (3,799)
State and municipal securities
466
 
(15)
 
17,064
 
(515)
 
17,530
 
(530)
  Total temporarily impaired
 $      66,048
 
 $     (522)
 
 $ 131,060
 
 $  (3,807)
 
 $   197,108
 
 $  (4,329)
                       
December 31, 2013
                     
Agency residential mortgage-backed
                     
  securities
 $      177,779
 
 $    (6,444)
 
 $     34,093
 
 $    (1,491)
 
 $      211,872
 
 $    (7,935)
State and municipal securities
24,610
 
(1,102)
 
8,037
 
(910)
 
32,647
 
(2,012)
  Total temporarily impaired
 $      202,389
 
 $    (7,546)
 
 $     42,130
 
 $    (2,401)
 
 $      244,519
 
 $    (9,947)










 
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The total number of securities with unrealized losses as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is presented below.

 
Less than
 
12 months
   
 
12 months
 
or more
 
Total
September 30, 2014
         
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
21
 
29
 
50
State and municipal securities
1
 
33
 
34
  Total temporarily impaired
22
 
62
 
84
           
 
Less than
 
12 months
   
 
12 months
 
or more
 
Total
December 31, 2013
         
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
49
 
10
 
59
State and municipal securities
59
 
12
 
71
  Total temporarily impaired
108
 
22
 
130

The following factors are considered in determining whether or not the impairment of these securities is other-than-temporary. In making this determination, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income.  Credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. For equity securities, the entire amount of impairment is recognized through earnings. Ninety-nine percent of the securities are backed by the U.S. government, government agencies, government sponsored agencies or are A-rated or better, except for certain non-local or local municipal securities, which are not rated. For the government, government-sponsored agency and municipal securities, management did not believe that there would be credit losses or that full principal would not be received. Management considered the unrealized losses on these securities to be primarily interest rate driven and does not expect material losses given current market conditions unless the securities are sold. However, at this time management does not have the intent to sell, and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell these securities before the recovery of their amortized cost basis.
















 
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NOTE 3. LOANS

 
September 30,
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2014
2013
Commercial and industrial loans:
           
  Working capital lines of credit loans
 $       517,916
      19.2
 %
 $       457,690
      18.0
 %
  Non-working capital loans
          513,525
      19.0
 
          443,877
      17.5
 
    Total commercial and industrial loans
       1,031,441
      38.2
 
          901,567
      35.6
 
             
Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
           
  Construction and land development loans
          153,118
        5.7
 
          157,630
        6.2
 
  Owner occupied loans
          396,207
      14.7
 
          370,386
      14.6
 
  Nonowner occupied loans
          401,454
      14.9
 
          394,748
      15.6
 
  Multifamily loans
            84,875
        3.1
 
            63,443
        2.5
 
    Total commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans
       1,035,654
      38.3
 
          986,207
      38.9
 
             
Agri-business and agricultural loans:
           
  Loans secured by farmland
131,516
        4.9
 
133,458
        5.3
 
  Loans for agricultural production
78,203
        2.9
 
120,571
        4.8
 
    Total agri-business and agricultural loans
209,719
        7.8
 
254,029
      10.0
 
             
Other commercial loans
            77,076
        2.9
 
            70,770
        2.8
 
  Total commercial loans
       2,353,890
      87.1
 
       2,212,573
      87.3
 
             
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
           
  Closed end first mortgage loans
          143,892
        5.3
 
          125,444
        4.9
 
  Open end and junior lien loans
          150,859
        5.6
 
          146,946
        5.8
 
  Residential construction and land development loans
              5,726
        0.2
 
              4,640
        0.2
 
  Total consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans
          300,477
      11.1
 
          277,030
      10.9
 
             
Other consumer loans
            47,967
        1.8
 
            46,125
        1.8
 
  Total consumer loans
          348,444
      12.9
 
          323,155
      12.7
 
  Subtotal
       2,702,334
    100.0
 %
       2,535,728
    100.0
 %
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
           (46,387)
   
           (48,797)
   
           Net deferred loan fees
                (411)
   
                (630)
   
Loans, net
 $    2,655,536
   
 $    2,486,301
   



 
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NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND CREDIT QUALITY

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

     
Commercial
                       
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multifamily
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
September 30, 2014
 
Beginning balance
 $     20,922
 
 $        15,975
 
 $          1,404
 
 $          234
 
 $       3,275
 
 $          487
 
 $       3,308
 
 $     45,605
  Provision for loan losses
919
 
(1,274)
 
(34)
 
76
 
178
 
68
 
67
 
0
  Loans charged-off
(147)
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
(60)
 
(62)
 
0
 
(269)
  Recoveries
291
 
670
 
5
 
0
 
59
 
26
 
0
 
1,051
    Net loans (charged-off)recovered
144
 
670
 
5
 
0
 
(1)
 
(36)
 
0
 
782
Ending balance
 $     21,985
 
 $        15,371
 
 $          1,375
 
 $          310
 
 $       3,452
 
 $          519
 
 $       3,375
 
 $     46,387
                               
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multifamily
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
September 30, 2013
                             
Beginning balance
 $     21,879
 
 $        20,098
 
 $          1,517
 
 $          264
 
 $       2,823
 
 $          587
 
 $       3,467
 
 $     50,635
  Provision for loan losses
138
 
(544)
 
(185)
 
(23)
 
409
 
179
 
26
 
0
  Loans charged-off
(595)
 
(455)
 
0
 
0
 
(126)
 
(120)
 
0
 
(1,296)
  Recoveries
75
 
73
 
201
 
0
 
71
 
45
 
0
 
465
    Net loans (charged-off)recovered
(520)
 
(382)
 
201
 
0
 
(55)
 
(75)
 
0
 
(831)
Ending balance
 $     21,497
 
 $        19,172
 
 $          1,533
 
 $          241
 
 $       3,177
 
 $          691
 
 $       3,493
 
 $     49,804

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

     
Commercial
                       
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multifamily
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
September 30, 2014
 
Beginning balance
 $     21,005
 
 $        18,557
 
 $          1,682
 
 $          391
 
 $       3,045
 
 $          608
 
 $       3,509
 
 $     48,797
  Provision for loan losses
1,296
 
(1,334)
 
(323)
 
(81)
 
587
 
(11)
 
(134)
 
0
  Loans charged-off
(660)
 
(2,553)
 
0
 
0
 
(282)
 
(180)
 
0
 
(3,675)
  Recoveries
344
 
701
 
16
 
0
 
102
 
102
 
0
 
1,265
    Net loans (charged-off)recovered
(316)
 
(1,852)
 
16
 
0
 
(180)
 
(78)
 
0
 
(2,410)
Ending balance
 $     21,985
 
 $        15,371
 
 $          1,375
 
 $          310
 
 $       3,452
 
 $          519
 
 $       3,375
 
 $     46,387
                               
     
Commercial
                       
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multifamily
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
September 30, 2013
                             
Beginning balance
 $     22,342
 
 $        20,812
 
 $          1,403
 
 $          240
 
 $       2,682
 
 $          609
 
 $       3,357
 
 $     51,445
  Provision for loan losses
(569)
 
(627)
 
125
 
1
 
709
 
225
 
136
 
0
  Loans charged-off
(738)
 
(1,361)
 
(200)
 
0
 
(315)
 
(257)
 
0
 
(2,871)
  Recoveries
462
 
348
 
205
 
0
 
101
 
114
 
0
 
1,230
    Net loans (charged-off)recovered
(276)
 
(1,013)
 
5
 
0
 
(214)
 
(143)
 
0
 
(1,641)
Ending balance
 $     21,497
 
 $        19,172
 
 $          1,533
 
 $          241
 
 $       3,177
 
 $          691
 
 $       3,493
 
 $     49,804


 
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The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

     
Commercial
                       
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multifamily
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
September 30, 2014
                             
Allowance for loan losses:
                             
  Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                             
    Individually evaluated for impairment
 $         4,017
 
 $          1,875
 
 $               15
 
 $              0
 
 $          539
 
 $            74
 
 $              0
 
 $        6,520
    Collectively evaluated for impairment
17,968
 
13,496
 
1,360
 
310
 
2,913
 
445
 
3,375
 
39,867
Total ending allowance balance
 $       21,985
 
 $        15,371
 
 $          1,375
 
 $          310
 
 $       3,452
 
 $          519
 
 $       3,375
 
 $      46,387
                               
Loans:
                             
  Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 $       16,771
 
 $        12,970
 
 $             486
 
 $              0
 
 $       3,785
 
 $          132
 
 $              0
 
 $      34,144
  Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
1,014,911
 
1,021,391
 
209,322
 
77,075
 
297,316
 
47,764
 
0
 
2,667,779
Total ending loans balance
 $  1,031,682
 
 $   1,034,361
 
 $      209,808
 
 $     77,075
 
 $   301,101
 
 $     47,896
 
 $              0
 
 $ 2,701,923
                               
     
Commercial
                       
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multifamily
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
December 31, 2013
                             
Allowance for loan losses:
                             
  Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                             
    Individually evaluated for impairment
 $         4,144
 
 $          4,598
 
 $               38
 
 $              0
 
 $          479
 
 $            57
 
 $              0
 
 $        9,316
    Collectively evaluated for impairment
16,861
 
13,959
 
1,644
 
391
 
2,566
 
551
 
3,509
 
39,481
Total ending allowance balance
 $       21,005
 
 $        18,557
 
 $          1,682
 
 $          391
 
 $       3,045
 
 $          608
 
 $       3,509
 
 $      48,797
                               
Loans:
                             
  Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 $       16,196
 
 $        22,204
 
 $          1,114
 
 $              0
 
 $       3,594
 
 $          119
 
 $              0
 
 $      43,227
  Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
885,651
 
962,673
 
253,011
 
70,766
 
273,812
 
45,958
 
0
 
2,491,871
Total ending loans balance
 $     901,847
 
 $      984,877
 
 $      254,125
 
 $     70,766
 
 $   277,406
 
 $     46,077
 
 $              0
 
 $ 2,535,098

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.










 
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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of September 30, 2014:

 
Unpaid
     
Allowance for
 
Principal
 
Recorded
 
Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)
Balance
 
Investment
 
Allocated
With no related allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                     22
 
 $                     21
 
 $                       0
    Non-working capital loans
1,679
 
285
 
0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
528
 
528
 
0
    Owner occupied loans
337
 
157
 
0
    Nonowner occupied loans
323
 
323
 
0
    Multifamily loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
603
 
283
 
0
    Loans for ag production
0
 
0
 
0
  Other commercial loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
706
 
708
 
0
    Open end and junior lien loans
352
 
352
 
0
    Residential construction loans
133
 
133
 
0
  Other consumer loans
1
 
1
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
1,808
 
1,807
 
901
    Non-working capital loans
16,821
 
14,658
 
3,116
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
1,391
 
1,390
 
382
    Owner occupied loans
4,452
 
4,411
 
867
    Nonowner occupied loans
6,154
 
6,161
 
626
    Multifamily loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
381
 
203
 
15
    Loans for agricultural production
0
 
0
 
0
  Other commercial loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
2,640
 
2,544
 
534
    Open end and junior lien loans
48
 
48
 
5
    Residential construction loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
131
 
131
 
74
Total
 $             38,510
 
 $             34,144
 
 $               6,520

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.





 
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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2013:

 
Unpaid
     
Allowance for
 
Principal
 
Recorded
 
Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)
Balance
 
Investment
 
Allocated
With no related allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                      63
 
 $                      63
 
 $                        0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Owner occupied loans
377
 
196
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
604
 
604
 
0
  Other commercial loans
         
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
688
 
689
 
0
    Open end and junior lien loans
81
 
81
 
0
    Residential construction loans
150
 
150
 
0
  Other consumer loans
1
 
1
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
5,251
 
2,641
 
984
    Non-working capital loans
15,345
 
13,492
 
3,160
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
2,795
 
2,795
 
585
    Owner occupied loans
5,553
 
4,681
 
723
    Nonowner occupied loans
15,163
 
14,532
 
3,290
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
1,008
 
510
 
38
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
3,469
 
2,463
 
442
    Open end and junior lien loans
211
 
211
 
37
  Other consumer loans
118
 
118
 
57
Total
 $               50,877
 
 $               43,227
 
 $                 9,316

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.








 
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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the three-month period ended September 30, 2014:

         
Cash Basis
 
Average
 
Interest
 
Interest
 
Recorded
 
Income
 
Income
(dollars in thousands)
Investment
 
Recognized
 
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                     22
 
 $                       0
 
 $                       0
    Non-working capital loans
290
 
0
 
0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
533
 
0
 
0
    Owner occupied loans
160
 
0
 
0
    Nonowner occupied loans
327
 
0
 
0
    Multifamily loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
284
 
0
 
0
    Loans for ag production
0
 
0
 
0
  Other commercial loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
695
 
0
 
0
    Open end and junior lien loans
286
 
0
 
0
    Residential construction loans
135
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
1
 
0
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
1,680
 
22
 
18
    Non-working capital loans
13,662
 
127
 
126
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
1,679
 
7
 
5
    Owner occupied loans
3,241
 
26
 
29
    Nonowner occupied loans
6,485
 
35
 
36
    Multifamily loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
203
 
0
 
0
    Loans for agricultural production
0
 
0
 
0
  Other commercial loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
2,568
 
17
 
17
    Open end and junior lien loans
48
 
0
 
0
    Residential construction loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
89
 
1
 
1
Total
 $             32,388
 
 $                  235
 
 $                  232

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.






 
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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013:

         
Cash Basis
 
Average
 
Interest
 
Interest
 
Recorded
 
Income
 
Income
(dollars in thousands)
Investment
 
Recognized
 
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                      64
 
 $                        0
 
 $                        0
    Non-working capital loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Owner occupied loans
616
 
0
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
479
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
719
 
0
 
0
    Open end and junior lien loans
27
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
1
 
0
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
2,988
 
12
 
14
    Non-working capital loans
14,017
 
120
 
126
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
2,848
 
11
 
20
    Owner occupied loans
3,707
 
20
 
20
    Nonowner occupied loans
19,183
 
87
 
86
    Multifamily loans
0
 
0
 
0
           
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
536
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
2,347
 
5
 
6
    Open end and junior lien loans
22
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
99
 
0
 
0
Total
 $               47,653
 
 $                    255
 
 $                    272

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.









 
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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014:

         
Cash Basis
 
Average
 
Interest
 
Interest
 
Recorded
 
Income
 
Income
(dollars in thousands)
Investment
 
Recognized
 
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                  186
 
 $                       1
 
 $                       1
    Non-working capital loans
133
 
0
 
0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
178
 
0
 
0
    Owner occupied loans
215
 
0
 
0
    Nonowner occupied loans
341
 
0
 
0
    Multifamily loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
226
 
0
 
0
    Loans for ag production
0
 
0
 
0
  Other commercial loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
691
 
0
 
0
    Open end and junior lien loans
170
 
0
 
0
    Residential construction loans
141
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
1
 
0
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
1,893
 
55
 
47
    Non-working capital loans
13,762
 
387
 
388
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
2,341
 
37
 
36
    Owner occupied loans
2,956
 
45
 
43
    Nonowner occupied loans
8,507
 
104
 
105
    Multifamily loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
411
 
0
 
0
    Loans for agricultural production
0
 
0
 
0
  Other commercial loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
2,740
 
50
 
53
    Open end and junior lien loans
66
 
0
 
0
    Residential construction loans
0
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
87
 
1
 
1
Total
 $             35,045
 
 $                  680
 
 $                  674

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.





 
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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013:

         
Cash Basis
 
Average
 
Interest
 
Interest
 
Recorded
 
Income
 
Income
(dollars in thousands)
Investment
 
Recognized
 
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                      65
 
 $                        0
 
 $                        0
    Non-working capital loans
11
 
0
 
0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
         
    Owner occupied loans
575
 
0
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
480
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
275
 
0
 
0
    Open end and junior lien loans
23
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
1
 
0
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
3,019
 
39
 
41
    Non-working capital loans
14,081
 
391
 
402
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
3,860
 
63
 
67
    Owner occupied loans
3,592
 
88
 
96
    Nonowner occupied loans
20,960
 
255
 
258
    Multifamily loans
64
 
0
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
418
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
2,461
 
28
 
43
    Open end and junior lien loans
40
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
86
 
1
 
1
Total
 $               50,010
 
 $                    865
 
 $                    908

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.







 
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The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of September 30, 2014 by class of loans:

     
30-89
 
Greater than
           
 
Loans Not
 
Days
 
90 Days
     
Total
   
(dollars in thousands)
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Nonaccrual
 
Past Due
 
Total
  Commercial and industrial loans:
                     
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $    517,009
 
 $          0
 
 $              0
 
 $      1,105
 
 $    1,105
 
 $    518,114
    Non-working capital loans
508,354
 
102
 
0
 
5,112
 
5,214
 
513,568
  Commercial real estate and multi-family
                     
  residential loans:
                     
    Construction and land development loans
152,197
 
0
 
0
 
529
 
529
 
152,726
    Owner occupied loans
393,498
 
414
 
0
 
2,013
 
2,427
 
395,925
    Nonowner occupied loans
397,246
 
0
 
0
 
3,732
 
3,732
 
400,978
    Multifamily loans
84,732
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
84,732
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
                     
    Loans secured by farmland
131,034
 
0
 
0
 
485
 
485
 
131,519
    Loans for agricultural production
78,289
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
78,289
  Other commercial loans
77,075
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
77,075
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
                     
    Closed end first mortgage loans
140,719
 
1,699
 
0
 
1,204
 
2,903
 
143,622
    Open end and junior lien loans
151,229
 
139
 
0
 
399
 
538
 
151,767
    Residential construction loans
5,579
 
0
 
0
 
133
 
133
 
5,712
  Other consumer loans
47,758
 
83
 
0
 
55
 
138
 
47,896
Total
 $ 2,684,719
 
 $  2,437
 
 $              0
 
 $    14,767
 
 $  17,204
 
 $ 2,701,923

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of December 31, 2013 by class of loans:

     
30-89
 
Greater than
           
 
Loans Not
 
Days
 
90 Days
     
Total
   
(dollars in thousands)
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Nonaccrual
 
Past Due
 
Total
  Commercial and industrial loans:
                     
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $       456,136
 
 $           0
 
 $               0
 
 $        1,819
 
 $      1,819
 
 $       457,955
    Non-working capital loans
440,050
 
46
 
0
 
3,796
 
3,842
 
443,892
  Commercial real estate and multi-family
                     
  residential loans:
                     
    Construction and land development loans
156,594
 
0
 
0
 
544
 
544
 
157,138
    Owner occupied loans
366,955
 
0
 
0
 
3,156
 
3,156
 
370,111
    Nonowner occupied loans
382,478
 
0
 
0
 
11,758
 
11,758
 
394,236
    Multifamily loans
63,392
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
63,392
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
                     
    Loans secured by farmland
132,347
 
0
 
0
 
1,113
 
1,113
 
133,460
    Loans for agricultural production
120,665
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
120,665
  Other commercial loans
70,766
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
70,766
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
                     
    Closed end first mortgage loans
122,370
 
1,645
 
0
 
1,165
 
2,810
 
125,180
    Open end and junior lien loans
147,123
 
135
 
46
 
291
 
472
 
147,595
    Residential construction loans
4,481
 
0
 
0
 
150
 
150
 
4,631
  Other consumer loans
45,826
 
145
 
0
 
106
 
251
 
46,077
Total
 $    2,509,183
 
 $    1,971
 
 $             46
 
 $      23,898
 
 $    25,915
 
 $    2,535,098

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.


 
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Troubled Debt Restructurings:

Troubled debt restructured loans are included in the totals for impaired loans. The Company has allocated $4.5 million and $8.3 million of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Company is not committed to lend additional funds to debtors whose loans have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring.

 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
Accruing troubled debt restructured loans
 $           17,650
 
 $              17,714
Nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans
                9,841
 
                 18,531
Total troubled debt restructured loans
 $           27,491
 
 $              36,245

During the nine months ending September 30, 2014 certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modified terms of these loans include one or a combination of the following: inadequate compensation for the terms of the restructure or renewal; a modification of the repayment terms which delays principal repayment for some period; or renewal terms offered to borrowers in financial distress where no additional credit enhancements were obtained at the time of renewal.

During the quarter ending June 30, 2014 one loan previously identified as a troubled debt restructure was rewritten under terms that are not readily available in the marketplace.  Terms in the current loan agreement include an amortization period that exceeds those of similar type loans for a borrower enduring financial hardship.  This concession was granted without additional compensation.  This loan had a balance of $173,000 as of June 30, 2014.

During the quarter ending March 31, 2014, there were restructure terms offered to one borrower under financial duress which did not require additional compensation or consideration, and the terms offered would not have been readily available in the marketplace for loans bearing similar risk profiles. In this instance, it was determined that a concession had been granted. It is difficult to quantify the concession granted due to an absence of readily available market terms to be used for comparison. The restructure was granted to a borrower engaged in retail sales where the collateral and cash flow did not support the loan with a recorded investment of $159,000.

An additional concession was granted to a borrower with a previously restructured loan.  The new concession includes further forgiveness of principal if the terms of the restructured loan are met during the life of the loan. This borrower had a recorded investment of $2.7 million as of March 31, 2014.

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three-months ending September 30, 2014:

 
All Modifications
 
Modified Repayment Terms
     
Pre-Modification
 
Post-Modification
     
Extension
     
Outstanding
 
Outstanding
     
Period or
 
Number of
 
Recorded
 
Recorded
 
Number of
 
Range
(dollars in thousands)
Loans
 
Investment
 
Investment
 
Loans
 
(in months)
Troubled Debt Restructurings
                 
Commercial real estate and
                 
Multi-family residential loans:
                 
  Owner occupied loans
1
 
 $                  929
 
  $                  1,000
 
1
 
24
Total
1
 
 $                  929
 
 $                  1,000
 
1
 
24



 
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The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the nine-months ending September 30, 2014:

 
All Modifications
 
Interest Rate Reductions
 
Modified Repayment Terms
     
Pre-Modification
 
Post-Modification
                 
Extension
     
Outstanding
 
Outstanding
     
Interest at
 
Interest at
     
Period or
 
Number of
 
Recorded
 
Recorded
 
Number of
 
Pre-Modification
 
Post-Modification
 
Number of
 
Range
(dollars in thousands)
Loans
 
Investment
 
Investment
 
Loans
 
Rate
 
Rate
 
Loans
 
(in months)
Troubled Debt Restructurings
                             
Commercial and industrial loans:
                             
  Non-working capital loans
2
 
 $                   433
 
  $                     433
 
0
 
 $                        0
 
$                          0
 
2
 
12-15
Commercial real estate and multi-
                             
  family residential loans:
                             
  Owner occupied loans
3
 
                  2,639
 
                     2,710
 
1
 
89
 
95
 
2
 
12-24
Total
5
 
 $               3,072
 
 $                  3,143
 
1
 
 $                      89
 
 $                        95
 
4
 
12-24

For the quarter ending September 30, 2014, the commercial and industrial troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $74,000 and the commercial real estate and multi-family residential loan troubled debt restructuring described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $53,000.  For the nine month period ending September 30, 2014, the commercial and industrial troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $211,000 and the commercial real estate and multi-family residential loan troubled debt restructuring described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $152,000.

No charge-offs resulted from any of the troubled debt restructurings described above during the three-month and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2014.

During the quarter ending June 30, 2013, loans totaling $328,000 were modified as troubled debt restructured loans. Concessions granted during the modifications included reduction in the interest rates to rates that would not be readily available in the marketplace for borrowers with a similar risk profile and/or capitalizing past due interest and other expenses into the principal balance of the loan. The troubled debt restructured loans during the quarter were all granted to consumer mortgage borrowers.

During the quarter ending March 31, 2013, loans totaling $1.8 million were modified as troubled debt restructured loans. The modified terms of the loans included reductions in the interest rates to rates that would not be readily available in the marketplace for borrowers with a similar risk profile and modifications of the repayment terms. These restructured loans were provided to related borrowers who are engaged in land development.

No loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the third quarter of 2013.

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the nine months ending September 30, 2013:

 
All Modifications
 
Interest Rate Reductions
     
Pre-Modification
 
Post-Modification
           
     
Outstanding
 
Outstanding
     
Interest at
 
Interest at
 
Number of
 
Recorded
 
Recorded
 
Number of
 
Pre-Modification
 
Post-Modification
(dollars in thousands)
Loans
 
Investment
 
Investment
 
Loans
 
Rate
 
Rate
Troubled Debt Restructurings
                     
Commercial real estate and:
                     
multi-family residential loans
                     
  Construction and land development loans
6
 
 $                 2,198
 
 $                    2,198
 
6
 
 $                       85
 
 $                          63
Consumer 1-4 family loans:
                     
  Closed end first mortgage loans
4
 
317
 
328
 
2
 
142
 
158
Total
10
 
 $                 2,515
 
 $                    2,526
 
8
 
 $                     227
 
 $                        221



 
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Principal and Interest Forgiveness
             
Interest at
 
Interest at
 
Number of
 
Principal at
 
Principal at
 
Pre-Modification
 
Post-Modification
(dollars in thousands)
Loans
 
Pre-Modification
 
Post-Modification
 
Rate
 
Rate
Troubled Debt Restructurings
                 
Commercial real estate and
                 
multi-family residential loans:
                 
  Construction and land development loans
0
 
 $                             0
 
 $                             0
 
 $                             0
 
 $                             0
Consumer 1-4 family loans:
                 
  Closed end first mortgage loans
2
 
156
 
161
 
164
 
149
Total
2
 
 $                        156
 
 $                        161
 
 $                        164
 
 $                        149

For the quarter ending September 30, 2013 the commercial real estate and multi-family residential loan troubled debt restructuring described above decreased the allowance for loan losses by $11,000 and the consumer 1-4 family loan troubled debt restructurings described above decreased the allowance for loan losses by $4,000

For the nine month period ending September 30, 2013 the commercial real estate and multi-family residential loan troubled debt restructurings described above decreased the allowance for loan losses by $384,000 and the consumer 1-4 family loan troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $61,000.

The troubled debt restructurings described above had charge-offs of $0 and $365,000, respectively, during the three-month and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2013.

There were no troubled debt restructurings which had payment defaults within the twelve months following modification during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2014.  The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification which occurred during the three month and nine month periods ending September 30, 2013:

   
Modifications
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
   
Number of
 
Recorded
 
Number of
 
Recorded
   
Loans
 
Investment
 
Loans
 
Investment
Troubled Debt Restructurings that Subsequently Defaulted
             
                 
 
Consumer 1-4 family loans:
             
 
  Closed end first mortgage loans
0
 
 $                            0
 
1
 
 $                        912
                 
 
Total
0
 
 $                            0
 
1
 
 $                        912

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

The troubled debt restructurings described above that subsequently defaulted made a large principal payment during the second quarter of 2013, which decreased the allowance for loan losses by $80,000 and did not result in any charge offs during the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2013.

During the first quarter of 2014 the Company sold, to an independent party, three loans totaling $6.7 million, representing a single commercial relationship.  The three loans were accounted for as troubled debt restructurings.  The Company received proceeds of $4.3 million and recognized charge offs of $2.4 million as a result of the sale.  The amount charged-off had previously been reserved for by the Company.



 
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Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes commercial loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis for Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful grade loans and annually on Pass grade loans over $250,000.

The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention. Loans classified as Special Mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard. Loans classified as Substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. Loans classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard, with the added characteristics that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.







 
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Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above-described process are considered to be Pass rated loans with the exception of consumer troubled debt restructurings which are evaluated and listed with Substandard commercial grade loans and consumer nonaccrual loans which are evaluated individually and listed with Not Rated loans. Loans listed as Not Rated are consumer loans included in groups of homogenous loans which are analyzed for credit quality indicators utilizing delinquency status. As of September 30, 2014, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

     
Special
         
Not
   
(dollars in thousands)
Pass
 
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Rated
 
Total
  Commercial and industrial loans:
                     
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $    477,113
 
 $       28,236
 
 $       12,765
 
 $                 0
 
 $                 0
 
 $    518,114
    Non-working capital loans
458,676
 
31,335
 
21,199
 
0
 
2,358
 
513,568
  Commercial real estate and multi-
                     
    family residential loans:
                     
    Construction and land development loans
145,217
 
558
 
6,951
 
0
 
0
 
152,726
    Owner occupied loans
361,482
 
21,638
 
12,805
 
0
 
0
 
395,925
    Nonowner occupied loans
382,386
 
12,616
 
5,976
 
0
 
0
 
400,978
    Multifamily loans
84,732
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
84,732
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
                     
    Loans secured by farmland
131,034
 
0
 
485
 
0
 
0
 
131,519
    Loans for agricultural production
78,289
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
78,289
  Other commercial loans
77,042
 
0
 
30
 
0
 
3
 
77,075
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
                     
    Closed end first mortgage loans
39,956
 
0
 
2,213
 
0
 
101,453
 
143,622
    Open end and junior lien loans
9,336
 
225
 
2,014
 
0
 
140,192
 
151,767
    Residential construction loans
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
5,712
 
5,712
  Other consumer loans
13,399
 
540
 
77
 
0
 
33,880
 
47,896
Total
 $ 2,258,662
 
 $       95,148
 
 $       64,515
 
 $                 0
 
 $    283,598
 
 $ 2,701,923

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.

As of December 31, 2013, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

     
Special
         
Not
   
(dollars in thousands)
Pass
 
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Rated
 
Total
  Commercial and industrial loans:
                     
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $       431,069
 
 $         15,212
 
 $         11,674
 
 $                  0
 
 $                  0
 
 $       457,955
    Non-working capital loans
384,415
 
37,727
 
19,659
 
0
 
2,091
 
443,892
  Commercial real estate and multi-
                     
    family residential loans:
                     
    Construction and land
                     
      development loans
148,338
 
763
 
8,037
 
0
 
0
 
157,138
    Owner occupied loans
333,795
 
23,687
 
12,629
 
0
 
0
 
370,111
    Nonowner occupied loans
367,108
 
9,180
 
17,948
 
0
 
0
 
394,236
    Multifamily loans
63,392
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
63,392
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
                     
    Loans secured by farmland
132,331
 
0
 
1,113
 
0
 
16
 
133,460
    Loans for agricultural production
120,665
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
120,665
  Other commercial loans
70,766
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
70,766
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
                     
    Closed end first mortgage loans
29,092
 
0
 
2,316
 
0
 
93,772
 
125,180
    Open end and junior lien loans
8,291
 
1,863
 
0
 
0
 
137,441
 
147,595
    Residential construction loans
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
4,631
 
4,631
  Other consumer loans
10,722
 
416
 
291
 
0
 
34,648
 
46,077
Total
 $    2,099,984
 
 $         88,848
 
 $         73,667
 
 $                  0
 
 $       272,599
 
 $    2,535,098

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.

 
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NOTE 5.  FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:
     
Level 1
  
Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
   
Level 2
  
Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
   
Level 3
 
Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

Securities:  Securities available for sale are valued primarily by a third party pricing service. The fair values of securities available for sale are determined on a recurring basis by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or pricing models which utilize significant observable inputs such as matrix pricing. This is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). These models utilize the market approach with standard inputs that include, but are not limited to, benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data. For certain non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities where observable inputs about the specific issuer are not available, fair values are estimated using observable data from other non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities presumed to be similar or other market data on other non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (Level 3 inputs). For certain municipal securities that are not rated and observable inputs about the specific issuer are not available, fair values are estimated using observable data from other municipal securities presumed to be similar or other market data on other non-rated municipal securities (Level 3 inputs).

The Company’s Controlling Department, which is responsible for all accounting and SEC compliance, and the Company’s Treasury Department, which is responsible for investment portfolio management and asset/liability modeling, are the two areas that determine the Company’s valuation policies and procedures. Both of these areas report directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. For assets or liabilities that may be considered for Level 3 fair value measurement on a recurring basis, these two departments and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer determine the appropriate level of the assets or liabilities under consideration. If there are assets or liabilities that are determined to be Level 3 by this group, the Risk Management Committee of the Company and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors are made aware of such assets at their next scheduled meeting.

Securities pricing is obtained from a third party pricing service and is tested at least annually against prices from another third party provider and reviewed with a market value price tolerance variance of +/-3%, an individual security market value tolerance of +/-$50,000 and an aggregate market value tolerance of +/-$500,000 for all securities. If any securities fall outside any of these tolerance thresholds, they are reviewed in more detail to determine why the variance exists. Changes in market value are reviewed monthly in aggregate yield by security type and any material differences are reviewed to determine why they exist. At least annually, the pricing methodology of the pricing service is received and reviewed to support the fair value levels used by the Company. A detailed pricing evaluation is requested and reviewed on any security determined to be fair valued using unobservable inputs by the pricing service.

Mortgage banking derivatives:  The fair value of mortgage banking derivatives are based on observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).

Interest rate swap derivatives:  The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value.  The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Currently, none of the Company’s derivatives are designated in qualifying hedging relationships, as the derivatives are not used to manage risks within the Company’s assets or liabilities. As such, all changes in fair value of the Company’s derivatives are recognized directly in earnings.  The fair value of interest rate swap derivatives is determined by pricing or valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).

 
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Impaired loans:  Impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Fair value is determined using several methods. Generally, the fair value of real estate is based on appraisals by qualified third party appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. In addition, the Company’s management routinely applies internal discount factors to the value of appraisals used in the fair value evaluation of impaired loans. The deductions to the appraisals take into account changing business factors and market conditions, as well as value impairment in cases where the appraisal date predates a likely change in market conditions. Commercial real estate is generally discounted from its appraised value by 0-50% with the higher discounts applied to real estate that is determined to have a thin trading market or to be specialized collateral. In addition to real estate, the Company’s management evaluates other types of collateral as follows: (a) raw and finished inventory is discounted from its cost or book value by 35-65%, depending on the marketability of the goods; (b) finished goods are generally discounted by 30-60%, depending on the ease of marketability, cost of transportation or scope of use of the finished good; (c) work in process inventory is typically discounted by 50-100%, depending on the length of manufacturing time, types of components used in the completion process, and the breadth of the user base; (d) equipment is valued at a percentage of depreciated book value or recent appraised value, if available, and is typically discounted at 30-70% after various considerations including age and condition of the equipment, marketability, breadth of use, and whether the equipment includes unique components or add-ons; and (e) marketable securities are discounted by 10-30%, depending on the type of investment, age of valuation report and general market conditions. This methodology is based on a market approach and typically results in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Mortgage servicing rights:  As of September 30, 2014 the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 servicing assets for residential mortgage loans was $3.3 million, none of which are currently impaired and therefore are carried at amortized cost.  These residential mortgage loans have a weighted average interest rate of 4.10%, a weighted average maturity of 19 years and are secured by homes generally within the Company’s market area, which is primarily Northern Indiana.  A valuation model is used to estimate fair value, which is based on an income approach.  The inputs used include estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, cost to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, ancillary income, late fees, and float income.  The most significant assumption used to value mortgage servicing rights is prepayment rate.  Prepayment rates are estimated based on published industry consensus prepayment rates.  The most significant unobservable assumption is the discount rate.  At September 30, 2014, the constant prepayment speed (PSA) used was 187 and the discount rate used was 9.4%.  At December 31, 2013, the PSA used was 185 and the discount rate used was 9.4%.

Other real estate owned:  Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property and are reviewed by the Company’s internal appraisal officer.  Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales.  Such adjustments are usually significant and result in a Level 3 classification.   In addition, the Company’s management may apply discount factors to the appraisals to take into account changing business factors and market conditions, as well as value impairment in cases where the appraisal date predates a likely change in market conditions.  In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized.

Real estate mortgage loans held for sale:  Real estate mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments, from third party investors, and result in a Level 2 classification.






 
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The table below presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 
September 30, 2014
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
at Fair Value
Assets
             
U.S. Treasury securities
 $               985
 
 $                     0
 
 $                    0
 
 $                985
Mortgage-backed securities
0
 
371,746
 
0
 
371,746
State and municipal securities
0
 
99,483
 
861
 
100,344
Total Securities
985
 
471,229
 
861
 
473,075
Mortgage banking derivative
0
 
222
 
0
 
222
Interest rate swap derivative
0
 
938
 
0
 
938
Total assets
 $               985
 
 $         472,389
 
 $               861
 
 $        474,235
               
Liabilities
             
Mortgage banking derivative
0
 
8
 
0
 
8
Interest rate swap derivative
0
 
940
 
0
 
940
Total liabilities
 $                   0
 
 $                 948
 
 $                    0
 
 $                948

 
December 31, 2013
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
at Fair Value
Assets
             
U.S. Treasury securities
 $             1,017
 
 $                      0
 
 $                     0
 
 $              1,017
Mortgage-backed securities
0
 
371,977
 
0
 
371,977
State and municipal securities
0
 
94,998
 
975
 
95,973
Total securities
1,017
 
466,975
 
975
 
468,967
Mortgage banking derivative
0
 
142
 
0
 
142
Interest rate swap derivative
0
 
627
 
0
 
627
Total assets
 $             1,017
 
 $           467,744
 
 $                 975
 
 $          469,736
               
Liabilities
             
Mortgage banking derivative
0
 
2
 
0
 
2
Interest rate swap derivative
0
 
592
 
0
 
592
Total liabilities
 $                    0
 
 $                  594
 
 $                     0
 
 $                 594

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2013.

The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

 
Non-Agency Residential
       
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities
 
State and Municipal Securities
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1
 $                  0
 
 $            2,859
 
 $             975
 
 $               988
  Transfers into Level 3
0
 
3,334
 
0
 
0
  Changes in fair value of securities
             
     included in other comprehensive income
0
 
(158)
 
11
 
(11)
  Principal payments
0
 
(2,183)
 
(125)
 
0
  Sales
0
 
(3,852)
 
0
 
0
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at September 30
 $                  0
 
 $                   0
 
 $             861
 
 $               977

The fair value of two non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities with a fair value of $3.3 million as of March 31, 2013 were transferred out of Level 2 and into Level 3 because of a lack of observable market data for these investments.  The
Company’s policy is to recognize transfers as of the end of the reporting period. As a result, the fair value for these non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and state and municipal securities was transferred into Level 3 on March 31, 2013.  The securities were subsequently sold in the third quarter of 2013.  The Company no longer owns any non-agency residential mortgage backed securities.

 
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The state and municipal securities measured at fair value included below are non-rated Indiana municipal revenue bonds and are not actively traded.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
             
Range of
 
Fair Value at
         
Inputs
(dollars in thousands)
9/30/2014
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
(Average)
               
State and municipal securities
 $                861
 
Price to type, par, call
 
Discount to benchmark index
 
0-7%
             
(2.80%)

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
             
Range of
 
Fair Value at
         
Inputs
(dollars in thousands)
12/31/2013
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
(Average)
               
State and municipal securities
 $              975
 
Price to type, par, call
 
Discount to benchmark index
 
0-6%
             
(2.21%)

The primary methodology used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s state and municipal securities classified as Level 3 is a discount to the AAA municipal benchmark index. Significant increases or (decreases) in this index as well as the degree to which the security differs in ratings, coupon, call and duration will result in a higher or (lower) fair value measurement for those securities that are not callable. For those securities that are continuously callable, a slight premium to par is used.

The table below presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

 
September 30, 2014
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
at Fair Value
Assets
         
Impaired loans:
             
  Commercial and industrial loans:
             
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                 0
 
 $                 0
 
 $             868
 
 $             868
    Non-working capital loans
0
 
0
 
3,141
 
3,141
  Commercial real estate and multi-family
             
  residential loans:
             
    Construction and land development loans
0
 
0
 
824
 
824
    Owner occupied loans
0
 
0
 
3,544
 
3,544
    Nonowner occupied loans
0
 
0
 
3,127
 
3,127
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
             
    Loans secured by farmland
0
 
0
 
188
 
188
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
             
    Closed end first mortgage loans
0
 
0
 
493
 
493
    Open end and junior lien loans
0
 
0
 
43
 
43
  Other consumer loans
0
 
0
 
33
 
33
Total impaired loans
 $                 0
 
 $                 0
 
 $       12,261
 
 $       12,261
Other real estate owned
                     0
 
                     0
 
                  75
 
                  75
Total assets
 $                 0
 
 $                 0
 
 $       12,336
 
 $       12,336


 
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December 31, 2013
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
at Fair Value
Assets
             
Impaired loans:
             
  Commercial and industrial loans:
             
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                  0
 
 $                  0
 
 $              920
 
 $              920
    Non-working capital loans
0
 
0
 
3,097
 
3,097
  Commercial real estate and multi-family
             
  residential loans:
             
    Construction and land development loans
0
 
0
 
2,210
 
2,210
    Owner occupied loans
0
 
0
 
3,958
 
3,958
    Nonowner occupied loans
0
 
0
 
8,938
 
8,938
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
             
    Loans secured by farmland
0
 
0
 
472
 
472
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
             
    Closed end first mortgage loans
0
 
0
 
409
 
409
    Open end and junior lien loans
0
 
0
 
174
 
174
  Other consumer loans
0
 
0
 
50
 
50
Total impaired loans
 $                  0
 
 $                  0
 
 $         20,228
 
 $         20,228
Other real estate owned
                     0
 
                     0
 
                   75
 
                   75
Total assets
 $                  0
 
 $                  0
 
 $         20,303
 
 $         20,303

The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2014:

(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Methodology
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Average
 
Range of Inputs
Impaired loans:
                   
  Commercial and industrial
 
 $       4,009
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
38%
 
(15% - 66%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
Impaired loans:
                   
  Commercial real estate
 
          7,495
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
17%
 
(7% - 42%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
Impaired loans:
                   
  Agri-business and agricultural
 
             188
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
7%
   
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
Impaired loans:
                   
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage
 
             536
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
29%
 
(5% - 78%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
Impaired loans:
                   
  Other consumer
 
               33
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
39%
 
(30% - 48%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
                     
Other real estate owned
 
               75
 
Appraisals
 
Discount to reflect
 
49%
   
           
current market conditions
       



 
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The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2013:

(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Methodology
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Average
 
Range of Inputs
Impaired loans:
                   
  Commercial and industrial
 
 $       4,017
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
29%
 
(3% - 93%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
Impaired loans:
                   
  Commercial real estate
 
        15,106
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
22%
 
(3% - 45%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
Impaired loans:
                   
  Agri-business and agricultural
 
             472
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
8%
 
(4% - 12%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
Impaired loans:
                   
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage
 
             583
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
33%
 
(6% - 77%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
Impaired loans:
                   
  Other consumer
 
               50
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
53%
 
(28% - 98%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       
                     
Other real estate owned
 
               75
 
Appraisals
 
Discount to reflect
 
49%
   
           
current market conditions
       
           
and ultimate collectability
       

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a gross carrying amount of $16.5 million, with a valuation allowance of $4.2 million at September 30, 2014, resulting in a net provision for loan losses of $100,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2014, and a net recovery in the provision for loan losses of $2.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  At September 30, 2013, impaired loans had a gross carrying amount of $30.0 million, with a valuation allowance of $7.3 million, resulting in a net recovery in the provision for loan losses of $200,000 and $2.7 million, respectively, for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013.










 
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The following table contains the estimated fair values and the related carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments. Items which are not financial instruments are not included.

 
September 30, 2014
 
Carrying
 
Estimated Fair Value
(dollars in thousands)
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial Assets:
                 
 Cash and cash equivalents
 $    70,202
 
 $    70,202
 
 $              0
 
 $              0
 
 $    70,202
 Securities available for sale
473,075
 
985
 
471,229
 
861
 
473,075
 Real estate mortgages held for sale
1,727
 
0
 
1,761
 
0
 
1,761
 Loans, net
2,655,536
 
0
 
0
 
2,639,252
 
2,639,252
 Federal Home Loan Bank stock
7,312
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 Federal Reserve Bank stock
3,420
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 Accrued interest receivable
9,042
 
5
 
1,963
 
7,074
 
9,042
Financial Liabilities:
                 
 Certificates of deposit
(985,251)
 
0
 
(992,377)
 
0
 
(992,377)
 All other deposits
(1,904,421)
 
(1,904,421)
 
0
 
0
 
(1,904,421)
 Securities sold under agreements
                 
  to repurchase
(60,578)
 
0
 
(60,578)
 
0
 
(60,578)
 Federal funds purchased
(8,000)
 
0
 
(8,000)
 
0
 
(8,000)
 Long-term borrowings
(35)
 
0
 
(41)
 
0
 
(41)
 Subordinated debentures
(30,928)
 
0
 
0
 
(31,220)
 
(31,220)
 Standby letters of credit
(337)
 
0
 
0
 
(337)
 
(337)
 Accrued interest payable
(2,748)
 
(105)
 
(2,640)
 
(3)
 
(2,748)

 
December 31, 2013
 
Carrying
 
Estimated Fair Value
(dollars in thousands)
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial Assets:
                 
 Cash and cash equivalents
 $      63,105
 
 $      63,105
 
 $              0
 
 $              0
 
 $      63,105
 Securities available for sale
468,967
 
1,017
 
466,975
 
975
 
468,967
 Real estate mortgages held for sale
1,778
 
0
 
1,800
 
0
 
1,800
 Loans, net
2,486,301
 
0
 
0
 
2,490,593
 
2,490,593
 Federal Home Loan Bank stock
7,312
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 Federal Reserve Bank stock
3,420
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 Accrued interest receivable
8,577
 
0
 
2,297
 
6,280
 
8,577
Financial Liabilities:
                 
 Certificates of deposit
(727,809)
 
0
 
(736,088)
 
0
 
(736,088)
 All other deposits
(1,818,259)
 
(1,818,259)
 
0
 
0
 
(1,818,259)
 Securities sold under agreements
                 
  to repurchase
(104,876)
 
0
 
(104,876)
 
0
 
(104,876)
 Federal funds purchased
(11,000)
 
0
 
(11,000)
 
0
 
(11,000)
 Other short-term borrowings
(146,000)
 
0
 
(146,002)
 
0
 
(146,002)
 Long-term borrowings
(37)
 
0
 
(43)
 
0
 
(43)
 Subordinated debentures
(30,928)
 
0
 
0
 
(31,217)
 
(31,217)
 Standby letters of credit
(312)
 
0
 
0
 
(312)
 
(312)
 Accrued interest payable
(2,918)
 
(125)
 
(2,790)
 
(3)
 
(2,918)

The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair values are described as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value and are classified as Level 1.

Loans, net – Fair values of loans, excluding loans held for sale, are estimated as follows:  For variable rate loans, fair values are based on carrying values resulting in a Level 3 classification.  Fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using current market rates applied to the estimated life of the loan resulting in a Level 3 classification.  Impaired loans are valued at the lower of cost or fair value as described previously.  The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

 
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Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock– It is not practical to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Certificates of deposit - Fair values of certificates of deposit are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using current market rates applied to the estimated life resulting in a Level 2 classification.

All other deposits- The fair values for all other deposits other than certificates of deposit are equal to the amount payable on demand (the carrying value) resulting in a Level 1 classification.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase – The carrying amount of borrowings under repurchase agreements approximates their fair values resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Federal funds purchased – The carrying amount of federal funds purchased approximates their fair values resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Other short-term borrowings – The fair value of other short-term borrowings approximates their fair values resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Long-term borrowings – The fair value of long-term borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current borrowing rates resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Subordinated debentures - The fair value of subordinated debentures is based on the rates currently available to the Company with similar term and remaining maturity and credit spread resulting in a Level 3 classification.

Standby letters of credit – The fair value of off-balance sheet items is based on the current fees and costs that would be charged to enter into or terminate such arrangements resulting in a Level 3 classification.

Accrued interest receivable/payable – The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximates fair value resulting in a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 classification which is consistent with its associated asset/liability.

NOTE 6. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Pension Benefits
 
SERP Benefits
 
Pension Benefits
 
SERP Benefits
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Interest cost
 $          90
 
 $          87
 
 $          38
 
 $          34
 
 $         30
 
 $         29
 
 $         13
 
 $         11
Expected return on plan assets
(94)
 
(90)
 
(55)
 
(56)
 
        (31)
 
        (30)
 
        (19)
 
        (19)
Recognized net actuarial loss
88
 
113
 
60
 
70
 
          29
 
          38
 
          20
 
          24
  Net pension expense
 $          84
 
 $        110
 
 $          43
 
 $          48
 
 $         28
 
 $         37
 
 $         14
 
 $         16

The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 that it expected to contribute $207,000 to its pension plan and $4,000 to its Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) in 2014.  The Company has contributed $138,000 to its pension plan and $4,000 to its SERP as of September 30, 2014.  The Company expects to contribute $69,000 to its pension plan during the remainder of 2014.  The Company does not expect to make any additional contributions to its SERP during the remainder of 2014.

NOTE 7. OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The following tables summarize gross and net information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset in the statement of financial position or that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 
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September 30, 2014
     
Gross
 
Net Amounts
           
 
Gross
 
Amounts
 
of Assets
 
Gross Amounts Not
   
 
Amounts of
 
Offset in the
 
presented in
 
Offset in the Statement
   
 
Recognized
 
Statement of
 
the Statement
 
of Financial Position
   
 
Assets/
 
Financial
 
of Financial
 
Financial
 
Cash
   
(dollars in thousands)
Liabilities
 
Position
 
Position
 
Instruments
 
Received
 
Net
Assets
                     
Interest rate swap derivatives
 $            938
 
 $                 0
 
 $              938
 
 $                 0
 
 $           0
 
 $    938
  Total assets
 $            938
 
 $                 0
 
 $              938
 
 $                 0
 
 $           0
 
 $    938
Liabilities
                     
Interest rate swap derivatives
 $            940
 
 $                 0
 
 $              940
 
 $                 0
 
 $           0
 
 $    940
Repurchase agreements
          60,578
 
                     0
 
            60,578
 
        (60,578)
 
              0
 
            0
  Total liabilities
 $      61,518
 
 $                 0
 
 $        61,518
 
 $     (60,578)
 
 $           0
 
 $    940

 
December 31, 2013
     
Gross
 
Net Amounts
           
 
Gross
 
Amounts
 
of Assets
 
Gross Amounts Not
   
 
Amounts of
 
Offset in the
 
presented in
 
Offset in the Statement
   
 
Recognized
 
Statement of
 
the Statement
 
of Financial Position
   
 
Assets/
 
Financial
 
of Financial
 
Financial
 
Cash Collateral
   
(dollars in thousands)
Liabilities
 
Position
 
Position
 
Instruments
 
Received
 
Net Amount
Assets
                     
Interest rate swap derivatives
 $             627
 
 $                  0
 
 $               627
 
 $                 0
 
 $      (260)
 
 $      367
  Total assets
 $             627
 
 $                  0
 
 $               627
 
 $                 0
 
 $      (260)
 
 $      367
Liabilities
                     
Interest rate swap derivatives
 $             592
 
 $                  0
 
 $               592
 
 $                 0
 
 $            0
 
 $      592
Repurchase agreements
         104,876
 
                     0
 
           104,876
 
        (104,876)
 
               0
 
             0
  Total liabilities
 $      105,468
 
 $                  0
 
 $        105,468
 
 $     (104,876)
 
 $            0
 
 $      592

If an event of default occurs causing an early termination of an interest rate swap derivative, any early termination amount payable to one party by the other party may be reduced by set-off against any other amount payable by the one party to the other party.  If a default in performance of any obligation of a repurchase agreement occurs, each party will set-off property held in respect of transactions against obligations owing in respect of any other transactions.

NOTE 8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is net income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options, stock awards and warrants, none of which were antidilutive.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share
 
             16,547,551
 
             16,451,199
 
             16,531,411
 
             16,427,060
Dilutive effect of stock options, awards and warrants
 
                  228,219
 
                  183,734
 
                  237,668
 
                  154,029
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share
 
             16,775,770
 
             16,634,933
 
             16,769,079
 
             16,581,089
                 
Basic earnings per common share
 
 $                     0.70
 
 $                     0.59
 
 $                     1.98
 
 $                     1.72
Diluted earnings per common share
 
 $                     0.69
 
 $                     0.59
 
 $                     1.95
 
 $                     1.70

NOTE 9. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following tables summarize the changes within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013:

 
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Unrealized
       
 
Gains and
       
 
Losses on
 
Defined
   
 
Available-
 
Benefit
   
 
for-Sales
 
Pension
   
(dollars in thousands)
Securities
 
Items
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2013
 $      (1,138)
 
 $   (1,356)
 
 $      (2,494)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
4,828
 
31
 
4,859
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
134
 
88
 
222
    Net current period other comprehensive income
4,962
 
119
 
5,081
Balance at September 30, 2014
 $        3,824
 
 $   (1,237)
 
 $        2,587

 
Unrealized
       
 
Gains and
       
 
Losses on
 
Defined
   
 
Available-
 
Benefit
   
 
for-Sales
 
Pension
   
(dollars in thousands)
Securities
 
Items
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2012
 $        7,517
 
 $   (1,828)
 
 $        5,689
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
(8,591)
 
327
 
(8,264)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(64)
 
145
 
81
    Net current period other comprehensive income
(8,655)
 
472
 
(8,183)
Balance at December 31, 2013
 $      (1,138)
 
 $   (1,356)
 
 $      (2,494)

Reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 are as follows:

Details about
 
Amount
 
Affected Line Item
Accumulated Other
 
Reclassified From
 
in the Statement
Comprehensive
 
Accumulated Other
 
Where Net
Income Components
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Income is Presented
(dollars in thousands)
       
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
 
 $                              (228)
 
Net securities gains (losses)
Tax effect
 
90
 
Income tax expense
   
(138)
 
Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
 
(49)
 
Salaries and employee benefits
Tax effect
 
20
 
Income tax expense
   
(29)
 
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
 
 $                              (167)
 
Net of tax

Reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

Details about
 
Amount
 
Affected Line Item
Accumulated Other
 
Reclassified From
 
in the Statement
Comprehensive
 
Accumulated Other
 
Where Net
Income Components
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Income is Presented
(dollars in thousands)
       
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
 
 $                               106
 
Net securities gains (losses)
Tax effect
 
(43)
 
Income tax expense
   
63
 
Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
 
(62)
 
Salaries and employee benefits
Tax effect
 
25
 
Income tax expense
   
(37)
 
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
 
 $                                  26
 
Net of tax

Reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 are as follows:

 
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Details about
 
Amount
 
Affected Line Item
Accumulated Other
 
Reclassified From
 
in the Statement
Comprehensive
 
Accumulated Other
 
Where Net
Income Components
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Income is Presented
(dollars in thousands)
       
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
 
 $                              (224)
 
Net securities gains (losses)
Tax effect
 
90
 
Income tax expense
   
(134)
 
Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
 
(148)
 
Salaries and employee benefits
Tax effect
 
60
 
Income tax expense
   
(88)
 
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
 
 $                              (222)
 
Net of tax

Reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

Details about
 
Amount
 
Affected Line Item
Accumulated Other
 
Reclassified From
 
in the Statement
Comprehensive
 
Accumulated Other
 
Where Net
Income Components
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Income is Presented
(dollars in thousands)
       
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
 
 $                               107
 
Net securities gains (losses)
Tax effect
 
(43)
 
Income tax expense
   
64
 
Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
 
(183)
 
Salaries and employee benefits
Tax effect
 
74
 
Income tax expense
   
(109)
 
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
 
 $                                (45)
 
Net of tax

NOTE 10.  NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the FASB issued new accounting guidance related to revenue recognition. This new standard will replace all current U.S. GAAP guidance on this topic and eliminate all industry-specific guidance. The new revenue recognition standard provides a unified model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration for which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2017 and can be applied either retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. Management is evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our financial statements.

In January 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance related to the accounting for investments in qualified affordable housing projects. The amendment permits reporting entities to make an accounting policy election to account for investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit). To qualify for the proportional amortization method, all of the following conditions must be met: 1. It is probable that the tax credits allocable to the investor will be available. 2. The investor does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the limited liability entity. 3. Substantially all of the projected benefits are from tax credits and other tax benefits (for example, tax benefits generated from the operating losses of the investment). 4. The investor’s projected yield based solely on the cash flows from the tax credits and other tax benefits is positive. 5. The investor is a limited liability investor in the limited liability entity for both legal and tax purposes, and the investor’s liability is limited to its capital investment. The decision to apply the proportional amortization method of accounting is an accounting policy decision that should be applied consistently to all qualifying affordable housing project investments rather than a decision to be applied to individual investments. For those investments in qualified affordable housing projects not accounted for using the proportional amortization method, the investment should be accounted for as an equity method investment or a cost method investment in accordance with Subtopic 970-323. The new requirements are effective for public companies in fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15,
2014. Adopting this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

 
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In January 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance related to the reclassification of residential real estate collateralized consumer mortgage loans upon foreclosure. The amendments in this Update clarify that an in substance repossession or
foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, the amendments require interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. The new requirements are effective for public companies in fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. Adopting this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

There were no subsequent events that would have a material impact on the financial statements presented in this Form 10-Q.

NOTE 12. RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain amounts appearing in the financial statements and notes thereto for prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation. The reclassification had no effect on net income or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

















 
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Net income in the first nine months of 2014 was $32.7 million, up 15.9% from $28.3 million for the comparable period of 2013.  Diluted income per common share was $1.95 in the first nine months of 2014, up 14.7% from $1.70 in the comparable period of 2013.  Return on average total assets was 1.33% in the first nine months of 2014 versus 1.27% in the comparable period of 2013.  The equity to average assets ratio was 10.29% in the first nine months of 2014 versus 10.33% in the comparable period of 2013.

Net income in the third quarter of 2014 was $11.5 million, up 17.8% from $9.8 million for the comparable period of 2013.  Diluted income per common share was $0.69 in the third quarter of 2014, up 17.0% from $0.59 in the comparable period of 2013.  Return on average total assets was 1.36% in the third quarter of 2014 versus 1.29% in the comparable period of 2013.  The equity to average assets ratio was 10.39% in the third quarter of 2014 versus 10.33% in the comparable period of 2013.

Total assets were $3.356 billion as of September 30, 2014 versus $3.176 billion as of December 31, 2013, an increase of $180.1 million, or 5.7%. This increase was primarily due to a $166.6 million increase in total loans.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Certain of the Company’s accounting policies are important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Some of the facts and circumstances which could affect these judgments include changes in interest rates, in the performance of the economy or in the financial condition of borrowers. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses and the valuation and other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses to provide for probable incurred credit losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes that the principal is uncollectable. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Allocations of the allowance are made for specific loans and for pools of similar types of loans, although the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged against the allowance. A provision for loan losses is taken based on management’s ongoing evaluation of the appropriate allowance balance. A formal evaluation of the adequacy of the loan loss allowance is conducted monthly. The ultimate recovery of all loans is susceptible to future market factors beyond the Company’s control.

The level of loan loss provision is influenced by growth in the overall loan portfolio, emerging market risk, emerging concentration risk, commercial loan focus and large credit concentration, new industry lending activity, general economic conditions and historical loss analysis. In addition, management gives consideration to changes in the allocation for specific watch list credits in determining the appropriate level of the loan loss provision. Furthermore, management’s overall view on credit quality is a factor in the determination of the provision.

The determination of the appropriate allowance is inherently subjective, as it requires significant estimates by management. The Company has an established process to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses that generally includes consideration of the following factors: changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality and current economic conditions that may affect the borrowers’ ability to repay. Consideration is not limited to these factors although they represent the most commonly cited factors. With respect to specific allocation levels for individual credits, management considers the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows and the current valuation of collateral as the primary measures. Management also considers trends in adversely classified loans based upon an ongoing review of those credits. With respect to pools of similar loans, allocations are assigned based upon historical experience unless the rate of loss is expected to be greater than historical losses as noted below. A detailed analysis is performed on loans that are classified but determined not to be impaired which incorporates probability of default with a loss given default scenario to develop non-specific allocations for the loan pool. These allocations may be adjusted based on the other factors cited above. An appropriate level of general allowance for pooled loans is determined after considering the following: application of historical loss percentages, emerging market risk, commercial loan focus and large credit concentration, new industry lending activity and general economic conditions. It is also possible that the following could affect the overall process: social, political, economic and terrorist events or activities. All of these factors are susceptible to change, which may be significant. As a result of this detailed process, the allowance results in two forms of allocations, specific and general. These two components represent the total allowance for loan losses deemed adequate to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

 
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Commercial loans are subject to a dual standardized grading process administered by the credit administration function. These grade assignments are performed independent of each other and a loan may or may not be graded the same. Specific allowances are established in cases where management has identified significant conditions or circumstances related to an individual credit that indicate the loan is impaired. Considerations with respect to specific allocations for these individual credits include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) does the customer’s cash flow or net worth appear insufficient to repay the loan; (b) is there adequate collateral to repay the loan; (c) has the loan been criticized in a regulatory examination; (d) is the loan impaired; (e) are there other reasons where the ultimate collectability of the loan is in question; or (f) are there unique loan characteristics that require special monitoring.

Allocations are also applied to categories of loans considered not to be individually impaired, but for which the rate of loss is expected to be consistent with or greater than historical averages. Such allocations are based on past loss experience and information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values. In addition, general allocations are made for other pools of loans, including non-classified loans. These general pooled loan allocations are performed for portfolio segments of commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and multi-family, agri-business and agricultural, other commercial, consumer 1-4 family mortgage and other consumer loans, and loans within certain industry categories believed to present unique risk of loss. General allocations of the allowance are primarily made based on a three-year historical average for loan losses for these portfolios, subjectively adjusted for economic factors and portfolio trends.

Due to the imprecise nature of estimating the allowance for loan losses, the Company’s allowance for loan losses includes an unallocated component. The unallocated component of the allowance for loan losses incorporates the Company’s determination, based on its judgment, of inherent losses that may not be fully reflected in other allocations, including factors such as the level of classified credits, economic uncertainties, industry trends impacting specific portfolio segments, broad portfolio quality trends and trends in the composition of the Company’s large commercial loan portfolio and related large dollar exposures to individual borrowers.

Valuation and Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Investment Securities

The fair values of securities available for sale are determined on a recurring basis by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges or pricing models, which utilize significant observable inputs such as matrix pricing. This is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. Different judgments and assumptions used in pricing could result in different estimates of value. The fair value of certain securities is determined using unobservable inputs, primarily observable inputs of similar securities.

At the end of each reporting period, securities held in the investment portfolio are evaluated on an individual security level for other-than-temporary impairment in accordance with current accounting guidance. Impairment is other-than-temporary if the decline in the fair value of the security is below its amortized cost and it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a debt security will not be received.

Significant judgments are required in determining impairment, which includes making assumptions regarding the estimated prepayments, loss assumptions and the change in interest rates.

We consider the following factors when determining other-than-temporary impairment for a security or investment:

 
·
the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than amortized cost;
 
·
the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer;
 
·
the underlying fundamentals of the relevant market and the outlook for such market for the near future; and
 
·
our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.

An additional independent analysis was performed for the non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities to determine if other-than-temporary impairment needed to be recorded for these securities. The independent analysis utilized third party data sources which were then included in projections of the cash flows of the individual securities under several different scenarios based upon assumptions of collateral defaults, prepayment speeds, expected losses and the severity of potential losses. Based upon the initial review using the analysis created with third party sources, securities were identified for further analysis. For any that were identified, management made assumptions as to prepayment speeds, default rates, severity of losses and lag time until losses are actually recorded for each security based upon historical data for each security and other factors. Cash flows for each security using these assumptions were generated and the net present value was computed using an appropriate discount rate (the original accounting yield) for the individual security. The net present value was then compared to the book value of the security to determine if there was any other-than-temporary impairment that must be recorded. During 2013, all non-agency mortgage-backed securities owned as of December 31, 2012 were sold and no additional non-agency mortgage-backed securities were purchased.

 
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If, in management’s judgment, other-than-temporary impairment exists, the cost basis of the security will be written down to the computed net present value, and the unrealized loss will be transferred from accumulated other comprehensive loss as an immediate reduction of current earnings (as if the loss had been realized in the period of other-than-temporary impairment). In addition, discount accretion will be discontinued on any bond that meets one or both of the following: (1) the rating by S&P, Moody’s or Fitch decreases to below “A” and/or (2) the cash flow analysis on a security indicates that, under any scenario modeled by the third party, there is a potential to not receive the full amount invested in the security.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

Selected income statement information for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is presented in the following table:

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Income Statement Summary:
             
Net interest income
 $               25,965
 
 $               22,972
 
 $               76,199
 
 $               66,141
Provision for loan losses
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
Noninterest income
7,871
 
7,809
 
22,890
 
22,859
Noninterest expense
16,660
 
16,266
 
49,534
 
46,250
Other Data:
             
Efficiency ratio
49.24%
 
52.84%
 
49.99%
 
51.97%
Dilutive EPS
 $                   0.69
 
 $                   0.59
 
 $                   1.95
 
 $                   1.70
Tangible capital ratio
10.40%
 
10.25%
 
10.40%
 
10.25%
Net charge-offs(recoveries) to average loans
(0.12)%
 
0.14%
 
0.12%
 
0.10%
Net interest margin
3.31%
 
3.29%
 
3.34%
 
3.22%
Noninterest income to total revenue
23.26%
 
25.37%
 
23.10%
 
25.68%

Net Income

Net income was $32.7 million in the first nine months of 2014, an increase of $4.5 million, or 15.9%, versus net income of $28.3 million in the first nine months of 2013. Net interest income increased $10.1 million, or 15.2%, to $76.2 million versus $66.1 million in the first nine months of 2013. Net interest income increased primarily due to an 11.2% increase in average earning assets.  Significantly affecting average earning assets during 2014 was an increase of 15.9% in the commercial loan portfolio, which reflects our continuing strategic focus on commercial lending.  The net interest margin was 3.34% in the first nine months of 2014 versus 3.22% in 2013. The higher margin reflected a decline in funding costs offset by lower yields on earning assets.

Net income was $11.5 million in the third quarter of 2014, an increase of $1.7 million, or 17.8%, versus net income of $9.8 million in the third quarter of 2013. Net interest income increased $3.0 million, or 13.0%, to $26.0 million versus $23.0 million in the third quarter of 2013. Net interest income increased primarily due to a 12.3% increase in average earning assets, driven by an increase of 15.7% in the commercial loan portfolio.  The net interest margin was 3.31% in the third quarter of 2014 versus 3.29% in 2013. The higher margin reflected a decline in funding costs offset by lower yields on earning assets.




 
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Net Interest Income

The following tables set forth consolidated information regarding average balances and rates:

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
 
Average
 
Interest
 
Yield (1)/
   
Average
 
Interest
 
Yield (1)/
 
(fully tax equivalent basis, dollars in thousands)
Balance
 
Income
 
Rate
   
Balance
 
Income
 
Rate
 
Earning assets
                         
  Loans:
                         
    Taxable (2)(3)
 $ 2,611,722
 
 $   78,317
 
       4.01
%
 
 $ 2,295,352
 
 $   73,469
 
      4.28
%
    Tax exempt (1)
         11,800
 
           522
 
       5.91
   
           8,651
 
           459
 
      7.10
 
  Investments: (1)
                         
    Available for sale
       474,809
 
        9,837
 
       2.77
   
       475,077
 
        7,036
 
      1.98
 
  Short-term investments
           5,239
 
               3
 
       0.08
   
           6,972
 
               4
 
      0.08
 
  Interest bearing deposits
           4,913
 
             28
 
       0.76
   
         10,611
 
             42
 
      0.53
 
Total earning assets
 $ 3,108,483
 
 $   88,707
 
       3.82
%
 
 $ 2,796,663
 
 $   81,010
 
      3.87
%
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
       (46,886)
           
       (50,944)
         
Nonearning Assets
                         
  Cash and due from banks
         73,007
           
         83,945
         
  Premises and equipment
         39,842
           
         35,692
         
  Other nonearning assets
       112,290
           
       110,922
         
Total assets
 $ 3,286,736
           
 $ 2,976,278
         
                           
Interest bearing liabilities
                         
  Savings deposits
 $    236,342
 
 $        389
 
       0.22
%
 
 $    227,522
 
 $        493
 
      0.29
%
  Interest bearing checking accounts
    1,150,904
 
        3,423
 
       0.40
   
    1,018,904
 
        4,179
 
      0.55
 
  Time deposits:
                         
    In denominations under $100,000
       279,890
 
        2,380
 
       1.14
   
       336,495
 
        3,607
 
      1.43
 
    In denominations over $100,000
       603,135
 
        3,754
 
       0.83
   
       497,003
 
        4,086
 
      1.10
 
  Miscellaneous short-term borrowings
       151,786
 
           351
 
       0.31
   
       138,383
 
           349
 
      0.34
 
  Long-term borrowings and
                         
    subordinated debentures (4)
         30,964
 
           769
 
       3.32
   
         32,888
 
           831
 
      3.38
 
Total interest bearing liabilities
 $ 2,453,021
 
 $   11,066
 
       0.60
%
 
 $ 2,251,195
 
 $   13,545
 
      0.80
%
Noninterest bearing liabilities
                         
  Demand deposits
       480,356
           
       401,006
         
  Other liabilities
         15,241
           
         16,481
         
Stockholders' equity
       338,118
           
       307,596
         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 $ 3,286,736
           
 $ 2,976,278
         
                           
Interest Margin Recap
                         
Interest income/average earning assets
   
88,707
 
       3.82
       
81,010
 
      3.87
 
Interest expense/average earning assets
   
11,066
 
       0.48
       
13,545
 
      0.65
 
Net interest income and margin
   
 $   77,641
 
       3.34
%
     
 $   67,465
 
      3.22
%

(1)
Tax exempt income was converted to a fully taxable equivalent basis at a 35 percent tax rate for 2014 and 2013. The tax equivalent rate for tax exempt loans and tax exempt securities acquired after January 1, 1983 included the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (“TEFRA”) adjustment applicable to nondeductible interest expenses.
(2)
Loan fees, which are immaterial in relation to total taxable loan interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, are included as taxable loan interest income.
(3)
Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balance of taxable loans.






 
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Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
 
Average
 
Interest
 
Yield (1)/
   
Average
 
Interest
 
Yield (1)/
 
(fully tax equivalent basis, dollars in thousands)
Balance
 
Income
 
Rate
   
Balance
 
Income
 
Rate
 
Earning assets
                         
  Loans:
                         
    Taxable (2)(3)
 $ 2,671,249
 
 $   26,713
 
       3.97
%
 
 $ 2,342,527
 
 $   24,595
 
      4.17
%
    Tax exempt (1)
         13,418
 
           186
 
       5.49
   
           8,456
 
           152
 
      7.11
 
  Investments: (1)
                         
    Available for sale
       476,643
 
        3,320
 
       2.76
   
       464,652
 
        2,670
 
      2.28
 
  Short-term investments
           4,987
 
               1
 
       0.08
   
           6,344
 
               1
 
      0.06
 
  Interest bearing deposits
           6,126
 
             11
 
       0.71
   
           3,524
 
               9
 
      1.01
 
Total earning assets
 $ 3,172,423
 
 $   30,231
 
       3.78
%
 
 $ 2,825,503
 
 $   27,427
 
      3.85
%
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
       (45,994)
           
       (50,466)
         
Nonearning Assets
                         
  Cash and due from banks
         73,481
           
         77,947
         
  Premises and equipment
         40,098
           
         37,754
         
  Other nonearning assets
       111,466
           
       111,535
         
Total assets
 $ 3,351,474
           
 $ 3,002,273
         
                           
Interest bearing liabilities
                         
  Savings deposits
 $    230,635
 
 $        125
 
       0.22
%
 
 $    235,190
 
 $        143
 
      0.24
%
  Interest bearing checking accounts
    1,159,009
 
        1,167
 
       0.40
   
    1,015,298
 
        1,121
 
      0.44
 
  Time deposits:
                         
    In denominations under $100,000
       277,719
 
           791
 
       1.13
   
       320,314
 
        1,108
 
      1.37
 
    In denominations over $100,000
       650,281
 
        1,341
 
       0.82
   
       474,173
 
        1,217
 
      1.02
 
  Miscellaneous short-term borrowings
       137,372
 
             96
 
       0.28
   
       166,132
 
           146
 
      0.35
 
  Long-term borrowings and
                         
    subordinated debentures (4)
         30,963
 
           260
 
       3.33
   
         30,965
 
           263
 
      3.37
 
Total interest bearing liabilities
 $ 2,485,979
 
 $     3,780
 
       0.60
%
 
 $ 2,242,072
 
 $     3,998
 
      0.71
%
Noninterest bearing liabilities
                         
  Demand deposits
       501,594
           
       434,476
         
  Other liabilities
         15,747
           
         15,654
         
Stockholders' equity
       348,154
           
       310,071
         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 $ 3,351,474
           
 $ 3,002,273
         
                           
Interest Margin Recap
                         
Interest income/average earning assets
   
30,231
 
       3.78
       
27,427
 
      3.85
 
Interest expense/average earning assets
   
3,780
 
       0.47
       
3,998
 
      0.56
 
Net interest income and margin
   
 $   26,451
 
       3.31
%
     
 $   23,429
 
      3.29
%

(1)
Tax exempt income was converted to a fully taxable equivalent basis at a 35 percent tax rate for 2014 and 2013. The tax equivalent rate for tax exempt loans and tax exempt securities acquired after January 1, 1983 included the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (“TEFRA”) adjustment applicable to nondeductible interest expenses.
(2)
Loan fees, which are immaterial in relation to total taxable loan interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, are included as taxable loan interest income.
(3)
Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balance of taxable loans.

Net interest income increased $10.1 million, or 15.2%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared with the first nine months of 2013. The increased level of net interest income during the first nine months of 2014 compared with the first nine months of 2013 was largely driven by an increase in net earning assets as well as a deceleration in the amortization of premiums on agency mortgage-backed securities.  The deceleration was primarily the result of rising long-term mortgage interest rates which have reduced prepayments in the loans underlying the securities.  In addition, the Company’s cost of funds decreased by 20 basis points during the first nine months of 2014 compared to the first nine months of 2013.  The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.34% for the first nine months of 2014 compared to 3.22% during the first nine months of 2013.  The yield on earning assets totaled 3.82% during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 3.87% in the same period of 2013 while the cost of funds (expressed as a percentage of average earning assets) totaled 0.48% during the first nine months of 2014 compared to 0.65% in the same period of 2013.  Net interest income increased $3.0 million, or 13.0%, for the third quarter of 2014 compared to the third quarter of 2013.  The increase was driven by an increase in net earning assets.  In addition, the Company’s cost of funds decreased by 11 basis points during the third quarter of 2014 compared to the third quarter of 2013.  The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.31% for the third quarter of 2014 compared to 3.29% during the third quarter of 2013.

 
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The decline in the Company’s cost of funds during the nine month and three month periods ended September 30, 2014, compared to the same periods in 2013 was largely driven by a continued decline in deposit rates as well as increases in average noninterest bearing demand deposits.

Average earning assets increased by $311.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared with the same period of 2013.  Average loans outstanding increased $319.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared with the first nine months of 2013, with most of the growth being in commercial loans.  The average securities portfolio decreased $268,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared with the first nine months of 2013.  Average earning assets increased by $346.9 million for the third quarter of 2014 compared with the same period of 2013.  Average loans outstanding increased $333.7 million during the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, with most of the growth being in commercial loans.  The average securities portfolio increased $12.0 million in the third quarter 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013.

Provision for Loan Losses

No provisions for loan loss expense were recorded during the nine month and three month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.  The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2014 represented 1.72% of the loan portfolio, versus 1.92% at December 31, 2013 and 2.08% at September 30, 2013.  Factors impacting the decision not to record a provision in the first nine months of 2014 included the stabilization or improvement in key loan quality metrics including strong reserve coverage of nonperforming loans, a decrease in historical loss percentages, continuing signs of stabilization in economic conditions in the Company’s markets and sustained signs of improvement in borrower performance and future prospects. In addition, management gave consideration to changes in the allocation for specific watch list credits in determining the appropriate level of the loan loss provision. Management’s overall view on current credit quality was also a factor in the determination of the provision for loan losses. The Company’s management continues to monitor the adequacy of the provision based on loan levels, asset quality, economic conditions and other factors that may influence the assessment of the collectability of loans.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income categories for the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are shown in the following table:

 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
         
Percent
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
Change
Wealth advisory fees
 $        3,046
 
 $         2,895
 
               5.2
%
Investment brokerage fees
           2,739
 
            3,449
 
            (20.6)
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
           6,973
 
            6,548
 
               6.5
 
Loan, insurance and service fees
           5,187
 
            4,792
 
               8.2
 
Merchant card fee income
           1,137
 
               925
 
             22.9
 
Bank owned life insurance
           1,082
 
            1,184
 
              (8.6)
 
Other income
           2,442
 
            1,753
 
             39.3
 
Mortgage banking income
              508
 
            1,206
 
            (57.9)
 
Net securities gains (losses)
            (224)
 
               107
 
          (309.3)
 
  Total noninterest income
 $      22,890
 
 $       22,859
 
               0.1
%
Noninterest income to total revenue
23.10%
 
25.68%
     





 
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Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
         
Percent
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
Change
Wealth advisory fees
 $        1,030
 
 $            980
 
               5.1
%
Investment brokerage fees
              699
 
            1,503
 
            (53.5)
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
           2,474
 
            2,325
 
               6.4
 
Loan, insurance and service fees
           1,972
 
            1,524
 
             29.4
 
Merchant card fee income
              407
 
               356
 
             14.3
 
Bank owned life insurance
              372
 
               373
 
              (0.3)
 
Other income
              881
 
               483
 
             82.4
 
Mortgage banking income
              264
 
               159
 
             66.0
 
Net securities gains (losses)
            (228)
 
               106
 
          (315.1)
 
  Total noninterest income
 $        7,871
 
 $         7,809
 
               0.8
%
Noninterest income to total revenue
23.26%
 
25.37%
     

The Company's noninterest income was virtually unchanged during the nine month and three month periods ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013.  Noninterest income was positively impacted by increases in service charges on deposit accounts driven by increases in account analysis service charges on commercial checking accounts, as well as increases in loan insurance and service fees driven by higher commercial loan fees.  Other income increased due to income related to bank owned life insurance proceeds.  Noninterest income was negatively impacted by decreases in investment brokerage fees due to lower production volumes, decreases in mortgage banking income, driven by lower production volumes due to higher long-term mortgage rates.  Loans originated for sale totaled $38.7 million and $12.4 million, respectively in the nine month and three month periods ended September 30, 2014, versus $68.4 million and $16.7 million for the comparable periods of 2013.  In addition, investment brokerage fees declined due to lower trading volumes.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense categories for the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are shown in the following table:

 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
         
Percent
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
Change
Salaries and employee benefits
 $      29,310
 
 $      27,493
 
          6.6
%
Net occupancy expense
           2,885
 
           2,532
 
        13.9
 
Equipment costs
           2,346
 
           2,021
 
        16.1
 
Data processing fees and supplies
           4,541
 
           4,115
 
        10.4
 
Corporate and business development
           1,371
 
           1,292
 
          6.1
 
FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees
           1,446
 
           1,384
 
          4.5
 
Professional fees
           2,241
 
           2,366
 
        (5.3)
 
Other expense
           5,394
 
           5,047
 
          6.9
 
  Total noninterest expense
 $      49,534
 
 $      46,250
 
          7.1
%




 
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Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
         
Percent
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
Change
Salaries and employee benefits
 $        9,856
 
 $        9,437
 
          4.4
%
Net occupancy expense
              872
 
              813
 
          7.3
 
Equipment costs
              812
 
              758
 
          7.1
 
Data processing fees and supplies
           1,557
 
           1,443
 
          7.9
 
Corporate and business development
              474
 
              443
 
          7.0
 
FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees
              481
 
              463
 
          3.9
 
Professional fees
              705
 
           1,018
 
      (30.7)
 
Other expense
           1,903
 
           1,891
 
          0.6
 
  Total noninterest expense
 $      16,660
 
 $      16,266
 
          2.4
%

The Company’s noninterest expense increased $3.3 million and $394,000, respectively, in the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 versus the same periods in 2013.  Salaries and employee benefits increased by $1.8 million and $419,000, respectively, driven by higher performance-based compensation costs as a result of the Company’s strong results versus internal objectives.  Data processing fees increased by $426,000 and $114,000, respectively, due to a larger customer base as well as greater utilization of services from the Company’s core processor, which the Company expects will improve the customer experience through delivery of electronic banking alternatives and improved commercial product solutions as well as enhancing marketing and cross-selling initiatives.  In addition, other expenses increased primarily due to higher advertising costs.  Offsetting these increases was a decrease in professional fees due to $310,000 in nonrecurring consulting fees which the Company incurred during the third quarter of 2013.  The Company’s efficiency ratio improved to 50.0% and 49.2%, respectively, for the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 compared to 52.0% and 52.8% for the comparable periods in 2013.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense increased $2.3 million, or 16.0%, for the first nine months of 2014, compared to the same period in 2013.  The combined state franchise tax expense and the federal income tax expense, as a percentage of income before income tax expense, was 33.9% during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013.  The combined tax expense was 33.0% for the third quarter of 2014, compared to 32.7% for the third quarter of 2013.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Overview

Total assets of the Company were $3.356 billion as of September 30, 2014, an increase of $180.1 million, or 5.7%, when compared to $3.176 billion as of December 31, 2013.  Total loans increased by $166.8 million, or 6.6%, to $2.702 billion at September 30, 2014 from $2.535 billion at December 31, 2013.  Funding for the loan growth came from a $343.6 million increase in deposits offset by a $193.3 million decrease in short-term borrowings.

Uses of Funds

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

Total cash and cash equivalents increased by $7.1 million, or 11.3%, to $70.2 million at September 30, 2014, from $63.1 million at December 31, 2013.




 
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Investment Portfolio

The amortized cost and the fair value of securities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Amortized
 
Fair
 
Amortized
 
Fair
(dollars in thousands)
Cost
 
Value
 
Cost
 
Value
  U.S. Treasury securities
 $              985
 
 $              985
 
 $           1,001
 
 $           1,017
  Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
          368,935
 
          371,746
 
          374,611
 
          371,977
  State and municipal securities
            96,985
 
          100,344
 
            95,388
 
            95,973
    Total
 $       466,905
 
 $       473,075
 
 $       471,000
 
 $       468,967

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government, government agencies and government sponsored agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

Purchases of securities available for sale totaled $58.7 million in the first nine months of 2014.  Paydowns from prepayments and scheduled payments of $42.6 million were received in the first nine months of 2014, and the amortization of premiums, net of the accretion of discounts, was $4.2 million.  Sales of securities totaled $14.0 million in the first nine months of 2014.  Maturities and calls of securities totaled $2.0 million in the first nine months of 2014.  No other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in the first nine months of 2014. The investment portfolio is managed to provide for an appropriate balance between, liquidity, credit risk and investment return and to limit the Company’s exposure to risk to an acceptable level.  The Company does not trade or invest in or sponsor certain unregistered investment companies defined as hedge funds and private equity funds in the Volcker Rule.

Real Estate Mortgage Loans HFS

Real estate mortgage loans held-for-sale decreased by $51,000, or 2.9%, to $1.7 million at September 30, 2014, from $1.8 million at December 31, 2013.  The balance of this asset category is subject to a high degree of variability depending on, among other things, recent mortgage loan rates and the timing of loan sales into the secondary market.  The Company generally sells all of the mortgage loans it originates on the secondary market.  Proceeds from sales totaled $39.3 million in the first nine months of 2014.

Loan Portfolio

The loan portfolio by class as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:

             
Current
 
September 30,
December 31,
Period
(dollars in thousands)
2014
2013
Change
Commercial and industrial loans
 $    1,031,441
      38.2
 %
 $       901,567
      35.6
 %
 $    129,874
Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans
       1,035,654
      38.3
 
          986,207
      38.9
 
         49,447
Agri-business and agricultural loans
209,719
        7.8
 
254,029
      10.0
 
       (44,310)
Other commercial loans
            77,076
        2.9
 
            70,770
        2.8
 
           6,306
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans
          300,477
      11.1
 
          277,030
      10.9
 
         23,447
Other consumer loans
            47,967
        1.8
 
            46,125
        1.8
 
           1,842
  Subtotal
       2,702,334
    100.0
 %
       2,535,728
    100.0
 %
       166,606
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
           (46,387)
   
           (48,797)
   
           2,410
           Net deferred loan fees
                (411)
   
                (630)
   
              219
Loans, net
 $    2,655,536
   
 $    2,486,301
   
 $    169,235

Total loans, excluding real estate mortgage loans held for sale, increased by $166.6 million to $2.702 billion at September 30, 2014 from $2.536 billion at December 31, 2013.  The increase was concentrated in the commercial and commercial real estate categories and reflected the Company’s long standing strategic plan that is focused on expanding and growing the commercial lending business throughout our market areas.  The increase was partially offset by seasonal declines in agri-business loans.


 
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The following table summarizes the Company’s non-performing assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
Nonaccrual loans including nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans
 $              14,767
 
 $              23,898
Loans past due over 90 days and still accruing
                          0
 
                        46
Total nonperforming loans
 $              14,767
 
 $              23,944
Other real estate owned
                      200
 
                      469
Repossessions
                          6
 
                        12
Total nonperforming assets
 $              14,973
 
 $              24,425
       
Impaired loans including troubled debt restructurings
 $              34,144
 
 $              43,218
       
Nonperforming loans to total loans
0.55%
 
0.94%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.45%
 
0.77%
       
Performing troubled debt restructured loans
 $              17,650
 
 $              17,714
Nonperforming troubled debt restructured loans (included in nonaccrual loans)
                   9,841
 
                 18,531
Total troubled debt restructured loans
 $              27,491
 
 $              36,245

Total nonperforming assets decreased by $9.5 million, or 38.7%, to $15.0 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014.  The decrease in nonperforming assets primarily resulted from the sale, to an independent party, of a single commercial relationship consisting of three loans totaling $6.7 million.  The three loans were accounted for as troubled debt restructurings.  The Company received proceeds of $4.3 million and recognized charge offs of $2.4 million as a result of the sale.  The amount charged-off had previously been specifically allocated for by the Company.  In addition, one commercial credit of $1.4 million was removed from the impaired category due to improved performance.

Net recoveries totaled $782,000 in the third quarter of 2014, versus net charge-offs of $831,000 during the third quarter of 2013 and net charge-offs of $532,000 during the second quarter of 2014.

A loan is impaired when full payment under the original loan terms is not expected.  Impairment for smaller loans that are similar in nature and which are not in nonaccrual or troubled debt restructured status, such as residential mortgage, consumer, and credit card loans, is determined based on the class of loans and impairment is determined on an individual loan basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance may be allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flow or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

Total impaired loans decreased by $9.1 million, or 21.0%, to $34.1 million at September 30, 2014 from $43.2 million at December 31, 2013.  The decrease in the impaired loans category was primarily due to the sale proceeds received and charge offs recognized on a single commercial relationship consisting of three impaired loans totaling $6.7 million.  In addition, one commercial credit of $1.4 million was removed from the impaired category due to improved performance.

Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the principal is uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb probable incurred credit losses relating to specifically identified loans based on an evaluation of the loans by management, as well as other probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans and current economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay. Management also considers trends in adversely classified loans based upon a monthly review of those credits. An appropriate level of general allowance is determined after considering the following factors:  application of historical loss percentages, emerging market risk, commercial loan focus and large credit concentrations, new industry lending activity and current economic conditions. Federal regulations require insured institutions to classify their own assets on a regular basis. The regulations provide for three categories of classified loans:  Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The regulations also contain a Special Mention category. Special Mention is defined as loans that do not currently expose an insured institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification as Substandard, Doubtful or Loss but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving management’s close attention. The Company’s policy is to establish a specific allowance for loan losses for any assets where management has identified conditions or circumstances that indicate an asset is impaired. If an asset or portion thereof is classified as a loss, the Company’s policy is to either establish specified allowances for loan losses in the amount of 100% of the portion of the asset classified loss or charge-off such amount.

 
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At September 30, 2014, the allowance for loan losses was 1.72% of total loans outstanding, versus 1.92% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2013.  At September 30, 2014, management believed the allowance for loan losses was at a level commensurate with the overall risk exposure of the loan portfolio. However, if economic conditions do not continue to improve, certain borrowers may experience difficulty and the level of nonperforming loans, charge-offs and delinquencies could rise and require increases in the allowance for loan losses. The process of identifying probable credit losses is a subjective process. Therefore, the Company maintains a general allowance to cover probable incurred credit losses within the entire portfolio. The methodology management uses to determine the adequacy of the loan loss reserve includes the considerations below.

The Company has a relatively high percentage of commercial and commercial real estate loans, most of which are extended to small or medium-sized businesses from a wide variety of industries. Generally, this type of lending has more credit risk than other types of lending because of the size and diversity of the credits. The Company manages this risk by adjusting its pricing to the perceived risk of each individual credit and by diversifying the portfolio by customer, product, industry and geography.

As of September 30, 2014, on the basis of management’s review of the loan portfolio, the Company had 93 credits totaling $159.7 million on the classified loan list versus 98 credits totaling $165.1 million on December 31, 2013. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $95.2 million of assets classified as Special Mention, $64.5 million classified as Substandard, $0 classified as Doubtful and $0 classified as Loss as compared to $90.4 million, $72.1 million, $0 and $0, respectively at December 31, 2013.

Allowance estimates are developed by management after taking into account actual loss experience adjusted for current economic conditions. The Company has regular discussions regarding this methodology with regulatory authorities.  Allowance estimates are considered a prudent measurement of the risk in the Company’s loan portfolio and are applied to individual loans based on loan type. In accordance with current accounting guidance, the allowance is provided for losses that have been incurred as of the balance sheet date and is based on past events and current economic conditions and does not include the effects of expected losses on specific loans or groups of loans that are related to future events or expected changes in economic conditions.  For a more thorough discussion of the allowance for loan losses methodology see the Critical Accounting Policies section of this Item 2.

The allowance for loan losses decreased 4.9%, or $2.4 million, from $48.8 million at December 31, 2013 to $46.4 million at September 30, 2014.  Pooled loan allocations increased from $39.5 million at December 31, 2013 to $39.9 million at September 30, 2014, which was due to an increase in pooled loan balances as well as management’s view of current credit quality and the current economic environment.  Impaired loan allocations decreased $2.8 million from $9.3 million at December 31, 2013 to $6.5 million at September 30, 2014.  This decrease in impaired allocations was primarily due to decreases in the allocations of existing impaired loans as well as reductions to the impaired loans category.  The unallocated component of the allowance for loan losses was $3.4 million at September 30, 2014 and $3.5 million at December 31, 2013.  While general trends in the overall economy and credit quality were stable or favorable, the Company believes that the unallocated component is appropriate given the uncertainty that exists regarding near term economic conditions.

Most of the Company’s loan growth has been concentrated in the commercial loan portfolio, which can result in overall asset quality being influenced by a small number of credits. Management has historically considered growth and portfolio composition when determining loan loss allocations. Management believes that it is prudent to continue to provide for loan losses in a manner consistent with its historical approach due to the loan growth described above and current economic conditions.

Economic conditions in the Company’s markets have generally continued to improve and stabilize, and management is cautiously optimistic that the recovery is positively impacting its borrowers.  The unemployment rate in Indiana of 5.8% is below the national rate of 5.9%.  In addition the unemployment rate of the Indiana counties we operate in has declined as compared to a year ago.  While unemployment figures have improved since a year ago, the labor participation rate remains lower than one year ago.  While the Company has seen indications of improved economic conditions in its markets, including commercial real estate activity and manufacturing growth, they are not wide spread or particularly strong improvements.  The Company’s continued growth strategy promotes diversification among industries as well as continued focus on enforcement of a strong credit environment and an aggressive position in loan work-out situations. Although the Company believes that historical industry-specific issues in the Company’s markets have improved, the economic environment impacting the Company’s entire geographic footprint will continue to present challenges.


 
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Sources of Funds

The following table summarizes deposits and borrowings as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

         
Current
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
Period
(dollars in thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
Change
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
 $         515,696
 
 $         479,606
 
 $       36,090
Interest bearing demand, savings & money market accounts
         1,388,725
 
         1,338,653
 
          50,072
Time deposits under $100,000
            283,561
 
            291,566
 
          (8,005)
Time deposits of $100,000 or more
            701,690
 
            436,243
 
        265,447
   Total deposits
         2,889,672
 
         2,546,068
 
        343,604
Short-term borrowings
              68,578
 
            261,876
 
      (193,298)
Long-term borrowings
                     35
 
37
 
                 (2)
Subordinated debentures
              30,928
 
              30,928
 
0
  Total borrowings
              99,541
 
            292,841
 
      (193,300)
Total funding sources
 $      2,989,213
 
 $      2,838,909
 
 $     150,304

Deposits and Borrowings

Total deposits increased by $343.6 million, or 13.5%, from December 31, 2013.  The growth in deposits consisted of $149.9 million in core deposit growth and an increase of $193.7 million in brokered deposits.  Core deposit growth was concentrated in other time deposits of $100,000 or more, non-interest bearing demand deposits, public fund certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more, interest bearing transaction accounts and money market accounts.  The increase in money market balances as well as a decline in time deposits under $100,000 was reflective of the ongoing low interest rate environment and consumers’ desire to keep funds in a more liquid short-term deposit vehicle, in anticipation of higher rates in the future.  Total brokered deposits were $219.7 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $26.0 million at December 31, 2013.  Total public funds deposits, including public funds transaction accounts, were $740.2 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $648.2 at December 31, 2013.

Total borrowings decreased by $193.3 million, or 66.0%, from December 31, 2013.  Most of the decrease was from a decrease in short-term advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased.  The Company used wholesale funding, including brokered deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances, to fund part of its loan growth and to help maintain its desired interest rate risk position.








 
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Capital

As of September 30, 2014, total stockholders’ equity was $351.9 million, an increase of  $30.0 million, or 9.3%, from $321.9 million at December 31, 2013.  In addition to net income of $32.7 million, other significant changes in equity during the first nine months of 2014 included $10.1 million of dividends paid. The accumulated other comprehensive income component of equity increased $5.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, driven by changes in the fair values of available-for-sale securities.  The impact on equity by other comprehensive income is not included in regulatory capital.  The banking regulators have established guidelines for leverage capital requirements, expressed in terms of Tier 1, or core capital, as a percentage of average assets, to measure the soundness of a financial institution. In addition, banking regulators have established risk-based capital guidelines for U.S. banking organizations. The actual capital amounts and ratios of the Company and the Bank as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are presented in the table below:

             
Minimum Required to
         
Minimum Required
 
Be Well Capitalized
         
For Capital
 
Under Prompt Corrective
 
Actual
 
Adequacy Purposes
 
Action Regulations
(dollars in thousands)
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
As of September 30, 2014:
                     
Total Capital (to Risk
                     
Weighted Assets)
                     
  Consolidated
 $   409,758
 
14.40%
 
 $   227,635
 
8.00%
 
 $   284,544
 
10.00%
  Bank
 $   396,269
 
13.95%
 
 $   227,200
 
8.00%
 
 $   284,000
 
10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk
                     
Weighted Assets)
                     
  Consolidated
 $   374,057
 
13.15%
 
 $   113,818
 
4.00%
 
 $   170,726
 
6.00%
  Bank
 $   360,634
 
12.70%
 
 $   113,600
 
4.00%
 
 $   170,400
 
6.00%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
                     
  Consolidated
 $   374,057
 
11.18%
 
 $   133,850
 
4.00%
 
 $   167,313
 
5.00%
  Bank
 $   360,634
 
10.83%
 
 $   133,168
 
4.00%
 
 $   166,460
 
5.00%
                       
As of December 31, 2013:
                     
Total Capital (to Risk
                     
Weighted Assets)
                     
  Consolidated
 $   382,951
 
14.23%
 
 $   215,229
 
8.00%
 
 $   269,036
 
10.00%
  Bank
 $   373,685
 
13.92%
 
 $   214,704
 
8.00%
 
 $   268,380
 
10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk
                     
Weighted Assets)
                     
  Consolidated
 $   349,134
 
12.98%
 
 $   107,614
 
4.00%
 
 $   161,422
 
6.00%
  Bank
 $   339,949
 
12.67%
 
 $   107,352
 
4.00%
 
 $   161,028
 
6.00%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
                     
  Consolidated
 $   349,134
 
11.25%
 
 $   124,152
 
4.00%
 
 $   155,190
 
5.00%
  Bank
 $   339,949
 
10.98%
 
 $   123,809
 
4.00%
 
 $   154,761
 
5.00%

Beginning January 1, 2015, the Company and Bank will be subject to the new capital regulations of Basel III.  The new regulations establish higher minimum risk-based capital ratio requirements, a new common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and a new capital conservation buffer.  The new regulations also include revisions to the definition of capital and changes in the risk-weighting on certain assets.  To be considered “well capitalized,” as well as in compliance with the capital conservation buffer, a financial institution must maintain a 7.0%  common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, an 8.5% Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and a 10.5% total risk-based capital ratio.  The capital conservation buffer is being phased-in and will be in full effect beginning January 1, 2019.  Under the new regulations, all financial institutions must maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% to be considered “adequately capitalized” and 5% to be considered “well-capitalized.”  Management has completed a preliminary analysis of the impact of these new regulations to the capital ratios of both the Company, and the Bank and estimates that the ratios for both the Company and the Bank would exceed the capital ratio requirements to be considered “well-capitalized” and in compliance with the capital conservation buffer under Basel III if they were effective at September 30, 2014.

 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document (including information incorporated by reference) contains, and future oral and written statements of the Company and its management may contain, forward-looking statements, within the meaning of such term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of the Company. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the Company’s management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest rate risk represents the Company’s primary market risk exposure. The Company does not have a material exposure to foreign currency exchange risk, does not have any material amount of derivative financial instruments and does not maintain a trading portfolio. The Corporate Risk Committee of the Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the policy used to manage interest rate risk. The policy was last reviewed and approved in July 2014. The policy sets guidelines for balance sheet structure, which are designed to protect the Company from the impact that interest rate changes could have on net income but does not necessarily indicate the effect on future net interest income. The Company, through its Asset and Liability Committee, manages interest rate risk by monitoring the computer simulated earnings impact of various rate scenarios and general market conditions. The Company then modifies its long-term risk parameters by attempting to generate the types of loans, investments, and deposits that currently fit the Company’s needs, as determined by its Asset and Liability Committee. This computer simulation analysis measures the net interest income impact of various interest rate scenario changes during the next twelve months. The Company continually evaluates the assumptions used in the model.  Additionally, during 2014 an adjustment was made impacting interest expense on deposits under the various interest rate scenarios which increased model precision.  The balance sheet structure is considered to be within acceptable risk levels.

Results for the base, falling 100 basis points, rising 100 basis points, and rising 300 basis points interest rate scenarios are listed below based upon the Company’s rate sensitive assets and liabilities at September 30, 2014. The net interest income shown represents cumulative net interest income over a twelve-month time horizon. Balance sheet assumptions used for the base scenario are the same for the rising and falling simulations.

     
Falling
 
Rising
 
Rising
 
(dollars in thousands)
Base
 
(100 Basis Points)
 
(100 Basis Points)
 
(300 Basis Points)
 
Net interest income
 $   106,280
 
 $                 96,566
 
 $               112,418
 
 $               127,636
 
Variance from Base
   
 $                (9,714)
 
 $                   6,138
 
 $                 21,356
 
Percent of change from Base
   
(9.14)
%
5.78
%
20.09
%

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, management has evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) were effective as of September 30, 2014.  Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.  These disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, there were no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect its internal control over financial reporting.
 

 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal proceedings

There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or its subsidiaries is a party other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to their respective businesses.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. of Part I of the Company’s 2013 Form 10-K.  Please refer to that section of the Company’s Form 10-K and Item 2 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s business.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information as of September 30, 2014 with respect to shares of common stock repurchased by the Company during the quarter then ended:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities(a)

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
               
             
Maximum Number (or
         
Total Number of
 
Appropriate Dollar
         
Shares Purchased as
 
Value) of Shares that
         
Part of Publicly
 
May Yet Be Purchased
 
Total Number of
 
Average Price
 
Announced Plans or
 
Under the Plans or
Period
Shares Purchased
 
Paid per Share
 
Programs
 
Programs
               
July 1-31
                          4,538
 
 $                39.45
 
                                        0
 
 $                                          0
August 1-31
                             482
 
                   36.58
 
                                        0
 
                                             0
September 1-30
                                 0
 
                          0
 
                                        0
 
                                             0
               
Total
                          5,020
 
 $                39.17
 
                                        0
 
 $                                          0


(a)
The shares purchased during the periods were credited to the deferred share accounts of 
 
non-employee directors under the Company’s directors’ deferred compensation plan.  These
shares were purchased in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

            None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 N/A

Item 5. Other Information

            None



 
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Item 6. Exhibits

31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
   
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
   
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101
Interactive Data File
   
 
Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013; and (v) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
   



























 
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LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

September 30, 2014

Part II - Other Information

Signatures




Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)



Date: November 10, 2014
/s/ David M. Findlay
 
David M. Findlay – President and
 
Chief Executive Officer


Date: November 10, 2014
/s/ Lisa M. O’Neill
 
Lisa M. O’Neill – Executive Vice President and
 
Chief Financial Officer


Date: November 10, 2014
/s/ Teresa A. Bartman
 
Teresa A. Bartman – Senior Vice President-
 
Finance and Controller




 
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