Form 10-Q
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U.S. 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 June 30, 2008

or

 

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 000-51513

 

 

CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

NORTH CAROLINA   20-3035898

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

1117 MILITARY CUTOFF ROAD, WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28405

(Address of principal executive office)

(910) 509-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

 

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 is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   x

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

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of August 8, 2008 was 3,841,785

 

 

 


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Part I.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1 -

   Financial Statements (Unaudited)   
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

   3
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

   4
  

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

   5
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

   6
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   7

Item 2 -

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    12

Item 3 -

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk    20

Item 4 -

   Controls and Procedures    20

Part II.

   Other Information   

Item 1 -

   Legal Proceedings    20

Item 1A-

   Risk Factors    20

Item 2 -

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    20

Item 3 -

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    21

Item 4 -

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders    21

Item 5 -

   Other Information    21

Item 6 -

   Exhibits    21

 

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Item 1 - Financial Statements

CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

     June 30, 2008
(Unaudited)
    December 31,
2007*
 
     (In thousands, except share and per share data)  

ASSETS

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 8,380     $ 6,257  

Interest earning deposits in other banks

     10,458       1,413  

Fed funds sold

     1,726       25  

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value

     65,473       70,227  

Time deposits in other banks

     199       199  

Loans

     389,343       370,678  

Allowance for loan losses

     (5,915 )     (5,771 )
                

NET LOANS

     383,428       364,907  

Accrued interest receivable

     2,126       2,343  

Premises and equipment, net

     3,865       3,580  

Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, at cost

     2,950       2,384  

Foreclosed real estate and repossessions

     2,578       —    

Bank owned life insurance

     9,993       9,876  

Other assets

     4,862       3,102  
                

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 496,038     $ 464,313  
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Deposits

    

Demand

   $ 28,415     $ 28,042  

Savings

     3,838       5,276  

Money market and NOW

     81,996       62,249  

Time

     293,870       291,171  
                

TOTAL DEPOSITS

     408,119       386,738  

Short-term borrowings

     30,000       17,000  

Long-term borrowings

     27,310       29,310  

Accrued interest payable

     685       772  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     2,908       2,002  
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     469,022       435,822  

Shareholders’ Equity

    

Common stock, $3.50 par value, 12,500,000 shares authorized; 3,841,785 and 3,766,295 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

     13,446       13,182  

Additional paid-in capital

     14,363       14,048  

Accumulated retained (deficit) earnings

     (48 )     1,609  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (745 )     (348 )
                

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     27,016       28,491  
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 496,038     $ 464,313  
                

 

* Derived from audited financial statements

See accompanying notes.

 

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CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

 

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (In thousands, except share and per share data)  

INTEREST INCOME

        

Loans

   $ 5,928     $ 7,107     $ 12,403     $ 14,019  

Investment securities available for sale

     797       827       1,615       1,635  

FHLB Stock

     38       32       74       62  

Other interest-earning assets

     24       103       58       200  
                                

TOTAL INTEREST INCOME

     6,787       8,069       14,150       15,916  
                                

INTEREST EXPENSE

        

Money market, NOW and savings deposits

     453       646       931       1,194  

Time deposits

     3,459       3,593       7,093       7,139  

Short-term borrowings

     55       2       106       44  

Long-term borrowings

     391       552       891       1,052  
                                

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE

     4,358       4,793       9,021       9,429  
                                

NET INTEREST INCOME

     2,429       3,276       5,129       6,487  

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     375       —         1,168       75  
                                

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     2,054       3,276       3,961       6,412  
                                

NON-INTEREST INCOME

        

Service fees and charges

     278       169       542       334  

Gain/(loss) on sale of investments

     12       (7 )     20       (4 )

Income from bank owned life insurance

     114       99       212       181  

Other

     39       80       114       141  
                                

NON-INTEREST INCOME

     443       341       888       652  
                                

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     1,624       1,661       3,243       3,210  

Occupancy and equipment

     572       450       1,125       873  

Other

     1,337       865       2,532       1,761  
                                

TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

     3,533       2,976       6,900       5,844  
                                

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (1,036 )     641       (2,051 )     1,220  

INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE

     (437 )     142       (1,011 )     287  
                                

NET (LOSS) INCOME

   $ (599 )   $ 499     $ (1,040 )   $ 933  
                                

NET (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

        

Basic

   $ (0.16 )   $ 0.13     $ (0.27 )   $ 0.25  
                                

Diluted

   $ (0.16 )   $ 0.13     $ (0.27 )   $ 0.24  
                                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

        

Basic

     3,841,785       3,765,955       3,824,061       3,765,901  

Effect of dilutive stock options

     —         78,411       —         85,055  
                                

Diluted

     3,841,785       3,844,366       3,824,061       3,850,956  
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

 

 

     Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in Capital
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Retained
earnings
(deficit)
    Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2007

   $ 13,182    $ 14,048    $ (348 )   $ 1,609     $ 28,491  

Adjustment from adoption of EITF 06-4

     —        —        —         (617 )     (617 )

Exercise of stock options

     264      175          439  

Tax benefit of stock options exercised

        81          81  

Other comprehensive loss

           (397 )       (397 )

Net income (loss)

     —        —        —         (1,040 )     (1,040 )

Stock based compensation expense

     —        59        —         59  
                                      

Balance at June 30, 2008

   $ 13,446    $ 14,363    $ (745 )   $ (48 )   $ 27,016  
                                      

See accompanying notes.

 

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CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007  
     (In thousands)  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net (loss) income

   $ (1,040 )   $ 933  

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used) provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     403       257  

Realized (gain) loss on investment securities available for sale

     (20 )     4  

Income from bank owned life insurance

     (198 )     (181 )

Proceeds from bank owned life insurance

     81       —    

Provision for loan losses

     1,168       75  

Loss on disposal of equipment

     —         3  

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate

     (1 )     —    

Stock based compensation

     59       59  

Change in assets and liabilities:

    

Decrease in accrued interest receivable

     217       4  

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     (1,512 )     8  

(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable

     (87 )     15  

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     289       (344 )
                

Net cash (used) provided by operating activities

     (641 )     833  
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Purchase of available for sale investment securities

     (12,427 )     (13,376 )

Proceeds from calls and maturities of securities available for sale

     4,058       2,900  

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

     12,491       6,745  

Net increase in loans from originations and repayments

     (22,483 )     (5,747 )

Net sale proceeds from foreclosed real estate

     216       —    

Net expenditures on foreclosed real estate

     —         (10 )

Purchases of bank premises and equipment

     (680 )     (714 )

Purchase of bank owned life insurance

     —         (4,000 )

Net purchases of FHLB stock

     (566 )     (78 )
                

Net cash used by investing activities

     (19,391 )     (14,280 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Net increase in deposits

     21,381       17,298  

Net increase in short-term borrowings

     13,000       5,000  

Net decrease in long-term borrowings

     (2,000 )     (6,000 )

Cash paid for fractional shares

     —         (3 )

Net proceeds from exercise of stock options

     439       1  

Tax benefit of stock options exercised

     81       —    
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     32,901       16,296  
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     12,869       2,849  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning

     7,695       8,848  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, ending

   $ 20,564     $ 11,697  
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

    

Interest paid

   $ 9,108     $ 9,126  

Cash paid for income taxes

     443       844  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH OPERATING, INVESTING, AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes

   $ (397 )   $ (615 )

Loans to facilitate the sale of foreclosed real estate

   $ —       $ 740  

Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate and other repossessions

     2,794       —    

Increase in other liabilities in conjunction with the adoption of EITF 06-4

     617       —    

 

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CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In management’s opinion, the financial information included in these unaudited consolidated financial statements reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information as of and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cape Fear Bank Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Cape Fear Bank (the “Bank”). Because the financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis, the Company and the Bank are collectively referred to as the “Company” unless otherwise noted. All significant inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.

Other information about the Company and the Bank, including their organization, business and accounting policies, is contained in the notes to the consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company’s 2007 annual report on Form 10-K. This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with such annual report.

NOTE B – COMMITMENTS

At June 30, 2008, loan commitments are as follows:

 

     (In thousands)

Undisbursed lines of credit

   $ 54,848

Commitments to extend credit

     17,397

Letters of credit

     428

NOTE C – NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding stock options were exercised. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, options to purchase 152,904 shares were considered to be anti-dilutive due to the exercise price exceeding the average market price for the period. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, there were no anti-dilutive options.

 

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CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION

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NOTE D – COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

A summary of comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (In thousands)     (In thousands)  

Net (loss) income

   $ (599 )   $ 499     $ (1,040 )   $ 933  

Other comprehensive loss:

        

Unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale arising during the period

     (1,211 )     (1,043 )     (624 )     (1,004 )

Tax effect

     466       401       239       387  

Reclassification of (gains) losses recognized in net income

     (12 )     7       (20 )     4  

Tax effect

     5       (3 )     8       (2 )
                                

Total other comprehensive loss

     (752 )     (638 )     (397 )     (615 )
                                

Total comprehensive (loss) income

   $ (1,351 )   $ (139 )   $ (1,437 )   $ 318  
                                

NOTE E – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The Company has three share-based compensation plans in effect at June 30, 2008. The compensation cost that has been charged against income for those plans was approximately $30 thousand and $59 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. There has been no deferred tax asset recorded due to the fact that stock based compensation expense results solely from incentive stock options.

A summary of option activity under the stock option plans as of June 30, 2008 and changes during the six month period ended June 30, 2008 is presented below:

 

     Shares     Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   421,612     $ 7.28      

Exercised

   (75,490 )     5.81      

Forfeited

   (5 )     5.79      

Granted

   —         —        
                  

Outstanding at June 30, 2008

   346,117     $ 7.60    4.06    $ 309,682
                        

Exerciseable at June 30, 2008

   299,031     $ 7.26    3.59    $ 309,682
                        

There were none and 110 options exercised during the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively. There were 75,490 and 248 options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007,

 

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CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION

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respectively. For the quarter ending June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, none and 5,995 options were forfeited. There were 5 and 5,995 options forfeited during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. For the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, the intrinsic value of options exercised was $0 and $1 thousand, respectively. The intrinsic value of options exercised was $276 thousand and $2 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. No options have been granted during the six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.

NOTE F – RECLASSIFICATION

Certain items included in prior years’ quarterly consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on the net income or shareholders’ equity as previously reported.

NOTE G – FAIR VALUE

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This standard does not require any new fair value measurements, but rather eliminates inconsistencies found in various prior pronouncements. However, in February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 157-2 (“FSP 157-2”), which delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. FSP 157-2 partially defers the effective date of SFAS 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for items within the scope of FSP 157-2. The Company adopted SFAS 157 on January 1, 2008, except as it applies to those non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities as noted in FSP 157-2. The partial adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Beginning January 1, 2008, the Company was able to prospectively elect to apply SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” The Company has evaluated this statement and has elected not to apply the fair value option for any financial asset or liabilities at this time.

Under SFAS 157, the Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value into three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

Level 1 Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2 Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

Level 3 Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices. Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities, bonds, and preferred stock issued by government sponsored entities.

 

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CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION

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The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, loans considered impaired, within the definition of SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,” are individually evaluated for impairment. Under SFAS No. 114, a loan is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the payments of principal and interest according to the loan agreement. Uncollateralized loans are measured for impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the original contractual interest rate, while all collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

Other real estate owned is recorded initially at the estimated fair value of the property less estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure and subsequently reduced by additional allowances which are charged to earnings if the estimated fair value declines below its initial value plus any capitalized costs. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral, or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 3.

The table below presents the recorded investment in assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. No liabilities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. (Amounts in thousands)

 

     Total    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Securities available for sale

   $ 65,473    $ 30,333    $ 35,140    $ —  
                           

The table below presents the recorded investment in assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Impaired loans reported at fair value are measured at cost with a corresponding valuation allowance, such that the net amount is representative of fair value. Of our recorded investment in Level 3 impaired loans, the Company maintains a corresponding valuation allowance in the amount of $1.7 million. No liabilities are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. (Amounts in thousands)

 

     Total    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Impaired loans

   $ 3,977    $ —      $ —      $ 3,977

Repossessions

     20      —        —        20

Other real estate owned

     2,558      —        —        2,558
                           

Total assets at fair value

   $ 6,555    $ —      $ —      $ 6,555
                           

NOTE H – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment

 

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of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirement of Statement No. 133 for derivative instruments and hedging activities to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of the derivative instrument’s purpose, how it is accounted for, and its impact on the financial statements. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption encouraged. The Company has chosen not to early adopt the provision of SFAS 161. The Company has evaluated this statement and does not believe it will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued EITF 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements.” The scope of EITF 06-4 is limited to the recognition of a liability and related compensation costs for endorsement split-dollar life insurance policies that provide a benefit to an employee that extends to postretirement periods. Therefore, EITF 06-4 would not apply to a split-dollar life insurance arrangement that provides a specified benefit to an employee that is limited to the employee’s active service period with an employer. The Company’s adoption of EITF 06-4 on January 1, 2008 resulted in an adjustment to the carrying value of liabilities with an offsetting adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings of $617 thousand. Related compensation cost for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $28 thousand.

In November 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109 (“SAB 109”), “Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value Through Earnings.” SAB 109 supersedes Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 105 by requiring that the expected net future cash flows related to servicing a loan be included in the measurement of all written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. The Company’s adoption of SAB 109 has not had a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

From time to time the FASB issues exposure drafts for proposed statements of financial accounting standards. Such exposure drafts are subject to comment from the public, to revisions by the FASB and to final issuance by the FASB as statements of financial accounting standards. Management considers the effect of the proposed statements on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and monitors the status of changes to and proposed effective dates of exposure drafts.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s discussion and analysis is intended to assist readers in the understanding and evaluation of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Cape Fear Bank Corporation. The analysis includes detailed discussions for each of the factors affecting the Company’s operating results and financial condition for the periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and the notes thereto located in this report and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Because the Company has no separate operations and conducts no business on its own other than owning Cape Fear Bank, the discussion contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis concerns primarily the business of the Bank. However, for ease of reading and because the financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis, the Company and the Bank are collectively referred to herein as the Company unless otherwise noted.

Overview

Established in 1998, Cape Fear Bank serves the communities of the Cape Fear region of North Carolina through eight full-service banking offices. The Company was developed by, and is currently managed by, local residents of the communities it serves who are committed to providing their customers with a high quality banking experience. Headquartered in Wilmington, NC, the Company’s franchise has expanded to include the three southeastern North Carolina counties that comprise the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area: New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick. The Company’s recent investments in infrastructure should yield greater benefits over time. However, with the declining real estate market and resulting increased problem loans, plus the current net interest margin pressures, the Company’s performance will continue to face challenges in the near term. The Company’s financial performance in the 2008 period has also been negatively impacted by increased expenses related to compliance as a result of dissident shareholder proxy battle proceedings. Cape Fear Bank Corporation, the holding company, formed in June 2005, has $496.0 million in assets as of June 30, 2008. The Company’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol CAPE.

Financial Condition at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

During the first half of 2008, our total consolidated assets increased from $464.3 million to $496.0 million, an increase of $31.7 million or 6.8% from December 31, 2007. This increase in assets was funded by a $21.4 million increase in total deposits, comprised primarily of a $19.7 million increase in money market and NOW accounts, along with a $2.7 million increase in time deposits and a $373 thousand increase in demand deposits, offset by a $1.4 million decrease in savings accounts during the first half of 2008. Money market deposits have increased significantly during the current period due to a successful advertising campaign offering competitive rates and our expanded branch network. We also increased brokered deposits in the second quarter of 2008 to prefund and redistribute some large maturities occurring in the third quarter of 2008. In addition, short-term borrowings increased by $13.0 million in the first half of 2008, offset by a decrease of $2.0 million in long-term borrowings. Liquidity provided by deposit growth, increased borrowings and a $4.8 million decrease in investments, offset by our net loss for the current six-month period of ($1.0) million, provided for growth of $2.1 million in cash and due from banks, $9.0 million in interest-earning deposits in other banks, $1.7 million in federal funds sold and $18.7 million in total loans receivable during the period. Net premises and equipment increased by $285 thousand in the current period, primarily due to the completion and transition to our permanent Southport facility during the second quarter of 2008. Our required holdings in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock increased by $566 thousand due to increased advances from FHLB. During the current six-month period, other real estate owned (“OREO”) and repossessions increased by a net of $2.6 million through foreclosure of some problem loans. Our total shareholders’ equity decreased by $1.5 million during the first half of 2008, principally due to a net loss of ($1.0) million recorded for the

 

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period combined with an adjustment of $617 thousand to beginning equity to reflect the impact of the Company’s adoption of EITF 06-4, additional loss of $397 thousand in market value, net of taxes, of investment securities available for sale, offset by net proceeds of $520 thousand, which includes an $81 thousand tax benefit from the exercise of non-qualified stock options. Our regulatory capital was successfully maintained at “well capitalized” levels throughout the period. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for more information about our minimum capital requirements under regulatory guidelines.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

Overview. The Company recorded a net loss of ($599) thousand or ($0.16) per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared with net income of $499 thousand or $0.13 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2007. Comparing the two periods, net income decreased by $1.1 million from the combined effects of a decline in net interest income from margin compression, increased provisions for loan losses and increases in non-interest expenses related to branch expansion initiatives and compliance as a result of dissident shareholder proxy battle proceedings.

Net Interest Income. Interest income decreased by $1.3 million when comparing the second quarters of 2008 and 2007, while interest expense decreased by $435 thousand, resulting in the decrease in net interest income of $847 thousand. This decrease in the level of our net interest income resulted principally from a 94 basis point decline, period to period, in our net interest margin to 2.14%, offset by the 7.1% increase in the level of our average interest earning assets. The increase in the level of our average interest earning assets resulted primarily from our loan growth offset by a decline in investment securities available for sale and interest earning deposits in other banks from the year ago period. The level of our average interest bearing liabilities experienced slightly higher growth, increasing 10.0%, primarily in NOW and money market deposits, time deposits and advances from FHLB, offset by a decline in savings deposits.

Provision for Loan Losses. A $375 thousand provision for loan losses was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared with no provision for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in the level of loan loss provision in the current period resulted primarily from an increased level of nonperforming loans to $9.0 million at June 30, 2008 from $1.3 million at June 30, 2007 - a reflection of the deteriorating real estate market and credit quality causing borrowers to become delinquent. However, $3.3 million of the nonperforming loans in the current period are restructured loans that are currently performing according to the restructured terms. A net of $732 thousand in problem loans was transferred to OREO as a result of foreclosure in the current period versus none in the prior year period and net charge-offs increased to $676 thousand in the 2008 period compared to net recoveries of $8 thousand for the same period last year. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets increased significantly from 0.30% at June 30, 2007 to 2.34% at June 30, 2008. The allowance for loan loss to total loans percentage increased from 1.39% at June 30, 2007 to 1.52% at June 30, 2008, as well.

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased to $443 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared with $341 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2007. This increase in non-interest income resulted primarily from growth in service fees and charges due to the implementation of an overdraft privilege program during the fourth quarter of 2007 along with increased income on bank owned life insurance.

Non-Interest Expenses. Non-interest expenses increased to $3.5 million for the second quarter of 2008 from $3.0 million for the second quarter of 2007, an increase of $557 thousand. Salary and employee benefit costs were stable, actually decreasing by $37 thousand period to period. Occupancy and equipment costs increased by $122 thousand related to branch expansion initiatives; three new branches were opened in 2007-one each in May, August and November-which impacted the 2008 expenses. A large component of the increase in non-interest expenses was a $472 thousand increase in other expenses, with more than 50% of that increase being associated with legal and other professional fees incurred due to compliance with dissident shareholder proxy battle proceedings. Increases in FDIC premiums and branch related expenses, such as data processing costs, also contributed to the increase in other non-interest expenses.

 

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Income Taxes. The Company recorded an income tax benefit of ($437) thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to an income tax expense of $142 thousand for the same period in 2007. The tax benefit in the current period is the result of the Company recording losses in the 2008 period versus recording income in the prior year period.

Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

Overview. The Company recorded a net loss of ($1.0) million or ($0.27) per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared with net income of $933 thousand or $0.24 per diluted share for the same period of 2007. Comparing the two periods, net income decreased by $2.0 million principally due to the combined effects of decreases in net interest income from margin compression, increased provisions for loan losses, and increases in non-interest expenses related to branch expansion initiatives and costs associated with compliance as a result of dissident shareholder proxy battle proceedings.

Net Interest Income. Interest income decreased by $1.8 million when comparing the first halves of 2008 and 2007, while interest expense decreased by $408 thousand, resulting in the decrease in net interest income of $1.4 million. This decrease in the level of our net interest income resulted principally from an 82 basis point decline, period to period, in our net interest margin to 2.27%, offset by the 7.3% increase in the level of our average interest earning assets. The increase in the level of our interest earning assets resulted primarily from our loan growth offset by a decline in investment securities available for sale and interest earning deposits in other banks from the year ago period. The level of our average interest bearing liabilities experienced slightly higher growth, increasing 9.2%, primarily in NOW and money market deposits, time deposits and advances from FHLB, offset by a decline in savings deposits.

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared with a provision of $75 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in the level of loan loss provision in the current period is due to a rise in the level of nonperforming loans to $9.0 million at June 30, 2008 from $1.3 million at June 30, 2007—a reflection of the deteriorating real estate market and credit quality causing borrowers to become delinquent. However, $3.3 million of the nonperforming loans in the current period are restructured loans that are currently performing according to the restructured terms. A net of $2.6 million in problem loans was transferred to OREO as a result of foreclosure in the current period versus none in the prior year period and net charge-offs increased to $1.0 million in the 2008 period compared to net recoveries of $135 thousand for the same period last year. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets increased significantly from 0.30% at June 30, 2007 to 2.34% at June 30, 2008. The allowance for loan loss to total loans percentage increased from 1.39% at June 30, 2007 to 1.52% at June 30, 2008, as well.

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased to $888 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared with $652 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2007. This increase in non-interest income resulted primarily from growth in service fees and charges due to the implementation of an overdraft privilege program during the fourth quarter of 2007 along with increased income on bank owned life insurance.

Non-Interest Expenses. Non-interest expenses increased from $5.8 million for the first half of 2007 to $6.9 million for the first half of 2008, an increase of $1.1 million. Although three new branches were opened during 2007 – one each in May, August, and November—staff for the new branches were in place prior to June 30, 2007, resulting in a minimal increase in expenses from the prior period. Full-time equivalent employees increased by only one employee from the prior year period. Therefore, salaries and employee benefits increased marginally by $33 thousand year over year. Occupancy and equipment costs increased by $252 thousand related to the branch expansion previously mentioned. A large component of the increase in non-interest expenses was a $771 thousand increase in other expenses. A significant portion

 

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of this increase was associated with legal and other professional fees incurred due to compliance with dissident shareholder proxy battle proceedings. Increases in FDIC premiums, and growth related expenses, such as data processing costs, also contributed to the increase in other non-interest expenses.

Income Taxes. The Company recorded an income tax benefit of ($1.0) million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to an income tax expense of $287 thousand for the same period in 2007. The tax benefit in the current period is the result of the Company recording losses in the 2008 period versus recording income in the prior year period.

Asset Quality

Maintaining a high level of asset quality is a primary goal in our lending function, and we employ a formal internal loan review process to ensure adherence to the lending policies approved by our Board of Directors. A systematic evaluation process fundamentally drives the function of determining the allowance for loan losses. This ongoing process serves as the basis for determining, on a monthly basis, the allowance for loan losses and any resulting provision to be charged against earnings. Consideration is given to historical loan loss experience, the value and adequacy of collateral, economic conditions in our market area and other factors. For loans determined to be impaired, the allowance is based on discounted cash flows using the loan’s initial effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of the appropriate level of reserve to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

Our policy regarding past due loans requires a prompt charge-off to the allowance for loan losses following timely collection efforts and a thorough review. Further efforts are then pursued through various means available to recover charged off amounts. Loans carried in a non-accrual status are generally collateralized and probable losses are considered in the determination of the allowance for loan losses.

Nonperforming Assets. The following table sets forth information with respect to our nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, total nonperforming loans (nonaccrual loans plus restructured loans), and total nonperforming assets.

 

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     At June 30,
2008
    At December 31,  
       2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Nonaccrual loans

   $ 5,733     $ 4,987     $ 350  

Restructured loans

     3,308       3,322       —    
                        

Total nonperforming loans

     9,041       8,309       350  

Real estate owned and repossessions

     2,578       —         616  
                        

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 11,619     $ 8,309     $ 966  
                        

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more

   $ —       $ —       $ —    

Allowance for loan losses

     5,915       5,771       4,536  

Nonperforming loans to period end loans

     2.32 %     2.24 %     0.10 %

Allowance for loan losses to period end loans

     1.52 %     1.56 %     1.36 %

Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans

     65.42 %     69.45 %     1,296.00 %

Nonperforming assets to total assets

     2.34 %     1.79 %     0.23 %

Our nonperforming loans increased by $732 thousand, or by approximately 8.8%, from December 31, 2007 to June 30, 2008. A large portion of the nonperforming loans at June 30, 2008 consisted of $3.3 million of restructured loans. The restructured loans are related to one relationship with two loans that are collateralized by residential construction properties and are currently performing according to the restructured terms. However, OREO and repossessions increased to $2.6 million through the transfer of nonperforming loans by foreclosure, net of sales, in the current period versus none at December 31, 2007. The amount of nonperforming assets as a percentage of our total assets increased from 1.79% to 2.34% during the six months ended June 30, 2008. Approximately 43.8% of nonaccrual loans are related to two relationships comprised of residential construction and land development properties totaling $2.5 million. The $2.6 million in OREO and repossessions is comprised of eight properties—seven residential construction properties and one lot—in addition to one boat. During June 2008, one residential construction property, acquired in OREO during the first quarter of 2008, located in Surf City, North Carolina, was sold for more than its recorded book value, resulting in a net recovery of approximately $21 thousand. Subsequently in July 2008, another OREO property in that same development sold for an approximate loss of $5 thousand. Two additional condominium units in this same development are currently under contract for more than the recorded book value and scheduled to close in August 2008. We have written down the carrying values of all the nonperforming assets to their fair market values as determined by management’s assessment at June 30, 2008.

Our financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, including the recognition of interest income on our loan portfolio, unless a loan is placed on a nonaccrual basis. Loans are placed on a nonaccrual basis when they become 90 days past due or whenever we believe that collection has become doubtful. Amounts received on non-accrual loans generally are applied first to principal and then to interest only after all principal has been collected. Restructured loans are those for which concessions, including the reduction of interest rates below a rate otherwise available to that borrower or the deferral of interest or principal, have been granted due to the borrower’s weakened financial condition. Interest on restructured loans is accrued at the restructured rates when it is anticipated that no loss of original principal will occur. Loans are charged off when the collection of principal and interest has become doubtful and the loans no longer can be considered sound collectible assets (or, in the case of unsecured loans, when they become 90 days past due).

Total foregone interest on nonaccrual loans was approximately $130 thousand and $197 thousand at June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate by management to provide for probable loan losses based on management’s assessment of various factors affecting the loan portfolio, including a review of problem loans, business conditions and loss experience and an overall evaluation of the quality of the underlying collateral. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operations and reduced by loans charged off, net of recoveries.

While management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the allowance for loan losses, unforeseen market conditions could result in adjustments to the allowance for loan losses, and net income could be significantly affected, if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determination. In addition, various regulatory agencies may require us to make adjustments to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. The following table shows the allocation of our allowance for loan losses at the dates indicated. The allocation is based on an evaluation of inherent loan risk, historical ratios of loan losses and other factors that may affect future loan losses in the categories of loans shown.

 

     At June 30,
2008
    At December 31,  
       2007     2006  
     Amount    % of total
loans (1)
    Amount    % of total
loans (1)
    Amount    % of total
loans (1)
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Balance applicable to:

               

Commercial and industrial

   $ 394    4.2 %   $ 1,173    4.2 %   $ 286    4.4 %

Real estate—mortgage

     5,040    84.2 %     3,808    84.3 %     4,116    85.7 %

Consumer loans

     29    1.1 %     131    1.0 %     38    0.7 %

Home equity lines of credit

     365    10.5 %     570    10.5 %     27    9.2 %
                                       

Total allocated

     5,828    100.0 %     5,682    100.0 %     4,467    100.0 %
                           

Unallocated

     87        89        69   
                           

Total

   $ 5,915      $ 5,771      $ 4,536   
                           

 

(1) Represents total of all outstanding loans in each category as a percent of total loans outstanding.

 

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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, information regarding changes in our allowance for loan losses.

 

     At or for the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
    At or for the
Years Ended
December 31,
 
     2008     2007     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 5,771     $ 4,536     $ 4,536     $ 3,510  

Charge-offs:

        

Real estate—mortgage

     (1,021 )     —         —         —    

Home equity lines of credit

     —         —         —         (92 )

Commercial and industrial

     —         —         (6 )     (292 )

Consumer loans

     (38 )     (2 )     (10 )     (23 )
                                

Total charge-offs

     (1,059 )     (2 )     (16 )     (407 )
                                

Recoveries:

        

Real estate—mortgage

     22       2       —         4  

Home equity lines of credit

     —         —         3       —    

Commercial and industrial

     12       135       153       84  

Consumer loans

     1       —         —         5  
                                

Total recoveries

     35       137       156       93  
                                

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

     (1,024 )     135       140       (314 )

Provision for loan losses

     1,168       75       1,095       1,340  
                                

Balance at end of period

   $ 5,915     $ 4,746     $ 5,771     $ 4,536  
                                

Ratio of net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding

     0.54 %     (0.08 %)     (0.04 %)     0.10 %

Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans outstanding at period-end

     1.52 %     1.39 %     1.56 %     1.36 %

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our sources of funds are customer deposits, cash and demand balances due from other banks, interest-earning deposits in other banks, investment securities available for sale, federal funds sold, brokered time deposits and borrowings from the FHLB and other correspondent banks. These funds, together with loan repayments, are used to make loans and to fund continuing operations. In addition, at June 30, 2008, we had credit availability with the FHLB of Atlanta of approximately $74.4 million and credit lines with various financial institutions in the amount of $19.0 million. We had $47.0 million in borrowings outstanding under FHLB advances at June 30, 2008. In addition, the Company had $10.3 million in subordinated long-term debt payable to its unconsolidated subsidiary, BKWW Statutory Trust I (the “Trust”) in connection with the Trust’s issuance of trust preferred securities in October 2005. Total deposits were $408.1 million and $386.7 million at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. Because loan demand has exceeded the rate of growth in core deposits, we have relied heavily on time deposits as a source of funds. Certificates of deposit are the only deposit accounts that have stated maturity dates, and those deposits are generally considered to be rate sensitive. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, time deposits represented 72.0% and 75.3%, respectively, of total deposits.

 

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Certificates of deposit of $100 thousand or more represented 48.1% and 46.1% of total deposits at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. The Company advertises its certificate of deposit rates on the Internet, and we also obtain time deposits through deposit brokers. On June 30, 2008, those out-of-market deposits amounted to $173.1 million, or approximately 42.4% of total deposits and approximately 58.9% of total certificates of deposit. With the exception of these out-of-market deposits, management believes most of our other time deposits are relationship-oriented, but it will be necessary to pay competitive rates to retain those deposits at their maturities. Brokered deposits represent a source of fixed rate funds priced competitively with Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings but do not require collateralization like Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings. Based upon prior experience, management anticipates that a substantial portion of our outstanding certificates of deposit, including out-of-market deposits, will renew upon maturity.

Management anticipates that we will rely primarily upon deposits, borrowings, loan repayments, investment income and other earnings to provide liquidity, and will use funds thus generated to make loans and to purchase securities, primarily securities issued by the federal government and its agencies, mortgage-backed securities, and municipal bonds. As of June 30, 2008, liquid assets (cash and due from banks, interest-earning bank deposits, time deposits in other banks, federal funds sold, and investment securities available for sale) were approximately $86.2 million, which represented 17.4% of total assets and 21.1% of total deposits. At June 30, 2008, outstanding commitments to extend credit were $17.4 million, letters of credit were $428 thousand and available line of credit balances totaled $54.8 million. Management believes that the combined aggregate liquidity position of the Company is sufficient to meet the funding requirements of loan demand and deposit maturities and withdrawals in the near term.

We are subject to minimum capital requirements. The following table indicates the Company’s capital ratios at June 30, 2008. All capital ratios place the Company and the Bank in excess of the minimum necessary to be deemed “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.

 

     At June 30, 2008  
     Actual
Ratio
    Minimum
Requirement
    Well Capitalized
Requirement
 

Total risk-based capital ratio

   10.43 %   8.00 %   10.00 %

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

   9.00 %   4.00 %   6.00 %

Leverage ratio

   7.79 %   4.00 %   5.00 %

Forward-Looking Information

This Report and its exhibits contain statements relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, strategies, branch expansion plans, trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments, expectations or beliefs about future events or results, and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts. Those statements may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” “potential” or “continue,” or similar terms or the negative of these terms, or other statements concerning opinions or judgments of our management about future events. Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, factors discussed in reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Copies of those reports are available directly through the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Other factors that could influence the accuracy of those forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (a) the financial success or changing strategies of our customers; (b) customer acceptance of our services, products and fee structure; (c) changes in competitive pressures among depository and other

 

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financial institutions or in our ability to compete effectively against larger financial institutions in our banking market; (d) actions of government regulators, or changes in laws, regulations or accounting standards, that adversely affect our business; (e) our ability to manage our growth and to underwrite increasing volumes of loans; (f) the impact on our profits of increased staffing and expenses resulting from expansion; (g) changes in the interest rate environment and the level of market interest rates that reduce our net interest margin and/or the volumes and values of loans we make and securities we hold; (h) weather and similar conditions, particularly the effect of hurricanes on our banking and operations facilities and on our customers and the coastal communities in which we do business; (i) changes in general economic or business conditions and the real estate market in our banking market (particularly changes that affect our loan portfolio, the abilities of our borrowers to repay their loans, and the values of loan collateral); (j) the impact on financial institutions, in general, of recent adverse conditions in the banking industry and the credit and securities markets; (k) other developments or changes in our business that we do not expect. Although our management believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this paragraph. We have no obligation, and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures in accordance with Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in enabling it to provide reasonable assurance that it is able to record, process, summarize and report in a timely manner the information required to be disclosed in reports it files under the Exchange Act.

In connection with the above evaluation no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was identified that occurred during the second quarter of 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable.

 

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

None.

 

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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Debt

None.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are being furnished or incorporated by reference with this report.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

31.1   Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
31.2   Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
32.1   Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
32.2   Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)

 

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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.

 

  CAPE FEAR BANK CORPORATION
Date: August 13, 2008   By:  

/s/ Cameron Coburn

    Cameron Coburn
    President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 13, 2008   By:  

/s/ Betty V. Norris

    Betty V. Norris
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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