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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, 2013

[   ] 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:  0-27622

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Virginia
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
54-1796693
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
P.O. Box 1128
Abingdon, Virginia
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
24212-1128
(Zip Code)

276-628-9181
(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 o

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 o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or smaller reporting company (See definition of “large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).   Large Accelerated Filer  o   Accelerated Filer  o   Non-Accelerated Filer o  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). Yeso  No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
5,011,152 shares of common stock, par value $0.625 per share,
outstanding as of  November 4, 2013
 

 


 
 

 

Highlands Bankshares, Inc.

FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

INDEX
   
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                                                                                      
PAGE
   
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets
  at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2012
3
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
  for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
4
   
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
  for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
  for the  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
6
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in
  Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the Three Months and Nine Months
  Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
7
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
8-38
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
              Financial Condition and Results of Operations
39-47
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
47
   
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
47
 
 
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
48
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors
48
   
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
48
   
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
48
   
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures
48
   
Item 5.  Other Information
48
   
Item 6.  Exhibits
48
   
SIGNATURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
49


 
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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 ITEM 1.  Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands)
   
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
   
(Note 1)
December 31, 2012
 
                                              ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 17,657     $ 15,220  
Federal funds sold
    58,578       65,988  
                 
   Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
    76,235       81,208  
                 
Investment securities available for sale  (amortized cost $61,722 at  Sept. 30, 2013, $60,234 at December 31, 2012)
    57,353       57,400  
Other investments, at cost
    4,710       4,930  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $7,025 at Sept. 30, 2012, $7,449 at December 31, 2012
    393,126       383,049  
Premises and equipment, net
    20,254       21,176  
Land held for sale
    1,106       -  
Deferred tax assets
    11,134       8,298  
Interest receivable
    2,312       2,314  
Bank owned life Insurance
    14,024       13,689  
Other real estate owned, net
    13,051       16,639  
Other assets
    3,341       3,793  
                 
    Total Assets
  $ 596,646     $ 592,496  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits:
               
  Non-interest bearing
  $ 107,958     $ 105,960  
  Interest bearing
    380,208       379,380  
                 
    Total Deposits
    488,166       485,340  
                 
Interest, taxes and other liabilities
    2,446       2,066  
Other short-term borrowings
    23,525       20,170  
Long-term debt
    47,815       51,298  
Capital securities
    3,150       3,150  
                 
    Total Other Liabilities
    76,936       76,684  
                 
    Total Liabilities
    565,102       562,024  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Common stock (5,011 shares issued and outstanding)
    3,132       3,132  
Additional paid-in capital
    7,783       7,783  
Retained earnings
    23,514       21,428  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (2,885 )     (1,871 )
                 
  Total Stockholders’ Equity
    31.544       30,472  
                 
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 596,646     $ 592,496  
                 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
   
Three Months
Ended
 September 30, 2013
   
Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2012
 
INTEREST INCOME
                       
Loans receivable and fees on loans
  $ 16,186     $ 17,712     $ 5,384     $ 5,728  
Securities available for sale:
                               
  Taxable
    534       679       173       210  
  Exempt from taxable income
    418       532       138       155  
Other investment income
    122       73       31       29  
Federal funds sold
    110       109       35       33  
                                 
    Total Interest Income
    17,370       19,105       5,761       6,155  
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Deposits
    2,255       3,360       726       967  
Other borrowed funds
    2,178       2,529       727       824  
                                 
    Total Interest Expense
    4,433       5,889       1,453       1,791  
                                 
    Net Interest Income
    12,937       13,216       4,308       4,364  
                                 
Provision for Loan Losses
    1,120       857       552       236  
                                 
    Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses
    11,817       12,359       3,756       4,128  
                                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME
                               
Securities gains, losses, net
    (4 )     663       -       458  
Service charges on deposit accounts
    1,545       1,516       533       516  
Other service charges, commissions and fees
    1,248       1,357       446       382  
Other operating income
    533       643       159       233  
Other than temporary impairment
    -       (167 )     --       --  
    Total Non-Interest Income
    3,322       4,012       1,138       1,589  
                                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    7,140       7,025       2,398       2,358  
Occupancy expense of bank premises
    902       896       301       300  
Furniture and equipment expense
    910       936       295       292  
Other operating expense
    4,034       4,106       1,378       1,303  
Foreclosed Assets – Loss on Sale / Write-down /Expenses
    2,381       1,039       1,632       410  
    Total Non-Interest Expense
    15,367       14,002       6,004       4,663  
                                 
    Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    (228 )     2,369       (1,110 )     1,054  
                                 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
    (2,314 )     519       (452 )     272  
                                 
    Net Income (Loss)
  $ 2,086     $ 1,850     $ (658 )   $ 782  
                                 
Basic Earnings  (Loss) Per Common Share – Weighted Average
  $ 0.42     $ 0.37     $ (0.13 )   $ 0.16  
                                 
Earnings (Loss)  Per Common Share – Assuming Dilution
  $ 0.42     $ 0.37     $ (0.13 )   $ 0.16  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


 
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2013
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
             
             
Net Income
  $ 2,086     $ 1,850  
                 
     Other Comprehensive Income
               
  Unrealized gains (losses) on securities during  the period
    (1,537 )     1,148  
  Less: reclassification adjustment for (gains) and losses included in net income
    4       (663 )
          Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax
    (1,533 )     485  
           Income tax expense (benefit) related to other
           comprehensive income
    (519 )     165  
    Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    (1,014 )     320  
Comprehensive Income
  $ 1.072     $ 2,170  
                 




   
Three Months Ended 
September 30, 2013
   
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
             
             
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (658 )   $ 782  
                 
     Other Comprehensive Income
               
  Unrealized gains (losses) on securities during  the period
    (156 )     205  
  Less: reclassification adjustment for  (gains) included in net income
    -       (458 )
          Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax
    (156 )     (253 )
           Income tax expense (benefit) related to other
           comprehensive income
    (53 )     (86 )
    Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    (103 )     (167 )
Comprehensive Income
  $ (761 )   $ 615  
                 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



 
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING  ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 2,086     $ 1,850  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
               
Provision for loan losses
    1,120       857  
Depreciation and amortization
    676       744  
Net realized (gains) losses on available for sale securities
    4       (663 )
Net amortization on securities
    586       536  
             Other than temporary impairment charge
    -       167  
Amortization of capital issue costs
    4       4  
            (Increase) decrease in interest receivable
    2       (100 )
Valuation adjustment of other real estate owned
    1,645       243  
Valuation adjustment of deferred tax assets
    (2,000 )     -  
Increase in other assets
    (213 )     (234 )
Increase (decrease) in interest, taxes and other liabilities
    380       (357 )
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
     4,290        3,047  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Securities available for sale:
               
       Proceeds from sale of securities
    1,321       11.557  
Proceeds from maturities of debt and equity securities
    8,366       17,737  
Purchase of debt and equity securities
    (11,765 )     (24.217 )
Redemption of other investments
    220       377  
Net (increase) decrease in loans
    (14,769 )     1,387  
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
    5,514       4,970  
Premises and equipment expenditures
    (848 )     (263 )
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (11,961 )     11,548  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net decrease in time deposits
    (16,696 )     (43,984 )
Net increase in demand, savings and other deposits
    19,522       20,257  
Increase (decrease)  in short-term borrowings
    3,355       (37,501 )
Increase (decrease) in long-term debt
    (3,483 )     37,372  
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    2,698       (23,856 )
                 
Net  (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (4,973 )     (9,261 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
    81,208       86,075  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 76,235     $ 76,814  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Cash paid during the year for:
               
Interest
  $ 4,303     $ 5,807  
                 
       SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH TRANSACTIONS
               
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
  $ 3,572     $ 6,501  
Loans originated from sales of other real estate owned
  $ 1,751     $ 1,338  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                           
Accumulated
       
               
Additional
         
Other
   
Total
 
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders’
 
   
Shares
   
Par Value
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Equity
 
                                     
Balance, June 30, 2012
    5,011     $ 3,132     $ 7,783     $ 20,474     $ (1,572 )   $ 29,817  
                                                 
Net income
    -       -       -       782       -       782  
                                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    -       -       -       -       (167 )     (167 )
                                                 
Balance, September  30, 2012
    5,011     $ 3,132     $ 7,783     $ 21,256     $ (1,739 )   $ 30,432  
                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2013
    5,011     $ 3,132     $ 7,783     $ 24,172     $ (2,782 )   $ 32,305  
                                                 
Net income / (loss)
    -       -       -       (658 )     -       (658 )
                                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    -       -       -       -       (103 )     (103 )
                                                 
                                                 
Balance, September  30, 2013
    5,011     $ 3,132     $ 7,783     $ 23,514     $ (2,885 )   $ 31,544  
                                                 
                                                 


                           
Accumulated
       
               
Additional
         
Other
   
Total
 
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders’
 
   
Shares
   
Par Value
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Equity
 
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2011
    5,011     $ 3,132     $ 7,783     $ 19,406     $ (2,059 )   $ 28,262  
                                                 
Net income
    -       -       -       1,850       -       1,850  
                                                 
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       320       320  
                                                 
                                                 
Balance, September 30, 2012
    5,011     $ 3,132     $ 7,783     $ 21,256     $ (1,739 )   $ 30,432  
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2012
    5,011     $ 3,132     $ 7,783     $ 21,428     $ (1,871 )   $ 30,472  
                                                 
Net income
    -       -       -       2,086       -       2,086  
                                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    -       -       -       -       (1,014 )     (1,014 )
                                                 
                                                 
Balance, September 30, 2013
    5,011     $ 3,132     $ 7,783     $ 23,514     $ (2,885 )   $ 31,544  
                                                 
                                                 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements




 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)
 
 
Note 1  -  General

The consolidated financial statements of Highlands Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) conform to United States generally accepted accounting principles and to banking industry practices. The accompanying consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 has been extracted from the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “2012 Form 10-K”). The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements included in the 2012 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note 2  -  Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses  (amounts in thousands)
 
 The composition of net loans is as follows:

   
Sept. 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Real Estate Secured:
           
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 174,971     $ 167,777  
Multifamily
    19,768       17,348  
Construction and Land Loans
    17,620       19,161  
Commercial, Owner Occupied
    67,679       64,504  
Commercial, Non-owner occupied
    37,329       35,536  
Second mortgages
    8,200       9,298  
Equity lines of credit
    8,167       8,287  
Farmland
    10,728       11,180  
      344,462       333,091  
                 
Secured (other) and unsecured
               
Personal
    21,634       22,358  
Commercial
    31,454       31,927  
Agricultural
    2,964       3,372  
      56,052       57,657  
                 
Overdrafts
    213       297  
                 
      400,727       391,045  
Less:
               
  Allowance for loan losses
    7,025       7,449  
  Net deferred fees
    576       547  
      7,601       7,996  
                 
Loans, net
  $ 393,126     $ 383,049  



 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

The following table is an analysis of past due loans as of September 30, 2013:
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater Than
90 Days
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Financing Receivables
   
Recorded
Investment
 > 90 Days and Accruing
 
                                           
Real Estate Secured
                                         
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 2,666     $ 470     $ 3,390     $ 6,526     $ 168,445     $ 174,971     $ -  
Equity lines of credit
    -       12       282       294       7,873       8,167       -  
Multifamily
    -       -       -       -       19,768       19,768       -  
Farmland
    102       -       130       232       10,496       10,728       -  
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
    184       94       1,576       1,854       15,766       17,620       -  
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
    -       938       1,610       2,548       65,131       67,679       -  
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
    921       375       262       1,558       35,771       37,329       -  
Second Mortgages
    99       276       50       425       7,775       8,200       -  
Non Real Estate Secured
                                                       
Personal
    234       77       170       481       21,366       21,847       13  
Commercial
    193       175       412       780       30,674       31,454       -  
Agricultural
    -       -       -       -       2,964       2,964       -  
                                                         
          Total
  $ 4,399     $ 2,417     $ 7,882     $ 14,698     $ 386,029     $ 400,727     $ 13  
                                                         

The following table is an analysis of past due loans as of  December 31, 2012:
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater Than
90 Days
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Financing
Receivables
   
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days and Accruing
 
                                           
Real Estate Secured
                                         
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 4,894     $ 956     $ 4,029     $ 9,879     $ 157,898     $ 167,777     $ -  
Equity lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       8,287       8,287       -  
Multifamily
    -       -       -       -       17,348       17,348       -  
Farmland
    133       28       129       290       10,890       11,180       -  
Construction,  Land Development, Other Land Loans
    209       78       1,953       2,240       16,921       19,161       -  
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
    221       21       2,888       3,130       61,374       64,504       -  
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
    239       2,115       290       2,644       32,892       35,536       -  
Second Mortgages
    374       9       495       878       8,420       9,298       -  
Non Real Estate Secured
                                                       
Personal
    307       155       56       518       22,137       22,655       6  
Commercial
    402       205       526       1,133       30,794       31,927       -  
Agricultural
    3       -       -       3       3,369       3,372       -  
                                                         
          Total
  $ 6,782     $ 3,567     $ 10,366     $ 20,715     $ 370,330     $ 391,045     $ 6  
                                                         


 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Loans are considered delinquent when payments have not been made according to the terms of the contract. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection.  Credit card loans and other personal loans are typically charged off no later than 180 days past due.  In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

The following is a summary of non-accrual loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Real Estate Secured
           
Residential 1-4 Family
  $ 3,970     $ 4,213  
Multifamily
    -       -  
Construction and Land Loans
    1,576       1,953  
Commercial-Owner Occupied
    1,844       2,888  
Commercial- Non Owner Occupied
    1,828       290  
Second Mortgages
    86       495  
Equity Lines of Credit
    282       -  
Farmland
    152       129  
Secured (other) and Unsecured
               
Personal
    158       50  
Commercial
    412       526  
Agricultural
    -       -  
                 
Total
  $ 10,308     $ 10,544  


The September 30, 2013 total above includes approximately $2.4 million of loans that are current and paying under the terms of their existing loan agreement but included in non-accrual per regulatory guidance.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

The following tables represent a summary of credit quality indicators of the Company’s loan portfolio at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The grades are assigned and / or modified by the Company’s credit review and credit analysis departments based on the creditworthiness of the borrower and the overall strength of the loan.

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade as of September 30, 2013
Grade (1)
 
Residential 1-4 Family
   
Multifamily
   
Farmland
   
Construction, Land Loans
   
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
   
Commercial Real Estate Non-Owner Occupied
 
                                     
Quality
    33,415       -       762       3,313       4,736       1,580  
Satisfactory
    85,275       15,453       4,233       8,212       26,197       15,006  
Acceptable
    41,751       3,048       3,487       2,828       20,995       10,985  
Special Mention
    5,666       1,267       1,813       1,611       6,664       3,899  
Substandard
    8,864       -       433       1,656       9,087       5,859  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
     Total
  $ 174,971     $ 19,768     $ 10,728     $ 17,620     $ 67,679     $ 37,329  

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade as of December 31, 2012
Grade (1)
 
Residential 1-4 Family
   
Multifamily
   
Farmland
   
Construction, Land Loans
   
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
   
Commercial Real Estate Non-Owner Occupied
 
                                     
Quality
    34,201       994       1,001       3,768       5,016       1,168  
Satisfactory
    81,500       12,328       3,589       5,765       25,485       14,539  
Acceptable
    35,202       2,731       6,078       6,059       19,683       11,048  
Special Mention
    4,481       890       9       1,698       5,686       2,353  
Substandard
    12,393       405       503       1,871       8,634       6,428  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
     Total
  $ 167,777     $ 17,348     $ 11,180     $ 19,161     $ 64,504     $ 35,536  

 
(1)  Quality--This grade is reserved for the Bank’s top quality loans. These loans have excellent sources of repayment, with no significant identifiable risk of collection.  Generally, loans assigned this rating will demonstrate the following characteristics:
 
 
·
Conformity in all respects with Bank policy, guidelines, underwriting standards, and Federal and State regulations (no exceptions of any kind).
 
 
·
Documented historical cash flow that meets or exceeds required minimum Bank guidelines, or that can be supplemented with verifiable cash flow from other sources.
 
 
·
Adequate secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidity, liquidation of collateral, or liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.
 
For existing loans, all of the requirements above apply plus all payments have been made as agreed, current financial information on all borrowers and guarantors has been obtained and analyzed, and overall business operating trends are either stable or improving.
 
   Satisfactory-This grade is given to performing loans. These loans have adequate sources of repayment, with little identifiable risk of collection. Loans assigned this rating will demonstrate the following characteristics:
 
 
·
General conformity to the Bank's policy requirements, product guidelines and underwriting standards.  Any exceptions that are identified during the underwriting and approval process have been adequately mitigated by other factors.
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)
 
 
 
·
Documented historical cash flow that meets or exceeds required minimum Bank guidelines, or that can be supplemented with verifiable cash flow from other sources.  
 
 
·
Adequate secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidity, liquidation of collateral, or liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor
 
For existing loans, all of the requirements outlined above will apply, plus all payments have been made as agreed, current financial information on all borrowers and guarantors has been obtained and analyzed, and overall business operating trends are stable with any declines considered minor and temporary.
 
Acceptable-This grade is given to loans that show signs of weakness in either adequate sources of repayment or collateral, but have demonstrated mitigating factors that minimize the risk of delinquency or loss.  Loans assigned this rating may demonstrate some or all of the following characteristics:
 
 
·
Additional exceptions to the Bank's policy requirements, product guidelines or underwriting standards that present a higher degree of risk to the Bank.  Although the combination and/or severity of identified exceptions is greater, all exceptions have been properly mitigated by other factors.
 
 
·
Unproved, insufficient or marginal primary sources of repayment that appear sufficient to service the debt at this time.  Repayment weaknesses may be due to minor operational issues, financial trends, or reliance on projected (not historical) performance.
 
 
·
Marginal or unproven secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidation of collateral and liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.
 
For existing loans, payments have generally been made as agreed with only minor and isolated delinquencies.
 
Special Mention -This grade is given to Watch List loans that include the following characteristics:
 
 
·
Loans with underwriting guideline tolerances and/or exceptions with no identifiable mitigating factors.
 
 
·
Extending loans that are currently performing satisfactorily but with potential weaknesses that may, if not corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Bank's position at some future date. Potential weaknesses are the result of deviations from prudent lending practices.
 
 
·
Loans where adverse economic conditions that develop subsequent to the loan origination do not jeopardize liquidation of the debt, but do substantially increase the level of risk may also warrant this rating.
 
  Substandard-Loans in this category are characterized by deterioration in quality exhibited by any number of well-defined weaknesses requiring corrective action. A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
 
 The weaknesses may include, but are not limited to:
 
 
·
High debt to worth ratios and or declining or negative earnings trends
 
 
·
Declining or inadequate liquidity
 
 
·
Improper loan structure  or questionable repayment sources
 
 
·
Lack of well-defined secondary repayment source, and
 
 
·
Unfavorable competitive comparisons.
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)
 
Such loans are no longer considered to be adequately protected due to the borrower's declining net worth, lack of earnings capacity, declining collateral margins and/or unperfected collateral positions. A possibility of loss of a portion of the loan balance cannot be ruled out. The repayment ability of the borrower is marginal or weak and the loan may have exhibited excessive overdue status or extensions and/or renewals.
 
Doubtful -Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable. The ability of the borrower to service the debt is extremely weak, overdue status is constant, the debt has been placed on non-accrual status, and no definite repayment schedule exists.
 
However, these loans are not yet rated as loss because certain events may occur which would salvage the debt. Among these events are:
 
 
·
Injection of capital
 
 
·
Alternative financing
 
 
·
Liquidation of assets or the pledging of additional collateral.
 
Credit Risk Profile based on payment activity as of  September 30, 2013:
   
Consumer - Non Real Estate
   
Equity Line of Credit / Second Mortgages
   
Commercial - Non Real Estate
   
Agricultural - Non Real Estate
 
                         
Performing
  $ 21,676     $ 15,999     $ 31,043     $ 2,964  
Nonperforming (>90 days past due)
    171       368       411       -  
                                 
     Total
  $ 21,847     $ 16,367     $ 31,454     $ 2,964  
                                 

Credit Risk Profile based on payment activity as of December 31, 2012:
   
Consumer - Non Real Estate
   
Equity Line of Credit /Jr. liens
   
Commercial - Non Real Estate
   
Agricultural - Non Real Estate
 
                         
Performing
  $ 22,599     $ 17,090     $ 31,401     $ 3,372  
Nonperforming (>90 days past due)
    56       495       526       -  
                                 
     Total
  $ 22,655     $ 17,585     $ 31,927     $ 3,372  
                                 

 
13

 


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

The following tables reflect the Bank’s impaired loans at September 30, 2013:
   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With No Related Allowance
                             
Real Estate Secured
                             
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 6,805     $ 6,805     $ -     $ 6,682     $ 138  
Equity lines of credit
    221       221       -       110       5  
Multifamily
    -       -       -       -       -  
Farmland
    231       231       -       265       4  
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
    1,625       1,625       -       1,642       3  
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
    6,067       6,067       -       5,538       194  
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
    7,894       7,894       -       5,663       199  
Second Mortgages
    212       212       -       266       2  
Non Real Estate Secured
                                       
Personal /Consumer
    66       66       -       37       3  
Business Commercial
    409       409       -       238       21  
Agricultural
    600       600       -       310       3  
                                         
          Total
  $ 24,130     $ 24,130     $ -     $ 20,751     $ 572  

 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With an Allowance Recorded
                             
Real Estate Secured
                             
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 3,552     $ 3,552     $ 615     $ 4,019     $ 113  
Equity lines of credit
    13       13       13       7       -  
Multifamily
    -       -       -       203       -  
Farmland
    201       201       9       202       5  
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
    2,854       2,854       339       2,776       100  
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
    4,220       4,220       1,185       3,607       44  
Second Mortgages
    49       49       38       27       -  
Non Real Estate Secured
                                       
Personal /Consumer
    173       173       116       97       7  
Business Commercial
    1,006       1,006       637       832       17  
 
Agricultural
    -       -       -       358       -  
                                         
          Total
  $ 12,068     $ 12,068     $ 2,952     $ 12,128     $ 286  

The following tables reflect the Bank’s impaired loans at December 31, 2012:
   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
   With No Related Allowance
                             
Real Estate Secured
                             
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 6,559     $ 6,559     $ -     $ 7,797     $ 237  
Equity lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
Multifamily
    -       -       -       460       -  
Farmland
    299       299       -       291       15  
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
    1,660       1,730       -       2,074       40  
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
    5,010       5,010       -       7,083       138  
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
    3,432       3,432       -       4,146       136  
Second Mortgages
    321       321       -       456       14  
Non Real Estate Secured
                                       
Personal
    9       9       -       20       1  
Commercial
    68       68       -       1,257       5  
Agricultural
    20       20       -       10       1  
                                         
          Total
  $ 17,378     $ 17,448     $ -     $ 23,594     $ 587  
 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With an Allowance Recorded
                             
Real Estate Secured
                             
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 4,486     $ 4,486     $ 491     $ 4,146     $ 165  
Equity lines of credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
Multifamily
    405       405       5       526       17  
Farmland
    203       203       2       255       13  
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
    -       -       -       1,269       -  
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
    2,698       2,698       369       2,342       15  
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
    2,995       2,995       494       3,739       88  
Second Mortgages
    -       -       -       54       -  
Non Real Estate Secured
                                       
Personal
    22       22       1       48       2  
Commercial
    658       658       585       757       15  
Agricultural
    716       735       232       358       68  
                                         
          Total
  $ 12,183     $ 12,202     $ 2,179     $ 13,494     $ 383  



 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by loan category and segregated by impairment evaluation method as of  September 30, 2013 and September 30. 2012.
Nine  months ended
September  30, 2013
 
Residential
1-4 Family
   
Multifamily
   
Construction and Land Loans
   
Commercial Owner Occupied
   
Commercial Non-Owner Occupied
   
Second Mortgages
   
Equity Line of Credit
   
Farmland
   
Personal and Overdrafts
   
Commercial and Agricultural
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for Credit Losses:
                                                                       
Beginning Balance December 31,  2012
  $ 1,242     $ 280     $ 823     $ 1,039     $ 1,075     $ 161     $ 30     $ 97     $ 486     $ 1,530     $ 686       7,449  
Provision for Credit Losses
    329       (102 )     (404 )     161       376       150       1       17       348       (275 )     519       1,120  
Charge-offs
    333       -       127       408       52       134       3       41       331       193       -       1,622  
Recoveries
    6       -       3       -       -       -       -       -       39       30       -       78  
Net Charge-offs
    327       -       124       408       52       134       3       41       292       163       -       1,544  
Ending Balance
September  30, 2013
    1,244       178       295       792       1,399       177       28       73       542       1,092       1,205       7,025  
Ending Balance: Individually evaluated for impairment
    615       -       -       339       1,185       38       13       9       116       637       -       2,952  
Ending Balance:  Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
    629       178       295       453       214       139       15       64       426       455       1,205       4,073  
Loans:
                                                                                               
Ending Balance: Individually Evaluated for Impairment
    10,357       -       1,625       8,921       12,114       261       234       432       239       2,015       -       36,198  
Ending Balance: Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
    164,614       19,768       15,995       58,758       25,215       7,939       7,933       10,296       21,608       32,403       -       364,529  
Ending Balance: September  30, 2013
  $ 174,971     $ 19,768     $ 17,620     $ 67,679     $ 37,329     $ 8,200     $ 8,167     $ 10,728     $ 21,847     $ 34,418       -     $ 400,727  


 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)
 

Nine  months ended
 September  30, 2012
 
Residential
1-4 Family
   
Multifamily
   
Construction and Land Loans
   
Commercial Owner Occupied
   
Commercial Non-Owner Occupied
   
Second Mortgages
   
Equity Line of Credit
   
Farmland
   
Personal and Overdrafts
   
Commercial and Agricultural
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for Credit Losses:
                                                                       
Beginning Balance December 31,  2011
  $ 1,618     $ 477     $ 1,746     $ 1,209     $ 400     $ 371     $ 69     $ 336     $ 764     $ 1,620     $ 414       9,024  
Provision for Credit Losses
    (235 )     139       (889 )     (193 )     822       (65 )     7       (164 )     94       450       891       857  
Charge-offs
    313       246       448       183       686       68       23       4       309       566       -       2,846  
Recoveries
    158       -       452       -       5       2       -       2       63       132       -       814  
Net Charge-offs
    155       246       (4 )     183       681       66       23       2       246       434       -       2,032  
Ending Balance
Sept. 30, 2012
    1,228       370       861       833       541       240       53       170       612       1,636       1,305       7,849  
Ending Balance: Individually evaluated for impairment
    416       7       43       212       167       3       -       3       18       647       -       1,516  
Ending Balance:  Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
    812       363       818       621       374       237       53       167       594       989       1,305       6,333  
Loans:
                                                                                               
Ending Balance: Individually Evaluated for Impairment
    13,427       1,305       1,765       11,031       10,775       326       -       475       91       1,899       -       41,094  
Ending Balance: Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
    155,905       16,027       18,236       54,825       26,111       9,711       8,452       10,421       23,278       34,377       -       357,343  
Ending Balance: Sept.  30, 2012
  $ 169,332     $ 17,332     $ 20,001     $ 65,856     $ 36,886     $ 10,037     $ 8,452     $ 10,896     $ 23,369     $ 36,276       -     $ 398,437  

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

A loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established on loans for which it is probable that the full collection of principal and interest is in doubt. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment using one of several methods, including collateral value based on recent appraisal and /or tax assessment value, liquidation value and/or discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. On a quarterly basis, the ALLL methodology begins with the determination of individually impaired loans. All loans that are rated “7” (Doubtful) are assessed as impaired based on the expectation that the full collection of principal and interest is in doubt. All loans that are rated “6” (Substandard) or are expected to be downgraded to “6”, require additional analysis to determine whether they may be impaired. All loans that are rated “5” (Special Mention) are presumed not to be impaired. However, “5” rated loans with the following characteristics warrant further analysis before completing an assessment of impairment:

 
A loan is 60 days or more delinquent on scheduled principal or interest;
 
A loan is presently in an unapproved over advanced position;
 
A loan is newly modified; or
 
A loan is expected to be modified.

The Company’s credit administration personnel and senior financial officers are responsible for tracking, coding, and monitoring loans that become Troubled Debt Restructurings. Concessions are made to existing borrowers in the form of modified interest rates and / or payment terms. The loans are segregated for regulatory and external reporting. Each specific TDR is reviewed to determine if the accrual of interest should be discontinued and also reviewed for impairment. The Company’s senior credit administration officer performs this analysis on a quarterly basis in addition to determining any other loans that are impaired within the loan portfolio. The Company had a total of $17.86 million and $21.61 million of loans categorized as troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Interest is accrued on TDRs if the loan is otherwise not impaired and the full collection of principal and interest under the modified terms is still deemed probable.

In the determination of the allowance for loan losses, management considers troubled debt restructurings and subsequent defaults in these restructurings by adjusting the loan grades of such loans. Defaults resulting in charge-offs affect the historical loss experience ratios which are a component of the allowance calculation. Additionally, specific reserves may be established on restructured loans evaluated individually.

The following tables summarize the troubled debt restructurings during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Nine months ended September 30, 2013
Troubled Debt Restructurings
Interest only
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post ModificationRecorded Investment
 
         Real Estate Secured
                 
Residential 1-4 family
    -       -       -  
Equity lines of credit
    -       -       -  
Multifamily
    -       -       -  
Farmland
    -       -       -  
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
    1       1,395       1,395  
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
    -       -       -  
Second Mortgages
    -       -       -  
Non Real Estate Secured
                       
Personal / Consumer
    -       -       -  
Business Commercial
    -       -       -  
Agricultural
    -       -       -  
      -       -       -  
Total
    1       1,395       1,395  

Troubled Debt Restructurings
Below Market Rate
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post Modification Recorded Investment
 
        Real Estate Secured
                 
Residential 1-4 family
    2       1,264       1,264  
Equity lines of credit
    -       -       -  
Multifamily
    -       -       -  
Farmland
    -       -       -  
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
    5       8,687       8,687  
Second Mortgages
    -       -       -  
Non Real Estate Secured
                       
Personal / Consumer
    -       -       -  
Business Commercial
    -       -       -  
Agricultural
    -       -       -  
                         
Total
    7       9,951       9,951  



 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Troubled Debt Restructurings
Loan term extension
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post Modification Recorded Investment
 
                Real Estate Secured
                 
Residential 1-4 family
    3       500       500  
Equity lines of credit
    -       -       -  
Multifamily
    -       -       -  
Farmland
    -       -       -  
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
    1       55       55  
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
    -       -       -  
Second Mortgages
    1       36       36  
Non Real Estate Secured
                       
Personal / Consumer
    -       -       -  
Business Commercial
    1       71       71  
Agricultural
    3       755       755  
                         
Total
    9       1,417       1,417  
Troubled Debt Restructurings
All
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post Modification Recorded Investment
 
Total Restructurings
    17       12,763       12,763  

Troubled Debt Restructurings
That subsequently defaulted
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post Modification Recorded Investment
 
                 Real Estate Secured
                 
Residential 1-4 family
    -       -       -  
Equity lines of credit
    -       -       -  
Multifamily
    -       -       -  
Farmland
    -       -       -  
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
    -       -       -  
Second Mortgages
    -       -       -  
Non Real Estate Secured
                       
Personal / Consumer
    -       -       -  
Business Commercial
    -       -       -  
Agricultural
    -       -       -  
      -       -       -  
Total
    -       -       -  
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Nine months ended September 30, 2012

Troubled Debt Restructurings
Below Market Rate
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post Modification Recorded Investment
 
                 Real Estate Secured
          -       -  
Residential 1-4 family
    1       885       881  
Equity lines of credit
    -       -       -  
Multifamily
    -       -       -  
Farmland
    -       -       -  
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
    1       2,270       2,248  
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
    4       8,031       7,968  
Second Mortgages
    -       -       -  
Non Real Estate Secured
    -       -       -  
Personal / Consumer
    -       -       -  
Business Commercial
    -       -       -  
Agricultural
    -       -       -  
      -       -       -  
Total
    6       11,186       11,094  
                         


Troubled Debt Restructurings
Interest Only
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post Modification Recorded Investment
 
             Real Estate Secured
                 
Residential 1-4 family
    1       729       729  
Equity lines of credit
                       
Multifamily
                       
Farmland
    1       138       138  
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
                       
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
                       
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
                       
Second Mortgages
    1       84       84  
Non Real Estate Secured
                       
Personal / Consumer
                       
Business Commercial
                       
Agricultural
                       
                         
Total
    3       951       951  


 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


Troubled Debt Restructurings
Loan term extension
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post Modification Recorded Investment
 
       Real Estate Secured
                 
Residential 1-4 family
    1       111       111  
Equity lines of credit
                       
Multifamily
                       
Farmland
                       
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
                       
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
    2       1,017       1,003  
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
                       
Second Mortgages
                       
Non Real Estate Secured
                       
Personal / Consumer
    1       28       28  
Business Commercial
                       
Agricultural
    1       129       129  
                         
Total
    6       1,696       1,678  
Troubled Debt Restructurings
All
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post Modification Recorded Investment
 
Total Restructurings
    15       13,833       13,723  


Troubled Debt Restructurings
That subsequently defaulted
 
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post Modification Recorded Investment
 
         Real Estate Secured
 
 
             
Residential 1-4 family  (Loan Term Extension)
    1       111       111  
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied (Loan Term Extension)
    1       285       278  
                         
Total
    2       396       389  






 
23

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Overview of Loan Review and ALLL Processes

The loan review function performs various tasks that are utilized to discover weaknesses within the loan portfolio.  These include annual reviews on loan relationships that are greater than $500,000.  The relationship review includes a discussion of the collateral, repayment history, guarantor(s) financial position, and debt service coverage on an individual and global level.  These reviews are based primarily upon federal tax returns for cash flow determination, internally prepared interim statements and personal financial statements.  Debt service coverage (DSC) is calculated on each individual customer, or guarantor, as well as the aggregate or global DSC.  The DSC is discounted to determine a “stressed” DSC.  Collateral evaluation includes an inspection of the collateral file to determine if the Bank is indeed properly secured.  Collateral is discounted, when appropriate, to determine a “stressed” LTV.   In addition to annual loan relationship reviews, quarterly reviews are completed on all non-pass watch-list relationships which are greater than $100,000 and are graded Substandard, Doubtful or Loss.   This quarterly review process is comprised of a shortened version of the full relationship review.  These quarterly reviews include a discussion on personal credit management, DSC and LTV.  In addition to these quarterly reviews of all non-pass watch list relationships, a semi-annual review is conducted on all Special Mention loan relationships that are on the watch list.  These reviews are prepared in the same manner as the quarterly non-pass relationship reviews.  The appropriateness of the risk rating of each relationship is assessed, with changes to the risk rating being made by the Senior Credit Review Officer, when deemed appropriate. Other measures taken to determine potential problem relationships include the monthly preparation of the watch list.  During that process, past due loan reports are reviewed, as well as any other information that might be presented by loan officers, regarding a particular loan relationship that is exhibiting stress.  To be considered as a watch list relationship, distinct characteristics must be exhibited.  These include, but are not limited to late payments greater than 60 days, a low DSC calculation, bankruptcy filings, casualty losses, or other issues that would cause a perceived increase in the risk of loss to the Bank. The final segment of the loan review process involves special reviews.  These reviews target specific segments of the loan portfolio, i.e. credit cards, equity lines, consumer loans, construction loans, and other specific segments of the loan portfolio that management wishes to have reviewed.

The segments of the Company’s loan portfolio are disaggregated to a level that allows management to monitor risk and performance. In reviewing risk, management has determined there to be several different risk categories within the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses consists of amounts applicable to: (i) the commercial loan portfolio; (ii) the commercial real estate loan portfolio; (iii) the construction loan portfolio; (iv) the consumer loan portfolio; and, (v) the residential loan portfolio. The commercial real estate (“CRE”) loan segment is further disaggregated into two classes. Non-owner occupied CRE loans, which include loans secured by non-owner occupied nonfarm nonresidential properties, generally have a greater risk profile than all other CRE loans, which include multifamily structures and owner-occupied commercial structures. The construction loan segment is further disaggregated into two classes. One-to-four family residential construction loans are generally made to individuals for the acquisition of and/or construction on a lot or lots on which a residential dwelling is to be built. Commercial construction loans are generally made to developers or investors for the purpose of acquiring, developing and constructing residential or commercial structures. Construction lending is generally considered to involve a higher degree of credit risk than long-term permanent financing.

The following describes the Company’s basic methodology for computing its ALLL.

On a quarterly basis, the ALLL methodology begins with the identification of loans subject to ASC 310.  All loans that are rated “7” (Doubtful) are assessed as impaired based on the expectation that the full collection of principal and interest is in doubt. All loans that are rated “6” (Substandard) or are expected to be downgraded to “6”, require additional analysis to determine whether they may be impaired under ASC 310. All loans that are rated “5” (Special Mention) are presumed not to be impaired. However, “5” rated loans may warrant further analysis before completing an assessment of impairment.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

For ASC 310 loans that are individually evaluated and found to be impaired (primarily those designated as Substandard and Doubtful), the associated ALLL will be based upon one of the three impairment measurement methods specified within ASC 310:

 
(1)
Present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate;
 
(2)
Loan’s observable market price; or
 
(3)
Fair value of the collateral.

To determine the amount of loan loss exposure for the impaired ASC 310 loans, the value of collateral for secured loans is evaluated to determine the current value and potential exposure.  The collateral value is adjusted for its age and condition, and, for real estate, adjusted for condition, location, and age of the most current appraisal.  If the adjusted value of the collateral is less than the current principal balance, the difference is designated as direct exposure for loan loss calculations.  The total balance of unsecured loans is considered as direct exposure.
 
 
ASC 450 Loan Loss:

For all other loans, including individual loans determined not to be impaired under ASC 310, the associated ALLL is calculated in accordance with ASC 450 that provides for estimated credit losses likely to be realized on groups of loans with similar risk characteristics. The Bank uses standard call report categories to segregate loans into groups with similar risk characteristics. Estimated credit losses reflect significant factors that affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. Key factors that influence risk within the Bank’s loan portfolio are divided into three major categories:

 
(1)
Historical Loss Factor: To calculate the anticipated loan loss in each call report category for ASC 450 loans, the Bank begins with the net loss in each category for each of the last twelve quarters.  The Bank uses a rolling twelve quarter weighted historical loss average where the most recent quarters are weighted heavier than the earlier quarters.  The total of weighted factors for each call report category is applied to the current outstanding loan balance in this category to calculate expected loss based on historical data for a group of loans with similar risk characteristics.

 
(2)
External economic factors:  Economic conditions have a significant impact on the Bank’s loan portfolio because deteriorating conditions can adversely impact both collateral values and the customer’s ability to service debt.  Management has selected the following external factors as indicators of economic conditions:

 
a.
National GDP Growth Rate
 
b.
Local Unemployment Rates
 
c.
The Prime Rate
The values for external factors are updated on a quarterly basis based on current economic data.

 
(3)
Internal process factors:  Internal factors that influence loss rates as a result of risk management and control practices include the following:

 
a.
Past-Due Loans.
 
b.
Non-Accrual Loans
 
c.
CRE Concentrations
 
d.
Loan Volume Level
 
e.
Level and Trend of Classified Loans
  The values for internal factors are updated on a quarterly basis based on current portfolio metrics.

We maintain an unallocated component to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.  The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio. Once the quarterly ALLL is computed, the calculations are reviewed by the Company’s credit administration committee which is comprised of the CEO, CFO, and Senior Lending Officers, including Credit Review personnel.  The Company’s controller also performs a detailed review of the computations, estimates, etc. included in the ALLL calculation. The ALLL is then reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.


 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Note 3  -  Income Taxes

Income tax expense (benefit) for the nine-months ended September 30 is different than the amount computed by applying the statutory corporate federal income tax rate of 34% to income before taxes.  The reasons for these differences are as follows:

   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate
  $ (77 )   $ 806  
Reduction in taxes from:
               
Tax-exempt interest
    (142 )     (181 )
Valuation adjustment for deferred tax assets
    (2,000 )     -  
Other, net
    (95 )     (106 )
                 
Income tax expense (benefit)
  $ (2,314 )   $ 519  

In the second quarter of 2013, responsive to the improvement in earnings and asset quality,the Company reversed a significant portion of the valuation allowance that was established against the deferred tax assets (“DTA”) during the fourth quarter of 2011. The valuation allowance was established during 2011 due to uncertainty at the time regarding the ability to generate sufficient future taxable income to fully realize the benefit of the net DTA. In assessing the deferred tax assets (“DTA”), management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the DTA will not be realized. The Company evaluates the carrying amount of its DTA on a quarterly basis in accordance with the guidance provided in FASB ASC Topic 740 (“ASC 740”), in particular, applying the criteria set forth therein to determine whether it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion, or all, of the DTA will not be realized within its life cycle, based on the weight of available evidence. In most cases, the realization of the DTA is dependent upon the Company generating a sufficient level of taxable income in future periods, which can be difficult to predict.  If the Company’s forecast of taxable income within the carry forward periods available under applicable law is not sufficient to cover the amount of net deferred assets, such assets may be impaired. Management considers the reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact of available carry-back and carry-forward periods), projected future taxable income and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment.

Note 4  - Capital Requirements

Regulators of the Company and its subsidiary, Highlands Union Bank (the “Bank”), have implemented risk-based capital guidelines which require compliance with certain minimum capital ratios as a percent of assets and other certain off-balance sheet items that are adjusted for predefined credit risk factors.  The regulatory minimum for Tier 1 and combined Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital ratios are 4.0% and 8.0%, respectively.  Tier 1 capital includes tangible equity reduced by goodwill and certain other intangibles.  Tier 2 capital includes portions of the allowance for loan losses, not to exceed Tier 1 capital. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, a minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital as a percentage of average total consolidated assets) of 4.0% is required. The following table presents the capital ratios for the Company and the Bank.






 
26

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

September 30, 2013
 
Entity
 
Tier 1
   
Total Risk Based
   
Leverage
 
                   
Highlands Bankshares, Inc.
    7.84 %     9.09 %     5.18 %
                         
Highlands Union Bank
    8.87 %     10.13 %     5.87 %

December 31, 2012
 
Entity
 
Tier 1
   
Total Risk Based
   
Leverage
 
                   
Highlands Bankshares, Inc.
    7.85 %     9.11 %     5.18 %
                         
Highlands Union Bank
    8.79 %     10.05 %     5.80 %

As of December 31, 2012, the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond categorized the Bank as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.

Note 5 - Capital Securities

The Company completed a $7.5 million capital issue of 9.25% Preferred Securities (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) on January 23, 1998.  These Trust Preferred Securities were issued by Highlands Capital Trust I, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

On January 15, 2008, after receiving regulatory approval, Highlands Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) redeemed $3.862 million in principal amount of its Junior Subordinated Debt Securities due January 15, 2028 (the “Debt Securities”). All of the Debt Securities are held by Highlands Capital Trust I (the “Trust”), the Company’s subsidiary.

Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, the Company may elect from time to time to defer interest payments on the debt securities, which would result in a deferral of distribution payments on the related Capital Securities. Effective April 15, 2010, the Company began deferring interest payments on the debt securities held by Highlands Capital Trust I.  As a result, distribution payments to holders of the Capital Securities are also being deferred. The deferral period can last up to 5 years.

Note 6 – Per Share Amounts

The following table contains information regarding the Company’s computation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Basic Earnings per Share
  $ 0.42     $ 0.37     $ ( 0.13 )   $ 0.16  
                                 
Basic Number of Shares
    5,011,152       5,011,152       5,011,152       5,011,152  
                                 
Diluted Earnings per Share
  $ 0.42     $ 0.37     $ ( 0.13 )   $ 0.16  
                                 
Diluted Number of Shares
    5,011,152       5,011,152       5,011,152       5,011,152  
                                 

 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies

The Bank is a party to various financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk arising in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. Those financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. At September 30, 2013, these commitments included: standby letters of credit of $537 thousand; equity lines of credit of $8.66 million; credit card lines of credit of $6.05 million; real estate, construction and land development commitments of $2.64 million; and other unused commitments to fund interest earning assets of $28.52 million.

Note  8 – Fair Value

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

Fair Value Hierarchy
        
Under ASC Topic 820 on Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in 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.
        
In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon third party models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality, the Company’s creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.


 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Recurring - Investment Securities Available for Sale

Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 and Level 3 inputs. For Level 2 securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from multiple independent third party sources. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.

As of September 30, 2013, we own approximately $3.83 million (amortized cost) in collateralized debt obligation securities (TRUP CDOs) that are backed primarily by trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts, and insurance companies.  The market for these and similar securities at September 30, 2013 is not active.  The TRUP CDOs have been classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because we determined that significant adjustments are required for fair value assessment at the measurement date.

The remaining securities in the Company’s available for sale securities portfolio are classified within the Level 2 hierarchy using inputs from independent pricing models.

The following tables summarize the Company’s available for sale securities portfolio measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy.

September 30, 2013
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair Value
 
Available for Sale Securities
                       
State and Political Subdivisions
  $ -     $ 10,627     $ -     $ 10,627  
Mortgage Backed Securities
  $ -       30,663     $ -       30,663  
TRUP CDO’s
  $ -       -     $ 413       413  
Single Issue Trust Preferred
  $ -       877     $ -       877  
SBA Pools
  $ -       14,272     $ -       14,272  
SLMA
  $ -       501     $ -       501  
Total AFS Securities
  $ -     $ 56,940     $ 413     $ 57,353  

December 31, 2012
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair Value
 
Available for Sale Securities
                       
State and Political Subdivisions
  $ -     $ 11,985     $ -     $ 11,985  
Mortgage Backed Securities
  $ -     $ 27,642     $ -     $ 27,642  
TRUP CDO’s
  $ -     $ -     $ 294     $ 294  
Single Issue Trust Preferred
  $ -     $ 886     $ -     $ 886  
SBA Pools
  $ -     $ 16,091     $ -     $ 16,091  
SLMA
  $ -     $ 502     $ -     $ 502  
Total AFS Securities
  $ -     $ 57,106     $ 294     $ 57,400  





 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Pursuant to ASC Topic 820, the following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance at September 30, 2013 for Level 3 assets measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs. Level 3 assets represent the Company’s TRUP CDOs.

Investment Securities Available for Sale

Beginning balance, December 31, 2012
  $ 294  
Total losses included in net income
    -  
Included in other comprehensive income
    119  
Transfers in or out of Level 3
    -  
Ending balance, September 30, 2013
  $ 413  


Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment using one of several methods, including collateral value, recent appraisal value and /or tax assessed value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. At September 30, 2013 impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. Fair value is based upon independent market prices or appraised values of the collateral which the Company considers as nonrecurring Level 2. The following tables summarize the Company’s impaired loans by loan category at fair value on a non - recurring basis as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy for which a specific allowance has been allocated.

September 30, 2013
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total Fair Value
 
           Real Estate Secured
   
 
     
 
 
  Residential 1-4 family
    $ 3,552       $ 3,552  
  Equity Lines of Credit
      13         13  
  Farmland
      201         201  
 Construction, Land Development,    Other  Land Loans
      -         -  
 Commercial Real Estate – Owner Occupied
      2,854         2,854  
Commercial Real Estate – Non Owner Occupied
      4,220         4,220  
Second Mortgages
      49         49  
        Non Real Estate Secured
                   
Personal
      173         173  
Business / Commercial
      1,006         1,006  
Agricultural
      -         -  
Total
    $ 12,068       $ 12,068  





 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

December 31, 2012
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total Fair Value
 
           Real Estate Secured
   
 
     
 
 
  Residential 1-4 family
    $ 4,486       $ 4,486  
  Multifamily
      405         405  
  Farmland
      203         203  
 Construction, Land Development,    Other  Land Loans
      -         -  
 Commercial Real Estate – Owner Occupied
      2,698         2,698  
Commercial Real Estate – Non Owner Occupied
      2,995         2,995  
Second Mortgages
      -         -  
        Non Real Estate Secured
                   
Personal
      22         22  
Business / Commercial
      1,374         1,374  
Total
    $ 12,183       $ 12,183  


Foreclosed Assets / Repossessions

Foreclosed assets and repossessions are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets and repossessions. Subsequently, foreclosed assets and repossessions are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices or appraised values of the collateral which the Company considers as nonrecurring Level 2. If additional specific write-downs have occurred, then the foreclosed asset balances are reclassified as non-recurring Level 3. The following tables summarize the Company’s foreclosed and repossessed assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012

September 30, 2013
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair Value
 
Repossessions/OREO, net
    --     $ 13,075       --     $ 13,075  


December 31, 2012
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair Value
 
Repossessions/OREO, net
    --     $ 16,661       --     $ 16,661  



 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

General

The Company has no liabilities carried at fair value or measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices.  However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement.  Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amount reported in the balance sheets for cash, short-term investments and federal funds sold approximates fair value.

Securities Available for Sale

Fair values are determined in the manner as described above.

Other Investments

Other investments include Federal Home Loan Bank stock, Federal Reserve Bank stock, Community Bankers Bank stock, and Pacific Coast Bankers Bank.  The carrying value of those securities approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of those Banks. Also included in other investments are certificates of deposit purchased from other FDIC insured banks in which the carrying amount approximates fair value.

Loans

The fair value of loans represent the amount at which the loans of the Bank could be exchanged on the open market, based upon the current lending rate for similar types of lending arrangements discounted over the remaining life of the loans. For fixed rate loans and for variable rate loans with infrequent re-pricing or re-pricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the cash flow analysis.

Deposits

The fair value of time deposits is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the cash flow analysis for each time deposit. Other non-maturity deposits are reported at their carrying values.
 
Other Short-Term Borrowings
 
Fair values of other short-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. Estimated maturity dates are also included in the calculation of fair value for these borrowings.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


Long-term Debt and Capital Securities

Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities or established call prices are used to estimate fair value of existing debt.

Off-Balance Sheet Instruments

The amount of off-balance sheet commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees, is considered equal to fair value.  Because of the uncertainty involved in attempting to assess the likelihood and timing of commitments being drawn upon, coupled with the lack of an established market and the wide diversity of fee structures, the Company does not believe it is meaningful to provide an estimate of fair value that differs from the given value of the commitment.

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
 

   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying
   
Fair Value
 
   
Amount
         
Amount
       
                         
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 76,235     $ 76,235     $ 81,208     $ 81,208  
Securities available for
 sale
    57,353       57,353       57,400       57,400  
Other investments
    4,710       4,710       4,930       4,930  
Loans, net
    393,126       390,860       383,049       383,173  
Deposits
    (488,166 )     (468,994 )     (485,340 )     (480,424 )
Other short-term
  borrowings
    (23,525 )     (25,748 )     (20,170 )     (23,072 )
Long-term debt
    (47,815 )     (51,462 )     (51,298 )     (57,145 )
Capital Securities
    (3,150 )     (3,542 )     (3,150 )     (3,542 )




 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Note  9. -Investment Securities Available For Sale

The amortized cost and market value of securities available for sale are as follows:
 
   
September 30, 2013
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
                         
                         
State and political subdivisions
  $ 10,802       84       259     $ 10,627  
Mortgage backed securities
    30,700       232       269       30,663  
TRUP CDOs
    3,833       -       3,420       413  
Single Issue Trust Preferred
    908       -       31       877  
SBA Pools
    14,979       35       742       14,272  
SLMA
    500       1       -       501  
    $ 61,722     $ 352     $ 4,721     $ 57,353  

 
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
                         
                         
State and political subdivisions
  $ 11,708       302       25     $ 11,985  
Mortgage backed securities
    27,120       531       9       27,642  
TRUP CDOs
    3,879       -       3,585       294  
Single Issue Trust Preferred
    908       -       22       886  
SBA Pools
    16,119       34       62       16,091  
SLMA
    500       2       -       502  
    $ 60,234     $ 869     $ 3,703     $ 57,400  

Investment securities available for sale with a carrying value of $43,336 and $41,994 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and a market value of $42,697 and $42,718 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, were pledged as collateral on public deposits, FHLB advances and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

The following table presents the age of gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category:
 
   
September 30, 2013
 
   
Less Than 12 months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
 
                                     
States and political subdivisions
  $ 4,359     $ 259     $ -     $ -     $ 4,359     $ 259  
Mortgage-backed securities
    14,449       247       425       22       14,874       269  
Pooled Trust Preferred Securities
    -       -       413       3,420       413       3,420  
Single Issue Trust Preferred
    -       -       887       31       887       31  
SBA Pools
    8,238       500       4,442       242       12,680       742  
SLMA
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
  Total
  $ 27,046     $ 1,006     $ 6,167     $ 3,715     $ 33,213     $ 4,721  

 

 
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Less Than 12 months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
 
                                     
State and political subdivisions
  $ 1,352     $ 25     $ -     $ -     $ 1,352     $ 25  
Mortgage-backed securities
    496       9       -       -       496       9  
Pooled Trust Preferred Securities
    -       -       294       3,585       294       3,585  
Single Issue Trust Preferred
    -       -       886       22       886       22  
SBA Pools
    9,073       59       1,707       3       10,780       62  
SLMA
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
  Total
  $ 10,921     $ 93     $ 2,887     $ 3,610     $ 13,808     $ 3,703  




 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

The segment of the portfolio that contains the largest unrealized loss is the pooled trust preferred securities (TRUP CDOs) that are backed primarily by trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts, and insurance companies. As of September 30, 2013, the TRUP CDOs book value totaled $3.83 million.

The Company reviews its investment portfolio on a quarterly basis for indications of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”).

For other than temporary impairment analysis, the Company measures the change in projected cash flows for securitized assets, specifically, how the current projected cash flows differ from the most recent projection (e.g. as of the last quarter). A decrease in the present value of projected cash flows is considered an “adverse change” and may trigger a charge for other-than-temporary impairment. The Company formally analyzes the credit characteristics of the underlying collateral on each individual security as a basis for credit deferral / default assumptions.   This methodology is documented and reviewed with the Audit Committee each quarter for determining impairment.  Additionally, the Company utilizes certain data contained in the baseline deferral / default assumptions that were developed by the FDIC (from default data during the 1988-1992 periods). The Company’s credit evaluation of each of the entities comprising the underlying collateral considers all available information and evidence.  The initial credit evaluation focuses on asset quality (using the Texas Ratio and Modified Texas Ratio), capitalization (using Leverage, Tier 1 and Total Risk Based Capital), third party ratings of financial strength, the ratio of reserve for loan losses to loans and current earnings performance. For those underlying issuers that are determined to be potentially impaired based on the initial review, a more detailed quarterly trend analysis is completed. This analysis focuses on trends related to non-performing assets, reserve for loan losses, capitalization and earnings performance. The results of the internal assessment are factored into an analysis stressing the projections of cash flow.

At September 30, 2013, the following assumptions were used in the cash flow projections:
 
   
      Deferral / default ranges for 2013 – 1.00%.
   
 ·      Deferral / default rate for 2014 – 0.25% to 0.36%.
   
 ·      Deferral / default ranges for years thereafter – 0.25% to 0.36%.
   
 ·      Prepayments - 1% annually, 100% at maturity
   
 ·      The discount rate is calculated using the original discount margin as of the purchase date based on the purchase price added to the appropriate forward 3-month LIBOR rate.
   
 ·      15% recovery with 2 year lag extended to 5 years if has been in deferral for 2 years
   
 ·      0% recovery on existing defaults
   
 ·      Cash flows are discounted at the effective interest rate.


Underlying banks can prepay their trust preferred securities on a quarterly call date after a five year period from the original date of issue. The Company uses a constant prepayment assumption of 1% annually and 100% at maturity. The extent of future prepayments is difficult to project. The projections also include for existing deferrals a 15% recovery  after a two-year lag (if an issuer has been in deferral for two years, the Company extends the assumed recovery to the end of the 5-year deferral period, or an additional 3 years).

Deferral and default announcements that are received after the balance sheet date but before the filing date are incorporated into the OTTI calculation for the period end report. Typically deferral announcements are received on or around each payment date which is the last week of each quarter.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

During the first nine months of 2013, the Company did not incur any credit-related OTTI charges on its TRUP CDOs.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company incurred a total of $167 thousand of OTTI charges.

The Company also assesses other securities for OTTI quarterly by reviewing credit ratings, financial and regulatory reports as well as other pertinent published financial data. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company's assessment revealed no impairment other than that deemed temporary on those securities.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale at September 30, 2013 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
Amortized Cost
   
Approximate
Market Value
 
Due in one year or less
  $ 500     $ 501  
Due after one year through five years
    125       127  
Due after five years through ten years
    3,641       3,642  
Due after ten years
    26,756       22,420  
      31,022       26,690  
                 
Mortgage-backed securities
    30,700       30,663  
    $ 61,722     $ 57,353  

Note 10–Formal Written Agreement

On October 13, 2010, the Company and Bank entered into a written agreement (“Written Agreement”) with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the “Reserve Bank”).  Under the terms of the Written Agreement, the Bank has agreed to develop and submit to the Reserve Bank for approval within the time periods specified therein written plans or programs to:

 
·
strengthen board oversight of the management and operations of the Bank;
 
·
strengthen credit risk management and administration;
 
·
provide for the effective grading of the Bank’s loan portfolio;
 
·
summarize the findings of its review of the adequacy of the staffing of its loan review function;
 
·
improve the Bank’s position with respect to loans, relationships, or other assets in excess of $500,000 that currently are or in the future become past due more than 90 days, on the Bank’s problem loan list, or adversely classified in any report of examination of the Bank;
 
·
review and revise the Bank’s methodology for determining the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) and maintain an adequate ALLL;
 
·
maintain sufficient capital at the Company and the Bank;
 
·
establish a revised written contingency funding plan;
 
·
establish a revised written strategic and capital plan;
 
·
establish a revised investment policy;
 
·
improve the Bank’s earnings and overall condition;
 
·
revise the Bank’s information technology program;
 
·
establish a disaster recovery and business continuity program; and,
 
·
establish a committee to monitor compliance with all aspects of the written agreement.




 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

Further, both the Company and the Bank have agreed to refrain from declaring or paying dividends without prior regulatory approval.  The Company has agreed that it will not take any other form of payment representing a reduction in Bank’s capital or make any distributions of interest, principal or other sums on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities without prior regulatory approval.  The Company also has agreed not to incur, increase or guarantee any debt or not to purchase or redeem any shares of its stock without prior regulatory approval.

Note  11 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policy Update For Certain Required Disclosures

Update No. 2013-02 -- Comprehensive Income (Topic 220):  The update was issued to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. For public entities, the amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012 and accordingly the update has been adopted by the Company. 

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.




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

The following discussion and analysis is provided to address information about the Company’s financial condition and results of operations that is not otherwise apparent from the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto or included in this report.  Reference should be made to those statements and the notes thereto for an understanding of the following discussion and analysis.

The Company generates a significant amount of its income from the net interest income earned by the Bank. Net interest income is the difference between interest income and interest expense. Interest income depends on the amount of interest-earning assets outstanding during the period and the interest rates earned thereon. The quality of the assets further influences the amount of interest income lost on non-accrual loans and the amount of additions to the allowance for loan losses. The Company’s cost of money is a function of the average amount of deposits and borrowed money outstanding during the period and the interest rates paid thereon. Highlands Union Insurance Services and Highlands Union Financial Services, which are subsidiaries of Highlands Union Bank, generate fee income by providing insurance and financial service products to its clients.

Critical Accounting Policy

The financial condition and results of operations presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements, accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and management’s discussion and analysis are, to a large degree, dependent upon the accounting policies of the Company.  The selection and application of these accounting policies involve judgments, estimates, and uncertainties that are susceptible to change.  For a discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies related to its allowance for loan losses and other than temporary impairment, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Regulatory Economic Environment
 
On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law.  The Dodd-Frank Act contains significant modifications to the current bank regulatory structure and requires various federal agencies to adopt a broad range of new rules and regulations that have yet to be implemented or become effective.  While not fully determinable at this time, the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the rules and regulations that will be promulgated could significantly affect our operations, increase our operating costs and divert management resources and attention from the primary business of the Bank.
 
On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act, (the “JOBS Act”).  The JOBS Act significantly amends federal securities laws to relax the general solicitation and general advertising prohibitions in private placements, creates a new public offering exemption for offerings up to $50 million and increases the threshold number of shareholders of record over which companies are required to register with the SEC and begin filing periodic public reports.  The JOBS Act also increased the threshold number of shareholders of record for bank holding companies to deregister with the SEC and cease filing periodic public reports. The Company’s shareholder base currently exceeds this amended threshold, but in the event that the Company’s number of shareholders of record decreases in the future, the Company may consider deregistering to save the significant expense associated with SEC reporting.

Formal Written Agreement
 
As discussed in Footnote 13, on October 13, 2010, the Company and Bank entered into a written agreement (“Written Agreement”) with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the “Reserve Bank”).  Under the terms of the Written Agreement, the Bank has agreed to develop and submit to the Reserve Bank for approval within the time periods specified therein written plans or programs to:

 
·
strengthen board oversight of the management and operations of the Bank;
 
·
strengthen credit risk management and administration;
 
·
provide for the effective grading of the Bank’s loan portfolio;
 
·
summarize the findings of its review of the adequacy of the staffing of its loan review function;

 
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·
improve the Bank’s position with respect to loans, relationships, or other assets in excess of $500,000 that currently are or in the future become past due more than 90 days, on the Bank’s problem loan list, or adversely classified in any report of examination of the Bank;
 
·
review and revise the Bank’s methodology for determining the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) and maintain an adequate ALLL;
 
·
maintain sufficient capital at the Company and the Bank;
 
·
establish a revised written contingency funding plan;
 
·
establish a revised written strategic and capital plan;
 
·
establish a revised investment policy;
 
·
improve the Bank’s earnings and overall condition;
 
·
revise the Bank’s information technology program;
 
·
establish a disaster recovery and business continuity program; and,
 
·
establish a committee to monitor compliance with all aspects of the written agreement.
 
Further, both the Company and the Bank have agreed to refrain from declaring or paying dividends without prior regulatory approval.  The Company has agreed that it will not take any other form of payment representing a reduction in the Bank’s capital or make any distributions of interest, principal or other sums on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities without prior regulatory approval.  The Company also has agreed not to incur, increase or guarantee any debt or not to purchase or redeem any shares of its stock without prior regulatory approval.

The following summarizes the Company’s progress to comply with the items in the Written Agreement as of September 30, 2013.

 
·
A new board oversight policy has been approved and implemented;
 
·
Completed revising the Bank’s loan grading system and ALLLR methodology;
 
·
Implemented Problem Loan Action reports and Problem Asset reports for all assets over $500,000 which are reviewed with the Board and forwarded to the Federal Reserve Bank on a quarterly basis;
 
·
Completed revising the written contingency funding plan;
 
·
Completed revising the investment policy;
 
·
Completed revising the strategic and capital plan;
 
·
Implementing a capital plan targeted to improve the Company’s and Bank’s capital levels to include strategically reducing the risk weighted assets of the Company, improvement in earnings as well as exploring options to raise additional capital;
 
·
Completed a Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan; and,
 
·
Formed a Directors Compliance Committee to monitor the progress of each item in the written agreement that meets at least quarterly and files a report with the Federal Reserve Bank.

Results of Operations

Results of operations for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 reflect a net loss of $658 thousand and earnings of $2.09 million, respectively, compared to earnings of $782 thousand and $1.85 million for the corresponding periods in 2012.  The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is primarily due to a partial reversal made by the Company in the second quarter of  2013 of its valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets. See Note 3 in our Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion concerning the Company’s deferred tax asset valuation. The primary reason for the loss incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2013 is an increase in OREO write-downs and losses on the sale of OREO related to contracts to sell approximately $5 million of various OREO properties during September, of which approximately $1 million closed in September.  Management took a more aggressive approach to reduce OREO, including conducting on-site auctions of selected properties. The Company recorded any losses related to these sales during the third quarter. However, the reduction related to the net proceeds of approximately

 
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$3 million is not reflected in the Company’s OREO balance as of September 30, 2013 due to the transactions actually closing in October.   Subsequent to September 30, 2013, the Company has contracted to sell additional OREO properties, the proceeds of which are expected to reduce the Company’s OREO balance an additional $1.3 million when these transactions close during the fourth quarter.

Net interest income for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013 decreased $56 thousand or 1.28% compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 net interest income decreased $279 thousand or 2.11% as compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2012.  Average interest-earning assets decreased $4.48 million from the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 to the current nine month period, while average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $14.33 million over the same period. The tax-equivalent yield on average interest-earning assets was 4.44% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 representing a decrease of 42 basis points from the same period in 2012.  The average balance of federal funds sold during the third quarter was $64.27 million. The average yield on federal funds sold for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 was .23%. The rate on average interest-bearing liabilities decreased 37 basis points to 1.30% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 1.67% for the same period in 2012.

Total interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $394 thousand and $1.74 million less than the comparable 2012 periods due primarily to new loan and investment securities being booked at lower rates, and existing adjustable rate loans and investment securities re-pricing at lower rates. Yields on typical investment securities during the current economic cycle have decreased significantly; therefore, management has intentionally decreased its security portfolio and maintained a significant amount of cash and cash equivalents during the last four years.

The Company’s total interest expense decreased by $338 thousand for the three months and $1.46 million for the nine months from the same periods in 2012, due in part to the overall reduction in time deposit balances. Also new interest-bearing deposits are continuing to be recorded at lower rates and existing interest-bearing deposits and other liabilities are re-pricing lower as they renew.

Additionally, during the third quarter of 2012, the Bank restructured $47.50 million of its $67.86 million of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) borrowings. This restructuring resulted in a decrease in the weighted average borrowing rate by approximately 100 basis points or approximately $480,000 in reduced interest expense annually.  It also extended the average maturity dates on these borrowings by approximately 2.5 years.

During the first nine months of 2013, the Company’s non-interest income decreased by $690 thousand over the corresponding period for 2012. Total non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 decreased $451 thousand over the three month period ended September 30, 2012 due primarily to a decrease in security gains of $458 thousand.

Total non-interest expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 increased $1.36 million as compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2012. The increase is primarily due to the Company’s more aggressive approach pertaining to the sale of OREO properties, primarily through on-site auctions. FDIC insurance premiums totaled $990 thousand and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012. OREO expenses, write-downs and losses on the sale of OREO and repossessions in the amount of $2.38 million increased $1.34 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the prior period. Salaries and employee benefits increased $115 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the prior year period primarily due to an increase in medical insurance costs. Total non-interest expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2013 increased $1.34 million compared to the three month period ended September 30, 2012, primarily as a result of the OREO reduction discussed above.

In addition to FDIC insurance premiums, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, other operating expenses that exceeded 1% of total interest income and other operating income were charges for other contracted services totaling $486 thousand, software licensing and maintenance costs totaling $507 thousand, legal expenses totaling $299 thousand, bank franchise taxes totaling $225 thousand and postage and freight expenses totaling $272 thousand.

 
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In addition to FDIC insurance premiums, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, other operating expenses that exceeded 1% of total interest income and other operating income were charges for other contracted services totaling $608 thousand, software licensing and maintenance costs totaling $558 thousand, legal expenses totaling $300 thousand and postage and freight expenses totaling $211 thousand.

For the three month period ended September 30, 2013, other operating expenses that exceeded 1% of total interest income and other operating income were charges for FDIC insurance totaling $330 thousand, legal expenses totaling $126 thousand, other contracted services totaling $163 thousand, software licensing and maintenance totaling $158 thousand, bank franchise taxes totaling $75 thousand and postage and freight expenses totaling $95 thousand.

For the three month period ended September 30, 2012, other operating expenses that exceeded 1% of total interest income and other operating income were charges for FDIC insurance totaling $330 thousand, legal expenses totaling $79 thousand, other contracted services totaling $152 thousand and software licensing and maintenance totaling $171 thousand.

Operating results of the Company when measured as a percentage of average equity reveals an increase in return on average equity to 8.87% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 from 8.40% for the corresponding period in 2012. Return on average assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was 0.46% compared to 0.41% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.The provision for loan losses for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 totaled $552 thousand and $1.12 million, respectively, a $316 thousand increase and $263 thousand increase as compared to the corresponding periods in 2012. Net charge-offs (inclusive of recoveries) for the first nine months of 2013 were $1.54 million compared with $2.03 million for the first nine months of 2012. Year–to–date net charge-offs were 0.39% and 0.51% of total loans for the periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively. The Company continually monitors the loan portfolio for signs of credit weaknesses or developing collection problems. Loan loss provisions for each period are determined after evaluating the loan portfolio and determining the level necessary to absorb current charge-offs and maintain the reserve at adequate levels.  Loan loss reserves decreased 10.50% to $7.03 million at September 30, 2013 from $7.85 million at September 30, 2012.  The Company’s allowance for loan loss reserves at September 30, 2013 decreased to 1.76% of total loans versus 1.97% at September 30, 2012.  At December 31, 2012, the allowance for loan loss reserve as a percentage of total loans was 1.91%.
 
In the second quarter of 2013, the Company reversed 50% of the $4 million valuation allowance that was established against our deferred tax assets (“DTA”) during the fourth quarter of 2011. The valuation allowance was established during 2011 due to uncertainty at the time regarding our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income to fully realize the benefit of our net DTA. The quarter ended June 30, 2013 marked our ninth consecutive quarter of profitability, exclusive of the above mentioned DTA write-down during the fourth quarter of 2011.  Based on the improved earnings performance trend, improvements in our financial condition, asset quality and capital ratios, and the expectation of continued profitability, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that a significant portion of our net DTA would be realized in future years.  As discussed above, during the quarter ended September 30 , 2013, the Company auctioned or sold several properties included in Other Real Estate Owned in an effort to reduce non-performing assets which resulted in losses on the properties and ultimately a loss for the quarter. The large scale auction process is believed to be a non-recurring event and in managemnent’s opinion does not indicate a reversal of the positive earnings trends experienced since 2011.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets (“DTA”), management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the DTA will not be realized. The Company evaluates the carrying amount of its DTA on a quarterly basis in accordance with the guidance provided in FASB ASC Topic 740 (“ASC 740”), in particular, applying the criteria set forth therein to determine whether it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion, or all, of the DTA will not be realized within its life cycle, based on the weight of available evidence. In most cases, the realization of the DTA is dependent upon the Company generating a sufficient level of taxable income in future periods, which can be difficult to predict.  If the Company’s forecast of taxable income within the carry

 
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forward periods available under applicable law is not sufficient to cover the amount of net deferred assets, such assets may be impaired. Management considers the reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact of available carry-back and carry-forward periods), projected future taxable income and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment.

As provided by ASC 740, the Company considers certain prudent and feasible tax-planning strategies that, if implemented, could prevent an operating loss or tax credit carry forward from expiring unused and could result in realization of the existing DTA. The Company currently expects that these tax-planning strategies could generate pre-tax profitability at levels sufficient to fully absorb the existing DTA. However, the Company has no present intention to implement such strategies.

Based on the weight of available evidence, including the continued improvement in earnings, the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that it will be able to realize the existing net deferred tax asset totaling $11.1 million. Specifically, the negative evidence is tempered by the unusual and temporary circumstances created by the significant economic downturn and significant changes in the Company’s lending practices, management, growth strategy, risk tolerance, and operating practices. The implementation of such changes has already led to improved asset quality measures since the first quarter of 2011. Further, the positive evidence currently indicates that the Company has opportunities through various means to generate income at a sufficient enough level to absorb the DTA.

Management, in conjunction with the board of directors, will continue to evaluate the carrying value of the Company’s DTA on a quarterly basis, in accordance with ASC 740, and will determine any need for a valuation allowance based upon circumstances and expectations then in existence. 

The Company does not expect to recognize any income tax expense until the first quarter of 2014 as a portion of the remaining deferred tax asset valuation allowance is expected to offset income tax expense for the remainder of 2013. The net impact of reversing the valuation allowance and recording the provision for income tax expense was a net income tax benefit of $2 million.  As of September 30, 2013, the remaining valuation allowance on our DTA totaled $2.0 million. Net of this valuation allowance, as of September 30, 2013, the Company’s DTA totaled $11.1 million, compared to a DTA of $8.3 million as of December 31, 2012 as reflected on our consolidated balance sheets.

Financial Position
 
Total loans increased from $397.88 million at September 30, 2012 to $400.15 million at September 30, 2013.  Total loans at December 31, 2012 were $390.50 million. Over the last few years, the Company has significantly decreased its construction portfolio as a result of the economic downturn. The Company’s current focus is to moderately increase its 1-4 family residential loan portfolio. The loan to deposit ratio slightly increased from 80.93% at September 30, 2012 to 81.97% at September 30, 2013. The loan to deposit ratio at December 31, 2012 was 80.45%.  Deposits at September 30, 2013 have decreased $3.47 million since September 30, 2012 and have increased $2.83 million since December 31, 2012. During the last 48 months, the Company has continued to lower the interest rates paid on time deposits in a continuing effort to reduce its cost of funds.

The Company owns approximately $3.83 million (book value) in collateralized debt obligation securities that are backed by trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts, and insurance companies (TRUP CDOs).  The market for these securities at September 30, 2013 is mostly illiquid and markets for similar securities are also not active.  These securities are currently in non-accrual status.  As of September 30, 2013, the unrealized loss in these securities totaled $3.42 million. Management feels that these losses are temporary and primarily a result of the current inactive market. The market discounts reflect the current illiquidity and the negative credit events within the banking sector. Future deterioration of profits of banks nationally and the possibility of increased bank failures could result in changes in the Company’s outlook for these securities and cause the Company to consider recording additional OTTI charges on these securities.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company did not incur any OTTI credit related impairment charges on its TRUP CDOs compared to $167 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 
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Below is a table of the Company’s remaining pooled trust preferred balances as of September 30, 2013.
(in thousands)

Description
Type
Class
 
Original Amount
$
 
Book Value
9/30/13
$
 
Fair Value
9/30/13
$
 
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
$
 
Lowest Credit Rating
                         
Pretsel  4-B
Pooled
Mezz B
    700     85     76     (9 )
Ca
Prestel 11-B
Pooled
Mezz B
    500     382     78     ( 304 )
Ca
Prestel 12-B
Pooled
Mezz B
    750     360     100     ( 260 )
Ca
Prestel 13-B
Pooled
Mezz B
    500     309     32     ( 277 )
Ca
Prestel 15-B
Pooled
Mezz B
    500     263     16     ( 247 )
Ca
Prestel 18-C
Pooled
Mezz C
    500     209     1     (208 )
Ca
Prestel 19-C
Pooled
Mezz C
    500     255     1     ( 254 )
Ca
Prestel 20-C
Pooled
Mezz C
    500     11     1     ( 10 )
Ca
Prestel 21-C
Pooled
Mezz C
    500     294     18     (276 )
Ca
Prestel 22-C
Pooled
Mezz C
    500     283     11     (272 )
Ca
Prestel 22-C
Pooled
Mezz C
    500     317     11     ( 306 )
Ca
Prestel 22-C
Pooled
Mezz C
    500     316     11     (305 )
Ca
Prestel 23-C
Pooled
Mezz C
    500     442     15     (427 )
C
Tropc CDO III
Pooled
 
Subordinate
    1,000     307     42     (265 )
C


The Company currently has approximately $67.86 million in outstanding FHLB advances. No new advances were originated during the last 24 months. The Company secures all of its existing and future advances from the FHLB with a selected group of in-house residential and commercial real estate secured loans and a selected group of securities that are held in safekeeping by the FHLB.

Non-performing assets are comprised of loans on non-accrual status, loans contractually past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, other real estate owned and repossessions. In addition, the market value of any securities available for sale placed in non-accrual status is included. Non-performing assets were $23.81 million or 3.99% of total assets at September 30, 2013, compared with $27.50 million or 4.59% of total assets at December 31, 2012 and $29.39 million or 4.91% of total assets at September 30, 2012. The Company continues to focus its efforts on reducing its NPAs, primarily by reducing non accrual loans and selling OREO property.

The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on management's judgment and analysis of current and historical loss experience, risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, concentrations of credit and asset quality, as well as other internal and external factors, such as general economic conditions.  The internal credit review department performs pre-approval analyses of large credits and also conducts credit review activities that provide management with an early warning of loan deterioration. The senior credit administration officer prepares quarterly analyses of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. These analyses include individual loans considered impaired for direct exposure. In addition, potential losses on loan pools and pool allocations are based upon historical losses and other factors, as adjusted, for various loan types. The calculation of the allowance for loan losses is reviewed by both the Credit Administration Committee and the Board of Directors.

At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the internal credit review department as well as management determined that the Company's allowance for loan losses is sufficient and is appropriate based on the requirements of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

 
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At September 30, 2013, OREO balances were $13,051 and consisted of 47 relationships.    The following chart details each category type, number, and balance.

OREO Property at 9/30/13
           
             
OREO Description
 
Number
   
Balance at 9/30/13
 
         
(in thousands)
 
Land Development  - Vacant Land
    17     $ 2,220  
1-4 Family
    14       4,483  
Multifamily
    3       1,985  
Commercial Real Estate
    13       4,363  
                 
Total
    47     $ 13,051  
                 

At December, 2012, OREO balances were $17,139 and consisted of 54 relationships.  The following chart details each category type, number, and balance.

OREO Property at 12/31/2012
           
             
OREO Description
 
Number
   
Balance at 12/31/12
 
         
(in thousands)
 
Land Development  - Vacant Land
    21     $ 4,208  
1-4 Family
    17       4,593  
Multifamily
    2       2,718  
Commercial Real Estate
    14       5,620  
 
               
Total
    54     $ 17,139  
 
During the third quarter, the Company initiated a more aggressive approach to sell OREO, including conducting on-site auctions on several OREO properties. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had approximately $4 million of OREO property under contract with closings scheduled in the month of October.  Losses of approximately $1 million related to these sales were recorded in September. The reduction in the Company’s OREO balance related to the net proceeds of approximately $3 million is not reflected as of September 30, 2013 due to the closings occurring in October.  Subsequent to September 30, 2013, the Company has contracted to sell additional OREO properties, the proceeds of which are expected to reduce the Company’s OREO balance an additional $1.3 million when these transactions close during the fourth quarter.  The Company will continue to make a concerted effort to continue to reduce its NPAs. There has been greater deterioration in the Tennessee commercial real estate market compared to many other markets we serve. The Bank is actively marketing all of its property through its website, listing agents, and other marketing methods. The Company has formed a special assets committee to focus directly on selling OREO properties and reducing other non-performing assets. The committee is comprised of lending officers from all of the Bank’s three market areas. The ability to sell OREO has been negatively affected by the current economic climate. Therefore, the continued reduction of non-performing assets, will to a large degree, depend on how quickly specific market areas rebound from the recession.
 
The Company also has contracted to sell properties in Bristol, Tennessee and Boone, North Carolina that it had purchased for future branch expansion.  If both of these sales occur as expected in November 2013, the Company will experience a gain of approximately $450 thousand.
 
Investment securities and other investments totaled $62.06 million (market value) at September 30, 2013 which reflects a decrease of $267 thousand from the December 31, 2012 total of $62.33 million. Investment securities available for sale and other investments at September 30, 2013 were comprised of mortgage backed securities / CMOs (49.40% of the total securities portfolio), municipal issues (17.12%), corporate bonds (2.89%), and SBAs pools (23.00%).  The Company’s entire securities portfolio was classified as available for sale at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Other investments include the Bank’s holdings of Federal Reserve, Federal Home Loan Bank, Pacific Coast Bankers Bank, Community Bankers Bank stock. These investments (carrying value of $4.71 million and 7.59% of the total) are considered to be restricted as the Company is required to hold these investments and the only market for these investments is the issuing agency.  Also included in Other Investments is a certificate of deposit purchased from another FDIC insured institution.  The balance of this CD was $250,000 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 respectively.

 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Total stockholders’ equity of the Company was $31.54 million at September 30, 2013, representing an increase of $1.11 million or 3.66% from September 30, 2012. Total stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2012 was $30.47 million. The increase in stockholders’ equity from September 30, 2012 to September 30, 2013 is due to the net earnings achieved over the last 12 months.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total risk-based capital and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations), and Tier I capital to adjusted total assets (as defined).  See Footnote 4 for a more detailed discussion of the Company’s and Bank’s regulatory capital ratios. The Board of Directors and management are committed to increasing our capital levels and we are continuing to explore options for raising additional capital.

Liquidity is the ability to provide sufficient cash levels to meet financial commitments and to fund loan demand and deposit withdrawals. The Company and subsidiary Bank maintain a significant level of liquidity in the form of cash and cash equivalents ($76.24 million as of September 30, 2013) and unrestricted investment securities available for sale ($14.21 million). Cash and cash equivalents are immediately available for satisfaction of deposit withdrawals, customer credit needs, and operations of the Bank.  The Bank also maintains a significant amount of available credit with both the Federal Home Loan Bank and a correspondent financial institution. The Bank also has the ability to attract certificates of deposit outside its market area by posting rates on the internet. The primary investors utilizing this network are credit unions. Unencumbered investment securities available for sale represent a secondary level of liquidity available for conversion to liquid funds in the event of extraordinary needs. The Company believes that it maintains sufficient liquidity to meet its current and projected requirements and needs.

On April 27, 2009, the Company announced that it entered into a $7,500,000 Loan Commitment Agreement with Community Bankers Bank (“CBB”), pursuant to which CBB agreed to extend to the Company an aggregate of $7,500,000 under a Revolving Line of Credit of up to $3,000,000 (“Loan A”) and a Closed-End Term Loan of up to $4,500,000 (“Loan B”) (collectively, the “Loans”). The Company pledged the stock of the Bank as collateral for the Loans. Proceeds of the loans of $3,200,000 were down-streamed into the Bank as additional Tier 1 capital with the remaining proceeds of $2,300,000 held in cash by the Company. Subsequently, during the second quarter of 2011, the Company requested and CBB agreed to modify the closed-end loan to extend the amortization period of the loan for a new 20-year period. The Company simultaneously paid off the Revolving Line of Credit. The Closed – End Term Loan has a balloon maturity in April 2014 and the Company deposited the monthly payments up to the balloon date into a reserve account held at CBB. The Closed – End Term Loan had a balance of $3,475,577 at September 30, 2013.
 
Caution About Forward-Looking Statements
 
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including certain plans, expectations, goals and projections, which are inherently subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those set forth or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks including, but not limited to, the following factors:
 
 
·
The ability to attract and maintain capital levels adequate to support the Company’s asset  levels;
 
·
Our inability to comply with the Written Agreement dated October 13, 2010;

 
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·
Our inability to comply with certain covenants of the Company’s Loans with Community Bankers Bank;
 
·
Our inability to comply with servicing the Company’s Trust Preferred Securities;
 
·
Continued problems pertaining to a slower than normal economic recovery;
 
·
Unemployment continuing at elevated levels;
 
·
Difficult market conditions in our industry;
 
·
Unprecedented levels of market volatility;
 
·
Effects of the soundness of other financial institutions;
 
·
Potential impact on us of recently enacted legislation;
 
·
Further deterioration in the housing market and collateral values;
 
·
The ability to successfully manage the Company’s strategic plan;
 
·
The ability to continue to attract low cost core deposits;
 
·
Reliance on the Company’s management team, including its ability to attract and retain key personnel;
 
·
The successful management of interest rate risk;
 
·
Further adverse changes in general economic and business conditions in the Company’s market area;
 
·
Changes in interest rates and interest rate policies;
 
·
Risks inherent in making loans such as repayment risks and fluctuating collateral values;
 
·
Competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking industry, including those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources;
 
·
Demand, development and acceptance of new products and services;
 
·
Problems with technology utilized by the Company;
 
·
Changing trends in customer profiles and behavior; and,
 
·
Changes in banking and other laws and regulations applicable to the Company.


ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 
 
Not Applicable

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
 
We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer,  Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance that (a) the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (b) such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the third quarter of 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

In 2010, a former borrower, Edith Moser, filed two complaints in the Circuit Court of Washington County, VA, claiming that the Bank improperly handled the repossession and disposition of collateral from a warehouse in June/July 2008.  The borrower also claims that the Bank acted as its business advisor and breached fiduciary duties owed to it in this capacity.  One complaint seeks $700,000 in damages for an alleged conversion based solely on the repossession/disposition of collateral.  The second complaint seeks $7,850,000 in damages for an alleged breach of fiduciary duty, violation of UCC Article 9, actual fraud, unjust enrichment, and business conspiracy.  In response, the Bank filed demurrers to both complaints, both of which were granted in part and denied in part with leave granted to amend. The Borrower chose not to amend either complaint, opting instead to consolidate her remaining claims into one action.  The borrower's remaining claims against the Bank are for violation of UCC Article 9, fraud, unjust enrichment of personal property, and conversion of personal property. No trial date has been set. The Bank disputes the allegations and believes that they are without merit.  The Bank intends to defend itself vigorously.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
 
Not applicable

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
None

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None
 
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5.  Other Information

None
 
Item 6.  Exhibits

31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
   
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
   
31.3
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Vice President of Accounting
   
32.1
Certification Statement of Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.2
Certification Statement of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.3
Certification Statement of Vice President of Accounting pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
   
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The following materials from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), include: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity and (vi) related notes (furnished herewith).
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 

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


   
HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
     
 (Registrant)
 
         
         
Date:  November 4, 2013
 
/s/ Samuel L. Neese
 
   
Samuel L. Neese
 
   
Executive Vice President and
 
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
         
         
Date:  November 4, 2013
 
/s/ Robert M. Little, Jr.
 
   
Robert M. Little, Jr.
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
         
         
Date:  November 4, 2013
 
/s/ James R. Edmundson
 
   
James R. Edmondson
 
   
Vice President -Accounting
 




 
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Exhibits Index

31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
   
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
   
31.3
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Vice President of Accounting
   
32.1
Certification Statement of Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.2
Certification Statement of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.3
Certification Statement of Vice President of Accounting pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
   
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The following materials from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), include: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity and (vi) related notes (furnished herewith).