A N N UA L R E P O R T | 2020
E X E C U T I V E
M A N AG E M E N T
P R I M E M E R I D I A N B A N K
Sammie D. Dixon, Jr.
Vice Chairman, President,
Chief Executive Officer
Clint F. Weber
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Chris L. Jensen, Jr.
Executive Vice President
Senior Lender
Susan Payne Turner
Executive Vice President
Chief Risk Officer
Monté L. Ward
Executive Vice President
Chief Information Officer
Timberlane Lobby (renovated 2020)
TALLAHASSEE (MAIN OFFICE)
1471 Timberlane Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312
Telephone: 850.907.2300
TALLAHASSEE (CAPITAL CIRCLE)
1897 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Telephone: 850.907.2301
CRAWFORDVILLE
2201 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
Telephone: 850.926.4320
LAKELAND
3340 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33803
Telephone: 863.417.2265
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P R I M E M E R I D I A N
H O L D I N G C O M PA N Y
Richard A. Weidner
Chairman
Sammie D. Dixon, Jr.
Vice Chairman, President
and CEO
Chris L. Jensen, Jr.
Executive Vice President
Kenneth H. Compton
William D. Crona
Steven L. Evans
R. Randy Guemple
Kathleen C. Jones
Robert H. Kirby
Frank L. Langston
Michael A. Micallef, Jr.
L. Collins Proctor, Sr.
Garrison A. Rolle, M.D.
Steven D. Smith
Marjorie R. Turnbull
Timberlane Executive Board Room (renovated 2020)
2020 BY THE NUMBERS (All data as of December 31, 2020 unless otherwise indicated)
$647.3
$56.2
$580.6
TOTAL ASSETS (IN MILLIONS) OF THE COMPANY
MARKET CAPITALIZATION (IN MILLIONS)
TOTAL DEPOSITS (IN MILLIONS) REFLECTING
A YEAR-OVER-YEAR INCREASE OF 32.5%
$476.7 LOANS, NET OF ALLOWANCE (IN MILLIONS)
UP 41.1% YEAR-OVER-YEAR*
# 6 DEPOSIT MARKET SHARE IN TALLAHASSEE MSA
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 (AS REPORTED BY FDIC)
$82.8
PPP LOANS FUNDED (IN MILLIONS)
Timberlane Office (renovated 2020)
*Inclusive of PPP
35% PERCENTAGE OF NON-CLIENT PPP BORROWERS CONVERTED
TO NEW CLIENTS CONTINUES TO GROW
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
Last year was an opportunity for our Bank team to rally together to support our communities and each other.
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, there were many accomplishments: the Company reported net
earnings of $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to net earnings of $3.5 million for the
year ended December 31, 2019. Further, the Company surpassed $647.3 million in total assets, an increase of
29.1% over the previous year.
The experience of dealing with COVID-19 reinforced the importance of relationships with clients, with each
delivering on the promise of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), we proved to be one of the area’s top
job-savers.
While setting the pace for PPP, the Bank maintained a strong cash position to support overall loan growth. Year-
over-year growth in loans (excluding PPP) was $75.5 million, or 22.1%.
to a close. (See photos accompanying this Annual Report.) The Board of Directors declared an annual cash
dividend of $0.14 per share on the Company’s common stock. In addition, one of our original Board members,
13, 2021. Mrs. Turnbull has also been appointed Director Emeritus by both Boards.
Operationally, the Bank performed very well and ended the year as it began: poised for growth.
Other Highlights include:
•
Total deposits increased $142.3 million, or 32.5%, since December 31, 2019. Approximately $23.4 million
of the increase is estimated to be PPP-sourced deposits.
• During the second and third quarters the Company originated and funded 911 PPP loans totalling $82.8
million. Of the total, 414 loans were originated with new clients and 35% of these borrowers have since
expanded their banking relationships with us and the number continues to grow.
• Net loans (including PPP loans) increased $141.1 million, or 41.1%, year-over-year to $476.7 million.
•
The mortgage team produced strong results in 2020 as well, outpacing 2019 in terms of units, volume, and
gain on sales revenue.
We are proud to present the enclosed 2020 Annual Report.
Warm regards,
Sammie D. Dixon, Jr.
Richard A. Weidner, CPA
Chairman
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors
Prime Meridian Holding Company
Tallahassee, Florida:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Prime Meridian Holding Company and
Subsidiary (the "Company"), as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 and the related consolidated statements of
earnings, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended and the related notes
(collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial
statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the
Company at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the
years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public
accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and
are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and
the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free
of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, the Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged
to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain
an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated
financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such
procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors
Prime Meridian Holding Company
Page Two
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated
financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i)
relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our
especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not
alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by
communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the
accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Evaluation of General Reserve Portion of the Allowance for Loan Losses - Evaluation of the Qualitative
Adjustments
As described in Notes 1 and 3 to the consolidated financial statements, management determines the general reserve
portion of the allowance for loan losses using actual historical loss experience for each individual loan category, as
well as evaluating whether qualitative adjustments are necessary. As of December 31, 2020, the allowance for loan
losses was $6.1 million which consists of two components: the allowance for loans individually evaluated for
impairment ("specific reserves"), representing $179,000 and the allowance for loans collectively evaluated for
impairment ("general reserve"), representing $5.9 million. The general reserve covers loans that are not
individually classified as impaired. In evaluating whether qualitative adjustments are necessary, management
considers (1) changes in lending policies and procedures, risk selection and underwriting standards, (2) changes in
national, regional and local economic conditions that affect the collectability of the loan portfolio, (3) changes in
the experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staff, (4) changes in the volume and
severity of past due loans, nonaccrual loans or loans classified special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss, (5)
quality of loan review and Board of Directors oversight, (6) changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio
and terms of loans, (7) the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such
concentrations, (8) changes in collateral dependent loans, and (9) the effect of other external factors, trends or
uncertainties that could affect management's estimate of probable losses, such as competition and industry
conditions.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the evaluation of
qualitative adjustments used in the calculation of the general reserve portion of the allowance for loan losses is a
critical audit matter are as follows: Significant judgment used by management when evaluating the qualitative
adjustments, which in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing audit
procedures and evaluating audit evidence relating to the qualitative adjustments.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming
our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included among others, testing
management’s process for evaluating qualitative adjustments by (i) evaluating the appropriateness of the
methodology management used in evaluating the qualitative adjustments, (ii) testing the inputs used in the estimate
of qualitative adjustments, including the completeness and accuracy of underlying historical loss data, and (iii)
evaluating the reasonableness of the qualitative adjustments given current microeconomic trends and portfolio
characteristics.
HACKER, JOHNSON & SMITH PA
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2008.
Tampa, Florida
March 22, 2021
PRIME MERIDIAN HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Assets
Cash and due from banks ................................................................................................ $
Federal funds sold ...........................................................................................................
Interest-bearing deposits ..................................................................................................
Total cash and cash equivalents ............................................................................
Debt securities available for sale .....................................................................................
Loans held for sale ..........................................................................................................
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $6,092 and $4,414 ........................................
Federal Home Loan Bank stock ......................................................................................
Premises and equipment, net ...........................................................................................
Right of use lease asset ....................................................................................................
Deferred tax asset ............................................................................................................
Accrued interest receivable .............................................................................................
Bank-owned life insurance ..............................................................................................
Other assets .....................................................................................................................
Total assets ........................................................................................................... $
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits .......................................................................... $
Savings, NOW and money-market deposits ................................................................
Time deposits ...............................................................................................................
Total deposits ...........................................................................................................
Other borrowings .........................................................................................................
Official checks .............................................................................................................
Operating lease liability ...............................................................................................
Other liabilities ............................................................................................................
Total liabilities .........................................................................................................
Commitments and contingencies (notes 8, 15 and 20)
Stockholders' equity:
December 31,
2020
2019
5,008 $
22,561
41,416
68,985
61,879
13,593
476,661
493
8,248
3,466
394
1,960
10,685
930
647,294 $
162,013 $
362,147
56,432
580,592
-
1,109
3,580
1,758
587,039
9,024
24,613
41,445
75,082
61,333
6,193
337,710
404
7,744
3,669
362
1,137
6,501
726
500,861
96,807
272,283
69,174
438,264
1,254
606
3,758
1,111
444,993
Preferred stock, undesignated; 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or
outstanding ...............................................................................................................
-
-
Common stock, $.01 par value; 9,000,000 shares authorized, 3,119,471 and
3,191,288 issued and outstanding ............................................................................
Additional paid-in capital ............................................................................................
Retained earnings .........................................................................................................
Accumulated other comprehensive income .................................................................
Total stockholders' equity ........................................................................................
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity .................................................................. $
31
38,568
20,255
1,401
60,255
647,294 $
32
39,456
16,180
200
55,868
500,861
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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PRIME MERIDIAN HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Interest income:
Year Ended December 31,
2020
2019
Loans ........................................................................................................................... $
Securities .....................................................................................................................
Other ............................................................................................................................
Total interest income ................................................................................................
Interest expense:
Deposits .......................................................................................................................
Other borrowings .........................................................................................................
Total interest expense ...............................................................................................
Net interest income ..................................................................................................
Provision for loan losses ..................................................................................................
Net interest income after provision for loan losses ..................................................
Noninterest income:
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts ..............................................................
Debit card/ATM revenue, net ......................................................................................
Mortgage banking revenue, net ...................................................................................
Income from bank-owned life insurance .....................................................................
Gain on sale of debt securities available for sale .........................................................
Other income ...............................................................................................................
Total noninterest income ..........................................................................................
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits ....................................................................................
Occupancy and equipment ...........................................................................................
Professional fees ..........................................................................................................
Advertising ..................................................................................................................
FDIC assessment .........................................................................................................
Software maintenance, amortization and other ............................................................
Other ............................................................................................................................
Total noninterest expense .........................................................................................
Earnings before income taxes ..................................................................................
Income taxes ....................................................................................................................
Net earnings ............................................................................................................. $
19,915 $
1,394
375
21,684
2,973
31
3,004
18,680
2,850
15,830
213
352
855
184
-
278
1,882
6,786
1,474
364
541
231
825
1,738
11,959
5,753
1,295
4,458 $
16,188
1,309
1,489
18,986
3,560
9
3,569
15,417
1,131
14,286
288
252
667
178
7
142
1,534
6,095
1,405
374
743
119
692
1,758
11,186
4,634
1,092
3,542
Earnings per common share:
Basic ............................................................................................................................ $
Diluted ......................................................................................................................... $
1.42 $
1.42 $
1.12
1.12
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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PRIME MERIDIAN HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
Net earnings .................................................................................................................... $
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized gain on debt securities available for sale:
Unrealized gain arising during the year ...................................................................
Reclassification adjustment for realized gain ...........................................................
Net change in unrealized gain ......................................................................................
Deferred income tax benefit on above change ................................................................
Total other comprehensive income .................................................................................
Comprehensive income ................................................................................................... $
2020
2019
4,458 $
3,542
1,609
-
1,609
(408)
1,201
5,659 $
1,020
(7 )
1,013
(257 )
756
4,298
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRIME MERIDIAN HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
Accumulated
Other
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Amount Capital
Retained
Earnings
Shares
Compre-
hensive
Income
(Loss)
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
(dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018 ..... 3,138,945 $
-
Net earnings .................................
-
Dividends paid..............................
Private Placement Offering ..........
(Net of offering costs of $19) .......
Net change in unrealized loss on
debt securities available for
sale, net of income taxes of
$257 ..........................................
Stock options exercised ................
Common stock issued as
-
500
44,600
3,643
compensation to directors .........
3,600
Issuance of restricted stock ...........
Stock-based compensation ...........
-
Balance at December 31, 2019 ..... 3,191,288 $
Net earnings .................................
Dividends paid..............................
Net change in unrealized gain on
debt securities available for
sale, net of income taxes of
$408 ..........................................
Stock options exercised ................
Common stock retirement ............
Common stock issued as
- $
-
-
2,200
(82,784)
4,932
compensation to directors .........
3,835
Issuance of restricted stock ...........
Stock-based compensation ...........
-
Balance at December 31, 2020 ..... 3,119,471 $
31 $
-
-
38,330 $
-
-
13,015 $
3,542
(377)
(556) $
-
-
50,820
3,542
(377 )
1
872
-
-
873
-
-
-
-
-
32 $
- $
-
-
-
(1)
-
-
-
31 $
-
5
-
-
72
-
177
39,456 $
-
-
-
16,180 $
756
-
-
-
-
200 $
756
5
72
-
177
55,868
- $
-
4,458 $
(383)
- $
-
4,458
(383 )
-
27
(1,216)
-
-
-
93
-
208
38,568 $
-
-
-
20,255 $
1,201
-
-
-
-
-
1,401 $
1,201
27
(1,217 )
93
-
208
60,255
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRIME MERIDIAN HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Year Ended December 31,
2020
2019
Net earnings ............................................................................................................. $
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
4,458 $
3,542
Depreciation and amortization ..........................................................................
Provision for loan losses ...................................................................................
Net amortization of deferred loan (fees) costs ..................................................
Deferred income taxes ......................................................................................
Gain on sale of debt securities available for sale ..............................................
Amortization of premiums and discounts on debt securities available for sale
Gain on sale of loans held for sale ....................................................................
Proceeds from the sale of loans held for sale ....................................................
Loans originated as held for sale .......................................................................
Stock issued as compensation ...........................................................................
Stock-based compensation expense ..................................................................
Income from bank-owned life insurance ...........................................................
Net increase in accrued interest receivable .......................................................
Net change in operating leases ..........................................................................
Net increase in other assets ...............................................................................
Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities and official checks .........................
Net cash provided by operating activities ...............................................
Cash flows from investing activities:
Loan originations, net of principal repayments .................................................
Purchase of debt securities available for sale ....................................................
Principal repayments of debt securities available for sale .................................
Proceeds from the sale of debt securities available for sale ..............................
Maturities and calls of debt securities available for sale ...................................
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock ....................................................
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance .............................................................
Purchase of premises and equipment ................................................................
Net cash used in investing activities .......................................................
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in deposits .....................................................................................
Net change in other borrowings ........................................................................
Proceeds from stock options exercised .............................................................
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of offering costs ..............................
Common stock retirement .................................................................................
Common stock dividends paid ..........................................................................
Net cash provided by financing activities ...............................................
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents ......................................................
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ..............................................................
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ........................................................................ $
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid during the year for:
659
2,850
(670)
(440)
-
386
(855)
153,799
(160,344)
93
208
(184)
(823)
25
(204)
1,150
108
(141,131)
(20,333)
16,883
-
4,127
(89)
(4,000)
(1,163)
(145,706)
142,328
(1,254)
27
-
(1,217)
(383)
139,501
(6,097)
75,082
68,985 $
Interest .............................................................................................................. $
Income taxes ..................................................................................................... $
3,044 $
1,640 $
Noncash transactions:
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net change in unrealized gain on
debt securities available for sale, net of taxes ................................................ $
Right of use lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities ... $
1,201 $
- $
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
5
647
1,131
547
(117 )
(7 )
301
(667 )
95,275
(96,034 )
72
177
(178 )
(103 )
89
(196 )
(98 )
4,381
(49,275 )
(33,638 )
10,235
4,245
3,928
(49 )
-
(3,735 )
(68,289 )
89,197
1,254
5
873
-
(377 )
90,952
27,044
48,038
75,082
3,544
1,345
756
3,818
PRIME MERIDIAN HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
At December 31, 2020 and 2019 and for the Years Then Ended
(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization. Prime Meridian Holding Company (“PMHG”) owns 100% of the outstanding common stock of Prime
Meridian Bank (the "Bank") (collectively the "Company"). PMHG’s primary activity is the operation of the Bank. The Bank
is a Florida state-chartered commercial bank. The deposit accounts of the Bank are insured up to the applicable limits by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Bank offers a variety of community banking services to individual and
corporate clients through its four banking offices located in Tallahassee, Crawfordville, and Lakeland, Florida and its online
banking platform.
The following is a description of the significant accounting policies and practices followed by the Company, which conform
to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and prevailing practices within the
banking industry.
Use of Estimates. In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management is required to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance
sheet and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. A material estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relates to the determination
of the allowance for loan losses.
Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PMHG and the Bank. All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash and balances due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits in banks, all of which have original
maturities of less than ninety days.
At December 31, 2020, laws and regulations requiring the Company to maintain a certain level of cash reserves with the
Federal Reserve Board were rescinded in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. At December 31, 2019, the Company
was required by law or regulation to maintain cash reserves with the Federal Reserve Bank, in noninterest-bearing accounts
with other banks or in the vault in the amounts of $4,606,000.
Debt Securities. Debt securities may be classified as either trading, held-to-maturity or available-for-sale. Trading debt
securities are held principally for resale and recorded at their fair values. Unrealized gains and losses on trading debt securities
are included immediately in earnings. Held-to-maturity debt securities are those which the Company has the positive intent
and ability to hold to maturity and are reported at amortized cost. Debt securities available-for-sale consist of securities not
classified as trading debt securities or as held-to-maturity debt securities. Unrealized holding gains and losses on debt
securities available-for-sale are excluded from earnings and reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains and
losses on the sale of debt securities available-for-sale are recorded on the trade date determined using the specific-
identification method. Premiums and discounts on debt securities available for sale are recognized in interest income using
the interest method over the period to maturity or call date, if applicable.
Management evaluates debt securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently
when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent
to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the
intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any
anticipated recovery in fair value.
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(continued)
PRIME MERIDIAN HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued
Loans Held for Sale. Loans held for sale includes mortgage loans which are intended for sale in the secondary market and
are carried at the lower of book value or estimated fair value in the aggregate. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and
2019, gains on loans held for sale are reported on the consolidated statements of earnings under noninterest income in
mortgage banking revenue. At December 31, 2020, loans held for sale were $13,593,000 compared to $6,193,000 at
December 31, 2019. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, fair values exceeded book values in the aggregate.
Loans. Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are
reported at their outstanding principal adjusted for any charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, and any deferred fees or
costs.
Commitment and loan origination fees are deferred and certain direct origination costs are capitalized. Both are recognized
as an adjustment of the yield of the related loan.
The accrual of interest on all portfolio classes is discontinued at the time the loan is ninety-days delinquent unless the loan is
well collateralized and in the process of collection. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier
date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed
on nonaccrual or loans that are charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for
on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when
all of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a
provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management confirms that
a loan balance cannot be collected. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. There were no changes in
the Company's accounting policies or methodology during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review
of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations
that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic
conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more
information becomes available.
The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are considered
impaired. For such loans, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or collateral value of the impaired loan
is lower than the carrying value of that loan.
The general component covers all other loans and is based on the following factors. The historical loss component of the
allowance is determined by losses recognized by portfolio segment over the preceding thirty-six months. This is supplemented
by the risks for each portfolio segment. Risk factors impacting loans in each of the portfolio segments include any
deterioration of property values, reduced consumer and business spending as a result of unemployment and reduced credit
availability, and a lack of confidence in the economy. The historical experience is adjusted for the following qualitative
factors: (1) changes in lending policies and procedures, risk selection and underwriting standards; (2) changes in national,
regional and local economic conditions that affect the collectability of the loan portfolio; (3) changes in the experience, ability
and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; (4) changes in the volume and severity of past due loans,
nonaccrual loans or loans classified special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss; (5) quality of loan review and Board of
Directors oversight; (6) changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio and terms of loans; (7) the existence and effect
of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations; (8) changes in collateral dependent loans; and
(9) the effect of other external factors, trends or uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses,
such as competition and industry conditions.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued
Allowance for Loan Losses, Continued. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is
probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to
the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment
status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that
experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management
determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all
of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the
borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is
measured on a loan-by-loan basis for all loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the
loan's effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent.
Premises and Equipment. Land is stated at cost. Buildings, leasehold improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment,
computer and software are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization
expense are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each type of asset, or the lease term if
shorter.
Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI). The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain key officers. Bank-
owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the consolidated balance
sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amount due that are probable at settlement.
Transfer of Financial Assets. Transfers of financial assets or a participating interest in an entire financial asset are accounted
for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered
when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain
it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain
effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. A participating
interest is a portion of an entire financial asset that (1) conveys proportionate ownership rights with equal priority to each
participating interest holder (2) involves no recourse (other than standard representations and warranties) to, or subordination
by, any participating interest holder, and (3) does not entitle any participating interest holder to receive cash before any other
participating interest holder.
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments. In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into off-balance-
sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, construction loans in process, unused lines of credit,
standby financial and performance letters of credit and guaranteed accounts. Such financial instruments are recorded in the
consolidated financial statements when they are funded.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In addition to lending and related activities, the Company offers various services
to customers that generate revenue, certain of which are governed by ASC Topic 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
(“ASC 606”). The Company’s services that fall within the scope of ASC 606 are presented within noninterest income and
include service charges and fees and debit card/ATM revenue, net. Revenue is recognized upon satisfaction of our
performance obligation when the transactions occur or as services are performed over primarily monthly or quarterly periods.
Payment is typically received in the period the transactions occur.
Debit Card/ATM Revenue. Debit card/ATM revenue primarily includes interchange income from client use of consumer and
business debit cards. Interchange income is paid by a merchant bank to the card-issuing bank through the interchange network.
Interchange fees are set by the credit card associations and based on cardholder purchase volumes. Also included in Debit
card/ATM revenue is ATM foreign fee income and ATM non-client ACH credits. This revenue line is shown net of debit
card fees and ATM program expenses.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued
Income Taxes. There are two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects
taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or
excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet)
method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the
book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which
they occur. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods.
Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be
realized or sustained upon examination. The term “more likely than not” means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the
terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any.
A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest
amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority
that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-
likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date and
is subject to management's judgment. As of December 31, 2020, management is not aware of any uncertain tax positions that
would have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a
valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a
deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense.
The Company files consolidated income tax returns. Income taxes are allocated to the Holding Company and Bank as if
separate income tax returns were filed.
Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability
(an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants on the measurement date. GAAP has established a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the
use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The hierarchy describes
three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities that
are not active; and model-driven valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Valuations may be obtained from, or corroborated by, third-party pricing services.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs to measure fair value of assets and liabilities for which there is little, if any market activity at
the measurement date, using reasonable inputs and assumptions based upon the best information at the time, to the extent that
inputs are available without undue cost and effort.
The following describes valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value:
Debt Securities Available for Sale. Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within
Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include highly liquid government bonds, certain mortgage products and
exchange-traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models,
quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows. Examples of such instruments, which would
generally be classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy, include U.S. Government agency securities, municipal
securities, mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less
transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued
Fair Value Measurements, Continued.
Impaired Loans. Estimates of fair value for impaired loans is based on the estimated value of the underlying collateral which
is determined based on a variety of information, including the use of available appraisals, estimates of market value by
licensed appraisers or local real estate brokers and the knowledge and experience of the Bank’s management related to values
of equipment or properties in the Bank’s market areas. Management takes into consideration the type, location or occupancy
of the equipment or property as well as current economic conditions in the area the property is located in assessing estimates
of fair value. Accordingly, fair value estimates for impaired loans are classified as Level 3.
Derivatives: The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement
date (Level 2). Quoted market prices are not always available for our derivatives. Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are
determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative,
but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and
volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external
sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating
fair values of financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair value (Level 1).
Debt Securities. Fair values for debt securities are based on the framework for measuring fair value (Level 2).
Loans Held for Sale. Fair values of loans held for sale are based on commitments on hand from investors or prevailing market
prices. Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for loans
with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality Level 3).
Loans. Fair values for variable rate loans, fixed-rate mortgage loans (e.g., one-to-four family residential), commercial real
estate loans and commercial loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being
offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values for nonperforming loans are estimated
using discounted cash flow analysis or underlying collateral values, where applicable (Level 3).
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock. The fair value of the Company's investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock is based on
its redemption value (Level 3).
Accrued Interest Receivable. The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values (Level 3).
Deposits. The fair values disclosed for demand, NOW, money-market and savings deposits are, by definition, equal to the
amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed-rate time deposits are
estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on time deposits to a
schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities of time deposits (Level 3).
Other borrowings. The fair value of other borrowings approximates carrying value due to their short-term maturity.
Derivatives. Fair value of the Company’ s derivative contracts are based on the framework for measuring fair value.
Off-Balance Sheet Instruments. Fair values for off-balance sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged
to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit
standing (Level 3).
Advertising. The Company expenses all media advertising as incurred.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued
Stock-Based Compensation. The Company expenses the fair value of any stock options granted. The Company recognizes
stock option compensation in the consolidated statements of earnings as the options vest. The market price of the Company's
common stock at the date of the grant is used for restricted stock awards. For stock purchase plans, the Black-Scholes model
is utilized to estimate the fair value of the award. The impact of forfeitures of share-based awards on compensation expense
is recognized as forfeitures occur.
Comprehensive Income. GAAP requires that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in earnings.
Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities,
are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets, such items, along with net
earnings, are components of comprehensive income.
Derivatives. The Company enters into interest rate swaps in order to provide commercial loan clients the ability to swap from
variable to fixed interest rates. Under these agreements, the Company enters into a variable-rate loan with a client in addition
to a swap agreement. This swap agreement effectively converts the client’s variable rate loan into a fixed rate. The Company
then enters into a matching swap agreement with a third-party dealer in order to offset its exposure on the client swap. The
Company does not use derivatives for trading purposes. The derivative transactions are considered instruments with no
hedging designation, otherwise known as stand-alone derivatives.
Mortgage Banking Revenue. Mortgage banking revenue includes gains and losses on the sale of mortgage loans originated
for sale, net of direct origination costs, and wholesale brokerage fees. The Company recognizes mortgage banking revenue
from mortgage loans originated in the consolidated statements of earnings upon sale of the loans.
Reclassification. Certain amounts previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.
Such reclassifications had no effect on earnings and stockholder's equity.
Recent Accounting Standards Update.
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13,
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326). The ASU requires the Company to measure all expected credit losses for
financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable
forecasts. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques
will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. The Company will continue to use judgement to determine
which loss estimation method is appropriate for their circumstances. The ASU requires enhanced disclosures to help investors
and other consolidated financial statement users better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating
credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization's portfolio. These disclosures include
qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amount recorded in the consolidated
financial statements. Additionally, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on debt securities available-for-sale and
purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The ASU will take effect for fiscal years, and for interim periods within
fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022 (as amended). Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process
of determining the effect of the ASU on its consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(2) Debt Securities Available for Sale
Debt securities have been classified according to management's intention. The carrying amount of debt securities available
for sale and their fair values are summarized as follows:
Gross
Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair
Value
(in thousands)
At December 31, 2020
U.S. Government agency securities ............. $
Municipal securities .....................................
Mortgage-backed securities ..........................
Asset-backed securities ................................
Total ............................................................. $
170 $
15,500
39,151
5,180
60,001 $
2 $
626
1,300
9
1,937 $
At December 31, 2019
U.S. Government agency securities ............. $
Municipal securities .....................................
Mortgage-backed securities ..........................
Asset-backed securities ................................
Total ............................................................. $
408 $
9,332
45,499
5,825
61,064 $
- $
81
401
14
496 $
- $
-
(13)
(46)
(59) $
(1) $
(72)
(97)
(57)
(227) $
172
16,126
40,438
5,143
61,879
407
9,341
45,803
5,782
61,333
Debt securities available for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted
Prices
In Active
Markets
for
Significant
Significant
Other
Identical Observable Unobservable
Inputs
Assets
(Level 1) (Level 2)
Inputs
(Level 3)
Fair
Value
(in thousands)
At December 31, 2020
U.S. Government agency securities .......................................... $
Municipal securities ..................................................................
Mortgage-backed securities ......................................................
Asset-backed securities .............................................................
Total .......................................................................................... $
172 $
16,126
40,438
5,143
61,879 $
At December 31, 2019
U.S. Government agency securities .......................................... $
Municipal securities ..................................................................
Mortgage-backed securities ......................................................
Asset-backed securities .............................................................
Total .......................................................................................... $
407 $
9,341
45,803
5,782
61,333 $
- $
-
-
-
- $
- $
-
-
-
- $
172 $
16,126
40,438
5,143
61,879 $
407 $
9,341
45,803
5,782
61,333 $
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(2) Debt Securities Available for Sale, Continued
The scheduled maturities of debt securities available for sale are as follows:
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
(in thousands)
At December 31, 2020
Due in one to five years ............................... $
Due in five to ten years ................................
Due after ten years .......................................
Mortgage-backed securities .........................
Total ............................................................ $
170 $
8,147
12,533
39,151
60,001 $
172
8,477
12,792
40,438
61,879
The following summarizes sales of debt securities available for sale:
Year Ended December 31,
2020
2019
(in thousands)
Proceeds from sale of securities .................. $
Gross gains ..................................................
Gross losses .................................................
Net gain on sale of securities ....................... $
- $
-
-
- $
4,245
28
(21)
7
At December 31, 2020 and 2019, debt securities available for sale with a fair value of $13,898,000 and $10,983,000
respectively, were pledged as collateral for public deposits and for other borrowings with clients.
Debt securities available for sale with unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual
securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:
Less Than Twelve Months More Than Twelve Months
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Fair
Value
(in thousands)
At December 31, 2020
Debt Securities Available for Sale
Mortgage-backed securities ................... $
Asset-backed securities ..........................
Total ....................................................... $
At December 31, 2019
Debt Securities Available for Sale
(5) $
-
(5) $
992 $
-
992 $
(8) $
(46)
(54) $
767
3,494
4,261
U.S. Government agency securities ....... $
Municipal securities ...............................
Mortgage-backed securities ...................
Asset-backed securities ..........................
Total ....................................................... $
(1) $
(72)
(56)
(57)
(186) $
407 $
3,814
4,629
3,901
12,751 $
- $
-
(41)
-
(41) $
-
-
4,115
-
4,115
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(2) Debt Securities Available for Sale, Continued
The unrealized losses on seven and thirteen debt securities available for sale at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively,
were caused by market conditions. It is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the par value of
the investments. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to market conditions and not credit quality, and because the
Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are
not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.
(3) Loans
The segments and classes of loans are as follows:
(in thousands)
Real estate mortgage loans:
Commercial ................................................... $
Residential and home equity ..........................
Construction ..................................................
Total real estate mortgage loans .................
Commercial loans .............................................
Consumer and other loans .................................
Total loans..................................................
At December 31,
2020
2019
133,473 $
158,120
44,466
336,059
141,542
6,312
483,913
94,728
135,913
33,583
264,224
69,770
7,631
341,625
Add (Less):
Net deferred loan (fees) costs ........................
Allowance for loan losses ..............................
Loans, net ................................................... $
(1,160)
(6,092)
476,661 $
499
(4,414)
337,710
The Company has divided the loan portfolio into three portfolio segments and five portfolio classes, each with different risk
characteristics and methodologies for assessing risk. All loans are underwritten based upon standards set forth in the policies
approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The portfolio segments and classes are identified by the Company as follows:
Real Estate Mortgage Loans. Real estate mortgage loans are typically divided into three classes: commercial,
residential and home equity, and construction. The real estate mortgage loans are as follows:
Commercial. Loans of this type are typically our more complex loans. This category of real estate loans is
comprised of loans secured by mortgages on commercial property that are typically owner-occupied, but also
includes nonowner-occupied investment properties. Commercial loans that are secured by owner-occupied
commercial real estate are repaid through operating cash flow of the borrower. The maturity for this type of
loan is generally limited to three to five years; however, payments may be structured on a longer amortization
basis. Typically, interest rates on our commercial real estate loans are fixed for five years or less after which
they adjust based upon a predetermined spread over an index. At times, a rate may be fixed for longer than five
years. As part of our credit underwriting standards, the Company typically requires personal guarantees from
the principal owners of the business supported by a review of the principal owners’ personal financial
statements and tax returns. As part of the enterprise risk management process, it is understood that risks
associated with commercial real estate loans include fluctuations in real estate values, the overall strength of
the borrower, the overall strength of the economy, new job creation trends, tenant vacancy rates, environmental
contamination, and the quality of the borrowers’ management. In order to mitigate and limit these risks, we
analyze the borrowers’ cash flow and evaluate collateral value. Currently, the collateral securing our
commercial real estate loans includes a variety of property types, such as office, warehouse, and retail facilities.
Other types include multifamily properties, hotels, mixed-use residential, and commercial properties.
Generally, commercial real estate loans present a higher risk profile than our consumer real estate loan portfolio.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(3) Loans, Continued
Residential and Home Equity. The Company offers first and second one-to-four family mortgage loans,
multifamily residential loans, and home equity lines of credit. The collateral for these loans is generally on the
clients’ owner-occupied residences. Although these types of loans present lower levels of risk than commercial
real estate loans, risks do still exist because of possible fluctuations in the value of the real estate collateral
securing the loan, as well as changes in the borrowers’ financial condition. The nonowner-occupied investment
properties are more similar in risk to commercial real estate loans, and therefore, are underwritten by assessing
the property’s income potential and appraised value. In both cases, we underwrite the borrower’s financial
condition and evaluate his or her global cash flow position. Borrowers may be affected by numerous factors,
including job loss, illness, or other personal hardship. As part of our product mix, the Company offers both
portfolio and secondary market mortgages; portfolio loans generally are based on a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, 7-
year, or 10-year adjustable rate mortgage; while 15-year or 30-year fixed-rate loans are generally sold to the
secondary market.
Construction. Typically, these loans have a construction period of one to two years and the interest is paid
monthly. Once the construction period terminates, some of these loans convert to a term loan, generally with a
maturity of one to ten years. This portion of our loan portfolio includes loans to small and midsized businesses
to construct owner-user properties, loans to developers of commercial real estate investment properties, and
residential developments. This type of loan is also made to individual clients for construction of single-family
homes in our market area. An independent appraisal is used to determine the value of the collateral and confirm
that the ratio of the loan principal to the value of the collateral will not exceed policies of the Company. As the
construction project progresses, loan proceeds are requested by the borrower to complete phases of construction
and funding is only disbursed after the project has been inspected by a third-party inspector or experienced
construction lender. Risks associated with construction loans include fluctuations in the value of real estate,
project completion risk, and changes in market trends. The ability of the construction loan borrower to finance
the loan or sell the property upon completion of the project is another risk factor that also may be affected by
changes in market trends since the initial funding of the loan.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(3) Loans, Continued
Commercial Loans. The Company offers a wide range of commercial loans, including business term loans,
equipment financing, lines of credit, and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans (including Paycheck
Protection Program loans) to small and midsized businesses. Small-to-medium sized businesses, retail, and
professional establishments, make up our target market for commercial loans. Our Relationship Managers primarily
underwrite these loans based on the borrower’s ability to service the loan from cash flow. Lines of credit and loans
secured by accounts receivable and/or inventory are monitored periodically by our staff. Loans secured by “all
business assets,” or a “blanket lien” are typically only made to highly qualified borrowers due to the nonspecific
nature of the collateral and do not require a formal valuation of the business collateral. When commercial loans are
secured by specifically identified collateral, then the valuation of the collateral is generally supported by an appraisal,
purchase order, or third-party physical inspection. Personal guarantees of the principals of business borrowers are
usually required. Equipment loans generally have a term of five years or less and may have a fixed or variable rate;
we use conservative margins when pricing these loans. Working capital loans generally do not exceed one year and
typically, they are secured by accounts receivable, inventory, and personal guarantees of the principals of the
business. The Company currently offers SBA 504 and SBA 7A loans. SBA 504 loans provide financing for major
fixed assets such as real estate and equipment while SBA 7A loans are generally used to establish a new business or
assist in the acquisition, operation, or expansion of an existing business. With both SBA loan programs, there are
set eligibility requirements and underwriting standards outlined by SBA that can change as the government alters its
fiscal policy. Significant factors affecting a commercial borrower’s creditworthiness include the quality of
management and the ability both to evaluate changes in the supply and demand characteristics affecting the business’
markets for products and services and to respond effectively to such changes. These loans may be made unsecured
or secured, but most are made on a secured basis. Risks associated with our commercial loan portfolio include local,
regional, and national market conditions. Other factors of risk could include changes in the borrower’s management
and fluctuations in collateral value. Additionally, there may be refinancing risk if a commercial loan includes a
balloon payment which must be refinanced or paid off at loan maturity. In reference to our risk management process,
our commercial loan portfolio presents a higher risk profile than our consumer real estate and consumer loan
portfolios. Therefore, we require that all loans to businesses must have a clearly stated and reasonable payment plan
to allow for timely retirement of debt, unless secured by liquid collateral or as otherwise justified.
Consumer and Other Loans. These loans are made for various consumer purposes, such as the financing of
automobiles, boats, and recreational vehicles. The payment structure of these loans is normally on an installment
basis. The risk associated with this category of loans stems from the reduced collateral value for a defaulted loan; it
may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the principal. The underwriting on these loans is primarily
based on the borrower’s financial condition. Therefore, both secured and unsecured consumer loans subject the
Company to risk when the borrower’s financial condition declines or deteriorates. Based upon our current trend in
consumer loans, management does not anticipate consumer loans will become a substantial component of our loan
portfolio at any time in the foreseeable future. Consumer loans are made at fixed and variable interest rates and are
based on the appropriate amortization for the asset and purpose.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(3) Loans, Continued
An analysis of the change in the allowance for loan losses follows:
Real Estate Mortgage Loans
Residential
and Home
Equity
Commercial
Construction Loans
Loans
Reserve
Total
Consumer
Commercial and Other Unallocated
1,046 $
454
-
1,500 $
1,573 $
302
(48 )
1,827 $
415 $
124
-
539 $
1,284 $
1,379
(1,071)
1,592 $
96 $
32
(53)
75 $
- $
559
-
559 $
4,414
2,850
(1,172)
6,092
- $
- $
666 $
- $
- $
- $
585 $
179 $
- $
- $
- $
1,251
- $
179
133,473 $
157,454 $
44,466 $
140,957 $
6,312 $
- $ 482,662
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Beginning balance .................. $
Provision for loan losses ........
Net charge-offs .......................
Ending balance ....................... $
At December 31, 2020
Individually evaluated for
impairment:
Recorded investment .............. $
Balance in allowance for loan
losses .................................. $
Collectively evaluated for
impairment:
Recorded investment .............. $
Balance in allowance for loan
losses .................................. $
1,500 $
1,827 $
539 $
1,413 $
75 $
559 $
5,913
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Beginning balance .................. $
Provision for loan losses ........
Net charge-offs .......................
Ending balance ....................... $
At December 31, 2019
Individually evaluated for
impairment:
Recorded investment .............. $
Balance in allowance for loan
losses .................................. $
Collectively evaluated for
impairment:
Recorded investment .............. $
Balance in allowance for loan
917 $
129
-
1,046 $
1,397 $
176
-
1,573 $
391 $
24
-
415 $
876 $
735
(327)
1,284 $
80 $
67
(51)
96 $
- $
-
-
- $
3,661
1,131
(378)
4,414
611 $
965 $
- $
1,631 $
13 $
- $
3,220
- $
15 $
- $
386 $
13 $
- $
414
94,117 $
134,948 $
33,583 $
68,139 $
7,618 $
- $ 338,405
losses .................................. $
1,046 $
1,558 $
415 $
898 $
83 $
- $
4,000
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(3) Loans, Continued
The following summarizes the loan credit quality:
Real Estate Mortgage Loans
Residential
and Home
Consumer
Commercial and Other
Commercial Equity
Construction Loans
Loans
Total
(in thousands)
At December 31, 2020
Grade:
Pass ................................ $
Special mention ..............
Substandard ....................
Doubtful .........................
Loss ................................
Total ............................... $
130,846 $ 156,985 $
469
666
-
-
133,473 $ 158,120 $
2,627
-
-
-
43,622 $
844
-
-
-
44,466 $
140,370 $
405
767
-
-
141,542 $
6,278 $
34
-
-
-
6,312 $
478,101
4,379
1,433
-
-
483,913
At December 31, 2019
Grade:
Pass ................................ $
Special mention ..............
Substandard ....................
Doubtful .........................
Loss ................................
Total ............................... $
92,586 $ 133,351 $
1,597
965
-
-
94,728 $ 135,913 $
1,531
611
-
-
32,374 $
1,209
-
-
-
33,583 $
66,649 $
1,197
1,924
-
-
69,770 $
7,576 $
55
-
-
-
7,631 $
332,536
5,589
3,500
-
-
341,625
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service
their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information,
and current economic trends, among other factors.
The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. Loans classified as substandard or special
mention are reviewed quarterly by the Company for further deterioration or improvement to determine if they are
appropriately classified and whether there is any impairment. All loans are graded upon initial issuance. Further, construction
and nonowner-occupied commercial real estate loans and commercial relationships in excess of $500,000 are reviewed at
least annually. The Company determines the appropriate loan grade during the renewal process and reevaluates the loan grade
in situations when a loan becomes past due.
Loans excluded from the review process above are generally classified as pass credits until: (a) they become past due; (b)
management becomes aware of deterioration in the credit worthiness of the borrower; or (c) the client contacts the Company
for a modification. In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification as to special mention,
substandard or even charged-off. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Pass – A Pass loan’s primary source of loan repayment is satisfactory, with secondary sources very likely to be
realized if necessary.
Special Mention – A Special Mention loan has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If
left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset
or the Company’s credit position at some future date. Special Mention loans are not adversely classified and do not
expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(3) Loans, Continued
Substandard – A Substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the
obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses
that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will
sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful – A loan classified Doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified Substandard with the added
characteristics that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts,
conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Loss – A loan classified Loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as a bankable asset
is not warranted. This classification does not necessarily preclude the potential for recovery, but rather signifies it is
no longer practical to defer writing off the asset.
At December 31, 2020, there were four loans over thirty days past due and accruing, no loans past due ninety days
or more but still accruing and five loans on nonaccrual. Age analysis of past-due loans at December 31, 2020
and 2019 is as follows:
Accruing Loans
Greater
Than 90
Days
30-59
Days
Total
Past
Past Due Past Due Past Due Due
60-89
Days
Current Loans
Nonaccrual Total
Loans
(in thousands)
At December 31, 2020:
Real estate mortgage loans:
Commercial .......................... $
Residential and home equity .
Construction ..........................
Commercial loans .....................
Consumer and other loans ........
Total ............................... $
At December 31, 2019:
Real estate mortgage loans:
Commercial .......................... $
Residential and home equity .
Construction ..........................
Commercial loans .....................
Consumer and other loans ........
Total ............................... $
- $
536
195
-
-
731 $
- $
569
82
87
-
738 $
- $
-
-
-
-
- $
- $
-
-
-
5
5 $
- $
-
-
-
-
- $
- $
-
-
-
-
- $
- $ 133,473 $
536 156,918
44,271
195
- 140,957
6,312
-
731 $ 481,931 $
-
- $ 133,473
666 158,120
44,466
585 141,542
6,312
1,251 $ 483,913
-
- $
94,728 $
569 134,379
33,501
68,057
7,626
743 $ 338,291 $
82
87
5
- $
94,728
965 135,913
33,583
69,770
7,631
2,591 $ 341,625
-
1,626
-
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(3) Loans, Continued
The following summarizes the amount of impaired loans:
With No Related
Allowance Recorded
Unpaid
Contractual
With an Allowance Recorded
Unpaid
Contractual
Total
Unpaid
Contractual
Recorded Principal
Investment Balance
Recorded Principal
Investment Balance
Related
Recorded Principal
Allowance Investment Balance
Related
Allowance
(in thousands)
At December 31,
2020:
Residential and
home equity ...... $
Commercial loans
Total ..................... $
At December 31,
2019:
Commercial real
666 $
-
666 $
666 $
-
666 $
- $
585
585 $
- $
585
585 $
- $
179
179 $
666 $
585
1,251 $
666 $
585
1,251 $
-
179
179
estate ................ $
611 $
611 $
- $
- $
- $
611 $
611 $
Residential and
home equity ......
Commercial loans
Consumer and
other loans ........
Total ..................... $
716
508
716
508
-
1,835 $
-
1,835 $
249
1,123
13
1,385 $
249
1,123
13
1,385 $
15
386
13
414 $
965
1,631
13
3,220 $
965
1,631
13
3,220 $
-
15
386
13
414
The average net investment in impaired loans and interest income recognized and received on impaired loans by loan class
is as follows:
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Interest
Income
Received
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Commercial real estate .................................................................... $
Residential and home equity ...........................................................
Commercial .....................................................................................
Consumer and other loans ...............................................................
Total ................................................................................................ $
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Commercial real estate .................................................................... $
Residential and home equity ...........................................................
Commercial .....................................................................................
Consumer and other loans ...............................................................
Total ................................................................................................ $
241 $
865
1,084
13
2,203 $
611 $
753
806
3
2,173 $
12 $
-
17
-
29 $
32 $
5
9
-
46 $
11
-
17
-
28
32
7
12
-
51
There were no collateral dependent impaired loans measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2020 or
2019.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(3) Loans, Continued
The restructuring of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if the creditor grants a concession to the debtor
that it would not otherwise consider in the normal course of business. A concession may include an extension of repayment
terms which would not normally be granted, a reduction in interest rate or the forgiveness of principal and/or accrued interest.
All TDRs are evaluated individually for impairment on a quarterly basis as part of the allowance for loan losses
calculation. During the period of national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the banking regulatory agencies
have confirmed with FASB that certain shorter-term loan modifications made in response to the pandemic's effects on
borrowers should not be considered to be TDRs.
As shown in the table below, the Company entered into no new TDRs during the year ended December 31, 2020 and three
new TDRs during the year ended December 31, 2019.
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Pre-
Post-
Modification Modification Modification
Post-
Modification Modification Modification
Number Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Number Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding
Recorded Recorded Recorded
Contracts Investment Investment Investment Contracts Investment Investment Investment
Recorded Recorded Recorded
Current
Current
Pre-
of
of
(in thousands)
Troubled Debt
Restructurings:
Modified interest rate
Residential and home
equity .......................
Commercial ..................
Total .............................
- $
-
- $
- $
-
- $
- $
-
- $
-
-
-
1 $
2
3 $
65 $
260
325 $
65 $
260
325 $
65
260
325
The three TDRs entered into during the year ended December 31, 2019 did subsequently default. At December 31, 2020, the
Company had one $65,000 loan identified as a TDR.
The Company grants the majority of its loans to borrowers throughout Leon County and Polk County, Florida. Although the
Company has a diversified loan portfolio, a significant portion of its borrowers’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent
upon the economy of this area. The Company does not have any significant concentrations to any one industry or client.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(4) Premises and Equipment
A summary of premises and equipment follows:
(in thousands)
Land .................................................................................... $
Buildings .............................................................................
Leasehold improvements ....................................................
Furniture, fixtures and equipment .......................................
Computer and software .......................................................
Construction in progress .....................................................
Total, at cost .................................................................
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization ................
Premises and equipment, net ........................................ $
At December 31,
2020
2019
1,704 $
5,036
1,503
1,911
3,106
-
13,260
(5,012)
8,248 $
1,704
4,960
421
1,505
2,669
833
12,092
(4,348)
7,744
The Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases on January 1, 2019 which resulted in the recognition of operating leases on the
consolidated balance sheets in 2019 and forward. Right of use assets and lease liabilities are disclosed as separate line items
in the consolidated balance sheets and are valued based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments at the
commencement date. As our lease does not provide an implicit rate, we used our incremental borrowing rate based on the
information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of future payments. Lease expense is recognized
on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company's operating lease obligations are for the Company's office facilities located at its Timberlane Road, Tallahassee,
Florida location. The term of the lease is 15 years, with four options to renew for five years each. The lease is a fully net
lease, with the Company separately paying real and personal property taxes, all special and third-party assessments, common
area maintenance charges, maintenance costs and insurance expenses.
The components of lease expense and other lease information as of and during the year ended December 31, 2020 are as
follows:
(in thousands)
Operating lease cost ....................................................................................... $
Cash paid for amount included in the measurement of lease
liabilities operating cash flows from operating leases ................................... $
(dollars in thousands)
Operating lease right of use assets ................................................................ $
Operating lease liabilities ............................................................................. $
Weighted average remaining lease term - operating lease (in years) ...........
Weighted average discount rate ....................................................................
At December 31,
2019
2020
319 $
294 $
239
151
At December 31,
2019
2020
3,466 $
3,580 $
13.6
3.17%
3,669
3,758
14.6
3.17%
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(4) Premises and Equipment, Continued
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of December 31, 2020, reconciled to our operating lease
liability presented on the consolidated balance sheet are as follows:
(in thousands)
2021 ...................................................................................... $
2022 ......................................................................................
2023 ......................................................................................
2024 ......................................................................................
2025 ......................................................................................
Thereafter .............................................................................
Total future minimum lease payments ..................................
Less interest ..........................................................................
Total .................................................................................. $
At December 31, 2020
294
294
294
306
323
2,938
4,449
(869)
3,580
(5) Deposits
The aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination greater than $250,000 was approximately
$25.6 million and $33.4 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
A schedule of maturities for all time deposits at December 31, 2020 is as follows:
(in thousands)
Year Ending December 31,
Amount
2021................................................ $
2022................................................
2023................................................
2024................................................
2025................................................
2039................................................
Total .......................................................... $
43,646
9,485
2,481
340
70
410
56,432
(6) Other Borrowings
The Company has pledged collateral to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) for future advances which will be
collateralized by a blanket lien on qualifying residential real estate, commercial real estate, home equity lines of credit and
multi-family loans. The Company may borrow up to $60.7 million as of December 31, 2020 from the FHLB. There were no
advances outstanding at December 31, 2020 or 2019. The Company also has available credit of $28.0 million in lines of credit
with correspondent banks. All draws under these lines are subject to approval by the correspondent bank. The Company also
maintains a $15.0 million revolving line of credit with a local bank. The Company has pledged all of the Bank's common
stock as collateral for the revolving line of credit which matures in August, 2025 and bears interest at prime. There were no
outstanding balances under the lines at December 31, 2020. Other borrowings at December 31, 2019 totaled $1,254,000 and
consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Securities totaling $2.2 million were pledged as collateral under
this agreement at December 31, 2019.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(7) Income Taxes
The components of the income taxes are as follows:
(in thousands)
Current:
Year Ended December 31,
2020
2019
Federal ................................................................ $
State ....................................................................
Total current ...........................................................
Deferred:
Federal ................................................................
State ....................................................................
Total deferred .................................................
Total income taxes .......................................... $
1,464 $
271
1,735
(345)
(95)
(440)
1,295 $
987
222
1,209
(94)
(23)
(117)
1,092
The reasons for the difference between the statutory Federal income tax rate and the effective tax rates are summarized as
follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2020
% of
Pretax
2019
% of
Pretax
Amount Earnings Amount Earnings
(dollars in thousands)
Income taxes at statutory rate ....................... $
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit ........
Tax-exempt income ..................................
Other nondeductible expenses ..................
Total ...................................................... $
1,208
21.0% $
973
21.0%
139
(72)
20
1,295
2.4
(1.3)
0.4
22.5% $
157
(69)
31
1,092
3.4
(1.5)
0.7
23.6%
Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
At December 31,
2019
2020
(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses ................................................ $
Organizational and start-up costs .....................................
Stock-based compensation ...............................................
Other ................................................................................
Deferred tax assets ..................................................................
1,544 $
21
79
55
1,699
972
30
52
32
1,086
Deferred tax liabilities:
Prepaid Expenses .............................................................
Deferred loan costs ...........................................................
Premises and equipment ...................................................
Unrealized gain on debt securities available for sale .......
Deferred tax liabilities .............................................................
Net deferred tax asset .............................................................. $
(6 )
(605 )
(217 )
(477 )
(1,305 )
394 $
(44 )
(426 )
(185 )
(69 )
(724 )
362
The Company files consolidated income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the State of Florida. The Company is
no longer subject to U.S. federal, or state and local income tax examinations by taxing authorities for years before 2017.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(8) Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the
financing needs of its clients. These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit, construction loans in process,
unused lines of credit, standby letters of credit, and guaranteed accounts and may involve, to varying degrees, elements of
credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract amounts of
these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in these consolidated financial instruments.
The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for
available lines of credit, construction loans in process and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount
of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet
instruments.
Commitments to extend credit, construction loans in process and unused lines of credit are agreements to lend to a client as
long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates
or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without
being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company
evaluates each client’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by
the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Standby letters of
credit are written conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a client to a third party.
These letters of credit are primarily issued to support third-party borrowing arrangements and generally have expiration dates
within one year of issuance. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in
extending loans to clients. In the event the client does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the
third party, we would be required to fund the commitment. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be
required to make is represented by the contractual amount of the commitment. If the commitment is funded, we would be
entitled to seek recovery from the client. Some of the Bank’s standby letters of credit are secured by collateral and those
secured letters of credit totaled $654,000 at December 31, 2020.
Guaranteed accounts are irrevocable standby letters of credit issued by us to guarantee a client’s credit line with our third-
party credit card company, First Arkansas Bank & Trust. As a part of this agreement, we are responsible for the established
credit limit on certain accounts plus 10%. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make
is represented by the dollar amount disclosed in the table below.
Standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit typically result in loans with a market interest rate when funded.
A summary of the contractual amounts of the Company’s financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk at December 31,
2020 is as follows:
(in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit..................................................................................................... $
Construction loans in process ......................................................................................................
Unused lines of credit ..................................................................................................................
Standby financial letters of credit ................................................................................................
Standby performance letters of credit ..........................................................................................
Guaranteed accounts ...................................................................................................................
Total off-balance sheet instruments ............................................................................................. $
2,594
23,633
55,765
2,461
263
1,372
86,088
At December 31, 2020
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(9) Stock Compensation Plans
2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan
The 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2015 Plan”) was approved by Shareholders at the Company’s annual
meeting of shareholders on May 20, 2015, and permits the Company to grants its key employees and directors stock options,
stock appreciation rights, performance shares, and phantom stock. Under the 2015 Plan, the number of shares which may be
issued is 500,000, but in no instance more than 15% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock.
As of December 31, 2020, 272,057 stock options and 7,435 restricted stock awards have been granted under the 2015
Plan. Taking into account the 29,400 stock options that have been forfeited, 188,429 options are available for grant at
December 31, 2020.
A summary of the activity in the Company’s 2015 Plan is as follows:
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Number of
Options
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2018 ........................
Options granted ......................................................
Options forfeited ....................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2019 ........................
Options granted ......................................................
Forfeited .................................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2020 ........................
Exercisable at December 31, 2020 .........................
263,457 $
22,000
(13,190)
272,267
15,000
(15,210)
272,057 $
120,747 $
19.78
20.21
20.09
19.80
20.05
20.05
19.80
19.43
6.79 $
6.04 $
-
-
The fair value of shares vested and recognized as compensation expense was $162,000 and $158,000 for the years ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company recognized an income tax benefit of $21,000 and $19,000 with
respect to share-based compensation in 2020 and 2019, respectively. At December 31, 2020, there was $373,000 of total
unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2015
Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.
The fair value of each option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with
the following assumptions:
Year ended December 31,
2019
2020
Weighted average risk-free interest rate ......................................................
Expected dividend yield ..............................................................................
Expected stock volatility .............................................................................
Expected life in years ..................................................................................
Per share fair value of options issued during year ....................................... $
1.46%
0.60%
14.69%
6.5
3.26
$
1.88%
0.59%
9.90%
6.5
2.74
The Company used the guidance in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 to determine the estimated life of options issued.
Expected volatility is based on volatility of similar companies’ common stock. The risk-free rate for periods within the
contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The dividend yield is
based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(9) Stock Compensation Plans, Continued
2007 Stock Option Plan
As of May 20, 2015, no further grants will be made under the 2007 Stock Option Plan (the “2007 Plan”). Unexercised stock
options that were granted under the 2007 Plan will remain outstanding and will expire under the terms of the individual stock
grant. A summary of the activity in the Company’s 2007 Plan is as follows:
Number of
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2018 .......................................................
Options exercised ..................................................................................
Options forfeited ...................................................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2019 .......................................................
Options exercised ..................................................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2020 .......................................................
4,700 $
(500)
(2,000)
2,200
(2,200)
- $
11.37
10.00
10.72
12.27
12.27
-
At December 31, 2020, there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested, share-based compensation
arrangements granted under the 2007 plan.
Directors' Plan
The Directors’ Plan permits the Company’s and the Bank’s directors to elect to receive any compensation to be paid to them
in shares of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to the Directors’ Plan, each director is permitted to make an election to
receive shares of stock instead of cash. To encourage directors to elect to receive stock, the Directors’ Plan provides that if a
director elects to receive stock, he or she will receive in common stock 110% of the amount of cash fees set by the Board or
the Compensation Committee. The value of stock to be awarded pursuant to the Directors’ Plan will be the closing price of a
share of common stock as traded on the OTCQX or a price set by the Board or its Compensation Committee, acting in good
faith, but in no case less than fair market value. In 2020, the Board used the greater of quarter-end book value and quarter-
end volume weighted average market price to determine what the fair market value of Prime Meridian common stock was
for purposes of the Directors’ Plan. The maximum remaining number of shares to be issued pursuant to the Directors’ Plan
is limited to 46,708 shares, which is approximately 1.50% of the total shares outstanding as of the record date. In 2020 and
2019, our directors received 4,932 and 3,643 shares of common stock, respectively, in lieu of cash, under the Directors’
Plan. The Company recognized expense of $93,000 and $72,000 during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, with
respect to the Director’s Plan.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(9) Stock Compensation Plans, Continued
Restricted Stock
As part of the bonus incentive earned for the Company's performance in 2020, the Company issued an additional 3,835
restricted common stock shares to its CEO, to accompany the 3,600 restricted common stocks shares issued in 2019.
Restricted stocks granted are vested equally over the span of 3 years. Stockholders of unvested restricted stock have the right
to vote and the right to receive dividends declared on common stock, if any. A summary of restricted stock transaction
follows:
Wtd-Avg
Grant Date
Number of
Shares
Fair Value per
Share
Grant Date
Fair Value
Non-vested restricted stock granted in 2019 ......................................
Non-vested restricted stock granted in 2020 ......................................
Restricted stock vested in 2020 ..........................................................
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2020 .........
3,600 $
3,835
(1,200)
6,235 $
18.52 $
20.40
(18.52 )
19.64 $
67,000
78,000
(22,000)
123,000
During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized $46,000 and $19,000, respectively, as expense
and had $80,000 in unrecognized expense at December 31, 2020 to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.
(10) Employee Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors a 401(k)-profit sharing plan available to all employees electing to participate after meeting certain
length-of-service requirements. The Company’s contributions to the profit-sharing plan are discretionary and determined
annually. Contributions to the plan for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 were $256,000 and $175,000,
respectively.
In November 2018, the Company established non-qualified account balance deferred compensation plans to provide
retirement benefits for certain officers of the Company. The Company is recognizing the expense of these plans as services
are rendered using a discount rate of four percent and a retirement age of sixty-five. The Company’s expense in connection
with these plans was $160,000 and $155,000 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The accrued
liability related to these agreements was $333,000 and $173,000 at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Such amounts
are included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(11) Related Party Transactions
The Company enters into transactions during the ordinary course of business with officers and directors of the Company and
entities in which they hold a significant financial interest. The following table summarizes these transactions:
(in thousands)
Loans:
Year Ended December 31,
2020
2019
Beginning balance ......................................... $
Originated during the year .............................
Principal repayments......................................
Ending balance ............................................... $
7,726 $
421
(1,541)
6,606 $
7,288
1,986
(1,548)
7,726
Deposits at year-end ............................................ $
7,524 $
7,079
In addition, the Company purchases various insurance policies through a company that employs the spouse of Director Jones.
The premiums paid totaled $1.1 million in both 2020 and 2019, and included health insurance premiums for employees.
(12) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The approximate carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
(in thousands)
Financial assets:
At December 31, 2020
Carrying
Fair
Amount Value
At December 31, 2019
Carrying
Fair
Amount Value
Level
Cash and cash equivalents .........................
Debt securities available for sale ...............
Loans held for sale .....................................
Loans, net ..................................................
Federal Home Loan Bank stock ................
Accrued interest receivable ........................
Derivative contract assets ..........................
Financial liabilities-
Deposits .....................................................
Other Borrowings ......................................
Derivative contract liabilities .....................
Off-Balance Sheet financial instruments ..............
(13) Dividend Restrictions
1 $
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
68,985 $
61,879
13,593
476,661
493
1,960
163
68,985 $
61,879
13,814
487,652
493
1,960
163
75,082 $
61,333
6,193
337,710
404
1,137
-
75,082
61,333
6,296
342,435
404
1,137
-
580,592
-
163
581,073
-
163
438,264
-
-
439,208
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Holding Company is limited in the amount of cash dividends it may declare and pay by the amount of capital is has
retained and the amount of dividends it can receive from the Bank. The Bank is limited in the amount of cash dividends that
may be paid. The amount of cash dividends that may be paid is based on the Bank’s net earnings of the current year combined
with the Bank’s retained earnings of the preceding two years, as defined by state banking regulations. However, for any
dividend declaration, the Bank must consider additional factors such as the amount of current period net earnings, liquidity,
asset quality, capital adequacy and economic conditions. It is likely that these factors would further limit the amount of
dividends which the Bank could declare. In addition, bank regulators have the authority to prohibit banks from paying
dividends if they deem such payment to be an unsafe or unsound practice.
In January 2021, the Board of Directors declared an annual dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock payable on March
2, 2021 to shareholders of record as of February 11, 2021.
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PRIME MERIDIAN HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(14) Regulatory Matters
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the banking agencies. Failure to meet
minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that,
if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital
adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital
guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated
under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments
by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
The Bank is subject to the Basel III capital level threshold requirements under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations
which phased in full compliance over a multi-year schedule. These regulations were designed to ensure that banks maintain
strong capital positions even in the event of severe economic downturns or unforeseen losses.
The Bank is subject to the capital conservation buffer rules which place limitations on distributions, including dividend
payments, and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. In order to avoid these limitations, a bank must
hold a capital conservation buffer above its minimum risk-based capital requirements. As of December 31, 2020, and 2019,
the Bank’s capital conservation buffer exceeded the minimum requirement of 2.50%.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts
and percentage (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets
(as defined) and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2020,
that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
As of December 31, 2020, the Bank is well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be
categorized as adequately capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage
percentages as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have
changed the bank’s category. The Bank’s actual capital amounts and percentages are also presented in the table:
(dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2020
Actual
Adequacy Purposes
Amount Percentage Amount Percentage Amount Percentage
For Capital
For Well
Capitalized
Purposes
Tier 1 Leverage ratio to Average Assets .......... $ 57,800
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-
Weighted Assets ........................................... 57,800
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ........... 57,800
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ............ 63,245
9.09% $ 25,421
4.00% $ 31,776
5.00%
13.29 19,575
13.29 26,100
14.54 34,799
4.50 28,275
6.00 34,799
8.00 43,499
6.50
8.00
10.00
As of December 31, 2019:
Tier 1 Leverage ratio to Average Assets .......... $ 46,752
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-
Weighted Assets ........................................... 46,752
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ........... 46,752
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ............ 51,165
9.31% $ 20,084
4.00% $ 25,105
5.00%
13.24 15,885
13.24 21,180
14.49 28,240
4.50 22,945
6.00 28,240
8.00 35,300
6.50
8.00
10.00
(15) Legal Contingencies
Various legal claims arise from time to time in the normal course of business which, in the opinion of management, will not
have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2020, there is no pending or
threatened litigation of which management is aware.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(16) Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share (“EPS”) has been computed on the basis of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock
outstanding. Outstanding stock options are considered dilutive securities for purposes of calculating diluted EPS which was
computed using the treasury stock method:
2020
2019
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Earnings
Year Ended December 31,
Basic EPS:
Weighted- Per
Share
Amount Earnings
Average
Shares
Weighted- Per
Share
Amount
Average
Shares
Net earnings .................................................... $ 4,458 3,134,124 $
1.42 $ 3,542 3,155,891 $
1.12
Effect of dilutive securities-incremental shares
from assumed conversion of options ..................
Diluted EPS:
-
3,744
Net earnings .................................................... $ 4,458 3,134,124 $
1.42 $ 3,542 3,159,635 $
1.12
(17) Derivatives
The Company has entered into interest rate swaps in order to provide commercial real estate loan clients the ability to swap
from variable to fixed interest rates. Under these agreements, the Company enters into a variable rate loan with a client at a
specified index (Wall Street Journal Prime Lending Rate) in addition to a borrower swap agreement. This swap agreement
effectively converts the client’s variable rate loan into a fixed rate. The Company then enters into a matching swap agreement
with a third-party dealer counterparty in order to offset its exposure on the borrower swap. These interest rate swaps are
considered derivative financial instruments. These derivative instruments involve both credit and market risk. The notional
amounts are amounts on which calculations, payments, and the value of the derivatives are based. Notional amounts do not
represent direct credit exposures. Direct credit exposure is limited to the net difference between the calculated amounts to be
received and paid, if any, over the life of the contract. Such differences, which represent the fair value of the derivative
instruments, is included in “other assets” and “other liabilities” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, and the net
change in each of these financial statement line items in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows. The
derivative transactions are considered instruments with no hedging designation, otherwise known as stand-alone derivatives.
At December 31,
2020
2019
dollars in thousands
Notional amount - interest rate swaps:
Stand-alone derivatives ..................................................................... $
21,100 $
Weighted-average pay rate - interest rate swaps ...................................
Weighted-average receive rate - interest rate swaps .............................
Weighted-average maturity (in years) - interest rate swaps ..................
3.68%
3.00%
14.6
Net realized fair value adjustments:
Stand-alone derivatives - interest rate swaps (other assets) ............... $
Stand-alone derivatives - interest rate swaps (other liabilities) ......... $
163
(163)
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Company is party to a collateral support agreement with its dealer counterparty. Such agreement requires that the
Company or the dealer counterparty to maintain collateral based on the fair values of derivative instruments. In the event of
default by a counterparty the non-defaulting counterparty would be entitled to the collateral. The Company does not require
borrower counterparties to post cash collateral based on the fair values of borrower interest rate swaps. In the event of default
of a borrower counterparty wherein the fair value of the derivative instrument is owed to the Company, the fair value is
collected through a real property foreclosure or liquidation.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(18) Parent Company Only Financial Information
The Holding Company's unconsolidated financial information follows:
(in thousands)
Assets
December 31,
2020
2019
Cash ........................................................................................................................................ $
Investment in subsidiary .........................................................................................................
Other assets ............................................................................................................................
Total assets ......................................................................................................................... $
1,027 $
59,201
27
60,255 $
8,895
46,953
20
55,868
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' equity ............................................................................................................... $
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ............................................................................ $
60,255 $
60,255 $
55,868
55,868
Condensed Statements of Earnings
(in thousands)
Revenues ................................................................................................................................ $
Expenses .................................................................................................................................
Income tax benefit ..................................................................................................................
Loss before earnings of subsidiary .....................................................................................
Net earnings of subsidiary ......................................................................................................
Net earnings ........................................................................................................................ $
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Earnings ....................................................................................................................... $
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiary .....................................................................................
Stock issued as compensation .........................................................................................
Increase in other assets ...................................................................................................
Net cash used in operating activities ...........................................................................
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common stock retirement ..................................................................................................
Proceeds from sale of common stock .................................................................................
Proceeds from stock options exercised ...............................................................................
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities ........................................................
Cash flows from investment activities:
Cash dividend paid .............................................................................................................
Cash infusion to subsidiary .................................................................................................
Net cash used by investing activities ..............................................................................
Net decrease in cash ...............................................................................................................
Cash at beginning of the year .................................................................................................
Cash at end of year ................................................................................................................. $
Year Ended December 31,
2020
2019
- $
(505)
124
(381)
4,839
4,458 $
-
(501)
122
(379)
3,921
3,542
Year Ended December 31,
2020
2019
4,458 $
3,542
(4,839 )
93
(7 )
(295 )
(1,217 )
-
27
(1,190 )
(383 )
(6,000 )
(6,383 )
(7,868 )
8,895
1,027 $
(3,921 )
72
-
(307 )
873
5
878
(377 )
(4,850 )
(5,227 )
(4,656 )
13,551
8,895
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information-
Noncash items:
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income of subsidiary, net of change
in unrealized gain on debt securities available for sale, net of tax .............................. $
Stock-based compensation expense of subsidiary .................................................................. $
1,201 $
208 $
756
177
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(19)
Share Repurchase
On March 11, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a plan to repurchase up to $2,000,000 of the Company's
common stock, inclusive of commission and fees. As of December 31, 2020, the Company repurchased and retired a total of
82,784 shares at a weighted average price per share of $14.70 under this authorized repurchase plan. The total cost of shares
repurchased, inclusive of fees and commissions, was $1.2 million. The plan was suspended in late March and expired on June
30, 2020.
(20) Contingency
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains, lowered equity
market valuations, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets and significantly increased unemployment
levels. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, results of operations, and financial condition, as
well as our regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments, the duration of the pandemic, and
actions taken by governmental authorities to slow the spread of the disease or to mitigate its effects.
The Company took action to prepare its employees, support its clients, and help its communities. The Company has
supported small business owners by making loans through the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program
("PPP"). As of December 31, 2020, the Bank had originated 911 PPP loans for a total dollar amount of $82.8 million. These
loans are 100% guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (the "SBA"). During the fourth quarter, 129 PPP loans,
totaling $15.6 million, were forgiven by the SBA.
Management expects that credit quality deterioration directly related to the pandemic could materialize in the future.
Through December 31, 2020, the Company had received and granted 70 requests for payment deferrals or modifications on
loans totaling $42.4 million. Approximately 91% of the forbearance requests were for loans secured by real estate. As
of December 31, 2020, 64 of the 70 original loan modification requests, totaling $39.0 million, had reverted back to original
pre-modification terms and are being paid as agreed. The tables below give more detail on loan modification activity and
PPP loan origination through December 31, 2020.
Active Loan Deferral Requests
December 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands)
Collateral or Loan Type
1-4 family owner occupied ..
CRE owner occupied ..........
Construction/Land ...............
Total ...................................
Number
of
Cumulative
Payment
Loans
Deferral
Modified Modified Modified 3 Months 6-12 Months 9 Months
Average
Balance Interest
Loans
Cumulative
Interest
Only
Dollar
Amount
Loans
Only
Weighted
Average
LTV
Loans
Modified
Percent of
Total
Loan
Collateral
or Type
2 $
3
1
6 $
1,470 $
1,186
711
3,367 $
735 $
395
711
561 $
- $
-
-
- $
- $
1,186
711
1,897 $
1,470
-
-
1,470
68.9%
50.5
21.6
-
43.7%
35.2
21.1
100.0%
PPP Loans by Industry
December 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands)
Category
Hospitality ................................................................... $
Real estate services and construction ..........................
Wholesale and retail trade and manufacturing ............
Financial, professional, and information services .......
Administrative, religious and other services ...............
Healthcare services .....................................................
Total ........................................................................... $
Total
Balance
Avg. Loan % of
Balance Total
67
63
82
97
85
147
86
7.9%
15.2
13.7
26.7
22.8
13.7
100.0%
5,263 $
10,155
9,193
17,807
15,218
9,138
66,774 $
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P R I M E M E R I D I A N
H O L D I N G C O M PA N Y
Richard A. Weidner
Chairman
Sammie D. Dixon, Jr.
Vice Chairman, President
and CEO
Chris L. Jensen, Jr.
Executive Vice President
Kenneth H. Compton
William D. Crona
Steven L. Evans
R. Randy Guemple
Kathleen C. Jones
Robert H. Kirby
Frank L. Langston
Michael A. Micallef, Jr.
L. Collins Proctor, Sr.
Garrison A. Rolle, M.D.
Steven D. Smith
Marjorie R. Turnbull
Timberlane Executive Board Room (renovated 2020)
2020 BY THE NUMBERS (All data as of December 31, 2020 unless otherwise indicated)
TOTAL ASSETS (IN MILLIONS) OF THE COMPANY
MARKET CAPITALIZATION (IN MILLIONS)
$647.3
$56.2
$580.6
$476.7 LOANS, NET OF ALLOWANCE (IN MILLIONS)
TOTAL DEPOSITS (IN MILLIONS) REFLECTING
A YEAR-OVER-YEAR INCREASE OF 32.5%
UP 41.1% YEAR-OVER-YEAR*
# 6 DEPOSIT MARKET SHARE IN TALLAHASSEE MSA
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 (AS REPORTED BY FDIC)
$82.8
PPP LOANS FUNDED (IN MILLIONS)
35% PERCENTAGE OF NON-CLIENT PPP BORROWERS CONVERTED
TO NEW CLIENTS CONTINUES TO GROW
Timberlane Office (renovated 2020)
*Inclusive of PPP
A N N UA L R E P O R T | 2020
E X E C U T I V E
M A N AG E M E N T
P R I M E M E R I D I A N B A N K
Sammie D. Dixon, Jr.
Vice Chairman, President,
Chief Executive Officer
Clint F. Weber
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Chris L. Jensen, Jr.
Executive Vice President
Senior Lender
Susan Payne Turner
Executive Vice President
Chief Risk Officer
Monté L. Ward
Executive Vice President
Chief Information Officer
Timberlane Lobby (renovated 2020)
TALLAHASSEE (MAIN OFFICE)
1471 Timberlane Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312
Telephone: 850.907.2300
TALLAHASSEE (CAPITAL CIRCLE)
1897 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Telephone: 850.907.2301
CRAWFORDVILLE
2201 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
Telephone: 850.926.4320
LAKELAND
3340 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33803
Telephone: 863.417.2265
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