march312013_10q.htm




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2013.

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM    TO .

Commission file number:  0-12820

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

VIRGINIA
 
54-1284688
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
     
628 Main Street
   
Danville, Virginia
 
24541
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(434) 792-5111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes
x
No
¨
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months.
 
 
Yes
x
No
¨
 

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

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

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

At May 6, 2013, the Company had 7,862,701 shares of Common Stock outstanding, $1 par value.




 
 

 
 
 

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Part I.  Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements

 
 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
             
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
 Assets
 
2013
   
2012
 
 Cash and due from banks
  $ 15,365     $ 20,435  
 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
    42,280       27,007  
                 
 Securities available for sale, at fair value
    341,176       335,246  
 Restricted stock, at cost
    4,876       5,287  
 Loans held for sale
    4,395       13,852  
                 
 Loans, net of unearned income
    792,513       788,705  
 Less allowance for loan losses
    (12,528 )     (12,118 )
 Net loans
    779,985       776,587  
                 
 Premises and equipment, net
    24,297       24,543  
 Other real estate owned, net
    5,822       6,193  
 Goodwill
    39,043       39,043  
 Core deposit intangibles, net
    4,240       4,660  
 Bank owned life insurance
    14,391       14,289  
 Accrued interest receivable and other assets
    18,193       16,545  
 Total assets
  $ 1,294,063     $ 1,283,687  
                 
Liabilities
               
 Liabilities:
               
 Demand deposits -- noninterest bearing
  $ 210,201     $ 217,275  
 Demand deposits -- interest bearing
    154,407       153,578  
 Money market deposits
    173,724       166,111  
 Savings deposits
    83,966       81,135  
 Time deposits
    415,450       409,568  
 Total deposits
    1,037,748       1,027,667  
                 
 Customer repurchase agreements
    46,666       49,942  
 Long-term borrowings
    10,047       10,079  
 Trust preferred capital notes
    27,343       27,317  
 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
    7,227       5,436  
 Total liabilities
    1,129,031       1,120,441  
                 
 Shareholders' equity
               
 Preferred stock, $5 par, 2,000,000 shares authorized,
               
 none outstanding
    -       -  
 Common stock, $1 par, 20,000,000 shares authorized,
               
 7,862,701 shares outstanding at March 31, 2013 and
               
 7,846,912 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012
    7,863       7,847  
 Capital in excess of par value
    57,341       57,211  
 Retained earnings
    92,933       90,591  
 Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
    6,895       7,597  
 Total shareholders' equity
    165,032       163,246  
 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 1,294,063     $ 1,283,687  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
         

 
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 Consolidated Statements of Income
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
 
   
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
 Interest and Dividend Income:
           
 Interest and fees on loans
  $ 11,395     $ 13,120  
 Interest and dividends on securities:
               
 Taxable
    878       1,079  
 Tax-exempt
    1,052       1,082  
 Dividends
    55       51  
 Other interest income
    29       10  
 Total interest and dividend income
    13,409       15,342  
                 
Interest Expense:
               
 Interest on deposits
    1,436       1,837  
 Interest on short-term borrowings
    21       43  
 Interest on long-term borrowings
    82       84  
 Interest on trust preferred capital notes
    188       206  
 Total interest expense
    1,727       2,170  
                 
 Net Interest Income
    11,682       13,172  
 Provision for Loan Losses
    294       733  
                 
 Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    11,388       12,439  
                 
 Noninterest Income:
               
 Trust fees
    588       882  
 Service charges on deposit accounts
    409       488  
 Other fees and commissions
    459       457  
 Mortgage banking income
    718       531  
 Securities gains, net
    198       -  
 Other
    398       876  
 Total noninterest income
    2,770       3,234  
                 
 Noninterest Expense:
               
 Salaries
    3,439       4,111  
 Employee benefits
    899       1,078  
 Occupancy and equipment
    916       965  
 FDIC assessment
    161       233  
 Bank franchise tax
    187       183  
 Core deposit intangible amortization
    420       547  
 Foreclosed real estate, net
    243       (153 )
 Merger related expenses
    -       251  
     Other
    2,053       2,712  
 Total noninterest expense
    8,318       9,927  
 Income Before Income Taxes
    5,840       5,746  
 Income Taxes
    1,689       1,571  
 Net Income
  $ 4,151     $ 4,175  
                 
 Net Income Per Common Share:
               
     Basic
  $ 0.53     $ 0.53  
     Diluted
  $ 0.53     $ 0.53  
 Average Common Shares Outstanding:
               
     Basic
    7,861,991       7,822,228  
     Diluted
    7,871,508       7,833,061  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 

 
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 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
 Net income
  $ 4,151     $ 4,175  
                 
 Other comprehensive loss:
               
                 
 Unrealized losses on securities available for sale
    (882 )     (677 )
 Income tax benefit
    309       237  
                 
 Reclassification adjustment for gains on securities
    (198 )     -  
 Income tax expense
    69       -  
                 
 Other comprehensive loss
    (702 )     (440 )
                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 3,449     $ 3,735  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
         

 
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 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
 
 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
 
                               
                     
Accumulated
       
         
Capital in
         
Other
   
Total
 
   
Common
   
Excess of
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Shareholders'
 
   
Stock
   
Par Value
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
Equity
 
                               
                               
 Balance, December 31, 2011
  $ 7,807     $ 56,395     $ 81,797     $ 6,830     $ 152,829  
                                         
 Net income
    -       -       4,175       -       4,175  
                                         
 Other comprehensive loss
                            (440 )     (440 )
                                         
 Stock options exercised
    3       42       -       -       45  
                                         
 Stock option expense
    -       16       -       -       16  
                                         
 Equity based compensation
    20       180       -       -       200  
                                         
 Cash dividends declared, $0.23 per share
    -       -       (1,801 )     -       (1,801 )
                                         
 Balance, March 31, 2012
  $ 7,830     $ 56,633     $ 84,171     $ 6,390     $ 155,024  
                                         
 Balance, December 31, 2012
  $ 7,847     $ 57,211     $ 90,591     $ 7,597     $ 163,246  
                                         
 Net income
    -       -       4,151       -       4,151  
                                         
 Other comprehensive loss
                            (702 )     (702 )
                                         
 Equity based compensation
    16       130       -       -       146  
                                         
 Cash dividends declared, $0.23 per share
    -       -       (1,809 )     -       (1,809 )
                                         
 Balance, March 31, 2013
  $ 7,863     $ 57,341     $ 92,933     $ 6,895     $ 165,032  
                                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
                 

 
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 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Unaudited)
 
             
   
2013
   
2012
 
 Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
           
 Net income
  $ 4,151     $ 4,175  
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
               
 cash provided by operating activities:
               
 Provision for loan losses
    294       733  
 Depreciation
    424       422  
 Net accretion of purchase accounting adjustments
    (1,983 )     (2,754 )
 Core deposit intangible amortization
    420       547  
 Net amortization (accretion) of securities
    788       792  
 Net gain on sale or call of securities
    (198 )     -  
 Gain on sale of loans held for sale
    (650 )     (473 )
 Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    33,782       22,532  
 Originations of loans held for sale
    (23,675 )     (19,503 )
 Net gain on foreclosed real estate
    (14 )     (248 )
 Valuation allowance on foreclosed real estate
    70       5  
 Net gain on sale of premises and equipment
    -       (495 )
 Stock-based compensation expense
    -       16  
 Equity based compensation expense
    146       200  
 Deferred income tax benefit
    (43 )     (237 )
 Net change in interest receivable
    175       209  
 Net change in other assets
    (1,504 )     296  
 Net change in interest payable
    (23 )     (38 )
 Net change in other liabilities
    1,813       351  
 Net cash provided by operating activities
    13,973       6,530  
                 
 Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
 Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
    2,627       -  
 Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities available for sale
    9,329       16,475  
 Purchases of securities available for sale
    (19,555 )     (21,953 )
 Net change in restricted stock
    411       -  
 Net (increase) decrease in loans
    (2,112 )     9,485  
 Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
    -       563  
 Purchases of premises and equipment
    (178 )     (649 )
 Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate
    645       1,106  
 Net cash (used in) provided byinvesting activities
    (8,833 )     5,027  
                 
 Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
 Net change in demand, money market, and savings deposits
    4,199       (4,317 )
 Net change in time deposits
    5,986       20,430  
 Net change in customer repurchase agreements
    (3,276 )     3,076  
 Net change in other short-term borrowings
    -       (3,000 )
 Net change in long-term borrowings
    (37 )     (37 )
 Common stock dividends paid
    (1,809 )     (1,801 )
 Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    -       45  
 Net cash provided by financing activities
    5,063       14,396  
                 
 Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    10,203       25,953  
                 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    47,442       28,893  
                 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 57,645     $ 54,846  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
         

 
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AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


 
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American National Bankshares Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”).  The Bank offers a wide variety of retail, commercial, secondary market mortgage lending, and trust and investment services which also include non-deposit products such as mutual funds and insurance policies.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, goodwill and intangible assets, pension obligations, other than temporary impairment, the fair value of financial instruments, and the valuation of foreclosed real estate.

In April 2006, AMNB Statutory Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust (the “AMNB Trust”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed for the purpose of issuing preferred securities (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.  Proceeds from the securities were used to fund the acquisition of Community First Financial Corporation (“Community First”) which occurred in April 2006.

On July 1, 2011, the Company completed its merger with MidCarolina Financial Corporation (“MidCarolina”).  MidCarolina was headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, and engaged in banking operations through its subsidiary bank, MidCarolina Bank.

In July 2011, and in connection with its acquisition of MidCarolina, the Company assumed the liabilities of the MidCarolina I and MidCarolina Trust II, two separate Delaware statutory trusts (the “MidCarolina Trusts”), which were also formed for the purpose of issuing preferred securities.  Refer to Note 9 for further details concerning these entities.

All significant inter-company transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation, with the exception of the AMNB Trust and the MidCarolina Trusts, as detailed in Note 9.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of March 31, 2013; the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012; the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012; the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012; and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.  Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for the year ending December 31, 2013.  Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period balances to conform to the current period presentation. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
 
Note 2 – Merger with MidCarolina

On July 1, 2011, the Company completed its merger with MidCarolina Financial Corporation pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated December 15, 2010, between the Company and MidCarolina (the “merger agreement”).  MidCarolina was headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, and engaged in banking operations through its subsidiary bank, MidCarolina Bank.  The transaction has significantly expanded the Company’s footprint in North Carolina, adding eight branches in Alamance and Guilford Counties.

Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, as a result of the merger, the holders of shares of MidCarolina common stock received 0.33 shares of the Company’s common stock for each share of MidCarolina common stock held immediately prior to the effective date of the merger. Each option to purchase a share of MidCarolina common stock outstanding immediately prior to the effective date of the merger was converted into an option to purchase shares of Company common stock, adjusted for the 0.33 exchange ratio. Additionally, the holders of shares of noncumulative perpetual Series A preferred stock of MidCarolina received one share of a newly authorized noncumulative perpetual Series A preferred stock of the Company for each MidCarolina preferred share held immediately before the merger.  The Company’s Series A preferred stock was issued with terms, preferences, rights and limitations that are identical in all material respects to the MidCarolina Series A preferred stock.

 
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The Company issued 1,626,157 shares of additional common stock in connection with the MidCarolina merger.
MidCarolina Bank was merged with and into the Bank.

The merger with MidCarolina was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration paid were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the merger date. The excess of consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired was originally recorded as goodwill in the amount of approximately $16.5 million, which will not be amortizable and is not deductible for tax purposes.  The Company allocated the total balance of goodwill to its community banking segment. The Company also recorded $6.6 million in core deposit intangibles which will be amortized over nine years using a declining balance method.

In connection with the merger, the consideration paid, and the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the merger date are summarized in the following table.
 
(dollars in thousands)
     
Consideration Paid:
     
          Common shares issued (1,626,157)
  $ 29,905  
          Cash paid to Shareholders
    12  
          Fair Value of Options
    132  
          Preferred shares issued (5,000)
    5,000  
  Value of consideration
    35,049  
         
Assets acquired:
       
          Cash and cash equivalents
    34,783  
          Investment securities
    51,442  
          Loans held for sale
    113  
          Loans, net of unearned income
    328,123  
          Premises and equipment, net
    5,708  
          Deferred income taxes
    15,310  
          Core deposit intangible
    6,556  
          Other real estate owned
    3,538  
          Other assets
    13,535  
Total assets
    459,108  
         
Liabilities assumed:
       
          Deposits
    420,248  
          FHLB advances
    9,858  
          Other borrowings
    6,546  
          Other liabilities
    3,982  
Total Liabilities
    440,634  
Net assets acquired
    18,474  
Goodwill resulting from merger with MidCarolina
  $ 16,575  
 
      In many cases, the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were determined by estimating the cash flows expected to result from those assets and liabilities and discounting them at appropriate market rates. The most significant category of assets for which this procedure was used was that of acquired loans. The Company acquired the $367.4 million loan portfolio at a fair value discount of $39.9 million. The estimated fair value of the performing portion of the portfolio was $286.5 million. The excess of expected cash flows above the fair value of the performing portion of loans will be accreted to interest income over the remaining lives of the loans in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 310-20 (formerly SFAS 91).

 
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Certain loans, those for which specific credit-related deterioration since origination was identified, are recorded at fair value, reflecting the present value of the amounts expected to be collected. Income recognition on these loans is based on reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows to be collected. Acquired loans deemed impaired and considered collateral dependent, with the timing of the sale of loan collateral indeterminate, remain on non-accrual status and have no accretable yield.

The following table details the acquired loans that are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 (formerly Statement of Position (“SOP”) 03-3) as of July 1, 2011 (in thousands).
 
Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition
  $ 56,681  
Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable difference)
    17,472  
Expected cash flows at acquisition
    39,209  
Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable discount)
    1,663  
Fair value of acquired impaired loans accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30
  $ 37,546  
 
In accordance with GAAP, there was no carryover of the allowance for loan losses that had been previously recorded by MidCarolina.

In connection with the merger with MidCarolina, the Company acquired an investment portfolio with a fair value of $51.4 million. The fair value of the investment portfolio was determined by taking into account market prices obtained from independent valuation sources.

In connection with the merger with MidCarolina, the Company recorded a deferred income tax asset of $15.3 million related to MidCarolina’s valuation allowance on foreclosed real estate and bad debt expenses, as well as other tax attributes of the acquired company, along with the effects of fair value adjustments resulting from applying the acquisition method of accounting.

In connection with the merger with MidCarolina, the Company acquired other real estate owned with a fair value of $3.5 million. Other real estate owned was measured at fair value less estimated cost to sell.

In connection with the merger with MidCarolina, the Company acquired premises and equipment with a fair value of $5.7 million. Property appraisals for all owned locations were obtained. The fair value adjustment will be amortized as expense over the remaining lives of the properties. The Company also acquired several lease obligations in connection with the merger. The unfavorable lease position will be amortized over the remaining lives of the leases.

The fair value of savings and transaction deposit accounts acquired from MidCarolina was assumed to approximate their carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand. Certificates of deposit accounts were valued by comparing the contractual cost of the portfolio to an identical portfolio bearing current market rates. The portfolio was segregated into pools based on segments: retail, individual retirement accounts brokered, and Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (often referred to as “CDARS”). For each segment, the projected cash flows from maturing certificates were then calculated based on contractual rates and prevailing market rates. The valuation adjustment for each segment is equal to the present value of the difference of these two cash flows, discounted at the assumed market rate for a certificate with a corresponding maturity. This valuation adjustment will be accreted to reduce interest expense over the remaining maturities of the respective pools.

The fair value of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) advances was determined based on the discounted cash flows of future payments. This adjustment to the face value of the borrowings will be amortized to increase interest expense over the remaining lives of the respective borrowings.

The fair value of junior subordinated debentures (Other Borrowings) was determined based on the fair value of similar debt or equity instruments with reasonably comparable terms. This adjustment to the face value of the borrowings will be amortized to increase interest expense over the remaining lives of the respective borrowings.

Direct costs related to the acquisition were expensed as incurred. During the entire year of 2011, the Company incurred $1,600,000 in merger and acquisition expenses. During 2012, the Company incurred $251,000 in merger related expense. There were no merger related expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2013.
 
 
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Note 3 – Securities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
 
 
 
March 31, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Estimated
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Securities available for sale:
                       
Federal agencies and GSEs
  $ 52,365     $ 255     $ 10     $ 52,610  
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
    79,156       1,807       128       80,835  
State and municipal
    188,547       12,003       46       200,504  
Corporate
    7,111       116       -       7,227  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 327,179     $ 14,181     $ 184     $ 341,176  
                                 

 
 
December 31, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Estimated
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Securities available for sale:
                       
Federal agencies and GSE
  $ 42,458     $ 306     $ 5     $ 42,759  
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
    81,585       1,829       106       83,308  
State and municipal
    189,810       12,935       14       202,731  
Corporate
    6,317       131       -       6,448  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 320,170     $ 15,201     $ 125     $ 335,246  
                                 
 
Temporarily Impaired Securities
 
The following table shows estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2013.  The reference point for determining when securities are in an unrealized loss position is month-end.  Therefore, it is possible that a security’s market value exceeded its amortized cost on other days during the past twelve-month period.
 
Available for sale securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position are as follows:
 
   
Total
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
 
(in thousands)
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
 
GSE debt securities
  $ 11,496     $ 10     $ 11,496     $ 10     $ -     $ -  
Mortgage-backed
    17,210       128       12,696       46       4,514       82  
State and municipal
    6,592       46       6,592       46       -       -  
  Total
  $ 35,298     $ 184     $ 30,784     $ 102     $ 4,514     $ 82  
                                                 
                                                 
 
GSE debt securities: The unrealized losses on the Company's investment in five government sponsored entities (“GSE”) were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost bases of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2013.
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs: The unrealized losses on the Company's investment in 13 GSE mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. Government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the Company’s investments. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2013.
 
 
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State and municipal securities:  The unrealized losses on seven state and municipal securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2013.
 
The Company’s investment in FHLB stock totaled $2,000,000 at March 31, 2013.  FHLB stock is generally viewed as a long-term investment and as a restricted investment security, which is carried at cost, because there is no market for the stock, other than the FHLB or member institutions.  Therefore, when evaluating FHLB stock for impairment, its value is based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value.  The Company does not consider this investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2013 and no impairment has been recognized.  FHLB stock is shown in restricted stock on the balance sheet and is not a part of the available for sale securities portfolio.

The table below shows gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2012.

   
Total
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
 
(in thousands)
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
 
GSE debt securities
  $ 5,501     $ 5     $ 5,501     $ 5     $ -     $ -  
Mortgage-backed
    16,353       106       12,941       42       3,412       64  
State and municipal
    4,329       14       4,329       14       -       -  
  Total
  $ 26,183     $ 125     $ 22,771     $ 61     $ 3,412     $ 64  
                                                 

Other-Than-Temporary-Impaired Securities

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no securities classified as having other-than-temporary impairment.

 
Note 4 - Loans

Segments

Loans, excluding loans held for sale, were comprised of the following:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Commercial
  $ 127,028     $ 126,192  
Commercial real estate:
               
Construction and land development
    45,327       48,812  
Commercial real estate
    361,406       355,433  
Residential real estate:
               
Residential
    163,920       161,033  
Home equity
    88,356       91,313  
Consumer
    6,476       5,922  
Total loans
  $ 792,513     $ 788,705  
 
 
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Acquired Loans

Interest income, including accretion, on loans acquired from MidCarolina for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was approximately $4.9 million. This included $1.9 million in accretion income of which $600 thousand was related to loan pay-offs and renewals. The outstanding principal balance and the carrying amount of these loans included in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
Oustanding principal balance
  $ 195,609     $ 219,569  
Carrying amount
    182,002       203,981  

The outstanding principal balance and related carrying amount of acquired impaired loans, for which the Company applies ASC 310-30 (formerly SOP 03-3), to account for interest earned, at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
Oustanding principal balance
  $ 23,715     $ 26,349  
Carrying amount
    17,914       20,182  
 
The following table presents changes in the accretable discount on acquired impaired loans, for which the Company applies ASC 310-30 (formerly SOP 03-3), for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The accretion reflected below includes $177,000 related to loan payoffs.


   
Accretable
 
(in thousands)
 
Discount
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ 2,165  
Accretion
    (307 )
Reclassification from nonaccretable difference
    250  
Balance at March 31, 2013
  $ 2,108  
 
Past Due Loans

The following table shows an analysis by portfolio segment of the Company’s past due loans at March 31, 2013.
 
           
90 Days +
                 
           
Past Due
 
Non-
 
Total
         
   
30- 59 Days
 
60-89 Days
 
and Still
 
Accrual
 
Past
     
Total
 
(in thousands)
 
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Accruing
 
Loans
 
Due
 
Current
 
Loans
 
                               
Commercial
  $ 168   $ -   $ -   $ -   $ 168   $ 126,860   $ 127,028  
Commercial real estate:
                                           
Construction and land development
    -     -     -     1,047     1,047     44,280     45,327  
Commercial real estate
    283     -     -     1,914     2,197     359,209     361,406  
Residential:
                                           
Residential
    1,844     259     -     1,924     4,027     159,893     163,920  
Home equity
    49     47     -     300     396     87,960     88,356  
Consumer
    39     6     -     -     45     6,431     6,476  
Total
  $ 2,383   $ 312   $ -   $ 5,185   $ 7,880   $ 784,633   $ 792,513  
                                             

 
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The following table shows an analysis by portfolio segment of the Company’s past due loans at December 31, 2012.
 
           
90 Days +
                 
           
Past Due
 
Non-
 
Total
         
   
30- 59 Days
 
60-89 Days
 
and Still
 
Accrual
 
Past
     
Total
 
(in thousands)
 
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Accruing
 
Loans
 
Due
 
Current
 
Loans
 
                               
Commercial
  $ 219   $ -   $ -   $ 52   $ 271   $ 125,921   $ 126,192  
Commercial real estate:
                                           
Construction and land development
    417     -     -     1,208     1,625     47,187     48,812  
Commercial real estate
    1,120     -     -     1,526     2,646     352,787     355,433  
Residential:
                                           
Residential
    672     168     -     2,130     2,970     158,063     161,033  
Home equity
    144     -     -     397     541     90,772     91,313  
Consumer
    33     -     -     3     36     5,886     5,922  
Total
  $ 2,605   $ 168   $ -   $ 5,316   $ 8,089   $ 780,616   $ 788,705  
 
Impaired Loans

The following table presents the Company’s impaired loan balances by portfolio segment, excluding loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality, at March 31, 2013.

         
Unpaid
         
Average
   
Interest
 
(in thousands)
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
   
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
Commercial
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
    1,044       1,067       -       1,047       -  
Commercial real estate
    338       340       -       341       3  
Residential:
                                       
Residential
    265       539       -       267       -  
Home equity
    11       11       -       11       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
    $ 1,658     $ 1,957     $ -     $ 1,666     $ 3  
With an related allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial
    10       10       7       10       -  
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
    891       928       82       1,086       -  
Commercial real estate
    959       959       331       959       -  
Residential
                                       
Residential
    90       90       16       90       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    20       20       20       20       -  
    $ 1,970     $ 2,007     $ 456     $ 2,165     $ -  
Total:
                                       
Commercial
  $ 10     $ 10     $ 7     $ 10     $ -  
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
    1,935       1,995       82       2,133       -  
Commercial real estate
    1,297       1,299       331       1,300       3  
Residential:
                                       
Residential
    355       629       16       357       -  
Home equity
    11       11       -       11       -  
Consumer
    20       20       20       20       -  
    $ 3,628     $ 3,964     $ 456     $ 3,831     $ 3  
                                         

 
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The following table presents the Company’s impaired loan balances by portfolio segment, excluding loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality, at December 31, 2012.
 
         
Unpaid
         
Average
   
Interest
 
(in thousands)
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
   
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
Commercial
  $ 39     $ 39     $ -     $ 276     $ 11  
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
    2,302       2,335       -       1,562       -  
Commercial real estate
    305       306       -       557       8  
Residential:
                                       
Residential
    270       541       -       861       15  
Consumer:
                                       
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
    $ 2,916     $ 3,221     $ -     $ 3,256     $ 34  
With an related allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial
  $ 110     $ 110     $ 107     $ 35     $ -  
Consumer
    21       21       21       10          
    $ 131     $ 131     $ 128     $ 45     $ -  
Total:
                                       
Commercial
  $ 149     $ 149     $ 107     $ 311     $ 11  
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
    2,302       2,335       -       1,562       -  
Commercial real estate
    305       306       -       557       8  
Residential:
                                       
Residential
    270       541       -       861       15  
Consumer:
                                       
Consumer
    21       21       21       10       -  
    $ 3,047     $ 3,352     $ 128     $ 3,301     $ 34  

There were no loans modified as a TDR for the three months ended March 31, 2013.  The following table shows the detail of loans modified as TDRs during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 included in the impaired loan balances.
 
   
Loans Modified as a TDR for the
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
 
         
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
 
   
Number of
   
Outstanding Recorded
   
Oustanding Recorded
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
 
                   
    Commercial real estate:
                 
        Construction and land development
    5     $ 777     $ 723  
            Total
    5     $ 777     $ 723  
                         
 
None of the loans modified as a TDR within the previous twelve months have subsequently defaulted during the three month periods ending March 31, 2013 and 2012.


 
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Risk Grades

The following table shows the Company’s commercial loan portfolio broken down by internal risk grading as of March 31, 2013.
 
(in thousands)
                             
Commercial and Consumer Credit Exposure
                         
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
                         
                               
         
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
         
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
         
Home
 
   
Commercial
   
Construction
   
Other
   
Residential
   
Equity
 
                               
Pass
  $ 125,839     $ 36,850     $ 345,906     $ 150,208     $ 85,736  
Special Mention
    1,082       1,839       8,279       10,646       1,616  
Substandard
    107       6,638       7,221       3,066       1,004  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 127,028     $ 45,327     $ 361,406     $ 163,920     $ 88,356  
                                         
                                         
Consumer Credit Exposure
                                       
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
                                 
                                         
   
Consumer
                                 
                                         
Performing
  $ 6,383                                  
Nonperforming
    93                                  
Total
  $ 6,476                                  
 
The following table shows the Company’s commercial loan portfolio broken down by internal risk grading as of December 31, 2012.

(in thousands)
                             
Commercial and Consumer Credit Exposure
                         
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
                         
                               
         
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
         
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
         
Home
 
   
Commercial
   
Construction
   
Other
   
Residential
   
Equity
 
                               
Pass
  $ 125,072     $ 39,417     $ 340,094     $ 146,875     $ 89,066  
Special Mention
    922       2,287       10,321       10,731       1,060  
Substandard
    198       7,108       5,018       3,427       1,187  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 126,192     $ 48,812     $ 355,433     $ 161,033     $ 91,313  
                                         
                                         
Consumer Credit Exposure
                                       
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
                                 
                                         
   
Consumer
                                 
                                         
Performing
  $ 5,856                                  
Nonperforming
    66                                  
Total
  $ 5,922                                  

 
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Loans classified in the Pass category typically are fundamentally sound and risk factors are reasonable and acceptable.

Loans classified in the Special Mention category typically have been criticized internally, by loan review or the loan officer, or by external regulators under the current credit policy regarding risk grades.

Loans classified in the Substandard category typically have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they are typically characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Loans classified in the Doubtful category typically have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as substandard, plus the added characteristic the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable. However, these loans are not yet rated as loss because certain events may occur that may salvage the debt.

Consumer loans are classified as performing or nonperforming.  A loan is nonperforming when payments of interest and principal are past due 90 days or more, or payments are less than 90 days past due, but there are other good reasons to doubt that payment will be made in full.



Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses and Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments

Changes in the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments as of the indicated dates and periods are presented below:

The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities.

(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
   
Year Ended December 31, 2012
   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
 
                   
Allowance for Loan Losses
                 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 12,118     $ 10,529     $ 10,529  
Provision for loan losses
    294       2,133       733  
Charge-offs
    (287 )     (2,086 )     (340 )
Recoveries
    403       1,542       769  
Balance, end of period
  $ 12,528     $ 12,118     $ 11,691  
                         
Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments
                       
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 201     $ 200     $ 200  
Provision for loan losses
    10       1       -  
Charge-offs
    -       -       -  
Balance, end of period
  $ 211     $ 201     $ 200  

 
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The following table presents the Company’s allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and the related loan balance total by segment at March 31, 2012.

         
Commercial
   
Residential
             
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
(in thousands)
                             
                               
Allowance for Loan Losses
                             
Balance as of December 31, 2012
  $ 1,450     $ 6,822     $ 3,638     $ 208     $ 12,118  
Charge-offs
    (80 )     -       (146 )     (61 )     (287 )
Recoveries
    66       210       71       56       403  
Provision
    35       168       86       5       294  
Balance as of March 31, 2013
  $ 1,471     $ 7,200     $ 3,649     $ 208     $ 12,528  
                                         
Balance as of March 31, 2013
                                       
                                         
Allowance for Loan Losses
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 7     $ 413     $ 16     $ 20     $ 456  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    1,464       6,327       3,593       188       11,572  
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
    -       460       40       -       500  
Total
  $ 1,471     $ 7,200     $ 3,649     $ 208     $ 12,528  
                                         
Loans
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 10     $ 3,232     $ 366     $ 20     $ 3,628  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    126,738       392,001       245,776       6,456       770,971  
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
    280       11,500       6,134       -       17,914  
Total
  $ 127,028     $ 406,733     $ 252,276     $ 6,476     $ 792,513  
 
The following table presents the Company’s allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and the related loan balance total by segment at December 31, 2012.
 
         
Commercial
   
Residential
             
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
(in thousands)
                             
                               
Allowance for Loan Losses
                             
Balance as of December 31, 2011
  $ 1,236     $ 5,719     $ 3,412     $ 162     $ 10,529  
Charge-offs
    (748 )     (572 )     (694 )     (72 )     (2,086 )
Recoveries
    707       475       279       81       1,542  
Provision
    255       1,200       641       37       2,133  
Balance as of December 31, 2012
  $ 1,450     $ 6,822     $ 3,638     $ 208     $ 12,118  
                                         
Balance as of December 31, 2012
                                       
                                         
Allowance for Loan Losses
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 107     $ -     $ -     $ 21     $ 128  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    1,343       6,376       3,609       187       11,515  
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
    -       446       29       -       475  
Total
  $ 1,450     $ 6,822     $ 3,638     $ 208     $ 12,118  
                                         
Loans
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 149     $ 2,607     $ 270     $ 21     $ 3,047  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    125,707       388,495       245,373       5,901       765,476  
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
    336       13,143       6,703       -       20,182  
Total
  $ 126,192     $ 404,245     $ 252,346     $ 5,922     $ 788,705  
 
The allowance for loan losses is allocated to loan segments based upon historical loss factors, risk grades on individual loans, portfolio analyses of smaller balance, homogenous loans, and qualitative factors.  Qualitative factors include trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, and loss rates; trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in risk selection, underwriting standards, and lending policies; experience of lending officers and other lending staff; national, regional, and local economic trends and conditions; legal, regulatory and collateral factors; and concentrations of credit.  A large percentage of the Bank’s North Carolina loan portfolio is commercial real estate, with relatively short maturities, with balloon payments, and relatively long amortization periods. This structure results in more rapid accretion of the acquisition related credit mark than amortization of loan principal. While this is not a proximate cause in and of itself for additional provision, it does result in an increased volume of loans that must be evaluated for potential loss as they are renewed on current market terms and conditions and become part of the regular portfolio.  Since the MidCarolina merger, approximately $80 million of the acquired loan portfolio has renewed under such terms and is considered as part of the regular loan loss allowance analysis.


 
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Note 6 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value test.  An annual fair value-based test was performed as of June 30, 2012 that determined the market value of the Company’s shares exceeded the consolidated carrying value, including goodwill; therefore, there has been no impairment recognized in the value of goodwill.

In September 2011, the FASB published Accounting Statement Update (“ASU”) 2011-08, “Testing Goodwill for Impairment.” This amendment was an effort to reduce the complexity of the two step impairment test required by the original version of the ASU. Under this amendment, the reporting entity has the option to assess relevant “qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting entity is less than the carrying amount.”

Core deposit intangibles resulting from the Community First acquisition in April 2006 were $3,112,000 and are being amortized over 99 months.  Core deposit intangibles resulting from the MidCarolina acquisition in July 2011 were $6,556,000 and are being amortized on an accelerated basis over 108 months.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and intangibles for the three months ended March 31, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):


   
Goodwill
   
Intangibles
 
Balance as of December 31, 2012
  $ 39,043     $ 4,660  
Additions
    -       -  
Amortization
    -       (420 )
Impairment
    -       -  
Balance as of March 31, 2013
  $ 39,043     $ 4,240  

Note 7 – Short-term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings consist of customer repurchase agreements, overnight borrowings from the FHLB, and Federal Funds purchased.  Customer repurchase agreements are collateralized by securities of the U.S. Government or its agencies or GSEs.  They mature daily.  The interest rates may be changed at the discretion of the Company. The securities underlying these agreements remain under the Company’s control.  FHLB overnight borrowings contain floating interest rates that may change daily at the discretion of the FHLB.  Federal Funds purchased are unsecured overnight borrowings from other financial institutions.  Short-term borrowings consisted of the following as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

   
March 31,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
             
Customer repurchase agreements
  $ 46,666     $ 49,942  
FHLB overnight borrowings
    -       -  
    $ 46,666     $ 49,942  

 
 
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Note 8 – Long-term Borrowings

Under the terms of its collateral agreement with the FHLB, the Company provides a blanket lien covering all of its residential first mortgage loans, second mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans.  In addition, the Company pledges as collateral its capital stock in the FHLB and deposits with the FHLB.  The Company has a line of credit with the FHLB equal to 30% of the Company’s assets, subject to the amount of collateral pledged.  As of March 31, 2013, $426,539,000 in eligible collateral was pledged under the blanket floating lien agreement which covers both short-term and long-term borrowings.  Long-term borrowings consisted of the following fixed rate, long-term advances as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
Due by
 
Advance
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
       
 
 
Due by
 
Advance Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
                             
April 2014
  $ 150       3.78 %  
April 2014
  $ 188       3.78 %
November  2017
    9,897       2.98    
November 2017
    9,891       2.98  
    $ 10,047       3.00 %       $ 10,079       3.01 %
                                     
 
The advance due in November 2017 is net of a valuation allowance of $103,000. The original valuation allowance recorded on July 1, 2011, was a result of the merger with MidCarolina. The adjustment to the face value will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the borrowing.

In the regular course of conducting its business, the Company takes deposits from political subdivisions of the States of Virginia and North Carolina. At March 31, 2013, the Bank’s public deposits totaled $117,998,000. The Company is required to provide collateral to secure the deposits that exceed the insurance coverage provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. This collateral can be provided in the form of certain types of government or agency bonds or letters of credit from the FHLB. At March 31, 2013, the Company had $72,000,000 in letters of credit with the FHLB outstanding, as well as $79,839,000 in government and agency securities to provide collateral for such deposits.


Note 9 – Trust Preferred Capital Notes

On April 7, 2006, the AMNB Trust, a Delaware statutory trust and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $20,000,000 of preferred securities in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.  The Trust Preferred Securities mature on September 30, 2036, but may be redeemed at the Company’s option (which option became effective beginning on September 30, 2011).  Initially, the securities required quarterly distributions by the AMNB Trust to the holder of the Trust Preferred Securities at a fixed rate of 6.66%.  Effective September 30, 2011, the rate resets quarterly at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.35%.  Distributions are cumulative and will accrue from the date of original issuance, but may be deferred by the Company from time to time for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods.  The Company has guaranteed the payment of all required distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities.

The proceeds of the Trust Preferred Securities received by the AMNB Trust, along with proceeds of $619,000 received by the trust from the issuance of common securities by the trust to the Company, were used to purchase $20,619,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debt securities (the “Trust Preferred Capital Notes”), issued pursuant to a junior subordinated debentures entered into between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee.  The proceeds of the Trust Preferred Capital Notes were used to fund the cash portion of the merger consideration to the former shareholders of Community First in connection with the Company’s acquisition of that company, and for general corporate purposes.

On July 1, 2011, in connection with the MidCarolina merger, the Company assumed $8,764,000 in junior subordinated debentures to the MidCarolina Trusts, to fully and unconditionally guarantee the preferred securities issued by the MidCarolina Trusts. These long term obligations, which currently qualify as Tier 1 capital, constitute and full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the MidCarolina Trusts’ obligations. The MidCarolina Trusts are not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.

 
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In accordance with FASB ASC 810-10-15-14, the Company did not eliminate through consolidation the Company’s $619,000 equity investment in AMNB Statutory Trust I or the $264,000 equity investment in the MidCarolina Trusts.  Instead, the Company reflected this equity investment in the “Accrued interest receivable and other assets” line item in the consolidated balance sheets.

A description of the junior subordinated debt securities outstanding payable to the trusts is shown below:

                     
(Amounts in thousands)
 
   
Date
   
Interest
   
Maturity
   
Principal Amount
 
Issuing Entity
 
Issued
   
Rate
   
Date
   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
                               
AMNB Trust I
    04-07-06    
Libor plus
      06-30-36     $ 20,619     $ 20,619  
              1.35 %                        
                                         
MidCarolina I
    10-29-02    
Libor plus
      11-07-32       4,056       4,042  
              3.45 %                        
                                         
MidCarolina II
    12-03-03    
Libor plus
      10-07-33       2,668       2,656  
              2.95 %                        
                                         
                            $ 27,343     $ 27,317  
 
The principal amounts reflected for the MidCarolina Trusts are net of valuation allowances of $1,099,000 and $941,000 respectively. The original valuation allowances of $1,197,000 and $1,021,000 were recorded as a result of the merger with MidCarolina on July 1, 2011, and are being amortized into interest expense over the remaining lives of the respective borrowings.

 
Note 10 – Stock Based Compensation

The Company’s 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (“2008 Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 19, 2008, and approved by shareholders on April 22, 2008, at the Company’s 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  The 2008 Plan provides for the granting of restricted stock awards and incentive and non-statutory options to employees and directors on a periodic basis, at the discretion of the Board of Directors or a Board designated committee.  The 2008 Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 500,000 shares of common stock. The 2008 Plan replaced the Company’s stock option plan that was approved by the shareholders at the 1997 Annual Meeting, which plan terminated in 2006.

Stock Options

Accounting guidance requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements with measurement based upon the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

A summary of stock option transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows:

   
Option
 Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
 
Aggregate
 Intrinsic
 Value
 ($000)
 
                   
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
    240,517   $ 24.28          
Granted
    -     -          
Exercised
    -     -          
Forfeited
    -     -          
Outstanding at March 31, 2013
    240,517   $ 24.28  
3.28 years
  $ 239  
Exercisable at March 31, 2013
    240,517   $ 24.28  
3.28 years
  $ 239  

 
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The fair value of options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and expensed over the options’ vesting period.  As of March 31, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation expenses related to nonvested stock option grants.


Restricted Stock
 
The Company from time-to-time grants shares of restricted stock to key employees and non-employee directors.  These awards help align the interests of these employees and directors with the interests of the shareholders of the Company by providing economic value directly related to increases in the value of the Company’s common stock.  The value of the stock awarded is established as the fair market value of the stock at the time of the grant.  The Company recognizes expense, equal to the total value of such awards, ratably over the vesting period of the stock grants. Restricted stock granted cliff vests over 24 to 36 months based on the term of the award.

Nonvested restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 is summarized in the following table. 

Restricted Stock
 
Shares
   
Weighted Average Grant Date Value
 
             
Nonvested at January 1, 2013
    39,327     $ 20.17  
Granted
    12,121       20.47  
Vested
    12,830       22.77  
Forfeited
    -       -  
Nonvested at March 31, 2013
    38,618     $ 19.40  
                 

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there was $524,000 and $346,000 in unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock granted under the 2008 Plan.  The weighted average period over which this cost is expected to be recognized is 1.49 years.   The share based compensation expense for nonvested restricted stock was $70,000 and $87,000 during the first three months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Starting in 2010, the Company began offering its outside directors alternatives with respect to director compensation. For 2012, the regular quarterly board retainer could be received in the form of either (i) $3,000 in cash or (ii) shares of immediately vested, but restricted stock with a market value of $4,688. Monthly meeting fees can also be received as $600 per meeting in cash or $750 in immediately vested, but restricted stock.  For 2013, all 11 outside directors have elected to receive stock in lieu of cash for their monthly retainer board meeting fees. Only outside directors receive board fees. The Company issued 3,668 and 5,327 shares and recognized share based compensation expense of $76,000 and $113,000 during the first three months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.


Note 11 – Earnings Per Share

The following shows the weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share and the effect on weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive common stock.  Potentially dilutive common stock had no effect on income available to common shareholders.

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
         
Per
         
Per
 
         
Share
         
Share
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
Basic
    7,861,991     $ 0.53       7,822,228     $ 0.53  
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options
    9,517       -       10,833       -  
Diluted
    7,871,508     $ 0.53       7,833,061     $ 0.53  


 
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         Stock options on common stock which were not included in computing diluted earnings per share for the three month periods ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, because their effects were antidilutive, averaged 188,517 and 196,394, respectively.

Note 12 – Employee Benefit Plans
 
         The following is information pertaining to the Company’s non-contributory defined benefit pension plan.

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
 
Three Months Ended
 
(in thousands)
 
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Service cost
  $ -     $ -  
Interest cost
    72       97  
Expected return on plan assets
    (128 )     (135 )
Recognized net actuarial loss
    69       83  
                 
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 13     $ 45  

        The plan was frozen in 2009.

 

Note 13 – Segment and Related Information

The Company has two reportable segments, community banking and trust and investment services.

Community banking involves making loans to and generating deposits from individuals and businesses.  All assets and liabilities of the Company are allocated to community banking.  Investment income from securities is also allocated to the community banking segment.  Loan fee income, service charges from deposit accounts, and non-deposit fees such as automated teller machine fees and insurance commissions generate additional income for community banking.

Trust and investment services include estate planning, trust account administration, investment management, and retail brokerage.  Investment management services include purchasing equity, fixed income, and mutual fund investments for customer accounts. The trust and investment services division receives fees for investment and administrative services.

Amounts shown in the “Other” column includes activities of the Company which are primarily debt service on trust preferred securities and corporate items.  Intersegment eliminations primarily consist of the Company’s interest income on deposits held by the Bank.




 
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Segment information as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, is shown in the following table.


   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
 
         
Trust and
                   
(in thousands)
 
Community
   
Investment
         
Intersegment
       
   
Banking
   
Services
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Interest income
  $ 13,409     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,409  
Interest expense
    1,539       -       188       -       1,727  
Noninterest income
    2,078       687       5       -       2,770  
Operating income (loss)  before income taxes
    5,771       296       (227 )     -       5,840  
Net income (loss)
    4,091       210       (150 )             4,151  
Depreciation and amortization
    840       4       -       -       844  
Total assets
    1,293,145       -       918       -       1,294,063  
Capital expenditures
    178       -       -       -       178  
                                         
   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
   
           
Trust and
                         
(in thousands)
 
Community
   
Investment
           
Intersegment
         
   
Banking
   
Services
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Interest income
  $ 15,342     $ -     $ 3     $ (3 )   $ 15,342  
Interest expense
    1,967       -       206       (3 )     2,170  
Noninterest income
    2,246       983       5       -       3,234  
Operating income (loss)  before income taxes
    5,483       558       (295 )     -       5,746  
Net income (loss)
    3,970       404       (199 )             4,175  
Depreciation and amortization
    964       5       -       -       969  
Total assets
    1,322,320       -       940       -       1,323,260  
Capital expenditures
    649       -       -       -       649  

Note 14 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Determination of Fair Value

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the fair value measurements and disclosures topic of FASB ASC, the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

The fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.

Fair Value Hierarchy

In accordance with this guidance, the Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.

 
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Level 1 –
 
Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
       
 
Level 2 –
 
Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.
       
 
Level 3 –
 
Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market.
 
The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:
 
 
Securities available for sale: Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data. Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may determine the fair value of identical or similar securities by using pricing models that consider observable market data (Level 2).  Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and FHLB stocks are carried at cost since no ready market exists and there is no quoted market value.  The Company is required to own stock in these entities as long as it is a member.  Therefore, they have been excluded from the table below.

The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the period (in thousands):

         
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013 Using
 
   
 
Balance as of March 31,
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Description
 
2013
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Assets:
                       
Securities available for sale:
                       
   Federal agencies and GSEs
  $ 52,610     $ -     $ 52,610     $ -  
   Mortgage-backed and CMOs
    80,835       -       80,835       -  
   State and municipal
    200,504       1,000       199,504       -  
   Corporate
    7,227       -       7,227       -  
      Total
  $ 341,176     $ 1,000     $ 340,176     $ -  

                         
         
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using
 
   
 
Balance as of December 31,
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Description
 
2012
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Assets:
                       
Securities available for sale:
                       
   Federal agencies and GSEs
  $ 42,759     $ -     $ 42,759     $ -  
   Mortgage-backed and CMOs
    83,308       -       83,308       -  
   State and municipal
    202,731       2,110       200,621       -  
   Corporate
    6,448       -       6,097       351  
      Total
  $ 335,246     $ 2,110     $ 332,785     $ 351  
                                 
 
 
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Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
         
Total Realized / Unrealized Gains
                   
         
(Losses) Included in
                   
   
Balances as of January 1, 2013
 
Net Income
   
Other Comprehensive Income
 
Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements, Net
 
Transfer In (Out) of Level 3
 
Balances as of March 31, 2013
 
Securities available for sale:
                                   
                                     
 Corporate
  $ 351     $ 136     $ -     $ (487 )   $ -     $ -  
                                                 
 Total assets
  $ 351     $ 136     $ -     $ (487 )   $ -     $ -  
                                                 
 
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements:

Loans held for sale: Loans held for sale are carried at estimated fair value. These loans currently consist of one-to-four family residential loans originated for sale in the secondary market. Fair value is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data which is not materially different than cost due to the short duration between origination and sale (Level 2). As such, the Company records any fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis. No nonrecurring fair value adjustments were recorded on loans held for sale during the year ended December 31, 2012. Gains and losses on the sale of loans are recorded within income from mortgage banking on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Impaired loans: Loans are designated as impaired when, in the judgment of management based on current information and events, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreements will not be collected.  The measurement of loss associated with impaired loans can be based on either the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral.  Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable.  The vast majority of the Company’s collateral is real estate.  The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing a market valuation approach based on an appraisal, of one year or less, conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser using observable market data (Level 2).  However, if the collateral is a house or building in the process of construction or if an appraisal of the property is more than one year old and not solely based on observable market comparables or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, then a Level 3 valuation is considered to measure the fair value.  The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal, of one year or less, if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business’s financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data.  Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivables collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3).  Impaired loans allocated to the allowance for loan losses are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 
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Other real estate owned:  Measurement for fair values for other real estate owned are the same as real estate collateral discussed with impaired loans.

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated, (in thousands):

         
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013 Using
 
   
 
Balance as of March 31,
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Description
 
2013
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Assets:
                       
Loans held for sale
  $ 4,395     $ -     $ 4,395     $ -  
Impaired loans, net of valuation allowance
    1,514       -       -       1,514  
Other real estate owned
    5,822       -       -       5,822  



         
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using
 
   
 
Balance as of December 31,
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Description
 
2012
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Assets:
                       
Loans held for sale
  $ 13,852     $ -     $ 13,852     $ -  
Impaired loans, net of valuation allowance
    3       -       -       3  
Other real estate owned
    6,193       -       -       6,193  


The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013 using
 
         
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Fair Value
 
   
Carrying Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Balance
 
Financial Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 57,645     $ 57,645     $ -     $ -     $ 57,645  
Securities avaiable for sale
    341,176       1,000       340,176       -       341,176  
Loans held for sale
    4,395       -       4,395       -       4,395  
Loans, net of allowance
    779,985       -       -       779,593       779,593  
Bank owned life insurance
    14,391       14,391       -       -       14,391  
Accrued interest receivable
    4,536       4,536       -       -       4,536  
                                         
Financial Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
  $ 1,037,748     $ 589,478     $ -     $ 423,092     $ 1,012,570  
Repurchase agreements
    46,666       46,666       -       -       46,666  
Other borrowings
    10,047       -       -       10,959       10,959  
Trust preferred capital notes
    27,343       -       -       21,994       21,994  
Accrued interest payable
    732       732       -       -       732  

 
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The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 using
 
         
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Fair Value
 
   
Carrying Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Balance
 
Financial Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 47,442     $ 47,442     $ -     $ -     $ 47,442  
Securities avaiable for sale
    335,246       2,110       332,785       351       335,246  
Loans held for sale
    13,852       -       13,852       -       13,852  
Loans, net of allowance
    776,587       -       -       777,761       777,761  
Bank owned life insurance
    14,289       14,289       -       -       14,289  
Accrued interest receivable
    4,711       4,711       -       -       4,711  
                                         
Financial Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
  $ 1,027,667     $ 582,633     $ -     $ 424,378     $ 1,007,011  
Repurchase agreements
    49,942       49,942       -       -       49,942  
Other borrowings
    10,079       -       -       11,062       11,062  
Trust preferred capital notes
    27,317       -       -       22,524       22,524  
Accrued interest payable
    755       755       -       -       755  

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities.  Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes.

Loans held for sale.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Loans.  For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  Fair values for fixed-rate loans are estimated based upon 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 analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.

Bank owned life insurance. Bank owned life insurance represents insurance policies on officers, directors, and past directors of the Company.  The cash values of the policies are estimates using information provided by insurance carriers.  These policies are carried at their cash surrender value, which approximates the fair value.

Accrued interest receivable.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Deposits.  The fair value of demand deposits, savings deposits, and money market deposits equals the carrying value. The fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar deposit instruments would be offered to depositors for the same remaining maturities.

Repurchase agreements.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Other borrowings.  The fair values of other borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the interest rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

 
 
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Trust preferred capital notes.  Fair value is calculated by discounting the future cash flows using the estimated current interest rates at which similar securities would be issued.

Accrued interest payable.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Off-balance sheet instruments.  The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.  At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of off balance sheet instruments was deemed immaterial, and therefore was not included in the previous table.

The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that interest rates will change) in its normal operations.  As a result, the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rates change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company.

Note 15 – Supplemental Cash Flow Information

   
Three Months Ended
 
      March 31,  
   
2013
   
2012
 
 Supplemental Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents:
           
 Cash and due from banks
  $ 15,365     $ 28,197  
 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
    42,280       26,649  
                 
    $ 57,645     $ 54,846  
                 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
               
 Cash paid for:
               
 Interest on deposits and borrowed funds
  $ 1,750     $ 2,212  
 Income taxes
    -       -  
 Noncash investing and financing activities:
               
 Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
    331       1,879  
 Unrealized loss on securities available for sale
    (1,080 )     (677 )


Note 16 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
       Changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands):


Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
                 
   
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
   
Adjustments Related to Pension Benefits
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
                   
 Balance at December 31, 2011
  $ 8,832     $ (2,002 )   $ 6,830  
                         
 Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale,
                       
 net of tax, $(237)
    (440 )     -       (440 )
                         
 Balance at March 31, 2012
  $ 8,392     $ (2,002 )   $ 6,390  
                         
                         
 Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ 9,800     $ (2,203 )   $ 7,597  
                         
 Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale,
                       
 net of tax, $(309)
    (573 )     -       (573 )
                         
 Reclassification adjustment for gains on securities,
                       
 net of tax, $(69)
    (129 )     -       (129 )
                         
 Balance at March 31, 2013
  $ 9,098     $ (2,203 )   $ 6,895  

 
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Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
for the Period Ended March 31, 2013
(in thousands)
         
   
Amount
 
Affected Line Item in
   
Reclassified
 
the Statement of Where
Details about AOCI Components
 
from AOCI
 
Net Income is Presented
         
Available for sale securities:
       
Realized gain on sale of securities
  $ 198  
Securities gains, net
      (69 )
Income tax expense
Total reclassifications
  $ 129  
Net of tax

Note 17 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210) – Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.”  This ASU requires entities to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the balance sheet and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.”  The amendments in this ASU apply to all entities that have indefinite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, reported in their financial statements.  The amendments in this ASU provide an entity with the option to make a qualitative assessment about the likelihood that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired to determine whether it should perform a quantitative impairment test. The amendments also enhance the consistency of impairment testing guidance among long-lived asset categories by permitting an entity to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to calculate the asset’s fair value when testing an indefinite-lived intangible asset for impairment.  The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted.  The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-01, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.”  The amendments in this ASU clarify the scope for derivatives accounted for in accordance with Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset or subject to netting arrangements.  An entity is required to apply the amendments for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.”  The amendments in this ASU require an entity to present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  In addition, the amendments require a cross-reference to other disclosures currently required for other reclassification items to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period.  Companies should apply these amendments for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2012.  The Company has included the required disclosures from ASU 2013-02 in the consolidated financial statements.

Refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for previously announced accounting pronouncements.

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

The purpose of this discussion is to focus on important factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.  The discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements.


Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of American National Bankshares Inc. (the “Company’) and its wholly owned subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”).  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management of the Company and on information available to management at the time these statements and disclosures were prepared.  Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, estimates, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual conditions, events, or results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements.
 
A variety of factors, some of which are discussed in more detail in Item 1A – Risk Factors of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, may affect the operations, performance, business strategy, and results of the Company.  Those factors include but are not limited to the following:
 
·  
Financial market volatility including the level of interest rates could affect the values of financial instruments and the amount of net interest income earned;
·  
General economic or business conditions, either nationally or in the market areas in which the Company does business, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in deteriorating credit quality, reduced demand for credit, or a weakened ability to generate deposits;
·  
Competition among financial institutions may increase and competitors may have greater financial resources and develop products and technology that enable those competitors to compete more successfully than the Company;
·  
Businesses that the Company is engaged in may be adversely affected by legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards;
·  
The ability to retain key personnel;
·  
The failure of assumptions underlying the allowance for loan losses; and
·  
Risks associated with mergers and other acquisitions and other expansion activities.


Reclassification

In certain circumstances, reclassifications have been made to prior period information to conform to the 2012 presentation.


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies followed by the Company conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and they conform to general practices within the banking industry.  The Company’s critical accounting policies, which are summarized below, relate to (1) the allowance for loan losses, (2) mergers and acquisitions, (3) acquired loans with specific credit-related deterioration and (4) goodwill impairment.  A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is set forth in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the 10-K for December 31, 2012.

The financial information contained within the Company’s financial statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred.  A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset, or relieving a liability.  In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method.


 
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Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date.  The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Topic 450-25 Contingencies - Recognition which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable and FASB Topic 310-10 Receivables – Overall – Subsequent Measurement which requires that losses on impaired loans be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows, or values observable in the secondary market, and the loan balance.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses has two basic components:  the formula allowance and the specific allowance.  Each component is determined based upon estimates. With regard to commercial loans, the formula allowance uses historical loss experience as an indicator of future losses, along with various qualitative factors, including levels and trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, charge-offs and recoveries, trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in underwriting standards, experience of lending staff, economic conditions, and portfolio concentrations. In the formula allowance, the migrated historical loss rate is combined with the qualitative factors, resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each risk-grade category of loans.  With regard to consumer loans, the allowance is calculated based on historical losses for each product category without regard to risk grade. This loss rate is combined with qualitative factors resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each product category.   The period-end balances for all other segments are analyzed by risk-grade category and multiplied by the adjusted loss factor.  The formula allowance is calculated for a range of outcomes.  The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss for specifically identified impaired loans. The use of these computed values is inherently subjective and actual losses could be greater or less than the estimates.

The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is an estimate of the losses inherent in off-balance-sheet loan commitments at the balance sheet date.  It is calculated by multiplying an estimated loss factor by an estimated probability of funding, and then by the period-end amounts for unfunded commitments.  The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities.

 
Mergers and Acquisitions
 
Business combinations are accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, using the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the acquisition date measured at their fair values as of that date. To determine the fair values, the Company will rely on third party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the Company will identify the acquirer and the closing date and apply applicable recognition principles and conditions.
 
Acquisition-related costs are costs the Company incurs to effect a business combination. Those costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees. Some other examples of costs to the Company include systems conversions, integration planning consultants and advertising costs. The Company will account for acquisition-related costs as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received, with one exception. The costs to issue debt or equity securities will be recognized in accordance with other applicable GAAP. These acquisition-related costs have been and will be included within the Consolidated Statements of Income classified within the noninterest expense caption.

Acquired Loans with Specific Credit-Related Deterioration
 
Acquired loans with specific credit deterioration are accounted for by the Company in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30, Receivables - Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. Certain acquired loans, those for which specific credit-related deterioration, since origination, is identified, are recorded at fair value reflecting the present value of the amounts expected to be collected. Income recognition on these loans is based on a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows to be collected. Acquired loans deemed impaired and considered collateral dependent, with the timing of the sale of loan collateral indeterminate, remain on non-accrual status and have no accretable yield.

 
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Goodwill Impairment

Goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value test.  An annual fair value-based test was performed as of June 30, 2012 that determined the market value of the Company’s shares exceeded the consolidated carrying value, including goodwill; therefore, there has been no impairment recognized in the value of goodwill.

In September 2011, the FASB published Accounting Statement Update (“ASU”) 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment. This amendment was an effort to reduce the complexity of the two step impairment test required by the original version of the ASU. Under this amendment, the reporting entity has the option to assess relevant “qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting entity is less than the carrying amount.”


Non-GAAP Presentations

The analysis of net interest income in this document is performed on a taxable equivalent basis to facilitate performance comparisons among various taxable and tax-exempt assets.


Internet Access to Corporate Documents

The Company provides access to its Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings through a link on the Investors Relations page of the Company’s web site at www.amnb.com.  Reports available include the annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports are filed electronically with the SEC.  The information on the Company’s website is not incorporated into this report or any other filing the Company makes with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.



ACQUISITION OF MIDCAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

On July 1, 2011, the Company completed its merger with MidCarolina Financial Corporation (“MidCarolina”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated December 15, 2010, between the Company and MidCarolina. MidCarolina was headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, and engaged in banking operations through its subsidiary bank, MidCarolina Bank.  The transaction has significantly expanded the Company’s footprint in North Carolina, adding eight branches in Alamance and Guilford Counties. Details of the transaction are discussed in Note 2 to the attached Consolidated Financial Statements.


 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Earnings Performance

Three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

For the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the Company reported net income of $4,151,000 compared to $4,175,000 for the comparable quarter in 2012. The $24,000 or 0.6% decrease in earnings was primarily due to declines in yields on earning assets and lower levels of earnings assets. It was partially mitigated by lower cost of funds. Earnings were positively impacted by lower provision expense and lower levels of noninterest expense.
 
SUMMARY INCOME STATEMENT
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                         
For the three months ended March 31,
 
2013
   
2012
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
                         
Interest income
  $ 13,409     $ 15,342     $ (1,933 )     -12.6 %
Interest expense
    (1,727 )     (2,170 )     443       -20.4 %
Net interest income
    11,682       13,172       (1,490 )     -11.3 %
Provision for loan losses
    (294 )     (733 )     439       -59.9 %
Noninterest income
    2,770       3,234       (464 )     -14.3 %
Noninterest expense
    (8,318 )     (9,927 )     1,609       -16.2 %
Income tax expense
    (1,689 )     (1,571 )     (118 )     7.5 %
                                 
Net income
  $ 4,151     $ 4,175     $ (24 )     -0.6 %
                                 
 
Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets, primarily loans and securities, and interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, primarily deposits and other funding sources.  Fluctuations in interest rates as well as volume and mix changes in earning assets and interest bearing liabilities can materially impact net interest income.  The following discussion of net interest income is presented on a taxable equivalent basis to facilitate performance comparisons among various taxable and tax-exempt assets, such as certain state and municipal securities.  A tax rate of 35% was used in adjusting interest on tax-exempt assets to a fully taxable equivalent basis.  Net interest income divided by average earning assets is referred to as the net interest margin. The net interest spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities.

Three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis decreased $1,504,000 or 10.9%, for the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of 2012.  This was primarily due to declines in yields on earning assets, impacted by lower market interest rates and lower accretion income, and lower levels of earning assets. It was partially mitigated by reductions in the cost of interest bearing liabilities.

For the first quarter of 2013, the Company’s yield on interest-earning assets was 4.78%, compared to 5.42% for the first quarter of 2012.  The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.77% compared to 0.90%. The interest rate spread was 4.01% compared to 4.52%.  The net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 4.19% compared to 4.68%, for a reduction of 49 basis points (0.49%).

The following presentation is an analysis of net interest income and related yields and rates, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances.  Interest income on nonaccrual loans, if recognized, is recorded on a cash basis or when the loan returns to accrual status.

 
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  Net Interest Income Analysis  
  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012  
(in thousands, except rates)
 
                                     
               
Interest
             
   
Average Balance
   
Income/Expense
   
Yield/Rate
 
                                     
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Loans:
                                   
Commercial
  $ 123,615     $ 132,100     $ 1,590     $ 1,811       5.22 %     5.50 %
Real estate
    661,538       679,376       9,728       11,118       5.88       6.55  
Consumer
    6,103       13,068       110       227       7.31       6.97  
Total loans
    791,256       824,544       11,428       13,156       5.79       6.38  
                                                 
Securities:
                                               
Federal agencies & GSEs
    46,006       30,839       116       162       1.01       2.10  
Mortgage-backed & CMOs
    79,432       99,119       380       529       1.91       2.13  
State and municipal
    189,056       180,866       1,932       1,976       4.09       4.37  
Other
    11,854       8,335       95       94       3.21       4.51  
Total securities
    326,348       319,159       2,523       2,761       3.09       3.46  
                                                 
Deposits in other banks
    53,820       31,619       29       10       0.22       0.13  
                                                 
Total interest-earning assets
    1,171,424       1,175,322       13,980       15,927       4.78       5.42  
                                                 
Non-earning assets
    124,826       136,472                                  
                                                 
Total assets
  $ 1,296,250     $ 1,311,794                                  
                                                 
Deposits:
                                               
Demand
  $ 154,555     $ 170,481       32       56       0.08       0.13  
Money market
    172,481       185,920       93       161       0.22       0.35  
Savings
    82,696       76,505       20       29       0.10       0.15  
   Time
    414,090       447,364       1,291       1,591       1.26       1.43  
Total deposits
    823,822       880,270       1,436       1,837       0.71       0.84  
                                                 
Customer repurchase agreements
    50,296       47,229       21       43       0.17       0.37  
Other short-term borrowings
    -       115       -       -       -       0.00  
Long-term borrowings
    37,399       37,421       270       290       2.89       3.10  
Total interest-bearing
                                               
liabilities
    911,517       965,035       1,727       2,170       0.77       0.90  
                                                 
Noninterest bearing demand deposits
    214,313       183,281                                  
Other liabilities
    5,900       8,793                                  
Shareholders' equity
    164,520       154,685                                  
Total liabilities and
                                               
shareholders' equity
  $ 1,296,250     $ 1,311,794                                  
                                                 
Interest rate spread
                                    4.01 %     4.52 %
Net interest margin
                                    4.19 %     4.68 %
                                                 
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)
              12,253       13,757                  
Less: Taxable equivalent adjustment
                    571       585                  
Net interest income
                  $ 11,682     $ 13,172                  

 
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Changes in Net Interest Income (Rate/Volume Analysis)
 
(in thousands)
 
                   
   
Three months ended March 31
 
   
2013 vs. 2012
 
         
Change
 
   
Increase
   
Attributable to
 
Interest income
 
(Decrease)
   
Rate
   
Volume
 
  Loans:
                 
    Commercial
  $ (221 )   $ (108 )   $ (113 )
    Real estate
    (1,390 )     (1,104 )     (286 )
    Consumer
    (117 )     8       (125 )
      Total loans
    (1,728 )     (1,204 )     (524 )
  Securities:
                       
    Federal agencies
    (46 )     (106 )     60  
    Mortgage-backed
    (149 )     (51 )     (98 )
    State and municipal
    (44 )     (131 )     87  
    Other securities
    1       (32 )     33  
      Total securities
    (238 )     (320 )     82  
  Deposits in other banks
    19       10       9  
      Total interest income
    (1,947 )     (1,514 )     (433 )
                         
Interest expense
                       
  Deposits:
                       
    Demand
    (24 )     (19 )     (5 )
    Money market
    (68 )     (57 )     (11 )
    Savings
    (9 )     (11 )     2  
    Time
    (300 )     (187 )     (113 )
      Total deposits
    (401 )     (274 )     (127 )
  Customer repurchase agreements
    (22 )     (25 )     3  
  Other borrowings
    (20 )     (19 )     (1 )
      Total interest expense
    (443 )     (318 )     (125 )
Net interest income
   $ (1,504 )    $ (1,196   $ (308 )
                         
 
Noninterest Income

All comparisons discussed below are between the first quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2012.

Noninterest income decreased to $2,770,000 in 2013 from $3,234,000 in 2012, a decrease of $464,000 or 14.3%.   The major factors impacting that change are discussed below.

Fees from the management of trusts, estates, and asset management accounts decreased to $588,000 in 2013 from $882,000 in 2012, a decrease of $294,000 or 33.3%.  This decrease was primarily the result a $330,000 refund related to an error in a trust agreement going back two decades. This error was detected during a review and has been resolved and recorded as a reduction in trust income. The facts and circumstances of this trust relationship are unique. A substantial portion of trust fees are earned based on account market values, so changes in the equity markets may have a large impact on income.

Service charges on deposit accounts were $409,000 in 2013 compared to $488,000 in 2012, a decrease of $79,000 or 16.2%. This was primarily the result of lower levels of overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees and reduced service charge income.

 
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Other fees and commissions were $459,000 in 2013 compared to $457,000 in 2012, an increase of $2,000 or 0.4%.

Mortgage banking income was $718,000 in 2013 compared to $531,000 in 2012, an increase of $187,000 or 35.2%. Mortgage banking has benefited from the historically low interest rates. Management does not expect this volume of business to continue indefinitely.

Securities gains were $198,000 in 2013 compared to no gains or losses in 2012.  Most of this gain related to the sale of a trust preferred security acquired in the MidCarolina merger that was sold for a gain of $128,000.  This security had been recorded at fair value at the date of the MidCarolina merger.
Other income was $398,000 in 2013 compared to $876,000 in 2012, a decrease of $478,000 or 54.6%. In 2012, the Bank had a gain of $495,000 on the sale of a vacant bank branch office.


Noninterest Expense

All comparisons discussed below are between the first quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2012.

Noninterest expense was $8,318,000 in 2013 compared to $9,927,000 in 2012, a decrease of $1,609,000 or 16.2%.  The major factors impacting that change are discussed below.
 
 
Salaries were $3,439,000 in 2013 compared to $4,111,000 in 2012, a decrease of $672,000 or 16.3%. This decrease was driven primarily by a reduction in the number of full time equivalent employees by 24. This decrease was affected by a combination of retirements, normal attrition and more efficient scheduling.

Employee benefits were $899,000 in 2013 compared to $1,078,000 in 2012, a decrease of $179,000 or 6.6%. This was the result of reduced salary cost as mentioned above.

Occupancy expense was $916,000 in 2013 compared to $965,000 in 2012, a decrease of $49,000 or 5.1%.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) assessment for deposit insurance was $161,000 in 2013 compared to $233,000 for 2012, a decrease of $72,000 or 30.9%. The deposit premium is based on a rolling average of certain quality metrics and asset size, which accounts for some volatility in the aggregate amount.
 
 
Bank franchise tax expense was $187,000 in 2013 compared to $183,000 in 2012, an increase of $4,000 or 2.2%.

Core deposit intangible amortization was $420,000 in 2013 compared to $547,000 in 2012, a decrease of $127,000 or 23.2%. Core deposit amortization from the MidCarolina acquisition is computed on an accelerated basis and will continue to decrease year over year.

Foreclosed real estate, net, was $243,000 for 2013 compared to income of $153,000 for 2012, a $396,000 increase.  Net gains were realized from the sale of foreclosed property in the first quarter of 2012.

There were no merger related expenses in 2013 compared to $251,000 in 2012.

Other expenses were $2,053,000 in 2013 compared to $2,712,000 in 2012, a decrease of $659,000 or 24.3%. The 2012 quarter was negatively impacted by various expenses associated with the management information system conversion in February 2012.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2013 was 28.9% compared to 27.3% for the first quarter of 2012.

The effective tax rate is lower than the statutory rate of 35% due to income that is not taxable for Federal income tax purposes.  The primary non-taxable income is that of state and municipal securities and industrial revenue bonds or loans.


 
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Fair Value Impact to net Income

The following table presents the impact for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 of the accretable and amortizable fair value adjustments attributable to the MidCarolina merger on July 1, 2011 on net interest income and net income:


           
March 31, 2013
       
(in thousands)
Income Statement Effect
 
Remaining Premium/ (Discount) Balance on December 31, 2012
   
For the three months ended
   
Remaining Premium/ (Discount) Balance
       
                           
Interest income/(expense):
                         
Loans
Income
  $ (9,631 )   $ 1,603     $ (8,017 )   (1 )
Accretable portion of loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
   Income
    (2,165 )     307       (2,108 )   (2 )
Time deposits - brokered
Income
    (278 )     104       (174 )      
FHLB advances
Expense
    109       (6 )     103        
Trust preferred securities
Expense
    2,066       (25 )     2,041        
Net Interest Income
              1,983                
                                 
Non-interest (expense)
                               
     Premises and equipment
                               
Amortization of core deposit intangible
Expense
  $ 4,094       (326 )   $ 3,768        
Net non-interest expense
              (326 )              
                                 
Change in pretax income
            $ 1,657                
                                 
(1) - Remaining discount balance includes $11,000 in charge-offs against the mark
 
(2) - Remaining discount balance includes $250,000 in reclassifications from the non-accretable difference
 
 
Accretion related to loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality includes $170,000 in accretion income associated with loan payoffs during the three month period.

 
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The following table presents the actual effect for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 of the accretable and amortizable fair value adjustments attributable to the MidCarolina merger on July 1, 2011 on net interest income and net income:
 
           
March 31, 2013
       
(in thousands)
Income Statement Effect
 
Remaining Premium/ (Discount) Balance on December 31, 2012
   
For the three months ended
   
Remaining Premium/ (Discount) Balance
       
                           
Interest income/(expense):
                         
Loans
 Income
  $ (15,908 )   $ 1,715     $ (14,193 )      
Accretable portion of loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
   Income
    (1,029 )     933       (1,235 )   (1 )
Time deposits  Income     (110      33        (77       
Time deposits - brokered
 Income
    (694 )     104       (590 )      
FHLB advances
Expense
    131       (6 )     125        
Trust preferred securities
Expense
    2,171       (25 )     2,146        
Net Interest Income
              2,754                
                                 
Non-interest (expense)
                               
     Premises and equipment
                               
Amortization of core deposit intangible
Expense
  $ 5,652       (452 )   $ 5,200        
Net non-interest expense
              (326 )              
                                 
Change in pretax income
            $ 2,302                
                                 
(1) - Remaining discount balance includes $1,139,000 in reclassifications from the non-accretable difference
 
 
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature and therefore differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories.  The most significant effect of inflation is on noninterest expense, which tends to rise during periods of inflation.  Changes in interest rates have a greater impact on a financial institution’s profitability than do the effects of higher costs for goods and services.  Through its balance sheet management practices, the Company has the ability to react to those changes and measure and monitor its interest rate and liquidity risk.  During the reported periods, inflation and interest rates have been low.


CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION


BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Securities

The securities portfolio generates income, plays a major role in the management of interest rate sensitivity, provides a source of liquidity, is used to meet collateral requirements for public deposits, and facilitates commercial customers’ repurchase agreements.  The portfolio consists primarily of high credit quality, very liquid securities.  Federal agency and U. S. government sponsored enterprises, mortgage-backed securities, state and municipal securities, and corporates comprise the portfolio.

The available for sale securities portfolio was $341,176,000 at March 31, 2013 compared to $335,246,000 at December 31, 2012, an increase of $5,930,000 or 1.8%.  At March 31, 2013, the available for sale portfolio had an amortized cost of $327,179,000, resulting in a net unrealized gain of $13,997,000.

 
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        The Company is aware of the historically low current interest rate environment and has elected to maintain an investment strategy of purchasing high quality taxable securities of relatively short duration and longer term, high quality, tax exempt securities, whose market values are not as volatile in rising rate environments as similarly termed taxable investments. The Company will attempt to deploy its cash to the maximum extent practical and prudent, consistent with its liquidity and asset liability strategy.


Loans

The loan portfolio consists primarily of commercial and residential real estate loans, commercial loans to small and medium-sized businesses, construction and land development loans, and home equity loans.
 
Total loans were $792,513,000 at March 31, 2013, compared to $788,705,000 at December 31, 2012, an increase of $3,808,000 or 0.5%, with growth evident in both the Virginia and North Carolina markets.

Loans held for sale totaled $4,395,000 at March 31, 2013, and $13,852,000 at December 31, 2012, a decrease of $9,457,000 or 68.3%. This decrease in volume was related primarily to investor backlogs in processing, not declines in demand for mortgage loans.

Management of the loan portfolio is organized around segments. Each segment is comprised of various loan types that are reflective of operational and regulatory management and reporting requirements. The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio by segment as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

             
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Commercial
  $ 127,028     $ 126,192  
Commercial real estate:
               
Construction and land development
    45,327       48,812  
Commercial real estate
    361,406       355,433  
Residential real estate:
               
Residential
    163,920       161,033  
Home equity
    88,356       91,313  
Consumer
    6,476       5,922  
Total loans
  $ 792,513     $ 788,705  

 
Allowance for Loan Losses

The purpose of the allowance for loan losses is to provide for probable losses in the loan portfolio.  The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses and by recoveries of previously charged-off loans.  Loan charge-offs decrease the allowance.

The Company uses certain practices to manage its credit risk.  These practices include (a) appropriate lending limits for loan officers, (b) a loan approval process, (c) careful underwriting of loan requests, including analysis of borrowers, cash flows, collateral, and market risks, (d) regular monitoring of the portfolio, including diversification by type and geography, (e) review of loans by the Loan Review department, which operates independently of loan production, (f) regular meetings of the Credit Committees to discuss portfolio and policy changes and make decisions on large or unusual loan requests, and (g) regular meetings of the Asset Quality Committee which reviews the status of individual loans.

Risk grades are assigned as part of the origination process. From time to time risk grades may be modified as warranted by the facts and circumstances surrounding the credit.

 
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Calculations of the allowance for loan losses are prepared quarterly by the Loan Review department.  The Company’s Credit Committee, Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors review the allowance for adequacy.  In determining the adequacy of the allowance, factors which are considered include, but are not limited to, historical loss experience, the size and composition of the loan portfolio, loan risk ratings, nonperforming loans, impaired loans, other problem credits, the value and adequacy of collateral and guarantors, trends in appraisal results relative to original loan to value estimates, national, regional, and local economic conditions and trends, and legal, regulatory, and collateral factors.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses has two basic components:  the formula allowance and the specific allowance.  Each component is determined based upon estimates. With regard to commercial loans, the formula allowance uses historical loss experience as an indicator of future losses, along with various qualitative factors, including levels and trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, charge-offs and recoveries, trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in underwriting standards, experience of lending staff, economic conditions, and portfolio concentrations. In the formula allowance, the migrated historical loss rate is combined with the qualitative factors, resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each risk-grade category of loans.  With regard to consumer loans, the allowance is calculated based on historical losses for each product category without regard to risk grade. This loss rate is combined with qualitative factors resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each product category.   The period-end balances for all other segments are analyzed by risk-grade category and multiplied by the adjusted loss factor.  The formula allowance is calculated for a range of outcomes.  The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss for specifically identified impaired loans. The use of these computed values is inherently subjective and actual losses could be greater or less than the estimates.

Since the financial crisis that began in 2008, the Company has increased its focus on national and regional economic factors, as well as the potential impact of fiscal and monetary policy on the conduct of business in our market areas. In addition, over the last several years, the Company has noted a trend in commercial real estate appraisals indicating an overall continuing decline in collateral values. It is difficult to objectively quantify the relationship between these factors and the need for an incrementally larger allowance for loan loss. But, the Company is convinced that until there is a palpable and consistent improvement in these trends, relatively larger reliance on these factors is warranted in the loss analysis process.

No single statistic, formula, or measurement determines the adequacy of the allowance.  Management makes subjective and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain, and different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.  For analytical purposes, management allocates a portion of the allowance to specific loan categories and specific loans.  However, the entire allowance is used to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, including identified and unidentified losses.

The relationships and ratios used in calculating the allowance, including the qualitative factors, may change from period to period.  Furthermore, management cannot provide assurance that in any particular period the Company will not have sizeable credit losses in relation to the amount reserved.  Management may find it necessary to significantly adjust the allowance, considering current factors at the time, including economic conditions, industry trends, and ongoing internal and external examination processes.  The allowance is also subject to regular regulatory examinations and determinations as to adequacy, which may take into account such factors as the methodology used to calculate the allowance and the size of the allowance in comparison to peer banks.

At March 31, 2013, the allowance for loan losses was $12,528,000 compared to $12,118,000 at December 31, 2012.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 1.58% and 1.54%, respectively.  During the first three months of 2013, the allowance for loan losses increased by $410,000 or 3.4% and the loan portfolio increased by $3,808,000 or 0.5%. As noted above, the Company considers numerous quantitative and qualitative factors in determining its allowance adequacy. Since the July 2011 merger with MidCarolina, the Bank must also evaluate the purchased acquired loans for impairment, especially with regard to the loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality. A large percentage of the Bank’s acquired North Carolina loan portfolio is commercial real estate, with relatively short maturities, with balloon payments, and relatively long amortization periods. This structure results in more rapid accretion of the credit mark than amortization of loan principal. While this is not a proximate cause in and of itself for additional provision, it does result in an increased volume of loans that must be evaluated for potential loss as they are renewed on current market terms and conditions and become part of the regular portfolio.  Since the merger, approximately $80 million of the acquired performing loan portfolio has renewed under such terms and is considered as part of the regular loan loss allowance analysis. Management also reviews cash flows related to loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality in determining the aggregate amount of impaired loans for consideration in the reserve analysis. Such adverse changes in cash flow accounted for $500,000 of the allowance at March 31, 2013.
 
 
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The following table presents the Company’s loan loss and recovery experience for the periods indicated (in thousands).


Summary of Loan Loss Experience
 
(in thousands)
 
             
   
Three Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 12,118     $ 10,529  
                 
Charge-offs:
               
Construction and land development
    -       202  
Commercial real estate
    -       370  
Residential real estate
    55       579  
Home equity
    91       115  
Total real estate
    146       1,266  
Commercial and industrial
    80       748  
Consumer
    61       72  
Total charge-offs
    287       2,086  
                 
Recoveries:
               
Construction and land development
    180       87  
Commercial real estate
    30       388  
Residential real estate
    53       252  
Home equity
    18       27  
Total real estate
    281       754  
Commercial and industrial
    66       707  
Consumer
    56       81  
Total recoveries
    403       1,542  
                 
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
    (116 )     544  
Provision for loan losses
    294       2,133  
Balance at end of period
  $ 12,528     $ 12,118  
                 
 
The provision for loan losses for the three month period in 2013 was $294,000 and the provision for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $2,133,000. The provision expense for the 2013 quarter has been positively impacted by continued improvement in asset quality metrics and by robust loan recoveries.

Net loans recoveries totaled $116,000 for the three month period in 2013 and the net charge-offs totaled $544,000 in 2012. Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans during the same periods totaled (0.06%) and 0.07%, respectively.


 
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Asset Quality Indicators

The following table provides qualitative indicators relevant to the Company’s loan portfolio for the quarter and year indicated below.
 
Asset Quality Ratios
 
             
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Allowance to loans
 
1.58
%
 
1.54
%
Net charge-offs to allowance (1)
 
(3.70)
   
4.49
 
Net charge-offs to average loans (1)
 
(0.06)
   
0.07
 
Nonperforming assets to total assets
 
0.85
   
0.90
 
Nonperforming loans to loans
 
0.65
   
0.67
 
Provision to net charge-offs (1)
 
(253.45)
   
392.10
 
Provision to average loans (1)
 
0.15
   
0.26
 
Allowance to nonperforming loans
 
241.62
   
227.95
 
             
(1) - annualized
           
 
Nonperforming Assets (Loans and Other Real Estate Owned)

Nonperforming loans include loans on which interest is no longer accrued, accruing loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal and interest payments, and any loans classified as troubled debt restructurings that are not on nonaccrual.  Nonperforming loans to total loans were 0.65% at March 31, 2013 and 0.67% at December 31, 2012.

Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and other real estate.  Nonperforming assets represented 0.85% of total assets at March 31, 2013, down from 0.90% at December 31, 2012.  Included in nonperforming assets were $1,635,000 in troubled debt restructurings at March 31, 2013 and $1,755,000 at December 31, 2012.

It is the policy of the Company that any loan that becomes 90 days past due will, in most cases, be placed on nonaccrual loan status, accrued interest reversed out of income, and further interest accrual ceased. Any payments received on such loans will be credited to principal. Loans will only be restored to full accrual status after six consecutive months of payments that were each less than 30 days delinquent.  The $5,185,000 in nonaccrual loans shown on the following table includes $3,334,000 in impaired loans.  The remaining $1,851,000 in nonaccrual loans were not considered impaired because they constitute a pool of smaller balance, homogenous loans and purchased acquired impaired loans, which were collectively evaluated for impairment and determined to be not impaired. These loans are exclusive of $17,914,000 in loans acquired from MidCarolina with deteriorated credit quality.  
 
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        The following table presents the Company’s nonperforming assets.

Nonperforming Assets
 
(in thousands)
 
             
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Nonaccrual loans:
           
  Real estate
  $ 5,185     $ 5,261  
  Commercial
    -       52  
  Consumer
    -       3  
    Total nonaccrual loans
    5,185       5,316  
                 
Loans past due 90 days
               
  and accruing interest:
               
    Real estate
    -       -  
Total past due loans
    -       -  
                 
Total nonperforming loans
    5,185       5,316  
                 
Foreclosed real estate
    5,822       6,193  
                 
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 11,007     $ 11,509  
                 
 
Impaired Loans

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. The following table shows loans that were considered impaired.
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Accruing
  $ 294     $ 499  
Nonaccruing
    3,334       2,548  
Total impaired loans
  $ 3,628     $ 3,047  
 
Included in the impaired loan totals were $1,635,000 in troubled debt restructured loans at March 31, 2013 and $1,755,000 at December 31, 2012.


Other Real Estate Owned (Foreclosed Assets)

Foreclosed assets were carried on the consolidated balance sheets at $5,822,000 and $6,193,000 as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Foreclosed assets are initially recorded at fair value, less estimated costs to sell, at the date of foreclosure. Loan losses resulting from foreclosure are charged against the allowance for loan losses at that time. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of the new cost basis or fair value, less estimated costs to sell with any additional write-downs charged against earnings.   For significant assets, these valuations are typically outside annual appraisals.
 
 
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The following table shows the Company’s Other Real Estate Owned.
 
Other Real Estate Owned
 
(in thousands)
 
             
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Construction and land development
  $ 3,124     $ 3,290  
Farmland
    308       236  
1-4 family residential
    1,113       1,090  
Multifamily (5 or more) residential
    1,012       1,012  
Commercial real estate
    265       565  
    $ 5,822     $ 6,193  

Deposits

The Company’s deposits consist primarily of checking, money market, savings, and consumer time deposits.  Total deposits were $1,037,748,000 at March 31, 2013 compared to $1,027,667,000 at December 31, 2012, an increase of $10,081,000 or 1.0%.


Shareholders’ Equity

The Company’s capital management strategy is to be classified as “well capitalized” under regulatory capital ratios and provide as high as possible total return to our shareholders.

Shareholders’ equity was $165,032,000 at March 31, 2013 compared to $163,246,000 at December 31, 2012, an increase of $1,786,000 or 1.1%.

The Company paid cash dividends of $0.23 per share during the first quarter of 2013. During that same quarter the basic and diluted earnings were $0.53 per share.
 
 
Banking regulators have defined minimum regulatory capital ratios that the Company and its banking subsidiary are required to maintain.  These ratios take into account risk factors identified by those regulatory authorities associated with the assets and off-balance sheet activities of financial institutions.  The guidelines require percentages, or “risk weights,” be applied to those assets and off-balance sheet assets in relation to their perceived risk.  Under the guidelines, capital strength is measured in two tiers.  Tier I capital consists primarily of shareholders’ equity and trust preferred capital notes, while Tier II capital consists of qualifying allowance for loan losses. “Total” capital is the combination of Tier I and Tier II capital.  Another regulatory indicator of capital adequacy is the leverage ratio, which is computed by dividing Tier I capital by average quarterly assets less intangible assets.

The regulatory guidelines require that minimum total capital (Tier I plus Tier II) of 8% be held against total risk-adjusted assets, at least half of which (4%) must be Tier I capital.  At March 31, 2013, the Company's Tier I and total capital ratios were 16.07% and 17.32%, respectively.  At December 31, 2012, these ratios were 15.75% and 17.00%, respectively.  The ratios for both periods were in excess of the regulatory requirements.  The Company's leverage ratio was 11.49% and 11.27% at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  The leverage ratio has a regulatory minimum of 4%, with most institutions required to maintain a ratio of 4-5%, depending upon risk profiles and other factors.

As mandated by bank regulations, the following five capital categories are identified for insured depository institutions:  "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized," and "critically undercapitalized."  These regulations require the federal banking regulators to take prompt corrective action with respect to insured depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. Under the regulations, well capitalized institutions must have Tier I risk-based capital ratios of at least 6%, total risk-based capital ratios of at least 10%, and leverage ratios of at least 5%, and not be subject to capital directive orders. Management believes, as of March 31, 2013, that the Company met the requirements to be considered “well capitalized.”

 
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        As of July 2012, the banking regulators have published a notice of proposed regulations (“NPR”) based on the Basel III international agreement. This NPR, if enacted in its current form, will have a significant impact on how regulatory capital is defined and computed, and how risk weighted assets are determined. At this point it is too early to determine the full impact of the proposed regulations, but it is reasonable to anticipate that there will be significant fluctuation in regulatory capital ratios for the Bank and throughout the community bank industry.


Liquidity

Liquidity is the ability of the Company to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss and to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities in a timely manner.  Liquidity management involves maintaining the Company’s ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of its customers, whether they are borrowers requiring funds or depositors desiring to withdraw funds.  Additionally, the Company requires cash for various operating needs including dividends to shareholders, the servicing of debt, and the payment of general corporate expenses.  The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies approved by the Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”)  and Board of Directors, both of which receive periodic reports of the Company’s interest rate risk and liquidity position.  The Company uses a computer simulation model to assist in the management of the future liquidity needs of the Company. 

Liquidity sources include on balance sheet and off balance sheet sources.

Balance sheet liquidity sources include cash, amounts due from banks, loan repayments, and increases in deposits. The Company also maintains a large, high quality, very liquid bond portfolio, which is generally 50% to 60% unpledged and would, accordingly, be available for sale if necessary.     

Off balance sheet sources include lines of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”), federal funds lines of credit, and access to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s discount window

Management believes that these sources provide sufficient and timely liquidity, both on and off balance sheet. 

The Company has a line of credit with the FHLB, equal to 30% of the Company’s assets, subject to the amount of collateral pledged.  Under the terms of its collateral agreement with the FHLB, the Company provides a blanket lien covering all of its residential first mortgage loans and home equity lines of credit.  In addition, the Company pledges as collateral its capital stock in and deposits with the FHLB.  At March 31, 2013, principal advance obligations to the FHLB consisted of $10,047,000 in fixed-rate, long-term advances compared to $10,079,000 at December 31, 2012.  The Company also had outstanding $72,700,000 in letters of credit at March 31, 2013 and at December 31, 2012. The letters of credit provide the Bank with alternate collateral for securing public entity deposits above Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance levels, thereby providing less need for collateral pledging from the securities portfolio.

Short-term borrowing is discussed in Note 7 and long-term borrowing is discussed in Note 8 in the attached Consolidated Financial Statements included in his report.

The Company has federal funds lines of credit established with two correspondent banks in the amounts of $15,000,000 and $10,000,000, and has access to the Federal Reserve Bank’s discount window.  There were no amounts outstanding under these facilities at March 31, 2013.

As a result of the merger with MidCarolina, the Company acquired a relationship with Promontory Network, the sponsoring entity for the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service® (“CDARS”). Through CDARS, the Company is able to provide deposit customers with access to aggregate FDIC insurance in amounts far exceeding $250,000.  This gives the Company the ability, as and when needed, to attract and retain large deposits from insurance and other safety conscious customers.  CDARS are classified as brokered deposits, however they are generally derived from customers with whom our institution has or wishes to have a direct and ongoing relationship.  As a result, management considers these deposits functionally, though not technically, in the same category as core deposits. With CDARS, the Company has the option to keep deposits on balance sheet or sell them to other members of the network.   Additionally, subject to certain limits, the Bank can use CDARS purchase cost-effective funding without collateralization and in lieu of generating funds through traditional brokered CDs or the FHLB.  In this manner, CDARS can provide the Company with another funding option. Thus, CDARS serves as a deposit-gathering tool and an additional liquidity management tool.  Deposits through the CDARS program as of March 31, 2013 and December, 31, 2012, was $23,065,000 and $22,150,000 respectively.

 
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Off-Balance-Sheet Activities

The Company enters into certain financial transactions in the ordinary course of performing traditional banking services that result in off-balance sheet transactions.  Other than subsidiaries to issue trust preferred securities, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet subsidiaries.  Off-balance sheet transactions were as follows (in thousands):

   
March 31,
 2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
             
Commitments to extend credit
  $ 178,697     $ 170,202  
Standby letters of credit
    4,587       4,591  
Mortgage loan rate-lock commitments
    9,465       9,486  


Commitments to extend credit to customers represent legally binding agreements with fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being funded, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements.  Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company guaranteeing the performance of a customer to a third party.  Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements.

 
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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


Market Risk Management


Effectively managing market risk is essential to achieving the Company’s financial objectives.  Market risk reflects the risk of economic loss resulting from changes in interest rates and market prices.  The Company is generally not subject to currency exchange risk or commodity price risk.  The Company’s primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk; however, market risk also includes liquidity risk.  Both are discussed in the following sections.

Interest Rate Risk Management
 
Interest rate risk and its impact on net interest income is a primary market risk exposure.  The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies approved by its ALCO and Board of Directors, both of which receive and review periodic reports of the Company’s interest rate risk position.
 
 The Company uses computer simulation analysis to measure the sensitivity of projected earnings to changes in interest rates.  Simulation takes into account current balance sheet volumes and the scheduled repricing dates instrument level optionality, and maturities of assets and liabilities.  It incorporates numerous assumptions including growth, changes in the mix of assets and liabilities, prepayments, and average rates earned and paid.  Based on this information, management uses the model to project net interest income under multiple interest rate scenarios.

A balance sheet is considered asset sensitive when its earning assets (loans and securities) reprice faster or to a greater extent than its liabilities (deposits and borrowings).  An asset sensitive balance sheet will produce relatively more net interest income when interest rates rise and less net interest income when they decline.  Based on the Company’s simulation analysis, management believes the Company’s interest sensitivity position at March 31, 2013 is asset sensitive.  Management has no expectation that market interest rates will materially decline in the near term, given the prevailing economy and apparent policy of the board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Earnings Simulation

The following tables shows the estimated impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income as of March 31, 2013 assuming gradual and parallel changes in interest rates, and consistent levels of assets and liabilities.  Net interest income for the following twelve months is projected to increase when interest rates are higher than current rates.  Due to the current low interest rate environment, no measurement was considered necessary for a further decline in interest rates.

 
Estimated Changes in Net Interest Income
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
             
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Change in Net Interest Income
 
             
Change in interest rates
 
Amount
   
Percent
 
             
Up 4%
  $ 9,394       21.7 %
Up 3%
    6,987       16.1 %
Up 2%
    4,511       10.4 %
Up 1%
    2,068       4.8 %
 
Management cannot predict future interest rates or their exact effect on net interest income.  Computations of future effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.  Certain limitations are inherent in such computations.  Assets and liabilities may react differently than projected to changes in market interest rates.   The interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag changes in market interest rates.  Interest rate shifts may not be parallel.

 
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Changes in interest rates can cause substantial changes in the amount of prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities, which may in turn affect the Company’s interest rate sensitivity position.  Additionally, credit risk may rise if an interest rate increase adversely affects the ability of borrowers to service their debt.
 
Economic Value Simulation
        Economic value simulation is used to calculate the estimated fair value of assets and liabilities over different interest rate environments. Economic values are calculated based on discounted cash flow analysis. The net economic value of equity is the economic value of all assets minus the economic value of all liabilities. The change in net economic value over different rate environments is an indication of the longer-term earnings capability of the balance sheet. The same assumptions are used in the economic value simulation as in the earnings simulation. The economic value simulation uses instantaneous rate shocks to the balance sheet.
 
The following table reflects the estimated change in net economic value over different rate environments using economic value simulation for the balances at the period ended March 31, 2013, (dollars in thousands):
 
Estimated Changes in Economic Value of Equity
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
                   
   
March 31, 2013
 
                   
Change in interest rates
 
Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
                   
Up 4%
  $ 187,851     $ 36,837       24.4 %
Up 3%
    180,380       29,395       19.5 %
Up 2%
    171,080       20,096       13.3 %
Up 1%
    160,246       9,262       6.1 %
Flat
    150,984       -          
 
     Due to the current low interest rate environment, no measurement was considered necessary for a further decline in interest rates.

There have been no material changes to market risk as disclosed in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form
10-K.  Refer to those disclosures for further information.



ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
 
The Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as of March 31, 2013. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.  There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2013, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
 

 
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PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
  Legal Proceedings
The nature of the business of the Company ordinarily results in a certain amount of litigation. The Company is     involved in various legal proceedings, all of which are considered incidental to the normal conduct of business. Management believes that these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations of the Company.

Item1A.
Risk Factors
 
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on   Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2013.

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

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None

Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
 
Not applicable

Item 5.
Other Information
  (a)  Required 8-K disclosures
   None
  (b)  Changes in Nominating Process
   None

Item 6.
Exhibits
 
11.0
Refer to EPS calculation in the Notes to Financial Statements
 
31.1
Section 302 Certification of Jeffrey V. Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer
 
31.2
Section 302 Certification of William W. Traynham, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
32.1
Section 906 Certification of Jeffrey V. Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer
 
32.2
Section 906 Certification of William W. Traynham, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


 
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SIGNATURES

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

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

     
     
     
 
/s/ Jeffrey V. Haley
 
 
Jeffrey V. Haley
 
Date – May 6, 2013
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
     
 
/s/ William W. Traynham
 
 
William W. Traynham
 
 
Senior Vice President and
 
Date – May 6, 2013
Chief Financial Officer
 



 
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