UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018

 

or

 

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

For the transition period from____________to______________

 

Commission file number: 0-15536 

 

CODORUS VALLEY BANCORP, INC. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania 23-2428543
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

 

105 Leader Heights Road, P.O. Box 2887, York, Pennsylvania 17405
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
   

717-747-1519 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, 

if changed since the last report.) 

 

 

 

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  ☒  No  ☐

 

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

 

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

Large accelerated filer   ☐ Accelerated filer   ☒
Non-accelerated filer   ☐ Smaller reporting company   ☐
  Emerging growth company   ☐

  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

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

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. On April 27, 2018, 8,925,158 shares of common stock, par value $2.50, were outstanding.

 

 

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Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. 

Form 10-Q Index

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page #
       
Item 1. Financial statements (unaudited):    
  Consolidated balance sheets 3  
  Consolidated statements of income 4  
  Consolidated statements of comprehensive income 5  
  Consolidated statements of cash flows 6  
  Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity 7  
  Notes to consolidated financial statements 8  
       
Item 2. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations  37  
       
Item 3. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk 53  
       
Item 4. Controls and procedures 54  
       
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. Legal proceedings 54  
       
Item 1A. Risk factors 54  
       
Item 2. Unregistered sales of equity securities and use of proceeds 54  
       
Item 3. Defaults upon senior securities 54  
       
Item 4. Mine safety disclosures 54  
       
Item 5. Other information 55  
       
Item 6. Exhibits 55  
       
SIGNATURES 56  

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   (Unaudited)     
   March 31,   December 31, 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2018   2017 
Assets          
Interest bearing deposits with banks  $62,401   $55,566 
Cash and due from banks   15,792    23,958 
Total cash and cash equivalents   78,193    79,524 
Securities, available-for-sale   151,786    158,591 
Restricted investment in bank stocks, at cost   6,103    6,311 
Loans held for sale   1,657    1,715 
Loans (net of deferred fees of $3,832 - 2018 and $4,039 - 2017)   1,423,757    1,399,764 
Less-allowance for loan losses   (16,866)   (16,689)
Net loans   1,406,891    1,383,075 
Premises and equipment, net   24,311    24,382 
Goodwill   2,301    2,301 
Other assets   53,696    53,306 
Total assets  $1,724,938   $1,709,205 
           
Liabilities          
Deposits          
Noninterest bearing  $241,120   $246,866 
Interest bearing   1,161,433    1,137,641 
Total deposits   1,402,553    1,384,507 
Short-term borrowings   24,715    20,495 
Long-term debt   120,310    130,310 
Other liabilities   11,679    9,674 
Total liabilities   1,559,257    1,544,986 
           
Shareholders’ equity          
Preferred stock, par value $2.50 per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding   0    0 
Common stock, par value $2.50 per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued 8,925,002 at March 31, 2018 and 8,906,052 at December 31, 2017; and shares   22,313    22,265 
outstanding: 8,924,798 at March 31, 2018 and 8,906,052 at December 31, 2017          
Additional paid-in capital   120,558    120,052 
Retained earnings   25,562    22,860 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (2,746)   (958)
Treasury stock, at cost; 204 shares at March 31, 2018   (6)   0 
Total shareholders’ equity   165,681    164,219 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $1,724,938   $1,709,205 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. 

Consolidated Statements of Income 

Unaudited

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2018   2017 
Interest income          
Loans, including fees  $17,497   $15,394 
Investment securities:          
Taxable   566    649 
Tax-exempt   281    333 
Dividends   123    76 
Other   126    53 
Total interest income   18,593    16,505 
           
Interest expense          
Deposits   2,632    1,807 
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings   15    92 
Long-term debt   601    546 
Total interest expense   3,248    2,445 
Net interest income   15,345    14,060 
Provision for loan losses   200    650 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses   15,145    13,410 
           
Noninterest income          
Trust and investment services fees   790    659 
Income from mutual fund, annuity and insurance sales   314    211 
Service charges on deposit accounts   1,103    970 
Income from bank owned life insurance   241    272 
Other income   326    280 
Gain on sales of loans held for sale   443    289 
Total noninterest income   3,217    2,681 
           
Noninterest expense          
Personnel   7,812    6,736 
Occupancy of premises, net   871    871 
Furniture and equipment   814    695 
Postage, stationery and supplies   172    165 
Professional and legal   180    149 
Marketing   408    336 
FDIC insurance   168    153 
Debit card processing   288    215 
Charitable donations   1,509    666 
Telecommunications   237    204 
External data processing   447    395 
Foreclosed real estate including provision for (recovery of) losses   9    (29)
Other   342    507 
Total noninterest expense   13,257    11,063 
Income before income taxes   5,105    5,028 
Provision for income taxes   1,022    1,609 
Net income  $4,083   $3,419 
Net income per share, basic  $0.46   $0.39 
Net income per share, diluted  $0.45   $0.38 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 

Unaudited

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017 
Net income  $4,083   $3,419 
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Securities available for sale:          
Net unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period (net of tax (benefit) expense of $(475) and $242, respectively)   (1,788)   450 
Net unrealized (losses) gains   (1,788)   450 
Comprehensive income  $2,295   $3,869 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

Unaudited

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income  $4,083   $3,419 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:          
Depreciation/amortization   591    562 
Net amortization of premiums on securities   120    200 
Amortization of deferred loan origination fees and costs   (439)   (366)
Provision for loan losses   200    650 
Recovery of foreclosed real estate   0    (47)
Increase in bank owned life insurance   (241)   (272)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale   (7,683)   (8,645)
Originations of SBA loans held for sale   (4,403)   (623)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale   8,561    8,317 
Proceeds from sales of SBA loans held for sale   3,957    1,037 
Gain on sales of loans held for sale   (443)   (289)
Gain on disposal of premises and equipment   (18)   (7)
Net gain on sales of foreclosed real estate   0    (11)
Stock-based compensation   230    133 
Decrease in interest receivable   349    477 
Increase in other assets   (58)   (317)
(Decrease) increase in interest payable   (50)   14 
Increase in other liabilities   2,062    1,966 
Net cash provided by operating activities   6,818    6,198 
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchases of securities, available-for-sale   (1,519)   (4,875)
Maturities, repayments and calls of securities, available-for-sale   5,941    8,702 
Net decrease (increase) in restricted investment in bank stock   208    (400)
Net increase in loans made to customers   (23,577)   (46,288)
Purchases of premises and equipment   (502)   (514)
Investment in bank owned life insurance   0    (4,000)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate   97    1,786 
Net cash used in investing activities   (19,352)   (45,589)
Cash flows from financing activities          
Net increase in demand and savings deposits   19,781    41,873 
Net decrease in time deposits   (1,735)   (4,842)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings   4,220    (3,033)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   0    20,000 
Repayment of long-term debt   (10,000)   0 
Cash dividends paid to shareholders   (1,381)   (1,138)
Issuance of stock   318    118 
Net cash provided by financing activities   11,203    52,978 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents   (1,331)   13,587 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   79,524    74,032 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $78,193   $87,619 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity 

Unaudited

 

                   Accumulated         
           Additional       Other         
   Preferred   Common   Paid-in   Retained   Comprehensive   Treasury     
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  Stock   Stock   Capital   Earnings   Loss   Stock   Total 
                             
Balance, January 1, 2018  $0   $22,265   $120,052   $22,860   $(958)  $0   $164,219 
Net income                  4,083              4,083 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax                       (1,788)        (1,788)
Cash dividends ($0.155 per share)                  (1,381)             (1,381)
Stock-based compensation             230                   230 
Forfeiture of restricted stock and withheld shares                            (63)   (63)
Issuance and reissuance of stock:                                   
5,518 shares under the dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan        9    76              57    142 
13,736 shares under the stock option plan        34    205                   239 
1,816 shares of stock-based compensation awards        5    (5)                  0 
                                    
Balance, March 31, 2018  $0   $22,313   $120,558   $25,562   $(2,746)  $(6)  $165,681 
                                    
Balance, January 1, 2017  $0   $21,067   $106,102   $28,909   $(1,121)  $0   $154,957 
Net income                  3,419              3,419 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax                       450         450 
Cash dividends ($0.129 per share, adjusted)                  (1,138)             (1,138)
Stock-based compensation             133                   133 
Issuance and reissuance of stock:                                   
4,383 shares under the dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan        11    107                   118 
2,445 shares of stock-based compensation awards        6    (6)                  0 
                                    
Balance, March 31, 2017  $0   $21,084   $106,336   $31,190   $(671)  $0   $157,939 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017 has been derived from audited financial statements, and the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q, and FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 270. Accordingly, the interim financial statements do not include all of the financial information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition and results of operations for the reported periods, and all such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.

 

Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. (“Corporation” or “Codorus Valley”) is a one-bank holding company headquartered in York, Pennsylvania that provides a full range of banking services through its subsidiary, PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company (“PeoplesBank” or “Bank”). PeoplesBank operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries as of March 31, 2018. Codorus Valley Financial Advisors, Inc. d/b/a PeoplesWealth Advisors, which sells nondeposit investment products in Pennsylvania; SYC Settlement Services, Inc., which provides real estate settlement services and Codorus Valley Financial Advisors, Inc. d/b/a PeoplesWealth Advisors, which sells nondeposit investment products in Maryland. In addition, PeoplesBank may periodically create nonbank subsidiaries for the purpose of temporarily holding foreclosed properties pending the liquidation of these properties. PeoplesBank operates under a state charter and is subject to regulation by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Corporation is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve Board and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities.

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Codorus Valley and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, PeoplesBank, and a wholly-owned nonbank subsidiary, SYC Realty Company, Inc. SYC Realty was inactive during the period ended March 31, 2018. The accounts of CVB Statutory Trust No. 1 and No. 2 are not included in the consolidated financial statements as discussed in Note 7—Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies of Codorus Valley and subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been followed on a consistent basis.

 

These consolidated statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements contained in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

In accordance with FASB ASC 855, the Corporation evaluated the events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date of March 31, 2018 and through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued, for items of potential recognition or disclosure.

 

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Loans

Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are stated at their outstanding unpaid principal balances less amounts charged off, net of an allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Generally, loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the yield (interest income) over the contractual life of the loan. The loans receivable portfolio is segmented into commercial and consumer loans. Commercial loans consist of the following industry classes: builder & developer, commercial real estate investor, residential real estate investor, hotel/motel, wholesale & retail, agriculture, manufacturing and all other. Consumer loans consist of the following classes: residential mortgage, home equity and all other.

 

Generally, for all classes of loans receivable, the accrual of interest is discontinued when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectability of principal or interest, even though the loan may be currently performing. A past due loan may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and well secured. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income in the current year is reversed and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Interest received on nonaccrual loans, including impaired loans, generally is either applied against principal or reported as interest income, according to the Corporation’s judgment as to the collectability of principal. Generally, nonaccrual loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, generally six months, and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. The past due status of all classes of loans receivable is determined based on contractual due dates for loan payments.

 

Acquired Loans

Acquired loans are initially recorded at their acquisition date fair values. The carryover of allowance for loan losses is prohibited as any credit losses in the loans are included in the determination of the fair value of the loans at the acquisition date. Fair values for acquired loans are based on a discounted cash flow methodology that involves assumptions and judgments as to credit risk, prepayment risk, liquidity risk, default rates, loss severity, payment speeds, collateral values and discount rate.

 

For acquired loans that are not deemed impaired at acquisition, credit discounts representing principal losses expected over the life of the loan are a component of the initial fair value and amortized over the life of the asset. Subsequent to the acquisition date, the methods used to estimate the required allowance for loan losses on these loans is similar to originated loans. However, the Corporation records a provision for loan losses only when the required allowance for loan losses exceeds any remaining credit discount. The remaining differences between the acquisition date fair value and the unpaid principal balance at the date of acquisition are recorded in interest income over the life of the loan.

 

Acquired loans that have evidence of deterioration in credit quality since origination and for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the Corporation will be unable to collect all contractually required payments are accounted for as impaired loans under FASB ASC 310-30. The excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is referred to as the accretable discount and is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loans. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the non-accretable discount. The non-accretable discount represents estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows require the Corporation to evaluate the need for an allowance for loan losses on these loans. Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in the reversal of a corresponding amount of the non-accretable discount which the Corporation then reclassifies as an accretable discount that is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loans using the interest method.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses represents the Corporation’s estimate of losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date and is recorded as a reduction to loans. The allowance for loan losses is increased by the provision for loan losses, and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Loans deemed to be uncollectable are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. All, or part, of the principal balance of loans receivable are charged off to the allowance as soon as it is determined that the repayment of all, or part, of the principal balance is highly unlikely. While the Corporation attributes a portion of the allowance to individual loans and groups of loans that it evaluates and determines to be impaired, the allowance is available to cover all charge-offs that arise from the loan portfolio.

 

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered by management to be adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. The Corporation performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance. The allowance is based on the Corporation’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

 

The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired, generally substandard and nonaccrual loans. For loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the collateral value (or discounted cash flows or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers pools of loans by loan class, including commercial loans not considered impaired, as well as smaller balance homogeneous loans such as residential real estate, home equity and other consumer loans. These pools of loans are evaluated for loss exposure based upon historical loss rates for each of these classes of loans, adjusted for qualitative (environmental) risk factors. Historical loss rates are based on a two year rolling average of net charge-offs. Qualitative risk factors that supplement historical losses in the evaluation of loan pools are shown below. Each factor is assigned a value to reflect improving, stable or declining conditions based on the Corporation’s best judgment using relevant information available at the time of the evaluation.

 

Changes in national and local economies and business conditions

Changes in the value of collateral for collateral dependent loans

Changes in the level of concentrations of credit

Changes in the volume and severity of classified and past due loans

Changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio

Changes in collection, charge-off, and recovery procedures

Changes in underwriting standards and loan terms

Changes in the quality of the loan review system

Changes in the experience/ability of lending management and key lending staff

Regulatory and legal regulations that could affect the level of credit losses

Other pertinent environmental factors

 

The unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect the Corporation’s estimate of probable losses. For example, increasing credit risks and uncertainties, not yet reflected in current leading indicators, associated with prolonged low economic growth, or recessionary business conditions for certain industries or the broad economy, or the erosion of real estate values, represent risk factors, the occurrence of any or all of which can adversely affect a borrowers’ ability to service their loans. The unallocated component of the allowance also reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the loan portfolio, including the unpredictable timing and amounts of charge-offs and related historical loss averages, and specific-credit or broader portfolio future cash flow value and collateral valuation uncertainties which could negatively impact unimpaired portfolio loss factors.

 

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As disclosed in Note 4—Loans, the Corporation engages in commercial and consumer lending. Loans are made within the Corporation’s primary market area and surrounding areas, and include the purchase of whole loan or participation interests in loans from other financial institutions or private equity companies. Commercial loans, which pose the greatest risk of loss to the Corporation, whether originated or purchased, are generally secured by real estate. Within the broad commercial loan segment, the builder & developer and commercial real estate investor loan classes generally present a higher level of risk than other commercial loan classifications. This greater risk is due to several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the effect of general economic conditions on income producing properties, unstable real estate prices and the dependency upon successful construction and sale or operation of the real estate project. Within the consumer loan segment, junior (i.e., second) liens present a higher risk to the Corporation because economic and housing market conditions can adversely affect the underlying value of the collateral, which could render the Corporation under-secured or unsecured. In addition, economic and housing market conditions can adversely affect the ability of some borrowers to service their debt.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered in determining impairment include payment status and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. The Corporation determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Loans that are deemed impaired are evaluated for impairment loss based on the net realizable value of the collateral, as applicable. Loans that are not collateral dependent will rely on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate to determine impairment loss. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans such as residential mortgage loans, home equity loans and other consumer loans are collectively evaluated for impairment, unless they are classified as impaired.

 

An allowance for loan losses is established for an impaired commercial loan if its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. For commercial loans secured by real estate, estimated fair values are determined primarily through third-party appraisals of the underlying collateral. When a real estate secured loan becomes impaired, a decision is made regarding whether an updated certified appraisal of the real estate is necessary. This decision is based on various considerations, including the age of the most recent appraisal, the loan-to-value ratio based on the most recent appraisal and the condition of the property. Appraisals are generally discounted to provide for selling costs and other factors to determine an estimate of the net realizable value of the property. For commercial loans secured by non-real estate collateral, such as accounts receivable, inventory and equipment, estimated fair values are determined based on the borrower’s financial statements, inventory reports, accounts receivable aging or equipment appraisals or invoices. Indications of value from these sources are generally discounted based on the age of the financial information or the quality of the assets. In instances when specific consumer related loans become impaired, they may be partially or fully charged off, which obviates the need for a specific allowance.

 

Loans whose terms are modified are classified as troubled debt restructurings if the Corporation grants borrowers experiencing financial difficulties concessions that it would not otherwise consider. Concessions granted under a troubled debt restructuring may involve an interest rate that is below the market rate given the associated credit risk of the loan or an extension of a loan’s stated maturity date. Loans classified as troubled debt restructurings are designated as impaired. Non-accrual troubled debt restructurings are restored to accrual status if principal and interest payments, under the modified terms, are current for a reasonable period of time, generally six consecutive months after modification and future payments are reasonably assured.

 

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Banking regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses and may require the Corporation to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination, which may not be currently available to the Corporation. Based on an analysis of the loan portfolio, the Corporation believes that the level of the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2018 is adequate.

 

Foreclosed Real Estate

Foreclosed real estate, included in other assets, is comprised of property acquired through a foreclosure proceeding or property that is acquired through in-substance foreclosure. Foreclosed real estate is initially recorded at fair value minus estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Any difference between the carrying value and the new cost basis is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Appraisals, obtained from an independent third party, are generally used to determine fair value. After foreclosure, management reviews valuations at least quarterly and adjusts the asset to the lower of cost or fair value minus estimated costs to sell through a valuation allowance or a write-down. Costs related to the improvement of foreclosed real estate are generally capitalized until the real estate reaches a saleable condition subject to fair value limitations. Revenue and expense from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in noninterest expense. When a foreclosed real estate asset is ultimately sold, any gain or loss on the sale is included in the income statement as a component of noninterest expense. At March 31, 2018, there was $119,000 of foreclosed real estate, which included no residential real estate, compared to $216,000, which included $96,000 of residential real estate, at December 31, 2017. Included within loans receivable as of March 31, 2018 was a recorded investment of $280,000 of consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties, for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction.

 

Mortgage Servicing Rights

PeoplesBank retained servicing of sold mortgage loans beginning in 2016. The mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) associated with the sold loans are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets at an amount equal to the estimated fair value of the contractual rights to service the mortgage loans. The MSR asset is amortized as a reduction to servicing income. The MSR asset is evaluated periodically for impairment and carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. A third party calculates fair value by discounting the estimated cash flows from servicing income using a rate consistent with the risk associated with these assets and an expected life commensurate with the expected life of the underlying loans. In the event that the amortized cost of the MSR asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, a valuation allowance would be established through a charge against servicing income. Subsequent fair value evaluations may determine that impairment has been reduced or eliminated, in which case the valuation allowance would be reduced through a credit to earnings. At March 31, 2018, the balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for third parties was $77,087,000 compared to $70,780,000 at December 31, 2017.

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017 
Amortized cost:         
Balance at beginning of year  $672   $324 
Originations of mortgage servicing rights   68    107 
Amortization expense   (25)   (15)
Balance at end of period  $715   $416 

 

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Goodwill and Core Deposit Intangible Assets

Goodwill arising from acquisitions is not amortized, but is subject to an annual impairment test. This test consists of a qualitative analysis. If the Corporation determines events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired, a quantitative analysis must be completed. Analyses may also be performed between annual tests. Significant judgment is applied when goodwill is assessed for impairment. This judgment includes developing cash flow projections, selecting appropriate discount rates, identifying relevant market comparables, incorporating general economic and market conditions, and selecting an appropriate control premium. The Corporation completes its annual goodwill impairment test on October 1st of each year. Based upon a qualitative analysis of goodwill, the Corporation concluded that the amount of recorded goodwill was not impaired as of October 1, 2017.

 

Core deposit intangibles represent the value assigned to demand, interest checking, money market, and savings accounts acquired as part of an acquisition. The core deposit intangible value represents the future economic benefit of potential cost savings from acquiring core deposits as part of an acquisition compared to the cost of alternative funding sources and the alternative cost to grow a similar core deposit base. The core deposit intangible asset resulting from the merger with Madison Bancorp, Inc. was determined to have a definite life and is being amortized using the sum of the years’ digits method over ten years. All intangible assets must be evaluated for impairment if certain events or changes in circumstances occur. Any impairment write-downs would be recognized as expense on the consolidated statements of income.

 

At March 31, 2018, the Corporation does not have any indicators of potential impairment of either goodwill or core deposit intangibles.

 

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Revenue from contracts with customers that are required to be recognized under FASB ASC Topic 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer, and excludes any sales incentives and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Corporation recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer.

 

The majority of the Corporation’s revenue-generating transactions are not within the scope of ASC 606, including revenue generated from financial instruments, such as our loans, letters of credit, derivatives and investment securities, as well as revenue related to our mortgage servicing activities, as these activities are subject to other U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) discussed elsewhere within our disclosures. Descriptions of our revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of ASC 606, which are presented in our consolidated statements of income as components of non-interest income are as follows:

 

Trust and investment service fees - The Corporation provides trust, investment management custody and irrevocable life insurance trust services to customers. Such services are rendered in accordance with the underlying contracts for which fees are earned. Performance obligations are typically fulfilled on a monthly basis which is when revenue is recognized.

 

Income from mutual fund, annuity and insurance sales – The Corporation sells mutual funds, annuity and insurance products to its customers. The Corporation’s performance obligation is met upon the signing of the product agreement and, in certain cases, a time component may exist when the customer has the right to rescind the agreement with or without penalty. The Corporation recognizes revenues upon delivery of the product or service unless there is a time component and revenues are recognized utilizing the expected value method.

 

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Service charges on deposits accounts - These represent general service fees for monthly account maintenance and activity- or transaction based fees and consist of transaction-based revenue, time-based revenue (service period), item-based revenue or some other individual attribute-based revenue. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is completed which is generally monthly for account maintenance services or when a transaction has been completed.

 

Per Share Data

All per share computations include the effect of stock dividends distributed. The computation of net income per share is provided in the table below.

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 
(in thousands, except per share data)  2018   2017 
Net income  $4,083   $3,419 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)   8,913    8,851 
Effect of dilutive stock options   92    99 
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted)   9,005    8,950 
           
Basic earnings per share  $0.46   $0.39 
Diluted earnings per share  $0.45   $0.38 
           
Anti-dilutive stock options excluded from the computation of earnings per share   16    0 

 

Comprehensive Income

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the shareholders’ equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.

 

Cash Flow Information

For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Corporation considers interest bearing deposits with banks, cash and due from banks, and federal funds sold to be cash and cash equivalents.

 

Supplemental cash flow information is provided in the table below.

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017 
Cash paid during the period for:        
Income taxes  $0   $0 
Interest  $3,298   $2,432 
           
Noncash investing activities:          
Transfer of loans held for sale to the held-to-maturity portfolio  $0   $228 
Sale of foreclosed real estate through loans  $0   $910 

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Pronouncements Adopted in 2018

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This standard clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows to reduce diversity in practice. This standard contains guidance clarifying when an entity should separate cash receipts and cash payments and classify them into more than one class of cash flows (including when reasonable judgment is required to estimate and allocate cash flows) versus when an entity should classify the aggregate amount into one class of cash flows on the basis of predominance. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Corporation adopted this standard effective with its March 31, 2018 quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).

This standards update provides a framework that replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance. The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This ASU amends the new revenue standard to make minor technical corrections that affect narrow aspects of the guidance, including contract cost accounting, disclosures, and other matters. ASU 2014-09 and ASU 2016-20 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Corporation has determined that certain noninterest income financial statement line items, including trust and investment services fees, income from mutual fund, annuity and insurance sales, service charges on deposit accounts, and other noninterest income, contain revenue streams that are in scope of these updates. The Corporation adopted this standard on January 1, 2018 utilizing the modified retrospective method and the adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the recognition of revenue.

 

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10) - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01 is intended to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments by requiring equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; requiring public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; requiring separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; eliminating the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured and amortized at cost on the balance sheet; and requiring a reporting organization to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the organization has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The amendments should be applied by means of a cumulative effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values (including disclosure requirements) should be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-03 which includes technical corrections and improvements to clarify the guidance in ASU No. 2016-01. The Corporation adopted ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018 and it did not have a material effect on its accounting for fair value disclosures and other disclosure requirements.

 

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Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350). This standard simplifies the test for goodwill impairment by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill, which currently is Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Instead, the goodwill impairment test will consist of a single quantitative step comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize a goodwill impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The new standard is effective for annual and any interim goodwill impairment tests in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Corporation intends to adopt this standard effective with its October 1, 2020 goodwill impairment test and the adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements based on current circumstances.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326). This standard adds a new Topic 326 which requires companies to measure and record impairment on financial instruments at the time of origination using the expected credit loss (CECL) model. The CECL model calculates impairment based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts, and reflects the organization’s current estimate of all expected credit losses over the contractual term of its financial assets. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and is in the initial stages of assessing and gathering the necessary data to implement the new standard.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. From the lessee’s perspective, the new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement for a lessees. From the lessor’s perspective, the new standard requires a lessor to classify leases as either sales-type, finance or operating. A lease will be treated as a sale if it transfers all of the risks and rewards, as well as control of the underlying asset, to the lessee. If risks and rewards are conveyed without the transfer of control, the lease is treated as a financing lease. If the lessor doesn’t convey risks and rewards or control, an operating lease results. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessors for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and has determined that the provisions of ASU 2016-02 will result in an increase in assets to recognize the present value of the lease obligations (right-of-use assets) with a corresponding increase in liabilities. The initial measurement of the right-of-use asset and the corresponding liability will be affected by certain key assumptions such as expectations of renewals or extensions and the interest rate to be used to discount the future lease obligations. The Corporation is currently assessing its lease portfolio to determine the key assumptions and financial statement impact; however, the total impact of the new standard will be affected by any new leases that are executed, leases that are terminated prior to the effective date, and any leases with changes to key assumptions or expectations such as renewals and extensions, and discount rates.

 

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Note 2-Securities

 

A summary of securities available-for-sale at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is provided below. The securities available-for-sale portfolio is generally comprised of high quality debt instruments, principally obligations of the United States government or agencies thereof and investments in the obligations of states and municipalities. The majority of municipal bonds in the portfolio are general obligation bonds, which can draw upon multiple sources of revenue, including taxes, for payment. Only a few bonds are revenue bonds, which are dependent upon a single revenue stream for payment, but they are for critical services such as water and sewer. In many cases, municipal debt issues are insured or, in the case of school districts of selected states, backed by specific loss reserves. At March 31, 2018, 84 percent of the fair value of the municipal bond portfolio was concentrated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

                 
   Amortized   Gross Unrealized   Fair 
(dollars in thousands)  Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
March 31, 2018                
Debt securities:                    
U.S. Treasury notes  $14,764   $0   $(993)  $13,771 
U.S. agency   18,010    0    (1,044)   16,966 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed, residential   72,124    88    (1,065)   71,147 
State and municipal   50,364    126    (588)   49,902 
Total debt securities  $155,262   $214   $(3,690)  $151,786 
December 31, 2017                    
Debt securities:                    
U.S. Treasury notes  $14,758   $0   $(687)  $14,071 
U.S. agency   18,015    0    (712)   17,303 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed, residential   75,204    327    (356)   75,175 
State and municipal   51,827    304    (89)   52,042 
Total debt securities  $159,804   $631   $(1,844)  $158,591 

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at March 31, 2018 by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities if call options on select debt issues are exercised in the future. Mortgage-backed securities are included in the maturity categories based on average expected life.

         
   Available-for-sale 
   Amortized   Fair 
(dollars in thousands)  Cost   Value 
Due in one year or less  $13,356   $13,381 
Due after one year through five years   82,516    81,493 
Due after five years through ten years   56,370    53,859 
Due after ten years   3,020    3,053 
Total debt securities  $155,262   $151,786 

 

Realized gains and losses are computed on the basis of specific identification of the adjusted cost of each security and are shown net as a separate line item in the income statement. There were no realized gains or losses for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

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Securities, issued by agencies of the federal government, with a carrying value of $103,637,000 and $105,603,000 on March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, were pledged to secure public and trust deposits, repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowings.

 

The table below shows gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time, for securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

                                     
   Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Total 
   Number of   Fair   Unrealized   Number of   Fair   Unrealized   Number of   Fair   Unrealized 
(dollars in thousands)  Securities   Value   Losses   Securities   Value   Losses   Securities   Value   Losses 
March 31, 2018                                    
Debt securities:                                             
U.S. Treasury notes   0   $0   $0    3   $13,771   $(993)   3   $13,771   $(993)
U.S. agency   1    968    (33)   4    15,998    (1,011)   5    16,966    (1,044)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed, residential   38    57,509    (908)   2    4,765    (157)   40    62,274    (1,065)
State and municipal   57    29,059    (446)   5    3,163    (142)   62    32,222    (588)
Total temporarily impaired debt securities, available-for-sale   96   $87,536   $(1,387)   14   $37,697   $(2,303)   110   $125,233   $(3,690)
December 31, 2017                                             
Debt securities:                                             
U.S. Treasury notes   0   $0   $0    3   $14,071   $(687)   3   $14,071   $(687)
U.S. agency   1    989    (12)   4    16,314    (700)   5    17,303    (712)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed, residential   25    43,329    (261)   2    5,051    (95)   27    48,380    (356)
State and municipal   27    12,171    (60)   5    3,277    (29)   32    15,448    (89)
Total temporarily impaired debt securities, available-for-sale   53   $56,489   $(333)   14   $38,713   $(1,511)   67   $95,202   $(1,844)

 

Securities available-for-sale are analyzed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment. The analysis considers, among other factors: 1) whether the Corporation has the intent to sell its securities prior to market recovery or maturity; 2) whether it is more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell its securities prior to market recovery or maturity; 3) default rates/history by security type; 4) third-party securities ratings; 5) third-party guarantees; 6) subordination; 7) payment delinquencies; 8) nature of the issuer; and 9) current financial news.

 

The Corporation believes that unrealized losses at March 31, 2018 were primarily the result of changes in market interest rates and that the Corporation has the ability to hold these investments for a time necessary to recover the amortized cost. Through March 31, 2018 the Corporation has collected all interest and principal on its investment securities as scheduled. The Corporation believes that collection of the contractual principal and interest is probable and, therefore, all impairment is considered to be temporary.

 

Note 3—Restricted Investment in Bank Stocks

 

Restricted stock, which represents required investments in the common stock of correspondent banks, is carried at cost and, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, consisted primarily of the common stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLBP”) and, to a lesser degree, Atlantic Community Bancshares, Inc. (“ACBI”), the parent company of Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (“ACBB”). Under the FHLBP’s Capital Plan member banks, including PeoplesBank, are required to maintain a minimum stock investment. The FHLBP uses a formula to determine the minimum stock investment, which is based on the volume of loans outstanding, unused borrowing capacity and other factors.

 

The FHLBP paid dividends during the periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. The FHLBP restricts the repurchase of the excess capital stock of member banks. The amount of excess capital stock that can be repurchased from any member is currently the lesser of five percent of the member’s total capital stock outstanding or its excess capital stock outstanding.

 

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Management evaluates the restricted stock for impairment in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 942. Management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on their assessment of the ultimate recoverability of their cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. Using the FHLBP as an example, the determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of cost is influenced by criteria such as: (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLBP as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLBP and the length of time this situation has persisted; (2) commitments by the FHLBP to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLBP; and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the FHLBP. Management believes no impairment charge was necessary related to the restricted stock during the periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

Note 4—Loans

 

Loan Portfolio Composition

 

The table below provides the composition of the loan portfolio at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The portfolio is comprised of two segments, commercial and consumer loans. The commercial loan segment is disaggregated by industry class which allows the Corporation to monitor risk and performance. Those industries representing the largest dollar investment and most risk are listed separately. The “Other” commercial loans category is comprised of various industries. The consumer related segment is comprised of residential mortgages, home equity and other consumer loans. The Corporation has not engaged in sub-prime residential mortgage originations.

                 
   March 31,   % Total   December 31,   % Total 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   Loans   2017   Loans 
Builder & developer  $163,839    11.5   $184,402    13.2 
Commercial real estate investor   230,981    16.2    230,827    16.5 
Residential real estate investor   222,940    15.7    209,414    15.0 
Hotel/Motel   75,074    5.3    63,195    4.5 
Wholesale & retail   102,673    7.2    103,040    7.3 
Manufacturing   67,466    4.7    62,510    4.5 
Agriculture   62,565    4.4    59,931    4.3 
Other   296,303    20.8    284,511    20.3 
Total commercial related loans   1,221,841    85.8    1,197,830    85.6 
Residential mortgages   80,826    5.7    79,325    5.6 
Home equity   97,646    6.9    97,950    7.0 
Other   23,444    1.6    24,659    1.8 
Total consumer related loans   201,916    14.2    201,934    14.4 
Total loans  $1,423,757    100.0   $1,399,764    100.0 

 

Loan Risk Ratings

 

The Corporation’s internal risk rating system follows regulatory guidance as to risk classifications and definitions. Every approved loan is assigned a risk rating. Generally, risk ratings for commercial related loans and residential mortgages held for investment are determined by a formal evaluation of risk factors performed by the Corporation’s underwriting staff. For consumer loans, and commercial loans up to $500,000, the Corporation uses third-party credit scoring software models for risk rating purposes. The loan portfolio is monitored on a continuous basis by loan officers, loan review personnel and senior management. Adjustments of loan risk ratings are generally performed by the Special Asset Committee, which includes senior management. The Committee, which meets at a minimum quarterly, makes changes, as appropriate, to risk ratings when it becomes aware of credit events such as payment delinquency, cessation of a business or project, bankruptcy or death of the borrower, or changes in collateral value.

 

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The Corporation uses ten risk ratings to grade loans. The first seven ratings, representing the lowest risk, are combined and given a “pass” rating. A pass rating is a satisfactory credit rating, which applies to a loan that is expected to perform in accordance with the loan agreement and has a low probability of loss. A loan rated “special mention” has a potential weakness which may, if not corrected, weaken the loan or inadequately protect the Corporation’s position at some future date. A loan rated “substandard” is inadequately protected by the current net worth or paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged. A substandard loan has a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that could jeopardize liquidation of the loan, which exposes the Corporation to loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. A loan classified “doubtful” has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and value highly improbable and the possibility of loss extremely high. When circumstances indicate that collection of the loan is doubtful, the loan is risk rated “nonaccrual,” the accrual of interest income is discontinued, and any unpaid interest previously credited to income is reversed. The table below does not include the regulatory classification of “doubtful,” which is subsumed within the nonaccrual risk rating category, nor does it include the regulatory classification of “loss” because the Corporation promptly charges off known loan losses.

 

The table below presents a summary of loan risk ratings by loan class at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

                     
       Special             
(dollars in thousands)  Pass   Mention   Substandard   Nonaccrual   Total 
March 31, 2018                         
Builder & developer  $160,995   $546   $207   $2,091   $163,839 
Commercial real estate investor   223,751    2,710    4,278    242    230,981 
Residential real estate investor   216,408    5,008    683    841    222,940 
Hotel/Motel   75,074    0    0    0    75,074 
Wholesale & retail   96,259    394    6,020    0    102,673 
Manufacturing   63,222    580    3,664    0    67,466 
Agriculture   59,794    2,331    136    304    62,565 
Other   294,438    736    1,129    0    296,303 
  Total commercial related loans   1,189,941    12,305    16,117    3,478    1,221,841 
Residential mortgage   80,542    9    84    191    80,826 
Home equity   97,189    0    0    457    97,646 
Other   23,183    28    9    224    23,444 
  Total consumer related loans   200,914    37    93    872    201,916 
             Total loans  $1,390,855   $12,342   $16,210   $4,350   $1,423,757 
                          
December 31, 2017                         
Builder & developer  $179,897   $1,832   $581   $2,092   $184,402 
Commercial real estate investor   224,822    360    4,339    1,306    230,827 
Residential real estate investor   204,139    4,065    711    499    209,414 
Hotel/Motel   63,195    0    0    0    63,195 
Wholesale & retail   95,128    254    7,658    0    103,040 
Manufacturing   58,082    588    3,840    0    62,510 
Agriculture   57,140    2,476    0    315    59,931 
Other   283,086    507    918    0    284,511 
  Total commercial related loans   1,165,489    10,082    18,047    4,212    1,197,830 
Residential mortgage   79,068    10    85    162    79,325 
Home equity   97,498    0    0    452    97,950 
Other   24,394    30    9    226    24,659 
  Total consumer related loans   200,960    40    94    840    201,934 
             Total loans  $1,366,449   $10,122   $18,141   $5,052   $1,399,764 

 

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Impaired Loans

 

The table below presents a summary of impaired loans at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. Generally, impaired loans are certain loans risk rated substandard and all loans risk rated nonaccrual or classified as troubled debt restructurings. An allowance is established for individual loans that are commercial related where the Corporation has doubt as to full recovery of the outstanding principal balance. Typically, impaired consumer related loans are partially or fully charged-off eliminating the need for a specific allowance. The recorded investment represents outstanding unpaid principal loan balances adjusted for charge-offs.

                             
   With No Allowance   With A Related Allowance   Total 
   Recorded   Unpaid   Recorded   Unpaid   Related   Recorded   Unpaid 
(dollars in thousands)  Investment   Principal   Investment   Principal   Allowance   Investment   Principal 
March 31, 2018                            
Builder & developer  $2,298   $2,634   $0   $0   $0   $2,298   $2,634 
Commercial real estate investor   4,520    4,535    0    0    0    4,520    4,535 
Residential real estate investor   1,524    1,824    0    0    0    1,524    1,824 
Hotel/Motel   0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Wholesale & retail   6,273    6,273    0    0    0    6,273    6,273 
Manufacturing   3,664    3,664    0    0    0    3,664    3,664 
Agriculture   440    440    0    0    0    440    440 
Other commercial   1,129    1,129    0    0    0    1,129    1,129 
Total impaired commercial related loans   19,848    20,499    0    0    0    19,848    20,499 
Residential mortgage   275    305    0    0    0    275    305 
Home equity   457    457    0    0    0    457    457 
Other consumer   233    233    0    0    0    233    233 
Total impaired consumer related loans   965    995    0    0    0    965    995 
Total impaired loans  $20,813   $21,494   $0   $0   $0   $20,813   $21,494 
                             
December 31, 2017                                   
Builder & developer  $2,673   $3,008   $0   $0   $0   $2,673   $3,008 
Commercial real estate investor   4,585    4,601    1,060    1,060    243    5,645    5,661 
Residential real estate investor   1,210    1,510    0    0    0    1,210    1,510 
Hotel/Motel   0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Wholesale & retail   7,912    7,912    0    0    0    7,912    7,912 
Manufacturing   3,840    3,840    0    0    0    3,840    3,840 
Agriculture   315    315    0    0    0    315    315 
Other commercial   918    918    0    0    0    918    918 
Total impaired commercial related loans   21,453    22,104    1,060    1,060    243    22,513    23,164 
Residential mortgage   247    276    0    0    0    247    276 
Home equity   452    452    0    0    0    452    452 
Other consumer   235    235    0    0    0    235    235 
Total impaired consumer related loans   934    963    0    0    0    934    963 
Total impaired loans  $22,387   $23,067   $1,060   $1,060   $243   $23,447   $24,127 

 

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The table below presents a summary of average impaired loans and related interest income that was included in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

                                     
   With No Related Allowance   With A Related Allowance   Total 
   Average   Total   Cash Basis   Average   Total   Cash Basis   Average   Total   Cash Basis 
   Recorded   Interest   Interest   Recorded   Interest   Interest   Recorded   Interest   Interest 
(dollars in thousands)  Investment   Income   Income   Investment   Income   Income   Investment   Income   Income 
Three months ended March 31, 2018                                    
Builder & developer  $2,486   $6   $0   $0   $0   $0   $2,486   $6   $0 
Commercial real estate investor   4,552    60    4    530    0    0    5,082    60    4 
Residential real estate investor   1,366    12    3    0    0    0    1,366    12    3 
Hotel/Motel   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Wholesale & retail   7,092    100    0    0    0    0    7,092    100    0 
Manufacturing   3,752    91    0    0    0    0    3,752    91    0 
Agriculture   378    1    0    0    0    0    378    1    0 
Other commercial   1,024    15    0    0    0    0    1,024    15    0 
Total impaired commercial related loans   20,650    285    7    530    0    0    21,180    285    7 
Residential mortgage   261    0    0    0    0    0    261    0    0 
Home equity   454    2    2    0    0    0    454    2    2 
Other consumer   235    5    5    0    0    0    235    5    5 
Total impaired consumer related loans   950    7    7    0    0    0    950    7    7 
Total impaired loans  $21,600   $292   $14   $530   $0   $0   $22,130   $292   $14 
                                              
Three months ended March 31, 2017                                             
Builder & developer  $3,284   $54   $0   $384   $0   $0   $3,668   $54   $0 
Commercial real estate investor   5,328    63    7    0    0    0    5,328    63    7 
Residential real estate investor   1,402    14    5    460    0    0    1,862    14    5 
Hotel/Motel   180    0    0    18    0    0    198    0    0 
Wholesale & retail   3,768    3    0    0    0    0    3,768    3    0 
Manufacturing   1,281    9    0    637    0    0    1,918    9    0 
Agriculture   284    0    0    356    0    0    640    0    0 
Other commercial   1,026    14    0    183    0    0    1,209    14    0 
Total impaired commercial related loans   16,553    157    12    2,038    0    0    18,591    157    12 
Residential mortgage   117    0    0    0    0    0    117    0    0 
Home equity   320    1    1    0    0    0    320    1    1 
Other consumer   235    1    1    0    0    0    235    1    1 
Total impaired consumer related loans   672    2    2    0    0    0    672    2    2 
Total impaired loans  $17,225   $159   $14   $2,038   $0   $0   $19,263   $159   $14 

 

 

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Past Due and Nonaccrual

 

The performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio is also monitored by using an aging schedule that shows the length of time a loan is past due. The table below presents a summary of past due loans, nonaccrual loans and current loans by loan segment and class at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

                             
           ≥ 90 Days                 
   30-59   60-89   Past Due       Total Past         
   Days   Days   and       Due and       Total 
(dollars in thousands)  Past Due   Past Due   Accruing   Nonaccrual   Nonaccrual   Current   Loans 
March 31, 2018                                   
Builder & developer  $220   $0   $0   $2,091   $2,311   $161,528   $163,839 
Commercial real estate investor   897    1,275    0    242    2,414    228,567    230,981 
Residential real estate investor   348    350    0    841    1,539    221,401    222,940 
Hotel/Motel   0    0    0    0    0    75,074    75,074 
Wholesale & retail   299    0    0    0    299    102,374    102,673 
Manufacturing   0    0    0    0    0    67,466    67,466 
Agriculture   0    21    1,188    304    1,513    61,052    62,565 
Other   196    15    0    0    211    296,092    296,303 
Total commercial related loans   1,960    1,661    1,188    3,478    8,287    1,213,554    1,221,841 
Residential mortgage   1,157    0    68    191    1,416    79,410    80,826 
Home equity   362    39    0    457    858    96,788    97,646 
Other   181    49    8    224    462    22,982    23,444 
Total consumer related loans   1,700    88    76    872    2,736    199,180    201,916 
Total loans  $3,660   $1,749   $1,264   $4,350   $11,023   $1,412,734   $1,423,757 
                                    
December 31, 2017                                   
Builder & developer  $615   $26   $0   $2,092   $2,733   $181,669   $184,402 
Commercial real estate investor   0    0    0    1,306    1,306    229,521    230,827 
Residential real estate investor   347    0    0    499    846    208,568    209,414 
Hotel/Motel   0    0    0    0    0    63,195    63,195 
Wholesale & retail   0    0    0    0    0    103,040    103,040 
Manufacturing   0    0    0    0    0    62,510    62,510 
Agriculture   0    137    0    315    452    59,479    59,931 
Other   203    117    0    0    320    284,191    284,511 
Total commercial related loans   1,165    280    0    4,212    5,657    1,192,173    1,197,830 
Residential mortgage   392    72    67    162    693    78,632    79,325 
Home equity   264    5    0    452    721    97,229    97,950 
Other   123    5    9    226    363    24,296    24,659 
Total consumer related loans   779    82    76    840    1,777    200,157    201,934 
Total loans  $1,944   $362   $76   $5,052   $7,434   $1,392,330   $1,399,764 

 

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Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

Loans classified as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) are designated impaired and arise when the Corporation grants borrowers experiencing financial difficulties concessions that it would not otherwise consider. Concessions granted with respect to these loans generally involve an extension of the maturity date or a below market interest rate relative to new debt with similar credit risk. Generally, these loans are secured by real estate. If repayment of the loan is determined to be collateral dependent, the loan is evaluated for impairment loss based on the fair value of the collateral. For loans that are not collateral dependent, the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate, is used to determine any impairment loss. A nonaccrual TDR represents a nonaccrual loan, as previously defined, which includes an economic concession. Nonaccrual TDRs are restored to accrual status if principal and interest payments, under the modified terms, are current for six consecutive payments after the modification and future principal and interest payments are reasonably assured. In contrast, an accruing TDR represents a loan that, at the time of the modification, has a demonstrated history of payments and management believes that future loan payments are reasonably assured under the modified terms.

 

There were no loans whose terms have been modified under TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. There were no defaults during the three ended March 31, 2018 for TDRs entered into during the previous 12 month period.

 

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NOTE 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The table below shows the activity in and the composition of the allowance for loan losses by loan segment and class detail as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

   Allowance for Loan Losses 
   January 1, 2018               March 31, 2018 
(dollars in thousands)  Balance   Charge-offs   Recoveries   Provision   Balance 
Builder & developer  $3,388   $0   $18   $(429)  $2,977 
Commercial real estate investor   3,013    0    0    (225)   2,788 
Residential real estate investor   2,505    0    3    31    2,539 
Hotel/Motel   637    0    0    122    759 
Wholesale & retail   909    0    1    15    925 
Manufacturing   592    0    0    (50)   542 
Agriculture   431    0    0    18    449 
Other commercial   2,643    0    0    72    2,715 
Total commercial related loans   14,118    0    22    (446)   13,694 
Residential mortgage   108    0    0    6    114 
Home equity   217    0    0    (13)   204 
Other consumer   66    (48)   3    131    152 
Total consumer related loans   391    (48)   3    124    470 
Unallocated   2,180    0    0    522    2,702 
Total  $16,689   $(48)  $25   $200   $16,866 

 

   Allowance for Loan Losses 
   January 1, 2017               March 31, 2017 
(dollars in thousands)  Balance   Charge-offs   Recoveries   Provision   Balance 
Builder & developer  $2,384   $0   $0   $274   $2,658 
Commercial real estate investor   2,870    0    0    137    3,007 
Residential real estate investor   2,517    0    53    (61)   2,509 
Hotel/Motel   807    0    0    (60)   747 
Wholesale & retail   803    0    0    26    829 
Manufacturing   307    0    0    482    789 
Agriculture   619    0    0    44    663 
Other commercial   2,467    0    0    59    2,526 
Total commercial related loans   12,774    0    53    901    13,728 
Residential mortgage   85    0    5    (2)   88 
Home equity   179    0    0    3    182 
Other consumer   193    0    4    (121)   76 
Total consumer related loans   457    0    9    (120)   346 
Unallocated   1,761    0    0    (131)   1,630 
Total  $14,992   $0   $62   $650   $15,704 

 

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The table below shows the allowance amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017.

 

   Allowance for Loan Losses   Loans 
   Individually   Collectively       Individually   Collectively     
   Evaluated For   Evaluated For       Evaluated For   Evaluated For     
(dollars in thousands)  Impairment   Impairment   Balance   Impairment   Impairment   Balance 
March 31, 2018                              
Builder & developer  $0   $2,977   $2,977   $2,298   $161,541   $163,839 
Commercial real estate investor   0    2,788    2,788    4,520    226,461    230,981 
Residential real estate investor   0    2,539    2,539    1,524    221,416    222,940 
Hotel/Motel   0    759    759    0    75,074    75,074 
Wholesale & retail   0    925    925    6,273    96,400    102,673 
Manufacturing   0    542    542    3,664    63,802    67,466 
Agriculture   0    449    449    440    62,125    62,565 
Other commercial   0    2,715    2,715    1,129    295,174    296,303 
Total commercial related   0    13,694    13,694    19,848    1,201,993    1,221,841 
Residential mortgage   0    114    114    275    80,551    80,826 
Home equity   0    204    204    457    97,189    97,646 
Other consumer   0    152    152    233    23,211    23,444 
Total consumer related   0    470    470    965    200,951    201,916 
Unallocated   0    2,702    2,702             
Total  $0   $16,866   $16,866   $20,813   $1,402,944   $1,423,757 
                         
December 31, 2017                              
Builder & developer  $0   $3,388   $3,388   $2,673   $181,729   $184,402 
Commercial real estate investor   243    2,770    3,013    5,645    225,182    230,827 
Residential real estate investor   0    2,505    2,505    1,210    208,204    209,414 
Hotel/Motel   0    637    637    0    63,195    63,195 
Wholesale & retail   0    909    909    7,912    95,128    103,040 
Manufacturing   0    592    592    3,840    58,670    62,510 
Agriculture   0    431    431    315    59,616    59,931 
Other commercial   0    2,643    2,643    918    283,593    284,511 
Total commercial related   243    13,875    14,118    22,513    1,175,317    1,197,830 
Residential mortgage   0    108    108    247    79,078    79,325 
Home equity   0    217    217    452    97,498    97,950 
Other consumer   0    66    66    235    24,424    24,659 
Total consumer related   0    391    391    934    201,000    201,934 
Unallocated   0    2,180    2,180    -    -    - 
Total  $243   $16,446   $16,689   $23,447   $1,376,317   $1,399,764 
                         
March 31, 2017                        
Builder & developer  $200   $2,458   $2,658   $3,443   $161,194   $164,637 
Commercial real estate investor   0    3,007    3,007    4,764    244,021    248,785 
Residential real estate investor   269    2,240    2,509    2,019    196,998    199,017 
Hotel/Motel   31    716    747    36    69,492    69,528 
Wholesale & retail   0    829    829    7,276    86,092    93,368 
Manufacturing   400    389    789    3,224    37,030    40,254 
Agriculture   263    400    663    351    55,262    55,613 
Other commercial   82    2,444    2,526    1,273    249,542    250,815 
Total commercial related   1,245    12,483    13,728    22,386    1,099,631    1,122,017 
Residential mortgage   0    88    88    93    73,041    73,134 
Home equity   0    182    182    396    94,591    94,987 
Other consumer   0    76    76    299    28,188    28,487 
Total consumer related   0    346    346    788    195,820    196,608 
Unallocated   0    1,630    1,630    -    -    - 
Total  $1,245   $14,459   $15,704   $23,174   $1,295,451   $1,318,625 

 

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Note 6—Deposits

 

The composition of deposits as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is shown below. The aggregate amount of demand deposit overdrafts that were reclassified as loans were $198,000 at March 31, 2018, compared to $199,000 at December 31, 2017.

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017 
Noninterest bearing demand  $241,120   $246,866 
Interest Bearing Demand   162,877    157,903 
Money market   464,418    447,425 
Savings   89,852    86,292 
Time deposits less than $100,000   260,655    260,482 
Time deposits $100,000 to $250,000   135,495    135,242 
Time deposits $250,000 or more   48,136    50,297 
Total deposits  $1,402,553   $1,384,507 

 

Note 7—Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt

 

Short-term borrowings consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase, federal funds purchased and other borrowings. At March 31, 2018, the balance of securities sold under agreements to repurchase was $9,715,000 compared to $10,295,000 at December 31, 2017. At March 31, 2018, the balance of other short-term borrowings was $15,000,000 compared to $10,200,000 at December 31, 2017.

 

The following table presents a summary of long-term debt as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. PeoplesBank’s long-term debt obligations to the FHLBP are fixed rate instruments. Under terms of a blanket collateral agreement with the FHLBP, the obligations are secured by FHLBP stock and PeoplesBank qualifying loan receivables, principally real estate secured loans.

 

    March 31,   December 31, 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017 
PeoplesBank’s obligations:          
  Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBP)          
Due March 2018, 1.17%  $0   $10,000 
Due June 2018, 1.87%   5,000    5,000 
Due June 2018, 1.41%   10,000    10,000 
Due November 2018, 1.62%   5,000    5,000 
Due December 2018, 1.60%   15,000    15,000 
Due April 2019, 1.64%   10,000    10,000 
Due June 2019, 1.64%   5,000    5,000 
Due June 2019, 2.10%   5,000    5,000 
Due December 2019, 1.89%   15,000    15,000 
Due March 2020, 1.86%   10,000    10,000 
Due June 2020, 1.87%   15,000    15,000 
Due June 2021, 2.14%   15,000    15,000 
  Total FHLBP   110,000    120,000 
Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. obligations:          
 Junior subordinated debt          
Due 2034, 4.14%, floating rate based on 3 month          
 LIBOR plus 2.02%, callable quarterly   3,093    3,093 
Due 2036, 3.26% floating rate based on 3 month          
 LIBOR plus 1.54%, callable quarterly   7,217    7,217 
Total long-term debt  $120,310   $130,310 

 

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At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, municipal deposit letters of credit issued by the FHLBP on behalf of PeoplesBank naming applicable municipalities as beneficiaries were $42,000,000. The letters of credit took the place of securities pledged to the municipalities for their deposits maintained at PeoplesBank.

 

In June 2006, Codorus Valley formed CVB Statutory Trust No. 2, a wholly-owned special purpose subsidiary whose sole purpose was to facilitate a pooled trust preferred debt issuance of $7,217,000. In November 2004, Codorus Valley formed CVB Statutory Trust No. 1 to facilitate a pooled trust preferred debt issuance of $3,093,000. The Corporation owns all of the common stock of these nonbank subsidiaries, and the debentures are the sole assets of the Trusts. The accounts of both Trusts are not consolidated for financial reporting purposes in accordance with FASB ASC 810. For regulatory capital purposes, all of the Corporation’s trust preferred securities qualified as Tier 1 capital for all reported periods. Trust preferred securities are subject to capital limitations under the FDIC’s risk-based capital guidelines. The Corporation used the net proceeds from these offerings to fund its operations.

 

Note 8—Regulatory Matters

 

The Corporation and PeoplesBank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if imposed, could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and PeoplesBank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators.

 

On July 2, 2013, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System finalized its rule implementing the Basel III regulatory capital framework, which the FDIC adopted on July 9, 2013. Under the rule, minimum requirements increased both the quantity and quality of capital held by banking organizations. Consistent with the Basel III framework, the rule included a new minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5 percent, and a common equity Tier 1 conservation buffer of 2.5 percent of risk-weighted assets, that applies to all supervised financial institutions, which is to be phased in over a four year period beginning January 1, 2016, with the full 2.5 percent required as of January 1, 2019. The rule also raised the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4 percent to 6 percent, and includes a minimum leverage ratio of 4 percent for all banking organizations. The new rule also increased the risk weights for past-due loans, certain commercial real estate loans, and some equity exposures, and makes selected other changes in risk weights and credit conversion factors. The rule for smaller, less complex institutions, including the Corporation, took effect January 1, 2015.

 

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As of March 31, 2018, the Corporation and PeoplesBank met the minimum requirements of the Basel III framework, and PeoplesBank’s capital ratios exceeded the amount to be considered “well capitalized” as defined in the regulations. The table below provides a comparison of the Corporation’s and PeoplesBank’s risk-based capital ratios and leverage ratios to the minimum regulatory requirement for the periods indicated.

 

           Minimum for   Well Capitalized 
   Actual   Capital Adequacy (1)   Minimum (2) 
(dollars in thousands)  Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. (consolidated)                              
at March 31, 2018                              
Capital ratios:                              
Common equity Tier 1  $166,107    11.66%  $90,818    6.375%   n/a    n/a 
Tier 1 risk based   176,107    12.36    112,187    7.875    n/a    n/a 
Total risk based   192,973    13.55    140,678    9.875    n/a    n/a 
Leverage   176,107    10.43    67,526    4.00    n/a    n/a 
                               
at December 31, 2017                              
Capital ratios:                              
Common equity Tier 1  $162,860    11.58%  $80,842    5.750%   n/a    n/a 
Tier 1 risk based   172,860    12.29    101,932    7.250    n/a    n/a 
Total risk based   189,549    13.48    130,051    9.250    n/a    n/a 
Leverage   172,860    10.26    67,382    4.00    n/a    n/a 
                               
PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company                              
at March 31, 2018                              
Capital ratios:                              
Common equity Tier 1  $172,199    12.12%  $90,607    6.375%  $92,384    6.50%
Tier 1 risk based   172,199    12.12    111,926    7.875    113,703    8.00 
Total risk based   189,065    13.30    140,352    9.875    142,129    10.00 
Leverage   172,199    10.22    67,393    4.00    84,241    5.00 
                               
at December 31, 2017                              
Capital ratios:                              
Common equity Tier 1  $168,879    12.04%  $80,630    5.750%  $91,147    6.50%
Tier 1 risk based   168,879    12.04    101,664    7.250    112,181    8.00 
Total risk based   185,568    13.23    129,709    9.250    140,226    10.00 
Leverage   168,879    10.05    67,234    4.00    84,043    5.00 

 

(1) Minimum amounts and ratios as of March 31, 2018 include the third year phase in of the capital conservation buffer of 1.875 percent required by the Basel III framework. At December 31, 2017, the minimum amounts and ratios included the second year phase in of the capital conservation buffer of 1.25 percent required by the Basel III framework. The conservation buffer is to be phased in over a four year period beginning January 1, 2016, with the full 2.5 percent required as of January 1, 2019.

 

(2) To be “well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action provisions in the Basel III framework. “Well capitalized” applies to PeoplesBank only.

 

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Note 9—Shareholders’ Equity

 

Stock Dividend

 

Periodically, the Corporation distributes stock dividends on its stock. The Corporation distributed 5 percent stock dividends on December 12, 2017 and December 13, 2016, which resulted in the issuance of 422,439 and 398,541 additional shares, respectively.

 

Note 10—Contingent Liabilities

 

There are no legal proceedings pending against Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries which are expected to have a material impact upon the consolidated financial position and/or operating results of the Corporation, other than routine litigation incidental to the business. Management is not aware of any proceedings known or contemplated by government authorities.

 

Note 11—Guarantees

 

Codorus Valley does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit. Standby letters of credit are written conditional commitments issued by PeoplesBank to guarantee the performance of a client to a third party. Generally, all letters of credit, when issued, have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those that are involved in extending loan facilities to clients. The Corporation generally holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting these commitments. The Corporation had $22,633,000 of standby letters of credit outstanding on March 31, 2018, compared to $23,603,000 on December 31, 2017. Management believes that the proceeds obtained through a liquidation of collateral and the enforcement of guarantees would be sufficient to cover the potential amount of future payments required under the corresponding letters of credit. The amount of the liability as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, for guarantees under standby letters of credit issued, was not material. Many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon and, therefore, generally do not present significant liquidity risk to the Corporation or PeoplesBank.

 

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Note 12—Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

 

The Corporation uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Corporation’s assets and liabilities; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in sales transactions on the dates indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective period-ends and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each period end.

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for an asset or liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the use of inputs used in valuation methodologies into the following three levels:

 

Level 1: Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available.

 

Level 2: Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs to the valuation methodology that utilize model-based techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

 

Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement; inputs to the valuation methodology that utilize model-based techniques for which significant assumptions are not observable in the market; or inputs to the valuation methodology that require significant management judgment or estimation, some of which may be internally developed.

 

Since management maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value, an asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Management reviews and updates the fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis.

 

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Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

The fair values of investment securities were measured using information from a third-party pricing service. The pricing service uses quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1), or matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique, used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities, but rather, by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices. At least annually, the Corporation reviews a random sample of the pricing information received from the third-party pricing service by comparing it to price quotes from third-party brokers. Historically, price deviations have been immaterial.

 

       Fair Value Measurements 
       (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
       Quoted Prices in   Significant Other   Significant Other 
       Active Markets for   Observable   Unobservable 
(dollars in thousands)  Total   Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
March 31, 2018                    
Securities available-for-sale:                    
U.S. Treasury notes  $13,771   $13,771   $0   $0 
U.S. agency   16,966    0    16,966    0 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed, residential   71,147    0    71,147    0 
State and municipal   49,902    0    49,902    0 
                     
December 31, 2017                    
Securities available-for-sale:                    
U.S. Treasury notes  $14,071   $14,071   $0   $0 
U.S. agency   17,303    0    17,303    0 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed, residential   75,175    0    75,175    0 
State and municipal   52,042    0    52,042    0 

 

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

 

Impaired loans

Impaired loans are those that are accounted for under FASB ASC Topic 310, in which the Corporation has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds. These loans are included as Level 3 fair values, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. At March 31, 2018, the fair value of impaired loans with a valuation allowance or charge-off was $481,000, net of charge-offs of $501,000. At December 31, 2017 the fair value of impaired loans with a valuation allowance or charge-off was $1,331,000, net of valuation allowances of $243,000 and charge-offs of $506,000.

 

Foreclosed Real Estate

Other real estate property acquired through foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value of the property at the transfer date less estimated selling cost. Subsequently, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of its carrying value or the fair value less estimated selling cost. Fair value is usually determined based on an independent third-party appraisal of the property or occasionally on a recent sales offer. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no foreclosed real estate assets with a valuation allowance or write-down.

 

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Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value upon the sale of residential mortgage loans to secondary market investors. The fair value of servicing rights is based on the present value of estimated future cash flows on pools of mortgages stratified by rate and original time to maturity. Mortgage servicing rights are subsequently evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis. Significant inputs to the valuation include expected cash flow, expected net servicing income, a cash flow discount rate and the expected life of the underlying loans. At March 31, 2018, the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights asset was $844,000. At December 31, 2017, the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights asset was $769,000.

 

       Fair Value Measurements 
       (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
       Quoted Prices in   Significant Other   Significant Other 
       Active Markets for   Observable   Unobservable 
(dollars in thousands)  Total   Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
March 31, 2018                    
Impaired loans  $481   $0   $0   $481 
Mortgage servicing rights   844    0    0    844 
                     
December 31, 2017                    
Impaired loans  $1,331   $0   $0   $1,331 
Mortgage servicing rights   769    0    0    769 

 

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which the Corporation has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

 

  Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
  Fair Value   Valuation Unobservable   Weighted
(dollars in thousands) Estimate   Techniques Input Range Average
March 31, 2018                  
Impaired loans $  481   Appraisal (1)   Appraisal adjustments (2)   25% - 52% 45%
Mortgage servicing rights   844   Multiple of annual   Estimated prepayment speed   7.1% - 8.3% 7.4%
        service fee   based on rate and term      
December 31, 2017                  
Impaired loans $  1,331   Appraisal (1)   Appraisal adjustments (2)   24% - 52% 38%
Mortgage servicing rights   769   Multiple of annual   Estimated prepayment speed   6.9% - 8.5% 7.6%
        service fee   based on rate and term      

 

(1)Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals, which generally include various level 3 inputs that are not identifiable.

 

(2)Appraisals may be adjusted downward by the Corporation’s management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

 

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Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the Corporation’s financial instruments as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

Cash and cash equivalents

The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Securities available for sale

The fair value of securities available for sale is determined in accordance with the methods described under FASB ASC Topic 820 as described above.

 

Restricted investment in bank stocks

The carrying amount of restricted investment in bank stocks is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The Corporation is required to maintain minimum investment balances in these stocks. These stocks are not actively traded and, therefore, have no readily determinable market value.

 

Loans held for sale

The fair value of loans held for sale is determined, when possible, using quoted secondary-market prices. If no such quoted prices exist, the fair value of a loan is determined using quoted prices for a similar loan or loans, adjusted for the specific attributes of that loan.

 

Loans, net

The fair value of loans, for March 31, 2018, are estimated on an exit price basis incorporating discounts for such factors as credit, liquidity and marketability factors. This is not comparable with the fair values disclosed for December 31, 2017, which were based on an entrance price basis. For that date, fair values of variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk were based on carrying values. The fair values of other loans as of that date were estimated using discounted cash flow analyses which used interest rates then being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

 

Interest receivable

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

 

Deposits

The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair values of time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow analyses. The discount rates used are based on rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities. The fair values of variable rate time deposits that reprice frequently are based on carrying value. The fair values of time deposit liabilities do not take into consideration the value of the Corporation’s long-term relationships with depositors, which may have significant value.

 

Short-term borrowings

For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Long-term debt

Long-term debt includes FHLBP advances (Level 2) and junior subordinated debt (Level 3). The fair value of FHLBP advances is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLBP advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. These prices are obtained from this active market and represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party. The fair value of junior subordinated debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on market rates and spread characteristics of similar debt with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.

 

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Interest payable

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

 

Off-balance sheet instruments

Off-balance sheet instruments consist of lending commitments and letters of credit and are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar arrangements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and counterparties’ credit standing. These amounts were not considered material.

 

The following presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

           Fair Value Estimates 
           (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
           Quoted Prices   Significant   Significant 
           in Active   Other   Other 
   Carrying   Estimated   Markets for   Observable   Unobservable 
(dollars in thousands)  Amount   Fair Value   Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
March 31, 2018                    
Financial assets                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $78,193   $78,193   $78,193   $0   $0 
Securities available-for-sale   151,786    151,786    13,771    138,015    0 
Restricted investment in bank stocks   6,103    6,103    0    6,103    0 
Loans held for sale   1,657    1,768    0    1,768    0 
Loans, net   1,406,891    1,388,115    0    0    1,388,115 
Interest receivable   4,619    4,619    0    4,619    0 
Mortgage servicing rights   715    844    0    0    844 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits  $1,402,553   $1,386,084   $0   $1,386,084   $0 
Short-term borrowings   24,715    24,715    0    24,715    0 
Long-term debt   120,310    117,545    0    109,007    8,538 
Interest payable   576    576    0    576    0 
                          
Off-balance sheet instruments   0    0    0    0    0 
                          
December 31, 2017                         
Financial assets                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $79,524   $79,524   $79,524   $0   $0 
Securities available-for-sale   158,591    158,591    14,071    144,520    0 
Restricted investment in bank stocks   6,311    6,311    0    6,311    0 
Loans held for sale   1,715    1,798    0    1,798    0 
Loans, net   1,383,075    1,368,753    0    0    1,368,753 
Interest receivable   4,968    4,968    0    4,968    0 
Mortgage servicing rights   672    769    0    0    769 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits  $1,384,507   $1,369,008   $0   $1,369,008   $0 
Short-term borrowings   20,495    20,495    0    20,495    0 
Long-term debt   130,310    127,586    0    119,474    8,112 
Interest payable   626    626    0    626    0 
                          
Off-balance sheet instruments   0    0    0    0    0 

 

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Note 13—Assets and Liabilities Subject to Offsetting

 

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

 

PeoplesBank enters into agreements with clients in which it sells securities subject to an obligation to repurchase the same securities (“repurchase agreements”). The contractual maturity of the repurchase agreement is overnight and continues until either party terminates the agreement. These repurchase agreements are accounted for as a collateralized financing arrangement (i.e., secured borrowings) and not as a sale and subsequent repurchase of securities. The obligation to repurchase the securities is reflected as a liability (short-term borrowings) in the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements of condition, while the securities underlying the repurchase agreements are appropriately segregated for safekeeping purposes and remain in the respective securities asset accounts. Thus, there is no offsetting or netting of the securities with the repurchase agreement liabilities.

 

              Gross amounts Not Offset in    
       Gross   Net Amounts  the Statements of Condition    
   Gross   Amounts   of Liabilities  Financial Instruments        
   Amounts of   Offset in the   Presented in  U.S. agency      Cash     
   Recognized   Statements   the Statements  mortgage-backed,      Collateral   Net 
(dollars in thousands)  Liabilities   of Condition   of Condition  residential  U.S. agency   Pledged   Amount 
March 31, 2018                            
Repurchase Agreements  $9,715   $0 $ 9,715  $ (9,715)  $0   $0   $0 
                                  
December 31, 2017                                 
Repurchase Agreements  $10,295   $0 $ 10,295  $ (10,295)  $0   $0   $0 

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the carrying value of securities pledged in connection with repurchase agreements was $14,588,000 and $15,545,000, respectively.

 

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

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of the significant changes in the results of operations, capital resources and liquidity presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. (“Codorus Valley” or “the Corporation”), a bank holding company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company (“PeoplesBank”), are provided below. Codorus Valley’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations consist almost entirely of PeoplesBank’s financial condition and results of operations. Current performance does not guarantee, and may not be indicative of, similar performance in the future.

 

Forward-looking Statements

 

Management of the Corporation has made forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements may be subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. When words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates” or similar expressions occur in the Form 10-Q, management is making forward-looking statements.

 

Note that many factors, some of which are discussed elsewhere in this report and in the documents that are incorporated by reference, could affect the future financial results of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, both individually and collectively, and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Operating, legal and regulatory risks;

Credit risk, including an increase in nonperforming assets requiring loss provisions and the incurrence of carrying costs related to nonperforming assets;

Interest rate fluctuations which could increase our cost of funds or decrease our yield on earning assets and therefore reduce our net interest income;

Declines in the market value of investment securities considered to be other-than-temporary;

Unavailability of capital when needed, or availability at less than favorable terms;

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential client or customer information, whether through a breach of our computer systems or otherwise, which may adversely affect the Corporation’s operations, net income or reputation;

Inability to achieve merger-related synergies, and difficulties in integrating the business and operations of acquired institutions;

A prolonged economic downturn;

Political and competitive forces affecting banking, securities, asset management and credit services businesses;

The effects of and changes in the rate of FDIC premiums, including special assessments;

Future legislative or administrative changes to U.S. governmental capital programs;

Future changes in federal or state tax laws or tax rates;

Enacted financial reform legislation, e.g., Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, may have a significant impact on the Corporation’s business and results of operations; and

The risk that management’s analyses of these risks and forces could be incorrect and/or that the strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful.

 

The Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this report.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

The Corporation’s critical accounting policies, as summarized in Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, include those related to the allowance for loan losses, valuation of foreclosed real estate, evaluation of other-than-temporary impairment of securities, and determination of acquisition-related goodwill and fair value adjustments, which require management to make significant judgments, estimates and assumptions that have a material impact on the carrying value of the respective assets and liabilities. For this Form 10-Q, there were no material changes made to the Corporation’s critical accounting policies, which are more fully disclosed in Item 7 of the Corporation’s previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

Financial Highlights

 

The Corporation’s net income (earnings) was $4,083,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, as compared to $3,419,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, an increase of $664,000 or 19 percent.

 

Net interest income for the first quarter of 2018 increased $1,285,000 or 9 percent above the same period in 2017, primarily due to increased interest income from a higher volume of commercial loans in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to the first quarter of 2017.

 

The Corporation’s net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) for the first quarter of 2018 was 3.89 percent, compared to 3.81 percent for the first quarter of 2017. The net interest margin expansion was a result of a change in the mix in interest earning assets and an increase in non-interest bearing demand deposits, which more than offset the increase in the volume and cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

 

The provision for loan losses was $200,000 for the first quarter 2018, a $450,000 decrease as compared to a provision of $650,000 for the first quarter of 2017. The change in the provision for the first quarter of 2018 was primarily due to the decrease in reserves required for impaired loans as compared to the first quarter of 2017. The allowance as a percentage of total loans was 1.18 percent at March 31, 2018 as compared to 1.19 percent at December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017.

 

Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2018 increased $536,000 or 20 percent compared to the first quarter of 2017. Several sources contributed to the rise in noninterest income, including increased gains on sales of loans, service charges on deposit accounts, trust and investment services fees, and income from mutual fund, annuity and insurance sales.

 

Noninterest expenses in the first quarter of 2018 were $2,194,000 or 20 percent higher than the first quarter of 2017. Higher personnel costs, which include compensation and benefit expenses, furniture and equipment expense, marketing, charitable contributions and debit card processing accounted for a majority of the increase.

 

The provision for income taxes for the first quarter of 2018 decreased by $587,000 or 36 percent as compared to the first quarter of 2017 as a result of the new corporate tax rate of 21 percent enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that became effective January 1, 2018.

 

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The schedule below presents selected performance metrics for the first quarter of both 2018 and 2017. Per share computations include the effect of stock dividends, including the 5 percent stock dividend distributed in the fourth quarter of 2017.

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 
   2018   2017 
Basic earnings per share  $0.46   $0.39 
Diluted earnings per share  $0.45   $0.38 
Cash dividend payout ratio   33.81%   33.30%
Return on average assets   0.97%   0.85%
Return on average equity   9.87%   8.71%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis)   3.89%   3.81%
Net overhead ratio   2.38%   2.10%
Efficiency ratio   70.76%   64.56%
Average equity to average assets   9.80%   9.81%

 

A more detailed analysis of the factors and trends affecting the Corporation’s earnings and financial position follows.

 

Income Statement Analysis

 

Net Interest Income

 

Unless otherwise noted, this section discusses interest income and interest expense amounts as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income, which are not presented on a tax equivalent basis.

 

Net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 was $15,345,000, an increase of $1,285,000 or 9 percent compared to net interest income of $14,060,000 for the first quarter of 2017. The increase was primarily attributable to higher loan interest income. The Corporation’s net interest margin, computed as interest income (tax-equivalent basis) annualized as a percentage of average interest earning assets, was 3.89 percent for the first quarter of 2018 compared to the 3.81 percent for the first quarter of 2017.

 

Total interest income for the first quarter of 2018 totaled $18,593,000, an increase of $2,088,000 or 13 percent above the amount of total interest income for the first quarter of 2017. The change was primarily a result of a significant increase in loan income, partially offset by a decline in investment income.

 

Interest and dividend income on investments decreased $88,000 or 8 percent in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The average balance of the investment securities portfolio decreased $36,941,000 or 18 percent when comparing the first quarter of 2018 to the same period in 2017. The tax-equivalent yield on investments for the first quarter of 2018 was 2.57 percent or 9 basis points higher than the 2.48 percent experienced in the first quarter of 2017.

 

Interest income on loans increased $2,103,000 or 14 percent in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The average balance of outstanding loans, primarily commercial loans, increased approximately $117,305,000 or 9 percent comparing the first quarter of 2018 to the same period in 2017 which primarily attributed to the increase in interest income on loans. The tax-equivalent yield on loans for the first quarter 2018 was 4.71 percent or 25 basis points more than the 4.46 percent experienced in the first quarter of 2017.

 

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Total interest expense for the first quarter of 2018 totaled $3,248,000, an increase of $803,000 or 33 percent as compared to total interest expense of $2,445,000 for the first quarter of 2017. The change was a primarily the result of increases in the average volume and costs of deposits.

 

Interest expense on deposits increased $825,000 or 46 percent in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits was 0.93 percent in the first quarter of 2018 or 24 basis points higher than the average rate paid of 0.69 percent in the first quarter of 2017. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits for the first quarter of 2018 increased by $81,542,000 or 8 percent compared to the first quarter of 2017. Also, the Corporation experienced favorable growth in noninterest-bearing deposits, with the average volume for the first quarter of 2018 increasing 18 percent to $233,702,000 as compared to $198,534,000 for the first quarter of 2017.

 

Interest expense on borrowings for the first quarter of 2018 decreased $22,000 or 3 percent compared to the first quarter of 2017. Short-term borrowings consisting of repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowings averaged $10,055,000 for the first quarter of 2018, compared to an average balance of $46,298,000 for the first quarter of 2017. The rate on average short-term borrowings for the first quarter of 2018 was 0.61 percent, a decrease as compared to a rate of 0.81 percent for the first quarter of 2017. Long-term debt, primarily from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBP), averaged $126,866,000 for the first quarter of 2018, compared to an average balance of $125,754,000 for the first quarter of 2017. The rate on average long-term borrowings for the first quarter of 2018 was 1.92 percent, an increase as compared to a rate of 1.76 percent for the first quarter of 2017.

 

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Table 1-Average Balances and Interest Rates (tax equivalent basis)

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
       2018           2017     
   Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/ 
(dollars in thousands)  Balance   Interest   Rate   Balance   Interest   Rate 
                         
Assets                              
Interest bearing deposits with banks  $32,981   $126    1.55%  $25,660   $53    0.84%
Investment securities:                              
Taxable   114,407    689    2.44    139,915    725    2.10 
Tax-exempt   49,436    350    2.87    60,869    503    3.35 
Total investment securities   163,843    1,039    2.57    200,784    1,228    2.48 
                               
Loans:                              
Taxable (1)   1,394,739    17,374    5.05    1,276,460    15,265    4.85 
Tax-exempt   17,230    155    3.65    18,204    194    4.32 
Total loans   1,411,969    17,529    5.03    1,294,664    15,459    4.84 
Total earning assets   1,608,793    18,694    4.71    1,521,108    16,740    4.46 
 Other assets (2)   79,512              79,211           
Total assets  $1,688,305             $1,600,319           
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                              
Deposits:                              
Interest bearing demand  $609,055   $1,087    0.72%  $556,258   $573    0.42%
Savings   87,794    22    0.10    81,747    21    0.10 
Time   445,475    1,523    1.39    422,777    1,213    1.16 
Total interest bearing deposits   1,142,324    2,632    0.93    1,060,782    1,807    0.69 
Short-term borrowings   10,055    15    0.61    46,298    92    0.81 
Long-term debt   126,866    601    1.92    125,754    546    1.76 
Total interest bearing liabilities   1,279,245    3,248    1.03    1,232,834    2,445    0.80 
                               
Noninterest bearing deposits   233,702              198,534           
Other liabilities   9,812              11,971           
Shareholders’ equity   165,546              156,980           
                               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $1,688,305             $1,600,319           
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)       $15,446             $14,295      
Net interest margin (3)             3.89%             3.81%
Tax equivalent adjustment        (101)             (235)     
Net interest income       $15,345             $14,060      

 

(1)Average balance includes average nonaccrual loans of $4,310,000 for 2018 and $3,572,000 for 2017.

Interest includes net loan fees of $783,000 for 2018 and $670,000 for 2017. 

(2)Average balance includes average bank owned life insurance, foreclosed real estate and unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities.

(3)Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) annualized as a percentage of average earning assets.

 

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Table 2-Rate/Volume Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income (tax equivalent basis)

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 
   2018 vs. 2017 
    Increase (decrease) due to change in* 
(dollars in thousands)   Volume    Rate    Net 
                
Interest Income               
Interest bearing deposits with banks  $15   $58   $73 
Investment securities:               
Taxable   (130)   94    (36)
Tax-exempt   (95)   (58)   (153)
Loans:               
Taxable   1,450    659    2,109 
Tax-exempt   (10)   (29)   (39)
Total interest income   1,230    724    1,954 
Interest Expense               
Deposits:               
Interest bearing demand   50    464    514 
Savings   1    0    1 
Time   65    245    310 
Short-term borrowings   (78)   1    (77)
Long-term debt   5    50    55 
Total interest expense   43    760    803 
Net interest income  $1,187   $(36)  $1,151 

 

*Changes which are due to both volume and rate are allocated in proportion to their relationship to the amount of change attributed directly to volume or rate.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

The provision for loan losses is an expense charged to earnings to cover the estimated losses attributable to uncollected loans. The provision reflects management’s judgment of an appropriate level for the allowance for loan losses. The provision for loan losses was $200,000 for the first quarter of 2018, a $450,000 decrease as compared to a provision of $650,000 for the first quarter of 2017. The change in the provision for the first quarter in 2018 was primarily due to the decrease in reserves required for the impaired loans as compared to the first quarter of 2017. The provision for both periods supported adequate allowance for loan loss coverage considering several factors, including the Corporation’s continued commercial loan growth. The allowance as a percentage of total loans was 1.18 percent at March 31, 2018, as compared to 1.19 percent at December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017.

 

More information about the allowance for loan losses can be found in this report under the caption Allowance for Loan Losses on page 51.

 

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Noninterest Income

 

The following table presents the components of total noninterest income for the first quarter of 2018, compared to the first quarter of 2017.

 

Table 3 - Noninterest income

 

   Three months ended   Change 
   March 31,   Increase (Decrease) 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017   $   % 
                 
Trust and investment services fees  $790   $659   $131    20%
Income from mutual fund, annuity and insurance sales   314    211    103    49 
Service charges on deposit accounts   1,103    970    133    14 
Income from bank owned life insurance   241    272    (31)   (11)
Other income   326    280    46    16 
Gain on sales of loans held for sale   443    289    154    53 
Total noninterest income  $3,217   $2,681   $536    20%

 

The discussion that follows addresses changes in selected categories of noninterest income.

 

Trust and investment services fees—The $131,000 or 20 percent increase in trust and investment services fees was primarily due to an increase in assets under management year over year related to new accounts and market returns.

 

Income from mutual fund, annuity and insurance sales—The $103,000 or 49 percent increase in income from mutual fund, annuity and insurance sales was primarily due to a $74,000 fee associated with an exchange of an insurance product.

 

Service charges on deposits accounts—The $133,000 or 14 percent increase in service charges on deposit accounts was due to the higher volume of demand deposit accounts subject to fees and debit card transactions.

 

Gain on sales of loans held for sale—The $154,000 or 53 percent increase in gains on sales of loans was due to a higher volume of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans sold in the secondary market offset by a decline in gain on sales of mortgage loans.

 

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Noninterest Expense

 

The following table presents the components of total noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2018, compared to the first quarter of 2017.

 

Table 4 - Noninterest expense

 

   Three months ended   Change 
   March 31,   Increase (Decrease) 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017   $   % 
                 
Personnel  $7,812   $6,736   $1,076    16%
Occupancy of premises, net   871    871    0    0 
Furniture and equipment   814    695    119    17 
Postage, stationery and supplies   172    165    7    4 
Professional and legal   180    149    31    21 
Marketing   408    336    72    21 
FDIC insurance   168    153    15    10 
Debit card processing   288    215    73    34 
Charitable donations   1,509    666    843    127 
Telecommunications   237    204    33    16 
External data processing   447    395    52    13 
Foreclosed real estate including provision for (recovery of) losses   9    (29)   38    *nm 
Other   342    507    (165)   (33)
Total noninterest expense  $13,257   $11,063   $2,194    20%

 

*nm – not meaningful

 

The discussion that follows addresses changes in selected categories of noninterest expense.

 

Personnel—The $1,076,000 or 16 percent increase in personnel expense was largely due to the addition of new employees to support the Corporation’s business and consumer banking services in our Maryland and Pennsylvania markets, severance costs incurred on the termination of an executive officer of PeoplesBank during the quarter, one-time bonuses to non-executive officers, and higher health insurance costs.

 

Furniture and equipmentThe $119,000 or 17 percent increase was primarily related to an increases in software licenses and maintenance costs.

 

MarketingThe $72,000 or 21 percent increase in marketing expenses is attributed to an increase in advertising and public relations expenses during the quarter.

 

Debit card processingThe $73,000 or 34 percent increase was a result of a higher assessment base and rate for card processing, and a decrease in incentive credits received as compared to the prior year.

 

Charitable donationsThe $843,000 or 127 percent increase was due to the donation to the recently formed PeoplesBank Charitable foundation and an increase in contributions during the quarter that qualified for educational improvement tax credits which reduces Pennsylvania bank shares tax.

 

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Other—The $165,000 or 33 percent decrease in other noninterest expenses was due to a decline in Pennsylvania bank shares tax. Pennsylvania bank shares tax declined due to an increase in educational improvement tax credits received which was a result of the increase in charitable contributions.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes for the first quarter of 2018 was $1,022,000, a decrease of $587,000 or 36 percent as compared to the first quarter of 2017. For the first quarter of 2018 the Corporation’s statutory federal income tax rate was 21 percent compared to 35 percent for the first quarter of 2017. The effective income tax rate was 20 percent and 32 percent for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The effective tax rate differs from the statutory tax rate due to the impact of certain elements with specific tax benefits, including tax-exempt income, such as income from tax-exempt investments, tax-exempt loans, and bank-owned life insurance. Decreases in the provision for income taxes and effective tax rate were due to the new 21 percent corporate tax rate enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that became effective January 1, 2018.

 

Balance Sheet Review

 

Interest Bearing Deposits with Banks

 

On March 31, 2018, interest bearing deposits with banks totaled $62,401,000, an increase of $6,835,000 or 12 percent, compared to the level at year-end 2017. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in deposits.

 

Investment Securities (Available-for-Sale)

 

The Corporation’s entire investment securities portfolio is classified available-for-sale, and is comprised primarily of interest-earning debt securities. The overall composition of the Corporation’s investment securities portfolio is provided in Note 2—Securities. On March 31, 2018, the fair value of investment securities available-for-sale totaled $151,786,000, which represented a decrease of $6,805,000 as compared to the fair value of investment securities at year-end 2017. Principal reductions from investment maturities and mortgage-backed security payments exceeded new investments during the first three months of 2018 and were redeployed in higher yielding loans.

 

Loans

 

On March 31, 2018, total loans, net of deferred fees, were $1.42 billion, which was $23,993,000 or 2 percent higher than the level at year-end 2017. This change in volume was due primarily to an increase in commercial loans, particularly within the residential real estate investor and hotel/motel sectors which reflected continued commercial loan demand in our markets. Commercial loans within the commercial real estate investor, residential real estate investor and builder & developer sectors each represented more than 10 percent of the total portfolio. The composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio is provided in Note 4—Loans.

 

Deposits

 

Deposits are the Corporation’s principal source of funding for earning assets. On March 31, 2018, deposits totaled $1.40 billion, which reflected an $18,046,000 or 1 percent increase compared to the level at year-end 2017. Of the increase in total deposits, $25,527,000 related to growth in interest bearing demand, money market and savings deposits while noninterest bearing deposits declined $5,746,000. Time deposits decreased $1,735,000 compared to the level at year-end 2017. The composition of the Corporation’s total deposit portfolio is provided in Note 6—Deposits.

 

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Short-term Borrowings

 

Short-term borrowings, which consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase (repurchase agreements), federal funds purchased, and other short-term borrowings, totaled $24,715,000 at March 31, 2018, which reflected a $4,220,000 or 21 percent increase compared to the level at year-end 2017. The increase was primarily attributed to an addition of $4,800,000 in other short-term borrowings.

 

Long-term Debt

 

The Corporation uses long-term borrowings as a secondary funding source for asset growth and to manage interest rate risk. On March 31, 2018, long-term debt totaled $120,310,000 compared to $130,310,000 at year-end 2017. The decrease was due to a $10,000,000 advance maturing in March 2018 which was not refinanced. A listing of outstanding long-term debt obligations is provided in Note 7—Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt.

 

Shareholders’ Equity and Capital Adequacy

 

Shareholders’ equity, or capital, enables Codorus Valley to maintain asset growth and absorb losses. Capital adequacy can be affected by a multitude of factors, including profitability, new stock issuances, corporate expansion and acquisitions, dividend policy and distributions, and regulatory mandates. The Corporation’s total shareholders’ equity was approximately $165,681,000 on March 31, 2018, an increase of approximately $1,462,000 or 1 percent, compared to the level at year-end 2017.

 

Cash Dividends on Stock

 

The Corporation has historically paid cash dividends on its stock on a quarterly basis. The Board of Directors determines the dividend rate after considering the Corporation’s capital requirements, current and projected net income, and other relevant factors. As recently announced, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share on April 10, 2018, payable on May 8, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 24, 2018. This cash dividend follows the $0.155 cash dividend distributed in February 2018.

 

Capital Adequacy

 

The Corporation and PeoplesBank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by banking regulators that involve quantitative guidelines and qualitative judgments. The regulatory capital measures for the Corporation and PeoplesBank as of March 31, 2018 and the minimum capital ratios established by regulators are set forth in Note 8—Regulatory Matters to the financial statements. We believe that both Codorus Valley and PeoplesBank were well capitalized on March 31, 2018.

 

Our capital adequacy as of March 31, 2018, reflects updated regulatory capital guidelines from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System finalized rule which implemented the Basel III regulatory capital framework, and which became effective for the Corporation and PeoplesBank on January 1, 2015. Under the revised regulatory capital framework, minimum requirements increased both the quantity and quality of capital held by banking organizations. Additionally, a new minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5 percent and a common equity Tier 1 conservation buffer of risk-weighted assets applies to all supervised financial institutions. The rule also raised the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4 percent to 6 percent and includes a minimum leverage ratio of 4 percent for all banks. The new rule also increases the risk weights for past-due loans, certain commercial real estate loans and some equity exposures, and makes selected other changes in risk weights and credit conversion factors.

 

The new rule further provides that, in order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, a banking organization must hold the 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer, which is to be phased in over a four year period beginning January 1, 2016, with the full 2.5 percent required as of January 1, 2019.

 

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The transition schedule for new ratios, including the capital conservation buffer, is as follows:

 

   As of January 1: 
   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019 
Minimum common equity Tier 1 capital ratio   4.5%   4.5%   4.5%   4.5%   4.5%
Common equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer   N/A    0.625%   1.25%   1.875%   2.5%
Minimum common equity Tier 1 capital ratio plus capital conservation buffer   4.5%   5.125%   5.75%   6.375%   7.0%
Phase-in of most deductions from common equity Tier 1 capital   40%   60%   80%   100%   100%
Minimum Tier 1 capital ratio   6.0%   6.0%   6.0%   6.0%   6.0%
Minimum Tier 1 capital ratio plus capital conservation buffer   N/A    6.625%   7.25%   7.875%   8.5%
Minimum total capital ratio   8.0%   8.0%   8.0%   8.0%   8.0%
Minimum total capital ratio plus capital conservation buffer   N/A    8.625%   9.25%   9.875%   10.5%

 

As fully phased in, a banking organization with a buffer greater than 2.5% would not be subject to limits on dividend payments or discretionary bonus payments; however, a banking organization with a buffer less than 2.5% would be subject to increasingly stringent limitations as the buffer approaches zero. The new rule also prohibits a banking organization from paying dividends or discretionary bonuses if its eligible net income is negative in that quarter and its capital conservation buffer ratio was less than 2.5% as of the beginning of that quarter. Eligible net income is defined as net income for the four calendar quarters preceding the current calendar quarter, net of any distributions and associated tax effects not already reflected in net income.

 

A summary of payout restrictions based on the capital conservation buffer is as follows:

 

     

Capital Conservation Buffer

(as a % of risk-weighted assets)

 

Maximum Payout

(as a % of eligible net income)

Greater than 2.5%   No payout limitation applies
≤2.5% and >1.875%   60%
≤1.875% and >1.25%   40%
≤1.25% and >0.625%   20%
≤0.625%   0%

 

Under the new rule as effective through the three months ending March 31, 2018, the Corporation and PeoplesBank had no regulatory dividend restrictions and remained well capitalized by all regulatory capital measures (see Note 8—Regulatory Matters to the financial statements). The Corporation plans to manage its capital adequacy to ensure continued compliance with the new capital rules.

 

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Risk Management

 

Credit Risk Management

 

Credit risk represents the possibility that a loan client, counterparty or issuer may not perform in accordance with contractual terms, posing one of the most significant risks of loss to the Corporation. Accordingly, the Corporation emphasizes the management of credit risk, and has established a lending policy which management believes is sound given the nature and scope of our operations. The Credit Risk Management section included in Item 7 of the Corporation’s previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, provides a more detailed overview of the Corporation’s credit risk management process.

 

Nonperforming Assets

 

Nonperforming assets, as shown in the table below, are asset categories that pose the greatest risk of loss. The level of nonperforming assets March 31, 2018 has increased by approximately $389,000 or 7 percent when compared to year-end 2017. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in accruing loans 90 days or more past due during the quarter which was offset by a decrease in non-accruing loans and sales of foreclosed real estate properties.

 

The Corporation regularly monitors large and criticized assets in its commercial loan portfolio recognizing that prolonged low economic growth, or a weakening economy, could have negative effects on these commercial borrowers. Nonperforming assets are monitored and managed for collection of these accounts. Collection efforts, including modification of contractual terms for individual accounts based on prevailing market conditions and liquidation of collateral assets, are employed to maximize recovery. A special assets committee meets regularly, at a minimum quarterly, to review nonperforming assets. We generally rely on appraisals performed by independent licensed appraisers to determine the value of real estate collateral for impaired collateral-dependent loans. Generally, an appraisal is performed when: an account reaches 90 days past due, unless a certified appraisal was completed within the past twelve months; market values have changed significantly; the condition of the property has changed significantly; or the existing appraisal is outdated based upon regulatory or policy requirements. In instances where the value of the collateral, net of costs to sell, is less than the net carrying amount for impaired commercial related loans, a specific loss allowance is established for the difference. Further provisions for loan losses may be required for nonaccrual loans as additional information becomes available or conditions change. When it is probable that some portion or an entire loan balance will not be collected, that amount is charged off as loss against the allowance.

 

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The paragraphs and table below address significant changes in the nonperforming asset categories as of March 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017.

 

Table 5 - Nonperforming Assets

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017 
         
Nonaccrual loans  $4,350   $5,052 
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due   1,264    76 
Total nonperforming loans   5,614    5,128 
Foreclosed real estate, net of allowance   119    216 
Total nonperforming assets  $5,733   $5,344 
Accruing troubled debt restructurings  $3,292   $3,344 
           
Total period-end loans, net of deferred fees  $1,423,757   $1,399,764 
Allowance for loan losses (ALL)  $16,866   $16,689 
ALL as a % of total period-end loans   1.18%   1.19%
Annualized net charge-offs as a % of average total loans   0.01%   0.18%
ALL as a % of nonperforming loans   300.42%   325.48%
Nonperforming loans as a % of total period-end loans   0.39%   0.37%
Nonperforming assets as a % of total period-end loans and net foreclosed real estate   0.40%   0.38%
Nonperforming assets as a % of total period-end assets   0.33%   0.31%
Nonperforming assets as a % of total period-end shareholders’ equity   3.46%   3.25%

 

Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccrual loans and accruing loans 90 days or more past due. We generally place a loan on nonaccrual status and cease accruing interest income (i.e., recognize interest income on a cash basis, as long as the loan is sufficiently collateralized) when loan payment performance is unsatisfactory and the loan is past due 90 days or more. A loan is returned to interest accruing status when we determine that circumstances have improved to the extent that all of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are current for at least six consecutive payments and future payments are reasonably assured. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest represent loans that are contractually past due, but are well collateralized and in the process of collection. As of March 31, 2018, the nonperforming loan portfolio balance totaled $5,614,000, compared to $5,128,000 at year-end 2017. The increase was a result of $1,188,000 in additions to accruing loans 90 days or more past due, primarily one relationship which subsequently was brought current, offset by a decrease of $702,000 in nonaccrual loans. For both periods, the nonperforming portfolio balance was comprised primarily of collateralized commercial loans.

 

Foreclosed real estate represents real estate acquired to satisfy debts owed to PeoplesBank and is included in the Other Assets category on the Corporation’s balance sheet. The carrying amount of foreclosed real estate as of March 31, 2018, net of allowance, totaled $119,000 compared to $216,000 at year-end 2017. The decrease is attributable to the sale of foreclosed properties during 2018.

 

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Troubled debt restructurings pertain to loans whose terms have been modified to include a concession that we would not ordinarily consider due to the debtor’s financial difficulties. Concessions granted under a troubled debt restructuring typically involve a reduction of interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, the deferral of payments or extension of the stated maturity date. Troubled debt restructurings are evaluated for impairment if they have been restructured during the most recent calendar year, or if they cease to perform in accordance with the modified terms. As of March 31, 2018, the accruing troubled debt restructuring portfolio balance totaled $3,292,000, compared to $3,344,000 at year-end 2017. The decrease was primarily the result of one loan being transferred from accruing to non-accrual status and principal repayments on the remaining loans within the accruing troubled debt restructuring portfolio.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Although the Corporation believes that it maintains sound credit policies, certain loans deteriorate and must be charged off as losses. The allowance for loan losses is maintained to absorb losses inherent in the portfolio. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and is reduced by loan charge-offs, net of recoveries. The allowance is based upon management’s continuous evaluation of the loan portfolio coupled with a formal review of adequacy on a quarterly basis, which is subject to review and approval by the Board.

 

The allowance for loan losses consists primarily of three components: specific allowances for individually impaired commercial loans; allowances calculated for pools of loans; and an unallocated component, which reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the assumptions that underlie the evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance. The Corporation uses an internal risk rating system to evaluate individual loans. Loans are segmented into industry groups or pools with similar characteristics, and an allowance for loan losses is allocated to each segment based on quantitative factors such as recent loss history (two-year rolling average of net charge-offs) and qualitative factors, such as the results of internal and external credit reviews, changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, adequacy of collateral, and general economic conditions. Determining the level of the allowance for probable loan losses at any given period is subjective, particularly during deteriorating or uncertain economic periods, and requires that we make estimates using assumptions. There is also the potential for adjustment to the allowance as a result of regulatory examinations.

 

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The following table presents an analysis of the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017:

  

Table 6 - Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses

 

(dollars in thousands)  2018   2017 
Balance-January 1,  $16,689   $14,992 
           
Provision charged to operating expense   200    650 
           
Loans charged off:          
Consumer and home equity   48    0 
Total loans charged off   48    0 
Recoveries:          
Commercial, financial and agricultural   4    53 
Real estate - construction and land development   18    0 
Real estate - residential mortgages   0    5 
Consumer and home equity   3    4 
Total recoveries   25    62 
Net charge-offs (recoveries)   23    (62)
Balance-March 31,  $16,866   $15,704 
           
Ratios:        
Allowance for loan losses as a % of total period-end loans   1.18%   1.19%
Annualized net charge-offs as a % of average total loans   0.01%   (0.02)%
Allowance for loan losses as a % of nonperforming loans   300.42%   448.14%

 

The allowance for loan losses increased $1,162,000 or 7 percent from March 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018. The increase in the allowance was primarily attributable to the $105,132,000 or 8 percent increase in loans, net of deferred fees, over the same 12 month period.

 

Net charge-offs for the first three months of 2018 were $23,000 compared to $62,000 of net recoveries for the same period of 2017. During the first three months of 2018, there were $48,000 of charge-offs as compared to no charge-offs during the same period in 2017. The risks and uncertainties associated with prolonged sluggish growth, weak economic and business conditions, or the erosion of real estate values can adversely affect our borrowers’ ability to service their loans, causing significant fluctuations in the level of charge-offs and provision expense from one period to another. The provision for loan losses for the first three months of 2018 was $200,000, compared to $650,000 for the same period of 2017. The allowance as a percentage of total loans was 1.18 percent at March 31, 2018, as compared to 1.19 percent at December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017. The unallocated portion of the allowance was $2,702,000 or 16 percent of the total allowance as of March 31, 2018, as compared to $2,180,000 or 13 percent of the total allowance as of December 31, 2017.

 

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Liquidity Risk Management

 

Maintaining adequate liquidity provides the Corporation with the ability to meet financial obligations to depositors, loan clients, employees, and shareholders on a timely and cost effective basis in the normal course of business. Additionally, adequate liquidity provides funds for growth and business opportunities as they arise. Liquidity is generated from transactions relating to both the Corporation’s assets and liabilities. The primary sources of asset liquidity are funds received from client loan payments, investment maturities and cash inflows from mortgage-backed securities, and the net proceeds of asset sales. The primary sources of liability liquidity are deposit growth, and funds obtained from short-term borrowings and long-term debt. The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, included in this report, present the changes in cash from operating, investing and financing activities. At March 31, 2018, we believe that liquidity was adequate based upon the potential liquidation of unpledged available-for-sale securities with a fair value totaling approximately $48,149,000 and available credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh totaling approximately $359,868,000. The Corporation’s loan-to-deposit ratio was 101 percent as of March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Corporation’s financial statements do not reflect various commitments that are made in the normal course of business, which may involve some liquidity risk. These commitments consist primarily of commitments to grant new loans, unfunded commitments under existing loan facilities, and letters of credit issued under the same standards as on-balance sheet instruments. Unused commitments on March 31, 2018, totaled $546,019,000 and consisted of $379,851,000 in unfunded commitments under existing loan facilities, $143,534,000 to grant new loans and $22,633,000 in letters of credit. Generally these commitments have fixed expiration dates or termination clauses and are for specific purposes. Accordingly, many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon and, therefore, generally do not present significant liquidity risk to the Corporation or PeoplesBank.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The most significant market risk to which the Corporation is exposed is interest rate risk. The primary business of the Corporation and the composition of its balance sheet consist of investments in interest earning assets (primarily loans and securities), which are funded by interest bearing liabilities (deposits and borrowings), all of which have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in market interest rates. Changes in rates also have an impact on the Corporation’s liquidity position and could affect its ability to meet obligations and continue to grow.

 

The Corporation employs various management techniques to minimize its exposure to interest rate risk. An Asset Liability Management Committee, consisting of key financial and senior management personnel, meets on a regular basis. The Committee is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity and liquidity positions of the Corporation, reviewing projected sources and uses of funds, approving asset and liability management policies, monitoring economic conditions, and overseeing the formulation and implementation of strategies regarding balance sheet positions.

 

Simulation of net interest income is performed for the next twelve-month period. A variety of interest rate scenarios are used to measure the effects of sudden and gradual movements upward and downward in the yield curve. These results are compared to the results obtained in a flat or unchanged interest rate scenario. Simulation of net interest income is used primarily to measure the Corporation’s short-term earnings exposure to rate movements. A “shock” is an immediate upward or downward movement of interest rates. The shocks do not take into account changes in client behavior that could result in changes to mix and/or volumes in the balance sheet, nor do they account for competitive pricing over the forward 12-month period. The Corporation applies these interest rate “shocks” to its financial instruments up and down 100, 200, 300, and 400 basis points. A 300 and 400 basis point decrease in interest rates cannot be simulated at this time due to the historically low interest rate environment.

 

The following table summarizes the expected impact of interest rate shocks on net interest income as well as the Corporation’s policy limits at each level. All scenarios were within policy limits at March 31, 2018.

 

Change in Interest Rates   Annual Change in Net   % Change in Net   % Change 
(basis points)   Interest Income (in thousands)   Interest Income   Policy Limit 
 +100   $2,763    4.29%   (5.00)%
 -100   $(2,582)   (4.01)%   (5.00)%
                  
 +200   $5,384    8.35%   (15.00)%
 -200   $(4,422)   (6.86)%   (15.00)%
                  
 +300   $8,106    12.57%   (25.00)%
                  
 +400   $10,861    16.85%   (35.00)%

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

The Corporation carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon the evaluation, the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer concluded that, as of March 31, 2018, the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. The Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Corporation’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.

 

There has been no change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2018, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Part II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Corporation and PeoplesBank are involved in routine litigation incidental to their business. In the opinion of management, there are no legal proceedings pending against the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries which are expected to have a material impact upon the consolidated financial position and/or operating results of the Corporation. Management is not aware of any adverse proceedings known or contemplated by government authorities.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors 

There have been no material changes to the risk factors as previously disclosed in Item 1A – Risk Factors – in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

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

The Corporation relies on its subsidiary PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company, for dividend distributions, which are subject to restrictions as reported in Note 9—Regulatory Matters of the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

The Corporation has a Share Repurchase Program (Program), which was authorized in 1995, and has been periodically amended, to permit the purchase of up to a maximum of 4.9 percent of the outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock at a price per share no greater than 200 percent of the latest quarterly published book value. No shares were repurchased in 2017 under the 1995 Program. On February 13, 2018, the Corporation cancelled the prior Program and authorized a new Share Repurchase Program (2018 Program), to permit the purchase of up to a maximum of 4.9 percent of the outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock at a price per share no greater than 150 percent of the latest quarterly published book value. For the three month period ended March 31, 2018 the Corporation had not acquired any of its common stock under the 2018 Program.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 

None

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 

This Item 4 is not applicable to the Corporation.

 

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Item 5. Other Information 

None

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

 NumberDescription of Exhibit
3.1Amended Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for June 30, 2016, filed with the Commission on August 8, 2016)

 

3.2Amended By-laws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on January 12, 2016)

 

31.1Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – filed herewith.

 

31.2Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – filed herewith.

 

32Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – filed herewith.

 

101Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – filed herewith.

 

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Signatures

 

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

 

  Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc.
  (Registrant)
   
May 7, 2018 /s/ Larry J. Miller
Date Larry J. Miller
  Chairman, President
  and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
May 7, 2018 /s/ Charles T. Field
Date Charles T. Field, CPA
  Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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