e10vq
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2009
Commission file number 0-7818
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Michigan
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38-2032782 |
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(State or jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification |
Incorporation or Organization)
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Number) |
230 West Main Street, P.O. Box 491, Ionia, Michigan 48846
(Address of principal executive offices)
(616) 527-9450
(Registrants
telephone number, including area code)
NONE
Former name, address and fiscal year, if changed since last report.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all documents and reports required
to be filed by Sections 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 þ NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files)
YES o NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
non-accelerated filer or smaller reporting company.
Large accelerated filer o |
Accelerated filer þ |
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date.
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Common stock, par value $1
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24,029,125 |
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Class
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Outstanding at November 6, 2009 |
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
Any statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, believe,
intend, estimate, project, may and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are predicated on managements beliefs
and assumptions based on information known to Independent Bank Corporations management as of the
date of this document and do not purport to speak as of any other date. Forward-looking statements
may include descriptions of plans and objectives of Independent Bank Corporations management for
future or past operations, products or services, and forecasts of the Companys revenue, earnings
or other measures of economic performance, including statements of profitability, business segments
and subsidiaries, and estimates of credit quality trends. Such statements reflect the view of
Independent Bank Corporations management as of this date with respect to future events and are not
guarantees of future performance; involve assumptions and are subject to substantial risks and
uncertainties, such as the changes in Independent Bank Corporations plans, objectives,
expectations and intentions. Should one or more of these risks materialize or should underlying
beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, the Companys actual results could differ materially from
those discussed. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are changes in interest
rates, changes in the accounting treatment of any particular item, the results of regulatory
examinations, changes in industries where the Company has a concentration of loans, changes in the
level of fee income, changes in general economic conditions and related credit and market
conditions, and the impact of regulatory responses to any of the foregoing. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date they are made. Independent Bank Corporation does not undertake
to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that
occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. For any forward-looking statements
made in this document, Independent Bank Corporation claims the protection of the safe harbor for
forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Part I
Item 1.
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(unaudited) |
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(in thousands) |
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Assets |
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Cash and due from banks |
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$ |
182,405 |
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$ |
57,705 |
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Trading securities |
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90 |
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1,929 |
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Securities available for sale |
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184,004 |
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215,412 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost |
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27,855 |
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28,063 |
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Loans held for sale, carried at fair value |
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23,980 |
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27,603 |
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Loans |
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Commercial |
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863,556 |
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976,391 |
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Mortgage |
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770,297 |
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839,496 |
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Installment |
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318,185 |
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356,806 |
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Finance receivables |
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435,191 |
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286,836 |
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Total Loans |
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2,387,229 |
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2,459,529 |
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Allowance for loan losses |
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(73,710 |
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(57,900 |
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Net Loans |
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2,313,519 |
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2,401,629 |
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Other real estate and repossessed assets |
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31,323 |
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19,998 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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73,355 |
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73,318 |
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Bank owned life insurance |
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46,041 |
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44,896 |
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Goodwill |
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16,734 |
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16,734 |
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Other intangibles |
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10,783 |
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12,190 |
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Capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights |
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14,334 |
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11,966 |
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Accrued income and other assets |
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37,605 |
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44,802 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
2,962,028 |
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$ |
2,956,245 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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Deposits |
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Non-interest bearing |
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$ |
316,281 |
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$ |
308,041 |
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Savings and NOW |
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1,085,557 |
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907,187 |
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Retail time |
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554,475 |
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668,968 |
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Brokered time |
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529,521 |
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182,283 |
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Total Deposits |
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2,485,834 |
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2,066,479 |
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Federal funds purchased |
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750 |
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Other borrowings |
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162,341 |
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541,986 |
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Subordinated debentures |
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92,888 |
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92,888 |
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Financed premiums payable |
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30,159 |
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26,636 |
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
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32,465 |
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32,629 |
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Total Liabilities |
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2,803,687 |
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2,761,368 |
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Shareholders Equity |
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Preferred stock, Series A, no par value, $1,000 liquidation
preference per share200,000 shares authorized; 72,000 shares issued
and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 |
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68,982 |
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68,456 |
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Common stock, $1.00 par value60,000,000 shares authorized;
issued and outstanding: 24,029,125 shares at September 30, 2009
and 23,013,980 shares at December 31, 2008 |
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23,832 |
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22,791 |
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Capital surplus |
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201,360 |
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200,687 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(119,868 |
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(73,849 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(15,965 |
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(23,208 |
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Total Shareholders Equity |
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158,341 |
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194,877 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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$ |
2,962,028 |
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$ |
2,956,245 |
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See notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements
2
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(unaudited) |
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(in thousands) |
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Interest Income |
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Interest and fees on loans |
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$ |
45,290 |
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$ |
46,427 |
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$ |
134,915 |
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$ |
141,303 |
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Interest on securities |
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Taxable |
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1,475 |
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2,078 |
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4,913 |
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6,558 |
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Tax-exempt |
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841 |
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1,652 |
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2,924 |
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5,998 |
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Other investments |
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299 |
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466 |
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862 |
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1,185 |
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Total Interest Income |
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47,905 |
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50,623 |
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143,614 |
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155,044 |
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Interest Expense |
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Deposits |
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9,109 |
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9,577 |
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26,468 |
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36,980 |
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Other borrowings |
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3,537 |
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7,099 |
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12,021 |
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20,511 |
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Total Interest Expense |
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12,646 |
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16,676 |
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38,489 |
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57,491 |
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Net Interest Income |
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35,259 |
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33,947 |
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105,125 |
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97,553 |
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Provision for loan losses |
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22,285 |
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19,788 |
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77,916 |
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43,456 |
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Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses |
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12,974 |
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14,159 |
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27,209 |
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54,097 |
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Non-interest Income |
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Service charges on deposit accounts |
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6,384 |
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6,416 |
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18,212 |
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18,227 |
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Net gains (losses) on assets |
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Mortgage loans |
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2,257 |
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969 |
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8,800 |
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3,977 |
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Securities |
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121 |
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(6,711 |
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3,770 |
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(8,037 |
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VISA check card interchange income |
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1,480 |
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1,468 |
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4,395 |
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4,334 |
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Mortgage loan servicing |
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(496 |
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340 |
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1,011 |
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1,545 |
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Title insurance fees |
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521 |
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307 |
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1,862 |
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1,108 |
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Other income |
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2,514 |
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2,659 |
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7,320 |
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7,923 |
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Total Non-interest Income |
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12,781 |
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5,448 |
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45,370 |
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29,077 |
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Non-interest Expense |
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Compensation and employee benefits |
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13,823 |
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14,023 |
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39,728 |
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42,015 |
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Vehicle service contract counterparty contingencies |
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8,713 |
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11,728 |
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Loan and collection |
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3,628 |
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2,008 |
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10,893 |
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5,895 |
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Occupancy, net |
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2,602 |
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2,871 |
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8,210 |
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8,798 |
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Loss on other real estate and repossessed assets |
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3,558 |
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425 |
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6,758 |
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2,091 |
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Data processing |
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2,146 |
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1,760 |
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6,252 |
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5,197 |
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Deposit insurance |
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1,729 |
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275 |
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5,670 |
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1,526 |
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Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
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1,727 |
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1,662 |
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5,424 |
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5,304 |
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Credit card and bank service fees |
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1,722 |
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1,273 |
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4,854 |
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3,493 |
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Advertising |
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1,335 |
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1,575 |
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4,198 |
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3,843 |
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Other expenses |
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4,174 |
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4,784 |
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12,690 |
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13,936 |
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Total Non-interest Expense |
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45,157 |
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30,656 |
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116,405 |
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92,098 |
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Loss Before Income Tax |
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(19,402 |
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(11,049 |
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(43,826 |
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(8,924 |
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Income tax (benefit) |
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(1,088 |
) |
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(5,723 |
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(1,754 |
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(7,285 |
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Net Loss |
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(18,314 |
) |
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(5,326 |
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(42,072 |
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(1,639 |
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Preferred dividends |
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1,075 |
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3,225 |
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Net Loss Applicable to Common Stock |
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$ |
(19,389 |
) |
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$ |
(5,326 |
) |
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$ |
(45,297 |
) |
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$ |
(1,639 |
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Net Loss Per Common Share |
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Basic |
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$ |
(.81 |
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$ |
(.23 |
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$ |
(1.90 |
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$ |
(.07 |
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Diluted |
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(.81 |
) |
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(.23 |
) |
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(1.90 |
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(.07 |
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Dividends Per Common Share |
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Declared |
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$ |
.01 |
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$ |
.01 |
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$ |
.03 |
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$ |
.13 |
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Paid |
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.01 |
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.01 |
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.03 |
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|
.33 |
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See notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements
3
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Nine months ended |
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September 30, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(unaudited) |
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(in thousands) |
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Net Loss |
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$ |
(42,072 |
) |
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$ |
(1,639 |
) |
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Adjustments to Reconcile Loss to Net Cash from (used in) Operating Activities |
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Proceeds from the sale of trading securities |
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2,827 |
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111 |
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Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale |
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453,956 |
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221,196 |
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Disbursements for loans held for sale |
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(441,533 |
) |
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(208,126 |
) |
Provision for loan losses |
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77,916 |
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43,456 |
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Depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and premiums and accretion of discounts on securities and loans |
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(32,140 |
) |
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(15,677 |
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Net gains on sales of mortgage loans |
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(8,800 |
) |
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(3,977 |
) |
Net (gains) losses on securities |
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(3,770 |
) |
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8,037 |
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Deferred loan fees |
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(460 |
) |
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(463 |
) |
Share based compensation |
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520 |
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|
441 |
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Increase in accrued income and other assets |
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(19,328 |
) |
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(16,469 |
) |
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities |
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1,655 |
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(7,761 |
) |
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30,843 |
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20,768 |
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Net Cash from (used in) Operating Activities |
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(11,229 |
) |
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19,129 |
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Cash Flow from Investing Activities |
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Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale |
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33,921 |
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77,077 |
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Proceeds from the maturity of securities available for sale |
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4,476 |
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|
|
15,220 |
|
Principal payments received on securities available for sale |
|
|
21,470 |
|
|
|
16,974 |
|
Purchases of securities available for sale |
|
|
(15,806 |
) |
|
|
(20,777 |
) |
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,224 |
) |
Redemption of Federal Reserve Bank stock |
|
|
208 |
|
|
|
|
|
Portfolio loans originated, net of principal payments |
|
|
50,756 |
|
|
|
3,171 |
|
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate |
|
|
8,093 |
|
|
|
4,008 |
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
(6,529 |
) |
|
|
(5,541 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash from Investing Activities |
|
|
96,589 |
|
|
|
83,908 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flow from (used in) Financing Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in total deposits |
|
|
419,355 |
|
|
|
(344,764 |
) |
Net increase (decrease) in other borrowings and federal funds purchased |
|
|
(190,636 |
) |
|
|
198,386 |
|
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
|
|
241,524 |
|
|
|
607,101 |
|
Payments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
|
|
(431,283 |
) |
|
|
(547,832 |
) |
Repayment of long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,000 |
) |
Net increase in financed premiums payable |
|
|
3,523 |
|
|
|
9,836 |
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
(3,143 |
) |
|
|
(7,538 |
) |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash from (used in) Financing Activities |
|
|
39,340 |
|
|
|
(87,760 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
124,700 |
|
|
|
15,277 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period |
|
|
57,705 |
|
|
|
79,289 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
|
$ |
182,405 |
|
|
$ |
94,566 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
$ |
39,231 |
|
|
$ |
63,827 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
237 |
|
|
|
753 |
|
Transfer of loans to other real estate |
|
|
28,281 |
|
|
|
16,519 |
|
Adoption of
fair value option securities transferred from available for
sale to trading |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,018 |
|
See notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements
4
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
194,877 |
|
|
$ |
240,502 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
(42,072 |
) |
|
|
(1,639 |
) |
Preferred dividends |
|
|
(2,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Cash dividends declared |
|
|
(721 |
) |
|
|
(2,992 |
) |
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
1,194 |
|
|
|
1,392 |
|
Share based compensation |
|
|
520 |
|
|
|
441 |
|
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of
reclassification adjustment pursuant to the adoption of FASB ASC
topic 825 and related tax effect |
|
|
7,243 |
|
|
|
(12,419 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
158,341 |
|
|
$ |
225,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements
5
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
1. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note
disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and
regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not
misleading. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended
December 31, 2008 included in our annual report on Form 10-K.
In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all
the adjustments necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial condition as of September
30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and the results of operations for the three and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior period
financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. Our critical accounting
policies include the assessment for other than temporary impairment (OTTI) on investment
securities, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of derivative
financial instruments, the valuation of originated mortgage loan servicing rights, the valuation of
deferred tax assets and the valuation of goodwill. Refer to our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K
for a disclosure of our accounting policies.
2. In July 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards
Codification (ASC) topic 105 Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (formerly Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and
the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a replacement of FASB Statement No.
162). ASC 105 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification as the source of
authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental
entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP). Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative
GAAP for SEC registrants. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for interim
and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have an
effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ASU 2009-5 Measuring Liabilities at
Fair Value. This ASU provides amendments to ASC 820-10 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
to address concerns regarding the determination of the fair value of liabilities. Because
liabilities are often not traded, due to restrictions placed on their transferability, there is
typically a very limited amount of trades (if any) from which to draw market participant data. As
such, many entities have had to determine the fair value of a liability through the use of a
hypothetical transaction. This ASU clarifies the valuation techniques that must be used when the
liability subject to the fair value determination is not traded as an asset in an active market.
The effective date is the first reporting period beginning after issuance. We do not expect the
adoption of this ASU in the fourth quarter of 2009 to have a material effect on our consolidated
financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC topic 860 Transfers and Servicing (formerly SFAS No. 166
Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140). This
standard removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and limits the circumstances in
which a financial asset, or portion of a financial asset, should be derecognized when the
transferor has not transferred the entire financial asset to an entity that is not consolidated
with the transferor in the financial statements being presented and/or when the transferor has
continuing involvement with the transferred financial asset. The effective date of this standard is
January 1, 2010. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on our
consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 810-10, Consolidation (formerly SFAS No. 167 Amendments
to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)). The standard amends tests for variable interest entities to
determine whether a variable interest entity must be consolidated. FASB ASC 810-10 requires an
entity to perform an analysis to determine whether an entitys variable interest or interests give
it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. This standard requires ongoing
reassessments of whether an entity is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and
enhanced disclosures that provide more transparent information about an entitys involvement with a
variable interest entity. The effective date of this standard is January 1, 2010. We are currently
evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued ASC 320-10-65-1 (formerly FASB Staff Position (FSP) No.
115-2 and No. 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments). This
standard amends existing guidance for determining whether impairment is other-than-temporary for
debt securities and requires an entity to assess whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely
than not that it will be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery
of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria is met, the entire difference
6
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
between amortized cost and fair value is recognized in earnings. For securities that do not meet
the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment recognized in earnings is limited to the
amount related to credit losses, while impairment related to other factors is recognized in other
comprehensive income. Additionally, this standard expands and increases the frequency of existing
disclosures about other-than-temporary impairments for debt and equity securities. This standard
is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early
adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard in the
second quarter of 2009 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued ASC 820-10-65-4 (formerly FSP No. 157-4, Determining Fair
Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset and Liability Have Significantly
Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly). This standard emphasizes that even
if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity, the objective of a
fair value measurement remains the same. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation
or distressed sale) between market participants. This standard provides a number of factors to
consider when evaluating whether there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of
activity for an asset or liability in relation to normal market activity. In addition, when
transactions or quoted prices are not considered orderly, adjustments to those prices based on the
weight of available information may be needed to determine the appropriate fair value. This
standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, and
shall be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted for periods ending after March 15,
2009. The adoption of this standard in the second quarter of 2009 did not have a material effect
on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued ASC 825-10-65-1 (formerly FSP No. 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments). This standard amends ASC topic 825
Financial Instruments (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 107,
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments), to require disclosures about fair value
of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies that were
previously only required in annual financial statements. This standard is effective for interim
reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending
after March 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard at June 30, 2009 did not have a material
impact on our consolidated financial statements as it only required disclosures which are included
in note 13.
In May 2009, the FASB issued ASC topic 855 Subsequent Events (formerly SFAS No. 165, Subsequent
Events). This standard establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events
that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available
to be issued. This standard is effective for financial statements issued for interim or annual
periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted this statement during the second quarter of 2009.
We have evaluated subsequent events through November 6, 2009 which represents the date our
financial statements included in our September 30, 2009 Form 10-Q were filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (financial statement issue date). We have not evaluated subsequent events
relating to these financial statements after that date.
In February 2008, the FASB issued ASC 820-10-65-1 (formerly FSP 157-2, Effective Date of FASB
Statement No. 157). This standard delays the effective date of SFAS #157, Fair Value measure for
all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or
disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after
7
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard on
January 1, 2009 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued ASC 815-10-65-1 (formerly SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of SFAS No. 133). This standard
amends and expands the disclosure requirements of FASB ASC topic 815 Derivatives and Hedging
(previously SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities) and
requires qualitative disclosure about objectives and strategies for using derivative and hedging
instruments, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of the instruments and gains and
losses on such instruments, as well as disclosures about credit-risk features in derivative
agreements. This standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and
interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. We adopted
this standard on January 1, 2009.
In June 2008, the FASB amended certain provisions of ASC 260-10-45 (formerly FASB Staff Position
EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are
Participating Securities). These provisions address whether instruments granted in share-based
payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore need to be
included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two class method.
These provisions are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim
periods within those years. All prior-period earnings per share data presented shall be adjusted
retrospectively. The adoption of these provisions on January 1, 2009 had the effect of treating
our unvested share payment awards as participating in the earnings allocation when computing our
basic earnings per share. Prior period earnings per share data has been adjusted to treat unvested
share awards as participating.
3. Securities available for sale consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized |
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
Gains |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed |
|
$ |
49,351 |
|
|
$ |
1,411 |
|
|
$ |
95 |
|
|
$ |
50,667 |
|
Private label residential mortgage-backed |
|
|
40,877 |
|
|
|
193 |
|
|
|
7,146 |
|
|
|
33,924 |
|
Other asset-backed |
|
|
6,015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
173 |
|
|
|
5,842 |
|
Obligations of states and political subdivisions |
|
|
76,257 |
|
|
|
2,056 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
78,116 |
|
Trust preferred |
|
|
17,906 |
|
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
2,495 |
|
|
|
15,455 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
190,406 |
|
|
$ |
3,704 |
|
|
$ |
10,106 |
|
|
$ |
184,004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed |
|
$ |
47,376 |
|
|
$ |
715 |
|
|
$ |
62 |
|
|
$ |
48,029 |
|
Private label residential mortgage-backed |
|
|
48,921 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,034 |
|
|
|
36,887 |
|
Other asset-backed |
|
|
8,276 |
|
|
|
338 |
|
|
|
1,193 |
|
|
|
7,421 |
|
Obligations of states and political subdivisions |
|
|
105,499 |
|
|
|
1,638 |
|
|
|
1,584 |
|
|
|
105,553 |
|
Trust preferred |
|
|
17,874 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,168 |
|
|
|
12,706 |
|
Preferred stock |
|
|
3,800 |
|
|
|
1,016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,816 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
231,746 |
|
|
$ |
3,707 |
|
|
$ |
20,041 |
|
|
$ |
215,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Our investments gross unrealized losses and fair values aggregated by investment type and length
of time that individual securities have been at a continuous unrealized loss position
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less Than Twelve Months |
|
|
Twelve Months or More |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. agency residential
mortgage-backed |
|
$ |
7,497 |
|
|
$ |
95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,497 |
|
|
$ |
95 |
|
Private label residential
mortgage-backed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
20,020 |
|
|
$ |
7,146 |
|
|
|
20,020 |
|
|
|
7,146 |
|
Other asset backed |
|
|
2,366 |
|
|
|
88 |
|
|
|
2,634 |
|
|
|
85 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
173 |
|
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions |
|
|
2,748 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
2,367 |
|
|
|
151 |
|
|
|
5,115 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
Trust preferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,564 |
|
|
|
2,495 |
|
|
|
10,564 |
|
|
|
2,495 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
12,611 |
|
|
$ |
229 |
|
|
$ |
35,585 |
|
|
$ |
9,877 |
|
|
$ |
48,196 |
|
|
$ |
10,106 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. agency residential
mortgage-backed |
|
$ |
4,827 |
|
|
$ |
62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,827 |
|
|
$ |
62 |
|
Private label residential
mortgage-backed |
|
|
23,297 |
|
|
|
5,224 |
|
|
$ |
13,590 |
|
|
$ |
6,810 |
|
|
|
36,887 |
|
|
|
12,034 |
|
Other asset backed |
|
|
5,838 |
|
|
|
1,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,838 |
|
|
|
1,193 |
|
Obligations of states and
subdivisions |
|
|
31,273 |
|
|
|
1,507 |
|
|
|
1,258 |
|
|
|
77 |
|
|
|
32,531 |
|
|
|
1,584 |
|
Trust preferred |
|
|
9,490 |
|
|
|
2,409 |
|
|
|
3,132 |
|
|
|
2,759 |
|
|
|
12,622 |
|
|
|
5,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
74,725 |
|
|
$ |
10,395 |
|
|
$ |
17,980 |
|
|
$ |
9,646 |
|
|
$ |
92,705 |
|
|
$ |
20,041 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our portfolio of available-for-sale securities is reviewed quarterly for impairment in value.
In performing this review management considers (1) the length of time and extent that fair value
has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, (3) the
impact of changes in market interest rates on the market value of the security and (4) an
assessment of whether we intend to sell, or it is more likely than not that we will be required to
sell a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If
either of these criteria is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is
recognized in earnings.
For securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment recognized in
earnings is limited to the amount related to credit losses, while impairment related to other
factors is recognized in other comprehensive income.
U.S. Agency residential mortgage-backed securities at September 30, 2009 we had 6 securities
whose fair market value is less than amortized cost. The unrealized losses are largely attributed
to rising interest rates. As management does not intend to liquidate these securities and it is
more likely than not that we will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of
these unrealized losses, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.
Private label residential mortgage and other asset-backed securities at September 30, 2009 we
had 19 securities whose fair market value is less than amortized cost. 18 of the issues are rated
by a major rating agency as investment grade while 1 is below investment grade. Pricing conditions
in the private label residential mortgage and asset-backed security markets are characterized by
limited recent transactions, significant implied liquidity risk premiums, a wide bid / ask spread
and an absence of new issuances of similar securities. This market has been closed to new
issuance since the third quarter of 2007. Investors in this asset class have suffered significant
losses and at present, there are few active buyers for this product. During the third quarter of
2009, trading activity increased modestly as some buyers came into the market in anticipation of
rising demand for these securities from the U.S. Treasury Departments pending Public-Private
Investment Program. The unrealized losses are largely attributable to credit spread widening on
these securities. The underlying loans within these securities include Jumbo (60%), Alt A (25%) and
manufactured housing (15%).
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
Fair |
|
Unrealized |
|
Fair |
|
Unrealized |
|
|
Value |
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
Value |
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Private label residential mortgage-backed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jumbo |
|
$ |
23,865 |
|
|
$ |
(5,302 |
) |
|
$ |
26,139 |
|
|
$ |
(9,349 |
) |
Alt-A |
|
|
10,059 |
|
|
|
(1,651 |
) |
|
|
10,748 |
|
|
|
(2,685 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other asset-backed Manufactured housing |
|
|
5,842 |
|
|
|
(173 |
) |
|
|
7,421 |
|
|
|
(855 |
) |
All of the private label mortgage-backed transactions have geographic concentrations in
California, ranging from 29% to 60% of the collateral pool. Typical exposure levels to California
(median exposure is 43%) are consistent with overall market collateral characteristics. Six
transactions have modest exposure to Florida, ranging from 5% to 11%, and one transaction has
modest exposure to Arizona (5%). The underlying collateral pools do not have meaningful exposure to
Nevada, Michigan or Ohio. None of the issues involve subprime mortgage collateral. Thus the impact
of this market segment is only indirect, in that it has impacted liquidity and pricing in general
for private label mortgage-backed securities. The majority of transactions are backed
by fully amortizing loans. However, eight transactions have concentrations in interest only loans
ranging from 31% to 94%. The structure of the mortgage and asset-backed securities portfolio
provides protection to credit losses. The portfolio primarily consists of senior securities as
demonstrated by the following: super senior (6%), senior (73%), senior support (13%) and mezzanine
(8%). The mezzanine classes are from seasoned transactions (62 to 92 months) with significant
levels of subordination (7% to 22%). Each private label mortgage and asset-backed security has
sufficient credit enhancement via subordination to assure full realization of book value. This
assertion is based on a transaction level review of the
portfolio. Individual security reviews include: external credit ratings, forecasted weighted
average life, recent prepayment speeds, underwriting characteristics of the underlying collateral,
the structure of the securitization and the credit performance of the underlying collateral. The
review of underwriting characteristics considers: average loan size, type of loan (fixed or ARM),
vintage, rate, FICO, loan-to-value, scheduled amortization, occupancy, purpose, geographic mix and
loan documentation. The review of the securitization structure focuses on the priority of cash
flows to the bond, the priority of the bond relative to the realization of credit losses and the
level of subordination available to absorb credit losses. The review of credit performance
includes: current period as well as cumulative realized losses; the level of severe payment
problems, which includes other real estate (ORE), foreclosures, bankruptcy and 90 day
delinquencies; and the level of less severe payment problems, which consists of 30 and 60 day
delinquencies. While the levels of identified payment problems continue to escalate in certain
securities, the amount of subordination protection remains adequate. Additionally, payment
performance improved for several structures during the third quarter of 2009. All of these
securities are receiving principal and interest payments. Most of these transactions are
pass-through structures, receiving pro rata principal and interest payments from a dedicated
collateral pool. The non-receipt of interest cash flows is not expected and thus not presently
considered in our discounted cash flow methodology discussed below.
In addition to the review discussed above, certain securities, including the one security with a
rating below investment grade, were reviewed for recovery utilizing a cash flow projection. The
scope of review included securities that account for 97% of the $7.1 million in unrealized losses.
In our analysis, recovery was evaluated by discounting the expected cash flows back at the book
yield. If the present value of the future cash flows is less than amortized cost, then there would
be a credit loss. Our cash flow analysis forecasted cash flow from the underlying loans in each
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
transaction and then applied these cash flows to the bonds in the securitization. The cash flows
from the underlying loans considered contractual payment terms (scheduled amortization),
prepayments, defaults and severity of loss given default. The analysis used dynamic assumptions
for prepayments, defaults and severity. Near term prepayment assumptions were based on recently
observed prepayment rates. In many cases, recently observed prepayment rates are depressed due to
a sharp decline in new jumbo loan issuance. This loan market is heavily dependent upon
securitization for funding, and new securitization transactions have been minimal. Our model
projects that prepayment rates gradually revert to historical levels. Near term default
assumptions were based on recent default observations as well as the volume of existing real-estate
owned, pending foreclosures and severe delinquencies. Default levels generally remain elevated or
increase for a period of time sufficient to address the level of distressed loans in the
transaction. Our model expects defaults to then decline gradually as the housing market and the
economy stabilize, generally after 3 years. Current severity assumptions are based on recent
observations. Loss severity is expected to decline gradually as the housing market and the economy
stabilize, generally after 3 years. Our cash flow analysis forecasts complete recovery of our cost
basis for each of the reviewed securities.
The private label mortgage-backed security with a below investment grade credit rating was
evaluated for other than temporary impairment using the cash flow analysis discussed above. At
September 30, 2009 this security had a fair value of $4.0 million and an unrealized loss of $4.2
million (amortized cost of $8.2 million). The underlying loans in this transaction are 30 year
fixed rate jumbos with an average FICO of 748 and an average loan-to-value ratio of 73%. The loans
backing this transaction were originated in 2007 and is our only security backed by 2007 vintage
loans. We believe that this vintage is a key differentiating factor between this security and the
others in our portfolio that are rated above investment grade. The bond is a senior security that
is receiving principal and interest payments similar to principal reductions in the underlying
collateral. The cash flow analysis described above was the primary evidence used to support a
complete recovery of cost basis.
As management does not intend to liquidate these securities and it is more likely than not that we
will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of these unrealized losses, no
declines are deemed to be other than temporary.
Obligations of states and political subdivisions at September 30, 2009 we had 19 municipal
securities whose fair market value is less than amortized cost. The unrealized losses are largely
attributed to a widening of market spreads and continued illiquidity for certain issues. The
majority of the securities are not rated by a major rating agency. Approximately 50% of the non
rated securities originally had a AAA credit rating by virtue of bond insurance. However, the
insurance provider no longer has an investment grade rating. The remaining non rated issues are
small local issues that did not receive a credit rating due to the size of the transaction. The
majority of the non rated securities have a recent satisfactory internal credit review. As
management does not intend to liquidate these securities and it is more likely than not that we
will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of these unrealized losses, no
declines are deemed to be other than temporary.
Trust preferred securities at September 30, 2009 we had 7 securities whose fair market value is
less than amortized cost. All of our trust preferred securities are single issue securities issued
by a bank. Pricing of trust preferred securities has suffered from significant credit spread
widening fueled by uncertainty regarding potential losses of financial companies, the absence of a
liquid functioning secondary market and potential supply concerns from financial companies issuing
new debt to recapitalize themselves. 4 of the 7 securities are rated by a major rating
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
agency as investment grade, while 1 is split rated (this security is rated as investment grade by
one major rating agency and below investment grade by another) and the other 2 are non-rated.
Our OTTI analysis is based on a security level financial analysis of the issuer. This review
considers: external credit ratings, maturity date of the instrument, the scope of the banks
operations, relevant financial metrics and recent issuer specific news. The analysis of relevant
financial metrics includes: capital adequacy, assets quality, earnings and liquidity. We use the
same OTTI review methodology for both rated and non-rated issues.
The two non-rated issues are relatively small banks and neither of these issues were ever
rated. The issuers on the trust preferred securities, which had a combined book value of $2.8
million and a combined fair value of $1.8 million as of September 30, 2009, continue to make
interest payments and have satisfactory credit metrics.
We recorded OTTI in prior periods on a separate unrated trust preferred security whose fair
value at September 30, 2009 now exceeds its amortized cost. Specifically, this issuer has deferred
interest payments on all of its trust preferred securities and is operating under a written
agreement with the regulatory agencies that specifically prohibits dividend payments. The issuer is
a relatively small bank with operations centered in southeast Michigan. The issuer reported a
sizable loss in 2008 and has a high volume of nonperforming assets relative to tangible capital.
This investments amortized cost has been written down to a price of 26.75, or $0.07 million,
compared to a par value of 100.00, or $0.25 million.
The following table breaks out our trust preferred securities in further detail as of September 30,
2009 and December 31, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
Fair |
|
Unrealized |
|
Fair |
|
Unrealized |
|
|
Value |
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
Value |
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trust preferred securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rated issues |
|
$ |
13,551 |
|
|
$ |
(1,486 |
) |
|
$ |
11,114 |
|
|
$ |
(3,874 |
) |
Unrated issues no OTTI |
|
|
1,836 |
|
|
|
(967 |
) |
|
|
1,508 |
|
|
|
(1,294 |
) |
Unrated issues with OTTI |
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
|
|
As management does not intend to liquidate these securities and it is more likely than not
that we will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of these unrealized losses,
no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.
During the first quarter of 2009 we recorded an OTTI charge on a certain trust preferred security
(discussed above) in the amount of $0.02 million. We recorded no OTTI during the third quarter of
2009.
The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale at September 30, 2009, by
contractual maturity, follow. The actual maturity will differ from the contractual maturity because
issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment
penalties.
12
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Maturing within one year |
|
$ |
2,574 |
|
|
$ |
2,596 |
|
Maturing after one year but within five years |
|
|
15,137 |
|
|
|
15,528 |
|
Maturing after five years but within ten years |
|
|
28,027 |
|
|
|
28,737 |
|
Maturing after ten years |
|
|
48,425 |
|
|
|
46,710 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94,163 |
|
|
|
93,571 |
|
U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed |
|
|
49,351 |
|
|
|
50,667 |
|
Private label residential mortgage-backed |
|
|
40,877 |
|
|
|
33,924 |
|
Other asset-backed |
|
|
6,015 |
|
|
|
5,842 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
190,406 |
|
|
$ |
184,004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gains and losses realized on the sale of securities available for sale are determined using
the specific identification method and are recognized on a trade-date basis. Proceeds from the
sale of available for sale securities were $33.9 million during nine months ended September 30,
2009. Gross gains of $2.9 million and gross losses of $0.1 million were realized on these sales
during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Net gains on trading securities were $1.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009
and is included in net gains (losses) on securities in the consolidated statements of operations.
Of this amount, $0.1 million relates to gains recognized on trading securities still held at
September 30, 2009.
4. Our assessment of the allowance for loan losses is based on an evaluation of the loan
portfolio, recent loss experience, current economic conditions and other pertinent factors. Loans
on non-accrual status and past due more than 90 days amounted to $117.5 million at September 30,
2009, and $125.3 million at December 31, 2008.
Impaired loans are as follows :
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Impaired loans with no allocated allowance |
|
$ |
23,323 |
|
|
$ |
14,228 |
|
Impaired loans with an allocated allowance |
|
|
96,016 |
|
|
|
76,960 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total impaired loans |
|
$ |
119,339 |
|
|
$ |
91,188 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of allowance for loan losses allocated |
|
$ |
22,940 |
|
|
$ |
16,788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our average investment in impaired loans was approximately $99.5 million and $82.4 million for
the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Cash receipts on impaired
loans on non-accrual status are generally applied to the principal balance. Interest income
recognized on impaired loans during the first nine months of 2009 and 2008 was approximately $1.1
million and $0.5 million, respectively, the majority of which was received in cash.
13
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
An analysis of the allowance for loan losses is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unfunded |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unfunded |
|
|
|
Loans |
|
|
Commitments |
|
|
Loans |
|
|
Commitments |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
57,900 |
|
|
$ |
2,144 |
|
|
$ |
45,294 |
|
|
$ |
1,936 |
|
Additions (deduction) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision charged to operating expense |
|
|
78,208 |
|
|
|
(292 |
) |
|
|
44,039 |
|
|
|
(583 |
) |
Recoveries credited to allowance |
|
|
2,130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loans charged against the allowance |
|
|
(64,528 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,142 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
73,710 |
|
|
$ |
1,852 |
|
|
$ |
53,898 |
|
|
$ |
1,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. Comprehensive income for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30 follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(18,314 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,326 |
) |
|
$ |
(42,072 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,639 |
) |
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of related tax effect |
|
|
2,455 |
|
|
|
(7,529 |
) |
|
|
6,456 |
|
|
|
(13,097 |
) |
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of related tax effect |
|
|
(72 |
) |
|
|
(43 |
) |
|
|
787 |
|
|
|
678 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss |
|
$ |
(15,931 |
) |
|
$ |
(12,898 |
) |
|
$ |
(34,829 |
) |
|
$ |
(14,058 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The net change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale reflects net gains reclassified
into earnings as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
|
(in thousands) |
Net gain reclassified into earnings |
|
$ |
68 |
|
|
$ |
958 |
|
|
$ |
2,779 |
|
|
$ |
1,681 |
|
Federal income tax expense as a result of
the reclassification of these amounts from
comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
335 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
588 |
|
6. Our reportable segments are based upon legal entities. We currently have two reportable
segments: Independent Bank (IB) and Mepco Finance Corporation (Mepco). These business
segments are also differentiated based on the products and services provided. We evaluate
performance based principally on net income of the respective reportable segments.
In the normal course of business, our IB segment provides funding to our Mepco segment through an
intercompany line of credit priced principally based on Brokered CD rates. Our IB segment also
provides certain administrative services to our Mepco segment which reimburses at an agreed upon
rate. These intercompany transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. The only other material
intersegment balances and transactions are investments in subsidiaries at the parent entities and
cash balances on deposit at our IB segment.
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
A summary of selected financial information for our reportable segments as of or for the
three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, follows:
As of or for the three months ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IB |
|
Mepco(1) |
|
Other(2) |
|
Elimination(3) |
|
Total |
|
|
(in thousands) |
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
2,493,478 |
|
|
$ |
465,629 |
|
|
$ |
255,538 |
|
|
$ |
(252,617 |
) |
|
$ |
2,962,028 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
33,274 |
|
|
|
14,631 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,905 |
|
Net interest income |
|
|
23,002 |
|
|
|
13,896 |
|
|
|
(1,639 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,259 |
|
Provision for loan losses |
|
|
22,287 |
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,285 |
|
Income (loss) before income tax |
|
|
(20,072 |
) |
|
|
2,405 |
|
|
|
(1,711 |
) |
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
(19,402 |
) |
Net income (loss) |
|
|
(18,089 |
) |
|
|
1,510 |
|
|
|
(1,711 |
) |
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
(18,314 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
2,841,413 |
|
|
$ |
292,825 |
|
|
$ |
321,505 |
|
|
$ |
(317,123 |
) |
|
$ |
3,138,620 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
42,266 |
|
|
|
8,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,623 |
|
Net interest income |
|
|
29,067 |
|
|
|
6,624 |
|
|
|
(1,744 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,947 |
|
Provision for loan losses |
|
|
19,708 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,788 |
|
Income (loss) before income tax |
|
|
(13,244 |
) |
|
|
4,352 |
|
|
|
(2,134 |
) |
|
|
(23 |
) |
|
|
(11,049 |
) |
Net income (loss) |
|
|
(6,622 |
) |
|
|
2,704 |
|
|
|
(1,393 |
) |
|
|
(15 |
) |
|
|
(5,326 |
) |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Total assets include gross finance receivables of $3.1 million at
September 30, 2009 from customers domiciled in Canada. This amount represents less than 1% of
total finance receivables outstanding. We anticipate this balance to decline in future periods.
There were no finance receivables for customers domiciled in Canada in 2008. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes amounts relating to our parent company and certain insignificant operations. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes parent companys investment in subsidiaries and cash balances maintained at subsidiary. |
15
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
As of or for the nine months ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IB |
|
Mepco(1) |
|
Other(2) |
|
Elimination(3) |
|
Total |
|
|
(in thousands) |
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
2,493,478 |
|
|
$ |
465,629 |
|
|
$ |
255,538 |
|
|
$ |
(252,617 |
) |
|
$ |
2,962,028 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
104,281 |
|
|
|
39,333 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
143,614 |
|
Net interest income |
|
|
73,217 |
|
|
|
36,914 |
|
|
|
(5,006 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
105,125 |
|
Provision for loan losses |
|
|
77,609 |
|
|
|
307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,916 |
|
Income (loss) before income tax |
|
|
(55,769 |
) |
|
|
17,449 |
|
|
|
(5,435 |
) |
|
|
(71 |
) |
|
|
(43,826 |
) |
Net income (loss) |
|
|
(47,656 |
) |
|
|
11,090 |
|
|
|
(5,722 |
) |
|
|
216 |
|
|
|
(42,072 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
2,841,413 |
|
|
$ |
292,825 |
|
|
$ |
321,505 |
|
|
$ |
(317,123 |
) |
|
$ |
3,138,620 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
131,536 |
|
|
|
23,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
155,044 |
|
Net interest income |
|
|
84,423 |
|
|
|
18,517 |
|
|
|
(5,387 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,553 |
|
Provision for loan losses |
|
|
43,359 |
|
|
|
97 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,456 |
|
Income (loss) before income tax |
|
|
(14,834 |
) |
|
|
12,524 |
|
|
|
(6,543 |
) |
|
|
(71 |
) |
|
|
(8,924 |
) |
Net income (loss) |
|
|
(5,227 |
) |
|
|
7,779 |
|
|
|
(4,145 |
) |
|
|
(46 |
) |
|
|
(1,639 |
) |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Total assets include gross finance receivables of $3.1 million at
September 30, 2009 from customers domiciled in Canada. This amount represents less than 1% of
total finance receivables outstanding. We anticipate this balance to decline in future periods.
There were no finance receivables for customers domiciled in Canada in 2008. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes amounts relating to our parent company and certain insignificant
operations. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes parent companys investment in subsidiaries and cash balances maintained at
subsidiary. |
7. Basic income per share includes weighted average common shares outstanding during the period
and participating share awards (see note 2). Diluted income per share includes the dilutive effect
of additional potential common shares to be issued upon the exercise of stock options and stock
units for a deferred compensation plan for non-employee directors.
A reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three-month and the nine-month
periods ended September 30 follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months |
|
|
Nine months |
|
|
|
ended |
|
|
ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
Net loss applicable to common stock |
|
$ |
(19,389 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,326 |
) |
|
$ |
(45,297 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,639 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares outstanding |
|
|
24,029 |
|
|
|
23,014 |
|
|
|
23,811 |
|
|
|
22,975 |
|
Effect of stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14 |
|
Stock units for deferred compensation plan for non-employee directors |
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares outstanding for calculation of diluted earnings per share |
|
|
24,102 |
|
|
|
23,074 |
|
|
|
23,881 |
|
|
|
23,049 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
(.81 |
) |
|
$ |
(.23 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.90 |
) |
|
$ |
(.07 |
) |
Diluted(1) |
|
|
(.81 |
) |
|
|
(.23 |
) |
|
|
(1.90 |
) |
|
|
(.07 |
) |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
For any period in which a loss is recorded, the assumed
exercise of stock options and stock units for deferred compensation plan for non-employee
directors would have an anti-dilutive impact on the loss per share and thus are ignored in the
diluted per share calculation. |
16
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Weighted average stock options outstanding that were anti-dilutive totaled 1.6 million for both the
three-months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. During the nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008, weighted-average anti-dilutive stock options totaled 1.6 million and
1.5 million, respectively.
8. We are required to record derivatives on the balance sheet as assets and liabilities measured at
their fair value. The accounting for increases and decreases in the value of derivatives depends
upon the use of derivatives and whether the derivatives qualify for hedge accounting.
Our derivative financial instruments according to the type of hedge in which they are designated
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
Notional |
|
Maturity |
|
Fair |
|
|
Amount |
|
(years) |
|
Value |
|
|
(dollars in thousands) |
Cash Flow Hedges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pay fixed interest-rate swap agreements |
|
$ |
135,000 |
|
|
|
1.6 |
|
|
$ |
(4,780 |
) |
Interest-rate cap agreements |
|
|
66,000 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
201,000 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
|
|
$ |
(4,784 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No hedge designation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pay fixed interest-rate swap agreements |
|
$ |
25,000 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
|
|
$ |
(433 |
) |
Interest-rate cap agreements |
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Rate-lock mortgage loan commitments |
|
|
31,129 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
670 |
|
Mandatory commitments to sell mortgage loans |
|
|
54,180 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
(415 |
) |
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
160,309 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
$ |
(178 |
) |
|
|
|
We have established management objectives and strategies that include interest-rate risk
parameters for maximum fluctuations in net interest income and market value of portfolio equity.
We monitor our interest rate risk position via simulation modeling reports. The goal of our
asset/liability management efforts is to maintain profitable financial leverage within established
risk parameters.
We use variable-rate and short-term fixed-rate (less than 12 months) debt obligations to fund a
portion of our balance sheet, which exposes us to variability in interest rates. To meet our
objectives, we may periodically enter into derivative financial instruments to mitigate exposure to
fluctuations in cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates (Cash Flow Hedges). Cash Flow
Hedges currently include certain pay-fixed interest-rate swaps and interest-rate cap agreements.
Through certain special purposes entities we issue trust preferred securities as part of our
capital management strategy. Certain of these trust preferred securities are variable rate which
exposes us to variability in cash flows . To mitigate our exposure to fluctuations in cash flows
resulting from changes in interest rates, on approximately $20.0 million of variable rate trust
preferred securities, we entered into a pay-fixed interest-rate swap agreement in September, 2007.
Pay-fixed interest-rate swaps convert the variable-rate cash flows on debt obligations to
fixed-rates. Under interest-rate cap agreements, we will receive cash if interest rates rise above
a predetermined level. As a result, we effectively have variable-rate debt with an established
17
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
maximum rate. We pay an upfront premium on interest rate caps which is recognized in earnings in
the same period in which the hedged item affects earnings. Unrecognized premiums from interest
rate caps aggregated to $0.2 million and $0.5 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008,
respectively.
We record the fair value of Cash Flow Hedges in accrued income and other assets and accrued
expenses and other liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we adjust our balance sheet to reflect the
then current fair value of Cash Flow Hedges. The related gains or losses are reported in other
comprehensive income and are subsequently reclassified into earnings, as a yield adjustment in the
same period in which the related interest on the hedged items (primarily variable-rate debt
obligations) affect earnings. It is anticipated that approximately $2.9 million, of unrealized
losses on Cash Flow Hedges at September 30, 2009 will be reclassified to earnings over the next
twelve months. To the extent that the Cash Flow Hedges are not effective, the ineffective portion
of the Cash Flow Hedges are immediately recognized as interest expense. The maximum term of any
Cash Flow Hedge at September 30, 2009 is 5.3 years.
We also use long-term, callable fixed-rate brokered CDs to fund a portion of our balance sheet.
These instruments expose us to variability in fair value due to changes in interest rates. To meet
our objectives, we may enter into derivative financial instruments to mitigate exposure to
fluctuations in fair values of such callable fixed-rate debt instruments (Fair Value Hedges). We
had no Fair Value Hedges at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
We record Fair Value Hedges at fair value in accrued income and other assets and accrued expenses
and other liabilities. The hedged items (primarily fixed-rate debt obligations) are also recorded
at fair value through the statement of operations, which offsets the adjustment to Fair Value
Hedges. On an ongoing basis, we will adjust our balance sheet to reflect the then current fair
value of both the Fair Value Hedges and the respective hedged items. To the extent that the change
in value of the Fair Value Hedges do not offset the change in the value of the hedged items, the
ineffective portion is immediately recognized as interest expense.
Certain financial derivative instruments are not designated as hedges. The fair value of these
derivative financial instruments have been recorded on our balance sheet and are adjusted on an
ongoing basis to reflect their then current fair value. The changes in the fair value of
derivative financial instruments not designated as hedges, are recognized currently in earnings.
In the ordinary course of business, we enter into rate-lock mortgage loan commitments with
customers (Rate Lock Commitments). These commitments expose us to interest rate risk. We also
enter into mandatory commitments to sell mortgage loans (Mandatory Commitments) to reduce the
impact of price fluctuations of mortgage loans held for sale and Rate Lock Commitments. Mandatory
Commitments help protect our loan sale profit margin from fluctuations in interest rates. The
changes in the fair value of Rate Lock Commitments and Mandatory Commitments are recognized
currently as part of gains on the sale of mortgage loans. We obtain market prices on Mandatory
Commitments and Rate Lock Commitments. Net gains on the sale of mortgage loans, as well as net
income may be more volatile as a result of these derivative instruments, which are not designated
as hedges.
18
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
The following table illustrates the impact that the derivative financial instruments discussed
above have on individual line items in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition for the
periods presented:
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset Derivatives |
|
|
Liability Derivatives |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sheet |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Sheet |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Sheet |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Sheet |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
|
Location |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Location |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Location |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Location |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Derivatives
designated as hedging instruments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pay-fixed
interest rate swap agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
$ |
4,780 |
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
$ |
5,622 |
|
Interest-rate cap agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets |
|
$ |
2 |
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
4 |
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,632 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives
not designated as hedging intruments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pay-fixed
interest rate swap agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
433 |
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
241 |
|
Interest-rate cap agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rate-lock
mortgage loan commitments |
|
Other assets |
|
$ |
670 |
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
839 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mandatory
commitments to sell mortgage loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
415 |
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
663 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,041 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
848 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total derivatives |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,632 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,536 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
The effect of derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Month Periods Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Location of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassified |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
from |
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Reclassified from |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recognized in |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Accumulated Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Income into |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Location of |
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
|
Income |
|
|
Income |
|
|
into Income |
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
Recognized |
|
|
|
(Effective Portion) |
|
|
(Effective |
|
|
(Effective Portion) |
|
|
Recognized |
|
|
in Income(1) |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Portion) |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
in Income (1) |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Cash Flow Hedges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements
|
|
$ |
703 |
|
|
$ |
112 |
|
|
Interest expense |
|
$ |
(892 |
) |
|
$ |
(256 |
) |
|
Interest
expense |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(1 |
) |
Interest-rate cap agreements |
|
|
154 |
|
|
|
281 |
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(77 |
) |
|
|
(203 |
) |
|
Interest
expense |
|
$ |
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
857 |
|
|
$ |
393 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(969 |
) |
|
$ |
(459 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
8 |
|
|
$ |
(1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value
Hedges - pay-variable interest rate swap agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No hedge designation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
$ |
(58 |
) |
|
$ |
11 |
|
Interest-rate cap agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(208 |
) |
|
|
(71 |
) |
Rate-lock mortgage loan commitments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage loan gains |
|
|
92 |
|
|
|
(67 |
) |
Mandatory commitments to sell mortgage loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage loan gains |
|
|
(1,287 |
) |
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(1,461 |
) |
|
$ |
(151 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
For cash flow hedges, this location and amount refers to the ineffective portion. |
20
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Location of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassified |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
from |
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Reclassified from |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recognized in |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Accumulated Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Income into |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Location of |
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
|
Income |
|
|
Income |
|
|
into Income |
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
Recognized |
|
|
|
(Effective Portion) |
|
|
(Effective |
|
|
(Effective Portion) |
|
|
Recognized |
|
|
in Income(1) |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Portion) |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
in Income (1) |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Cash Flow Hedges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pay-fixed interest
rate swap
agreements
|
|
$ |
2,952 |
|
|
$ |
927 |
|
|
Interest expense |
|
$ |
(2,109 |
) |
|
$ |
(327 |
) |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Interest-rate cap
agreements |
|
|
735 |
|
|
|
1,045 |
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(369 |
) |
|
|
(603 |
) |
|
Interest expense |
|
$ |
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
3,687 |
|
|
$ |
1,972 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(2,478 |
) |
|
$ |
(930 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Hedges pay-variable interest rate swap agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No hedge designation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
$ |
(192 |
) |
|
$ |
21 |
|
Interest-rate cap agreements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(202 |
) |
|
|
(74 |
) |
Rate-lock mortgage loan commitments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage loan gains |
|
|
(169 |
) |
|
|
127 |
|
Mandatory commitments to sell mortgage loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage loan gains |
|
|
248 |
|
|
|
169 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(315 |
) |
|
$ |
243 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
For cash flow hedges, this location and amount refers to the ineffective portion. |
21
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
9. Intangible assets, net of amortization, were comprised of the following at September 30, 2009
and December 31, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized intangible assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Core deposit |
|
$ |
31,326 |
|
|
$ |
20,646 |
|
|
$ |
31,326 |
|
|
$ |
19,381 |
|
Customer relationship |
|
|
1,302 |
|
|
|
1,199 |
|
|
|
1,302 |
|
|
|
1,165 |
|
Covenants not to compete |
|
|
1,520 |
|
|
|
1,520 |
|
|
|
1,520 |
|
|
|
1,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
34,148 |
|
|
$ |
23,365 |
|
|
$ |
34,148 |
|
|
$ |
21,958 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unamortized intangible assets -
Goodwill(1) |
|
$ |
16,734 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
16,734 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
All goodwill is allocated to our Mepco reporting unit. |
Amortization of intangibles has been estimated through 2014 and thereafter in the following
table, and does not take into consideration any potential future acquisitions or branch purchases.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
Three months ended December 31, 2009 |
|
$ |
431 |
|
Year ending December 31: |
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
1,310 |
|
2011 |
|
|
1,398 |
|
2012 |
|
|
1,115 |
|
2013 |
|
|
1,086 |
|
2014 and thereafter |
|
|
5,443 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
10,783 |
|
|
|
|
|
The goodwill of $16.7 million at September 30, 2009 is at our Mepco reporting unit and the
testing performed at that same date indicated that this goodwill was not impaired. Mepco had net
income of $11.1 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 and $10.7 million for
the year ended December 31, 2008. Based primarily on Mepcos estimated future earnings, the fair
value of this reporting unit (utilizing a discounted cash flow method) was determined to be approximately $71.0 million which is in
excess of its carrying value of approximately $62.0 million. The estimate of Mepcos future earnings included an expense for
vehicle service contract counterparty contingencies.
10. We maintain performance-based compensation plans that include a long-term incentive plan that
permits the issuance of share based compensation, including stock options and non-vested share
awards. This plan, which is shareholder approved, permits the grant of additional share based
awards for up to 0.1 million shares of common stock as of September 30, 2009. We believe that such
awards better align the interests of our officers and directors with those of our shareholders.
Share based compensation awards are measured at fair value at the date of grant and are expensed
over the requisite service period. Common shares issued upon exercise of stock options come from
currently authorized but unissued shares.
22
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Pursuant to our performance-based compensation plans we granted 0.3 million stock options to our
officers on January 30, 2009. We also granted 0.2 million shares of non-vested common stock to
these same individuals on January 16, 2008. The stock options have an exercise price equal to the
market value on the date of grant, vest ratably over a three year period and expire 10 years from
date of grant. The non-vested common stock cliff vests in five years. We use the market value of
the common stock on date of grant to measure compensation cost for these non-vested share awards
and the Black Scholes option pricing model to measure compensation cost for stock options. We also
estimate expected forfeitures over the vesting period.
During the first quarter of 2008 we modified 0.1 million stock options originally issued in prior
years for one former officer. These modified options vested immediately and the expense associated
with this modification of $0.01 million was included in compensation and benefits expense during
the three month period ended March 31, 2008. The modification consisted of extending the date of
exercise subsequent to resignation of the officer from 3 months to 12 months.
Total compensation cost recognized during the first nine months of 2009 and 2008 for stock option
and restricted stock grants was $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively. The corresponding tax
benefit relating to this expense was zero and $0.2 million for the first nine months of 2009 and
2008, respectively.
At September 30, 2009, the total expected compensation cost related to non-vested stock option and
restricted stock awards not yet recognized was $1.4 million. The weighted-average period over
which this amount will be recognized is 2.5 years.
A summary of outstanding stock option grants and transactions follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine-months ended September 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Aggregated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Term |
|
|
Value (in |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Price |
|
|
(years) |
|
|
thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at January 1, 2009 |
|
|
1,502,038 |
|
|
$ |
19.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
299,987 |
|
|
|
1.59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(243,043 |
) |
|
|
24.02 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at September 30,
2009 |
|
|
1,558,982 |
|
|
$ |
15.57 |
|
|
|
5.29 |
|
|
$ |
93 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested and expected to vest at
September 30, 2009 |
|
|
1,531,407 |
|
|
$ |
15.81 |
|
|
|
5.21 |
|
|
$ |
85 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at September 30,
2009 |
|
|
1,188,503 |
|
|
$ |
19.04 |
|
|
|
4.13 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
A summary of non-vested restricted stock and transactions follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Grant Date |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at January 1, 2009 |
|
|
262,381 |
|
|
$ |
9.27 |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at September 30, 2009 |
|
|
262,381 |
|
|
$ |
9.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A summary of the weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for
grants of stock options during 2009 follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Expected dividend yield |
|
|
2.60 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
2.59 |
|
Expected life (in years) |
|
|
6.00 |
|
Expected volatility |
|
|
58.39 |
% |
Per share weighted-average fair value |
|
$ |
0.69 |
|
The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield
curve in effect at the time of the grant. The expected life was obtained using a simplified method
that, in general, averaged the vesting term and original contractual term of the stock option.
This method was used as relevant historical data of actual exercise activity was not available.
The expected volatility was based on historical volatility of our common stock.
The following summarizes certain information regarding stock options exercised during the three and
nine-month periods ending September 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Intrinsic value |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
61 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash proceeds received |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax benefit realized |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11. At both September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 we had approximately $1.7 million of gross
unrecognized tax benefits. If recognized, the entire amount of unrecognized tax benefits, net of
$0.4 million federal tax on state benefits, would affect our effective tax rate. We do not expect
the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease during the
balance of 2009.
The income tax (benefit) was $(1.1) million and $(5.7) million for the three month periods ending
September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively and $(1.8) million and $(7.3) million for the nine month
periods ending September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The benefit recognized during the three-
and nine-month periods in 2009 were the result of current period adjustments to other comprehensive
income (OCI), net of state income tax expense and adjustments to the deferred tax asset valuation
allowance.
24
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Generally, the calculation for the income tax provision (benefit) does not consider the tax effects
of changes in other comprehensive income, which is a component of shareholders equity on the
balance sheet. However, an exception is provided in certain circumstances, such as when there is a
pre-tax loss from continuing operations. In such case, pre-tax income from other categories (such
as changes in OCI) is included in the calculation of the tax provision for the current year. For
the three and nine month periods in 2009, this resulted in an income tax benefit of $1.6 million
and $3.1 million, respectfully.
12. FASB ASC topic 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an
asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market
for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement
date. FASB ASC topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to
maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring
fair value.
The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active
markets. Level 1 instruments include securities traded on active exchange markets, such as
the New York Stock Exchange, as well as U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers
or brokers in active over-the-counter markets.
Level 2: Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets,
quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and
model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in
the market. Level 2 instruments include securities traded in less active dealer or broker
markets.
Level 3: Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one
significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect
estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or
liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow
models and similar techniques.
We used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value:
Securities: Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities (trading or
available for sale) are classified as level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities
include certain preferred stocks, trust preferred securities and mutual funds for which there are
quoted prices in active markets. If quoted market prices are not available for the specific
security, then fair values are estimated by (1) using quoted market prices of securities with
similar characteristics, (2) matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the
industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific
securities but rather by relying on the securities relationship to other benchmark quoted prices,
or (3) a discounted cash flow analysis whose significant fair value inputs can generally be
verified and do not typically involve judgment by management. These securities are classified as
level 2 of the valuation hierarchy and include mortgage and other asset backed securities,
municipal securities and certain trust preferred securities. Level 3 securities at September 30,
2009 consist of certain private label mortgage and asset backed securities whose fair values are
estimated using an internal discounted cash flow analysis. The underlying loans within these
securities include Jumbo (60%), Alt A (25%) and manufactured housing (15%).
25
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Except for the discount rate, the inputs used in this analysis can generally be verified and do not
involve judgment by management. The discount rate used (an unobservable input) was established
using a multi-factored matrix whose base rate was the yield on agency mortgage backed securities.
The analysis adds a spread to this base rate based on several credit related factors, including
vintage, product, payment priority, credit rating and non performing asset coverage ratio. The
add-on for vintage ranges from zero for transactions backed by loans originated before 2003 to
0.525% for the 2007 vintage. Product adjustments to the discount rate are: 0.05% for jumbo, 0.35%
to 2.575% for Alt-A, and 3.00% for manufactured housing. Adjustments for payment priority are
-0.25% for super seniors, zero for seniors, 1.00% for senior supports and 3.00% for mezzanine
bonds. The add-on for credit rating range from zero for AAA securities to 5.00% for ratings below
investment grade. The discount rate for subordination coverage of nonperforming loans ranges from
zero for structures with a coverage ratio of more than 10 times to 10.00% if the coverage ratio
declines to less than 0.5 times. These discount rate adjustments are reviewed quarterly for
reasonableness. This review considers trends in mortgage market credit metrics by product and
vintage. The discount rates calculated in this manner are intended to differentiate investments by
risk characteristics. Using this approach, discount rates range from 3.87% to 15.83%, with a
weighted average rate of 8.16% and a median rate of 6.49%.
The assumptions used reflect what we believe market participants would use in pricing these assets.
The unrealized losses at September 30, 2009 ($7.1 million and included in accumulated other
comprehensive loss) were not considered to be other than temporary as we continue to have
sufficient credit enhancement via subordination to assure full realization of amortized cost and
continue to receive principal and interest payments (see note 3).
Loans held for sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is based on mortgage backed security
pricing for comparable assets.
Impaired loans: From time to time, certain loans are considered impaired and an allowance for loan
losses is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will
not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired.
We measure our investment in an impaired loan based on one of three methods: the loans
observable market price, the fair value of the collateral or the present value of expected future
cash flows discounted at the loans effective interest rate. Those impaired loans not requiring an
allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed
the recorded investments in such loans. At September 30, 2009, substantially all of the total
impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. When the fair value of
the collateral is based on an observable market price we record the impaired loan as nonrecurring
Level 2. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an appraised value or when an appraised
value is not available we record the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.
Other real estate: At the time of acquisition, other real estate is recorded at fair value, less
estimated costs to sell, which becomes the propertys new basis. Subsequent write-downs to reflect
declines in value since the time of acquisition may occur from time to time and are recorded in
other expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the property used at
and subsequent to the time of acquisition is typically determined by a third party appraisal of the
property (nonrecurring Level 3).
Capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights: The fair value of capitalized mortgage loan servicing
rights is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated net servicing
income. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in
estimating future net servicing income. The valuation model inputs and results can be compared to
widely available published industry data for reasonableness.
26
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Derivatives: The fair value of derivatives, in general, is determined using a discounted cash flow
model whose significant fair value inputs can generally be verified and do not typically involve
judgment by management.
27
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements Using |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prices |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in Active |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Markets |
|
Significant |
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
for |
|
Other |
|
Un- |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Identical |
|
Observable |
|
observable |
|
|
Measure- |
|
Assets |
|
Inputs |
|
Inputs |
|
|
ments |
|
(Level 1) |
|
(Level 2) |
|
(Level 3) |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
September 30, 2009: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring basis: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading securities |
|
$ |
90 |
|
|
$ |
90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities available for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed |
|
|
50,667 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
50,667 |
|
|
|
|
|
Private label residential mortgage-backed |
|
|
33,924 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,924 |
|
Other asset-backed |
|
|
5,842 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,842 |
|
Obligations of states and political subdivisions |
|
|
78,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
78,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
Trust preferred |
|
|
15,455 |
|
|
|
615 |
|
|
|
14,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loans held for sale |
|
|
23,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives (1) |
|
|
670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives (2) |
|
|
5,632 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,632 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring basis: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capitalized mortgage loan
servicing rights |
|
|
9,221 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,221 |
|
|
|
|
|
Impaired loans |
|
|
73,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
73,076 |
|
Other real estate |
|
|
30,751 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,751 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2008: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring basis: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading securities |
|
$ |
1,929 |
|
|
$ |
1,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities available for sale |
|
|
215,412 |
|
|
|
5,275 |
|
|
$ |
210,137 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loans held for sale |
|
|
27,603 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,603 |
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives (1) |
|
|
1,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives (2) |
|
|
6,536 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,536 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring basis: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capitalized mortgage loan
servicing rights |
|
|
9,636 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,636 |
|
|
|
|
|
Impaired loans |
|
|
60,172 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
60,172 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Included in accrued income and other
assets |
|
(2) |
|
Included in accrued expenses and
other liabilities |
28
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Changes in fair values for financial assets which we have elected the fair value option for the
periods presented were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in Fair Values for the Nine-Month |
|
|
Periods Ended September 30 for items Measured at |
|
|
Fair Value Pursuant to Election of the Fair Value Option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in Fair |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in Fair |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Values |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Values |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included |
|
|
Net Gains (Losses) |
|
in Current |
|
Net Gains (Losses) |
|
in Current |
|
|
on Assets |
|
Period |
|
on Assets |
|
Period |
|
|
Securities |
|
Loans |
|
Earnings |
|
Securities |
|
Loans |
|
Earnings |
|
|
(in thousands) |
Trading securities |
|
$ |
991 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
991 |
|
|
$ |
(9,718 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(9,718 |
) |
Loans held for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
171 |
|
|
|
171 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
305 |
|
|
|
305 |
|
For those items measured at fair value pursuant to election of the fair value option, interest
income is recorded within the Consolidated Statements of Operations based on the contractual amount
of interest income earned on these financial assets and dividend income is recorded based on cash
dividends.
The following represent impairment charges recognized during the nine month period ended September
30, 2009 relating to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:
|
|
|
Capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights, whose individual strata are measured at
fair value had a carrying amount of $9.2 million which is net of a valuation allowance of
$3.2 million at September 30, 2009 and had a carrying amount of $9.6 million which is net
of a valuation allowance of $4.7 million at December 31, 2008. A charge of $0.8 million
and a recovery of $1.5 million was included in our results of operations for the three and
nine month periods ending September 30, 2009, respectively and charges of $0.3 million and
$0.1 million was included in our results of operations during the same periods in 2008. |
|
|
|
Loans which are measured for impairment using the fair value of collateral for
collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $96.0 million, with a valuation
allowance of $22.9 million at September 30, 2009 and had a carrying amount of $77.0
million, with a valuation allowance of $16.8 million at December 31, 2008. An additional
provision for loan losses relating to impaired loans of $12.6 million and $47.9 million
was included in our results of operations for the three and nine month periods ending
September 30, 2009, respectively and $13.2 million and $30.3 million during the same
periods in 2008. |
|
|
|
Other real estate, which is measured using the fair value of the property, had a
carrying amount of $30.8 million which is net of a valuation allowance of $5.1 million at
September 30, 2009. An additional charge of $3.6 million and $5.2 million was included in
our results of operations during the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2009. |
29
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
A reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using
significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended September 30, follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities Available for Sale |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Beginning balance |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
21,497 |
|
Total gains (losses) realized and unrealized: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in results of operations |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
Included in other comprehensive income |
|
|
195 |
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases, issuances, settlements, maturities and calls |
|
|
(7,823 |
) |
|
|
(94 |
) |
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 |
|
|
47,381 |
|
|
|
(10,028 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
|
$ |
39,766 |
|
|
$ |
11,375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings
attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to
assets still held at September 30 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As discussed above, the $47.4 million of securities available for sale transferred to a Level
3 valuation technique during the first quarter of 2009 consisted entirely of certain private label
mortgage and asset backed securities. We believe that the market dislocation for these securities
began in the last four months of 2008, particularly after the collapse of Lehman Brothers in
September 2008. Since the disruption was very recent and historically there exists seasonally poor
liquidity conditions at year end, we decided that it was appropriate to retain Level 2 pricing in
2008 and continue to monitor and review market conditions as we moved into 2009. During the first
quarter of 2009 market conditions did not improve, in fact we believe market conditions worsened
due to continued declines in residential home prices, increased consumer credit delinquencies, high
levels of foreclosures, continuing losses at many financial institutions, and further weakness in
the U.S. and global economies. This resulted in the market for these securities being extremely
dislocated, level 2 pricing not being based on orderly transactions and such pricing possibly being
described as based on distressed sales. As a result, we determined that it was appropriate to
modify the discount rate in the valuation model described above which resulted in these securities
being reclassified to Level 3 pricing in the first quarter of 2009.
The following table reflects the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate
remaining contractual principal balance outstanding for loans held for sale for which the fair
value option has been elected for the periods presented.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Aggregate Fair Value |
|
Difference |
|
Principal |
|
|
(in thousands) |
Loans held for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
$ |
23,980 |
|
|
$ |
853 |
|
|
$ |
23,127 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
27,603 |
|
|
|
682 |
|
|
|
26,921 |
|
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
13. Most of our assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. Many of these
financial instruments lack an available trading market and it is our general practice and intent to
hold the majority of our financial instruments to maturity. Significant estimates and assumptions
were used to determine the fair value of financial instruments. These estimates are subjective in
nature, involving uncertainties and matters of judgment, and therefore, fair values cannot be
determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Estimated fair values have been determined using available data and methodologies that are
considered suitable for each category of financial instrument. For instruments with
adjustable-interest rates which reprice frequently and without significant credit risk, it is
presumed that estimated fair values approximate the recorded book balances.
Financial instrument assets actively traded in a secondary market, such as securities, have been
valued using quoted market prices while recorded book balances have been used for cash and due from
banks and accrued interest.
The fair value of loans is calculated by discounting estimated future cash flows using estimated
market discount rates that reflect credit and interest-rate risk inherent in the loans.
We have purchased a stable value wrap for our bank owned life insurance that permits a surrender
of this investment at the greater of its fair market or book value.
Financial instrument liabilities with a stated maturity, such as certificates of deposit, have been
valued based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows using a discount rate approximating
current market rates for liabilities with a similar maturity.
Derivative financial instruments have principally been valued based on discounted value of
contractual cash flows using a discount rate approximating current market rates.
Financial instrument liabilities without a stated maturity, such as demand deposits, savings, NOW
and money market accounts, have a fair value equal to the amount payable on demand.
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
The estimated fair values and recorded book balances follow:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recorded |
|
|
Estimated |
|
Book |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Balance |
|
|
(In thousands) |
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and due from banks |
|
$ |
182,400 |
|
|
$ |
182,400 |
|
Trading securities |
|
|
90 |
|
|
|
90 |
|
Securities available for sale |
|
|
184,000 |
|
|
|
184,000 |
|
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock |
|
NA |
|
|
27,900 |
|
Net loans and loans held for sale |
|
|
2,287,700 |
|
|
|
2,337,500 |
|
Bank owned life insurance |
|
|
46,000 |
|
|
|
46,000 |
|
Accrued interest receivable |
|
|
9,800 |
|
|
|
9,800 |
|
Derivative financial instruments |
|
|
700 |
|
|
|
700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits with no stated maturity |
|
$ |
1,401,800 |
|
|
$ |
1,401,800 |
|
Deposits with stated maturity |
|
|
1,096,500 |
|
|
|
1,084,000 |
|
Other borrowings |
|
|
217,900 |
|
|
|
255,200 |
|
Accrued interest payable |
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
Derivative financial instruments |
|
|
5,600 |
|
|
|
5,600 |
|
The fair values for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are estimated
to approximate their aggregate book balance, which is nominal.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and
information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount
that could result from offering for sale the entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.
Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without
attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business, the value of future earnings
attributable to off-balance sheet activities and the value of assets and liabilities that are not
considered financial instruments.
Fair value estimates for deposit accounts do not include the value of the substantial core deposit
intangible asset resulting from the low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared
to the cost of borrowing funds in the market.
14. Mepco conducts its payment plan business activities across the United States and also
entered Canada in early 2009. The payment plans (which are classified as finance receivables in
our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition) permit a consumer to purchase a vehicle service
contract or product warranty by making installment payments, generally for a term of 12 to 24
months, to the sellers of those contracts or product warranties (one of the counterparties).
Mepco purchases these payment plans from these counterparties on a recourse basis. Mepco generally
does not evaluate the creditworthiness of the individual customer but instead primarily relies on
the payment plan collateral (the unearned vehicle service contract and unearned sales commission)
in the event of default. When consumers stop making payments or exercise their right to
voluntarily cancel the contract, the remaining unpaid balance of the payment plan is recouped by
Mepco from the counterparties that sold the vehicle service contract or product warranty and
provided the coverage. As a result, we have established and monitor counterparty
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
concentration limits in order to manage our collateral exposure. The counterparty concentration
limits are primarily based on the AM Best rating and statutory surplus level for an insurance
company and on other factors, including funding holdbacks and distribution of concentrations, for
administrators and sellers/dealers. The sudden failure of one of Mepcos major counterparties (an
insurance company, administrator, or seller/dealer) could expose us to significant losses.
Payment defaults and voluntary cancellations have increased significantly during 2009, reflecting
both weak economic conditions and adverse publicity impacting the vehicle service contract
industry. When counterparties do not honor their contractual obligations to Mepco to repay
advanced funds, we recognize estimated losses. Mepco vigorously pursues collection (including
commencing legal action) of funds due to it under its various contracts with counterparties.
During September 2009, we identified a counterparty that is experiencing particularly severe
financial difficulties and have accrued for estimated potential losses related to that
relationship. Third quarter and year-to-date 2009 non-interest expenses include an $8.7 million
and $11.7 million, respectively, charge related to estimated losses for vehicle service contract
counterparty contingencies. These charges are being classified in non-interest expense because they are
associated with a default or potential default of a contractual obligation under our counterparty
contracts as opposed to loss on the administration of the payment plan itself.
Losses associated with the administration of the payment plan are included in the provision for
loan losses. For the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, such losses totaled $0.3 million and $0.1
million, respectively. Mepcos allowance for loan losses totaled $0.8 million and $0.5 million at
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Mepco has established procedures for
payment plan servicing/administration and collections, including the timely cancellation of the
vehicle service contract, in order to protect our collateral position in the event of payment
default or voluntary cancellation by the customer. Mepco also has established procedures to attempt
to prevent and detect fraud since the payment plan origination activities and initial customer
contact is entirely done through unrelated third parties (vehicle service contract administrators
and sellers or automobile dealerships). There can be no assurance that the aforementioned risk
management policies and procedures will prevent us from the possibility of incurring significant
credit or fraud related losses in this business segment.
Several marketers and sellers of the vehicle service contracts, including companies from which
Mepco has purchased payment plans, have been sued or are under investigation for alleged violations
of telemarketing laws and other consumer protection laws. The actions have been brought primarily
by state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) but there have also been class
action and other private lawsuits filed. In some cases, the companies have been placed into
receivership or have discontinued business. In addition, the allegations, particularly those
relating to blatantly abusive telemarketing practices by a relatively small number of marketers,
have resulted in a significant amount of negative publicity that has affected or may in the future
affect sales throughout the industry. It is possible these events could also cause federal or
state lawmakers to enact legislation to further regulate the industry. These events could have an
adverse impact on Mepco in several ways. First, we will face increased risk with respect to
certain counterparties defaulting in their contractual obligations to Mepco which could result in
additional charges for losses if these counterparties go out of business. In addition, if any
federal or state investigation is expanded to include finance companies such as Mepco, Mepco will
face additional legal and other expenses in connection with any such investigation. An increased
level of private actions in which Mepco is named as a defendant will also cause Mepco to incur
additional legal expenses as well as potential liability. Finally, Mepco has incurred and will
likely continue to incur additional legal and other expenses in general in dealing with these
industry problems. Mepco has no role in the sale or marketing of vehicle
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
service contracts or product warranties or in the administration or payment of claims. Thus, Mepco
is not involved in any of the activities that have been the target of these investigations.
15. On October 26, 2009 we announced that effective November 1, 2009, that we elected to defer
regularly scheduled quarterly interest payments on our junior subordinated debentures (the
Debentures) and quarterly dividend payments on our Series A, no par value, $1,000 liquidation
preference, fixed rate cumulative perpetual preferred stock (Preferred Stock). The Debentures
are owned by IBC Capital Finance II, III and IV and Midwest Guaranty Trust I (the Trusts) and
were funded by the Trusts issuance of the above referenced cumulative trust preferred securities
(Debt Securities). The Preferred Stock was issued to the U.S. Treasury under the TARP CPP. The
total estimated annual interest and dividends that would be payable on the Debentures (and the
underlying Debt Securities) and the Preferred Stock, if not deferred, is approximately $9.0 million
based on current interest rates.
The terms of the Debentures and trust indentures (the Indentures) allow us to defer payment of
interest on the Debt Securities at any time or from time to time for up to 20 consecutive quarters
provided no event of default (as defined in the Indentures) has occurred and is continuing. We are
not in default with respect to the Indentures, and the deferral of interest does not constitute an
event of default under the Indentures. While we defer the payment of interest, we will continue to
accrue the interest expense owed at the applicable interest rate. Upon the expiration of the
deferral, all accrued and unpaid interest is due and payable.
So long as any shares of Preferred Stock remain outstanding, unless all accrued and unpaid
dividends for all prior dividend periods have been paid or are contemporaneously declared and paid
in full, (a) no dividend whatsoever may be paid or declared on our common stock or other junior
stock, other than a dividend payable solely in common stock and other than certain dividends or
distributions of rights in connection with a shareholders rights plan; and (b) neither we nor any
of our subsidiaries may purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of our
common stock or other junior stock unless we have paid in full all accrued dividends on the
Preferred Stock for all prior dividend periods, other than purchases, redemptions or other
acquisitions of our common stock or other junior stock in connection with the administration of its
employee benefit plans in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;
pursuant to a publicly announced repurchase plan up to the increase in diluted shares outstanding
resulting from the grant, vesting or exercise of equity-based compensation; any dividends or
distributions of rights or junior stock in connection with any shareholders rights plan,
redemptions or repurchases of rights pursuant to any shareholders rights plan; acquisition of
record ownership of common stock or other junior stock or parity stock for the beneficial ownership
of any other person who is not us or one of our subsidiaries, including as trustee or custodian;
and the exchange or conversion of common stock or other junior stock for or into other junior stock
or of parity stock for or into other parity stock or junior stock but only to the extent that such
acquisition is required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into before December 12,
2008 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for
common stock.
During the deferral period on the Debentures and Preferred Stock, we may not declare or pay any
dividends or distributions on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with
respect to, any of its capital stock. Suspension of the common stock dividend will conserve an
additional $1.0 million on an annualized basis. We paid the previously announced and declared
common stock cash dividend of one cent per share on October 30, 2009 but all future dividends will
be suspended so long as interest and dividend payments on the Debentures and Preferred Stock are
being deferred.
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
On November 2, 2009 we filed a preliminary proxy statement providing notice of a special meeting of
shareholders tentatively scheduled for December 18, 2009. The purpose of this special meeting is
for shareholders to:
|
1. |
|
Consider and vote upon a proposal to amend our Articles of Incorporation to increase
the number of authorized shares of common stock from 60 million shares to 500 million
shares; |
|
2. |
|
Consider and vote upon a proposal to issue additional shares of our common stock in
exchange for certain outstanding trust preferred securities and in exchange for certain
outstanding shares of Preferred Stock; and |
|
3. |
|
Consider and vote upon a proposed stock option exchange program, under which eligible
employees would be able to exchange certain options for a lesser number of new options on
the terms described in the proxy statement. |
The first two proposals listed above relate to our exploration of various alternatives designed to
increase our tangible common equity and regulatory capital ratios. Although our regulatory capital
ratios remain at levels above well capitalized standards, because of: (a) the losses that we have
incurred in recent quarters; (b) our elevated levels of non-performing loans and other real estate;
and (c) the ongoing economic stress in Michigan, we have taken or may take the following actions to
improve our regulatory capital ratios and preserve liquidity at our holding company level:
|
|
|
Eliminated our cash dividend on our common stock; |
|
|
|
Deferred the dividends on our Preferred Stock; |
|
|
|
Deferred the dividends on our Debentures; |
|
|
|
Seek to convert some or all of our Preferred Stock and/or trust preferred securities
into common equity; and |
|
|
|
Attempt to raise additional capital, including the possibility of a significant and
large issuance of common stock, which could be highly dilutive to our existing
shareholders. |
The actions taken with respect to the payment of dividends on our capital instruments as described
above will preserve cash at our bank holding company as we do not expect our bank subsidiary to be
able to pay any cash dividends in the near term. Thus the success or lack of success in achieving
the various capital initiatives described above could have a material impact on our future
financial condition, and in particular, our liquidity and capital resources.
The proposed stock option exchange program excludes the executive officers named in the Summary
Compensation Table in the proxy statement as well as our current and former directors. Further,
the proposed stock option exchange program will not be a one-for-one exchange, but instead, the
exchange ratios will be calculated on a value-for-value basis. If approved, the stock option
exchange program is not expected to have any material impact on our financial condition or results
of operations.
16. On October 26, 2009 we filed a Form 8-K Current Report that included a press release (Exhibit
99.1) dated October 26, 2009 announcing our financial results for the quarter ended September 30,
2009 and supplemental financial data (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3) to the press release. Those
previously reported financial results have been revised to increase the loss on other real estate
and repossessed assets by $1.6 million. The increase in the loss on other real estate and
repossessed assets is to record a reserve on vacant land located in southeast Michigan. Based on
an updated appraisal, received in early November 2009, we have determined that a reserve of $1.6
million is required.
The additional reserve results in the following changes to our previously reported financial
results:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As Previously |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reported |
|
Adjustment |
|
As Revised |
|
|
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
as of September 30, 2009: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other real estate and repossessed assets |
|
$ |
32,923 |
|
|
$ |
(1,600 |
) |
|
$ |
31,323 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
2,963,628 |
|
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
2,962,028 |
|
Accumulated deficit |
|
|
(118,268 |
) |
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
(119,868 |
) |
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
159,941 |
|
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
158,341 |
|
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
|
|
2,963,628 |
|
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
2,962,028 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
three months ended September 30, 2009: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on other real estate and repossessed assets |
|
$ |
1,958 |
|
|
$ |
1,600 |
|
|
$ |
3,558 |
|
Total non-interest expense |
|
|
43,557 |
|
|
|
1,600 |
|
|
|
45,157 |
|
Loss before income tax |
|
|
(17,802 |
) |
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
(19,402 |
) |
Net loss |
|
|
(16,714 |
) |
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
(18,314 |
) |
Net loss applicable to common stock |
|
|
(17,789 |
) |
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
(19,389 |
) |
Loss per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
(0.74 |
) |
|
|
(0.07 |
) |
|
|
(0.81 |
) |
Diluted |
|
|
(0.74 |
) |
|
|
(0.07 |
) |
|
|
(0.81 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
nine months ended September 30, 2009: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on other real estate and repossessed assets |
|
$ |
5,158 |
|
|
$ |
1,600 |
|
|
$ |
6,758 |
|
Total non-interest expense |
|
|
114,805 |
|
|
|
1,600 |
|
|
|
116,405 |
|
Loss before income tax |
|
|
(42,226 |
) |
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
(43,826 |
) |
Net loss |
|
|
(40,472 |
) |
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
(42,072 |
) |
Net loss applicable to common stock |
|
|
(43,697 |
) |
|
|
(1,600 |
) |
|
|
(45,297 |
) |
Loss per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
(1.84 |
) |
|
|
(0.06 |
) |
|
|
(1.90 |
) |
Diluted |
|
|
(1.84 |
) |
|
|
(0.06 |
) |
|
|
(1.90 |
) |
17. The results of operations for the three- and nine-month period ended September 30, 2009, are
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
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Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following section presents additional information that may be necessary to assess our financial
condition and results of operations. This section should be read in conjunction with our
consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this report as well as our 2008 Annual
Report on Form 10-K. The Form 10-K includes a list of risk factors that you should consider in
connection with any decision to buy or sell our securities.
Results of Operations
Summary We incurred a net loss of $18.3 million and a net loss applicable to common stock of $19.4
million during the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to a net loss of $5.3 million
during the comparable period in 2008. The 2009 loss is primarily due to increases in the provision
for loan losses and non-interest expenses. These changes were partially offset by increases in net
interest income and non-interest income.
We incurred a net loss of $42.1 million and a net loss applicable to common stock of $45.3 million
during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million during the
comparable period in 2008. The reasons for the changes in the year-to-date comparative periods are
generally commensurate with the quarterly comparative periods.
Key performance ratios
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
Net loss (annualized) to(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average assets |
|
|
(2.59 |
)% |
|
|
(0.66 |
)% |
|
|
(2.03 |
)% |
|
|
(0.07 |
)% |
Average equity |
|
|
(73.46 |
) |
|
|
(8.97 |
) |
|
|
(53.32 |
) |
|
|
(0.91 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per common share(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
(0.81 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.23 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.90 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
Diluted |
|
|
(0.81 |
) |
|
|
(0.23 |
) |
|
|
(1.90 |
) |
|
|
(0.07 |
) |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 these amounts
are calculated using net loss applicable to common stock. |
Net interest income Net interest income is the most important source of our earnings and thus
is critical in evaluating our results of operations. Changes in our tax equivalent net interest
income are primarily influenced by our level of interest-earning assets and the income or yield
that we earn on those assets and the manner and cost of funding our interest-earning assets.
Certain macro-economic factors can also influence our net interest income such as the level and
direction of interest rates, the difference between short-term and long-term interest rates (the
steepness of the yield curve) and the general strength of the economies in which we are doing
business. Finally, risk management plays an important role in our level of net interest income. The
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ineffective management of credit risk and interest-rate risk in particular can adversely impact our
net interest income.
Tax equivalent net interest income increased by 2.2% to $35.8 million and by 5.5% to $106.9
million, respectively, during the three- and nine-month periods in 2009 compared to 2008. These
increases reflect a rise in our tax equivalent net interest income as a percent of average
interest-earning assets (Net Yield) that was partially offset by a decrease in average
interest-earning assets.
We review yields on certain asset categories and our net interest margin on a fully taxable
equivalent basis. This presentation is not in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) but is customary in the banking industry. In this non-GAAP presentation, net
interest income is adjusted to reflect tax-exempt interest income on an equivalent before-tax
basis. This measure ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and
tax-exempt sources. The adjustments to determine tax equivalent net interest income were $0.5
million and $1.1 million for the third quarters of 2009 and 2008, respectively, and were $1.8
million and $3.8 million for the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. These
adjustments were computed using a 35% tax rate.
Average interest-earning assets totaled $2.761 billion and $2.765 billion during the three- and
nine-month periods in 2009, respectively. The decreases in average interest-earning assets since
2008 are due primarily to declines in both loans and securities.
Our Net Yield increased by 39 basis points to 5.15% during the third quarter of 2009 and also by 59
basis points to 5.17% during the first nine months of 2009 as compared to the like periods in 2008.
The tax equivalent yield on average interest-earning assets declined, which primarily reflects low
short-term interest rates that have resulted in variable rate loans and securities re-pricing and
new loans being originated at generally lower rates as well as an increase in non-accrual loans.
The decline in the tax equivalent yield on average interest-earning assets that otherwise would
have been expected due to low short-term interest rates was partially offset by a change in loan
mix (higher yielding finance receivables making up a greater percentage of loans) and the existence
of floors on some variable rate commercial loans. The decrease in the tax equivalent yield on
average interest-earning assets was more than offset by a decline in our interest expense as a
percentage of average interest-earning assets (the cost of funds). The decrease in our cost of
funds also reflects low short-term interest rates that have resulted in decreased rates on certain
short-term and variable rate borrowings and on deposits.
Our tax equivalent net interest income is also adversely impacted by our level of non-accrual
loans. In the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 non-accrual loans averaged $119.5
million and $122.8 million, respectively compared to $115.4 million and $101.0 million,
respectively for the same periods in 2008. In addition, in the third quarter and first nine months
of 2009 we reversed $0.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively, of accrued and unpaid interest on
loans placed on non-accrual during each period compared to $0.3 million and $1.8 million,
respectively during the same periods in 2008.
37
Average Balances and Tax Equivalent Rates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
Rate |
|
|
Balance |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
Rate |
|
|
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
Assets (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxable loans |
|
$ |
2,464,183 |
|
|
$ |
45,190 |
|
|
|
7.29 |
% |
|
$ |
2,584,151 |
|
|
$ |
46,294 |
|
|
|
7.14 |
% |
Tax-exempt loans (2) |
|
|
7,931 |
|
|
|
153 |
|
|
|
7.65 |
|
|
|
11,953 |
|
|
|
205 |
|
|
|
6.82 |
|
Taxable securities |
|
|
110,929 |
|
|
|
1,475 |
|
|
|
5.28 |
|
|
|
142,483 |
|
|
|
2,078 |
|
|
|
5.80 |
|
Tax-exempt securities (2) |
|
|
81,099 |
|
|
|
1,285 |
|
|
|
6.29 |
|
|
|
145,911 |
|
|
|
2,630 |
|
|
|
7.17 |
|
Cash interest bearing |
|
|
68,373 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
0.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other investments |
|
|
28,087 |
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
3.81 |
|
|
|
45,362 |
|
|
|
466 |
|
|
|
4.09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Earning Assets |
|
|
2,760,602 |
|
|
|
48,402 |
|
|
|
6.97 |
|
|
|
2,929,860 |
|
|
|
51,673 |
|
|
|
7.02 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and due from banks |
|
|
57,133 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,922 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets, net |
|
|
157,309 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
224,626 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
2,975,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,211,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Savings and NOW |
|
$ |
1,009,110 |
|
|
|
1,403 |
|
|
|
0.55 |
|
|
$ |
966,415 |
|
|
|
2,262 |
|
|
|
0.93 |
|
Time deposits |
|
|
1,096,644 |
|
|
|
7,706 |
|
|
|
2.79 |
|
|
|
814,434 |
|
|
|
7,315 |
|
|
|
3.57 |
|
Other borrowings |
|
|
287,025 |
|
|
|
3,537 |
|
|
|
4.89 |
|
|
|
790,353 |
|
|
|
7,099 |
|
|
|
3.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Bearing Liabilities |
|
|
2,392,779 |
|
|
|
12,646 |
|
|
|
2.10 |
|
|
|
2,571,202 |
|
|
|
16,676 |
|
|
|
2.58 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Demand deposits |
|
|
326,246 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
314,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
82,432 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,951 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders equity |
|
|
173,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
236,139 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
|
$ |
2,975,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,211,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
35,756 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
34,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income
as a Percent of Earning Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.15 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.76 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
All domestic, except for $3.9 million of finance receivables included in taxable loans from
customers domiciled in Canada |
|
(2) |
|
Interest on tax-exempt loans and securities is presented on a fully tax equivalent
basis assuming a marginal tax rate of 35% |
38
Average Balances and Tax Equivalent Rates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
Rate |
|
|
Balance |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
Rate |
|
|
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
Assets (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxable loans |
|
$ |
2,490,900 |
|
|
$ |
134,647 |
|
|
|
7.22 |
% |
|
$ |
2,575,809 |
|
|
$ |
140,925 |
|
|
|
7.30 |
% |
Tax-exempt loans (2) |
|
|
8,442 |
|
|
|
412 |
|
|
|
6.53 |
|
|
|
10,969 |
|
|
|
582 |
|
|
|
7.09 |
|
Taxable securities |
|
|
114,608 |
|
|
|
4,913 |
|
|
|
5.73 |
|
|
|
152,812 |
|
|
|
6,558 |
|
|
|
5.73 |
|
Tax-exempt securities (2) |
|
|
90,843 |
|
|
|
4,571 |
|
|
|
6.73 |
|
|
|
179,914 |
|
|
|
9,562 |
|
|
|
7.10 |
|
Cash interest bearing |
|
|
31,467 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
|
|
0.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other investments |
|
|
28,454 |
|
|
|
822 |
|
|
|
3.86 |
|
|
|
32,553 |
|
|
|
1,185 |
|
|
|
4.86 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Earning Assets |
|
|
2,764,714 |
|
|
|
145,405 |
|
|
|
7.03 |
|
|
|
2,952,057 |
|
|
|
158,812 |
|
|
|
7.18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and due from banks |
|
|
55,871 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets, net |
|
|
158,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
226,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
2,979,338 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,231,778 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Savings and NOW |
|
$ |
976,571 |
|
|
|
4,477 |
|
|
|
0.61 |
|
|
$ |
985,938 |
|
|
|
8,281 |
|
|
|
1.12 |
|
Time deposits |
|
|
977,943 |
|
|
|
21,991 |
|
|
|
3.01 |
|
|
|
928,304 |
|
|
|
28,699 |
|
|
|
4.13 |
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
330 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
4.86 |
|
Other borrowings |
|
|
443,895 |
|
|
|
12,021 |
|
|
|
3.62 |
|
|
|
689,296 |
|
|
|
20,499 |
|
|
|
3.97 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Bearing Liabilities |
|
|
2,398,409 |
|
|
|
38,489 |
|
|
|
2.15 |
|
|
|
2,603,868 |
|
|
|
57,491 |
|
|
|
2.95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Demand deposits |
|
|
318,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
300,411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
80,010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,530 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders equity |
|
|
182,286 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
239,969 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
|
$ |
2,979,338 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,231,778 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
106,916 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
101,321 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income
as a Percent of Earning Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.17 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.58 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
All domestic, except for $6.2 million of finance receivables included in taxable loans
from customers domiciled in Canada |
|
(2) |
|
Interest on tax-exempt loans and securities is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis
assuming a marginal tax rate of 35% |
Provision for loan losses The provision for loan losses was $22.3 million and $19.8 million
during the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. During the nine-month
periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the provision was $77.9 million and $43.5 million,
respectively. The provisions reflect our assessment of the allowance for loan losses taking into
consideration factors such as loan mix, levels of non-performing and classified loans and loan net
charge-offs. While we use relevant information to recognize losses on loans, additional provisions
for related losses may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions, customer circumstances
and other credit risk factors. (See Portfolio Loans and asset
quality.) The elevated level of the provision for loan losses in all periods reflects higher
levels of non-performing loans and loan net charge-offs. (See Portfolio Loans and asset
quality.)
39
Non-interest income Non-interest income is a significant element in assessing our results of
operations. On a long-term basis we are attempting to grow non-interest income in order to
diversify our revenues within the financial services industry. We regard net gains on mortgage
loan sales as a core recurring source of revenue but they are quite cyclical and volatile. We
regard net gains (losses) on securities as a non-operating component of non-interest income.
Non-interest income totaled $12.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009, a $7.3
million increase from the comparable period in 2008. This increase was primarily due to increases
in gains on mortgage loans and securities. For the first nine months of 2009 non-interest income
totaled $45.4 million, a $16.3 million increase from the comparable period in 2008. The components
of the year to date changes are generally commensurate with the quarterly changes.
Non-Interest Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Service charges on deposit accounts |
|
$ |
6,384 |
|
|
$ |
6,416 |
|
|
$ |
18,212 |
|
|
$ |
18,227 |
|
Net gains (losses) on assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage loans |
|
|
2,257 |
|
|
|
969 |
|
|
|
8,800 |
|
|
|
3,977 |
|
Securities |
|
|
121 |
|
|
|
(6,711 |
) |
|
|
3,770 |
|
|
|
(8,037 |
) |
VISA check card interchange income |
|
|
1,480 |
|
|
|
1,468 |
|
|
|
4,395 |
|
|
|
4,334 |
|
Mortgage loan servicing |
|
|
(496 |
) |
|
|
340 |
|
|
|
1,011 |
|
|
|
1,545 |
|
Mutual fund and annuity commissions |
|
|
498 |
|
|
|
680 |
|
|
|
1,490 |
|
|
|
1,748 |
|
Bank owned life insurance |
|
|
387 |
|
|
|
506 |
|
|
|
1,143 |
|
|
|
1,468 |
|
Title insurance fees |
|
|
521 |
|
|
|
307 |
|
|
|
1,862 |
|
|
|
1,108 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,629 |
|
|
|
1,473 |
|
|
|
4,687 |
|
|
|
4,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-interest income |
|
$ |
12,781 |
|
|
$ |
5,448 |
|
|
$ |
45,370 |
|
|
$ |
29,077 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service charges on deposit accounts were nearly unchanged during the three- and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2009, respectively, from the comparable periods in 2008. There has recently
been bills introduced in Congress that may, among other things: require a written opt-in for banks
to enroll customers in overdraft protection programs; limit the number of overdraft fees per
customer on both a monthly and annual basis; require fees to be proportional to the cost of
processing overdrafts; mandate that customers be warned if an ATM transaction would overdraw their
account; and require transactions to be posted in such a manner that the consumer does not incur
avoidable overdraft coverage fees. Although we have not done a detailed analysis of the potential
impact of this proposed legislation on our level of overdraft fees, in general, we believe that
such legislation as proposed, would have an adverse impact on our present level of service charges
on deposits accounts.
Net gains on the sale of mortgage loans increased significantly on both a quarterly and a year to
date basis. The increase in gains relates primarily to a sharp increase in mortgage loan
origination volume and loan sales. This was due to a substantial rise in refinancing activity
resulting from generally lower mortgage loan interest rates particularly during mid-2009. Mortgage
loan refinancing activity moderated during the third quarter, and as a result, we would presently
expect a lower level of gains on the sale of mortgage loans in the last quarter of 2009.
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Mortgage Loan Activity
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|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Mortgage loans originated |
|
$ |
110,229 |
|
|
$ |
74,506 |
|
|
$ |
461,764 |
|
|
$ |
304,064 |
|
Mortgage loans sold |
|
|
144,518 |
|
|
|
52,837 |
|
|
|
445,327 |
|
|
|
217,524 |
|
Mortgage loans sold with servicing rights released |
|
|
20,676 |
|
|
|
16,760 |
|
|
|
35,279 |
|
|
|
36,302 |
|
Net gains on the sale of mortgage loans |
|
|
2,257 |
|
|
|
969 |
|
|
|
8,800 |
|
|
|
3,977 |
|
Net gains as a percent of mortgage loans
sold (Loan Sale Margin) |
|
|
1.56 |
% |
|
|
1.83 |
% |
|
|
1.98 |
% |
|
|
1.83 |
% |
Fair value adjustments included in the Loan
Sale Margin |
|
|
(0.51 |
) |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
0.06 |
|
|
|
0.28 |
|
The volume of loans sold is dependent upon our ability to originate mortgage loans as well as the
demand for fixed-rate obligations and other loans that we cannot profitably fund within established
interest-rate risk parameters. (See Portfolio Loans and asset quality.) Net gains on mortgage
loans are also dependent upon economic and competitive factors as well as our ability to
effectively manage exposure to changes in interest rates. As a result, this category of revenue
can be quite cyclical and volatile.
Securities net gains totaled $0.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009,
compared to a net loss of $6.7 million for the comparable period in 2008. The third quarter 2009
securities net gains were primarily due to the sale of municipal securities, while third quarter
2008 securities net losses included a decline in the fair value of trading securities of $7.7
million and other than temporary impairment charges of $0.1 million on securities available for
sale. The decline in the fair value of trading securities related principally to our holdings of
preferred stocks. Partially offsetting these losses, we generated $1.1 million of gains in 2008
related to the sale of $48.4 million of municipal securities.
Securities net gains totaled $3.8 million during the first nine months of 2009 compared to
securities net losses of $8.0 million during the first nine months of 2008. The 2009 securities
net gains were primarily due to increases in the fair value and gains on the sale of Bank of
America preferred stock. We sold all of this preferred stock in June 2009. The 2008 securities
net losses were primarily due to a $9.7 million decline in the fair value of trading securities
(all preferred stocks) and other than temporary impairment charges of $0.1 million on securities
available for sale. Partially offsetting these losses, we generated $1.8 million of gains in the
first nine months of 2008 related to the sale of $69.1 million of municipal securities.
VISA check card interchange income increased modestly in 2009 compared to 2008. These results can
primarily be attributed to a rise in the frequency of use of our VISA check card product by our
customer base. We have in place a rewards program for our VISA check card customers to encourage
greater use of this product.
Mortgage loan servicing generated a loss of $0.5 million and income of $1.0 million in the third
quarter and first nine months of 2009 respectively, compared to income of $0.3 million and $1.5
million in the corresponding periods of 2008, respectively. These variances are primarily due to
changes in the impairment reserve on and the amortization of capitalized mortgage loan servicing
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rights. The period end impairment reserve is based on a valuation of our mortgage loan servicing
portfolio and the amortization is primarily impacted by prepayment activity.
Activity related to capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights is as follows:
Capitalized Mortgage Loan Servicing Rights
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2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
14,538 |
|
|
$ |
16,551 |
|
|
$ |
11,966 |
|
|
$ |
15,780 |
|
Originated servicing rights capitalized |
|
|
1,321 |
|
|
|
403 |
|
|
|
4,444 |
|
|
|
2,035 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
(716 |
) |
|
|
(346 |
) |
|
|
(3,535 |
) |
|
|
(1,478 |
) |
(Increase)/decrease in impairment reserve |
|
|
(809 |
) |
|
|
(348 |
) |
|
|
1,459 |
|
|
|
(77 |
) |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
14,334 |
|
|
$ |
16,260 |
|
|
$ |
14,334 |
|
|
$ |
16,260 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment reserve at end of period |
|
$ |
3,192 |
|
|
$ |
396 |
|
|
$ |
3,192 |
|
|
$ |
396 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At September 30, 2009 we were servicing approximately $1.72 billion in mortgage loans for others on
which servicing rights have been capitalized. This servicing portfolio had a weighted average
coupon rate of approximately 5.78% and a weighted average service fee of 25.7 basis points.
Remaining capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights at September 30, 2009 totaled $14.3 million
and had an estimated fair market value of $15.0 million.
Mutual fund and annuity commissions declined in 2009 compared to 2008 due to lower sales of these
products primarily reflecting customer uncertainty about the economy and concerns about the
volatility of the equities market.
Income from bank owned life insurance decreased in 2009 compared to 2008 primarily due to a reduced
crediting rate reflecting the decline in interest rates, particularly on mortgage-backed
securities.
The significant increases in title insurance fees in 2009 compared to 2008 primarily reflect the
changes in our mortgage loan origination volumes.
Other non-interest income in the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 includes $0.4 million
and $1.0 million, respectively, related to foreign currency transaction gains associated with
Canadian dollar denominated finance receivables. The Canadian dollar appreciated significantly
compared to the US dollar during 2009. Total Canadian dollar denominated finance receivables had
declined to $3.1 million at September 30, 2009. As a result, we would expect future foreign
currency transaction gains or losses to be relatively minor. Other non-interest income for the
first nine months of 2008 includes first quarter revenue of $0.4 million from the redemption of
8,551 shares of Visa, Inc. Class B Common Stock as part of the Visa initial public offering.
Overall, other non-interest income for both the quarterly and year-to-date comparative periods was
relatively consistent.
Non-interest expense Non-interest expense is an important component of our results of
operations. Historically, we primarily focused on revenue growth, and while we strive to
efficiently manage our cost structure, our non-interest expenses generally increased from year to
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year because we expanded our operations through acquisitions and by opening new branches and loan
production offices. Because of the current challenging economic environment that we are
confronting, our expansion through acquisitions or by opening new branches is unlikely in the near
term. Further, management is focused on a number of initiatives to reduce and contain non-interest
expenses.
Non-interest expense increased by $14.5 million to $45.2 million and by $24.3 million to $116.4
million during the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009, respectively, compared
to the like periods in 2008. These changes are primarily due to estimated losses at our Mepco
business unit related to vehicle service contract payment plan counterparty risk and increases in
loan and collection expenses, losses on other real estate and repossessed assets, and FDIC
insurance.
Non-Interest Expense
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|
September 30, |
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2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Salaries |
|
$ |
10,205 |
|
|
$ |
10,110 |
|
|
$ |
29,689 |
|
|
$ |
29,993 |
|
Performance-based compensation and benefits |
|
|
1,067 |
|
|
|
1,336 |
|
|
|
2,143 |
|
|
|
4,083 |
|
Other benefits |
|
|
2,551 |
|
|
|
2,577 |
|
|
|
7,896 |
|
|
|
7,939 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compensation and employee benefits |
|
|
13,823 |
|
|
|
14,023 |
|
|
|
39,728 |
|
|
|
42,015 |
|
Vehicle service contract counterparty contingencies |
|
|
8,713 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loan and collection |
|
|
3,628 |
|
|
|
2,008 |
|
|
|
10,893 |
|
|
|
5,895 |
|
Occupancy, net |
|
|
2,602 |
|
|
|
2,871 |
|
|
|
8,210 |
|
|
|
8,798 |
|
Loss on other real estate and repossessed assets |
|
|
3,558 |
|
|
|
425 |
|
|
|
6,758 |
|
|
|
2,091 |
|
Data processing |
|
|
2,146 |
|
|
|
1,760 |
|
|
|
6,252 |
|
|
|
5,197 |
|
Deposit insurance |
|
|
1,729 |
|
|
|
275 |
|
|
|
5,670 |
|
|
|
1,526 |
|
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
|
|
1,727 |
|
|
|
1,662 |
|
|
|
5,424 |
|
|
|
5,304 |
|
Credit card and bank service fees |
|
|
1,722 |
|
|
|
1,273 |
|
|
|
4,854 |
|
|
|
3,493 |
|
Advertising |
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
1,575 |
|
|
|
4,198 |
|
|
|
3,843 |
|
Communications |
|
|
1,152 |
|
|
|
968 |
|
|
|
3,304 |
|
|
|
3,004 |
|
Legal and professional |
|
|
732 |
|
|
|
527 |
|
|
|
2,078 |
|
|
|
1,408 |
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
|
432 |
|
|
|
760 |
|
|
|
1,407 |
|
|
|
2,314 |
|
Supplies |
|
|
439 |
|
|
|
519 |
|
|
|
1,365 |
|
|
|
1,534 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,419 |
|
|
|
2,010 |
|
|
|
4,536 |
|
|
|
5,676 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-interest expense |
|
$ |
45,157 |
|
|
$ |
30,656 |
|
|
$ |
116,405 |
|
|
$ |
92,098 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The decreases in compensation and employee benefits in 2009 compared to 2008 are primarily due to
the elimination of any accruals for bonuses and the elimination of any contribution to the employee
stock ownership plan. In addition, the deferral (as direct loan origination costs) of compensation
and benefits has increased in 2009 as a result of the rise in mortgage loan
origination activity. These compensation cost reductions were partially offset by additional staff
added during 2009 to manage non-performing assets and loan collections.
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Our 2003 acquisition of Mepco added the financing of insurance premiums for businesses and the
acquisition and administration of payment plans to our business activities. In January 2007 we sold
Mepcos insurance premium finance business. Mepco conducts its payment plan business activities
across the United States and also entered Canada in early 2009. The payment plans (which are
classified as finance receivables in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition) permit a
consumer to purchase a vehicle service contract or product warranty by making installment payments,
generally for a term of 12 to 24 months, to the sellers of those contracts or product warranties
(one of the counterparties). Mepco purchases these payment plans from these counterparties on a
recourse basis. Mepco generally does not evaluate the creditworthiness of the individual customer
but instead primarily relies on the payment plan collateral (the unearned vehicle service contract
and unearned sales commission) in the event of default. When consumers stop making payments or
exercise their right to voluntarily cancel the contract, the remaining unpaid balance of the
payment plan is recouped by Mepco from the counterparties that sold the vehicle service contract or
product warranty and provided the coverage. As a result, we have established and monitor
counterparty concentration limits in order to manage our collateral exposure. The counterparty
concentration limits are primarily based on the AM Best rating and statutory surplus level for an
insurance company and on other factors, including funding holdbacks and distribution of
concentrations, for administrators and sellers/dealers. The sudden failure of one of Mepcos major
counterparties (an insurance company, administrator, or seller/dealer) could expose us to
significant losses.
Payment defaults and voluntary cancellations have increased significantly during 2009, reflecting
both weak economic conditions and adverse publicity impacting the vehicle service contract
industry. When counterparties do not honor their contractual obligations to Mepco to repay
advanced funds, we recognize estimated losses. Mepco vigorously pursues collection (including
commencing legal action) of funds due to it under its various contracts with counterparties.
During September 2009, we identified a counterparty that is experiencing particularly severe
financial difficulties and have accrued for estimated potential losses related to that
relationship. This particular counterparty generates over 40% of Mepcos total payment plan
business. Third quarter and year-to-date 2009 non-interest expenses include an $8.7 million and
$11.7 million, respectively, charge related to estimated losses for vehicle service contract
counterparty contingencies. These charges are being classified in non-interest expense because
they are associated with a default or potential default of a contractual obligation under our
counterparty contracts as opposed to loss on the administration of the payment plan itself. The
total reserves for potential losses due to vehicle service payment plan counterparty defaults
totaled $7.2 million at September 30, 2009 (which includes $6.0 million for the single specific
counterparty described above). The reserves for potential losses are determined by estimating
payment plan cancellation rates, the amount of collateral being held by Mepco to offset potential
defaults, the probability of the counterparty defaulting and any amounts that might be collected
from other parties (for example guarantors).
Several marketers and sellers of the vehicle service contracts, including companies from which
Mepco has purchased payment plans, have been sued or are under investigation for alleged violations
of telemarketing laws and other consumer protection laws. The actions have been brought primarily
by state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) but there have also been class
action and other private lawsuits filed. In some cases, the companies have been placed into
receivership or have discontinued business. In addition, the allegations,
particularly those relating to blatantly abusive telemarketing practices by a relatively small
number of marketers, have resulted in a significant amount of negative publicity that has affected
or may in the future affect sales throughout the industry. It is possible these events could also
cause federal or state lawmakers to enact legislation to further regulate the industry. These
events could have an adverse impact on Mepco in several ways. First, we will face increased risk
with respect to certain counterparties defaulting in their contractual obligations to Mepco which
could result in additional charges for losses if these counterparties go out of business. In
addition, if any federal or state investigation is expanded to include finance companies such as
Mepco, Mepco will face additional legal and other expenses in connection with any such
investigation. An increased level of private actions in which Mepco is named as a defendant will
also cause Mepco to incur additional legal expenses as well as potential liability. Finally, Mepco
has incurred and will likely continue to incur additional legal and other expenses in general in
dealing with these industry problems. Mepco has no role in the sale or marketing of vehicle
service contracts or product warranties or in the administration or payment of claims. Thus, Mepco
is not involved in any of the activities that have been the target of these investigations.
The increases in loan and collection costs and losses on other real estate and repossessed assets
resulted principally from the elevated level of non-performing assets and lower residential housing
prices. (See Portfolio Loans and asset quality.)
Occupancy costs have declined in 2009 compared to the year-ago periods due primarily to the closure
of some loan production offices during the last half of 2008.
Data processing expenses increased in 2009 primarily related to consulting fees paid to our core
data processing services provider related to a revenue enhancement and cost efficiency project.
Deposit insurance expense increased in 2009 compared to the year-ago periods reflecting higher
rates and an industry-wide special assessment of $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2009. This
special assessment was equal to 5 basis points on total assets less Tier 1 capital.
As a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured institution, we are required to pay
deposit insurance premium assessments to the FDIC. Under the FDICs risk-based assessment system
for deposit insurance premiums, all insured depository institutions are placed into one of four
categories and assessed insurance premiums based primarily on their level of capital and
supervisory evaluations. Insurance assessments ranged from 0.12% to 0.50% of total deposits for
the first quarter 2009 assessment. Effective April 1, 2009, insurance assessments ranged from
0.07% to 0.78%, depending on an institutions risk classification and other factors.
Credit card and bank service fees have increased due primarily to an increase in payment
plans/finance receivables being administered by Mepco.
Advertising expense was higher on a year-to-date basis in 2009 compared to 2008 due principally to
additional direct mail promotions of our checking account and VISA check card products.
Advertising expense in the third quarter of 2009 declined compared to 2008 due primarily to a
reduction of certain media expenditures in order to reduce costs.
Other expenses in the third quarter and first nine months of 2008 include $0.2 million for the
settlement of two litigation matters at Mepco and an accrual of $0.3 million for a potential
liability at Independent Bank related to the withdrawal of funds from a deposit account in
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response to a tax levy. We have initially prevailed in court on the latter matter but the plaintiff can
appeal this ruling so we have left the accrual intact at September 30, 2009.
Income tax benefit The income tax benefit was $1.1 million and $5.7 million for the three month
periods ending September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively and $1.8 million and $7.3 million for the
nine month periods ending September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The benefit recognized during
the three- and nine-month periods in 2009 was the result of current period adjustments to other
comprehensive income (OCI), net of state income tax expense and adjustments to the deferred tax
asset valuation allowance.
Generally, the calculation for the income tax provision (benefit) does not consider the tax effects
of changes in other comprehensive income, which is a component of shareholders equity on the
balance sheet. However, an exception is provided in certain circumstances, such as when there is a
pre-tax loss from continuing operations. In such case, pre-tax income from other categories (such
as changes in OCI) is included in the calculation of the tax provision for the current year. For
the three and nine month periods in 2009, this resulted in an income tax benefit of $1.6 million
and $3.1 million, respectively.
Business Segments Our reportable segments are based upon legal entities. We currently have two
reportable segments: Independent Bank and Mepco. These business segments are also differentiated
based on the products and services provided. We evaluate performance based principally on net
income of the respective reportable segments.
The following table presents net income (loss) by business segment.
Business Segments
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|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Independent Bank |
|
$ |
(18,089 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,622 |
) |
|
$ |
(47,656 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,227 |
) |
Mepco |
|
|
1,510 |
|
|
|
2,704 |
|
|
|
11,090 |
|
|
|
7,779 |
|
Other(1) |
|
|
(1,711 |
) |
|
|
(1,393 |
) |
|
|
(5,722 |
) |
|
|
(4,145 |
) |
Elimination |
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
(15 |
) |
|
|
216 |
|
|
|
(46 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(18,314 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,326 |
) |
|
$ |
(42,072 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,639 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes amounts relating to our parent company and certain insignificant
operations. |
The increase in the losses recorded by Independent Bank in 2009 compared to 2008 is primarily due
to higher provisions for loan losses, loan and collection costs and losses on other real estate.
The elevated credit related costs reflect higher levels of non-performing loans and loan net
charge-offs. (See Portfolio Loans and asset quality.)
Mepcos net income has generally been increasing due to growth in finance receivables and lower
short-term interest rates. All of Mepcos funding is provided by Independent Bank and is priced
principally based on Brokered CD rates. It is unlikely that Mepco could obtain such favorable
funding costs on its own in the open market. Third quarter and year-to-date 2009 non-interest
expenses at Mepco include an $8.7 million and $11.7 million, respectively, charge related to
vehicle service contract counterparty contingencies. (See
Non-interest expense).
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Financial Condition
Summary Our total assets increased by $5.8 million during the first nine months of 2009 due
primarily to a rise in cash and due from banks that was largely offset by a decline in loans.
Loans, excluding loans held for sale (Portfolio Loans), totaled $2.387 billion at September 30,
2009, down $72.3 million from December 31, 2008. (See Portfolio Loans and asset quality.)
Deposits totaled $2.486 billion at September 30, 2009, compared to $2.066 billion at December 31,
2008. The $419.4 million rise in total deposits during the period is due to increases in checking
and savings accounts and brokered certificates of deposit (Brokered CDs). Other borrowings
totaled $162.3 million at September 30, 2009, a decrease of $379.6 million from December 31, 2008.
This decrease reflects the payoff of borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank or Federal Home Loan
Bank of Indianapolis with funds from the aforementioned rise in deposits.
Securities We maintain diversified securities portfolios, which include obligations of U.S.
government-sponsored agencies, securities issued by states and political subdivisions, corporate
securities, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities. We also invest in capital
securities, which include preferred stocks and trust preferred securities. We regularly evaluate
asset/liability management needs and attempt to maintain a portfolio structure that provides
sufficient liquidity and cash flow. We believe that the unrealized losses on securities available
for sale are temporary in nature and are expected to be recovered within a reasonable time period.
We believe that we have the ability to hold securities with unrealized losses to maturity or until
such time as the unrealized losses reverse. (See Asset/liability management.)
Securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
Amortized |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Cost |
|
Gains |
|
Losses |
|
Value |
|
|
(in thousands) |
Securities available for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
$ |
190,406 |
|
|
$ |
3,704 |
|
|
$ |
10,106 |
|
|
$ |
184,004 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
231,746 |
|
|
|
3,707 |
|
|
|
20,041 |
|
|
|
215,412 |
|
Securities available for sale declined during the first nine months of 2009 primarily because
maturities and principal payments in the portfolio were not fully replaced with new purchases.
Effective January 1, 2008, we elected to measure the majority of our preferred stock investments at
fair value. We recorded a $0.02 million and $0.1 million other than temporary impairment charge on
a trust preferred security in the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, respectively.
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Sales of securities were as follows (See Non-interest income.):
|
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|
|
Three months ended |
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|
Nine months ended |
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|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
Proceeds |
|
$ |
9,585 |
|
|
$ |
48,529 |
|
|
$ |
36,748 |
|
|
$ |
77,188 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross gains |
|
$ |
91 |
|
|
$ |
1,143 |
|
|
$ |
2,929 |
|
|
$ |
1,873 |
|
Gross losses |
|
|
(23 |
) |
|
|
(60 |
) |
|
|
(133 |
) |
|
|
(67 |
) |
Impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(125 |
) |
|
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
(125 |
) |
Fair value adjustments |
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
(7,669 |
) |
|
|
991 |
|
|
|
(9,718 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net gains (losses) |
|
$ |
121 |
|
|
$ |
(6,711 |
) |
|
$ |
3,770 |
|
|
$ |
(8,037 |
) |
|
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|
Portfolio Loans and asset quality In addition to the communities served by our bank branch network,
our principal lending markets also include nearby communities and metropolitan areas. Subject to
established underwriting criteria, we also historically participated in commercial lending
transactions with certain non-affiliated banks and also purchased mortgage loans from third-party
originators. Currently, we are not engaging in any new commercial loan participations with
non-affiliated banks or purchasing any mortgage loans from third party originators.
The senior management and board of directors of our bank retain authority and responsibility for
credit decisions and we have adopted uniform underwriting standards. Our loan committee structure
and the loan review process, attempt to provide requisite controls and promote compliance with such
established underwriting standards. There can be no assurance that the aforementioned lending
procedures and the use of uniform underwriting standards will prevent us from the possibility of
incurring significant credit losses in our lending activities and in fact the provision for loan
losses increased in the first nine months of 2009 as well as in 2008 and 2007 from prior historical
levels.
We generally retain loans that may be profitably funded within established risk parameters. (See
Asset/liability management.) As a result, we may hold adjustable-rate and balloon real estate
mortgage loans as Portfolio Loans, while 15- and 30-year, fixed-rate obligations are generally sold
to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates. (See Non-interest income.)
Future growth of overall Portfolio Loans is dependent upon a number of competitive and economic
factors. Overall loan growth has slowed during the past two years reflecting both weak economic
conditions in Michigan as well as a our desire to reduce certain loan categories. Construction and
land development loans have been declining recently because we are seeking to
shrink this portion of our Portfolio Loans due to a very poor economic climate for real estate
development, particularly residential real estate. Declines in Portfolio Loans or competition that
leads to lower relative pricing on new Portfolio Loans could adversely impact our future operating
results.
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Non-performing assets
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|
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|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
Non-accrual loans |
|
$ |
113,003 |
|
|
$ |
122,639 |
|
Loans 90 days or more past due and
still accruing interest |
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
2,626 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-performing loans |
|
|
117,471 |
|
|
|
125,265 |
|
Other real estate |
|
|
31,323 |
|
|
|
19,998 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-performing assets |
|
$ |
148,794 |
|
|
$ |
145,263 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As a percent of Portfolio Loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-performing loans |
|
|
4.92 |
% |
|
|
5.09 |
% |
Allowance for loan losses |
|
|
3.09 |
|
|
|
2.35 |
|
Non-performing assets to total assets |
|
|
5.02 |
|
|
|
4.91 |
|
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of
non-performing loans |
|
|
63 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
Non-performing loans have declined by $7.8 million, or 6.2%, since year-end 2008. An increase in
non-performing mortgage loans and consumer loans was more than offset by a decline in
non-performing commercial loans. The decline in non-performing commercial loans is primarily due to
net charge-offs and the payoff or other disposition of non-performing credits during the first nine
months of 2009. Non-performing commercial loans largely reflect real estate-secured credit
delinquencies caused primarily by cash flow difficulties encountered by real estate developers in
Michigan as they confront a significant decline in sales. The elevated level of non-performing
residential mortgage loans is primarily due to a rise in delinquencies and foreclosures reflecting
both weak economic conditions and soft residential real estate values in many parts of Michigan.
Other real estate (ORE) and repossessed assets totaled $31.3 million at September 30, 2009,
compared to $20.0 million at December 31, 2008. This increase is the result of the migration of
non-performing loans secured by real estate into ORE as the foreclosure process is completed and
any redemption period expires. Higher foreclosure rates are evident nationwide, but Michigan has
consistently had one of the higher foreclosure rates in the U.S. during the past year. We believe
that this higher foreclosure rate is due to both weak economic conditions (Michigan has the highest
unemployment rate in the U.S.) and declining residential real estate values (which has eroded or
eliminated the equity that many mortgagors had in their home). Because the redemption period on
foreclosures is relatively long in Michigan (six months to one year) and we have many
non-performing loans that were in the process of foreclosure at September 30, 2009, we anticipate
that our level of other real estate and repossessed assets will continue to rise during 2009 and
will likely remain at elevated levels for some period of time. A high level of non-performing
assets would be expected to adversely impact our tax equivalent net interest income.
We will place a loan that is 90 days or more past due on non-accrual, unless we believe the loan is
both well secured and in the process of collection. Accordingly, we have determined that the
collection of the accrued and unpaid interest on any loans that are 90 days or more past due and
still accruing interest is probable.
The ratio of loan net charge-offs to average loans was 3.41% on an annualized basis in the first
nine-months of 2009 (or $62.4 million) compared to 1.85% in the first nine-months of 2008 (or $35.4
million). The rise in loan net charge-offs primarily reflects increases of $17.7 million for
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commercial loans and $7.9 million for residential mortgage loans. These increases in loan net
charge-offs primarily reflect higher levels of non-performing assets and lower collateral
liquidation values, particularly on residential real estate or real estate held for
development. We do not believe that the elevated level of total loan net charge-offs in
the first nine months of 2009 is indicative of what we will experience during the balance of 2009
and beyond. 2009 loan net charge-offs have declined sequentially in each of the first three
quarters from $29.7 million in the first quarter to $18.7 million in the second quarter and to
$14.0 million in the third quarter. The majority of the loan net charge-offs in the first part of
2009 related to commercial loans and in particular several land or land development loans (due to
significant drops in real estate values) and one large commercial credit (which defaulted in March
2009). Land and land development loans now total just $63.3 million (or 2.1% of total assets) and
approximately 58% of these loans are already in non-performing or watch credit status and the
entire portfolio has been carefully evaluated and an appropriate allowance or charge-off has been
recorded. Further, the commercial loan portfolio is thoroughly analyzed each quarter through our
credit review process and an appropriate allowance and provision for loan losses is recorded based
on such review and in light of prevailing market conditions.
Allowance for loan losses
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|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
Nine months ended |
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|
|
September 30, |
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|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unfunded |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unfunded |
|
|
|
Loans |
|
|
Commitments |
|
|
Loans |
|
|
Commitments |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
57,900 |
|
|
$ |
2,144 |
|
|
$ |
45,294 |
|
|
$ |
1,936 |
|
Additions (deduction) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision charged to operating expense |
|
|
78,208 |
|
|
|
(292 |
) |
|
|
44,039 |
|
|
|
(583 |
) |
Recoveries credited to allowance |
|
|
2,130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loans charged against the allowance |
|
|
(64,528 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,142 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
73,710 |
|
|
$ |
1,852 |
|
|
$ |
53,898 |
|
|
$ |
1,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loans charged against the allowance to
average Portfolio Loans (annualized) |
|
|
3.41 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.85 |
% |
|
|
|
|
In determining the allowance and the related provision for credit losses, we consider four
principal elements: (i) specific allocations based upon probable losses identified during the
review of the loan portfolio, (ii) allocations established for other adversely rated loans, (iii)
allocations based principally on historical loan loss experience, and (iv) additional allowances
based on subjective factors, including local and general economic business factors and trends,
portfolio concentrations and changes in the size, mix and/or the general terms of the loan
portfolios.
The first element reflects our estimate of probable losses based upon our systematic review of
specific loans. These estimates are based upon a number of objective factors, such as payment
history, financial condition of the borrower, and discounted collateral exposure.
The second element reflects the application of our loan rating system. This rating system is
similar to those employed by state and federal banking regulators. Loans that are rated below a
certain predetermined classification are assigned a loss allocation factor for each loan
classification category that is based upon a historical analysis of both the probability of default
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and the expected loss rate (loss given default). The lower the rating assigned to a loan or
category, the greater the allocation percentage that is applied. For higher rated loans
(non-watch credit) we again determine a probability of default and loss given default in order to
apply an allocation percentage.
The third element is determined by assigning allocations to homogeneous loan groups based
principally upon the five-year average of loss experience for each type of loan. Recent years are
weighted more heavily in this average. Average losses may be further adjusted based on an analysis
of delinquent loans. Loss analyses are conducted at least annually.
The fourth element is based on factors that cannot be associated with a specific credit or loan
category and reflects our attempt to ensure that the overall allowance for loan losses
appropriately reflects a margin for the imprecision necessarily inherent in the estimates of
expected credit losses. We consider a number of subjective factors when determining the unallocated
portion, including local and general economic business factors and trends, portfolio concentrations
and changes in the size, mix and the general terms of the loan portfolios. (See Provision for
credit losses.)
Mepcos allowance for loan losses is determined in a similar manner as discussed above and
primarily takes into account historical loss experience and other subjective factors deemed
relevant to their business as described in greater detail below.
Losses associated with the administration of the payment plan are included in the provision for
loan losses. For the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, such losses totaled $0.3 million and $0.1
million, respectively. Mepcos allowance for loan losses totaled $0.8 million and $0.5 million at
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Mepco has established procedures for
payment plan servicing/administration and collections, including the timely cancellation of the
vehicle service contract, in order to protect our collateral position in the event of payment
default or voluntary cancellation by the customer. Mepco also has established procedures to attempt
to prevent and detect fraud since the payment plan origination activities and initial customer
contact is entirely done through unrelated third parties (vehicle service contract administrators
and sellers or automobile dealerships). There can be no assurance that the aforementioned risk
management policies and procedures will prevent us from the possibility of incurring significant
credit or fraud related losses in this business segment.
The allowance for loan losses increased to 3.09% of total Portfolio Loans at September 30, 2009
from 2.35% at December 31, 2008. This increase is primarily due to increases in all of the
components of the allowance for loan losses outlined above. The allowance for loan losses related
to specific loans increased due to some larger reserves on some individual credits even though
total non-performing commercial loans have declined since year end 2008. The allowance for loan
losses related to other adversely rated loans increased primarily due to changes in the mix of
commercial loan ratings. The allowance for loan losses related to historical losses increased due
to higher loan net charge-offs. Finally, the allowance for loan losses related to subjective
factors increased primarily due to weaker economic conditions in Michigan that have contributed to
elevated levels of non-performing loans and net loan charge-offs.
Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
|
(in thousands) |
Specific allocations |
|
$ |
22,940 |
|
|
$ |
16,788 |
|
Other adversely rated loans |
|
|
13,791 |
|
|
|
9,511 |
|
Historical loss allocations |
|
|
22,775 |
|
|
|
20,270 |
|
Additional allocations based on subjective factors |
|
|
14,204 |
|
|
|
11,331 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
73,710 |
|
|
$ |
57,900 |
|
|
|
|
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We took a variety of steps beginning in 2007 to address the credit issues identified above
(elevated levels of watch credits, non-performing loans and other real estate and repossessed
assets), including the following:
|
|
|
An enhanced quarterly watch credit review process to proactively manage higher risk
loans. |
|
|
|
|
Loan risk ratings are independently assigned and structure recommendations made upfront
by our credit officers. |
|
|
|
|
A Special Assets Group has been established to provide more effective management of our
most troubled loans. A select group of law firms supports this team, providing
professional advice and systemic feedback. |
|
|
|
|
An independent loan review function provides portfolio/individual loan feedback to
evaluate the effectiveness of processes by market. |
|
|
|
|
Management (incentive) objectives for each commercial lender and senior commercial
lender emphasize credit quality in addition to growth and profitability. |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio concentrations are monitored with select loan types encouraged and other loan
types (such as residential real estate development) requiring significantly higher
approval authorities. |
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Deposits and borrowings Our competitive position within many of the markets served by our branch
network limits our ability to materially increase deposits without adversely impacting the
weighted-average cost of core deposits. Accordingly, we principally compete on the basis of
convenience and personal service, while employing pricing tactics that are intended to enhance the
value of core deposits.
To attract new core deposits, we have implemented a high-performance checking program that utilizes
a combination of direct mail solicitations, in-branch merchandising, gifts for customers opening
new checking accounts or referring business to our bank and branch staff sales training. This
program has historically generated increases in customer relationships as well as deposit
service charges. Over the past two to three years we have also expanded our treasury
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management products and services for commercial businesses and municipalities or other governmental units and
have also increased our sales calling efforts in order to attract additional deposit relationships
from these sectors. Despite these efforts our historic core deposit growth has not kept pace with
the historic growth of our Portfolio Loans. We view long-term core deposit growth as a significant
challenge. Core deposits generally provide a more stable and lower cost source of funds than
alternative sources such as short-term borrowings. As a result, the continued funding of Portfolio
Loans with alternative sources of funds (as opposed to core deposits) may erode certain of our
profitability measures, such as return on assets, and may also adversely impact our liquidity. (See
Liquidity and capital resources.)
We have also implemented strategies that incorporate federal funds purchased, other borrowings and
Brokered CDs to fund a portion of any increases in interest earning assets. The use of such
alternate sources of funds supplements our core deposits and is also an integral part of our
asset/liability management efforts.
Alternative Sources of Funds
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Maturity |
|
Rate |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Maturity |
|
Rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Brokered CDs(1) |
|
$ |
529,521 |
|
|
1.8 |
years |
|
|
2.31 |
% |
|
$ |
182,283 |
|
|
1.1 |
years |
|
|
3.63 |
% |
Fixed rate FHLB advances |
|
|
124,454 |
|
|
2.2 |
years |
|
|
2.54 |
|
|
|
314,214 |
|
|
2.3 |
years |
|
|
3.49 |
|
Securities sold under agreements to
Repurchase |
|
|
35,000 |
|
|
1.1 |
years |
|
|
4.42 |
|
|
|
35,000 |
|
|
1.9 |
years |
|
|
4.42 |
|
FRB Discount borrowing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
189,500 |
|
|
.1 |
years |
|
|
0.54 |
|
Federal funds purchased |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
1 |
day |
|
|
0.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
688,975 |
|
|
1.8 |
years |
|
|
2.46 |
% |
|
$ |
721,747 |
|
|
1.4 |
years |
|
|
2.80 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Brokered CDs in the amount of $271.2 million and $25.0 million at September 30, 2009
and December 31, 2008, respectively, are callable from time to time at our option through their
maturity dates. |
Other borrowed funds, principally advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (the FHLB),
borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank (the FRB) and securities sold under agreements to
repurchase (Repurchase Agreements), totaled $162.3 million at September 30, 2009, compared to
$542.0 million at December 31, 2008. The $379.6 million decrease in other borrowed funds
principally reflects the payoff of borrowings from the FRB and FHLB with funds from new Brokered
CDs or from the growth in other deposits. The increase in Brokered CDs and use of these
funds to payoff borrowings from the FRB and FHLB is designed to improve our liquidity profile. The
Brokered CDs that we are issuing do not require any collateral and have longer maturity dates
(generally two to five years). By paying off FRB and FHLB borrowings (which do require
collateral), we increase our secured borrowing capacity.
Derivative financial instruments are employed to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates.
(See Asset/liability management.) At September 30, 2009, we employed interest-rate swaps with an
aggregate notional amount of $160.0 million and interest rate caps with an aggregate notional
amount of $116.0 million. (See note #8 of Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.)
Liquidity and capital resources Liquidity risk is the risk of being unable to timely meet
obligations as they come due at a reasonable funding cost or without incurring unacceptable
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losses.
Our liquidity management involves the measurement and monitoring of a variety of sources and uses
of funds. Our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows categorize these sources and uses into
operating, investing and financing activities. We primarily focus our liquidity management on
developing access to a variety of borrowing sources to supplement our deposit gathering activities
and provide funds for growing our investment and loan portfolios as well as to be able to respond
to unforeseen liquidity needs.
Our sources of funds include our deposit base, secured advances from the FHLB, secured borrowings
from the FRB, a federal funds purchased borrowing facility with another commercial bank, and access
to the capital markets (for Brokered CDs).
At September 30, 2009 we had $547.6 million of time deposits that mature in the next twelve months.
Historically, a majority of these maturing time deposits are renewed by our customers or are
Brokered CDs that we expect to replace. Additionally $1.402 billion of our deposits at September
30, 2009 were in account types from which the customer could withdraw the funds on demand. Changes
in the balances of deposits that can be withdrawn upon demand are usually predictable and the total
balances of these accounts have generally grown or have been stable over time as a result of our
marketing and promotional activities. There can be no assurance that historical patterns of
renewing time deposits or overall growth in deposits will continue in the future.
In particular, media reports about bank failures have created concerns among depositors at banks
throughout the country, including certain of our customers, particularly those with deposit
balances in excess of deposit insurance limits. In response, the FDIC announced several programs
during 2008 including increasing the deposit insurance limit from $100,000 to $250,000 at least
until December 31, 2013 and providing unlimited deposit insurance for balances in non-interest
bearing demand deposit and certain low-interest (an interest rate of 0.50% or less) transaction
accounts until June 30, 2010. We have proactively sought to provide appropriate information to our
deposit customers about our organization in order to retain our business and deposit relationships.
Despite these moves by the FDIC and our proactive communications efforts, the potential outflow of
deposits remains as a significant liquidity risk, particularly since our recent losses and our
elevated level of non-performing assets have reduced some of the financial ratings of our bank that
are followed by our larger deposit customers, such as municipalities. The outflow of significant
amounts of deposits could have an adverse impact on our liquidity and results of operations.
We have developed contingency funding plans that stress tests our liquidity needs that may arise
from certain events such as an adverse credit event or a disaster recovery situation. Our liquidity
management also includes periodic monitoring that segregates assets between liquid and illiquid and
classifies liabilities as core and non-core. This analysis compares our total level of illiquid
assets to our core funding. It is our goal to have core funding sufficient to finance illiquid
assets.
Effective management of capital resources is critical to our mission to create value for our
shareholders. The cost of capital is an important factor in creating shareholder value and,
accordingly, our capital structure includes cumulative trust preferred securities and cumulative
preferred stock.
We have four special purpose entities that have issued $90.1 million of cumulative trust preferred
securities outside of Independent Bank Corporation. Currently $54.5 million of these securities
qualify as Tier 1 capital and the balance qualify as Tier 2 capital. These entities have also
issued
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common securities and capital to Independent Bank Corporation. Independent Bank
Corporation, in turn, issued subordinated debentures to these special purpose entities equal to the
trust preferred securities, common securities and capital issued. The subordinated debentures
represent the sole asset of the special purpose entities. The common securities, capital and
subordinated debentures are included in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
In March 2006, the Federal Reserve Board issued a final rule that retains trust preferred
securities in the Tier 1 capital of bank holding companies. After a transition period that
originally was going to end on March 31, 2009 but that has recently been extended an additional two
years (to March 31, 2011), the aggregate amount of trust preferred securities and certain other
capital elements will be limited to 25 percent of Tier 1 capital elements, net of goodwill (net of
any associated deferred tax liability). The amount of trust preferred securities and certain other
elements in excess of the limit could be included in the Tier 2 capital, subject to restrictions.
Based upon our existing levels of Tier 1 capital, trust preferred securities and goodwill, this
final Federal Reserve Board rule would have reduced our Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio by
approximately 28 basis points at September 30, 2009, (this calculation assumes no transition
period).
In December 2008, we issued 72,000 shares of Series A, no par value, $1,000 liquidation preference,
fixed rate cumulative perpetual preferred stock (Preferred Stock) and a warrant to purchase
3,461,538 shares (at $3.12 per share) of our common stock (Warrant) to the U.S. Department of
Treasury (UST) in return for $72.0 million under the Capital Purchase Program (CPP) component
of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Of the total proceeds, $68.4 million was originally
allocated to the Preferred Stock and $3.6 million was allocated to the Warrant (included in capital
surplus) based on the relative fair value of each. The $3.6 million discount on the Preferred Stock
is being accreted using an effective yield method over five years. The accretion is being recorded
as part of the Preferred Stock dividend.
The Preferred Stock pays a quarterly, cumulative cash dividend at a rate of 5% per annum on the
$1,000 liquidation preference to, but excluding February 15, 2014 and at a rate of 9% per annum
thereafter. We are subject to various regulatory policies and requirements relating to the payment
of dividends, including requirements to maintain adequate capital above regulatory minimums. Prior
to December 12, 2011, even if we are current on the payment of dividends on the Preferred Stock, we
may not do either of the following without the prior written consent of the UST: (a) pay cash
dividends on our common stock to shareholders of more than $0.01 per share per quarter, as adjusted
for any stock split, stock dividend, reverse stock split, reclassification or similar transaction;
or (b) repurchase any of our common stock or redeem any of our trust preferred securities, other
than certain excepted redemptions of common stock in connection with the administration of employee
benefit plans in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice. These
restrictions described in the preceding sentence expire in the event we redeem all shares of
Preferred Stock or in the event the UST transfers all of its shares of Preferred Stock to an
unaffiliated transferee. Holders of shares of the Preferred Stock have no right to exchange or
convert such shares into any other securities of Independent Bank Corporation.
The annual 5% dividend on the Preferred Stock together with the amortization of the discount will
reduce net income (or increase the net loss) applicable to common stock by approximately $4.3
million annually. In addition, the exercise price on the Warrant of $3.12 per share is presently
below our book value per share (but above our tangible book value per share). If our
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per share exceeds the Warrant price, our diluted earnings per share will be reduced. Further, the
exercise of the Warrant would be dilutive to our current book value per share.
On October 26, 2009 we announced that effective November 1, 2009, that we elected to defer
regularly scheduled quarterly interest payments on our junior subordinated debentures (the
Debentures) and quarterly dividend payments on our Preferred Stock. The Debentures are owned by
IBC Capital Finance II, III and IV and Midwest Guaranty Trust I (the Trusts) and were funded by
the Trusts issuance of the above referenced cumulative trust preferred securities (Debt
Securities). The Preferred Stock was issued to the U.S. Treasury under the TARP CPP. The total
estimated annual interest and dividends that would be payable on the Debentures (and the underlying
Debt Securities) and the Preferred Stock, if not deferred, is approximately $9.0 million based on
current interest rates.
The terms of the Debentures and trust indentures (the Indentures) allow us to defer payment of
interest on the Debt Securities at any time or from time to time for up to 20 consecutive quarters
provided no event of default (as defined in the Indentures) has occurred and is continuing. We are
not in default with respect to the Indentures, and the deferral of interest does not constitute an
event of default under the Indentures. While we defer the payment of interest, we will continue to
accrue the interest expense owed at the applicable interest rate. Upon the expiration of the
deferral, all accrued and unpaid interest is due and payable.
So long as any shares of Preferred Stock remain outstanding, unless all accrued and unpaid
dividends for all prior dividend periods have been paid or are contemporaneously declared and paid
in full, (a) no dividend whatsoever may be paid or declared on our common stock or other junior
stock, other than a dividend payable solely in common stock and other than certain dividends or
distributions of rights in connection with a shareholders rights plan; and (b) neither we nor any
of our subsidiaries may purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of our
common stock or other junior stock unless we have paid in full all accrued dividends on the
Preferred Stock for all prior dividend periods, other than purchases, redemptions or other
acquisitions of our common stock or other junior stock in connection with the administration of its
employee benefit plans in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;
pursuant to a publicly announced repurchase plan up to the increase in diluted shares outstanding
resulting from the grant, vesting or exercise of equity-based compensation; any dividends or
distributions of rights or junior stock in connection with any shareholders rights plan,
redemptions or repurchases of rights pursuant to any shareholders rights plan; acquisition of
record ownership of common stock or other junior stock or parity stock for the beneficial ownership
of any other person who is not us or one of our subsidiaries, including as trustee or custodian;
and the exchange or conversion of common stock or other junior stock for or into other junior stock
or of parity stock for or into other parity stock or junior stock but only to the extent that such
acquisition is required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into before December 12,
2008 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for
common stock.
During the deferral period on the Debentures and Preferred Stock, we may not declare or pay any
dividends or distributions on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with
respect to, any of its capital stock. Suspension of the common stock dividend will conserve an
additional $1.0 million on an annualized basis. We paid the previously announced and declared
common stock cash dividend of one cent per share on October 30, 2009 but all future dividends will
be suspended so long as interest and dividend payments on the Debentures and Preferred Stock are
being deferred.
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To supplement our balance sheet and capital management activities, we historically would repurchase
our common stock. The level of share repurchases in a given time period generally reflected
changes in our need for capital associated with our balance sheet growth and our level of earnings.
The only share repurchases currently being executed are for our deferred compensation and stock
purchase plan for non-employee directors. Such repurchases are funded by the director deferring a
portion of his or her fees.
Shareholders equity applicable to common stock declined to $89.4 million at September 30, 2009
from $126.4 million at December 31, 2008. Our tangible common equity (TCE) totaled $61.8 million
and $97.5 million, respectively, at those same dates. Our ratio of TCE to tangible assets was 2.11%
at September 30, 2009 compared to 3.33% at December 31, 2008. We are exploring various
alternatives in order to increase our TCE and regulatory capital ratios. Although our regulatory
capital ratios remain at levels above well capitalized standards, because of: (a) the losses that
we have incurred in recent quarters; (b) our elevated levels of non-performing loans and other real
estate; and (c) the ongoing economic stress in Michigan, we have taken or may take the following
actions to improve our regulatory capital ratios and preserve liquidity at our holding company
level:
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Seek to convert some or all of our Preferred Stock and/or Debt Securities into common
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large issuance of common stock, which could be highly dilutive to our existing
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The actions taken with respect to the payment of dividends on our capital instruments as described
above will preserve cash at our bank holding company as we do not expect our bank subsidiary to be
able to pay any cash dividends in the near term. Although there are no specific regulations
restricting dividend payments by bank holding companies (other than State corporate laws) the FRB
(our primary federal regulator) has issued a policy statement on cash dividend payments. The FRBs
view is that: an organization experiencing earnings weaknesses or other financial pressures should
not maintain a level of cash dividends that exceeds its net income, that is inconsistent with the
organizations capital position, or that can only be funded in ways that may weaken the
organizations financial health. Although the FRB has not sought to restrict or limit the
dividends that we have been paying on our capital instruments, our Board of Directors believed that
it was in the best long-term interests of our shareholders to take the actions described above.
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Capitalization
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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Subordinated debentures |
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92,888 |
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92,888 |
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Amount not qualifying as regulatory capital |
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90,100 |
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90,100 |
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Shareholders Equity |
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Preferred stock, Series A, no par value |
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68,982 |
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68,456 |
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Common stock, par value $1.00 per share |
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23,832 |
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22,791 |
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Capital surplus |
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201,360 |
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200,687 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(119,868 |
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(73,849 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(15,965 |
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(23,208 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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158,341 |
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194,877 |
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Total capitalization |
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248,441 |
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284,977 |
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Total shareholders equity at September 30, 2009 decreased $36.5 million from December 31, 2008,
due primarily to our year-to-date 2009 net loss. Shareholders equity totaled $158.3 million, equal
to 5.35% of total assets at September 30, 2009. At December 31, 2008, shareholders equity was
$194.9 million, which was equal to 6.59% of total assets.
Our bank subsidiary remains well capitalized (as defined by banking regulations) at September 30,
2009.
Bank Capital Ratios
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10.62 |
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4.00 |
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Asset/liability management Interest-rate risk is created by differences in the cash flow
characteristics of our assets and liabilities. Options embedded in certain financial instruments,
including caps on adjustable-rate loans as well as borrowers rights to prepay fixed-rate loans
also create interest-rate risk.
Our asset/liability management efforts identify and evaluate opportunities to structure the balance
sheet in a manner that is consistent with our mission to maintain profitable financial leverage
within established risk parameters. We evaluate various opportunities and alternate balance-sheet
strategies carefully and consider the likely impact on our risk profile as well as the anticipated
contribution to earnings. The marginal cost of funds is a principal consideration in
the implementation of our balance-sheet management strategies, but such evaluations further
consider interest-rate and liquidity risk as well as other pertinent factors. We have established
parameters for interest-rate risk. We regularly monitor our interest-rate risk and report at least
quarterly to our board of directors.
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We employ simulation analyses to monitor our interest-rate risk profile and evaluate potential
changes in our net interest income and market value of portfolio equity that result from changes in
interest rates. The purpose of these simulations is to identify sources of interest-rate risk
inherent in our balance sheet. The simulations do not anticipate any actions that we might initiate
in response to changes in interest rates and, accordingly, the simulations do not provide a
reliable forecast of anticipated results. The simulations are predicated on immediate, permanent
and parallel shifts in interest rates and generally assume that current loan and deposit pricing
relationships remain constant. The simulations further incorporate assumptions relating to changes
in customer behavior, including changes in prepayment rates on certain assets and liabilities.
Changes in Market Value of Portfolio Equity and Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income
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September 30, 2009 |
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200 basis point rise |
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170,100 |
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8.34 |
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141,900 |
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0.07 |
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165,800 |
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5.61 |
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141,000 |
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Base-rate scenario |
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157,000 |
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141,800 |
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150,000 |
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141,700 |
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152,200 |
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140,100 |
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202,900 |
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129,700 |
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100 basis point rise |
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206,500 |
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(0.77 |
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132,500 |
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Base-rate scenario |
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208,100 |
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135,900 |
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204,600 |
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137,900 |
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1.47 |
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192,400 |
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134,400 |
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Simulation analyses calculate the change in the net present value of our assets and
liabilities, including debt and related financial derivative instruments, under parallel
shifts in interest rates by discounting the estimated future cash flows using a market-based
discount rate. Cash flow estimates incorporate anticipated changes in prepayment speeds and
other embedded options. |
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Simulation analyses calculate the change in net interest income under immediate parallel
shifts in interest rates over the next twelve months, based upon a static balance sheet,
which includes debt and related financial derivative instruments, and do not consider loan
fees. |
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Critical Accounting Policies
Our accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking
industry. Accounting and reporting policies for other than temporary impairment of investment
securities, the allowance for loan losses, originated mortgage loan servicing rights, derivative
financial instruments, income taxes and goodwill are deemed critical since they involve the use of
estimates and require significant management judgments. Application of assumptions different than
those that we have used could result in material changes in our financial position or results of
operations.
We are required to assess our investment securities for other than temporary impairment on a
periodic basis. The determination of other than temporary impairment for an investment security
requires judgment as to the cause of the impairment, the likelihood of recovery and the projected
timing of the recovery. The topic of other than temporary impairment has been at the forefront of
discussions within the accounting profession during 2008 and 2009 because of the dislocation of the
credit markets that has occurred. On January 12, 2009 the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued ASC 325-40-65-1 (formerly Staff Position No. EITF 99-20-1 Amendments to the
Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20.) This standard has been applicable to our financial
statements since December 31, 2008. In particular, this standard strikes the language that required
the use of market participant assumptions about future cash flows from previous guidance. This
change now permits the use of reasonable management judgment about whether it is probable that all
previously projected cash flows will not be collected in determining other than temporary
impairment. Our assessment process resulted in recording an other than temporary impairment charge
of $0.02 million in the first nine months of 2009 compared to $0.1 million in the first nine months
of 2008. Further, we did elect (effective January 1, 2008) fair value accounting pursuant to FASB
ASC topic 825 Financial Instruments for certain of our preferred stock investments. We believe
that our assumptions and judgments in assessing other than temporary impairment for our investment
securities are reasonable and conform to general industry practices. Prices for investment
securities are largely provided by a pricing service. These prices consider benchmark yields,
reported trades, broker / dealer quotes and issuer spreads. Furthermore, prices for mortgage
securities consider: TBA prices, monthly payment information and collateral performance. As of
September 30, 2009, the pricing service did not provide fair values for securities with a fair
value of $39.8 million. Management estimated the fair value of these securities using similar
techniques including: observed prices, benchmark yields, dealer bids and TBA pricing. These
estimates are subject to change and the resulting level 3 valued securities may be volatile as a
result. At September 30, 2009 the cost basis of our investment securities classified as available
for sale exceeded their estimated fair value at that same date by $6.4 million. This amount is
included in the accumulated other comprehensive loss section of shareholders equity.
Our methodology for determining the allowance and related provision for loan losses is described
above in Portfolio Loans and asset quality. In particular, this area of accounting requires a
significant amount of judgment because a multitude of factors can influence the ultimate collection
of a loan or other type of credit. It is extremely difficult to precisely measure the amount of
losses that are probable in our loan portfolio. We use a rigorous process to attempt to accurately
quantify the necessary allowance and related provision for loan losses, but there can be no
assurance that our modeling process will successfully identify all of the losses that are probable
in our loan portfolio. As a result, we could record future provisions for loan losses that may be
significantly different than the levels that we recorded thus far in 2009.
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At September 30, 2009 we had approximately $14.3 million of mortgage loan servicing rights
capitalized on our balance sheet. There are several critical assumptions involved in establishing
the value of this asset including estimated future prepayment speeds on the underlying mortgage
loans, the interest rate used to discount the net cash flows from the mortgage loan servicing, the
estimated amount of ancillary income that will be received in the future (such as late fees) and
the estimated cost to service the mortgage loans. We believe the assumptions that we utilize in
our valuation are reasonable based upon accepted industry practices for valuing mortgage loan
servicing rights and represent neither the most conservative or aggressive assumptions. We recorded
a decrease in the valuation allowance on capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights of $1.5 million
in the first nine months of 2009.
We use a variety of derivative instruments to manage our interest rate risk. These derivative
instruments may include interest rate swaps, collars, floors and caps and mandatory forward
commitments to sell mortgage loans. Under FASB ASC topic 815 Derivatives and Hedging the
accounting for increases or decreases in the value of derivatives depends upon the use of the
derivatives and whether the derivatives qualify for hedge accounting. At September 30, 2009 we had
approximately $201.0 million in notional amount of derivative financial instruments that qualified
for hedge accounting under this standard. As a result, generally, changes in the fair market value
of those derivative financial instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges are recorded in other
comprehensive income. The changes in the fair value of those derivative financial instruments
qualifying as fair value hedges are recorded in earnings and, generally, are offset by the change
in the fair value of the hedged item which is also recorded in earnings (we currently do not have
any fair value hedges). The fair value of derivative financial instruments qualifying for hedge
accounting was a negative $4.8 million at September 30, 2009.
Our accounting for income taxes involves the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities
primarily associated with differences in the timing of the recognition of revenues and expenses for
financial reporting and tax purposes. At September 30, 2009 we had gross deferred tax assets of
$56.6 million, gross deferred tax liabilities of $6.3 million and a valuation allowance of $49.7
million ($13.5 million of such valuation allowance was established in the first nine months of 2009
and the balance of which was established in 2008) resulting in a net deferred tax asset of $0.6
million. This valuation allowance represents our entire net deferred tax asset except for certain
deferred tax assets at Mepco that relate to state income taxes and that can be recovered based on
Mepcos individual earnings. FASB ASC topic 740 Income Taxes requires that companies assess
whether a valuation allowance should be established against their deferred tax assets based on the
consideration of all available evidence using a more likely than not standard. In accordance with
this standard, we reviewed our deferred tax assets and determined that based upon a number of
factors including our declining operating performance since 2005 and our net loss in 2008 and in
the first nine months of 2009, overall negative trends in the banking industry and our expectation
that our operating results will continue to be negatively affected by the overall economic
environment, we should establish a valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets. In the last
quarter of 2008, we recorded a $36.2 million valuation allowance, which consisted of $27.6 million
recognized as income tax expense and $8.6 million recognized through the accumulated other
comprehensive loss component of shareholders equity and in the first nine months of 2009 we
recorded an additional $13.5 million valuation allowance. We had recorded no valuation allowance
on our net deferred tax asset in prior years because we believed that the tax benefits associated
with this asset would more likely than not, be realized. Changes in tax laws, changes in tax rates
and our future level of earnings can impact the ultimate realization of our net deferred tax asset
as well as the valuation allowance that we have established.
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At September 30, 2009 we had $16.7 million of goodwill. Under FASB ASC topic 350
Intangibles-Goodwill and Other this asset must be periodically tested for impairment. We test
our goodwill for impairment utilizing the methodology and guidelines established in this standard.
This methodology involves assumptions regarding the valuation of the business segments that contain
the acquired entities. We believe that the assumptions we utilize are reasonable. During 2008 we
recorded a $50.0 million goodwill impairment charge. In the fourth quarter of 2008 we updated our
goodwill impairment testing (interim tests had also been performed in the second and third quarters
of 2008). Our common stock price dropped even further in the fourth quarter resulting in a wider
difference between our market capitalization and book value. The results of the year end goodwill
impairment testing showed that the estimated fair value of our bank reporting unit was less than
the carrying value of equity. This necessitated a step 2 analysis and valuation. Based on the step
2 analysis (which involved determining the fair value of our banks assets, liabilities and
identifiable intangibles) we concluded that goodwill was now impaired, resulting in this $50.0
million charge. The remaining goodwill of $16.7 million is at our Mepco reporting unit and the
testing performed indicated that this goodwill is not impaired. Mepco had net income from
continuing operations of $11.1 million in the first nine-months of 2009 and $10.7 million and $5.1
million in 2008 and 2007, respectively. Based primarily on Mepcos estimated future earnings, the
fair value of this reporting unit (utilizing a discounted cash flow method) has been determined to
be in excess of its carrying value. We may incur additional impairment charges related to our
remaining goodwill in the future due to changes in business prospects or other matters at Mepco
that could affect our valuation assumptions.
Litigation Matters
We are involved in various litigation matters in the ordinary course of business and at the present
time, we do not believe that any of these matters will have a significant impact on our financial
condition or results of operations.
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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
See Liquidity and capital resources and Asset/liability management sections above regarding
changes that have occurred in the market risk faced by the Registrant since December 31, 2008.
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
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With the participation of management, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer,
after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e)) for the period ended September 30, 2009, have
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During the quarter ended September 30, 2009, there were no changes in our internal control over
financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect,
our internal control over financial reporting. |
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Part II
Item 1A.Risk factors
Over the last several months, there have been numerous media reports about bank failures. These
reports have created concerns among certain of our customers, particularly those with deposit
balances in excess of deposit insurance limits. We have proactively sought to provide appropriate
information to our deposit customers about our organization in order to retain our business and
deposit relationships. The outflow of significant amounts of deposits could have an adverse impact
on our liquidity and results of operations.
Several marketers and sellers of the vehicle service contracts, including companies from which
Mepco has purchased payment plans, have been sued or are under investigation for alleged violations
of telemarketing laws and other consumer protection laws. The actions have been brought primarily
by state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) but there have also been class
action and other private lawsuits filed. In some cases, the companies have been placed into
receivership or have discontinued business. In addition, the allegations, particularly those
relating to blatantly abusive telemarketing practices by a relatively small number of marketers,
have resulted in a significant amount of negative publicity that has affected or may in the future
affect sales throughout the industry. It is possible these events could also cause federal or
state lawmakers to enact legislation to further regulate the industry. These events could have an
adverse impact on Mepco in several ways. First, we will face increased risk with respect to
certain counterparties defaulting in their contractual obligations to Mepco which could result in
additional charges for losses if these counterparties go out of business. In addition, if any
federal or state investigation is expanded to include finance companies such as Mepco, Mepco will
face additional legal and other expenses in connection with any such investigation. An increased
level of private actions in which Mepco is named as a defendant will also cause Mepco to incur
additional legal expenses as well as potential liability. Finally, Mepco has incurred and will
likely continue to incur additional legal and other expenses in general in dealing with these
industry problems.
Item 2. Changes in securities, use of proceeds and issuer purchases of equity
securities
The following table shows certain information relating to purchases of common stock for the
three-months ended September 30, 2009, pursuant to our share repurchase plan:
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Total Number of |
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Remaining |
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|
|
|
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Shares Purchased |
|
Number of |
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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as Part of a |
|
Shares |
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|
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Publicly |
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Authorized for |
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Total Number of |
|
Average Price |
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Announced |
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Purchase Under |
Period |
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Shares Purchased(1) |
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Paid Per Share |
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Plan(2) |
|
the Plan |
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July 2009 |
|
|
416 |
|
|
$ |
1.75 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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August 2009 |
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|
|
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|
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|
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September 2009 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
|
|
416 |
|
|
$ |
1.75 |
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|
|
0 |
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|
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8,034 |
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(1) |
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Shares purchased to fund our Deferred Compensation and Stock Purchase
Plan for Non-employee Directors. |
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(2) |
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Our current stock repurchase plan authorizes the purchase up to 25,000 shares
of our common stock. The repurchase plan expires on December 31, 2009. |
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Item 6. Exhibits
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(a) |
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The following exhibits (listed by number corresponding to the Exhibit Table as Item 601
in Regulation S-K) are filed with this report: |
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11. |
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Computation of Earnings Per Share. |
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31.1 |
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Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350). |
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31.2 |
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Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Independent Bank Corporation
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350). |
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32.1 |
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Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350). |
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32.2 |
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Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Independent Bank Corporation
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350). |
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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.
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Date November 6, 2009 |
By |
/s/ Robert N. Shuster
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Robert N. Shuster, |
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Principal Financial Officer |
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Date November 6, 2009 |
By |
/s/ James J. Twarozynski
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James J. Twarozynski, |
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Principal Accounting Officer |
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