UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2013

 

Commission File Number 001-15877

 

German American Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Indiana 35-1547518
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

711 Main Street, Jasper, Indiana 47546

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 482-1314

 

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

 

YES x NO ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

 

YES x NO ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company:

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

YES ¨ NO x

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class Outstanding at August 1, 2013
Common Shares, no par value 12,666,836

 

 
 

 

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS

 

Information included in or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and our press releases or other public statements, contains or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Please refer to the discussions of our forward-looking statements and associated risks in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, in Item 1, “Business – Forward-Looking Statements and Associated Risks” and our discussion of risk factors in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of that annual report on Form 10-K, as updated from time to time in our subsequent SEC filings, including by Item 2 of Part I of this Report (“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”) at the conclusion of that Item 2 under the heading “Forward-Looking Statements and Associated Risks.”

 

 
 

 

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INDEX

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 4
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 4
     
  Consolidated Balance Sheets – June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 5
     
  Consolidated Statements of Income - Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 6
     
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) –  Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 7
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 8
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – June 30, 2013 9-37
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 38-50
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 50-51
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 51
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 52
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 52
     
Item 6. Exhibits 53
     
SIGNATURES 53
   
INDEX OF EXHIBITS 54

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
           
ASSETS          
Cash and Due from Banks  $28,390   $41,624 
Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments   10,105    7,463 
Cash and Cash Equivalents   38,495    49,087 
           
Interest-bearing Time Deposits with Banks   1,253    2,707 
Securities Available-for-Sale, at Fair Value   612,569    587,602 
Securities Held-to-Maturity, at Cost (Fair value of $271 and $351 on June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)   268    346 
           
Loans Held-for-Sale, at Fair Value   19,435    16,641 
           
Loans   1,245,705    1,207,901 
Less:  Unearned Income   (2,741)   (3,035)
Allowance for Loan Losses   (15,263)   (15,520)
Loans, Net   1,227,701    1,189,346 
           
Stock in FHLB of Indianapolis and Other Restricted Stock, at Cost   8,340    8,340 
Premises, Furniture and Equipment, Net   36,702    36,554 
Other Real Estate   1,560    1,645 
Goodwill   18,865    18,865 
Intangible Assets   1,977    2,692 
Company Owned Life Insurance   30,701    30,223 
Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets   12,746    62,252 
TOTAL ASSETS  $2,010,612   $2,006,300 
           
LIABILITIES          
Non-interest-bearing Demand Deposits  $331,571   $349,174 
Interest-bearing Demand, Savings, and Money Market Accounts   982,665    962,574 
Time Deposits   327,673    329,183 
Total Deposits   1,641,909    1,640,931 
           
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings   175,640    161,006 
Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities   11,202    19,337 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,828,751    1,821,274 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Preferred Stock, no par value; 500,000 shares authorized, no shares issued        
Common Stock, no par value, $1 stated value; 30,000,000 shares authorized   12,667    12,637 
Additional Paid-in Capital   95,766    95,617 
Retained Earnings   74,967    66,421 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   (1,539)   10,351 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   181,861    185,026 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $2,010,612   $2,006,300 
End of period shares issued and outstanding   12,666,936    12,636,656 

  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
INTEREST INCOME          
Interest and Fees on Loans  $15,035   $15,513 
Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments   13    40 
Interest and Dividends on Securities:          
Taxable   2,771    3,421 
Non-taxable   639    589 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME   18,458    19,563 
           
INTEREST EXPENSE          
Interest on Deposits   1,154    1,855 
Interest on FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings   592    1,059 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE   1,746    2,914 
           
NET INTEREST INCOME   16,712    16,649 
Provision for Loan Losses   (200)   391 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES   16,912    16,258 
           
NON-INTEREST INCOME          
Trust and Investment Product Fees   814    664 
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts   1,050    1,017 
Insurance Revenues   1,379    1,358 
Company Owned Life Insurance   217    266 
Interchange Fee Income   513    460 
Other Operating Income   861    316 
Net Gains on Sales of Loans   809    676 
Net Gains on Securities   467    76 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME   6,110    4,833 
           
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE          
Salaries and Employee Benefits   7,627    6,828 
Occupancy Expense   1,099    1,061 
Furniture and Equipment Expense   748    724 
FDIC Premiums   260    283 
Data Processing Fees   349    321 
Professional Fees   525    587 
Advertising and Promotion   516    396 
Intangible Amortization   348    422 
Other Operating Expenses   1,789    1,801 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE   13,261    12,423 
           
Income before Income Taxes   9,761    8,668 
Income Tax Expense   3,229    2,701 
NET INCOME  $6,532   $5,967 
           
Basic Earnings Per Share  $0.52   $0.47 
Diluted Earnings Per Share  $0.52   $0.47 
           
Dividends Per Share  $0.15   $0.14 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except per share data)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
INTEREST INCOME          
Interest and Fees on Loans  $29,920   $31,298 
Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments   23    73 
Interest and Dividends on Securities:          
Taxable   5,612    6,747 
Non-taxable   1,273    1,172 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME   36,828    39,290 
           
INTEREST EXPENSE          
Interest on Deposits   2,388    3,901 
Interest on FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings   1,503    2,128 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE   3,891    6,029 
           
NET INTEREST INCOME   32,937    33,261 
Provision for Loan Losses   150    1,081 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES   32,787    32,180 
           
NON-INTEREST INCOME          
Trust and Investment Product Fees   1,631    1,360 
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts   2,005    1,952 
Insurance Revenues   3,163    2,749 
Company Owned Life Insurance   483    510 
Interchange Fee Income   943    891 
Other Operating Income   1,152    689 
Net Gains on Sales of Loans   1,563    1,389 
Net Gains on Securities   1,080    94 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME   12,020    9,634 
           
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE          
Salaries and Employee Benefits   15,411    14,148 
Occupancy Expense   2,204    2,153 
Furniture and Equipment Expense   1,493    1,404 
FDIC Premiums   515    580 
Data Processing Fees   702    435 
Professional Fees   1,186    1,192 
Advertising and Promotion   1,006    769 
Intangible Amortization   715    864 
Other Operating Expenses   3,491    3,471 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE   26,723    25,016 
           
Income before Income Taxes   18,084    16,798 
Income Tax Expense   5,743    5,229 
NET INCOME  $12,341   $11,569 
           
Basic Earnings Per Share  $0.98   $0.92 
Diluted Earnings Per Share  $0.97   $0.92 
           
Dividends Per Share  $0.30   $0.28 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited, dollars in thousands)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
         
NET INCOME  $6,532   $5,967 
           
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):          
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities          
Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During the Period   (14,651)   1,154 
Reclassification Adjustment for Losses (Gains) Included in Net Income   (467)   (76)
Tax Effect   5,464    (374)
Net of Tax   (9,654)   704 
           
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   (9,654)   704 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)  $(3,122)  $6,671 

 

GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited, dollars in thousands)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
         
NET INCOME  $12,341   $11,569 
           
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):          
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities          
Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During the Period   (17,753)   1,885 
Reclassification Adjustment for Losses (Gains) Included in Net Income   (1,080)   (94)
Tax Effect   6,943    (612)
Net of Tax   (11,890)   1,179 
           
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   (11,890)   1,179 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  $451   $12,748 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited, dollars in thousands)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net Income  $12,341   $11,569 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash from Operating Activities:          
Net Amortization on Securities   1,731    2,258 
Depreciation and Amortization   2,224    2,499 
Loans Originated for Sale   (99,547)   (77,713)
Proceeds from Sales of Loans Held-for-Sale   98,490    91,927 
Provision for Loan Losses   150    1,081 
Gain on Sale of Loans, net   (1,563)   (1,389)
Gain on Securities, net   (1,080)   (94)
Loss on Sales of Other Real Estate and Repossessed Assets   253    70 
Gain on Disposition and Impairment of Premises and Equipment   (70)   (2)
Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Company Owned Life Insurance   (478)   (503)
Equity Based Compensation   170    308 
Change in Assets and Liabilities:          
Interest Receivable and Other Assets   3,529    5,068 
Interest Payable and Other Liabilities   (1,648)   673 
Net Cash from Operating Activities   14,502    35,752 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Proceeds from Maturity of Other Short-term Investments   1,445    2,240 
Proceeds from Maturities, Calls, Redemptions of Securities Available-for-Sale   81,734    61,373 
Proceeds from Sales of Securities Available-for-Sale   100,721    51,395 
Purchase of Securities Available-for-Sale   (180,647)   (197,985)
Proceeds from Maturities of Securities Held-to-Maturity   78    344 
Purchase of Loans   (712)    
Proceeds from Sales of Loans   2,000     
Loans Made to Customers, net of Payments Received   (40,420)   (25,871)
Proceeds from Sales of Other Real Estate   459    246 
Property and Equipment Expenditures   (1,606)   (1,108)
Proceeds from Sales of Property and Equipment   88    1 
Net Cash from Investing Activities   (36,860)   (109,365)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Change in Deposits   986    47,070 
Change in Short-term Borrowings   35,371    22,156 
Advances in Long-term Debt   30,000     
Repayments of Long-term Debt   (50,805)   (10,050)
Issuance of Common Stock   9    15 
Dividends Paid   (3,795)   (3,531)
Net Cash from Financing Activities   11,766    55,660 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (10,592)   (17,953)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year   49,087    61,103 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period  $38,495   $43,150 
           
Cash Paid During the Period for          
Interest  $4,349   $6,308 
Income Taxes   6,609    1,934 
           
Supplemental Non Cash Disclosures          
Loans Transferred to Other Real Estate  $626   $2,223 
Accounts Receivable Transferred to Securities   (45,803)   (43,167)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

German American Bancorp, Inc. operates primarily in the banking industry. The accounting and reporting policies of German American Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements and notes be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto in the German American Bancorp, Inc. December 31, 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Note 2 – Per Share Data

 

The computations of Basic Earnings per Share and Diluted Earnings per Share are as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
Basic Earnings per Share:          
Net Income  $6,532   $5,967 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   12,666,315    12,627,715 
Basic Earnings per Share  $0.52   $0.47 
           
Diluted Earnings per Share:          
Net Income  $6,532   $5,967 
           
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   12,666,315    12,627,715 
Potentially Dilutive Shares, Net   16,812    10,811 
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   12,683,127    12,638,526 
Diluted Earnings per Share  $0.52   $0.47 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, there were no anti-dilutive shares.

 

The computations of Basic Earnings per Share and Diluted Earnings per Share are as follows:

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
Basic Earnings per Share:          
Net Income  $12,341   $11,569 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   12,654,146    12,614,075 
Basic Earnings per Share  $0.98   $0.92 
           
Diluted Earnings per Share:          
Net Income  $12,341   $11,569 
           
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   12,654,146    12,614,075 
Potentially Dilutive Shares, Net   17,560    14,003 
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   12,671,706    12,628,078 
Diluted Earnings per Share  $0.97   $0.92 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, there were no anti-dilutive shares.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 3 – Securities

 

The amortized cost, unrealized gross gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and fair value of Securities Available-for-Sale at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were as follows:

 

       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
Securities Available-for-Sale:  Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
                 
June 30, 2013                    
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities  $23,257   $22   $(918)  $22,361 
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions   76,710    2,585    (530)   78,765 
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential   513,751    5,624    (8,696)   510,679 
Equity Securities   684    80        764 
Total  $614,402   $8,311   $(10,144)  $612,569 
                     
December 31, 2012                    
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities  $23,570   $40   $(138)  $23,472 
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions   71,352    5,145    (12)   76,485 
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential   475,452    11,505    (45)   486,912 
Equity Securities   684    49        733 
Total  $571,058   $16,739   $(195)  $587,602 

 

Equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values are included in the above totals, are carried at historical cost and are evaluated for impairment on a periodic basis. All mortgage-backed securities in the above table are residential mortgage-backed securities and guaranteed by government sponsored entities.

 

The carrying amount, unrecognized gains and losses and fair value of Securities Held-to-Maturity at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were as follows:

       Gross   Gross     
   Carrying   Unrecognized   Unrecognized   Fair 
Securities Held-to-Maturity:  Amount   Gains   Losses   Value 
                 
June 30, 2013                    
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions  $268   $3   $   $271 
                     
December 31, 2012                    
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions  $346   $5   $   $351 

 

The amortized cost and fair value of Securities at June 30, 2013 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some issuers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Mortgage-backed and Equity Securities are not due at a single maturity date and are shown separately.

 

   Amortized   Fair 
   Cost   Value 
Securities Available-for-Sale:          
Due in one year or less  $4,582   $4,616 
Due after one year through five years   12,828    13,138 
Due after five years through ten years   55,349    55,605 
Due after ten years   27,208    27,767 
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential   513,751    510,679 
Equity Securities   684    764 
Totals  $614,402   $612,569 

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 3 – Securities (continued)

   Carrying   Fair 
   Amount   Value 
Securities Held-to-Maturity:          
Due in one year or less  $   $ 
Due after one year through five years   268    271 
Due after five years through ten years        
Due after ten years        
Totals  $268   $271 

 

Proceeds from the sales of Available-for-Sale Securities are summarized below:

   Three Months   Three Months 
   Ended   Ended 
   June 30, 2013   June 30, 2012 
Proceeds from Sales and Calls  $25,972   $9,247 
Gross Gains on Sales and Calls   467    76 
Income Taxes on Gross Gains   163    27 

 

   Six Months   Six Months 
   Ended   Ended 
   June 30, 2013   June 30, 2012 
Proceeds from Sales and Calls  $100,721   $51,395 
Gross Gains on Sales and Calls   1,080    94 
Income Taxes on Gross Gains   378    33 

 

Below is a summary of securities with unrealized losses as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, presented by length of time the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

 

   Less than 12 Months   12 Months or More   Total 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Loss   Value   Loss   Value   Loss 
June 30, 2013                              
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities  $19,082   $(918)  $   $   $19,082   $(918)
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions   15,329    (530)           15,329    (530)
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential   286,907    (8,696)           286,907    (8,696)
Equity Securities                        
Total  $321,318   $(10,144)  $   $   $321,318   $(10,144)

 

   Less than 12 Months   12 Months or More   Total 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Loss   Value   Loss   Value   Loss 
December 31, 2012                              
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities  $19,862   $(138)  $   $   $19,862   $(138)
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions   1,042    (12)           1,042    (12)
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential   18,323    (45)           18,323    (45)
Equity Securities                        
Total  $39,227   $(195)  $   $   $39,227   $(195)

 

Securities are written down to fair value when a decline in fair value is not considered temporary. In estimating other-than-temporary losses, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The Company doesn’t intend to sell or expect to be required to sell these securities, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in market interest rates, therefore, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired. All mortgage-backed securities in the Company’s portfolio are guaranteed by government sponsored entities, are investment grade, and are performing as expected.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 4 – Derivatives

 

The Company executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies. The notional amounts of these interest rate swaps and the offsetting counterparty derivative instruments were $18.0 million at June 30, 2013 and $6.0 million at December 31, 2012. These interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting interest rate swaps that the Company executes with a third party, such that the Company minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions with approved, reputable, independent counterparties with substantially matching terms. The agreements are considered stand alone derivatives and changes in the fair value of derivatives are reported in earnings as non-interest income.

 

Credit risk arises from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Company’s exposure is limited to the replacement value of the contracts rather than the notional, principal or contract amounts. There are provisions in the agreements with the counterparties that allow for certain unsecured credit exposure up to an agreed threshold. Exposures in excess of the agreed thresholds are collateralized. In addition, the Company minimizes credit risk through credit approvals, limits, and monitoring procedures.

 

The following table reflects the fair value hedges included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of:

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   Notional       Notional     
   Amount   Fair Value   Amount   Fair Value 
                 
Included in Other Assets:                    
Interest Rate Swaps  $18,044   $508   $6,051   $187 
                     
Included in Other Liabilities:                    
Interest Rate Swaps  $18,044   $355   $6,051   $178 

 

The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the periods presented:

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30    June 30 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
Interest Rate Swaps:                    
Included in Interest Income / (Expense)  $   $   $   $ 
Included in Other Income / (Expense)   549        551     

 

Note 5 – Loans

 

Loans were comprised of the following classifications at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
Commercial:          
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $346,375   $335,373 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   508,675    488,496 
Agricultural Loans   175,958    179,906 
Retail:          
Home Equity Loans   73,232    74,437 
Consumer Loans   46,186    41,103 
Residential Mortgage Loans   95,279    88,586 
Subtotal   1,245,705    1,207,901 
Less:   Unearned Income   (2,741)   (3,035)
Allowance for Loan Losses   (15,263)   (15,520)
Loans, Net  $1,227,701   $1,189,346 

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio class for the three months ending June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

   Commercial                             
   and                             
   Industrial   Commercial       Home       Residential         
   Loans and   Real Estate   Agricultural   Equity   Consumer   Mortgage         
   Leases   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Unallocated   Total 
June 30, 2013                                        
Beginning Balance  $4,753   $8,879   $766   $118   $189   $300   $729   $15,734 
Provision for Loan Losses   (452)   (53)   51    196    43    (16)   31    (200)
Recoveries   10    27            16    1        54 
Loans Charged-off   (53)   (217)       (1)   (49)   (5)       (325)
Ending Balance  $4,258   $8,636   $817   $313   $199   $280   $760   $15,263 

 

   Commercial                             
   and                             
   Industrial   Commercial       Home       Residential         
   Loans and   Real Estate   Agricultural   Equity   Consumer   Mortgage         
   Leases   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Unallocated   Total 
June 30, 2012                                        
Beginning Balance  $4,460   $9,234   $751   $204   $196   $441   $480   $15,766 
Provision for Loan Losses   312    (202)   139   (17)   83   (8)   84    391 
Recoveries   4    7            33    7        51 
Loans Charged-off   (69)   (307)      (6)   (85)   (49)       (516)
Ending Balance  $4,707   $8,732   $890   $181   $227   $391   $564   $15,692 

 

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio class for the six months ending June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

   Commercial                             
   and                             
   Industrial   Commercial       Home       Residential         
   Loans and   Real Estate   Agricultural   Equity   Consumer   Mortgage         
   Leases   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Unallocated   Total 
June 30, 2013                                        
Beginning Balance  $4,555   $8,931   $989   $141   $214   $186   $504   $15,520 
Provision for Loan Losses   (257)   (47)   (172)   237    36    97    256    150 
Recoveries   13    78            71    3        165 
Loans Charged-off   (53)   (326)       (65)   (122)   (6)       (572)
Ending Balance  $4,258   $8,636   $817   $313   $199   $280   $760   $15,263 

 

   Commercial                             
   and                             
   Industrial   Commercial       Home       Residential         
   Loans and   Real Estate   Agricultural   Equity   Consumer   Mortgage         
   Leases   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Unallocated   Total 
June 30, 2012                                        
Beginning Balance  $3,493   $9,297   $926   $258   $190   $402   $746   $15,312 
Provision for Loan Losses   1,273    (144)   (36)   (30)   129    71    (182)   1,081 
Recoveries   49    26        1    64    9        149 
Loans Charged-off   (108)   (447)       (48)   (156)   (91)       (850)
Ending Balance  $4,707   $8,732   $890   $181   $227   $391   $564   $15,692 

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

In determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan loss, general allocations are made for other pools of loans, including non-classified loans, homogeneous portfolios of consumer and residential real estate loans, and loans within certain industry categories believed to present unique risk of loss. General allocations of the allowance are primarily made based on a three-year historical average for loan losses for these portfolios, judgmentally adjusted for economic factors and portfolio trends. For 2012, the Company utilized a 4 quarter rolling historical loan loss average. Beginning in 2013, management deemed a rolling 12 quarter historical loan loss average to be more indicative of the inherent losses in the Company’s loan portfolio in the current economic environment than the 4 quarter average. This change in methodology resulted in an increase to the required loan loss allowance of approximately $280.

 

Loan impairment is reported when full repayment under the terms of the loan is not expected. This methodology is used for all loans, including loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality. For purchased loans, the assessment is made at the time of acquisition as well as over the life of loan. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate, or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, and agricultural loans are evaluated individually for impairment. Smaller balance homogeneous loans are evaluated for impairment in total. Such loans include real estate loans secured by one-to-four family residences and loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures. Individually evaluated loans on non-accrual are generally considered impaired. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.

  

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio class and based on impairment method as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

       Commercial                         
       and                         
       Industrial   Commercial       Home       Residential     
      Loans and   Real Estate   Agricultural   Equity   Consumer   Mortgage     
   Total   Leases   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Unallocated 
June 30, 2013                                        
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                        
Ending Allowance Balance                                        
Attributable to Loans:                                        
Individually Evaluated for Impairment  $4,158   $496   $3,662   $   $   $   $   $ 
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment   10,955    3,762    4,824    817    313    199    280    760 
Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality   150        150                     
Total Ending Allowance Balance  $15,263   $4,258   $8,636   $817   $313   $199   $280   $760 
                                         
Loans:                                        
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment  $10,923   $2,511   $7,467   $945   $   $   $   $ 
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment   1,229,900    342,557    495,213    177,017    73,486    46,175    95,452     
Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality   9,851    2,231    7,333            140    147     
Total Ending Loans Balance (1)  $1,250,674   $347,299   $510,013   $177,962   $73,486   $46,315   $95,599   $ 

 

(1) Total recorded investment in loans includes $4,969 in accrued interest.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

       Commercial                         
       and                         
       Industrial   Commercial       Home       Residential     
      Loans and   Real Estate   Agricultural   Equity   Consumer   Mortgage     
   Total   Leases   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Loans   Unallocated 
December 31, 2012                                        
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                        
Ending Allowance Balance                                        
Attributable to Loans:                                        
Individually Evaluated for Impairment  $5,323   $1,279   $3,894   $150   $   $   $   $ 
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment   10,109    3,208    5,017    839    141    214    186    504 
Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality   88    68    20                     
Total Ending Allowance Balance  $15,520   $4,555   $8,931   $989   $141   $214   $186   $504 
                                         
Loans:                                        
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment  $12,520   $2,547   $7,550   $2,423   $   $   $   $ 
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment   1,189,729    331,920    473,209    180,152    74,699    41,083    88,666     
Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality   11,174    1,840    9,037            148    149     
Total Ending Loans Balance (1)  $1,213,423   $336,307   $489,796   $182,575   $74,699   $41,231   $88,815   $ 

 

(1) Total recorded investment in loans includes $5,522 in accrued interest.

 

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

   Unpaid       Allowance for 
   Principal   Recorded   Loan Losses 
   Balance(1)   Investment   Allocated 
June 30, 2013               
With No Related Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $1,975   $1,995   $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   3,674    1,894     
Agricultural Loans   937    946     
Subtotal   6,586    4,835     
With An Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases   566    516    496 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   6,011    5,925    3,812 
Agricultural Loans            
Subtotal   6,577    6,441    4,308 
Total  $13,163   $11,276   $4,308 
                
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With No Related Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $   $   $ 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With An Additional Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $439   $353   $150 

 

(1) Unpaid Principal Balance is the remaining contractual payments inclusive of partial charge-offs.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

   Unpaid       Allowance for 
   Principal   Recorded   Loan Losses 
   Balance(1)   Investment   Allocated 
December 31, 2012               
With No Related Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $108   $87   $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   4,312    2,154     
Agricultural Loans   2,126    2,137     
Subtotal   6,546    4,378     
With An Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases   2,642    2,581    1,347 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   5,579    5,418    3,914 
Agricultural Loans   285    286    150 
Subtotal   8,506    8,285    5,411 
Total  $15,052   $12,663   $5,411 
                
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With No Related Allowance  Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $45   $25   $ 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With An Additional Allowance  Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $155   $118   $88 

 

(1) Unpaid Principal Balance is the remaining contractual payments inclusive of partial charge-offs.

 

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans including purchase credit impaired loans that subsequently result in additional allowance for loan losses for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

   Average   Interest   Cash 
   Recorded   Income   Basis 
   Investment   Recognized   Recognized 
June 30, 2013               
With No Related Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $1,993   $   $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   2,196         
Agricultural Loans   2,041    127    168 
Subtotal   6,230    127    168 
With An Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases   522    1    1 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   6,276    6    4 
Agricultural Loans            
Subtotal   6,798    7    5 
Total  $13,028   $134   $173 
                
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With No Related Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $80   $   $ 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With An Additional Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $363   $1   $1 

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

   Average   Interest   Cash 
   Recorded   Income   Basis 
   Investment   Recognized   Recognized 
June 30, 2012               
With No Related Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $100   $1   $1 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   6,166    1    1 
Agricultural Loans   145    2    2 
Subtotal   6,411    4    4 
With An Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases   2,795    2    2 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   6,546    5    5 
Agricultural Loans            
Subtotal   9,341    7    7 
Total  $15,752   $11   $11 
                
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With No Related Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $1,029   $1   $1 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With An Additional Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $205   $   $ 

 

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans including purchase credit impaired loans that subsequently result in additional allowance for loan losses for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

   Average   Interest   Cash 
   Recorded   Income   Basis 
   Investment   Recognized   Recognized 
June 30, 2013               
With No Related Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $1,052   $   $1 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   2,183         
Agricultural Loans   2,231    175    184 
Subtotal   5,466    175    185 
With An Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases   1,528    2    2 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   6,042    11    9 
Agricultural Loans            
Subtotal   7,570    13    11 
Total  $13,036   $188   $196 
                
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With No Related Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $55   $   $ 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With An Additional Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $314   $1   $1 

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

   Average   Interest   Cash 
   Recorded   Income   Basis 
   Investment   Recognized   Recognized 
June 30, 2012               
With No Related Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $377   $2   $2 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   5,858    5    5 
Agricultural Loans   73    2    2 
Subtotal   6,308    9    9 
With An Allowance Recorded:               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases   2,818    3    3 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   6,914    11    9 
Agricultural Loans            
Subtotal   9,732    14    12 
Total  $16,040   $23   $21 
                
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With No Related Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $212   $1   $1 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality With An Additional Allowance Recorded (Included in the Total Above)  $77   $   $ 

 

All classes of loans, including loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality, are generally placed on non-accrual status when scheduled principal or interest payments are past due for 90 days or more or when the borrower’s ability to repay becomes doubtful. For purchased loans, the determination is made at the time of acquisition as well as over the life of the loan. Uncollected accrued interest for each class of loans is reversed against income at the time a loan is placed on non-accrual. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. All classes of loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Loans are typically charged-off at 180 days past due, or earlier if deemed uncollectible. Exceptions to the non-accrual and charge-off policies are made when the loan is well secured and in the process of collection.

 

The following table presents the recorded investment in non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more still on accrual by class of loans as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

           Loans Past Due 
           90 Days or More 
   Non-Accrual   & Still Accruing 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $478   $2,480   $   $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   7,404    7,275         
Agricultural Loans   14        102     
Home Equity Loans   267    178         
Consumer Loans   194    167         
Residential Mortgage Loans   153    257         
Total  $8,510   $10,357   $102   $ 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality (Included in the Total Above)  $474   $148   $   $ 

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by class of loans as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

               90 Days         
       30-59 Days   60-89 Days   or More   Total   Loans Not 
   Total   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due 
June 30, 2013                              
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $347,299   $302   $119   $429   $850   $346,449 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   510,013    206    40    1,657    1,903    508,110 
Agricultural Loans   177,962            116    116    177,846 
Home Equity Loans   73,486    336    98    267    701    72,785 
Consumer Loans   46,315    207    27    53    287    46,028 
Residential Mortgage Loans   95,599    2,672    643    153    3,468    92,131 
Total (1)   $1,250,674   $3,723   $927   $2,675   $7,325   $1,243,349 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality (Included in the Total Above)  $9,851   $   $   $   $   $9,851 

 

(1) Total recorded investment in loans includes $4,969 in accrued interest.

 

               90 Days         
       30-59 Days   60-89 Days   or More   Total   Loans Not 
   Total   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due 
December 31, 2012                              
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $336,307   $436   $133   $448   $1,017   $335,290 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   489,796    1,352        2,063    3,415    486,381 
Agricultural Loans   182,575    42    14        56    182,519 
Home Equity Loans   74,699    177    48    178    403    74,296 
Consumer Loans   41,231    431    23    18    472    40,759 
Residential Mortgage Loans   88,815    2,070    495    257    2,822    85,993 
Total (1)   $1,213,423   $4,508   $713   $2,964   $8,185   $1,205,238 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality (Included in the Total Above)  $11,174   $   $120   $   $120   $11,054 

 

(1) Total recorded investment in loans includes $5,522 in accrued interest.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

 

In certain instances, the Company may choose to restructure the contractual terms of loans. A troubled debt restructuring occurs when the Bank grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider due to a borrower’s financial difficulty. In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without modification. This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy. The Company uses the same methodology for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality as for all other loans when determining whether the loan is a troubled debt restructuring.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012, the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modification of the terms of such loans included one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. There were no troubled debt restructurings for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012 for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality at the time of acquisition.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

The following table presents the recorded investment of troubled debt restructurings by class of loans as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

   Total   Performing   Non-Accrual(1) 
June 30, 2013               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $2,455   $2,033   $422 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   4,521    395    4,126 
Total  $6,976   $2,428   $4,548 

 

   Total   Performing   Non-Accrual(1) 
December 31, 2012               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $2,461   $66   $2,395 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   6,031    304    5,727 
Total  $8,492   $370   $8,122 

 

(1) The non-accrual troubled debt restructurings are included in the Non-Accrual Loan table presented on previous page.

 

The Company has committed to lending an additional amount of $34 as of June 30, 2013 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings. The Company had not committed to lending any additional amounts as of December 31, 2012 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings.

 

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three months ending June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

       Pre-Modification   Post-Modification 
   Number of   Outstanding Recorded   Outstanding Recorded 
   Loans   Investment   Investment 
June 30, 2013               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases      $   $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   1    81    118 
Total   1   $81   $118 

 

The troubled debt restructurings described above decreased the allowance for loan losses by $210 and resulted in charge-offs of $0 during the three months ending June 30, 2013.

 

 

       Pre-Modification   Post-Modification 
   Number of   Outstanding Recorded   Outstanding Recorded 
   Loans   Investment   Investment 
June 30, 2012              
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases      $   $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans            
Total      $   $ 

 

The troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $0 and resulted in charge-offs of $0 during the three months ending June 30, 2012.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the six months ending June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

       Pre-Modification   Post-Modification 
   Number of   Outstanding Recorded   Outstanding Recorded 
   Loans   Investment   Investment 
June 30, 2013               
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases      $   $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   1    81    118 
Total   1   $81   $118 

 

The troubled debt restructurings described above decreased the allowance for loan losses by $210 and resulted in charge-offs of $0 during the six months ending June 30, 2013.

 

       Pre-Modification   Post-Modification 
   Number of   Outstanding Recorded   Outstanding Recorded 
   Loans   Investment   Investment 
June 30, 2012              
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases      $   $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans            
Total      $   $ 

 

The troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $0 and resulted in charge-offs of $0 during the six months ending June 30, 2012.

 

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the three months ending June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted:  Number of Loans   Recorded Investment 
June 30, 2013         
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases      $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans        
Total      $ 

 

The troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted described above resulted in no change to the allowance for loan losses and no charge-offs during the three months ending June 30, 2013.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted:  Number of Loans   Recorded Investment 
June 30, 2012         
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases      $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans        
Total      $ 

 

The troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted described above resulted in no change to the allowance for loan losses and no charge-offs during the three months ending June 30, 2012.

 

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the six months ending June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted:  Number of Loans   Recorded Investment 
June 30, 2013         
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases      $ 
Commercial Real Estate Loans        
Total      $ 

 

The troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted described above resulted in no change to the allowance for loan losses and no charge-offs during the six months ending June 30, 2013.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted:  Number of Loans   Recorded Investment 
June 30, 2012          
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases   1   $565 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   1    292 
Total   2   $857 

 

The troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted described above resulted in no change to the allowance for loan losses and charge-offs of $108 during the six months ending June 30, 2012.

 

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

 

Credit Quality Indicators:

 

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company classifies loans as to credit risk by individually analyzing loans. This analysis includes commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, and agricultural loans with an outstanding balance greater than $100. This analysis is typically performed on at least an annual basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

 

Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

 

Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. Loans listed as not rated are either less than $100 or are included in groups of homogeneous loans. Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

 

       Special             
   Pass   Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
June 30, 2013                         
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $319,137   $16,894   $11,268   $   $347,299 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   472,008    19,207    18,798        510,013 
Agricultural Loans   174,218    2,596    1,148        177,962 
Total  $965,363   $38,697   $31,214   $   $1,035,274 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality (Included in the Total Above)  $318   $3,525   $5,721   $   $9,564 

 

       Special             
   Pass   Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
December 31, 2012                         
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases  $307,997   $14,441   $13,869   $   $336,307 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   446,639    21,338    21,819        489,796 
Agricultural Loans   176,730    2,855    2,990        182,575 
Total  $931,366   $38,634   $38,678   $   $1,008,678 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality (Included in the Total Above)  $319   $3,220   $7,338   $   $10,877 

 

The Company considers the performance of the loan portfolio and its impact on the allowance for loan losses. For home equity, consumer and residential mortgage loan classes, the Company also evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan, which was previously presented, and by payment activity. The following table presents the recorded investment in home equity, consumer and residential mortgage loans based on payment activity as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

   Home Equity   Consumer   Residential 
   Loans   Loans   Mortgage Loans 
June 30, 2013               
Performing  $73,219   $46,121   $95,446 
Nonperforming   267    194    153 
Total  $73,486   $46,315   $95,599 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality (Included in the Total Above)  $   $140   $147 

 

   Home Equity   Consumer   Residential 
   Loans   Loans   Mortgage Loans 
December 31, 2012               
Performing  $74,521   $41,064   $88,558 
Nonperforming   178    167    257 
Total  $74,699   $41,231   $88,815 
Loans Acquired With Deteriorated Credit Quality (Included in the Total Above)  $   $148   $149 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 5 – Loans (continued)

 

The Company has purchased loans, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The recorded investment of those loans is as follows:

 

   June 30, 2013 
     
Commercial and Industrial Loans  $2,231 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   7,333 
Home Equity Loans    
Consumer Loans   140 
Residential Mortgage Loans   147 
Total  $9,851 
      
Carrying amount, Net of Allowance of $150  $9,701 

 

   December 31, 2012 
     
Commercial and Industrial Loans  $1,840 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   9,037 
Home Equity Loans    
Consumer Loans   148 
Residential Mortgage Loans   149 
Total  $11,174 
      
Carrying amount, Net of Allowance of $88  $11,086 

 

Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected, is as follows:

 

   June 30, 2013   June 30, 2012 
         
Balance at April 1  $208   $630 
New Loans Purchased        
Accretion of Income   (234)   (241)
Reclassifications from Non-accretable Difference   208     
Charge-off of Accretable Yield        
Balance at June 30  $182   $389 

 

Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected, is as follows:

 

   June 30, 2013   June 30, 2012 
         
Balance at January 1  $170   $967 
New Loans Purchased        
Accretion of Income   (446)   (784)
Reclassifications from Non-accretable Difference   458    206 
Charge-off of Accretable Yield        
Balance at June 30  $182   $389 

 

For those purchased loans disclosed above, the Company increased the allowance for loan losses by $70 during the three months ended June 30, 2013. For those purchased loans disclosed above, the Company increased the allowance for loan losses by $61 during the six months ended June 30, 2013. For those purchased loans disclosed above, the Company did not increase the allowance for loan losses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. No allowances for loan losses were reversed during the same periods.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 6 – Segment Information

 

The Company’s operations include three primary segments: core banking, trust and investment advisory services, and insurance operations. The core banking segment involves attracting deposits from the general public and using such funds to originate consumer, commercial and agricultural, commercial and agricultural real estate, and residential mortgage loans, primarily in the Company’s local markets. The core banking segment also involves the sale of residential mortgage loans in the secondary market. The trust and investment advisory services segment involves providing trust, investment advisory, and brokerage services to customers. The insurance segment offers a full range of personal and corporate property and casualty insurance products, primarily in the Company’s banking subsidiary’s local markets.

 

The core banking segment is comprised by the Company’s banking subsidiary, German American Bancorp, which operated through 35 banking offices at June 30, 2013. Net interest income from loans and investments funded by deposits and borrowings is the primary revenue for the core-banking segment. The trust and investment advisory services segment’s revenues are comprised primarily of fees generated by German American Financial Advisors & Trust Company. These fees are derived by providing trust, investment advisory, and brokerage services to its customers. The insurance segment primarily consists of German American Insurance, Inc., which provides a full line of personal and corporate insurance products. Commissions derived from the sale of insurance products are the primary source of revenue for the insurance segment.

 

The following segment financial information has been derived from the internal financial statements of German American Bancorp, Inc., which are used by management to monitor and manage the financial performance of the Company. The accounting policies of the three segments are the same as those of the Company. The evaluation process for segments does not include holding company income and expense. Holding company amounts are the primary differences between segment amounts and consolidated totals, and are reflected in the column labeled “Other” below, along with amounts to eliminate transactions between segments.

 

       Trust and             
       Investment             
   Core   Advisory           Consolidated 
Three Months Ended  Banking   Services   Insurance   Other   Totals 
June 30, 2013                         
Net Interest Income  $17,004   $6   $5   $(303)  $16,712 
Net Gains on Sales of Loans   809                809 
Net Gains on Securities   467                467 
Trust and Investment Product Fees   1    813            814 
Insurance Revenues   6    6    1,367        1,379 
Noncash Items:                         
Provision for Loan Losses   (200)               (200)
Depreciation and Amortization   973    8    106    38    1,125 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)   3,626    (24)   40    (413)   3,229 
Segment Profit (Loss)   6,833    (41)   27    (287)   6,532 
Segment Assets at June 30, 2013   2,019,229    11,548    8,395    (28,560)   2,010,612 

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

NOTE 6 – Segment Information (continued)

 

       Trust and             
       Investment             
   Core   Advisory           Consolidated 
Three Months Ended  Banking   Services   Insurance   Other   Totals 
June 30, 2012                         
Net Interest Income  $17,163   $7   $10   $(531)  $16,649 
Net Gains on Sales of Loans   676                676 
Net Gains on Securities   76                76 
Trust and Investment Product Fees   2    663        (1)   664 
Insurance Revenues   6    9    1,343        1,358 
Noncash Items:                         
Provision for Loan Losses   391                391 
Depreciation and Amortization   1,095    5    105    38    1,243 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)   2,980    (10)   66    (335)   2,701 
Segment Profit (Loss)   6,227    (20)   89    (329)   5,967 
Segment Assets at December 31, 2012   2,006,992    11,551    8,333    (20,576)   2,006,300 

  

       Trust and             
       Investment             
   Core   Advisory           Consolidated 
Six Months Ended  Banking   Services   Insurance   Other   Totals 
June 30, 2013                         
Net Interest Income  $33,768   $11   $12   $(854)  $32,937 
Net Gains on Sales of Loans   1,563                1,563 
Net Gains on Securities   1,080                1,080 
Trust and Investment Product Fees   4    1,628        (1)   1,631 
Insurance Revenues   15    19    3,129        3,163 
Noncash Items:                         
Provision for Loan Losses   150                150 
Depreciation and Amortization   1,923    15    211    75    2,224 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)   6,370    (26)   187    (788)   5,743 
Segment Profit (Loss)   12,681    (49)   238    (529)   12,341 
Segment Assets at June 30, 2013   2,019,229    11,548    8,395    (28,560)   2,010,612 

 

       Trust and             
       Investment             
   Core   Advisory           Consolidated 
Six Months Ended  Banking   Services   Insurance   Other   Totals 
June 30, 2012                         
Net Interest Income  $34,304   $10   $17   $(1,070)  $33,261 
Net Gains on Sales of Loans   1,389                1,389 
Net Gains on Securities   94                94 
Trust and Investment Product Fees   3    1,359        (2)   1,360 
Insurance Revenues   16    27    2,706        2,749 
Noncash Items:                         
Provision for Loan Losses   1,081                1,081 
Depreciation and Amortization   2,204    10    210    75    2,499 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)   5,855    (58)   106    (674)   5,229 
Segment Profit (Loss)   12,159    (97)   145    (638)   11,569 
Segment Assets at December 31, 2012   2,006,992    11,551    8,333    (20,576)   2,006,300 

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 7 – Stock Repurchase Plan

 

On April 26, 2001 the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program for up to 607,754 of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company. Shares may be purchased from time to time in the open market and in large block privately negotiated transactions. The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares under the program, and the program may be discontinued at any time before the maximum number of shares specified by the program is purchased. The Board of Directors established no expiration date for this program. As of June 30, 2013, the Company had purchased 334,965 shares under the program. No shares were purchased under the program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

Note 8 – Equity Plans and Equity Based Compensation

 

The Company maintains three equity incentive plans under which stock options, restricted stock, and other equity incentive awards can be granted. At June 30, 2013, the Company has reserved 481,791 shares of Common Stock (as adjusted for subsequent stock dividends and subject to further customary anti-dilution adjustments) for the purpose of issuance pursuant to outstanding and future grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards to officers, directors and other employees of the Company.

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company granted no options, and accordingly, recorded no stock option expense related to option grants during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. The Company recorded no other stock compensation expense applicable to options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 because all outstanding options were fully vested prior to 2007. In addition, there was no unrecognized option expense as all outstanding options were fully vested prior to June 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

During the periods presented, awards of long-term incentives were granted in the form of restricted stock. Awards that were granted to management under a management incentive plan were granted in tandem with cash credit entitlements (typically in the form of 50% restricted stock grants and 50% cash credit entitlements). The management restricted stock grants and tandem cash credit entitlements awarded in 2013 will vest in three equal installments of 33.3% with the first annual vesting on December 5th of the year of the grant and on December 5th of the next two succeeding years. The management restricted stock grants and tandem cash credit entitlements awarded in 2012 were subject to forfeiture in the event that the recipient of the grant did not continue employment with the Company through December 5th of the year of grant, at which time they generally vest 100 percent. Awards that were granted to directors as additional retainer for their services in December 2012 do not include any cash credit entitlement. These director restricted stock grants are subject to forfeiture in the event that the recipient of the grant does not continue in service as a director of the Company through December 5th of the year after grant or do not satisfy certain meeting attendance requirements, at which time they generally vest 100 percent. For measuring compensation costs, restricted stock awards are valued based upon the market value of the common shares on the date of grant. During the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company granted no shares of restricted stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company granted awards of 29,170 and 30,019 shares of restricted stock, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 8 – Equity Plans and Equity Based Compensation (continued)

 

The following table presents expense recorded for restricted stock and cash entitlements as well as the related tax effect for the periods presented:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
Restricted Stock Expense  $85   $141 
Cash Entitlement Expense   54    133 
Tax Effect   (56)   (111)
Net of Tax  $83   $163 

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2013   2012 
Restricted Stock Expense  $170   $308 
Cash Entitlement Expense   108    293 
Tax Effect   (112)   (243)
Net of Tax  $166   $358 

 

Unrecognized expense associated with the restricted stock grants and cash entitlements totaled $1,112 and $601 as of June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

The Company maintains an Employee Stock Purchase Plan whereby eligible employees have the option to purchase the Company’s common stock at a discount. The purchase price of the shares under this Plan has been set at 95% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock as of the last day of the plan year. The plan provides for the purchase of up to 500,000 shares of common stock, which the Company may obtain by purchases on the open market or from private sources, or by issuing authorized but unissued common shares. Funding for the purchase of common stock is from employee and Company contributions.

 

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is not considered compensatory. There was no expense recorded for the employee stock purchase plan during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, nor was there any unrecognized compensation expense as of June 30, 2013 and 2012 for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

 

Note 9 – Fair Value

 

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (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. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

 

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 9 – Fair Value (continued)

 

Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). Level 3 pricing is obtained from a third-party based upon similar trades that are not traded frequently without adjustment by the Company. At June 30, 2013, the Company held $11.8 million in Level 3 securities which consist of $11.4 million of non-rated Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions and $353 thousand of equity securities that are not actively traded. Absent the credit rating, significant assumptions must be made such that the credit risk input becomes an unobservable input and thus these securities are reported by the Company in a Level 3 classification.

 

Derivatives: The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).

 

Impaired Loans: Fair values for impaired collateral dependent loans are generally based on appraisals obtained from licensed real estate appraisers and in certain circumstances consideration of offers obtained to purchase properties prior to foreclosure. Appraisals for commercial real estate generally use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach. The cost method bases value in the cost to replace the current property. Value of market comparison approach evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area. The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and an investors required return. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Comparable sales adjustments are based on known sales prices of similar type and similar use properties and duration of time that the property has been on the market to sell. Such adjustments made in the appraisal process are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

 

Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, a member of the Company’s Risk Management Area reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal. In determining the value of impaired collateral dependent loans and other real estate owned, significant unobservable inputs may be used which include: physical condition of comparable properties sold, net operating income generated by the property and investor rates of return.

 

Other Real Estate: Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate (ORE) are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property utilizing similar techniques as discussed above for Impaired Loans, resulting in a Level 3 classification. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, impairment loss is recognized.

 

Loans Held-for-Sale: The fair values of loans held for sale are determined by using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 9 – Fair Value (continued)

  

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which the Company has elected the fair value option, are summarized below:

  

   Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013 Using 
   Quoted Prices in             
   Active Markets for   Significant Other   Significant     
   Identical Assets   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs     
   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
Assets:                    
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities  $   $22,361   $   $22,361 
Corporate Securities                
Obligations of State and                    
Political Subdivisions       67,326    11,439    78,765 
Mortgage-backed Securities-Residential       510,679        510,679 
Equity Securities   411        353    764 
Total Securities  $411   $600,366   $11,792   $612,569 
                     
Loans Held-for-Sale  $   $19,435   $   $19,435 
                    
Derivatives  $   $508   $   $508 
                     
Financial Liabilities Derivatives  $   $355   $   $355 

 

   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using 
   Quoted Prices in             
   Active Markets for   Significant Other   Significant     
   Identical Assets   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs     
   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
Assets:                    
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities  $   $23,472   $   $23,472 
Corporate Securities                
Obligations of State and                    
Political Subdivisions       64,316    12,169    76,485 
Mortgage-backed Securities-Residential       486,912        486,912 
Equity Securities   380        353    733 
Total Securities  $380   $574,700   $12,522   $587,602 
                     
Loans Held-for-Sale  $   $16,641   $   $16,641 
                    
Derivatives  $   $187   $   $187 
                     
Financial Liabilities Derivatives  $   $178   $   $178 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

At June 30, 2013, the aggregate fair value of the Loans Held-for-Sale was $19,435, aggregate contractual principal balance was $19,197 with a difference of $238. At December 31, 2012, the aggregate fair value of the Loans Held-for-Sale was $16,641, aggregate contractual principle balance was $16,413 with a difference of $228.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 9 – Fair Value (continued)

 

The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

   Obligations of State                 
   and Political                 
   Subdivisions   Equity Securities   Corporate Securities 
   2013   2012   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                         
Balance of Recurring Level 3 Assets at March 31  $11,728   $4,075   $353   $353   $   $ 
Total Gains or Losses (realized/unrealized)                              
Included in Earnings   (129)   51                 
Maturities / Calls   (160)                    
Purchases       7,665                 
Balance of Recurring Level 3 Assets at June 30  $11,439   $11,791   $353   $353   $   $ 

 

   Obligations of State                 
   and Political                 
   Subdivisions   Equity Securities   Corporate Securities 
   2013   2012   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                         
Balance of Recurring Level 3 Assets at December 31  $12,169   $4,772   $353   $353   $   $1,005 
Total Gains or Losses (realized/unrealized)                              
Included in Earnings   (150)   51                 
Maturities / Calls   (580)   (697)               (1,005)
Purchases       7,665                 
Balance of Recurring Level 3 Assets at June 30  $11,439   $11,791   $353   $353   $   $ 

 

Of the total gain/loss included in earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, $129 and $150 was attributable to other changes in fair value, respectively. The three and six months ended June 30, 2013 included no gain/loss attributable to interest income on securities. Of the total gain/loss included in earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, $51 was attributable to other changes in fair value for both periods presented. The three and six months ended June 30, 2012 included no gain/loss attributable to interest income on securities.

 

The fair value for nineteen obligations of state and political subdivisions with a fair value of $7.665 million as of June 30, 2012 were placed into Level 3 at the time of purchase because quoted prices or market prices of similar securities were not available. These fair values were calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators. Level 3 pricing was obtained from a third-party based upon similar trades that are not traded frequently without adjustment by the Company.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 9 – Fair Value (continued)

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

 

   Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013 Using 
   Quoted Prices in             
   Active Markets for   Significant Other   Significant     
   Identical Assets   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs     
   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
Assets:                    
Impaired Loans with Specific Allocations                    
Commercial and Industrial Loans  $   $   $20   $20 
Commercial Real Estate Loans           2,101    2,101 
Agricultural Loans                
Other Real Estate                    
Commercial Real Estate           723    723 

 

   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using 
   Quoted Prices in             
   Active Markets for   Significant Other   Significant     
   Identical Assets   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs     
   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
Assets:                    
Impaired Loans with Specific Allocations                    
Commercial and Industrial Loans  $   $   $1,231   $1,231 
Commercial Real Estate Loans           1,497    1,497 
Agricultural Loans           135    135 
Other Real Estate                    
Commercial Real Estate           150    150 

 

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $6,429 with a valuation allowance of $4,308, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $270 and $379 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. Impaired loans resulted in a decreased provision for loan losses of $200 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and an additional provision for loan losses of $633 for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $8,274 with a valuation allowance of $5,411, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $2,230 for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

Other Real Estate which is measured at the lower of carrying or fair value less costs to sell had a carrying value of $723 at June 30, 2013. A charge to earnings through Other Operating Income of $94 and $301 was included in the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. No charge to earnings was included in the three or six months ended June 30, 2012. Other Real Estate which is measured at the lower of carrying or fair value less costs to sell had a carrying value of $150 at December 31, 2012.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 9 – Fair Value (continued)

 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2013:

 

             Range
       Valuation     (Weighted
   Fair Value   Technique(s)  Unobservable Input(s)  Average)
Impaired Loans - Commercial and Industrial Loans  $20   Sales comparison approach  Adjustment for differences between the
     comparable sales
  10%-90%
(22)%
               
Impaired Loans - Commercial Real Estate Loans  $2,101   Sales comparison approach
Income approach
Cost approach
 

Adjustment for physical condition of
     comparable properties sold

Adjustment for net operating income
     generated by the property
Adjustment for investor rates of return

  15%-78%
(57)%
               
Other Real Estate - Commercial Real Estate Loans  $723   Sales comparison approach
Income approach
Cost approach
  Adjustment for physical condition of
     comparable properties sold
Adjustment for net operating income
     generated by the Property
Adjustment for investor rates of return
  2%-50%
(29)%

 

 

 

 

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not previously presented are provided in the table below for the periods ending June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Not all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments, and therefore are not included in the table. Because no active market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates were based on subjective judgments, and therefore cannot be determined with precision.

 

       Fair Value Measurements at 
       June 30, 2013 Using 
   Carrying Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Financial Assets:                         
Cash and Short-term Investments  $39,748   $28,390   $11,358   $   $39,748 
Securities Held-to-Maturity   268        271        271 
FHLB Stock and Other Restricted Stock   8,340    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A 
Loans, Net   1,225,580            1,233,278    1,233,278 
Accrued Interest Receivable   6,886        1,762    5,124    6,886 
Financial Liabilities:                         
Demand, Savings, and Money Market Deposits   (1,314,236)   (1,314,236)           (1,314,236)
Time Deposits   (327,673)       (330,899)       (330,899)
Short-term Borrowings   (106,905)       (106,905)       (106,905)
Long-term Debt   (68,735)       (64,982)   (4,771)   (69,753)
Accrued Interest Payable   (817)       (741)   (76)   (817)
Unrecognized Financial Instruments:                         
Commitments to Extend Credit                    
Standby Letters of Credit                    
Commitments to Sell Loans                    

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 9 – Fair Value (continued)

 

       Fair Value Measurements at 
       December 31, 2012 Using 
   Carrying Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Financial Assets:                         
Cash and Short-term Investments  $51,794   $41,624   $10,170   $   $51,794 
Securities Held-to-Maturity   346        351        351 
FHLB Stock and Other Restricted Stock   8,340    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A 
Loans, Net   1,186,483            1,199,566    1,199,566 
Accrued Interest Receivable   7,419        1,893    5,526    7,419 
Financial Liabilities:                         
Demand, Savings, and Money Market Deposits   (1,311,748)   (1,311,748)           (1,311,748)
Time Deposits   (329,183)       (333,170)       (333,170)
Short-term Borrowings   (71,534)       (71,534)       (71,534)
Long-term Debt   (89,472)       (66,892)   (28,872)   (95,764)
Accrued Interest Payable   (1,275)       (829)   (446)   (1,275)
Unrecognized Financial Instruments:                         
Commitments to Extend Credit                    
Standby Letters of Credit                    
Commitments to Sell Loans                    

 

Cash and Short-Term Investments:

The carrying amount of cash and short-term investments approximate fair values and are classified as Level 1 or Level 2.

 

Securities Held-to-Maturity:

The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2).

 

FHLB Stock and Other Restricted Stock:

It is not practical to determine the fair values of FHLB stock and other restricted stock due to restrictions placed on their transferability.

 

Loans:

Fair values of loans, excluding loans held for sale and collateral dependent impaired loans having a specific allowance allocation, are estimated as follows: For variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values resulting in a Level 3 classification. Fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are valued as described previously. The methods utilized to estimate fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

 

Accrued Interest Receivable:

The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates fair value resulting in a Level 2 or Level 3 classification consistent with the asset they are associated with.

 

Deposits:

The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, savings and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount) resulting in a Level 1 classification. Fair values for fixed rate time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flows calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

Short-term Borrowings:

The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, borrowings under repurchase agreements, and other short-term borrowings, generally maturing within ninety days, approximate their fair values resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 9 – Fair Value (continued)

 

Long-Term Debt:

The fair values of the Company’s long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

The fair values of the Company’s subordinated debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 3 classification.

 

Accrued Interest Payable:

The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates fair value resulting in a Level 2 or Level 3 classification consistent with the liability they are associated with.

 

Off-balance Sheet Instruments:

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally short-term or variable rate with minimal fees charged. These instruments have no carrying value, and the fair value is not material. The fair value of commitments to sell loans is the cost or benefit of settling the commitments with the counter-party at the reporting date. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, none of the Company’s commitments to sell loans were mandatory, and there is no cost or benefit to settle these commitments.

 

NOTE 10 – Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The table below summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three months ended June 30, 2013, net of tax:

 

   Unrealized             
   Gains and   Defined         
   Losses on   Benefit         
   Available-for-   Pension   Postretirement     
   Sale Securities   Items   Benefit Items   Total 
Beginning Balance  $8,407   $(231)  $(61)  $8,115 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassification   (9,376)           (9,376)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated                    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   (278)           (278)
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   (9,654)           (9,654)
Ending Balance  $(1,247)  $(231)  $(61)  $(1,539)

 

The table below summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the six months ended June 30, 2013, net of tax:

 

   Unrealized             
   Gains and   Defined         
   Losses on   Benefit         
   Available-for-   Pension   Postretirement     
   Sale Securities   Items   Benefit Items   Total 
Beginning Balance  $10,643   $(231)  $(61)  $10,351 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassification                    
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated                    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   (643)           (643)
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   (11,890)           (11,890)
Ending Balance  $(1,247)  $(231)  $(61)  $(1,539)

 

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

 

NOTE 10 – Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (continued)

 

 

The table below summarizes the classifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three months ended June 30, 2013:

  

   Amount Reclassified From    
Details about Accumulated Other  Accumulated Other   Affected Line Item in the Statement
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components  Comprehensive Income (Loss)   Where Net Income is Presented
        
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities  $467   Net Gain on Securities
    189   Income Tax Expense
    278   Net of Tax
         
Total Reclassifications for the Period  $278    

 

 The table below summarizes the classifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the six months ended June 30, 2013:

  

   Amount Reclassified From    
Details about Accumulated Other  Accumulated Other   Affected Line Item in the Statement
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components  Comprehensive Income (Loss)   Where Net Income is Presented
        
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities  $1,080   Net Gain on Securities
    437   Income Tax Expense
    643   Net of Tax
         
Total Reclassifications for the Period  $643    

 

Note 11 – Subsequent Event

 

On July 23, 2013 the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire United Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (“United Commerce”), through the merger of United Commerce with and into the Company, and the merger of United Commerce’s sole banking subsidiary, United Commerce Bank, into the Company’s subsidiary bank, German American Bancorp. United Commerce Bank operates two banking offices in Bloomington, Indiana. United Commerce’s consolidated assets and equity (unaudited) as of June 30, 2013 totaled $127.7 million and $14.0 million, respectively, and its consolidated net income (unaudited) totaled $373,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2013.

 

The Company owns approximately 4.6% of the outstanding common stock of United Commerce as of June 30, 2013.

 

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, United Commerce common shareholders will receive shares of German American common stock at an exchange ratio of .5456 to .6667 shares of German American for each United Commerce share (with the exact number to be fixed at closing based on German American’s pre-closing market price) in a tax free exchange, plus a cash payment of $1.75 per United Commerce share. This cash payment is subject to reduction to the extent that United Commerce’s consolidated common shareholders’ equity is not maintained at or above a certain level through the time of closing.

 

Based on United Commerce’s number of common shares currently outstanding, and assuming that German American’s shares trade during the specified valuation period prior to closing at an average price more than $22.90 per share and that the consolidated common shareholders equity of United Commerce is maintained above the specified pricing level, German American expects to issue upon completion of the merger approximately 503,000 shares of its common stock, and to pay approximately $2.3 million of cash, for all of the issued and outstanding common shares of United Commerce (including an estimated $716,000 of cash payments in cancellation of all the stock options of United Commerce that are now issued and outstanding) that are not now owned by German American.

 

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2013

(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Note 11 – Subsequent Event (continued)

 

Completion of the proposed merger is subject to the approval by shareholders of United Commerce, approval of the appropriate bank regulatory agencies and other terms and conditions. The Company expects (subject to timely satisfaction or waiver of all terms and conditions to closing) that the merger will become effective in the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

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

 

GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

German American Bancorp, Inc. is a financial services holding company based in Jasper, Indiana. The Company’s Common Stock is traded on NASDAQ’s Global Select Market, under the symbol GABC. The principal subsidiary of German American Bancorp, Inc. is its banking subsidiary, German American Bancorp, which operates through 35 banking offices in 13 Southern Indiana counties. German American Bancorp owns a trust, brokerage, and financial planning subsidiary, which operates from its banking offices, and a full line property and casualty insurance agency with seven insurance agency offices throughout its market area.

 

Throughout this Management’s Discussion and Analysis, as elsewhere in this report, when we use the term “Company,” we will usually be referring to the business and affairs (financial and otherwise) of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates as a whole. Occasionally, we will refer to the term “parent company” or “holding company” when we mean to refer to only German American Bancorp, Inc.

 

This section presents an analysis of the consolidated financial condition of the Company as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and other financial data presented elsewhere herein and with the financial statements and other financial data, as well as the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in the Company’s December 31, 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW

 

This updated discussion should be read in conjunction with the Management Overview that was included in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company’s December 31, 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

 

The Company’s second quarter net income totaled $6,532,000, or $0.52 per diluted share, representing an increase of approximately 11% on a per share basis, from the $5,967,000, or $0.47 per diluted share, recorded during the same quarter last year. On a year-to-date basis, 2013 earnings improved to $12,341,000 or $0.97 per diluted share, as compared to $11,569,000, or $0.92 per diluted share for the first six months of 2012 representing an increase of approximately 5% on a per share basis.

 

The Company’s second quarter and first half of 2013 earnings were positively impacted by lower levels of provision for loan losses as compared with the same periods of 2012. The lower level of provision for loan losses were attributable to improved asset quality for the Company including lower levels of net-charge-offs, decreased non-performing loans, and lower adversely classified assets. The Company’s second quarter and first half of 2013 earnings were also positively impacted by a $1,277,000, or 26%, and $2,386,000, or 25%, increase in the level of non-interest income as compared to the same periods of 2012.

 

Partially mitigating the improvement in earnings was an increased level of operating expenses largely related to higher salaries and benefits costs. Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2013 increased $838,000, or 7%, and for the first half of 2013 increased $1,707,000, or 7%, as compared to the same periods of 2012.

 

Net interest income remained relatively stable, an increase of $63,000, in the second quarter of 2013 and a decline of $324,000, or 1%, in the first half of 2013 as compared with the same periods in 2012. The Company’s net interest margin continues to remain under pressure primarily due to the continuance of historically low interest rates. Partially mitigating the net interest margin pressures during 2013 has been the Company’s ability to grow its earning assets and in particular its loan portfolio. Total loans outstanding grew by $49.1 million, or 16%, on an annualized basis in the second quarter of 2013 and $37.8 million, or 6%, on an annualized basis in the first half of 2013.

 

On July 23, 2013, the Company and United Commerce Bancorp (“United Commerce”) entered into a definitive agreement to merge United Commerce into the Company. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company anticipates merging United Commerce’s subsidiary bank, United Commerce Bank, into the Company’s subsidiary bank, German American Bancorp. United Commerce Bank currently operates two branch locations in the Bloomington, Indiana market. Management believes this in-market transaction will provide an excellent opportunity for the Company to enhance its presence in the Bloomington, Indiana market. The transaction is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

The financial condition and results of operations for German American Bancorp, Inc. presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements, accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, and selected financial data appearing elsewhere within this Report, are, to a large degree, dependent upon the Company’s accounting policies. The selection of and application of these policies involve estimates, judgments, and uncertainties that are subject to change. The critical accounting policies and estimates that the Company has determined to be the most susceptible to change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of securities available for sale, and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses to cover probable incurred credit losses at the balance sheet date. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off. A provision for loan losses is charged to operations based on management’s periodic evaluation of the necessary allowance balance. Evaluations are conducted at least quarterly and more often if deemed necessary. The ultimate recovery of all loans is susceptible to future market factors beyond the Company’s control.

 

The Company has an established process to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The determination of the allowance is inherently subjective, as it requires significant estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on other classified loans and pools of homogeneous loans, and consideration of past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. The allowance consists of two components of allocations, specific and general. These two components represent the total allowance for loan losses deemed adequate to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

 

Commercial and agricultural loans are subject to a standardized grading process administered by an internal loan review function. The need for specific reserves is considered for credits when graded substandard or when: (a) the customer’s cash flow or net worth appears insufficient to repay the loan; (b) the loan has been criticized in a regulatory examination; (c) the loan is on non-accrual; or, (d) other reasons where the ultimate collectibility of the loan is in question, or the loan characteristics require special monitoring. Specific allowances are established in cases where management has identified significant conditions or circumstances related to an individual credit that we believe indicates the loan is impaired. Specific allocations on impaired loans are determined by comparing the loan balance to the present value of expected cash flows or expected collateral proceeds. Allocations are also applied to categories of loans not considered individually impaired but for which the rate of loss is expected to be greater than historical averages, including those graded substandard and non-performing consumer or residential real estate loans. Such allocations are based on past loss experience and information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values.

 

General allocations are made for other pools of loans, including non-classified loans, homogeneous portfolios of consumer and residential real estate loans, and loans within certain industry categories believed to present unique risk of loss. General allocations of the allowance are primarily made based on a three-year historical average for loan losses for these portfolios, judgmentally adjusted for economic factors and portfolio trends. For 2012, the Company utilized a 4 quarter rolling historical loan loss average. Beginning in 2013, management deemed a rolling 12 quarter historical loan loss average to be more indicative of the inherent losses in the Company’s loan portfolio in the current economic environment than the 4 quarter average. This change in methodology resulted in an increase to the required loan loss allowance of approximately $280 in the first quarter of 2013.

 

Due to the imprecise nature of estimating the allowance for loan losses, the Company’s allowance for loan losses includes a minor unallocated component. The unallocated component of the allowance for loan losses incorporates the Company’s judgmental determination of inherent losses that may not be fully reflected in other allocations, including factors such as economic uncertainties, lending staff quality, industry trends impacting specific portfolio segments, and broad portfolio quality trends. Therefore, the ratio of allocated to unallocated components within the total allowance may fluctuate from period to period.

 

Securities Valuation

 

Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported separately in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. The Company obtains market values from a third party on a monthly basis in order to adjust the securities to fair value. Equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values are carried at cost. Additionally, when securities are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired, a charge will be recorded through earnings; therefore, future changes in the fair value of securities could have a significant impact on the Company’s operating results. In determining whether a market value decline is other than temporary, management considers the reason for the decline, the extent of the decline, the duration of the decline and whether the Company intends to sell or believes it will be required to sell the securities prior to recovery. As of June 30, 2013, gross unrealized losses on the securities available-for-sale portfolio totaled approximately $10,144,000 and gross unrealized gains totaled approximately $8,311,000. As of June 30, 2013, held-to-maturity securities had a gross unrecognized gain of approximately $3,000.

 

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Income Tax Expense

 

Income tax expense involves estimates related to the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and loss contingencies related to exposure from tax examinations.

 

A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets to the amount management believes is more likely than not to be realized. In evaluating the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers the likelihood that sufficient taxable income of appropriate character will be generated within carryback and carryforward periods, including consideration of available tax planning strategies. Tax related loss contingencies, including assessments arising from tax examinations and tax strategies, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. In considering the likelihood of loss, management considers the nature of the contingency, the progress of any examination or related protest or appeal, the views of legal counsel and other advisors, experience of the Company or other enterprises in similar matters, if any, and management’s intended response to any assessment.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Net Income:

 

Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 totaled $6,532,000, or $0.52 per diluted share, an increase of $565,000 or 9% from the quarter ended June 30, 2012 net income of $5,9674,000, or $0.47 per diluted share. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 totaled $12,341,000, or $0.97 per diluted share, an increase of $772,000 or 7% from the six months ended June 30, 2012 net income of $11,569,000, or $0.92 per diluted share.

 

Net Interest Income:

 

Net interest income is the Company’s single largest source of earnings, and represents the difference between interest and fees realized on earning assets, less interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Several factors contribute to the determination of net interest income and net interest margin, including the volume and mix of earning assets, interest rates, and income taxes. Many factors affecting net interest income are subject to control by management policies and actions. Factors beyond the control of management include the general level of credit and deposit demand, Federal Reserve Board monetary policy, and changes in tax laws.

 

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The following table summarizes net interest income (on a tax-equivalent basis). For tax-equivalent adjustments an effective tax rate of 35% was used for all periods presented (1).

 

   Average Balance Sheet 
   (Tax-equivalent basis / dollars in thousands) 
   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2013   June 30, 2012 
   Principal   Income /   Yield /   Principal   Income /   Yield / 
   Balance   Expense   Rate   Balance   Expense   Rate 
Assets                              
Federal Funds Sold and Other                              
Short-term Investments  $14,806   $13    0.35%  $65,760   $40    0.24%
Securities:                              
Taxable   556,379    2,771    1.99%   558,788    3,421    2.45%
Non-taxable   77,782    983    5.05%   67,796    905    5.34%
Total Loans and Leases (2)   1,233,024    15,088    4.91%   1,121,425    15,579    5.58%
Total Interest Earning Assets   1,881,991    18,855    4.01%   1,813,769    19,945    4.42%
Other Assets   135,116              137,860           
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses   (15,964)             (16,367)      
Total Assets  $2,001,143             $1,935,262           
                               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                              
Interest-bearing Demand, Savings and Money Market Deposits  $1,001,535   $398    0.16%  $963,060   $457    0.19%
Time Deposits   334,412    756    0.91%   364,446    1,398    1.54%
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings   118,947    592    2.00%   114,932    1,059    3.71%
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities   1,454,894    1,746    0.48%   1,442,438    2,914    0.81%
Demand Deposit Accounts   340,767              298,580           
Other Liabilities   16,456              19,516           
Total Liabilities   1,812,117              1,760,534           
Shareholders’ Equity   189,026              174,728           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $2,001,143             $1,935,262           
                               
Cost of Funds             0.37%             0.65%
Net Interest Income       $17,109             $17,031      
Net Interest Margin             3.64%             3.77%

 

(1)Effective tax rates were determined as though interest earned on the Company’s investments in municipal bonds and loans was fully taxable.
(2)Loans held-for-sale and non-accruing loans have been included in average loans.

  

Net interest income increased $63,000 or 0.4% (an increase of $78,000 or 0.5% on a tax-equivalent basis) for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared with the same quarter of 2012. The modestly increased level of net interest income during the second quarter of 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012 was largely driven a higher level of earning assets partially mitigated by a decline in the accretion of loan discounts on acquired loans and a lower net interest margin (expressed as a percentage of average earning assets).

 

The net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets. The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.64% for the second quarter of 2013 compared to 3.77% during the second quarter of 2012. The yield on earning assets totaled 4.01% during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared to 4.42% in the same period of 2012 while the cost of funds (expressed as a percentage of average earning assets) totaled 0.37% during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared to 0.65% in the same period of 2012.

 

The decline in the net interest margin in the second quarter of 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012 was largely attributable to the continued downward pressure on earning asset yields being driven by a historically low market interest rate environment and a competitive marketplace for lending opportunities. Also contributing to the lower net interest margin was a decline in the accretion of loan discounts on certain acquired loans. Accretion contributed approximately 6 basis points on an annualized basis to the net interest margin in the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared to approximately 18 basis points during the second quarter of 2012. The decline in the Company’s cost of funds by approximately 28 basis points during the second quarter of 2013 compared to the second quarter 2012 was driven by a continued decline in deposit rates and the redemption of $19.3 million of subordinated debentures with an interest rate of 8% that occurred in the second quarter of 2013.

 

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Average earning assets increased by approximately $68.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the same period of 2012. Average loans outstanding increased $111.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012. Average federal funds sold and other short-term investments decreased by $50.9 million during the second quarter of 2013 compared with the same quarter of 2012. The average securities portfolio increased approximately $7.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012. The funding for the increased level of average loans during the second quarter of 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012 came from the decline in average federal funds sold and an increased level of core deposits (core deposits defined as demand deposits - both interest and non-interest bearing, savings, money market and time deposits in denominations of less than $100,000). The increase in average core deposits totaled $38.3 million during the second quarter of 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012.

 

   Average Balance Sheet 
   (Tax-equivalent basis / dollars in thousands) 
   Six Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2013   June 30, 2012 
   Principal   Income /   Yield /   Principal   Income /   Yield / 
   Balance   Expense   Rate   Balance   Expense   Rate 
Assets                              
Federal Funds Sold and Other                              
Short-term Investments  $15,813   $23    0.29%  $62,950   $73    0.23%
Securities:                              
Taxable   556,893    5,612    2.02%   538,651    6,747    2.50%
Non-taxable   77,398    1,958    5.06%   67,328    1,802    5.36%
Total Loans and Leases (2)   1,222,497    30,024    4.95%   1,117,706    31,427    5.65%
Total Interest Earning Assets   1,872,601    37,617    4.04%   1,786,635    40,049    4.50%
Other Assets   135,833              138,208           
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses   (15,858)             (16,133)          
Total Assets  $1,992,576             $1,908,710           
                               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                              
Interest-bearing Demand, Savings                              
and Money Market Deposits  $983,842   $780    0.16%  $940,241   $983    0.21%
Time Deposits   334,545    1,608    0.97%   364,472    2,918    1.61%
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings   129,596    1,503    2.34%   116,956    2,128    3.66%
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities   1,447,983    3,891    0.54%   1,421,669    6,029    0.85%
Demand Deposit Accounts   338,631              295,222           
Other Liabilities   18,430              19,469           
Total Liabilities   1,805,044              1,736,360           
Shareholders’ Equity   187,532              172,350           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $1,992,576             $1,908,710           
                               
Cost of Funds             0.42%             0.68%
Net Interest Income       $33,726             $34,020      
Net Interest Margin             3.62%             3.82%

 

(1)Effective tax rates were determined as though interest earned on the Company’s investments in municipal bonds and loans was fully taxable.
(2)Loans held-for-sale and non-accruing loans have been included in average loans.

  

Net interest income decreased $324,000 or 1% (a decrease of $294,000 or 1% on a tax-equivalent basis) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the first six months of 2012. The decreased level of net interest income during the first half of 2013 compared with the first half of 2012 was largely driven by a decline in the accretion of loan discounts on acquired loans, and a lower net interest margin (expressed as a percentage of average earning assets) partially mitigated by a higher level of earning assets.

 

The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.62% for the first half of 2013 compared to 3.82% during the first half of 2012. The yield on earning assets totaled 4.04% during the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to 4.50% in the same period of 2012 while the cost of funds (expressed as a percentage of average earning assets) totaled 0.42% during the first half of 2013 compared to 0.68% in the same period of 2012.

 

The decline in the net interest margin in the first half of 2013 compared with the first half of 2012 was largely attributable to the continued downward pressure on earning asset yields being driven by a historically low market interest rate environment and a competitive marketplace for lending opportunities. Also contributing to the lower net interest margin was a decline in the accretion of loan discounts on certain acquired loans. Accretion contributed approximately 7 basis points on an annualized basis to the net interest margin in the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to approximately 18 basis points during the first half of 2012. The decline in the Company’s cost of funds by approximately 26 basis points during the first half of 2013 compared to the first half 2012 was largely driven by a continued decline in deposit rates and also attributable to the repayment of $19.3 million of subordinated debentures with an interest rate of 8% that occurred in the second quarter of 2013.

 

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Average earning assets increased by approximately $86.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the same period of 2012. Average loans outstanding increased $104.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the first half of 2012. Average federal funds sold and other short-term investments decreased by $47.1 million during the first half of 2013 compared with the same period of 2012. The average securities portfolio increased approximately $28.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the first half of 2012.

 

Provision for Loan Losses:

 

The Company provides for loan losses through regular provisions to the allowance for loan losses. The provision is affected by net charge-offs on loans and changes in specific and general allocations of the allowance. During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the Company recognized a negative $200,000 provision for loan loss which represented a decrease of $591,000 from the second quarter of 2012 provision of $391,000. The provision for loan losses totaled $150,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $931,000, or 86%, compared to the provision of $1,081,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2012. The decline in the provision for loan losses in the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 compared with the same periods of 2012 was attributable to a reduced level of net charge-offs, lower levels of non-performing loans, and a lower level of adversely classified loans.

 

Net charge-offs totaled $271,000 or 0.09% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared with $465,000 or 0.17% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the same period of 2012. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the annualized provision for loan losses represented 0.02% of average loans outstanding compared with 0.19% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the first half of 2012. Net charge-offs totaled $407,000 or 0.07% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared with $701,000 or 0.13% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the same period of 2012.

 

The provision for loan losses made during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was made at a level deemed necessary by management to absorb estimated, probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. A detailed evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is completed quarterly by management, the results of which are used to determine provision for loan losses. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors.

 

Non-interest Income:

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, non-interest income totaled $6,110,000, an increase of $1,277,000, or 26%, compared with the second quarter of 2012.

 

           Change from 
Non-interest Income  Three Months   Prior Period 
(dollars in thousands)  Ended June 30,   Amount   Percent 
   2013   2012   Change   Change 
Trust and Investment Product Fees  $814   $664   $150    23%
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts   1,050    1,017    33    3 
Insurance Revenues   1,379    1,358    21    2 
Company Owned Life Insurance   217    266    (49)   (18)
Interchange Fee Income   513    460    53    12 
Other Operating Income   861    316    545    172 
Subtotal   4,834    4,081    753    18 
Net Gains on Sales of Loans   809    676    133    20 
Net Gains on Securities   467    76    391    514 
Total Non-interest Income  $6,110   $4,833   $1,277    26 

 

During the second quarter of 2013, trust and investment product fees increased $150,000, or 23%, compared with second quarter of 2012. The increase was due to an increase in trust revenues as well as brokerage revenues.

 

Other operating income increased $545,000 or 172% during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012. The increase was largely related to fees and fair value adjustments associated with interest rate swap transactions with loan customers.

 

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Net gains on sales of loans totaled $809,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $133,000, or 20%, compared with the second quarter of 2012. Loan sales totaled $54.2 million during the second quarter of 2013, compared with $36.3 million during the second quarter of 2012.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company realized a net gain on the sale of securities of $467,000 related to the sale of $25.5 million of securities, compared with a net gain on the sale of securities of $76,000 related to the sale of approximately $9.2 million of securities in the second quarter of 2012.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, non-interest income totaled $12,020,000, an increase of $2,386,000, or 25%, compared with the first half of 2012.

 

           Change from 
Non-interest Income  Six Months   Prior Period 
(dollars in thousands)  Ended June 30,   Amount   Percent 
   2013   2012   Change   Change 
Trust and Investment Product Fees  $1,631   $1,360   $271    20%
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts   2,005    1,952    53    3 
Insurance Revenues   3,163    2,749    414    15 
Company Owned Life Insurance   483    510    (27)   (5)
Interchange Fee Income   943    891    52    6 
Other Operating Income   1,152    689    463    67 
Subtotal   9,377    8,151    1,226    15 
Net Gains on Sales of Loans   1,563    1,389    174    13 
Net Gains on Securities   1,080    94    986    1,049 
Total Non-interest Income  $12,020   $9,634   $2,386    25 

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, trust and investment product fees increased $271,000, or 20%, compared with the first half of 2012. The increase was due to an increase in trust revenues.

 

Insurance revenues increased $414,000, or 15%, during the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared with the first half of 2012. The increase during the first half of 2013 compared with first half of 2012 was due to increased contingency revenue and increased commercial insurance revenue. Contingency revenue during the first half of 2013 totaled $246,000 compared with $88,000 during the first half of 2012. The fluctuation in contingency revenue during 2013 and 2012 is a normal course of business type of variance and is reflective of claims and loss experience with insurance carriers that the Company represents through its property and casualty insurance agency.

 

Other operating income increased $463,000 or 67% during the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the six months ended June 30, 2012. The increase was largely related to fees and fair value adjustments associated with interest rate swap transactions with loan customers. The increase was partially offset by an increase in the level of net loss on sales and write-downs of other real estate which totaled approximately $253,000 during the first half of 2013 compared with a net loss of $70,000 during the first half of 2012.

 

Net gains on sales of loans totaled $1,563,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $174,000, or 13%, compared with the second quarter of 2012. Loan sales totaled $96.8 million during the first half of 2013, compared with $90.4 million during the first half of 2012.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company realized a net gain on the sale of securities of $1,080,000 related to the sale of $55.3 million of securities, compared with a net gain on the sale of securities of $94,000 in the first half of 2012.

 

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Non-interest Expense:

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, non-interest expense totaled $13,261,000, an increase of $838,000, or 7%, compared with the second quarter of 2012.

 

           Change from 
Non-interest Expense  Three Months   Prior Period 
(dollars in thousands)  Ended June 30,   Amount   Percent 
   2013   2012   Change   Change 
Salaries and Employee Benefits  $7,627   $6,828   $799    12%
Occupancy, Furniture and Equipment                    
Expense   1,847    1,785    62    3 
FDIC Premiums   260    283    (23)   (8)
Data Processing Fees   349    321    28    9 
Professional Fees   525    587    (62)   (11)
Advertising and Promotion   516    396    120    30 
Intangible Amortization   348    422    (74)   (18)
Other Operating Expenses   1,789    1,801    (12)   (1)
Total Non-interest Expense  $13,261   $12,423   $838    7 

 

Salaries and benefits increased $799,000, or 12%, during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012. The increase in salaries and benefits during the second quarter of 2013 compared with the second quarter of 2012 was primarily the result of an increased number of full-time equivalent employees due in part to an increased number of banking locations, increased costs related to the Company’s partially self-insured health insurance plan and costs associated with the pending termination of a frozen defined benefit pension plan acquired by the Company through two acquisition transactions completed a number of years ago.

 

Advertising and promotion expense increased $120,000, or 30%, during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared with the second quarter 2012. The increase was largely related to an increased level of community contributions made in the Company’s primary market areas.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, non-interest expense totaled $26,723,000, an increase of $1,707,000, or 7%, compared with the first half of 2012.

 

           Change from 
Non-interest Expense  Six Months   Prior Period 
(dollars in thousands)  Ended June 30,   Amount   Percent 
   2013   2012   Change   Change 
Salaries and Employee Benefits  $15,411   $14,148   $1,263    9%
Occupancy, Furniture and Equipment                    
Expense   3,697    3,557    140    4 
FDIC Premiums   515    580    (65)   (11)
Data Processing Fees   702    435    267    61 
Professional Fees   1,186    1,192   (6)   (1)
Advertising and Promotion   1,006    769    237    31 
Intangible Amortization   715    864    (149)   (17)
Other Operating Expenses   3,491    3,471    20    1 
Total Non-interest Expense  $26,723   $25,016   $1,707    7 

 

Salaries and benefits increased $1,263,000, or 9%, during the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the first half of 2012. The increase in salaries and benefits during the first half of 2013 compared with the first half of 2012 was primarily the result of an increased number of full-time equivalent employees due in part to an increased number of banking locations, increased costs related to the Company’s health insurance plan, and the aforementioned pending termination of a frozen defined benefit pension plan.

 

Data processing fees increased $267,000, or 61%, during the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the first half of 2012. The increase was largely related to the resolution of a contractual dispute during the first half of 2012 related to the acquisition of American Community Bancorp. An expense for the cancellation of a data processing contract was recorded in the first half of 2011, and upon resolution of the contractual dispute, a portion of that accrued expense was reversed in the first half of 2012.

 

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Advertising and promotion expense increased $237,000, or 31%, during the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared with the first half of 2012. The increase was largely related to an increased level of community contributions made in the Company’s primary market areas.

 

Income Taxes:

 

The Company’s effective income tax rate was 33.1% and 31.2% during the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. The Company’s effective income tax rate approximated 31.8% and 31.1% during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. The effective tax rate in all periods presented was lower than the blended statutory rate of 40.5% resulting primarily from the Company’s tax-exempt investment income on securities, loans and company owned life insurance, income tax credits generated from investments in a new markets tax credit project and affordable housing projects, and income generated by subsidiaries domiciled in a state with no state or local income tax.

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Total assets at June 30, 2013 increased $4.3 million to $2.011 billion compared with $2.006 billion in total assets at December 31, 2012. Securities available-for-sale increased $25.0 million to $612.6 million at June 30, 2013 compared with $587.6 million at year-end 2012.

 

June 30, 2013 loans outstanding increased by $37.8 million, or approximately 6% on an annualized basis, compared with year-end 2012. The increase in loans was broad based including commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, consumer loans, and residential mortgage loans and occurred throughout the Company’s market area.

 

End of Period Loan Balances:          Current 
(dollars in thousands)  June 30,   December 31,   Period 
   2013   2012   Change 
             
Commercial & Industrial Loans  $346,375   $335,373   $11,002 
Commercial Real Estate Loans   508,675    488,496    20,179 
Agricultural Loans   175,958    179,906    (3,948)
Home Equity & Consumer Loans   119,418    115,540    3,878 
Residential Mortgage Loans   95,279    88,586    6,693 
Total Loans  $1,245,705   $1,207,901   $37,804 

 

The Company’s allowance for loan losses totaled $15.3 million at June 30, 2013 representing a decrease of $257,000, or 3% on an annualized basis, from December 31, 2012. The allowance for loan losses represented 1.23% of period-end loans at June 30, 2013 compared with 1.29% of period-end loans at December 31, 2012. Under acquisition accounting treatment, loans acquired are recorded at fair value which includes a credit risk component, and therefore the allowance on loans acquired is not carried over from the seller. The Company held a discount on acquired loans of $2.8 million as of June 30, 2013 and $3.5 million at year-end 2012.

 

Total deposits remained relatively stable as of June 30, 2013 compared with December 31, 2012 total deposits.

 

End of Period Deposit Balances:          Current 
(dollars in thousands)  June 30,   December 31,   Period 
   2013   2012   Change 
             
Non-interest-bearing Demand Deposits  $331,571   $349,174   $(17,603)
Interest-bearing Demand, Savings, & Money Market Accounts   982,665    962,574    20,091 
Time Deposits < $100,000   219,422    233,422    (14,000)
Time Deposits of $100,000 or more   108,251    95,761    12,490 
Total Deposits  $1,641,909   $1,640,931   $978 

 

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The following is an analysis of the Company’s non-performing assets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

Non-performing Assets:

(dollars in thousands)

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
Non-accrual Loans  $8,510   $10,357 
Past Due Loans (90 days or more and still accruing)   94     
Total Non-performing Loans   8,604    10,357 
Other Real Estate   1,560    1,645 
Total Non-performing Assets  $10,164   $12,002 
           
Restructured Loans  $2,395   $362 
           
Non-performing Loans to Total Loans   0.69%   0.86%
Allowance for Loan Loss to Non-performing Loans   177.39%   149.85%

 

Non-performing assets totaled $10.2 million or 0.51% of total assets at June 30, 2013 compared to $12.0 million or 0.60% of total assets at December 31, 2012. Non-performing loans totaled $8.6 million or 0.69% of total loans at June 30, 2013 representing a $1.8 million, or 17%, decline in non-performing loans compared to the $10.4 million of non-performing loans at December 31, 2012. The decline in non-performing loans was largely the result of the placement of a commercial and industrial loan to a mechanical contractor back into accrual status based on the performance of the loan and company over an extended period of time. This loan was restructured and placed into non-accrual status in a prior period. After upgrading, because the loan was previously restructured, the Company continues to carry this credit as a restructured loan at June 30, 2013. This resulted in the increase in restructured loans to $2.4 million at June 30, 2013 compared to $0.4 million at December 31, 2012.

 

Non-accrual commercial real estate loans totaled $7.4 million at June 30, 2013 representing an increase of $0.1 million, or 2%, from the $7.3 million of non-accrual commercial real estate loans at year-end 2012. Non-accrual commercial real estate loans represented 87% of the total non-performing loans at June 30, 2013 compared to 70% of total non-performing loans at year-end 2012. Non-accrual commercial and industrial loans totaled $0.5 million at June 30, 2013 representing a decrease of $2.0 million, or 81%, from the $2.5 million of non-accrual commercial and industrial loans at December 31, 2012. Non-accrual commercial and industrial loans represented 6% of the total non-performing loans at June 30, 2013 compared with 24% of total non-performing loans at year-end 2012.

 

At June 30, 2013, three commercial loan relationships represented approximately 60% of the total non-performing loans of the Company. The first relationship was a $2.2 million commercial real estate loan secured by various commercial real estate properties. This loan was in non-performing status as of December 31, 2012. The borrower has made all contractual payments due during 2013 and the principal balance of the loan was reduced by approximately $0.5 million during the first half of 2013. The second relationship was a $1.9 million commercial real estate loan secured by a commercial warehouse facility. This loan was in non-performing status as of year-end 2012. The borrower has made all contractual payments due during 2013 and the principal balance of this relationship was reduced by $0.04 million during the first half of 2013. The third relationship was a $1.0 million commercial real estate loan secured by a various commercial real estate properties. This loan was placed into non-accrual status during the second quarter of 2013. These three relationships represent the only loan relationships greater than $1.0 million included in non-performing loans.

 

The Company purchases individual loans and groups of loans. Purchased loans that show evidence of credit deterioration since origination are recorded at the amount paid (or allocated fair value in a purchase business combination), such that there is no carryover of the seller’s allowance for loan losses. After acquisition, incurred losses are recognized by an increase in the allowance for loan losses.

 

Purchased loans that indicated evidence of credit deterioration since origination at the time of acquisition by the Company did not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s key credit metrics during 2012 or during the first half of 2013. The key credit metrics the Company measures generally include non-performing loans, past due loans, and adversely classified loans.

 

Non-performing purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination totaled $474,000 at June 30, 2013 compared with $148,000 at December 31, 2012. The non-performing purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination represented approximately 6% of total non-performing loans at June 30, 2013 compared with approximately 1% of total non-performing loans at December 31, 2012.

 

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There were no past due purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination at June 30, 2013 and $118,000 at year-end 2012. Past due purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination represented approximately 1% of total past due loans at year-end 2012.

 

Adversely classified purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination totaled $5.7 million at June 30, 2013 compared with $7.3 million at December 31, 2012 a decline of approximately 22%. Adversely classified purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination represented approximately 18% of total adversely classified loans at June 30, 2013 compared with approximately 19% of total adversely classified loans at year-end 2012.

 

Loan impairment is reported when full repayment under the terms of the loan is not expected. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate, or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, and agricultural loans are evaluated individually for impairment. Smaller balance homogeneous loans are evaluated for impairment in total. Such loans include real estate loans secured by one-to-four family residences and loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures. Individually evaluated loans on non-accrual are generally considered impaired. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible. The amount of loans individually evaluated for impairment including purchase credit impaired loans totaled $11.2 million at June 30, 2013.

 

Capital Resources:

 

Federal banking regulations provide guidelines for determining the capital adequacy of bank holding companies and banks. These guidelines provide for a more narrow definition of core capital and assign a measure of risk to the various categories of assets. The Company is required to maintain minimum levels of capital in proportion to total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet exposures such as loan commitments and standby letters of credit.

 

Tier 1, or core capital, consists of shareholders’ equity plus certain amounts of instruments commonly referred to as trust preferred securities, less goodwill, core deposit intangibles, other identifiable intangibles and certain deferred tax assets defined by bank regulations. Tier 2 capital currently consists of the amount of the allowance for loan losses which does not exceed a defined maximum allowance limit of 1.25 percent of gross risk adjusted assets and certain amounts of subordinated debenture obligations. Total capital is the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital.

 

The minimum requirements under these standards are generally at least a 4.0 percent leverage ratio, which is Tier 1 capital divided by defined “total assets”; 4.0 percent Tier 1 capital to risk-adjusted assets; and, an 8.0 percent total capital to risk-adjusted assets ratios. Under these guidelines, the Company, on a consolidated basis, and its subsidiary bank, have capital ratios that exceed the regulatory minimums.

 

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) requires federal regulatory agencies to define capital tiers. These are: well-capitalized, adequately-capitalized, under-capitalized, significantly under-capitalized, and critically under-capitalized. Under these regulations, a “well-capitalized” entity must achieve a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6.0 percent; a total capital ratio of at least 10.0 percent; and, a leverage ratio of at least 5.0 percent, and not be under a capital directive. The Company’s subsidiary bank was categorized as well-capitalized as of June 30, 2013.

 

At June 30, 2013, management was not under such a capital directive, nor was it aware of any current recommendations by banking regulatory authorities which, if they were to be implemented, would have or are reasonably likely to have, a material effect on the Company’s liquidity, capital resources or operations. 

 

The table below presents the Company’s consolidated capital ratios under regulatory guidelines:

 

   Minimum for         
   Capital   At   At 
   Adequacy   June 30,   December 31, 
   Purposes   2013   2012 
             
Leverage Ratio   4.00%   8.52%   8.18%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-adjusted Assets   4.00%   11.85%   11.12%
Total Capital to Risk-adjusted Assets   8.00%   12.93%   13.70%

 

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In July 2013, the two federal banking regulatory agencies that have authority to regulate the Company’s capital resources and capital structure (the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)) took action to finalize the application to the United States banking industry of new regulatory capital requirements that are established by the international banking framework commonly referred to as “Basel III” and to implement certain other changes required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. As anticipated by management of the Company (see the related discussion included in Item 1 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year 2012 filed in March 2013), these rules make significant changes to the U.S. bank regulatory capital framework, and generally increase capital requirements for banking organizations. However, in response to concerns expressed by community banks such as the Company, the final rules addressed previous concerns of community banks about the proposed rules’ regulatory capital treatment of trust preferred securities, unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") and mortgage risk weights.  Therefore, although the Company has not yet had the opportunity to analyze the final rules in detail in order to determine their likely impact upon the Company, and although management does continue to believe that such requirements will in general increase the amount of capital that the Company and the Bank may be required to maintain under these new standards, the Company now believes that its prior concerns regarding volatility and trust preferred securities have been favorably addressed by the final rules. The Company does not presently expect that any materially burdensome compliance efforts with these final capital rules will be required of us prior to January 1, 2015.

 

As of June 30, 2013, shareholders’ equity decreased by $3.1 million to $181.9 million compared with $185.0 million at year-end 2012. The decrease in shareholders’ equity was primarily attributable to a decrease of $11.9 million in accumulated other comprehensive income related to a decline in the fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale securities portfolio partially offset by an increase of $8.5 million in retained earnings. Shareholders’ equity represented 9.0% of total assets at June 30, 2013 and 9.2% of total assets at December 31, 2012. Shareholders’ equity included $20.8 million of goodwill and other intangible assets at June 30, 2013 compared to $21.6 million of goodwill and other intangible assets at December 31, 2012.

 

On April 1, 2013, the Company redeemed all $19.3 million of its 8% subordinated debentures that were scheduled to mature in 2019 at a redemption price of 100% of principal, plus accrued but unpaid interest through the redemption date. The redemption of these subordinated debentures was funded through existing cash balances on hand at the parent company as of the redemption date. The entire principal amount was includable in the parent company’s consolidated Tier 2 regulatory capital under banking agency regulatory standards prior to the redemption date.

 

Liquidity:

 

The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows details the elements of changes in the Company’s consolidated cash and cash equivalents. Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $10.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2013 ending at $38.5 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, operating activities resulted in net cash inflows of $14.5 million. Investing activities resulted in net cash outflows of $36.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2013. Financing activities resulted in net cash inflows for the six months ended June 30, 2013 of $11.8 million.

 

The parent company is a corporation separate and distinct from its bank and other subsidiaries. The Company uses funds at the parent company level to pay dividends to its shareholders, to acquire or make other investments in other businesses or their securities or assets, to repurchase its stock from time to time, and for other general corporate purposes including debt service. The parent company does not have access at the parent-company level to the deposits and certain other sources of funds that are available to its bank subsidiary to support its operations. Instead, the parent company has historically derived most of its revenues from dividends paid to the parent company by its bank subsidiary. The Company’s banking subsidiary is subject to statutory restrictions on its ability to pay dividends to the parent company. The parent company has in recent years supplemented the dividends received from its subsidiaries with borrowings. As of June 30, 2013, the parent company had approximately $13.4 million of cash and cash equivalents available to meet its cash flow needs.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS

 

The Company from time to time in its oral and written communications makes statements relating to its expectations regarding the future. These types of statements are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company may include forward-looking statements in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), such as this Form 10-Q, in other written materials, and in oral statements made by senior management to analysts, investors, representatives of the media, and others. Such forward looking statements can include statements about the Company’s net interest income or net interest margin; its adequacy of allowance for loan losses, levels of provisions for loan losses, and the quality of the Company’s loans and other assets; simulations of changes in interest rates; expected results from mergers with or acquisitions of other businesses; litigation results; tax estimates and recognition; dividend policy; parent company cash resources and cash requirements, and parent company capital resources; estimated cost savings, plans and objectives for future operations; and expectations about the Company’s financial and business performance and other business matters as well as economic and market conditions and trends. They often can be identified by the use of words like “expect,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “intend,” “project,” “estimate,” “believe” or “anticipate,” or similar expressions.

 

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Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the forward-looking statement is made.

 

Readers are cautioned that, by their nature, all forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from the expectations of the Company that are expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement. The discussions in this Item 2 list some of the factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to vary materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to vary materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement include the unknown future direction of interest rates and the timing and magnitude of any changes in interest rates; changes in competitive conditions; the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of asset/liability management strategies or of mergers and acquisitions and other business initiatives and strategies; changes in customer borrowing, repayment, investment and deposit practices; changes in fiscal, monetary and tax policies; changes in financial and capital markets; deterioration in general economic conditions, either nationally or locally, resulting in, among other things, credit quality deterioration; capital management activities, including possible future sales of new securities, or possible repurchases or redemptions by the Company of outstanding debt or equity securities; risks of expansion through acquisitions and mergers, such as unexpected credit quality problems of the acquired loans or other assets, unexpected attrition of the customer base of the acquired institution or branches, and difficulties in integration of the acquired operations; factors driving impairment charges on investments; the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; litigation liabilities, including related costs, expenses, settlements and judgments, or the outcome of matters before regulatory agencies, whether pending or commencing in the future; actions of the Federal Reserve Board; changes in accounting principles and interpretations; potential increases of federal deposit insurance premium expense, and possible future special assessments of FDIC premiums, either industry wide or specific to the Company’s banking subsidiary; actions of the regulatory authorities under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and other possible legislative and regulatory actions and reforms; and the continued availability of earnings and excess capital sufficient for the lawful and prudent declaration and payment of cash dividends. Such statements reflect our views with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

 

Investors should consider these risks, uncertainties, and other factors, in addition to those mentioned by the Company in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, and other SEC filings from time to time, when considering any forward-looking statement.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The Company’s exposure to market risk is reviewed on a regular basis by the Asset/Liability Committee and Boards of Directors of the parent company and its subsidiary bank. Primary market risks which impact the Company’s operations are liquidity risk and interest rate risk.

 

The liquidity of the parent company is dependent upon the receipt of dividends from its subsidiary bank, which is subject to certain regulatory limitations. The Bank’s source of funding is predominately core deposits, maturities of securities, repayments of loan principal and interest, federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

 

The Company monitors interest rate risk by the use of computer simulation modeling to estimate the potential impact on its net interest income under various interest rate scenarios, and by estimating its static interest rate sensitivity position. Another method by which the Company’s interest rate risk position can be estimated is by computing estimated changes in its net portfolio value (“NPV”). This method estimates interest rate risk exposure from movements in interest rates by using interest rate sensitivity analysis to determine the change in the NPV of discounted cash flows from assets and liabilities.

 

NPV represents the market value of portfolio equity and is equal to the estimated market value of assets minus the estimated market value of liabilities. Computations are based on a number of assumptions, including the relative levels of market interest rates and prepayments in mortgage loans and certain types of investments. These computations do not contemplate any actions management may undertake in response to changes in interest rates, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. In addition, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of computing NPV. Should interest rates remain or decrease below current levels, the proportion of adjustable rate loans could decrease in future periods due to refinancing activity. In the event of an interest rate change, prepayment levels would likely be different from those assumed in the table. Lastly, the ability of many borrowers to repay their adjustable rate debt may decline during a rising interest rate environment.

 

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The Company from time to time utilizes derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Management continuously evaluates the merits of such interest rate risk products but does not anticipate the use of such products to become a major part of the Company’s risk management strategy.

 

The table below provides an assessment of the risk to NPV in the event of a sudden and sustained 2% increase and decrease in prevailing interest rates (dollars in thousands).

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity as of June 30, 2013

 

           Net Portfolio Value 
   Net Portfolio   as a % of Present Value 
   Value   of Assets 
Changes            
in rates  Amount   Change   NPV Ratio   Change 
+2%  $169,013    (19.74)%   8.80%   (163)b.p.
Base   210,570        10.43%    
-2%   179,547    (14.73)%   8.75%   (168)b.p.

 

This Item 3 includes forward-looking statements. See “Forward-looking Statements” included in Part I, Item 2 of this Report for a discussion of certain factors that could cause the Company’s actual exposure to market risk to vary materially from that expressed or implied above. These factors include possible changes in economic conditions; interest rate fluctuations, competitive product and pricing pressures within the Company’s markets; and equity and fixed income market fluctuations. Actual experience may also vary materially to the extent that the Company’s assumptions described above prove to be inaccurate.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

As of June 30, 2013, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were as of that date effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of systems of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective systems of disclosure controls and procedures can provide only reasonable assurances of achieving their control objectives.

 

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s second fiscal quarter of 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

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

 

(e) The following table sets forth information regarding the Company’s purchases of its common shares during each of the three months ended June 30, 2013.

 

   Total           Maximum Number 
   Number       Total Number of Shares   (or Approximate Dollar 
   of Shares   Average Price   (or Units) Purchased as Part   Value) of Shares (or Units) 
   (or Units)   Paid Per Share   of Publicly Announced Plans   that May Yet Be Purchased 
Period  Purchased   (or Unit)   or Programs   under the Plans or Programs (1) 
4/1/13 – 4/30/13               272,789 
5/1/13 – 5/31/13               272,789 
6/1/13 – 6/30/13               272,789 
                  

 

(1) On April 26, 2001, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase program for up to 607,754 of its outstanding common shares, of which the Company had purchased 334,965 common shares through June 30, 2013 (both such numbers adjusted for subsequent stock dividends). The Board of Directors established no expiration date for this program. The Company purchased no shares under this program during the three months ended June 30, 2013.

 

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Item 6.Exhibits

 

The exhibits described by the Exhibit Index immediately following the Signature Page of this Report are incorporated herein by reference.

 

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.

 

  GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
   
Date: August 2, 2013 By/s/Mark A. Schroeder
  Mark A. Schroeder
  Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
   
Date: August 2, 2013 By/s/Bradley M. Rust
  Bradley M. Rust
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1*   Description of Director Compensation Arrangements for the 12 month period ending June 30, 2014, is incorporated by reference from the description included in Exhibit 5.02 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 27, 2013.
31.1**   Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 302 Certification for Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
31.2**   Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 302 Certification for Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
32.1**   Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 906 Certification for Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
32.2**   Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 906 Certification for Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
101**+   The following materials from German American Bancorp, Inc.’s Form 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

*Exhibits that describe or evidence all management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements required to be filed as exhibits to this Report are indicated by an asterisk.

 

**Exhibits that are furnished or filed with this Report (other than through incorporation by reference to other disclosures or exhibits) are indicated by a double asterisk.

 

+Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are furnished and not deemed filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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