QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2023
Commission file number0-7818
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan
38-2032782
(State or jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
4200 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, Michigan49525
(Address of principal executive offices)
(616) 527-5820
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NONE
Former name, address and fiscal year, if changed since last report.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange which registered
Common stock, no par value
IBCP
The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YESx NO ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
YESx NO ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.
Large accelerated filer ¨Accelerated filerx Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨ Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Yes ¨ No ¨
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: common stock, no par value, 21,141,009 as of May 4, 2023.
Statements in this report that are not statements of historical fact, including statements that include terms such as ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘forecast,’’ ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘project,’’ ‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘likely,’’ ‘‘optimistic’’ and ‘‘plan’’ and statements about future or projected financial and operating results, plans, projections, objectives, expectations, and intentions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, descriptions of plans and objectives for future operations, products or services; projections of our future revenue, earnings or other measures of economic performance; forecasts of credit losses and other asset quality trends; statements about our business and growth strategies; and expectations about economic and market conditions and trends. These forward-looking statements express our current expectations, forecasts of future events, or long-term goals. They are based on assumptions, estimates, and forecasts that, although believed to be reasonable, may turn out to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including:
•economic, market, operational, liquidity, credit, and interest rate risks associated with our business;
•economic conditions generally and in the financial services industry, particularly economic conditions within Michigan and the regional and local real estate markets in which our bank operates;
•the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of, and provisions made to, our allowance for credit losses;
•increased competition in the financial services industry, either nationally or regionally;
•our ability to achieve loan and deposit growth;
•volatility and direction of market interest rates;
•the continued services of our management team; and
•implementation of new legislation, which may have significant effects on us and the financial services industry.
This list provides examples of factors that could affect the results described by forward-looking statements contained in this report, but the list is not intended to be all-inclusive. The risk factors disclosed in Part I – Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as updated by any new or modified risk factors disclosed in Part II – Item 1A of any subsequently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, include the known risks our management believes could materially affect the results described by forward-looking statements in this report. However, those risks may not be the only risks we face. Our results of operations, cash flows, financial position, and prospects could also be materially and adversely affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us that we currently consider to be immaterial, or that develop after the date of this report. We cannot assure you that our future results will meet expectations. While we believe the forward-looking statements in this report are reasonable, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date made. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to update or alter any statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
47,823
$
70,180
Interest bearing deposits
179,196
4,191
Cash and Cash Equivalents
227,019
74,371
Securities available for sale
767,526
779,347
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $339,337 at March 31, 2023 and $335,418 at December 31, 2022 )
369,577
374,818
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost
17,653
17,653
Loans held for sale, carried at fair value
16,935
26,518
Loans held for sale, carried at lower of cost or fair value
—
20,367
Loans
Commercial
1,471,293
1,466,853
Mortgage
1,408,229
1,368,409
Installment
630,287
630,090
Total Loans
3,509,809
3,465,352
Allowance for credit losses
(50,550)
(52,435)
Net Loans
3,459,259
3,412,917
Other real estate and repossessed assets, net
499
455
Property and equipment, net
35,764
35,893
Bank-owned life insurance
55,314
55,204
Capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights, carried at fair value
41,923
42,489
Other intangibles
2,415
2,551
Goodwill
28,300
28,300
Accrued income and other assets
116,750
128,904
Total Assets
$
5,138,934
$
4,999,787
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Deposits
Non-interest bearing
$
1,192,396
$
1,269,759
Savings and interest-bearing checking
1,975,098
1,973,308
Reciprocal
685,458
602,575
Time
407,267
321,492
Brokered time
284,530
211,935
Total Deposits
4,544,749
4,379,069
Other borrowings
50,029
86,006
Subordinated debt
39,452
39,433
Subordinated debentures
39,677
39,660
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
97,313
108,023
Total Liabilities
4,771,220
4,652,191
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, no par value, 200,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
—
—
Common stock, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding: 21,138,303 shares at March 31, 2023 and 21,063,971 shares at December 31, 2022
321,026
320,991
Retained earnings
127,499
119,368
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(80,811)
(92,763)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
367,714
347,596
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
5,138,934
$
4,999,787
See notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Preparation of Financial Statements
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2022 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all the adjustments necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial condition as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and the results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. The results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior period condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. Our critical accounting policies include the determination of the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) and the valuation of capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights. Refer to our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a disclosure of our accounting policies.
2. New Accounting Standards
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, ‘‘Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting’’ and in December 2022 the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848". These new ASUs provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens of the expected market transition from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. Entities can elect not to apply certain modification accounting requirements to contracts affected by reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met. Entities that make such elections would not have to remeasure contracts at the modification date or reassess a previous accounting determination. Entities can elect various optional expedients that would allow them to continue applying hedge accounting for hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met.
We have formed a cross-functional project team to lead this transition from LIBOR to a planned adoption of reference rates which could include Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), among others. We utilized the timeline guidance published by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee to develop and achieve internal milestones during this transitional period. We had discontinued the use of new LIBOR-based loans as of December 31, 2021, according to regulatory guidelines. We also discontinued the use of new LIBOR based interest rate derivatives as of December 31, 2021. The amended guidance under Topic 848 and our ability to elect its temporary optional expedients and exceptions are effective for us through December 31, 2024. We expect to adopt the LIBOR transition relief allowed under this standard.
In March, 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructuring and Vintage Disclosures”. This ASU eliminates the troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) accounting model for creditors that have already adopted Topic 326, which is commonly referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. In lieu of the TDR accounting model, creditors now will apply the general loan modification guidance in Subtopic 310-20 to all loan modifications, including modifications made for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. Under the general loan modification guidance, a modification is treated as a new loan only if the terms of the new loan are at least as favorable to the lender as the terms for comparable loans to other customers with similar collection risks, and modifications to the terms of the original loan are more than minor. If either condition is not met, the modification is accounted for as the continuation of the old loan with any effect of the modification treated as a prospective adjustment to the loan’s effective interest rate. In addition, this ASU requires the disclosure of gross charge-offs recorded in the current period for financing receivables by origination year. For entities that have adopted Topic 326, ASU 2022-02 takes effect in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU on January 1, 2023, did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Securities held to maturity (“HTM”) consist of the following:
Carrying Value
Transferred Unrealized Loss (1)
ACL
Amortized Cost
Unrealized
Fair Value
Gains
Losses
(In thousands)
March 31, 2023
U.S. agency
$
27,527
$
1,804
$
—
$
29,331
$
—
$
4,299
$
25,032
U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed
115,673
10,571
—
126,244
—
22,447
103,797
U.S. agency commercial mortgage-backed
4,766
214
—
4,980
—
445
4,535
Private label mortgage-backed
7,257
388
1
7,646
—
876
6,770
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
167,919
8,136
39
176,094
108
19,352
156,850
Corporate
45,491
1,051
116
46,658
—
5,151
41,507
Trust preferred
944
52
4
1,000
—
154
846
Total
$
369,577
$
22,216
$
160
$
391,953
$
108
$
52,724
$
339,337
December 31, 2022
U.S. agency
$
27,634
$
1,839
$
—
$
29,473
$
—
$
5,066
$
24,407
U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed
117,650
10,845
—
128,495
—
25,239
103,256
U.S. agency commercial mortgage-backed
4,798
228
—
5,026
—
596
4,430
Private label mortgage-backed
7,242
416
1
7,659
—
997
6,662
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
168,134
8,555
39
176,728
11
25,591
151,148
Corporate
48,418
1,130
123
49,671
—
5,156
44,515
Trust preferred
942
53
5
1,000
—
—
1,000
Total
$
374,818
$
23,066
$
168
$
398,052
$
11
$
62,645
$
335,418
(1)Represents the remaining unrealized loss to be accreted on securities that were transferred from AFS to HTM on April 1, 2022.
On April 1, 2022, we transferred certain securities AFS with an amortized cost and unrealized loss at the date of transfer of $418.1 million and $26.5 million, respectively to HTM. The transfer was made at fair value, with the unrealized loss becoming part of the purchase discount which will be accreted over the remaining life of the securities. The other comprehensive loss component is separated from the remaining available for sale securities and is accreted over the remaining life of the securities transferred. We have the ability and intent to hold these securities until they mature, at which time we expect to receive full value for these securities.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Our investments' gross unrealized losses and fair values for securities AFS aggregated by investment type and length of time that individual securities have been at a continuous unrealized loss position follows:
Less Than Twelve Months
Twelve Months or More
Total
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
(In thousands)
March 31, 2023
U.S. agency
$
297
$
1
$
10,301
$
707
$
10,598
$
708
U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed
9,117
117
80,149
8,717
89,266
8,834
U.S. agency commercial mortgage-backed
—
—
13,539
1,310
13,539
1,310
Private label mortgage-backed
1,995
198
90,199
7,644
92,194
7,842
Other asset backed
13,590
160
162,456
4,387
176,046
4,547
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
60
1
296,557
41,983
296,617
41,984
Corporate
11,240
183
67,441
7,274
78,681
7,457
Trust preferred
—
—
930
49
930
49
Total
$
36,299
$
660
$
721,572
$
72,071
$
757,871
$
72,731
December 31, 2022
U.S. agency
$
8,244
$
799
$
2,587
$
301
$
10,831
$
1,100
U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed
33,784
1,920
54,793
8,341
88,577
10,261
U.S. agency commercial mortgage-backed
1,609
73
11,844
1,521
13,453
1,594
Private label mortgage-backed
39,954
2,582
53,346
6,014
93,300
8,596
Other asset backed
110,859
2,657
83,802
3,373
194,661
6,030
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
56,455
10,216
231,705
40,349
288,160
50,565
Corporate
24,876
1,737
51,293
7,414
76,169
9,151
Trust preferred
—
—
931
48
931
48
Total
$
275,781
$
19,984
$
490,301
$
67,361
$
766,082
$
87,345
Securities AFS in unrealized loss positions are evaluated quarterly for impairment related to credit losses. For securities AFS in an unrealized loss position, we first assess whether we intend to sell, or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For securities AFS that do not meet this criteria, we evaluate whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, adverse conditions specifically related to the security and the issuer and the impact of changes in market interest rates on the market value of the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, we compare the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis for the security, a credit loss exists and an ACL is recorded, limited to the amount that the fair value of the security is less than its amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable taxes. No ACL for securities AFS was needed at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Accrued interest receivable on securities AFS totaled $4.2 million and $4.7 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively,
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses and is included in accrued income and other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
U.S. agency, U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed and U.S. agency commercial mortgage-backed securities — at March 31, 2023, we had 30 U.S. agency, 188 U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed and 12 U.S. agency commercial mortgage-backed securities whose fair value is less than amortized cost. These securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major credit rating agencies, and have a long history of no credit losses. The unrealized losses are largely attributed to widening spreads to Treasury bonds and/or an increase in interest rates since acquisition.
Private label mortgage backed, other asset backed, corporate and foreign securities — at March 31, 2023, we had 90 private label mortgage backed, 133 other asset backed, and 83 corporate securities whose fair value is less than amortized cost. The unrealized losses are primarily due to credit spread widening and/or an increase in interest rates since acquisition.
Obligations of states and political subdivisions — at March 31, 2023, we had 335 municipal securities whose fair value is less than amortized cost. The unrealized losses are primarily due to an increase in interest rates since acquisition.
Trust preferred securities — at March 31, 2023, we had one trust preferred security whose fair value is less than amortized cost. This trust preferred security is a single issue security issued by a trust subsidiary of a bank holding company. The pricing of trust preferred securities has suffered from credit spread widening. This security is rated by a major rating agency as investment grade.
At March 31, 2023 management does not intend to liquidate any of the securities discussed above and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of these unrealized losses.
We recorded no credit related charges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations related to securities AFS during the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The ACL on securities HTM is a contra asset valuation account that is deducted from the carrying amount of securities HTM to present the net amount expected to be collected. Securities HTM are charged off against the ACL when deemed uncollectible. Adjustments to the ACL are reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in provision for credit losses. We measure expected credit losses on securities HTM on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics, and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Accrued interest receivable on securities HTM totaled $2.0 million and $1.8 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses and is included in accrued income and other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. With regard to U.S. Government-sponsored agency and mortgage-backed securities (residential and commercial), all these securities are issued by a U.S. government-sponsored entity and have an implicit or explicit government guarantee; therefore, no allowance for credit losses has been recorded for these securities. With regard to obligations of states and political subdivisions, private label-mortgage-backed, corporate and trust preferred securities HTM, we consider (1) issuer bond ratings, (2) long-term historical loss rates for given bond ratings, (3) the financial condition of the issuer, and (4) whether issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities. During the first quarter of 2023, one corporate security (Signature Bank) defaulted resulting in a $3.0 million provision for credit losses and a corresponding full charge-off. Despite this lone security loss, the long-term historical loss rates associated with securities having similar grades as those in our portfolio have been insignificant. Furthermore, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no past due principal and interest payments associated with these securities. At those same dates an allowance for credit losses of $160,000 and $168,000, respectively was recorded on non U.S. agency securities HTM based on applying the long-term historical credit loss rate, as published by Moody’s, for similarly rated securities.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
On a quarterly basis, we monitor the credit quality of securities HTM through the use of credit ratings. The carrying value of securities HTM aggregated by credit quality follow:
Private Label Mortgage- Backed
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
Corporate
Trust Preferred
Carrying Value Total
(In thousands)
March 31, 2023
Credit rating:
AAA
$
7,257
$
37,428
$
—
$
—
$
44,685
AA
—
104,851
—
—
104,851
A
—
3,924
6,903
—
10,827
BBB
—
1,163
35,685
—
36,848
Non-rated
—
20,553
2,903
944
24,400
Total
$
7,257
$
167,919
$
45,491
$
944
$
221,611
December 31, 2022
Credit rating:
AAA
$
7,242
$
32,876
$
—
$
—
$
40,118
AA
—
110,033
—
—
110,033
A
—
3,917
6,900
—
10,817
BBB
—
1,167
38,621
—
39,788
Non-rated
—
20,141
2,897
942
23,980
Total
$
7,242
$
168,134
$
48,418
$
942
$
224,736
An analysis of the allowance for credit losses by security HTM type follows (1):
Private Label Mortgage- Backed
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
Corporate
Trust Preferred
Total
(In thousands)
Three months ended March 31, 2023
Balance at beginning of period
$
1
$
39
$
123
$
5
$
168
Additions (deductions)
Provision for credit losses
—
—
2,993
(1)
2,992
Recoveries credited to the allowance
—
—
—
—
—
Securities HTM charged against the allowance
—
—
(3,000)
—
(3,000)
Balance at end of period
$
1
$
39
$
116
$
4
$
160
(1) We had no securities HTM during the three month period ending March 31, 2022
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
The amortized cost and fair value of securities AFS and securities HTM at March 31, 2023, by contractual maturity, follow:
Securities AFS
Securities HTM
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Maturing within one year
$
9,999
$
9,872
$
5,873
$
5,863
Maturing after one year but within five years
138,033
126,497
47,000
43,659
Maturing after five years but within ten years
88,054
77,115
111,535
98,275
Maturing after ten years
209,742
182,242
88,675
76,438
445,828
395,726
253,083
224,235
U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed
98,337
89,504
126,244
103,797
U.S. agency commercial mortgage-backed
14,848
13,538
4,980
4,535
Private label mortgage-backed
100,323
92,714
7,646
6,770
Other asset backed
180,591
176,044
—
—
Total
$
839,927
$
767,526
$
391,953
$
339,337
The actual maturity may differ from the contractual maturity because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Gains and losses realized on the sale of securities AFS are determined using the specific identification method and are recognized on a trade-date basis. A summary of proceeds from the sale of securities AFS and gains and losses for the three month periods ending March 31, follows:
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
4. Loans
We estimate the ACL based on relevant available information from both internal and external sources, including historical loss trends, current conditions and forecasts, specific analysis of individual loans, and other relevant and appropriate factors. The allowance process is designed to provide for expected future losses based on our reasonable and supportable (“R&S”) forecast as of the reporting date. Our ACL process is administered by our Risk Management group utilizing a third party software solution, with significant input and ultimate approval from our Executive Enterprise Risk Committee. Further, we have established a CECL Forecast Committee, which includes a cross discipline structure with membership from Executive Management, Risk Management, and Accounting, which approves ACL model assumptions each quarter. Our ACL is comprised of three principal elements: (i) specific analysis of individual loans identified during the review of the loan portfolio, (ii) pooled analysis of loans with similar risk characteristics based on historical experience, adjusted for current conditions, R&S forecasts, and expected prepayments, and (iii) additional allowances based on subjective factors, including local and general economic business factors and trends, portfolio concentrations and changes in the size and/or the general terms of the loan portfolio.
The first ACL element (specific allocations) includes loans that do not share similar risk characteristics and are evaluated on an individual basis. We will typically evaluate on an individual basis loans that are on nonaccrual; commercial loans that have been modified resulting in a concession, for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, and which are considered troubled loan modifications; and severely delinquent mortgage and installment loans. When we determine that foreclosure is probable or when repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of underlying collateral, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for estimated selling costs. For loans evaluated on an individual basis that are not determined to be collateral dependent, a discounted cash flow analysis is performed to determine expected credit losses.
The second ACL element (pooled analysis) includes loans with similar risk characteristics, which are broken down by segment, class, and risk metric. The Bank’s primary segments of commercial, mortgage, and installment loans are further classified by other relevant attributes, such as collateral type, lien position, occupancy status, amortization method, and balance size. Commercial classes are additionally segmented by risk rating, and mortgage and installment loan classes by credit score tier, which are updated at least semi-annually.
We utilize a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model to estimate expected future losses for pooled loans. Expected future cash flows are developed from payment schedules over the contractual term, adjusted for forecasted default (probability of default), loss, and prepayment assumptions. We are not required to develop forecasts over the full contractual term of the financial asset or group of financial assets. Rather, for periods beyond which we are able to make or obtain R&S forecasts of expected credit losses, we revert to the long term average on a straight line or immediate basis, as determined by our CECL Forecast Committee, and which may vary depending on the economic outlook and uncertainty.
The DCF model for the mortgage and installment pooled loan segments includes using probability of default (“PD”) assumptions that are derived through regression analysis with forecasted US unemployment levels by credit score tier. We review a composite forecast of approximately 50 analysts as well as the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) projections in setting the unemployment forecast for the R&S period. The current ACL utilizes a one year R&S forecast followed by immediate reversion to the 30 year average unemployment rate. PD assumptions for the remaining segments are based primarily on historical rates by risk metric as defaults were not strongly correlated with any economic indicator. Loss given default (“LGD”) assumptions for the mortgage loan segment are based on a two year forecast followed by a two year straight line reversion period to the longer term average, while LGD rates for the remaining segments are the historical average for the entire period. Prepayment assumptions represent average rates per segment for a period determined by the CECL Forecast Committee and as calculated through the Bank’s Asset and Liability Management program.
Pooled reserves for the commercial loan segment are calculated using the DCF model with assumptions generally based on historical averages by class and risk rating. Effective risk rating practices allow for strong predictability of defaults and losses over the portfolio’s expected shorter duration, relative to mortgage and installment loans. Our rating system is similar to those employed by state and federal banking regulators.
The third ACL element (additional allocations based on subjective factors) is based on factors that cannot be associated with a specific credit or loan category and reflects our attempt to ensure that the overall ACL appropriately reflects a margin for the imprecision necessarily inherent in the estimates of expected credit losses. We adjust our quantitative model for certain qualitative factors to reflect the extent to which management expects current conditions and R&S forecasts to differ from the conditions that existed for the period over which historical information was evaluated. The qualitative framework reflects changes related to relevant data, such as changes in asset quality trends, portfolio growth and
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composition, national and local economic factors, credit policy and administration and other factors not considered in the base quantitative model. We utilize a survey completed by business unit management throughout the Bank, as well as discussion with the CECL Forecast Committee to establish reserves under the qualitative framework.
An analysis of the ACL by portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, follows:
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Loans on non-accrual status and past due more than 90 days (“Non-performing Loans”) follow:
Non- Accrual with no Allowance for Credit Loss
Non- Accrual with an Allowance for Credit Loss
Total Non- Accrual
90+ and Still Accruing
Total Non- Performing Loans
(In thousands)
March 31, 2023
Commercial
Commercial and industrial (1)
$
—
$
9
$
9
$
—
$
9
Commercial real estate
—
—
—
—
—
Mortgage
1-4 family owner occupied - jumbo
—
—
—
—
—
1-4 family owner occupied - non-jumbo (2)
729
1,502
2,231
—
2,231
1-4 family non-owner occupied
273
232
505
—
505
1-4 family - 2nd lien
—
390
390
—
390
Resort lending
107
—
107
—
107
Installment
Boat lending
—
307
307
—
307
Recreational vehicle lending
—
181
181
—
181
Other
—
156
156
—
156
Total
$
1,109
$
2,777
$
3,886
$
—
$
3,886
Accrued interest excluded from total
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
December 31, 2022
Commercial
Commercial and industrial (1)
$
—
$
9
$
9
$
—
$
9
Commercial real estate
—
—
—
—
—
Mortgage
1-4 family owner occupied - jumbo
—
—
—
—
—
1-4 family owner occupied - non-jumbo (2)
1,077
852
1,929
—
1,929
1-4 family non-owner occupied
152
323
475
—
475
1-4 family - 2nd lien
—
562
562
—
562
Resort lending
110
38
148
—
148
Installment
Boat lending
—
380
380
—
380
Recreational vehicle lending
—
30
30
—
30
Other
—
188
188
—
188
Total
$
1,339
$
2,382
$
3,721
$
—
$
3,721
Accrued interest excluded from total
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
(1)Non-performing commercial and industrial loans exclude $0.027 million and $0.029 million of government guaranteed loans at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
(2)Non-performing 1-4 family owner occupied – non jumbo loans exclude $2.303 million and $1.631 million of government guaranteed loans at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
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The following table provides collateral information by class of loan for collateral-dependent loans with a specific reserve. A loan is considered to be collateral dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of collateral.
The amortized cost of collateral-dependent loans by class follows:
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During the three months ended March 31, 2023, there were no troubled loan modification or subsequent defaults.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, there were no loans that were modified as TDRs and there were no TDRs that subsequently defaulted within twelve months following the modification during the three month period ended March 31, 2022.
A loan is considered to be in payment default generally once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.
In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, we perform an evaluation of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under our internal underwriting policy.
Credit Quality Indicators – As part of our on-going monitoring of the credit quality of our loan portfolios, we track certain credit quality indicators including (a) risk grade of commercial loans, (b) the level of classified commercial loans, (c) credit scores of mortgage and installment loan borrowers, and (d) delinquency history and non-performing loans.
For commercial loans, we use a loan rating system that is similar to those employed by state and federal banking regulators. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 12. A description of the general characteristics of the ratings follows:
Rating 1 through 6: These loans are generally referred to as our “non-watch” commercial credits that include very high or exceptional credit fundamentals through acceptable credit fundamentals.
Rating 7 and 8: These loans are generally referred to as our “watch” commercial credits. These ratings include loans to borrowers that exhibit potential credit weakness or downward trends. If not checked or cured these trends could weaken our asset or credit position. While potentially weak, no loss of principal or interest is envisioned with these ratings.
Rating 9: These loans are generally referred to as our “substandard accruing” commercial credits. This rating includes loans to borrowers that exhibit a well-defined weakness where payment default is probable and loss is possible if deficiencies are not corrected. Generally, loans with this rating are considered collectible as to both principal and interest primarily due to collateral coverage.
Rating 10 and 11: These loans are generally referred to as our ‘‘substandard - non-accrual’’ and ‘‘doubtful’’ commercial credits. Our doubtful rating includes a sub classification for a loss rate other than 50% (which is the standard doubtful loss rate). These ratings include loans to borrowers with weaknesses that make collection of the loan in full, on the basis of current facts, conditions and values at best questionable and at worst improbable. All of these loans are placed in non-accrual.
Rating 12: These loans are generally referred to as our “loss” commercial credits. This rating includes loans to borrowers that are deemed incapable of repayment and are charged-off.
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Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis
Total
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
(In thousands)
December 31, 2022
Commercial and industrial
Non-watch (1-6)
$
157,561
$
89,251
$
58,292
$
45,792
$
30,715
$
95,908
$
237,906
$
715,425
Watch (7-8)
680
4,539
781
1,690
105
4,474
2,793
15,062
Substandard Accrual (9)
—
971
68
388
109
402
—
1,938
Non-Accrual (10-11)
—
—
—
—
—
38
—
38
Total
$
158,241
$
94,761
$
59,141
$
47,870
$
30,929
$
100,822
$
240,699
$
732,463
Accrued interest excluded from total
$
238
$
178
$
146
$
105
$
181
$
308
$
890
$
2,046
Commercial real estate
Non-watch (1-6)
$
170,238
$
154,918
$
38,062
$
97,762
$
56,580
$
159,514
$
42,030
$
719,104
Watch (7-8)
—
182
313
4,769
1,010
1,641
112
8,027
Substandard Accrual (9)
—
—
—
181
2,014
5,064
—
7,259
Non-Accrual (10-11)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$
170,238
$
155,100
$
38,375
$
102,712
$
59,604
$
166,219
$
42,142
$
734,390
Accrued interest excluded from total
$
609
$
468
$
88
$
368
$
206
$
515
$
109
$
2,363
Total Commercial
Non-watch (1-6)
$
327,799
$
244,169
$
96,354
$
143,554
$
87,295
$
255,422
$
279,936
$
1,434,529
Watch (7-8)
680
4,721
1,094
6,459
1,115
6,115
2,905
23,089
Substandard Accrual (9)
—
971
68
569
2,123
5,466
—
9,197
Non-Accrual (10-11)
—
—
—
—
—
38
—
38
Total
$
328,479
$
249,861
$
97,516
$
150,582
$
90,533
$
267,041
$
282,841
$
1,466,853
Accrued interest excluded from total
$
847
$
646
$
234
$
473
$
387
$
823
$
999
$
4,409
For each of our mortgage and installment portfolio segment classes, we generally monitor credit quality based on the credit scores of the borrowers. These credit scores are generally updated semi-annually.
The following tables summarize credit scores by loan class for our mortgage and installment loan portfolio segments at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Mortgage (1)
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
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Installment - continued (1)
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Total
(In thousands)
December 31, 2022
Boat lending
800 and above
$
7,901
$
8,763
$
4,391
$
5,102
$
3,612
$
5,955
$
35,724
750-799
44,498
37,531
20,179
16,506
12,814
14,504
146,032
700-749
15,390
13,704
7,281
5,848
4,357
6,132
52,712
650-699
3,933
4,135
1,498
1,290
1,032
2,213
14,101
600-649
661
1,043
149
286
200
670
3,009
550-599
22
195
16
53
203
274
763
500-549
277
57
62
43
106
30
575
Under 500
—
—
—
—
26
23
49
Unknown
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$
72,682
$
65,428
$
33,576
$
29,128
$
22,350
$
29,801
$
252,965
Accrued interest excluded from total
$
171
$
148
$
84
$
78
$
52
$
68
$
601
Recreational vehicle lending
800 and above
$
9,327
$
10,752
$
4,524
$
4,834
$
3,416
$
4,319
$
37,172
750-799
51,555
49,949
16,175
11,920
8,990
7,818
146,407
700-749
23,143
24,945
7,680
4,459
2,279
2,939
65,445
650-699
5,013
6,516
1,598
1,361
727
904
16,119
600-649
793
1,608
374
446
232
268
3,721
550-599
107
381
129
202
234
87
1,140
500-549
—
293
111
61
59
15
539
Under 500
—
85
7
22
—
16
130
Unknown
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$
89,938
$
94,529
$
30,598
$
23,305
$
15,937
$
16,366
$
270,673
Accrued interest excluded from total
$
219
$
227
$
72
$
58
$
38
$
34
$
648
Other
800 and above
$
1,974
$
1,647
$
1,449
$
942
$
366
$
731
$
7,109
750-799
15,692
9,973
5,521
3,393
1,678
3,612
39,869
700-749
9,848
7,517
3,404
1,801
999
2,653
26,222
650-699
22,740
2,851
1,051
593
405
1,286
28,926
600-649
711
634
127
222
147
507
2,348
550-599
122
63
170
54
115
118
642
500-549
67
217
29
64
19
90
486
Under 500
6
52
22
28
13
28
149
Unknown
701
—
—
—
—
—
701
Total
$
51,861
$
22,954
$
11,773
$
7,097
$
3,742
$
9,025
$
106,452
Accrued interest excluded from total
$
84
$
48
$
25
$
19
$
10
$
49
$
235
Total installment
800 and above
$
19,202
$
21,162
$
10,364
$
10,878
$
7,394
$
11,005
$
80,005
750-799
111,745
97,453
41,875
31,819
23,482
25,934
332,308
700-749
48,381
46,166
18,365
12,108
7,635
11,724
144,379
650-699
31,686
13,502
4,147
3,244
2,164
4,403
59,146
600-649
2,165
3,285
650
954
579
1,445
9,078
550-599
251
639
315
309
552
479
2,545
500-549
344
567
202
168
184
135
1,600
Under 500
6
137
29
50
39
67
328
Unknown
701
—
—
—
—
—
701
Total
$
214,481
$
182,911
$
75,947
$
59,530
$
42,029
$
55,192
$
630,090
Accrued interest excluded from total
$
474
$
423
$
181
$
155
$
100
$
151
$
1,484
(1)Credit scores have been updated within the last twelve months.
Foreclosed residential real estate properties included in other real estate and repossessed assets on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition totaled $0.5 million and $0.4 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31,
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2022, respectively. Retail mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process according to local requirements totaled $0.2 million and $0.8 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
During the first quarter of 2023, we sold $41.2 million of portfolio residential adjustable rate mortgage loans servicing retained and recognized a loss on sale of $0.16 million. These transactions were done primarily for asset/liability management purposes. During the first quarter of 2022, we sold $33.4 million of portfolio residential fixed rate mortgage loans servicing retained and recognized a gain on sale of $0.41 million. This transaction was done primarily for asset/liability management purposes.
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5. Shareholders’ Equity and Earnings Per Common Share
On December 20, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan (the “Repurchase Plan”) to buy back up to 1,100,000 shares of our outstanding common stock through December 31, 2023. Shares would be repurchased through open market transactions, though we could execute repurchases through other means, such as privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will depend on a variety of factors, including, among others, securities law restrictions, the trading price of our common stock, regulatory requirements, potential alternative uses for capital, and our financial performance. During the three month period ended March 31, 2023 there were no shares repurchased. During the three month period ended March 31, 2022 repurchases were made totaling 59,002 shares of common stock, for an aggregate purchase price of $1.4 million.
A reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per common share follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2022
(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income
$
12,991
$
17,967
Weighted average shares outstanding (1)
21,104
21,192
Stock units for deferred compensation plan for non-employee directors
150
128
Effect of stock options
21
56
Performance share units
22
22
Weighted average shares outstanding for calculation of diluted earnings per share
21,297
21,398
Net income per common share
Basic (1)
$
0.62
$
0.85
Diluted
$
0.61
$
0.84
(1)Basic net income per common share includes weighted average common shares outstanding during the period and participating share awards.
Weighted average stock options outstanding that were not considered in computing diluted net income per common share because they were anti-dilutive were zero for the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
6. Derivative Financial Instruments
We are required to record derivatives on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as assets and liabilities measured at their fair value. The accounting for increases and decreases in the value of derivatives depends upon the use of derivatives and whether the derivatives qualify for hedge accounting.
We have established management objectives and strategies that include interest-rate risk parameters for maximum fluctuations in net interest income and market value of portfolio equity. We monitor our interest rate risk position via simulation modeling reports. The goal of our asset/liability management efforts is to maintain profitable financial leverage within established risk parameters.
We have entered into pay-fixed interest rate swaps and caps to protect a portion of the fair value of a certain fixed rate commercial loan and certain installment loans (‘‘Fair Value Hedge – Portfolio Loans’’). As a result, changes in the fair
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values of the pay-fixed interest rate swap and caps are expected to offset changes in the fair values of the fixed rate portfolio loans due to fluctuations in interest rates. We record the fair values of Fair Value Hedge – Portfolio Loans in accrued income and other assets and accrued expenses and other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The hedged items (fixed rate commercial loan and certain fixed rate installment loans) are also recorded at fair value which offsets the adjustment to the Fair Value Hedge – Portfolio Loans. On an ongoing basis, we adjust our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition to reflect the then current fair values of both the Fair Value Hedge – Portfolio Loans and the hedged items. The related gains or losses are reported in interest income – interest and fees on loans in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
We have entered into pay-fixed interest rate swap and interest rate cap agreements to protect a portion of the fair value of certain securities available for sale (‘‘Fair Value Hedge – AFS Securities’’). As a result, the change in the fair value of the pay-fixed interest rate swap and interest rate cap agreements is expected to offset a portion of the change in the fair value of the fixed rate securities available for sale due to fluctuations in interest rates. We record the fair value of Fair Value Hedge – AFS Securities in accrued income and other assets and accrued expenses and other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The hedged items (fixed rate securities available for sale) are also recorded at fair value which offsets the adjustment to the Fair Value Hedge – AFS Securities. On an ongoing basis, we adjust our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition to reflect the then current fair value of both the Fair Value Hedge – AFS Securities and the hedged item. The related gains or losses are reported in interest income – interest on securities – taxable and interest income – interest on securities – tax-exempt in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Certain financial derivative instruments have not been designated as hedges. The fair value of these derivative financial instruments has been recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and is adjusted on an ongoing basis to reflect their then current fair value. The changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments not designated as hedges are recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In the ordinary course of business, we enter into rate-lock mortgage loan commitments with customers (“Rate-Lock Commitments”). These commitments expose us to interest rate risk. We also enter into mandatory commitments to sell mortgage loans (“Mandatory Commitments”) to reduce the impact of price fluctuations of mortgage loans held for sale and Rate-Lock Commitments. Mandatory Commitments help protect our loan sale profit margin from fluctuations in interest rates. The changes in the fair value of Rate-Lock Commitments and Mandatory Commitments are recognized currently as part of net gains on mortgage loans in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We obtain market prices on Mandatory Commitments and Rate-Lock Commitments. Net gains on mortgage loans, as well as net income may be more volatile as a result of these derivative instruments, which are not designated as hedges.
We have a program that allows commercial loan customers to lock in a fixed rate for a longer period of time than we would normally offer for interest rate risk reasons. We will enter into a variable rate commercial loan and an interest rate swap agreement with a customer and then enter into an offsetting interest rate swap agreement with an unrelated party. The interest rate swap agreement fair values will generally move in opposite directions resulting in little or no net impact on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. All of the interest rate swap agreements - commercial in the table above with no hedge designation relate to this program.
We have entered into a no hedge designation pay-variable interest rate swap agreement in an attempt to manage the cost of certain funding liabilities. The changes in fair value of this no hedge pay-variable interest rate swap is recorded in non-interest expense-other in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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The following tables illustrate the impact that the derivative financial instruments discussed above have on individual line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition for the periods presented:
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7. Goodwill and Other Intangibles
The following table summarizes intangible assets, net of amortization:
March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
(In thousands)
Amortized intangible assets - core deposits
$
11,916
$
9,501
$
11,916
$
9,365
Unamortized intangible assets - goodwill
$
28,300
$
28,300
A summary of estimated core deposits intangible amortization at March 31, 2023 follows:
(In thousands)
Nine months ending December 31, 2023
411
2024
516
2025
487
2026
460
2027
434
2028 and thereafter
107
Total
$
2,415
8. Share Based Compensation
We maintain share based payment plans that include a non-employee director stock purchase plan and a long-term incentive plan that permits the issuance of share based compensation, including stock options and non-vested share awards. The long-term incentive plan, which is shareholder approved, permits the grant of additional share based awards for up to 0.6 million shares of common stock as of March 31, 2023. The non-employee director stock purchase plan permits the issuance of additional share based payments for up to 0.1 million shares of common stock as of March 31, 2023. Share based awards and payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant and are expensed over the requisite service period. Common shares issued upon exercise of stock options come from currently authorized but unissued shares.
A summary of restricted stock and performance stock units (“PSU”) granted pursuant to our long-term incentive plan follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2022
Restricted stock
71,346
56,287
PSU
18,790
19,748
The shares of restricted stock and PSUs shown in the above table cliff vest after a period of three years. The performance criteria of the PSUs is split evenly between a comparison of (i) our total shareholder return and (ii) our return on average assets each over the three year period starting on the grant date to these same criteria over that period to an index of our banking peers.
Our directors may elect to receive all or a portion of their cash retainer fees in the form of common stock (either on a current basis or on a deferred basis) pursuant to the non-employee director stock purchase plan referenced above. Shares equal in value to that portion of each director’s fees that he or she has elected to receive in stock on a current basis are
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
issued each quarter and vest immediately. Shares issued on a deferred basis are credited at the rate of 90% of the current fair value of our common stock and vest immediately. During both three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 we issued 0.004 million shares and expensed their value during those same periods.
Total compensation expense recognized for grants pursuant to our long-term incentive plan was $0.5 million and $0.4 million during the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The corresponding tax benefit relating to this expense was $0.1 million during both three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Total expense recognized for non-employee director share based payments was $0.09 million during both three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The corresponding tax benefit relating to this expense was $0.02 million for both three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
At March 31, 2023, the total expected compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock and PSUs not yet recognized was $3.9 million. The weighted-average period over which this amount will be recognized is 2.2 years.
A summary of outstanding stock option grants and related transactions follows:
Number of Shares
Average Exercise Price
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Aggregated Intrinsic Value
(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2023
40,307
$
8.32
Granted
—
—
Exercised
15,500
6.42
Forfeited
—
—
Expired
—
—
Outstanding at March 31, 2023
24,807
$
9.50
1.8
$
207,728
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2023
24,807
$
9.50
1.8
$
207,728
Exercisable at March 31, 2023
24,807
$
9.50
1.8
$
207,728
A summary of outstanding non-vested stock and related transactions follows:
Number of Shares
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2023
246,136
$
22.82
Granted
90,136
23.59
Vested
(56,661)
22.80
Forfeited
(2,566)
22.69
Outstanding at March 31, 2023
277,045
$
23.07
Certain information regarding options exercised during the periods follows:
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
9. Income Tax
Income tax expense was $2.9 million and $4.1 million during the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our actual federal income tax expense is different than the amount computed by applying our statutory income tax rate to our income before income tax primarily due to tax-exempt interest income and tax-exempt income from the increase in the cash surrender value on life insurance. In addition, the three month periods ending March 31, 2023 and 2022 include reductions of $0.04 million and $0.06 million, respectively, of income tax expense related to the impact of the excess value of stock awards that vested and stock options that were exercised as compared to the initial fair values that were expensed.
We assess whether a valuation allowance should be established against our deferred tax assets based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard. The ultimate realization of this asset is primarily based on generating future income. We concluded at March 31, 2023, March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2022 that the realization of substantially all of our deferred tax assets continues to be more likely than not.
At both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had approximately $0.2 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits. We do not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease during the remainder of 2023.
10. Regulatory Matters
Capital guidelines adopted by federal and state regulatory agencies and restrictions imposed by law limit the amount of cash dividends our Bank can pay to us. Under these guidelines, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to the Bank’s current year net profits, combined with the retained net profits of the preceding two years. Further, the Bank cannot pay a dividend at any time that it has negative undivided profits. As of March 31, 2023, the Bank had positive undivided profits of $145.3 million. It is not our intent to have dividends paid in amounts that would reduce the capital of our Bank to levels below those which we consider prudent or that would not be in accordance with guidelines of regulatory authorities.
We are also subject to various regulatory capital requirements. The prompt corrective action regulations establish quantitative measures to ensure capital adequacy and require minimum amounts and ratios of total, Tier 1, and common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and Tier 1 capital to average assets. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory, and possibly discretionary, actions by regulators that could have a material effect on our interim condensed consolidated financial statements. In addition, capital adequacy rules include a common equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets that applies to all supervised financial institutions. To avoid limits on capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments we must meet the minimum ratio for adequately capitalized institutions plus the buffer. Under capital adequacy guidelines, we must meet specific capital requirements that involve quantitative measures as well as qualitative judgments by the regulators. The most recent regulatory filings as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, categorized our Bank as well capitalized. Management is not aware of any conditions or events that would have changed the most recent Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) categorization.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
The components of our regulatory capital are as follows:
Consolidated
Independent Bank
March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Total shareholders' equity
$
367,714
$
347,596
$
390,503
$
370,418
Add (deduct)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for regulatory purposes
75,013
86,966
75,013
86,966
Goodwill and other intangibles
(30,715)
(30,851)
(30,715)
(30,851)
CECL (1)
2,576
5,152
2,576
5,152
Common equity tier 1 capital
414,588
408,863
437,377
431,685
Qualifying trust preferred securities
38,453
38,436
—
—
Tier 1 capital
453,041
447,299
437,377
431,685
Subordinated debt
40,000
40,000
—
—
Allowance for credit losses and allowance for unfunded lending commitments limited to 1.25% of total risk-weighted assets
49,135
49,250
49,084
49,201
Total risk-based capital
$
542,176
$
536,549
$
486,461
$
480,886
(1)
We elected the three year CECL transition method for regulatory purposes.
11. Fair Value Disclosures
FASB ASC topic 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Level 1 instruments include securities traded on active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange, as well as U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets.
Level 2: Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market. Level 2 instruments include securities traded in less active dealer or broker markets.
Level 3: Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
We used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value:
Securities: Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified as Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. We currently do not have any Level 1 securities. If quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, then fair values are estimated by (1) using quoted market prices of securities with similar characteristics, (2) matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices, or (3) a discounted cash flow analysis whose significant fair value inputs can generally be verified and do
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
not typically involve judgment by management. These securities are classified as Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy and primarily include agency securities, private label mortgage-backed securities, other asset backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, trust preferred securities, corporate securities and foreign government securities.
Loans held for sale: The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale, carried at fair value is based on agency cash window loan pricing for comparable assets (recurring Level 2).
Collateral dependent loans with specific loss allocations based on collateral value: From time to time, certain collateral dependent loans will have an ACL established. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an appraised value or when an appraised value is not available we record the collateral dependent loan as nonrecurring Level 3. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments can be significant and thus will typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Other real estate: At the time of acquisition, other real estate is recorded at fair value, less estimated costs to sell, which becomes the property’s new basis. Subsequent write-downs to reflect declines in value since the time of acquisition may occur from time to time and are recorded in net gains on other real estate and repossessed assets, which is part of non-interest expense - other in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value of the property used at and subsequent to the time of acquisition is typically determined by a third party appraisal of the property. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments can be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Appraisals for both collateral-dependent loans and other real estate 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 us. Once received, an independent third party, or a member of our Collateral Evaluation Department (for commercial properties), or a member of our Special Assets Group (for residential properties) reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. We compare the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value of our properties to determine what additional adjustment, if any, should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value. For commercial and residential properties we typically discount an appraisal to account for various factors that the appraisal excludes in its assumptions. These additional discounts generally do not result in material adjustments to the appraised value.
Capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights: The fair value of capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights is based on a valuation model used by an independent third party that calculates the present value of estimated net servicing income. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income. Certain model assumptions are generally unobservable and are based upon the best information available including data relating to our own servicing portfolio, reviews of mortgage servicing assumption and valuation surveys and input from various mortgage servicers and, therefore, are recorded as Level 3. Management evaluates the third party valuation for reasonableness each quarter as part of our financial reporting control processes.
Derivatives: The fair value of rate-lock mortgage loan commitments is based on agency cash window loan pricing for comparable assets and the fair value of mandatory commitments to sell mortgage loans is based on mortgage backed security pricing for comparable assets (recurring Level 2). The fair value of interest rate swap, interest rate cap and swaption agreements are derived from proprietary models which utilize current market data. The significant fair value inputs can generally be observed in the market place and do not typically involve judgment by management (recurring Level 2).
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Changes in fair values for financial assets which we have elected the fair value option for the periods presented were as follows:
Changes in Fair Values for the Three Month Periods Ended March 31 for items Measured at Fair Value Pursuant to Election of the Fair Value Option
Net Gains on Assets
Mortgage Loan Servicing, net
Total Change in Fair Values Included in Current Period Earnings
Mortgage Loans
(In thousands)
2023
Loans held for sale
$
1,597
$
—
$
1,597
Capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights
—
(1,496)
(1,496)
2022
Loans held for sale
(1,816)
—
(1,816)
Capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights
—
7,558
7,558
For those items measured at fair value pursuant to our election of the fair value option, interest income is recorded within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations based on the contractual amount of interest income earned on these financial assets and dividend income is recorded based on cash dividends received.
The following represent impairment charges recognized during the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 relating to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:
•Loans that are individually evaluated using the fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans had a carrying amount of $1.1 million, which is net of a valuation allowance of $0.9 million at March 31, 2023, and had a carrying amount of $2.2 million, which is net of a valuation allowance of $2.1 million at December 31, 2022. The provision for credit losses included in our results of operations relating to collateral dependent loans was a net expense of $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the three month periods ending March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
A reconciliation for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) follows:
Capitalized Mortgage Loan Servicing Rights
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Beginning balance
$
42,489
$
26,232
Total gains (losses) realized and unrealized:
Included in results of operations
(1,496)
7,558
Included in other comprehensive loss
—
—
Purchases, issuances, settlements, maturities and calls
930
2,143
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
—
—
Ending balance
$
41,923
$
35,933
Amount of total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held at March 31
$
(1,496)
$
7,558
The fair value of our capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights has been determined based on a valuation model used by an independent third party as discussed above. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights are discount rate, cost to service, ancillary income, float rate and prepayment rate. Significant changes in all five of these assumptions in isolation would result in significant changes to the value of our capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights. Quantitative information about our Level 3 fair value measurements measured on a recurring basis follows:
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements measured on a non-recurring basis follows:
Asset Fair Value
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Inputs
Range
Weighted Average
(In thousands)
March 31, 2023
Collateral dependent loans
Commercial
$
141
Sales comparison approach
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
0.0% to 0.0%
0.0
%
Mortgage and Installment(1)
957
Sales comparison approach
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
(73.3) to 65.2
15.9
December 31, 2022
Collateral dependent loans
Commercial
$
1,206
Sales comparison approach
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
(41.7)% to 20.0%
(0.4)
%
Mortgage and Installment(1)
959
Sales comparison approach
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
(73.3) to 65.2
(5.3)
(1)
In addition to the valuation techniques and unobservable inputs discussed above, at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 certain collateral dependent installment loans totaling approximately $0.28 million and $0.30 million, respectively, are secured by collateral other than real estate. For the majority of these loans, we apply internal discount rates to industry valuation guides.
The following table reflects the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate remaining contractual principal balance outstanding for loans held for sale for which the fair value option has been elected for the periods presented.
Aggregate Fair Value
Difference
Contractual Principal
(In thousands)
Loans held for sale
March 31, 2023
$
16,935
$
(745)
$
17,680
December 31, 2022
26,518
(2,342)
28,860
12. Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Most of our assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. Many of these financial instruments lack an available trading market and it is our general practice and intent to hold the majority of our financial instruments to maturity. Significant estimates and assumptions were used to determine the fair value of financial instruments. These estimates are subjective in nature, involving uncertainties and matters of judgment, and therefore, fair values may not be a precise estimate. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Estimated fair values have been determined using available data and methodologies that are considered suitable for each category of financial instrument. For instruments with adjustable interest rates which reprice frequently and without significant credit risk, it is presumed that estimated fair values approximate the recorded book balances.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
The estimated recorded book balances and fair values follow:
Fair Value Using
Recorded Book Balance
Fair Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Un- observable Inputs (Level 3)
(In thousands)
March 31, 2023
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
47,823
$
47,823
$
47,823
$
—
$
—
Interest bearing deposits
179,196
179,196
179,196
—
—
Securities available for sale
767,526
767,526
—
767,526
—
Securities held to maturity
369,577
339,337
—
339,337
—
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal
Reserve Bank Stock
17,653
NA
NA
NA
NA
Net loans and loans held for sale
3,476,194
3,155,940
—
16,935
3,139,005
Accrued interest receivable
16,615
16,615
212
6,257
10,146
Derivative financial instruments
34,184
34,184
—
34,184
—
Liabilities
Deposits with no stated maturity (1)
$
3,783,354
$
3,783,354
$
3,783,354
$
—
$
—
Deposits with stated maturity (1)
761,395
754,881
—
754,881
—
Other borrowings
50,029
50,019
—
50,019
—
Subordinated debt
39,452
39,705
—
39,705
—
Subordinated debentures
39,677
32,695
—
32,695
—
Accrued interest payable
4,085
4,085
486
3,599
—
Derivative financial instruments
16,523
16,523
—
16,523
—
December 31, 2022
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
70,180
$
70,180
$
70,180
$
—
$
—
Interest bearing deposits
4,191
4,191
4,191
—
—
Securities available for sale
779,347
779,347
—
779,347
—
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal
Reserve Bank Stock
17,653
NA
NA
NA
NA
Net loans and loans held for sale
3,459,802
3,185,518
20,367
26,518
3,138,633
Accrued interest receivable
16,513
16,513
1
6,503
10,009
Derivative financial instruments
39,747
39,747
—
39,747
—
Liabilities
Deposits with no stated maturity (1)
$
3,798,848
$
3,798,848
$
3,798,848
$
—
$
—
Deposits with stated maturity (1)
580,221
573,739
—
573,739
—
Other borrowings
86,006
86,006
—
86,006
—
Subordinated debt
39,433
41,058
—
41,058
—
Subordinated debentures
39,660
38,982
—
38,982
—
Accrued interest payable
2,287
2,287
415
1,872
—
Derivative financial instruments
19,127
19,127
—
19,127
—
(1)
Deposits with no stated maturity include reciprocal deposits with a recorded book balance of $615.860 million and $555.781 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Deposits with a stated maturity include reciprocal deposits with a recorded book balance of $69.598 million and $46.794 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
The fair values for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are estimated to approximate their aggregate book balance, which is nominal and therefore are not disclosed.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale the entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.
Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business, the value of future earnings attributable to off-balance sheet activities and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.
Fair value estimates for deposit accounts do not include the value of the core deposit intangible asset resulting from the low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market.
13.Contingencies
Pressures from heightened inflation, rising interest rates, elevated energy prices, supply chain disruptions, concerns over the Russia-Ukraine war, and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations continue to create significant economic uncertainty. In an effort to combat inflationary pressures, the Federal Reserve Board increased the federal funds rate by a total of 4.25% over 2022, including a 75-basis point increase in November 2022 and a 50-basis point increase in December 2022. The rate was increased by another 25-basis points in February 2023 and another 25-basis points in March 2023. There is a great deal of uncertainty regarding whether and the extent to which the Federal Reserve may continue to increase rates or even reduce rates in the coming months. In addition, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, its impact on energy prices, and related events are likely to continue to create additional pressure on economic activity. The resulting responses by the U.S. and other countries (including the imposition of economic sanctions and export restrictions), and the potential for wider conflict has increased volatility and uncertainty in global financial markets and could result in significant market disruptions, including in our customers’ industries or sectors.
The extent to which these pressures may impact our business, results of operations, asset valuations, financial condition, and customers will depend on future developments, which continue to be highly uncertain and difficult to predict. Material adverse impacts may include all or a combination of valuation impairments on our intangible assets, securities available for sale, securities held to maturity, loans, capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights or deferred tax assets.
We continue to closely monitor and analyze the higher risk segments within our portfolio, and senior management is cautiously optimistic that we are positioned to continue managing the impact of the varied set of risks and uncertainties currently impacting the global economy. However, a high degree of uncertainty still exists with respect to the impact of the fluid global economic conditions on the future performance of our loan portfolio.
Litigation
We are involved in various litigation matters in the ordinary course of business. At the present time, we do not believe any of these matters will have a significant impact on our interim condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations. The aggregate amount we have accrued for losses we consider probable as a result of these litigation matters is immaterial. However, because of the inherent uncertainty of outcomes from any litigation matter, we believe it is reasonably possible we may incur losses in addition to the amounts we have accrued. At this time, we estimate the maximum amount of additional losses that are reasonably possible is insignificant. However, because of a number of factors, including the fact that certain of these litigation matters are still in their early stages, this maximum amount may change in the future.
The litigation matters described in the preceding paragraph primarily include claims that have been brought against us for damages, but do not include litigation matters where we seek to collect amounts owed to us by third parties (such as litigation initiated to collect delinquent loans). These excluded, collection-related matters may involve claims or counterclaims by the opposing party or parties, but we have excluded such matters from the disclosure contained in the preceding paragraph in all cases where we believe the possibility of us paying damages to any opposing party is remote.
Visa Stock
We own 12,566 shares of VISA Class B common stock. At the present time, these shares can only be sold to other Class B shareholders. As a result, there has generally been limited transfer activity in private transactions between buyers and sellers. Given the limited activity that we have become aware of and the continuing uncertainty regarding the likelihood,
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
ultimate timing and eventual exchange rate for Class B shares into Class A shares, we continue to carry these shares at zero, representing cost basis less impairment. However, given the current conversion ratio of 1.5991 Class A shares for every 1 Class B share and the closing price of VISA Class A shares on April 27, 2023 of $229.01 per share, our 12,566 Class B shares would have a current “value” of approximately $4.6 million. We continue to monitor Class B trading activity and the status of the resolution of certain litigation matters at VISA that would trigger the conversion of Class B common shares into Class A common shares, which would not have any trading restrictions.
14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCIL”)
A summary of changes in AOCIL follows:
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities AFS
Unrealized Losses on Securities Transferred to Securities HTM (1)
Dispropor- tionate Tax Effects from Securities AFS
Unrealized Losses on Derivative Instruments
Total
(In thousands)
For the three months ended March 31, 2023
Balances at beginning of period
$
(68,742)
$
(18,223)
$
(5,798)
$
—
$
(92,763)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
11,370
672
—
(331)
11,711
Amounts reclassified from AOCIL
175
—
—
66
241
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
11,545
672
—
(265)
11,952
Balances at end of period
$
(57,197)
$
(17,551)
$
(5,798)
$
(265)
$
(80,811)
2022
Balances at beginning of period
$
6,299
$
—
$
(5,798)
$
—
$
501
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(54,860)
—
—
—
(54,860)
Amounts reclassified from AOCIL
(55)
—
—
—
(55)
Net current period other comprehensive loss
(54,915)
—
—
—
(54,915)
Balances at end of period
$
(48,616)
$
—
$
(5,798)
$
—
$
(54,414)
(1)Represents the remaining unrealized loss to be accreted on securities that were transferred from AFS to HTM on April 1, 2022.
The disproportionate tax effects from securities AFS arose due to tax effects of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) in the presence of a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets and a pretax loss from operations. Generally, the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to operations is determined without regard to the tax effects of other categories of income or loss, such as OCI. However, an exception to the general rule is provided when, in the presence of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, there is a pretax loss from operations and pretax income from other categories in the current period. In such instances, income from other categories must offset the current loss from operations, the tax benefit of such offset being reflected in operations. Release of material disproportionate tax effects from other comprehensive income to earnings is done by the portfolio method whereby the effects will remain in AOCIL as long as we carry a more than inconsequential portfolio of securities AFS.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
A summary of reclassifications out of each component of AOCIL for the three months ended March 31 follows:
AOCIL Component
Amount Reclassified From AOCIL
Affected Line Item in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands)
2023
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale
$
(222)
Net gains (losses) on securities available for sale
(47)
Income tax expense
$
(175)
Reclassifications, net of tax
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
$
84
Interest income
18
Income tax expense
$
66
Reclassifications, net of tax
$
(241)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax
2022
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale
$
70
Net gains (losses) on securities available for sale
15
Income tax expense
$
55
Reclassifications, net of tax
15. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
We account for revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. We derive the majority of our revenue from financial instruments and their related contractual rights and obligations which for the most part are excluded from the scope of this topic. These sources of revenue that are excluded from the scope of this topic include interest income, net gains on mortgage loans, net gains (losses) on securities AFS, mortgage loan servicing, net and bank owned life insurance and were approximately 86.5% and 84.6% of total revenues for the three month periods ending March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Material sources of revenue that are included in the scope of this topic include service charges on deposit accounts, other deposit related income, interchange income and investment and insurance commissions and are discussed in the following paragraphs. Generally these sources of revenue are earned at the time the service is delivered or over the course of a monthly period and do not result in any contract asset or liability balance at any given period end. As a result, there were no contract assets or liabilities recorded as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Service charges on deposit accounts and other deposit related income: Revenues are earned on depository accounts for commercial and retail customers and include fees for transaction-based, account maintenance and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which includes services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges and ACH fees are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the time we fulfill our customer’s request. Account maintenance fees, which includes monthly maintenance services are earned over the course of a month representing the period over which the performance obligation is satisfied. Our obligation for overdraft services is satisfied at the time of the overdraft.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Interchange income:Interchange income primarilyincludes debit card interchange and network revenues. Debit card interchange and network revenues are earned on debit card transactions conducted through payment networks such as MasterCard and Accel. Interchange income is recognized concurrently with the delivery of services on a daily basis. Interchange and network revenues are presented gross of interchange expenses, which are presented separately as a component of non-interest expense.
Investment and insurance commissions: Investment and insurance commissions include fees and commissions from asset management, custody, recordkeeping, investment advisory and other services provided to our customers. Revenue is recognized on an accrual basis at the time the services are performed and generally based on either the market value of the assets managed or the services provided. We have an agent relationship with a third party provider of these services and net certain direct costs charged by the third party provider associated with providing these services to our customers.
Net (gains) losses on other real estate and repossessed assets: We record a gain or loss from the sale of other real estate when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. If we were to finance the sale of other real estate to the buyer, we would assess whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction is probable. Once these criteria are met, the other real estate asset would be derecognized and the gain or loss on sale would be recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. There were no other real estate properties sold during the three month periods ending March 31, 2023 and 2022 that were financed by us.
Disaggregation of our revenue sources by attribute follows:
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
Other Deposit Related Income
Interchange Income
Investment and Insurance Commissions
Total
Three months ending March 31, 2023
(In thousands)
Retail
Overdraft fees
$
2,261
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
2,261
Account service charges
467
—
—
—
467
ATM fees
—
329
—
—
329
Other
—
247
—
—
247
Business
Overdraft fees
129
—
—
—
129
ATM fees
—
9
—
—
9
Other
—
91
—
—
91
Interchange income
—
—
3,205
—
3,205
Asset management revenue
—
—
—
442
442
Transaction based revenue
—
—
—
385
385
Total
$
2,857
$
676
$
3,205
$
827
$
7,565
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations:
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
Other Deposit Related Income
Interchange Income
Investment and Insurance Commissions
Total
Three months ending March 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Retail
Overdraft fees
$
2,506
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
2,506
Account service charges
321
—
—
—
321
ATM fees
—
277
—
—
277
Other
—
251
—
—
251
Business
Overdraft fees
130
—
—
—
130
ATM fees
—
7
—
—
7
Other
—
87
—
—
87
Interchange income
—
—
3,082
—
3,082
Asset management revenue
—
—
—
469
469
Transaction based revenue
—
—
—
269
269
Total
$
2,957
$
622
$
3,082
$
738
$
7,399
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Non-interest income - other:
Other deposit related income
$
622
Investment and insurance commissions
738
Bank owned life insurance (1)
138
Other (1)
865
Total
$
2,363
(1)Excluded from the scope of ASC Topic 606.
16. Leases
We have entered into leases in the normal course of business primarily for office facilities, some of which include renewal options and escalation clauses. Certain leases also include both lease components (fixed payments including rent, taxes and insurance costs) and non-lease components (common area or other maintenance costs) which are accounted for as a single lease component as we have elected the practical expedient to group lease and non-lease components together for all leases. We have also elected not to recognize leases with original lease terms of 12 months or less (short-term leases) on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Most of our leases include one or more options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is typically at our sole discretion and are included in our right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities if they are reasonably certain of exercise.
Leases are classified as operating or finance leases at the lease commencement date (we did not have any finance leases as of March 31, 2023). Lease expense for operating leases and short-term leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value of the lease payment over the lease term.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of the lease payments.
The cost components of our operating leases follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost
$
362
$
415
Variable lease cost
24
16
Short-term lease cost
22
18
Total
$
408
$
449
Variable lease costs consist primarily of taxes, insurance, and common area or other maintenance costs for our leased facilities.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to our operating leases follows:
March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Lease right of use asset (1)
$
5,019
$
5,544
Lease liabilities (2)
$
5,225
$
5,769
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
5.81
5.86
Weighted average discount rate
2.4
%
2.4
%
(1)Included in Accrued income and other assets in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
(2)Included in Accrued expenses and other liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
Maturity analysis of our lease liabilities at March 31, 2023 based on required contractual payments follows:
Introduction. The following section presents additional information to assess the financial condition and results of operations of Independent Bank Corporation (“IBCP”), its wholly-owned bank, Independent Bank (the “Bank”), and their subsidiaries. This section should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We also encourage you to read our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). That report includes a list of risk factors that you should consider in connection with any decision to buy or sell our securities.
Overview. We provide banking services to customers located primarily in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. We also have a loan production office in Fairlawn, Ohio. As a result, our success depends to a great extent upon the economic conditions in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Recent Developments. As explained in more detail below under Item 1A – “Risk Factors” – the recent closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank have impacted the financial services industry. These events have caused banks to reexamine their funding sources and liquidity risks and in some cases have caused deposit holders to reevaluate their banking relationships. As addressed below, we believe these events have caused little to no impact on our deposit base, aside from the mix and pricing of deposits, and that our liquidity and funding and capital resources remain strong. In the wake of these events, initiatives taken with our customer base included discussing how these events unfolded, reinforcing our current capital and liquidity positions and education to maximize FDIC insurance coverage. (See “Deposits and borrowings” and "Liquidity and capital resources").
Pressures from heightened inflation, rising interest rates, elevated energy prices, supply chain disruptions, concerns over the Russia-Ukraine war, and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations continue to create significant economic uncertainty. In an effort to combat inflationary pressures, the Federal Reserve Board increased the federal funds rate by a total of 4.25% over 2022, including a 75-basis point increase in November 2022 and a 50-basis point increase in December 2022. The rate was increased by another 25-basis points in February 2023 and another 25-basis points in March 2023. There is a great deal of uncertainty regarding whether and the extent to which the Federal Reserve may continue to increase rates or even reduce rates in the coming months. In addition, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, its impact on energy prices, and related events are likely to continue to create additional pressure on economic activity. The resulting responses by the U.S. and other countries (including the imposition of economic sanctions and export restrictions), and the potential for wider conflict has increased volatility and uncertainty in global financial markets and could result in significant market disruptions, including in our customers’ industries or sectors.
The extent to which these pressures may impact our business, results of operations, asset valuations, financial condition, and customers will depend on future developments, which continue to be highly uncertain and difficult to predict. Material adverse impacts may include all or a combination of valuation impairments on our intangible assets, securities available for sale ("AFS"), securities held to maturity ("HTM"), loans, capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights or deferred tax assets.
It is against this backdrop that we discuss our results of operations and financial condition for the first quarter of 2023 as compared to earlier periods.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Summary. We recorded net income of $13.0 million and $18.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decrease in 2023 first quarter results as compared to 2022 is primarily due to a decrease in non-interest income and an increase in the provision for credit losses that were partially offset by an increase in net-interest income and decreases in non-interest expense and income tax expense.
Net interest income. Net interest income is the most important source of our earnings and thus is critical in evaluating our results of operations. Changes in our net interest income are primarily influenced by our level of interest-earning assets and the income or yield that we earn on those assets and the manner and cost of funding our interest-earning assets. Certain macro-economic factors can also influence our net interest income such as the level and direction of interest rates, the difference between short-term and long-term interest rates (the steepness of the yield curve) and the general strength of the economies in which we are doing business. Finally, risk management plays an important role in our level of net interest income. The ineffective management of credit risk and interest-rate risk in particular can adversely impact our net interest income.
Our net interest income totaled $38.4 million during the first quarter of 2023, an increase of $5.4 million, or 16.5% from the year-ago period. This increase primarily reflects a $204.0 million increase in average interest-earning assets as well as a 33 basis point increase in our tax equivalent net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets (the “net interest margin”).
The increase in average interest-earning assets in 2023 as compared to 2022 primarily reflects growth in commercial, mortgage and installment loans funded from an increase in deposits.
The 33 basis point increase in our net interest margin is attributed to a 151 basis point increase in interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets that was partially offset by an increase in the cost of funding liabilities. These increases are primarily attributed to the 475 basis point increase in the federal funds rate since March of 2022. Despite this year over year net interest margin expansion, our net interest margin has been negatively impacted by changes in funding mix (including movement of non-interest bearing deposits to interest-bearing deposits and an increase in time deposits) and higher deposit pricing betas. This change in funding mix and pricing is expected to continue to have an impact on our net interest margin during 2023. See Asset/liability management.
Our net interest income is also impacted by our level of non-accrual loans. In the first quarter of 2023, non-accrual loans averaged $3.7 million. In the first quarter of 2022, non-accrual loans averaged $5.0 million. In the first quarter of 2023 we had net recoveries of $0.13 million of unpaid interest on loans placed on or taken off non-accrual or on loans previously charged-off compared to net recoveries of $0.14 million during the same period in 2022.
Net Interest Margin, Fully Taxable Equivalent ("FTE")
Net interest income
$
38,441
$
33,001
Add: taxable equivalent adjustment
439
482
Net interest income - taxable equivalent
$
38,880
$
33,483
Net interest margin (GAAP) (1)
3.29
%
2.96
%
Net interest margin (FTE) (1)
3.33
%
3.00
%
(1)Annualized.
Provision for credit losses.The provision for credit losses on loans was a credit of $0.8 million and $1.6 million in the first quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively. The provision on loans reflects our assessment of the allowance for credit losses (the “ACL”) on loans taking into consideration factors such as loan growth, loan mix, levels of non-performing and classified loans, economic conditions and loan net charge-offs. While we use relevant information to recognize losses on loans, additional provisions for related losses may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions, customer circumstances and other credit risk factors. See “Portfolio Loans and asset quality” for a discussion of the various components of the ACL on loans and their impact on the provision for credit losses on loans in 2023. The decrease in the provision for credit losses credit on loans from the prior year period is primarily due to the change in the adjustment to allocations based on subjective factors as the prior year included a reduction in allocations related to risks associated with COVID-19.
The provision for credit losses on securities HTM was an expense of $2.99 million and zero in the first quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively. The provision in 2023 was the result of a loss incurred on a $3.0 million corporate security (Signature Bank) that defaulted during the quarter. This security was fully charged off during the first quarter of 2023.
Non-interest income. Non-interest income is a significant element in assessing our results of operations. Non-interest income totaled $10.6 million during the first quarter of 2023 compared to $18.9 million in the first quarter of 2022.
The components of non-interest income are as follows:
Non-Interest Income
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Interchange income
$
3,205
$
3,082
Service charges on deposit accounts
2,857
2,957
Net gains on assets
Mortgage loans
1,256
835
Securities
(222)
70
Mortgage loan servicing, net
726
9,641
Investment and insurance commissions
827
738
Bank owned life insurance
111
138
Other
1,791
1,487
Total non-interest income
$
10,551
$
18,948
Interchange income increased on a comparative quarterly basis in 2023 as compared to 2022. The quarterly increase was due to higher rates earned on debit card transactions.
Service charges on deposit accounts decreased modestly on a comparative quarterly basis in 2023 as compared to 2022. The quarterly decrease was principally due to increases in non-sufficient funds occurrences (and related fees) and an increase in treasury management fees.
As reflected in the table below, the sale of mortgage loans dropped significantly on a quarterly basis in 2023 compared to 2022. Mortgage loan activity is summarized as follows:
Mortgage Loan Activity
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage loans originated
$
113,021
$
270,194
Mortgage loans sold
106,846
221,725
Net gains on mortgage loans
1,256
835
Net gains as a percent of mortgage loans sold ("Loan Sales Margin")
1.18
%
0.38
%
Fair value adjustments included in the Loan Sales Margin
1.20
(1.87)
Mortgage loan refinance volumes declined in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to 2022 as higher mortgage loan interest rates in 2023 reduced this activity. Mortgage loans sold decreased in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to 2022 due primarily to lower loan origination volume.
The volume of loans sold is dependent upon our ability to originate mortgage loans as well as the demand for fixed-rate obligations and other loans that we choose to not put into portfolio because of our established interest-rate risk parameters. (See “Portfolio Loans and asset quality.”) Net gains on mortgage loans are also dependent upon economic and competitive factors as well as our ability to effectively manage exposure to changes in interest rates and thus can often be a volatile part of our overall revenues.
Net gains on mortgage loans totaled $1.3 million and $0.8 million during the first quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase from the prior year quarter, despite a decrease in mortgage loans sold, was primarily due to the impact of fair value adjustments on certain unhedged construction loans during the first quarter of 2022 as a result of the significant increase in interest rates during that quarter. During the the first quarter of 2023, interest rates were less volatile and these constructions loans were fully hedged.
We recorded a net loss of $0.2 million and a net gain $0.1 million on securities AFS for the first three months of 2023 and 2022, respectively. We recorded no credit related charges in either 2023 or 2022 on securities AFS. See “Securities” below and note #3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Mortgage loan servicing, net, generated income of $0.7 million and $9.6 million in the first quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively. The significant decrease in mortgage loan servicing, net is due to changes in the fair value of capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights associated with changes in interest rates and the associated expected future prepayment levels and expected float rates.
Mortgage loan servicing, net activity is summarized in the following table:
Activity related to capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights is as follows:
Capitalized Mortgage Loan Servicing Rights
Three months ended March 31,
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
42,489
$
26,232
Originated servicing rights capitalized
930
2,143
Change in fair value
(1,496)
7,558
Balance at end of period
$
41,923
$
35,933
At March 31, 2023 we were servicing approximately $3.52 billion in mortgage loans for others on which servicing rights have been capitalized. This servicing portfolio had a weighted average coupon rate of 3.66% and a weighted average service fee of approximately 25.6 basis points. Capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights at March 31, 2023 totaled $41.9 million, representing approximately 119.1 basis points on the related amount of mortgage loans serviced for others.
Investment and insurance commissions represent revenues generated on the sale or management of investments and insurance for our customers. These increased on a quarterly basis in 2023 as compared to 2022, primarily due to growth in assets under management and in annuity sales.
Other non-interest income increased on a comparative quarterly basis in 2023 as compared to 2022 due primarily to an increase in swap fee income.
Non-interest expense. Non-interest expense is an important component of our results of operations. We strive to efficiently manage our cost structure.
Non-interest expense decreased by $0.5 million to $31.0 million during the three--month period ended March 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022.
The components of non-interest expense are as follows:
Non-Interest Expense
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Compensation
$
13,269
$
12,435
Performance-based compensation
2,245
3,662
Payroll taxes and employee benefits
3,825
4,033
Compensation and employee benefits
19,339
20,130
Data processing
2,991
2,216
Occupancy, net
2,159
2,543
Interchange expense
1,049
1,011
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
926
1,045
FDIC deposit insurance
783
522
Communications
668
757
Legal and professional
607
493
Loan and collection
578
559
Advertising
495
680
Amortization of intangible assets
137
232
Supplies
106
123
Correspondent bank service fees
63
77
Provision for loss reimbursement on sold loans
10
33
Net gains on other real estate and repossessed assets
(46)
(55)
Costs related to unfunded lending commitments
(475)
(355)
Other
1,567
1,439
Total non-interest expense
$
30,957
$
31,450
Compensation and employee benefits expenses, in total, decreased $0.8 million on a quarterly comparative basis in 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
Compensation expense increased by $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The comparative increase in 2023 was primarily due to salary increases that were predominantly effective on January 1, 2023, and a decreased level of compensation that was deferred as direct origination costs due to lower mortgage loan origination volume.
Performance-based compensation decreased by $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease is primarily due to lower expected incentive compensation payout for salaried and hourly employees and a decrease in mortgage lending related incentives attributed to the decline in mortgage lending volume.
Payroll taxes and employee benefits decreased by $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, due primarily to decreases in payroll taxes (reflecting lower performance-based compensation costs), our 401(k) plan match and other indirect costs related to mortgage lending.
Data processing expense increased by $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same prior year period due primarily to the prior year including a credit from our core data processor related to certain expenses that had been previously paid and expensed, core data processor annual asset growth and CPI related cost increases and lower net mortgage processing relating cost deferrals due to lower mortgage loan volume.
Income tax expense. We recorded an income tax expense of $2.9 million in the first quarter of 2023. This compares to an income tax expense of $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2022. The decrease in expense for the first three months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 is primarily due to a decrease in pretax income.
Our actual income tax expense is different than the amount computed by applying our statutory income tax rate to our income before income tax primarily due to tax-exempt interest income, tax-exempt income from the increase in the cash surrender value on life insurance, and differences in the value of stock awards that vest and stock options that are exercised as compared to the initial fair values that were expensed.
We assess whether a valuation allowance should be established against our deferred tax assets based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard. The ultimate realization of this asset is primarily based on generating future income. We concluded at March 31, 2023 and 2022 and at December 31, 2022, that the realization of substantially all of our deferred tax assets continues to be more likely than not.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Summary. Our total assets increased by $139.1 million during the first three months of 2023. Loans, excluding loans held for sale, were $3.51 billion at March 31, 2023, compared to $3.47 billion at December 31, 2022. Commercial loans, mortgage loans and installment loans each increased during the first three months of 2023. (See “Portfolio Loans and asset quality.”)
Deposits totaled $4.54 billion at March 31, 2023, an increase of $165.7 million from December 31, 2022. The increase in deposits from December 31, 2022, is due in part to the seasonal cash management needs of our business and municipal customers and our increased use of brokered deposits.
Securities. We maintain diversified securities portfolios, which include obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies, securities issued by states and political subdivisions, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, corporate securities, trust preferred securities and foreign government securities (that are denominated in U.S. dollars). We regularly evaluate asset/liability management needs and attempt to maintain a portfolio structure that provides sufficient liquidity and cash flow.
We believe that the unrealized losses on securities AFS are temporary in nature and are expected to be recovered within a reasonable time period. Based upon our liquidity and capital resources (as explained in more detail below under "Liquidity and capital resources"), we believe that we have the ability to hold securities with unrealized losses to maturity or until such time as the unrealized losses reverse.(See “Asset/liability management.”)
On April 1, 2022, we transferred certain securities AFS with an amortized cost and unrealized loss at the date of transfer of $418.1 million and $26.5 million, respectively to securities HTM. The transfer was made at fair value, with the unrealized loss becoming part of the purchase discount which will be accreted over the remaining life of the securities. The other comprehensive loss component is separated from the remaining available for sale securities and is accreted over the remaining life of the securities transferred. Based upon our liquidity and capital resources (as explained in more detail below under "Liquidity and capital resources"), we believe that we have the ability and intent to hold these securities until they mature, at which time we will receive full value for these securities.
(1)Represents the remaining unrealized loss to be accreted on securities that were transferred from AFS to HTM on April 1, 2022.
Securities AFS in unrealized loss positions are evaluated quarterly for impairment related to credit losses. For securities AFS in an unrealized loss position, we first assess whether we intend to sell, or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For securities AFS that do not meet this criteria, we evaluate whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, adverse conditions specifically related to the security and the issuer and the impact of changes in market interest rates on the market value of the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, we compare the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis for the security, a credit loss exists and an ACL is recorded, limited to the amount that the fair value of the security is less than its amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable taxes. No ACL for securities AFS was needed at March 31, 2023. The decrease in unrealized losses during the first quarter of 2023 is primarily attributed to a decrease in interest rates since December 31, 2022. See note #3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included within this report for further discussion.
For securities HTM an ACL is maintained at a level which represents our best estimate of expected credit losses. This ACL is a contra asset valuation account that is deducted from the carrying amount of securities HTM to present the net amount expected to be collected. Securities HTM are charged off against the ACL when deemed uncollectible. Adjustments to the ACL are reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in provision for credit loss. We measure expected credit losses on securities HTM on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics, and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. With regard to U.S. Government-sponsored agency and mortgage-backed securities (residential and commercial), all these securities are issued by a U.S. government-sponsored entity and have an implicit or explicit government guarantee; therefore, no allowance for credit losses has been recorded for these securities. With regard to obligations of states and political subdivisions, private label-mortgage-backed, corporate and trust preferred securities HTM, we consider (1) issuer bond ratings, (2) long-term historical loss rates for given bond ratings, (3) the financial condition of the issuer, and (4) whether issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities. During the first quarter of 2023, one corporate security (Signature Bank) defaulted resulting in a $3.0 million provision for credit losses and a corresponding full charge-off. Despite this lone security loss, the long-term historical loss rates associated with securities having similar grades as those in our portfolio have been insignificant. See note #3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included within this report for further discussion.
Sales of securities were as follows (See “Non-interest income.”):
Sales of Securities
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Proceeds
$
278
$
4,395
Gross gains
—
70
Gross losses
222
—
Net gains (losses)
$
(222)
$
70
Portfolio Loans and asset quality. In addition to the communities served by our Bank branch and loan production office network, our principal lending markets also include nearby communities and metropolitan areas. Subject to established underwriting criteria, we also may participate in commercial lending transactions with certain non-affiliated banks and make whole loan purchases from other financial institutions.
The senior management and board of directors of our Bank retain authority and responsibility for credit decisions and we have adopted uniform underwriting standards. Our loan committee structure and the loan review process attempt to provide requisite controls and promote compliance with such established underwriting standards. However, there can be no assurance that our lending procedures and the use of uniform underwriting standards will prevent us from incurring significant credit losses in our lending activities.
We generally retain loans that may be profitably funded within established risk parameters. (See “Asset/liability management.”) As a result, we may hold adjustable-rate and fixed rate jumbo mortgage loans as Portfolio Loans, while 15- and 30-year fixed-rate non-jumbo mortgage loans are generally sold to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates. (See “Non-interest income.”) The retention of newly originated fixed rate jumbo mortgage loans has declined relative to the prior year as the growth in mortgage loans during the first quarter of 2023 has primarily been attributed to the origination of adjustable-rate mortgage loans as well as the continued advances on legacy fixed rate construction mortgage loans. (See “Asset/liability management.”).
A summary of our Portfolio Loans follows:
March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Real estate(1)
Residential first mortgages
$
1,125,509
$
1,081,359
Residential home equity and other junior mortgages
149,283
138,944
Construction and land development
272,568
319,157
Other(2)
906,613
874,019
Consumer
624,258
624,047
Commercial
427,128
423,055
Agricultural
4,450
4,771
Total loans
$
3,509,809
$
3,465,352
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(1)Includes both residential and non-residential commercial loans secured by real estate.
(2)Includes loans secured by multi-family residential and non-farm, non-residential property.
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest
—
—
Subtotal
6,216
5,381
Less: Government guaranteed loans
2,330
1,660
Total non-performing loans
3,886
3,721
Other real estate and repossessed assets
499
455
Total non-performing assets
$
4,385
$
4,176
As a percent of Portfolio Loans
Non-performing loans
0.11
%
0.11
%
Allowance for credit losses
1.44
1.51
Non-performing assets to total assets
0.09
0.08
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of non-performing loans
1300.82
%
1409.16
Non-performing loans have remained relatively stable since year-end 2022, reflecting generally improving economic conditions and our ongoing collection efforts. Our collection and resolution efforts have generally resulted in a positive trend in non-performing loans.
Other real estate and repossessed assets totaled $0.50 million and $0.46 million at March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
We will place a loan that is 90 days or more past due on non-accrual, unless we believe the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection. Accordingly, we have determined that the collection of the accrued and unpaid interest on any loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest is probable.
The following tables reflect activity in our ACL on loans, securities and unfunded lending commitments as well as the allocation of our ACL on loans.
Allowance for credit losses on loans and unfunded lending commitments
Three months ended March 31,
2023
2022
Loans
Securities
Unfunded Commitments
Loans
Securities
Unfunded Commitments
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
52,435
$
168
$
5,080
$
47,252
$
—
$
4,481
Additions (deductions)
Provision for credit losses
(832)
2,992
—
(1,573)
—
—
Recoveries credited to allowance
578
—
—
621
—
—
Assets charged against the allowance
(1,631)
(3,000)
—
(673)
—
—
Additions included in non-interest expense
—
—
(475)
—
—
(355)
Balance at end of period
$
50,550
$
160
$
4,605
$
45,627
$
—
$
4,126
Net loans charged (recovered) against the allowance to average Portfolio Loans
Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Specific allocations
$
874
$
2,078
Pooled analysis allocations
36,826
37,662
Additional allocations based on subjective factors
12,850
12,695
Total
$
50,550
$
52,435
Some loans will not be repaid in full. Therefore, an ACL on loans is maintained at a level which represents our best estimate of expected credit losses. Our ACL on loans is comprised of three principal elements: (i) specific analysis of individual loans identified during the review of the loan portfolio, (ii) pooled analysis of loans with similar risk characteristics based on historical experience, adjusted for current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and expected prepayments, and (iii) additional allowances based on subjective factors, including local and general economic business factors and trends, portfolio concentrations and changes in the size and/or the general terms of the loan portfolios. See note #4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included within this report for further discussion on the ACL on loans.
While we use relevant information to recognize losses on loans, additional provisions for related losses may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions, customer circumstances and other credit risk factors.
The ACL decreased $1.9 million to $50.6 million at March 31, 2023 from $52.4 million at December 31, 2022, and was equal to 1.44% and 1.51% of total Portfolio Loans at March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Since December 31, 2022, the ACL related to specific loans decreased $1.2 million due primarily to one commercial loan that was partially charged-off during the first quarter. The ACL related to pooled analysis of loans decreased $0.8 million due primarily to a decline in the expected duration of the mortgage loan portfolio. The ACL related to subjective factors increased modestly reflecting loan growth during the first quarter.
Deposits and borrowings. Historically, the loyalty of our customer base has allowed us to price deposits competitively, contributing to a net interest margin that generally compares favorably to our peers. However, we still face a significant amount of competition for deposits within many of the markets served by our branch network, which limits our ability to materially increase deposits without adversely impacting the weighted-average cost of core deposits.
To attract new core deposits, we have implemented various account acquisition strategies as well as branch staff sales training. Account acquisition initiatives have historically generated increases in customer relationships. Over the past several years, we have also expanded our treasury management products and services for commercial businesses and municipalities or other governmental units and have also increased our sales calling efforts in order to attract additional deposit relationships from these sectors. We view long-term core deposit growth as an important objective. Core deposits generally provide a more stable and lower cost source of funds than alternative sources such as short-term borrowings. (See “Liquidity and capital resources.”)
Deposits totaled $4.54 billion and $4.38 billion at March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. The increase in deposits is primarily due to growth in reciprocal deposits, time deposits and brokered time deposits that were partially offset by a decrease in non-interest bearing deposits. Reciprocal deposits totaled $685.5 million and $602.6 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. These deposits represent demand, money market and time deposits from our customers that have been placed through IntraFi Network. This service allows our customers to access multi-million dollar FDIC deposit insurance on deposit balances greater than the standard FDIC insurance maximum.
We cannot be sure that we will be able to maintain our current level of core deposits. In particular, those deposits that are uninsured may be susceptible to outflow. Data relating to our our deposit portfolios (excluding brokered time) follows:
Balance of top 100 depositors as a percentage of deposits
19.6
%
18.1
%
We have also implemented strategies that incorporate using federal funds purchased, other borrowings and Brokered CDs to fund a portion of our interest-earning assets. The use of such alternate sources of funds supplements our core deposits and is also an integral part of our asset/liability management efforts.
Other borrowings, comprised primarily of FRB and FHLB borrowings, totaled $50.0 million and $86.0 million at March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
As described above, we have utilized wholesale funding, including federal funds purchased, FHLB and FRB borrowings and Brokered CDs to augment our core deposits and fund a portion of our assets. At March 31, 2023, our use of such wholesale funding sources (including reciprocal deposits) amounted to approximately $1.02 billion, or 22.2% of total funding (deposits and all borrowings, excluding subordinated debt and debentures). Because wholesale funding sources are affected by general market conditions, the availability of such funding may be dependent on the confidence these sources have in our financial condition and operations. The continued availability to us of these funding sources is not certain, and Brokered CDs may be difficult for us to retain or replace at attractive rates as they mature. Our liquidity may be constrained if we are unable to renew our wholesale funding sources or if adequate financing is not available in the future at acceptable rates of interest or at all. Our financial performance could also be affected if we are unable to maintain our access to funding sources or if we are required to rely more heavily on more expensive funding sources. In such case, our net interest income and results of operations could be adversely affected.
We historically employed derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates. During the first three months of 2023 and 2022, we entered into $19.5 million and $11.2 million (aggregate notional amounts), respectively, of interest rate swaps with commercial loan customers, which were offset with interest rate swaps that the Bank entered into with a broker-dealer. We recorded $0.4 million and $0.2 million of fee income related to these transactions during the first three months of 2023 and 2022, respectively. See note #6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included within this report for more information on our derivative financial instruments.
Liquidity and capital resources. Liquidity risk is the risk of being unable to timely meet obligations as they come due at a reasonable funding cost or without incurring unacceptable losses. Our liquidity management involves the measurement and monitoring of a variety of sources and uses of funds. Our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows categorize these sources and uses into operating, investing and financing activities. We primarily focus our liquidity management on maintaining adequate levels of liquid assets (primarily funds on deposit with the FRB and certain securities AFS) as well as developing access to a variety of borrowing sources to supplement our deposit gathering activities and provide funds for purchasing securities or originating Portfolio Loans as well as to be able to respond to unforeseen liquidity needs.
Our primary sources of funds include our deposit base, secured advances from the FHLB and FRB, federal funds purchased borrowing facilities with other banks, and access to the capital markets (for Brokered CDs). At March 31, 2023, in addition to liquidity available from our normal operating, funding and investing activities we had unused credit lines with the FHLB and FRB of approximately $930.1 million and $502.7 million, respectively. We also had approximately $928.5 million in fair value of unpledged securities AFS and HTM at March 31, 2023, which could be pledged for an estimated additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB and FRB of approximately $854.9 million.
At March 31, 2023, we had $696.8 million of time deposits that mature in the next 12 months. Historically, a majority of these maturing time deposits are renewed by our customers. Additionally, $3.78 billion of our deposits at March 31, 2023, were in account types from which the customer could withdraw the funds on demand. Changes in the balances of deposits that can be withdrawn upon demand are usually predictable and the total balances of these accounts have generally grown or have been stable over time as a result of our marketing and promotional activities. However, there can be no assurance that historical patterns of renewing time deposits or overall growth or stability in deposits will continue in the future.
We have developed contingency funding plans that stress test our liquidity needs that may arise from certain events such as an adverse change in our financial metrics (for example, credit quality or regulatory capital ratios). Our liquidity management also includes periodic monitoring that measures quick assets (defined generally as highly liquid or short-term assets) to total assets, short-term liability dependence and basic surplus (defined as quick assets less volatile liabilities to total assets). Policy limits have been established for our various liquidity measurements and are monitored on a quarterly basis. In addition, we also prepare cash flow forecasts that include a variety of different scenarios.
We believe that we currently have adequate liquidity at our Bank because of our cash and cash equivalents, our portfolio of securities AFS, our access to secured advances from the FHLB and FRB and our ability to issue Brokered CDs.
We also believe that the available cash on hand at the parent company (including time deposits) of approximately $50.7 million as of March 31, 2023, provides sufficient liquidity resources at the parent company to meet operating expenses, to make interest payments on the subordinated debt and debentures, and, along with dividends from the Bank, to pay projected cash dividends on our common stock.
Effective management of capital resources is critical to our mission to create value for our shareholders. In addition to common stock, our capital structure also currently includes subordinated debt and cumulative trust preferred securities.
Capitalization
March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Subordinated debt
$
39,452
$
39,433
Subordinated debentures
39,677
39,660
Amount not qualifying as regulatory capital
(676)
(657)
Amount qualifying as regulatory capital
78,453
78,436
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock
321,026
320,991
Retained earnings
127,499
119,368
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(80,811)
(92,763)
Total shareholders’ equity
367,714
347,596
Total capitalization
$
446,167
$
426,032
In May 2020, we issued $40.0 million of fixed to floating subordinated notes with a ten year maturity and a five year call option. The initial coupon rate is 5.95% fixed for five years and then floats at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 5.825%. These notes are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition under the caption “Subordinated debt” and the March 31, 2023, balance of $39.5 million is net of remaining unamortized deferred issuance costs of approximately $0.5 million that are being amortized through the maturity date into interest expense on other borrowings and subordinated debt and debentures in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
We currently have four special purpose entities with $39.7 million of outstanding cumulative trust preferred securities as of March 31, 2023. These special purpose entities issued common securities and provided cash to our parent company that in turn issued subordinated debentures to these special purpose entities equal to the trust preferred securities and common securities. The subordinated debentures represent the sole asset of the special purpose entities. The common securities and subordinated debentures are included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
The FRB has issued rules regarding trust preferred securities as a component of the Tier 1 capital of bank holding companies. The aggregate amount of trust preferred securities (and certain other capital elements) are limited to 25 percent of Tier 1 capital elements, net of goodwill (net of any associated deferred tax liability). The amount of trust preferred securities and certain other elements in excess of the limit can be included in Tier 2 capital, subject to restrictions. At the parent company, all of these securities qualified as Tier 1 capital at March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022.
Common shareholders’ equity increased to $367.7 million at March 31, 2023, from $347.6 million at December 31, 2022. The increase is primarily due to a $12.0 million decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to unrealized losses on securities AFS as well as earnings retention. Our tangible common equity (“TCE”) totaled $337.0 million and $316.7 million, respectively, at those same dates. Our ratio of TCE to tangible assets was 6.60% and 6.37% at March 31,
2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. TCE and the ratio of TCE to tangible assets are non-GAAP measures. TCE represents total common equity less goodwill and other intangible assets.
In December 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a 2023 share repurchase plan. Under the terms of the 2023 share repurchase plan, we are authorized to buy back up to 1,100,000, or approximately 5% of our outstanding common stock. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the first three months of 2023.
We pay a quarterly cash dividend on our common stock. These dividends totaled $0.23 per share and $0.22 per share in the first three months of 2023 and 2022, respectively. We generally favor a dividend payout ratio between 30% and 50% of net income.
As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our Bank (and holding company) continued to meet the requirements to be considered “well-capitalized” under federal regulatory standards (also see note #10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included within this report).
Asset/liability management. Interest-rate risk is created by differences in the cash flow characteristics of our assets and liabilities. Options embedded in certain financial instruments, including caps on adjustable-rate loans as well as borrowers’ rights to prepay fixed-rate loans, also create interest-rate risk.
Our asset/liability management efforts identify and evaluate opportunities to structure our assets and liabilities in a manner that is consistent with our mission to maintain profitable financial leverage within established risk parameters. We evaluate various opportunities and alternate asset/liability management strategies carefully and consider the likely impact on our risk profile as well as the anticipated contribution to earnings. The marginal cost of funds is a principal consideration in the implementation of our asset/liability management strategies, but such evaluations further consider interest-rate and liquidity risk as well as other pertinent factors. We have established parameters for interest-rate risk. We regularly monitor our interest-rate risk and report at least quarterly to our board of directors.
We employ simulation analyses to monitor our interest-rate risk profile and evaluate potential changes in our net interest income and market value of portfolio equity that result from changes in interest rates. The purpose of these simulations is to identify sources of interest-rate risk. The simulations do not anticipate any actions that we might initiate in response to changes in interest rates and, accordingly, the simulations do not provide a reliable forecast of anticipated results. The simulations are predicated on immediate, permanent and parallel shifts in interest rates and generally assume that current loan and deposit pricing relationships remain constant. The simulations further incorporate assumptions relating to changes in customer behavior, including changes in prepayment rates on certain assets and liabilities. At March 31, 2023, both our interest rate risk profile as measured by our short term earnings simulation and our longer term interest rate risk measure based on changes in economic value indicates exposure to rising rates. These measures are largely unchanged from December 31, 2022 as an adverse impact of changes in our deposit mix were offset by a favorable impact of additional hedging and term funding transactions. In addition, at March 31, 2023 our simulation base-rate scenario declined from December 31, 2023 due primarily to the changes in our funding mix and change in deposit pricing betas. We are carefully monitoring the change in our funding mix as well as the composition of our earning assets and the impact of potential future changes in interest rates on our changes in market value of portfolio equity and changes in net interest income. As a result, we may add some longer-term borrowings, may utilize derivatives (interest rate swaps and interest rate caps) to manage interest rate risk and may continue to sell some fixed rate jumbo and other portfolio mortgage loans in the future.
CHANGES IN MARKET VALUE OF PORTFOLIO EQUITY AND NET INTEREST INCOME
Change in Interest Rates
Market Value of Portfolio Equity(1)
Percent Change
Net Interest Income(2)
Percent Change
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2023
200 basis point rise
$
460,200
(16.89)
%
$
161,200
(1.10)
%
100 basis point rise
506,900
(8.45)
162,600
(0.25)
Base-rate scenario
553,700
—
163,000
—
100 basis point decline
592,200
6.95
161,300
(1.04)
200 basis point decline
604,900
9.25
158,400
(2.82)
December 31, 2022
200 basis point rise
$
457,800
(15.86)
%
$
165,800
(0.90)
%
100 basis point rise
500,700
(7.98)
167,000
(0.18)
Base-rate scenario
544,100
—
167,300
—
100 basis point decline
586,400
7.77
166,600
(0.42)
200 basis point decline
608,800
11.89
164,000
(1.97)
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(1)Simulation analyses calculate the change in the net present value of our assets and liabilities, including debt and related financial derivative instruments, under parallel shifts in interest rates by discounting the estimated future cash flows using a market-based discount rate. Cash flow estimates incorporate anticipated changes in prepayment speeds and other embedded options.
(2)Simulation analyses calculate the change in net interest income under immediate parallel shifts in interest rates over the next twelve months, based upon a static statement of financial condition, which includes debt and related financial derivative instruments, and do not consider loan fees.
Accounting standards update. See note #2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for details on recently issued accounting pronouncements and their impact on our interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Fair valuation of financial instruments. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 - “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“FASB ASC Topic 820”) defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
We utilize fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain financial instruments and to determine fair value disclosures. FASB ASC Topic 820 differentiates between those assets and liabilities required to be carried at fair value at every reporting period (“recurring”) and those assets and liabilities that are only required to be adjusted to fair value under certain circumstances (“nonrecurring”). Securities AFS, loans held for sale, carried at fair value, derivatives and capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights are financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other financial assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as loans held for investment and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets. See note #11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included within this report for a complete discussion on our use of fair valuation of financial instruments and the related measurement techniques.
LITIGATION MATTERS
The aggregate amount we have accrued for losses we consider probable as a result of litigation matters is immaterial. However, because of the inherent uncertainty of outcomes from any litigation matter, we believe it is reasonably possible
we may incur losses in addition to the amounts we have accrued. At this time, we estimate the maximum amount of additional losses that are reasonably possible is insignificant. However, because of a number of factors, including the fact that certain of these litigation matters are still in their early stages, this maximum amount may change in the future.
The litigation matters described in the preceding paragraph primarily include claims that have been brought against us for damages, but do not include litigation matters where we seek to collect amounts owed to us by third parties (such as litigation initiated to collect delinquent loans). These excluded, collection-related matters may involve claims or counterclaims by the opposing party or parties, but we have excluded such matters from the disclosure contained in the preceding paragraph in all cases where we believe the possibility of us paying damages to any opposing party is remote.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Accounting and reporting policies for the ACL and capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights are deemed critical since they involve the use of estimates and require significant management judgments. Application of assumptions different than those that we have used could result in material changes in our consolidated financial position or results of operations. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
QUANTITATIVEAND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
See applicable disclosures set forth in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 2 under the caption “Asset/liability management.”
Item 4.
CONTROLSAND PROCEDURES
(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
With the participation of management, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e)) for the period ended March 31, 2023, have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
(b)Changes in Internal Controls.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2023, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
In adition to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 the following risk factors apply to the Company:
Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, including recent bank failures and the resulting liquidity concerns, may have a material effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Recent developments and events, including the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank due to large-scale deposit withdrawals over a short period of time, created liquidity risks and concerns within the financial services industry, as well as decreased confidences in banks among depositors, investors, and other counterparties. In general, these events have caused volatility and disruption in the capital markets, as well as reduced valuations of equity and other securities of banks, which may increase the risk of a potential recession. These failures have also highlighted the importance of maintaining diversified funding sources. These market conditions and related factors may impact the competitive landscape for deposits in the financial services industry in an unpredictable manner.
Specifically, these developments and events may materially adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations, and/or cash flows, including through potential liquidity pressures, reduced net interest margins, and potential increased credit losses. They may also adversely impact the market price and volatility of our common stock. Government responses to these events may also adversely impact us. Our deposits are insured up to applicable limits by FDIC and are subject to deposit insurance premiums and assessments. The FDIC may increase premiums or impose special assessments on all banks to replenish the Deposit Insurance Fund, which is being used to ensure that all depositors in Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank are made whole at no cost to taxpayers. The recent bank failures may also prompt changes to laws or regulations governing banks, which could impact our profitability and business.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The Company maintains a Deferred Compensation and Stock Purchase Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Plan") pursuant to which non-employee directors can elect to receive shares of the Company's common stock in lieu of fees otherwise payable to the director for his or her service as a director. A director can elect to receive shares on a current basis or to defer receipt of the shares, in which case the shares are issued to a trust to be held for the account of the director and then generally distributed to the director after his or her retirement from the Board. Pursuant to this Plan, during the first quarter of 2023, the Company issued 344 shares of common stock to non-employee directors on a current basis and 3,274 shares of common stock to the trust for distribution to directors on a deferred basis. These shares were issued on April 1, 2023 representing aggregate fees of $0.09 million. The shares on a current basis were issued at a price of $23.92 per share and the shares on a deferred basis were issued at a price of $21.53 per share, representing 90% of the fair value of the shares on the credit date. The price per share was the consolidated closing bid price per share of the Company's common stock as of the date of issuance, as determined in accordance with NASDAQ Marketplace Rules. The Company issued the shares pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 due to the fact that the issuance of the shares was made on a private basis pursuant to the Plan.
The following table shows certain information relating to repurchases of common stock for the three-months ended March 31, 2023:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan
Remaining Number of Shares Authorized for Purchase Under the Plan
January 2023
24,484
$
23.36
—
1,100,000
February 2023
42,591
23.31
—
1,100,000
March 2023
2,634
19.13
—
1,100,000
Total
69,709
$
23.17
—
1,100,000
(1) January, February and March include 24,484 shares, 524 shares and 2,634 shares, respectively, withheld from the shares that would otherwise have been issued to certain officers in order to satisfy the tax withholding obligations resulting from the vesting of restricted stock and performance share units as well as satisfy the tax withholding obligations and stock option exercise price resulting from the exercise of stock options. February also includes 42,067 shares of our common stock purchased in the open market by the Independent Bank Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Trust as part of our employee stock ownership plan..
Item 6.Exhibits
(a)
The following exhibits (listed by number corresponding to the Exhibit Table as Item 601 in Regulation S-K) are filed with this report:
Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Independent Bank Corporation pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).
101.
INS Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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.
Date
May 5, 2023
By
/s/ Gavin A. Mohr
Gavin A. Mohr, Principal Financial Officer
Date
May 5, 2023
By
/s/ James J. Twarozynski
James J. Twarozynski, Principal Accounting Officer