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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

______________________

FORM 10-Q

______________________

 

 

x

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

 

 

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

______________________

Commission file number 001-34096

______________________

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

NEW YORK

 

11-2934195

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

 

 

2200 MONTAUK HIGHWAY, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK

 

11932

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (631) 537-1000

 

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

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer [  ]

 

Accelerated filer [X]

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer [  ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

Smaller reporting company [  ]

 

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

 

There were 11,175,571 shares of common stock outstanding as of November 5, 2013.

 

 



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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.

 

PART I -

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012

3

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

4

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

5

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

6

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

7

 

 

 

 

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

36

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

52

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

53

 

 

 

PART II -

OTHER INFORMATION

54

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

54

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

54

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

54

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

54

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

54

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

54

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

54

 

 

 

Signatures

 

55

 

 



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Item 1. Financial Statements

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

32,612

 

$

46,855

 

Interest earning deposits with banks

 

4,362

 

4,394

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

36,974

 

51,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale, at fair value

 

488,664

 

529,070

 

Securities held to maturity (fair value of $195,415 and $213,702, respectively)

 

197,622

 

210,735

 

Total securities

 

686,286

 

739,805

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities, restricted

 

4,424

 

2,978

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held for investments

 

933,234

 

798,446

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(15,483

)

(14,439

)

Loans, net

 

917,751

 

784,007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

27,830

 

26,001

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

5,454

 

5,436

 

Goodwill

 

2,034

 

2,034

 

Core deposit intangible

 

204

 

249

 

Other real estate owned

 

 

250

 

Other assets

 

20,597

 

12,704

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,701,554

 

$

1,624,713

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

$

487,281

 

$

529,205

 

Savings, NOW and money market deposits

 

868,318

 

722,869

 

Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more

 

69,625

 

118,724

 

Other time deposits

 

37,800

 

38,524

 

Total deposits

 

1,463,024

 

1,409,322

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank overnight borrowings

 

41,000

 

44,500

 

Federal Home Loan Bank term advances

 

40,000

 

15,000

 

Repurchase agreements

 

11,315

 

12,390

 

Junior subordinated debentures

 

16,002

 

16,002

 

Accrued interest payable

 

219

 

147

 

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

 

10,987

 

8,680

 

Total Liabilities

 

1,582,547

 

1,506,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share (2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $.01 per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized: 20,000,000 shares; 9,254,247 and 8,923,010 shares issued, respectively;
9,249,925 and 8,907,890 shares outstanding, respectively

 

93

 

89

 

Surplus

 

70,428

 

64,208

 

Retained earnings

 

60,413

 

55,102

 

Less: Treasury Stock at cost, 4,322 and 15,120 shares, respectively

 

(103

)

(309

)

 

 

130,831

 

119,090

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities, net of deferred income taxes of $5,689 and ($1,803), respectively

 

(8,642

)

2,738

 

Pension liability, net of deferred income taxes of $1,950 and $2,036, respectively

 

(2,918

)

(3,050

)

Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedge, net of deferred income taxes of $174 and $70, respectively

 

(264

)

(106

)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

119,007

 

118,672

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

1,701,554

 

$

1,624,713

 

 

See accompanying condensed notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of  Income (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

For the

 

For the

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans (including fee income)

 

$

11,583

 

$

10,467

 

$

33,433

 

$

29,753

 

Mortgage-backed securities, CMOs and other asset-backed securities

 

1,796

 

1,710

 

4,708

 

5,793

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

749

 

747

 

2,199

 

2,361

 

State and municipal obligations

 

650

 

579

 

1,976

 

2,164

 

Corporate Bonds

 

100

 

153

 

301

 

473

 

Deposits with banks

 

7

 

28

 

20

 

70

 

Other interest and dividend income

 

28

 

23

 

115

 

68

 

Total interest income

 

14,913

 

13,707

 

42,752

 

40,682

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings, NOW and money market deposits

 

905

 

952

 

2,648

 

2,829

 

Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more

 

257

 

360

 

927

 

1,113

 

Other time deposits

 

86

 

101

 

257

 

324

 

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements

 

134

 

97

 

389

 

323

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

142

 

38

 

225

 

46

 

Junior subordinated debentures

 

341

 

341

 

1,024

 

1,024

 

Total interest expense

 

1,865

 

1,889

 

5,470

 

5,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

13,048

 

11,818

 

37,282

 

35,023

 

Provision for loan losses

 

500

 

600

 

1,650

 

3,925

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

12,548

 

11,218

 

35,632

 

31,098

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

777

 

827

 

2,424

 

2,492

 

Fees for other customer services

 

925

 

854

 

2,486

 

2,179

 

Net securities gains

 

11

 

186

 

659

 

2,179

 

Title fee income

 

357

 

344

 

1,041

 

1,037

 

Other operating (loss) income

 

(10

)

24

 

22

 

101

 

Total non interest income

 

2,060

 

2,235

 

6,632

 

7,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

5,292

 

5,211

 

16,012

 

15,584

 

Occupancy and equipment

 

1,407

 

1,005

 

4,016

 

2,954

 

Technology and communications

 

726

 

545

 

1,885

 

1,569

 

Marketing and advertising

 

589

 

433

 

1,470

 

1,187

 

Professional services

 

336

 

232

 

957

 

803

 

FDIC assessments

 

239

 

190

 

675

 

542

 

Acquisition costs

 

338

 

 

338

 

 

Amortization of core deposit intangible

 

14

 

16

 

45

 

51

 

Cost of extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

158

 

Other operating expenses

 

920

 

847

 

2,726

 

2,419

 

Total non interest expense

 

9,861

 

8,479

 

28,124

 

25,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

4,747

 

4,974

 

14,140

 

13,819

 

Income tax expense

 

1,624

 

1,614

 

4,652

 

4,457

 

Net income

 

$

3,123

 

$

3,360

 

$

9,488

 

$

9,362

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.39

 

$

1.04

 

$

1.09

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.39

 

$

1.04

 

$

1.09

 

 

See accompanying condensed notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

For the

 

For the

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Net Income

 

$

3,123

 

$

3,360

 

$

9,488

 

$

9,362

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in unrealized net gains/losses on securities available for sale, net of reclassification and deferred tax effects

 

(2,237

)

(91

)

(11,380

)

(1,679

)

Adjustment to pension liability, net of deferred income taxes

 

44

 

43

 

132

 

130

 

Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge, net of deferred income taxes

 

(331

)

(102

)

(158

)

(122

)

Total other comprehensive loss

 

(2,524

)

(150

)

(11,406

)

(1,671

)

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

599

 

$

3,210

 

$

(1,918

)

$

7,691

 

 

See accompanying condensed notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Common
Stock

 

Surplus

 

Retained
Earnings

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

 

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2013

 

$

89

 

$

64,208

 

$

55,102

 

$

(309

)

$

(418

)

$

118,672

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

9,488

 

 

 

 

 

9,488

 

Shares issued under the dividend reinvestment plan (“DRP”)

 

3

 

5,608

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,611

 

Stock awards granted and distributed

 

1

 

(435

)

 

 

434

 

 

 

 

Stock awards forfeited

 

 

 

79

 

 

 

(79

)

 

 

 

Vesting of stock awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(149

)

 

 

(149

)

Tax effect of stock plans

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9

)

Share based compensation expense

 

 

 

977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

977

 

Cash dividend declared, $0.46 per share

 

 

 

 

 

(4,177

)

 

 

 

 

(4,177

)

Other comprehensive loss, net of deferred income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,406

)

(11,406

)

Balance at September 30, 2013

 

$

93

 

$

70,428

 

$

60,413

 

$

(103

)

$

(11,824

)

$

119,007

 

 

 

 

Common
Stock

 

Surplus

 

Retained
Earnings

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

 

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2012

 

$

84

 

$

52,962

 

$

52,228

 

$

(715

)

$

2,428

 

$

106,987

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

9,362

 

 

 

 

 

9,362

 

Shares issued under the dividend reinvestment plan (“DRP”)

 

3

 

6,561

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,564

 

Stock awards granted and distributed

 

 

 

(580

)

 

 

580

 

 

 

 

Stock awards forfeited

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

(6

)

 

 

 

Vesting of stock awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(88

)

 

 

(88

)

Tax effect of stock plans

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10

)

Share based compensation expense

 

 

 

1,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,030

 

Cash dividend declared, $0.69 per share

 

 

 

 

 

(5,858

)

 

 

 

 

(5,858

)

Other comprehensive loss, net of deferred income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,671

)

(1,671

)

Balance at September 30, 2012

 

$

87

 

$

59,969

 

$

55,732

 

$

(229

)

$

757

 

$

116,316

 

 

See accompanying condensed notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

For the

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

9,488

 

$

9,362

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1,650

 

3,925

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,498

 

1,313

 

Net amortization on securities

 

4,280

 

3,696

 

Amortization of core deposit intangible

 

45

 

51

 

Share based compensation expense

 

977

 

1,030

 

Net securities gains

 

(659

)

(2,179

)

Increase in accrued interest receivable

 

(18

)

(472

)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

 

(1,822

)

244

 

Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

806

 

2,905

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

16,245

 

19,875

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of securities available for sale

 

(228,021

)

(388,698

)

Purchases of securities, restricted

 

(49,843

)

(16,325

)

Purchases of securities held to maturity

 

(55,105

)

(116,347

)

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

 

129,431

 

67,077

 

Redemption of securities, restricted

 

48,397

 

15,007

 

Maturities, calls and principal payments of securities available for sale

 

117,771

 

211,802

 

Maturities, calls and principal payments of securities held to maturity

 

69,950

 

76,662

 

Net increase in loans

 

(135,394

)

(119,321

)

Proceeds from loan sale

 

 

575

 

Proceeds from sales of real estate owned, net

 

218

 

 

 

Purchase of premises and equipment

 

(3,327

)

(2,462

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(105,923

)

(272,030

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in deposits

 

53,702

 

126,662

 

Net (decrease) increase in federal funds purchased and FHLB overnight borrowings

 

(3,500

)

62,000

 

Net increase in FHLB term advances

 

25,000

 

15,000

 

Net decrease in repurchase agreements

 

(1,075

)

(3,804

)

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

5,611

 

6,564

 

Repurchase of surrendered stock from vesting of restricted stock awards

 

(149

)

(88

)

Excess tax expense from share based compensation

 

(9

)

(10

)

Cash dividends paid

 

(4,177

)

(5,858

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

75,403

 

200,466

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(14,275

)

(51,689

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

51,249

 

79,546

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

36,974

 

$

27,857

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Information-Cash Flows:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

5,398

 

$

5,766

 

Income tax

 

$

4,152

 

$

2,985

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Securities which settled in the subsequent period

 

$

3,000

 

$

17,874

 

Financing of sale of loans held for sale

 

$

 

$

1,725

 

 

See accompanying condensed notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. The Company’s business currently consists of the operations of its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank’s operations include its real estate investment trust subsidiary, Bridgehampton Community, Inc. (“BCI”), and a financial title insurance subsidiary, Bridge Abstract LLC (“Bridge Abstract”). In addition to the Bank, the Company has another subsidiary Bridge Statutory Capital Trust II, which was formed in 2009. In accordance with current accounting guidance, the trust is not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.

 

The accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, which include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. In preparing the interim financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reported periods. Such estimates are subject to change in the future as additional information becomes available or previously existing circumstances are modified. Actual future results could differ significantly from those estimates. The annualized results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the entire fiscal year. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts, and the related discussion and analysis, to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications did not have an impact on net income or total stockholders’ equity. The Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) No. 260-10-45 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share (“EPS”).  The restricted stock awards and restricted stock units granted by the Company contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends and therefore are considered participating securities.  The two-class method for calculating basic EPS excludes dividends paid to participating securities and any undistributed earnings attributable to participating securities.

 

The computation of EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended,

 

Nine months ended,

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Net Income

 

$

3,123

 

$

3,360

 

$

9,488

 

$

9,362

 

Less: Dividends paid on and earnings allocated to participating securities

 

(85

)

(88

)

(254

)

(244

)

Income attributable to common stock

 

$

3,038

 

$

3,272

 

$

9,234

 

$

9,118

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities

 

9,241

 

8,695

 

9,109

 

8,573

 

Less: weighted average participating securities

 

(248

)

(226

)

(242

)

(225

)

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

8,993

 

8,469

 

8,867

 

8,348

 

Basic earnings per common share

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.39

 

$

1.04

 

$

1.09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income attributable to common stock

 

$

3,038

 

$

3,272

 

$

9,234

 

$

9,118

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

8,993

 

8,469

 

8,867

 

8,348

 

Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding

 

8,993

 

8,470

 

8,867

 

8,349

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.39

 

$

1.04

 

$

1.09

 

 

 

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There were 49,362 and 49,737 options outstanding at September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of common stock and were, therefore, antidilutive. The $16.0 million in convertible trust preferred securities outstanding at September 30, 2013, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the assumed conversion of the trust preferred securities was antidilutive.

 

3. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

 

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determines stock options and restricted stock awarded under the Bridge Bancorp, Inc. 2012 Stock-Based Incentive Plan (“Plan”) and the Company accounts for this Plan under the FASB ASC No. 718 and 505. On May 4, 2012, the stockholders of the Company approved the Plan. The plan provides for the grant of stock-based and other incentive awards to officers, employees and directors of the Company.

 

No new grants of stock options were awarded and no compensation expense was attributable to stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 because all stock options were vested.

 

The intrinsic value for stock options is calculated based on the exercise price of the underlying awards and the market price of our common stock as of the reporting date.  No stock options were exercised during the first nine months of 2013 and 2012. The intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 was $0 and $16,000, respectively.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Average

 

Remaining

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

of

 

Exercise

 

Contractual

 

Intrinsic

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Options

 

Price

 

Life

 

Value

 

Outstanding, December 31, 2012

 

49,962

 

$

25.32

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expired

 

(600

)

$

15.47

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding, September 30, 2013

 

49,362

 

$

25.44

 

2.73 years

 

 

Vested and Exercisable, September 30, 2013

 

49,362

 

$

25.44

 

2.73 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Exercise

 

 

 

 

 

Range of Exercise Prices

 

Options

 

Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,572

 

$

24.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,659

 

$

25.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,000

 

$

26.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,131

 

$

30.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,362

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 restricted stock awards of 72,940 shares were granted. Of the 72,940 shares granted, 51,175 shares vest over seven years with one third vesting after each of the years five, six and seven; 12,652 shares vest over five years with one third vesting after each of the years three, four and five; and the remaining 9,113 shares vest ratably over approximately five years. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, restricted stock awards of 21,993 shares were granted. These awards vest over approximately five years with a third vesting after years three, four and five. Compensation expense attributable to restricted stock awards was $281,000 and $868,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and $292,000 and $912,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

 

 

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A summary of the status of the Company’s unvested restricted stock as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

Average Grant-Date

 

 

 

Shares

 

Fair Value

 

Unvested, December 31, 2012

 

177,927

 

$

21.38

 

Granted

 

72,940

 

$

20.78

 

Vested

 

(31,399

)

$

21.66

 

Forfeited

 

(3,187

)

$

21.49

 

Unvested, September 30, 2013

 

216,281

 

$

21.13

 

 

In April 2009, the Company adopted a Directors Deferred Compensation Plan. Under the Plan, independent directors may elect to defer all or a portion of their annual retainer fee in the form of restricted stock units. In addition, Directors receive a non-election retainer in the form of restricted stock units.  These restricted stock units vest ratably over one year and have dividend rights but no voting rights. In connection with this Plan, the Company recorded expenses of approximately $34,000 and $109,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and $39,000 and $118,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

 

4. SECURITIES

 

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the available for sale and held to maturity investment securities portfolio at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the corresponding amounts of unrealized gains and losses therein:

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

(In thousands)

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

$

157,086

 

$

19

 

$

(8,481

)

$

148,624

 

State and municipal obligations

 

56,532

 

613

 

(803

)

56,342

 

U.S. GSE residential mortgage-backed securities

 

15,318

 

112

 

(129

)

15,301

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

228,834

 

806

 

(4,994

)

224,646

 

U.S. GSE commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

3,090

 

 

(108

)

2,982

 

U.S. GSE commercial collateralized mortgage obligations

 

5,114

 

54

 

 

5,168

 

Non Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

3,749

 

 

(105

)

3,644

 

Other Asset backed securities

 

33,272

 

60

 

(1,375

)

31,957

 

Total available for sale

 

502,995

 

1,664

 

(15,995

)

488,664

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

7,442

 

 

(131

)

7,311

 

State and municipal obligations

 

64,451

 

1,067

 

(149

)

65,369

 

U.S. GSE residential mortgage-backed securities

 

8,222

 

 

(212

)

8,010

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

70,842

 

567

 

(2,708

)

68,701

 

U.S. GSE commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

10,181

 

 

(302

)

9,879

 

U.S. GSE commercial collateralized mortgage obligations

 

13,615

 

37

 

(470

)

13,182

 

Corporate Bonds

 

22,869

 

156

 

(62

)

22,963

 

Total held to maturity

 

197,622

 

1,827

 

(4,034

)

195,415

 

Total securities

 

$

700,617

 

$

3,491

 

$

(20,029

)

$

684,079

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

(In thousands)

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

$

178,421

 

$

377

 

$

(346

)

$

178,452

 

State and municipal obligations

 

58,867

 

1,132

 

(36

)

59,963

 

U.S. GSE residential mortgage-backed securities

 

19,462

 

1,135

 

 

20,597

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

224,226

 

2,762

 

(542

)

226,446

 

U.S. GSE commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

3,132

 

6

 

 

3,138

 

U.S. GSE commercial collateralized mortgage obligations

 

9,079

 

278

 

 

9,357

 

Non Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

4,754

 

235

 

 

4,989

 

Other Asset backed securities

 

26,588

 

65

 

(525

)

26,128

 

Total available for sale

 

524,529

 

5,990

 

(1,449

)

529,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

4,992

 

24

 

 

5,016

 

State and municipal obligations

 

98,752

 

2,241

 

(31

)

100,962

 

U.S. GSE residential mortgage-backed securities

 

9,483

 

26

 

 

9,509

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

59,388

 

704

 

(404

)

59,688

 

U.S. GSE commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

10,324

 

350

 

 

10,674

 

U.S. GSE commercial collateralized mortgage obligations

 

4,975

 

254

 

 

5,229

 

Corporate Bonds

 

22,821

 

134

 

(331

)

22,624

 

Total held to maturity

 

210,735

 

3,733

 

(766

)

213,702

 

Total securities

 

$

735,264

 

$

9,723

 

$

(2,215

)

$

742,772

 

 

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, fair value and maturities of the available for sale and held to maturity investment securities portfolio at September 30, 2013. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Fair

 

(In thousands)

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Maturity

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

Within one year

 

$

5,707

 

$

5,751

 

One to five years

 

64,269

 

64,099

 

Five to ten years

 

143,669

 

137,259

 

Beyond ten years

 

289,350

 

281,555

 

Total

 

$

502,995

 

$

488,664

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

Within one year

 

$

24,367

 

$

24,516

 

One to five years

 

35,388

 

35,551

 

Five to ten years

 

31,553

 

31,512

 

Beyond ten years

 

106,314

 

103,836

 

Total

 

$

197,622

 

$

195,415

 

 

 

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Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, aggregated by category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

Greater than 12 months

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

(In thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

losses

 

Fair Value

 

losses

 

Available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

$

148,255

 

$

8,481

 

$

 

$

 

State and municipal obligations

 

20,756

 

765

 

2,422

 

38

 

U.S. GSE residential mortgage-backed securities

 

5,854

 

129

 

 

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

162,405

 

4,683

 

8,888

 

311

 

U.S. GSE commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

2,982

 

108

 

 

 

Non Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

3,643

 

105

 

 

 

Other Asset backed securities

 

21,206

 

1,280

 

2,902

 

95

 

Total available for sale

 

365,101

 

15,551

 

14,212

 

444

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

7,311

 

131

 

 

 

State and municipal obligations

 

11,345

 

146

 

573

 

3

 

U.S. GSE residential mortgage-backed securities

 

8,011

 

212

 

 

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

29,596

 

1,746

 

16,963

 

962

 

U.S. GSE commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

9,879

 

302

 

 

 

U.S. GSE commercial collateralized mortgage obligations

 

8,493

 

470

 

 

 

Corporate Bonds

 

4,960

 

40

 

3,978

 

22

 

Total held to maturity

 

$

79,595

 

$

3,047

 

$

21,514

 

$

987

 

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

Greater than 12 months

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

(In thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

losses

 

Fair Value

 

losses

 

Available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

$

79,692

 

$

346

 

$

 

$

 

State and municipal obligations

 

13,878

 

36

 

226

 

 

U.S. GSE residential mortgage-backed securities

 

90

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

65,961

 

542

 

 

 

Other Asset backed securities

 

18,109

 

525

 

 

 

Total available for sale

 

177,730

 

1,449

 

226

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State and municipal obligations

 

28,939

 

31

 

 

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

41,563

 

404

 

 

 

Corporate Bonds

 

 

 

17,669

 

331

 

Total held to maturity

 

$

70,502

 

$

435

 

$

17,669

 

$

331

 

 

Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by segregating the portfolio into two general segments and applying the appropriate OTTI model. Investment securities classified as available for sale or held-to-maturity are generally evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC 320, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. In determining OTTI under the FASB ASC 320 model, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: (1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and (2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows

 

 

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expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time.

 

At September 30, 2013, the majority of unrealized losses on both the available for sale and held to maturity securities are related to the Company’s U.S. GSE securities and U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations.  The decrease in fair value of these securities is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. Therefore, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.

 

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale were $54.3 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale were $129.4 million and $67.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Gross gains of $0.01 million and $0.2 million were realized on these sales during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Gross gains of $0.7 million and $2.2 million were realized on these sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Proceeds from calls of securities were $1.1 million and $44.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Proceeds from calls of securities were $47.8 million and $153.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Securities having a fair value of approximately $275.2 million and $333.0 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank overnight borrowings.  The Bank did not hold any trading securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”). Members are required to own a particular amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts.  The Bank is a member of the Atlantic Central Banker’s Bank (“ACBB”) and is required to own ACBB stock. The Bank is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) system and required to own FRB stock.  FHLB, ACBB and FRB stock is carried at cost and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value.  Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.  The Bank owned approximately $4.4 million and $3.0 million in FHLB, ACBB and FRB stock in the aggregate, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  These amounts were reported as restricted securities in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

5. ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

FASB ASC No. 820-10 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC 820-10 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 values:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis:

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2013 Using:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices In

 

Other

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

Active Markets for

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Identical Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

(In thousands)

 

Value

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Financial Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

$

148,624

 

 

 

$

148,624

 

 

 

State and municipal obligations

 

56,342

 

 

 

56,342

 

 

 

U.S. GSE residential mortgage-backed securities

 

15,301

 

 

 

15,301

 

 

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

224,646

 

 

 

224,646

 

 

 

U.S. GSE commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

2,982

 

 

 

2,982

 

 

 

U.S. GSE commercial collateralized mortgage obligations

 

5,168

 

 

 

5,168

 

 

 

Non Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

3,644

 

 

 

3,644

 

 

 

Other Asset backed securities

 

31,957

 

 

 

31,957

 

 

 

Total available for sale

 

$

488,664

 

 

 

$

488,664

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

$

(438

)

 

 

$

(438

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012 Using:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices In

 

Other

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

Active Markets for

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Identical Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

(In thousands)

 

Value

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Financial Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GSE securities

 

$

178,452

 

 

 

$

178,452

 

 

 

State and municipal obligations

 

59,963

 

 

 

59,963

 

 

 

U.S. GSE residential mortgage-backed securities

 

20,597

 

 

 

20,597

 

 

 

U.S. GSE residential collateralized mortgage obligations

 

226,446

 

 

 

226,446

 

 

 

U.S. GSE commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

3,138

 

 

 

3,138

 

 

 

U.S. GSE commercial collateralized mortgage obligations

 

9,357

 

 

 

9,357

 

 

 

Non Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

4,989

 

 

 

4,989

 

 

 

Other Asset backed securities

 

26,128

 

 

 

26,128

 

 

 

Total available for sale

 

$

529,070

 

 

 

$

529,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

$

(176

)

 

 

$

(176

)

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2013 Using:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices In

 

Other

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

Active Markets for

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Identical Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

(In thousands)

 

Value

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Impaired loans

 

$

1,369

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,369

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012 Using:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices In

 

Other

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

Active Markets for

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Identical Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

(In thousands)

 

Value

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Impaired loans

 

$

178

 

 

 

 

 

$

178

 

 

Impaired loans with allocated allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2013, had a carrying amount of $1.4 million, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $1.6 million, net of a valuation allowance of $0.2 million. This resulted in an additional provision for loan losses of $0.2 million that is included in the amount reported on the income statement. Impaired loans with allocated allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2012, had a carrying amount of $0.2 million, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $0.5 million, net of a valuation allowance of $0.3 million. This resulted in an additional provision for loan losses of $0.3 million that is included in the amount reported on the income statement.

 

The Company used the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

 

Cash and Due from Banks and Federal Funds Sold: Carrying amounts approximate fair value, since these instruments are either payable on demand or have short-term maturities. Cash on hand and non-interest due from bank accounts are Level 1 and interest bearing Cash Due from Banks and Federal Funds Sold are Level 2.

 

Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity: The estimated fair values are based on independent dealer quotations on nationally recognized securities exchanges, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair value is based on matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2).

 

Restricted Securities: It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB, ACBB and FRB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

 

Derivatives: Represents an interest rate swap and the estimated fair values are based on valuation models using observable market data as of measurement date (Level 2).

 

Loans: The estimated fair values of real estate mortgage loans and other loans receivable are based on discounted cash flow calculations that use available market benchmarks when establishing discount factors for the types of loans resulting in a Level 3 classification. Exceptions may be made for adjustable rate loans (with resets of one year or less), which would be discounted straight to their rate index plus or minus an appropriate spread. All nonaccrual loans are carried at their current fair value. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price and therefore, while permissible for presentation purposed under ASC 825-10, do not conform with ASC 820-10.

 

Impaired Loans: For impaired loans, the Company evaluates the fair value of the loan in accordance with current accounting guidance.  For loans that are collateral dependent, the fair value of the collateral is used to determine the fair value of the loan. The fair value of the collateral is determined based upon recent appraised values. 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. Adjustments

 

 

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may relate to location, square footage, condition, amenities, market rate of leases as well as timing of comparable sales. Such adjustments are generally capped at 15% of appraised value and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. These adjustments as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were not material to the financial statements. The fair value of the loan is compared to the carrying value to determine if any write-down or specific reserve is required. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

 

Appraisals for collateral-dependent impaired loans are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company.  Once received, the Credit Administration department 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. On a quarterly basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value. Management also considers the appraisal values for commercial properties associated with current loan origination activity.  Collectively, this information is reviewed to help assess current trends in commercial property values. For each collateral dependent impaired loan, management considers information that relates to the type of commercial property to determine if such properties may have appreciated or depreciated in value since the date of the most recent appraisal. Adjustments to fair value are made only when the analysis indicates a probable decline in collateral values.

 

Deposits: The estimated fair value of certificates of deposits are based on discounted cash flow calculations that use a replacement cost of funds approach to establishing discount rates for certificates of deposits maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification. Stated value is fair value for all other deposits resulting in a Level 1 classification.

 

Borrowed Funds: The estimated fair value of borrowed funds are based on discounted cash flow calculations that use a replacement cost of funds approach to establishing discount rates for funding maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

Junior Subordinated Debentures: The estimated fair value is based on estimates using market data for similarly risk weighted items and takes into consideration the convertible features of the debentures into common stock of the Company which is an unobservable input resulting in a Level 3 classification.

 

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of the fair value resulting in a Level 1 or 2 classification.

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Liabilities: The fair value of off-balance-sheet commitments to extend credit is estimated using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements. The fair value is immaterial as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

Fair value estimates are made at specific points in time and are based on existing on-and off-balance sheet financial instruments. Such estimates are generally subjective in nature and dependent upon a number of significant assumptions associated with each financial instrument or group of financial instruments, including estimates of discount rates, risks associated with specific financial instruments, estimates of future cash flows, and relevant available market information. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. In addition, fair value estimates do not reflect the value of anticipated future business, premiums or discounts that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument, or the tax consequences of realizing gains or losses on the sale of financial instruments.

 

 

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The estimated fair values and recorded carrying amounts of the Bank’s financial instruments at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2013 Using:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices In

 

Other

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active Markets for

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Identical Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Total

 

Financial assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

32,612

 

$

32,612

 

$

 

$

 

$

32,612

 

Interest bearing deposits with banks

 

4,362

 

 

4,362

 

 

4,362

 

Securities available for sale

 

488,664

 

 

488,664

 

 

488,664

 

Securities restricted

 

4,424

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Securities held to maturity

 

197,622

 

 

195,415

 

 

195,415

 

Loans, net

 

917,751

 

 

 

932,212

 

932,212

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

5,568

 

 

2,604

 

2,850

 

5,454

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificates of deposit

 

107,425

 

 

108,143

 

 

108,143

 

Demand and other deposits

 

1,355,599

 

1,355,599

 

 

 

1,355,599

 

Federal funds purchased and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank overnight borrowings

 

41,000

 

41,000

 

 

 

41,000

 

Federal Home Loan Bank term advances

 

40,000

 

 

40,218

 

 

40,218

 

Repurchase agreements

 

11,315

 

 

11,900

 

 

11,900

 

Junior Subordinated Debentures

 

16,002

 

 

 

15,597

 

15,597

 

Derivatives

 

438

 

 

438

 

 

438

 

Accrued interest payable

 

219

 

1

 

218

 

 

219

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2012 Using:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices In

 

Other

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active Markets for

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Identical Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Total

 

Financial assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

46,855

 

$

46,855

 

$

 

$

 

$

46,855

 

Interest bearing deposits with banks

 

4,394

 

 

4,394

 

 

4,394

 

Securities available for sale

 

529,070

 

 

529,070

 

 

529,070

 

Securities restricted

 

2,978

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Securities held to maturity

 

210,735

 

 

213,702

 

 

213,702

 

Loans, net

 

784,007

 

 

 

807,597

 

807,597

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

5,436

 

 

2,945

 

2,491

 

5,436

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificates of deposit

 

157,248

 

 

158,764

 

 

158,764

 

Demand and other deposits

 

1,252,074

 

1,252,074

 

 

 

1,252,074

 

Federal funds purchased and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank overnight borrowings

 

44,500

 

44,500

 

 

 

44,500

 

Federal Home Loan Bank term advances

 

15,000

 

 

14,824

 

 

14,824

 

Repurchase agreements

 

12,390

 

 

13,064

 

 

13,064

 

Junior Subordinated Debentures

 

16,002

 

 

 

17,101

 

17,101

 

Derivatives

 

176

 

 

176

 

 

176

 

Accrued interest payable

 

147

 

1

 

146

 

 

147

 

 

 

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6. LOANS

 

The following table sets forth the major classifications of loans:

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Commercial real estate mortgage loans

 

$

421,382

 

$

332,782

 

Multi-family mortgage loans

 

102,740

 

66,080

 

Residential real estate mortgage loans

 

153,871

 

143,703

 

Commercial, financial, and agricultural loans

 

199,690

 

197,448

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

45,492

 

48,632

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

8,626

 

9,167

 

Total loans

 

931,801

 

797,812

 

Net deferred loan costs and fees

 

1,433

 

634

 

 

 

933,234

 

798,446

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(15,483

)

(14,439

)

Net loans

 

$

917,751

 

$

784,007

 

 

Lending Risk

 

The principal business of the Bank is lending, primarily in commercial real estate mortgage loans, multi-family mortgage loans, residential real estate mortgage loans, construction loans, home equity loans, commercial and industrial loans, land loans and consumer loans. The Bank considers its primary lending area to be eastern Long Island in Suffolk County, New York, and a substantial portion of the Bank’s loans are secured by real estate in this area. Accordingly, the ultimate collectability of such a loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in market and economic conditions in this region.

 

Commercial Real Estate Mortgages

 

Loans in this classification include income producing investment properties and owner occupied real estate used for business purposes. The underlying properties are generally located in our primary market area. The cash flows of the income producing investment properties can be adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, can have an effect on credit quality. Generally, management seeks to obtain annual financial information for borrowers with loans in excess of $0.25 million in this category. In the case of owner-occupied real estate used for business purposes, a weakened economy and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending can have an adverse effect on credit quality.

 

Multi-Family Mortgages

 

Loans in this classification include income producing residential investment properties of 5 or more families. The loans are usually made in areas with limited single family residences generating high demand for these facilities.  Loans are made to established owners with a proven and demonstrable record of strong performance. Loans are secured by a first mortgage lien on the subject property with a loan to value ratio generally not exceeding 75%. Repayment is derived generally from the rental income generated from the property and may be supplemented by the owners’ personal cash flow. Credit risk arises with an increase in vacancy rates, property mismanagement and the predominance of non-recourse loans that are customary in the industry.

 

Residential Real Estate Mortgages and Home Equity Loans

 

Loans in these classifications are made to and secured by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, can have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class. The Bank generally does not originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80% and does not grant subprime loans.

 

Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Loans

 

Loans in this classification are made to businesses. Generally these loans are secured by assets of the business and repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending can have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class.

 

 

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Real Estate Construction and Land Loans

 

Loans in this classification primarily include land loans to local individuals, contractors and developers for developing the land for sale or for the purpose of making improvements thereon. Repayment is derived primarily from sale of the lots/units including any pre-sold units. Credit risk is affected by market conditions, time to sell at an adequate price and cost overruns. To a lesser extent this class includes commercial development projects that the Company finances, which in most cases require interest only during construction, and then convert to permanent financing. Credit risk is affected by construction delays, cost overruns, market conditions and the availability of permanent financing, to the extent such permanent financing is not being provided by us.

 

Installment and Consumer Loans

 

Loans in this classification may be either secured or unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower and, if applicable, sale of the collateral securing the loan such as automobiles. Therefore, the overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, can have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class.

 

Credit Quality Indicators

 

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt including repayment patterns, probable incurred losses, past loss experience, current economic conditions, and various types of concentrations of credit. Assigned risk rating grades are continuously updated as new information is obtained. Loans risk rated special mention, substandard and doubtful are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk rating grades:

 

Pass: Loans classified as pass include current loans performing in accordance with contractual terms, pools of homogenous residential real estate and installment/consumer loans that are not individually risk rated and loans which do not exhibit certain risk factors that require greater than usual monitoring by management.

 

Special mention: Loans classified as special mention, while generally not delinquent, have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date.

 

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard have a well defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. There is a distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in a substandard loan, and may also be at delinquency status and have defined weaknesses based on currently existing facts, conditions and values making collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable.

 

The following table represents loans by class categorized by internally assigned risk grades as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

 

 

Grades:

 

September 30, 2013

 

Pass

 

Special Mention

 

Substandard

 

Doubtful

 

Total

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

152,472

 

$

12,124

 

$

9,203

 

$

 

$

173,799

 

Non-owner occupied

 

236,680

 

7,059

 

3,844

 

 

247,583

 

Multi-Family

 

102,740

 

 

 

 

102,740

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

 

85,474

 

423

 

2,775

 

617

 

89,289

 

Home equity

 

61,982

 

1,020

 

1,467

 

113

 

64,582

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

86,839

 

1,157

 

4,061

 

 

92,057

 

Unsecured

 

105,044

 

1,462

 

1,127

 

 

107,633

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

42,089

 

 

3,403

 

 

45,492

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

8,432

 

44

 

150

 

 

8,626

 

Total loans

 

$

881,752

 

$

23,289

 

$

26,030

 

$

730

 

$

931,801

 

 

 

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Grades:

 

December 31, 2012

 

Pass

 

Special Mention

 

Substandard

 

Doubtful

 

Total

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

138,675

 

$

11,285

 

$

11,039

 

$

 

$

160,999

 

Non-owner occupied

 

159,967

 

7,523

 

4,293

 

 

171,783

 

Multi-Family

 

66,080

 

 

 

 

66,080

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

 

72,158

 

 

2,846

 

717

 

75,721

 

Home equity

 

65,955

 

745

 

1,282

 

 

67,982

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

81,661

 

1,447

 

5,605

 

 

88,713

 

Unsecured

 

105,454

 

1,948

 

1,234

 

99

 

108,735

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

45,178

 

 

3,454

 

 

48,632

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

9,058

 

 

109

 

 

9,167

 

Total loans

 

$

744,186

 

$

22,948

 

$

29,862

 

$

816

 

$

797,812

 

 

Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans

 

The following table represents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 by class of loans, as defined by ASC 310-10:

 

September 30, 2013

 

30-59
Days
Past
Due

 

60-89
Days
Past
Due

 

>90 Days
Past Due
and
Accruing

 

Nonaccrual
Including 90
Days or
More Past

Due

 

Total Past
Due and
Nonaccrual

 

Current

 

Total
Loans

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

 

$

 

$

551

 

$

1,086

 

$

1,637

 

$

172,162

 

$

173,799

 

Non-owner occupied

 

195

 

 

 

617

 

812

 

246,771

 

247,583

 

Multi-Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

102,740

 

102,740

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

 

 

 

1,298

 

1,298

 

87,991

 

89,289

 

Home equity

 

 

291

 

 

1,042

 

1,333

 

63,249

 

64,582

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

180

 

966

 

 

75

 

1,221

 

90,836

 

92,057

 

Unsecured

 

15

 

 

 

161

 

176

 

107,457

 

107,633

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

45,492

 

45,492

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

1

 

 

 

 

1

 

8,625

 

8,626

 

Total loans

 

$

391

 

$

1,257

 

$

551

 

$

4,279

 

$

6,478

 

$

925,323

 

$

931,801

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

 

30-59
Days
Past Due

 

60-89
Days
Past Due

 

>90 Days
Past Due
and
Accruing

 

Nonaccrual
Including 90
Days or More
Past Due

 

Total Past
Due and
Nonaccrual

 

Current

 

Total
Loans

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

 

$

1,265

 

$

491

 

$

492

 

$

2,248

 

$

158,751

 

$

160,999

 

Non-owner occupied

 

 

 

 

 

 

171,783

 

171,783

 

Multi-Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

66,080

 

66,080

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

 

158

 

 

1,203

 

1,361

 

74,360

 

75,721

 

Home equity

 

965

 

 

 

1,010

 

1,975

 

66,007

 

67,982

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

 

 

 

136

 

136

 

88,577

 

88,713

 

Unsecured

 

22

 

 

 

426

 

448

 

108,287

 

108,735

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

22

 

22

 

48,610

 

48,632

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,167

 

9,167

 

Total loans

 

$

987

 

$

1,423

 

$

491

 

$

3,289

 

$

6,190

 

$

791,622

 

$

797,812

 

 

All loans 90 days or more past due that are still accruing interest represent loans that were acquired from Hamptons State Bank on May 27, 2011 and were recorded at fair value upon acquisition. These loans are considered to be accruing as management can reasonably estimate future cash flows on these acquired loans and expect to fully collect the carrying value of these loans. Therefore, the difference between the carrying value of these loans and their expected cash flows is being accreted into income.

 

Impaired Loans

 

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had impaired loans as defined by FASB ASC No. 310, “Receivables” of $9.1 million and $8.2 million, respectively. For a loan to be considered impaired, management determines after review whether it is probable that the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Management applies its normal loan review procedures in making these judgments. Impaired loans include individually classified nonaccrual loans and troubled debt restructured (“TDR”) loans. For impaired loans, the Bank evaluates the impairment of the loan in accordance with FASB ASC 310-10-35-22.  Impairment is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. For loans that are collateral dependent, the fair value of the collateral is used to determine the fair value of the loan. The fair value of the collateral is determined based upon recent appraised values. The fair value of the collateral or present value of expected cash flows is compared to the carrying value to determine if any write-down or specific loan loss allowance allocation is required.

 

 

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The following table represents impaired loans by class at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

September 30, 2013

 

Recorded
Investment

 

Unpaid Principal
Balance

 

Related Allocated
Allowance

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With no related allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

3,711

 

$

3,810

 

$

 

Non-owner occupied

 

916

 

916

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

1,478

 

2,218

 

 

Home equity

 

912

 

1,388

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

352

 

391

 

 

Unsecured

 

143

 

182

 

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

 

 

 

Total with no related allowance recorded

 

$

7,512

 

$

8,905

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate - Owner occupied

 

$

720

 

$

720

 

$

78

 

Commercial real estate - Non-owner occupied

 

617

 

617

 

5

 

Residential real estate - Residential mortgage

 

152

 

156

 

37

 

Residential real estate - Home equity

 

80

 

89

 

80

 

Total with an allowance recorded:

 

$

1,569

 

$

1,582

 

$

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

4,431

 

$

4,530

 

$

78

 

Non-owner occupied

 

1,533

 

1,533

 

5

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

1,630

 

2,374

 

37

 

Home equity

 

992

 

1,477

 

80

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

352

 

391

 

 

Unsecured

 

143

 

182

 

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

9,081

 

$

10,487

 

$

200

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

 

Recorded
Investment

 

Unpaid Principal
Balance

 

Related Allocated
Allowance

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With no related allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

3,860

 

$

3,931

 

$

 

Non-owner occupied

 

916

 

916

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First lien

 

1,539

 

2,151

 

 

Home equity

 

736

 

1,094

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

515

 

520

 

 

Unsecured

 

95

 

97

 

 

Total with no related allowance recorded

 

$

7,661

 

$

8,709

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate - Home equity

 

$

274

 

$

287

 

$

141

 

Commercial - Unsecured

 

273

 

302

 

228

 

Total with an allowance recorded:

 

$

547

 

$

589

 

$

369

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

3,860

 

$

3,931

 

$

 

Non-owner occupied

 

916

 

916

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First lien

 

1,539

 

2,151

 

 

Home equity

 

1,010

 

1,381

 

141

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

515

 

520

 

 

Unsecured

 

368

 

399

 

228

 

Total

 

$

8,208

 

$

9,298

 

$

369

 

 

 

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The following table represents the average recorded investment and interest income recognized for impaired loans by class for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

Average
Recorded
Investment

 

Interest Income
Recognized

 

Average
Recorded
Investment

 

Interest Income
Recognized

 

(In thousands)

 

2013

 

2012

 

With no related allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

3,715

 

$

29

 

$

4,363

 

$

30

 

Non-owner occupied

 

916

 

16

 

916

 

15

 

Multi-family

 

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

1,432

 

6

 

1,431

 

7

 

Home equity

 

898

 

 

737

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

450

 

7

 

540

 

2

 

Unsecured

 

237

 

2

 

 

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 

Total with no related allowance recorded

 

$

7,648

 

$

60

 

$

7,987

 

$

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

721

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Non-owner occupied

 

617

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

152

 

 

 

 

Home equity

 

80

 

 

463

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsecured

 

 

 

370

 

 

Total with an allowance recorded:

 

$

1,570

 

$

 

$

833

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

4,436

 

$

29

 

$

4,363

 

$

30

 

Non-owner occupied

 

1,533

 

16

 

916

 

15

 

Multi-family

 

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

1,584

 

6

 

1,431

 

7

 

Home equity

 

978

 

 

1,200

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

450

 

7

 

540

 

2

 

Unsecured

 

237

 

2

 

370

 

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

9,218

 

$

60

 

$

8,820

 

$

54

 

 

 

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Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

Average
Recorded
Investment

 

Interest Income
Recognized

 

Average
Recorded
Investment

 

Interest Income
Recognized

 

(In thousands)

 

2013

 

2012

 

With no related allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

3,740

 

$

88

 

$

4,387

 

$

116

 

Non-owner occupied

 

916

 

45

 

916

 

45

 

Multi-family

 

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

1,487

 

20

 

1,481

 

22

 

Home equity

 

870

 

 

890

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

457

 

20

 

531

 

12

 

Unsecured

 

243

 

4

 

 

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 

Total with no related allowance recorded

 

$

7,713

 

$

177

 

$

8,205

 

$

195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

320

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Non-owner occupied

 

481

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

137

 

 

 

 

Home equity

 

82

 

 

469

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsecured

 

 

 

387

 

 

Total with an allowance recorded:

 

$

1,020

 

$

 

$

856

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

$

4,060

 

$

88

 

$

4,387

 

$

116

 

Non-owner occupied

 

1,397

 

45

 

916

 

45

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

1,624

 

20

 

1,481

 

22

 

Home equity

 

952

 

 

1,359

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

457

 

20

 

531

 

12

 

Unsecured

 

243

 

4

 

387

 

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

8,733

 

$

177

 

$

9,061

 

$

195

 

 

The Bank had no foreclosed real estate at September 30, 2013 and $0.3 million at December 31, 2012

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

The terms of certain loans were modified and are considered TDRs. The modification of the terms of such loans included one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. The modification of these loans involved borrowers who were experiencing financial difficulties.

 

In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed to determine if that borrower is currently in payment default under any of its obligations or whether there is a 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 the Company’s internal underwriting policy.

 

 

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The following table presents loans, by class, modified as troubled debt restructurings during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

(In thousands)

 

Number of
Contracts

 

Pre-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment

 

Post-Modification Outstanding
Recorded Investment

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

 

$

 

$

 

Non-owner occupied

 

1

 

620

 

620

 

Multi-Family

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First lien

 

 

 

 

Home equity

 

 

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

 

 

 

Unsecured

 

2

 

48

 

48

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

 

 

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

Total loans

 

3

 

$

668

 

$

668

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2012

 

(In thousands)

 

Number of
Contracts

 

Pre-Modification Outstanding
Recorded Investment

 

Post-Modification Outstanding
Recorded Investment

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied

 

1

 

$

163

 

$

161

 

Non-owner occupied

 

 

 

 

Multi-Family

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First lien

 

 

 

 

Home equity

 

 

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured

 

1

 

387

 

387

 

Unsecured

 

1

 

42

 

42

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

 

 

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

 

 

 

Total loans

 

3

 

$

592

 

$

590

 

 

There was one loan modified as a TDR for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification.  This loan has since been moved to non performing.  A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

 

The troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $5,000 and did not result in any charge offs during the three months and nine months ending September 30, 2013. The troubled debt restructurings described did not increase the allowance for loan losses or result in charge offs during the three months and nine months ending September 30, 2012.

 

The non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan that was modified as a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, represents the only TDR for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

 

 

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As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had $1.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of nonaccrual TDR loans. As of September 30, 2013, two borrowers with loans totaling $0.2 million are complying with the modified terms of the loans and are currently making payments. Two borrowers with loans totaling $1.2 million are currently in default and foreclosure proceedings have been initiated.  In addition, there were no charge-offs on TDR’s during the third quarter 2013. Total nonaccrual TDR loans are secured with collateral that has an appraised value of $3.1 million. Furthermore, the Bank has no commitment to lend additional funds to these debtors.

 

In addition, the Company has eight borrowers with performing TDR loans of $5.0 million at September 30, 2013 that are current and secured with collateral that has an appraised value of approximately $12.0 million as well as personal guarantees.  At December 31, 2012, the Company had six borrowers with performing TDR loans of $5.0 million that were current and secured with collateral that had an appraised value of approximately $12.3 million as well as personal guarantees. Management believes that the ultimate collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured and therefore continues to recognize interest income on an accrual basis. In addition, the Bank has no commitment to lend additional funds to these debtors.

 

The terms of certain other loans were modified during the three months and nine months ending September 30, 2013 and 2012, that did not meet the definition of a TDR. The loans modified during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013, had a total recorded investment as of $5.4 million and $68.1 million, respectively. The loans modified during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, had a total recorded investment as of $12.6 million and $40.4 million, respectively. The modification of these loans involved a modification of the terms of loans to borrowers who were not experiencing financial difficulties or did not involve a concession to the borrower.

 

7. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

Management considers the accounting policy on the allowance for loan losses to be the most critical and requires complex management judgment as discussed below. The judgments made regarding the allowance for loan losses can have a material effect on the results of operations of the Company.

 

The allowance for loan losses is established and maintained through a provision for loan losses based on probable incurred losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance on a quarterly basis. The allowance is comprised of both individual valuation allowances and loan pool valuation allowances.

 

The Bank monitors its entire loan portfolio on a regular basis, with consideration given to detailed analysis of classified loans, repayment patterns, probable incurred losses, past loss experience, current economic conditions, and various types of concentrations of credit. Additions to the allowance are charged to expense and realized losses, net of recoveries, are charged to the allowance.

 

Individual valuation allowances are established in connection with specific loan reviews and the asset classification process including the procedures for impairment testing under FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) No. 310, “Receivables”. Such valuation, which includes a review of loans for which full collectibility in accordance with contractual terms is not reasonably assured, considers the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral less the costs to sell, if any, or the present value of expected future cash flows, or the loan’s observable market value. Any shortfall that exists from this analysis results in a specific allowance for the loan. Pursuant to our policy, loan losses must be charged-off in the period the loans, or portions thereof, are deemed uncollectible. Assumptions and judgments by management, in conjunction with outside sources, are used to determine whether full collectibility of a loan is not reasonably assured. These assumptions and judgments are also used to determine the estimates of the fair value of the underlying collateral or the present value of expected future cash flows or the loan’s observable market value. Individual loan analyses are periodically performed on specific loans considered impaired. For collateral dependent impaired loans, appraisals are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company.  Once received, the Credit Administration department 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.  On a quarterly basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold, based on these independent sources, as well as recent appraisals associated with current loan origination activity, to the most recent appraised value to determine if additional adjustments should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value.  Adjustments to fair value are made only when the analysis indicates a probable decline in collateral values. Individual valuation allowances could differ materially as a result of changes in these assumptions and judgments. Individual loan analyses are periodically performed on specific loans considered impaired. The results of the individual valuation allowances are aggregated and included in the overall allowance for loan losses.

 

Loan pool valuation allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risks associated with our lending activities, but which, unlike individual allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. Pool evaluations are broken down into loans with homogenous characteristics by loan type and include commercial real estate mortgages, owner and

 

 

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non-owner occupied; multi-family mortgages; residential real estate mortgages, first lien and home equity; commercial loans, secured and unsecured; installment/consumer loans; and real estate construction and land loans. The determination of the adequacy of the valuation allowance is a process that takes into consideration a variety of factors. The Bank has developed a range of valuation allowances necessary to adequately provide for probable incurred losses inherent in each pool of loans. We consider our own charge-off history along with the growth in the portfolio as well as the Bank’s credit administration and asset management philosophies and procedures, and concentrations in the portfolio when determining the allowances for each pool. In addition, we evaluate and consider the credit’s risk rating which includes management’s evaluation of: cash flow, collateral and trends in current values, guarantor support, financial disclosures, industry trends and strength of borrowers’ management, the impact that economic and market conditions may have on the portfolio as well as known and inherent risks in the portfolio. Finally, we evaluate and consider the allowance ratios and coverage percentages of both peer group and regulatory agency data. These evaluations are inherently subjective because, even though they are based on objective data, it is management’s interpretation of that data that determines the amount of the appropriate allowance. If the evaluations prove to be incorrect, the allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio, resulting in additions to the allowance for loan losses.

 

The Credit Risk Management Committee is comprised of Bank management. The adequacy of the allowance is analyzed quarterly, with any adjustment to a level deemed appropriate by the Credit Risk Management Committee, based on its risk assessment of the entire portfolio. Based on the Credit Risk Management Committee’s review of the classified loans and the overall allowance levels as they relate to the entire loan portfolio at September 30, 2013, management believes the allowance for loan losses has been established at levels sufficient to cover the probable incurred losses in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Future additions or reductions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic, market or other conditions. Changes in estimates could result in a material change in the allowance. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of the examination process, periodically review the allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of the information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

 

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The following table represents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment, as defined under ASC 310-10, and based on impairment method as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Additionally, the following tables represent the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three month and nine month period ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and the twelve month period ended December 31, 2012, by portfolio segment, as defined under ASC 310-10. The loan segment represents the categories that the Bank develops to determine its allowance for loan losses.

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Multi-Family

 

Residential
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Commercial,
Financial
and
Agricultural
Loans

 

Real Estate
Construction
and Land
Loans

 

Installment/
Consumer
Loans

 

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

5,200

 

$

1,430

 

$

2,691

 

$

3,995

 

$

1,602

 

$

212

 

$

15,130

 

Charge-offs

 

 

 

 

(152

)

 

(3

)

(155

)

Recoveries

 

 

 

1

 

6

 

 

1

 

8

 

Provision

 

540

 

200

 

124

 

9

 

(356

)

(17

)

500

 

Ending Balance

 

$

5,740

 

$

1,630

 

$

2,816

 

$

3,858

 

$

1,246

 

$

193

 

$

15,483

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Multi-
Family

 

Residential
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Commercial,
Financial
and
Agricultural
Loans

 

Real Estate
Construction
and Land
Loans

 

Installment/
Consumer
Loans

 

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

4,445

 

$

1,239

 

$

2,803

 

$

4,349

 

$

1,375

 

$

228

 

$

14,439

 

Charge-offs

 

 

 

(201

)

(412

)

(22

)

(53

)

(688

)

Recoveries

 

 

 

4

 

73

 

2

 

3

 

82

 

Provision

 

1,295

 

391

 

210

 

(152

)

(109

)

15

 

1,650

 

Ending Balance

 

$

5,740

 

$

1,630

 

$

2,816

 

$

3,858

 

$

1,246

 

$

193

 

$

15,483

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

83

 

$

 

$

117

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

 

$

5,657

 

$

1,630

 

$

2,699

 

$

3,858

 

$

1,246

 

$

193

 

$

15,283

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

421,382

 

$

102,740

 

$

153,871

 

$

199,690

 

$

45,492

 

$

8,626

 

$

931,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

5,964

 

$

 

$

2,622

 

$

495

 

$

 

$

 

$

9,081

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

 

$

414,627

 

$

102,740

 

$

151,249

 

$

198,952

 

$

45,161

 

$

8,626

 

$

921,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 

$

791

 

$

 

$

 

$

243

 

$

331

 

$

 

$

1,365

 

 

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For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012

 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Multi-
Family

 

Residential
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Commercial,
Financial
and
Agricultural
Loans

 

Real Estate
Construction
and Land
Loans

 

Installment/
Consumer
Loans

 

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

3,530

 

$

395

 

$

2,280

 

$

2,895

 

$

1,465

 

$

272

 

$

10,837

 

Charge-offs

 

 

 

(1,210

)

(285

)

 

(15

)

(1,510

)

Recoveries

 

 

 

7

 

83

 

 

22

 

112

 

Provision

 

915

 

844

 

1,726

 

1,656

 

(90

)

(51

)

5,000

 

Ending Balance

 

$

4,445

 

$

1,239

 

$

2,803

 

$

4,349

 

$

1,375

 

$

228

 

$

14,439

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

 

$

 

$

141

 

$

228

 

$

 

$

 

$

369

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

 

$

4,445

 

$

1,239

 

$

2,662

 

$

4,121

 

$

1,375

 

$

228

 

$

14,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

332,782

 

$

66,080

 

$

143,703

 

$

197,448

 

$

48,632

 

$

9,167

 

$

797,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

 

$

4,776

 

$

 

$

2,549

 

$

883

 

$

 

$

 

$

8,208

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

 

$

327,282

 

$

66,080

 

$

141,154

 

$

196,350

 

$

48,331

 

$

9,167

 

$

788,364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 

$

724

 

$

 

$

 

$

215

 

$

301

 

$

 

$

1,240

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Multi-Family

 

Residential
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Commercial,
Financial and
Agricultural
Loans

 

Real Estate
Construction
and Land
Loans

 

Installment/
Consumer
Loans

 

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

4,447

 

$

1,049

 

$

2,879

 

$

3,570

 

$

1,328

 

$

283

 

$

13,556

 

Charge-offs

 

 

 

(150

)

 

 

 

(150

)

Recoveries

 

 

 

2

 

35

 

 

1

 

38

 

Provision

 

126

 

172

 

153

 

204

 

(42

)

(13

)

600

 

Ending Balance

 

$

4,573

 

$

1,221

 

$

2,884

 

$

3,809

 

$

1,286

 

$

271

 

$

14,044

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Multi-Family

 

Residential
Real Estate
Mortgage
Loans

 

Commercial,
Financial
and
Agricultural
Loans

 

Real Estate
Construction
and Land
Loans

 

Installment/
Consumer
Loans

 

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

3,530

 

$

395

 

$

2,280

 

$

2,895

 

$

1,465

 

$

272

 

$

10,837

 

Charge-offs

 

 

 

(700

)

(102

)

 

(13

)

(815

)

Recoveries

 

 

 

5

 

70

 

 

22

 

97

 

Provision

 

1,043

 

826

 

1,299

 

946

 

(179

)

(10

)

3,925

 

Ending Balance

 

$

4,573

 

$

1,221

 

$

2,884

 

$

3,809

 

$

1,286

 

$

271

 

$

14,044

 

 

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8. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

The Bank maintains a noncontributory pension plan covering all eligible employees. The Bank uses a December 31st measurement date for this plan in accordance with FASB ASC 715-30 “Compensation — Retirement Benefits — Defined Benefit Plans — Pension”. During 2012, the Company amended the pension plan revising the formula for determining benefits effective January 1, 2013, except for certain grandfathered employees. Additionally, new employees hired on or after October 1, 2012 are not eligible for the pension plan.

 

During 2001, the Bank adopted the Bridgehampton National Bank Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”). The SERP provides benefits to certain employees, as recommended by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and approved by the full Board of Directors, whose benefits under the pension plan are limited by the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The benefit under the SERP is equal to the additional amount the employee would be entitled to under the Pension Plan and the 401(k) Plan in the absence of such Internal Revenue Code limitations. The assets of the SERP are held in a rabbi trust to maintain the tax-deferred status of the plan and are subject to the general, unsecured creditors of the Company. As a result, the assets of the trust are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Company.

 

There were $2.0 million of contributions made to the pension plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. There were no contributions to the SERP during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. In accordance with the SERP, a retired executive received a distribution from the Plan totaling $84,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

The Company’s funding policy with respect to its benefit plans is to contribute at least the minimum amounts required by applicable laws and regulations.

 

The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in Other Comprehensive Income:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

SERP Benefits

 

Pension Benefits

 

SERP Benefits

 

(In thousands)

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Service cost

 

$

235

 

$

284

 

$

38

 

$

30

 

$

697

 

$

847

 

$

112

 

$

90

 

Interest cost

 

142

 

128

 

19

 

13

 

421

 

380

 

57

 

39

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(349

)

(250

)

 

 

(1,036

)

(744

)

 

 

Amortization of net loss

 

82

 

62

 

4

 

1

 

243

 

186

 

11

 

1

 

Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost

 

(19

)

3

 

 

 

(58

)

8

 

 

 

Amortization of unrecognized transition (asset) obligation

 

 

 

7

 

7

 

 

 

21

 

21

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

91

 

$

227

 

$

68

 

$

51

 

$

267

 

$

677

 

$

201

 

$

151

 

 

9.  SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE

 

At September 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012, securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $11.3 million, $12.4 million, and $13.1 million, respectively, and were secured by U.S. GSE, residential mortgage-backed securities and residential collateralized mortgage obligations with a carrying amount of $16.4 million, $17.1 million and $17.6 million, respectively.

 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are financing arrangements with $1.3 million maturing during the fourth quarter of 2013, and $10.0 million maturing during the first quarter of 2015. At maturity, the securities underlying the agreements are returned to the Company. Information concerning the securities sold under agreements to repurchase is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

For the nine months ended

 

For the year ended

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30, 2013

 

September 30, 2012

 

December 31, 2012

 

Average daily balance

 

$

11,975

 

$

13,018

 

$

13,016

 

Average interest rate

 

3.12

%

3.05

%

3.01

%

Maximum month-end balance

 

$

12,903

 

$

16,722

 

$

16,722

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

3.07

%

3.04

%

2.99

%

 

 

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10. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

 

As of September 30, 2013, there were two term advances outstanding from the Federal Home Loan Bank totaling $40.0 million with an average fixed interest rate of 0.40% that will mature during the fourth quarter of 2013.  As of December 31, 2012, there was one term advance outstanding from the Federal Home Loan Bank for $15.0 million with a fixed interest rate of 0.39% that matured during the first quarter of 2013.  The borrowings were collateralized by a blanket lien on residential and commercial mortgages.  There were no overnight borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

11.  JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

 

In December 2009, the Company completed the private placement of $16.0 million in aggregate liquidation amount of 8.50% cumulative convertible trust preferred securities (the “TPS”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bridge Statutory Capital Trust II. The TPS have a liquidation amount of $1,000 per security and are convertible into our common stock, at an effective conversion price of $31 per share.  The TPS mature in 30 years but are callable by the Company at par any time after September 30, 2014.

 

The Company issued $16.0 million of junior subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”) to the trust in exchange for ownership of all of the common security of the trust and the proceeds of the preferred securities sold by the trust. In accordance with current accounting guidance, the trust is not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements, but rather the Debentures are shown as a liability. The Debentures bear interest at a fixed rate equal to 8.50% and mature on December 31, 2039. Consistent with regulatory requirements, the interest payments may be deferred for up to five years, and are cumulative. The Debentures have the same prepayment provisions as the TPS.

 

The Debentures are included in Tier I capital (with certain limitations applicable) under current regulatory guidelines and interpretations.

 

12. DERIVATIVES

 

The Company utilized interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swap does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements.

 

Interest rate swaps with a notional amount totaling $15.0 million and $25.0 million were entered into on June 28, 2012 and July 15, 2013, respectively and were designated as cash flow hedges of certain Federal Home Loan Bank advances.  A forward starting interest rate swap with a notional amount totaling $10.0 million was entered into on July 15, 2013 and was designated as a cash flow hedge of certain repurchase agreements.  The swaps were determined to be fully effective during the period presented and therefore no amount of ineffectiveness has been included in net income.  The aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in other assets/ (other liabilities) with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).  The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) would be reclassified to current earnings if the hedge transactions become probable of not occurring.  The Company expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining term of the swaps.

 

The following table presents summary information about the interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge as of September 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30, 2013

 

September 30, 2012

 

December 31, 2012

 

Notional amounts

 

$

50,000

 

$

15,000

 

$

15,000

 

Weighted average pay rates

 

1.39

%

0.99

%

0.99

%

Weighted average receive rates

 

0.26

%

0.46

%

0.31

%

Weighted average maturity

 

4.81 years

 

4.74 years

 

4.49 years

 

Unrealized losses

 

$

(438

)

$

(203

)

$

(176

)

 

Interest expense recorded on these swap transaction totaled $153,000 and $21,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively, and is reported as a component of interest expense on FHLB Advances.

 

 

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Cash Flow Hedge

 

The following table presents the net gains (losses) recorded, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income and the Consolidated Statements of Income relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012.

 

 

 

2013

 

 

 

Amount of gain

 

Amount of gain

 

Amount of gain (loss)

 

 

 

(loss) recognized

 

(loss) reclassified

 

recognized in other

 

 

 

in OCI

 

from OCI to

 

non interest income

 

(In thousands)

 

(Effective Portion)

 

interest income

 

(Ineffective Portion)

 

Interest rate contracts

 

$

(158

)

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

2012

 

 

 

Amount of gain

 

Amount of gain

 

Amount of gain (loss)

 

 

 

(loss) recognized

 

(loss) reclassified

 

recognized in other

 

 

 

in OCI

 

from OCI to

 

non interest income

 

(In thousands)

 

(Effective Portion)

 

interest income

 

(Ineffective Portion)

 

Interest rate contracts

 

$

(122

)

$

 

$

 

 

The following table reflects the cash flow hedge included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet:

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Notional

 

Fair

 

Notional

 

Fair

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Value

 

Amount

 

Value

 

Included in other assets/(liabilities):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps related to FHLB Advances

 

$

40,000

 

$

(301

)

$

15,000

 

$

(176

)

Forward starting interest rate swap related to repurchase agreements

 

$

10,000

 

$

(137

)

$

 

$

 

 

13. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related income tax effects were as follows:

 

 

 

For The Three Months Ended

 

For The Nine Months Ended

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,
2013

 

September 30,
2012

 

September 30,
2013

 

September 30,
2012

 

Unrealized holding (losses) gains on available for sale securities

 

$

(3,699

)

$

35

 

$

(18,213

)

$

(605

)

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income

 

(11

)

(186

)

(659

)

(2,179

)

Income tax effect

 

1,473

 

60

 

7,492

 

1,105

 

Net change in unrealized (loss) gain on available for sale securities

 

(2,237

)

(91

)

(11,380

)

(1,679

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in post-retirement obligation

 

73

 

72

 

218

 

216

 

Income tax effect

 

(29

)

(29

)

(86

)

(86

)

Net change in post-retirement obligation

 

44

 

43

 

132

 

130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges

 

(549

)

(170

)

(262

)

(203

)

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax effect

 

218

 

68

 

104

 

81

 

Net change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedge

 

(331

)

(102

)

(158

)

(122

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

(2,524

)

$

(150

)

$

(11,406

)

$

(1,671

)

 

 

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The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income balances, net of income tax:

 

 

 

Balance as of

 

 

 

Balance as of

 

 

 

December 31,

 

Current Period

 

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2012

 

Change

 

2013

 

Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities

 

$

2,738

 

$

(11,380

)

$

(8,642

)

Unrealized losses on pension benefits

 

(3,050

)

132

 

(2,918

)

Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges

 

(106

)

(158

)

(264

)

Total

 

$

(418

)

$

(11,406

)

$

(11,824

)

 

The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Affected Line Item

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,
2013

 

September 30,
2012

 

September 30,
2013

 

September
30, 2012

 

in the Consolidated
Statements of Income

 

Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized gain on sale of available for sale securities

 

$

11

 

$

186

 

$

659

 

$

2,179

 

Net securities gains

 

Income tax expense

 

(4

)

(74

)

(262

)

(865

)

Income tax expense

 

Net of income tax

 

$

7

 

$

112

 

$

397

 

$

1,314

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of defined benefit pension plan and the defined benefit plan component of the SERP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior service credit (cost)

 

$

19

 

$

(3

)

$

58

 

$

(8

)

Salaries and employee benefits

 

Transition obligation

 

(7

)

(7

)

(21

)

(21

)

Salaries and employee benefits

 

Actuarial losses

 

(86

)

(63

)

(254

)

(187

)

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

 

$

(74

)

$

(73

)

$

(217

)

$

(216

)

 

 

Income tax benefit

 

29

 

29

 

86

 

86

 

Income tax expense

 

Net of income tax

 

$

(45

)

$

(44

)

$

(131

)

$

(130

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total reclassifications, net of tax

 

$

(38

)

$

68

 

$

266

 

$

1,184

 

 

 

 

14. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

On September 27, 2013, Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (“Bridge Bancorp”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with FNBNY Bancorp, Inc. (“FNBNY”).  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, FNBNY will merge with and into Bridge Bancorp, with Bridge Bancorp as the surviving entity.  Immediately following the merger of FNBNY with and into Bridge Bancorp, the First National Bank of New York, a national banking association and wholly owned subsidiary of FNBNY (“First National Bank”), will merge with and into The Bridgehampton National Bank, a national banking association and wholly owned subsidiary of Bridge Bancorp, with The Bridgehampton National Bank as the surviving entity. Through the First National Bank, FNBNY currently operates 3 full-service banking centers in Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York, with total assets at June 30, 2013 of $276 million, including $100 million in loans, funded by deposits of $209 million.

 

Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of FNBNY will receive an aggregate of 244,110 Bridge Bancorp shares in exchange for all the issued and outstanding stock of FNBNY, subject to certain adjustments.  The purchase price will increase to the extent principal is recovered on $6.3 million of certain identified problem loans through closing and over a two-year period after the acquisition.  The purchase price will decrease if recoveries of $0.4 million of certain insurance claims are not received by the closing. Excluding these potential adjustments and based on Bridge Bancorp’s average closing stock price for the three days ended September 10, 2013 of $21.51, the transaction has an aggregate estimated value of $5.3 million.

 

The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of each company and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the approval of FNBNY’s shareholders.

 

 

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15.  RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2013-02, “Other Comprehensive Income” (“ASU 2013-02”). The amendments in this Update supersede and replace the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in ASUs 2011-05 (issued in June 2011) and 2011-12 (issued in December 2011) for all public and private organizations. The amendments require an entity to provide additional information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. Adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the relevant disclosures were included in this document.

 

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2013-10, “Derivatives and Hedging” (Topic 815). The amendments in this Update permit the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (OIS) to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under Topic 815, in addition to UST and LIBOR. The amendments also remove the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. The amendments are effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. Adoption of ASU 2013-10 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2013-11, “Income Taxes” (Topic 740). An unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The assessment of whether a deferred tax asset is available is based on the unrecognized tax benefit and deferred tax asset that exist at the reporting date and should be made presuming disallowance of the tax position at the reporting date. For example, an entity should not evaluate whether the deferred tax asset expires before the statute of limitations on the tax position or whether the deferred tax asset may be used prior to the unrecognized tax benefit being settled.  The amendments in this Update do not require new recurring disclosures. The amendments are effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. Management does not anticipate the adoption of ASU 2013-11 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On October 8, 2013, the Company completed a public offering of common stock wherein the Company sold 1,926,250 shares of common stock at a price of $20.75 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $40.0 million, which include 251,250 shares sold pursuant to the option granted to the underwriters. The net proceeds of the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, were approximately $37.5 million. The purpose of the offering was in part to provide additional capital to Bridge Bancorp to support its acquisition of FNBNY Bancorp, Inc. and for general corporate purposes.

 

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

 

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Safe Harbor Statement

 

This report may contain statements relating to the future results of the Company (including certain projections and business trends) that are considered “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”).  Such forward-looking statements, in addition to historical information, involve risk and uncertainties, and are based on the beliefs, assumptions and expectations of management of the Company.  Words such as “expects,”  “believes,”  “should,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “will,” “potential,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “predict,” “project,” “would,” “estimated,” “assumes,” “likely,” and variation of such similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, possible or assumed estimates with respect to the financial condition, expected or anticipated revenue, and results of operations and business of the Company, including earnings growth; revenue growth in retail banking, lending and other areas; origination volume in the  consumer, commercial and other lending businesses; current and future capital management programs; non-interest income levels, including fees from the title abstract subsidiary and banking services as well as product sales; tangible capital generation; market share; expense levels; benefits expected from the FNBNY acquisition; and other business operations and strategies.  For this presentation, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the PSLRA.

 

Factors that could cause future results to vary from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, changing economic conditions; legislative and regulatory changes, including increases in FDIC insurance rates; monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; changes in tax policies; rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities; changes in interest rates; deposit flows; the cost of funds; demands for loan products; demand for financial services; competition; changes in the quality and composition of the Bank’s loan and investment portfolios; changes in management’s business strategies; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in real estate values; an unexpected increase in operating costs; expanded regulatory requirements as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act; a failure to satisfy the conditions to closing for the proposed merger with FNBNY in a timely manner or at all; failure of the FNBNY stockholders to approve the proposed merger; failure to obtain the necessary governmental approvals for the proposed merger or adverse regulatory conditions in connection with such approvals; disruption to the parties’ businesses as a result of the announcement and pendency of the transaction; and difficulties related to the integration of the businesses following the merger, which could adversely affect operating results; and other factors discussed elsewhere in this report, and factors set forth under Item 1A., Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and in quarterly and other reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

 

Overview

 

Who We Are and How We Generate Income

 

Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), a New York corporation, is a bank holding company formed in 1989.  On a parent-only basis, the Company has had minimal results of operations.  The Company is dependent on dividends from its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank (the “Bank”), its own earnings, additional capital raised, and borrowings as sources of funds.  The information in this report reflects principally the financial condition and results of operations of the Bank.  The Bank’s results of operations are primarily dependent on its net interest income, which is mainly the difference between interest income on loans and investments and interest expense on deposits and borrowings.  The Bank also generates non interest income, such as fee income on deposit accounts, merchant credit and debit card processing programs, investment services, income from its title abstract subsidiary, and net gains on sales of securities and loans.  The level of its non interest expenses, such as salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, other general and administrative expenses, expenses from its title insurance subsidiary, and income tax expense, further affects the Bank’s net income.  Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts and the related discussion and analysis to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications did not have an impact on net income or total stockholders’ equity.

 

Principal Products and Services and Locations of Operations

 

The Bank operates twenty three branches on eastern Long Island. Federally chartered in 1910, the Bank was founded by local farmers and merchants. For a century, the Bank has maintained its focus on building customer relationships in this market area. The mission of the Company is to grow through the provision of exceptional service to its customers, its employees, and the community. The Company strives to achieve excellence in financial performance and build long term shareholder value. The Bank engages in full service commercial and consumer banking business, including accepting time, savings and demand deposits from the consumers, businesses and local municipalities surrounding its branch offices. These deposits, together with funds generated from operations and

 

 

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borrowings, are invested primarily in: (1) commercial real estate loans; (2) multi-family loans; (3) home equity loans; (4) construction loans; (5) residential mortgage loans; (6) secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans; (7) FHLB, FNMA, GNMA and FHLMC  and non agency mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and other asset backed securities; (8) New York State and local municipal obligations; and (9) U.S government sponsored entity (“U.S. GSE”) securities. The Bank also offers the CDARS program, providing multi-millions of FDIC insurance on CD deposits to its customers. In addition, the Bank offers merchant credit and debit card processing, automated teller machines, cash management services, lockbox processing, online and mobile banking services, remote deposit capture, safe deposit boxes, individual retirement accounts and investment services through Bridge Investment Services, offering a full range of investment products and services through a third party broker dealer. Through its title insurance abstract subsidiary, the Bank acts as a broker for title insurance services. The Bank’s customer base is comprised principally of small businesses, municipal relationships and consumer relationships.

 

Quarterly Highlights

 

·                  Net income of $3.1 million and $0.34 per diluted share, including $0.3 million or $0.03 per diluted share in acquisition costs, net of tax, associated with the proposed FNBNY merger compared to $3.4 million or $0.39 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2012.

 

·                  Returns on average assets and equity were 0.71% and 9.86%, respectively.

 

·                  Net interest income increased to $13.0 million for the third quarter of 2013 compared to $11.8 million in 2012.

 

·                  Net interest margin was 3.21% for the third quarter of 2013 compared to 3.55% for the 2012 period.

 

·                  Loans held for investments at September 30, 2013 of $933.2 million, an increase of $134.8 million or 16.9% over December 31, 2012.

 

·                  Total assets of $1.70 billion at September 30, 2013, increased $76.8 million or 4.7% compared to December 31, 2012.

 

·                  Deposits of $1.46 billion at September 30, 2013, increased $53.7 million or 3.8% over December 31, 2012.

 

·                  Allowance for loan losses was 1.66% of total loans at September 30, 2013, compared to 1.81% at December 31, 2012.

 

·                  Tier 1 Capital increased $11.8 million or 8.9% to $144.7 million at September 30, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012.

 

·                  A cash dividend of $0.23 per share was declared in October 2013 for the third quarter.

 

Significant Events

 

On September 27, 2013, Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (“Bridge Bancorp”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with FNBNY Bancorp, Inc. (“FNBNY”).  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, FNBNY will merge with and into Bridge Bancorp, with Bridge Bancorp as the surviving entity.  Immediately following the merger of FNBNY with and into Bridge Bancorp, the First National Bank of New York, a national banking association and wholly owned subsidiary of FNBNY (“First National Bank”), will merge with and into The Bridgehampton National Bank, a national banking association and wholly owned subsidiary of Bridge Bancorp, with The Bridgehampton National Bank as the surviving entity.

 

Through the First National Bank, FNBNY currently operates 3 full-service banking centers in Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York, with total assets at June 30, 2013 of $276 million, including $100 million in loans, funded by deposits of $209 million.  The combined institution is expected to have approximately $2.0 billion in assets, $1.7 billion in deposits and 26 branches serving Long Island. No branch consolidation is expected.

 

Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of FNBNY will receive an aggregate of 244,110 Bridge Bancorp shares in exchange for all the issued and outstanding stock of FNBNY, subject to certain adjustments.  The purchase price will increase to the extent principal is recovered on $6.3 million of certain identified problem loans through closing and over a two-year period after the acquisition.  The purchase price will decrease if recoveries of $0.4 million of certain insurance claims are not received by the closing. Excluding these potential adjustments and based on Bridge Bancorp’s average closing stock price for the three days ended September 10, 2013 of $21.51, the transaction has an aggregate estimated value of $5.3 million.

 

 

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The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of each company and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the approval of FNBNY’s shareholders.

 

On October 8, 2013, the Company completed a public offering of common stock wherein the Company sold 1,926,250 shares of common stock at a price of $20.75 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $40.0 million, which include 251,250 shares sold pursuant to the option granted to the underwriters. The net proceeds of the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, were approximately $37.5 million. The purpose of the offering was in part to provide additional capital to Bridge Bancorp to support its acquisition of FNBNY Bancorp, Inc. and for general corporate purposes.

 

Current Environment

 

On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed by the President. The Act permanently raised the current standard maximum deposit insurance amount to $250,000. Section 331(b) of the Dodd-Frank Act required the FDIC to change the definition of the assessment base from which assessment fees are determined. The new definition for the assessment base is the average consolidated total assets of the insured depository institution less the average tangible equity of the insured depository institution. The financial reform legislation, among other things, created a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, tightened capital standards and resulted in new regulations that are expected to increase the cost of operations.

 

In July 2013, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the other federal bank regulatory agencies issued a final rule that will revise their leverage and risk-based capital requirements and the method for calculating risk-weighted assets to make them consistent with agreements that were reached by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.  Among other things, the rule establishes a new common equity Tier 1 minimum capital requirement (4.5% of risk-weighted assets), increases the minimum Tier 1 capital to risk-based assets requirement (from 4% to 6% of risk-weighted assets) and assigns a higher risk weight (150%) to exposures that are more than 90 days past due or are on nonaccrual status and to certain commercial real estate facilities that finance the acquisition, development or construction of real property.  The final rule also requires unrealized gains and losses on certain “available-for-sale” securities holdings to be included for purposes of calculating regulatory capital unless a one-time opt-out is exercised.  Additional constraints will also be imposed on the inclusion in regulatory capital of mortgage-servicing assets, defined tax assets and minority interests.  The rule limits a banking organization’s capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of 2.5% of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements.  The final rule becomes effective for the Bank on January 1, 2015.  The capital conservation buffer requirement will be phased in beginning January 1, 2016 and ending January 1, 2019, when the full capital conservation buffer requirement will be effective.

 

Since April 2010 the Federal Reserve has maintained the federal funds target rate between 0 and 25 basis points due to a continued national depressed housing market, tight credit markets and as an effort to foster employment. In June 2013, the FOMC announced it will continue purchasing agency mortgage-backed securities and longer term Treasury securities at a pace of $45 billion a month and $45 billion a month, respectively, until certain improvements in the economy are achieved. The FOMC will continue to reinvest principal payments of agency mortgage-backed securities and roll over maturing Treasury securities. These actions have resulted in a prolonged low interest rate environment reducing yields on interest earning assets and compressing the Company’s net interest margin. The FOMC anticipates maintaining the federal funds target rate until the outlook for employment and inflation are in line with the Committee’s long term objectives.

 

Growth and service strategies have the potential to offset the compression on net interest margin with volume as the customer base grows through expanding the Bank’s footprint, while maintaining and developing existing relationships. Since 2008, the Bank has opened nine new branches, including the most recent branch openings in March 2013 in Rocky Point, New York, and in May 2013 in Shelter Island, New York. Most of the recent branch openings move the Bank geographically westward and demonstrate its commitment to traditional growth through branch expansion. In May 2011, the Bank acquired Hampton State Bank (“HSB”) which increased the Bank’s presence in an existing market with a branch located in the Village of Southampton. After careful consideration, management decided to close its existing branch on County Road 39 in Southampton, New York, effective in April 2013. Management has demonstrated its ability to successfully integrate the former HSB customers and achieve expected cost savings while continuing to execute its business strategy. Management will continue to seek opportunities to expand its reach into other contiguous markets by network expansion, or through the addition of professionals with established customer relationships.

 

Challenges and Opportunities

 

As noted earlier, on September 27, 2013, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with FNBNY. This merger will increase the Company’s scale and continue the westward expansion into three new markets including Melville (Suffolk County), and two branches in Nassau County; Massapequa and Merrick. The merger application was filed with the regulators on October 18, 2013

 

 

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and the Company expects to close the transaction in the first quarter of 2014. To support this acquisition and future growth, the Company completed a public offering on October 8, 2013, with $37.5 million in net proceeds. These proceeds provide capital to support the acquisition. However, this capital will have a negative impact on earnings per share during the fourth quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014 until the benefits of the merger can be affected. Management recognizes the challenges associated with an acquisition and will leverage the experienced gained in the acquisition of Hamptons State Bank in 2011, with the integration of FNBNY.

 

The Bank continues to face challenges associated with a fragile economic recovery, ever increasing regulations, and the current volatile interest rate environment. During 2013, speculation about the Federal Reserve’s Quantitative Easing or bond buying program caused longer term interest rates to rise dramatically. Over time, increases in rates should provide some relief to net interest margin compression as new loans are funded and securities are reinvested at higher rates. However, in the short term, the fair value of our available for sale securities declined, resulting in net unrealized losses and a reduction in shareholders’ equity, Strategies of managing for the eventuality of higher rates have a cost. Extending liability maturities or shortening the tenor of assets increase interest expense and reduce interest income. An additional method for managing in a higher rate environment is to grow stable core deposits, requiring continued investment in people, technology and branches. Over time, the costs of these strategies should provide long term benefits.

 

New regulations required under Dodd-Frank continue to be issued and in July 2013, the regulatory agencies issued final capital rules under Basel III which become effective for our Company in January 2015. The final rules, while more favorable to community banks, require that all banks maintain higher levels of capital. Management believes the Bank’s current capital levels will meet these new requirements. These factors taken together present formidable challenges to the banking industry

 

The key to delivering on the Company’s mission is combining its expanding branch network, improving technology, and experienced professionals with the critical element of local decision making. The successful expansion of the franchise’s geographic reach continues to deliver the desired results: increasing core deposits and loans, and generating higher levels of revenue and income.

 

Corporate objectives for 2013 include: leveraging our expanding branch network to build customer relationships and grow loans and deposits; focusing on opportunities and processes that continue to enhance the customer experience at the Bank; improving operational efficiencies and prudent management of non-interest expense; and maximizing non-interest income through Bridge Abstract as well as other lines of business. Management believes there remain opportunities to grow its franchise and continued investments to generate core funding, quality loans and new sources of revenue, remain keys to continue creating long term shareholder value. Management remains committed to branch based banking and during 2013, the Company has opened two new branches, one in Rocky Point, New York, in March 2013 and one in Shelter Island, New York, in May 2013. The Bank also received regulatory approval to open an additional branch in Bay Shore, New York, and a loan production office in Riverhead, New York. The Company expects to open the Bay Shore branch and the loan production office during the fourth quarter  of 2013. The Company launched its new electronic banking platform in the first half of 2013. This new platform allows the Company to enhance the delivery of current technology, and more importantly, effectively deliver the next generation of products and services to its existing and new customer base. The ability to attract, retain, train and cultivate employees at all levels of the Company remains significant to meeting corporate objectives. The Company has made great progress toward the achievement of these objectives, and avoided many of the problems facing other financial institutions as a result of maintaining discipline in its underwriting, expansion strategies, investing and general business practices. The Company has capitalized on opportunities presented by the market and diligently seeks opportunities for growth and to strengthen the franchise. The Company recognizes the potential risks of the current economic environment and will monitor the impact of market events as we consider growth initiatives and evaluate loans and investments. Management and the Board have built a solid foundation for growth and the Company is positioned to adapt to anticipated changes in the industry resulting from new regulations and legislative initiatives.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Management considers the accounting policy on the allowance for loan losses to be the most critical and requires complex management judgment as discussed below. The judgments made regarding the allowance for loan losses can have a material effect on the results of operations of the Company.

 

The allowance for loan losses is established and maintained through a provision for loan losses based on probable incurred losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance on a quarterly basis. The allowance is comprised of both individual valuation allowances and loan pool valuation allowances. If the allowance for loan losses is not sufficient to cover actual loan losses, the Company’s earnings could decrease.

 

 

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The Bank monitors its entire loan portfolio on a regular basis, with consideration given to detailed analysis of classified loans, repayment patterns, probable incurred losses, past loss experience, current economic conditions, and various types of concentrations of credit. Additions to the allowance are charged to expense and realized losses, net of recoveries, are charged to the allowance.

 

Individual valuation allowances are established in connection with specific loan reviews and the asset classification process including the procedures for impairment testing under FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) No. 310, “Receivables”. Such valuation, which includes a review of loans for which full collectibility in accordance with contractual terms is not reasonably assured, considers the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral less the costs to sell, if any, or the present value of expected future cash flows, or the loan’s observable market value. Any shortfall that exists from this analysis results in a specific allowance for the loan. Pursuant to our policy, loan losses must be charged-off in the period the loans, or portions thereof, are deemed uncollectible. Assumptions and judgments by management, in conjunction with outside sources, are used to determine whether full collectibility of a loan is not reasonably assured. These assumptions and judgments are also used to determine the estimates of the fair value of the underlying collateral or the present value of expected future cash flows or the loan’s observable market value. Individual loan analyses are periodically performed on specific loans considered impaired. For collateral dependent impaired loans, appraisals are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company.  Once received, the Credit Administration department 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.  On a quarterly basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold, based on these independent sources, as well as recent appraisals associated with current loan origination activity, to the most recent appraised value to determine if additional adjustments should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value.  Adjustments to fair value are made only when the analysis indicates a probable decline in collateral values. Individual valuation allowances could differ materially as a result of changes in these assumptions and judgments. Individual loan analyses are periodically performed on specific loans considered impaired. The results of the individual valuation allowances are aggregated and included in the overall allowance for loan losses.

 

Loan pool valuation allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risks associated with our lending activities, but which, unlike individual allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. Pool evaluations are broken down into loans with homogenous characteristics by loan type and include commercial real estate mortgages, owner and non-owner occupied; multi-family mortgages; residential real estate mortgages, first lien and home equity; commercial loans, secured and unsecured; installment/consumer loans; and real estate construction and land loans. The determination of the adequacy of the valuation allowance is a process that takes into consideration a variety of factors. The Bank has developed a range of valuation allowances necessary to adequately provide for probable incurred losses inherent in each pool of loans. We consider our own charge-off history along with the growth in the portfolio as well as the Bank’s credit administration and asset management philosophies and procedures, and concentrations in the portfolio when determining the allowances for each pool. In addition, we evaluate and consider the credit’s risk rating which includes management’s evaluation of: cash flow, collateral and trends in current values, guarantor support, financial disclosures, industry trends and strength of borrowers’ management, the impact that economic and market conditions may have on the portfolio as well as known and inherent risks in the portfolio. Finally, we evaluate and consider the allowance ratios and coverage percentages of both peer group and regulatory agency data. These evaluations are inherently subjective because, even though they are based on objective data, it is management’s interpretation of that data that determines the amount of the appropriate allowance. If the evaluations prove to be incorrect, the allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio, resulting in additions to the allowance for loan losses.

 

The Credit Risk Management Committee is comprised of Bank management. The adequacy of the allowance is analyzed quarterly, with any adjustment to a level deemed appropriate by the Credit Risk Management Committee, based on its risk assessment of the entire portfolio. Based on the Credit Risk Management Committee’s review of the classified loans and the overall allowance levels as they relate to the entire loan portfolio at September 30, 2013, management believes the allowance for loan losses has been established at levels sufficient to cover the probable incurred losses in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Future additions or reductions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic, market or other conditions. Changes in estimates could result in a material change in the allowance. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of the examination process, periodically review the allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of the information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

Net Income

 

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $3.1 million and $0.34 per diluted share as compared to $3.4 million and $0.39 per diluted share for the same period in 2012.  The decrease in net income reflects growth in net interest income, a decrease in provision for loan losses, offset by lower non interest income and increased operating expenses, including costs associated with the FNBNY acquisition. Changes for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to September 30, 2012 include: (i) a $1.2 million or 10.4% increase in net interest income as a result of growth in interest earning assets primarily related to loans; (ii) a $0.1

 

 

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million or 16.7% decrease in the provision for loan losses; (iii) a $0.2 million or 7.8% decrease in total non interest income; and (iv) a $1.4 million or 16.3% increase in total non interest expense due to an increase of $0.4 million of occupancy and equipment expense and an increase of $0.2 million in technology and communications, due to the opening of three new branches and the new Internet banking platform. Additionally, the Company incurred acquisition costs of $0.3 million, net of income taxes, associated with the proposed merger with FNBNY. The effective income tax rate was 34.2% for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to 32.4% for the same period in 2012.

 

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $9.5 million and $1.04 per diluted share as compared to $9.4 million and $1.09 per diluted share for the same period in 2012. Changes for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to September 30, 2012 include: (i) a $2.3 million or 6.5% increase in net interest income as a result of growth in interest earning assets primarily related to loans; (ii) a $2.3 million or 58.0% decrease in the provision for loan losses; (iii) a $1.4 million or 17.0% decrease in total non interest income as a result of decreased net securities gains of $1.5 million, partially offset by higher fees for other customer services of $0.3 million; and (iv) a $2.9 million or 11.3% increase in total non interest expense primarily due to a $0.4 million increase in salaries and employee benefits related to increased staffing levels, a $1.1 million increase in occupancy and equipment due to the opening of three new branches, a $0.3 million increase in  technology and communications due to new facilities and the new Internet banking platform, a $0.3 million increase in marketing and advertising, a $0.2 million increase in professional services, a $0.1 million increase in FDIC assessments, and a $0.3 million increase in other operating expenses, offset in part by a $0.2 million decrease in cost of extinguishment of debt, due to the prepayment of a $5 million repurchase agreement in February 2012. In addition, the Company incurred acquisition costs of $0.3 million, net of income taxes, associated with the proposed merger with FNBNY. The effective income tax rate was 32.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 32.3% for the same period last year.

 

Analysis of Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income, the primary contributor to earnings, represents the difference between income on interest earning assets and expenses on interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the volume of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.

 

The following tables set forth certain information relating to the Company’s average consolidated balance sheets and its consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated and reflect the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown.  Average balances are derived from daily average balances and include nonaccrual loans.  The yields and costs include fees, which are considered adjustments to yields.  Interest on nonaccrual loans has been included only to the extent reflected in the consolidated statements of income.  For purposes of this table, the average balances for investments in debt and equity securities exclude unrealized appreciation/depreciation due to the application of FASB ASC 320, “Investments - Debt and Equity Securities.”

 

 

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Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Yield/

 

Average

 

 

 

Yield/

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Cost

 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Cost

 

Interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans, net (1)(2)

 

$

904,889

 

$

11,585

 

5.08

%

$

676,846

 

$

10,467

 

6.15

%

Mortgage-backed securities, CMOs and other asset-backed securities

 

418,164

 

1,796

 

1.70

 

345,934

 

1,710

 

1.97

 

Tax exempt securities (2)

 

90,144

 

779

 

3.43

 

138,339

 

980

 

2.82

 

Taxable securities

 

226,742

 

1,020

 

1.78

 

164,077

 

864

 

2.09

 

Deposits with banks

 

8,645

 

7

 

0.32

 

39,394

 

28

 

0.28

 

Total interest earning assets

 

1,648,584

 

15,187

 

3.65

 

1,364,590

 

14,049

 

4.10

 

Non interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

37,013

 

 

 

 

 

22,760

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

47,897

 

 

 

 

 

48,718

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

1,733,494

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,436,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings, NOW and money market deposits

 

$

857,582

 

$

905

 

0.42

%

$

704,841

 

$

952

 

0.54

%

Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more

 

95,348

 

257

 

1.07

 

131,333

 

360

 

1.09

 

Other time deposits

 

38,614

 

86

 

0.88

 

40,381

 

101

 

1.00

 

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements

 

61,803

 

134

 

0.86

 

18,106

 

97

 

2.13

 

Federal Home Loan Bank term advances

 

36,195

 

142

 

1.56

 

15,000

 

38

 

1.01

 

Junior Subordinated Debentures

 

16,002

 

341

 

8.45

 

16,002

 

341

 

8.48

 

Total interest bearing liabilities

 

1,105,544

 

1,865

 

0.67

 

925,663

 

1,889

 

0.81

 

Non interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

493,989

 

 

 

 

 

391,968

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

8,305

 

 

 

 

 

8,082

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

1,607,838

 

 

 

 

 

1,325,713

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

125,656

 

 

 

 

 

110,355

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,733,494

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,436,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income/interest rate spread (3)

 

 

 

13,322

 

2.98

%

 

 

12,160

 

3.29

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest earning assets/net interest margin (4)

 

$

543,040

 

 

 

3.21

%

$

438,927

 

 

 

3.55

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of interest earning assets to interest bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

149.12

%

 

 

 

 

147.42

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Tax equivalent adjustment

 

 

 

(274

)

 

 

 

 

(342

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

13,048

 

 

 

 

 

$

11,818

 

 

 

 


(1)         Amounts are net of deferred origination costs/ (fees) and the allowance for loan loss.

(2)         The above table is presented on a tax equivalent basis.

(3)         Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest earning assets and the cost of average interest bearing liabilities.

(4)         Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.

 

 

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Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Yield/

 

Average

 

 

 

Yield/

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Cost

 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Cost

 

Interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans, net (1) (2)

 

$

860,213

 

$

33,438

 

5.20

%

$

648,103

 

$

29,753

 

6.13

%

Mortgage-backed securities, CMOs and other asset-backed securities

 

380,723

 

4,708

 

1.65

 

324,986

 

5,793

 

2.38

 

Tax exempt securities (2)

 

117,422

 

2,558

 

2.91

 

140,884

 

3,165

 

3.00

 

Taxable securities

 

208,972

 

2,926

 

1.87

 

181,061

 

3,005

 

2.22

 

Deposits with banks

 

9,332

 

20

 

0.29

 

34,497

 

70

 

0.27

 

Total interest earning assets

 

1,576,662

 

43,650

 

3.70

 

1,329,531

 

41,786

 

4.20

 

Non interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

33,078

 

 

 

 

 

21,978

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

48,646

 

 

 

 

 

49,441

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

1,658,386

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,400,950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings, NOW and money market deposits

 

$

816,503

 

$

2,648

 

0.43

%

$

715,310

 

$

2,829

 

0.53

%

Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more

 

110,986

 

927

 

1.12

 

134,923

 

1,113

 

1.10

 

Other time deposits

 

38,853

 

257

 

0.88

 

41,494

 

324

 

1.04

 

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements

 

62,908

 

389

 

0.83

 

25,363

 

323

 

1.70

 

Federal Home Loan Bank term advances

 

22,604

 

225

 

1.33

 

7,536

 

46

 

0.82

 

Junior Subordinated Debentures

 

16,002

 

1,024

 

8.56

 

16,002

 

1,024

 

8.55

 

Total interest bearing liabilities

 

1,067,856

 

5,470

 

0.68

 

940,628

 

5,659

 

0.80

 

Non interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

461,645

 

 

 

 

 

346,358

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

7,214

 

 

 

 

 

7,268

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

1,536,715

 

 

 

 

 

1,294,254

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

121,671

 

 

 

 

 

106,696

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,658,386

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,400,950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income/interest rate spread (3)

 

 

 

38,180

 

3.02

%

 

 

36,127

 

3.40

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest earning assets/net interest margin (4)

 

$

508,806

 

 

 

3.24

%

$

388,903

 

 

 

3.63

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of interest earning assets to interest bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

147.65

%

 

 

 

 

141.35

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Tax equivalent adjustment

 

 

 

(898

)

 

 

 

 

(1,104

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

37,282

 

 

 

 

 

$

35,023

 

 

 

 


(1)         Amounts are net of deferred origination costs/ (fees) and the allowance for loan loss.

(2)         The above table is presented on a tax equivalent basis.

(3)         Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest earning assets and the cost of average interest bearing liabilities.

(4)         Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.

 

 

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Rate/Volume Analysis

 

Net interest income can be analyzed in terms of the impact of changes in rates and volumes. The following table illustrates the extent to which changes in interest rates and in the volume of average interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities have affected the Bank’s interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated.  Information is provided in each category with respect to (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate); (ii) changes attributable to changes in rates (changes in rates multiplied by prior volume); and (iii) the net changes.  For purposes of this table, changes which are not due solely to volume or rate changes have been allocated to these categories based on the respective percentage changes in average volume and rate.  Due to the numerous simultaneous volume and rate changes during the periods analyzed, it is not possible to precisely allocate changes between volume and rates.  In addition, average earning assets include nonaccrual loans.

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2013 Over 2012

 

2013 Over 2012

 

 

 

Changes Due To

 

Changes Due To

 

(In thousands)

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Net Change

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Net Change

 

Interest income on interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans, net (1) (2)

 

$

10,289

 

$

(9,171

)

$

1,118

 

$

10,754

 

$

(7,069

)

$

3,685

 

Mortgage-backed securities, CMOs and other asset-backed securities

 

1,180

 

(1,094

)

86

 

1,313

 

(2,398

)

(1,085

)

Tax exempt securities (2)

 

(1,165

)

964

 

(201

)

(514

)

(93

)

(607

)

Taxable securities

 

845

 

(689

)

156

 

588

 

(667

)

(79

)

Deposits with banks

 

(44

)

23

 

(21

)

(58

)

8

 

(50

)

Total interest earning assets

 

11,105

 

(9,967

)

1,138

 

12,083

 

(10,219

)

1,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense on interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings, NOW and money market deposits

 

812

 

(859

)

(47

)

535

 

(716

)

(181

)

Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more

 

(97

)

(6

)

(103

)

(170

)

(16

)

(186

)

Other time deposits

 

(4

)

(11

)

(15

)

(20

)

(47

)

(67

)

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements

 

398

 

(361

)

37

 

377

 

(311

)

66

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

 

81

 

23

 

104

 

138

 

41

 

179

 

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest bearing liabilities

 

1,190

 

(1,214

)

(24

)

860

 

(1,049

)

(189

)

Net interest income

 

$

9,915

 

$

(8,753

)

$

1,162

 

$

11,223

 

$

(9,170

)

$

2,053

 

 


(1) Amounts are net of deferred origination costs/ (fees) and the allowance for loan loss.

(2) The above table is presented on a tax equivalent basis.

 

Analysis of Net Interest Income for the Three Months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012

 

Net interest income was $13.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $11.8 million for the same period in 2012, an increase of $1.2 million or 10.4%. Net interest margin declined to 3.21% for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared to 3.55% for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as a result of the historically low market interest rates on repricing assets and liabilities offsetting strong deposit growth and higher loan demand. The total average interest earning assets increased $284.0 million or 20.8%, yielding 3.65% and the overall funding cost was 0.33%, including demand deposits. The yield on interest earning assets decreased approximately 45 basis points which was partly offset by the decline in cost of interest bearing liabilities, which decreased approximately 14 basis points during the third quarter of 2013 compared to 2012. The increase in average total deposits of $217.0 million, the increase in average borrowings of $64.9 million, and the decrease in average interest earning cash of $30.8 million funded loans and securities, which grew $228.1 million and $86.7 million, respectively, from the comparable 2012 quarter.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, average net loans grew by $228.1 million or 33.7% to $904.9 million as compared to $676.8 million for the same period in 2012, driven by growth in commercial real estate mortgage loans, multi-family mortgage loans, and commercial, financial and agricultural loans. The Bank remains committed to growing loans with prudent underwriting, sensible pricing and limited credit and extension risk.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, average total securities increased by $86.7 million or 13.4% to $735.1 million as compared to $648.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. There were no federal funds sold for the three months

 

 

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ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The average interest earning cash decreased by $30.8 million to $8.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $39.4 million for the same period in 2012.

 

Average total interest bearing liabilities were $1.1 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $925.7 million for the same period in 2012. The Bank grew deposits as a result of opening three new branches, as well as building new relationships in existing markets. The Bank continues to reduce interest rates on deposit products through prudent management of deposit pricing. The reduction in deposit rates and the lower average balance of higher cost CDs, resulted in a decrease in the cost of interest bearing liabilities to 0.67% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 0.81% for the same period in 2012.  Since the Company’s interest bearing liabilities generally reprice or mature more quickly than its interest earning assets, an increase in short term interest rates would initially result in a decrease in net interest income.  Additionally, the large percentages of deposits in money market accounts reprice at short term market rates making the balance sheet more liability sensitive.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, average total deposits increased by $217.0 million or 17.1% to $1.5 billion from $1.3 billion from the same period in 2012.  Components of this increase include an increase in average balances in savings, NOW and money market accounts of $152.8 million or 21.7% to $857.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $704.8 million for the same period last year.  Average balances in certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more and other time deposits decreased $37.7 million or 22.0% to $134.0 million for 2013 as compared to $171.7 million for the same period last year.  Average balances in demand deposits increased $102.0 million or 26.0% to $494.0 million for 2013 as compared to $392.0 million for the same period last year. Average public fund deposits comprised 15.6% of total average deposits during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 15.5% of total average deposits for the same period in 2012.  Average federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements increased $43.7 million or 241.3% to $61.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $18.1 million for the same period in the prior year. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 there was an average balance of $36.2 million in FHLB term advances, an increase of $21.2 million or 141.3% compared to a $15.0 million for the same period last year.

 

Total interest income increased $1.2 million or 8.8% to $14.9 million, net of the tax equivalent adjustment on tax exempt securities interest income, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $13.7 million for the same period in 2012.  Interest income on loans increased $1.1 million or 10.7% to $11.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $10.5 million for the same period in 2012. The yield on average loans was 5.08% for 2013 as compared to 6.15% in 2012.

 

Interest income on investments in mortgage-backed, taxable and tax exempt securities increased $0.1 million to $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2012.  Interest income on securities included net amortization of premium of $1.3 million and a tax equivalent adjustment of $0.3 million in the 2013 compared to net amortization of premium of $1.6 million and tax equivalent adjustment of $0.3 million for the same period in 2012.  The tax adjusted average yield on total securities was 1.9% for 2013 as compared to 2.2% in 2012.

 

Interest expense was $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

Analysis of Net Interest Income for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012

 

Net interest income was $37.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $35.0 million for the same period in 2012, an increase of $2.3 million or 6.5%. Net interest margin declined to 3.24% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 3.63% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as a result of the historically low market interest rates on repricing assets and liabilities offsetting strong deposit growth and higher loan demand. The total average interest earning assets increased $247.1 million or 18.6% to $1.6 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $1.3 billion for the same period in 2012. The yield on interest earning assets decreased approximately 50 basis points which was partly offset by the cost of interest bearing liabilities, which decreased approximately 12 basis points during the first nine months of 2013 compared to 2012. The increase in average total deposits of $189.9 million, the increase in average borrowings of $52.6 million and the decrease in average interest earning cash of $25.2 million, funded loans and securities, which grew $212.1 million and $60.2 million, respectively, from the comparable 2012 period.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, average net loans grew by $212.1 million or 32.7% to $860.2 million as compared to $648.1 million for the same period in 2012, primarily driven by growth in commercial real estate mortgage loans, multi-family mortgage loans, and commercial, financial and agricultural loans. The Bank remains committed to growing loans with prudent underwriting, sensible pricing and limited credit and extension risk.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, average total securities increased by $60.2 million or 9.3% to $707.1 million as compared to $646.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. There were no federal funds sold for the nine month ended September 30, 2013 or 2012. The average interest earning cash decreased by $25.2 million or 73.0% to $9.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $34.5 million for the same period in 2012.

 

 

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Average total interest bearing liabilities were $1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $940.6 million for the same period in 2012.  The Bank grew deposits as a result of opening three new branches as well as building new relationships in existing markets. The Bank continues to reduce interest rates on deposit products through prudent management of deposit pricing. The reduction in deposit rates resulted in a decrease in the cost of interest bearing liabilities to 68 basis points for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 80 basis points for the same period in 2012.  Since the Company’s interest bearing liabilities generally reprice or mature more quickly than its interest earning assets, an increase in short term interest rates would initially result in a decrease in net interest income.  Additionally, the large percentages of deposits in money market accounts reprice at short term market rates making the balance sheet more liability sensitive.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, average total deposits increased by $189.9 million or 15.3% to $1.4 billion from $1.2 billion for the same period in 2012.  Components of this increase include an increase in average balances in savings, NOW and money market accounts of $101.2 million or 14.1% to $816.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $715.3 million for the same period last year.  Average balances in certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more and other time deposits decreased $26.6 million or 15.1% to $149.8 million for 2013 as compared to $176.4 million for the same period last year.  Average balances in demand deposits increased $115.2 million or 33.3% to $461.6 million for 2013 as compared to $346.4 million for the same period last year. Average public fund deposits comprised 17.8% of total average deposits during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 18.2% of total average deposits for the same period in 2012.  Average federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements increased $37.5 million or 148.0% to $62.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $25.4 million for the same period in the prior year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the average balance of FHLB term advances was $22.6 million, an increase of $15.1 million or 200.0% as compared to $7.5 million for the same period in 2012.

 

Total interest income increased $2.1 million or 5.1% to $42.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $40.7 million for the same period in 2012.  Interest income on loans increased $3.6 million or 12.4% to $33.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $29.8 million for the same period in 2012. The yield on average loans was 5.20% for 2013 as compared to 6.13% in 2012.

 

Interest income on investments in mortgage-backed, taxable and tax exempt securities decreased $1.5 million to $9.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $10.8 million for the same period in 2012.  Interest income on securities included net amortization of premium of $4.3 million and a tax equivalent adjustment of $0.9 million in the 2013 compared to net amortization of premium of $3.7 million and a tax equivalent adjustment of $1.1 million for the same period in 2012.  The tax adjusted average yield on total securities was 1.9% for 2013 as compared to 2.5% in 2012.

 

Interest expense decreased to $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $5.7 million for the same period last year.

 

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The Bank’s loan portfolio consists primarily of real estate loans secured by commercial and residential real estate properties located in the Bank’s principal lending area of Suffolk County which is located on the eastern portion of Long Island. The interest rates charged by the Bank on loans are affected primarily by the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes, the rates offered by its competitors, the Bank’s relationship with the customer, and the related credit risks of the transaction. These factors are affected by general and economic conditions including, but not limited to, monetary policies of the federal government, including the Federal Reserve Board, legislative policies and governmental budgetary matters.

 

Fiscal and monetary policy initiatives implemented to combat the recession may be showing signs towards slight economic improvement. The recovery has been tepid with a continuing overhang of foreclosed homes and a marked lack of job creation. During 2013, there was a positive change in the perception of the domestic economy with the U.S. stock markets increasing. The 10 year Treasury interest rates increased during the first nine months of 2013 as well. However, economic uncertainty continues. Locally, Suffolk County sales tax revenue has increased during the first nine months of 2013 signaling an improvement in the economy. Increased sales should benefit the Bank’s customers. Although the asset quality measures for the Bank remain strong, management continually assesses the allowance for loan losses in order to reasonably reserve against continued weakness in the overall economy.

 

Based on our continuing review of the overall loan portfolio, the current asset quality of the portfolio, the growth in the loan portfolio, net charge-offs, and macroeconomic factors, a provision for loan losses of $0.5 million and $1.7 million was recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to a provision for loan loss of $0.6 million and $3.9 million that was recorded during the same period in 2012. Net charge-offs were $0.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 and $0.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans was 362% and 439% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The allowance for loan losses increased to $15.5 million at September 30, 2013 as compared to $14.4 million at December 31, 2012. As a percentage of total

 

 

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loans, the allowance was 1.66% at September 30, 2013 compared to 1.81% at December 31, 2012. Management continues to carefully monitor the loan portfolio as well as real estate trends in Suffolk County and eastern Long Island. The Bank’s consistent and rigorous underwriting standards preclude sub-prime lending, and management remains cautious about the potential for an indirect impact on the local economy and real estate values in the future.

 

Loans of approximately $50.0 million or 5.4% of total loans at September 30, 2013 were categorized as criticized loans compared to $53.6 million or 6.7% at December 31, 2012 and $53.0 million or 7.2% at September 30, 2012. Criticized loans include loans with credit quality indicators with the internally assigned grades of special mention, substandard and doubtful. These loans are categorized as criticized loans as management has information that indicates the borrower may not be able to comply with the present repayment terms. These loans are subject to increased management attention and their classification is reviewed on at least a quarterly basis.

 

At September 30, 2013, approximately $32.2 million of criticized loans were commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans which were well secured with real estate as collateral. Of the $32.2 million of CRE loans, $30.0 million were current and $2.2 million were past due. In addition, all but $2.1 million of the CRE loans have personal guarantees. At September 30, 2013, approximately $6.4 million of criticized loans were residential real estate loans with $3.9 million current and $2.5 million past due. Commercial, financial, and agricultural loans represented $7.8 million of criticized loans, of which $6.5 million was current and $1.3 million was past due. Approximately $3.4 million of criticized loans represented real estate construction and land loans, which were all current. All real estate construction and land loans are well secured with collateral. The remaining $0.2 million in criticized loans are consumer loans that are unsecured and demonstrate sufficient cash flow to pay the loans. There were no multi-family loans that were categorized as criticized loans as of September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

 

CRE loans, including multi-family loans, represented $524.1 million or 56.2% of the total loan portfolio at September 30, 2013 compared to $398.9 million or 50.0% at December 31, 2012 and $378.3 million or 51.7% at September 30, 2012. The Bank’s underwriting standards for CRE loans requires an evaluation of the cash flow of the property, the overall cash flow of the borrower and related guarantors as well as the value of the real estate securing the loan. In addition, the Bank’s underwriting standards for CRE loans are consistent with regulatory requirements with original loan to value ratios less than or equal to 75%. The Bank considers charge-off history, delinquency trends, cash flow analysis, and the impact of the local economy on commercial real estate values when evaluating the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses.  Real estate values in our geographic markets increased significantly from 2000 through 2007. Commencing in 2008, following the financial crisis and significant downturn in the economy, real estate values began to decline. This decline continued into 2009 and stabilized in 2010. Since 2010, there appears to be an increase in residential and commercial real estate values but not back to the same levels as in 2007. The estimated decline in residential and commercial real estate values range from 10-15% from the 2007 levels, depending on the nature and location of the real estate.

 

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had impaired loans as defined by FASB ASC No. 310, “Receivables” of $9.1 million and $8.2 million, respectively. For a loan to be considered impaired, management determines after review whether it is probable that the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Management applies its normal loan review procedures in making these judgments. Impaired loans include individually classified nonaccrual loans and TDR loans. For impaired loans, the Bank evaluates the impairment of the loan in accordance with FASB ASC 310-10-35-22.  Impairment is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. For loans that are collateral dependent, the fair value of the collateral is used to determine the fair value of the loan. The fair value of the collateral is determined based upon recent appraised values. The fair value of the collateral or present value of expected cash flows is compared to the carrying value to determine if any write-down or specific loan loss allowance allocation is required.

 

Nonaccrual loans increased $1.0 million to $4.3 million or 0.46% of total loans at September 30, 2013 from $3.3 million or 0.41% of total loans at December 31, 2012. Approximately $1.4 million and $1.0 million of the nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, were troubled debt restructured loans. As of September 30, 2013, two of the borrowers with loans totaling $0.2 million are complying with the modified terms of the loans and are currently making payments. The remaining borrowers with loans totaling $1.2 million are currently in default and foreclosure proceedings have been initiated.  In addition, there was a charge-off of $0.1 million during the second quarter and no charge-offs during the third quarter 2013. Total nonaccrual TDR loans are secured with collateral that has an appraised value of $3.1 million. Furthermore, the Bank has no commitment to lend additional funds to these debtors. Approximately $1.0 million of the nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2012 represented troubled debt restructured loans where two of the borrowers were complying with the modified terms of the loans and were currently making payments and another borrower is currently in default and foreclosure proceedings have been initiated. Furthermore, the Bank had no commitment to lend additional funds to these debtors.

 

In addition, the Company had eight borrowers with performing TDR loans of $5.0 million at September 30, 2013 that are secured with collateral that has an appraised value of approximately $12.0 million as well as personal guarantees. As of September 30, 2013, all loans are current and paying according to their terms.  At December 31, 2012, the Company had six borrowers with TDR loans of $5.0

 

 

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million that were current and secured with collateral that had an appraised value of approximately $11.5 million as well as personal guarantees. Management believes that the ultimate collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured and therefore continues to recognize interest income on an accrual basis. In addition, the Bank has no commitment to lend additional funds to these debtors.

 

The Bank has no foreclosed real estate at September 30, 2013, $0.3 million at December 31, 2012, and none at September 30, 2012.

 

The following table sets forth changes in the allowance for loan losses:

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

For the Year Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Allowance for loan losses balance at beginning of period

 

$

14,439

 

$

10,837

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charge-offs:

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate mortgage loans

 

 

 

Multi-family mortgage loans

 

 

 

Residential real estate mortgage loans

 

201

 

1,210

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural loans

 

412

 

285

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

22

 

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

53

 

15

 

Total

 

688

 

1,510

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recoveries:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate mortgage loans

 

 

 

Multi-family mortgage loans

 

 

 

Residential real estate mortgage loans

 

4

 

7

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural loans

 

73

 

83

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

2

 

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

3

 

22

 

Total

 

82

 

112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

 

(606

)

(1,398

)

Provision for loan losses charged to operations

 

1,650

 

5,000

 

Balance at end of period

 

$

15,483

 

$

14,439

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of annualized net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding

 

(0.09

)%

(0.21

)%

 

The following table sets forth the allocation of the total allowance for loan losses by loan type:

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

of Loans

 

 

 

of Loans

 

 

 

 

 

to Total

 

 

 

to Total

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

 

Loans

 

Amount

 

Loans

 

Commercial real estate mortgage loans

 

$

5,740

 

45.2

%

$

4,445

 

41.7

%

Multi-family loans

 

1,630

 

11.0

 

1,239

 

8.3

 

Residential real estate mortgage loans

 

2,816

 

16.5

 

2,803

 

18.0

 

Commercial, financial & agricultural loans

 

3,858

 

21.4

 

4,349

 

24.7

 

Real estate construction and land loans

 

1,246

 

4.9

 

1,375

 

6.1

 

Installment/consumer loans

 

193

 

1.0

 

228

 

1.2

 

Total

 

$

15,483

 

100.0

%

$

14,439

 

100.0

%

 

 

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Non Interest Income

 

Total non interest income decreased $0.1 million or 7.8% to $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $2.2 million for the same period in 2012. The decline was primarily the result of a decrease of $0.2 million in net securities gains partially offset by an increase in fees for other customer services of $0.07 million related to debit card and investment services income.

 

Total non interest income decreased $1.4 million or 17.0% to $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $8.0 million for the same period in 2012. The decrease was primarily the result of lower net securities gains of $1.5 million, partially offset by an increase in fees for other customer services of $0.3 million related to debit card and investment services income.

 

Non Interest Expense

 

Total non interest expense increased $1.4 million or 16.3% to $9.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $8.5 million over the same period in 2012. Salaries and employees benefits were $5.3 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Occupancy and equipment expense increased $0.4 million to $1.4 million as of September 30, 2013 as compared to $1.0 million for the same period last year due the opening of three branches and the new administrative office. Technology and communication expense increased $0.2 million to $0.7 million as compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2012 due to new facilities and the new Internet banking platform. Marketing and advertising increased $0.2 million to $0.6 million compared to $0.4 million in 2012. Professional services increased $0.1 million to $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $0.2 million for the third quarter 2012. Other operating expenses increased $0.1 million to $0.9 million as compared to $0.8 million for the same period last year. Additionally, the Company incurred acquisition costs of $0.3 million, net of income taxes, associated with the proposed merger with FNBNY.

 

Total non interest expense increased $2.8 million or 11.3% to $28.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $25.3 million over the same period in 2012. Salaries and employees benefits increased $0.4 million or 2.7% to $16.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $15.6 million for the same period in 2012. The increase reflects additional positions to support the Company’s expanding infrastructure, new branches and a larger loan portfolio. Occupancy and equipment expense increased $1.1 million to $4.0 million as of September 30, 2013 as compared to $2.9 million for the same period last year due the opening of three branches and the new administrative office. Technology and communications increased $0.3 million to $1.9 million as of September 30, 2013 as compared to $1.6 million for the same period last year due to new facilities and the new Internet banking platform. Marketing and advertising increased $0.3 million to $1.5 million as compared to $1.2 million for the same period last year. Professional services increased $0.2 million to $1.0 million as compared to $0.8 million for the same period last year. FDIC assessments increased $0.2 million to $0.7 million as compared to $0.5 million for the same period last year. Other operating expenses increased $0.3 million to $2.7 million as compared to $2.4 million for the same period in 2012. Additionally, the Company incurred acquisition costs of $0.3 million, net of income taxes, associated with the proposed merger with FNBNY.  The increase in non interest expense was partially offset by a decrease in cost of extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million as compared to 2012.

 

Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes remained at $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 2012. The effective tax rate was 34.2% and 32.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in the effective rates was a result of lower percentage of interest income from tax exempt securities and the impact of certain acquisition costs which are not deductible for income tax purposes.

 

The provision for income taxes increased $0.2 million or 4.4% to $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $4.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily due to higher pretax income. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased to 32.9% from 32.3% for the same period last year. The increase in the effective rate was a result of a lower percentage of interest income from tax exempt securities and the impact of certain acquisition costs which are not deductible for income tax purposes.

 

Financial Condition

 

Total assets grew to $1.70 billion, an 8.6% increase over the September 30, 2012 level of $1.57 billion and increased 4.7% over the December 31, 2012 level of $1.62 billion. The growth in assets from September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012 was primarily funded by deposits and borrowings. This increase reflects strong organic growth in existing markets and expansion into new markets.

 

Cash and due from banks decreased $14.2 million and interest earning deposits with banks remained at $4.4 million compared to December 31, 2012. Total securities decreased $53.5 million or 7.2% to $686.3 million and loans held for investments increased

 

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$133.7 million or 17.1% to $917.8 million compared to December 31, 2012 levels. The ability to grow the loan portfolio, while minimizing interest rate risk sensitivity and maintaining credit quality, remains a strong focus of management. Other assets increased $7.9 million to $20.6 million compared to December 31, 2012, due to deferred tax effects on the fair value of the available for sale securities. Total deposits increased $53.7 million to $1.46 billion at September 30, 2013 compared to $1.41 billion at December 31, 2012. Demand deposits decreased $41.9 million to $487.3 million as of September 30, 2013 compared to $529.2 million at December 31, 2012 related to the seasonal decline in municipal deposits. Savings, NOW and money market deposits increased $145.4 million to $868.3 million at September 30, 2013 from $722.9 million at December 31, 2012. Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more decreased $49.1 million to $69.6 million at September 30, 2013, from $118.7 million at December 31, 2012. Other time deposits decreased $0.7 million to $37.8 million at September 30, 2013, from $38.5 million at December 31, 2012. Federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank overnight borrowings were $41.0 million, a decrease of $3.5 million or 7.9% as of September 30, 2013 compared to $44.5 million at December 31, 2012. Federal Home Loan Bank term advances increased $25.0 million to $40.0 million as of September 30, 2013 compared to $15 million at December 31, 2012. Repurchase agreements decreased $1.1 million to $11.3 million at September 30, 2013 compared to $12.4 million as of December 31, 2012. Junior subordinated debenture remained at $16.0 million as of September 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. Other liabilities and accrued expenses increased $2.3 million to $11.0 million as of September 30, 2013 from $8.7 million as of December 31, 2012 primarily due to $3.0 million of securities purchased that did not settle until October 2013. Stockholders’ equity was $119.0 million at September 30, 2013, an increase of $0.3 million or 0.3% from December 31, 2012. The increase in stockholders’ equity reflects net income of $9.5 million, $1.0 million related to stock based compensation and $5.6 million of capital raised through the DRP, partially offset by an $11.3 million decrease in the fair value of available for sale securities, net of deferred income taxes and $4.2 million paid in dividends.

 

Liquidity

 

The objective of liquidity management is to ensure the sufficiency of funds available to respond to the needs of depositors and borrowers, and to take advantage of unanticipated earnings enhancement opportunities for Company growth. Liquidity management addresses the ability of the Company to meet financial obligations that arise in the normal course of business. Liquidity is primarily needed to meet customer borrowing commitments and deposit withdrawals either on demand or contractual maturity, to repay other borrowings as they mature, to fund current and planned expenditures and to make new loans and investments as opportunities arise. The Company’s principal sources of liquidity included cash and cash equivalents of $5.7 million as of September 30, 2013, and dividends from the Bank. Cash available for distribution of dividends to shareholders of the Company is primarily derived from dividends paid by the Bank to the Company. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Bank did not pay a cash dividend to the Company. Prior regulatory approval is required if the total of all dividends declared by the Bank in any calendar year exceeds the total of the Bank’s net income of that year combined with its retained net income of the preceding two years. At September 30, 2013, the Bank had $35.3 million of retained net income available for dividends to the Company. In the event that the Company subsequently expands its current operations, in addition to dividends from the Bank, it will need to rely on its own earnings, additional capital raised and other borrowings to meet liquidity needs.

 

The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, securities available for sale and securities held to maturity due within one year. The levels of these assets are dependent upon the Bank’s operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. Other sources of liquidity include loan and investment securities principal repayments and maturities, lines of credit with other financial institutions including the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank, growth in core deposits and sources of wholesale funding such as brokered certificates of deposit. While scheduled loan amortization, maturing securities and short term investments are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan and mortgage-backed securities prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Bank adjusts its liquidity levels as appropriate to meet funding needs such as seasonal deposit outflows, loans, and asset and liability management objectives. Historically, the Bank has relied on its deposit base, drawn through its full-service branches that serve its market area and local municipal deposits, as its principal source of funding. The Bank seeks to retain existing deposits and loans and maintain customer relationships by offering quality service and competitive interest rates to its customers, while managing the overall cost of funds needed to finance its strategies.

 

The Bank’s Asset/Liability and Funds Management Policy allows for wholesale borrowings of up to 25% of total assets. At September 30, 2013, the Bank had aggregate lines of credit of $282.5 million with unaffiliated correspondent banks to provide short term credit for liquidity requirements. Of these aggregate lines of credit, $262.5 million is available on an unsecured basis. As of September 30, 2013, the Bank had $41.0 million outstanding in overnight borrowings.  As of December 31, 2012, the Bank had $44.5 million outstanding in overnight borrowings.  The Bank also has the ability, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system, to borrow against unencumbered residential and commercial mortgages owned by the Bank. The Bank also has a master repurchase agreement with the FHLB, which increases its borrowing capacity.  As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank did not have any overnight borrowings outstanding under these lines.  As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank had $40.0 million outstanding in FHLB advances.  As of September 30, 2013, the Bank had $10.0 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase outstanding with brokers and $1.3 million outstanding with customers.  The Bank had $10.0 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase outstanding as of December 31, 2012 with brokers and $2.4 million outstanding with

 

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customers.  In addition, the Bank has an approved broker relationship for the purpose of issuing brokered certificates of deposit. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank had no brokered certificates of deposits.

 

Management continually monitors the liquidity position and believes that sufficient liquidity exists to meet all of our operating requirements.  Based on the objectives determined by the Asset and Liability Committee, the Bank’s liquidity levels may be affected by the use of short term and wholesale borrowings, and the amount of public funds in the deposit mix.  The Asset and Liability Committee is comprised of members of senior management and the Board.  Excess short term liquidity is invested overnight at the highest rate available at the Federal Reserve or in federal funds sold.  The Bank invested $1.9 million at the Federal Reserve as of September 30, 2013, $5.8 million as of September 30, 2012 and $2.6 million as of December 31, 2012. The Bank did not have overnight federal funds sold as of September 30, 2013, September 30, 2012 or December 31, 2012.

 

Capital Resources

 

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct and material adverse effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s and Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Company’s and the Bank’s capital amounts and classification also are subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined).  Management believes as of September 30, 2013, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements. The recently adopted Basel capital rule that strengthens regulatory capital standards will adjust the prompt corrective action categories.

 

On December 21, 2012, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 to register up to $75 million of securities and a prospectus and prospectus supplement, replacing the previously expired shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed in June 2009. The Company has the ability to issue additional common stock and/or preferred stock should the need arise.

 

On October 8, 2013, the Company completed a public offering of common stock wherein the Company sold 1,926,250 shares of common stock at a price of $20.75 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $40.0 million, which include 251,250 shares sold pursuant to the option granted to the underwriters. The net proceeds of the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, were approximately $37.5 million. The purpose of the offering was in part to provide additional capital to Bridge Bancorp to support its acquisition of FNBNY Bancorp, Inc. and for general corporate purposes.

 

At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, actual capital levels and minimum required levels for the Company and the Bank were as follows:

 

Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (Consolidated)

 

As of September 30, 

 

2013

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Well

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Capital

 

Capitalized Under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adequacy

 

Prompt Corrective

 

 

 

Actual

 

Purposes

 

Action Provisions

 

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

$

158,871

 

14.0

%

$

90,758

 

8.0

%

n/a

 

n/a

 

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

144,674

 

12.8

%

45,379

 

4.0

%

n/a

 

n/a

 

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

 

144,674

 

8.4

%

69,285

 

4.0

%

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

2012

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Well

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Capital

 

Capitalized Under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adequacy

 

Prompt Corrective

 

 

 

Actual

 

Purposes

 

Action Provisions

 

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

$

145,765

 

14.2

%

$

82,171

 

8.0

%

n/a

 

n/a

 

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

132,906

 

12.9

%

41,085

 

4.0

%

n/a

 

n/a

 

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

 

132,906

 

8.4

%

63,136

 

4.0

%

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

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Bridgehampton National Bank

 

As of September 30, 

 

2013

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Well

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Capital

 

Capitalized Under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adequacy

 

Prompt Corrective

 

 

 

Actual

 

Purposes

 

Action Provisions

 

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

$

153,034

 

13.5

%

$

90,739

 

8.0

%

$

113,424

 

10.0

%

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

138,840

 

12.2

%

45,370

 

4.0

%

68,055

 

6.0

%

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

 

138,840

 

8.0

%

69,266

 

4.0

%

86,583

 

5.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

2012

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Well

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Capital

 

Capitalized Under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adequacy

 

Prompt Corrective

 

 

 

Actual

 

Purposes

 

Action Provisions

 

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

$

140,487

 

13.7

%

$

82,155

 

8.0

%

$

102,693

 

10.0

%

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

127,630

 

12.4

%

41,077

 

4.0

%

61,616

 

6.0

%

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

 

127,630

 

8.1

%

63,132

 

4.0

%

78,915

 

5.0

%

 

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

 

The Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto presented herein have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.  The primary effect of inflation on the operations of the Company is reflected in increased operating costs.  Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature.  As a result, changes in interest rates have a more significant effect on the performance of a financial institution than do the effects of changes in the general rate of inflation and changes in prices. Changes in interest rates could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction, or in the same magnitude, as the prices of goods and services.  Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, which are beyond the control of the Company, including the influence of domestic and foreign economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government and federal agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve Bank.

 

Recent Regulatory and Accounting Developments

 

Refer to Note 15. “Recent Accounting Pronouncements”, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details related to recent accounting developments.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Asset/Liability Management

 

Management considers interest rate risk to be the most significant market risk for the Company.  Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates.  Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in the net income of the Company as a result of changes in interest rates.

 

The Company’s primary earnings source is net interest income, which is affected by changes in the level of interest rates, the relationship between rates, the impact of interest rate fluctuations on asset prepayments, the level and composition of deposits and liabilities, and the credit quality of earning assets.  The Company’s objectives in its asset and liability management are to maintain a strong, stable net interest margin, to utilize its capital effectively without taking undue risks, to maintain adequate liquidity, and to reduce vulnerability of its operations to changes in interest rates.

 

The Company’s Asset and Liability Committee evaluates periodically, but at least four times a year, the impact of changes in market interest rates on assets and liabilities, net interest margin, capital and liquidity.  Risk assessments are governed by policies and limits established by senior management, which are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors at least annually.  The economic environment continually presents uncertainties as to future interest rate trends.  The Asset and Liability Committee regularly utilizes a

 

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model that projects net interest income based on increasing or decreasing interest rates, in order to be better able to respond to changes in interest rates.

 

At September 30, 2013, $635.8 million or 92.1% of the Company’s securities had fixed interest rates.  Changes in interest rates affect the value of the Company’s interest earning assets and in particular its securities portfolio.  Generally, the value of securities fluctuates inversely with changes in interest rates.  Increases in interest rates could result in decreases in the market value of interest earning assets, which could adversely affect the Company’s stockholders’ equity and its results of operations if sold.  The Company is also subject to reinvestment risk associated with changes in interest rates.  Changes in market interest rates could also affect the type (fixed-rate or adjustable-rate) and the amount of loans originated by the Company and the average life of loans and securities, which can impact the yields earned on the Company’s loans and securities. Changes in interest rates may affect the average life of loans and mortgage related securities.  In periods of decreasing interest rates, the average life of loans and securities held by the Company may be shortened to the extent increased prepayment activity occurs during such periods which, in turn, may result in the investment of funds from such prepayments in lower yielding assets.  Under these circumstances the Company is subject to reinvestment risk to the extent that it is unable to reinvest the cash received from such prepayments at rates that are comparable to the rates on existing loans and securities.  Additionally, increases in interest rates may result in decreasing loan prepayments with respect to fixed rate loans (and therefore an increase in the average life of such loans), may result in a decrease in loan demand, and make it more difficult for borrowers to repay adjustable rate loans.

 

The Company utilizes the results of a detailed and dynamic simulation model to quantify the estimated exposure to net interest income to sustained interest rate changes.  Management routinely monitors simulated net interest income sensitivity over a rolling two-year horizon.  The simulation model captures the seasonality of the Company’s deposit flows and the impact of changing interest rates on the interest income received and the interest expense paid on all assets and liabilities reflected on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.  This sensitivity analysis is compared to the asset and liability policy limits that specify a maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure over a one-year horizon given a 100 and 200 basis point upward shift in interest rates and a 100 basis point downward shift in interest rates.  A parallel and pro rata shift in rates over a twelve-month period is assumed.

 

The following reflects the Company’s net interest income sensitivity analysis at September 30, 2013:

 

 

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

 

Potential Change

 

Change in Interest

 

in Net

 

Rates in Basis Points

 

Interest Income

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

200

 

$

(3,327

)

(6.20

)%

100

 

$

(918

)

(1.71

)%

Static

 

 

 

(100)

 

$

81

 

0.15

%

 

The preceding sensitivity analysis does not represent a Company forecast and should not be relied upon as being indicative of expected operating results. These hypothetical estimates are based upon numerous assumptions including, but not limited to, the nature and timing of interest rate levels and yield curve shapes, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment and replacement of asset and liability cash flows. While assumptions are developed based upon perceived current economic and local market conditions, the Company cannot make any assurances as to the predictive nature of these assumptions including how customer preferences or competitor influences may change.

 

Also, as market conditions vary from those assumed in the sensitivity analysis, actual results will also differ due to prepayment and refinancing levels likely deviating from those assumed, the varying impact of interest rate change caps or floors on adjustable rate assets, the potential effect of changing debt service levels on customers with adjustable rate loans, depositor early withdrawals, prepayment penalties and product preference changes and other internal and external variables. Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis does not reflect actions that management might take in responding to, or anticipating changes in interest rates and market conditions.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2013.  Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.

 

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There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

None.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes to the factors disclosed in Item 1A., Risk Factors, in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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

 

(a)                                 Not applicable.

(b)                                 Not applicable.

(c)                                  Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

31.1

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

31.2

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

101

 

The following financial statements from Bridge Bancorp, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2013, filed on November 7, 2013, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and (vi) the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.

 

Registrant

 

 

 

 

November 7, 2013

/s/ Kevin M. O’Connor

 

Kevin M. O’Connor

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

November 7, 2013

/s/ Howard H. Nolan

 

Howard H. Nolan

 

Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

 

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