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 June 30, 2013
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-11826
 
 
MIDSOUTH BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Louisiana
72 –1020809
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

102 Versailles Boulevard, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(337) 237-8343
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by checkmark 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 (Section 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   o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company.
 
Large accelerated filer ¨  
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Small 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

As of August 9, 2013, there were 11,253,216 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, outstanding.
 


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Part II – Other Information
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Item 1A. Risk Factors.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
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Part I – Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements.
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
 
June 30, 2013
(unaudited)
   
December 31, 2012*
(audited)
 
Assets
       
Cash and due from banks, including required reserves of $8,295 and $14,083, respectively
 
$
42,558
   
$
46,297
 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
   
15,311
     
20,276
 
Federal funds sold
   
1,709
     
7,000
 
Time deposits held in banks
   
-
     
881
 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $365,059 at June 30, 2013 and $412,065 at December 31, 2012)
   
367,299
     
424,617
 
Securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $160,137 at June 30, 2013 and $156,924 at December 31, 2012)
   
163,610
     
153,524
 
Other investments
   
10,951
     
8,310
 
Loans
   
1,118,572
     
1,046,940
 
Allowance for loan losses
   
(8,531
)
   
(7,370
)
Loans, net
   
1,110,041
     
1,039,570
 
Bank premises and equipment, net
   
67,881
     
63,461
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
6,764
     
6,691
 
Goodwill
   
42,486
     
42,781
 
Intangibles
   
8,494
     
9,047
 
Cash surrender value of life insurance
   
13,321
     
13,183
 
Other real estate
   
6,900
     
7,496
 
Other assets
   
6,451
     
8,594
 
Total assets
 
$
1,863,776
   
$
1,851,728
 
 
               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Non-interest-bearing
 
$
395,341
   
$
380,557
 
Interest bearing
   
1,140,453
     
1,171,347
 
Total deposits
   
1,535,794
     
1,551,904
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
51,710
     
41,447
 
FHLB advances
   
51,916
     
27,128
 
Notes payable
   
1,500
     
2,000
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
29,384
     
29,384
 
Other liabilities
   
6,039
     
10,624
 
Total liabilities
   
1,676,343
     
1,662,487
 
Commitments and contingencies
               
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Series B Preferred stock, no par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, 32,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
   
32,000
     
32,000
 
Series C Preferred stock, no par  value; 100,000 shares authorized, 99,971 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
   
9,997
     
9,997
 
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized, 11,403,693 and 11,386,611 issued and 11,253,216 and 11,236,134 outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
   
1,140
     
1,139
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
110,776
     
110,603
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
1,456
     
8,159
 
Treasury stock – 150,477 shares at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, at cost
   
(3,286
)
   
(3,286
)
Retained earnings
   
35,350
     
30,629
 
Total shareholders’ equity
   
187,433
     
189,241
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,863,776
   
$
1,851,728
 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
* Derived from audited financial statements.
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MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Interest income:
 
   
   
   
 
Loans, including fees
 
$
18,197
   
$
12,355
   
$
35,314
   
$
24,758
 
Securities and other investments:
                               
Taxable
   
2,251
     
2,148
     
4,310
     
4,217
 
Nontaxable
   
812
     
730
     
1,651
     
1,505
 
Federal funds sold
   
1
     
2
     
5
     
4
 
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
   
17
     
21
     
55
     
60
 
Other investments
   
78
     
42
     
150
     
87
 
Total interest income
   
21,356
     
15,298
     
41,485
     
30,631
 
 
                               
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
   
990
     
1,059
     
2,068
     
2,159
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
182
     
186
     
361
     
367
 
Other borrowings and payable
   
106
     
-
     
230
     
-
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
336
     
244
     
672
     
492
 
Total interest expense
   
1,614
     
1,489
     
3,331
     
3,018
 
 
                               
Net interest income
   
19,742
     
13,809
     
38,154
     
27,613
 
Provision for loan losses
   
1,250
     
575
     
1,800
     
1,250
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
18,492
     
13,234
     
36,354
     
26,363
 
 
                               
Non-interest income:
                               
Service charges on deposits
   
2,271
     
1,868
     
4,442
     
3,692
 
Gain on securities, net
   
-
     
135
     
204
     
135
 
ATM and debit card income
   
1,638
     
1,149
     
2,994
     
2,275
 
Other charges and fees
   
1,095
     
813
     
1,795
     
1,391
 
Total non-interest income
   
5,004
     
3,965
     
9,435
     
7,493
 
 
                               
Non-interest expenses:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
   
8,369
     
6,152
     
16,761
     
12,238
 
Occupancy expense
   
3,725
     
2,783
     
7,322
     
5,331
 
FDIC insurance
   
244
     
195
     
589
     
453
 
Other
   
5,929
     
4,660
     
11,026
     
8,436
 
Total non-interest expenses
   
18,267
     
13,790
     
35,698
     
26,458
 
 
                               
Income before income taxes
   
5,229
     
3,409
     
10,091
     
7,398
 
Income tax expense
   
1,566
     
931
     
3,000
     
2,034
 
 
                               
Net earnings
   
3,663
     
2,478
     
7,091
     
5,364
 
Dividends on preferred stock and accretion of warrants
   
392
     
380
     
684
     
780
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders
 
$
3,271
   
$
2,098
   
$
6,407
   
$
4,584
 
 
                               
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
 
$
0.29
   
$
0.20
   
$
0.57
   
$
0.44
 
Diluted
 
$
0.29
   
$
0.20
   
$
0.56
   
$
0.44
 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net earnings
 
$
3,663
   
$
2,478
   
$
7,091
   
$
5,364
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                               
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale:
                               
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year
   
(8,993
)
   
1,695
     
(10,108
)
   
1,289
 
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains on sales of securities available-for-sale
   
-
     
(135
)
   
(204
)
   
(135
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
   
(8,993
)
   
1,560
     
(10,312
)
   
1,154
 
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income
   
(3,148
)
   
530
     
(3,609
)
   
392
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
(5,845
)
   
1,030
     
(6,703
)
   
762
 
Total comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
(2,182
)
 
$
3,508
   
$
388
   
$
6,126
 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
                               

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MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
   
Preferred
Stock
   
Common
Stock
   
Additional
Paid-in
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
   
Retained
          
 
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Income
   
Stock
   
Earnings
   
Total
 
Balance - December 31, 2012
   
131,971
   
$
41,997
     
11,386,611
   
$
1,139
   
$
110,603
   
$
8,159
   
$
(3,286
)
 
$
30,629
   
$
189,241
 
Net earnings
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
7,091
     
7,091
 
Dividends on Series B and Series C Preferred Stock
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(684
)
   
(684
)
Dividends on common stock, $0.15 per share
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,686
)
   
(1,686
)
Common stock issued under employee stock plans,  including tax benefit
   
-
     
-
     
17,082
     
1
     
29
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
30
 
Stock option and restricted stock compensation expense
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
144
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
144
 
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(6,703
)
   
-
     
-
     
(6,703
)
Balance – June 30, 2013
   
131,971
   
$
41,997
     
11,403,693
   
$
1,140
   
$
110,776
   
$
1,456
   
$
(3,286
)
 
$
35,350
   
$
187,433
 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
       
Net earnings
 
$
7,091
   
$
5,364
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
   
2,696
     
1,786
 
Accretion of purchase accounting adjustments
   
(3,732
)
   
(1,255
)
Provision for loan losses
   
1,800
     
1,250
 
Provision for deferred tax expense
   
996
     
845
 
Amortization of premiums on securities, net
   
2,384
     
811
 
Amortization of other investments
   
9
     
7
 
Stock option expense
   
123
     
28
 
Restricted stock expense
   
21
     
29
 
Net gain on sale of investment securities
   
(204
)
   
(135
)
Net loss on sale of other real estate owned
   
112
     
93
 
Net write down of other real estate owned
   
347
     
452
 
Net loss on sale/disposal of premises and equipment
   
148
     
-
 
Change in accrued interest receivable
   
(73
)
   
293
 
Change in accrued interest payable
   
(145
)
   
(98
)
Change in other assets & other liabilities, net
   
537
     
(128
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
12,110
     
9,342
 
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Net decrease in time deposits in other banks
   
881
     
-
 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale
   
44,861
     
49,411
 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities held-to-maturity
   
13,784
     
7,698
 
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale
   
41,839
     
1,703
 
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
   
(47,304
)
   
(53,270
)
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity
   
(24,700
)
   
(30,697
)
Proceeds from redemptions of other investments
   
1,000
     
-
 
Purchases of other investments
   
(2,651
)
   
(185
)
Net change in loans
   
(64,053
)
   
(5,719
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
   
(7,274
)
   
(2,738
)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
   
10
     
-
 
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
   
619
     
131
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(42,988
)
   
(33,666
)
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Change in deposits
   
(15,702
)
   
(10,402
)
Change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
10,263
     
4,269
 
Borrowings on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
25,000
     
100
 
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
   
(28
)
   
(100
)
Repayments of notes payable
   
(500
)
   
-
 
Proceeds and tax benefit from exercise of stock options
   
30
     
65
 
Payment of dividends on preferred stock
   
(660
)
   
(800
)
Payment of dividends on common stock
   
(1,520
)
   
(1,465
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
16,883
     
(8,333
)
 
               
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
   
(13,995
)
   
(32,657
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
73,573
     
83,303
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
59,578
   
$
50,646
 
 
               
Supplemental cash flow information:
               
Interest paid
 
$
3,269
   
$
3,116
 
Income taxes paid
   
3,050
     
1,985
 
Noncash investing and financing activities
               
Transfer of loans to other real estate
   
482
     
425
 
Accrued preferred stock dividends
   
392
     
380
 
Financed sales of other real estate
   
-
     
150
 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)

1.
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the financial position of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 2013 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the periods presented. The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
 
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with GAAP and general practices within the banking industry.  There have been no material changes or developments in the application of accounting principles or in our evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates as disclosed in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements — ASU 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210):  Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities applies to derivatives accounted for in accordance with ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging), including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45 or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement.  The effective date of this Update is for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods.  Adoption of this Update did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements or the interim notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220):  Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income was issued in the first quarter of 2013 to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”).  The ASU requires information regarding the impact to net earnings of the reclassification on significant amounts out of AOCI to be presented on either the face of the statement of earnings or in the notes to the financial statements.  The amendments in this Update do not change the current reporting requirements for net earnings or AOCI.  For public entities, the amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012.  In compliance with the Update, the information required has been included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Note 5 in these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
Reclassifications — Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements in order to conform to the classifications adopted for reporting in 2013.  The reclassifications had no impact on net earnings or shareholders equity.
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2. Investment Securities
 
The portfolio of investment securities consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale:
               
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
12,985
   
$
3
   
$
256
   
$
12,732
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
   
66,301
     
2,668
     
217
     
68,752
 
GSE mortgage-backed securities
   
159,092
     
2,559
     
2,206
     
159,445
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
   
85,995
     
369
     
1,867
     
84,497
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
   
28,096
     
843
     
116
     
28,823
 
Other asset-backed securities
   
12,126
     
457
     
-
     
12,583
 
Collateralized debt obligation
   
464
     
3
     
-
     
467
 
 
$
365,059
   
$
6,902
   
$
4,662
   
$
367,299
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale:
               
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
13,422
   
$
2
   
$
-
   
$
13,424
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
   
83,093
     
4,328
     
-
     
87,421
 
GSE mortgage-backed securities
   
172,932
     
5,887
     
-
     
178,819
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
   
101,381
     
652
     
47
     
101,986
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
   
28,528
     
1,233
     
-
     
29,761
 
Other asset-backed securities
   
12,245
     
497
     
-
     
12,742
 
Collateralized debt obligation
   
464
     
-
     
-
     
464
 
 
$
412,065
   
$
12,599
   
$
47
   
$
424,617
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Held-to-maturity:
               
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
 
$
46,763
   
$
57
   
$
2,852
   
$
43,968
 
GSE mortgage-backed securities
   
86,024
     
430
     
1,032
     
85,422
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
   
14,776
     
-
     
507
     
14,269
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
   
16,047
     
431
     
-
     
16,478
 
 
$
163,610
   
$
918
   
$
4,391
   
$
160,137
 

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December 31, 2012
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Held-to-maturity:
               
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
 
$
42,900
   
$
7
   
$
7
   
$
42,900
 
GSE mortgage-backed securities
   
89,383
     
2,819
     
-
     
92,202
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
   
5,009
     
-
     
-
     
5,009
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
   
16,232
     
581
     
-
     
16,813
 
 
$
153,524
   
$
3,407
   
$
7
   
$
156,924
 
 
With the exception of 3 private-label collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) with a combined balance remaining of $71,000 at June 30, 2013, all of the Company’s CMOs are government-sponsored enterprise (“GSE”) securities.
 
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at June 30, 2013 by contractual maturity are shown in the following table (in thousands) with the exception of other asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, CMOs, and the collateralized debt obligation.   Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities for mortgage-backed securities and CMOs because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale:
       
Due in one year or less
 
$
9,454
   
$
9,581
 
Due after one year through five years
   
42,442
     
43,621
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
20,958
     
22,035
 
Due after ten years
   
6,432
     
6,247
 
Other asset-backed securities
   
12,126
     
12,583
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations:
               
Residential
   
245,087
     
243,942
 
Commercial
   
28,096
     
28,823
 
Collateralized debt obligation
   
464
     
467
 
 
 
$
365,059
   
$
367,299
 

 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Held-to-maturity:
       
Due in one year or less
 
$
306
   
$
306
 
Due after one year through five years
   
2,063
     
2,048
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
6,528
     
6,327
 
Due after ten years
   
37,866
     
35,287
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations:
               
Residential
   
100,800
     
99,691
 
Commercial
   
16,047
     
16,478
 
 
 
$
163,610
   
$
160,137
 
 
Details concerning investment securities with unrealized losses are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
Securities with losses
under 12 months
   
Securities with losses
over 12 months
   
Total
 
 
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Available-for-sale:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
10,555
   
$
256
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
10,555
   
$
256
 
Obligations of state and - political subdivisions
   
4,300
     
217
     
-
     
-
     
4,300
     
217
 
GSE mortgage-backed  securities
   
76,613
     
2,206
     
-
     
-
     
76,613
     
2,206
 
Collateralized mortgage  obligations: residential
   
61,082
     
1,866
     
70
     
1
     
61,152
     
1,867
 
Collateralized mortgage  obligations: commercial
   
4,488
     
116
     
-
     
-
     
4,488
     
116
 
 
$
157,038
   
$
4,661
   
$
70
   
$
1
   
$
157,108
   
$
4,662
 
10


 
December 31, 2012
 
 
Securities with losses
under 12 months
   
Securities with losses
over 12 months
   
Total
 
 
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
 Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Available-for-sale:
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
 
$
10,085
   
$
45
   
$
96
   
$
2
   
$
10,181
   
$
47
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
Securities with losses
under 12 months
   
Securities with losses
over 12 months
   
Total
 
 
Fair
Value
   
Gross Unrealized Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Gross Unrealized Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Gross Unrealized Loss
 
Held-to-maturity:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
 
$
41,664
   
$
2,852
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
41,664
   
$
2,852
 
GSE mortgage-backed securities
   
33,461
     
1,032
     
-
     
-
     
33,461
     
1,032
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
   
14,269
     
507
     
-
     
-
     
14,269
     
507
 
 
$
89,394
   
$
4,391
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
89,394
   
$
4,391
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
Securities with losses under 12 months
   
Securities with losses over 12 months
   
Total
 
 
Fair
Value
   
Gross Unrealized Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Gross Unrealized Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Gross Unrealized Loss
 
Held-to-maturity:
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
 
$
1,128
   
$
7
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,128
   
$
7
 
 
Management evaluates each quarter whether unrealized losses on securities represent impairment that is other than temporary. For debt securities, the Company considers its intent to sell the securities or if it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the securities.  If such impairment is identified, based upon the intent to sell or the more likely than not threshold, the carrying amount of the security is reduced to fair value with a charge to earnings. Upon the result of the aforementioned review, management then reviews for potential other than temporary impairment based upon other qualitative factors.  In making this evaluation, management considers changes in market rates relative to those available when the security was acquired, changes in market expectations about the timing of cash flows from securities that can be prepaid, performance of the debt security, and changes in the market’s perception of the issuer’s financial health and the security’s credit quality.  If determined that a debt security has incurred other than temporary impairment, then the amount of the credit related impairment is determined.  If a credit loss is evident, the amount of the credit loss is charged to earnings and the non-credit related impairment is recognized through other comprehensive income.
 
As of June 30, 2013, 105 securities had unrealized losses totaling 3.54% of the individual securities’ amortized cost basis and 1.71% of the Company’s total amortized cost basis.  Two of the 105 securities had been in an unrealized loss position for over twelve months at June 30, 2013.  These two securities had an amortized cost basis and unrealized loss of $71,000 and $1,000, respectively.  The unrealized losses on debt securities at June 30, 2013 resulted from changing market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased.  Management identified no impairment related to credit quality.  At June 30, 2013, management had the intent and ability to hold impaired securities and no impairment was evaluated as other than temporary.  As a result, no other than temporary impairment losses were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2013.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company sold 21 securities classified as available-for-sale at a net gain of $204,000.  Of the 21 securities sold, 18 securities were sold with gains totaling $217,000 and three securities were sold at a loss of $13,000.  During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company sold three securities classified as available-for-sale at a gain of $135,000.
 
Securities with an aggregate carrying value of approximately $285.2 million and $226.2 million at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds on deposit and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
 
3. Other Investments
 
The Company is required to own stock in the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (“FRB-Atlanta”) and as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system, owns stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (“FHLB-Dallas”).  The Company accounts for FRB-Atlanta and FHLB-Dallas stock as other investments along with stock ownership in two correspondent banks and a Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investment in a Senior Housing Crime Prevention program in Louisiana. The CRA investment consisted of three government-sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities purchased by the Company and held by the Senior Housing Crime Prevention program.  The majority of the interest earned on the securities provides income to the program.
 
For impairment analysis, the Company reviews financial statements and regulatory capital ratios for each of the banks in which the Company owns stock to verify financial stability and regulatory compliance with capital requirements.  As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, based upon quarterly reviews, management determined that there was no impairment in the bank stocks held as other investments.
 
The aggregate carrying amount of other investments consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
FRB-Atlanta
 
$
3,788
   
$
2,258
 
FHLB-Dallas
   
2,803
     
1,862
 
Other bank stocks
   
2,063
     
2,063
 
Other stocks
   
187
     
7
 
CRA investment
   
2,110
     
2,120
 
 
 
$
10,951
   
$
8,310
 
 
4. Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The loan portfolio consisted of the following (in thousands):

 
 
June 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural
 
$
391,241
   
$
315,655
 
Lease financing receivable
   
5,656
     
5,769
 
Real estate – construction
   
82,851
     
75,334
 
Real estate – commercial
   
404,543
     
414,384
 
Real estate – residential
   
141,689
     
142,858
 
Installment loans to individuals
   
90,571
     
90,561
 
Other
   
2,021
     
2,379
 
 
   
1,118,572
     
1,046,940
 
Less allowance for loan losses
   
(8,531
)
   
(7,370
)
 
 
$
1,110,041
   
$
1,039,570
 
 
The Company monitors loan concentrations and evaluates individual customer and aggregate industry leverage, profitability, risk rating distributions, and liquidity for each major standard industry classification segment.  At June 30, 2013, one industry segment concentration, the oil and gas industry, constituted more than 10% of the loan portfolio.  The Company’s exposure in the oil and gas industry, including related service and manufacturing industries, totaled approximately $167.1 million, or 14.9% of total loans.  Additionally, the Company’s exposure to loans secured by commercial real estate is monitored.  At June 30, 2013, loans secured by commercial real estate (including commercial construction, farmland and multifamily loans) totaled approximately $468.7 million.  Of the $468.7 million, $351.4 million represent CRE loans, 59.3% of which are secured by owner-occupied commercial properties.  Of the $468.7 million in loans secured by commercial real estate, $2.9 million, or 0.6%, were on nonaccrual status at June 30, 2013.
12

Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses is a valuation account available to absorb probable losses on loans. All losses are charged to the allowance for loan losses when the loss actually occurs or when a determination is made that a loss is likely to occur. Recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan losses at the time of recovery.  Quarterly, the probable level of losses in the existing portfolio is estimated through consideration of various factors.  Based on these estimates, the allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to earnings and decreased by charge‑offs (net of recoveries).
 
The allowance is composed of general reserves and specific reserves.  General reserves are determined by applying loss percentages to segments of the portfolio.  The loss percentages are based on each segment’s historical loss experience, generally over the past twelve to eighteen months, and adjustment factors derived from conditions in the Company’s internal and external environment.  All loans considered to be impaired are evaluated on an individual basis to determine specific reserve allocations in accordance with GAAP.  Loans for which specific reserves are provided are excluded from the calculation of general reserves.
 
Loans acquired in business combinations are initially recorded at fair value, which includes an estimate of credit losses expected to be realized over the remaining lives of the loans, and therefore no corresponding allowance for loan losses is recorded for these loans at acquisition. Methods utilized to estimate any subsequently required allowance for loan losses for acquired loans not deemed credit-impaired at acquisition are similar to originated loans; however, the estimate of loss is based on the unpaid principal balance and then compared to any remaining unaccreted purchase discount. To the extent that the calculated loss is greater than the remaining unaccreted purchase discount, an allowance is recorded for such difference.
 
The Company has an internal loan review department that is independent of the lending function to challenge and corroborate the loan grade assigned by the lender and to provide additional analysis in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
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A rollforward of the activity within the allowance for loan losses by loan type and recorded investment in loans for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows (in thousands):

 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
 
   
Real Estate
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
Coml, Fin,
and Agric
   
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Residential
   
Consumer
   
Finance
Leases Coml
   
Other
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Beginning balance
 
$
1,535
   
$
2,147
   
$
2,166
   
$
936
   
$
543
   
$
41
   
$
2
   
$
7,370
 
Charge-offs
   
(245
)
   
-
     
(18
)
   
(115
)
   
(413
)
   
-
     
-
     
(791
)
Recoveries
   
39
     
5
     
15
     
26
     
67
     
-
     
-
     
152
 
Provision
   
2,364
     
(1,061
)
   
80
     
(328
)
   
760
     
(17
)
   
2
     
1,800
 
Ending balance
 
$
3,693
   
$
1,091
   
$
2,243
   
$
519
   
$
957
   
$
24
   
$
4
   
$
8,531
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
328
   
$
54
   
$
21
   
$
68
   
$
128
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
599
 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
3,365
   
$
1,037
   
$
2,222
   
$
451
   
$
829
   
$
24
   
$
4
   
$
7,932
 
 
                                                               
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance
 
$
391,241
   
$
82,851
   
$
404,543
   
$
141,689
   
$
90,571
   
$
5,656
   
$
2,021
   
$
1,118,572
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
1,648
   
$
262
   
$
2,556
   
$
1,024
   
$
315
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
5,805
 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
389,593
   
$
82,589
   
$
401,277
   
$
140,375
   
$
90,256
   
$
5,656
   
$
2,021
   
$
1,111,767
 
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
710
   
$
290
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,000
 

14

 
 
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
   
Real Estate
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
Coml, Fin,
and Agric
   
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Residential
   
Consumer
   
Finance
Leases Coml
   
Other
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Beginning balance
 
$
1,734
   
$
1,661
   
$
2,215
   
$
936
   
$
710
   
$
19
   
$
1
   
$
7,276
 
Charge-offs
   
(565
)
   
-
     
(495
)
   
(84
)
   
(321
)
   
-
     
-
     
(1,465
)
Recoveries
   
103
     
9
     
-
     
2
     
47
     
-
     
-
     
161
 
Provision
   
384
     
357
     
246
     
103
     
156
     
3
     
1
     
1,250
 
Ending balance
 
$
1,656
   
$
2,027
   
$
1,966
   
$
957
   
$
592
   
$
22
   
$
2
   
$
7,222
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
235
   
$
33
   
$
60
   
$
15
   
$
99
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
442
 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
1,421
   
$
1,994
   
$
1,906
   
$
942
   
$
493
   
$
22
   
$
2
   
$
6,780
 
 
                                                               
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance
 
$
233,629
   
$
55,111
   
$
271,141
   
$
112,343
   
$
72,859
   
$
3,974
   
$
2,398
   
$
751,455
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
2,088
   
$
576
   
$
2,974
   
$
1,717
   
$
305
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
7,660
 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
231,541
   
$
54,535
   
$
268,167
   
$
110,626
   
$
72,554
   
$
3,974
   
$
2,398
   
$
743,795
 
 
Non-Accrual and Past Due Loans
 
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payment have not been received as of the date such payments were due.  Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s opinion, the probability of collection of interest is deemed insufficient to warrant further accrual.  For loans placed on nonaccrual status, the accrual of interest is discontinued and subsequent payments received are applied to the principal balance.  Interest income is recorded after principal has been satisfied and as payments are received.  Nonaccrual loans may be returned to accrual status if all principal and interest amounts contractually owed are reasonably assured of repayment within a reasonable period and there is a period of at least six months to one year of repayment performance by the borrower depending on the contractual payment terms.
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An age analysis of past due loans (including both accruing and non-accruing loans) is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
   
60-89
Days Past
Due
   
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
   
Recorded Investment > 90 days and Accruing
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
1,107
   
$
192
   
$
1,747
   
$
3,046
   
$
388,195
   
$
391,241
   
$
92
 
Commercial real estate – construction
   
907
     
-
     
226
     
1,133
     
63,033
     
64,166
     
-
 
Commercial real estate – other
   
3,241
     
87
     
2,275
     
5,603
     
398,940
     
404,543
     
-
 
Consumer - credit card
   
21
     
-
     
14
     
35
     
5,799
     
5,834
     
14
 
Consumer - other
   
387
     
200
     
235
     
822
     
83,915
     
84,737
     
11
 
Residential – construction
   
133
     
-
     
-
     
133
     
18,552
     
18,685
     
-
 
Residential – prime
   
983
     
325
     
1,176
     
2,484
     
139,205
     
141,689
     
-
 
Residential – subprime
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Other loans
   
123
     
-
     
-
     
123
     
1,898
     
2,021
     
-
 
Finance leases commercial
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,656
     
5,656
     
-
 
 
 
$
6,902
   
$
804
   
$
5,673
   
$
13,379
   
$
1,105,193
   
$
1,118,572
   
$
117
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
   
60-89
Days Past
Due
   
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
   
Recorded Investment > 90 days and Accruing
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
2,220
   
$
321
   
$
2,580
   
$
5,121
   
$
310,534
   
$
315,655
   
$
1,019
 
Commercial real estate - construction
   
66
     
96
     
101
     
263
     
58,087
     
58,350
     
-
 
Commercial real estate - other
   
4,131
     
2,108
     
3,577
     
9,816
     
404,568
     
414,384
     
952
 
Consumer - credit card
   
24
     
2
     
15
     
41
     
6,766
     
6,807
     
15
 
Consumer - other
   
421
     
134
     
186
     
741
     
83,013
     
83,754
     
-
 
Residential - construction
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
16,984
     
16,984
     
-
 
Residential - prime
   
1,140
     
317
     
1,408
     
2,865
     
139,993
     
142,858
     
-
 
Residential - subprime
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Other loans
   
87
     
-
     
-
     
87
     
2,292
     
2,379
     
-
 
Finance leases commercial
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,769
     
5,769
     
-
 
 
 
$
8,089
   
$
2,978
   
$
7,867
   
$
18,934
   
$
1,028,006
   
$
1,046,940
   
$
1,986
 
 
Non-accrual loans are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
1,839
   
$
2,015
 
Commercial real estate – construction
   
264
     
941
 
Commercial real estate - other
   
2,641
     
3,017
 
Consumer - credit card
   
-
     
-
 
Consumer - other
   
349
     
409
 
Residential - construction
   
-
     
-
 
Residential - prime
   
1,679
     
2,505
 
Residential - subprime
   
-
     
-
 
Other loans
   
-
     
-
 
Finance leases commercial
   
-
     
-
 
 
 
$
6,772
   
$
8,887
 

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The amount of interest that would have been recorded on nonaccrual loans, had the loans not been classified as nonaccrual, totaled approximately $281,000 and $306,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Interest actually received on nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2013 and 2012 was $243,000 and $23,000, respectively.
 
Impaired Loans
 
Loans are considered impaired when, based upon current information, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  All loans classified as special mention, substandard, or doubtful, based on credit risk rating factors, are reviewed for impairment.  An allowance for each impaired loan is calculated based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collaterally dependent.  All impaired loans are reviewed, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis.  Existing valuations are reviewed to determine if additional discounts or new appraisals are required.  After this review, when comparing the resulting collateral valuation to the outstanding loan balance, if the discounted collateral value exceeds the loan balance no specific allocation is reserved.  Acquired impaired loans are generally not subject to individual evaluation for impairment and are not reported with impaired loans or troubled debt restructurings, even if they would otherwise qualify for such treatment.
 
Impaired loans are as follows (in thousands):

 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
 
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
616
   
$
727
   
$
-
   
$
603
   
$
-
 
Commercial real estate – construction
   
65
     
65
     
-
     
371
     
-
 
Commercial real estate – other
   
2,353
     
2,882
     
-
     
2,419
     
6
 
Consumer – other
   
61
     
68
     
-
     
56
     
-
 
Residential – prime
   
668
     
668
     
-
     
789
     
-
 
Subtotal:
 
$
3,763
   
$
4,410
   
$
-
   
$
4,238
   
$
6
 
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
   
1,032
     
1,032
     
328
     
1,045
     
-
 
Commercial real estate – construction
   
197
     
197
     
54
     
178
     
-
 
Commercial real estate – other
   
203
     
203
     
21
     
203
     
-
 
Consumer – other
   
254
     
254
     
128
     
229
     
-
 
Residential – prime
   
356
     
356
     
68
     
326
     
-
 
Subtotal:
 
$
2,042
   
$
2,042
   
$
599
   
$
1,981
   
$
-
 
Totals:
                                       
Commercial
   
4,466
     
5,106
     
403
     
4,819
     
6
 
Consumer
   
315
     
322
     
128
     
285
     
-
 
Residential
   
1,024
     
1,024
     
68
     
1,115
     
-
 
Grand total:
 
$
5,805
   
$
6,452
   
$
599
   
$
6,219
   
$
6
 
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December 31, 2012
 
 
 
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
564
   
$
675
   
$
-
   
$
861
   
$
5
 
Commercial real estate – construction
   
771
     
770
     
-
     
834
     
1
 
Commercial real estate – other
   
2,530
     
3,059
     
-
     
1,780
     
38
 
Consumer – other
   
114
     
122
     
-
     
81
     
1
 
Residential – prime
   
1,575
     
1,575
     
-
     
1,213
     
26
 
Subtotal:
 
$
5,554
   
$
6,201
   
$
-
   
$
4,769
   
$
71
 
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
   
1,072
     
1,072
     
391
     
1,128
     
21
 
Commercial real estate – construction
   
165
     
165
     
57
     
85
     
7
 
Commercial real estate – other
   
381
     
381
     
35
     
811
     
3
 
Consumer – other
   
216
     
216
     
114
     
228
     
6
 
Residential – prime
   
52
     
52
     
30
     
172
     
4
 
Subtotal:
 
$
1,886
   
$
1,886
   
$
627
   
$
2,424
   
$
41
 
Totals:
                                       
Commercial
   
5,483
     
6,122
     
483
     
5,499
     
75
 
Consumer
   
330
     
338
     
114
     
309
     
7
 
Residential
   
1,627
     
1,627
     
30
     
1,385
     
30
 
Grand total:
 
$
7,440
   
$
8,087
   
$
627
   
$
7,193
   
$
112
 
 
Credit Quality
 
The Company manages credit risk by observing written underwriting standards and lending policy established by the Board of Directors and management to govern all lending activities.  The risk management program requires that each individual loan officer review his or her portfolio on a quarterly basis and assign recommended credit ratings on each loan.  These efforts are supplemented by independent reviews performed by a loan review officer and other validations performed by the internal audit department.  The results of the reviews are reported directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
 
Loans can be classified into the following three risk rating grades: pass, special mention, and substandard/doubtful.  Factors considered in determining a risk rating grade include debt service capacity, capital structure/liquidity, management, collateral quality, industry risk, company trends/operating performance, repayment source, revenue diversification/customer concentration, quality of financial information, and financing alternatives.  Pass grade signifies the highest quality of loans to loans with reasonable credit risk, which may include borrowers with marginally adequate financial performance, but have the ability to repay the debt.  Special mention loans have potential weaknesses that warrant extra attention from the loan officer and other management personnel, but still have the ability to repay the debt.  Substandard classification includes loans with well-defined weaknesses with risk of potential loss.  Loans classified as doubtful are considered to have little recovery value and are charged off.
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The following tables present the classes of loans by risk rating (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
Commercial Credit Exposure
 
   
   
   
   
 
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural
   
Commercial Real Estate Construction
   
Commercial Real Estate Other
   
Commercial Total
   
% of Total
Commercial
 
Pass
 
$
383,435
   
$
63,090
   
$
378,809
   
$
825,334
     
95.98
%
Special mention
   
2,071
     
-
     
6,559
     
8,630
     
1.00
%
Substandard
   
5,481
     
1,076
     
19,073
     
25,630
     
2.98
%
Doubtful
   
254
     
-
     
102
     
356
     
0.04
%
 
 
$
391,241
   
$
64,166
   
$
404,543
   
$
859,950
     
100.00
%

Residential Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category

 
 
Residential Construction
   
Residential Prime
   
Residential Subprime
   
Residential Total
   
% of Total Residential
 
Pass
 
$
18,561
   
$
138,403
   
$
-
   
$
156,964
     
97.87
%
Special mention
   
-
     
589
     
-
     
589
     
0.37
%
Substandard
   
124
     
2,697
     
-
     
2,821
     
1.76
%
 
 
$
18,685
   
$
141,689
   
$
-
   
$
160,374
     
100.00
%

Consumer and Commercial Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 
 
Consumer Credit Card
   
Consumer Other
   
Finance Leases Commercial
   
Other Loans
   
Total
   
% of Total
 
Performing
 
$
5,821
   
$
84,379
   
$
5,656
   
$
2,021
   
$
97,877
     
99.62
%
Nonperforming
   
13
     
358
     
-
     
-
     
371
     
0.38
%
 
 
$
5,834
   
$
84,737
   
$
5,656
   
$
2,021
   
$
98,248
     
100.00
%

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December 31, 2012
 
Commercial Credit Exposure
 
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category
 
 
 
Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural
   
Commercial Real Estate Construction
   
Commercial Real Estate Other
   
Commercial Total
   
% of Total
Commercial
 
Pass
 
$
304,219
   
$
54,737
   
$
396,077
   
$
755,033
     
95.76
%
Special mention
   
5,748
     
684
     
6,224
     
12,656
     
1.61
%
Substandard
   
4,503
     
2,925
     
7,514
     
14,942
     
1.90
%
Doubtful
   
1,185
     
4
     
4,569
     
5,758
     
0.73
%
 
 
$
315,655
   
$
58,350
   
$
414,384
   
$
788,389
     
100.00
%

Residential Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category

 
 
Residential Construction
   
Residential Prime
   
Residential Subprime
   
Residential Total
   
% of Total Residential
 
Pass
 
$
16,785
   
$
137,681
   
$
-
   
$
154,466
     
96.64
%
Special mention
   
-
     
1,612
     
-
     
1,612
     
1.01
%
Substandard
   
199
     
3,565
     
-
     
3,764
     
2.35
%
 
 
$
16,984
   
$
142,858
   
$
-
   
$
159,842
     
100.00
%
 
Consumer and Commercial Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
 
 
Consumer Credit Card
   
Consumer Other
   
Finance Leases Commercial
   
Other Loans
   
Total
   
% of Total
 
Performing
 
$
6,792
   
$
83,347
   
$
5,769
   
$
2,379
   
$
98,287
     
99.57
%
Nonperforming
   
15
     
407
     
-
     
-
     
422
     
0.43
%
 
 
$
6,807
   
$
83,754
   
$
5,769
   
$
2,379
   
$
98,709
     
100.00
%
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
A troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a restructuring of a debt made by the Company to a debtor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties that it would not otherwise consider.  The Company grants the concession in an attempt to protect as much of its investment as possible.
 
Information about the Company’s TDRs is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
Current
   
Past Due Greater than 30 Days
   
Nonaccrual TDRs
   
Total TDRs
 
               
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
23
   
$
-
   
$
344
   
$
367
 
Real estate - commercial
   
168
     
-
     
-
     
168
 
 
$
191
   
$
-
   
$
344
   
$
535
 

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December 31, 2012
 
 
Current
   
Past Due Greater than 30 Days
   
Nonaccrual TDRs
   
Total TDRs
 
               
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
353
   
$
353
 
Real estate - commercial
   
4,709
     
-
     
-
     
4,709
 
 
$
4,709
   
$
-
   
$
353
   
$
5,062
 
 
The $4.5 million decrease from December 31, 2012 resulted primarily from payoffs related to two commercial credits previously classified as TDRs. During the three months ended June 30, 2013, there were no loans identified as a TDR, and there were no defaults on any loans that were modified as TDRs during the preceding twelve months.  During the three months ended June 30, 2012, there were no new loans identified as TDRs, and there were no defaults on any loans that were modified as TDRs during the preceding twelve months.  During the six months ended June 30, 2013, one loan with a pre-modification balance of $27,000 was identified as a TDR, and there were no defaults on any loans that were modified as TDRs during the preceding twelve months.  During the six months ended June 30, 2012, there were no new TDRs identified.  Three TDRs totaling $249,000 defaulted during the six months ended June 30, 2012.  For purposes of the determination of an allowance for loan losses on these TDRs, as an identified TDR, the Company considers a loss probable on the loan and, as a result is reviewed for specific impairment in accordance with the Company’s allowance for loan loss methodology.  If it is determined losses are probable on such TDRs, either because of delinquency or other credit quality indicator, the Company establishes specific reserves for these loans.  As of June 30, 2013, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing sums to the Company whose terms have been modified in TDRs.

5. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
The following is a summary of the tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
Before Tax Amount
   
Tax
Effect
   
Net of Tax Amount
   
Before Tax Amount
   
Tax
Effect
   
Net of Tax Amount
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                       
Securities available-for-sale:
                       
Change in unrealized gain during period
 
$
(8,993
)
 
$
3,148
   
$
(5,845
)
 
$
1,695
   
$
(576
)
 
$
1,119
 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(135
)
   
46
     
(89
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
(8,993
)
 
$
3,148
   
$
(5,845
)
 
$
1,560
   
$
(530
)
 
$
1,030
 

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
Before Tax Amount
   
Tax
Effect
   
Net of Tax Amount
   
Before Tax Amount
   
Tax
Effect
   
Net of Tax Amount
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                       
Securities available-for-sale:
                       
Change in unrealized gain during period
 
$
(10,108
)
 
$
3,538
   
$
(6,570
)
 
$
1,289
   
$
(438
)
 
$
851
 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
   
(204
)
   
71
     
(133
)
   
(135
)
   
46
     
(89
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
(10,312
)
 
$
3,609
   
$
(6,703
)
 
$
1,154
   
$
(392
)
 
$
762
 

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The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income into net income are presented below (in thousands):
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2013
 
2012
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components
 
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Income Statement Line Item
 
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Income Statement Line Item
Unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale:
         
 
 
$
-
 
Gain on securities, net
 
$
(135
)
Gain on securities, net
 
   
-
 
Tax expense
   
46
 
Tax expense
 
 
$
-
 
Net of tax
 
$
(89
)
Net of tax

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2013
 
2012
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components
 
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Income Statement Line Item
 
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Income Statement Line Item
Unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale:
         
 
 
$
(204
)
Gain on securities, net
 
$
(135
)
Gain on securities, net
 
   
71
 
Tax expense
   
46
 
Tax expense
 
 
$
(133
)
Net of tax
 
$
(89
)
Net of tax

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6. Earnings Per Common Share
 
Following is a summary of the information used in the computation of earnings per common share (in thousands):
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders
 
$
3,271
   
$
2,098
   
$
6,407
   
$
4,584
 
Dividends on Series C preferred stock
   
100
     
-
     
200
     
-
 
Adjusted net earnings available to common shareholders
 
$
3,371
   
$
2,098
   
$
6,607
   
$
4,584
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computation of basic earnings per common share
   
11,239
     
10,470
     
11,238
     
10,468
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Stock options
   
40
     
18
     
45
     
13
 
Restricted stock
   
-
     
9
     
-
     
9
 
Preferred stock
   
560
     
-
     
563
     
-
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus effect of dilutive securities – used in computation of diluted earnings per share
   
11,839
     
10,497
     
11,846
     
10,490
 
 
Options to acquire 18,331 shares of common stock were not included in computing diluted earnings per share for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, because the effects of these shares were anti-dilutive as a result of the exercise price of such options.  A total of 104,384 shares subject to an outstanding warrant issued in connection with the Capital Purchase Plan transaction were anti-dilutive as a result of their exercise price and not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012.
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7. Declaration of Dividends
 
A first quarter dividend of $0.07 per share for holders of common stock of record on March 15, 2013 was declared on January 31, 2013, and was paid on April 1, 2013.  On January 31, 2013, the Company also declared a 1.00% dividend for holders of its Series C preferred stock of record on April 1, 2013, which was paid on April 15, 2013.  On May 22, 2013, the Company declared a second quarter dividend of $0.08 per share for holders of common stock of record on June 14, 2013, and was paid on July 1, 2013.  On May 22, 2013, the Company also declared a 1.00% dividend for holders of its Series C preferred stock of record on July 1, 2013, which was paid on July 15, 2013.  A third quarter dividend was declared on July 24, 2013, in the amount of $0.08 per share for holders of common stock of record on September 16, 2013, payable on October 1, 2013. On July 24, 2013, the Company also declared a 1.00% dividend for holders of its Series C preferred stock of record on October 1, 2013, payable on October 15, 2013.
 
8.
Goodwill and Intangibles
 
Changes to the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2013 are provided in the following table (in thousands):
 
Balance, December 31, 2012
 
$
42,781
 
1st quarter 2013 adjustment to goodwill
   
(105
)
Balance, March 31, 2013
   
42,676
 
2nd quarter 2013 adjustment to goodwill
   
(190
)
Balance, June 30, 2013
 
$
42,486
 
 
The adjustments to goodwill made during the six months ended June 30, 2013 resulted from reclassification of a $415,000 liability assumed through the PSB acquisition, from a $254,000 market value adjustment on two bonds held in the PSB investment portfolio at acquisition and from a $190,000 increase to the amount of income tax receivable recorded from the PSB acquisition.  The adjustments were made as additional information existing at the time of the acquisition was reviewed and affected the amount recorded for the assumed liability and the market value of the two bonds.  Net of deferred taxes, the adjustment resulted in a $295,000 reduction to goodwill recorded in the PSB acquisition.  The adjustments to goodwill had no impact on net earnings or shareholders’ equity.
 
A summary of core deposit intangible assets as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Gross carrying amount
 
$
11,674
   
$
11,674
 
Less accumulated amortization
   
(3,180
)
   
(2,627
)
Net carrying amount
 
$
8,494
   
$
9,047
 
 
9. Fair Value Measurement
 
The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:
 
Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
 
Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
 
Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market.  These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.  Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
 
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities which are either recorded or disclosed at fair value.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents—The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
Time Deposits Held in Banks—Fair values for fixed-rate time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on time deposits of similar terms of maturity.
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Securities Available-for-Sale—Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.  Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange and U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter market funds.  Securities are classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy when the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. Level 2 inputs are used to value U.S. Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal securities, single issue trust preferred securities, certain pooled trust preferred securities, collateralized debt obligations and certain equity securities that are not actively traded.
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity—The fair value of securities held-to-maturity is estimated using the same measurement techniques as securities available-for-sale.
 
Other Investments—The carrying value of other investments is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
Loans—For disclosure purposes, the fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings.  For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.  The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  No adjustment to fair value is taken related to illiquidity discounts.  However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established.  Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired.  Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management uses one of three methods to measure impairment, which, include collateral value, market value of similar debt, and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.  Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral or where the loan balance has been charged down to fair value require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and adjusts the appraisal value by taking an additional discount for market conditions and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.
 
For non-performing loans, collateral valuations currently in file are reviewed for acceptability in terms of timeliness and applicability.  Although each determination is made based on the facts and circumstances of each credit, generally valuations are no longer considered acceptable when there has been physical deterioration of the property from when it was last appraised, or there has been a significant change in the underlying assumptions of the appraisal.  If the valuation is deemed to be unacceptable, a new appraisal is ordered.  New appraisals are typically received within 4-6 weeks.  While awaiting new appraisals, the valuation in the file is utilized, net of discounts.  Discounts are derived from available relevant market data, selling costs, taxes, and insurance.  Any perceived collateral deficiency utilizing the discounted value is specifically reserved (as required by ASC Topic 310) until the new appraisal is received or charged off.  Thus, provisions or charge-offs are recognized in the period the credit is identified as non-performing.
 
The following sources are utilized to set appropriate discounts: in-market real estate agents, current local sales data, bank history for devaluation of similar property, Sheriff’s valuations and buy/sell contracts.  If a real estate agent is used to market and sell the property, values are discounted 10% for selling costs.  Additional discounts may be applied if research from the above sources indicates a discount is appropriate given devaluation of similar property from the time of the initial valuation.
 
Other Real Estate—Other real estate (“ORE”) properties are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to other real estate, and annually thereafter to insure other real estate assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value.  Exceptions to obtaining initial appraisals are properties where a buy/sell agreement exists for the loan value or greater, or where a Sheriff’s valuation has been received for properties liquidated through a Sheriff sale.  Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the ORE as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and adjusts the appraisal value by taking an additional discount for market conditions and there is no observable market prices, the Company records the ORE asset as nonrecurring Level 3.
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Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies—Fair value for life insurance cash surrender value is based on cash surrender values indicated by the insurance companies.
 
Deposits—The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts, and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.  The estimated fair value does not include customer related intangibles.
 
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase—The fair value approximates the carrying value of securities sold under agreements to repurchase due to their short-term nature.
 
FHLB advances—The fair value approximates the carrying value of short-term FHLB advances due to their short-term nature.  The fair value of long-term FHLB advances is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on similar types of borrowings with similar terms.
 
Notes payable— The fair value of notes payable is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on similar types of borrowings with similar terms.
 
Junior Subordinated Debentures—For junior subordinated debentures that bear interest on a floating basis, the carrying amount approximates fair value.  For junior subordinated debentures that bear interest on a fixed rate basis, the fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on similar types of borrowings.
 
Commitments to Extend Credit, Standby Letters of Credit and Credit Card Guarantees—Because commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally short-term and made using variable rates, the carrying value and estimated fair value associated with these instruments are immaterial.

Assets Recorded at Fair Value
 
The table below presents information about certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
 
 
 
Assets / Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurements
at June 30, 2013 using:
 
Description
 
at June 30, 2013
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
   
   
   
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
12,732
   
$
-
   
$
12,732
   
$
-
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
   
68,752
     
-
     
68,752
     
-
 
GSE mortgage-backed securities
   
159,445
     
-
     
159,445
     
-
 
Other asset-backed securities
   
12,583
     
-
     
12,583
     
-
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
   
84,497
     
-
     
84,497
     
-
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
   
28,823
     
-
     
28,823
     
-
 
Collateralized debt obligations
   
467
     
-
     
467
     
-
 
 
 
$
367,299
   
$
-
   
$
367,299
   
$
-
 
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Assets / Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2012 using:
 
Description
 
at December 31, 2012
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
   
   
   
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
13,424
   
$
-
   
$
13,424
   
$
-
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
   
87,421
     
-
     
87,421
     
-
 
GSE mortgage-backed securities
   
178,819
     
-
     
178,819
     
-
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
   
101,986
     
-
     
101,986
     
-
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
   
29,761
             
29,761
         
Other asset-backed securities
   
12,742
     
-
     
12,742
     
-
 
Collateralized debt obligations
   
464
     
-
     
464
     
-
 
 
 
$
424,617
   
$
-
   
$
424,617
   
$
-
 
 
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and are included in the table below (in thousands).  Impaired loans are Level 2 assets measured using appraisals from external parties of the collateral less any prior liens.  Other real estate properties are also Level 2 assets measured using appraisals from external parties.  Acquired loans are Level 3 assets measured on a nonrecurring basis.
 
 
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Assets
 
   
   
   
 
Acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality
 
$
1,000
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,000
 
Other real estate
   
6,900
     
-
     
6,900
     
-
 
Impaired loans, excluding acquired loans
   
2,095
     
-
     
2,095
     
-
 
Total
 
$
9,995
   
$
-
   
$
8,995
   
$
1,000
 

 
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Assets
 
   
   
   
 
Acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality
 
$
4,521
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
4,521
 
Other real estate
   
7,496
     
-
     
7,496
     
-
 
Impaired loans, excluding acquired loans
   
2,245
     
-
     
2,245
     
-
 
Total
 
$
14,262
   
$
-
   
$
9,741
   
$
4,521
 

Limitations
 
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
 
Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.
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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
 
 
 
   
Fair Value Measurements
at June 30, 2013 Using:
 
 
 
Carrying
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Financial assets:
 
   
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
59,578
   
$
59,578
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Securities available-for-sale
   
367,299
     
-
     
367,299
     
-
 
Securities held-to-maturity
   
163,610
     
-
     
160,137
     
-
 
Other investments
   
10,951
     
10,951
     
-
     
-
 
Loans, net
   
1,110,041
     
-
     
-
     
1,114,102
 
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
   
13,321
     
-
     
13,321
     
-
 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Non-interest-bearing deposits
   
395,341
     
-
     
395,341
     
-
 
Interest-bearing deposits
   
1,140,453
     
-
     
886,522
     
255,259
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
51,710
     
51,710
     
-
     
-
 
FHLB advances
   
51,916
      -      
25,000
     
28,045
 
Notes payable
   
1,500
     
-
     
-
     
1,500
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
29,384
     
-
     
22,167
     
7,770
 

 
 
   
Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2012 Using:
 
 
 
Carrying
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Financial assets:
 
   
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
73,573
   
$
73,573
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Time deposits held in banks
   
881
     
-
     
-
     
883
 
Securities available-for-sale
   
424,617
     
-
     
424,617
     
-
 
Securities held-to-maturity
   
153,524
     
-
     
156,924
     
-
 
Other investments
   
8,310
     
8,310
     
-
     
-
 
Loans, net
   
1,039,570
     
-
     
-
     
1,046,495
 
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
   
13,183
     
-
     
13,183
     
-
 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Non-interest-bearing deposits
   
380,557
     
-
     
380,557
     
-
 
Interest-bearing deposits
   
1,171,347
     
-
     
859,183
     
314,783
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
41,447
     
41,447
     
-
     
-
 
Notes payable
   
29,128
     
-
     
-
     
29,128
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
29,384
     
-
     
22,167
     
7,776
 

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

MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a financial holding company headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana that conducts substantially all of its business through its wholly owned subsidiary bank, MidSouth Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”).  We offer complete banking services to commercial and retail customers in Louisiana and south and central Texas with 60 locations and are connected to a worldwide ATM network that provides customers with access to more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs.  We are community oriented and focus primarily on offering commercial and consumer loan and deposit services to individuals, small businesses, and middle market businesses.

The following discussion and analysis identifies significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the financial statements accompanying this report.  We encourage you to read this discussion in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto presented herein and with the financial statements, the notes thereto, and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this Report, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the regulations thereunder), which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to certain statements under the captions “Business,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “guidance,” “potential,” “continue,” “project,” “forecast,” “confident,” and similar expressions are typically used to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate.  Any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and may be affected by various factors that may cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.  Some of the factors that may cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include the factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our 2012 Annual Report on form 10-K and under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Report and the following:
 
· changes in interest rates and market prices that could affect the net interest margin, asset valuation, and expense levels;
 
· changes in local economic and business conditions, including, without limitation, changes related to the oil and gas industries, that could adversely affect customers and their ability to repay borrowings under agreed upon terms, adversely affect the value of the underlying collateral related to their borrowings, and reduce demand for loans;
 
· increased competition for deposits and loans which could affect compositions, rates and terms;
 
 
 
· changes in the levels of prepayments received on loans and investment securities that adversely affect the yield and value of the earning assets;

· a deviation in actual experience from the underlying assumptions used to determine and establish our allowance for loan losses (“ALL”), which could result in greater than expected loan losses;
 
· changes in the availability of funds resulting from reduced liquidity or increased costs;

· the timing, ability to complete and the impact of proposed and/or future acquisitions, the success or failure of integrating acquired operations, and the ability to capitalize on growth opportunities upon entering new markets;
 
· the ability to acquire, operate, and maintain effective and efficient operating systems;

· increased asset levels and changes in the composition of assets that would impact capital levels and regulatory capital ratios;
 
· loss of critical personnel and the challenge of hiring qualified personnel at reasonable compensation levels;
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· legislative and regulatory changes, including the changes in the regulatory capital framework under the Federal Reserve Board’s Basel III regulatory capital reforms, the impact of regulations under the Dodd-Frank  Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), including the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and other changes in banking, securities and tax laws and regulations and their application by our regulators, changes in the scope and cost of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance and other coverage;
 
· regulations and restrictions resulting from our participation in government sponsored programs such as the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund, including potential retroactive changes in such programs;

· changes in accounting principles, policies, and guidelines applicable to financial holding companies and banking;
 
· acts of war, terrorism, cyber intrusion, weather, or other catastrophic events beyond our control; and

· the ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing.

We can give no assurance that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them does, what impact they will have on our results of operations and financial condition.  We disclaim any intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, regardless of whether new information becomes available, future developments occur or otherwise.

Critical Accounting Policies

Certain critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.  Our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in this report. The accounting principles we follow and the methods of applying these principles conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and general banking practices.  Our most critical accounting policy relates to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, which reflects the estimated losses resulting from the inability of its borrowers to make loan payments.  The determination of the adequacy of the allowance involves significant judgment and complexity and is based on many factors.  If the financial condition of our borrowers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, the estimates would be updated and additional provisions for loan losses may be required.  See Asset Quality – Nonperforming Assets and Allowance for Loan Losses and Note 1 and Note 4 of the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements.

Another of our critical accounting policies relates to the valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting adjustments.  We account for acquisitions in accordance with ASC Topic No. 805, which requires the use of the purchase method of accounting.  Under this method, we are required to record assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair value, including intangible assets.  Determination of fair value involves estimates based on internal valuations of discounted cash flow analyses performed, third party valuations, or other valuation techniques that involve subjective assumptions.  Additionally, the term of the useful lives and appropriate amortization periods of intangible assets is subjective.  Resulting goodwill from an acquisition under the purchase method of accounting represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired.  Goodwill is not amortized, but is evaluated for impairment annually or more frequently if deemed necessary.  If the fair value of an asset exceeds the carrying amount of the asset, no charge to goodwill is made.  If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset, goodwill will be adjusted through a charge to earnings.  Given the instability of the economic environment, it is reasonably possible that the methodology of the assessment of potential loan losses and goodwill impairment could change in the near-term or could result in impairment going forward.

A third critical accounting policy relates to deferred tax assets and liabilities.  We record deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis.  Future tax benefits, such as net operating loss carry forwards, are recognized to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the assets and liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period that includes the enactment date.  In the event the future tax consequences of differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax bases of our assets and liabilities results in deferred tax assets, an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such assets is required.  A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a portion or the full amount of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.  In assessing the ability to realize the deferred tax assets, management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies.  A deferred tax liability is not recognized for portions of the allowance for loan losses for income tax purposes in excess of the financial statement balance.  Such a deferred tax liability will only be recognized when it becomes apparent that those temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future.  A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% more likely of being realized on examination.  For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.
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Results of Operations

Earnings Analysis

We reported net earnings available to common shareholders of $3.3 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $2.1 million reported for the second quarter of 2012.  Diluted earnings for the second quarter of 2013 were $0.29 per common share, compared to $0.20 per common share reported for the second quarter of 2012.

Dividends paid on the Series B Preferred Stock issued to the Treasury as a result of our participation in the Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”) totaled $292,000 for the second quarter of 2013 based on a dividend rate of 3.65%.  The Series C Preferred Stock issued in conjunction with the PSB acquisition paid dividends totaling $100,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Revenues from consolidated operations increased $7.0 million in quarterly comparison and included $2.1 million in purchase accounting adjustments on the 2012 and 2011 acquisitions.  Noninterest income increased $1.0 million in quarterly comparison, from $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $5.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  Increases in noninterest income consisted primarily of $403,000 in service charges on deposit accounts and $489,000 in ATM/debit card income.

Noninterest expenses increased $4.5 million for the second quarter 2013 compared to second quarter 2012 and included approximately $1.8 million in operating expenses for the Timber Region and approximately $410,000 in operating costs for four new branches opened in late 2012 and early 2013.  The increased operating costs consisted primarily of $2.2 million in salaries and benefits costs, $942,000 in occupancy expense, $169,000 in ATM/debit card expense, $153,000 in the cost of printing and supplies, $141,000 in loss on disposal of fixed assets and $172,000 in legal and professional fees.  Expenses on ORE and other assets repossessed decreased $209,000 in prior year quarterly comparison.  The provision for loan losses increased $675,000 primarily as a result of the loan growth experienced during the second quarter of 2013.  Income tax expense increased $635,000 in quarterly comparison.

In year-over-year comparison, net earnings available to common shareholders increased $1.8 million primarily as a result of a $10.5 million improvement in net interest income and a $1.9 million increase in noninterest income which offset a $9.2 million increase in noninterest expense, a $550,000 increase in provision for loan loss and a $966,000 increase in income tax expense.  The $10.5 million increase in net interest income included approximately $6.6 million earned from the Timber Region.  An increase in purchase accounting adjustments of $2.6 million in year-to-date comparison also contributed to the increase in net interest income.

Increases in noninterest income consisted primarily of $750,000 in service charges on deposit accounts and $719,000 in ATM and debit card income.  Noninterest expenses increased $9.2 million in year-to-date comparison and included approximately $3.4 million in operating expenses for the Timber region and approximately $782,000 in operating expenses for the four new branches opened in late 2012 and early 2013.  Increases in noninterest expense, excluding operating expenses on the Timber Region and the new branches, included primarily $2.5 million in salary and benefits costs, $910,000 in occupancy expense, $163,000 in data processing expense, and $314,000 in corporate development expense.
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Net Interest Income

Our primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities.  Changes in the volume and mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities combined with changes in market rates of interest greatly affect net interest income.  Our net interest margin on a taxable equivalent basis, which is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, was 4.87% and 4.51% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.   Tables 1 and 3 and tables 2 and 4 below analyze the changes in net interest income in the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 and the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Fully taxable-equivalent (“FTE”) net interest income totaled $20.1 million and $14.1 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The FTE net interest income increased $6.0 million in prior year quarterly comparison primarily due to a $395.4 million increase in the volume of average earning assets primarily as a result of the PSB acquisition.  The average volume of loans increased $331.4 million in quarterly comparison and the average yield on loans increased 12 basis points, from 6.64% to 6.76%.  Purchase accounting adjustments on acquired loans added 75 basis points to the average yield on loans for the second quarter of 2013 and 30 basis points to the average yield on loans for the second quarter of 2012.  Net of the impact of the purchase accounting adjustments, average loan yields declined 33 basis points in prior year quarterly comparison, from 6.34% to 6.01%.  Loan yields have declined primarily as the result of a sustained low market interest rate environment.

Investment securities totaled $530.9 million, or 28.5% of total assets at June 30, 2013, versus $493.3 million, or 35.4% of total assets at June 30, 2012.  The investment portfolio had an effective duration of 4.19 years and an unrealized gain of $2.2 million at June 30, 2013.  The average volume of investment securities increased $68.0 million in quarterly comparison primarily due to $152.7 million in securities acquired with the PSB acquisition at year end December 2012, of which $28.8 million were sold early in the first quarter of 2013.  The average tax equivalent yield on investment securities decreased 18 basis points, from 2.70% to 2.52% primarily due to lower reinvestment rates.  The average yield on all earning assets increased 28 basis points in prior year quarterly comparison, from 4.98% for the second quarter of 2012 to 5.26% for the second quarter of 2013.   Net of the impact of purchase accounting adjustments, the average yield on total earning assets declined 3 basis points, from 4.81% to 4.78% for the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively.

The impact to interest expense of a $263.8 million increase in the average volume of interest bearing deposits was offset by a 13 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits, from 0.48% at June 30, 2012 to 0.35% at June 30, 2013.  Net of purchase accounting adjustments on acquired certificates of deposit, the average rate paid on interest bearing deposits was 0.60% for the second quarter of 2012 compared to 0.41% for the second quarter of 2013.

Included in other interest-bearing liabilities is an average of $28.7 million of borrowed funds assumed from PSB, which included FHLB advances and a notes payable with First National Bankers Bank.  The FHLB advances are fixed rate advances with rates ranging from 1.99% to 5.06% and have a range of maturities from January 2013 to January 2019.  The FHLB advances are collateralized by a blanket lien on first mortgages and other qualifying loans.  The notes payable with First National Bankers Bank requires annual payments of $250,000 and bear an interest rate equal to New York Prime.

The average rate paid on our junior subordinated debentures decreased 173 basis points from second quarter of 2012 to second quarter of 2013 due to the addition of three variable rate debentures acquired from PSB.  The variable rate debentures carry a floating rate tied to the 3-month LIBOR with added rate variances ranging from plus 170 basis points to plus 330 basis points, adjustable and payable quarterly.  We also have outstanding $7.2 million of junior subordinated debenture that carry a fixed interest rate of 10.20%.

As a result of these changes in volume and yield on earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, the FTE net interest margin increased 36 basis points, from 4.51% for the second quarter of 2012 to 4.87% for the second quarter of 2013.  Net of purchase accounting adjustments on loans, deposits and FHLB borrowings, the FTE margin increased 8 basis points, from 4.25% for the second quarter of 2012 to 4.33% for the second quarter of 2013.
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In year-to-date comparison, FTE net interest income increased $10.6 million primarily due to a $10.9 million increase in interest income.  The increase resulted primarily from a $391.8 million increase in the average volume of earning assets.  The average yield on earning assets increased in year-to-date comparison, from 4.97% at June 30, 2012 to 5.14% at June 30, 2013.  Net of a 48 basis point effect of discount accretion on acquired loans, the average yield on earning assets was 4.66% at June 30, 2013.

Interest expense increased in year-over-year comparison primarily due to a $293.1 million increase in the average volume of interest-bearing liabilities, from $955.5 million at June 30, 2012 to $1.2 billion at June 30, 2013.   The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 9 basis points, from 0.63% at June 30, 2012 to 0.54% at June 30, 2013.  Net of a 9 basis point effect of premium amortization on acquired certificates of deposit and FHLB advances, the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities was 0.63% at June 30, 2013.  The FTE net interest margin increased 25 basis points, from 4.49% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 to 4.74% for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  Net of purchase accounting adjustments, the FTE net interest margin declined 3 basis points, from 4.21% to 4.18% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
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Table 1
Consolidated Average Balances, Interest and Rates
(in thousands)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
   
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
 
Assets
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Investment securities1
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Taxable
 
$
434,730
   
$
2,251
     
2.07
%
 
$
390,149
   
$
2,148
     
2.20
%
Tax exempt2
   
104,747
     
1,149
     
4.39
%
   
81,283
     
1,029
     
5.06
%
Total investment securities
   
539,477
     
3,400
     
2.52
%
   
471,432
     
3,177
     
2.70
%
Federal funds sold
   
1,593
     
1
     
0.25
%
   
3,294
     
2
     
0.20
%
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
   
23,346
     
17
     
0.29
%
   
30,042
     
21
     
0.29
%
Other investments
   
10,056
     
78
     
3.10
%
   
5,757
     
42
     
2.93
%
Total loans3
   
1,080,295
     
18,197
     
6.76
%
   
748,885
     
12,355
     
6.64
%
Total earning assets
   
1,654,767
     
21,693
     
5.26
%
   
1,259,410
     
15,597
     
4.98
%
Allowance for loan losses
   
(7,425
)
                   
(7,010
)
               
Nonearning assets
   
203,141
                     
138,414
                 
Total assets
 
$
1,850,483
                   
$
1,390,814
                 
 
                                               
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
                                               
Total interest bearing deposits
 
$
1,149,285
   
$
990
     
0.35
%
 
$
885,467
   
$
1,059
     
0.48
%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
47,667
     
182
     
1.53
%
   
49,057
     
186
     
1.52
%
Federal funds purchased
   
1,466
     
3
     
0.81
%
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Other borrowings/payables
   
30,259
     
103
     
1.35
%
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
29,384
     
336
     
4.52
%
   
15,465
     
244
     
6.25
%
Total interest bearing liabilities
   
1,258,061
     
1,614
     
0.51
%
   
949,989
     
1,489
     
0.63
%
 
                                               
Demand deposits
   
389,035
                     
266,076
                 
Other liabilities
   
11,103
                     
9,781
                 
Shareholders’ equity
   
192,284
                     
164,968
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,850,483
                   
$
1,390,814
                 
 
                                               
Net interest income and net interest spread
         
$
20,079
     
4.75
%
         
$
14,108
     
4.35
%
Net yield on interest earning assets
                   
4.87
%
                   
4.51
%


1
Securities classified as available-for-sale are included in average balances.  Interest income figures reflect interest earned on such securities.
2
Interest income of $337,000 for 2013 and $299,000 for 2012 is added to interest earned on tax-exempt obligations to reflect tax equivalent yields using a tax rate of 35% and 34% for 2013 and 2012, respectively.
3
Interest income includes loan fees of $1,517,000 for 2013 and $860,000 for 2012.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances and income on such loans is recognized on a cash basis.
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Table 2
Consolidated Average Balances, Interest and Rates
(in thousands)
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
   
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
 
Assets
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Investment securities1
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Taxable
 
$
430,397
   
$
4,310
     
2.00
%
 
$
377,726
   
$
4,217
     
2.23
%
Tax exempt2
   
105,859
     
2,349
     
4.44
%
   
83,624
     
2,122
     
5.07
%
Total investment securities
   
536,256
     
6,659
     
2.48
%
   
461,350
     
6,339
     
2.75
%
Federal funds sold
   
4,789
     
5
     
0.21
%
   
3,701
     
4
     
0.20
%
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
   
40,492
     
55
     
0.27
%
   
45,043
     
60
     
0.26
%
Other investments
   
9,688
     
150
     
3.10
%
   
5,696
     
87
     
3.04
%
Total loans3
   
1,062,141
     
35,314
     
6.70
%
   
745,740
     
24,758
     
6.66
%
Total earning assets
   
1,653,366
     
42,183
     
5.14
%
   
1,261,530
     
31,248
     
4.97
%
Allowance for loan losses
   
(7,291
)
                   
(7,090
)
               
Nonearning assets
   
205,642
                     
138,949
                 
Total assets
 
$
1,851,717
                   
$
1,393,389
                 
 
                                               
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
                                               
Total interest bearing deposits
 
$
1,141,230
   
$
2,068
     
0.37
%
 
$
892,556
   
$
2,159
     
0.49
%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
46,661
     
361
     
1.56
%
   
47,462
     
367
     
1.55
%
Federal funds purchased
   
737
     
3
     
0.81
%
   
2
     
-
     
-
 
Other borrowings/payables
   
30,595
     
227
     
1.48
%
   
1
     
-
     
-
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
29,384
     
672
     
4.55
%
   
15,465
     
492
     
6.29
%
Total interest bearing liabilities
   
1,248,607
     
3,331
     
0.54
%
   
955,486
     
3,018
     
0.63
%
 
                                               
Demand deposits
   
399,276
                     
264,093
                 
Other liabilities
   
12,405
                     
9,587
                 
Shareholders’ equity
   
191,429
                     
164,223
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,851,717
                   
$
1,393,389
                 
 
                                               
Net interest income and net interest spread
         
$
38,852
     
4.60
%
         
$
28,230
     
4.34
%
Net yield on interest earning assets
                   
4.74
%
                   
4.49
%
 
                                               

1
Securities classified as available-for-sale are included in average balances.  Interest income figures reflect interest earned on such securities.
2
Interest income of $698,000 for 2013 and $617,000 for 2012 is added to interest earned on tax-exempt obligations to reflect tax equivalent yields using a tax rate of 35% and 34% for 2013 and 2012, respectively.
3
Interest income includes loan fees of $2,598,000 for 2013 and $1,650,000 for 2012.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances and income on such loans is recognized on a cash basis.
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Table 3
Changes in Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income
(in thousands)
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2013 compared to June 30, 2012
 
 
 
Total
Increase
   
Change
Attributable To
 
 
 
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rates
 
Taxable-equivalent earned on:
 
   
   
 
Investment securities
 
   
   
 
Taxable
 
$
103
   
$
236
   
$
(133
)
Tax exempt
   
120
     
270
     
(150
)
Federal funds sold
   
(1
)
   
(1
)
   
-
 
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
   
(4
)
   
(5
)
   
1
 
Other investments
   
36
     
33
     
3
 
Loans, including fees
   
5,842
     
5,445
     
397
 
Total
   
6,096
     
5,978
     
118
 
 
                       
Interest paid on:
                       
Interest bearing deposits
   
(69
)
   
266
     
(335
)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
(4
)
   
(6
)
   
2
 
Federal funds purchased
   
3
     
3
     
-
 
Other borrowings/payable
   
103
     
103
     
-
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
92
     
171
     
(79
)
Total
   
125
     
537
     
(412
)
 
                       
Taxable-equivalent net interest income
 
$
5,971
   
$
5,441
   
$
530
 
 
Note: In Table 3, changes due to volume and rate have generally been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts to the changes in each.

Table 4
Changes in Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income
(in thousands)
 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013 compared to June 30, 2012
 
 
 
Total
Increase
   
Change
Attributable To
 
 
 
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rates
 
Taxable-equivalent earned on:
 
   
   
 
Investment securities
 
   
   
 
Taxable
 
$
93
   
$
553
   
$
(460
)
Tax exempt
   
227
     
515
     
(288
)
Federal funds sold
   
1
     
1
     
-
 
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
   
(5
)
   
(5
)
   
-
 
Other investments
   
63
     
62
     
1
 
Loans, including fees
   
10,556
     
10,520
     
36
 
Total
   
10,935
     
11,646
     
(711
)
 
                       
Interest paid on:
                       
Interest bearing deposits
   
(91
)
   
522
     
(613
)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
   
(6
)
   
(6
)
   
-
 
Federal funds purchased
   
3
     
3
     
-
 
Other borrowings/payable
   
227
     
227
     
-
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
180
     
348
     
(168
)
Total
   
313
     
1,094
     
(781
)
 
                       
Taxable-equivalent net interest income
 
$
10,622
   
$
10,552
   
$
70
 
 
Note: In Table 4, changes due to volume and rate have generally been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts to the changes in each.
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Non-interest Income

Noninterest income increased $1.0 million in quarterly comparison, from $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $5.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  Increases in noninterest income consisted primarily of $403,000 in service charges on deposit accounts and $489,000 in ATM/debit card income.  For the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, non-interest income totaled $9.4 million compared to $7.5 million, a net increase of $1.9 million year-over-year.  The increase consisted primarily of $750,000 in service charges on deposit accounts and $719,000 in ATM and debit card income.  The majority of the increase in service charges on deposit accounts and ATM/debit card income in three and six month comparisons resulted from the increased transaction volume due to the PSB deposit accounts acquired.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased $4.5 million, from $13.8 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $18.3 million in the second quarter of 2013.  Increases in non-interest expenses included the impact of fifteen branches acquired from PSB and four new branches added in late 2012 and in early 2013.  Salaries and benefits costs increased $2.2 million, from $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $8.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  The number of full-time equivalent employees increased over the same period by 152, from 449 to 601, respectively.  Occupancy expenses increased $900,000, from $2.8 million to $3.7 million in quarterly comparison, as the number of branch locations increased from 40 to 60 from June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2013.  Additional non-interest expense increases included primarily $169,000 in ATM/debit card expense, $153,000 in the cost of printing and supplies, $141,000 in loss on disposal of fixed assets and $172,000 in legal and professional fees.  Expenses on ORE and other assets repossessed decreased $209,000 in prior year quarterly comparison.

Noninterest expenses increased $9.2 million in year-to-date comparison and included approximately $3.4 million in operating expenses for the Timber region and approximately $782,000 in operating expenses for the four new branches opened in late 2012 and early 2013.  Increases in noninterest expense, excluding operating expenses on the Timber Region and the new branches, included primarily $2.5 million in salary and benefits costs, $910,000 in occupancy expense, $163,000 in data processing expense, and $314,000 in corporate development expense.

Analysis of Balance Sheet

Total consolidated assets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $1.9 billion.  Deposits totaled $1.5 billion at June 30, 2013, compared to $1.6 billion at December 31, 2012.  Our stable core deposit base, excluding time deposits, accounted for 83% of deposits at June 30, 2013 compared to 80% of deposits at year end 2012.  The low cost of our interest-bearing deposits declined 9 basis points from the 0.46% reported for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to 0.37% over the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Securities available-for-sale totaled $367.3 million at June 30, 2013, a decrease of $57.3 million from $424.6 million at December 31, 2012.  The securities available-for-sale portfolio declined primarily due to $41.8 million in sales of securities and $44.9 million in calls, maturities and pay-downs that offset purchases totaling $47.3 million for the first six months of 2013.  The $41.8 million in securities sold were identified as under-performing following a thorough analysis of the investment securities portfolio during the first quarter of 2013.  Securities held-to-maturity increased $10.1 million, from $153.5 million at December 31, 2012 to $163.6 million at June 30, 2013, primarily due to $24.7 million in purchases for the held-to-maturity portfolio that offset $13.8 million in calls, maturities and pay-downs.  The investment securities portfolio had an effective duration of 4.19 years and an unrealized gain of $2.2 million at June 30, 2013.

Loans totaled $1.1 billion at June 30, 2013, compared to $1.0 billion at December 31, 2012.  Total loans increased $71.6 million from year end 2012 primarily due to $54.1 million in commercial loans funded as a result of a small business lending campaign held during the second quarter.  Additional commercial loans funded during the quarter resulted in a total increase of $75.5 million, or 23.9%, in commercial loans during the first six months of 2013.  The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio is reflected in Table 5 below.
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Table 5
Composition of Loans
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
391,241
   
$
315,655
 
Lease financing receivable
   
5,656
     
5,769
 
Real estate – construction
   
82,851
     
75,334
 
Real estate – commercial
   
404,543
     
414,384
 
Real estate – residential
   
141,689
     
142,858
 
Installment loans to individuals
   
90,571
     
90,561
 
Other
   
2,021
     
2,379
 
 
 
$
1,118,572
   
$
1,046,940
 
Less allowance for loan losses
   
(8,531
)
   
(7,370
)
Net loans
 
$
1,110,041
   
$
1,039,570
 
 
Within the $404.5 million commercial real estate portfolio, $351.4 million is secured by commercial property, $27.0 million is secured by multi-family property, and $26.1 million is secured by farmland.  Of the $351.4 million secured by commercial property, $208.4 million, or 59.3%, is owner-occupied.  Of the $141.7 million residential real estate portfolio, 86.6% represented loans secured by first liens.  We believe our risk within the real estate and construction portfolios is diversified throughout our markets and that current exposure within the two portfolios is sufficiently provided for within the ALL at June 30, 2013.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of operations, the Company engages in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with GAAP, are not recorded in the financial statements.  These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk.  Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments, letters of credit and lines of credit.  For the period ended June 30, 2013, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Liquidity and Capital

Bank Liquidity

Liquidity is the availability of funds to meet maturing contractual obligations and to fund operations.  The Bank’s primary liquidity needs involve its ability to accommodate customers’ demands for deposit withdrawals as well as customers’ requests for credit.  Liquidity is deemed adequate when sufficient cash to meet these needs can be promptly raised at a reasonable cost to the Bank.

Liquidity is provided primarily by three sources: a stable base of funding sources, an adequate level of assets that can be readily converted into cash, and borrowing lines with correspondent banks.  Our core deposits are our most stable and important source of funding.  Cash deposits at other banks, federal funds sold, and principal payments received on loans and mortgage-backed securities provide additional primary sources of liquidity.  Approximately $35.4 million in projected cash flows from securities repayments for the remainder of 2013 provides an additional source of liquidity.

The Bank also has significant borrowing capacity with the FRB-Atlanta and with the FHLB–Dallas.  As of June 30, 2013, we had no borrowings with the FRB-Atlanta.  FHLB-Dallas advances acquired from PSB totaled $26.9 million at June 30, 2013 and are fixed rate advances with rates ranging from 1.99% to 5.06% and have a range of maturities from July 2013 to January 2019.  Short-term FHLB-Dallas advances totaled $25.0 million at June 30, 2013.  The rate on these advances at June 30, 2013 was 0.17%, and they mature in September 2013.  The Company has the ability to post additional collateral of approximately $243.2 million if necessary to meet liquidity needs.  Additionally, $197.8 million in loan collateral is pledged under a Borrower-in-Custody line with the FRB-Atlanta.  Under existing agreements with the FHLB-Dallas, our borrowing capacity totaled $130.4 million at June 30, 2013.  Additional unsecured borrowing lines totaling $48.5 million are available through correspondent banks.  We utilize these contingency funding alternatives to meet deposit volatility, which is more likely in the current environment, given unusual competitive offerings within our markets.
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Company Liquidity

At the Company level, cash is needed primarily to meet interest payments on the junior subordinated debentures, dividends on our common stock and dividend payments on the Series B and Series C Preferred Stocks.  The dividend rate on the Series B Preferred Stock issued to the U.S. Treasury for participation in the Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”) was 3.65% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 4.33% for the three months ended December 31, 2012.  For future quarters through the fourth quarter of 2013, the dividend rate may be adjusted to between 1% per annum and 5% per annum to reflect changes to the Bank’s level of “Qualified Small Business Lending” or “QSBL”.  If the level of the Bank’s qualified small business loans declines so that the percentage increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline level of QSBL is less than 10%, then the dividend rate payable on the Series B Preferred Stock would increase.  For the tenth calendar quarter through four and one half years after issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed at between 1% and 7% based upon the increase in QSBL as of the ninth calendar quarter as compared to the baseline. We anticipate the fourth quarter 2013 rate to drop to 1.00% due to attaining the target 10% growth rate in qualified small business loans during the second quarter of 2013.  After four and one half years from issuance, the dividend rate will increase to 9% per annum.
 
On December 28, 2012, the Company issued 756,511 shares of common stock and 99,971 shares of Series C Preferred Stock in connection with the PSB acquisition.  The Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to the payment of noncumulative dividends, if and when declared by the Company’s Board of Directors, at the rate of 4.00% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on April 15, 2013.  On January 31, 2013, the Company declared a 1.00% first quarter dividend for holders of its Series C preferred stock of record on April 1, 2013, which was paid on April 15, 2013.  On May 22, 2013, the Company declared a 1.00% second quarter dividend for holders of its Series C preferred stock of record on July 1, 2013, which was paid on July 15, 2013.
 
Dividends from the Bank totaling $5.0 million provided additional liquidity for the Company during the six months ended June 30, 2013.  As of June 30, 2013, the Bank had the ability to pay dividends to the Company of approximately $19.5 million without prior approval from its primary regulator.  Additionally, the Bank paid no dividends to the Company for the year ended December 31, 2012.  As a publicly traded company, the Company also has the ability, subject to market conditions, to issue additional shares of common stock and other securities to provide funds as needed for operations and future growth of the Company.

Capital

The Company and the Bank are required to maintain certain minimum capital levels.  Risk-based capital requirements are intended to make regulatory capital more sensitive to the risk profile of an institution's assets.  At June 30, 2013, the Company and the Bank were in compliance with statutory minimum capital requirements and were classified as “well capitalized.”  Minimum capital requirements include a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0%, with Tier 1 capital not less than 4.0%, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 to total average adjusted assets) of 4.0% based upon the regulators latest composite rating of the institution.  As of June 30, 2013, the Company’s Tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.14%, Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 13.24% and total capital to risk-weighted assets was 13.95%.  The Bank had a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 8.88% at June 30, 2013.  The Bank’s four acquisitions over the past eighteen months reduced capital levels; however, the Company and the Bank continue to be classified as “well capitalized.”

The Federal Reserve Board has passed, as of July 9, 2013, a new regulatory capital framework as part of the Basel III regulatory capital reforms.  The Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC have decided to incorporate the Basel III capital rules into U.S. banking regulations.  We currently believe that, when such reforms are implemented on January 1, 2015, we would remain in compliance with the revised capital requirements.
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Asset Quality

Credit Risk Management
 
We manage credit risk primarily by observing written, board approved policies that govern all credit underwriting and approval activities.  Our Chief Credit Officer (“CCO”) is responsible for credit underwriting and loan operations for the Bank.  The role of the CCO includes on-going review and development of lending policies, commercial credit analysis, centralized consumer underwriting, loan operations documentation and funding, and overall credit risk management procedures.  The current risk management process requires that each individual loan officer review his or her portfolio on a quarterly basis and assign recommended credit ratings on each loan.  These efforts are supplemented by independent reviews performed by the loan review officer and other validations performed by the internal audit department.  The results of the reviews are reported directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.  We believe the conservative nature of our underwriting practices has resulted in strong credit quality in our loan portfolio.  Completed loan applications, credit bureau reports, financial statements, and a committee approval process remain a part of credit decisions.  Documentation of the loan decision process is required on each credit application, whether approved or denied, to ensure thorough and consistent procedures.  Additionally, we have historically recognized and disclosed significant problem loans quickly and taken prompt action to address material weaknesses in those credits.

Credit concentrations are monitored and reported quarterly whereby individual customer and aggregate industry leverage, profitability, risk rating distributions, and liquidity are evaluated for each major standard industry classification segment.  At June 30, 2013, one industry segment concentration, the oil and gas industry, aggregated more than 10% of our loan portfolio.  Our exposure in the oil and gas industry, including related service and manufacturing industries, totaled approximately $167.1 million, or 14.9% of total loans.  Additionally, we monitor our exposure to loans secured by commercial real estate.  At June 30, 2013, loans secured by commercial real estate (including commercial construction, farmland and multifamily loans) totaled approximately $468.7 million.  Of the $468.7 million, $351.4 million represent CRE loans, 59.3% of which are secured by owner-occupied commercial properties.  Of the $468.7 million in loans secured by commercial real estate, $2.9 million, or 0.6% were on nonaccrual status at June 30, 2013. Additional information regarding credit quality by loan classification is provided in Note 4 – Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses and Note 9 – Fair Value Measurement in the notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.
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Nonperforming Assets and Allowance for Loan Loss

Table 6 summarizes the Company's nonperforming assets for the quarters ending June 30, 2013 and 2012, and December 31, 2012.
 
Table 6
Nonperforming Assets and Loans Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing
(in thousands)
 
 
June 30, 2013
   
December 31,
2012
   
June 30, 2012
 
Nonaccrual loans
 
$
6,772
   
$
8,887
   
$
7,370
 
Loans past due 90 days and over and still accruing
   
117
     
1,986
     
62
 
Total nonperforming loans
   
6,889
     
10,873
     
7,432
 
Other real estate
   
6,900
     
7,496
     
6,968
 
Other foreclosed assets
   
-
     
151
     
2
 
Total nonperforming assets
 
$
13,789
   
$
18,520
   
$
14,402
 
 
                       
Troubled debt restructurings
 
$
535
   
$
5,062
   
$
417
 
 
                       
Nonperforming assets to total assets
   
0.74
%
   
1.00
%
   
1.03
%
Nonperforming assets to total loans + ORE + other foreclosed assets
   
1.23
%
   
1.76
%
   
1.90
%
ALL to nonperforming loans
   
123.84
%
   
67.78
%
   
97.17
%
ALL to total loans
   
0.76
%
   
0.70
%
   
0.96
%
 
                       
QTD charge-offs
 
$
267
   
$
557
   
$
526
 
QTD recoveries
   
91
     
53
     
95
 
QTD net charge-offs
 
$
176
   
$
504
   
$
431
 
Annualized net charge-offs to total loans
   
0.06
%
   
0.19
%
   
0.23
%

Nonperforming assets totaled $13.8 million at June 30, 2013, a decrease of $4.7 million from the $18.5 million reported at year-end 2012 and a decrease of $613,000 from the $14.4 million reported at June 30, 2012.  The decrease in the first six months of 2013 resulted from a $4.0 million reduction in nonperforming loans, including loans past due 90 days and over.  Allowance coverage for nonperforming loans was 123.84% at June 30, 2013 compared to 67.78% at December 31, 2012 and 97.17% at June 30, 2012 due to a $1.8 million charge to the provision for loan losses during the first six months of 2013.  The ALL/total loans ratio increased slightly to 0.76% compared to 0.70% at year-end 2012, down from the 0.96% at June 30, 2012.  The ALL/total loans ratio decreased primarily due to the loans acquired from PSB.   The ratio of annualized net charge-offs to total loans was 0.06% for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to 0.19% for the three months ended December 31, 2012, and down from the 0.23% for the three months ended June 30, 2012.

Total nonperforming assets to total loans plus ORE and other assets repossessed decreased to 1.23% at June 30, 2013 from 1.76% at December 31, 2012 and from 1.90% at June 30, 2012.  Loans classified as troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) totaled $535,000 at June 30, 2013 compared to $5.1 million at December 31, 2012 and $417,000 at June 30, 2012.  A total of $4.8 million in TDRs were acquired with PSB and included four credits, two of which are large commercial credits.  The $4.5 million decrease from year end 2012 resulted primarily from payoffs related to two commercial credits previously classified as TDRs that were acquired with PSB.  Classified assets, including ORE, increased $1.7 million, or 4.9% during the six months ended June 30, 2013, from $34.4 million at December 31, 2012 to $36.1 million.  The increase in classified assets resulted primarily from approximately $8.2 million in five commercial loans downgraded to substandard rating during the second quarter, which were offset by approximately $6.5 million in pay-offs received on four loan relationships and the upgrade of two loans totaling $1.9 million.  Additional information regarding impaired loans is included in Note 4 – Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses and Note 9 – Fair Value Measurement in the notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.
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Quarterly evaluations of the allowance for loan losses are performed in accordance with GAAP and regulatory guidelines.  The ALL is comprised of specific reserves assigned to each impaired loan for which a probable loss has been identified as well as general reserves to maintain the allowance at an acceptable level for other loans in the portfolio where historical loss experience is available that indicates certain probable losses may exist.  Factors considered in determining provisions include estimated losses in significant credits; known deterioration in concentrations of credit; historical loss experience; trends in nonperforming assets; volume, maturity and composition of the loan portfolio; off-balance sheet credit risk; lending policies and control systems; national and local economic conditions; the experience, ability and depth of lending management; and the results of examinations of the loan portfolio by regulatory agencies and others.  The processes by which we determine the appropriate level of the ALL, and the corresponding provision for probable credit losses, involves considerable judgment; therefore, no assurance can be given that future losses will not vary from current estimates. We believe the $8.5 million in the ALL as of June 30, 2013 is sufficient to cover probable losses in the loan portfolio.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, presented herein, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company’s operations.  Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all the assets and liabilities of the Company are financial.  As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on the Company’s performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There have been no significant changes from the information regarding market risk disclosed under the heading “Funding Sources - Interest Rate Sensitivity” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

During the second quarter of 2013, there was no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II – Other Information
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
 
The Bank has been named as a defendant in various legal actions arising from normal business activities in which damages of various amounts are claimed.  While the amount, if any, of ultimate liability with respect to such matters cannot be currently determined, management believes, after consulting with legal counsel, that any such liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.  However, in the event of unexpected future developments in these matters, if the ultimate resolution of any such matter is unfavorable, the result may be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.
 
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
The Company did not sell any unregistered equity securities or repurchase any equity securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
 
None.
 
Item 5. Other Information.
 
None.
 
Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit Number
Document Description
 
 
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (restated solely for purposes of Item 601(b)(3) of Regulation S-K) (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to MidSouth's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
 
3.2
Amended and Restated By-laws of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. effective as of September 12, 2012 (restated solely for purposes of Item 601(b)(3) of Regulation S-K (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to MidSouth’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.1
Midsouth Bancorp, Inc. 2007 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective May 23, 2012
 
10.2
Midsouth Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan
 
 
Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13(a) – 14(a)
 
 
Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13(a) – 14(a)
 
 
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
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The following financial information from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.*

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*  Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not to be “filed” or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections.

Signatures

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

 
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: August 9, 2013
 
 
/s/ C. R. Cloutier
 
C. R. Cloutier, President /CEO
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
/s/ James R. McLemore
 
James R. McLemore, CFO
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
/s/ Teri S. Stelly
 
Teri S. Stelly, Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
 
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