ITEM 1.B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
None
ITEM 2.
Properties
The Company’s administrative offices are located in Aberdeen, Washington. The building located at 300 East Market Street is owned by the Bank and houses the main branch. The administrative offices of the Bank and the Company, which are leased from an unaffiliated third party, are located at 1101 S. Boone Street.
Pacific owns the land and buildings occupied by its fourteen branches in Grays Harbor, Pacific, Skagit, Whatcom and Wahkiakum Counties, as well as its data processing operations in Long Beach, Washington. The remaining locations operate in leased facilities, which are leased from unaffiliated third parties. The aggregate monthly lease payment for all leased space is approximately $27,000.
In addition to the land and buildings owned by Pacific, it also owns all of its furniture, fixtures and equipment, including data processing equipment, at December 31, 2008. The net book value of the Company’s premises and equipment was $16.6 million at that date.
Management believes that the facilities are of sound construction and in good operating condition, are appropriately insured and are adequately equipped for carrying on the business of the Bank.
ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings
The Company and the Bank from time to time are party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that there are no threatened or pending proceedings against the Company or the Bank which, if determined adversely, would have a material effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders in the fourth quarter of 2008.
PART II
ITEM 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company's common stock is presently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board™ under the trading symbol PFLC.OB. Historically, trading in our stock has been very limited and the trades that have occurred cannot be characterized as amounting to an established public trading market. As a result, the trading prices of our common stock may not reflect the price that would result if our stock was actively traded at high volumes.
The following are high and low bid prices quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board during the periods indicated. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions:
As of December 31, 2008, there were approximately 1,139 shareholders of record of the Company’s common stock. Mellon Investor Services LLC serves as the transfer agent for our common stock.
The Company’s Board of Directors declared dividends on its common stock in December 2008 and 2007 in the amount of $.05 and $.75 per share, respectively. Additionally, in 2008, the Company declared a 10% stock dividend, resulting in the issuance to our shareholders of one new share for every 10 shares held on the record date for the stock dividend. The Board of Directors has adopted a dividend policy which is reviewed annually. There can be no assurance the Company will continue its dividend or declare and pay dividends at historical rates.
Under federal banking law, the payment of dividends by the Company and the Bank is subject to capital adequacy requirements established by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC. In addition, payment of dividends by either entity is subject to regulatory limitations. Under Washington general corporate law as it applies to the Company, no cash dividend may be declared or paid if, after giving effect to the dividend, the Company would not be able to pay its liabilities as they become due or its liabilities exceed its assets. Payment of dividends on the Common Stock is also affected by statutory limitations, which restrict the ability of the Bank to pay upstream dividends to the Company. Under Washington banking law as it applies to the Bank, no dividend may be declared or paid in an amount greater than net profits then available, and after a portion of such net profits have been added to the surplus funds of the Bank.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
In January 2008, the Company approved a share repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to 150,000 shares of its common stock. There were no purchases of common stock by the Company during the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Cumulatively, the Company has purchased 2,300 shares at an average price of $11.50 per share under the plan. The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan total 147,700 at December 31, 2008. We have no current intention to purchase stock under our share repurchase program during 2009.
STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on the Company's Common Stock with the cumulative total return on the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Bank Index. Total return assumes that the value of the investment in the Company's Common Stock and each index was $100 on December 31, 2003, and that all dividends were reinvested.
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
ITEM 6.
Selected Financial Data
The following selected consolidated five year financial data should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes presented in this report.
(1) Retroactively adjusted for a 1.1 to 1 stock split effective January 13, 2009 and also for a 2 to 1 stock split effective April 4, 2005.
(2) Net interest income divided by average earning assets.
(3) Non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(4) Shareholder equity divided by shares outstanding.
ITEM 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Pacific's audited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report. In addition, please refer to Pacific's forward-looking statement disclosure included in Part I of this report.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
There have been a number of significant changes affecting the banking industry that have been driven by deteriorating economic conditions, declines in real estate values and illiquidity in both capital and real estate markets. The United States government has responded to the financial crisis with various actions and proposals. For instance, the U.S. Treasury Department (UST) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) have announced various programs in an effort to provide relief to financial institutions and ease depositor and investor concerns, including programs providing for direct investment in banks, purchases of certain troubled assets by the government or institutions partially financed by the government, increases and other changes in FDIC insurance coverage, and issuances of debt that is guaranteed by the federal government in certain circumstances.
In response to the challenging economic environment, management has recently initiated a number of actions. These measures are as follows:
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For the near term, the Bank intends to prudently manage capital. During the fourth quarter, the Company reduced the cash dividend to $0.05 per share as part of our efforts to preserve capital.
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The Company will continue efforts to align personnel expense with the reduced economic activity and lower volumes of real estate transactions within our markets. In January 2009, the Bank completed a reduction in work force of approximately 10% of full-time equivalent staff.
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Closure of the Everson Branch during the fourth quarter of 2008, and consolidation of the Birch Bay branch expected during the second quarter of 2009.
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Reduction in land and residential construction concentrations as a percentage of total regulatory capital. This includes the suspension of new raw land and land development loans and curtailment of loans for new speculative home construction.
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With respect to new term commercial real estate lending activities, placing greater emphasis on owner occupied properties as opposed to non-owner occupied commercial real estate.
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The addition of an individual focusing on special assets dedicated solely to the resolution of problem loans primarily in the land, land development and residential construction categories.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Net income in 2008 was $951,000, or $0.13 per diluted share compared to $6,031,000, or $0.82 per diluted share in 2007. The following are major factors impacting the Company’s results of operations for 2008 as compared to 2007.
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Net interest income decreased by 11.4% or $2,788,000 to $21,715,000 as compared to 2007. The decrease was primarily due to interest rate decreases, which were only partially offset by a larger interest earning asset base and improved returns on the investment portfolio. Growth in earning assets was mainly driven by loan production and investment purchases, which were funded from wholesale funding sources.
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The net interest margin for 2008 declined to 4.12% compared to 4.82% in 2007. The margin compression was mainly attributable to a series of rate reductions in the Federal Funds rate by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) during 2008 for a combined 400 basis points which caused an immediate reduction in the variable rate loan portfolio and a delayed reduction of the Bank’s costs of funds on its portfolio of time deposits. The reversal of interest income on loans placed on non-accrual status also contributed to margin compression.
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The provision for credit losses increased $4,309,000, or 893.9%, to $4,791,000 for 2008. The significant increase is the result of changes in loan loss rates and the increase in substandard loans, primarily in the land acquisition and development and residential construction loan portfolios.
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In 2008, return on average assets and return on average equity decreased to 0.16% and 1.83%, respectively, compared to 1.08% and 11.46% in 2007 as a result of the aforementioned net interest margin compression and increase in provision for credit losses.
The following are important factors in understanding the Company financial condition and liquidity:
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Total assets at December 31, 2008 increased by $60,248,000, or 10.7%, to $625,835,000 compared to $565,587,000 at the end of 2007. Gross loans (including loans held for sale) grew $41,731,000, or 9.2%, to $497,804,000 compared to $456,073,000 at December 31, 2007, primarily in the commercial real estate category. Other contributing factors were an increase in the investment portfolio of $8,638,000 and an increase in foreclosed real estate of $6,810,000.
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Non-accrual loans increased $11,197,000, or 321.9%, to $14,676,000 at December 31, 2008. The increase in non-accrual loans during the year was primarily related to non-performing construction and land development loans, which contributed $11,787,000 of the $14,676,000 outstanding balance at December 31, 2008. Non-performing assets totaled $21,486,000, or 3.4% of total assets at December 31, 2008.
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Total deposits increased $43,971,000, or 9.4%, compared to the prior year. This increase is mostly attributable to increases in brokered certificates of deposits, which increased $30,305,000 to $35,305,000 at year-end 2008, compared to $5,000,000 at the end of 2007.
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During the course of the year, the Company made continued investment in technology and delivery systems to improve electronic banking products, including remote deposit capture, improved data processing systems, and enhanced disaster recovery redundancy capabilities. Additionally, we are in the process of changing online banking platforms which will also include electronic statement delivery and mobile banking services. This conversion is expected to be completed by June 2009.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
General. The following table presents condensed consolidated statements of income for the Company for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008.
Net Interest Income. The Company derives the majority of its earnings from net interest income, which is the difference between interest income earned on interest earning assets and interest expense incurred on interest bearing liabilities. The Company’s net interest income is affected by the change in the level and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as volume changes. The Company’s net interest income is also affected by changes in the yields earned on assets and rates paid on liabilities, referred to as rate changes. Interest rates charged on loans are affected principally by the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes and competitive factors. Those factors are, in turn, affected by general economic conditions and other factors beyond the Company’s control, such as federal economic policies, legislative tax policies and actions by the FOMC. Interest rates on deposits are affected primarily by rates charged by competitors and actions by the FOMC. The following table sets forth information with regard to average balances of the interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the resultant yields or cost, net interest income, and the net interest margin.
(1) Interest earned on tax-exempt loans and securities has been computed on a 34% tax equivalent basis.
(2) Net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.
For purposes of computing the average rate, the Company used historical cost balances which do not give effect to changes in fair value that are reflected as a component of shareholders’ equity. Nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale are included in “loans.” Interest income on loans include loan fees of $1,132,000, $1,828,000, and $1,508,000 in 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively.
Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis totaled $22,291,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $2,742,000, or 11.0%, compared to 2007. Net interest income increased 2.9% to $25,033,000 in 2007 compared to 2006. The Company’s tax equivalent interest income decreased 15.7% to $34,289,000 from year end 2007 to year end 2008, and increased 10.2% to $40,666,000 in 2007 from $36,915,000 in 2006. The decrease in 2008 was primarily due to the decline in yield earned on our loan portfolio as a direct result of the 400 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate by the FOMC during the year. Additionally, higher yielding loans were paid-off and replaced by loan production that was originated at lower spreads over our cost of funds due to competitive pricing pressures. The reversal of interest income on loans placed on non-accrual status also contributed to the decline in loan yield. The increase in 2007 is primarily the result of increased lending volumes, higher loan balances and higher interest rates earned on interest earning assets.
The Company’s average earning assets increased $19,344,000, or 3.8%, in 2008 and was offset by compression of its net interest margin. The decrease in net interest margin was due to a 400 basis point decrease by the FOMC which caused an immediate reduction in the variable rate loan portfolio and a delayed reduction of the Company’s costs of time deposits. Also, as rates move towards zero, it becomes more and more difficult to match decreases in rates on interest earning assets with decreases in rates paid on interest bearing liabilities. Approximately 78% of the Company’s loan portfolio is variable with pricing tied to indexes that are heavily influenced by short-term interest rates. Because of its focus on commercial lending, the Company will continue to have a high percentage of floating rate loans. We anticipate that the impact of lower yields on loans and competition for deposits will continue to put pressure on our net interest margin.
The Company’s average loan portfolio increased $17,398,000, or 3.8%, from year end 2007 to year end 2008, and increased $38,245,000, or 9.2%, from 2006 to 2007. Average loan growth in 2008 was slower than in recent years primarily as a result of lower demand for financing in the Bank’s market areas due to a slowing economy. The Bank also tightened its underwriting standards, which decreased approval rates. The increase in the average portfolio in 2007 was largely a result of the purchase of $22 million in variable rate loans that are fully guaranteed by U.S. government agencies. Excluding the purchase of loans previously mentioned, actual loan balances were down at December 31, 2007 due to softer loan demand. Additionally, the Company experienced higher than expected prepayments on the government guaranteed loan portfolio in 2008 and 2007 which contributed to a reduction in net interest income of $248,000 and $529,000, respectively, during those years.
The Company’s average investment portfolio increased $6,494,000, or 14.7%, from 2007 to 2008, and $5,521,000, or 14.3%, from 2006 to 2007. During year ended December 31, 2008, the yield on taxable securities increased from 5.04% to 5.30%, despite a declining rate environment. These increases were primarily related to the purchase of approximately $12.4 million of AAA rated collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) during the year, which are secured by first lien residential mortgages. Prior to the acquisition of these securities, the Company assessed and evaluated the risks and potential returns over the expected life of the CMOs and in a variety of interest rate, yield spread, financing cost, credit loss and prepayment scenarios. Substantially all of the purchased CMOs carry fixed interest rates and were purchased at significant discounts. All of the CMOs carry credit enhancements through subordination provided by junior CMO branches that bear the initial losses on the underlying loans. The Company reviews the credit quality of the securities and underlying collateral quarterly in comparison to the initial purchase assumptions and under various stress test scenarios. For more information regarding the Company’s investment portfolio, see Note 3 - “Securities” to the Company’s audited financial statements included in Item 15 of this report and incorporated into Item 8. The increase in 2007 was due to management’s decision to redistribute federal funds sold into investment securities to capture a higher return.
The Company’s average deposits increased $19,140,000, or 5.1%, from 2007 to 2008, and increased $30,363,000, or 7.1%, in 2007 from 2006. The Company attributes the majority of its growth in 2008 to the success of a high-yield checking account that was introduced during the year and an increase in brokered certificates of deposits. Additionally, the Company has an experienced branch staff, a commitment to improving customer service throughout its branch delivery system, and continues to experience success from three branches opened in 2006. During 2008 and 2007, average deposits from branches opened in recent years contributed $7,945,000 and $12,389,000, or 41.5% and 40.8%, respectively, to the overall increase. Even though the Company offers a wide variety of retail deposit products to both consumer and commercial customers, future deposit growth will be challenging as the Company anticipates heightened market competition.
The Company increased its average borrowings during 2008 by $12,357,000 or 29.3%, and by $6,167,000, or 17.1%, during 2007. The increase in 2008 was used primarily to fund investment purchases. The increase in 2007 is primarily the result of issuing $8,248,000 in trust preferred securities in June 2006. Total borrowings consist of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, short-term borrowings with correspondent banks, secured borrowings and junior subordinated debentures. The Company’s overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 2.69% in 2008 from 3.78% and 3.31% in 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease is primarily attributable to rate decreases on interest-bearing deposits and the downward repricing of the variable portion of junior subordinated debentures. This was partially offset by the funding of the Company’s loan growth with brokered time deposits, which are more sensitive to market rate increases and more expensive versus funding such growth with lower cost demand, money market, NOW or savings deposits. The increase in cost of interest-bearing liabilities for 2007 was primarily due to competitive deposit pricing and higher interest rates paid during the first half of 2007. Overall, deposit rates in the Company’s local markets have not kept pace with the decreases in the federal funds target rate as competition has resulted in the pressure to keep deposit rates elevated. Increased competition for deposits is being driven largely by financial institutions that operate in our market area that have a particular need for liquidity.
Net interest margins were 4.12%, 4.82%, and 5.04%, for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively.
The following table presents changes in net interest income attributable to changes in volume or rate. Changes not solely due to volume or rate are allocated to volume and rate based on the absolute values of each.
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income was $5,057,000 for 2008, an increase of $582,000, or 13.0%, from 2007 when it totaled $4,475,000. The 2007 amount increased $299,000 or 7.2%, compared to the 2006 total of $4,176,000.
The following table represents the principal categories of non-interest income for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008.
Service charges on deposits increased 5.6% and 2.9% during 2008 and 2007, respectively. The Company continues to emphasize the importance of exceptional customer service and believes this emphasis, together with the addition of three new full-service branches in 2006 contributed to the increase in service charge revenue in 2008 and 2007. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of 2008, the Bank increased service charge per item fees, including overdraft fees, to be more in line with competition.
Income from sources other than service charges on deposit accounts totaled $3,556,000 in 2008, an increase of $575,000 from 2007, or 19.3%. The largest component is gain on sales of loans. The market interest rate environment heavily influences revenue from mortgage banking activities. Due to the deteriorating housing market in 2008, loan sales in the secondary market were slow due to tightening of underwriting criteria and home price depreciation both nationally and in our local market areas. Total origination of loans sold totaled $92,727,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $123,406,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Company does not originate subprime loans. Management expects gains on sale of loans to increase in 2009 due to increased refinancing activity from historically low interest rates. Other major components of non-interest income were bank owned life insurance income and other operating income. The increase in cash surrender value of life insurance was primarily the result of $5,000,000 in additional policies purchased in the fourth quarter of 2007. Other operating income increase for 2008 was due primarily to the gain on sale of the Everson branch facility of $336,000. Other operating income increases for 2007 were attributable primarily to increased merchant card and loan document preparation fees.
Non-Interest Expense. Total non-interest expense in 2008 was $21,591,000, an increase of $1,212,000, or 5.9%, compared to $20,379,000 in 2007. In 2007, non-interest expense increased $2,261,000, or 12.5%, compared to $18,118,000 in 2006. Changes in non-interest expense are discussed in greater detail below.
The following table represents the principal categories of non-interest expense for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008.
Salary and employee benefits, the largest component of non-interest expense, increased by $101,000, or 0.8%, in 2008 to $12,381,000 and increased by $1,671,000, or 15.8%, in 2007 compared to 2006. The increase in 2008 was the result of normal annual salary increases. The increase in 2007 was due in part to filling key management positions and normal salary increases. The number of full-time equivalent employees increased from 212 to 221 during 2008. Effective January 2009, the Bank completed a reduction in force of 13 full-time equivalent positions. In the weeks leading up to the strategic staffing reduction, other positions were not filled when vacated. Accordingly, as of March 1, 2009, we had 209 full time equivalent employees. Also included in salaries and benefits for 2008 and 2007 was stock option expense of $87,000 and $97,000, respectively, in accordance with SFAS No. 123R. For more information regarding stock options, see Note 14 - “Stock Options” to the Company’s audited financial statements included in Item 15 of this report and incorporated into Item 8.
Occupancy and equipment expenses increased $327,000 to $2,855,000 in 2008 compared with $2,528,000 for 2007 due primarily to increased costs associated with two branches that were relocated during the year. Hannegan and Ferndale branches were relocated from leased facilities to owned buildings. The new locations offer more amenities and full drive-up facilities. Occupancy and equipment expenses increased $110,000, or 4.5%, for 2007 compared to 2006 due primarily to equipment depreciation expense as a result of our continued investment in the technology infrastructure needed to support the future growth of the Company.
Marketing and advertising expense decreased 5.7% to $528,000 in 2008 compared with $560,000 for 2007 due to an ongoing effort to reduce controllable expenses. The increase in 2007 is due to the Company’s efforts to increase awareness of its brand in the markets we serve, particularly our new market in Whatcom county, which included a strategic brand initiative, an evaluation of marketing materials, and ongoing customer surveys.
Data processing expense increased 94.4% to $764,000 in 2008 compared with $393,000 for 2007. In order to improve processing time, efficiency, technology capabilities and support future growth of the Company, management successfully converted its core operating system from an in-house environment to a service bureau during 2008. The increase in 2008 is mostly attributable to conversion charges, as well as implementation of an automated wire platform, and the setup of a backup site for data processing redundancy. The decrease in 2007 is attributable to a full year of savings in 2007 from the implementation of back counter image capture which reduced item processing costs and expedited funds availability with the Federal Reserve Bank as opposed to a partial year of benefits in 2006.
Other operating expense increased 2.1% to $4,697,000 in 2008 compared with $4,182,000 for 2007 primarily due to increased FDIC assessments and loan collection expense, each of which were up $160,000 and $128,000, respectively. Other operating expenses increased 9.8% to $4,182,000 in 2007 compared to 2006 primarily due to increases in software amortization, business travel, and training expenses, which were up $149,000, $65,000, and $42,000, respectively.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit). For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, the provision (benefit) for income taxes was ($561,000), $2,086,000 and $2,749,000, respectively, representing effective tax rates of (143.8%), 25.7% and 29.6%, respectively. During 2008, the Company’s pretax earnings declined sharply due to net interest margin compression and increased provision for credit losses. However, the Company’s tax exempt income from investments, loans and income earned from the increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance, remained at historical levels. The tax exempt income offset the tax liability from earnings, resulting in the recognition of an income tax benefit for 2008. During 2007, the Company filed amended tax returns for the 2003 and 2004 tax years in order to capture a previously unrecognized net operating loss benefit from the BNW acquisition. This resulted in a $215,000 favorable tax adjustment recorded during 2007. The effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal tax rate of 35% largely due to tax exempt interest income earned on certain investment securities and loans, income earned from the increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance and tax credits from investments in low-income housing projects.
Deferred income tax assets or liabilities reflect the estimated future tax effects attributable to differences as to when certain items of income or expense are reported in the financial statements versus when they are reported in the tax returns. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had a net deferred tax asset of $1,340,000 compared to a net deferred tax liability of $441,000 at December 31, 2007.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
At December 31, 2008 and 2007
Investment Portfolio
The investment portfolio provides the Company with an income alternative to loans. The Company’s investment securities portfolio increased $8,638,000, or 18.3%, during 2008 to $55,879,000. This growth in the available-for-sale portion of its portfolio was part of a leveraging strategy in response to the FOMC’s continued interest rate cuts. The increase in the portfolio was funded through Federal Home Loan Bank advances. The Company’s investment securities portfolio increased $4,529,000, or 10.6%, during 2007 to $47,241,000 at year end from $42,712,000 in 2006.
The Company regularly reviews its investment portfolio to determine whether any of its securities are other than temporarily impaired. In addition to accounting and regulatory guidance, in determining whether a security is other than temporarily impaired, the Company considers duration and amount of each unrealized loss, the financial condition of the issuer, and the prospects for a change in market value and net asset value within a reasonable period of time. The Company also considers cash flow analysis for mortgage-backed securities under various prepayment, default, and loss severity scenarios in determining whether a mortgage-backed security is other than temporarily impaired. At December 31, 2008, the Company owned eight securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer, with a carrying value of $5.8 million and fair value of $5.2 million. These securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer at December 31, 2008, had investment grade ratings upon purchase. The issuers of these securities have not, to the Company’s knowledge, established any cause for default and the various rating agencies have reaffirmed the securities’ long-term investment grade status at December 31, 2008. Following its evaluation of factors deemed relevant, management determined, in part because the Company has the ability and the intent to hold these investments until recovery of fair value, which may be at maturity, the Company does not have any other than temporarily impaired securities at December 31, 2008. For more information regarding our investment securities and analysis of the value of securities in our investment portfolio, see Note 3 - “Securities” and Note 17 - “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” to the Company’s audited financial statements included in Item 15 of this report and incorporated into Item 8.
The carrying values of investment securities at December 31 in each of the last three years are as follows:
The following table presents the maturities of investment securities at December 31, 2008. Taxable equivalent values are used in calculating yields assuming a tax rate of 34%.
Loan Portfolio
General. The Company’s strategy is to originate loans primarily in its local markets. Depending on the purpose of the loan, loans may be secured by a variety of collateral, including real estate, business assets, and personal assets. Loans, including loans held for sale, represented 80% of total assets as of December 31, 2008, compared to 81% at December 31, 2007. The majority of the Company’s loan portfolio is comprised of commercial and industrial loans (“commercial loans”) and real estate loans. The commercial and industrial loans are a diverse group of loans to small, medium, and large businesses for purposes ranging from working capital needs to term financing of equipment.
The majority of recent growth in our overall loan portfolio has arisen out of the commercial real estate and real estate construction loan categories, which constitute 37.9% and 20.2%, respectively, of our loan portfolio. Our commercial real estate portfolio generally consists of a wide cross-section of retail, small office, warehouse, and industrial type properties. Loan to value ratios for the Company’s commercial real estate loans generally did not exceed 75% at origination and debt service ratios were generally 125% or better. While we have significant balances within this lending category, we believe that our lending policies and underwriting standards are sufficient to reduce risk even in a downturn in the commercial real estate market. Additionally, this is a sector in which we have significant and long-term management experience.
Real estate construction loans and land development loans have been significant in our loan portfolio and have been an important source of interest income and fees. Conditions in the real estate markets in our market areas have slowed considerably, and we have seen increasing delinquencies and foreclosures in this portion of our portfolio, which have contributed to the increased provision for credit losses in the current year. The Company does not originate subprime residential mortgage loans, nor does it hold any in its loan portfolio.
Beginning in late 2006 and continuing into 2007, the Company strengthened its underwriting criteria for advance rates on raw land loans, land development loans, residential lots, speculative construction for condominiums and all construction loans as the housing market softened. Additionally, during 2008, the Company put in place further restrictions on loans secured by all types of real estate properties, including home equity lines of credit and land and land development loans, and tightened underwriting policies on hospitality projects. It is our strategic plan to emphasize growth in commercial and small business loans. We believe this will be a key contributor to growing more low cost deposits.
The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio (including loans held for sale) at December 31 in each of the past five years.
Loan Maturities and Sensitivity in Interest Rates. The following table presents information related to maturity distribution and interest rate sensitivity of commercial and real estate construction loans outstanding, based on scheduled repayments at December 31, 2008.
At December 31, 2008, 27.9% of the total loan portfolio presented above was due in one year or less.
Nonperforming Assets. Nonperforming assets are defined as loans on non-accrual status, loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing interest, loans which have been restructured to provide reduction or deferral of interest or principal for reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, and foreclosed real estate. The Company’s policy for placing loans on non-accrual status is based upon management’s evaluation of the ability of the borrower to meet both principal and interest payments as they become due. Generally, loans with interest or principal payments which are ninety or more days past due are placed on non-accrual (unless they are well-secured and in the process of collection) and previously accrued interest is reversed against income.
The following table presents information related to the Company’s non-accrual loans and other non-performing assets at December 31 in each of the last five years.
Non-accrual loans totaled $14,676,000 at December 31, 2008, an increase of $11,197,000 as compared to $3,479,000 at December 31, 2007. The balance of non-accrual loans at year end is equal to 2.95% of total loans including loans held for sale, compared to 0.76% at December 31, 2007. The totals are net of charge-offs based on the difference between carrying value on our books and management’s estimate of fair market value after taking into account the result of appraisals and other factors. The increase in non-accrual loans during the year was primarily related to non-performing construction and land development loans, which contributed $11,787,000 of the $14,676,000 balance outstanding at December 31, 2008. Of the non-accrual loans at year end 2006 and 2005, $5,603,000 and $5,817,000 related to one borrower involved in the forest products industry. The improvement in non-accrual loans in 2007 resulted from the resolution of this loan. Loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing interest of $2,274,000 and $2,932,000 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, were made up entirely of loans that were fully guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Foreclosed real estate at December 31, 2008 totaled $6,810,000 and is made up as follows: seven land or land development properties totaling $4,187,000; one partially completed commercial warehouse building totaling $1,256,000, and two spec houses totaling $1,367,000. The Company has updated appraisals on all foreclosed real estate properties. The balances are recorded at the estimated net realizable value less selling costs. Sales of foreclosed real estate owned totaled $1,109,000, $0, and $42,000 during 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Interest income on non-accrual loans that would have been recorded had those loans performed in accordance with their initial terms, as of December 31, was $1,090,000, $270,000, and $306,000 for 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively. Interest income recognized on impaired loans was $34,000, $457,000, and $272,000 for 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively.
Loan Concentrations. The Company has credit risk exposure related to real estate loans. The Company makes loans for acquisition, construction and other purposes that are secured by real estate. At December 31, 2008, loans secured by real estate totaled $397,589,000, which represents 79.8% of the total loan portfolio. Real estate construction loans comprised $100,725,000 of that amount, while real estate loans secured by residential properties totaled $108,420,000. As a result of these concentrations of loans, the loan portfolio is susceptible to deteriorating economic and market conditions in the Company’s market areas. The Company generally requires collateral on all real estate exposures and typically originates loans at loan-to-value ratios of no greater than 80%.
Allowance and Provision for Credit Losses. The allowance for credit losses reflects management's current estimate of the amount required to absorb losses on existing loans and commitments to extend credit. Loans deemed uncollectible are charged against and reduce the allowance. Periodically, a provision for credit losses is charged to current expense. This provision acts to replenish the allowance for credit losses and to maintain the allowance at a level that management deems adequate. There is no precise method of predicting specific loan losses or amounts that ultimately may be charged off on segments of the loan portfolio. The determination that a loan may become uncollectible, in whole or in part, is a matter of judgment. Similarly, the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses can be determined only on a judgmental basis, after full review, including (a) consideration of economic conditions and the effect on particular industries and specific borrowers; (b) a review of borrowers’ financial data, together with industry data, the competitive situation, the borrowers’ management capabilities and other factors; (c) a continuing evaluation of the loan portfolio, including monitoring by lending officers and staff credit personnel of all loans which are identified as being of less than acceptable quality; (d) an in-depth appraisal, on a monthly basis, of all loans judged to present a possibility of loss (if, as a result of such monthly appraisals, the loan is judged to be not fully collectible, the carrying value of the loan is reduced to that portion considered collectible); and (e) an evaluation of the underlying collateral for secured lending, including the use of independent appraisals of real estate properties securing loans. A formal analysis of the adequacy of the allowance is conducted quarterly and is reviewed by the Board of Directors. See “Risk Factors” above for a discussion of certain risks faced by the Company.
Periodic provisions for loan losses are made to maintain the allowance for credit losses at an appropriate level. The provisions are based on an analysis of various factors including historical loss experience by volumes and types of loans, volumes and trends in delinquencies and non-accrual loans, trends in portfolio volume, results of internal and independent external credit reviews, and anticipated economic conditions.
Transactions in the allowance for credit losses for the five years ended December 31, 2008 are as follows:
During the year ended December 31, 2008, provision for credit losses totaled $4,791,000 compared to $482,000 for the same period in 2007. The significant increase in provision for credit losses in the current year is the result of changes in loan loss rates and the increase in substandard loans primarily within our land acquisition and development and residential construction loan portfolios. In addition, we have experienced increasing levels of delinquent and nonperforming loans. The increasing risk profile of the Company’s land acquisition and development portfolio reflects unfavorable conditions in the residential real estate market that have affected the ability of home builders and developers to repay loans due to reduced cash flows from sluggish sales. In addition, the value of collateral for many of these loans has declined and the market is significantly less liquid.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, net charge-offs were $2,175,000 compared to net recoveries of $492,000 for the same period in 2007. The increase in charge-offs for the period was primarily attributable to write-downs totaling $1,904,000 on five construction and/or land development loans as the result of re-appraisals on the properties. Net recoveries for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 were $492,000 which included a single recovery of $619,000 on the $1,925,000 charge-off in 2006 that was attributable to one commercial borrower.
The allowance for credit losses was $7,623,000 at year-end 2008, compared with $5,007,000 at year-end 2007, an increase of $2,616,000 or 52.2%. The increase from December 31, 2007 is attributable to additional credit loss provision and is reflective of deteriorating economic conditions in our markets. The increase in 2007 was due to increased recoveries and provision expense. The increased level of allowance for credit losses in 2006 and 2005 was primarily due to the growth of the loan portfolio.
Estimated loss factors used in the allowance for credit loss analysis are established based in part on historic charge-off data by loan category and economic conditions. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the loss factors used in the allowance for credit losses were updated based on trends in historical charge-offs, portfolio migration analysis, and other qualitative factors. Although the adequacy of the allowance is reviewed quarterly, management performs an ongoing assessment of the risks inherent in the portfolio. As of December 31, 2008, management deems the allowance for credit losses of $7,623,000 (1.57% of total loans outstanding and 44.97% of non-performing loans) adequate to provide for probable losses in our loan portfolio based on an evaluation of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio at that date. The Company’s loan portfolio contains a significant portion of government guaranteed loans which are fully guaranteed by the United States Government. Government guaranteed loans were $49,934,000 and $49,948,000 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans outstanding excluding the government guaranteed loans was 1.70% and 1.23%, respectively.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan” and SFAS No. 118, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan-Income Recognition Disclosures, an amendment to SFAS No. 114”. The Company measures impaired loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan’s observable market price or the fair market value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. The Company excludes loans that are currently measured at fair value or at the lower of cost or fair value, and certain large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively measured for impairment.
The following table summarizes the Bank’s impaired loans at December 31:
No valuation allowance for credit losses was considered necessary for the remaining impaired loans. The balance of the allowance for credit losses in excess of these specific reserves is available to absorb losses from all loans.
It is the Company’s policy to charge-off any loan or portion of a loan that is deemed uncollectible in the ordinary course of business. The entire allowance for credit losses is available to absorb such charge-offs.
The Company allocates its allowance for credit losses among major loan categories primarily on the basis of historical data. Based on certain characteristics of the portfolio and management’s analysis, losses can be estimated for major loan categories. The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for credit losses among the major loan categories based primarily on historical net charge-off experience and other business considerations at December 31 in each of the last five years.
The table indicates an increase of $2,959,000 in the allowance related to real estate loans from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008. The primary reason for the increases and changes in percentage allocations are due to the deterioration in the housing market in our market areas, as well as an increase in the loan loss rates relative to real estate loans.
Deposits
The Company’s primary source of funds has historically been customer deposits. A variety of deposit products are offered to attract customer deposits. These products include non-interest bearing demand accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, savings accounts, and time deposits. Interest-bearing accounts earn interest at rates established by management, based on competitive market factors and the need to increase or decrease certain types of maturities of deposits. The Company has succeeded in growing its deposit base over the last three years despite increasing competition for deposits in our markets. The Company believes that it has benefited from its local identity and superior customer service. Attracting deposits remains integral to the Company’s business as it is the primary source of funds for loans and a major decline in deposits or failure to attract deposits in the future could have an adverse effect on operations. The Company relies primarily on its branch staff and current customer relationships to attract and retain deposits. The Company’s strategic plan contemplates and focuses on continued growth in non-interest bearing accounts which contribute to higher levels of non-interest income and net interest margin. We expect significant competition for deposits of this nature to continue for the foreseeable future. As noted in the table below, our balance of non-interest bearing demand deposits declined from $87,467,000 at December 31, 2007 to $82,620,000 at December 31, 2008.
The following table sets forth the average balances for each major category of deposits and the weighted average interest rate paid for deposits for the periods indicated.
Maturities of time certificates of deposit as of December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows:
Total deposits increased 9.4% to $511.3 million at December 31, 2008 compared to $467.3 million at December 31, 2007, due to the launch of a high-yield retail checking account which was introduced to attract new deposits, and an increase in brokered time certificates of deposits. The Dream Checking account pays a high rate of interest upon meeting certain electronic requirements such as debit card and automated clearing house transactions. At December 31, 2008, the balances in Dream Checking accounts totaled $15,264,000, of which $6,658,000 was new money.
To further attract deposits, the Company has increased its emphasis on enhancing its cash management product line. During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company began offering remote deposit captures services and is in the process of migrating to a new online banking platform that will enhance electronic services including e-statements and mobile banking. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company began offering Certificate of Deposit Registry Service (CDARS™) deposits. Through the CDARS™ program, customers can now access FDIC insurance up to $50 million.
The ratio of non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits was 15.7% and 18.6% at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Total deposits of $467.3 million at December 31, 2007, were relatively flat compared to $466.8 million at December 31, 2006. Year over year we primarily experienced a shift in total deposits with increases in money market accounts from a business investment sweep product launched in 2007, that were almost entirely offset by decreases in non-interest bearing demand deposits.
The Company obtains deposits from the communities it serves. In addition, management’s strategy for funding asset growth is to make use of brokered and other wholesale deposits on an as-needed basis. Brokered deposits totaled $35,305,000 and $5,000,000 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The Bank believes that its brokered deposits and its jumbo certificates, which represented 6.9% and 28.2% of total deposits at December 31, 2008, respectively, present similar interest rate risk compared to its other deposits.
Short-Term Borrowings
The following is information regarding the Company’s short-term borrowings for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The Company is party to many contractual financial obligations at December 31, 2008, including without limitation, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, Junior Subordinated Debentures and operating leases for branch locations. The following is information regarding the dates payments of such obligations are due.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the consolidated balance sheets.
The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as they do for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the Bank’s commitments at December 31 is as follows:
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity. The primary concern of depositors, creditors and regulators is the Company’s ability to have sufficient funds readily available to repay liabilities as they mature. In order to evaluate whether adequate funds are and will be available at all times, the Company monitors and projects the amount of funds required on a daily basis. The Bank's primary source of liquidity is deposits from its customer base, which has historically provided a stable source of “core” demand and consumer deposits. Other sources of liquidity are available, including borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle and from correspondent banks. Liquidity requirements can also be met through disposition of short-term assets. In management’s opinion, the Company maintains an adequate level of liquid assets for its known and reasonably foreseeable liquidity requirements, consisting of cash and amounts due from banks, interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold to support the daily cash flow requirements.
Management expects to continue to rely on customer deposits as the primary source of liquidity, but may also obtain liquidity from maturity of its investment securities, sale of securities currently available for sale, loan sales, brokered deposits, government sponsored programs, loan repayments, net income, and other borrowings. Although deposit balances have shown historical growth, deposit habits of customers may be influenced by changes in the financial services industry, interest rates available on other investments, general economic conditions, consumer confidence, and competition. Competition for deposits is presently quite intense, even in our traditional markets of operations, making deposit retention challenging and new deposit growth quite difficult. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in deposits, but are generally not considered a long term solution to liquidity issues. Therefore, reductions in deposits could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity. See “Risk Factors” under Item 1A.
ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company’s results of operations are largely dependent upon its ability to manage interest rate risk. Management considers interest rate risk to be a significant market risk that could have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. The Company does not currently use derivatives to manage market and interest rate risks. All of the Company’s transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars. Approximately 78% of the Company’s loans have interest rates that float with the Company’s reference rate. Fixed rate loans generally are made with a term of five years or less.
In the Asset and Liability Management section of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis in Item 7 is a table presenting estimated maturity or pricing information indicating the Company’s exposure to interest rate changes. The following table discloses the balances of financial instruments held by the Company, including their fair value, as of December 31, 2008.
The expected maturities are disclosed based on contractual schedules. Principal repayments are not considered. The expected maturities for financial liabilities with no stated maturity reflect estimated future roll-off rates. The roll-off rates for non-interest bearing deposits, interest bearing demand deposits, money market accounts, and savings deposits are 15%, 25%, 25% and 20%, respectively. The interest rates disclosed are based on rates in effect at December 31, 2008. Fair values are estimated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as disclosed in the financial statements.
As illustrated in the table above, our balance sheet is currently sensitive to decreasing interest rates, meaning that more interest bearing assets mature or re-price than interest earning liabilities. Therefore, if our asset and liability mix were to remain unchanged, and there was a decrease in market rates of interest, the Company would expect that its net income would be adversely affected. In contrast, an increasing interest rate environment would positively affect income. While the table presented above provides information about the Company’s interest rate sensitivity, it does not predict the trends of future earnings. For this reason, financial modeling is used to forecast earnings under varying interest rate projections. While this process assists in managing interest rate risk, it does require significant assumptions for the projection of loan prepayments, loan origination volumes and liability funding sources that may prove to be inaccurate.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Information required for this item is included in Item 15 of this report.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9.
Changes in and disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure
None.
ITEM 9A.
ITEM 9A.
Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management has evaluated, with the participation and under the supervision of our chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO), the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of such date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed in reports that it files under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and the board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. Nonetheless, all internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Because of these inherent limitations, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Even systems determined to be effective as of a particular date can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation and may not eliminate the need for restatements.
The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control - Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, we believe that, as of December 31, 2008, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.
Report Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Pacific Financial Corporation
Aberdeen, Washington
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Pacific Financial Corporation and subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008 of the Company and our report dated March 20, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Portland, Oregon
March 20,
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B.
ITEM 9B.
Other Information
None.
Part III
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10.
Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Information concerning directors and executive officers requested by this item is contained in the Company’s 2009 Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of shareholders to be held on April 22, 2009 (“2009 Proxy Statement”), in the sections entitled “CURRENT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS,” “PROPOSAL NO. 1 - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS,” and “SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE” and is incorporated into this report by reference.
The Board of Directors adopted a Code of Ethics for the Company’s executive officers that requires the Company’s officers to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct. A copy of the Executive Officer Code of Ethics is available on the Company’s Web site www.thebankofpacific.com under the link for Stockholder Info and CEO’s Newsletter.
The Company has a separately designated Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act. The committee is composed of Directors Gary C. Forcum, Joseph A. Malik, John Ferlin and G. Dennis Archer, each of whom is independent. In determining independence of audit committee members, the Company’s Board of Directors applied the definition of independence for audit committee members found in the Nasdaq listing standards.
The Company’s Board of Directors has determined that Gary C. Forcum, Joseph A. Malik, John Ferlin and G. Dennis Archer are audit committee financial experts as defined in Item 401(h) of the SEC’s Regulation S-K. Directors Forcum, Malik, Ferlin and Archer are independent as that term is used for audit committee members in the Nasdaq listing standards.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
Information concerning executive and director compensation and certain matters regarding participation in the Company’s compensation committee required by this item is contained in the registrant’s 2009 Proxy Statement in the sections entitled “DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FOR 2008” and “EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION,” and is incorporated into this report by reference.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and RelatedStockholder Matters
Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management requested by this item is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the registrant’s 2009 Proxy Statement in the section entitled “SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT” and under the caption “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in the section entitled “EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.”
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information concerning certain relationships and related transactions requested by this item is contained in the registrant’s 2009 Proxy Statement in the sections entitled “COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION” and “RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS” and is incorporated into this report by reference.
Information concerning director independence requested by this item is contained in the registrant’s 2009 Proxy Statement in the section entitled “PROPOSAL NO. 1 - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS” and is incorporated into this report by reference
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Information concerning fees paid to our independent public accountants required by this item is included under the heading “AUDITORS - Fees Paid to Auditors” in the registrant’s 2009 Proxy Statement and is incorporated into this report by reference.
Part IV
ITEM 15.
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a)
(1) The following financial statements are filed below:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Deloitte & Touche LLP
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Income
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(a)
(2) Schedules: None
(a)
(3) Exhibits: See Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Pacific Financial Corporation
Aberdeen, Washington
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Pacific Financial Corporation and subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pacific Financial Corporation and subsidiary as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 20, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Portland, Oregon
March 20,
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in Thousands)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in Thousands)
(continued)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(concluded) (Dollars in Thousands)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pacific Financial Corporation (the Company), and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bank of the Pacific (the Bank), after elimination of intercompany transactions and balances. The Company has two wholly owned subsidiaries, PFC Statutory Trust I and II (the Trusts), which do not meet the criteria for consolidation under Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46 (revised), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” and therefore, are not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.
Nature of Operations
The Company is a holding company which operates primarily through its subsidiary bank. The Bank operates seventeen branches located in Grays Harbor, Pacific, Skagit, Whatcom and Wahkiakum Counties in western Washington and one in Clatsop County, Oregon. The Bank provides loan and deposit services to customers, who are predominately small- and middle-market businesses and middle-income individuals in western Washington and the north coast of Oregon.
On June 23, 2006, the Bank completed a deposit transfer and assumption transaction with an Oregon-based bank for a $1,268 premium. In connection with completion of the transaction, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services issued a Certificate of Authority to the Bank authorizing it to conduct a banking business in the State of Oregon. The premium, and the resultant right to conduct business in Oregon, has been recorded as an indefinite-lived intangible asset.
Consolidated Financial Statement Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and practices within the banking industry. The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the date of the balance sheet, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for credit losses, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of investments, and the evaluation of goodwill and investments for impairment.
Stock Dividend
On December 31, 2008, the Company declared a 1.1 to 1 stock split in the form of a 10% stock dividend, payable to shareholders on January 13, 2009. Each shareholder of record received one additional share for every ten shares owned. All per share amounts (including stock options) in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes were restated to reflect the split.
Securities Available for Sale
Securities available for sale consist of debt securities, marketable equity securities and mutual funds that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period, but not necessarily to maturity. Securities available for sale are reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses, net of the related deferred tax effect, are reported as a net amount in a separate component of shareholders' equity entitled “accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).” Realized gains and losses on securities available for sale, determined using the specific identification method, are included in earnings. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income over the period to maturity. For mortgage-backed securities, actual maturity may differ from contractual maturity due to principal payments and amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts may vary due to prepayment speed assumptions.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Securities Held to Maturity
Debt securities for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are reported at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, which are recognized in interest income over the period to maturity.
Declines in the fair value of individual securities held to maturity and available for sale below their cost that are other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. Such write-downs are included in earnings as realized losses. Management evaluates individual securities for other than temporary impairment on a quarterly basis based on the securities’ current credit quality, interest rates, term to maturity and management’s intent and ability to hold the securities until the net book value is recovered.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
The Company’s investment in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock is carried at par value. The Company is required to maintain a minimum level of investment in FHLB stock based on specific percentages of its outstanding mortgages, total assets or FHLB advances. Stock redemptions are at the discretion of the FHLB.
Loans Held for Sale
Mortgage loans originated for sale in the foreseeable future in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value. Gains and losses on sales of loans are recognized at settlement date and are determined by the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying value of the loans. Net unrealized losses are recognized through a valuation allowance established by charges to income.
Loans Receivable
Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for any charge-offs, the allowance for credit losses, and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans, and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Loan fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the related loans using the effective interest method.
Interest income on loans is accrued over the term of the loans based upon the principal outstanding. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they come due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against interest income. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received until, in management’s judgment, the borrower has the ability to make contractual interest and principal payments, in which case the loan is returned to accrual status.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for credit losses charged to earnings. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the collectibility of a loan balance is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for credit losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. The evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The Company’s methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements, which include the formula allowance and impaired allowances. The formula portion of the general credit loss allowance is established by applying a loss percentage factor to the different loan types based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls are generally not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into considerations all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrowers, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial, construction and real estate loans by either the present value of the expected future cashflows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, which is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Asset lives range from 3 to 39 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is less. Gains or losses on dispositions are reflected in earnings.
Foreclosed Real Estate
Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are to be sold and are initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value of the properties less estimated costs of disposal. Any write-down to fair value at the time of transfer to other real estate owned is charged to the allowance for credit losses. Properties are evaluated regularly to ensure that the recorded amounts are supported by their current fair values, and that valuation allowances to reduce the carrying amounts to fair value less estimated costs to dispose are recorded as necessary. Any subsequent reductions in carrying values, and revenue and expense from the operations of properties, are charged to operations.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Goodwill and other intangible assets
At December 31, 2008 the Company had $12,869 in goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangibles with indefinite lives are tested, at least annually on June 30, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, for impairment. The Company’s impairment review process compares the fair value of the Company to its carrying value. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill of the Company is not considered impaired and no additional analysis is necessary. Due to poor overall economic conditions, declines in financial stocks, and a challenging operating environment for the financial services industry, we assessed whether it was more-likely-than-not that these factors have reduced the fair value of the Company, which represents one reporting unit, below its carrying amount, and whether an interim test of goodwill was necessary. Based on the results of this analysis, it was determined that it was not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the Company has fallen below its carrying amount at December 31, 2008.
Core deposit intangibles are amortized to non-interest expense using a straight line method over seven years. Net unamortized core deposit intangible totaled $319 and $461 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Amortization expense related to core deposit intangible totaled $142 during each of the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006. Amortization expense for the core deposit intangible for future years is estimated as follows: 2009 - $142; 2010 - $142; and 2011 - $35.
Impairment of long-lived assets
Management periodically reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets to determine if an impairment has occurred or whether changes in circumstances have occurred that would require a revision to the remaining useful life, of which there have been none. In making such determination, management evaluates the performance, on an undiscounted basis, of the underlying operations or assets which give rise to such amount.
Transfers of Financial Assets
Transfers of financial assets, including cash, investment securities, loans and loans held for sale, are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Bank, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Bank does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through either an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity, or the ability to cause the buyer to return specific assets.
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when management determines that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes.
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. The Bank provides for income taxes separately and remits to the Company amounts currently due in accordance with a Tax Allocation Agreement between the Company and the Bank.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in “Provision for income taxes” in the consolidated statements of income. There were no amounts related to interest and penalties recognized for the year ended December 31, 2008. The tax years that remain subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities are the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123R, Share Based Payment, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock based awards based on the grant date fair value and recognition of compensation cost over the service period of stock based awards. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which is consistent with the Company’s valuation methodology previously utilized in footnote disclosure required under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation.
The Company’s stock compensation plans are described more fully in Note 14.
Cash Equivalents and Cash Flows
The Company considers all amounts included in the balance sheet caption “Cash and due from banks” to be cash equivalents. Cash flows from loans, interest bearing deposits in banks, federal funds sold, short-term borrowings, secured borrowings and deposits are reported net.
The Company maintains balances in depository institution accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if common shares were issued pursuant to the exercise of options under the Company’s stock option plans. Stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive, were 504,988, 235,070 and 277,805 in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Comprehensive Income
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as prior service costs and amortization of prior service costs related to defined benefit plans and unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. Gains and losses on securities available for sale are reclassified to net income as the gains or losses are realized upon sale of the securities. Other-than-temporary impairment charges are reclassified to net income at the time of the charge.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Business Segment
The Company operates a single business segment. The financial information that is used by the chief operating decision maker in allocating resources and assessing performance is only provided for one reportable segment as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which establishes a framework for reporting fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2008, as required for financial assets and financial liabilities. In February 2008, FASB issued FSP FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. In October 2008, FASB issued FSP 157-3, Determining Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active, and was effective upon issuance, including reporting for prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued. FSP 157-3 clarifies the application of SFAS 157 when the market for a financial asset is not active. The adoption of SFAS 157 for financial assets and liabilities did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of FSP FAS 157-2 and its impact, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The election to measure a financial asset or liability at fair value can be made on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable. The difference between carrying value and fair value at the election date is recorded as a transition adjustment to opening retained earnings. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. The Company adopted SFAS No. 159 effective January 1, 2008. The Company did not elect to adopt the fair value option for any financial assets or liabilities on January 1, 2008 or during the year ended 2008. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations. SFAS No. 141(R) requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize the full fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction (whether a full or partial acquisition); establishes the acquisition date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; requires expensing most transaction and restructuring costs; and requires the acquirer to disclose to investors and other users all of the information needed to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2009.
In March 2008, FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (SFAS No. 161). SFAS No. 161 requires enhanced disclosures to provide a better understanding of how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for, and their effect on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company does not expect SFAS 161 to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Base Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. Under this FSP, unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends will be considered to be a separate class of common stock and will be included in the basic EPS calculation using the two-class method that is described in FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share. This FSP will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2009, and will require retrospective adjustment of all prior periods presented.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 2 - Restricted Assets
Federal Reserve Board regulations require that the Bank maintain certain minimum reserve balances in cash on hand and on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank, based on a percentage of deposits. The average amount of such balances for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 was approximately $673 and $653, respectively.
Note 3 - Securities
Investment securities have been classified according to management’s intent. The amortized cost of securities and their approximate fair value are as follows:
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 3 - Securities (continued)
Unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 are summarized as follows:
The mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) portfolio consists of $11,669 of agency MBS and $19,337 of non-agency MBS, with fair values of $11,913 and $15,932, respectively. All of the non-agency MBS are rated above investment grade, with the majority secured by prime collateral.
At December 31, 2008, there were 32 investment securities in an unrealized loss position, of which 8 were in a continuous loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on these securities were caused by changes in interest rates, widening credit spreads and market illiquidity, causing a decline in the fair value subsequent to their purchase. Management monitors published credit ratings on these securities for adverse changes. As of December 31, 2008, all of these securities with published ratings remained above investment grade. The Company has evaluated the securities shown above and anticipates full recovery of amortized cost with respect to these securities at maturity or sooner in the event of a more favorable market interest rate environment. Based on management’s evaluation and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these securities until their values recover, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2008.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 3 - Securities (concluded)
The Company did not engage in originating subprime mortgage loans and it does not believe that it has exposure to subprime mortgage loans or subprime mortgage backed securities. Additionally, the Company does not have any investment in or exposure to collateralized debt obligations or structured investment vehicles.
The contractual maturities of investment securities held to maturity and available for sale at December 31, 2008 are shown below. Investments in mortgage-backed securities are shown separately as maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations, with or without call or prepayment penalties. Investments in mutual funds are shown separately due to the short-term nature of the investments and because mutual funds do not have a stated maturity date.
Gross gains realized on sales of securities were $12, $0 and $0 and gross losses realized were $177, $20 and $0 in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In 2007, the Bank transferred $825 in municipal bonds from held to maturity to available for sale as a result of significant deterioration in the credit quality of the bond issuer. The bonds were subsequently sold and the Bank realized a loss on sale of $20.
Securities carried at approximately $­­­­27,668 at December 31, 2008 and $17,708 at December 31, 2007 were pledged to secure public deposits, commercial deposits, borrowings at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
Note 4 - Loans
Loans (including loans held for sale) at December 31 consist of the following:
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 4 - Loans (concluded)
Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
Following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans:
At December 31, 2008, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans have been modified. Loans 90 days and over past due and still accruing interest at December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $2,274 and $2,932, respectively.
Certain related parties of the Company, principally directors and their affiliates, were loan customers of the Bank in the ordinary course of business during 2008 and 2007. Total related party loans outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007 to executive officers and directors were $1,146 and $1,223, respectively. During 2008 and 2007, new loans of $676 and $43, respectively, were made, and repayments totaled $753 and $892, respectively. In management’s opinion, these loans and transactions were on the same terms as those for comparable loans and transactions with non-related parties. No loans to related parties were on non-accrual, past due or restructured at December 31, 2008.
Note 5 - Premises and Equipment
The components of premises and equipment at December 31 are as follows:
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 5 - Premises and Equipment (concluded)
Depreciation expense was $1,152, $975, and $844 for 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Bank leases premises under operating leases. Rental expense of leased premises was $369, $426 and $378 for 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which is included in occupancy expense.
Minimum net rental commitments under noncancelable operating leases having an original or remaining term of more than one year for future years ending December 31 are as follows:
Certain leases contain renewal options from five to ten years and escalation clauses based on increases in property taxes and other costs.
Note 6 - Deposits
The composition of deposits at December 31 is as follows:
Scheduled maturities of time certificates of deposit are as follows for future years ending December 31:
Note 7 - Borrowings
Long-term borrowings at December 31, 2008 and 2007 represent advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle. Advances at December 31, 2008 bear interest at 3.45% to 4.12% and mature in various years as follows: 2010 - $4,500; 2011 - $10,500; 2012 - $5,000 and 2013 - $2,500. The Bank has pledged $100,745 of securities and loans as collateral for these borrowings at December 31, 2008.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 7 - Borrowings (concluded)
Secured borrowings at December 31, 2008 and 2007 represent borrowings collateralized by participation interests in loans originated by the Bank. These borrowings are repaid as payments (normally monthly) are made on the underlying loans, bearing interest ranging from 6.38% to 7.00%. Original maturities range from May 2009 to May 2012.
Short-term borrowings represent federal funds purchased that generally mature within one to four days from the transaction date and term borrowings with scheduled maturity dates within one year. The following is a summary of short-term borrowings for the years ended:
Note 8 - Junior Subordinated Debentures
At December 31, 2008, two wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by the Company had outstanding $13,000 of pooled Trust Preferred Securities (“trust preferred securities”). Trust preferred securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the indentures. The trusts used the net proceeds from the offering of trust preferred securities to purchase a like amount of Junior Subordinated Debentures (the “Debentures”) of the Company. The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. The Company’s obligations under the Debentures and the related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the obligations of the trusts. The trust preferred securities are mandatory redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. The Company has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole or in part on or after specified dates, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date.
The following table is a summary of the trust preferred securities and debentures at December 31, 2008:
(1)
Fixed rate until March 15, 2011, at which time becomes a variable rate, adjusted quarterly, equal to 145 basis points over the three month LIBOR rate.
(2)
The variable rate preferred securities reprice quarterly.
The total amount of trust preferred securities outstanding at both December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $13,000. The interest rate on the trust preferred securities issued in June 2006 resets quarterly and is tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The Company has the right to redeem the debentures issued in the December 2005 offering in March 2011, and the June 2006 offering in July 2011.
The Debentures issued by the Company to the grantor trusts totaling $13,000 are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet in the liabilities section under the caption “junior subordinated debentures.” The Company records interest expense on the corresponding junior subordinated debentures in the consolidated statements of income.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 8 - Junior Subordinated Debentures (concluded)
The Company recorded $403 in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008 and 2007 respectively, for the common capital securities issued by the issuer trusts.
On July 2, 2003, the Federal Reserve Board (“Federal Reserve”) issued Supervisory Letter SR 03-13 clarifying that Bank Holding Companies should continue to report trust preferred securities in accordance with current Federal Reserve Bank instructions which allows trust preferred securities to be counted in Tier 1 capital subject to certain limitations. The Federal Reserve has indicated it will review the implications of any accounting treatment changes and, if necessary or warranted, will provide appropriate guidance.
Note 9 - Income Taxes
Income taxes for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 are:
Net deferred tax assets are recorded in other assets and net deferred tax liabilities are recorded in other liabilities in the consolidated financial statements.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 9 - Income Taxes (concluded)
The following is a reconciliation between the statutory and effective federal income tax rate for the years ended December 31:
Note 10 - Employee Benefits
Incentive Compensation Plan
The Bank has a plan that provides incentive compensation to key employees if the Bank meets certain performance criteria established by the Board of Directors. The cost of this plan was $66, $943, and $1,016 in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
401(k) Plans
The Bank has established a 401(k) profit sharing plan for those employees who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the plan. Eligible employees may contribute up to 15% of their compensation. Matching contributions by the Bank are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Contributions totaled $279, $398 and $334 for 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Director and Employee Deferred Compensation Plans
The Company has director and employee deferred compensation plans. Under the terms of the plans, a director or employee may participate upon approval by the Board. The participant may then elect to defer a portion of his or her earnings (directors’ fees or salary) as designated at the beginning of each plan year. Payments begin upon retirement, termination, death or permanent disability, sale of the Company, the ten-year anniversary of the participant’s participation date, or at the discretion of the Company. There are currently two participants in the plans. Total deferrals plus earnings were $75, $145 and $149 at December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. There is no ongoing expense to the Company for this plan.
The directors of a bank acquired by the Company in 1999 adopted two deferred compensation plans for directors - one plan providing retirement income benefits for all directors and the other, a deferred compensation plan, covering only those directors who have chosen to participate in the plan. At the time of adopting these plans, the Bank purchased life insurance policies on directors participating in both plans which may be used to fund payments to them under these plans. Cash surrender values on these policies were $3,346 and $3,232 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. In 2008, 2007 and 2006, the net benefit recorded from these plans, including the cost of the related life insurance, was $353, $371 and $306, respectively. Both of these plans were fully funded and frozen as of September 30, 2001. Plan participants were given the option to either remain in the plan until reaching the age of 70 or to receive a lump-sum distribution. Participants electing to remain in the plan will receive annual payments over a ten-year period upon reaching 70 years of age. The liability associated with these plans totaled $325 and $326 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 10 - Employee Benefits (continued)
Executive Long-Term Compensation Agreements
During 2008, the Company issued executive long-term compensation agreements to selected employees that provide incentive for those covered employees to remain employed with the Company for a defined period of time. The cost of this plan was $54 in 2008.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted a non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) that provides retirement benefits to its executive officers. The SERP is unsecured and unfunded and there are no plan assets. The post-retirement benefit provided by the SERP is designed to supplement a participating officer’s retirement benefits from social security, in order to provide the officer with a certain percentage of final average income at retirement age. The benefit is generally based on average earnings, years of service and age at retirement. At the inception of the SERP, the Company recorded a prior service cost to accumulated other comprehensive income of $634. The Company has purchased bank owned life insurance covering all participants in the SERP. The cash surrender value of these policies totaled $5,229 and $5,058 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
The following table sets forth the net periodic pension cost and obligation assumptions used in the measurement of the benefit obligation for the years ended December 31:
The following table sets forth the change in benefit obligation at December 31:
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 10 - Employee Benefits (concluded)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31 are as follows:
The following table summarizes the projected and accumulated benefit obligations at December 31:
Estimated future benefit payments as of December 31, 2008 are as follows:
Note 11 - Dividend Reinvestment Plan
In November 2005, the Company instituted a dividend reinvestment plan which allows for all or part of cash dividends to be reinvested in shares of Company common stock based upon participant elections. Under the plan, 1,100,000 shares are authorized for dividend reinvestment, of which 89,771 shares have been issued through December 31, 2008.
Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies
The Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the consolidated balance sheets.
The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as they do for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the Bank’s commitments at December 31 is as follows:
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (concluded)
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank’s experience has been that approximately 67% of loan commitments are drawn upon by customers. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the party.
Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, residential real estate, and income-producing commercial properties.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Collateral held varies as specified above and is required in instances where the Bank deems necessary.
Certain executive officers have entered into employment contracts with the Bank which provide for contingent payments subject to future events.
The Bank has agreements with commercial banks for lines of credit totaling $30,000, of which $0 was used at December 31, 2008. In addition, the Bank has a credit line with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle totaling 20% of assets, $46,000 of which was used at December 31, 2008. These borrowings are collateralized under blanket pledge and custody agreements.
Because of the nature of its activities, the Company is subject to various pending and threatened legal actions which arise in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities arising from these claims, if any, will not have a material effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
Note 13 - Significant Concentrations of Credit Risk
Most of the Bank’s business activity is with customers and governmental entities located in the state of Washington, including investments in state and municipal securities. Loans are generally limited by state banking regulations to 20% of the Bank’s shareholder’s equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Standby letters of credit were granted primarily to commercial borrowers. The Bank, as a matter of practice, generally does not extend credit to any single borrower or group of borrowers in excess of $7,500.
Note 14 - Stock Options
The Company’s three stock incentive plans, adopted in 1995, 1997 and 2000, provide for granting incentive stock options, as defined under current tax laws, to key personnel. The plan adopted in 2000 also provides for non-qualified stock options and other types of stock based awards. Under the first plan, options are exercisable 90 days from the date of grant. These options terminate if not exercised within ten years from the date of grant. If after six years from the date of grant fewer than 20% of the options have been exercised, they will expire at a rate of 20% annually. Under the second plan, the options become exercisable one year from the date of grant, at a rate of 10% annually. Options terminate if not exercised when they become available. No additional grants will be made under these two plans. The 2000 plan authorizes the issuance of up to a total of 1,100,000 shares (305,195 shares are available for grant at December 31, 2008). Under the 2000 plan, options either become exercisable ratably over five years or vest fully five years from the date of grant. Under the 2000 plan, the Company may grant up to 150,000 options for its common stock to a single individual in a calendar year.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 14 - Stock Options (continued)
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock-based awards based on assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s common shares. The expected term of stock options granted is based on the simplified method, which is the simple average between contractual term and vesting period. The risk-free rate is based on the expected term of stock options and the applicable U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant.
A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and changes during the years ending on those dates, is presented below:
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 14 - Stock Options (concluded)
A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested options as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and changes during the period then ended are presented below:
The following information summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2008:
The aggregate intrinsic value of all options outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $0 and $188, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of all options that were exercisable at December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $0 and $0, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $29 and $282, respectively for 2008 and 2007. Cash received from the exercise of stock options during 2008 totaled $58. Stock based compensation recognized in 2008 and 2007 was $87 ($57 net of tax) and $97 ($64 net of tax), respectively. Future compensation expense for unvested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2008 is estimated to be $101 recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.
Note 15 - Regulatory Matters
The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines on the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital adequacy guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital classification is also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 15 - Regulatory Matters (concluded)
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to total average assets (as defined), and minimum ratios of Tier 1 and total capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined).
As of December 31, 2008, the most recent notification from the Bank’s regulator categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.
The Company and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the table below. Management believes, as of December 31, 2008, the Company and the Bank meet all capital requirements to which they are subject.
The Company and the Bank are subject to certain restrictions on the amount of dividends that it may declare without prior regulatory approval.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 16 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, include $1,997 of unrealized losses and $46 and $5 of unrealized gains arising during 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, less reclassification adjustments of $165, $0 and $0 for losses included in net income in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, as follows:
Note 17 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, expands disclosures about fair value measurements and establishes a hierarchy for measuring fair value that is intended to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. This hierarchy uses three levels of inputs to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities as follows:
Level 1 - Valuations based on quoted prices in active exchange markets for identical assets or liabilities; includes certain U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. Government and agency securities, and corporate debt securities actively traded in over-the-counter markets.
Level 2 - Valuations of assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities traded in the same market; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Valuations may be obtained from, or corroborated by, third-party pricing services. This category generally includes certain U.S. Government and agency securities and corporate debt securities that are not actively traded, and residential mortgage loans held for sale.
Level 3 - Valuation based on unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity for financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, yield curves and similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities, but in all cases are corroborated by external data, which may include third-party pricing services.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 17 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The following table presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2008:
The Company did not have any Level 3 inputs in the investment portfolio during the year.
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis after initial recognition such as loans measured for impairment and OREO. The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each such class of financial instrument:
Impaired loans - a loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due (both interest and principle) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or by the fair market value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
Other real estate owned - OREO is initially recorded at the lower of the carrying amount of the loan or fair value of the property less estimated costs to sell. This amount becomes the property’s new basis. Management considers third party appraisals in determining the fair value of particular properties. Any write-downs based on the property fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan and lease losses. Management periodically reviews OREO in an effort to ensure the property is carried at the lower of its new basis or fair value, net of estimated costs to sell.
The following table presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2008:
Other real estate owned with a carrying amount of $6,883 was acquired during the year ended December 31, 2008. These assets were written down $73 to their fair value, less estimated costs to sell, which was charged to the allowance for loan and lease losses during the period.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 17 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair values of financial instruments disclosed in these consolidated financial statements:
Cash, Interest Bearing Deposits at Other Financial Institutions, and Federal Funds Sold
The carrying amounts of cash, interest bearing deposits at other financial institutions, and federal funds sold approximate their fair value.
Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity
Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices.
Loans
For 2008, the fair value of loans is estimated based on comparable market statistics for loans with similar credit ratings. An additional liquidity discount is also incorporated to more closely align the fair value with observed market prices. For 2007, variable rate loans that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for fixed rate loans in 2007 are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values of loans held for sale are based on their estimated market prices.
Deposit Liabilities
The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity date is included at the amount payable on demand. Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation based on interest rates currently offered on similar certificates.
Secured borrowings
For variable rate secured borrowings that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.
Short-Term Borrowings
The fair values of the Company’s short-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Long-Term Borrowings
The fair values of the Company’s long-term borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Junior Subordinated Debentures
The fair value of the junior subordinated debentures and trust preferred securities approximates the pricing of a preferred security at current market prices.
Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments
The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit was estimated using the rates currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the customers. Since the majority of the Company’s off-balance-sheet instruments consist of non-fee producing, variable-rate commitments, the Company has determined they do not have a material fair value.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 17 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (concluded)
The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31 are as follows:
Note 18 - Earnings Per Share Disclosures
Following is information regarding the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years indicated.
The number of shares shown for “options” is the number of incremental shares that would result from the exercise of options and use of the proceeds to repurchase shares at the average market price during the year.
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 19 - Condensed Financial Information - Parent Company Only
Condensed Balance Sheets - December 31,
Condensed Statements of Income - Years Ended December 31,
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Note 19 - Condensed Financial Information - Parent Company Only (concluded)
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended December 31
Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the three years ended December 31, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts
Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 20th day of March, 2009.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated, on the 20th day of March, 2009.
Principal Executive Officer and Director
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
/s/ Dennis A. Long
/s/ Denise Portmann
Dennis A. Long, President and CEO and Director
Denise Portmann, CFO
Principal Executive Officer
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Remaining Directors
/s/ Gary C. Forcum
/s/ G. Dennis Archer
Gary C. Forcum (Chairman of the Board)
G. Dennis Archer
/s/ Joseph A. Malik
/s/ Edwin Ketel
Joseph A. Malik
Edwin Ketel
/s/ Randy Rust
Randy Rust
John Ferlin
/s/ Douglas M. Schermer
/s/ Robert J. Worrell
Douglas M. Schermer
Robert J. Worrell
/s/ Susan C. Freese
/s/ Randy W. Rognlin
Susan C. Freese
Randy W. Rognlin
Exhibit Index
EXHIBIT NO.
EXHIBIT
3.1
RestatedArticles of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
3.2
Bylaws. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2b to Form 8-A filed by the Company and declared effective on March 7, 2000 (Registration No. 000-29329).
10.1
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Dennis A. Long dated December 29, 2008.*
10.2
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with John Van Dijk dated December 29, 2008.*
10.3
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Bruce D. MacNaughton dated December 29, 2008.*
10.4
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Denise Portmann dated December 29, 2008.*
10.5
Bank of the Pacific Incentive Stock Option Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, (the “1999 10-K”).*
10.6
The Bank of Grays Harbor Incentive Stock Option Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the 1999 10-K.*
10.7
Stock Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended (the “2000 Plan”). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (the “March 2007 10-Q”).
10.8
Forms of stock option agreements under the 2000 Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.2 and 10.3 to the March 2007 10-Q.*
10.9
SOX Officer Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.*
10.10
The Bank of Grays Harbor Employee Deferred Compensation Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.*
10.11
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan effective January 1, 2007. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 13, 2008 (the “March 2008 8-K”).*
10.12
Individual Participation Agreement (SERP) dated March 13, 2008, between the Company and Dennis A. Long. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the March 2008 8-K.*
10.13
Individual Participation Agreement (SERP) dated March 13, 2008, between the Company and John Van Dijk. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the March 2008 8-K.*
10.14
Individual Participation Agreement (SERP) dated March 13, 2008, between the Company and Bruce MacNaughton. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the March 2008 8-K.*
10.15
Individual Participation Agreement (SERP) dated March 13, 2008, between the Company and Denise Portmann. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the March 2008 8-K.*
Subsidiaries of Registrant - Bank of the Pacific, organized under Washington law
23.1
Consent of Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350
Description of common stock of the Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000.
* Listed document is a management contract, compensation plan or arrangement.