Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
CONTENTS
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Income – Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Report of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors
of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements
of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows, for the years then ended, and the related notes
to the consolidated financial statements (collectively, the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are
a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards
of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform,
an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal
control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond
to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter
arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee
and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging,
subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements,
taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit
matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Allowance for Credit Losses
– Loans Collectively Evaluated for Credit Losses
Description of the Matter
As further described
in Note 2 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) and Note 7 (Allowance for Credit Losses For Loans (“ACLL”) to the consolidated
financial statements, the allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL) is a valuation allowance that represents management’s best
estimate of expected credit losses on loans measured at amortized cost considering available information, from internal and external sources,
relevant to assessing collectability over the loans’ contractual terms. Loans which share common risk characteristics are pooled
and collectively evaluated
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by the Company using
historical data, as well as assessments of current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future conditions. The Company’s
ACLL related to collectively evaluated loans represented $7.5 million of the total recorded ACLL of $7.7 million as of December 31, 2024.
The collectively evaluated ACLL consists of quantitative and qualitative components.
The quantitative component consists of loss
estimates derived from a discounted cash flow model using external observations of historical loan losses adjusted for estimated prepayments
and forecasts of future conditions over a reasonable and supportable period. The estimate considers large amounts of data in tabulating
default, loss given default, and prepayment speeds and requires complex calculations as well as management judgment in the selection of
appropriate inputs.
In addition to the quantitative component, the collectively
evaluated ACLL also includes a qualitative component which aggregates management’s assessment of available information relevant
to assessing collectability that is not captured in the quantitative loss estimation process. Factors considered by management in developing
its qualitative estimates include: changes in general market, economic and business conditions; lending policies and procedures; experience
and ability of management and staff; the nature and volume of the loan portfolio; the volume and severity of delinquencies and adversely
classified loan balances; loan review system; concentrations of credit; the value of underlying collateral in determining the recorded
balance of the allowance for credit losses; and legal or regulatory requirements and competition. This evaluation is inherently subjective
as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
Management exercised significant judgment when estimating
the ACLL on collectively evaluated loans. We identified the estimation of the collectively evaluated ACLL as a critical audit matter as
auditing the collectively evaluated ACLL involved especially complex and subjective auditor judgment in evaluating management’s
assessment of the inherently subjective estimates.
The primary audit procedures we performed to address this critical audit
matter included:
·
Substantively testing management’s process for measuring the collectively evaluated ACLL, including:
·
Evaluating the conceptual soundness, assumptions, and key data inputs of the Company’s discounted cashflow methodology, including the identification of loan pools, the probability of default and loss given default rate inputs, and the prepayment/curtailment rate inputs for each pool.
·
Evaluating the methodology and testing the accuracy of incorporating reasonable and supportable forecasts in the collectively evaluated ACLL estimate.
·
Evaluating the completeness and accuracy of data inputs used as a basis for the qualitative factors.
·
Evaluating the qualitative factors for directional consistency in comparison to prior periods and for reasonableness in comparison to underlying supporting data.
·
Testing the mathematical accuracy of the ACLL for collectively evaluated loans including both the discounted cashflow and qualitative factor components of the calculations.
/s/ Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C.
We have served as the Company’s auditor since
2022.
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Roanoke, Virginia
March 31, 2025
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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(in thousands except share data)
ASSETS
2024
2023
Cash
and due from banks
$ 13,218
$ 14,596
Interest-bearing
deposits with banks
54,300
50,363
Federal
funds sold
150
18
Total
cash and cash equivalents
67,668
64,977
Investment
securities available-for-sale, at fair value
95,984
89,805
Loans
receivable
657,536
638,111
Allowance
for credit losses
( 7,684 )
( 7,256 )
Net
loans
649,852
630,855
Bank
premises and equipment, net
17,070
17,841
Other
real estate owned
87
157
Accrued
interest receivable
3,458
3,029
Deferred
taxes, net
4,809
4,461
Bank
owned life insurance
—
4,589
Right-of-use
assets – operating leases
3,413
3,852
Insurance
benefit receivable
5,417
—
Other
assets
7,167
6,747
Total
assets
$ 854,925
$ 826,313
LIABILITIES
Deposits
Noninterest
bearing
$ 224,938
$ 233,878
Interest-bearing
525,044
482,589
Total
deposits
749,982
716,467
Borrowed
funds
24,986
36,186
Lease
liabilities – operating leases
3,413
3,852
Accrued
interest payable
1,442
1,447
Accrued
expenses and other liabilities
4,361
3,550
Total
liabilities
784,184
761,502
Commitments
and Contingent Liabilities (Notes 19 and 21)
—
SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY
Common
stock - $ 2.00 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,636,724 and 23,745,900 shares issued and outstanding at December
31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
47,273
47,492
Additional
paid-in capital
14,451
14,514
Retained
earnings
21,001
14,458
Accumulated
other comprehensive loss
( 11,984 )
( 11,653 )
Total
shareholders’ equity
70,741
64,811
Total
liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$ 854,925
$ 826,313
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(in thousands except share and per share data)
INTEREST
AND DIVIDEND INCOME
2024
2023
Loans
including fees
$ 38,208
$ 32,552
Federal
funds sold
6
22
Interest-earning
deposits with banks
3,875
2,239
Investments
2,371
2,167
Dividends
on equity securities (restricted)
173
155
Total
interest and dividend income
44,633
37,135
INTEREST
EXPENSE
Deposits
14,145
7,582
Borrowed
funds
1,967
1,534
Total
interest expense
16,112
9,116
NET
INTEREST INCOME
28,521
28,019
PROVISION
FOR CREDIT LOSSES
625
649
NET
INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
27,896
27,370
NONINTEREST
INCOME
Service
charges and fees
3,838
3,886
Card
processing and interchange income
3,702
3,730
Insurance
and investment fees
1,328
1,084
Other
noninterest income
2,386
1,249
Total
noninterest income
11,254
9,949
NONINTEREST
EXPENSES
Salaries
and employee benefits
14,508
14,256
Occupancy
and equipment expenses
3,572
3,456
Data
processing and telecommunications
2,540
2,481
Other
operating expenses
8,177
7,795
Total
noninterest expenses
28,797
27,988
INCOME
BEFORE INCOME TAXES
10,353
9,331
INCOME
TAX EXPENSE
2,149
2,147
NET
INCOME
$ 8,204
$ 7,184
Income
Per Share
Basic
and Diluted
$ 0.35
$ 0.30
Average
Weighted Shares of Common Stock
Basic
and Diluted
23,682,407
23,804,427
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
NET
INCOME
$
8,204
$
7,184
Other
comprehensive income (loss):
Investment
securities activity:
Unrealized
(losses) gains arising during the year
( 415 )
2,896
Reclassification
adjustment for net gains included in net income
( 4 )
-
Other
comprehensive (losses) income on investment securities
( 419 )
2,896
Related
tax benefit (expense)
88
( 608 )
TOTAL
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
( 331 )
2,288
TOTAL
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
7,873
$
9,472
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
financial statements.
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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(in thousands including share data, but excluding
per share data)
Shares
of Common Stock
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in- Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Shareholders’ Equity
Balance, December
31, 2022
23,848
$ 47,697
$ 14,546
$ 8,917
$ ( 13,941 )
$ 57,219
Adoption of ASU 2016-13
—
—
—
( 212 )
—
( 212 )
Net income
—
—
—
7,184
—
7,184
Other
comprehensive income, net of tax
—
—
—
—
2,288
2,288
Cash dividend declared
($0.06 per share)
—
—
—
( 1,431 )
—
( 1,431 )
Repurchase
of common stock
( 102 )
( 205 )
( 32 )
—
—
( 237 )
Balance,
December 31, 2023
23,746
$ 47,492
$ 14,514
$ 14,458
$ ( 11,653 )
$ 64,811
Net income
—
—
—
8,204
—
8,204
Other
comprehensive loss, net of tax
—
—
—
—
( 331 )
( 331 )
Cash dividend declared
($0.07 per share)
—
—
—
( 1,661 )
—
( 1,661 )
Repurchase
of common stock
( 109 )
( 219 )
( 63 )
—
—
( 282 )
Balance,
December 31, 2024
23,637
$ 47,273
$ 14,451
$ 21,001
$ ( 11,984 )
$ 70,741
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
financial statements.
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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Dollars are in thousands)
2024
2023
CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net
income
$ 8,204
$ 7,184
Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation
and amortization
1,572
1,614
Provision
for credit losses
625
649
Net gain
on sale of available-for-sale securities
( 4 )
—
Income
on bank owned life insurance
( 73 )
( 40 )
Gain
on sale of mortgage loans
( 9 )
( 4 )
Gain
on sale or disposal of premises and equipment
( 21 )
( 46 )
(Gain)
loss on sale and writedowns of foreclosed real estate
( 74 )
96
Loss
on settlement of bank owned life insurance
49
—
Income
on bank owned lifer insurance death benefit
( 1,565 )
—
Loans
originated for sale
( 329 )
( 81 )
Proceeds
from sales of loans originated for sale
338
85
Net amortization/accretion
of bond premiums/discounts
189
298
Deferred
tax benefit
( 260 )
( 390 )
Net change
in:
Interest
receivable
( 429 )
( 474 )
Other
assets
( 117 )
( 667 )
Accrued
interest payable
( 5 )
920
Accrued
expenses and other liabilities
253
( 1,743 )
Net
cash provided by operating activities
8,344
7,401
CASH
FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net increase
in loans
( 20,833 )
( 53,725 )
Purchase
of securities available-for-sale
( 23,336 )
( 500 )
Proceeds
from repayments and maturities of securities available-for-sale
14,419
9,369
Proceeds
from sales of securities available-for-sale
2,134
—
Net purchase
of equity securities (restricted)
( 38 )
( 625 )
Payments
for the purchase of premises, equipment and software
( 1,792 )
( 1,475 )
Proceeds
from sales of premises and equipment
1,186
932
Proceeds
from sales of other real estate owned
1,474
132
Proceeds
from settlement of bank owned life insurance
761
—
Net
cash used in investing activities
( 26,025 )
( 45,892 )
CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(Decrease)
increase in short-term borrowings
( 10,000 )
10,000
Net change
in long-term debt
( 1,200 )
9,690
Net change
in noninterest bearing deposits
( 8,940 )
( 16,046 )
Net change
in interest bearing deposits
42,455
39,806
Dividends
paid
( 1,661 )
( 1,431 )
Repurchase
of common stock
( 282 )
( 237 )
Net
cash provided by financing activities
20,372
41,782
Net increase
in cash and cash equivalents
2,691
3,291
Cash
and cash equivalents, beginning of the year
64,977
61,686
Cash
and cash equivalents, end of the year
$ 67,668
$ 64,977
Supplemental
Disclosure of Cash Paid During the Year for:
Interest
$ 16,117
$ 8,195
Taxes
2,200
3,705
Supplemental
Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions:
Right-of-use
assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
—
451
Transfer
of loans to other real estate owned
1,330
124
Cash
surrender value of bank owned life insurance transferred benefit receivable
3,852
—
Change
in unrealized losses on securities available for sale
( 419 )
2,896
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
financial statements.
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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Nature of Operations – New Peoples Bankshares,
Inc. (New Peoples) is a financial holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of a community bank, New Peoples
Bank, Inc. (the Bank). New Peoples and the Bank are each organized and incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As
a state-chartered member bank, the Bank is subject to regulation by the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions, the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Bank provides general banking services to individuals,
small and medium size businesses and the professional community of southwest Virginia, southern West Virginia, northeastern Tennessee
and western North Carolina. These services include commercial and consumer loans along with traditional deposit products such as checking
and savings accounts.
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation –
The consolidated financial statements include New Peoples, the Bank, NPB Insurance Services, Inc., and NPB Web Services, Inc. (Hereinafter,
collectively referred to as the Company, we, us, or our). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 942, Financial Services – Depository and Lending, NPB Capital Trust I
and 2 are not included in the consolidated financial statements.
Segment Reporting
– The Company's revenue is primarily derived from the business of banking. The Company's financial
performance is monitored on a consolidated basis by the Chief Executive Officer, who is designated the chief operating decision maker
(“CODM”), based upon information provided about the Company’s products and services offered. The segments are also distinguished
by the level of information provided to the CODM, who uses such information to review the performance of various components of the business,
which are then aggregated if operating performance of product and customers are similar. The CODM evaluates the financial performance
of the Company’s business components such as revenue streams, significant expenses, and budget to actual results in assessing the
Company’s segments and in determination of allocated resources. The presentation of financial performance to the CODM is consistent
with amounts and financial statement lines items shown in the Company's consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income.
Additionally, the Company's significant expenses are adequately segmented by category and amount in the consolidated statements of income
to include all significant items when considering both qualitative and quantitative factors. Significant expenses of the Company include
salaries and employee benefits, occupancy expense, equipment expense, data processing fees and legal and professional expenses. All of
the Company's financial results are similar and considered by management to be aggregated into one reportable operating segment. While
the Company has assigned certain management responsibilities by region and business-line, the Company's CODM evaluates financial performance
on a Company-wide basis. The majority of the Company's revenue is from the business of banking and the Company's assigned regions have
similar economic characteristics, products, services and customers. Accordingly, all of the Company's operations are considered by management
to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment .
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024 – In
August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-06 “Debt –
Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic
815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity.” The ASU simplifies accounting for
convertible instruments by removing major separation models required under current generally accepted accounting principles of the United
States (GAAP). Consequently, more convertible debt instruments will be reported as a single liability instrument and more convertible
preferred stock as a single equity instrument with no separate accounting for embedded conversion features. The ASU removes certain settlement
conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception, which will permit more equity contracts
to qualify for it. The ASU also simplifies the diluted earnings per share (EPS) calculation in certain areas. In addition, the amendment
updates the disclosure requirements for convertible instruments to increase information transparency. ASU 2020-06 was effective for the
Company on January 1, 2024. The adoption of this standard had no material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In June 2022, the FASB issued
ASU 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions.”
ASU 2022-03 clarifies that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account
of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. ASU 2022-03 was effective for the Company on January
1, 2024. The adoption of this standard had no material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
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In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-01, “Leases
(Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements.” These amendments require entities to amortize leasehold improvements associated with
common control leases over the useful life to the common control group. ASU 2023-01 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2024.
The adoption of this standard had no material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
On December 31, 2024, the Company adopted ASU 2023-07,
“Segment Reporting (Topic 280) – Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures.” These amendments required that a public
entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis, significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision
maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, required other segment items by reportable segment to be disclosed
and a description of their composition, and required disclosure of the title and position of the chief operating decision maker and an
explanation of how they use the reported measure of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate
resources. The amendments were applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented and did not have a material effect on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements. Refer to Segment Reporting section above.
Use of Estimates – The preparation of
financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The determination of the adequacy
of the allowance for credit losses is based on estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment
and market conditions.
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash
equivalents as used in the cash flow statements include cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks, federal funds sold
and investment securities when purchased within three months of maturity.
Investment Securities – Management determines
the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. If management has the intent and the Company has the ability at
the time of purchase to hold securities until maturity, they are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized historical cost.
Securities not intended to be held to maturity are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value. Securities available-for-sale
are intended to be used as part of the Company’s asset and liability management strategy and may be sold in response to changes
in interest rates, prepayment risk or other similar factors.
The amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts
are recognized in interest income using the effective interest method over the period to maturity for discounts and the earlier of call
date or maturity for premiums. Realized gains and losses on dispositions are based on the net proceeds and the adjusted book value of
the securities sold, using the specific identification method. Realized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale are included in
noninterest income and, when applicable, are reported as a reclassification adjustment, net of tax, in other comprehensive loss. Unrealized
gains and losses on investment securities available for sale are based on the difference between book value and fair value of each security.
These gains and losses are credited or charged to other comprehensive loss, net of tax, whereas realized gains and losses flow through
the statements of income.
Allowance for Credit Losses – Available-for-Sale
Securities – For available-for-sale securities, management evaluates all investments in an unrealized loss position on a quarterly
basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation. If the Company has the intent to sell the security
or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security, the security is written down to fair value and the
entire loss is recorded in earnings.
If either of the above criteria is not met, the Company
evaluates whether the decline in fair value is the result of credit losses or other factors. In making the assessment, the Company may
consider various factors including the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, performance on any underlying collateral,
downgrades in the ratings of the security by a rating agency, the failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments
and adverse conditions specifically related to the security. If the assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value
of cash flows expected to be collected are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security and any excess is recorded as an allowance
for credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any amount of unrealized loss that has
not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).
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Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded
as provision for (or reversal of) credit losses expense. Losses are charged against the allowance for credit losses when management believes
an available-for-sale security is confirmed to be uncollectible or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell
is met. As of December 31, 2024, there was no allowance for credit losses related to the available-for-sale portfolio.
Loans held for sale – Mortgage loans originated
and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments
from investors. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recorded as a valuation allowance through earnings. Mortgage loans held for sale are
generally sold with servicing released. Gains and losses on sales of mortgages are based on the difference between the selling price and
the carrying value of the related loan sold.
Loans – Loans that management has the
intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at amortized cost. Amortized cost is the
principal balance outstanding, net of purchase premiums and discounts and deferred fees and costs. Accrued interest receivable related
to loans totaled $ 2.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and was reported in accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheets.
Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred
and recognized in interest income using methods that approximate a level yield without anticipating prepayments.
The accrual of interest is generally discontinued when
a loan becomes 90 days past due and is not well collateralized and in the process of collection, or when management believes, after considering
economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the principal or interest will not be collectible in the normal course of
business. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. A loan is considered to be past due when a scheduled payment has
not been received 30 days after the contractual due date.
All accrued interest is reversed against interest income
when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Interest received on such loans is accounted for using the cost-recovery method, until qualifying
for return to accrual. Under the cost-recovery method, interest income is not recognized until the loan balance is reduced to zero. Loans
are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current, there is a sustained
period of repayment performance, and future payments are reasonably assured.
Significant Group Concentrations of Credit Risk
– The Company identifies a concentration as any obligation, direct or indirect, of the same or affiliated interests which represent
25% or more of the Company’s capital structure, or $ 17.7 million as of December 31, 2024. Most of the Company’s activities
are with customers located within southwest Virginia, southern West Virginia, northeastern Tennessee region and western North Carolina.
Certain concentrations may pose credit risk. The Company does not have any significant concentrations to any one industry or customer.
Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans –
The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the
net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility
of a loan balance is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off.
Accrued interest receivable is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
The allowance for credit losses represents management’s
estimate of lifetime credit losses inherent in loans as of the balance sheet date. The allowance for credit losses is estimated by management
using relevant available information, from both internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable
and supportable forecasts.
The Company primarily utilizes the cohort and the probability
of default/loss given default methodologies for its reasonable and supportable forecasting of current expected credit losses. To further
adjust the allowance for credit losses for expected losses not already included within the quantitative component of the calculation,
the Company may consider the following qualitative adjustment factors: changes to: lending policies and procedures, national and local
economic conditions, the experience and ability of management and staff; the volume and severity of past due, rated and nonaccrual assets,
loan review system, collateral value, concentrations of credit, and legal or regulatory requirements and competition.
The Company measures expected credit losses for loans
on a pooled basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Company has identified the following portfolio segments and calculates
the allowance for credit losses for each using a discounted cash flow methodology:
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• Commercial
Real Estate Loans. We originate loans to qualified businesses and individuals in our market
area for the purchase, construction or refinancing of commercial real estate. These loans
consist of owner occupied, non-owner occupied and multi-family transactions. Owner occupied
real estate properties primarily include retail buildings, medical buildings and industrial/warehouse
space. Owner-occupied loans are typically repaid first by the cash flows generated by the
borrower’s business operations. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the
underlying business and its ability to generate sustainable profitability and positive cash
flow. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate properties primarily include retail buildings,
hotels, office/medical buildings and industrial/warehouse space. Increases in vacancy rates,
interest rates or other changes in general economic conditions can have an impact on the
borrower and their ability to repay the loan. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans
are generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk as they may be dependent
on the ongoing success and operating viability of a fewer number of tenants who are occupying
the property and who may have a greater degree of exposure to economic conditions. Multifamily
loans are expected to be repaid from the cash flows of the underlying property so the collective
amount of rents must be sufficient to cover all operating expenses, property management and
maintenance, taxes and debt service. Increases in vacancy rates, interest rates or other
changes in general economic conditions can have an impact on the borrower and their ability
to repay the loan. Construction loans include not only construction of new structures, but
also additions or alterations to existing structures. Construction loans are generally secured
by real estate. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the uncertainty on whether
the construction will be completed according to the specifications and schedules. Factors
that may influence the completion of construction may be customer specific, such as the quality
and depth of property management, or related to changes in general economic conditions.
• Commercial
Loans. We make commercial loans to qualified businesses in our market area. Our commercial
lending consists primarily of commercial and industrial loans to finance accounts receivable,
inventory, property, plant and equipment. Commercial business loans generally have a higher
degree of risk than residential mortgage loans but have commensurately higher yields. Residential
mortgage loans are generally made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment
from employment and other income and are secured by real estate whose value tends to be easily
ascertainable. In contrast, commercial business loans typically are made on the basis of
the borrower’s ability to make repayment from cash flow from its business and are secured
by business assets, such as commercial real estate, accounts receivable, equipment and inventory.
As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial business loans may
be substantially dependent on the success of the business itself. Further, the collateral
for commercial business loans may depreciate over time and cannot be appraised with as much
precision as residential real estate. To manage these risks, our underwriting guidelines
generally require us to secure commercial loans with both the assets of the borrowing business
and other additional collateral and guarantees that may be available. In addition, we actively
monitor certain measures of the borrower, including advance rate, cash flow, collateral value
and other appropriate credit factors.
• Residential
Mortgage Loans. Our residential mortgage loans consist of residential first and second mortgage
loans, residential construction loans, home equity lines of credit and term loans secured
by first and second mortgages on the residences of borrowers for home improvements, education
and other personal expenditures. We make mortgage loans with a variety of terms, including
fixed and floating or variable rates and a variety of maturities. Under our underwriting
guidelines, residential mortgage loans are generally made on the basis of the borrower’s
ability to make repayment from employment and other income and are secured by real estate
whose value tends to be easily ascertainable. These loans are made consistent with our appraisal
policies and real estate lending policies, which detail maximum loan-to-value ratios and
maturities.
• Construction
Loans. Construction lending entails significant additional risks compared to residential
mortgage lending. Construction loans often involve larger loan balances concentrated with
single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Construction loans also involve additional
risks attributable to the fact that loan funds are advanced upon the security of property
under construction, which is of uncertain value prior to the completion of construction.
Thus, it is more difficult to evaluate the total loan funds required to complete a project
and related loan-to-value ratios accurately. To minimize the risks associated with construction
lending, loan-to-value limitations for residential, multi-family and non-residential construction
loans are in place. These are in addition to the usual credit analyses of borrowers. Management
feels that the loan-to-value ratios help to minimize the risk of loss and to compensate for
normal fluctuations in the real estate market. Maturities for construction loans generally
range from 4 to 12 months for residential property and from 6 to 18 months for non-residential
and multi-family properties.
• Consumer
Loans. Our consumer loans consist primarily of installment loans to individuals for personal,
family and household purposes. The specific types of consumer loans that we make include
home improvement loans, debt consolidation loans and general consumer lending. Consumer loans
entail greater risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer
loans that are unsecured, such as lines of credit, or secured by rapidly depreciating assets
such as automobiles. In such cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan
may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance due to the
greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation. The remaining deficiency often does not
warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. In addition, consumer
loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and
thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy.
Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state
bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered on such loans.
A borrower may also be able to assert against the Bank as an assignee any claims and defenses
that it has against the seller of the underlying collateral.
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Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated
on an individual basis. The Company designates loan relationships of $ 250,000 or more that have been determined to meet the regulatory
definitions of “special mention” or “classified” (together known as “criticized”) as individually
evaluated. The fair value of individually evaluated loans is measured using the fair value of collateral (“collateral method”)
or the DCF method.
• The
collateral method is applied to individually evaluated loans for which foreclosure is probable.
The collateral method is also applied to individually evaluated loans when borrowers are
experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially
through the operation or sale of the collateral (“collateral dependent”). The
allowance for credit losses is measured based on the difference between the fair value of
the collateral and the amortized cost basis of the loan as of the measurement date. When
repayment is expected to be from the operation of the collateral, the allowance for credit
losses is calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the loan exceeds
the present value of expected cash flows from the operation of the collateral. When repayment
is expected to be from the sale of the collateral, the allowance for credit losses is calculated
as the amount by which the loan’s amortized cost basis exceeds the fair value of the
underlying collateral less estimated cost to sell. The allowance for credit losses may be
zero if the fair value of the collateral at the measurement date exceeds the amortized cost
basis of the loan.
• The
DCF method is applied to individually evaluated loans that do not meet the criteria for collateral
method measurement. Cash flows are projected and discounted using the same method as for
collectively evaluated loans, and the Company considers default and prepayment assumptions.
Allowance for Credit Losses – Unfunded Commitments
– Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters
of credit issued to meet customer financing needs. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other
party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.
Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
The Company records an allowance for credit losses
on off-balance sheet credit exposures, unless the commitments to extend credit are unconditionally cancelable, through a charge to provision
for unfunded commitments, which is included in the provision for credit losses, in the Company’s consolidated statements of income.
The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is estimated by loan segment at each balance sheet date under the
current expected credit loss model using the same methodologies as portfolio loans, taking into consideration the likelihood that funding
will occur as well as any third-party guarantees. The allowance for unfunded commitments is included in other liabilities on the Company’s
consolidated balance sheets .
Bank Premises and Equipment – Land, buildings
and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following
estimated useful lives:
Schedule
of estimated useful lives
Type
Estimated
useful life
Buildings
39
– 40 years
Paving
and landscaping
15
years
Computer
equipment and software
3
to 5 years
Vehicles
5
years
Furniture
and other equipment
5
to 10 years
Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever
is shorter. Repairs and maintenance costs are recorded as a component of noninterest expense as incurred.
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Other Real
Estate Owned – Other real estate owned represents properties acquired through foreclosure or deeds taken in lieu of foreclosure
and former branch sites that have been closed and for which there are no intentions to re-open or otherwise use the location and the time
anticipated to dispose of the property is expected to not be short-term. At the time of acquisition, these properties are recorded at
fair value less estimated costs to sell. Expenses incurred in connection with operating these properties and subsequent write-downs, if
any, are charged to operations. Subsequent to foreclosure, management periodically considers the adequacy of the reserve for losses on
the property. Gains and losses on the sales of these properties are credited or charged to income in the year of the sale.
Bank Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”) –
The Bank purchased life insurance policies on certain, now-former, key officers and employees. Changes in the cash surrender value
are recorded in noninterest income.
Leases – A right-of-use asset and related
lease liability is recognized for operating leases the Bank has entered into for certain office facilities. Most leases include one or
more options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is typically at the sole discretion of management. If it is determined that
it is reasonably certain that the Bank will exercise renewal options, the additional term is included in the calculation of the lease
liability. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use the fully collateralized Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB)
borrowing rate, commensurate with the lease terms at the lease commencement date, in determining the present value of the lease payments.
Income Taxes – Deferred tax assets or
liabilities are computed based upon the difference between financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the
enacted marginal tax rate. The Company provides a valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets where it is more likely than not
such assets will not be realized. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had no valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets.
The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain
tax position only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on
the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based
on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. See Note 10, Income Taxes, for additional
information. The Company records any penalties and interest attributed to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expenses.
Income Per Share – Basic income per share
computations are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Dilutive earnings per share reflect the
additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued.
Financial Instruments – Off-balance-sheet
instruments - In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into commitments to extend credit. Such financial instruments
are recorded in the financial statements when they are funded.
Financial Instruments – Fair Value –
Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully discussed in
Note 23. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risks, prepayments
and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or market conditions could
significantly affect these estimates.
Comprehensive Income – GAAP requires that
recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as
unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance
sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The change in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale
securities is the Company’s only component of other comprehensive income (loss).
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - The
Company generally satisfies its performance obligations fully on its contracts with customers as services are rendered; and the transaction
prices are typically fixed, charged either on a periodic basis or based on activity.
Advertising Cost – Advertising costs are
expensed in the period incurred. Those costs, which are included in Advertising, sponsorships and donations in Note 25 totaled $ 240,000
and $ 206,000 , for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Reclassification – Certain reclassifications
have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to place them on a comparable basis with the current year. Net income and
shareholders’ equity previously reported were not affected by these reclassifications.
Subsequent Events – The Company has evaluated
subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued. See
Note 26 Subsequent Events for additional information.
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NOTE 3 INCOME PER SHARE
Basic income per share computations are based on the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year. Dilutive earnings per share reflect the additional common shares that
would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there
were no dilutive potential common shares.
Basic and diluted net income per common share calculations
follows:
Schedule of basic and diluted net loss per common share calculations
(Amounts
in thousands, except
For
the year ended
share
and per share data)
December
31,
2024
2023
Net
income
$ 8,204
$ 7,184
Weighted
average shares outstanding
23,682,407
23,804,427
Weighted
average dilutive shares outstanding
23,682,407
23,804,427
Basic
and diluted income per share
$ 0.35
$ 0.30
NOTE 4 DEPOSITS IN AND FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD
TO BANKS
The Bank had federal funds sold and interest-bearing
cash on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the Federal Reserve Bank) and other commercial banks amounting to $ 54.5 million
and $ 50.4 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Deposit amounts at other commercial banks may, at times, exceed federally
insured limits.
The Bank has a total of $ 30 .0 million in unsecured
fed funds lines of credit facilities from three correspondent banks that were available as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Of these total commitments, all were available as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. As a condition for $ 5 .0 million of one of the unsecured
fed funds lines of credit, the Bank maintains a minimum deposit balance of $ 250,000 with this correspondent bank. As of December 31, 2024
and 2023, the Bank was in compliance with this requirement.
NOTE 5 INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities (all available-for-sale)
as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
Schedule of securities amortized cost and estimated fair value
Gross
Gross
Approximate
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair
(Dollars
are in thousands)
Cost
Gains
Losses
Value
December 31,
2024
U.S.
Treasuries
$ 8,370
$ —
$ 409
$ 7,961
U.S.
Government Agencies
9,380
11
586
8,805
Taxable
municipals
23,940
—
5,416
18,524
Corporate
bonds
2,499
—
246
2,253
Mortgage
backed securities
66,965
11
8,535
58,441
Total
Securities available for sale
$ 111,154
$ 22
$ 15,192
$ 95,984
December
31, 2023
U.S.
Treasuries
$ 11,643
$ —
$ 658
$ 10,985
U.S.
Government Agencies
9,412
23
624
8,811
Taxable
municipals
22,973
—
5,114
17,859
Corporate
bonds
3,002
1
315
2,688
Mortgage
backed securities
57,526
—
8,064
49,462
Total
Securities available for sale
$ 104,556
$ 24
$ 14,775
$ 89,805
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The following table details unrealized losses and related
fair values in the available-for-sale portfolio. This information is aggregated by the length of time that individual securities have
been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Schedule of fair value and gross unrealized losses on investment securities
Less
than 12 Months
12
Months or More
Total
(Dollars
are in thousands)
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
December
31, 2024
U.S.
Treasuries
$ 980
$ 20
$ 6,981
$ 389
$ 7,961
$ 409
U.S.
Government Agencies
2,221
38
6,026
548
8,247
586
Taxable
municipals
1,559
212
16,965
5,204
18,524
5,416
Corporate
bonds
499
1
1,755
245
2,254
246
Mortgage
backed securities
14,982
311
42,018
8,224
57,000
8,535
Total
$ 20,241
$ 582
$ 73,745
$ 14,610
$ 93,986
$ 15,192
December
31, 2023
U.S.
Treasuries
$ —
$ —
$ 10,985
$ 658
$ 10,985
$ 658
U.S.
Government Agencies
42
—
8,123
624
8,165
624
Taxable
municipals
485
16
17,374
5,098
17,859
5,114
Corporate
bonds
—
—
2,187
315
2,187
315
Mortgage
backed securities
—
—
49,413
8,064
49,413
8,064
Total
$ 527
$ 16
$ 88,082
$ 14,759
$ 88,609
$ 14,775
As of December 31, 2024, the available-for-sale portfolio
included 195 investments for which the fair market value was less than amortized cost. As of December 31, 2023, the available-for-sale
portfolio included 209 investments for which the fair market value was less than amortized cost. Management believes that all unrealized
losses have resulted from temporary changes in the interest rates and current market conditions and are not a result of credit deterioration.
Management does not plan to sell, and it is not likely that the Bank will be required to sell any of the securities referenced in the
table above before recovery of their amortized cost. None of the individual securities are past due as to principal or interest payments
and a number of these securities have explicit or implicit payment guarantees. The remaining securities have credit ratings at or above
that necessary to be considered “bank qualified.”
Investment securities with a carrying value of $ 35.2
million and $ 36.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes
required or permitted by law.
During the year ended December 31, 2024 securities
with an amortized cost of $ 2.1 million were sold, realizing a net gain of $ 4,000 . No securities were sold during the year ended December
31, 2023. The following table presents the gross proceeds, gross gains and gross losses, and the tax provision resulting from sales of
securities.
Schedule of gross proceeds, gross gains and gross losses, and the tax provision
(Dollars
are in thousands)
2024
2023
Proceeds
$ 2,134
$ —
Gains
43
—
Losses
( 39 )
—
Tax provision
1
—
The amortized cost and fair value of investment
securities as of December 31, 2024, by contractual maturity, are shown in the following schedule. Expected maturities will differ from
contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Also, actual maturities may differ from scheduled maturities on amortizing securities, such as mortgage-backed securities and collateralized
mortgage obligations, because the underlying collateral on these types of securities may be repaid prior to the scheduled maturity date.
Schedule
of amortized cost and fair value of investment securities contractual maturity
Weighted
(Dollars are in thousands)
Amortized
Fair
Average
Securities Available
for Sale
Cost
Value
Yield
Due in one
year or less
$ 3,975
$ 3,915
2.05 %
Due after one year through
five years
11,297
10,760
2.57 %
Due after five years through
ten years
22,730
20,782
3.10 %
Due
after ten years
73,152
60,527
2.31 %
Total
$ 111,154
$ 95,984
2.48 %
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The Bank, as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank and
the FHLB, is required to hold stock in each. The Bank also owns stock in CBB Financial Corp., which is a correspondent of the Bank. These
equity securities, which are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet, are restricted from trading and are recorded
at a cost of $ 2.7 million and $ 2.7 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The stock has no quoted market value and no
ready market exists.
NOTE 6 LOANS
Loans receivable outstanding as of December
31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:
Schedule of loans receivable outstanding
December
31,
(Dollars
are in thousands)
2024
2023
Real
estate secured:
Commercial
$ 243,646
$ 240,187
Construction
and land development
36,112
28,830
Residential
1-4 family
234,860
238,233
Multifamily
32,379
34,571
Farmland
16,921
16,401
Total
real estate loans
563,918
558,222
Commercial
60,587
53,230
Agriculture
4,025
3,508
Consumer
installment loans and all other loans
29,006
23,151
Total
loans
$ 657,536
$ 638,111
Also included in total loans above are deferred loan
fees of $ 2 .0 million and $ 1.8 million, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total deferred loan costs were $ 1.9 million and
$ 2 .0 million, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Income from net deferred fees and costs is recognized over the lives of
the respective loans as a yield adjustment. If loans repay prior to scheduled maturities any unamortized fee or cost is recognized at
that time.
Loans receivable on nonaccrual status as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:
Schedule of loans receivable nonaccrual status
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
With No Allowance
With an Allowance
Total
With No Allowance
With an Allowance
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate secured:
Commercial
$
411
$
-
$
411
$
544
$
268
$
812
Construction and land development
300
-
300
-
-
-
Residential 1-4 family
2,232
178
2,410
2,495
-
2,495
Multifamily
-
-
-
199
-
199
Total real estate loans
2,943
178
3,121
3,238
268
3,506
Commercial
66
-
66
-
-
-
Agriculture
16
-
16
-
-
-
Consumer installment loans and other loans
56
14
70
28
-
28
Total loans receivable on nonaccrual status
$
3,081
$
192
$
3,273
$
3,266
$
268
$
3,534
Total interest income not recognized on nonaccrual
loans for 2024 and 2023 was approximately $ 49,000 and $ 61,000 , respectively.
The Company evaluates loans that do not share risk
characteristics on an individual basis utilizing the collateral or discounted cash flow methods as described in Note 2 Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies. The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans, which are individually evaluated
to determine expected credit losses, and the related allowance for credit losses allocated to those loans as December 31, 2024 and 2023:
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Schedule of summary of impaired loans
December
31, 2024
December
31, 2023
Unpaid
Principal Balance
Related
Allowance
Unpaid
Principal Balance
Related
Allowance
(Dollars
in thousands)
Real
estate secured:
Commercial
$
396
$
-
$
812
$
64
Construction
and land development
300
-
-
-
Residential
1-4 family
1,008
177
312
-
Total
real estate loans
1,704
177
1,124
64
Consumer
installment loans and other loans
13
3
-
-
Total
$
1,717
$
180
$
1,124
$
64
The following tables show an age analysis of past due
loans receivable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, segregated by class:
Schedule of analysis of past due loans receivable
As
of December 31, 2024
(Dollars
are in thousands)
Loans
30-59
Days
Past
Due
Loans
60-89
Days
Past
Due
Loans
90 or
More
Days
Past
Due
Total
Past
Due
Loans
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Real
estate secured:
Commercial
$ —
$ 255
$ 156
$ 411
$ 243,235
$ 243,646
Construction
and land
Development
3
333
—
336
35,776
36,112
Residential
1-4 family
2,413
1,810
510
4,733
230,127
234,860
Multifamily
—
—
—
—
32,379
32,379
Farmland
207
—
—
207
16,714
16,921
Total
real estate loans
2,623
2,398
666
5,687
558,231
563,918
Commercial
166
77
—
243
60,344
60,587
Agriculture
37
—
—
37
3,988
4,025
Consumer
installment
loans and all other loans
89
88
30
207
28,799
29,006
Total
loans
$ 2,915
$ 2,563
$ 696
$ 6,174
$ 651,362
$ 657,536
As
of December 31, 2023
(Dollars
are in thousands)
Loans
30-59
Days
Past
Due
Loans
60-89
Days
Past
Due
Loans
90 or
More
Days
Past
Due
Total
Past
Due
Loans
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Real
estate secured:
Commercial
$ 878
$ —
$ 268
$ 1,146
$ 239,041
$ 240,187
Construction
and land
development
85
4
—
89
28,741
28,830
Residential
1-4 family
2,628
1,119
886
4,633
233,600
238,233
Multifamily
—
—
199
199
34,372
34,571
Farmland
—
—
—
—
16,401
16,401
Total
real estate loans
3,591
1,123
1,353
6,067
552,155
558,222
Commercial
—
20
—
20
53,210
53,230
Agriculture
8
—
—
8
3,500
3,508
Consumer
installment
loans and all other loans
140
11
1
152
22,999
23,151
Total
loans
$ 3,739
$ 1,154
$ 1,354
$ 6,247
$ 631,864
$ 638,111
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no loans over 90 days past
due that were accruing.
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The Company categorizes loans receivable into risk
categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information,
historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company
analyzes loans and leases individually by classifying the loans receivable as to credit risk. The Company uses the following definitions
for risk ratings:
Pass - Loans in this category are considered
to have a low likelihood of loss based on analysis of relevant information about the ability of the borrowers to service their debt and
other factors.
Special Mention
- Loans in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak, including adverse trends in borrower’s
operations, credit quality or financial strength. Those loans constitute an undue and unwarranted credit risk but not to the point of
justifying a substandard classification. The credit risk may be relatively minor yet constitute an unwarranted risk in light of the circumstances.
Special mention loans have potential weaknesses which may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the loan or inadequately protect
the Company’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard - A
substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged,
if any. Loans classified as substandard must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they
are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful - Loans
classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses
make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable.
There were no loans classified as doubtful at either December 31, 2024 or 2023.
The following table presents the credit risk grade
of loans by origination year as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
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Schedule of credit risk grade of loans
As of December 31, 2024
(Dollars are in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Revolving
Total
Commercial real estate
Pass
$
20,653
$
47,052
$
43,553
$
46,902
$
27,155
$
56,369
$
1,541
$
243,225
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
9
-
9
Substandard
-
-
255
141
-
16
-
412
Total commercial real estate
$
20,653
$
47,052
$
43,808
$
47,043
$
27,155
$
56,394
$
1,541
$
243,646
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
( 179 )
$
-
$
-
$
( 1 )
$
( 180 )
Construction and Land Development
Pass
$
17,654
$
5,078
$
6,240
$
3,019
$
1,719
$
2,089
$
-
$
35,799
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
12
-
12
Substandard
301
-
-
-
-
-
-
301
Total construction and land development
$
17,955
$
5,078
$
6,240
$
3,019
$
1,719
$
2,101
$
-
$
36,112
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Residential 1-4 family
Pass
$
19,094
$
27,861
$
29,510
$
38,329
$
11,265
$
78,424
$
26,933
$
231,416
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
319
-
319
Substandard
104
257
42
723
238
1,647
114
3,125
Total residential 1-4 family
$
19,198
$
28,118
$
29,552
$
39,052
$
11,503
$
80,390
$
27,047
$
234,860
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
( 38 )
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
( 37 )
$
-
$
( 75 )
Multifamily
Pass
$
1,564
$
4,829
$
10,313
$
6,818
$
2,505
$
6,350
$
-
$
32,379
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total multifamily
$
1,564
$
4,829
$
10,313
$
6,818
$
2,505
$
6,350
$
-
$
32,379
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
( 53 )
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
( 42 )
$
-
$
( 95 )
Farmland
Pass
$
2,669
$
1,333
$
2,045
$
2,812
$
730
$
7,186
$
-
$
16,775
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
146
-
146
Substandard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total farmland
$
2,669
$
1,333
$
2,045
$
2,812
$
730
$
7,332
$
-
$
16,921
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Commercial
Pass
$
18,298
$
13,490
$
4,780
$
2,305
$
801
$
2,560
$
18,284
$
60,518
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
2
Substandard
1
-
-
31
-
-
35
67
Total commercial
$
18,299
$
13,490
$
4,780
$
2,336
$
801
$
2,562
$
18,319
$
60,587
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
( 34 )
$
( 55 )
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
( 73 )
$
( 162 )
Agriculture
Pass
$
1,333
$
322
$
339
$
232
$
35
$
195
$
1,553
$
4,009
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
-
-
-
-
-
16
-
16
Total agriculture
$
1,333
$
322
$
339
$
232
$
35
$
211
$
1,553
$
4,025
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Consumer and All Other
Pass
$
14,500
$
7,982
$
2,706
$
1,276
$
424
$
880
$
1,158
$
28,926
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
17
22
20
19
2
-
-
80
Total consumer and all other
$
14,517
$
8,004
$
2,726
$
1,295
$
426
$
880
$
1,158
$
29,006
Current period gross charge-offs
$
( 163 )
$
( 62 )
$
( 14 )
$
( 7 )
$
( 9 )
$
-
$
( 24 )
$
( 279 )
Total
$
96,188
$
108,226
$
99,803
$
102,607
$
44,874
$
156,220
$
49,618
$
657,536
Total current period gross charge-offs
$
( 163 )
$
( 187 )
$
( 69 )
$
( 186 )
$
( 9 )
$
( 79 )
$
( 98 )
$
( 791 )
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As of December 31, 2023
(Dollars are in thousands)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Revolving
Total
Commercial real estate
Pass
$
46,616
$
49,061
$
48,943
$
28,651
$
20,004
$
43,524
$
997
$
237,796
Special mention
-
-
1,171
314
-
92
-
1,577
Substandard
-
-
-
-
429
385
-
814
Total commercial real estate
$
46,616
$
49,061
$
50,114
$
28,965
$
20,433
$
44,001
$
997
$
240,187
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Construction and Land Development
Pass
$
12,043
$
5,990
$
4,738
$
2,521
$
1,799
$
1,637
$
-
$
28,728
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
102
-
102
Substandard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total construction and land development
$
12,043
$
5,990
$
4,738
$
2,521
$
1,799
$
1,739
$
-
$
28,830
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Residential 1-4 family
Pass
$
29,006
$
33,986
$
41,214
$
13,566
$
13,662
$
80,087
$
23,553
$
235,074
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
259
-
259
Substandard
87
-
49
-
38
2,662
64
2,900
Total residential 1-4 family
$
29,093
$
33,986
$
41,263
$
13,566
$
13,700
$
83,008
$
23,617
$
238,233
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
( 30 )
$
-
$
-
$
( 21 )
$
-
$
( 51 )
Multifamily
Pass
$
5,779
$
11,483
$
7,965
$
2,626
$
1,081
$
5,438
$
-
$
34,372
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
-
-
-
-
-
199
-
199
Total multifamily
$
5,779
$
11,483
$
7,965
$
2,626
$
1,081
$
5,637
$
-
$
34,571
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Farmland
Pass
$
1,807
$
2,222
$
3,414
$
776
$
1,205
$
6,793
$
-
$
16,217
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
184
-
184
Substandard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total farmland
$
1,807
$
2,222
$
3,414
$
776
$
1,205
$
6,977
$
-
$
16,401
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Commercial
Pass
$
19,306
$
10,228
$
5,638
$
1,591
$
2,167
$
1,342
$
12,777
$
53,049
Special mention
78
100
-
-
-
3
-
181
Substandard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total commercial
$
19,384
$
10,328
$
5,638
$
1,591
$
2,167
$
1,345
$
12,777
$
53,230
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
( 5 )
$
( 14 )
$
-
$
( 26 )
$
-
$
-
$
( 45 )
Agriculture
Pass
$
565
$
518
$
347
$
127
$
67
$
649
$
1,217
$
3,490
Special mention
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
-
-
-
-
-
18
-
18
Total agriculture
$
565
$
518
$
347
$
127
$
67
$
667
$
1,217
$
3,508
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
( 59 )
$
-
$
( 59 )
Consumer and All Other
Pass
$
12,352
$
4,822
$
2,408
$
864
$
594
$
761
$
1,339
$
23,140
Special mention
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
Substandard
4
-
1
3
1
1
-
10
Total consumer and all other
$
12,356
$
4,823
$
2,409
$
867
$
595
$
762
$
1,339
$
23,151
Current period gross charge-offs
$
( 198 )
$
( 49 )
$
( 13 )
$
-
$
-
$
( 2 )
$
( 59 )
$
( 321 )
Total
$
127,643
$
118,411
$
115,888
$
51,039
$
41,047
$
144,136
$
39,947
$
638,111
Total current period gross charge-offs
$
( 198 )
$
( 54 )
$
( 57 )
$
-
$
( 26 )
$
( 82 )
$
( 59 )
$
( 476 )
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NOTE 7 ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES FOR
LOANS (“ACLL”)
In determining the amount of our allowance for
credit losses, we rely on an analysis of our loan portfolio, our experience and our evaluation of general economic conditions. If our
assumptions prove to be incorrect, our current allowance may not be sufficient to cover future credit losses and we may experience significant
increases to our provision.
The allowance for credit losses incorporates
an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses and is recorded on each asset upon asset origination or acquisition. The starting point
for the estimate of the allowance for credit losses is historical loss information, which includes losses from modifications of receivables
to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. Among other techniques, the Company uses a discounted cash flow methodology to determine
the allowance for credit losses.
The following tables present a disaggregated
analysis of activity in the allowance for credit losses for loans as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule of allowance for credit losses for loans
Real estate secured
(Dollars are in thousands)
Commercial
Construction and Land Development
Residential 1-4 family
Multifamily
Farmland
Commercial
Agriculture
Consumer and All Other
Unallocated
Total
Year ended December 30, 2024
Beginning balance
$ 2,518
$ 300
$ 2,666
$ 509
$ 163
$ 673
$ 33
$ 394
$ —
$ 7,256
Charge-offs
( 180 )
—
( 75 )
( 95 )
—
( 162 )
—
( 279 )
—
( 791 )
Recoveries
106
44
100
—
297
9
—
157
—
713
Provision for credit losses
2,639
278
2,898
477
( 148 )
904
36
678
—
7,762
Ending balance
$ 2,565
$ 322
$ 2,923
$ 382
$ 149
$ 751
$ 36
$ 556
$ —
$ 7,684
Real estate secured
(Dollars are in thousands)
Commercial
Construction and Land Development
Residential 1-4 family
Multifamily
Farmland
Commercial
Agriculture
Consumer and All Other
Unallocated
Total
Year ended December 31, 2023
Beginning balance
$ 2,364
$ 345
$ 2,364
$ 262
$ 153
$ 381
$ 32
$ 386
$ 440
$ 6,727
Adjustment to allowance for adoption of ASU 2016-13
( 299 )
164
275
12
75
241
( 5 )
( 103 )
( 440 )
( 80 )
Charge-offs
—
—
( 51 )
—
—
( 45 )
( 59 )
( 321 )
—
( 476 )
Recoveries
—
35
37
111
—
19
5
166
—
373
Provision for credit losses
453
( 244 )
41
124
( 65 )
77
60
266
—
712
Ending balance
$ 2,518
$ 300
$ 2,666
$ 509
$ 163
$ 673
$ 33
$ 394
$ —
$ 7,256
Allocation of a portion of the allowance to
one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.
NOTE 8 MODIFICATIONS MADE TO BORROWERS
EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY
An assessment of whether a borrower is experiencing
financial difficulty is made on the date of a modification. Because the effect of most modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial
difficulty is already included in the allowance for credit losses because of the measurement methodologies used to estimate the allowance,
a change to the allowance for credit losses is generally not recorded upon modification. Occasionally, the Company modifies loans by providing
principal forgiveness on certain of its real estate loans. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amortized cost basis of the asset
is written off against the allowance for credit losses. The amount of the principal forgiveness is deemed to be uncollectible; therefore,
that portion of the loan is written off, resulting in a reduction of the amortized cost basis and a corresponding adjustment to the allowance
for credit losses.
In some cases, the Company will modify a certain loan
by providing multiple types of concessions. Typically, one type of concession, such as a term extension, is granted initially. If the
borrower continues to experience financial difficulty, another concession, such as principal forgiveness, may be granted.
On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene passed through
western North Carolina, southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee, causing flood and wind damage in its path. To assist borrowers impacted
by this natural disaster, we offered short-term payment deferrals of 3 months. At December 31, 2024, 36 loans totaling $ 9.2 million are
participating in this deferral program. One of these loans, a residential mortgage loan totaling $ 178,000 , received an additional 3 month
deferral, due to the extent of damage to the property. Additionally, there were no loans that had a payment default during the year that
were modified in the previous 12 months.
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NOTE 9 BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Depreciation expense for the year ended December
31, 2024 and 2023 was $ 1.2 million and $ 1.2 million, respectively. Bank premises and equipment as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized
as follows:
Schedule
of bank premises and equipment
(Dollars
are in thousands)
2024
2023
Land
$
6,441
$
7,206
Buildings
and improvements
14,664
15,329
Furniture
and equipment
9,279
11,225
Construction
in progress
-
16
Property
plan equipment, gross
30,384
35,223
Less
accumulated depreciation
( 13,314 )
( 15,935 )
Bank
Premises and Equipment
$
17,070
$
17,841
NOTE
10 INCOME TAXES
The Company files
a consolidated federal income tax return. The following summarizes the provision for income taxes and the related deferred tax components
for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Income tax expense
is summarized as follows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of pre-tax book income
(Dollars
are in thousands)
2024
2023
Current
income tax expense
$
2,054
$
2,139
Deferred
tax expense
95
8
Income
tax expense
$
2,149
$
2,147
The following table summarizes the
differences between the actual income tax expense and the amounts computed using the federal statutory tax rate of 21 % for years ended
December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively:
Schedule
of reconciliation of income tax expense
(Dollars
are in thousands)
2024
2023
Income
tax expense at the applicable federal rate
$
2,637
$
2,152
Permanent
differences resulting from:
Prior
year tax
2
-
Nondeductible
expenses
13
12
Tax
exempt interest income
( 1 )
( 2 )
Bank
owned life insurance
( 15 )
( 9 )
Surrender
of bank owned life insurance
60
-
Penalty
on surrender of bank owned life insurance
29
-
Bank
owned life insurance benefit
( 329 )
-
Other
adjustments
23
( 6 )
Income
tax expense
$
2,149
$
2,147
The net deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting
from temporary differences as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, are summarized as follows:
Schedule
of net deferred tax assets and liabilities
(Dollars
are in thousands)
2024
2023
Deferred
tax assets
Allowance
for credit losses
$
1,828
$
1,696
Deferred
compensation
69
75
Unrealized
loss on securities available for sale
3,186
3,098
Other
real estate owned
17
15
Self-insured
health insurance
166
267
Lease
liability
771
866
Other
413
355
Total
assets, gross
6,450
6,372
57
Deferred
tax liabilities
Depreciation
385
565
Prepaid
expenses
31
30
Deferred
loan costs
428
450
Right-of-use
asset
771
866
Total
liabilities, gross
1,615
1,911
Net
deferred tax asset
$
4,835
$
4,461
In accordance
with applicable accounting guidance, the Company determined that it was not required to establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax
assets as it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized through future taxable income, future reversals of existing
taxable temporary differences and tax strategies. The Company’s net deferred tax asset is recorded in the consolidated financial
statements separately.
As of December
31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits
to increase significantly over the next twelve months. The company recognizes interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense.
The Company and
Bank are subject to U. S. federal income tax, a capital-based franchise tax in the Commonwealth of Virginia; and income and excise taxes
in West Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina, respectively, based on earnings realized from business activities within each state. Years
prior to 2021 are no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities.
NOTE 11 TIME DEPOSITS
The aggregate amount of time deposits that meet or
exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) Insurance limit of $ 250,000 was $ 51.3 million and $ 52.8 million
as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Brokered time deposits totaled $ 3 .0 million and $ 0 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows (dollars are in
thousands):
Schedule
of maturities
2025
$
221,094
2026
29,197
2027
9,774
2028
3,603
2029
5,071
After
five years
-
Total
$
268,739
NOTE 12 RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Officers, directors (and companies controlled by them),
principal shareholders, and associates were customers of and had loan transactions with the Bank in the normal course of business. The
following table summarizes these transactions, which were made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing for other customers
and did not involve any abnormal risk.
Schedule of related party
For
the year ended December 31,
(Dollars
in thousands)
2024
2023
Beginning
balance
$ 2,610
$ 1,559
New loans
and advances on lines
2,895
1,750
Effects
of changes in composition of related parties
—
1,557
Payments
and other reductions
( 1,430 )
( 2,256 )
Ending
balance
$ 4,075
$ 2,610
Total related party deposits held at the Bank were
$ 17.9 million and $ 15.6 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
NPB Insurance Services, Inc. holds a 39% membership
interest in Lonesome Pine Title Agency, LLC, which provides title insurance.
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NOTE 13 RETIREMENT AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has established a qualified defined contribution
plan that covers all full-time employees. The Company matches employee contributions up to a maximum of 6 % of their salary for 2024 and
2023, respectively. The Company contributed approximately $ 529,000 and $ 519,000 to the defined contribution plan during the years ended
December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
On February 27, 2023, the Board of Directors
approved and adopted the New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan provides for
cash incentive awards to Plan participants based on the Company’s quarterly earnings per share of common stock over the period
specified in the Plan. Certain members of management are eligible to participate in the Plan. Individual awards are settled solely
in cash, determined by multiplying quarterly earnings per share by the number of notional shares covered by a Plan award. Awards for
up to 500,000
notional shares of common stock of the Company, adjusted to 750,000
shares in December 2023, may be granted under the Plan. The Plan does not grant participants equity in the Company and does not
create any shareholders’ rights. For each award, a participant receives an allocation equal to earnings per share, for each
share covered by the award, on a quarterly basis. Awards become vested in 25% increments, on each of the first through fourth
anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to a participant’s continuous employment with the Company through the applicable
anniversary. Awards are settled on the earliest of a participant’s separation from service, a change in control, or the
ten-year anniversary of the Plan’s effective date. Vested portions of an award are generally paid in three installments. As of
December 31, 2024 and 2023, 605,000
and 500,000 notional shares,
respectively, have been awarded, and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 expense totaling $ 160,000
and $ 55,000
was recorded.
The Bank maintains a salary continuation plan for key
executives which was established in 2002 and was funded by single premium life insurance policies. Expenses related to the plan were approximately
$ 24,000 and $ 26,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
NOTE 14 OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
The following table summarizes the activity
in other real estate owned for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule of activity in other real estate owned
2024
2023
(Dollars
in thousands)
Balance,
beginning of year
$ 157
$ 261
Additions
1,330
124
Proceeds
from sales
( 1,474 )
( 132 )
Adjustment
of carrying value
( 9 )
—
Gains
(losses) from sales
83
( 96 )
Balance,
end of year
$ 87
$ 157
As of December 31, 2024, one loan secured by
residential real estate totaling approximately $ 16,000 was in the process of foreclosure. As of December 31, 2023, four loans totaling
approximately $ 401,000 were in the process of foreclosure, of which three loans totaling $ 117,000 were secured by residential real estate.
NOTE 15 BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank had an aggregate
total cash surrender value of $ 0 and $ 4.6 million, respectively, on life insurance policies covering former key officers. During 2024
one policy was surrendered at market value resulting in a loss of $ 49,000 . In December 2024, a death benefit receivable of $ 5.4 million
was recorded, resulting in an income accrual of $ 1.6 million.
Excluding the loss on surrender and the accrual of
income on the death benefit, the Company recognized income of approximately $ 73,000 and $ 40,000 during the years ended December 31, 2024
and 2023, respectively.
NOTE 16 DIVIDEND LIMITATIONS ON SUBSIDIARY BANK
A principal source of funds for the Company is dividends
paid by the Bank. The Federal Reserve Act restricts the amount of dividends the Bank may pay. Approval by the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System is required if the dividends declared by a state member bank,
in any year, exceed the sum of (1) net income of the current year and (2) income net of dividends for the preceding two years.
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Virginia law restricts
the amount of dividends a Virginia corporation may pay. Generally, a Virginia corporation may not authorize and make distributions if,
after giving effect to the distribution, it would be unable to meet its debts as they become due in the usual course of business or if
the corporation’s total assets would be less than the sum of its total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed, if it were
dissolved at that time, to satisfy the preferential rights of shareholders whose rights are superior to the rights of those receiving
the distribution. In addition, the payment of distributions to shareholders is subject to any prior rights of outstanding preferred stock.
NOTE 17 LEASING
ACTIVITIES
As of December
31, 2024, the Bank leases four branch offices and a former branch office now used as administrative offices, and sublets a lot adjacent
to another branch office. The lease agreements have maturity dates ranging from December 2028 to December 2041. It is assumed that there
are currently no circumstances in which the leases would be terminated prior to expiration. The weighted average remaining life of the
lease terms as of December 31, 2024 is 7.27 years.
The discount rate
used in determining the lease liability for each individual lease was the FHLB fixed advance rate which corresponded to the lease term
for each transaction. This methodology is expected to be used for any other subsequent lease agreements. The weighted average discount
rate for the leases as of December 31, 2024 was 3.36 %.
The Company’s operating lease costs for the years
ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, as a result of the transactions discussed above, were $ 558,000 and $ 465,000 , respectively.
The Company’s other operating leases were evaluated
and determined to be immaterial to the financial statements. As of December 31, 2024, future minimum
rental commitments under the non-cancellable operating leases discussed above are as follows (dollars are in thousands):
Schedule
of future minimum rental commitments under the non-cancellable operating leases
2025
$
554
2026
557
2027
578
2028
584
2029
492
Thereafter
1,243
Total
lease payments
4,008
Less
imputed interest
595
Total
$
3,413
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NOTE 18 BORROWED FUNDS
The following table presents the breakdown of
borrowed funds as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of breakdown of borrowed funds
Short-term
Borrowings
Long-term
Borrowings
FHLB
Revolving Advances
Federal
Funds Lines
FHLB
Term Loans Short-Term
FRB
Term Funding Program
FHLB
Term Loans Long-Term
NPB
Capital Trust I
NPB
Capital Trust 2
Total
(a)
(b)
(a)
(c)
(d)
(a)
(e)
(Dollars
in thousands)
Balance
December 31, 2024
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
10,000
$
9,831
$
5,155
$
24,986
Highest balance at any month-end
-
-
-
10,000
10,000
11,031
5,155
Average weighted balance
-
-
-
7,486
10,000
10,749
5,155
33,390
Average interest rate:
Paid during the year
0.00 %
5.61 %
0.00 %
4.83 %
3.51 %
8.15 %
7.30 %
5.88 %
At year-end
0.00 %
0.00 %
0.00 %
0.00 %
3.51 %
7.52 %
6.69 %
5.74 %
Balance
December 31, 2023
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
10,000
$
10,000
$
11,031
$
5,155
$
36,186
Highest balance at any month-end
-
-
-
10,000
10,000
11,341
5,155
Average weighted balance
384
-
-
110
6,630
11,271
5,155
23,550
Average interest rate:
Paid during the year
4.96 %
6.00 %
0.00 %
4.83 %
3.51 %
8.04 %
7.20 %
6.51 %
At year-end
0.00 %
0.00 %
0.00 %
4.83 %
3.51 %
8.26 %
7.43 %
5.88 %
(a) – The
Bank has the ability to borrow up to an additional $86.6 million from FHLB under a line of credit which is secured by a blanket lien on
residential real estate loans. With additional collateral, the Bank’s total credit availability would be $196.1 million. The Bank
had no overnight borrowings subject to daily rate changes from the FHLB at December 31, 2024 or 2023.
We have used our line of credit with FHLB to issue
letters of credit totaling $14.0 million to the Treasury Board of Virginia for collateral on public funds deposited in the Bank. No draws
on the letters of credit have been issued. The letters of credit are considered draws on our FHLB line of credit.
(b) – Federal funds lines consisted
of $30.0 million in unsecured federal funds line of credit facilities with correspondent banks as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
exclusive of any outstanding balance. The Company did not borrow from the lines other than to test the ability to access the lines.
(c) – As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there
were no short term FHLB advances outstanding.
(d) – A short-term, fixed rate borrowing under
the FRB Bank Term Funding Program in the amount of $10.0 million at December 31, 2023, was prepaid without penalty during the fourth quarter
of 2024.
(e) – As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there
was a fixed rate, FHLB advance in the amount of $10.0 million outstanding, which matures in 2028.
TPS I – On July 7, 2004, the Company completed
the issuance of $ 11.3 million in floating rate trust preferred securities, maturing July 7, 2034, offered by its wholly owned subsidiary,
NPB Capital Trust I (TPS I). The rate is determined quarterly and floats based on the 3-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
plus 260 basis points. During 2024, a principal reduction of $ 1.2 million was paid. On January 7, 2025, a principal reduction
of $ 3 .0 million was paid.
TPS 2 – On September 27, 2006, the Company completed
the issuance of $ 5.2 million in floating rate trust preferred securities, maturing October 7, 2036, offered by its wholly owned subsidiary,
NPB Capital Trust 2 (TPS 2). The rate is determined quarterly and floats based on the 3-month SOFR plus 177 basis points.
Under the terms of the subordinated debt transactions,
the securities have 30-year maturities and are redeemable, in whole or in part, without penalty, at the option of the Company after five
years from the issuance date, and on a quarterly basis thereafter.
Following are maturities of borrowed funds as of December 31, 2024 (dollars
in thousands):
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Schedule
of maturities of borrowed funds
2025
$
-
2026
-
2027
-
2028
10,000
2029
-
2030
and thereafter
14,986
$
24,986
NOTE 19 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE
SHEET RISK
In the normal
course of business, the Bank has outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit and standby
letters of credit, which are not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Bank’s exposure to credit loss
in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of
credit is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making such
commitments as it does for instruments that are included in the balance sheet.
Financial instruments
whose contract amount represents credit risk as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Schedule
of financial instruments with credit risk
2024
2023
(Dollars
in thousands)
Commitments
to extend credit
$ 108,316
$ 93,212
Standby
letters of credit
2,617
3,968
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend
to a customer at either a fixed or variable interest rate as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.
Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. 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 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. Collateral held varies but may include accounts
receivable, inventory, property and equipment, 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. Standby letters of credit generally have fixed expiration
dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially
the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank’s policy for obtaining collateral, and the nature
of such collateral, is essentially the same as that involved in making commitments to extend credit.
NOTE 20 CREDIT ALLOWANCE FOR UNFUNDED COMMITMENTS
The Company maintains a separate allowance for credit
losses on off-balance-sheet credit exposures, including unfunded loan commitments, which is included in other liabilities on the consolidated
balance sheet. The allowance for credit losses for off-balance-sheet credit exposures is adjusted through a provision for credit losses
in the consolidated statements of income. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate
of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life, utilizing the same models and approaches for the
Company's other loan portfolio segments described above, as these unfunded commitments share similar risk characteristics as its loan
portfolio segments. As of December 31, 2024 the Company has identified the unfunded portion of certain lines of credit as unconditionally
cancellable credit exposures, meaning the Company can cancel the unfunded commitment at any time, and those commitments are excluded from
the credit losses estimate.
For the years end December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company
recorded a provision of $ 119,000 and a reversal of $ 63,000 , respectively, to the liability for credit losses for unfunded commitments.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the liability for credit losses on off-balance-sheet credit exposures included in other liabilities
was $ 404,000 and $ 285,000 , respectively.
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NOTE 21 LEGAL CONTINGENCIES
In the course of
operations, we may become a party to legal proceedings in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2024, we do not anticipate
that the aggregate ultimate liability arising out of litigation pending or threatened against the Company or any of its subsidiaries to
which the property of the Company or any of its subsidiaries is subject, in the opinion of management, may materially impact the financial
condition or liquidity of the Company.
NOTE 22 CAPITAL
Capital Requirements and Ratios
The Company meets eligibility criteria of
a small bank holding company in accordance with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System’s Small Bank Holding Company
Policy Statement, and is no longer obligated to report consolidated regulatory capital.
The Bank is subject to various capital requirements
administered by 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 Bank’s financial statements.
Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines
that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting
practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings,
and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation
to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total and Tier
1 capital to risk-weighted assets, Tier 1 capital to average assets, and Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets. As of December
31, 2024, the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
The Bank’s actual capital amounts
and ratios are presented in the following table as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Schedule
of capital requirement
Actual
Minimum
Capital Requirement
Minimum
to Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
(Dollars
are in thousands)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
December
31, 2024:
Total
Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
$
101,769
16.19 %
$ 50,300
8.00 %
$
62,875
10.00 %
Tier
1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
93,907
14.94 %
37,725
6.00 %
50,300
8.00 %
Tier
1 Capital to Average Assets
93,907
10.70 %
35,113
4.00 %
43,892
5.00 %
Common
Equity Tier 1 Capital
to
Risk Weighted Assets
93,907
14.94 %
28,294
4.50 %
40,869
6.50 %
December
31, 2023:
Total
Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
$
99,246
16.58 %
$ 47,873
8.00 %
$
59,842
10.00 %
Tier
1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
91,765
15.33 %
35,905
6.00 %
47,873
8.00 %
Tier
1 Capital to Average Assets
91,765
11.11 %
33,040
4.00 %
41,300
5.00 %
Common
Equity Tier 1 Capital
to
Risk Weighted Assets
91,765
15.33 %
26,929
4.50 %
38,897
6.50 %
Accordingly, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the
Bank was well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since such dates
that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.
The Bank is also subject to the rules implementing
the Basel III capital framework and certain related provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of
2010. The final rules require the Bank to comply with the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a Common Equity Tier 1 capital to
risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (effectively resulting in a minimum
Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 7%), (ii) a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least
6.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer (effectively resulting in a minimum
Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%), (iii) a ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation
buffer (effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5%), and (iv) a leverage ratio of 4%, calculated as the ratio
of Tier 1 capital to average assets. The Bank’s capital conservation buffer was 8.19% at December 31, 2024. The capital conservation
buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted
assets ratio above the minimum but below the conservation buffer face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and compensation based
on the amount of the shortfall. As of both December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-weighted Assets ratio,
the Tier 1 Capital to Risk-weighted Assets ratio, the Total Capital to Risk-weighted Assets ratio, and the Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
ratio of the Bank, all exceeded the minimum requirements.
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NOTE 23 FAIR
VALUES
The Company established a hierarchal disclosure framework
associated with the level of pricing observability utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value. The three broad levels
defined by this hierarchy are:
Level 1: Quoted prices are available in active markets
for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.
Level 2: Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices
in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities
include items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, and items that are valued using other financial instruments,
the parameters of which can be directly observed.
Level 3: Assets and liabilities that have little to
no pricing observability as of the reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best
estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.
A description of the valuation methodologies used for
instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy are
as follows:
Investment Securities Available for Sale - Investment
securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices. The
Company’s available for sale securities, totaling $96.0 million and $89.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively,
are the only assets whose fair values are measured on a recurring basis using Level 2 inputs from an independent pricing service.
Collateral Dependent Loans with an ACL - In
accordance with ASC 326, we may determine that an individual loan exhibits unique risk characteristics which differentiate it from other
loans within our loan pools. In such cases, the loans are evaluated for expected credit losses on an individual basis and excluded from
the collective evaluation. Specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses are determined by analyzing the borrower's ability
to repay amounts owed, collateral deficiencies, the relative risk grade of the loan and economic conditions affecting the borrower's industry,
among other things. A loan is considered to be collateral dependent when, based upon management's assessment, the borrower is experiencing
financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. In such cases,
expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the measurement date, adjusted for estimated selling costs if
satisfaction of the loan depends on the sale of the collateral. We reevaluate the fair value of collateral supporting collateral dependent
loans on a quarterly basis. The fair value of real estate collateral supporting collateral dependent loans is evaluated by appraisal services
using a methodology that is consistent with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Other Real Estate Owned – Other
real estate owned is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans, or former bank premises, to other real estate owned. These
assets are carried at the lower of their carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon observable market prices, when available,
reduced by estimated disposition costs, which the Company considers to be nonrecurring Level 2 inputs. When observable market prices are
not available, management determines the fair value of the foreclosed asset using independent third-party appraisals, evaluated to determine
whether or not the property is further impaired below the appraised value, and adjusts for estimated costs of disposition. The Company
records foreclosed assets as nonrecurring Level 3. The aggregate carrying amounts of foreclosed assets were approximately $ 87,000 and
$ 157,000 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as
follows as of December 31, 2024:
Schedule
of summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value
(Dollars in thousands)
Quoted
market price in active markets
(Level
1)
Significant
other observable inputs
(Level
2)
Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level
3)
(On a recurring basis)
Available for sale investments
U.S. Treasuries
$
-
$
7,961
$
-
U.S. Government Agencies
-
8,805
-
Taxable municipals
-
18,524
-
Corporate bonds
-
2,253
-
Mortgage backed securities
-
58,441
-
(On a non-recurring basis)
Other real estate owned
-
-
87
Collateral dependent loans with ACL:
Consumer installment and all other loans
-
-
11
Total
$
1
$
95,984
$
98
Not included in the above table is a residential 1-4
family mortgage loan totaling $178,000 that has a specific allowance for credit loss allocation of 100% due to the destruction of the
collateral.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as
follows as of December 31, 2023:
(Dollars are in thousands)
Quoted market
price in active markets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
(On
a recurring basis)
Available for sale investments
U.S.
Treasuries
$
-
$
10,985
$
-
U.S.
Government Agencies
-
8,811
-
Taxable
municipals
-
17,859
-
Corporate
bonds
-
2,688
-
Mortgage
backed securities
-
49,462
-
(On
a non-recurring basis)
Other real estate owned
-
-
157
Collateral
dependent loans with ACL:
Commercial
real estate
-
-
204
Total
$
1
$
89,805
$
361
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For Level 3 assets
measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the significant unobservable inputs used
in the fair value measurements were as follows:
Schedule
of significant unobservable inputs In level 3 assets
(Dollars
in thousands)
Fair
Value at December 31,
2024
Fair
Value at
December
31,
2023
Valuation
Technique
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
General
Range of Significant Unobservable Input Values
Collateral
dependent loans with ACL:
Commercial
real estate
$
-
$
204
Appraised
Value
Discounts
to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell
0
– 18 %
Consumer
and all other
$
11
$
-
Appraised
Value
Discounts
to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell
0
– 18 %
Other
Real Estate Owned
$
87
$
157
Appraised
Value/Comparable Sales/Other Estimates from Independent Sources
Discounts
to reflect current market conditions and estimated costs to sell
0
– 18 %
Fair Value of Financial
Instruments
The carrying amount
and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are not required to be measured or reported at fair value on a recurring
basis are as follows:
Schedule
of estimated fair value of financial instruments
Fair
Value Measurements
(Dollars
in thousands)
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Quoted
market price in active markets
(Level
1)
Significant
other observable inputs
(Level
2)
Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level
3)
December
31, 2024
Financial
instruments – assets
Net
loans
$
649,852
$
633,023
$
-
$
-
$
633,023
Financial
instruments – liabilities
Time
deposits
268,739
268,509
-
268,509
-
Borrowed
funds
24,986
23,071
-
23,071
-
December
31, 2023
Financial
instruments – assets
Net
loans
$
630,855
$
604,736
$
-
$
-
$
604,736
Financial
instruments – liabilities
Time
deposits
252,316
249,941
-
249,941
-
Borrowed
funds
36,186
34,046
-
34,046
-
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in
time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium
or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.
Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments
regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other
factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be
determined with precision. Changes in assumptions can significantly affect the estimates.
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Estimated fair values have been determined by the Company
using historical data, as generally provided in the Company’s regulatory reports, and an estimation methodology suitable for each
category of financial instruments. The Company’s fair value estimates, methods and assumptions are set forth below for the Company’s
other financial instruments.
The carrying value
of cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits with other banks, deposits with no stated maturities and accrued
interest approximates fair value and is excluded from the table above.
The methods utilized
to measure the fair value of financial instruments represent an approximation of exit price; however, an actual exit price may differ.
NOTE 24 REVENUE
FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
All of our revenue
from contracts with customers as defined in ASC 606 is recognized within noninterest income. The following table presents Noninterest
Income by revenue stream for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Schedule
of revenue from contracts with customers
(Dollars
in thousands)
2024
2023
Service
charges and fees
$
3,838
$
3,886
Card
processing and interchange income
3,702
3,730
Insurance
and investment fees
1,328
1,084
Other
noninterest income
2,386
1,249
Total
noninterest income
$
11,254
$
9,949
Certain revenues
are earned from contracts with customers. These revenues are recognized when the promised services are rendered to the customer and reflect
the entitled consideration received in exchange for those services.
Service charges
and fees – Revenue is recognized on deposit services based on published fees for the services provided. These fees may be collected
on a transaction basis, at the time the service is rendered or periodically based on the period over which the service is provided. Transaction-based
fees include services such as stop payment requests, paper statement rendering and ATM usage fees. Periodic fees include such charges
as monthly account maintenance fees. Overdraft fees are realized at the time the overdraft occurs.
Card processing
and interchange fees – Card-related interchange revenue is primarily comprised of debit and credit card income. Debit and credit
card income is earned when customers’ debit or credit cards are processed through a card payment network. Card-related interchange
income is recognized at the time the customer transactions settle.
Insurance and
investment fees - Insurance and investment fee income consists of commissions received on annuity and investment product sales through
a third-party service provider. Performance is generally satisfied at the time an annuity policy is issued, or at the execution of an
investment transaction.
NOTE 25 NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Other operating expenses, included as part of noninterest
expenses, consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of noninterest expenses
(Dollars
in thousands)
2024
2023
Other
operating expenses
$
3,605
$
3,603
ATM
network expense
1,540
1,489
Legal
and professional fees
895
1,081
Core
system termination costs
850
-
Loan
related expenses
399
511
FDIC
insurance premiums
386
360
Consulting
fees
153
273
Advertising,
sponsorships and donations
240
206
Printing
and supplies
114
146
Other
real estate owned expenses, net
( 5 )
126
Total
$
8,177
$
7,795
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NOTE 26 SUBSEQUENT
EVENTS
Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur
after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Recognized subsequent events are events or transactions that
provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process
of preparing financial statements. Non-recognized subsequent events are events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist
at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date. Management has reviewed events occurring through the date the financial statements
were available to be issued and has identified the following as a non-recognized subsequent event.
On February 24, 2025, the Board of Directors declared
a dividend of $ 0.08 per share payable March 31, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025.
On January 24, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized
the continuation of the Company’s repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of its common stock through March 31, 2026. This is a continuation
of the repurchase program originally announced April 28, 2022, which was set to expire March 31, 2025. To the date of this announced continuation,
286,792 shares have been repurchased at an average price of $2.42 per share, leaving 213,208 shares available for repurchase. Repurchases
made through this program will be made through open market purchases or in privately negotiated transactions.
NOTE 27 RECENT
ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS
The following is a summary of recent authoritative
announcements:
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income
Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.” The amendments in this ASU require an entity to disclose specific categories
in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, which is greater
than five percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income by the entity’s applicable statutory rate, on an annual basis.
Additionally, the amendments in this ASU require an entity to disclose the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated
by federal, state, and foreign taxes and the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by individual jurisdictions
that are equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds received). Lastly, the amendments in this ASU
require an entity to disclose income (or loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (or benefit) disaggregated between
domestic and foreign and income tax expense (or benefit) from continuing operations disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign. This
ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied on
a prospective basis; however, retrospective application is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material
effect on its consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income
Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement
Expenses.” ASU 2024-03 requires public companies to disclose, in the notes to the financial statements, specific information about
certain costs and expenses at each interim and annual reporting period. This includes disclosing amounts related to employee compensation,
depreciation, and intangible asset amortization. In addition, public companies will need to provide qualitative description of the amounts
remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively. The FASB subsequently issued ASU 2025-01,
“Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the
Effective Date”, which amends the effective date of ASU 2024-03 to clarify that all public business entities are required to adopt
the guidance in ASU 2024-03 in annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption of ASU 2024-03 is permitted. Implementation of ASU 2024-03 may be applied prospectively
or retrospectively. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
Other accounting standards that have been issued or
proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
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NOTE 28 PARENT
CORPORATION ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Dollars in Thousands)
Schedule
of parent corporation only condensed balance sheets
2024
2023
ASSETS
Due
from banks
$
3,348
$
427
Investment
in subsidiaries
81,923
80,112
Other
assets
746
787
Total
assets
$
86,017
$
81,326
LIABILITIES
Accrued
interest payable
$
277
$
322
Accrued
expenses and other liabilities
13
7
Trust
preferred securities
14,986
16,186
Total
liabilities
15,276
16,515
SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY
Common
stock - $2.00 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized;
23,636,724
and 23,745,900 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
47,273
47,492
Additional
paid capital
14,451
14,514
Retained
earnings
21,001
14,458
Accumulated
other comprehensive loss
( 11,984 )
( 11,653 )
Total
shareholders’ equity
70,741
64,811
Total
liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
86,017
$
81,326
CONDENSED STATEMENTS
OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Dollars in
thousands)
Schedule
of parent corporation only condensed statements of income
2024
2023
Income
Miscellaneous
income
$
37
$
38
Dividends
from subsidiaries
7,144
2,600
Undistributed
income of subsidiaries
2,142
5,677
Total
income
9,323
8,315
Expenses
Trust
preferred securities interest expense
1,248
1,274
Professional
fees
116
106
Other
operating expenses
42
42
Total
expenses
1,406
1,422
Income
before income taxes
7,917
6,893
Income
tax benefit
( 287 )
( 291 )
Net
income
$
8,204
$
7,184
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
Schedule
of parent corporation only condensed statements of cash flows
2024
2023
Cash
flows from operating activities
Net
income
$
8,204
$
7,184
Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity
in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
( 2,142 )
( 5,677 )
Net
decrease in other assets
41
364
Net
(decrease) increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities
( 39 )
13
Net
cash provided by operating activities
6,064
1,884
Cash
flows from financing activities:
Repayment
of long-term debt
( 1,200 )
( 310 )
Repurchase
of common stock
( 282 )
( 237 )
Cash
dividends paid
( 1,661 )
( 1,431 )
Net
cash used in financing activities
( 3,143 )
( 1,978 )
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
2,921
( 94 )
Cash
and cash equivalents, beginning of year
427
521
Cash
and cash equivalents, end of year
$
3,348
$
427
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None
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