Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The financial statements and supplementary data are contained herein.
Description Page
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
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Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 173 )
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Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020
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Consolidated Statements of Income For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
72
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
73
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
75
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:
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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
77
Note 2 - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
88
Note 3 - Cash and Due from Banks
88
Note 4 - Securities
89
Note 5 - Loans
92
Note 6 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
101
Note 7 - Premises and Equipment
102
Note 8 - Leases
102
Note 9 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
103
Note 10 - Income Taxes
104
Note 11 - Deposits
106
Note 12 - Borrowings
106
Note 13 - Shareholders’ Equity
108
Note 14 - Derivative Financial Instruments
110
Note 15 - Fair Value Measurements
113
Note 16 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
118
Note 17 - Employee Benefits
119
Note 18 - Share-Based Compensation Arrangements
125
Note 19 - Business Segments
128
Note 20 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
130
Note 21 - Earnings Per Common Share
132
Note 22 - Commitments and Contingencies
133
Note 23 - Parent Company Financial Statements
136
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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
As of December 31, 2021, management assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management concluded that the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 was effective.
The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 has been audited by Crowe LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which follows. This report expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021.
/s/ Edward O. Handy III /s/ Ronald S. Ohsberg
Edward O. Handy III
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ronald S. Ohsberg
Senior Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
February 24, 2022
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Shareholders and the Board of Directors
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Westerly, Rhode Island
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ (the “Corporation”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated balance sheets of the Corporation as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”) and our report dated February 24, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for Opinion
The Corporation’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Corporation in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A corporation’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A corporation’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the corporation; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the corporation are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the corporation; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the corporation’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate .
/s/ Crowe LLP
Livingston, New Jersey
February 24, 2022
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Shareholders and the Board of Directors
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Westerly, Rhode Island
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) and our report dated February 24, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Explanatory Paragraph - Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for credit losses in 2020 due to the adoption of ASC 326.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Corporation’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Corporation in accordance with the 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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 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 the critical audit matter 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 - Qualitative Factors on Total Commercial Loans
As described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation accounts for credit losses under ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. ASC 326 requires the measurement of expected lifetime credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost at the reporting date. As of December 31, 2021, the balance of the allowance for credit losses on loans was $39.1 million.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management employs a process and methodology to estimate the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans that evaluates both quantitative and qualitative factors. The methodology for evaluating quantitative factors involves pooling loans into portfolio segments for loans that share similar risk characteristics. Pooled loan portfolio segments include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, residential real estate, home equity and other consumer loans.
For pooled loans, the Corporation utilizes a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) methodology to estimate credit losses over the expected life of the loan. The DCF methodology combines the probability of default, the loss given default, remaining life of the loan and prepayment speed assumptions to estimate a reserve for each loan. The loss rates are adjusted by current and forecasted econometric assumptions and return to the mean after the forecasted periods. These quantitative loss factors are also supplemented by certain qualitative risk factors reflecting management’s view of how losses may vary from those represented by quantitative loss rates. Qualitative loss factors are applied to each portfolio segment with the amounts determined by historical loan charge-offs of a peer group of similar-sized regional banks. Changes in these assumptions could have a material effect on the Corporation’s financial conditions or results of operations.
We identified auditing the qualitative component of the ACL on pooled loans in the commercial real estate and commercial and industrial portfolios (total commercial loans) as a critical audit matter because the methodology to determine the estimate of credit losses uses subjective judgments by management and is subject to material variability. Performing audit procedures to evaluate the qualitative factors on the commercial loans involved a high degree of auditor judgment and required significant effort, including the need to involve more experienced audit personnel.
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:
• Testing the effectiveness of controls over the evaluation of the ACL on pooled loans, including controls addressing:
◦ Methodology and accounting policies
◦ Data inputs, judgments and calculations used to determine the qualitative loss factors.
◦ Information technology general controls and application controls.
◦ Management’s review of the qualitative factors.
• Substantively testing management’s process, including evaluating their judgments and assumptions, for developing the ACL on commercial loans collectively evaluated for impairment, which included:
◦ Evaluation of the appropriateness of the Corporation’s accounting policies and assumptions involved in the application of ASC 326.
◦ Testing the mathematical accuracy of the calculation.
◦ Testing the completeness and accuracy of data used in the calculation.
◦ Evaluation of the reasonableness of management’s judgments related to qualitative factors to determine if they are calculated to conform with management’s policies and were consistently applied period over period. Our evaluation considered the weight of evidence from internal and external sources and loan portfolio composition and performance.
/s/ Crowe LLP
We have served as the Corporation’s auditor since 2019.
Livingston, New Jersey
February 24, 2022
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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)
December 31, 2021 2020
Assets:
Cash and due from banks $ 175,259 $ 194,143
Short-term investments 3,234 8,125
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value
40,196 61,614
Available for sale debt securities, at fair value (amortized cost $ 1,051,800 ; net of allowance for credit losses on securities of $ 0 at December 31, 2021; and amortized cost of $ 881,570 ; net of allowance for credit losses on securities of $ 0 at December 31, 2020)
1,042,859 894,571
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 13,031 30,285
Loans:
Total loans 4,272,925 4,195,990
Less: allowance for credit losses on loans 39,088 44,106
Net loans 4,233,837 4,151,884
Premises and equipment, net 28,908 28,870
Operating lease right-of-use assets 26,692 29,521
Investment in bank-owned life insurance 92,592 84,193
Goodwill 63,909 63,909
Identifiable intangible assets, net 5,414 6,305
Other assets 125,196 159,749
Total assets $ 5,851,127 $ 5,713,169
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 945,229 $ 832,287
Interest-bearing deposits 4,034,822 3,546,066
Total deposits 4,980,051 4,378,353
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 145,000 593,859
Junior subordinated debentures 22,681 22,681
Operating lease liabilities 29,010 31,717
Other liabilities 109,577 152,364
Total liabilities 5,286,319 5,178,974
Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock of $ .0625 par value; authorized 60,000,000 shares; 17,363,457 shares issued and 17,330,818 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 17,363,457 shares issued and 17,265,337 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020
1,085 1,085
Paid-in capital 126,511 125,610
Retained earnings 458,310 418,246
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 19,981 ) ( 7,391 )
Treasury stock, at cost; 32,639 shares at December 31, 2021 and 98,120 shares at December 31, 2020
( 1,117 ) ( 3,355 )
Total shareholders’ equity 564,808 534,195
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 5,851,127 $ 5,713,169
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans $ 141,552 $ 145,425 $ 165,519
Interest on mortgage loans held for sale 1,531 1,762 1,237
Taxable interest on debt securities 14,295 20,050 26,367
Nontaxable interest on debt securities — — 18
Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock 436 2,240 2,855
Other interest income 181 459 1,667
Total interest and dividend income 157,995 169,936 197,663
Interest expense:
Deposits 12,390 25,812 37,101
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 3,800 15,806 26,168
Junior subordinated debentures 370 641 980
Other interest expense — 233 —
Total interest expense 16,560 42,492 64,249
Net interest income 141,435 127,444 133,414
Provision for credit losses ( 4,822 ) 12,342 1,575
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 146,257 115,102 131,839
Noninterest income:
Wealth management revenues 41,282 35,454 36,848
Mortgage banking revenues 28,626 47,377 14,795
Card interchange fees 4,996 4,287 4,214
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,683 2,742 3,684
Loan related derivative income 4,342 3,991 3,993
Income from bank-owned life insurance 2,925 2,491 2,354
Net realized losses on securities — — ( 53 )
Other income 2,540 3,100 1,245
Total noninterest income 87,394 99,442 67,080
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits 87,295 82,899 72,761
Outsourced services 13,296 11,894 10,598
Net occupancy 8,449 8,023 7,821
Equipment 3,905 3,831 4,081
Legal, audit and professional fees 2,859 3,747 2,535
FDIC deposit insurance costs 1,592 1,818 618
Advertising and promotion 1,843 1,469 1,534
Amortization of intangibles 890 914 943
Debt prepayment penalties 6,930 1,413 —
Other expenses 8,405 9,376 9,849
Total noninterest expense 135,464 125,384 110,740
Income before income taxes 98,187 89,160 88,179
Income tax expense 21,317 19,331 19,061
Net income $ 76,870 $ 69,829 $ 69,118
Net income available to common shareholders $ 76,648 $ 69,678 $ 68,979
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 17,310 17,282 17,331
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 17,455 17,402 17,414
Per share information: Basic earnings per common share $ 4.43 $ 4.03 $ 3.98
Diluted earnings per common share $ 4.39 $ 4.00 $ 3.96
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Net income $ 76,870 $ 69,829 $ 69,118
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Net change in fair value of available for sale debt securities
( 16,676 ) 6,655 19,988
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges
( 2,566 ) ( 654 ) ( 984 )
Net change in defined benefit plan obligations
6,652 ( 2,155 ) ( 1,932 )
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax ( 12,590 ) 3,846 17,072
Total comprehensive income $ 64,280 $ 73,675 $ 86,190
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
Common
Shares
Outstanding Common
Stock Paid-in
Capital Retained
Earnings Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income Treasury
Stock Total
Balance at December 31, 2018 17,302 $ 1,081 $ 119,888 $ 355,524 ($ 28,309 ) $ — $ 448,184
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - ASC 842 — — — 722 — — 722
Net income — — — 69,118 — — 69,118
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax — — — — 17,072 — 17,072
Cash dividends declared ($ 2.00 per share)
— — — ( 35,001 ) — — ( 35,001 )
Share-based compensation — — 3,124 — — — 3,124
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other compensation-related equity awards, net of awards surrendered
61 4 269 — — — 273
Balance at December 31, 2019 17,363 $ 1,085 $ 123,281 $ 390,363 ($ 11,237 ) $ — $ 503,492
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - ASC 326 — — — ( 6,108 ) — — ( 6,108 )
Net income — — — 69,829 — — 69,829
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax — — — — 3,846 — 3,846
Cash dividends declared ($ 2.05 per share)
— — — ( 35,838 ) — — ( 35,838 )
Share-based compensation — — 3,766 — — — 3,766
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other compensation-related equity awards, net of awards surrendered 27 — ( 1,437 ) — — 967 ( 470 )
Treasury stock purchased under the 2019 Stock Repurchase Program ( 125 ) — — — — ( 4,322 ) ( 4,322 )
Balance at December 31, 2020 17,265 $ 1,085 $ 125,610 $ 418,246 ($ 7,391 ) ($ 3,355 ) $ 534,195
Net income — — — 76,870 — — 76,870
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax — — — — ( 12,590 ) — ( 12,590 )
Cash dividends declared ($ 2.10 per share)
— — — ( 36,806 ) — — ( 36,806 )
Share-based compensation — — 3,316 — — — 3,316
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other compensation-related equity awards, net of awards surrendered 66 — ( 2,415 ) — — 2,238 ( 177 )
Balance at December 31, 2021 17,331 $ 1,085 $ 126,511 $ 458,310 ($ 19,981 ) ($ 1,117 ) $ 564,808
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 76,870 $ 69,829 $ 69,118
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses ( 4,822 ) 12,342 1,575
Depreciation of premises and equipment 3,411 3,176 3,291
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities and loans 3,446 5,720 4,492
Amortization of intangibles 890 914 943
Share–based compensation 3,316 3,766 3,124
Tax benefit (expense) from stock option exercises and other equity awards
182 ( 103 ) 248
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 2,155 ( 3,130 ) ( 1,491 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance ( 2,925 ) ( 2,491 ) ( 2,354 )
Net gains on loan sales, including changes in fair value ( 28,195 ) ( 48,005 ) ( 14,332 )
Net realized losses on securities — — 53
Proceeds from sales of loans, net 934,516 1,117,188 530,713
Loans originated for sale ( 887,341 ) ( 1,114,448 ) ( 525,675 )
Decrease (increase) in operating lease right-of-use assets
2,829 ( 2,729 ) 2,131
(Decrease) increase in operating lease liabilities
( 2,708 ) 2,856 ( 1,992 )
Decrease (increase) in other assets 38,935 ( 57,730 ) ( 27,961 )
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities ( 39,747 ) 49,323 31,552
Net cash provided by operating activities 100,812 36,478 73,435
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of: Available for sale debt securities: Mortgage-backed ( 347,913 ) ( 369,166 ) ( 178,797 )
Available for sale debt securities: Other ( 251,443 ) ( 149,899 ) ( 27,520 )
Proceeds from sales of: Available for sale debt securities: Other — — 11,877
Maturities, calls and
principal payments of: Available for sale debt securities: Mortgage-backed 337,751 351,161 147,620
Available for sale debt securities: Other 82,800 176,000 108,306
Net redemption (purchases) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock 17,254 20,568 ( 4,785 )
Purchases of other equity investments, net ( 650 ) — —
Net increase in loans ( 27,921 ) ( 241,418 ) ( 154,502 )
Purchases of loans ( 41,863 ) ( 51,659 ) ( 60,465 )
Proceeds from the sale of property acquired through foreclosure or repossession — 1,392 2,000
Purchases of premises and equipment ( 3,490 ) ( 3,406 ) ( 3,132 )
Proceeds from the sale of premises — — 213
Purchases of bank-owned life insurance ( 7,000 ) — —
Proceeds from surrender of bank-owned life insurance 1,526 787 326
Proceeds from sale of equity investment in real estate limited partnership 50 1,400 —
Equity investment in real estate limited partnership — — ( 1,256 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 240,899 ) ( 264,240 ) ( 160,115 )
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – (continued) (Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in deposits 601,698 879,471 ( 25,166 )
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances 1,294,176 1,988,500 1,982,000
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances ( 1,743,036 ) ( 2,536,105 ) ( 1,791,258 )
Proceeds from Payment Protection Program Lending Facility — 200,628 —
Repayment of Payment Protection Program Lending Facility — ( 200,628 ) —
Treasury stock purchased — ( 4,322 ) —
Net proceeds from stock option exercises and issuance of other equity awards, net of awards surrendered ( 177 ) ( 470 ) 273
Cash dividends paid ( 36,349 ) ( 35,499 ) ( 34,189 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 116,312 291,575 131,660
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents ( 23,775 ) 63,813 44,980
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 202,268 138,455 93,475
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 178,493 $ 202,268 $ 138,455
Noncash Activities:
Loans charged-off $ 663 $ 1,317 $ 2,020
Loans transferred to property acquired through foreclosure or repossession — 313 2,000
In conjunction with the adoption of ASC 842, the following assets and liabilities were recognized:
Operating lease right-of-use assets — — 28,923
Operating lease liabilities — — 30,853
In conjunction with the adoption of ASC 815, the following qualifying debt securities classified as held to maturity were transferred to available for sale:
Fair value of debt securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale — — 10,316
Supplemental Disclosures:
Interest payments $ 18,313 $ 45,294 $ 64,496
Income tax payments 19,641 21,094 19,759
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (the “Bancorp”) is a publicly-owned registered bank holding company that has elected to be a financial holding company. The Bancorp’s subsidiaries include The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (the “Bank”), a Rhode Island chartered financial institution founded in 1800, and Weston Securities Corporation (“WSC”). Through its subsidiaries, the Bancorp offers a complete product line of financial services including commercial, residential and consumer lending, retail and commercial deposit products, and wealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Bancorp and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Corporation” or “Washington Trust”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Bancorp also owns the common stock of two capital trusts, which have issued trust preferred securities. These capital trusts are variable interest entities in which the Bancorp is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, are not consolidated. The capital trust’s only assets are junior subordinated debentures issued by the Bancorp, which were acquired by the capital trusts using the proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities and common stock. The Bancorp’s equity interest in the capital trusts, which is classified in other assets, and the junior subordinated debentures are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest expense on the junior subordinated debentures is included in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The accounting and reporting policies of the Corporation conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and to general practices of the banking industry. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management considers the allowance for credit losses on loans to be a material estimate that is particularly susceptible to change.
Short-term Investments
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments with a maturity date of three months or less when purchased and are considered to be cash equivalents. The Corporation’s short-term investments may be composed of overnight federal funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements, money market mutual funds and U.S. Treasury bills.
Securities
Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. Investments in debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost. Securities not classified as held to maturity are classified as available for sale. Securities available for sale consist of debt securities that are available for sale to respond to changes in market interest rates, liquidity needs, changes in funding sources and other similar factors. These assets are specifically identified and are carried at fair value. Changes in fair value of available for sale securities, net of applicable income taxes, are reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Washington Trust does not currently have securities designated as held to maturity and also does not maintain a trading portfolio.
Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted over the term of the securities on a method that approximates the level yield method. The amortization and accretion is included in interest income on securities. Interest income is recognized when earned. Realized gains or losses from sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.
The fair values of securities may be based on either quoted market prices or third party pricing services.
The Corporation excludes accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of debt securities and reports accrued interest in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Corporation also excludes accrued interest from the estimate
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
of credit losses on debt securities.
A debt security is placed on nonaccrual status at the time any principal or interest payments become more than 90 days delinquent or if full collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain. Accrued interest for a debt security placed on nonaccrual is reversed against interest income. There were no debt securities on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and, therefore there was no accrued interest related to debt securities reversed against interest income for 2021 and 2020.
For available for sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, management first assesses whether the Corporation intends to sell, or if it is likely that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through a provision for credit losses charge to earnings. For debt securities available for sale that do not meet either of these criteria, management evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management considers both quantitative and qualitative factors.
A substantial portion of available for sale debt securities held by the Corporation are obligations issued by U.S. government agency and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, including mortgage-backed securities. These securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major credit rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses. For these securities, management takes into consideration the long history of no credit losses and other factors to assess the risk of nonpayment even if the U.S. government were to default. As such, the Corporation utilized a zero credit loss estimate for these securities. For available for sale debt securities that are not guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, such as individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities and corporate bonds, management utilizes a third party credit modeling tool based on observable market data, which assists management in identifying any potential credit risk associated with these available for sale debt securities. This model estimates probability of default, loss given default and exposure at default for each security. In addition, qualitative factors are also considered, including the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, changes to the credit rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If a credit loss exists based on the results of this assessment, an ACL (contra asset) is recorded, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is considered market-related and is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of taxes.
Changes in the ACL on available for sale debt securities are recorded as provision for credit losses. Losses are charged against the ACL when management believes the uncollectability of an available for sale debt security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
The Bank is a member of the FHLB. The FHLB is a cooperative that provides services, including funding in the form of advances, to its member banking institutions. As a requirement of membership, the Bank must own a minimum amount of FHLB stock, calculated periodically based primarily on its level of borrowings from the FHLB. No market exists for shares of FHLB stock and therefore, it is carried at cost. FHLB stock may be redeemed at par value five years following termination of FHLB membership, subject to limitations which may be imposed by the FHLB or its regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Board, to maintain capital adequacy of the FHLB. While the Bank currently has no intentions to terminate its FHLB membership, the ability to redeem its investment in FHLB stock would be subject to the conditions imposed by the FHLB. The Bank monitors its investment to determine if impairment exists. Based on the capital adequacy and the liquidity position of the FHLB, management believes there is no impairment related to the carrying amount of FHLB stock included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021.
Other Equity Investments
The Corporation invests in equity investments without readily determinable fair value. Such equity investments are classified within other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Corporation has elected to carry equity investments without readily determinable fair value at cost, less impairment, if any, plus or minus changes in observable prices. A qualitative impairment analysis for equity investments without readily determinable fair value is performed quarterly. If the equity investment is deemed to be impaired, an impairment loss is recognized in the
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amount by which the carrying value of the equity investment exceeds its estimated fair value. The impairment loss is recognized as a reduction of other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. An impairment loss can be reversed in a subsequent period if there are observable transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer at an amount that is greater than the carrying value of the investment that was established when the impairment loss was recognized. The reversal of any impairment loss or other changes resulting from observable transactions are recognized in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
Mortgage Banking Activities
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Residential mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are classified as held for sale. ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” allows for the irrevocable option to elect fair value accounting for the initial and subsequent measurement for certain financial assets and liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis that may otherwise not be required to be measured at fair value under other accounting standards. The Corporation has elected the fair value option for mortgage loans held for sale in order to better match changes in fair values of the loans with changes in the fair value of the derivative forward sale commitment contracts used to economically hedge them. Changes in the fair value of mortgage loans held for sale accounted for under the fair value option are included in mortgage banking revenues. Gains and losses on residential loan sales are recognized at the time of sale and are included in mortgage banking revenues. Upfront fees and costs related to mortgage loans held for sale for which the fair value option was elected are recognized in mortgage banking revenues as received / incurred and are not deferred.
Commissions received on mortgage loans brokered to various investors are recognized when received and included in mortgage banking revenues.
Loan Servicing Rights
When mortgage loans held for sale are sold with servicing retained, mortgage servicing right assets are recognized as separate assets. Mortgage servicing rights are originally recorded at fair value. Fair value is based on a valuation model that incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds, and default rates and losses. Mortgage servicing rights are included in other assets and are amortized as an offset to mortgage banking revenues over the period of estimated net servicing income.
Mortgage servicing rights are periodically evaluated for impairment based on their fair value. Impairment is measured on an aggregated basis by stratifying the rights based on homogeneous characteristics such as note rate and loan type. The fair value is estimated based on the present value of expected cash flows, incorporating assumptions for discount rate, prepayment speed and servicing cost. Any impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance and as a reduction to mortgage banking revenues.
Loans
Portfolio Loans
Loans are carried at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted by partial charge-offs and net of unamortized deferred loan origination fees and costs. Interest income is accrued on a level yield basis based upon principal amounts outstanding, except for loans on nonaccrual status. Deferred loan origination fees and costs are amortized as an adjustment to yield over the term of the related loans. For purchased loans, which did not show signs of credit deterioration at the time of purchase, interest income is also accrued on a level yield basis based upon principal amounts outstanding and is then further adjusted by accretion of any discount or amortization of any premium associated with the loans.
Nonaccrual Loans
Loans, with the exception of certain well-secured loans that are in the process of collection, are placed on nonaccrual status and interest recognition is suspended when such loans are 90 days or more overdue with respect to principal and/or interest, or sooner if considered appropriate by management. Well-secured loans are permitted to remain on accrual status provided that full collection of principal and interest is assured and the loan is in the process of collection. Loans are also placed on nonaccrual status when, in the opinion of management, full collection of principal and interest is doubtful. When loans are placed on nonaccrual status, interest previously accrued but not collected is
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reversed against current period income. Subsequent interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied to the outstanding principal balance of the loan or recognized as interest income depending on management’s assessment of the ultimate collectability of the loan. Loans are removed from nonaccrual status when they have been current as to principal and interest for a period of time, the borrower has demonstrated an ability to comply with repayment terms, and when, in management’s opinion, the loans are considered to be fully collectible.
Troubled Debt Restructured Loans
A loan that has been modified or renewed is considered to be a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when two conditions are met: 1) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and 2) concessions are made for the borrower’s benefit that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower or a transaction with similar credit risk characteristics. These concessions may include modifications of the terms of the debt such as deferral of payments, extension of maturity, reduction of principal balance, reduction of the stated interest rate other than normal market rate adjustments, or a combination of these concessions. Debt may be bifurcated with separate terms for each tranche of the restructured debt. Restructuring of a loan in lieu of aggressively enforcing the collection of the loan may benefit the Corporation by increasing the ultimate probability of collection.
TDRs are classified as accruing or non-accruing based on management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan. Loans that are already on nonaccrual status at the time of the restructuring generally remain on nonaccrual status for approximately six months before management considers such loans for return to accruing status. Accruing restructured loans are placed into nonaccrual status if and when the borrower fails to comply with the restructured terms and management deems it unlikely that the borrower will return to a status of compliance in the near term and full collection of principal and interest is in doubt.
TDRs are reported as such for at least one year from the date of the restructuring. In years after the restructuring, TDRs are removed from this classification if the restructuring did not involve a below-market rate concession and the loan is performing in accordance with their modified contractual terms for a reasonable period of time.
The Corporation elected to account for eligible loan modifications under Section 4013 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), as amended by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (the “CRRSA Act”). From March 1, 2020 through January 1, 2022, the Corporation was permitted to suspend TDR accounting requirements under GAAP for loan modifications related to the COVID-10 pandemic and on loans that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. Eligible loan modifications were not classified as TDRs and were not reported as past due provided that they were performing in accordance with the modified terms. Interest income continued to be recognized unless the loan was placed on nonaccrual status.
Individually Analyzed Loans
Individually analyzed loans are individually assessed for credit impairment and include nonaccrual commercial loans, reasonably expected TDRs, executed TDRs, and certain other loans based on the underlying risk characteristics and the discretion of management to individually analyze such loans. A TDR is considered reasonably expected no later than the point when management concludes that modification is the best course of action and it is at least reasonably possible that the troubled borrower will accept some form of concession to avoid a default.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The ACL on loans is established through a provision for credit losses recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The ACL on loans is also increased by recoveries of amounts previously charged-off and is reduced by charge-offs on loans. Loan charge-offs are recognized when management believes the collectability of the principal balance outstanding is unlikely. Full or partial charge-offs on collateral dependent individually analyzed loans are generally recognized when the collateral is deemed to be insufficient to support the carrying value of the loan.
Effective January 1, 2020, the Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC 326 and modified its accounting policy for the ACL on loans. The ACL on loans is management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the expected life of the loans at the reporting date. The Corporation made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of loans and reports accrued interest in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Corporation also excludes accrued interest from the estimate of credit losses on loans.
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The level of the ACL on loans is based on management’s ongoing review of all relevant information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the calculation of loss given default and the estimation of expected credit losses. As discussed further below, adjustments to historical information are made for differences in specific risk characteristics, such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level, or term, as well as for changes in environmental conditions, that may not be reflected in historical loss rates.
Management employs a process and methodology to estimate the ACL on loans that evaluates both quantitative and qualitative factors. The methodology for evaluating quantitative factors consists of two basic components. The first component involves pooling loans into portfolio segments for loans that share similar risk characteristics. Pooled loan portfolio segments include commercial real estate (including a commercial construction sub-segment), commercial and industrial (including a PPP sub-segment), residential real estate, home equity and other consumer loans. The second component involves identifying individually analyzed loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with loans that are pooled into portfolio segments. Individually analyzed loans include nonaccrual commercial loans, reasonably expected TDRs and executed TDRs, as well as certain other loans based on the underlying risk characteristics and the discretion of management to individually analyze such loans.
For loans that are individually analyzed, the ACL is measured using a DCF method based upon the loan’s contractual effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, at the fair value of the collateral. Factors management considers when measuring the extent of expected credit loss include payment status, collateral value, borrower financial condition, guarantor support and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. For collateral dependent loans for which repayment is to be provided substantially through the sale of the collateral, management adjusts the fair value for estimated costs to sell. For collateral dependent loans for which repayment is to be provided substantially through the operation of the collateral, such as accruing TDRs, estimated costs to sell are not incorporated into the measurement. Management may also adjust appraised values to reflect estimated market value declines or apply other discounts to appraised values for unobservable factors resulting from its knowledge of circumstances associated with the collateral.
For pooled loans, the Corporation utilizes a DCF methodology to estimate credit losses over the expected life of the loan. The life of the loan excludes expected extensions, renewals and modifications, unless the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract terms and not unconditionally cancellable by the Corporation. The methodology incorporates a probability of default and loss given default framework. Default triggers include the loan has become past due by 90 or more days, a charge-off has occurred, the loan has been placed on nonaccrual status, the loan has been modified in a TDR or the loan is risk-rated as special mention or classified. Loss given default is estimated based on historical credit loss experience. Probability of default is estimated utilizing a regression model that incorporates econometric factors. These factors are selected based on the correlation of the factor to historical credit losses for each portfolio segment. In the first quarter of 2021, management updated its ACL methodology for pooled loans to incorporate additional econometric factors in the determination of the probability of default for each loan portfolio segment. Effective January 1, 2021, the national unemployment rate (“NUR”) and gross domestic product econometric factors are utilized for the commercial real estate and other consumer loan portfolio segments; the NUR and national home price index econometric factors are utilized for the residential real estate and home equity portfolio segments; and the NUR econometric factor is utilized for the commercial & industrial loan portfolio segment. Prior to January 1, 2021, solely the NUR was used in the determination of the probability of default for each loan portfolio segment. To estimate the probability of default, the model utilizes forecasted econometric factors over a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period. After the forecast period, the model reverts to the historical mean of the respective econometric factor and the associated probability of default on a straight-line basis over a one-year reversion period. The DCF methodology combines the probability of default, the loss given default, prepayment speeds and the remaining life of the loan to estimate a reserve for each loan. The sum of all the loan level reserves are aggregated for each portfolio segment and a loss rate factor is derived.
Quantitative loss factors are also supplemented by certain qualitative risk factors reflecting management’s view of how losses may vary from those represented by quantitative loss rates. These qualitative risk factors include: 1) changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices not considered elsewhere in estimating credit losses; 2) changes in international, national, regional, and local
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economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio, including the condition of various market segments; 3) changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and in the terms of loans; 4) changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; 5) changes in the volume and severity of past due loans, the volume of nonaccrual loans, and the volume and severity of adversely classified or rated loans; 6) changes in the quality of the institution’s credit review system; 7) changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans; 8) the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations; and 9) the effect of other external factors such as legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the institution’s existing portfolio. Qualitative loss factors are applied to each portfolio segment with the amounts determined by historical loan charge-offs of a peer group of similar-sized regional banks.
Because the methodology is based upon historical experience and trends, current economic data, reasonable and supportable forecasts, as well as management’s judgment, factors may arise that result in different estimations. Deteriorating conditions or assumptions could lead to further increases in the ACL on loans, conversely improving conditions or assumptions could lead to further reductions in the ACL on loans. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the ACL on loans. Such agencies may require additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. The ACL on loans is an estimate, and ultimate losses may vary from management’s estimate.
Prior to January 1, 2020, the allowance for loan losses was based on an incurred loss methodology and represented management’s estimate of the risk of loss inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The level of the allowance was based on management’s ongoing review of the growth and composition of the loan portfolio, historical loss experience, estimated loss emergence period (the period from the event that triggers the eventual default until the actual loss was recognized with a charge-off), economic conditions, analysis of asset quality and credit quality levels and trends, the performance of individual loans in relation to contract terms and other pertinent factors.
A methodology was used to systematically measure the amount of estimated loan loss exposure inherent in the loan portfolio for the purposes of establishing a sufficient allowance for loan losses. The methodology included: (1) the identification of loss allocations for individual loans deemed to be impaired and (2) the application of loss allocation factors for non-impaired loans based on historical loss experience and estimated loss emergence period, with adjustments for various exposures that management believed were not adequately represented by historical loss experience.
Loss allocations for loans deemed to be impaired were measured using a discounted cash flow method based upon the loan’s contractual effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price, or, if the loan was collateral dependent, at the fair value of the collateral. For loans that were collectively evaluated, loss allocation factors were derived by analyzing historical loss experience by loan segment over an established look-back period deemed to be relevant to the inherent risk of loss in the portfolios. Loans were segmented by loan type, collateral type, delinquency status and loan risk rating, where applicable. These loss allocation factors were adjusted to reflect the loss emergence period. These amounts were supplemented by certain qualitative risk factors reflecting management’s view of how losses may vary from those represented by historical loss rates. The qualitative risk factors were the same as those considered under the ASC 326 accounting policy described above.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Commitments
The ACL on unfunded commitments is management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the expected contractual term (or life) in which the Corporation is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Corporation. Unfunded commitments for home equity lines of credit and commercial demand loans are considered unconditionally cancellable for regulatory capital purposes and, therefore, are excluded from the calculation to estimate the ACL on unfunded commitments. For each portfolio, estimated loss rates and funding factors are applied to the corresponding balance of unfunded commitments. For each portfolio, the estimated loss rates applied to unfunded commitments are the same quantitative and qualitative loss rates applied to the corresponding on-balance sheet amounts in determining the ACL on loans. The estimated funding factor applied to unfunded commitments represents the likelihood that the funding will occur and is based upon the Corporation’s average historical utilization rate for each portfolio.
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The ACL on unfunded commitments is included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The ACL on unfunded commitments is adjusted through a provision for credit losses recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Premises and Equipment
Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation for financial reporting purposes is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the expected lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Expected lease terms include lease renewal options to the extent that the exercise of such renewals is reasonably assured. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized while the costs of current maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses. The estimated useful lives of premises and improvements range from 5 to 40 years. For furniture, fixtures and equipment, the estimated useful lives range from 3 to 20 years.
Leases
The Corporation has committed to rent premises used in business operations under non-cancelable operating leases and determines if an arrangement meets the definition of a lease upon inception.
Operating leases to be recorded on the balance sheet, through the recognition of an operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and an operating lease liability at the commencement date of the new lease. ROU assets represent a right to use an underlying asset for the contractual lease term. Operating lease liabilities represent an obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease.
The Corporation’s leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, therefore the Corporation uses its incremental collateralized borrowing rates commensurate with the underlying lease terms to determine the present value of operating lease liabilities.
The Corporation’s operating lease agreements contain both lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. The Corporation’s lease agreements do not contain any residual value guarantees.
Operating leases with terms of 12 months or less are included in ROU assets and operating lease liabilities recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating lease terms include options to extend when it is reasonably certain that the Corporation will exercise such options, determined on a lease-by-lease basis.
Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease components, such as consumer price index adjustments, are expensed as incurred and not included in ROU assets and operating lease liabilities.
Bank-Owned Life Insurance
The investment in BOLI represents the cash surrender value of life insurance policies on the lives of certain employees who have provided positive consent allowing the Bank to be the beneficiary of such policies. Increases in the cash value of the policies, as well as insurance proceeds received, are recorded in noninterest income and are not subject to income taxes. The financial strength of the insurance carrier is reviewed prior to the purchase of BOLI and annually thereafter.
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of the acquired businesses. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, defined as the segment level, at least annually in the fourth quarter or more frequently whenever events or circumstances occur that indicate that it is more-likely-than-not that an impairment loss has occurred. In assessing impairment, the Corporation has the option to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of such events or circumstances, we determine it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then we would not be required to perform an impairment test.
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The quantitative impairment analysis requires a comparison of each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value to identify potential impairment. Goodwill impairment exists when a reporting unit’s carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. Significant judgment is applied when goodwill is assessed for impairment. This judgment includes, but may not be limited to, the selection of appropriate discount rates, the identification of relevant market comparables and the development of cash flow projections. The selection and weighting of the various fair value techniques may result in a higher or lower fair value. Judgment is applied in determining the weightings that are most representative of fair value.
Intangible assets identified in acquisitions consist of advisory contracts. The value attributed to intangible assets was based on the time period over which they are expected to generate economic benefits. Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated lives using a method that approximates the amount of economic benefits that are realized by the Corporation.
Intangible assets with definite lives are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If applicable, the Corporation tests each of the intangibles by comparing the carrying value of the intangible asset to the sum of undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its undiscounted cash flows, then an impairment loss would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Impairment would result in a write-down to the estimated fair value based on the anticipated discounted future cash flows. The remaining useful life of the intangible assets that are being amortized is also evaluated to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization.
Impairment of Long - Lived Assets Other than Goodwill
Long-lived assets, including premises and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. Impairment losses on assets to be disposed of, if any, are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal.
Property Acquired through Foreclosure or Repossession
Property acquired through foreclosure or repossession is carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value of such assets is determined based on independent appraisals and other relevant factors. Any write-down to fair value at the time of foreclosure or repossession is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to foreclosure or repossession, a valuation allowance is maintained for declines in market value and for estimated selling expenses. Upon sale of foreclosed property, any excess of the carrying value over the sales proceeds is recognized as a loss on sale. Any excess of sales proceeds over the carrying value of the foreclosed property is first applied as a recovery to the valuation allowance, if any, with the remainder being recognized as a gain on sale. Changes to the valuation allowance, expenses associated with ownership of these properties, and gains and losses from their sale are included in foreclosed property costs.
Loans that are substantively repossessed include only those loans for which the Corporation has obtained control of the collateral, but has not completed legal foreclosure proceedings.
Investment in Real Estate Limited Partnerships
The Bank invests in real estate limited partnerships that renovate, own and operate low-income housing complexes. The Bank neither actively participates nor has a controlling interest in the real estate limited partnerships. The carrying value of such investments is recorded in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Investments in real estate limited partnerships are accounted for using the proportional amortization method. Unfunded commitments for future capital contributions are recognized and recorded in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Under the proportional amortization method, the investment is amortized over the same tax period and in proportion to the total tax benefits expected to be allocated to the Bank. The amortization is recognized as a component of income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. In addition, operating losses and tax credits generated by the partnership are also recorded as a reduction to income tax expense.
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Transfers and Servicing of Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities
The accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities is based on consistent application of a financial components approach that focuses on control. This approach distinguishes transfers of financial assets that are sales from transfers that are secured borrowings. Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Corporation, (2) the transferee obtains the right to pledge or exchange the transferred assets with no conditions that constrain the transferee and provide more than a trivial benefit to the Corporation, and (3) the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. If a transfer does not meet the criteria for a sale, the transfer is accounted for as a secured borrowing with a pledge of collateral.
Wealth Management Assets Under Administration
AUA represents assets held in a fiduciary or agency capacity for wealth management clients and are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as these are not assets of the Corporation.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, provides a revenue recognition framework for contracts with customers unless those contracts are within the scope of other accounting standards.
Revenue from contracts with customers is measured based on the consideration specified in the contract with a customer. The Corporation recognizes revenue from contracts with customers when it satisfies its performance obligations. The performance obligations are generally satisfied as services are rendered and can either be satisfied at a point in time or over time.
The Corporation recognizes revenue that is transactional in nature and such revenue is earned at a point in time. Revenue that is recognized at a point in time includes card interchange fees (fee income related to debit card transactions), ATM fees, wire transfer fees, overdraft charge fees, and stop-payment and returned check fees. Such revenue is derived from transactional information and is recognized as revenue immediately as the transactions occur or upon providing the service to complete the customer’s transaction.
The Corporation recognizes revenue over a period of time, generally monthly, as services are performed and performance obligations are satisfied. Such revenue includes wealth management revenues and service charges on deposit accounts. Wealth management revenues are categorized as either asset-based revenues or transaction-based revenues. Asset-based revenues include trust and investment management fees that are earned based upon a percentage of asset values under administration. Transaction-based revenues include tax preparation fees, commissions and other service fees. Fee revenue from service charges on deposit accounts represent the service charges assessed to customers who hold deposit accounts at the Bank.
In certain cases, other parties are involved with providing services to our customers. If the Corporation is a principal in the transaction (providing services itself or through a third party on its behalf), revenues are reported based on the gross consideration received from the customer and any related expenses are reported gross in noninterest expense. If the Corporation is an agent in the transaction (referring customers to another party to provide services), the Corporation reports its net fee or commission retained as revenue.
For certain commissions and incentives, such as those paid to employees in our wealth management services and commercial banking segments in order to obtain customer contracts, contract cost assets are established. The contract cost assets are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life that the asset is expected to generate benefits. Contract cost assets are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amortization of contract cost assets is recorded within salaries and employee benefits expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Pension Costs
Pension benefits are accounted for using the net periodic benefit cost method, which recognizes the compensation cost of an employee’s pension benefit over that employee’s approximate service period. Pension benefit costs and benefit
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obligations incorporate various actuarial and other assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, rates of return on plan assets and compensation increases. Management evaluates these assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to so do. The effect of modifications to those assumptions is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized to net periodic cost over future periods.
The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is recognized within salaries and employee benefits expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. All other components of net periodic benefit cost are recognized in other noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The funded status of defined benefit pension plans, measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligation, is recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The changes in the funded status of the defined benefit plans, including actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs and credits, are recognized in comprehensive income in the year in which the changes occur.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based compensation plans provide for awards of stock options and other equity incentives, including restricted stock units and performance share units.
Compensation expense for awards is recognized over the service period based on the fair value at the date of grant. Grant date fair value for stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Awards of restricted stock units and performance share units are valued at the fair market value of the Bancorp’s common stock as of the award date. Performance share unit compensation expense is based on the most recent performance assumption available and is adjusted as assumptions change. Forfeitures are recognized when they occur. Vested equity awards are issued from treasury stock, when available, or from authorized but unissued stock.
Excess tax benefits (expenses) result when tax return deductions differ from recognized share-based compensation cost that are determined using the grant-date fair value approach for financial statement purposes. Excess tax benefits (expenses) related to the settlement of share-based awards are recorded as a decrease (increase) to income tax expense. Excess tax benefits (expenses) on the settlement of share-based awards are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as an operating activity.
Dividends on restricted stock units are nonforfeitable and paid quarterly in conjunction with dividends declared and paid to common shareholders. Dividends on performance share units are accrued based on the most recent performance assumptions available and paid upon the issuance of the award, once vested.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense is determined based on the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Additionally, a liability for unrecognized tax benefits is recorded for uncertain tax positions taken by the Corporation on its tax returns for which there is less than a 50% likelihood of being recognized upon a tax examination.
The Corporation records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Penalties, if incurred, would be recognized as a component of income tax expense.
Segment Reporting
The Corporation manages its operations through two reportable business segments, consisting of Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services. Additional information on the segments is presented in Note 19.
Management uses an allocation methodology to allocate income and expenses to the business lines. Direct activities are assigned to the appropriate business segment to which the activity relates. Indirect activities, such as corporate, technology and other support functions, are allocated to business segments primarily based upon full-time equivalent
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employee computations.
Segment reporting results may be restated, when necessary, to reflect changes in organizational structure or allocation methodology. Any changes in estimates and allocations that may affect the reported results of any business segment will not affect the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Corporation as a whole.
Earnings Per Common Share (“EPS”)
EPS is calculated utilizing the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share of each class of stock according to dividends and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Share‑based awards that entitle holders to receive non-forfeitable dividends before vesting are considered participating securities (i.e. restricted stock units), not subject to performance-based measures. These participating securities are included in the earnings allocation for computing basic earnings per share under this method. Undistributed income is allocated to common shareholders and participating securities under the two-class method based upon the proportion of each to the total weighted average shares available. Under the two-class method, basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares determined for the basic earnings per common share computation plus the dilutive effect on common shares outstanding, using the treasury stock method.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as all changes in equity, except for those resulting from transactions with shareholders. Net income is a component of comprehensive income. All other components are referred to in the aggregate as other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) includes the after-tax effect of net changes in the fair value of securities available for sale, net changes in fair value of cash flow hedges and net changes in defined benefit pension plan obligations.
Cash Flows
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and other short-term investments.
Guarantees
Standby letters of credit are considered a guarantee of the Corporation. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Under the standby letters of credit, the Corporation is required to make payments to the beneficiary of the letters of credit upon request by the beneficiary contingent upon the customer’s failure to perform under the terms of the underlying contract with the beneficiary.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and are measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and resulting designation.
For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when gains or losses are realized.
For derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in fair value of the derivative instruments are recognized in earnings, in noninterest income.
The accrued net settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense based on the item being hedged. Changes in fair value of derivatives, including accrued net settlements that do not qualify for hedge accounting, are reported in noninterest income.
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When a cash flow hedge is discontinued, but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transaction is still expected to occur, changes in value that were accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) are amortized or accreted into earnings over the same periods that the hedged transactions will affect earnings.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The required disclosures about fair value measurements have been included in Note 15.
Note 2 - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2021
Income Taxes - ASC 745
Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASU 2019-12”), was issued in December 2019 to simplify the accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. Certain provisions under ASU 2019-12 require prospective application, some require modified retrospective application through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption, while other provisions require retrospective application to all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASU 2019-12 effective January 1, 2021 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
Receivables - ASC 310
Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-08, “Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs” (“ASU 2020-08”), was issued in October 2020 to provide further clarification and update the previously issued guidance in ASU 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20: Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (“ASU 2017-08”). ASU 2017-08 shortened the amortization period for certain callable debt securities purchased at a premium by requiring that the premium be amortized to the earliest call date. The Corporation early adopted the provisions of ASU 2017-08, effective January 1, 2017. ASU 2020-08 requires that at each reporting period, to the extent that the amortized cost of an individual callable debt security exceeds the amount repayable by the issuer at the next call date, the excess premium shall be amortized to the next call date. ASU 2020-08 was effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020 and early adoption was not permitted. The provisions under ASU 2020-08 were required to be applied prospectively. The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASU 2020-08 effective January 1, 2021 and the adoption did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standards Pending Adoption
Business Combinations - ASC 805
Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-08, “Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2021-08”), was issued in October 2021 to clarify the accounting for contract cost assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination. Under current GAAP, an acquirer generally recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination at fair value on the acquisition date. The provisions of ASU 2021-08 clarify that contract cost assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination should be accounted for in accordance with ASC 606 as if the acquirer had originated the contracts. ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The provisions under ASU 2021-08 are required to be applied prospectively. The adoption of ASU 2021-08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
Note 3 - Cash and Due from Banks
Cash and due from banks includes cash on hand, cash items in process of collection, cash on deposit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (“FRBB”) and other correspondent banks and cash pledged to derivative counterparties.
The Bank maintains certain average reserve balances to meet the requirements of the FRBB. Some or all of these reserve requirements may be satisfied with vault cash. Effective March 26, 2020, the FRBB reduced the reserve
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requirement ratios to zero percent to eliminate the need for depository institutions, such as the Bank, to maintain balances in accounts at the FRBB to satisfy reserve requirements. As a result, there were no reserve balances included in cash and due from banks in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Cash and due from banks included interest-bearing deposits in other banks of $ 128.3 million and $ 138.4 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Restricted cash and due from banks balances represent cash collateral pledged to derivative counterparties. See Note 14 for additional disclosure regarding cash collateral pledged to derivative counterparties.
Note 4 - Securities
Available for Sale Debt Securities
The following tables present the amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses, ACL on securities and fair value of securities by major security type and class of security:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Allowance for Credit Losses Fair Value
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
$ 200,953 $ 12 ($ 4,511 ) $ — $ 196,454
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
828,319 6,850 ( 10,207 ) — 824,962
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
9,373 — ( 235 ) — 9,138
Corporate bonds
13,155 — ( 850 ) — 12,305
Total available for sale debt securities $ 1,051,800 $ 6,862 ($ 15,803 ) $ — $ 1,042,859
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2020 Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Allowance for Credit Losses Fair Value
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
$ 131,186 $ 628 ($ 145 ) $ — $ 131,669
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
725,890 14,942 ( 527 ) — 740,305
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
13,341 — ( 672 ) — 12,669
Corporate bonds
11,153 — ( 1,225 ) — 9,928
Total available for sale debt securities $ 881,570 $ 15,570 ($ 2,569 ) $ — $ 894,571
Accrued interest receivable on available for sale debt securities totaled $ 2.3 million and $ 2.4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, securities with a fair value of $ 332.0 million and $ 291.9 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral for FHLB borrowings, potential borrowings with the FRBB, certain public deposits and for other purposes. See Note 12 for additional discussion of FHLB borrowings.
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The schedule of maturities of available for sale debt securities is presented below. Mortgage-backed securities are included based on weighted average maturities, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. All other debt securities are included based on contractual maturities. Actual maturities may differ from amounts presented because certain issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
(Dollars in thousands) Available for Sale
December 31, 2021 Amortized Cost Fair Value
Due in one year or less $ 159,936 $ 159,288
Due after one year to five years
383,094 381,503
Due after five years to ten years
403,300 397,503
Due after ten years
105,470 104,565
Total securities
$ 1,051,800 $ 1,042,859
Included in the above table are debt securities with an amortized cost balance of $ 223.0 million and a fair value of $ 217.4 million at December 31, 2021 that are callable at the discretion of the issuers. Final maturities of the callable securities range from 2 years to 15 years, with call features ranging from 1 month to 2 years.
The following table summarizes amounts relating to sales of securities:
(Dollars in thousands)
For the periods ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Proceeds from sales $ — $ — $ 11,877
Gross realized gains $ — $ — $ —
Gross realized losses — — ( 53 )
Net realized losses on securities $ — $ — ($ 53 )
Assessment of Available for Sale Debt Securities for Impairment
Management assesses the decline in fair value of investment securities on a regular basis. Unrealized losses on debt securities may occur from current market conditions, increases in interest rates since the time of purchase, a structural change in an investment, vol atility of earnings of a specific issuer, or deterioration in credit quality of the issuer. Management evaluates both qualitative and quantitative factors to assess whether an impairment exists.
The following tables summarize temporarily impaired securities, segregated by length of time the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
(Dollars in thousands) Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
December 31, 2021 # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
12 $ 152,733 ($ 3,313 ) 6 $ 43,202 ($ 1,198 ) 18 $ 195,935 ($ 4,511 )
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
41 514,419 ( 7,270 ) 21 108,983 ( 2,937 ) 62 623,402 ( 10,207 )
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
— — — 3 9,138 ( 235 ) 3 9,138 ( 235 )
Corporate bonds — — — 4 12,305 ( 850 ) 4 12,305 ( 850 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
53 $ 667,152 ($ 10,583 ) 34 $ 173,628 ($ 5,220 ) 87 $ 840,780 ($ 15,803 )
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(Dollars in thousands) Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
December 31, 2020 # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
6 $ 63,856 ($ 145 ) — $ — $ — 6 $ 63,856 ($ 145 )
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
16 107,283 ( 527 ) — — — 16 107,283 ( 527 )
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
— — — 5 12,669 ( 672 ) 5 12,669 ( 672 )
Corporate bonds — — — 3 9,928 ( 1,225 ) 3 9,928 ( 1,225 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
22 $ 171,139 ($ 672 ) 8 $ 22,597 ($ 1,897 ) 30 $ 193,736 ($ 2,569 )
Deterioration in credit quality of the underlying issuers of the securities, deterioration in the condition of the financial services industry, worsening of the current economic environment, or declines in real estate values, among other things, may further affect the fair value of these securities and increase the potential that certain unrealized losses be designated as credit losses, and the Corporation may incur write-downs.
Obligations of U.S. Government Agency and U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprise Securities, including Mortgage-Backed Securities
The gross unrealized losses on U.S. government agency and U.S. government-sponsored debt securities, including mortgage-backed securities, were primarily attributable to relative changes in interest rates since the time of purchase. The contractual cash flows for these securities are guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. The issuers of these securities continue to make timely principal and interest payments and none of these securities were past due at December 31, 2021. Management believes that the unrealized losses on these debt securities are a function of changes in investment spreads and interest rate movements and not changes in credit quality. Management expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. Furthermore, the Corporation does not intend to sell these securities and it is likely that the Corporation will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis, which may be maturity. Therefore, no ACL on securities was recorded at December 31, 2021.
Individual Name Issuer Trust Preferred Debt Securities
Included in debt securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2021 were three trust preferred securities issued by three individual companies in the banking sector. Based on the information available through the filing date of this report, all individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities held in our portfolio continue to accrue interest and make payments as expected with no payment deferrals or defaults on the part of the issuers. Management reviewed the collectability of these securities taking into consideration such factors as the financial condition of the issuers, reported regulatory capital ratios of the issuers, credit ratings, including ratings in effect as of the reporting period date as well as credit rating changes between the reporting period date and the filing date of this report, and other information. As of December 31, 2021, there were two individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities with an amortized cost of $ 4.0 million and unrealized losses of $ 129 thousand that were rated below investment grade by S&P. We noted no additional downgrades to below investment grade between December 31, 2021 and the filing date of this report. Management believes the unrealized losses on these debt securities are primarily attributable to changes in the investment spreads and interest rates and not material changes in the credit quality of the issuers of the debt securities. Management expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. Furthermore, the Corporation does not intend to sell these securities and it is likely that the Corporation will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis, which may be maturity. Therefore, no ACL on securities was recorded at December 31, 2021.
Corporate Bonds
At December 31, 2021, the Corporation had four corporate bond holdings with unrealized losses totaling $ 850 thousand. These investment grade corporate bonds were issued by large corporations in the financial services industry. The issuers of these securities continue to make timely interest payments and none of these securities were
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past due at December 31, 2021. Management reviewed the collectability of these securities taking into consideration such factors as the financial condition of the issuers, reported regulatory capital ratios of the issuers, credit ratings, including ratings in effect as of the reporting period date, as well as credit rating changes between the reporting period date and the filing date of this report, and other information. Management believes the unrealized losses on these debt securities are primarily attributable to changes in the investment spreads and interest rates and not changes in the credit quality of the issuers of the debt securities. Management expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. Furthermore, the Corporation does not intend to sell these securities and it is likely that the Corporation will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis, which may be maturity. Therefore, no allowance for credit losses was recorded at December 31, 2021.
Note 5 - Loans
The following is a summary of loans:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate (1)
$ 1,639,062 $ 1,633,024
Commercial & industrial (2)
641,555 817,408
Total commercial 2,280,617 2,450,432
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate (3)
1,726,975 1,467,312
Consumer:
Home equity
247,697 259,185
Other (4)
17,636 19,061
Total consumer 265,333 278,246
Total loans (5)
$ 4,272,925 $ 4,195,990
(1) Commercial real estate (“CRE”) consists of commercial mortgages primarily secured by income-producing property, as well as construction and development loans. Construction and development loans are made to businesses for land development or the on-site construction of industrial, commercial, or residential buildings.
(2) Commercial & industrial (“C&I”) consists of loans to businesses and individuals, a portion of which are fully or partially collateralized by real estate. C&I also includes $ 38.0 million and $ 199.8 million, respectively, of PPP loans as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(3) Residential real estate consists of mortgage and homeowner construction loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties.
(4) Other consists of loans to individuals secured by general aviation aircraft and other personal installment loans.
(5) Includes net unamortized loan origination costs of $ 6.7 million and $ 1.5 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020 and net unamortized premiums on loans purchased from and serviced by other financial institutions of $ 414 thousand and $ 787 thousand, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Loan balances exclude accrued interest receivable of $ 10.3 million and $ 11.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, loans amounting to $ 2.2 billion and $ 2.1 billion, respectively, were pledged as collateral to the FHLB under a blanket pledge agreement and to the FRBB for the discount window. See Note 12 for additional disclosure regarding borrowings.
As disclosed in Note 1, the Corporation elected to account for eligible loan modifications under Section 4013 of the CARES Act, as amended by the CRRSA Act. Through December 31, 2021, we processed loan payment deferral modifications, or “deferments”, on 654 loans totaling $ 727.7 million, of which active deferments remain on 2 loans totaling $ 9.7 million. The majority of these modifications qualified as eligible loan modifications under Section 4013 of the CARES Act, as amended, and therefore, were not required to be classified as TDRs and were not reported as past due. See additional disclosure regarding TDRs below.
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Concentrations of Credit Risk
A significant portion of our loan portfolio is concentrated among borrowers in southern New England and a substantial portion of the portfolio is collateralized by real estate in this area. The ability of single family residential and consumer borrowers to honor their repayment commitments is generally dependent on the level of overall economic activity within the market area and real estate values. The ability of commercial borrowers to honor their repayment commitments is dependent on the general economy, as well as the health of the real estate economic sector in the Corporation’s market area.
Past Due Loans
Past due status is based on the contractual payment terms of the loan. The following tables present an aging analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans:
(Dollars in thousands) Days Past Due
December 31, 2021 30-59 60-89 Over 90 Total Past Due Current Total Loans
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
$ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,639,062 $ 1,639,062
Commercial & industrial
3 — — 3 641,552 641,555
Total commercial 3 — — 3 2,280,614 2,280,617
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
1,784 3,176 4,662 9,622 1,717,353 1,726,975
Consumer:
Home equity
580 77 108 765 246,932 247,697
Other
21 — — 21 17,615 17,636
Total consumer 601 77 108 786 264,547 265,333
Total loans $ 2,388 $ 3,253 $ 4,770 $ 10,411 $ 4,262,514 $ 4,272,925
(Dollars in thousands) Days Past Due
December 31, 2020 30-59 60-89 Over 90 Total Past Due Current Total Loans
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
$ 265 $ — $ — $ 265 $ 1,632,759 $ 1,633,024
Commercial & industrial
1 2 — 3 817,405 817,408
Total commercial 266 2 — 268 2,450,164 2,450,432
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
4,466 701 5,172 10,339 1,456,973 1,467,312
Consumer:
Home equity
894 129 644 1,667 257,518 259,185
Other
23 7 88 118 18,943 19,061
Total consumer 917 136 732 1,785 276,461 278,246
Total loans $ 5,649 $ 839 $ 5,904 $ 12,392 $ 4,183,598 $ 4,195,990
Included in past due loans as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, were nonaccrual loans of $ 9.4 million and $ 8.5 million, respectively. In addition, all loans 90 days or more past due at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were classified as nonaccrual.
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Nonaccrual Loans
The following is a summary of nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
$ — $ —
Commercial & industrial
— —
Total commercial — —
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
13,576 11,981
Consumer:
Home equity
627 1,128
Other
— 88
Total consumer 627 1,216
Total nonaccrual loans $ 14,203 $ 13,197
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due $ — $ —
Nonaccrual loans of $ 4.8 million and $ 4.7 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were current as to the payment of principal and interest. In addition, no ACL was deemed necessary on nonaccrual loans with a carrying value of $ 4.2 million and $ 3.0 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, nonaccrual loans secured by one- to four-family residential property amounting to $ 1.5 million and $ 3.4 million, respectively, were in process of foreclosure.
There were no significant commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2021.
The following table presents interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans:
(Dollars in thousands) Interest Income Recognized
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate $ — $ —
Commercial & industrial — 2
Total commercial — 2
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate 459 379
Consumer:
Home equity 52 35
Other 1 —
Total consumer 53 35
Total $ 512 $ 416
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The recorded investment in TDRs consists of unpaid principal balance, net of charge-offs and unamortized deferred loan origination fees and costs. For accruing TDRs, the recorded investment also includes accrued interest.
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The following table presents the recorded investment in TDRs and other pertinent information:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Accruing TDRs $ 16,564 $ 13,418
Nonaccrual TDRs 2,819 2,345
Total TDRs $ 19,383 $ 15,763
Specific reserves on TDRs included in the ACL on loans $ 148 $ 159
Additional commitments to lend to borrowers with TDRs $ — $ —
The following table presents TDRs occurring during the period indicated and the recorded investment pre- and post- modification:
(Dollars in thousands) Outstanding Recorded Investment
# of Loans Pre-Modifications Post-Modifications
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
2 3 $ 9,859 $ 1,798 $ 9,859 $ 1,798
Commercial & industrial
— 5 — 6,844 — 6,844
Total commercial 2 8 9,859 8,642 9,859 8,642
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
— 11 — 5,943 — 5,943
Consumer:
Home equity
— 4 — 873 — 873
Other
— — — — — —
Total consumer — 4 $ — $ 873 $ — $ 873
Total 2 23 $ 9,859 $ 15,458 $ 9,859 $ 15,458
The following table presents TDRs occurring during the period indicated by type of modification:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020
Below-market interest rate concession $ — $ —
Payment deferral — 7,704
Maturity / amortization concession — —
Interest only payments 9,859 6,384
Combination (1)
— 1,370
Total $ 9,859 $ 15,458
(1) Loans included in this classification were modified with a combination of any two of the concessions listed in this table.
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The following table presents information on TDRs modified within the previous 12 months for which there was a payment default:
(Dollars in thousands) # of Loans Recorded Investment
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate — 1 $ — $ 850
Commercial & industrial — — — —
Residential real estate:
Residential real estate — 2 — 1,299
Consumer:
Home equity — 2 — 118
Other — — — —
Total — 5 $ — $ 2,267
Individually Analyzed Loans
Individually analyzed loans include nonaccrual commercial loans, reasonably expected TDRs, executed TDRs, and certain other loans based on the underlying risk characteristics and the discretion of management to individually analyze such loans.
As of December 31, 2021, the carrying value of individually analyzed loans amounted to $ 21.1 million, of which $ 14.4 million were considered collateral dependent. For collateral dependent loans where management has determined that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, or where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment of the loan is to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, the ACL 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.
The following table presents the carrying value of collateral dependent individually analyzed loans:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Carrying Value Related Allowance Carrying Value Related Allowance
Commercial:
Commercial real estate (1)
$ 10,603 $ — $ 1,792 $ —
Commercial & industrial (2)
— — 451 —
Total commercial 10,603 — 2,243 —
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate (3)
3,803 534 5,947 38
Consumer:
Home equity (3)
— — 254 183
Other
— — — —
Total consumer — — 254 183
Total $ 14,406 $ 534 $ 8,444 $ 221
(1) Secured by income-producing property.
(2) Secured by business assets.
(3) Secured by one- to four-family residential properties.
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Credit Quality Indicators
Commercial
The Corporation utilizes an internal rating system to assign a risk to each of its commercial loans. Loans are rated on a scale of 1 to 10. This scale can be assigned to three broad categories including “pass” for ratings 1 through 6, “special mention” for 7-rated loans, and “classified” for loans rated 8, 9 or 10. The loan risk rating system takes into consideration parameters including the borrower’s financial condition, the borrower’s performance with respect to loan terms, the adequacy of collateral, the adequacy of guarantees and other credit quality characteristics. For non-impaired loans, the Corporation takes the risk rating into consideration along with other credit attributes in the establishment of an appropriate allowance for loan losses. See Note 6 for additional information.
A description of the commercial loan categories is as follows:
Pass - Loans with acceptable credit quality, defined as ranging from superior or very strong to a status of lesser stature. Superior or very strong credit quality is characterized by a high degree of cash collateralization or strong balance sheet liquidity. Lesser stature loans have an acceptable level of credit quality, but may exhibit some weakness in various credit metrics such as collateral adequacy, cash flow, performance or may be in an industry or of a loan type known to have a higher degree of risk. These weaknesses may be mitigated by secondary sources of repayment, including Small Business Administration (“SBA”) guarantees.
Special Mention - Loans with potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s position as creditor at some future date. Special Mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Examples of these conditions include but are not limited to outdated or poor quality financial data, strains on liquidity and leverage, losses or negative trends in operating results, marginal cash flow, weaknesses in occupancy rates or trends in the case of commercial real estate and frequent delinquencies.
Classified - Loans identified as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” based on criteria consistent with guidelines provided by banking regulators. A “substandard” loan has defined weaknesses which make payment default or principal exposure likely, but not yet certain. Such loans are apt to be dependent upon collateral liquidation, a secondary source of repayment or an event outside of the normal course of business. The loans are closely watched and are either already on nonaccrual status or may be placed on nonaccrual status when management determines there is uncertainty of collectability. A “doubtful” loan is placed on nonaccrual status and has a high probability of loss, but the extent of the loss is difficult to quantify due to dependency upon collateral having a value that is difficult to determine or upon some near-term event which lacks certainty. A loan in the “loss” category is considered generally uncollectible or the timing or amount of payments cannot be determined. “Loss” is not intended to imply that the loan has no recovery value, but rather, it is not practical or desirable to continue to carry the asset.
The Corporation’s procedures call for loan risk ratings and classifications to be revised whenever information becomes available that indicates a change is warranted. On a quarterly basis, management reviews a watched asset list, which generally consists of commercial loans that are risk-rated 6 or worse, highly leveraged transaction loans, high-volatility commercial real estate, loans with active deferrals resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and other selected loans. Management’s review focuses on the current status of the loans, the appropriateness of risk ratings and strategies to improve the credit.
An annual credit review program is conducted by a third party to provide an independent evaluation of the creditworthiness of the commercial loan portfolio, the quality of the underwriting and credit risk management practices and the appropriateness of the risk rating classifications. This review is supplemented with selected targeted internal reviews of the commercial loan portfolio.
Residential and Consumer
Management monitors the relatively homogeneous residential real estate and consumer loan portfolios on an ongoing basis using delinquency information by loan type.
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In addition, other techniques are utilized to monitor indicators of credit deterioration in the residential real estate loans and home equity consumer loans. Among these techniques is the periodic tracking of loans with an updated Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) score and an updated estimated loan to value (“LTV”) ratio. LTV is estimated based on such factors as geographic location, the original appraised value and changes in median home prices, and takes into consideration the age of the loan. The results of these analyses and other credit review procedures, including selected targeted internal reviews, are taken into account in the determination of qualitative loss factors for residential real estate and home equity consumer credits.
The following table summarizes the Corporation’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicator and loan portfolio segment as of December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Term Loans Amortized Cost by Origination Year
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Revolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Total
Commercial:
CRE:
Pass
$ 417,705 $ 212,649 $ 260,940 $ 206,164 $ 163,132 $ 266,067 $ 7,015 $ 2,202 $ 1,535,874
Special Mention
9,089 489 33,982 28,432 — 20,273 320 — 92,585
Classified
— 958 — 2,685 6,959 1 — — 10,603
Total CRE
426,794 214,096 294,922 237,281 170,091 286,341 7,335 2,202 1,639,062
C&I:
Pass
116,959 78,601 104,827 87,619 51,579 83,182 89,686 911 613,364
Special Mention
— — 606 4,599 6,195 15,605 1,186 — 28,191
Classified
— — — — — — — — —
Total C&I
116,959 78,601 105,433 92,218 57,774 98,787 90,872 911 641,555
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate:
Current
733,658 353,742 158,140 85,656 88,365 297,792 — — 1,717,353
Past Due
— 1,402 1,167 2,379 763 3,911 — — 9,622
Total residential real estate
733,658 355,144 159,307 88,035 89,128 301,703 — — 1,726,975
Consumer:
Home equity:
Current
10,434 5,850 3,703 2,380 1,064 3,592 211,488 8,421 246,932
Past Due
— — 185 — — 245 115 220 765
Total home equity
10,434 5,850 3,888 2,380 1,064 3,837 211,603 8,641 247,697
Other:
Current
5,536 3,264 1,313 407 747 6,090 258 — 17,615
Past Due
21 — — — — — — — 21
Total other
5,557 3,264 1,313 407 747 6,090 258 — 17,636
Total Loans $ 1,293,402 $ 656,955 $ 564,863 $ 420,321 $ 318,804 $ 696,758 $ 310,068 $ 11,754 $ 4,272,925
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The following table summarizes the Corporation’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicator and loan portfolio segment as of December 31, 2020:
(Dollars in thousands) Term Loans Amortized Cost by Origination Year
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Revolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Total
Commercial:
CRE:
Pass
$ 283,341 $ 353,875 $ 260,917 $ 236,310 $ 136,490 $ 249,359 $ 10,333 $ 2,386 $ 1,533,011
Special Mention
756 20,235 39,387 16,222 11,318 10,367 771 — 99,056
Classified
957 — — — — — — — 957
Total CRE
285,054 374,110 300,304 252,532 147,808 259,726 11,104 2,386 1,633,024
C&I:
Pass
293,493 95,775 98,146 56,792 44,445 91,128 95,817 1,296 776,892
Special Mention
1,123 722 3,210 6,839 3,141 14,853 3,806 56 33,750
Classified
403 — — — — 6,363 — — 6,766
Total C&I
295,019 96,497 101,356 63,631 47,586 112,344 99,623 1,352 817,408
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate:
Current
463,477 253,228 146,839 155,976 128,139 309,314 — — 1,456,973
Past Due
238 1,698 1,310 886 110 6,097 — — 10,339
Total residential real estate
463,715 254,926 148,149 156,862 128,249 315,411 — — 1,467,312
Consumer:
Home equity:
Current
9,838 6,771 3,898 1,474 1,217 3,955 219,085 11,280 257,518
Past Due
— 35 24 — — 186 310 1,112 1,667
Total home equity
9,838 6,806 3,922 1,474 1,217 4,141 219,395 12,392 259,185
Other:
Current
5,214 2,241 1,237 1,544 548 7,850 308 1 18,943
Past Due
19 1 — — 88 7 3 — 118
Total other
5,233 2,242 1,237 1,544 636 7,857 311 1 19,061
Total Loans $ 1,058,859 $ 734,581 $ 554,968 $ 476,043 $ 325,496 $ 699,479 $ 330,433 $ 16,131 $ 4,195,990
Consistent with industry practice, Washington Trust may renew commercial loans at or immediately prior to their maturity. In the tables above, renewals subject to full credit evaluation before being granted are reported as originations in the period renewed.
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Loan Servicing Activities
Loans sold with servicing retained result in the capitalization of loan servicing rights. The following table presents an analysis of loan servicing rights:
(Dollars in thousands) Loan Servicing
Rights Valuation
Allowance Total
Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 3,651 $ — $ 3,651
Loan servicing rights capitalized 902 — 902
Amortization ( 1,027 ) — ( 1,027 )
Balance at December 31, 2019 3,526 — 3,526
Loan servicing rights capitalized 6,569 — 6,569
Amortization ( 2,507 ) — ( 2,507 )
Increase in impairment reserve — ( 154 ) ( 154 )
Balance at December 31, 2020 7,588 ( 154 ) 7,434
Loan servicing rights capitalized 5,671 — 5,671
Amortization ( 3,438 ) — ( 3,438 )
Decrease in impairment reserve — 154 154
Balance at December 31, 2021 $ 9,821 $ — $ 9,821
The following table presents estimated aggregate amortization expense related to loan servicing assets:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ending December 31: 2022 $ 2,211
2023 1,713
2024 1,328
2025 1,029
2026 797
2027 and thereafter 2,743
Total estimated amortization expense $ 9,821
Loans sold to others are serviced by the Corporation on a fee basis under various agreements. Loans serviced for others are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table presents the balance of loans serviced for others by loan portfolio:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Residential real estate $ 1,509,319 $ 1,231,201
Commercial 119,873 155,935
Total $ 1,629,192 $ 1,387,136
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Note 6 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Adoption of ASC 326
Effective January 1, 2020, the Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC 326 using the modified retrospective method. Therefore, prior period comparative information has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under the GAAP in effect prior to the adoption of ASC 326.
The following table presents the activity in the ACL on loans for the year ended December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance
$ 22,065 $ 12,228 $ 34,293 $ 8,042 $ 1,300 $ 471 $ 1,771 $ 44,106
Charge-offs — ( 307 ) ( 307 ) ( 107 ) ( 183 ) ( 66 ) ( 249 ) ( 663 )
Recoveries — 41 41 89 91 25 116 246
Provision ( 3,132 ) ( 1,130 ) ( 4,262 ) ( 164 ) ( 139 ) ( 36 ) ( 175 ) ( 4,601 )
Ending Balance
$ 18,933 $ 10,832 $ 29,765 $ 7,860 $ 1,069 $ 394 $ 1,463 $ 39,088
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2020:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance
$ 14,741 $ 3,921 $ 18,662 $ 6,615 $ 1,390 $ 347 $ 1,737 $ 27,014
Adoption of ASC 326 3,405 3,029 6,434 221 ( 106 ) ( 48 ) ( 154 ) 6,501
Charge-offs ( 356 ) ( 586 ) ( 942 ) ( 99 ) ( 224 ) ( 52 ) ( 276 ) ( 1,317 )
Recoveries 51 24 75 20 52 25 77 172
Provision 4,224 5,840 10,064 1,285 188 199 387 11,736
Ending Balance
$ 22,065 $ 12,228 $ 34,293 $ 8,042 $ 1,300 $ 471 $ 1,771 $ 44,106
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2019:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance
$ 15,381 $ 5,847 $ 21,228 $ 3,987 $ 1,603 $ 254 $ 1,857 $ 27,072
Charge-offs ( 1,028 ) ( 21 ) ( 1,049 ) ( 486 ) ( 390 ) ( 95 ) ( 485 ) ( 2,020 )
Recoveries 125 168 293 — 72 22 94 387
Provision 263 ( 2,073 ) ( 1,810 ) 3,114 105 166 271 1,575
Ending Balance
$ 14,741 $ 3,921 $ 18,662 $ 6,615 $ 1,390 $ 347 $ 1,737 $ 27,014
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Note 7 - Premises and Equipment
The following presents a summary of premises and equipment:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Land $ 5,921 $ 5,921
Premises and improvements 44,956 42,510
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 23,706 24,969
Total premises and equipment 74,583 73,400
Less: accumulated depreciation 45,675 44,530
Total premises and equipment, net $ 28,908 $ 28,870
Depreciation of premises and equipment amounted to $ 3.4 million, $ 3.2 million and $ 3.3 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019.
Note 8 - Leases
The Corporation has committed to rent premises used in business operations under non-cancelable operating leases and determines if an arrangement meets the definition of a lease upon inception. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets amounted to $ 26.7 million and $ 29.5 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. Operating lease liabilities totaled $ 29.0 million and $ 31.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, there were two operating leases that had not yet commenced. As of December 31, 2020, there were no operating leases that had not yet commenced.
The following table presents information regarding the Corporation’s operating leases:
At December 31, 2021 2020
Weighted average discount rate 3.36 % 3.34 %
Range of lease expiration dates 7 months - 19 years
7 months - 20 years
Range of lease renewal options
3 years - 5 years
1 year - 5 years
Weighted average remaining lease term
12.9 years 13.4 years
The following table presents the undiscounted annual lease payments under the terms of the Corporation’s operating leases at December 31, 2021, including a reconciliation to the present value of operating lease liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ending December 31: 2022 $ 3,957
2023 3,857
2024 3,652
2025 2,932
2026 2,331
2027 and thereafter 19,769
Total operating lease payments (1)
36,498
Less: interest 7,488
Present value of operating lease liabilities (2)
$ 29,010
(1) Includes $ 1.4 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised.
(2) Includes short-term operating lease liabilities of $ 3.1 million.
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The following table presents the components of total lease expense and operating cash flows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Lease Expense:
Operating lease expense $ 4,015 $ 3,921 $ 3,724
Variable lease expense 69 56 49
Total lease expense (1)
$ 4,084 $ 3,977 $ 3,773
Cash Paid:
Cash paid reducing operating lease liabilities $ 3,888 $ 3,791 $ 3,586
(1) Included in net occupancy expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Note 9 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The following table presents the carrying value of goodwill at the reporting unit (or business segment) level:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial Banking Segment $ 22,591 $ 22,591
Wealth Management Services Segment 41,318 41,318
Total goodwill $ 63,909 $ 63,909
The balance of goodwill in the Commercial Banking segment arose from the acquisition of First Financial Corp. in 2002. The balance of goodwill in the Wealth Management Services segment arose from the 2005 acquisition of Weston Financial Group, Inc. (“Weston”) and the 2015 acquisition of Halsey Associates, Inc. (“Halsey”).
The following table presents the components of intangible assets:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Gross carrying amount $ 20,803 $ 20,803
Accumulated amortization 15,389 14,498
Net amount $ 5,414 $ 6,305
The balance of intangible assets at December 31, 2021 includes wealth management advisory contracts resulting from the 2005 acquisition of Weston and the 2015 acquisition of Halsey.
The wealth management advisory contracts resulting from the Weston acquisition are being amortized over a 20 -year life using a declining balance method, based on expected attrition for the current customer base derived from historical runoff data. The wealth management advisory contracts resulting from the acquisition of Halsey are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 15 -year life.
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, amounted to $ 890 thousand, $ 914 thousand and $ 943 thousand, respectively.
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The following table presents estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets at December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ending December 31, 2022 $ 860
2023 843
2024 826
2025 702
2026 476
2027 and thereafter 1,707
Note 10 - Income Taxes
The following table presents the components of income tax expense (benefit):
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Current Tax Expense:
Federal
$ 17,032 $ 19,248 $ 17,298
State
2,130 3,213 3,254
Total current tax expense
19,162 22,461 20,552
Deferred Tax Expense (Benefit):
Federal
1,822 ( 2,375 ) ( 1,294 )
State
333 ( 755 ) ( 197 )
Total deferred tax expense (benefit) 2,155 ( 3,130 ) ( 1,491 )
Total income tax expense $ 21,317 $ 19,331 $ 19,061
Total income tax expense varies from the amount determined by applying the Federal income tax rate to income before income taxes. The following table presents the reasons for the differences:
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
(Dollars in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate
Tax expense at Federal statutory rate $ 20,619 21.0 % $ 18,724 21.0 % $ 18,518 21.0 %
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
State income tax expense, net of federal tax benefit
1,943 2.0 1,995 2.2 2,417 2.7
Tax-exempt income, net
( 772 ) ( 0.8 ) ( 803 ) ( 0.9 ) ( 814 ) ( 0.9 )
BOLI
( 614 ) ( 0.6 ) ( 523 ) ( 0.6 ) ( 494 ) ( 0.6 )
Share-based compensation
( 159 ) ( 0.2 ) 92 0.1 ( 221 ) ( 0.3 )
Investment in low-income housing limited partnership ( 117 ) ( 0.1 ) ( 118 ) ( 0.1 ) — —
Dividends received deduction
( 28 ) — ( 28 ) — ( 36 ) —
Federal tax credits
— — ( 93 ) ( 0.1 ) ( 364 ) ( 0.4 )
Other
445 0.4 85 0.1 55 0.1
Total income tax expense $ 21,317 21.7 % $ 19,331 21.7 % $ 19,061 21.6 %
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
The following table presents the approximate tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Deferred Tax Assets:
Allowance for credit losses on loans $ 9,381 $ 10,585
Operating lease liabilities
6,962 7,612
Deferred compensation
5,091 4,646
Net unrealized losses on available for sale debt securities 2,146 —
Deferred loan origination fees
2,044 2,654
Share-based compensation
1,859 1,825
Cash flow hedges 1,268 457
Defined benefit pension obligations
966 2,576
Other
2,002 2,126
Deferred tax assets
31,719 32,481
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Operating lease right-of-use assets
( 6,406 ) ( 7,085 )
Deferred loan origination costs
( 4,982 ) ( 4,321 )
Loan servicing rights
( 2,357 ) ( 1,784 )
Amortization of intangibles
( 1,299 ) ( 1,513 )
Depreciation of premises and equipment ( 1,237 ) ( 1,215 )
Net unrealized gains on available for sale debt securities
— ( 3,120 )
Other
( 1,427 ) ( 1,253 )
Deferred tax liabilities
( 17,708 ) ( 20,291 )
Net deferred tax asset $ 14,011 $ 12,190
The Corporation’s net deferred tax asset is included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management has determined that a valuation allowance is not required for any of the deferred tax assets since it is more-likely-than-not that these assets will be realized primarily through future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences or by offsetting projected future taxable income. The Corporation had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Corporation files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. Generally, the Corporation is no longer subject to U.S. federal income and state tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2018.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Note 11 - Deposits
The following table presents a summary of deposits:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 945,229 $ 832,287
Interest-bearing demand deposits 251,032 174,290
NOW accounts 867,138 698,706
Money market accounts 1,072,864 910,167
Savings accounts 555,177 466,507
Time deposits (1)
1,288,611 1,296,396
Total deposits $ 4,980,051 $ 4,378,353
(1) Includes wholesale brokered time deposit balances of $ 515,228 and $ 591,541 , respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
The following table presents scheduled maturities of time certificates of deposit:
(Dollars in thousands) Scheduled Maturity Weighted Average Rate
Years ending December 31: 2022 $ 1,004,817 0.52 %
2023 175,858 1.17
2024 22,280 1.37
2025 41,760 1.15
2026 43,896 1.02
2027 and thereafter — —
Balance at December 31, 2021 $ 1,288,611 0.66 %
Time certificates of deposit in denominations of $250 thousand or more totaled $ 184.3 million and $ 134.9 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Note 12 - Borrowings
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
Advances payable to FHLB amounted to $ 145.0 million and $ 593.9 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Bank had access to a $ 40.0 million unused line of credit and also had remaining available borrowing capacity of $ 1.6 billion and $ 969.7 million, respectively with the FHLB. The Bank pledges certain qualified investment securities and loans as collateral to the FHLB.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
The following table presents maturities and weighted average interest rates on FHLB advances outstanding as of December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Scheduled
Maturity Weighted
Average Rate
2022 $ 110,000 0.35 %
2023 35,000 0.45
2024 — —
2025 — —
2026 — —
2027 and thereafter — —
Total $ 145,000 0.38 %
Junior Subordinated Debentures
Junior subordinated debentures amounted to $ 22.7 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Bancorp sponsored the creation of WT Capital Trust I (“Trust I”) and WT Capital Trust II (“Trust II”), Delaware statutory trusts created for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities and investing the proceeds in junior subordinated debentures of the Bancorp. The Bancorp is the owner of all of the common securities of the trusts. In accordance with GAAP, the trusts are treated as unconsolidated subsidiaries.
The $ 8.3 million of junior subordinated debentures associated with Trust I bear interest at a rate equal to the three-month LIBOR rate plus 1.45 % and mature on September 15, 2035. The $ 14.4 million of junior subordinated debentures associated with Trust II bear interest at a rate equal to the three-month LIBOR rate plus 1.45 % and mature on November 23, 2035. The debentures may be redeemed at par at the Bancorp’s option, subject to the approval of the applicable banking regulator to the extent required under applicable guidelines or policies.
See Note 13 for additional discussion of the regulatory capital treatment of trust preferred securities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Note 13 - Shareholders' Equity
Stock Repurchase Program
The Corporation’s Stock Repurchase Program adopted on November 10, 2021 (the “2021 Repurchase Program”) authorizes the repurchase of up to 850,000 shares, or approximately 5 %, of the Corporation’s outstanding common stock. This authority may be exercised from time to time and in such amounts as market conditions warrant, and subject to regulatory considerations. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions, and other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities. The 2021 Repurchase Program expires on December 31, 2022 and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time. As of December 31, 2021, no shares have been repurchased under the 2021 Repurchase Program.
The 2020 Repurchase Program expired on October 31, 2021 and no shares were repurchased under this program.
Dividends
The primary source of liquidity for the Bancorp is dividends received from the Bank. The Bancorp and the Bank are regulated enterprises and their abilities to pay dividends are subject to regulatory review and restriction. Certain regulatory and statutory restrictions exist regarding dividends, loans, and advances from the Bank to the Bancorp. Generally, the Bank has the ability to pay dividends to the Bancorp subject to minimum regulatory capital requirements. The FDIC and the FRBB have the authority to use their enforcement powers to prohibit a bank or bank holding company, respectively, from paying dividends if, in their opinion, the payment of dividends would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. Dividends paid by the Bank to the Bancorp amounted to $ 45.7 million and $ 43.1 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Reserved Shares
As of December 31, 2021, a total of 1,487,365 common stock shares were reserved for issuance under the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.
Regulatory Capital Requirements
The Bancorp and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the FRBB and the FDIC, respectively. Regulatory authorities can initiate certain mandatory actions if the Bancorp or the Bank fail to meet minimum capital requirements, which could have a direct material effect on the Corporation’s financial statements. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. These quantitative measures, to ensure capital adequacy, require minimum amounts and ratios.
Capital levels at December 31, 2021 exceeded the regulatory minimum levels to be considered “well capitalized.”
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
The following table presents the Corporation’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios, as well as the corresponding minimum and well capitalized regulatory amounts and ratios that were in effect during the respective periods:
(Dollars in thousands) Actual For Capital Adequacy
Purposes To Be “Well Capitalized” Under Prompt Corrective Action Regulations
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
December 31, 2021
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
$ 578,137 14.01 % $ 330,105 8.00 % N/A N/A
Bank
565,087 13.70 330,025 8.00 $ 412,532 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
546,362 13.24 247,578 6.00 N/A N/A
Bank
533,312 12.93 247,519 6.00 330,025 8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
524,363 12.71 185,684 4.50 N/A N/A
Bank
533,312 12.93 185,639 4.50 268,146 6.50
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): (1)
Corporation
546,362 9.36 233,534 4.00 N/A N/A
Bank
533,312 9.14 233,434 4.00 291,793 5.00
December 31, 2020
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
539,496 13.51 319,532 8.00 N/A N/A
Bank
534,288 13.38 319,503 8.00 399,379 10.00
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
503,791 12.61 239,649 6.00 N/A N/A
Bank
498,583 12.48 239,627 6.00 319,503 8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
481,792 12.06 179,737 4.50 N/A N/A
Bank
498,583 12.48 179,721 4.50 259,596 6.50
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): (1)
Corporation
503,791 8.95 225,209 4.00 N/A N/A
Bank
498,583 8.86 225,126 4.00 281,407 5.00
(1) Leverage ratio.
In addition to the minimum regulatory capital required for capital adequacy purposes outlined in the table above, the Corporation is required to maintain a minimum capital conservation buffer, in the form of common equity, of 2.50% in order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses. The Corporation’s capital levels exceeded the minimum regulatory capital requirements plus the capital conservation buffer at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Bancorp owns the common stock of two capital trusts, which have issued trust preferred securities. In accordance with GAAP, the capital trusts are treated as unconsolidated subsidiaries. At both December 31, 2021 and 2020, $ 22.0 million in trust preferred securities were included in the Tier 1 capital of the Corporation for regulatory capital reporting purposes pursuant to the FRBB’s capital adequacy guidelines.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
In accordance with regulatory capital rules, the Corporation elected an option to delay the estimated impact of ASC 326 on its regulatory capital over a two-year deferral and subsequent three-year transition period ending December 31, 2024. As a result, capital ratios and amounts as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 exclude the impact of the increased ACL on loans and unfunded loan commitments attributed to the adoption of ASC 326, which was effective January 1, 2020, adjusted for an approximation of the after-tax provision for credit losses attributable to ASC 326 relative to the incurred loss methodology during the deferral period. The cumulative difference at the end of the deferral period will be phased-in to regulatory capital over a three-year transition period beginning in 2022.
Note 14 - Derivative Financial Instruments
The Corporation’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing and duration of the Corporation’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally to manage the Corporation’s interest rate risk. Additionally, the Corporation enters into interest rate derivatives to accommodate the business requirements of its customers. All derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and are measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and resulting designation.
Interest Rate Risk Management Agreements
Interest rate risk management agreements, such as caps, swaps and floors, are used from time to time as part of the Corporation’s interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps are agreements in which the Corporation and another party agree to exchange interest payments (e.g., fixed-rate for variable-rate payments) computed on a notional principal amount. Interest rate caps and floors represent options purchased by the Corporation to manage the interest rate paid throughout the term of the option contract. The credit risk associated with these transactions is the risk of default by the counterparty. To minimize this risk, the Corporation enters into interest rate agreements only with highly rated counterparties that management believes to be creditworthy. The notional amounts of these agreements do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of the potential loss exposure.
Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation had interest rate swap contracts with total notional amounts of $ 20.0 million and $ 60.0 million, respectively, that were designated as cash flow hedges to hedge the interest rate risk associated with short-term variable rate FHLB advances. One of the interest rate swaps on borrowings matured in December 2021 and the remaining matures in December 2023.
As of December 31, 2021, the Corporation had an interest rate swap contract with a total notional of $ 300.0 million that was designated as a cash flow hedge to hedge the interest rate risk associated with a pool of variable rate commercial loans. The interest rate swap on loans was executed in the second quarter of 2021 and matures in May 2026.
The changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to earnings when gains or losses are realized.
Loan Related Derivative Contracts
Interest Rate Swap Contracts with Customers
The Corporation enters into interest rate swap contracts to help commercial loan borrowers manage their interest rate risk. The interest rate swap contracts with commercial loan borrowers allow them to convert variable-rate loan payments to fixed-rate loan payments. When the Corporation enters into an interest rate swap contract with a commercial loan borrower, it simultaneously enters into a “mirror” swap contract with a third party. The third party exchanges the client’s fixed-rate loan payments for variable-rate loan payments. The Corporation retains the risk that is associated with the potential failure of counterparties and the risk inherent in originating loans.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, Washington Trust had interest rate swap contracts with commercial loan borrowers with notional amounts of $ 1.0 billion and $ 991.0 million, respectively, and equal amounts of “mirror” swap contracts with third-party financial institutions. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and therefore, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.
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Risk Participation Agreements
The Corporation has entered into risk participation agreements with other banks in commercial loan arrangements. Participating banks guarantee the performance on borrower-related interest rate swap contracts. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and therefore, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.
Under a risk participation-out agreement, a derivative asset, the Corporation participates out a portion of the credit risk associated with the interest rate swap position executed with the commercial borrower for a fee paid to the participating bank. Under a risk participation-in agreement, a derivative liability, the Corporation assumes, or participates in, a portion of the credit risk associated with the interest rate swap position with the commercial borrower for a fee received from the other bank.
As of December 31, 2021, the notional amounts of the risk participation-out agreements and risk participation-in agreements were $ 74.2 million and $ 163.2 million, respectively, compared to $ 61.6 million and $ 92.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2020.
Mortgage Loan Commitments
Interest rate lock commitments are extended to borrowers and relate to the origination of mortgage loans held for sale. To mitigate the interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with rate locks and mortgage loans held for sale, the Corporation enters into forward sale commitments. Forward sale commitments are contracts for delayed delivery or net settlement of the underlying instrument, such as a residential real estate mortgage loan, where the seller agrees to deliver on a specified future date, either a specified instrument at a specified price or yield or the net cash equivalent of an underlying instrument. Both interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments are derivative financial instruments, but do not meet criteria for hedge accounting and therefore, the changes in fair value of these commitments are reflected in earnings.
As of December 31, 2021, the notional amounts of interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments were $ 49.8 million and $ 103.6 million, respectively, compared to $ 167.7 million and $ 279.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2020.
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The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Dollars in thousands) Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities
Fair Value Fair Value
Balance Sheet Location Dec 31,
2021 Dec 31,
2020 Balance Sheet Location Dec 31,
2021 Dec 31,
2020
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate risk management contracts:
Interest rate swaps Other assets $ 182 $ — Other liabilities $ 5,301 $ 1,958
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Loan related derivative contracts:
Interest rate swaps with customers Other assets 32,361 75,804 Other liabilities 2,015 68
Mirror swaps with counterparties Other assets 2,001 67 Other liabilities 32,480 76,248
Risk participation agreements Other assets 1 22 Other liabilities 2 2
Mortgage loan commitments:
Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 1,256 7,202 Other liabilities — —
Forward sale commitments Other assets 54 — Other liabilities 905 2,914
Gross amounts 35,855 83,095 40,703 81,190
Less: amounts offset ( 1)
2,167 67 2,167 67
Derivative balances, net of offset 33,688 83,028 38,536 81,123
Less: collateral pledged (2)
— — 34,539 74,698
Net amounts $ 33,688 $ 83,028 $ 3,997 $ 6,425
(1) Interest rate risk management contracts and loan related derivative contracts with counterparties are subject to master netting arrangements.
(2) Collateral pledged to derivative counterparties is in the form of cash. Washington Trust may need to post additional collateral in the future in proportion to potential increases in unrealized loss positions.
The following table presents the effect of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Consolidated Statements of Income:
(Dollars in thousands) (Gain) Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate risk management contracts:
Interest rate caps
$ — $ 89 $ 52
Interest rate swaps
( 2,566 ) ( 893 ) ( 1,232 )
Interest rate floors
— 150 196
Total ($ 2,566 ) ($ 654 ) ($ 984 )
Interest rate cap and interest rate floor contracts designated as cash flow hedges matured in 2020.
For derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments, see Note 20 for additional disclosure pertaining to the amounts and location of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings.
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(Dollars in thousands) Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Years ended December 31, Statement of Income Location 2021 2020 2019
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Loan related derivative contracts:
Interest rate swaps with customers
Loan related derivative income ($ 27,846 ) $ 60,938 $ 29,910
Mirror swaps with counterparties
Loan related derivative income 31,547 ( 57,067 ) ( 26,043 )
Risk participation agreements
Loan related derivative income 641 120 97
Foreign exchange contracts
Loan related derivative income — — 28
Mortgage loan commitments:
Interest rate lock commitments
Mortgage banking revenues ( 5,947 ) 6,106 290
Forward sale commitments
Mortgage banking revenues 5,383 ( 10,769 ) ( 1,818 )
Total $ 3,778 ($ 672 ) $ 2,464
Note 15 - Fair Value Measurements
The Corporation uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments on certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Items recorded at fair value on a recurring basis include securities available for sale, mortgage loans held for sale and derivatives. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as collateral dependent individually analyzed loans, property acquired through foreclosure or repossession and mortgage servicing rights. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve the application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.
Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Fair value measurements are determined based on the assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. In addition, GAAP specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the types of valuation information (“inputs”) are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Corporation’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:
• Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
• Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
• Level 3 – Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable in the markets and which reflect the Corporation’s market assumptions.
Fair Value Option Election
GAAP allows for the irrevocable option to elect fair value accounting for the initial and subsequent measurement for certain financial assets and liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis. The Corporation has elected the fair value option for mortgage loans held for sale to better match changes in fair value of the loans with changes in the fair value of the forward sale commitment contracts used to economically hedge them.
The following table presents a summary of mortgage loans held for sale accounted for under the fair value option:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Aggregate fair value $ 40,196 $ 61,614
Aggregate principal balance
39,201 59,313
Difference between fair value and principal balance $ 995 $ 2,301
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Changes in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale accounted for under the fair value option election are included in mortgage banking revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Changes in fair value amounted to a decrease to mortgage banking revenues of $ 1.3 million in 2021, compared to an increase to mortgage banking revenues of $ 1.6 million in 2020.
There were no mortgage loans held for sale 90 days or more past due as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Valuation Techniques
Debt Securities
Available for sale debt securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. When available, the Corporation uses quoted market prices to determine the fair value of debt securities; such items are classified as Level 1. There were no Level 1 securities held at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Level 2 debt securities are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments. The fair value of these securities is determined using matrix pricing with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category includes obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, including mortgage-backed securities, individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities and corporate bonds.
Debt securities not actively traded whose fair value is determined through the use of cash flows utilizing inputs that are unobservable are classified as Level 3. There were no Level 3 securities held at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is estimated based on current market prices for similar loans in the secondary market and therefore are classified as Level 2 assets.
Collateral Dependent Individually Analyzed Loans
The fair value of collateral dependent individually analyzed loans is determined based upon the appraised fair value of the underlying collateral. Such collateral primarily consists of real estate and, to a lesser extent, other business assets. For collateral dependent loans that are expected to be repaid substantially through the sale of the collateral, management adjusts the fair value for estimated costs to sell. Management may also adjust appraised values to reflect estimated market value declines or apply other discounts to appraised values resulting from its knowledge of the collateral. Internal valuations may be utilized to determine the fair value of other business assets. Collateral dependent individually analyzed loans are categorized as Level 3.
Loan Servicing Rights
Loans sold with the retention of servicing result in the recognition of loan servicing rights. Loan servicing rights are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized as an offset to mortgage banking revenues over the estimated period of servicing. Loan servicing rights are evaluated quarterly for impairment based on their fair value. Impairment exists if the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value. Impairment is measured on an aggregated basis by stratifying the loan servicing rights based on homogeneous characteristics such as note rate and loan type. The fair value is estimated using an independent valuation model that estimates the present value of expected cash flows, incorporating assumptions for discount rates and prepayment rates. Any impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance and as a reduction to mortgage banking revenues. Loan servicing rights are categorized as Level 3.
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps, caps and floors are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. Fair value measurements are determined using independent valuation software, which utilizes the present value of future cash flows discounted using market observable inputs such as forward rate assumptions. The Corporation evaluates the credit risk of its counterparties, as well as that of the Corporation. Accordingly, factors such as the likelihood of default by the Corporation and its counterparties, its net exposures and remaining contractual life are considered in determining if any fair value adjustments related to credit risk are required. Counterparty exposure is
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evaluated by netting positions that are subject to master netting agreements, as well as considering the amount of collateral securing the position, if any. The Corporation has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivative positions fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, the credit valuation adjustments utilize Level 3 inputs. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Corporation has classified its derivative valuations in their entirety as Level 2.
Fair value measurements of forward loan commitments (interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments) are primarily based on current market prices for similar assets in the secondary market for mortgage loans and therefore are classified as Level 2 assets. The fair value of interest rate lock commitments is also dependent on the ultimate closing of the loans. Pull-through rates are based on the Corporation’s historical data and reflect the Corporation’s best estimate of the likelihood that a commitment will result in a closed loan. Although the pull-through rates are Level 3 inputs, the Corporation has assessed the significance of the impact of pull-through rates on the overall valuation of its interest rate lock commitments and has determined that they are not significant to the overall valuation. As a result, the Corporation has classified its interest rate lock commitments as Level 2.
Items Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities reported at fair value on a recurring basis:
(Dollars in thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2021
Assets:
Available for sale debt securities:
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
$ 196,454 $ — $ 196,454 $ —
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
824,962 — 824,962 —
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
9,138 — 9,138 —
Corporate bonds
12,305 — 12,305 —
Mortgage loans held for sale 40,196 — 40,196 —
Derivative assets 33,688 — 33,688 —
Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 1,116,743 $ — $ 1,116,743 $ —
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities $ 38,536 $ — $ 38,536 $ —
Total liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis $ 38,536 $ — $ 38,536 $ —
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(Dollars in thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2020
Assets:
Available for sale debt securities:
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
$ 131,669 $ — $ 131,669 $ —
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
740,305 — 740,305 —
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
12,669 — 12,669 —
Corporate bonds
9,928 — 9,928 —
Mortgage loans held for sale 61,614 — 61,614 —
Derivative assets 83,028 — 83,028 —
Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 1,039,213 $ — $ 1,039,213 $ —
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities $ 81,123 $ — $ 81,123 $ —
Total liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis $ 81,123 $ — $ 81,123 $ —
Items Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
During 2021, two collateral dependent individually analyzed loans were written down to fair value. One loan with a carrying value of $ 3.1 million was paid in full in the fourth quarter of 2021. The second loan with a carrying value of $ 533 thousand was fully reserved for as of December 31, 2021.
The following table presents the carrying value of assets held at December 31, 2020, which were written down to fair value during the year ended December 31, 2020:
(Dollars in thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Collateral dependent individually analyzed loans $ 1,720 $ — $ — $ 1,720
Loan servicing rights 7,434 — — 7,434
Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $ 9,154 $ — $ — $ 9,154
The following tables present valuation techniques and unobservable inputs for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for which the Corporation has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:
(Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Inputs Utilized
December 31, 2021
Collateral dependent individually analyzed loans $ — Appraisals of collateral Discount for costs to sell 14 %
Appraisal adjustments 100 %
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(Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range of Inputs Utilized (Weighted Average)
December 31, 2020
Collateral dependent individually analyzed loans $ 1,720 Appraisals of collateral Discount for costs to sell 0 % - 25 % ( 11 %)
Appraisal adjustments 0 % - 100 % ( 15 %)
Loan servicing rights
7,434 Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate 10 % - 14 % ( 10 %)
Prepayment rates 18 % - 42 % ( 21 %)
Valuation of Financial Instruments
The estimated fair values and related carrying amounts for financial instruments for which fair value is only disclosed are presented below as of the periods indicated. The tables exclude financial instruments for which the carrying value approximates fair value such as cash and cash equivalents, FHLB stock, accrued interest receivable, bank-owned life insurance, non-maturity deposits and accrued interest payable.
(Dollars in thousands) Carrying Amount Total
Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2021
Financial Assets:
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses on loans $ 4,233,837 $ 4,145,516 $ — $ — $ 4,145,516
Financial Liabilities:
Time deposits $ 1,288,611 $ 1,294,053 $ — $ 1,294,053 $ —
FHLB advances 145,000 144,862 — 144,862 —
Junior subordinated debentures 22,681 20,181 — 20,181 —
(Dollars in thousands) Carrying Amount Total
Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2020
Financial Assets:
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses on loans $ 4,151,884 $ 4,114,628 $ — $ — $ 4,114,628
Financial Liabilities:
Time deposits $ 1,296,396 $ 1,302,128 $ — $ 1,302,128 $ —
FHLB advances 593,859 602,000 — 602,000 —
Junior subordinated debentures 22,681 19,422 — 19,422 —
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Note 16 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following table summarizes total revenues as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the related amounts that are from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606. As shown below, a substantial portion of our revenues are specifically excluded from the scope of ASC 606.
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
(Dollars in thousands) Revenue (1)
ASC 606 Revenue (2)
Revenue (1)
ASC 606 Revenue (2)
Revenue (1)
ASC 606 Revenue (2)
Net interest income $ 141,435 $ — $ 127,444 $ — $ 133,414 $ —
Noninterest income:
Asset-based wealth management revenues
40,215 40,215 34,363 34,363 35,806 35,806
Transaction-based wealth management revenues
1,067 1,067 1,091 1,091 1,042 1,042
Total wealth management revenues
41,282 41,282 35,454 35,454 36,848 36,848
Mortgage banking revenues
28,626 — 47,377 — 14,795 —
Card interchange fees
4,996 4,996 4,287 4,287 4,214 4,214
Service charges on deposit accounts
2,683 2,683 2,742 2,742 3,684 3,684
Loan related derivative income
4,342 — 3,991 — 3,993 —
Income from bank-owned life insurance
2,925 — 2,491 — 2,354 —
Net realized losses on securities
— — — — ( 53 ) —
Other income
2,540 2,148 3,100 2,669 1,245 1,184
Total noninterest income 87,394 51,109 99,442 45,152 67,080 45,930
Total revenues $ 228,829 $ 51,109 $ 226,886 $ 45,152 $ 200,494 $ 45,930
(1) As reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) Revenue from contracts with customers in scope of ASC 606.
The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers based on the timing of revenue recognition:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Revenue recognized at a point in time:
Card interchange fees $ 4,996 $ 4,287 $ 4,214
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,136 2,103 2,850
Other income 1,931 2,494 989
Revenue recognized over time:
Wealth management revenues
41,282 35,454 36,848
Service charges on deposit accounts
547 639 834
Other income
217 175 195
Total revenues from contracts in scope of ASC 606 $ 51,109 $ 45,152 $ 45,930
Receivables primarily consist of amounts due from customers for wealth management services performed for which the Corporation’s performance obligations have been fully satisfied. Receivables amounted to $ 6.6 million and $ 4.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020 and were included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Deferred revenues, which are considered contract liabilities under ASC 606, represent advance consideration received from customers for which the Corporation has a remaining performance obligation to fulfill. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue over the life of the contract as the performance obligations are satisfied. The balances of
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contract liabilities were insignificant at both December 31, 2021 and 2020 and were included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
For commissions and incentives that are in scope of ASC 606, such as those paid to employees in our wealth management services and commercial banking segments in order to obtain customer contracts, contract cost assets are established. The contract cost assets are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life that the asset is expected to generate benefits. The carrying value of contract cost assets amounted to $ 1.9 million and $ 1.5 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020 and were included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amortization of contract cost assets is recorded within salaries and employee benefits expense Consolidated Statements of Income.
Note 17 - Employee Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Washington Trust maintains a qualified pension plan for the benefit of certain eligible employees who were hired prior to October 1, 2007. Washington Trust also has non-qualified retirement plans to provide supplemental retirement benefits to certain employees, as defined in the plans. The defined benefit pension plans were previously amended to freeze benefit accruals after a 10 -year transition period ending in December 2023.
The qualified pension plan is funded on a current basis, in compliance with the requirements of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”).
Pension benefit costs and benefit obligations incorporate various actuarial and other assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, rates of return on plan assets and compensation increases. Washington Trust evaluates these assumptions annually.
The following table presents the plans’ projected benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets and funded (unfunded) status:
(Dollars in thousands) Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified
Retirement Plans
At December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020
Change in Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of period
$ 94,742 $ 83,141 $ 17,973 $ 16,438
Service cost
2,369 2,164 208 170
Interest cost
2,004 2,505 337 465
Actuarial (gain) loss ( 4,011 ) 10,378 102 1,803
Benefits paid
( 5,556 ) ( 3,334 ) ( 903 ) ( 903 )
Administrative expenses
( 140 ) ( 112 ) — —
Benefit obligation at end of period
89,408 94,742 17,717 17,973
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
101,929 93,749 — —
Actual return on plan assets
6,814 11,626 — —
Employer contributions
— — 903 903
Benefits paid
( 5,556 ) ( 3,334 ) ( 903 ) ( 903 )
Administrative expenses
( 140 ) ( 112 ) — —
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
103,047 101,929 — —
Funded (unfunded) status at end of period $ 13,639 $ 7,187 ($ 17,717 ) ($ 17,973 )
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the funded status of the qualified defined benefit pension plan amounted to $ 13.6 million and $ 7.2 million, respectively, and was included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The unfunded status of the non-qualified defined benefit retirement plans was $ 17.7 million and $ 18.0 million,
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respectively, at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The non-qualified retirement plans provide for the designation of assets in rabbi trusts. Securities available for sale and other short-term investments designated for this purpose, with the carrying value of $ 16.7 million and $ 13.7 million are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The following table presents the amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) related to the qualified pension plan and non-qualified retirement plans:
(Dollars in thousands) Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified
Retirement Plans
At December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020
Net actuarial loss included in AOCI, pre-tax $ 3,920 $ 12,051 $ 8,027 $ 8,648
The accumulated benefit obligation for the qualified pension plan was $ 85.2 million and $ 87.9 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020. The accumulated benefit obligation for the non-qualified retirement plans amounted to $ 16.4 million at both December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The following table presents components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), on a pre-tax basis:
(Dollars in thousands) Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified
Retirement Plans
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019
Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
Service cost (1)
$ 2,369 $ 2,164 $ 2,037 $ 208 $ 170 $ 126
Interest cost (2)
2,004 2,505 2,967 337 465 563
Expected return on plan assets (2)
( 4,815 ) ( 4,538 ) ( 4,495 ) — — —
Amortization of prior service credit (2)
— — ( 16 ) — — —
Recognized net actuarial loss (2)
2,121 1,582 792 723 560 408
Net periodic benefit cost
1,679 1,713 1,285 1,268 1,195 1,097
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (on a pre-tax basis):
Net (gain) loss ( 8,132 ) 1,708 890 ( 621 ) 1,244 1,620
Prior service credit
— — 16 — — —
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
( 8,132 ) 1,708 906 ( 621 ) 1,244 1,620
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)
($ 6,453 ) $ 3,421 $ 2,191 $ 647 $ 2,439 $ 2,717
(1) Included in salaries and employee benefits expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) Included in other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Assumptions
The following table presents the measurement date and weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified Retirement Plans
2021 2020 2021 2020
Measurement date Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Discount rate 3.00 % 2.71 % 2.90 % 2.50 %
Rate of compensation increase 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
The following table presents the measurement date and weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Qualified Pension Plan Non-Qualified Retirement Plans
2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019
Measurement date Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Equivalent single discount rate for benefit obligations
2.71 % 3.42 % 4.38 % 2.51 % 3.30 % 4.28 %
Equivalent single discount rate for service cost
2.86 3.54 4.44 2.94 3.62 4.48
Equivalent single discount rate for interest cost
2.16 3.07 4.12 1.97 2.93 3.98
Expected long-term return on plan assets
5.75 5.75 5.75 N/A N/A N/A
Rate of compensation increase
3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on what the Corporation believes is realistically achievable based on the types of assets held by the plan and the plan’s investment practices. The assumption is updated annually, taking into account the asset allocation, historical asset return trends on the types of assets held and the current and expected economic conditions. Future decreases in the long-term rate of return assumption on plan assets would increase pension costs and, in general, may increase the requirement to make funding contributions to the plans. Future increases in the long-term rate of return on plan assets would have the opposite effect.
The discount rate assumption for defined benefit pension plans is reset on the measurement date. Discount rates are selected for each plan by matching expected future benefit payments stream to a yield curve based on a selection of high-quality fixed-income debt securities. Future decreases in discount rates would increase the present value of pension obligations and increase our pension costs, while future increases in discount rates would have the opposite effect.
The "spot rate approach" was utilized in the calculation of interest and service cost. The spot rate approach applies separate discount rates for each projected benefit payment in the calculation of interest and service cost. This approach provides a more precise measurement of service and interest cost by improving the correlation between projected benefit cash flows and their corresponding spot rates.
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Plan Assets
The following tables present the fair values of the qualified pension plan’s assets:
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements Using Assets at
Fair Value
December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,532 $ — $ — $ 7,532
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises — 47,485 — 47,485
Obligations of states and political subdivisions — 2,233 — 2,233
Corporate bonds — 6,636 — 6,636
Common stocks 16,565 — — 16,565
Mutual funds 22,596 — — 22,596
Total plan assets $ 46,693 $ 56,354 $ — $ 103,047
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements Using Assets at
Fair Value
December 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,427 $ — $ — $ 14,427
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
— 29,449 — 29,449
Obligations of states and political subdivisions — 2,327 — 2,327
Corporate bonds — 9,211 — 9,211
Common stocks 17,150 — — 17,150
Mutual funds 29,365 — — 29,365
Total plan assets $ 60,942 $ 40,987 $ — $ 101,929
The qualified pension plan uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to the securities held in its investment portfolio.
When available, the qualified pension plan uses quoted market prices to determine the fair value of securities; such items are classified as Level 1. This category includes cash and cash equivalents, as well as common stocks and mutual funds which are exchange-traded.
Level 2 securities in the qualified pension plan include debt securities with quoted prices, which are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments, whose values are determined using matrix pricing with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category includes obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, obligations of states and political subdivisions and corporate bonds.
In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities may be classified as Level 3. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the qualified pension plan did not have any securities in the Level 3 category.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
The following table presents the asset allocations of the qualified pension plan, by asset category:
December 31, 2021 2020
Asset Category:
Cash and cash equivalents 7.3 % 14.2 %
Fixed income securities (1)
54.7 40.2
Equity securities (2)
38.0 45.6
Total 100.0 % 100.0 %
(1) Includes obligations of U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, obligations of states and political subdivisions and corporate bonds.
(2) Includes common stocks and mutual funds.
The assets of the qualified defined benefit pension plan trust (the “Pension Trust”) are managed to ensure that all present and future benefit obligations are met as they come due. It seeks to achieve this goal while trying to mitigate volatility in plan funded status, contributions and expense by better matching the characteristics of the plan assets to that of the plan liabilities. As benefit accruals under the qualified plan will be frozen on December 31, 2023, asset allocations have been and will continue to be refined.
Cash inflow is typically composed of investment income from portfolio holdings and employer contributions, while cash outflow is for the purpose of paying plan benefits and certain plan expenses. As early as possible each year, the trustee is advised of the projected schedule of employer contributions and estimations of benefit payments.
The investment philosophy used for the Pension Trust emphasizes consistency of results over an extended market cycle, while reducing the impact of the volatility of the security markets upon investment results. The assets of the Pension Trust should be protected by substantial diversification of investments, providing exposure to a wide range of quality investment opportunities in various asset classes, with a high degree of liquidity.
Fixed income securities will typically be limited to investment grade securities in the top four categories used by the major credit rating agencies. High yield fixed income securities may be used to provide exposure to this asset class as a diversification tool. In order to reduce the volatility of the annual rate of return of the fixed income security portfolio, attention will be given to the maturity structure of the portfolio in the light of money market conditions and interest rate forecasts. The assets of the Pension Trust will typically have a laddered maturity structure, avoiding large concentrations in any single year. Equity securities provide opportunities for dividend and capital appreciation returns. Equity securities will be appropriately diversified by maintaining broad exposure to large-, mid- and small-cap stocks as well as international equities. Investment selection and mix of equity securities should be influenced by forecasts of economic activity, corporate profits and allocation among different segments of the economy while ensuring efficient diversification. The fair value of equity securities of any one issuer will not be permitted to exceed 10 % of the total fair value of equity securities of the Pension Trust.
Cash Flows
Contributions
The Internal Revenue Code permits flexibility in plan contributions so that normally a range of contributions is possible. The Corporation does not expect to make a contribution to the qualified pension plan in 2022. In addition, the Corporation expects to contribute $ 905 thousand in benefit payments to the non-qualified retirement plans in 2022.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following table presents the benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, expected to be paid:
(Dollars in thousands) Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified
Retirement Plans
Years ending December 31, 2022 $ 2,741 $ 905
2023 3,001 891
2024 3,216 877
2025 3,526 880
2026 3,858 910
2027 and thereafter 22,705 4,631
401(k) Plan
The Corporation’s 401(k) Plan provides a match up to a maximum of 3 % of employee contributions for substantially all employees. In addition, substantially all employees hired after September 30, 2007, who are ineligible for participation in the qualified defined benefit pension plan, receive a non-elective employer contribution of 4 % of compensation. Total employer matching contributions under this plan amounted to $ 3.0 million, $ 2.8 million and $ 2.7 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Deferred Compensation Plan
The Amended and Restated Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan provides supplemental retirement and tax benefits to directors and certain officers. The plan is funded primarily through pre-tax contributions made by the participants. The assets and liabilities of the Deferred Compensation Plan are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The participants in the plan bear the risk of market fluctuations of the underlying assets. The accrued liability related to this plan amounted to $ 21.2 million and $ 19.4 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and is included in other liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The corresponding invested assets are reported in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Note 18 - Share-Based Compensation Arrangements
The 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) was approved by shareholders on April 23, 2013. The 2013 Plan permits the granting of stock options and other equity incentives to officers, employees, directors and other key persons. Vesting of stock options and share awards may accelerate or may be subject to proportional vesting if there is a change in control, disability, retirement or death (as defined in the 2013 Plan).
The following table presents share-based compensation expense and the related income tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Share-based compensation expense $ 3,316 $ 3,766 $ 3,124
Related income tax benefits (1)
$ 978 $ 801 $ 982
(1) Includes $ 182 thousand and $ 248 thousand, respectively, of excess tax benefits recognized upon the settlement of share-based compensation awards in 2021 and 2019. Includes $ 103 thousand of excess tax expenses recognized upon the settlement of share-based compensation awards in 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, there was $ 5.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements, including stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units granted under the Plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years.
Stock Options
The exercise price of each stock option may not be less than the fair market value of the Bancorp’s common stock on the date of grant, and options shall have a term of no more than ten years. Stock options are designated as either non-qualified or incentive stock options. In general, the stock option price is payable in cash, by the delivery of shares of common stock already owned by the grantee, or a combination thereof. With respect to non-qualified stock option grants issued under the 2013 Plan, the exercise may also be accomplished by withholding the exercise price from the number of shares that would otherwise be delivered upon a cash exercise of the option.
Washington Trust uses historical data to estimate stock option exercise and employee departure behavior in the option-pricing model. The expected term of options granted was derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatility was based on historical volatility of Washington Trust shares. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the stock option was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the date of grant.
The following presents the assumptions used in determining the grant date fair value of the stock option awards granted to certain key employees:
2021 2020 2019
Options granted 53,700 81,530 61,800
Cliff vesting period (years) 3 3 3
Expected term (years) 6.5 6.5 6.5
Expected dividend yield 3.80 % 3.69 % 3.40 %
Weighted average expected volatility 31.50 % 29.89 % 23.05 %
Weighted average risk-free interest rate 1.41 % 0.46 % 1.71 %
Weighted average grant-date fair value $ 11.10 $ 5.75 $ 7.44
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
The following table presents a summary of stock options outstanding as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021:
Number of Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (000’s)
Beginning of period 326,245 $ 42.44
Granted 53,700 54.59
Exercised ( 47,365 ) 31.87
Forfeited or expired ( 10,440 ) 44.82
End of period 322,140 $ 45.95 7.17 $ 3,422
At end of period:
Options exercisable 138,690 $ 48.81 5.03 $ 1,112
Options expected to vest in future periods 183,450 $ 43.78 8.78 $ 2,310
The total intrinsic value is the amount by which the fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of an option on the exercise date.
The following table presents additional information concerning options outstanding and options exercisable at December 31, 2021:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
Exercise Price Ranges Number of
Shares Weighted Average
Remaining Life (Years) Weighted Average
Exercise Price Number of Shares Weighted Average
Exercise Price
$ 20.01 to $ 30.00
2,900 0.47 $ 23.27 2,900 $ 23.27
$ 30.01 to $ 40.00
104,048 7.10 33.25 30,198 35.76
$ 40.01 to $ 50.00
77,306 6.89 46.67 21,406 41.49
$ 50.01 to $ 60.00
137,886 7.52 55.60 84,186 56.24
Total 322,140 7.17 $ 45.95 138,690 $ 48.81
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $ 897 thousand, $ 46 thousand and $ 580 thousand, respectively.
Restricted Stock Units
In 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Corporation granted to directors and certain key employees 19,185 , 27,385 and 26,070 restricted stock units, respectively, with 3 -year cliff vesting.
The following table presents a summary of restricted stock units as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021:
Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning of period 66,115 $ 44.80
Granted 19,185 53.00
Vested ( 15,543 ) 52.24
Forfeited ( 3,472 ) 45.28
End of period 66,285 $ 45.41
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Performance Share Units
The Corporation granted performance share units to certain key employees providing the opportunity to earn shares of common stock over a 3 -year to 5 -year performance period. The number of shares vested and earned will be contingent upon the Corporation’s attainment of certain performance measures as detailed in the performance share award agreements.
The following table presents a summary of outstanding performance share unit awards as of December 31, 2021:
Grant Date Fair Value per Share Weighted Average Current Performance Assumption Expected Number of Shares
Performance share units awarded in: 2021 $ 46.15 140 % 51,156
2020 34.22 140 % 65,632
2019 52.84 118 % 36,960
2018 54.25 140 % 5,824
Total 159,572
The following table presents a summary of performance share units as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021:
Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning of period 156,367 $ 45.43
Granted 40,975 44.46
Vested ( 37,770 ) 54.25
Forfeited — —
End of period 159,572 $ 43.09
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Note 19 - Business Segments
The Corporation manages its operations through two reportable business segments, consisting of Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services.
In the fourth quarter of 2021 the Corporation re-assessed its reportable business segments and related allocation methodology in connection with the implementation of a new budgeting and profitability system in the same period. Management determined it was appropriate to allocate activity previously reported in the Corporate Unit to the Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services operating segments. The Corporate Unit had included activities related to the Treasury function, which is responsible for managing the investment portfolio and wholesale funding needs, as well as certain administrative and executive expenses that were not previously allocated to the operating segments. The prior year segment information contained within this report has been restated to reflect this change to reportable business segments and related allocation methodology.
Commercial Banking
The Commercial Banking segment includes commercial, residential and consumer lending activities; mortgage banking activities; deposit generation; cash management activities; banking activities, including customer support and the operation of ATMs, telephone banking, internet banking and mobile banking services; as well as investment portfolio and wholesale funding activities.
Wealth Management Services
The Wealth Management Services segment includes investment management; holistic financial planning services; personal trust and estate services, including services as trustee, personal representative, custodian and guardian; settlement of decedents’ estates; and institutional trust services, including custody and fiduciary services.
The following tables present the statement of operations and total assets for Washington Trust’s reportable business segments.
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2021 Commercial
Banking Wealth
Management
Services Consolidated
Total
Net interest income (expense) $ 141,493 ($ 58 ) $ 141,435
Provision for credit losses ( 4,822 ) — ( 4,822 )
Net interest income (expense) after provision for credit losses 146,315 ( 58 ) 146,257
Noninterest income 44,748 42,646 87,394
Noninterest expenses:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2,827 1,474 4,301
Other noninterest expenses 101,029 30,134 131,163
Total noninterest expenses 103,856 31,608 135,464
Income before income taxes 87,207 10,980 98,187
Income tax expense 18,575 2,742 21,317
Net income $ 68,632 $ 8,238 $ 76,870
Total assets at period end $ 5,776,754 $ 74,373 $ 5,851,127
Expenditures for long-lived assets 3,246 244 3,490
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2020 Commercial
Banking Wealth
Management
Services Consolidated
Total
Net interest income (expense) $ 127,545 ($ 101 ) $ 127,444
Provision for loan losses 12,342 — 12,342
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses 115,203 ( 101 ) 115,102
Noninterest income 63,612 35,830 99,442
Noninterest expenses:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2,573 1,517 4,090
Other noninterest expenses 91,555 29,739 121,294
Total noninterest expenses 94,128 31,256 125,384
Income before income taxes 84,687 4,473 89,160
Income tax expense 17,989 1,342 19,331
Net income $ 66,698 $ 3,131 $ 69,829
Total assets at period end $ 5,639,669 $ 73,500 $ 5,713,169
Expenditures for long-lived assets 3,125 281 3,406
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2019 Commercial
Banking Wealth
Management
Services Consolidated
Total
Net interest income (expense) $ 133,762 ($ 348 ) $ 133,414
Provision for loan losses 1,575 — 1,575
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses 132,187 ( 348 ) 131,839
Noninterest income 29,972 37,108 67,080
Noninterest expenses:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2,681 1,553 4,234
Other noninterest expenses 78,549 27,957 106,506
Total noninterest expenses 81,230 29,510 110,740
Income before income taxes 80,929 7,250 88,179
Income tax expense 17,121 1,940 19,061
Net income $ 63,808 $ 5,310 $ 69,118
Total assets at period end $ 5,219,578 $ 73,081 $ 5,292,659
Expenditures for long-lived assets 2,610 522 3,132
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Note 20 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables present the activity in other comprehensive income (loss):
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2021 Pre-tax Amounts Income Taxes Net of Tax
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Changes in fair value of available for sale debt securities
($ 21,942 ) ($ 5,266 ) ($ 16,676 )
Net (gains) losses on securities reclassified into earnings — — —
Net change in fair value of available for sale debt securities ( 21,942 ) ( 5,266 ) ( 16,676 )
Cash Flow Hedges:
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
( 3,067 ) ( 736 ) ( 2,331 )
Net gains on cash flow hedges reclassified into earnings (1)
( 310 ) ( 75 ) ( 235 )
Net change in the fair value of cash flow hedges ( 3,377 ) ( 811 ) ( 2,566 )
Defined Benefit Plan Obligations:
Defined benefit plan obligation adjustment
5,908 1,417 4,491
Amortization of net actuarial losses (2)
2,844 683 2,161
Net change in defined benefit plan obligations 8,752 2,100 6,652
Total other comprehensive loss ($ 16,567 ) ($ 3,977 ) ($ 12,590 )
(1) The pre-tax amounts are included in interest expense on FHLB advances, interest expense on junior subordinated debentures and interest and fees on loans in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) The pre-tax amounts are included in other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2020 Pre-tax Amounts Income Taxes Net of Tax
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Changes in fair value of available for sale debt securities
$ 8,784 $ 2,129 $ 6,655
Net (gains) losses on securities reclassified into earnings — — —
Net change in fair value of available for sale debt securities 8,784 2,129 6,655
Cash Flow Hedges:
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
( 2,003 ) ( 482 ) ( 1,521 )
Net losses on cash flow hedges reclassified into earnings (1)
1,136 269 867
Net change in the fair value of cash flow hedges ( 867 ) ( 213 ) ( 654 )
Defined Benefit Plan Obligations:
Defined benefit plan obligation adjustment
( 5,093 ) ( 1,197 ) ( 3,896 )
Amortization of net actuarial losses (2)
2,141 400 1,741
Net change in defined benefit plan obligations ( 2,952 ) ( 797 ) ( 2,155 )
Total other comprehensive income $ 4,965 $ 1,119 $ 3,846
(1) The pre-tax amounts are included in interest expense on FHLB advances, interest expense on junior subordinated debentures and interest and fees on loans in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) The pre-tax amounts are included in other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2019 Pre-tax Amounts Income Taxes Net of Tax
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Changes in fair value of available for sale debt securities
$ 26,074 $ 6,127 $ 19,947
Net losses on securities reclassified into earnings (1)
53 12 41
Net change in fair value of available for sale debt securities 26,127 6,139 19,988
Cash Flow Hedges:
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
( 1,444 ) ( 339 ) ( 1,105 )
Net losses on cash flow hedges reclassified into earnings (2)
159 38 121
Net change in the fair value of cash flow hedges ( 1,285 ) ( 301 ) ( 984 )
Defined Benefit Plan Obligations:
Defined benefit plan obligation adjustment
( 3,710 ) ( 872 ) ( 2,838 )
Amortization of net actuarial losses (3)
1,200 282 918
Amortization of net prior service credits (3)
( 16 ) ( 4 ) ( 12 )
Net change in defined benefit plan obligations ( 2,526 ) ( 594 ) ( 1,932 )
Total other comprehensive income $ 22,316 $ 5,244 $ 17,072
(1) The pre-tax amount is reported as net realized losses on securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) The pre-tax amounts are included in interest expense on FHLB advances, interest expense on junior subordinated debentures and interest and fees on loans in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(3) The pre-tax amounts are included in other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax:
(Dollars in thousands) Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available For Sale Debt Securities Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Cash Flow Hedges Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Defined Benefit Plan Obligations Total
Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 9,881 ($ 1,447 ) ($ 15,825 ) ($ 7,391 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications ( 16,676 ) ( 2,331 ) 4,491 ( 14,516 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
— ( 235 ) 2,161 1,926
Net other comprehensive (loss) income ( 16,676 ) ( 2,566 ) 6,652 ( 12,590 )
Balance at December 31, 2021 ($ 6,795 ) ($ 4,013 ) ($ 9,173 ) ($ 19,981 )
(Dollars in thousands) Net Unrealized Gains on Available For Sale Debt Securities Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Cash Flow Hedges Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Defined Benefit Plan Obligations Total
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 3,226 ($ 793 ) ($ 13,670 ) ($ 11,237 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 6,655 ( 1,521 ) ( 3,896 ) 1,238
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
— 867 1,741 2,608
Net other comprehensive income (loss) 6,655 ( 654 ) ( 2,155 ) 3,846
Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 9,881 ($ 1,447 ) ($ 15,825 ) ($ 7,391 )
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
(Dollars in thousands) Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Available For Sale Debt Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Defined Benefit Plan Obligations Total
Balance at December 31, 2018 ($ 16,762 ) $ 191 ($ 11,738 ) ($ 28,309 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 19,947 ( 1,105 ) ( 2,838 ) 16,004
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
41 121 906 1,068
Net other comprehensive income (loss) 19,988 ( 984 ) ( 1,932 ) 17,072
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 3,226 ($ 793 ) ($ 13,670 ) ($ 11,237 )
Note 21 - Earnings per Common Share
The following table presents the calculation of earnings per common share:
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Earnings per common share - basic:
Net income $ 76,870 $ 69,829 $ 69,118
Less: dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities ( 223 ) ( 152 ) ( 139 )
Net income available to common shareholders
$ 76,647 $ 69,677 $ 68,979
Weighted average common shares 17,310 17,282 17,331
Earnings per common share - basic $ 4.43 $ 4.03 $ 3.98
Earnings per common share - diluted:
Net income $ 76,870 $ 69,829 $ 69,118
Less: dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities ( 222 ) ( 151 ) ( 139 )
Net income available to common shareholders
$ 76,648 $ 69,678 $ 68,979
Weighted average common shares 17,310 17,282 17,331
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents 145 120 83
Weighted average diluted common shares
17,455 17,402 17,414
Earnings per common share - diluted $ 4.39 $ 4.00 $ 3.96
Weighted average common stock equivalents, not included in common stock equivalents above because they were anti-dilutive, totaled 100,150 , 223,506 and 100,643 , respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Note 22 - Commitments and Contingencies
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Risk
The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and to manage the Corporation’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, forward loan commitments, loan related derivative contracts and interest rate risk management contracts. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Corporation has in particular classes of financial instruments.
Financial Instruments Whose Contract Amounts Represent Credit Risk (Unfunded Commitments)
Commitments to Extend Credit
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there are no violations 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 some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each borrower’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower.
Standby Letters of Credit
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support the financing needs of the Bank’s commercial customers. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The collateral supporting those commitments is essentially the same as for other commitments. Most standby letters of credit extend for one year. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments, not reduced by amounts that may be recovered, totaled $ 11.8 million and $ 11.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no liabilities to beneficiaries resulting from standby letters of credit. Fee income on standby letters of credit was insignificant for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
A substantial portion of the standby letters of credit were supported by pledged collateral. The collateral obtained is determined based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Should the Corporation be required to make payments to the beneficiary, repayment from the customer to the Corporation is required.
Financial Instruments Whose Notional Amounts Exceed the Amount of Credit Risk
Mortgage Loan Commitments
Interest rate lock commitments are extended to borrowers and relate to the origination of mortgage loans held for sale. To mitigate the interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with these rate locks and mortgage loans held for sale, the Corporation enters into forward sale commitments. Both interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments are derivative financial instruments.
Loan Related Derivative Contracts
The Corporation’s credit policies with respect to interest rate swap agreements with commercial borrowers are similar to those used for loans. The interest rate swaps with other counterparties are generally subject to bilateral collateralization terms.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
The following table presents the contractual and notional amounts of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit:
Commercial loans
$ 516,344 $ 453,493
Home equity lines
367,784 319,744
Other loans
122,492 89,078
Standby letters of credit 11,844 11,709
Financial instruments whose notional amounts exceed the amount of credit risk:
Mortgage loan commitments:
Interest rate lock commitments
49,800 167,671
Forward sale commitments
103,626 279,653
Loan related derivative contracts:
Interest rate swaps with customers
1,022,388 991,002
Mirror swaps with counterparties
1,022,388 991,002
Risk participation-in agreements
163,207 92,717
Interest rate risk management contracts:
Interest rate swaps
320,000 60,000
See Note 14 for additional disclosure pertaining to derivative financial instruments.
ACL on Unfunded Commitments
The ACL on unfunded commitments is management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the expected contractual term (or life) in which the Corporation is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Corporation. Unfunded commitments for home equity lines of credit and commercial demand loans are considered unconditionally cancellable for regulatory capital purposes and, therefore, are excluded from the calculation to estimate the ACL on unfunded commitments. For each portfolio, estimated loss rates and funding factors are applied to the corresponding balance of unfunded commitments. For each portfolio, the estimated loss rates applied to unfunded commitments are the same quantitative and qualitative loss rates applied to the corresponding on-balance sheet amounts in determining the ACL on loans. The estimated funding factor applied to unfunded commitments represents the likelihood that the funding will occur and is based upon the Corporation’s average historical utilization rate for each portfolio.
The activity in the ACL on unfunded commitments for the year ended December 31, 2021 is presented below:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance $ 907 $ 1,402 $ 2,309 $ 54 $ — $ 19 $ 19 $ 2,382
Provision 360 ( 586 ) ( 226 ) 8 — ( 3 ) ( 3 ) ( 221 )
Ending Balance $ 1,267 $ 816 $ 2,083 $ 62 $ — $ 16 $ 16 $ 2,161
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
The activity in the ACL on unfunded commitments for the year ended December 31, 2020 is presented below:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance $ 136 $ 144 $ 280 $ 6 $ — $ 7 $ 7 $ 293
Adoption of ASC 326 817 626 1,443 34 — 6 6 1,483
Provision ( 46 ) 632 586 14 — 6 6 606
Ending Balance $ 907 $ 1,402 $ 2,309 $ 54 $ — $ 19 $ 19 $ 2,382
Other Contingencies
Litigation
The Corporation is involved in various claims and legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business. Management is of the opinion, based on its review with counsel of the development of such matters to date, that the ultimate disposition of such matters will not materially affect the consolidated balance sheets or statements of income of the Corporation.
Other
When selling a residential real estate mortgage loan or acting as originating agent on behalf of a third party, Washington Trust generally makes various representations and warranties. The specific representations and warranties depend on the nature of the transaction and the requirements of the buyer. Contractual liability may arise when the representations and warranties are breached. In the event of a breach of these representations and warranties, Washington Trust may be required to either repurchase the residential real estate mortgage loan (generally at unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest) with the identified defects or indemnify (“make-whole”) the investor for its losses.
In the case of a repurchase, the Corporation will bear any subsequent credit loss on the residential real estate mortgage loan. Washington Trust has experienced an insignificant number of repurchase demands over a period of many years. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the carrying value of loans repurchased due to representation and warranty claims was $ 1.4 million and $ 1.1 million, respectively. Washington Trust has recorded an estimated liability for its exposure to losses for premium recapture and the obligation to repurchase previously sold residential real estate mortgage loans. The liability balance amounted to $ 275 thousand and $ 300 thousand at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and is included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Any change in the estimate is recorded in mortgage banking revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Note 23 - Parent Company Financial Statements
The following tables present parent company only financial statements of the Bancorp, reflecting the investment in the Bank on the equity basis of accounting. The Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the parent company only are identical to the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and are therefore not presented.
Balance Sheets (Dollars in thousands, except par value)
December 31, 2021 2020
Assets:
Cash on deposit with bank subsidiary $ 8,290 $ 1,658
Investment in subsidiaries at equity value:
Bank 573,757 550,986
Non-bank 1,850 1,904
Dividends receivable from bank subsidiary 12,964 11,836
Other assets 747 124
Total assets $ 597,608 $ 566,508
Liabilities:
Junior subordinated debentures $ 22,681 $ 22,681
Dividends payable 10,048 9,592
Other liabilities 71 40
Total liabilities 32,800 32,313
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock of $ .0625 par value; authorized 60,000,000 shares; 17,363,457 shares issued and 17,330,818 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 17,363,457 shares issued and 17,265,337 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020
1,085 1,085
Paid-in capital 126,511 125,610
Retained earnings 458,310 418,246
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 19,981 ) ( 7,391 )
Treasury stock, at cost; 32,639 shares at December 31, 2021 and 98,120 shares at December 31, 2020
( 1,117 ) ( 3,355 )
Total shareholders’ equity 564,808 534,195
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 597,608 $ 566,508
Statements of Income (Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Income:
Dividends from subsidiaries:
Bank $ 45,732 $ 43,139 $ 36,796
Non-bank 11 17 27
Other income (losses) ( 102 ) — —
Total income 45,641 43,156 36,823
Expenses:
Interest on junior subordinated debentures 370 641 980
Legal and professional fees 217 210 147
Other expenses 405 349 337
Total expenses 992 1,200 1,464
Income before income taxes 44,649 41,956 35,359
Income tax benefit 230 248 301
Income before equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 44,879 42,204 35,660
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries:
Bank 32,045 27,603 33,445
Non-bank ( 54 ) 22 13
Net income $ 76,870 $ 69,829 $ 69,118
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)
Statements of Cash Flows (Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 76,870 $ 69,829 $ 69,118
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of subsidiaries:
Bank ( 32,045 ) ( 27,603 ) ( 33,445 )
Non-bank 54 ( 22 ) ( 13 )
Tax benefit (expense) from stock option exercises and other equity awards 182 ( 103 ) 248
Deferred income tax benefit ( 24 ) — —
Increase in dividend receivable ( 1,128 ) ( 2,261 ) ( 1,813 )
Decrease (increase) in other assets 50 109 ( 43 )
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities 31 ( 31 ) ( 15 )
Other, net ( 182 ) 193 ( 195 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 43,808 40,111 33,842
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of other equity investments, net ( 650 ) — —
Net cash used in investing activities ( 650 ) — —
Cash flows from financing activities:
Treasury stock purchased — ( 4,322 ) —
Net proceeds from stock option exercises and issuance of other equity awards, net of awards surrendered ( 177 ) ( 470 ) 273
Cash dividends paid ( 36,349 ) ( 35,499 ) ( 34,189 )
Net cash used in financing activities ( 36,526 ) ( 40,291 ) ( 33,916 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash 6,632 ( 180 ) ( 74 )
Cash at beginning of year 1,658 1,838 1,912
Cash at end of year $ 8,290 $ 1,658 $ 1,838
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ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None.