Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
ITEM
9A. CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management,
including our President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer has evaluated the
effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end
of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required
to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as
and when required and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management including the Chief Executive Officer and Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely discussion regarding required disclosure.
Management’s
Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The
management of Western New England Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), including our President
and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Our management assessed
the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 based on the criteria set forth by
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013). Based
on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2021.
There
have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation that occurred
during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
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Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
On Internal Control over Financial Reporting
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Western
New England Bancorp, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Western New England Bancorp, Inc.
and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) 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 Company 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 the COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards
of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company
and our report dated March 11, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for
maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting . Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting
firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our 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 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.
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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control
over Financial Reporting
A company'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 company's internal control over financial
reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately
and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions
are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and
that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition
of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of 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/
Wolf & Company, P.C.
Boston,
Massachusetts
March
11, 2022
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ITEM
9B. OTHER
INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM
9C. DISCLOSURE
REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS.
Not
applicable.
PART
III
ITEM
10. DIRECTORS,
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
The
following information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference: “Information About Our Board
of Directors,” “Information About Our Executive Officers Who Are Not Directors,” and “Corporate Governance.”
ITEM
11. EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
The
following information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference: “Compensation Committee Interlocks
and Insider Participation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation Committee Report,”
“Executive Compensation” and “Director Compensation.”
ITEM
12. SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS.
The
following information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference: “Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans.”
ITEM
13. CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
The
following information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference: “Transactions with Related Persons”
and “Board of Directors Independence.”
ITEM
14. PRINCIPAL
ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
The
following information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference: “Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm Fees and Services.” Our independent registered public accounting firm is Wolf & Company, P.C. , Boston, Massachusetts ,
Auditor ID : 392 .
PART
IV
ITEM
15. EXHIBITS
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a)(1) Financial
Statements
Reference
is made to our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in Item 8 of Part II hereof.
(a)(2) Financial
Statement Schedules
Consolidated
financial statement schedules have been omitted because the required information is not present, or not present in amounts sufficient
to require submission of the schedules, or because the required information is provided in the consolidated financial statements
or notes thereto.
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(a)(3) Exhibits
EXHIBIT
INDEX
3.1
Restated Articles of Organization of Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 26, 2016).
3.3
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 2, 2017).
4.1
Form of Stock Certificate of Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (f/k/a Westfield Financial, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-137024) filed with the SEC on August 31, 2006).
4.2†
Description
of Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
10.1*
Form of Director’s Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 22, 2005).
10.2*
Amended and Restated Benefit Restoration Plan of Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (f/k/a Westfield Financial, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 29, 2007).
10.3*
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between James C. Hagan and Westfield Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2009).
10.4*
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between James C. Hagan and Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (f/k/a Westfield Financial, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2009).
10.5*
Employment Agreement between Leo R. Sagan, Jr. and Westfield Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2009).
10.6*
Employment Agreement between Leo R. Sagan, Jr. and Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (f/k/a Westfield Financial, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2009).
10.7*
Employment Agreement between Allen J. Miles, III and Westfield Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2009).
10.8*
Employment Agreement between Allen J. Miles, III and Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (f/k/a Westfield Financial, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2009).
10.9*
Employment Agreement between Darlene M. Libiszewski and Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (f/k/a Westfield Financial, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-212221) filed with the SEC on June 24, 2016).
10.10*
Employment Agreement between Darlene M. Libiszewski and Westfield Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-212221) filed with the SEC on June 24, 2016).
10.11*
Employment Agreement between Guida R. Sajdak and Western New England Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2018).
10.12*
Employment Agreement between Guida R. Sajdak and Westfield Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2018).
10.13*
Employment Agreement between Louis Gorman, III and Western New England Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 23, 2018).
10.14*
Employment Agreement between Louis Gorman, III and Westfield Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 23, 2018).
10.15*
Employment Agreement between Kevin C. O’Connor and Westfield Bank dated February 17, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2021).
10.16*
Employment Agreement between Kevin C. O’Connor and Western New England Bancorp, Inc. dated February 17, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2021).
10.17*
Change of Control Agreement between John Bonini and Western New England Bancorp, Inc. dated as of January 1, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2021).
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10.18*
Change of Control Agreement between Christine Phillips and Western New England Bancorp, Inc. dated as of January 1, 2021(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2021).
10.19*
2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 19, 2014).
10.20*
Chicopee Bancorp, Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-214261) filed with the SEC on October 26, 2016).
10.21*
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form S-8 filed with the SEC on May 19, 2021).
10.22*
Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Western New England Bancorp, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Form S-8 filed with the SEC on May 19, 2021).
10.23*
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Western New England Bancorp, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Form S-8 filed with the SEC on May 19, 2021).
10.24*
Form of Director Incentive Award Agreement under the Western New England Bancorp, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Form S-8 filed with the SEC on May 19, 2021).
10.25*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Western New England Bancorp, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Form S-8 filed with the SEC on May 19, 2021).
10.26*
Form of Long-Term Incentive and Retention Equity Award Agreement under the Western New England Bancorp, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Form S-8 with the SEC on May 19, 2021).
21.1†
Subsidiaries of Western New England Bancorp, Inc.
23.1†
Consent of Wolf & Company, P.C.
31.1†
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2†
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1†
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2†
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101**
Financial
statements from the annual report on Form 10-K of Western
New England Bancorp, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2021, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible
Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Net Income, (iii) the
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity,
(v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104
Cover
Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
† Filed
herewith.
* Management
contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
** Pursuant
to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration
statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those
sections.
ITEM
16. FORM
10-K SUMMARY.
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on March 11, 2022.
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP, INC.
By:
/s/ James C. Hagan
James C. Hagan
Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer)
By:
/s/ Guida R. Sajdak
Guida R. Sajdak
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President (Principal Financial Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer)
POWER
OF ATTORNEY
Each
person whose individual signature appears below hereby authorizes and appoints James C. Hagan and Guida R. Sajdak, and each of
them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution and full power to act without the other, as his or her true and lawful
attorney-in-fact and agent to act in his or her name, place and stead and to execute in the name and on behalf of each person,
individually and in each capacity stated below, and to file any and all amendments to this report on Form 10-K, and to file
the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act
and thing, ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them or their or his substitute or substitutes
may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 11, 2022.
Name
Title
/s/
James C. Hagan
Chief
Executive Officer, President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
James
C. Hagan
/s/
Guida R. Sajdak
Chief
Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
(Principal
Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
Guida
R. Sajdak
/s/
Lisa G. McMahon
Chairperson
of the Board
Lisa
G. McMahon
/s/
Laura Benoit
Director
Laura
Benoit
/s/
Donna J. Damon
Director
Donna
J. Damon
/s/
Gary G. Fitzgerald
Director
Gary
G. Fitzgerald
/s/
William D. Masse
Director
William
D. Masse
/s/
Gregg F. Orlen
Director
Gregg
F. Orlen
/s/
Paul C. Picknelly
Director
Paul
C. Picknelly
Name
Title
/s/
Steven G. Richter
Director
Steven
G. Richter
/s/
Philip R. Smith
Director
Philip
R. Smith
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of
Western New England Bancorp, Inc.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying Consolidated
Balance Sheets of Western New England Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related Consolidated
Statements of Net 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 Company 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 Company’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 March 11, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion
on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We
are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company 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 audit 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.
F- 1
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 Company’s Audit Committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and
(2) involved especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a 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.
Critical Audit Matter Description
As described in Notes 1 and 3 to the financial
statements, the Company has recorded an allowance for loan losses in the amount of $19.8 million as of December 31, 2021, representing
management’s estimate of the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of that date. The allowance is established
as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision (credit) for loan losses charged to earnings.
The determination of the allowance for loan
losses requires significant judgment by management including the identification of, and estimated reserves on, problem loans and the determination
of qualitative adjustments to historical loss experience.
How the Critical Audit Matter was addressed
in the Audit
Our principal audit procedures to evaluate management’s
estimates of the allowance for loan losses included tests of the following:
· Management’s identification of problem loans, including management’s loan review procedures
and monitoring of internal loan reports, including delinquency, non-accrual, and watch list, to determine the completeness of impaired
loans.
· Management’s determination of specific reserves on impaired loans, including significant assumptions,
such as the fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans.
· Management’s determination of general reserves, including determination of historical loss experience
and qualitative adjustments to historical loss experience.
· The accuracy of management’s calculation of the allowance for loan losses, including relevant internal
controls.
We
have served as the Company's auditor since 2004.
/s/
Wolf & Company, P.C.
Boston,
Massachusetts
March
11, 2022
F- 2
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
December 31,
December 31,
2021
2020
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$ 15,233
$ 17,399
Federal funds sold
4,901
2,987
Interest-bearing deposits and other short-term investments
83,322
67,058
Cash and cash equivalents
103,456
87,444
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
194,352
201,880
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost (Fair value of $ 219,748 at December 31, 2021)
222,272
—
Marketable equity securities, at fair value
11,896
11,968
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other restricted stock, at cost
2,594
5,160
Loans, net of allowance f or loan losses of $ 19,787
and $ 21,157 at December 31, 2021 and
2020, respectively
1,844,929
1,906,226
Premises and equipment, net
26,162
25,103
Accrued interest receivable
7,775
8,477
Bank-owned life insurance
72,895
72,860
Deferred tax asset, net
12,092
12,588
Goodwill
12,487
12,487
Core deposit intangible
2,563
2,937
Other assets
24,952
18,756
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 2,538,425
$ 2,365,886
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing
$ 641,284
$ 541,759
Interest-bearing
1,615,614
1,501,657
Total deposits
2,256,898
2,043,416
Long-term debt
2,653
57,850
Subordinated debt
19,633
—
Securities pending settlement
—
160
Other liabilities
35,553
37,820
Total liabilities
2,314,737
2,139,246
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (see Note 16)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock - $ 0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
—
—
Common stock - $ 0.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 22,656,515 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021; 25,276,193 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020
227
253
Additional paid-in capital
132,821
154,549
Unearned compensation - ESOP
( 3,441 )
( 3,997 )
Unearned compensation - Equity Incentive Plan
( 981 )
( 1,240 )
Retained earnings
107,376
88,354
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 12,314 )
( 11,279 )
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
223,688
226,640
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$ 2,538,425
$ 2,365,886
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F- 3
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
Interest and dividend income:
Residential and commercial real estate loans
$ 58,682
$ 62,115
$ 62,240
Commercial and industrial loans
15,263
15,409
12,254
Consumer loans
255
313
343
Debt securities, taxable
5,286
4,163
5,981
Debt securities, tax-exempt
12
56
72
Marketable equity securities
96
123
163
Other investments
116
587
833
Short-term investments
139
109
230
Total interest and dividend income
79,849
82,875
82,116
Interest expense:
Deposits
5,508
13,500
17,207
Long-term debt
458
3,333
4,361
Subordinated debt
706
—
—
Short-term borrowings
—
1,612
2,569
Total interest expense
6,672
18,445
24,137
Net interest and dividend income
73,177
64,430
57,979
(Credit) provision for loan losses
( 925 )
7,775
2,675
Net interest and dividend income after (credit) provision for loan losses
74,102
56,655
55,304
Non-interest income:
Service charges and fees
8,360
7,067
7,364
Income from bank-owned life insurance
1,912
1,809
1,799
Bank-owned life insurance death benefit
555
—
—
(Loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net
( 72 )
1,965
( 97 )
Gain on sale of mortgages
1,423
—
—
Net unrealized (losses) gains on marketable equity securities
( 168 )
109
165
Gain on non-marketable equity investments
898
—
—
Loss on interest rate swap termination
( 402 )
( 2,353 )
—
Other income
58
654
474
Total non-interest income
12,564
9,251
9,705
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employees benefits
32,186
29,349
27,654
Occupancy
4,656
4,520
4,174
Furniture and equipment
2,084
1,537
1,673
Data processing
2,903
2,901
2,780
Professional fees
2,185
2,372
2,439
FDIC insurance assessment
998
1,032
430
Advertising
1,292
1,106
1,332
Loss on prepayment of borrowings
45
987
—
Other expenses
8,593
7,946
7,326
Total non-interest expense
54,942
51,750
47,808
Income before income taxes
31,724
14,156
17,201
Income tax provision
8,025
2,941
3,852
Net income
$ 23,699
$ 11,215
$ 13,349
Earnings per common share:
Basic earnings per share
$ 1.02
$ 0.45
$ 0.51
Weighted average shares outstanding
23,223,633
25,047,195
26,185,336
Diluted earnings per share
$ 1.02
$ 0.45
$ 0.51
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
23,300,637
25,062,476
26,303,140
Dividends per share
$ 0.20
$ 0.20
$ 0.20
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F- 4
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in thousands)
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
Net income
$ 23,699
$ 11,215
$ 13,349
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains
( 6,059 )
3,660
9,394
Reclassification adjustment for net losses (gains) realized in income (1)
72
( 1,965 )
97
Unrealized (losses) gains
( 5,987 )
1,695
9,491
Tax effect
1,499
( 410 )
( 2,420 )
Net-of-tax amount
( 4,488 )
1,285
7,071
Cash flow hedges:
Change in fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges
—
( 1,254 )
( 900 )
Reclassification adjustment for loss realized in income for interest rate swap termination (2)
402
2,353
—
Reclassification adjustment for loss realized in interest expense (3)
—
674
387
Reclassification adjustment for termination fee realized in interest expense (4)
282
842
1,068
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges
684
2,615
555
Tax effect
( 192 )
( 736 )
( 156 )
Net-of-tax amount
492
1,879
399
Defined benefit pension plan:
Gains (losses) arising during the period
3,209
( 8,037 )
( 4,349 )
Amortization of defined benefit plan actuarial loss (5)
910
421
137
Unrecognized actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit plan
4,119
( 7,616 )
( 4,212 )
Tax effect
( 1,158 )
2,141
1,183
Net-of-tax amount
2,961
( 5,475 )
( 3,029 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income
( 1,035 )
( 2,311 )
4,441
Comprehensive income
$ 22,664
$ 8,904
$ 17,790
(1) Realized
gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized as a component of non-interest
income in the consolidated statements of net income. The tax effects associated with
the reclassification adjustments were $ ( 15,000 ) , $ 502,000 and $ ( 37,000 ) for the years
ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(2) Loss
realized in income on interest rate swap termination is recognized as a component of non-interest income. Income tax effects associated
with the reclassification adjustments were $ 113,000 and $ 661,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(3) Loss
realized in interest expense on derivative instruments is recognized as a component of interest expense on long-term debt in the
consolidated statements of net income. Income tax effects associated with the reclassification adjustments were $ 189,000 and $ 109,000
for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(4) Termination
fee realized in interest expense on derivative instruments is recognized as a component of interest expense on long-term debt
in the consolidated statements of net income. Income tax effects associated with the reclassification adjustments were $ 79,000 ,
$ 237,000 and $ 300,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(5) Amounts
represent the reclassification of defined benefit plan amortization and have been recognized as a component of non-interest expense
in the consolidated statements of net income. Income tax effects associated with the reclassification adjustments were $ 256,000 ,
$ 118,000 and $ 38,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(1) Realized
gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized as a component of non-interest
income in the consolidated statements of net income. The tax effects associated with
the reclassification adjustments were $(15,000), $502,000 and $(37,000) for the years
ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(2) Loss
realized in income on interest rate swap termination is recognized as a component of non-interest income. Income tax effects associated
with the reclassification adjustments were $113,000 and $661,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(3) Loss
realized in interest expense on derivative instruments is recognized as a component of interest expense on long-term debt in the
consolidated statements of net income. Income tax effects associated with the reclassification adjustments were $189,000 and $109,000
for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(4) Termination
fee realized in interest expense on derivative instruments is recognized as a component of interest expense on long-term debt
in the consolidated statements of net income. Income tax effects associated with the reclassification adjustments were $79,000,
$237,000 and $300,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(5) Amounts
represent the reclassification of defined benefit plan amortization and have been recognized as a component of non-interest expense
in the consolidated statements of net income. Income tax effects associated with the reclassification adjustments were $256,000,
$118,000 and $38,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 2020 AND 2019
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Common
Stock
Unearned
Accumulated
Shares
Par Value
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Unearned
Compensation-
ESOP
Compensation-
Equity
Incentive Plan
Retained
Earnings
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
BALANCE
AT DECEMBER 31, 2018
28,393,348
$ 284
$ 182,096
$ ( 5,171 )
$ ( 872 )
$ 74,108
$ ( 13,416 )
$ 237,029
Comprehensive
income
—
—
—
—
—
13,349
4,441
17,790
Cumulative-effect
adjustment due to change in accounting principle (ASU 2017-08)
—
—
—
—
—
( 7 )
7
—
Common
stock held by ESOP committed to be released ( 88,117 shares)
—
—
237
597
—
—
—
834
Common
stock repurchased
( 1,958,111 )
( 19 )
( 19,215 )
—
—
—
—
( 19,234 )
Share-based
compensation - equity incentive plan
—
—
( 45 )
—
818
—
—
773
Issuance
of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
19,861
—
106
—
—
—
—
106
Issuance
of common stock in connection with equity incentive plan
102,883
1
1,069
—
( 1,070 )
—
—
—
Cash
dividends declared and paid on common stock ($ 0.20 per share)
—
—
—
—
—
( 5,274 )
—
( 5,274 )
BALANCE
AT DECEMBER 31, 2019
26,557,981
$ 266
$ 164,248
$ ( 4,574 )
$ ( 1,124 )
$ 82,176
$ ( 8,968 )
$ 232,024
Comprehensive
income (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
11,215
( 2,311 )
8,904
Common
stock held by ESOP committed to be released ( 85,101 shares)
—
—
( 26 )
577
—
—
—
551
Forfeited
equity incentive plan shares ( 30,193 shares)
—
—
( 319 )
—
319
—
—
—
Common
stock repurchased
( 1,416,362 )
( 14 )
( 10,665 )
—
—
—
—
( 10,679 )
Share-based
compensation - equity incentive plan
—
—
—
—
834
—
—
834
Issuance
of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
7,239
—
43
—
—
—
—
43
Issuance
of common stock in connection with equity incentive plan
127,335
1
1,268
—
( 1,269 )
—
—
—
Cash
dividends declared and paid on common stock ($ 0.20 per share)
—
—
—
—
—
( 5,037 )
—
( 5,037 )
BALANCE
AT DECEMBER 31, 2020
25,276,193
$ 253
$ 154,549
$ ( 3,997 )
$ ( 1,240 )
$ 88,354
$ ( 11,279 )
$ 226,640
Comprehensive
income (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
23,699
( 1,035 )
22,664
Common
stock held by ESOP committed to be released ( 81,893 shares)
—
—
126
556
—
—
—
682
Forfeited
equity incentive plan shares ( 24,506 shares)
—
—
( 259 )
—
259
—
—
—
Common
stock repurchased
( 2,775,134 )
( 27 )
( 23,094 )
—
—
—
—
( 23,121 )
Share-based
compensation - equity incentive plan
—
—
—
—
1,307
—
—
1,307
Issuance
of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
33,094
—
193
—
—
—
—
193
Issuance
of common stock in connection with equity incentive plan
122,362
1
1,020
—
( 1,021 )
—
—
—
Forfeited
equity incentive plan shares reissued ( 32,544 shares)
—
—
286
—
( 286 )
—
—
—
Cash
dividends declared and paid on common stock ($ 0.20 per share)
—
—
—
—
—
( 4,677 )
—
( 4,677 )
BALANCE
AT DECEMBER 31, 2021
22,656,515
$ 227
$ 132,821
$ ( 3,441 )
$ ( 981 )
$ 107,376
$ ( 12,314 )
$ 223,688
See accompanying
notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
$ 23,699
$ 11,215
$ 13,349
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
(Credit) provision for loan losses
( 925 )
7,775
2,675
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
2,322
2,145
2,079
Net amortization (accretion) of purchase accounting adjustments
95
( 946 )
24
Amortization of core deposit intangible
374
375
376
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities and mortgage loans
2,251
2,540
2,371
Amortization of subordinated debt issuance costs
27
—
—
Share-based compensation expense
1,307
834
773
ESOP expense
682
551
834
Gain on sale of portfolio mortgages
( 227 )
—
—
Principal balance of loans originated for sale
( 52,130 )
—
—
Principal balance of loans sold
52,130
—
—
Change in unrealized loss (gain) on marketable equity securities
168
( 109 )
( 165 )
Net loss (gain) on sales of available-for-sale securities
72
( 1,965 )
97
Loss on prepayment of borrowings
45
987
—
Gain on bank-owned life insurance death benefit
( 555 )
—
—
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
644
( 2,431 )
( 680 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance
( 1,912 )
( 1,809 )
( 1,799 )
Net change in:
Accrued interest receivable
702
( 3,164 )
339
Other assets
( 4,914 )
5,182
( 7,204 )
Other liabilities
3,687
3,887
2,310
Net cash provided by operating activities
27,542
25,067
15,379
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Securities, held-to-maturity:
Purchases
( 231,292 )
—
—
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal collections
8,714
—
—
Securities, available-for-sale:
Purchases
( 65,291 )
( 158,979 )
( 74,508 )
Proceeds from sales and redemptions
9,562
96,320
72,156
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal collections
55,382
84,774
35,386
Loan originations and principal payments, net
54,322
( 151,474 )
( 80,074 )
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock, net
2,566
9,317
218
Proceeds from sale of portfolio mortgages
7,801
—
—
Purchases of premises and equipment
( 3,457 )
( 3,581 )
( 1,285 )
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
36
66
27
Net cash used in investing activities
( 161,657 )
( 123,557 )
( 48,080 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in deposits
213,516
360,313
81,946
Net decrease in short-term borrowings
—
( 35,000 )
( 24,250 )
Repayment of long-term debt
( 55,230 )
( 207,524 )
( 84,763 )
Proceeds from subordinated debt issuance
20,000
—
—
Payment of subordinated debt issuance costs
( 394 )
—
—
Proceeds from long-term debt
—
58,917
82,343
Cash dividends paid
( 4,677 )
( 5,037 )
( 5,274 )
Common stock repurchased
( 23,281 )
( 10,519 )
( 19,455 )
Issuance of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
193
43
106
Net cash provided by financing activities
150,127
161,193
30,653
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
16,012
62,703
( 2,048 )
Beginning of year
87,444
24,741
26,789
End of year
$ 103,456
$ 87,444
$ 24,741
Supplemental cash flow information:
Net change in due to broker for common stock repurchased
$ ( 160 )
$ 160
$ ( 221 )
See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WESTERN
NEW ENGLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 2020 AND 2019
1. SUMMARY
OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature
of Operations and Basis of Presentation . Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (“Western New England Bancorp,” “WNEB,”
“Company,” “we,” or “us”) is a Massachusetts-chartered stock holding company for Westfield
Bank, a federally-chartered savings bank (“Bank”).
The
Bank operates 25 banking offices in Hampden and Hampshire counties in western Massachusetts and Hartford and Tolland counties
in northern Connecticut, and its primary sources of revenue are interest income from loans as well as interest income from investment
securities. The Bank’s Huntington, Massachusetts branch opened on February 25, 2020 and its Bloomfield, Connecticut branch
opened on July 6, 2020. In addition, the Bank’s Financial Services Center in West Hartford, Connecticut, opened on July
21, 2020. The West Hartford Financial Services Center serves as the Company’s Connecticut hub, housing Commercial Lending,
Cash Management and a Mortgage Loan Officer. The Bank’s deposits are insured up to the maximum Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (“FDIC”) coverage limits.
Wholly-owned
Subsidiaries of the Ban k . Elm Street Securities Corporation, WFD Securities, Inc. and CSB Colts, Inc., are Massachusetts chartered
securities corporations, formed for the primary purpose of holding qualified securities. WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC, is a Massachusetts-chartered
limited liability company that holds real property acquired as security for debts previously contracted by the Bank.
Principles
of Consolidation . The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Western New England Bancorp, the Bank, CSB
Colts, Inc., Elm Street Securities Corporation, WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC and WFD Securities, Inc. All material intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Estimates .
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements
and the reported amounts of income and expenses for each. Actual results could differ from those estimates. An estimate that is
particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relates to the determination of the allowance for loan losses.
Reclassifications .
Amounts in the prior year financial statements are reclassified when necessary to conform to the current year presentation.
Significant
Group Concentrations of Credit Risk . Most of the Company’s lending activities are with customers located within the
New England region of the country. The Company does not have any significant concentrations to any one industry or customer.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents . We define cash on hand, cash due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits having
an original maturity of 90 days or less as cash and cash equivalents.
Securities
and Mortgage-Backed Securities . Debt securities, including mortgage-backed securities, which management has the positive intent
and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held to maturity and are carried at amortized cost. Debt securities, including
mortgage-backed securities, which have been identified as assets for which there is not a positive intent to hold to maturity
are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of income taxes, reported
as a separate component of comprehensive income (loss). Marketable equity securities are measured at fair value with changes in
fair value reported on the Company’s consolidated statements of net income as a component of non-interest income, regardless
of whether such gains and losses are realized. We do not acquire securities and mortgage-backed securities for purposes of engaging
in trading activities.
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Realized
gains and losses on sales of securities and mortgage-backed securities are computed using the specific identification method and
are included in non-interest income on the trade date. The amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts is determined by
using the level yield method to the maturity date.
Non-marketable
Equity Securities . Investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values are measured at cost, less any
impairment, with re-measurement to fair value when there are observable price changes. Impairment is evaluated on such securities
based on a qualitative assessment that considers various potential impairment indicators. Upon determining that an impairment
exists, a loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the investment.
Derivatives .
We enter into interest rate swap agreements as part of our interest-rate risk management strategy for certain assets and liabilities
and not for speculative purposes. Based on our intended use for interest rate swaps, these are hedging instruments subject to
hedge accounting provisions. Cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value in other assets or other liabilities within our balance
sheets. Changes in the fair value of these cash flow hedges are initially recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction affects earnings.
Other-than-Temporary
Impairment of Securities . On a quarterly basis, we review available-for-sale securities with a decline in fair value below
the amortized cost of the investment to determine whether the decline in fair value is temporary or other-than-temporary (“OTTI”).
In estimating OTTI losses for available-for-sale securities, impairment is required to be recognized if (1) we intend to sell
the security; (2) it is “more likely than not” that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its
amortized cost basis; or (3) for debt securities, the present value of expected cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire
amortized cost basis. For all impaired debt securities that we intend to sell, or more likely than not will be required to sell,
the full amount of the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized through earnings. For all other impaired debt securities,
credit-related other-than-temporary impairment is recognized through earnings, while non-credit related other-than-temporary impairment
is recognized in other comprehensive income/loss, net of applicable taxes.
Fair
Value Hierarchy . We group our assets and liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which
the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.
Level
1: Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 1 assets generally include debt and equity
securities that are traded in an active exchange market. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market
transactions involving identical assets.
Level
2: Valuation is based on observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities;
quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market
data for substantially the full term of the assets and liabilities.
Level
3: Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to
the fair value of the assets and liabilities. Level 3 assets include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing
models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair
value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
Federal
Home Loan Bank of Boston Stock . The Bank, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system, is required
to maintain an investment in capital stock of the FHLB of Boston. Based on the redemption provisions of the FHLB, the stock has
no quoted market value and is carried at cost. At its discretion, the FHLB may declare dividends on the stock. Management reviews
for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of the cost basis in the FHLB stock. As of December 31, 2021, no impairment
has been recognized.
Loans
Held for Sale . Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of amortized cost or
fair value, as determined by aggregate outstanding commitments from investors or current investor yield requirements. Net unrealized
losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to non-interest income. Gains or losses on sales of mortgage
loans are recognized based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related mortgage loans sold
on the trade date and reported within non-interest income on the accompanying consolidated statements of net income.
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Loans
Receivable . Loans are recorded at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses,
unearned premiums, discounts and deferred loan fees and costs. Interest on loans is calculated using the effective yield method
on daily balances of the principal amount outstanding and is credited to income on the accrual basis to the extent it is deemed
collectible. Our general policy is to discontinue the accrual of interest when principal or interest payments are delinquent 90
days or more based on the contractual terms of the loan, or earlier if the loan is considered impaired. Any unpaid amounts previously
accrued on these loans are reversed from current period interest income. Subsequent cash receipts are applied to the outstanding
principal balance or to interest income if, in the judgment of management, collection of the principal balance is not in question.
Loans are returned to accrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and when subsequent performance
reduces the concern as to the collectability of principal and interest. Loan fees, discounts and premiums on purchased loans,
and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment to interest income
over the estimated average lives of the related loans.
Allowance
for Loan Losses . The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged to expense. Loans
are charged-off against the allowance when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent
recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The
allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires
estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance consists of general,
allocated and unallocated components, as further described below.
General
component
The
general component of the allowance for loan losses is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors stratified
by the following loan segments: residential real estate (includes one-to-four family and home equity), commercial real estate,
commercial and industrial, and consumer. Management uses a rolling average of historical losses based on a time frame appropriate
to capture relevant loss data for each loan segment. This historical loss factor is adjusted for the following qualitative factors:
trends in delinquencies and nonperforming loans; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of changes in risk selection and
underwriting standards and other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; and national and local economic trends
and industry conditions. Beginning in March 2020, the Bank added a new qualitative factor category to the allowance calculation
– “Economic Impact of COVID-19”. The allocation of additional reserves for the COVID-19 qualitative factor during
the year was based upon continued analysis of the loan portfolio that included identifying borrowers sensitive to the shutdown
(i.e. accommodation and food service, recreation, construction, manufacturing, and wholesale & retail trade) as well as a
general allocation for the negative economic outlook given the record number of unemployment benefits claims during the period.
In addition, on an ongoing basis, the Company has continually evaluated the loan portfolio acquired on October 24, 2016 from Chicopee
Bancorp, Inc. (“Chicopee”). The acquired portfolio was initially recorded at fair value without a related allowance
for loan losses. Due to the ongoing impacts and extended nature of the pandemic, during the year ended December 31, 2020, the
Company determined that it was prudent to provide an allowance for loan losses related to the acquired portfolio. Excluding the
COVID-19 qualitative factor category and the allowance for the acquired loan portfolio, there were no additional changes in our
policies or methodology pertaining to the general component of the allowance for loan losses during the periods presented for
disclosure.
The
qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment. Risk characteristics relevant
to each loan portfolio segment are as follows:
Commercial
real estate loans . Loans in this segment are primarily income-producing investment properties and owner-occupied commercial
properties throughout New England. The underlying cash flows generated by the properties or operations can be adversely impacted
by a downturn in the economy due to increased vacancy rates or diminished cash flows, which in turn, would have an effect on the
credit quality in this segment. Management obtains financial information annually and continually monitors the cash flows of these
loans.
Residential
real estate loans . Loans in this segment are collateralized by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent
on the credit quality of the individual borrower. We require private mortgage insurance for all loans originated with a loan-to-value
ratio greater than 80 % and we do not grant subprime loans. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and
housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment. Home equity loans are secured by first or second mortgages
on one-to-four family owner occupied properties.
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Commercial
and industrial loans . Loans in this segment are made to businesses and are generally secured by assets of the business. Repayment
is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy, decreased consumer spending, changes in technology and government
spending are examples of what will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.
In
addition, as a Preferred Lender with the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), the Company offered Paycheck Protection
Program (“PPP”) loans through the March 27, 2020 $ 2.2 trillion fiscal stimulus bill known as the Coronavirus Aid,
Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) launched by the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”)
and the SBA. An eligible business was able to apply for a PPP loan up to the lesser of: (1) 2.5 times its average monthly “payroll
costs,” or (2) $ 10 .0 million. PPP loans have: (a) an interest rate of 1.0 %, (b) a two-year loan term to maturity, subsequently
extended to a five-year loan term maturity for loans granted on or after June 5, 2020 and (c) principal and interest payments
deferred from six months to ten months from the date of disbursement. The SBA will guarantee 100 % of the PPP loans made to eligible
borrowers. The entire principal amount of the borrower’s PPP loan, including any accrued interest, is eligible to be reduced
by the loan forgiveness amount under the PPP so long as employee and compensation levels of the business are maintained and 60 %
of the loan proceeds are used for payroll expenses, with the remaining 40 % of the loan proceeds used for other qualifying expenses.
Consumer
loans . Loans in this segment are both secured and unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual
borrower.
Allocated
component
The
allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. Impaired loans are identified by analysis of loan performance,
internal credit ratings and watch list loans that management believes are subject to a higher risk of loss. Impairment is measured
on a loan by loan basis for commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans by either the present value of expected
future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral
dependent. An allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value) of the impaired loan is lower than
the carrying value of that loan. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.
Accordingly, we do not separately identify individual consumer and residential real estate loans for impairment disclosures, unless
such loans are nonperforming or subject to a troubled debt restructuring agreement.
A
loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the
scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered
by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled
principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally
are not classified as impaired. We determine the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis,
taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the
reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal
and interest owed. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our borrower’s ability to repay and therefore the classification
of a loan as impaired is highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence as it is highly dependent upon the scope, severity
and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic
effects of the pandemic and containment measures.
We
may periodically agree to modify the contractual terms of loans. When a loan is modified and a concession is made to a borrower
experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). All TDRs
are classified as impaired.
While
we use our best judgment and information available, the ultimate appropriateness of the allowance is dependent upon a variety
of factors beyond our control, including the performance of our loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates and the
view of the regulatory authorities toward loan classifications.
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Unallocated
component
An
unallocated component may be maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.
The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the
methodologies for estimating allocated and general reserves in the portfolio.
Loans
Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality . Loans acquired in a transfer, including business combinations, where there is evidence
of credit deterioration since origination and it is probable at the date of acquisition the Company will not collect all contractually
required principal and interest payments, are accounted for under accounting guidance for purchased credit-impaired loans. This
guidance provides that the excess of the cash flows initially expected to be collected over the fair value of the loans at the
acquisition date (i.e., the accretable yield) is accreted into interest income over the estimated remaining life of the loans,
provided that the timing and amount of future cash flows is reasonably estimated. The difference between the contractually required
payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable difference. Subsequent
to acquisition, probable decreases in expected cash flows are recognized through a provision for loan losses, resulting in an
increase to the allowance for loan losses. If the Company has probable and significant increases in cash flows expected to be
collected, the Company will first reverse any previously established allowance for loan losses and then increase interest income
as a prospective yield adjustment.
Bank-owned
Life Insurance . Bank-owned life insurance policies are reflected on the consolidated balance sheets at cash surrender value.
Changes in the net cash surrender value of the policies, as well as insurance proceeds received in excess of carrying value, are
reflected in non-interest income on the consolidated statements of net income and are not subject to income taxes.
Transfers
and Servicing of Financial Assets . 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
us, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge
or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) we do not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement
to repurchase them before their maturity.
Premises
and Equipment . Land is carried at cost. Buildings, furniture and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation
and amortization, computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, or the expected lease term,
if shorter. Expected terms include lease option periods to the extent that the exercise of such options is reasonably assured.
The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:
The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:
Years
Buildings
39
Leasehold
Improvements
5 - 20
Furniture
and Equipment
3 - 7
The
cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense when incurred. Major expenditures for betterments are capitalized and depreciated.
Other
Real Estate Owned . Other real estate owned (“OREO”) represents property acquired through foreclosure or deeded
to us in lieu of foreclosure. OREO is initially recorded at the estimated fair value of the real estate acquired, net of estimated
selling costs, establishing a new cost basis. Initial write-downs are charged to the allowance for loan losses at the time the
loan is transferred to OREO. Subsequent valuations are periodically performed by management and the carrying value is adjusted
by a charge to expense to reflect any subsequent declines in the estimated fair value. Operating costs associated with OREO are
expensed as incurred.
Servicing .
The Company services mortgage loans for others. Mortgage servicing assets are recognized as separate assets at fair value when
rights are acquired through purchase or retained through the sale of financial assets. Fair value is based on a valuation model
that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that
market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, the custodial
earnings rate, an inflation rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. Capitalized servicing rights
are reported in other assets and are amortized into service charges and fee income in proportion to, and over the period of, the
estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets. Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based
upon the fair value of the rights as compared to the amortized cost. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights by predominant
risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance
for an individual stratum, to the extent that the fair value is less than the capitalized amount for the stratum. Changes in the
valuation allowance are reported in service charges and fee income.
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Servicing
fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans, which is included in service charges and fee income. The fees are
based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned.
Impairment
of Long-lived Assets . Long-lived assets, including premises and equipment and certain identifiable intangible assets that
are held and used by the Company, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the asset is determined to be impaired, it is written down to its estimated fair
value through a charge to earnings.
Goodwill
is measured as the excess of the cost of a business combination over the sum of the amounts assigned to identifiable intangible
assets acquired less liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized but rather assessed for impairment annually or more frequently
if circumstances warrant.
Management
has the option of first assessing qualitative factors, such as events and circumstances, to determine whether it is more likely
than not, meaning a likelihood of more than 50%, the value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after considering
all relevant events and circumstances, management determines it is not more likely than not the fair value of a reporting unit
is less than its carrying amount, then performing an impairment test is unnecessary. For the year ended December 31, 2021, management
determined that it was not more likely than not the fair value of the reporting unit (the consolidated Company, in our case) was
less than its carrying amount. If management had determined otherwise, a fair value analysis would have been completed to determine
the impairment and necessary write-down of goodwill.
Retirement
Plans and Employee Benefits . We provide a defined benefit pension plan for eligible employees in conjunction with a third-party
provider. The plan was soft frozen on September 30, 2016, and therefore, no new participants are included in the Plan after such
effective date. The compensation cost of an employee’s pension benefit is recognized on the projected unit credit method
over the employee’s approximate service period. The aggregate cost method is utilized for funding purposes. Employees are
also eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan through a third-party provider. We make matching contributions to this plan at 50 %
of up to 6 % of the employees’ eligible compensation.
Share-based
Compensation Plans . We measure and recognize compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions based on the grant-date
fair value of the equity instruments issued. Share-based compensation is recognized over the period the employee is required to
provide services for the award. Reductions in compensation expense associated with forfeited options are estimated at the date
of grant, and this estimated forfeiture rate is adjusted based on actual forfeiture experience. We use a binomial option-pricing
model to determine the fair value of the stock options granted.
Employee
Stock Ownership Plan . Compensation expense for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) is recorded at an amount
equal to the shares allocated by the ESOP multiplied by the average fair market value of the shares during the period. We recognize
compensation expense ratably over the year based upon our estimate of the number of shares expected to be allocated by the ESOP.
Unearned compensation applicable to the ESOP is reflected as a reduction of shareholders’ equity in the consolidated balance
sheets. The difference between the average fair market value and the cost of the shares allocated by the ESOP is recorded as an
adjustment to additional paid-in capital.
Leases .
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included within other assets and other
liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying
asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating
lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease
term. As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available
at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate
the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a
straight-line basis over the lease term.
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Advertising
Costs . Advertising costs are accounted for using the accrual basis of accounting.
Income
Taxes . We use the asset and liability method for income tax accounting, 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 applied
to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred
tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A
valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets is established when, in the judgment of management, it is more likely than
not that all or a portion of such deferred tax assets will not be realized based on the available evidence including historical
and projected taxable income. We do not have any uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2021 that require accrual or disclosure.
We record interest and penalties as part of income tax expense. No interest or penalties were recorded during the years ended
December 31, 2021, 2020, or 2019.
Earnings
per Share . Basic earnings per share represents income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number
of common shares outstanding during the period. If rights to dividends on unvested awards are non-forfeitable, these unvested
awards are considered outstanding in the computation of basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional
common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment
to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by us relate to stock options
and certain performance-based restricted stock awards and are determined using the treasury stock method. Unallocated ESOP shares
are not deemed outstanding for earnings per share calculations. There were no anti-dilutive shares outstanding during the years
ended December 31, 2021 and 2019.
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Earnings
per common share have been computed based on the following:
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income applicable to common stock
$ 23,699
$ 11,215
$ 13,349
Average number of common shares issued
23,849
25,751
26,959
Less: Average unallocated ESOP Shares
( 496 )
( 580 )
( 667 )
Less: Average unvested equity incentive plan shares
( 129 )
( 124 )
( 107 )
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per common
share
23,224
25,047
26,185
Effect of dilutive equity incentive plan
36
—
45
Effect of dilutive stock options
41
15
73
Average number of common shares
outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common share
23,301
25,062
26,303
Basic earnings per share
$ 1.02
$ 0.45
$ 0.51
Diluted earnings per share
$ 1.02
$ 0.45
$ 0.51
Anti-dilutive shares (1)
—
259
—
(1) Shares
outstanding but not included because the impact of these shares would be anti-dilutive
to the earnings per share calculation for the period presented.
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Accounting
principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes
in assets and liabilities are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with
net income, are components of comprehensive income (loss).
The
components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, included in shareholders’ equity, are as follows:
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
(In thousands)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities
$ ( 4,685 )
$ 1,302
Tax effect
1,160
( 339 )
Net-of-tax amount
( 3,525 )
963
Losses on terminated cash flow hedges
—
( 684 )
Tax effect
—
192
Net-of-tax amount
—
( 492 )
Unrecognized actuarial loss on the defined benefit plan
( 12,225 )
( 16,344 )
Tax effect
3,436
4,594
Net-of-tax amount
( 8,789 )
( 11,750 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$ ( 12,314 )
$ ( 11,279 )
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Recent
Accounting Pronouncements.
In
June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), which requires entities to measure all expected credit
losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and
supportable forecasts. The ASU also requires enhanced disclosures to help financial statement users better understand significant
estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an entity’s
portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts
recorded in the financial statements. This ASU, as amended, is effective for the Company in fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2022. The Company is in the process of implementing the standard. We have put together a project team that has begun
to identify appropriate loan segments along with related historical losses for each segment and potential models that would be
most appropriate for each individual segment. We have not quantified the effects of any models, but do expect the standard
to significantly change the approach to calculating our allowance for loan losses.
2. INVESTMENT
SECURITIES
Available-for-sale
and held-to-maturity investment securities at December 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized as follows:
December 31, 2021
Amortized Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Available-for-sale securities:
Debt securities:
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
$ 14,902
$ —
$ ( 676 )
$ 14,226
State and municipal bonds
405
1
—
406
Corporate bonds
3,026
86
—
3,112
Total debt securities
18,333
87
( 676 )
17,744
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
171,011
427
( 3,929 )
167,509
U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
9,693
8
( 602 )
9,099
Total mortgage-backed securities
180,704
435
( 4,531 )
176,608
Total available-for-sale
199,037
522
( 5,207 )
194,352
Held-to-maturity securities:
Debt securities:
U.S. Treasury securities
9,979
—
( 6 )
9,973
Total debt securities
9,979
—
( 6 )
9,973
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
212,293
—
( 2,518 )
209,775
Total mortgage-backed securities
212,293
—
( 2,518 )
209,775
Total held-to-maturity
222,272
—
( 2,524 )
219,748
Total
$ 421,309
$ 522
$ ( 7,731 )
$ 414,100
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December 31, 2020
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Available-for-sale securities:
Debt securities:
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
$ 14,871
$ 15
$ ( 111 )
$ 14,775
State and municipal bonds
405
1
—
406
Corporate bonds
3,039
36
—
3,075
Total debt securities
18,315
52
( 111 )
18,256
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
161,290
1,742
( 303 )
162,729
U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
20,973
108
( 186 )
20,895
Total mortgage-backed securities
182,263
1,850
( 489 )
183,624
Total available-for-sale
$ 200,578
$ 1,902
$ ( 600 )
$ 201,880
At
December 31, 2021, government-sponsored enterprise obligations with a fair value of $ 9.5 million and mortgage-backed securities
with a fair value of $ 53.7 million were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
The securities collateralizing public deposits are subject to fluctuations in fair value. We monitor the fair value of the collateral
on a periodic basis, and pledge additional collateral if necessary based on changes in fair value of collateral or the balances
of such deposits.
The
amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 2021, by final maturity, are
shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain issuers have the right to call or prepay
obligations.
Available-for-Sale
Held-to-Maturity
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Debt securities:
Due after one year through five years
$ 3,431
$ 3,518
$ 9,979
$ 9,973
Due after five years through ten years
9,902
9,544
—
—
Due after ten years
5,000
4,682
—
—
Total debt securities
18,333
17,744
9,979
9,973
Mortgage-backed securities:
Due after five years through ten years
1,966
1,953
—
—
Due after ten years
178,738
174,655
212,293
209,775
Total
mortgage-backed securities
180,704
176,608
212,293
209,775
Total securities
$ 199,037
$ 194,352
$ 222,272
$ 219,748
Gross
realized gains and losses on sales of available-for-sale securities for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 are as
follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
Gross gains realized
$ 12
$ 2,188
$ 160
Gross losses realized
( 84 )
( 223 )
( 257 )
Net (loss) gain realized
$ ( 72 )
$ 1,965
$ ( 97 )
Proceeds
from the sale and redemption of available-for-sale securities totaled $ 9.6 million, $ 96.3 million and $ 72.2 million for the years
ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Information
pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, aggregated by investment category
and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position are as follows :
December 31, 2021
Less Than Twelve Months
Over Twelve Months
Number of Securities
Fair Value
Gross Unrealized Loss
Depreciation from Amortized Cost Basis (%)
Number of Securities
Fair Value
Gross Unrealized Loss
Depreciation from Amortized Cost Basis (%)
(Dollars in thousands)
Available-for-sale:
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
34
$ 105,221
$ 2,088
2.0 %
18
$ 42,506
$ 1,841
4.5 %
U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
2
2,426
142
6.2
5
5,107
460
9.9
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
—
—
—
—
3
14,226
676
5.0
Total available-for-sale
36
107,647
2,230
26
61,839
2,977
Held-to-maturity:
U.S. Treasury securities
2
9,973
6
0.1 %
—
—
—
— %
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
31
209,775
2,518
1.2
—
—
—
—
Total held-to-maturity
33
219,748
2,524
—
—
—
Total
69
$ 327,395
$ 4,754
26
$ 61,839
$ 2,977
December 31, 2020
Less Than Twelve Months
Over Twelve Months
Number of
Securities
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
Depreciation
from
Amortized
Cost Basis
(%)
Number
of
Securities
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
Depreciation
from
Amortized
Cost Basis
(%)
(Dollars in thousands)
Available-for-sale:
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
16
$ 27,091
$ 225
0.8 %
2
$ 1,815
$ 78
4.1 %
U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
3
10,458
75
0.7
2
2,393
111
4.4
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
2
9,868
111
1.1
—
—
—
—
Total
$ 47,417
$ 411
$ 4,208
$ 189
During
the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not record any other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”)
charges on its investments. Management regularly reviews the portfolio for securities with unrealized losses. At December 31,
2021, management attributes the unrealized losses to increases in current market yields compared to the yields at the time the
investments were purchased by the Company and not due to credit quality.
The
process for assessing investments for OTTI may vary depending on the type of security. In assessing the Company's investments
in government-sponsored and U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities and government-sponsored enterprise obligations,
the contractual cash flows of these investments are guaranteed by the respective government-sponsored enterprise; Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), Federal Farm Credit
Bank (“FFCB”), or Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”). Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would
not be settled at a price less than the par value of the Company's investments. Management's assessment of other debt securities
within the portfolio includes reviews of market pricing, ongoing credit quality evaluations, assessment of the investments' materiality,
and duration of the investments' unrealized loss position. At December 31, 2021, the Company's corporate and municipal bond portfolios
did not contain any securities below investment grade, as reported by major credit rating agencies.
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3.
LOANS
Major
classifications of loans at the periods indicated were as follows:
December 31,
December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Commercial real estate
$ 979,969
$ 833,949
Residential real estate:
Residential one-to-four family
552,332
604,719
Home equity
99,759
103,905
Total residential real estate
652,091
708,624
Commercial and industrial:
Paycheck protection program (“PPP”) loans
25,329
167,258
Commercial and industrial
201,340
211,823
Total commercial and industrial
226,669
379,081
Consumer
4,250
5,192
Total gross loans
1,862,979
1,926,846
Unamortized PPP loan fees
( 781 )
( 3,050 )
Unearned premiums and deferred loan fees and costs, net
2,518
3,587
Total loans, net
1,864,716
1,927,383
Allowance for loan losses
( 19,787 )
( 21,157 )
Net loans
$ 1,844,929
$ 1,906,226
Loan
Modifications/Troubled Debt Restructurings .
The
banking regulatory agencies, through an Interagency Statement dated April 7, 2020, encouraged financial institutions to work “prudently”
with borrowers who request loan modifications or deferrals as a result of the economic impacts of COVID-19. Pursuant to Section
4013 of the CARES Act, loans less than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 will be considered current for COVID-19 modifications.
Financial institutions can then suspend the requirements under U.S. GAAP for loan modifications related to COVID-19 that would
otherwise be categorized as TDRs, and suspend any determination of a loan modified as a result of COVID-19 as being a TDR, including
the requirement to determine impairment for accounting under U.S. GAAP. The Company adopted this policy election to address COVID-19
loan modification requests that have been received from the earlier of either January 1, 2022 or the 60 th day after
the end of the COVID-19 national emergency.
The
Company granted deferred loan payments for impacted commercial, residential and consumer customers who experienced financial hardship
due to COVID-19. The loan payment deferrals could be up to 90 days, depending upon the financial needs of each customer. Further
deferrals will be re-evaluated on a customer-by-customer basis upon the expiration of the existing deferral period. As of December
31, 2021, modifications granted under the CARES Act declined to nine loans in the amount of $ 42.5 million, or 2.3 % of total loans,
excluding PPP loans. As of December 31, 2021, of the $ 42.5 million in remaining modifications granted under the CARES Act, eight
loans in the amount of $ 33.5 million, or 78.8 % of the remaining modifications, were granted to the hotel industry, and one loan
in the amount of $ 9 .0 million was granted to an assisted living facility. Of the $ 42.5 million in remaining outstanding modifications,
loans in the aggregate amount of $ 33.5 million, or 78.8 %, have resumed interest only payments.
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The
table below breaks out the remaining modifications granted under the CARES Act at December 31, 2021:
Remaining CARES Act Modifications
Loan Segment (1)(2)
Total Loan
Segment
Balance at
December 31,
2021
% of Total
Loans
Modification
Balance
# of Loans
Modified
%
of Loan
Segment
Balance
($ in millions)
Commercial real estate (3)
$ 980.0
53.3 %
$ 41.9
7
4.3 %
Commercial and industrial
201.3
11.0 %
0.6
2
0.3 %
Residential real estate
652.1
35.5 %
—
—
—
Consumer
4.3
0.2 %
—
—
—
Total
$ 1,837.7
100.0 %
$ 42.5
9
2.3 %
(1) Excludes
PPP loans of $ 25.3 million and the related deferred fees.
(2) Residential
includes home equity loans and lines of credit.
(3) The
remaining modification balance includes $ 32.9 million, which resumed regular payments
in January of 2022.
(1) Excludes
PPP loans of $25.3 million and the related deferred fees.
(2) Residential
includes home equity loans and lines of credit.
(3) The
remaining modification balance includes $32.9 million, which resumed regular payments
in January of 2022.
Loans
Serviced for Others.
The
Company has transferred a portion of its originated commercial loans to participating lenders. The amounts transferred have been
accounted for as sales and are therefore not included in our accompanying consolidated balance sheets. We continue to service
the loans on behalf of the participating lenders. We share, on a pro-rated basis, with participating lenders any gains or losses
that may result from a borrower’s lack of compliance with contractual terms of the loan. At December 31, 2021 and December
31, 2020, the Company was servicing commercial loans participated out to various other institutions totaling $ 63.2 million and
$ 52.9 million, respectively.
Residential
real estate mortgages are originated by the Bank both for its portfolio and for sale into the secondary market. The Bank may sell
its loans to institutional investors such as the FHLMC. Under loan sale and servicing agreements with the investor, the Bank generally
continues to service the residential real estate mortgages. The Bank pays the investor an agreed upon rate on the loan, which
is less than the interest rate received from the borrower. The Bank retains the difference as a fee for servicing the residential
real estate mortgages. The Bank capitalizes mortgage servicing rights at their fair value upon sale of the related loans, amortizes
the asset over the estimated life of the serviced loan, and periodically assesses the asset for impairment. The significant assumptions
used by a third party to estimate the fair value of capitalized servicing rights at December 31, 2021, include weighted average
prepayment speed for the portfolio using the Public Securities Association Standard Prepayment Model ( 166 PSA), weighted average
internal rate of return ( 9.02 %), weighted average servicing fee ( 0.25 %), and net cost to service loans ($ 83.77 per loan). The
estimated fair value of capitalized servicing rights may vary significantly in subsequent periods primarily due to changing market
interest rates, and their effect on prepayment speeds and discount rates.
At
December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company was servicing residential mortgage loans owned by investors totaling $ 88.2 million and
$ 38.1 million, respectively. Servicing fee income of $ 137,000 , $ 110,000 and $ 133,000 was recorded for the years ended December
31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and is included in service charges and fees on the consolidated statements of net income.
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A
summary of the activity in the balances of mortgage servicing rights follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Balance at the beginning of year:
$ 153
$ 219
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights
628
—
Amortization
( 86 )
( 64 )
Write-down of mortgage servicing asset to fair value
( 2 )
( 2 )
Balance at the end of year
$ 693
$ 153
Fair value at the end of year
$ 739
$ 157
Allowance
for Loan Losses.
An
analysis of changes in the allowance for loan losses by segment for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
Commercial
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
Commercial
and
Industrial
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018
$ 5,260
$ 3,556
$ 3,114
$ 135
$ ( 12 )
$ 12,053
Provision
1,343
618
509
204
1
2,675
Charge-offs
( 669 )
( 320 )
( 514 )
( 197 )
—
( 1,700 )
Recoveries
873
66
74
61
—
1,074
Balance at December 31, 2019
$ 6,807
$ 3,920
$ 3,183
$ 203
$ ( 11 )
$ 14,102
Provision
6,262
408
939
129
37
7,775
Charge-offs
( 107 )
( 177 )
( 543 )
( 136 )
—
( 963 )
Recoveries
58
89
51
45
—
243
Balance at December 31, 2020
$ 13,020
$ 4,240
$ 3,630
$ 241
$ 26
$ 21,157
Provision (credit)
46
( 349 )
( 644 )
35
( 13 )
( 925 )
Charge-offs
( 103 )
( 44 )
( 370 )
( 128 )
—
( 645 )
Recoveries
7
117
27
49
—
200
Balance at December 31, 2021
$ 12,970
$ 3,964
$ 2,643
$ 197
$ 13
$ 19,787
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The
following table presents information pertaining to the allowance for loan losses by segment, excluding PPP loans, for the
dates indicated:
Commercial
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
Commercial
and
Industrial
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
(In thousands)
December 31, 2021
Amount of allowance for impaired loans
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
Amount of allowance for non-impaired loans
12,970
3,964
2,643
197
13
19,787
Total allowance for loan losses
$ 12,970
$ 3,964
$ 2,643
$ 197
$ 13
$ 19,787
Impaired loans
$ 9,601
$ 3,223
$ 699
$ 22
$ —
$ 13,545
Non-impaired loans
965,577
647,098
200,271
4,228
—
1,817,174
Impaired loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
4,791
1,770
370
—
—
6,931
Total loans
$ 979,969
$ 652,091
$ 201,340
$ 4,250
$ —
$ 1,837,650
December 31, 2020
Amount of allowance for impaired loans
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
Amount of allowance for non-impaired loans
13,020
4,240
3,630
241
26
21,157
Total allowance for loan losses
$ 13,020
$ 4,240
$ 3,630
$ 241
$ 26
$ 21,157
Impaired loans
$ 11,803
$ 4,363
$ 4,439
$ 27
$ —
$ 20,632
Non-impaired loans
816,406
701,915
207,002
5,165
—
1,730,488
Impaired loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
5,740
2,346
382
—
—
8,468
Total loans
$ 833,949
$ 708,624
$ 211,823
$ 5,192
$ —
$ 1,759,588
Past
Due and Nonaccrual loans.
The
following tables present an age analysis of past due loans, excluding PPP loans, as of the dates indicated:
Balance at December 31, 2021
30 – 59 Days
Past Due
60 – 89
Days Past
Due
90 Days
or More
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Loans
Total
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Nonaccrual
Loans
(In thousands)
Commercial real estate
$ 139
$ —
$ 436
$ 575
$ 979,394
$ 979,969
$ 1,224
Residential real estate:
Residential one-to-four family
787
41
507
1,335
550,997
552,332
3,214
Home equity
57
5
63
125
99,634
99,759
94
Commercial and industrial
58
10
22
90
201,250
201,340
410
Consumer
5
—
11
16
4,234
4,250
22
Total loans
$ 1,046
$ 56
$ 1,039
$ 2,141
$ 1,835,509
$ 1,837,650
$ 4,964
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Balance at December 31, 2020
30 – 59 Days
Past Due
60 – 89
Days Past
Due
90 Days
or More
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Loans
Total
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Nonaccrual
Loans
(In thousands)
Commercial real estate
$ 5,844
$ 3,144
$ 1,256
$ 10,244
$ 823,705
$ 833,949
$ 1,632
Residential real estate:
Residential one-to-four family
1,684
360
707
2,751
601,968
604,719
5,353
Home equity
25
—
—
25
103,880
103,905
124
Commercial and industrial
166
158
156
480
211,343
211,823
705
Consumer
22
—
—
22
5,170
5,192
27
Total loans
$ 7,741
$ 3,662
$ 2,119
$ 13,522
$ 1,746,066
$ 1,759,588
$ 7,841
At
December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, all loans past due 90 days or more were carried as nonaccrual. The ratio of nonaccrual
loans to total loans, excluding PPP loans, was 0.27 % and 0.45 % at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
Impaired
Loans.
The
following is a summary of impaired loans by class:
Year Ended
At December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Impaired Loans (1)
(In thousands)
Commercial real estate
$ 14,392
$ 15,563
$ —
$ 15,757
$ 469
Residential real estate:
Residential one-to-four family
4,881
5,381
—
5,693
233
Home equity
112
136
—
146
7
Commercial and industrial
1,069
3,850
—
2,551
131
Consumer
22
37
—
25
3
Total impaired loans
$ 20,476
$ 24,967
$ —
$ 24,172
$ 843
Year Ended
At December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Impaired Loans: (1)
(In thousands)
Commercial real estate
$ 17,543
$ 18,590
$ —
$ 18,284
$ 516
Residential real estate:
Residential one-to-four family
6,544
7,647
—
5,815
66
Home equity
165
207
—
371
5
Commercial and industrial
4,821
7,038
—
4,186
217
Consumer
27
39
—
35
—
Total impaired loans
$ 29,100
$ 33,521
$ —
$ 28,691
$ 804
(1) Includes loans
acquired with deteriorated credit quality and performing troubled debt restructurings.
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The
majority of impaired loans are included within the nonaccrual balances; however, not every loan on nonaccrual status has been
designated as impaired. Impaired loans include loans that have been modified in a TDR.
Impaired
loans are individually evaluated and exclude large groups of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, such as residential mortgage loans
and consumer loans, which are collectively evaluated for impairment, and loans that are measured at fair value, unless the loan
is amended in a TDR.
All
payments received on impaired loans in nonaccrual status are applied to principal. There was no interest income recognized on
nonaccrual impaired loans during the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The Company's obligation to fulfill
the additional funding commitments on impaired loans is generally contingent on the borrower's compliance with the terms of the
credit agreement. If the borrower is not in compliance, additional funding commitments may or may not be made at the Company's
discretion. As of December 31, 2021, we have not committed to lend any additional funds for loans that are classified as impaired.
Payments received on impaired loans in accrual status are recorded in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan.
Troubled
Debt Restructurings.
Loans
are designated as a TDR when, as part of an agreement to modify the original contractual terms of the loan as a result of financial
difficulties of the borrower, the Bank grants the borrower a concession on the terms, that would not otherwise be considered.
Typically, such concessions may consist of a reduction in interest rate to a below market rate, taking into account the credit
quality of the note, extension of additional credit based on receipt of adequate collateral, or a deferment or reduction of payments
(principal or interest) which materially alters the Bank's position or significantly extends the note's maturity date, such that
the present value of cash flows to be received is materially less than those contractually established at the loan's origination.
All loans that are modified are reviewed by the Company to identify if a TDR has occurred. All TDR loans are classified as impaired.
When
we modify loans in a TDR, we measure impairment similar to other impaired loans based on the present value of expected future
cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, or use the current fair value of the collateral,
less selling costs for collateral dependent loans. If we determine that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded
investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs, deferred loan fees or costs and unamortized premium or discount), impairment
is recognized through a specific allowance or a charge-off to the allowance. Nonperforming TDRs are included in nonperforming
loans.
There
were no charge-offs on TDRs during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 . Loan modifications classified as TDRs during the
twelve months ended December 31, 2020 are included in the table below.
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2020
Number
of
Contracts
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Troubled Debt Restructurings
Commercial Real Estate
5
$ 4,576
$ 4,576
Commercial and Industrial
9
3,806
3,806
Total
14
$ 8,382
$ 8,382
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During
the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, no TDRs defaulted (defined as 30 days or more past due) within 12 months of restructuring.
Loans
Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality.
The
following is a summary of loans acquired with evidence of credit deterioration from Chicopee as of December 31, 2021.
Contractual
Required
Payments
Receivable
Cash Expected
To Be Collected
Non-
Accretable
Discount
Accretable
Yield
Loans
Receivable
(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020
$ 14,297
$ 11,485
$ 2,812
$ 3,017
$ 8,468
Collections
( 1,986 )
( 1,880 )
( 106 )
( 346 )
( 1,534 )
Dispositions
( 177 )
( 175 )
( 2 )
( 172 )
( 3 )
Balance at December 31, 2021
$ 12,134
$ 9,430
$ 2,704
$ 2,499
$ 6,931
Credit
Quality Information.
The
Company utilizes an eight-grade internal loan rating system for commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. Performing
residential real estate, home equity and consumer loans are grouped with “Pass” rated loans. Nonperforming residential
real estate, home equity and consumer loans are monitored individually for impairment and risk rated as “Substandard.”
Loans
rated 1 – 4 : Loans rated 1-4 represent groups of loans that are not subject to adverse criticism as defined in regulatory
guidance. Loans in these groups exhibit characteristics that represent acceptable risk.
Loans
rated 5 : Loans rated 5 are considered “Special Mention” that may exhibit potential credit weaknesses or downward
trends and are being monitored by management. Loans in this category are currently protected based on collateral and repayment
capacity and do not constitute undesirable credit risk, but have potential weakness that may result in deterioration of the repayment
process at some future date. This classification is used if a negative trend is evident in the obligor’s financial situation.
Special mention loans do not sufficiently expose the Company to warrant adverse classification.
Loans
rated 6 : Loans rated 6 are considered “Substandard.” Loans are classified as substandard if the borrower exhibits
a well-defined weakness and may be inadequately protected by the current net worth and cash flow capacity to pay the current debt.
Loans
rated 7 : Loans rated 7 are considered “Doubtful.” Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent
in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation of the loan highly
questionable and improbable. The possibility of some loss is extremely high, but because of specific pending factors that may
work to the advantage and strengthening of the asset, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact
status may be determined.
Loans
rated 8 : Loans rated 8 are considered uncollectible. The loss classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no
recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off the asset because recovery and
collection time may be affected in the future.
On
an annual basis, or more often if needed, we formally review the ratings on all commercial real estate and commercial and industrial
loans. In addition, management utilizes delinquency reports, the criticized report and other loan reports to monitor credit quality.
In addition, at least on an annual basis, the Company contracts with an external loan review company to review the internal credit
ratings assigned to loans in the commercial loan portfolio on a pre-determined schedule, based on the type, size, rating, and
overall risk of the loan. During the course of their review, the third party examines a sample of loans, including new loans,
existing relationships over certain dollar amounts and classified assets.
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The
following table presents our loans by risk rating for the periods indicated:
Commercial
Real Estate
Residential
One-to-Four
Family
Home
Equity
Commercial
and Industrial
Consumer
Total
(In thousands)
December 31, 2021
Pass (Rated 1 – 4)
$ 913,063
$ 547,980
$ 99,503
$ 215,605
$ 4,228
$ 1,780,379
Special Mention (Rated 5)
48,765
—
—
2,777
—
51,542
Substandard (Rated 6)
18,141
4,352
256
8,287
22
31,058
Total
$ 979,969
$ 552,332
$ 99,759
$ 226,669
$ 4,250
$ 1,862,979
Commercial
Real Estate
Residential
One-to-Four
Family
Home
Equity
Commercial
and Industrial
Consumer
Total
December 31, 2020
(In thousands)
Pass (Rated 1 – 4)
$ 726,751
$ 598,250
$ 103,619
$ 345,967
$ 5,165
$ 1,779,752
Special Mention (Rated 5)
78,207
—
—
13,871
—
92,078
Substandard (Rated 6)
28,991
6,469
286
19,243
27
55,016
Total
$ 833,949
$ 604,719
$ 103,905
$ 379,081
$ 5,192
$ 1,926,846
4. PREMISES
AND EQUIPMENT
Premises
and equipment are summarized as follows:
December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Land
$ 6,239
$ 5,661
Buildings
26,343
25,091
Leasehold improvements
3,409
3,112
Furniture and equipment
21,195
19,901
Total
57,186
53,764
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
( 31,024 )
( 28,661 )
Premises and equipment, net
$ 26,162
$ 25,103
Depreciation
and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 amounted to $ 2.3 million, $ 2.1 million and $ 2.1
million, respectively.
5. GOODWILL
AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
At
December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company’s goodwill was related to the acquisition of Chicopee in October 2016.
There was no goodwill impairment recorded during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. Annually, or more frequently if events
or changes in circumstances warrant such evaluation, the Company evaluates its goodwill for impairment.
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Core
Deposit Intangibles
In
connection with the acquisition of Chicopee, the Bank recorded a core deposit intangible of $ 4.5 million, which is amortized over
twelve years using the straight-line method. Amortization expense was $ 374,000 , $ 375,000 and $ 376,000 for the years ended December
31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. At December 31, 2021, future amortization of the core deposit intangible totaled $ 375,000
for each of the next five years and $ 688,000 thereafter.
6. DEPOSITS
Deposit
accounts, by type, are summarized as follows for the periods indicated:
At December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Demand and interest-bearing checking:
Interest-bearing checking accounts
$ 145,739
$ 94,936
Demand deposits
641,284
541,759
Savings:
Regular savings accounts
217,565
175,595
Money market accounts
850,330
640,790
Time deposits
401,980
590,336
Total deposits
$ 2,256,898
$ 2,043,416
Brokered
deposits, which are included within time deposits, totaled $ 55.3 million at December 31, 2020. There were no brokered deposits
at December 31, 2021.
Time
deposits of $250,000 or more totaled $ 65.9 million at December 31, 2021. Interest expense on time deposits of $250,000 or more
totaled $ 412,000 and $ 2.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The
scheduled maturities of time deposits for the periods indicated are as follows:
At December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
2021
$ —
$ 503,187
2022
363,290
68,920
2023
24,500
12,927
2024
7,911
3,203
2025
4,892
2,099
2026
1,387
—
Total time deposits
$ 401,980
$ 590,336
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Interest
expense on deposits for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is summarized as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
Regular accounts
$ 154
$ 136
$ 146
Money market accounts
2,412
2,838
2,532
Time deposits
2,543
10,139
14,152
Interest-bearing checking accounts
399
387
377
Total
$ 5,508
$ 13,500
$ 17,207
Cash
paid for interest on deposits totaled $ 5.5 million, $ 13.6 million and $ 17.2 million for years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and
2019, respectively.
7. SHORT-TERM
BORROWINGS
Total
borrowing capacity includes borrowing arrangements at the FHLB, the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”), and borrowing arrangements
with correspondent banks.
The
Company is a member of the FHLB and uses borrowings as an additional source of funding to finance the Company’s lending
and investing activities and to provide liquidity for daily operations. FHLB advances also provide more pricing and option alternatives
for particular asset/liability needs. The FHLB provides a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. As an FHLB
member, the Company is required to own capital stock of the FHLB, calculated periodically based primarily on its level of borrowings
from the FHLB. FHLB borrowings are secured by certain securities from the Company’s investment portfolio not otherwise pledged
as well as certain residential real estate and commercial real estate loans. Advances are made under several different credit
programs with different lending standards, interest rates and range of maturities. This relationship is an integral component
of the Company’s asset-liability management program. At December 31, 2021, the Bank had $ 480.5 million in additional borrowing
capacity from the FHLB.
The
Company also has an overnight Ideal Way line of credit with the FHLB for $ 9.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and
2020. Interest on this line of credit is payable at a rate determined and reset by the FHLB on a daily basis. The outstanding
principal is due daily but the portion not repaid will be automatically renewed. There were no advances outstanding under this
line at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The
Company has an available line of credit of $ 6.6 million with the FRB Discount Window at an interest rate determined and reset
on a daily basis. Borrowings from the FRB Discount Window are secured by certain securities from the Company’s investment
portfolio not otherwise pledged. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no advances outstanding under this line.
The
Company also has pre-established, non-collateralized overnight borrowing arrangements with large national and regional correspondent
banks to provide additional overnight and short-term borrowing capacity for the Company. The Company has a $ 15 .0 million line
of credit with a correspondent bank and a $ 50 .0 million line of credit with another correspondent bank, both at an interest rate
determined and reset on a daily basis. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had no advances outstanding under these lines.
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8. LONG-TERM DEBT
FHLB Advances. The following advances
are collateralized by a blanket lien on our residential real estate loans and certain eligible commercial real estate loans.
Amount
Weighted Average Rate
2021
2020
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Fixed-rate advances maturing:
2021
$ —
$ 42,388
— %
1.5 %
2022
1,475
14,284
0.1
0.4
2023
532
532
—
—
2024
646
646
—
—
Total long-term advances
$ 2,653
$ 57,850
0.1 %
1.2 %
Cash paid for interest on long-term FHLB
advances totaled $ 513,000 , $ 3.6 million, and $ 4.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
Subordinated Debt.
On April 20, 2021, the Company completed
an offering of $ 20 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.875 % fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”)
to certain qualified institutional buyers in a private placement transaction.
Unless earlier redeemed, the Notes mature
on May 1, 2031 . The Notes will bear interest from the initial issue date to, but excluding, May 1, 2026, or the earlier redemption
date, at a fixed rate of 4.875 % per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on May 1, August 1, November 1 and February 1 of each year,
beginning August 1, 2021, and from and including May 1, 2026, but excluding the maturity date or earlier redemption date, equal
to the benchmark rate, which is the 90-day average secured overnight financing rate , plus 412 basis points, determined on the determination
date of the applicable interest period, payable quarterly in arrears on May 1, August 1, November 1 and February 1 of each year.
The Company may also redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, on or after May 1, 2026 , and at any time upon the occurrence of certain
events, subject in each case to the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”).
The Notes were designed to qualify as Tier 2 capital under the Federal Reserve’s capital adequacy regulations.
The Notes are presented net of issuance
costs of $ 367,000 as of December 31, 2021, which are being amortized into interest expense over the life of the Notes. Amortization
of issuance costs into interest expense was $ 27,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Cash paid for interest on subordinated
debt totaled $ 545,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
9. STOCK PLANS AND EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
Stock Options. A summary of the
status of our stock options at December 31, 2021 is presented below:
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining Contractual
Term
(in
years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in
thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2020
210,975
$ 6.46
1.67
$ 90
Exercised
( 33,094 )
5.85
0.46
90
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
177,881
$ 6.57
0.81
$ 388
Exercisable at December 31, 2021
177,881
$ 6.57
0.81
$ 388
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Cash received for options exercised during
the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $ 193,000 , $ 43,000 and $ 106,000 , respectively.
Restricted Stock Awards.
In May 2014, the Company’s shareholders
approved the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan, a stock-based compensation plan (the “2014 RSA Plan”). Under the 2014 RSA
Plan, up to 516,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were reserved for grants of stock awards, including stock options
and restricted stock, which may be granted to any officer, key employee or non-employee director of WNEB. Any shares that are not
issued because vesting requirements are not met were available for future issuance under the 2014 RSA Plan.
On an annual basis, the Compensation Committee
(the “Committee”) approves long-term incentive awards out of the 2014 RSA Plan, whereby shares will be granted to eligible
participants of the Company that are nominated by the Chief Executive Officer and approved by the Committee, with vesting over
a three -year term for employees and a one -year term for directors. Annual employee grants provide for a periodic award that is
both performance and time-based and is designed to recognize the executive’s responsibilities, reward performance and leadership
and as a retention tool. The objective of the award is to align compensation for the named executive officers and directors over
a multi-year period directly with the interests of our shareholders by motivating and rewarding creation and preservation of long-term
financial strength, shareholder value and relative shareholder return.
In February 2019, 108,718 shares were granted.
Of the 108,718 shares, 64,496 shares were time-based, with 20,262 vesting in one year and 44,234 vesting ratably over a three -year
period. The remaining 44,222 shares granted are performance-based and are subject to the achievement of the 2019 long-term incentive
performance metric. The primary performance metric for 2019 grants was return on equity. Performance shares will be earned based
upon how the Company performs relative to threshold, target and maximum absolute goals (i.e. Company-specific, not relative to
a peer index) on an annual performance period, but will be distributed at the end of the three-year period.
The threshold, target and stretch metrics
under the 2019 grants are as follows:
Return on Equity Metrics
Performance Period Ending
Threshold
Target
Stretch
December 31, 2019
5.75 %
6.13 %
7.00 %
December 31, 2020
6.00 %
6.75 %
7.75 %
December 31, 2021
6.25 %
7.00 %
8.00 %
Eligible participants will be able to earn
between 50 % (“threshold” performance), 100 % (“target” performance) and 150 % (“maximum” performance).
In February 2020, 120,053 shares were granted.
Of the 120,053 shares, 69,898 shares were time-based, with 19,760 vesting in one year and 50,138 vesting ratably over a three -year
period. The remaining 50,155 shares granted are performance-based and are subject to the achievement of the 2020 long-term incentive
performance metrics, with 50 % of the performance-shares vesting for each performance metric. The primary performance metrics for
the 2020 grants were return on equity and earnings per share. Performance shares will be earned based upon how the Company performs
relative to threshold, target and maximum absolute goals (i.e. Company-specific, not relative to a peer index) on an annual performance
period for return on equity metrics and for a three-year cumulative performance period for earnings per share, but will be distributed
at the end of the three -year period as earned.
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The threshold, target and stretch metrics
under the 2020 grants are as follows:
Return on Equity Metrics
Performance Period Ending
Threshold
Target
Stretch
December 31, 2020
5.00 %
5.48 %
6.00 %
December 31, 2021
5.62 %
6.24 %
6.86 %
December 31, 2022
6.29 %
6.99 %
7.69 %
Earnings Per Share Metrics
Performance Period Ending
Threshold
Target
Stretch
Three-year Cumulative Diluted Earnings Per Share
$ 1.50
$ 1.65
$ 1.80
Eligible participants will be able to earn
between 50 % (“threshold” performance), 100 % (“target” performance) and 150 % (“maximum” performance).
The fair market value of shares awarded
is based on the market price at the grant date, recorded as unearned compensation and amortized over the applicable vesting period.
Performance-based metrics are monitored on a quarterly basis in order to compare actual results to the performance metric, with
any necessary adjustments being recognized through share-based compensation expense and unearned compensation.
In February 2021, 19,827 shares were granted
to our directors, with a one-year vesting period. At December 31, 2021, there were no remaining shares available to grant under
the 2014 RSA Plan.
In May 2021, the Company’s shareholders
approved the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, a stock-based compensation plan (the “2021 RSA Plan”). Under the 2021 RSA
Plan, up to 700,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were reserved for grants of stock awards, including stock options
and restricted stock, which may be granted to any officer, key employee or non-employee director of the Company. Any shares that
are not issued because vesting requirements are not met will be available for future issuance under the 2021 RSA Plan.
In May 2021, 122,362 shares were granted.
Of the 122,362 shares, 61,181 shares were time-based, vesting ratably over a three -year period. The remaining 61,181 shares granted
are performance-based and are subject to the achievement of the 2021 long-term incentive performance metrics, with 50 % of the performance-shares
vesting for each performance metric. The primary performance metrics for the 2021 grants were return on equity and earnings per
share. Performance shares will be earned based upon how the Company performs relative to threshold, target and maximum absolute
goals (i.e. Company-specific, not relative to a peer index) on an annual performance period for return on equity metrics and for
a three -year cumulative performance period for earnings per share, but will be distributed at the end of the three-year period
as earned.
The threshold, target and stretch metrics
under the 2021 grants are as follows:
Return on Equity Metrics
Performance Period Ending
Threshold
Target
Stretch
December 31, 2021
5.63 %
6.25 %
7.50 %
December 31, 2022
5.85 %
6.50 %
7.80 %
December 31, 2023
6.08 %
6.75 %
8.10 %
Earnings Per Share Metrics
Performance Period Ending
Threshold
Target
Stretch
Three-year Cumulative Diluted Earnings Per Share
$ 1.58
$ 1.97
$ 2.36
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At December 31, 2021, there were 577,638 remaining shares available
to grant under the 2021 RSA Plan.
A summary of the status of restricted stock awards at December
31, 2021 and 2020 is presented below:
Shares
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 2020
178,766
$ 9.63
Shares granted
154,906
8.44
Shares forfeited
( 24,506 )
10.59
Shares vested
( 95,785 )
9.05
Balance at December 31, 2021
213,381
$ 8.91
Shares
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 2019
172,866
$ 10.07
Shares granted
145,980
8.69
Shares forfeited
( 30,193 )
9.96
Shares vested
( 109,887 )
9.00
Balance at December 31, 2020
178,766
$ 9.63
We recorded total
expense for restricted stock awards of $ 1.3 million, $ 834,000 and $ 773,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019,
respectively. The aggregate fair value of restricted stock vested during 2021 was $ 823,000 . Tax (shortfall) benefits related to
equity incentive plan expense were $ ( 5,000 ) , $ ( 23,000 ) and $ 21,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Unrecognized compensation cost for stock awards was $ 1.2 million at December 31, 2021 with a remaining term of 1.7 years.
Employee Stock
Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). We established an ESOP for the benefit of each employee that has reached the age of 21
and has completed at least 1,000 hours of service in the previous 12-month period. In January 2002, as part of the initial stock
conversion, we provided a loan to the ESOP Trust which was used to purchase 8 %, or 1,305,359 shares, of the common stock sold in
the initial public offering.
In January 2007, as
part of the second-step stock conversion, we provided an additional loan to the ESOP Trust which was used to purchase 4.0 %, or
736,000 shares, of the 18,400,000 shares of common stock sold in the offering. The 2002 and 2007 loans bear an interest rate of
8.0 % and provide for annual payments of interest and principal.
At December 31, 2021,
the remaining principal balances are payable as follows:
Years Ending
December 31,
Amount
(In thousands)
2022
$ 447
2023
447
2024
447
2025
447
2026
447
Thereafter
2,121
Total
$ 4,356
We have committed to make contributions
to the ESOP sufficient to support the debt service of the loans. The loans are secured by the shares purchased, which are held
in a suspense account for allocation among the participants as the loans are paid. Total compensation expense applicable to the
ESOP amounted to $ 682,000 , $ 551,000 and $ 834,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Shares held by the ESOP include the following
at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
2021
2020
Allocated
1,127,074
1,078,109
Committed to be allocated
81,893
85,101
Unallocated
445,013
526,906
Total
1,653,980
1,690,116
Cash dividends declared
and received on allocated shares are allocated to participants and charged to retained earnings. Cash dividends declared and received
on unallocated shares are held in suspense and are applied to repay the outstanding debt of the ESOP. The fair value of unallocated
shares was $ 3.9 million and $ 3.6 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. ESOP shares are considered outstanding for
earnings per share calculations when they are committed to be allocated. Unallocated ESOP shares are excluded from earnings per
share calculations. The cost of unearned shares to be allocated to ESOP participants for future services not yet performed is reflected
as a reduction of shareholders’ equity.
10. RETIREMENT PLANS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Pension Plan . We provide a defined
benefit pension plan for eligible employees (the “Plan”). Employees must work a minimum of 1,000 hours per year to
be eligible for the Plan. Eligible employees become vested in the Plan after five years of service. The Plan assets are currently
invested in various pooled separate investment accounts offered by Principal Life Insurance Company, a division of Principal Financial
Group, who is the Custodian of the Plan (the “Custodian”). The Plan is administered by an officer of Westfield Bank
(the “Plan Administrator”). On September 30, 2016, we effected a soft freeze on the Plan and therefore no new participants
will be included in the Plan after such effective date.
The following table provides information
for the Plan at or for the years ended December 31 :
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$ 47,592
$ 36,158
$ 27,309
Service cost
1,842
1,396
1,095
Interest
1,171
1,162
1,134
Actuarial (gain) loss
( 3,028 )
9,690
7,074
Benefits paid
( 2,488 )
( 814 )
( 454 )
Benefit obligation at end of year
45,089
47,592
36,158
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
26,264
22,787
18,393
Actual return on plan assets
1,926
3,191
3,923
Employer contribution
2,000
1,100
925
Benefits paid
( 2,488 )
( 814 )
( 454 )
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
27,702
26,264
22,787
Funded status and accrued benefit at end of year
$ ( 17,387 )
$ ( 21,328 )
$ ( 13,371 )
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year
$ 34,137
$ 35,755
$ 27,634
The following actuarial assumptions were
used in determining the pension benefit obligation:
December 31,
2021
2020
Discount rate
2.85 %
2.50 %
Rate of compensation increase
4.00
4.00
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The discount rate used to determine the
pension benefit obligation increased from 2.50 % at December 31, 2020 to 2.85 % at December 31, 2021, resulting in a decrease in
the Plan’s pension benefit obligation for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Net pension cost includes the following
components for the years ended December 31:
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
Service cost
$ 1,842
$ 1,396
$ 1,095
Interest cost
1,171
1,162
1,134
Expected return on assets
( 1,755 )
( 1,526 )
( 1,233 )
Amortization of actuarial loss
910
421
133
Net periodic pension cost
$ 2,168
$ 1,453
$ 1,129
The following actuarial assumptions were
used in determining the net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31:
2021
2020
2019
Discount rate
2.50 %
3.25 %
4.25 %
Expected return on plan assets
7.00
7.00
7.00
Rate of compensation increase
4.00
4.00
4.00
The following is a summary of the Plan’s investments for
the years ended December 31:
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Pooled separate investment accounts:
Fixed income
$ 12,896
$ 13,332
Large U.S. equity
7,501
6,763
International equity
4,251
3,960
Small/mid U.S. equity
1,228
1,131
Other
1,826
1,078
Total
$ 27,702
$ 26,264
Pooled separate accounts are valued at
the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) of units held by the Plan at year end. The NAV is used as a practical expedient to estimate
fair value. This practical expedient would not be used if it was determined to be probable that the funds will sell the underlying
investments for an amount different from the reported NAV. Participant transactions (purchases and sales) may occur daily. The
preceding method described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective
of future fair values. Furthermore, although the Plan administrators believes the valuation methods are appropriate and consistent
with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial
instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
The following table summarizes the investments
for which fair value is measured using NAV per share as a practical expedient for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 . There
are no pertinent redemption restrictions for these investments; the redemption notice period is applicable only to the Plan.
Fair Value
Unfunded
Commitments
Redemption
Frequency (if
Currently Eligible)
Redemption Notice
Period
(In thousands)
December 31, 2021
$ 27,702
n/a
Daily
1 day
December 31, 2020
$ 26,264
n/a
Daily
1 day
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The defined benefit plan offers a mixture
of fixed income, equity and real assets as the underlying investment structure for its retirement structure for the pension plan.
The target allocation mix for the pension plan for 2021 was an equity-based investment deployment of 50 % of total portfolio assets
based on advice received from an external advisory firm with confirmation by the Bank’s Investment Committee. The remainder
of the portfolio is allocated to fixed income at 50 % of total assets. The investment objective is to diversify investments across
a spectrum of investment types to limit risks from large market swings and to provide anticipated stabilized investment returns.
Trustees of the Plan select investment managers for the portfolio and a second investment advisory firm is retained to provide
allocation analysis. The overall investment objective is to diversify equity investments across a spectrum of types, small cap,
large cap and international, along with investment styles such as growth and value.
We estimate that the benefits to be paid from
the pension plan for years ended December 31 are as follows:
Year
Benefit Payments to Participants
(In thousands)
2022
$ 1,944
2023
2,153
2024
2,277
2025
5,547
2026
6,015
In aggregate for 2027 – 2031
12,511
We have not yet determined the amount of
the contribution we expect to make to the plan during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.
401(k) Defined Contribution Plan.
The Company has a 401(k) defined contribution
employee benefit plan. The 401(k) plan allows eligible employees to contribute a percentage of their earnings to the plan. A portion
of the employee contribution, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, is matched by the Company.
In 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s percentage match was 50 % up to the first 6 % contributed by the employee.
The Company’s expense for the 401(k)
plan match was $ 476,000 , $ 468,000 and $ 423,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
11. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives.
The Company is exposed to certain risks
arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. We principally manage our exposures to a wide variety of business
and operational risks through management of our core business activities. We manage economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity,
and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of our assets and liabilities and the use of derivative
financial instruments. Specifically, we entered into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business
activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined
by interest rates. Our derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our
known or expected cash receipts and our known or expected cash payments principally related to certain variable rate loan assets
and variable rate borrowings.
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The following table presents information
about interest rate swaps at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
December 31, 2021
Notional
Weighted Average
Weighted Average Rate
Estimated Fair
Amount
Maturity
Receive
Pay
Value
(In thousands)
(In years)
(In thousands)
Non-hedging derivatives:
Loan-level swaps – dealer
$ 16,023
11.1
1.99 %
3.76 %
$ ( 662 )
Loan-level swaps – borrower
16,023
11.1
3.76 %
1.99 %
662
Forward starting loan-level swaps - dealer
22,390
10.5
1,030
Forward starting loan-level swaps - borrower
22,390
10.5
( 1,030 )
Total
$ 76,826
$ 0
December 31, 2020
Notional
Weighted Average
Weighted Average Rate
Estimated Fair
Amount
Maturity
Receive
Pay
Value
(In thousands)
(In years)
(In thousands)
Non-hedging derivatives:
Loan-level swaps – dealer
$ 13,554
12.5
1.97 %
3.74 %
$ ( 1,440 )
Loan-level swaps – borrower
13,554
12.5
3.74 %
1.97 %
1,440
Forward starting loan-level swaps - dealer
22,390
11.5
114
Forward starting loan-level swaps - borrower
22,390
11.5
( 114 )
Total
$ 71,888
$ 0
At December 31, 2021, the Company had $ 76.8
million in derivatives designated as non-hedging instruments and no derivatives designated as hedging instruments, compared to
$ 71.9 million in derivatives designated as non-hedging instruments and no derivatives designated as hedging instruments at December
31, 2020.
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk.
The Company’s objectives in using
interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest income and expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements.
To accomplish this objective, we entered into interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. These
interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in
exchange for our making fixed payments.
For derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings),
net of tax, and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. We are hedging our exposure
to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions over a maximum period of six years (excluding forecasted payment
of variable interest on existing financial instruments).
Non-hedging Derivatives.
Derivatives not designated as hedges are
not speculative but rather result from a service the Company provides to certain customers. The Company executes loan level derivative
products such as interest-rate swap agreements with commercial banking customers to aid them in managing their interest-rate risk
by converting floating-rate loan payments to fixed-rate loan payments. The Company concurrently enters into offsetting swaps with
a third party financial institution, effectively minimizing its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions. The third-party
financial institution exchanges the customer's fixed-rate loan payments for floating-rate loan payments. As the interest-rate swap
agreements associated with this program do not meet hedge accounting requirements, changes in the fair value are recognized directly
in earnings.
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Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
on the Balance Sheet.
The table below presents the fair value
of our derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments as well as our classification on the balance sheet
as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
December
31, 2021
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair Value
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap – with customers
Other Assets
$ 662
Other Liabilities
$ 1,030
Interest rate swap – with counterparties
1,030
662
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
$ 1,692
$ 1,692
December
31, 2020
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair Value
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap – with customers
Other Assets
$ 1,440
Other Liabilities
$ 114
Interest rate swap – with counterparties
114
1,440
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
$ 1,554
$ 1,554
Effect of Derivative Instruments in
the Consolidated Statements of Net Income and Changes in Shareholders’ Equity.
The table below presents the pre-tax net gains (losses) of our
cash flow hedges for the periods indicated:
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
Interest rate swaps
$ 0
$ 1,099
$ ( 900 )
Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive
loss related to these derivatives are reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our designated rate sensitive
liabilities. The table below presents the amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net income for interest
rate swaps and termination fees:
Amount of Gain Reclassified from OCI into Expense (Effective Portion)
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
Interest rate swaps
$ 282
$ 1,516
$ 1,455
As of December 31, 2021, the Company no
longer has any outstanding cash flow hedges.
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Credit-risk-related Contingent Features
By using derivative financial instruments,
we expose ourselves to credit risk. Credit risk is the risk of failure by the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative
contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes us, which creates credit risk for us.
When the fair value of a derivative is negative, we owe the counterparty and, therefore, it does not possess credit risk. The credit
risk in derivative instruments is mitigated by entering into transactions with highly-rated counterparties that we believe to be
creditworthy and by limiting the amount of exposure to each counterparty.
We have agreements with our derivative
counterparties that contain a provision where if we default on any of our indebtedness, including default where repayment of
the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations.
We also have agreements with certain of our derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if we fail to maintain our
status as well capitalized, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and we would be required to settle our
obligations under the agreements. Certain of our agreements with our derivative counterparties contain provisions where if a formal
administrative action by a federal or state regulatory agency occurs that materially changes our creditworthiness in an adverse
manner, we may be required to fully collateralize our obligations under the derivative instrument.
At December 31, 2021, we had a net asset
position of $ 368,000 , and at December 31, 2020, a net liability position $ 1.3 million with our counterparties. As of December 31,
2021, we had minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of our derivative counterparties and no collateral against our
obligations under these agreements. If we had breached any of these provisions at December 31, 2021, we could have been required
to settle our obligations under the agreements at the termination value.
12. LEASES
The Company determines if an arrangement
is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included within other assets and other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.
Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities
represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized
at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As our leases do not provide an implicit
rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present
value of lease payments. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that
we will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company has lease agreements with lease
and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. We have not elected the practical expedient to account
for lease and non-lease components as one lease component. Additionally, the Company has elected the practical expedient whereby
expired leases, existing operating lease classifications and initial direct costs will not be reassessed at inception. The Company
has operating leases for certain of our banking offices and ATMs. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than one year to
seventeen years , some of which include options to extend the leases for additional five-year terms up to fifteen years .
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Amortization of ROU assets
$ 1,323
$ 1,191
Interest on lease liabilities
269
269
Operating lease cost
$ 1,592
$ 1,460
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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as
follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$ 1,525
$ 1,397
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases
181
4,332
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was
as follows:
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
(In thousands)
Operating lease ROU assets
$ 8,789
$ 9,939
Operating lease liabilities
$ 8,964
$ 10,047
The weighted average remaining lease term for our operating
leases was 10.2 years with a weighted average discount rate of 2.81 % at December 31, 2021. Maturities of the Company’s operating
lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
Years Ending December 31,
2022
$ 1,445
2023
1,203
2024
1,138
2025
1,054
2026
1,013
Thereafter
4,628
Total lease payments
10,481
Less imputed interest
( 1,517 )
Total
$ 8,964
13. REGULATORY CAPITAL
The Company and the Bank are subject to
various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements
can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct
material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt
corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and
certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are
also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Prompt corrective
action provisions are not applicable to savings and loan holding companies.
Federal banking regulations require the
Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total, common equity Tier 1, Tier 1 and total capital to risk-weighted
assets and Tier 1 capital to average assets, as set forth in the table below. Additionally, community banking institutions must
maintain a capital conservation buffer of common equity Tier 1 capital in an amount greater than 2.5 % of total risk-weighted assets
to avoid being subject to limitations on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses.
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At December 31, 2021, we exceeded each
of the applicable regulatory capital requirements including the capital conservation buffer. As of December 31, 2021, the most
recent notification from the Office of Comptroller of the Currency categorized the Bank as “well-capitalized” under
the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well-capitalized,” the Bank must maintain
minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, Common Equity Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following
table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes would change our category.
Our actual capital ratios of December 31,
2021 and December 31, 2020 are also presented in the following table .
Actual
Minimum For Capital
Adequacy Purpose
Minimum To Be Well
Capitalized Under Prompt
Corrective Action Provisions
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Consolidated
$ 261,093
14.27 %
$ 146,347
8.00 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
243,788
13.35
146,135
8.00
$ 182,669
10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Consolidated
221,673
12.12
109,761
6.00
N/A
N/A
Bank
224,001
12.26
109,601
6.00
146,135
8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted
Assets):
Consolidated
221,673
12.12
82,320
4.50
N/A
N/A
Bank
224,001
12.26
82,201
4.50
118,735
6.50
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (to Adjusted Average Assets):
Consolidated
221,673
8.75
101,320
4.00
N/A
N/A
Bank
224,001
8.86
101,101
4.00
126,377
5.00
December 31, 2020
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Consolidated
$ 244,158
14.65 %
$ 133,336
8.00 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
231,531
13.91
133,149
8.00
$ 166,436
10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Consolidated
223,320
13.40
100,002
6.00
N/A
N/A
Bank
210,722
12.66
99,862
6.00
133,149
8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Consolidated
223,320
13.40
75,002
4.50
N/A
N/A
Bank
210,722
12.66
74,896
4.50
108,183
6.50
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (to Adjusted Average Assets):
Consolidated
223,320
9.34
95,606
4.00
N/A
N/A
Bank
210,722
8.83
95,409
4.00
119,261
5.00
The following is a reconciliation of our GAAP capital to regulatory
Tier 1, Common Equity Tier 1 and total capital :
December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Consolidated GAAP capital
$ 223,688
$ 226,640
Net unrealized losses (gains) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax
3,525
( 963 )
Unrealized loss on defined benefit pension plan, net of tax
8,789
11,750
Accumulated net loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax
—
492
Goodwill
( 12,487 )
( 12,487 )
Intangible assets, net of associated deferred tax liabilities
( 1,842 )
( 2,112 )
Tier 1 and Common Equity Tier 1 capital
221,673
223,320
Allowance for loan losses for regulatory capital
19,787
20,838
Subordinated debt
19,633
—
Total regulatory capital
$ 261,093
$ 244,158
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On October 27, 2020, the Company announced
that the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase plan (the “2020 Plan”) under which the Company was authorized
to purchase up to 1.3 million shares, or 5 % of its outstanding common stock. On May 20, 2021, the Company announced the completion
of the 2020 Plan. On April 27, 2021, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase plan (the
“2021 Plan”) under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to 2.4 million shares, or 10 % of its outstanding
common stock. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, the Company repurchased 2,758,051 shares under both the 2020 Plan
and 2021 Plan at an average price of $ 8.33 . At December 31, 2021, there were 677,319 shares available for repurchase under the
2021 Plan.
We are subject to dividend restrictions
imposed by various regulators, including a limitation on the total of all dividends that the Bank may pay to the Company in any
calendar year, to an amount that shall not exceed the Bank’s net income for the current year, plus its net income retained
for the two previous years, without regulatory approval. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Bank had no retained earnings available
for payment of dividends without prior regulatory approval. In addition, the Bank may not declare or pay dividends on, and we may
not repurchase, any of our shares of common stock if the effect thereof would cause shareholders’ equity to be reduced below
applicable regulatory capital maintenance requirements or if such declaration, payment or repurchase would otherwise violate regulatory
requirements. The Bank will be prohibited from paying cash dividends to the Company to the extent that any such payment would reduce
the Bank’s capital below required capital levels. Accordingly, $ 146.1 million and $ 133.1 million of our equity in the net
assets of the Bank was restricted at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
14. INCOME TAXES
Income taxes consist of the following:
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
Current tax provision:
Federal
$ 5,061
$ 3,793
$ 3,082
State
2,320
1,579
1,450
Total
7,381
5,372
4,532
Deferred tax provision (benefit):
Federal
462
( 1,639 )
( 348 )
State
182
( 792 )
( 332 )
Total
644
( 2,431 )
( 680 )
Total tax provision
$ 8,025
$ 2,941
$ 3,852
The differences between the statutory federal income tax at
a rate of 21% and the effective tax are summarized below:
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
Statutory federal income tax
$ 6,662
$ 2,973
$ 3,612
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit
1,977
622
883
Tax exempt income
( 307 )
( 337 )
( 388 )
Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI)
( 401 )
( 380 )
( 378 )
BOLI death benefit
( 117 )
—
—
Option exercise tax (benefit) shortfall
( 15 )
1
( 16 )
Other, net
226
62
139
Effective tax
$ 8,025
$ 2,941
$ 3,852
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Cash paid for income taxes for the years ended December 31,
2021, 2020 and 2019 was $ 6.9 million, $ 5.8 million and $ 4.2 million, respectively.
The tax effects of each item that gives rise to deferred taxes
are as follows:
December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses
$ 5,562
$ 5,947
Defined benefit plan
3,436
4,594
Lease liability
2,520
2,824
Employee benefit and share-based compensation plans
2,409
2,251
Nonaccrual interest
196
224
Net unrealized loss on derivative and hedging activity
—
192
Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities
1,160
—
Purchased mortgage servicing rights
140
191
Other
891
619
Gross deferred tax assets
16,314
16,842
Deferred tax liabilities:
Lease right-of-use asset
( 2,471 )
( 2,794 )
Fixed asset depreciation
( 677 )
( 502 )
Purchase accounting adjustments, net
( 523 )
( 494 )
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
—
( 339 )
Deferred loan fees
( 539 )
( 121 )
Other
( 12 )
( 4 )
Gross deferred tax liabilities
( 4,222 )
( 4,254 )
Net deferred tax asset
$ 12,092
$ 12,588
The federal income tax reserve for loan
losses at the Bank’s base year is $ 9.4 million. If any portion of the reserve is used for purposes other than to absorb loan
losses, approximately 150 % of the amount actually used, limited to the amount of the reserve, would be subject to taxation in the
fiscal year in which used. As the Bank intends to use the reserve solely to absorb loan losses, a deferred tax liability of $ 2.6
million has not been provided.
We do not have any uncertain tax positions
at December 31, 2021 or 2020 which require accrual or disclosure. We record interest and penalties as part of income tax expense.
No interest was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, and no penalties were recorded for the years ended December
31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Our income tax returns
are subject to review and examination by federal and state tax authorities. We are currently open to audit under the applicable
statutes of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ended December 31, 2018 through 2021. The years open to examination
by state taxing authorities vary by jurisdiction; however, no years prior to 2018 are open.
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15. TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
We have had, and expect
to have in the future, loans with our directors and executive officers including their affiliates. Such loans, in our opinion,
do not include more than the normal risk of collectability or other unfavorable features. Following is a summary of activity for
such loans :
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year
$ 695
$ 520
Principal distributions
12
389
Repayments of principal
( 104 )
( 214 )
Balance at end of year
$ 603
$ 695
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Loan Commitments.
In the normal course of business, various
commitments and contingent liabilities are outstanding, such as standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit with
off-balance-sheet risk that are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Financial instruments with off-balance-sheet
risk involve elements of credit, interest rate, liquidity and market risk.
We do not anticipate any significant losses
as a result of these transactions. The following summarizes these financial instruments and other commitments and contingent liabilities
at their contract amounts:
December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
Commitments to extend credit:
Unused lines of credit
$ 326,017
$ 325,567
Loan commitments
138,765
69,966
Existing construction loan agreements
48,235
44,088
Standby letters of credit
30,160
20,821
We use the same credit policies in making
commitments and conditional obligations as for on balance sheet instruments.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements
to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have
fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some commitments expire without being
drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s
creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by us upon extension of credit,
is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable,
inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Standby letters of credit are written conditional
commitments issued by us that guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to
support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same
as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.
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At December 31, 2021, outstanding commitments
to extend credit totaled $ 543.2 million, with $ 101.5 million in fixed rate commitments with interest rates ranging from 2.75 % to
18.00 % and $ 441.7 million in variable rate commitments. At December 31, 2020, outstanding commitments to extend credit totaled
$ 460.4 million, with $ 86.5 million in fixed rate commitments with interest rates ranging from 2.45 % to 18.00 % and $ 373.9 million
in variable rate commitments.
We also have risk participation agreements
(“RPAs”) with another financial institution. The RPAs are a guarantee to share credit risk associated with an interest
rate swap on participation loans in the event of counterparty default. As such, we accept a portion of the credit risk in order
to participate in the loans and we receive a one-time fee. The interest rate swap is collateralized (generally by real estate or
business assets) by us and the third party, which limits the credit risk associated with the RPAs. Per the terms of the RPAs, we
must pledge collateral equal to our exposure for the interest rate swap. We monitor overall collateral as part of our off-balance
sheet liability analysis, and at December 31, 2021, believe sufficient collateral is available to cover potential swap losses.
At December 31, 2021, we had no off-balance sheet exposure to RPAs.
In the ordinary course of business, we
are party to various legal proceedings, none of which, in our opinion, will have a material effect on our consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
Vendor Contract.
The Company entered into a long-term contractual
obligation with a vendor for use of its core provider and ancillary services beginning in 2016. Total remaining contractual obligations
outstanding with this vendor as of December 31, 2021 were estimated to be $ 14.2 million, with $ 4.5 million expected to be paid
within one year and the remaining $ 9.7 million to be paid within the next five years.
Investment Commitments.
The Bank is a limited partner in a Small
Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) and committed to contribute capital of $ 3 .0 million to the partnership. At December
31, 2021, the SBIC currently has a book value of $ 2.7 million and is included in other assets. The unfunded commitment to the partnership
was $ 300,000 at December 31, 2021.
Employment and change of control agreements.
We have entered into employment and change
of control agreements with certain senior officers. The initial term of the employment agreements is for three years subject to
separate one-year extensions as approved by the Board of Directors at the end of each applicable fiscal year. Each employment agreement
provides for minimum annual salaries, discretionary cash bonuses and other fringe benefits as well as severance benefits upon certain
terminations of employment that are not for cause. The change of control agreements expire one year following a notice of non-extension
and only provide for severance benefits upon certain terminations of employment that are not for cause and that are related to
a change of control of the Company or the Bank.
17. FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABLITIES
Determination of Fair Value.
We use fair value measurements to record
fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The fair value of a financial
instrument is 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. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances,
there are no quoted market prices for our various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available,
fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected
by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates
may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
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Methods and assumptions
for valuing our financial instruments are set forth below. Estimated fair values are calculated based on the value without regard
to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership of a financial instrument, possible tax ramifications
or estimated transaction cost.
Securities. The securities measured
at fair value in Level 1 are based on quoted market prices in an active exchange market. These securities include marketable equity
securities. All other securities are measured at fair value in Level 2 and are based on pricing models that consider standard input
factors such as observable market data, benchmark yields, interest rate volatilities, broker/dealer quotes, credit spreads and
new issue data. These securities include government-sponsored enterprise obligations, state and municipal obligations, residential
mortgage-backed securities guaranteed and sponsored by the U.S. government or an agency thereof. Fair value measurements are obtained
from a third-party pricing service and are not adjusted by management.
Interest rate swaps. The valuation
of our interest rate swaps is obtained from a third-party pricing service and is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis
on the expected cash flows of each derivative. The pricing analysis is based on observable inputs for the contractual terms of
the derivatives, including the period to maturity and interest rate curves. We have determined that the majority of the inputs
used to value our interest rate derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair
Value on a Recurring Basis.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair
value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
December 31, 2021
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets:
(In thousands)
Available-for-sale securities
$ —
$ 194,352
$ —
$ 194,352
Marketable equity securities
11,896
—
—
11,896
Interest rate swaps
—
1,692
—
1,692
Total assets
$ 11,896
$ 196,044
$ —
$ 207,940
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps
$ —
$ 1,692
$ —
$ 1,692
December 31, 2020
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets:
(In thousands)
Available-for-sale securities
$ —
$ 201,880
$ —
$ 201,880
Marketable equity securities
11,968
—
—
11,968
Interest rate swaps
—
1,554
—
1,554
Total assets
$ 11,968
$ 203,434
$ —
$ 215,402
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps
$ —
$ 1,554
$ —
$ 1,554
There were no transfers to or from Level
1 and 2 for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring
Basis.
We may also be required, from time to time,
to measure certain other financial assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs
of individual assets. The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy used to determine the carrying values of the related
assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Year Ended
At December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Losses
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
Impaired Loans
$ —
$ —
$ 437
$ 436
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Year Ended
At December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Losses
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
Impaired Loans
$ —
$ —
$ 150
$ 13
The amount of impaired loans represents
the carrying value, net of the related write-down or valuation allowance of impaired loans for which adjustments are based on the
estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the
allowance for loan losses is generally based on real estate appraisals performed by independent licensed or certified appraisers. These
appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments
are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income
data available. Management will discount appraisals as deemed necessary based on the date of the appraisal and new information
deemed relevant to the valuation. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification
of the inputs for determining fair value. The resulting losses were recognized in earnings through the provision for loan losses.
There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Summary of Fair Values of Financial
Instruments.
The estimated fair values of our financial
instruments are as follows:
December 31, 2021
Carrying
Value
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 103,456
$ 103,456
$ —
$ —
$ 103,456
Securities held-to-maturity
222,272
—
219,748
—
219,748
Securities available-for-sale
194,352
—
194,352
—
194,352
Marketable equity securities
11,896
11,896
—
—
11,896
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock
2,594
—
—
2,594
2,594
Loans - net
1,844,929
—
—
1,838,045
1,838,045
Accrued interest receivable
7,775
—
—
7,775
7,775
Mortgage servicing rights
693
—
739
—
739
Derivative asset
1,692
—
1,692
—
1,692
Liabilities:
Deposits
2,256,898
—
—
2,256,834
2,256,834
Long-term debt
22,286
—
23,099
—
23,099
Accrued interest payable
28
—
—
28
28
Derivative liabilities
1,692
—
1,692
—
1,692
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December 31, 2020
Carrying
Value
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 87,444
$ 87,444
$ —
$ —
$ 87,444
Securities available-for-sale
201,880
—
201,880
—
201,880
Marketable equity securities
11,968
11,968
—
—
11,968
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock
5,160
—
—
5,160
5,160
Loans - net
1,906,226
—
—
1,900,750
1,900,750
Accrued interest receivable
8,477
—
—
8,477
8,477
Mortgage servicing rights
153
—
157
—
157
Derivative asset
1,554
—
1,554
—
1,554
Liabilities:
Deposits
2,043,416
—
—
2,040,293
2,040,293
Long-term debt
57,850
—
57,945
—
57,945
Accrued interest payable
124
—
—
124
124
Derivative liabilities
1,554
—
1,554
—
1,554
Limitations . Fair value estimates
are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These
estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time our entire holdings of a
particular financial instrument. Where quoted market prices are not available, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding
future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other
factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment. Changes in assumptions
could significantly affect the estimates.
18. SEGMENT
The Company, through its bank subsidiary,
provides a broad range of financial services to individuals and companies primarily in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut.
These services include commercial lending, residential lending and consumer lending, checking, savings and time deposits, cash
management, and wealth management. Substantially all of the Company's revenues, profits, and assets are derived by the Bank from
banking products and services. The Company did not have any reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 or
2019.
19. CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The condensed balance sheets
of the parent company are as follows :
December 31,
2021
2020
(In thousands)
ASSETS:
Cash equivalents
$ 4,083
$ 31
Investment in subsidiaries
226,015
214,042
ESOP loan receivable
4,356
5,030
Other assets
13,819
13,002
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 248,273
$ 232,105
LIABILITIES:
ESOP loan payable
$ 4,356
$ 5,030
Other liabilities
20,229
435
EQUITY
223,688
226,640
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$ 248,273
$ 232,105
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The condensed statements of net income for the parent company
are as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
INCOME:
Dividends from subsidiaries
$ 13,024
$ 15,812
$ 25,063
ESOP loan interest income
402
457
514
Other income
1
1
1
Total income
13,427
16,270
25,578
OPERATING EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits
2,153
1,420
1,647
ESOP interest
402
457
514
Other expenses
998
406
352
Total operating expense
3,553
2,283
2,513
Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries and income taxes
9,874
13,987
23,065
Equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries
13,009
( 3,123 )
( 10,203 )
Net income before taxes
22,883
10,864
12,862
Income tax benefit
( 816 )
( 351 )
( 487 )
Net income
$ 23,699
$ 11,215
$ 13,349
The condensed statements of cash flows of the parent company
are as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
$ 23,699
$ 11,215
$ 13,349
Equity in undistributed (income) loss of subsidiaries
( 13,009 )
3,123
10,203
Net amortization of premiums on subordinated debt
27
—
—
Change in other liabilities
( 353 )
( 672 )
( 668 )
Change in other assets
( 142 )
335
216
Other, net
1,989
1,385
1,607
Net cash provided by operating activities
12,211
15,386
24,707
INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of securities
( 105 )
( 122 )
( 140 )
Sales of securities
105
122
140
Net cash provided by investing activities
—
—
—
FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends paid
( 4,677 )
( 5,037 )
( 5,274 )
Common stock repurchased
( 23,281 )
( 10,519 )
( 19,455 )
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt
20,000
—
—
Payment of subordinated debt issue costs
( 394 )
—
—
Issuance of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
193
43
106
Net cash used in financing activities
( 8,159 )
( 15,513 )
( 24,623 )
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS
4,052
( 127 )
84
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of year
31
158
74
End of year
$ 4,083
$ 31
$ 158
Supplemental cash flow information:
Net change in due to broker for common stock repurchased
$ ( 160 )
$ 160
$ ( 221 )
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20. SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
The following tables
present a summary of our quarterly financial information for the periods indicated. The year-to-date totals may differ slightly
due to rounding. All unaudited interim financial statements furnished shall reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for interim periods presented and are of a normal and recurring nature,
unless otherwise noted.
2021
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Interest and dividend income
$ 20,033
$ 19,652
$ 20,238
$ 19,926
Interest expense
2,007
1,848
1,473
1,344
Net interest and dividend income
18,026
17,804
18,765
18,582
Provision (credit) for loan losses
75
( 1,200 )
( 100 )
300
(Loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net
( 62 )
( 12 )
2
—
Unrealized (losses) gains on marketable equity securities, net
( 89 )
6
11
( 96 )
Loss on interest rate swap termination
—
( 402 )
—
—
Gain on non-marketable equity investments
546
—
—
352
BOLI death benefit
—
—
—
555
Gain on sale of mortgages
227
242
665
289
Other non-interest income
2,382
2,575
2,617
2,756
Non-interest income
3,004
2,409
3,295
3,856
Non-interest expense
13,327
13,674
14,018
13,923
Income before income taxes
7,628
7,739
8,142
8,215
Income tax provision
1,837
2,087
2,106
1,995
Net income
$ 5,791
$ 5,652
$ 6,036
$ 6,220
Basic earnings per share
$ 0.24
$ 0.24
$ 0.27
$ 0.28
Diluted earnings per share
$ 0.24
$ 0.24
$ 0.27
$ 0.28
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2020
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Interest and dividend income
$ 20,390
$ 20,330
$ 20,447
$ 21,708
Interest expense (1)
5,837
5,238
4,457
2,913
Net interest and dividend income
14,553
15,092
15,990
18,795
Provision for loan losses
2,100
2,450
2,725
500
Gain on available-for-sale securities, net
23
13
1,929
—
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable equity securities, net
102
35
( 4 )
( 24 )
Loss on interest rate swap termination
—
—
( 2,353 )
—
Other non-interest income
2,400
2,039
2,605
2,486
Non-interest income
2,525
2,087
2,177
2,462
Non-interest expense (2)
12,314
12,245
12,853
14,338
Income before income taxes
2,664
2,484
2,589
6,419
Income tax provision
584
463
488
1,406
Net income
$ 2,080
$ 2,021
$ 2,101
$ 5,013
Basic earnings per share
$ 0.08
$ 0.08
$ 0.08
$ 0.20
Diluted earnings per share
$ 0.08
$ 0.08
$ 0.08
$ 0.20
(1) The decrease in interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was due to a decrease
of $ 933,000 in interest expense on deposits and $ 611,000 in interest expense on FHLB borrowings, both resulting from repricing
liabilities in the continued low-rate environment as well as the pay down of high-rate FHLB borrowings.
(2) The increase in non-interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was primarily driven by a $ 987,000 expense
resulting from the early extinguishment of $ 50 .0 million in FHLB borrowings.
(1) The decrease in interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was due to a decrease
of $933,000 in interest expense on deposits and $611,000 in interest expense on FHLB borrowings, both resulting from repricing
liabilities in the continued low-rate environment as well as the pay down of high-rate FHLB borrowings.
(2) The increase in non-interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was primarily driven by a $987,000 expense
resulting from the early extinguishment of $50.0 million in FHLB borrowings.
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