Unassociated Document


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

 
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013
OR
 
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____

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

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

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

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES   x   NO   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
YES   x   NO   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company.
 
Large accelerated filer ¨   Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer ¨ Small reporting company ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)
YES ¨   NO   x

As of May 10, 2013, there were 11,238,786 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, outstanding.
 


 
 

 
 
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Part II – Other Information
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Item 1A. Risk Factors.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
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Part I – Financial Information
 
Item 1. Financial Statements.
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(dollars in thousands, except share data)

   
March 31, 2013
(unaudited)
   
December 31, 2012*
(audited)
 
Assets
           
Cash and due from banks, including required reserves of $22,094 and $14,083, respectively
  $ 36,428     $ 46,297  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
    71,206       20,276  
Federal funds sold
    10,375       7,000  
Time deposits held in banks
    -       881  
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $376,554 at March 31, 2013 and $412,065 at December 31, 2012)
    387,786       424,617  
Securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $170,177 at March 31, 2013 and $156,924 at December 31, 2012)
    167,617       153,524  
Other investments
    10,017       8,310  
Loans
    1,037,859       1,046,940  
Allowance for loan losses
    (7,457 )     (7,370 )
Loans, net
    1,030,402       1,039,570  
Bank premises and equipment, net
    66,797       63,461  
Accrued interest receivable
    6,847       6,691  
Goodwill
    42,676       42,781  
Intangibles
    8,771       9,047  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    13,242       13,183  
Other real estate
    7,552       7,496  
Other assets
    7,340       8,594  
Total assets
  $ 1,867,056     $ 1,851,728  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Non-interest-bearing
  $ 390,774     $ 380,557  
Interest bearing
    1,169,352       1,171,347  
Total deposits
    1,560,126       1,551,904  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    48,557       41,447  
Notes Payable
    28,772       29,128  
Junior subordinated debentures
    29,384       29,384  
Other liabilities
    9,384       10,624  
Total liabilities
    1,676,223       1,662,487  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Series B Preferred stock, no par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, 32,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
    32,000       32,000  
Series C Preferred stock, no par  value; 100,000 shares authorized, 99,971 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
    9,997       9,997  
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized, 11,389,263 and 11,386,611 issued and  11,238,786 and 11,236,134 outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
    1,139       1,139  
Additional paid-in capital
    110,703       110,603  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    7,301       8,159  
Treasury stock – 150,477 shares at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, at cost
    (3,286 )     (3,286 )
Retained earnings
    32,979       30,629  
Total shareholders’ equity
    190,833       189,241  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,867,056     $ 1,851,728  
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
* Derived from audited financial statements.
 
 
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MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Interest income:
           
Loans, including fees
  $ 17,117     $ 12,403  
Securities and other investments:
               
Taxable
    2,059       2,069  
Nontaxable
    839       775  
Federal funds sold
    4       2  
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
    38       39  
Other investments
    72       45  
Total interest income
    20,129       15,333  
                 
Interest expense:
               
Deposits
    1,078       1,100  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    179       181  
Other borrowings and payable
    124       -  
Junior subordinated debentures
    336       248  
Total interest expense
    1,717       1,529  
                 
Net interest income
    18,412       13,804  
Provision for loan losses
    550       675  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    17,862       13,129  
                 
Non-interest income:
               
Service charges on deposits
    2,171       1,824  
Gain on securities, net (includes $204,000 accumulated other comprehensive  income reclassifications for net gains on sales of AFS securities)
    204       -  
ATM and debit card income
    1,356       1,126  
Other charges and fees
    700       578  
Total non-interest income
    4,431       3,528  
                 
Non-interest expenses:
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    8,392       6,086  
Occupancy expense
    3,597       2,548  
FDIC insurance
    345       368  
Other
    5,097       3,666  
Total non-interest expenses
    17,431       12,668  
                 
Income before income taxes
    4,862       3,989  
Income tax expense (includes $71,000 of  income tax expense for reclassification adjustment for net gains on sales of AFS securities)
    1,434       1,103  
                 
Net earnings
    3,428       2,886  
Dividends on preferred stock
    292       400  
Net earnings available to common shareholders
  $ 3,136     $ 2,486  
Earnings per share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.28     $ 0.24  
Diluted
  $ 0.27     $ 0.24  
Cash dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.07     $ 0.07  

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net earnings
  $ 3,428     $ 2,886  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
               
Unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale:
               
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period, net of income tax benefit of $390 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and net of income tax benefit of $138 for the three months ended March 31, 2012
    (725 )     (268 )
Reclassification adjustment for gains on sales of securities available-for-sale, net of income tax expense of $71  for the three months ended March 31, 2013
    (133 )     -  
Total other comprehensive loss
    (858 )     (268 )
Total comprehensive income
  $ 2,570     $ 2,618  

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

   
Preferred
Stock
   
Common
Stock
   
Additional
Paid-in
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
   
Retained
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Income
   
Stock
   
Earnings
   
Total
 
Balance - December 31, 2012
    131,971     $ 41,997       11,386,611     $ 1,139     $ 110,603     $ 8,159     $ (3,286 )   $ 30,629     $ 189,241  
Net earnings
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       3,428       3,428  
Dividends on Series B  and Series C Preferred Stock
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (292 )     (292 )
Dividends on common stock, $0.07 per share
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (786 )     (786 )
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit
    -       -       2,652       -       30       -       -       -       30  
Stock option and restricted stock compensation expense
    -       -       -       -       70       -       -       -       70  
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       (858 )     -       -       (858 )
Balance – March 31, 2013
    131,971     $ 41,997       11,389,263     $ 1,139     $ 110,703     $ 7,301     $ (3,286 )   $ 32,979     $ 190,833  
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)

   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings
  $ 3,428     $ 2,886  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    1,321       885  
Amortization (accretion) of purchase accounting adjustments
    (1,914 )     (690 )
Provision for loan losses
    550       675  
Provision for deferred tax expense
    599       229  
Amortization of premiums on securities, net
    1,299       358  
Amortization of other investments
    5       4  
Stock option expense
    62       -  
Restricted stock expense
    8       12  
Net gain on sale of investment securities
    (204 )     -  
Net loss on sale of other real estate owned
    8       94  
Net write down of other real estate owned
    47       (8 )
Net loss on sale of premises and equipment
    6       -  
Change in accrued interest receivable
    (156 )     (134 )
Change in accrued interest payable
    (286 )     (250 )
Change in other assets & other liabilities, net
    1,284       335  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    6,057       4,396  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Net decrease in time deposits in other banks
    881       -  
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale
    23,664       20,529  
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities held-to-maturity
    7,620       3,465  
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale
    41,839       -  
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
    (35,866 )     (19,871 )
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity
    (22,194 )     -  
Proceeds from redemptions of other investments
    -       -  
Purchases of other investments
    (1,712 )     (1 )
Net change in loans
    15,075       (1,767 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (4,664 )     (417 )
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
    1       -  
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    306       110  
Net cash provided by investing activities
    24,950       2,048  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Change in deposits
    8,453       12,734  
Change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    7,110       2,977  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    -       100  
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    (14 )     (100 )
Repayments of notes payable
    (250 )     -  
Proceeds and tax benefit from exercise of stock options,
    30       -  
Payment of dividends on preferred stock
    (368 )     (400 )
Payment of dividends on common stock
    (1,532 )     (732 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    13,429       14,579  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    44,436       21,023  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    73,573       83,303  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 118,009     $ 104,326  
                 
Supplemental information- Noncash items
               
Transfer of loans to other real estate
  $ 417     $ 97  
Accrued preferred stock dividends
    292       400  
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
March 31, 2013
(Unaudited)

1. 
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the financial position of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2013 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the periods presented. The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
 
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with GAAP and general practices within the banking industry.  There have been no material changes or developments in the application of accounting principles or in our evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates as disclosed in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements — ASU 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210):  Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities applies to derivatives accounted for in accordance with ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging), including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45 or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement.  The effective date of this Update is for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods.  Adoption of this Update did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements or the interim notes to the consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220):  Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income was issued in the first quarter of 2013 to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”).  The ASU requires information regarding the impact to net income of the reclassification on significant amounts out of AOCI to be presented on either the face of the income statement or in the notes to the financial statements.  The amendments in this Update do not change the current reporting requirements for net income or AOCI.  For public entities, the amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012.  In compliance with the Update, the information required has been included in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the period ended March 31, 2013.

Reclassifications—Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements in order to conform to the classifications adopted for reporting in 2013.  The reclassifications had no impact on net income or stockholders equity.
 
 
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2. 
Investment Securities
 
The portfolio of investment securities consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 13,195     $ 8     $ 17     $ 13,186  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    73,186       3,997       4       77,179  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    162,299       5,137       116       167,320  
Other asset-backed securities
    12,174       454       -       12,628  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    86,784       629       160       87,253  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    28,452       1,241       -       29,693  
Collateralized debt obligation
    464       63       -       527  
    $ 376,554     $ 11,529     $ 297     $ 387,786  

   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 13,422     $ 2     $ -     $ 13,424  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    83,093       4,328       -       87,421  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    172,932       5,887       -       178,819  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    101,381       652       47       101,986  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    28,528       1,233       -       29,761  
Other asset-backed securities
    12,245       497       -       12,742  
Collateralized debt obligation
    464       -       -       464  
    $ 412,065     $ 12,599     $ 47     $ 424,617  

   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Held-to-maturity:
                       
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
  $ 44,443     $ 201     $ 481     $ 44,163  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    91,968       2,315       29       94,254  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    15,026       -       90       14,936  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    16,180       644       -       16,824  
    $ 167,617     $ 3,160     $ 600     $ 170,177  

 
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December 31, 2012
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Held-to-maturity:
                       
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
  $ 42,900     $ 7     $ 7     $ 42,900  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    89,383       2,819       -       92,202  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    5,009       -       -       5,009  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    16,232       581       -       16,813  
    $ 153,524     $ 3,407     $ 7     $ 156,924  

With the exception of 3 private-label collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) with a combined balance remaining of $83,000 at March 31, 2013, all of the Company’s CMOs are government-sponsored enterprise (“GSE”) securities.
 
Effective January 1, 2013, an adjustment was made to the premium amortization method of the pass-through mortgage-backed securities (“MBSs”) and the CMOs.  Previously, the premiums were amortized over the average life of the securities which resulted in greater amortization taken in the early years of the bond’s life.  The change provides for the premium amortization to be calculated based on 2 times the average life on MBSs and on final principal window for the CMOs, together with the related premium amortization based on principal pay-downs.  The adjustment was made to more closely reflect the level yield method as required by GAAP and resulted in an increase in interest income on investment securities of approximately $73,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, or approximately $0.02 diluted earnings per share on an annualized basis.
 
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at March 31, 2013 by contractual maturity are shown in the following table (in thousands) with the exception of other asset-backed securities, MBSs, CMOs, and the collateralized debt obligation.   Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities for mortgage-backed securities and CMOs because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale:
           
Due in one year or less
  $ 13,977     $ 14,152  
Due after one year through five years
    44,507       46,369  
Due after five years through ten years
    22,706       24,462  
Due after ten years
    5,191       5,382  
Other asset-backed securities
    12,174       12,628  
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations:
               
Residential
    249,083       254,573  
Commercial
    28,452       29,693  
Collateralized debt obligation
    464       527  
    $ 376,554     $ 387,786  
 
 
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Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Held-to-maturity:
           
Due in one year or less
  $ 306     $ 307  
Due after one year through five years
    1,152       1,154  
Due after five years through ten years
    6,218       6,329  
Due after ten years
    36,767       36,373  
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations:
               
Residential
    106,994       109,190  
Commercial
    16,180       16,824  
    $ 167,617     $ 170,177  

Details concerning investment securities with unrealized losses are as follows (in thousands):
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Securities with losses
under 12 months
   
Securities with losses
over 12 months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
 Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Available-for-sale:
                                   
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 5,512     $ 17     $ -     $ -     $ 5,512     $ 17  
Obligations of state and - political subdivisions
    491       4       -       -       491       4  
GSE mortgage-backed  securities
    34,310       116       -       -       34,310       116  
Collateralized mortgage  obligations: residential
    19,920       159       82       1       20,002       160  
    $ 60,233     $ 296     $ 82     $ 1     $ 60,315     $ 297  
 
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Securities with losses
under 12 months
   
Securities with losses
over 12 months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
 Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Available-for-sale:
                                   
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
  $ 10,085     $ 45     $ 96     $ 2     $ 10,181     $ 47  
 
 
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March 31, 2013
 
   
Securities with losses
under 12 months
   
Securities with losses
over 12 months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
 Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Held-to-maturity:
                                   
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
  $ 29,289     $ 481     $ -     $ -     $ 29,289     $ 481  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    9,996       29       -       -       9,996       29  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    14,936       90                       14,936       90  
    $ 54,221     $ 600     $ -     $ -     $ 54,221     $ 600  
 
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Securities with losses
under 12 months
   
Securities with losses
over 12 months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
 Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Held-to-maturity:
                                   
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
  $ 1,128     $ 7     $ -     $ -     $ 1,128     $ 7  
 
Management evaluates each quarter whether unrealized losses on securities represent impairment that is other than temporary. For debt securities, the Company considers its intent to sell the securities or if it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the securities.  If such impairment is identified, based upon the intent to sell or the more likely than not threshold, the carrying amount of the security is reduced to fair value with a charge to earnings. Upon the result of the aforementioned review, management then reviews for potential other than temporary impairment based upon other qualitative factors.  In making this evaluation, management considers changes in market rates relative to those available when the security was acquired, changes in market expectations about the timing of cash flows from securities that can be prepaid, performance of the debt security, and changes in the market’s perception of the issuer’s financial health and the security’s credit quality.  If determined that a debt security has incurred other than temporary impairment, then the amount of the credit related impairment is determined.  If a credit loss is evident, the amount of the credit loss is charged to earnings and the non-credit related impairment is recognized through other comprehensive income.
 
The unrealized losses on debt securities at March 31, 2013 resulted from changing market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased.  Of the four US government sponsored securities classified as available-for-sale, one contained unrealized losses at March 31, 2013.  Of the 122 obligations of state and political subdivisions classified as available-for-sale, one contained unrealized losses at March 31, 2013.  Of the 82 GSE mortgage-backed securities classified as available-for-sale, eight contained unrealized losses at March 31, 2013.  Of the 36 residential collateralized mortgage obligations classified as available-for-sale, seven contained unrealized losses at March 31, 2013.  Management identified no impairment related to credit quality.  At March 31, 2013, management had the intent and ability to hold impaired securities and no impairment was evaluated as other than temporary.  As a result, no other than temporary impairment losses were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company sold 21 securities classified as available-for-sale at a net gain of $204,000.  Of the 21 securities sold, 18 securities were sold with gains totaling $217,000 and three securities were sold at a loss of $13,000.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company did not sell any securities.
 
Securities with an aggregate carrying value of approximately $302.1 million and $226.2 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds on deposit and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
 
 
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3. 
Other Investments
 
The Company is required to own stock in the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (“FRB-Atlanta”) and as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system, owns stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (“FHLB-Dallas”).  The Company accounts for FRB-Atlanta and FHLB-Dallas stock as other investments along with stock ownership in two correspondent banks and a Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investment in a Senior Housing Crime Prevention program in Louisiana. The CRA investment consisted of three government-sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities purchased by the Company and held by the Senior Housing Crime Prevention program.  The majority of the interest earned on the securities provides income to the program.
 
For impairment analysis, the Company reviews financial statements and regulatory capital ratios for each of the banks in which the Company owns stock to verify financial stability and regulatory compliance with capital requirements.  As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, based upon quarterly reviews, management determined that there was no impairment in the bank stocks held as other investments.
 
The aggregate carrying amount of other investments consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
FRB-Atlanta
  $ 3,789     $ 2,258  
FHLB-Dallas
    1,863       1,862  
Other bank stocks
    2,063       2,063  
Other stocks
    187       7  
CRA investment
    2,115       2,120  
    $ 10,017     $ 8,310  
 
4. 
Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans as of the dates indicated are as follows:
 
   
As of March 31, 2013
 
( in thousands)
 
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Loans Acquired
with Deteriorated
Credit Quality
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                       
Commercial, financial, agriculture
  $ 1,115     $ 467     $ -     $ 1,582  
Real estate – construction
    2,212       51       -       2,263  
Commercial real estate
    2,252       21       -       2,273  
Residential real estate
    827       42       -       869  
Consumer
    319       106       -       425  
Financial leases
    42       -       -       42  
Other
    3       -       -       3  
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 6,770     $ 687     $ -     $ 7,457  

   
As of March 31, 2013
 
( in thousands)
 
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Loans Acquired
with Deteriorated
Credit Quality
   
Total
 
Loans:
                       
Commercial, financial, agriculture
  $ 313,677     $ 1,648     $ 72     $ 315,397  
Real estate – construction
    81,673       835       -       82,508  
Commercial real estate
    399,117       2,688       3,900       405,705  
Residential real estate
    136,797       1,205       282       138,284  
Consumer
    88,643       255       -       88,898  
Financial leases
    4,962       -       -       4,962  
Other
    2,105       -       -       2,105  
Total loans
  $ 1,026,974     $ 6,631     $ 4,254     $ 1,037,859  

 
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As of December 31, 2012
 
( in thousands)
 
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Loans Acquired
with Deteriorated
Credit Quality
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                       
Commercial, financial, agriculture
  $ 1,144     $ 391     $ -     $ 1,535  
Real estate – construction
    2,090       57       -       2,147  
Commercial real estate
    2,131       35       -       2,166  
Residential real estate
    906       30       -       936  
Consumer
    429       114       -       543  
Financial leases
    41       -       -       41  
Other
    2       -       -       2  
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 6,743     $ 627     $ -     $ 7,370  

   
As of December 31, 2012
 
( in thousands)
 
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   
Loans Acquired
with Deteriorated
Credit Quality
   
Total
 
Loans:
                       
Commercial, financial, agriculture
  $ 313,937     $ 1,636     $ 82     $ 315,655  
Real estate – construction
    74,398       936       -       75,334  
Commercial real estate
    407,489       2,911       3,984       414,384  
Residential real estate
    140,776       1,627       455       142,858  
Consumer
    90,231       330       -       90,561  
Financial leases
    5,769       -       -       5,769  
Other
    2,379       -       -       2,379  
Total loans
  $ 1,034,979     $ 7,440     $ 4,521     $ 1,046,940  
 
The Company monitors loan concentrations and evaluates individual customer and aggregate industry leverage, profitability, risk rating distributions, and liquidity for each major standard industry classification segment.  At March 31, 2013, one industry segment concentration, the oil and gas industry, constituted more than 10% of the loan portfolio.  The Company’s exposure in the oil and gas industry, including related service and manufacturing industries, totaled approximately $144.1 million, or 13.9% of total loans.  Additionally, the Company’s exposure to loans secured by commercial real estate is monitored.  At March 31, 2013, loans secured by commercial real estate (including commercial construction, farmland and multifamily loans) totaled approximately $470.8 million.  Of the $470.8 million, $348.5 million represent CRE loans, 58.2% of which are secured by owner-occupied commercial properties.  Of the $470.8 million in loans secured by commercial real estate, $3.6 million, or 0.8%, were on nonaccrual status at March 31, 2013.
 
Modifications by Class of Loans
(in thousands)

   
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
 
Troubled debt restructurings as of March 31, 2013:
                 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
    4     $ 412     $ 370  
Real Estate - commercial
    3       4,983       4,662  
            $ 5,395     $ 5,032  
 
 
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Number of
 Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
 
Troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2012:
                 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
    3     $ 370     $ 353  
Real Estate – commercial
    3       4,983       4,709  
            $ 5,353     $ 5,062  

Trouble Debt Restructurings that Subsequently Defaulted
(in thousands)

   
March 31, 2013
   
March 31, 2012
 
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
    4     $ 259       3     $ 251  

One loan with a pre-modification balance of $27,000 was identified as a TDR and no additional defaults on TDRs were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2013.  For purposes of the determination of an allowance for loan losses on these TDRs, as an identified TDR, the Company considers a loss probable on the loan and, as a result is reviewed for specific impairment in accordance with the Company’s allowance for loan loss methodology.  If it is determined losses are probable on such TDRs, either because of delinquency or other credit quality indicator, the Company establishes specific reserves for these loans. As of March 31, 2013, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing sums to the Company whose terms have been modified in TDRs.
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 (in thousands)
 
         
Real Estate
                         
   
Coml, Fin,
and Agric
   
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Residential
   
Consumer
   
Finance
Leases Coml
   
Other
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                               
Beginning balance
  $ 1,535     $ 2,147     $ 2,166     $ 936     $ 543     $ 41     $ 2     $ 7,370  
Charge-offs
    (181 )     -       (18 )     (109 )     (216 )     -       -       (524 )
Recoveries
    16       5       10       1       29       -       -       61  
Provision
    212       111       115       41       69       1       1       550  
Ending balance
  $ 1,582     $ 2,263     $ 2,273     $ 869     $ 425     $ 42     $ 3     $ 7,457  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 467     $ 51     $ 21     $ 42     $ 106     $ -     $ -     $ 687  
                                                                 
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance
  $ 315,397     $ 82,508     $ 405,705     $ 138,284     $ 88,898     $ 4,962     $ 2,105     $ 1,037,859  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,648     $ 835     $ 2,688     $ 1,205     $ 255     $ -     $ -     $ 6,631  
 
 
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Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands)
 
         
Real Estate
                         
   
Coml, Fin,
and Agric
   
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Residential
   
Consumer
   
Finance
Leases Coml
   
Other
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                               
Beginning balance
  $ 1,734     $ 1,661     $ 2,215     $ 936     $ 710     $ 19     $ 1     $ 7,276  
Charge-offs
    (1,054 )     -       (550 )     (126 )     (526 )     -       -       (2,256 )
Recoveries
    181       18       1       2       98       -       -       300  
Provision
    674       468       500       124       261       22       1       2,050  
Ending balance
  $ 1,535     $ 2,147     $ 2,166     $ 936     $ 543     $ 41     $ 2     $ 7,370  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 391     $ 57     $ 35     $ 30     $ 114     $ -     $ -     $ 627  
                                                                 
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance
  $ 315,655     $ 75,334     $ 414,384     $ 142,858     $ 90,561     $ 5,769     $ 2,379     $ 1,046,940  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,636     $ 936     $ 2,911     $ 1,627     $ 330     $ -     $ -     $ 7,440  

 Credit Quality Indicators by Class of Loans
As of March 31, 2013  (in thousands)
 
Commercial Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category

   
Commercial,
Financial, and
Agricultural
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
   
Commercial
Total
   
% of Total
Commercial
 
Pass
  $ 308,294     $ 62,579     $ 380,402     $ 751,275       95.55 %
Special mention
    2,897       663       13,729       17,289       2.20 %
Substandard
    3,887       1,888       6,816       12,591       1.60 %
Doubtful
    319       3       4,758       5,080       0.65 %
    $ 315,397     $ 65,133     $ 405,705     $ 786,235       100.00 %
 
Residential Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category

   
Residential 
Construction
   
Residential 
Prime
   
Residential 
Subprime
   
Residential
Total
   
% of Total
Residential
 
Pass
  $ 17,139     $ 133,525     $ -     $ 150,664       96.79 %
Special mention
    -       1,398       -       1,398       0.90 %
Substandard
    236       3,361       -       3,597       2.31 %
    $ 17,375     $ 138,284     $ -     $ 155,659       100.00 %
 
 
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Consumer and Commercial Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

   
Consumer 
Credit
Card
   
Consumer
Other
   
Finance
Leases
Commercial
   
Other
Loans
   
Total
   
% of Total
 
Performing
  $ 5,892     $ 82,722     $ 4,962     $ 2,105     $ 95,681       99.70 %
Nonperforming
    29       255       -       -       284       0.30 %
    $ 5,921     $ 82,977     $ 4,962     $ 2,105     $ 95,965       100.00 %
 
Credit Quality Indicators by Class of Loans
As of December 31, 2012  (in thousands)
 
Commercial Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category

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

Residential Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category

   
Residential 
Construction
   
Residential 
Prime
   
Residential 
Subprime
   
Residential
Total
   
% of
Total Residential
 
Pass
  $ 16,785     $ 137,681     $ -     $ 154,466       96.64 %
Special mention
    -       1,612       -       1,612       1.01 %
Substandard
    199       3,565       -       3,764       2.35 %
    $ 16,984     $ 142,858     $ -     $ 159,842       100.00 %
 
Consumer and Commercial Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
 
   
Consumer
Credit
Card
   
Consumer
Other
   
Finance
Leases
Commercial
   
Other
Loans
   
Total
   
% of Total
 
Performing
  $ 6,792     $ 83,347     $ 5,769     $ 2,379     $ 98,287       99.57 %
Nonperforming
    15       407       -       -       422       0.43 %
    $ 6,807     $ 83,754     $ 5,769     $ 2,379     $ 98,709       100.00 %

Age Analysis of Past Due Loans by Class of Loans
(in thousands)

                                           
   
30-59
Days
Past Due (1)
   
60-89
Days Past
Due (1)
   
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due (1)
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
   
Recorded
Investment >
90 days and
Accruing
 
As of March 31, 2013
                                         
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 1,011     $ 51     $ 1,669     $ 2,731     $ 312,666     $ 315,397     $ 141  
Commercial real estate – construction
    229       537       188       954       64,179       65,133       -  
Commercial real estate – other
    1,663       176       2,449       4,288       401,417       405,705          
Consumer - credit card
    37       3       -       40       5,881       5,921       -  
Consumer - other
    361       97       142       600       82,377       82,977       22  
Residential – construction
    -       -       -       -       17,375       17,375       -  
Residential – prime
    2,000       124       1,251       3,375       134,909       138,284       -  
Residential – subprime
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Other loans
    78       7       -       85       2,020       2,105       -  
Finance leases commercial
    4       -       -       4       4,958       4,962       -  
    $ 5,383     $ 995     $ 5,699     $ 12,077     $ 1,025,782     $ 1,037,859     $ 163  

   
30-59
Days
Past Due (1)
   
60-89
Days Past
Due (1)
   
Greater
than 90 Days
Past Due (1)
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
   
Recorded
Investment >
90 days and
Accruing
 
As of December 31, 2012
                                         
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 2,220     $ 321     $ 2,580     $ 5,121     $ 310,534     $ 315,655     $ 1,019  
Commercial real estate - construction
    66       96       101       263       58,087       58,350       -  
Commercial real estate - other
    4,131       2,108       3,577       9,816       404,568       414,384       952  
Consumer - credit card
    24       2       15       41       6,766       6,807       15  
Consumer - other
    421       134       186       741       83,013       83,754       -  
Residential - construction
    -       -       -       -       16,984       16,984       -  
Residential - prime
    1,140       317       1,408       2,865       139,993       142,858       -  
Residential - subprime
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Other loans
    87       -       -       87       2,292       2,379       -  
Finance leases commercial
    -       -       -       -       5,769       5,769       -  
    $ 8,089     $ 2,978     $ 7,867     $ 18,934     $ 1,028,006     $ 1,046,940     $ 1,986  

 
(1)
Past due amounts may include loans on nonaccrual status.

 
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Impaired Loans by Class of Loans
(in thousands)

   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
As of March 31, 2013
                             
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 590     $ 701     $ -     $ 577     $ -  
Commercial real estate – construction
    676       676       -       723       -  
Commercial real estate – other
    2,485       3,015       -       2,508       6  
Consumer – other
    51       59       -       82       -  
Residential – prime
    909       909       -       1,242       2  
Subtotal:
  $ 4,711     $ 5,360     $ -     $ 5,132     $ 8  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
    1,058       1,058       467       1,065       1  
Commercial real estate – construction
    159       159       51       162       -  
Commercial real estate – other
    203       203       21       292       -  
Consumer – other
    204       204       106       210       -  
Residential – prime
    296       296       42       174       -  
Subtotal:
  $ 1,920     $ 1,920     $ 687     $ 1,903     $ 1  
Totals:
                                       
Commercial
    5,171       5,812       539       5,327       7  
Consumer
    255       263       106       292       -  
Residential
    1,205       1,205       42       1,416       2  
Grand total:
  $ 6,631     $ 7,280     $ 687     $ 7,035     $ 9  
                                         

   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
As of December 31, 2012
                             
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 564     $ 675     $ -     $ 861     $ 5  
Commercial real estate – construction
    771       770       -       834       1  
Commercial real estate – other
    2,530       3,059       -       1,780       38  
Consumer – other
    114       122       -       81       1  
Residential – prime
    1,575       1,575       -       1,213       26  
Finance leases commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
Other loans
    -       -       -       -       -  
Subtotal:
  $ 5,554     $ 6,201     $ -     $ 4,769     $ 71  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
    1,072       1,072       391       1,128       21  
Commercial real estate – construction
    165       165       57       85       7  
Commercial real estate – other
    381       381       35       811       3  
Consumer – other
    216       216       114       228       6  
Residential – prime
    52       52       30       172       4  
Subtotal:
  $ 1,886     $ 1,886     $ 627     $ 2,424     $ 41  
Totals:
                                       
Commercial
    5,483       6,122       483       5,499       75  
Consumer
    330       338       114       309       7  
Residential
    1,627       1,627       30       1,385       30  
Other
    -       -       -       -       -  
Grand total:
  $ 7,440     $ 8,087     $ 627     $ 7,193     $ 112  
 
 
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Loans on Nonaccrual Status
(in thousands)

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 1,856     $ 2,015  
Commercial real estate – construction
    838       941  
Commercial real estate - other
    2,783       3,017  
Consumer - credit card
    -       -  
Consumer - other
    292       409  
Residential - construction
    -       -  
Residential - prime
    1,757       2,505  
Residential - subprime
    -       -  
Other loans
    -       -  
Finance leases commercial
    -       -  
    $ 7,526     $ 8,887  
 
The amount of interest that would have been recorded on nonaccrual loans, had the loans not been classified as nonaccrual, totaled approximately $148,000 and $177,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Interest actually received on nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $36,000 and $20,000, respectively.
 
5. 
Earnings Per Common Share
 
Following is a summary of the information used in the computation of earnings per common share (in thousands):
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders
  $ 3,136     $ 2,486  
Dividends on Series C convertible preferred stock
    100       -  
Net earnings available to common shareholders  -diluted
  $ 3,236     $ 2,486  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computation of basic earnings per common share
    11,238       10,465  
Effect of dilutive securities:
               
Stock options
    50       8  
Restricted stock
    13       7  
Convertible preferred stock and warrants
    565       -  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus effect of dilutive securities used in computation of diluted earnings per common share
    11,866       10,480  
 
Options to acquire 18,331 shares of common stock were not included in computing diluted earnings per share for both quarters ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, because the effects of these shares were anti-dilutive as a result of the exercise price of such options.  A total of 104,384 shares subject to an outstanding warrant issued in connection with the Capital Purchase Plan transaction were anti-dilutive as a result of their exercise price and not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
 
6. 
Declaration of Dividends
 
A first quarter dividend of $0.07 per share for holders of common stock of record on March 15, 2013 was declared on January 31, 2013, and was paid on April 1, 2013.  On January 31, 2013, the Company also declared a 1.00% dividend for holders of its Series C preferred stock of record on April 1, 2013, which was paid on April 15, 2013.
 
 
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7. 
Goodwill and Intangibles

Changes to the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are provided in the following table (in thousands):

Balance, December 31, 2012
  $ 42,781  
Adjustment to goodwill
    (105 )
Balance, March 31, 2013
  $ 42,676  
 

 
The adjustments to goodwill made during the three months ended March 31, 2013 resulted from reclassification of a $415,000 liability assumed through the PSB acquisition and from a $254,000 market value adjustment on two bonds held in the PSB investment portfolio at acquisition.  The adjustments were made as additional information existing at the time of the acquisition was reviewed and affected the amount recorded for the assumed liability and the market value of the two bonds.  Net of deferred taxes, the adjustment resulted in a $105,000 reduction to goodwill recorded in the PSB acquisition.  The adjustments to goodwill had no impact on net income or stockholders’ equity.
 
A summary of core deposit intangible assets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows (in thousands):
 
   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Gross carrying amount
  $ 9,047     $ 11,674  
Less accumulated amortization
    (276 )     (2,627 )
Net carrying amount
  $ 8,771     $ 9,047  
 
8. 
Fair Value Measurement
 
The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:
 
Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
 
Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
 
Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market.  These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.  Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
 
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities which are either recorded or disclosed at fair value.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents—The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
Time Deposits Held in Banks—Fair values for fixed-rate time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on time deposits of similar terms of maturity.
 
Securities Available-for-Sale—Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.  Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange and U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter market funds.  Securities are classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy when the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. Level 2 inputs are used to value U.S. Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal securities, single issue trust preferred securities, certain pooled trust preferred securities, collateralized debt obligations and certain equity securities that are not actively traded.
 
 
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Securities Held-to-Maturity—The fair value of securities held-to-maturity is estimated using the same measurement techniques as securities available-for-sale.
 
Other Investments—The carrying value of other investments is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
Loans—For disclosure purposes, the fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings.  For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.  The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  No adjustment to fair value is taken related to illiquidity discounts.  However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established.  Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired.  Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management uses one of three methods to measure impairment, which, include collateral value, market value of similar debt, and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.  Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral or where the loan balance has been charged down to fair value require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and adjusts the appraisal value by taking an additional discount for market conditions and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.
 
For non-performing loans, collateral valuations currently in file are reviewed for acceptability in terms of timeliness and applicability.  Although each determination is made based on the facts and circumstances of each credit, generally valuations are no longer considered acceptable when there has been physical deterioration of the property from when it was last appraised, or there has been a significant change in the underlying assumptions of the appraisal.  If the valuation is deemed to be unacceptable, a new appraisal is ordered.  New appraisals are typically received within 4-6 weeks.  While awaiting new appraisals, the valuation in the file is utilized, net of discounts.  Discounts are derived from available relevant market data, selling costs, taxes, and insurance.  Any perceived collateral deficiency utilizing the discounted value is specifically reserved (as required by ASC Topic 310) until the new appraisal is received or charged off.  Thus, provisions or charge-offs are recognized in the period the credit is identified as non-performing.
 
The following sources are utilized to set appropriate discounts: market real estate agents, current local sales data, bank history for devaluation of similar property, Sheriff’s valuations and buy/sell contracts.  If a real estate agent is used to market and sell the property, values are discounted 10% for selling costs.  Additional discounts may be applied if research from the above sources indicates a discount is appropriate given devaluation of similar property from the time of the initial valuation.
 
Other Real Estate—Other real estate (“ORE”) properties are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to other real estate, and annually thereafter to insure other real estate assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value.  Exceptions to obtaining initial appraisals are properties where a buy/sell agreement exists for the loan value or greater, or where a Sheriff’s valuation has been received for properties liquidated through a Sheriff sale.  Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the ORE as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and adjusts the appraisal value by taking an additional discount for market conditions and there is no observable market prices, the Company records the ORE asset as nonrecurring Level 3.
 
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies—Fair value for life insurance cash surrender value is based on cash surrender values indicated by the insurance companies.
 
Deposits—The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts, and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.  The estimated fair value does not include customer related intangibles.
 
 
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Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase—The fair value approximates the carrying value of securities sold under agreements to repurchase due to their short-term nature.
 
Notes payable— The fair value of notes payable is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on similar types of borrowings with similar terms.
 
Junior Subordinated Debentures—For junior subordinated debentures that bear interest on a floating basis, the carrying amount approximates fair value.  For junior subordinated debentures that bear interest on a fixed rate basis, the fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on similar types of borrowings.
 
Commitments to Extend Credit, Standby Letters of Credit and Credit Card Guarantees—Because commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally short-term and made using variable rates, the carrying value and estimated fair value associated with these instruments are immaterial.
 
 
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Assets Recorded at Fair Value
 
Below is a table that presents information about certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
 
   
Assets / Liabilities Measured
at Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurements
at March 31, 2013 using:
 
Description
 
at March 31, 2013
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 13,186     $ -     $ 13,186     $ -  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    77,179       -       77,179       -  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    167,320       -       167,320       -  
Other asset-backed securities
    12,628       -       12,628       -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
    87,253               87,253          
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    29,693       -       29,693       -  
Collateralized debt obligations
    527       -       527       -  
    $ 387,786     $ -     $ 387,786     $ -  

   
Assets / Liabilities Measured
at Fair Value
   
Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2012 using:
 
Description
 
at December 31, 2012
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
  $ 13,424     $ -     $ 13,424     $ -  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    87,421       -       87,421       -  
GSE mortgage-backed securities
    178,819       -       178,819       -  
Collateralized mortgage
                               
obligations: residential
    101,986       -       101,986       -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
    29,761               29,761          
Other asset-backed securities
    12,742       -       12,742       -  
Collateralized debt obligations
    464       -       464       -  
    $ 424,617     $ -     $ 424,617     $ -  
 
 
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Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and are included in the table below (in thousands).  Impaired loans are Level 2 assets measured using appraisals from external parties of the collateral less any prior liens.  Other real estate properties are also Level 2 assets measured using appraisals from external parties.  Acquired loans are Level 3 assets measured on a nonrecurring basis.
 
         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
March 31,
2013
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                         
Assets
                       
Acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality
  $ 4,254     $ -     $ -     $ 4,254  
Other real estate
    7,552       -       7,552       -  
Impaired loans, excluding acquired loans
    1,943       -       1,943       -  
Total
  $ 13,749     $ -     $ 9,495     $ 4,254  

         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31,
2012
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                         
Assets
                       
Acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality
  $ 4,521     $ -     $ -     $ 4,521  
Other real estate
    7,496       -       7,496       -  
Impaired loans, excluding acquired loans
    2,245               2,245       -  
Total
  $ 14,262     $ -     $ 9,741     $ 4,521  
 
Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
 
Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

 
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
 
   
Fair Value Measurements
at March 31, 2013 Using:
 
   
Carrying
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 118,009     $ 118,009     $ -     $ -  
Securities available-for-sale
    387,786       -       387,786       -  
Securities held-to-maturity
    167,617       -       170,177       -  
Other investments
    10,017       10,017       -       -  
Loans, net
    1,030,402       -       -       1,036,325  
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
    13,242       -       13,242       -  
Financial liabilities:
                               
Non-interest-bearing deposits
    390,774       -       390,774       -  
Interest-bearing deposits
    1,169,352       -       899,237       271,799  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    48,557       48,557       -       -  
Notes payable
    28,772                       28,772  
Junior subordinated debentures
    29,384       -       22,167       7,588  


         
Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2012 Using:
 
Financial assets:
 
Carrying
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 73,573     $ 73,573     $ -     $ -  
Time deposits held in banks
    881       -       -       883  
Securities available-for-sale
    424,617       -       424,617       -  
Securities held-to-maturity
    153,524       -       156,924       -  
Other investments
    8,310       8,310       -       -  
Loans, net
    1,039,570       -       -       1,046,495  
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
    13,183       -       13,183       -  
Financial liabilities:
                               
Non-interest-bearing deposits
    380,577       -       380,557       -  
Interest-bearing deposits
    1,171,347       -       859,183       314,783  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    41,447       41,447       -       -  
Notes payable
    29,128       -       -       29,128  
Junior subordinated debentures
    29,384       -       22,167       7,776  
 
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.

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

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

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this Report, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the regulations thereunder), which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to certain statements under the captions “Business,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
 
 The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “guidance,” “potential,” “continue,” “project,” “forecast,” “confident,” and similar expressions are typically used to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate.  Any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and may be affected by various factors that may cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.  Some of the factors that may cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include the factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our 2012 Annual Report on form 10-K and under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Report and the following:
 
 
·
changes in interest rates and market prices that could affect the net interest margin, asset valuation, and expense levels;
 
·
changes in local economic and business conditions, including, without limitation, changes related to the oil and gas industries, that could adversely affect customers and their ability to repay borrowings under agreed upon terms, adversely affect the value of the underlying collateral related to their borrowings, and reduce demand for loans;
 
·
increased competition for deposits and loans which could affect compositions, rates and terms;
 
·
changes in the levels of prepayments received on loans and investment securities that adversely affect the yield and value of the earning assets;
 
·
a deviation in actual experience from the underlying assumptions used to determine and establish our allowance for loan losses (“ALL”), which could result in greater than expected loan losses;
 
·
changes in the availability of funds resulting from reduced liquidity or increased costs;
 
·
the timing, ability to complete and the impact of proposed and/or future acquisitions, the success or failure of integrating acquired operations, and the ability to capitalize on growth opportunities upon entering new markets;
 
·
the ability to acquire, operate, and maintain effective and efficient operating systems;
 
·
increased asset levels and changes in the composition of assets that would impact capital levels and regulatory capital ratios;
 
·
loss of critical personnel and the challenge of hiring qualified personnel at reasonable compensation levels;

 
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·
legislative and regulatory changes, including the changes in the regulatory capital framework proposed by the Federal Reserve Board under its Basel III regulatory capital reforms, the impact of regulations under the Dodd-Frank  Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), including the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and other changes in banking, securities and tax laws and regulations and their application by our regulators, changes in the scope and cost of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance and other coverage;
 
·
regulations and restrictions resulting from our participation in government sponsored programs such as the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund, including potential retroactive changes in such programs;
 
·
changes in accounting principles, policies, and guidelines applicable to financial holding companies and banking;
 
·
acts of war, terrorism, cyber intrusion, weather, or other catastrophic events beyond our control; and
 
·
the ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing.

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

Critical Accounting Policies

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

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

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

 
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Results of Operations

Earnings Analysis

We reported net earnings available to common shareholders of $3.1 million for the first quarter of 2013, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $2.5 million reported for the first quarter of 2012.  Diluted earnings for the first quarter of 2013 were $0.27 per common share, compared to $0.24 per common share reported for the first quarter of 2012.  The first quarter of 2013 included after-tax merger and conversion expenses related to the December 28, 2012 acquisition of PSB Financial Corporation (“PSB”) of $0.01 per share.  Excluding these non-operating expenses, operating earnings per share for the first quarter of 2013 were $0.28.

Dividends paid on the Series B Preferred Stock issued to the Treasury as a result of our participation in the Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”) totaled $192,000 for the first quarter of 2013 based on a dividend rate of 2.40%.  The Series C Preferred Stock issued in conjunction with the PSB acquisition paid dividends totaling $100,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

The first quarter of 2013 included a full quarter of revenues and expenses from PSB operations.  Revenues from consolidated operations increased $5.5 million in quarterly comparison and included $2.2 million in purchase accounting adjustments on the 2012 and 2011 acquisitions.  Non-interest income increased $903,000 in quarterly comparison, from $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 to $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013.  Increases in noninterest income consisted primarily of $347,000 in service charges on deposit accounts, $230,000 in ATM/debit card income and $204,000 in gain on sales of securities.

Non-interest expenses increased $4.8 million for the first quarter 2013 compared to first quarter 2012 and included operating expenses for the fifteen branches acquired with PSB and for five new branches opened in late 2012 and early 2013.  Additionally, first quarter 2013 included an increase of $94,000 in core deposit intangibles expense and $214,000 of net merger and conversion related expenses.  The increased operating costs consisted primarily of $2.3 million in salaries and benefits costs, $1.0 million in occupancy expense, $260,000 in marketing expense, $223,000 in the cost of printing and supplies and $226,000 in data processing costs.  Expenses on ORE and other assets repossessed decreased $189,000 in prior year quarterly comparison.  The provision for loan losses decreased $125,000 and income tax expense increased $331,000 in quarterly comparison.

Net Interest Income

Our primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities.  Changes in the volume and mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities combined with changes in market rates of interest greatly affect net interest income.  Our net interest margin on a taxable equivalent basis, which is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, was 4.61% and 4.49% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.   Tables 1 and 2 below analyze the changes in net interest income in the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012.

Fully taxable-equivalent (“FTE”) net interest income totaled $18.8 million and $14.1 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The FTE net interest income increased $4.7 million in prior year quarterly comparison primarily due to a $388.3 million increase in the volume of average earning assets as a result of the PSB acquisition.  The average volume of loans increased $301.2 million in quarterly comparison and the average yield on loans decreased 7 basis points, from 6.72% to 6.65%.  Purchase accounting adjustments on acquired loans added 80 basis points to the average yield on loans for the first quarter of 2013 and 32 basis points to the average yield on loans for the first quarter of 2012.  Net of the impact of the purchase accounting adjustments, average loan yields declined 55 basis points in prior year quarterly comparison, from 6.40% to 5.85%.  Loan yields have declined primarily as the result of a sustained low market interest rate environment.

 
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Investment securities totaled $555.4 million, or 29.7% of total assets at March 31, 2013, versus $462.8 million, or 32.7% of total assets at March 31, 2012.  The investment portfolio had an effective duration of 3.5 years and an unrealized gain of $11.2 million at March 31, 2013.  The average volume of investment securities increased $81.7 million in quarterly comparison primarily due to $152.7 million in securities acquired with the PSB acquisition at year end December 2012, of which $28.8 million were sold early in the first quarter of 2013.  Additionally, a portion of excess cash from the 2011 acquisitions was used to purchase securities for the investment portfolio in 2012.  The average tax equivalent yield on investment securities decreased 36 basis points, from 2.80% to 2.44% primarily due to lower reinvestment rates.  The average yield on all earning assets increased 5 basis points in prior year quarterly comparison, from 4.98% for the first quarter of 2012 to 5.03% for the first quarter of 2013.   Net of the impact of purchase accounting adjustments, the average yield on total earning assets declined 27 basis points, from 4.80% to 4.53% for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
 
The impact to interest expense of a $233.4 million increase in the average volume of interest bearing deposits was offset by a 10 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits, from 0.49% at March 31, 2012 to 0.39% at March 31, 2013.  Net of purchase accounting adjustments on acquired certificates of deposit, the average rate paid on interest bearing deposits was 0.66% for the first quarter of 2012 compared to 0.47% for the first quarter of 2013.

Included in other interest-bearing liabilities is an average of $28.9 million of borrowed funds assumed from PSB, which included FHLB advances and a notes payable with First National Bankers Bank.  The FHLB advances are fixed rate advances with rates ranging from 1.99% to 5.06% and have a range of maturities from January 2013 to January 2019.  The FHLB advances are collateralized by a blanket lien on first mortgages and other qualifying loans.  The notes payable with First National Bankers Bank requires annual payments of $250,000 and bear an interest rate equal to New York Prime.

The average rate paid on our junior subordinated debentures decreased 175 basis points from first quarter of 2012 to first quarter of 2013 due to the addition of three variable rate debentures acquired from PSB.  The variable rate debentures carry a floating rate tied to the 3-month LIBOR with added rate variances ranging from plus 170 basis points to plus 330 basis points, adjustable and payable quarterly.  We also have outstanding $7.2 million of junior subordinated debenture that carry a fixed interest rate of 10.20%.

As a result of these changes in volume and yield on earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, the FTE net interest margin increased 12 basis points, from 4.49% for the first quarter of 2012 to 4.61% for the first quarter of 2013.  Net of purchase accounting adjustments on loans, deposits and FHLB borrowings, the FTE margin decreased 17 basis points, from 4.20% for the first quarter of 2012 to 4.03% for the first quarter of 2013, primarily due to the addition of the relatively low margin on the earning assets acquired from PSB.

 
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Table 1
 
Consolidated Average Balances, Interest and Rates
(in thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
   
Average
Volume
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate
 
Assets
                                   
Investment securities1
                                   
Taxable
  $ 426,017     $ 2,059       1.93 %   $ 365,302     $ 2,069       2.27 %
Tax exempt2
    106,982       1,188       4.44 %     85,964       1,093       5.09 %
Total investment securities
    532,999       3,247       2.44 %     451,266       3,162       2.80 %
Federal funds sold
    8,021       4       0.20 %     4,108       2       0.19 %
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
    57,829       38       0.26 %     60,045       39       0.26 %
Other investments
    9,317       72       3.09 %     5,636       45       3.19 %
Total loans3
    1,043,780       17,117       6.65 %     742,595       12,402       6.72 %
Total earning assets
    1,651,946       20,478       5.03 %     1,263,650       15,650       4.98 %
Allowance for loan losses
    (7,151 )                     (7,171 )                
Nonearning assets
    205,964                       139,485                  
Total assets
  $ 1,850,759                     $ 1,395,964                  
                                                 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
                                               
Total interest bearing deposits
    1,133,087       1,078       0.39 %     899,646       1,100       0.49 %
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
    45,644       179       1.59 %     45,867       181       1.59 %
Federal funds purchased
    -       -       -       4       -       -  
Other borrowings/payables
    30,912       124       1.60 %     2       -       -  
Junior subordinated debentures
    29,384       336       4.59 %     15,465       248       6.34 %
Total interest bearing liabilities
    1,239,027       1,717       0.56 %     960,984       1,529       0.64 %
                                                 
Demand deposits
    409,639                       262,110                  
Other liabilities
    11,529                       9,393                  
Shareholders’ equity
    190,564                       163,477                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,850,759                     $ 1,395,964                  
                                                 
Net interest income and net interest spread
          $ 18,761       4.47 %           $ 14,121       4.34 %
Net yield on interest earning assets
                    4.61 %                     4.49 %


 
1 Securities classified as available-for-sale are included in average balances.  Interest income figures reflect interest earned on such securities.
 
2 Interest income of $349,000 for 2013 and $317,000 for 2012 is added to interest earned on tax-exempt obligations to reflect tax equivalent yields using a tax rate of 35% and 34% for 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
3 Interest income includes loan fees of $1,081,000 for 2013 and $790,000 for 2012.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances and income on such loans is recognized on a cash basis.
 
 
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Table 2
Changes in Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income
(in thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2013 compared to March 31, 2012
 
   
Total
Increase
   
Change
Attributable To
 
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rates
 
Taxable-equivalent earned on:
                 
Investment securities
                 
Taxable
  $ (10 )   $ 317     $ (327 )
Tax exempt
    95       245       (150 )
Federal funds sold
    2       2       -  
Time and interest bearing deposits in other banks
    (1 )     (1 )     -  
Other investments
    27       28       (1 )
Loans, including fees
    4,714       4,941       (227 )
Total
    4,827       5,532       (705 )
                         
Interest paid on:
                       
Interest bearing deposits
    (22 )     250       (272 )
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
    (2 )     (1 )     (1 )
Other borrowings/payable
    124       124       -  
Junior subordinated debentures
    88       174       (86 )
Total
    188       547       (359 )
                         
Taxable-equivalent net interest income
  $ 4,639     $ 4,985     $ (346 )
 
Note: In Table 2, changes due to volume and rate have generally been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts to the changes in each.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 totaled $4.4 million, an increase of $903,000 from the $3.5 million earned in the three months ended March 31, 2012.  Increases in non-interest income consisted of $347,000 in service charges on deposit accounts and $230,000 in ATM/debit card income primarily due to the deposit accounts added with the PSB acquisition.  Additionally, we recorded $204,000 in net gains on sale of securities in the first quarter of 2013.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased $4.8 million, from $12.6 million in the first quarter of 2012 to $17.4 million in the first quarter of 2013.  Increases in non-interest expenses included the impact of fifteen branches acquired from PSB and five new branches added in late 2012 and in early 2013.  Salaries and benefits costs increased $2.3 million, from $6.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 to $8.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013.  The number of full-time equivalent employees increased over the same period by 160, from 442 to 602, respectively.  Occupancy expenses increased $1.1 million, from $2.5 million to $3.6 million in quarterly comparison, as the number of branch locations increased from 40 to 59 from March 31, 2012 to March 31, 2013.  Additional non-interest expense increases included primarily $260,000 in marketing expense, $223,000 in the cost of printing and supplies, $226,000 in data processing expenses and $131,000 in corporate development costs, which were also franchise expansion related expenses.

Analysis of Balance Sheet

Total consolidated assets at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $1.9 billion.  Deposits totaled $1.6 billion at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Our stable core deposit base, excluding time deposits, accounted for 83% of deposits at March 31, 2013 compared to 80% of deposits at year end 2012.  The low cost of our interest-bearing deposits declined 3 basis points from 0.42% compared to 0.39% over the three months ended March 31, 2013.

 
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Securities available-for-sale totaled $387.8 million at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $36.8 million from $424.6 million at December 31, 2012.  The securities available-for-sale portfolio declined primarily due to $41.8 million in sales of securities and $23.7 million in calls, maturities and pay-downs that offset purchases totaling $35.9 million for the first three months of 2013.  The $41.8 million in securities sold were identified as under-performing following a thorough analysis of the investment securities portfolio during the first quarter of 2013.  Securities held-to-maturity increased $14.1 million, from $153.5 million at December 31, 2012 to $167.6 million at March 31, 2013 due to $22.2 million in purchases for the held-to- maturity portfolio.  The investment securities portfolio had an effective duration of 3.5 years and an unrealized gain of $11.2 million at March 31, 2013.

Loans totaled $1.0 billion at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Total loans declined $9.1 million in the first quarter of 2013 primarily due to pay-offs related to asset quality improvement in the portfolio.  The loan mix reflected a minimal decrease in commercial and residential real estate loans, which was partially offset by an increase in real estate construction loans.  The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio is reflected in Table 5 below.
 
Table 3
Composition of Loans
(in thousands)
     
   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
  $ 315,397     $ 315,655  
Lease financing receivable
    4,962       5,769  
Real estate – construction
    82,508       75,334  
Real estate – commercial
    405,705       414,384  
Real estate – residential
    138,284       142,858  
Installment loans to individuals
    88,898       90,561  
Other
    2,105       2,379  
    $ 1,037,859     $ 1,046,940  
Less allowance for loan losses
    (7,457 )     (7,370 )
Net loans
  $ 1,030,402     $ 1,039,570  
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural (“C&I”) loans remained flat over the first three months of 2013 and the real estate construction portfolio increased $7.2 million.  Commercial real estate loans decreased $7.7 million, primarily due to pay-offs related to asset quality improvements in the portfolio.  Included in the commercial loan portfolios are qualifying small business loans that may result in a lower dividend rate paid on our Series B Preferred Stock issued in connection with our participation under the U. S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”).  In connection with our participation in the SBLF, we have placed emphasis on small business loans through training and on-going communications with management and lenders on the types of loans that qualify for SBLF.  We have also developed marketing programs that promote small business lending in our markets.

Within the $405.7 million commercial real estate portfolio, $348.5 million is secured by commercial property, $26.3 million is secured by multi-family property, and $30.9 million is secured by farmland.  Of the $348.5 million secured by commercial property, $203.0 million, or 58.2%, is owner-occupied.  Of the $138.3 million residential real estate portfolio, 87.1% represented loans secured by first liens.  We believe our risk within the real estate and construction portfolios is diversified throughout our markets and that current exposure within the two portfolios is sufficiently provided for within the ALL at March 31, 2013.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of operations, the Company engages in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with GAAP, are not recorded in the financial statements.  These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk.  Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments, letters of credit and lines of credit.  For the period ended March 31, 2013, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 
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Liquidity and Capital

Bank Liquidity

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

Liquidity is provided primarily by three sources: a stable base of funding sources, an adequate level of assets that can be readily converted into cash, and borrowing lines with correspondent banks.  Our core deposits are our most stable and important source of funding.  Cash deposits at other banks, federal funds sold, and principal payments received on loans and mortgage-backed securities provide additional primary sources of liquidity.  Approximately $73.3 million in projected cash flows from securities repayments for the remainder of 2013 provides an additional source of liquidity.

The Bank also has significant borrowing capacity with the FRB-Atlanta and with the FHLB–Dallas.  As of March 31, 2013, we had no borrowings with the FRB-Atlanta.  FHLB-Dallas advances acquired from PSB totaled $27.0 million at March 31, 2013 and are fixed rate advances with rates ranging from 1.99% to 5.06% and have a range of maturities from January 2013 to January 2019.  The Company has $20.2 million in borrowing capacity at the FRB Discount Window and has the ability to post additional collateral of approximately $253.5 million if necessary to meet liquidity needs.  Additionally, $135.1 million in loan collateral is pledged under a Borrower-in-Custody line with the FRB-Atlanta.  Pending completion of the 2013 FHLB-Dallas collateral review, we anticipate our borrowing capacity under existing agreements to be approximately $149.6 million for the remainder of 2013.  Additional unsecured borrowing lines totaling $48.5 million are available through correspondent banks.  We utilize these contingency funding alternatives to meet deposit volatility, which is more likely in the current environment, given unusual competitive offerings within our markets.

Company Liquidity

At the Company level, cash is needed primarily to meet interest payments on the junior subordinated debentures, dividends on our common stock and dividend payments on the Series B and Series C Preferred Stocks.  The dividend rate on the Series B Preferred Stock issued to the U.S. Treasury for participation in the Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”) was 2.40% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 4.33% for the three months ended December 31, 2012.  For future quarters through the fourth quarter of 2013, the dividend rate may be adjusted to between 1% per annum and 5% per annum to reflect changes to the Bank’s level of “Qualified Small Business Lending” or “QSBL”.  If the level of the Bank’s qualified small business loans declines so that the percentage increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline level of QSBL is less than 10%, then the dividend rate payable on the Series B Preferred Stock would increase.  For the tenth calendar quarter through four and one half years after issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed at between 1% and 7% based upon the increase in QSBL as of the ninth calendar quarter as compared to the baseline. After four and one half years from issuance, the dividend rate will increase to 9% per annum.
 
On December 28, 2012, the Company issued 756,511 shares of common stock and 99,971 shares of Series C Preferred Stock in connection with the PSB acquisition.  The Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to the payment of noncumulative dividends, if and when declared by the Company’s Board of Directors, at the rate of 4.00% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on April 15, 2013.  On January 31, 2013, the Company declared a 1.00% first quarter dividend for holders of its Series C preferred stock of record on April 1, 2013, which was paid on April 15, 2013.
 
Although no dividends have been paid by the Bank to the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2013, as of December 31, 2012 the Bank had the ability to pay dividends to the Company of approximately $23.0 million without prior approval from its primary regulator.  Additionally, the Bank paid no dividends to the Company for the year ended December 31, 2012.  As a publicly traded company, the Company also has the ability, subject to market conditions, to issue additional shares of common stock and other securities to provide funds as needed for operations and future growth of the Company.

 
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Capital

The Company and the Bank are required to maintain certain minimum capital levels.  Risk-based capital requirements are intended to make regulatory capital more sensitive to the risk profile of an institution's assets.  At March 31 2013, the Company and the Bank were in compliance with statutory minimum capital requirements and were classified as “well capitalized.”  Minimum capital requirements include a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0%, with Tier 1 capital not less than 4.0%, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 to total average adjusted assets) of 4.0% based upon the regulators latest composite rating of the institution. As of March 31 2013, the Company’s Tier 1 leverage ratio was 8.98%, Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 13.75% and total capital to risk-weighted assets was 14.41%.  The Bank had a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 8.78% at March 31, 2013.  The Bank’s four acquisitions over the past eighteen months reduced capital levels; however, the Company and the Bank continue to be classified as “well capitalized.”

The Federal Reserve Board has proposed a new regulatory capital framework as part of the Basel III regulatory capital reforms.  We currently believe that, if such reforms are implemented as proposed, we would remain in compliance with the revised capital requirements.

Asset Quality

Credit Risk Management

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

Credit concentrations are monitored and reported quarterly whereby individual customer and aggregate industry leverage, profitability, risk rating distributions, and liquidity are evaluated for each major standard industry classification segment.  At March 31, 2013, one industry segment concentration, the oil and gas industry, aggregated more than 10% of our loan portfolio.  Our exposure in the oil and gas industry, including related service and manufacturing industries, totaled approximately $144.1 million, or 13.9% of total loans.  Additionally, we monitor our exposure to loans secured by commercial real estate.  At March 31, 2013, loans secured by commercial real estate (including commercial construction, farmland and multifamily loans) totaled approximately $470.8 million.  Of the $470.8 million, $348.5 million represent CRE loans, 58.2% of which are secured by owner-occupied commercial properties.  Of the $470.8 million in loans secured by commercial real estate, $3.6 million, or 0.8%, were on nonaccrual status at March 31, 2013. Additional information regarding credit quality by loan classification is provided in Note 4 – Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses and Note 7 – Fair Value Measurement in the notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.

 
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Nonperforming Assets and Allowance for Loan Loss

Table 4 summarizes the Company's nonperforming assets for the quarters ending March 31, 2013 and 2012, and December 31, 2012.
 
Table 4
Nonperforming Assets and Loans Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing
(in thousands)
 
   
March 31,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
   
March 31,
2012
 
Nonaccrual loans
  $ 7,526     $ 8,887     $ 7,655  
Loans past due 90 days and over and still accruing
    163       1,986       418  
Total nonperforming loans
    7,689       10,873       8,073  
Other real estate
    7,552       7,496       7,120  
Other foreclosed assets
    16       151       321  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 15,257     $ 18,520     $ 15,514  
                         
Troubled debt restructurings
  $ 5,032     $ 5,062     $ 421  
                         
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    0.82 %     1.00 %     1.10 %
Nonperforming assets to total loans + ORE + other foreclosed assets
    1.46 %     1.76 %     2.05 %
ALL to nonperforming loans
    96.98 %     67.78 %     87.67 %
ALL to total loans
    0.72 %     0.70 %     0.95 %
                         
QTD charge-offs
  $ 523     $ 557     $ 939  
QTD recoveries
    60       53       66  
QTD net charge-offs
  $ 463     $ 504     $ 873  
Annualized net charge-offs to total loans
    0.18 %     0.19 %     0.47 %

Nonperforming assets totaled $15.3 million at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $3.2 million from the $18.5 million reported at year-end 2012 and a decrease of $257,000 from the $15.5 million reported at March 31, 2012.  The decrease in the first quarter of 2013 resulted from a $1.4 million reduction in nonaccrual loans and a $1.8 million decrease in loans past due 90 days and over.  Allowance coverage for nonperforming loans was 96.98% at March 31, 2013 compared to 67.78% at December 31, 2012 and 87.67% at March 31, 2012.  The ALL/total loans ratio remained relatively constant at 0.72% compared to 0.70% at year-end 2012, down from the 0.95% at March 31, 2012.  The ALL/total loans ratio decreased due to the loans acquired from PSB.   The ratio of annualized net charge-offs to total loans was 0.18% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to 0.19% for the three months ended December 31, 2012, and down from the .47% for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

Total nonperforming assets to total loans plus ORE and other assets repossessed decreased to 1.46% at March 31, 2013 from 1.76% at December 31, 2012 and from 2.05% at March 31, 2012.  Loans classified as troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) totaled $5.0 million at March 31, 2013 compared to $5.1 million at December 31, 2012 and $421,000 at March 31, 2012.  A total of $4.8 million in TDRs were acquired with PSB and included four credits, two of which are large commercial credits.  Classified assets, including ORE, decreased $5.2 million, or 15.1% during the three months ended March 31, 2013, from $34.4 million at December 31, 2012 to $29.2 million.  The decrease in classified assets resulted primarily from approximately $2.9 million in pay-offs received on three loan relationships and the upgrade of a $1.0 million loan.  The exposure on other classified loans decreased an additional $1.2 million due to charge-offs and scheduled payments in the first quarter of 2013.   Additional information regarding impaired loans is included in Note 4 – Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses and Note 7 – Fair Value Measurement in the notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Quarterly evaluations of the allowance for loan losses are performed in accordance with GAAP and regulatory guidelines.  The ALL is comprised of specific reserves assigned to each impaired loan for which a probable loss has been identified as well as general reserves to maintain the allowance at an acceptable level for other loans in the portfolio where historical loss experience is available that indicates certain probable losses may exist.  Factors considered in determining provisions include estimated losses in significant credits; known deterioration in concentrations of credit; historical loss experience; trends in nonperforming assets; volume, maturity and composition of the loan portfolio; off-balance sheet credit risk; lending policies and control systems; national and local economic conditions; the experience, ability and depth of lending management; and the results of examinations of the loan portfolio by regulatory agencies and others.  The processes by which we determine the appropriate level of the ALL, and the corresponding provision for probable credit losses, involves considerable judgment; therefore, no assurance can be given that future losses will not vary from current estimates. We believe the $7.5 million in the ALL as of March 31, 2013 is sufficient to cover probable losses in the loan portfolio.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

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

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

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

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

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

During the first quarter of 2013, there was no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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Part II – Other Information
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
 
In early June 2012, the Bank was joined in a class action lawsuit filed by Umeki Harding, individually and on behalf of all persons similarly situated, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.  Mr. Harding alleges he was a customer and individually and on behalf of a class seeks unspecified monetary damages and other relief from the Bank relating to the collection of overdraft fees on customer accounts.   The Bank filed a motion to compel arbitration and sought dismissal of the complaint.  On October 4, 2012, the Court granted the Bank’s motion to compel arbitration and stayed the referenced matter until arbitration is conducted in accordance with the terms of the Arbitration Agreement.  The federal lawsuit was administratively closed pending the completion of the arbitration proceeding.  As of this date, there has been no request by any customer seeking arbitration.
 
Also in June 2012, the Bank was joined in a class action lawsuit filed by Elena Hunter, individually and behalf of herself and others similarly situated, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division.  The lawsuit alleges violations of Title III of the American with Disabilities Act and several other acts against the Bank for failure to design, construct, and/or own or operate banking facilities that are accessible to, and independently usable by, blind people and is seeking unspecified monetary damages and other relief from the Bank.  On July 27, 2012, the Bank filed a motion to dismiss this matter, which motion is currently pending before the court.  The motion to dismiss was granted on February 19, 2013 and plaintiffs were given leave to file amended pleadings within 30 days.  Plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint on March 26, 2013.
 
A Notice of Charge of Discrimination was filed against the Company in April 2011 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Karen L. Hail, a former Director and officer of the Company.  Ms. Hail’s claim alleges gender discrimination and retaliation.  In May 2011, Ms. Hail also filed an action in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana against the Company and the Bank for discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act seeking unspecified monetary damages.   The Company believes Ms. Hail’s claims are without merit and will strongly defend against the claims.
 
The Bank has been named as a defendant in various other legal actions arising from normal business activities in which damages of various amounts are claimed.  While the amount, if any, of ultimate liability with respect to such matters cannot be currently determined, management believes, after consulting with legal counsel, that any such liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.  However, in the event of unexpected future developments in these matters, if the ultimate resolution of any such matter is unfavorable, the result may be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.
 
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
The Company did not sell any unregistered equity securities or repurchase any equity securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
 
None.
 
Item 5. Other Information.
 
None.
 
Item 6. Exhibits.
 
 
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Exhibit Number Document Description
   
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (restated solely for purposes of Item 601(b)(3) of Regulation S-K) (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to MidSouth's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
   
3.2
Amended and Restated By-laws of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. effective as of September 12, 2012 (restated solely for purposes of Item 601(b)(3) of Regulation S-K (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to MidSouth’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
   
Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13(a) – 14(a)
   
Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13(a) – 14(a)
   
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
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The following financial information from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.*
 
*  Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not to be “filed” or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections.

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

 
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)
   
Date: May 10, 2013
 
 
/s/ C. R. Cloutier
   
 
C. R. Cloutier, President /CEO
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
 
/s/ James R. McLemore
   
 
James R. McLemore, CFO
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
   
 
/s/ Teri S. Stelly
   
 
Teri S. Stelly, Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
 
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