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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2009

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 0-20293

 

 

UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

VIRGINIA   54-1598552

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

211 North Main Street

P.O. Box 446

Bowling Green, Virginia 22427

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(804) 633-5031

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark 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 (§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  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller 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

The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of April 27, 2009 was 13,595,027.

 

 

 


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UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

 

ITEM

        PAGE
   PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
Item 1.   

Financial Statements

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2009, December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2008

   1
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

   2
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

   4
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   5
  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   17
Item 2.   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   18
Item 3.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   31
Item 4.   

Controls and Procedures

   33
   PART II - OTHER INFORMATION   
Item 1.   

Legal Proceedings

   34
Item 1A.   

Risk Factors

   34
Item 2.   

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   34
Item 6.   

Exhibits

   34

Signatures

   35

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM  1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)

 

     March 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
    March 31,
2008
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)     (Unaudited)

ASSETS

      

Cash and cash equivalents:

      

Cash and due from banks

   $ 37,515     $ 144,625     $ 55,286

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

     123,422       903       1,325

Money market investments

     129       122       232

Other interest-bearing deposits

     2,598       2,598       2,598

Federal funds sold

     305       289       6
                      

Total cash and cash equivalents

     163,969       148,537       59,447
                      

Securities available for sale, at fair value

     348,235       309,711       287,084
                      

Loans held for sale

     34,003       29,424       38,297
                      

Loans, net of unearned income

     1,867,172       1,874,088       1,793,816

Less allowance for loan losses

     27,704       25,496       20,452
                      

Net loans

     1,839,468       1,848,592       1,773,364
                      

Bank premises and equipment, net

     79,138       77,425       75,245

Other real estate owned

     8,145       7,140       944

Core deposit intangibles, net

     9,133       9,613       11,064

Goodwill

     56,474       56,474       56,474

Other assets

     63,468       65,016       60,164
                      

Total assets

   $ 2,602,033     $ 2,551,932     $ 2,362,083
                      

LIABILITIES

      

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

   $ 292,636     $ 274,829     $ 292,616

Interest-bearing deposits:

      

NOW accounts

     200,941       201,317       229,846

Money market accounts

     436,892       361,138       168,808

Savings accounts

     99,126       93,559       104,071

Time deposits of $100,000 and over

     477,527       452,297       447,003

Brokered certificates of deposit

     —         66,709       40,000

Other time deposits

     485,884       477,150       450,482
                      

Total interest-bearing deposits

     1,700,370       1,652,170       1,440,210
                      

Total deposits

     1,993,006       1,926,999       1,732,826
                      

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     50,205       68,282       69,502

Other short-term borrowings

     65,000       55,000       197,809

Trust preferred capital notes

     60,310       60,310       60,310

Long-term borrowings

     140,000       150,000       64,500

Other liabilities

     18,600       17,543       22,675
                      

Total liabilities

     2,327,121       2,278,134       2,147,622
                      

Commitments and contingencies

      

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Preferred stock, $10.00 par value, $1,000 liquidation value, shares authorized 59,000; issued and outstanding, 59,000 shares at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and none at March 31, 2008

     590       590       —  

Common stock, $1.33 par value, shares authorized 36,000,000; issued and outstanding, 13,595,004 shares, 13,570,970 shares, and 13,481,431 shares, respectively

     18,094       18,055       17,942

Surplus

     101,874       101,719       41,409

Retained earnings

     154,672       155,140       151,792

Warrant

     2,808       2,808       —  

Discount on preferred stock

     (2,667 )     (2,790 )     —  

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

     (459 )     (1,724 )     3,318
                      

Total stockholders’ equity

     274,912       273,798       214,461
                      

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,602,033     $ 2,551,932     $ 2,362,083
                      

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
     2009     2008

Interest and dividend income:

    

Interest and fees on loans

   $ 27,509     $ 31,264

Interest on Federal funds sold

     —         28

Interest on deposits in other banks

     54       8

Interest on money market investments

     —         1

Interest on other interest-bearing deposits

     —         25

Interest and dividends on securities:

    

Taxable

     2,436       2,289

Nontaxable

     1,365       1,255
              

Total interest and dividend income

     31,364       34,870
              

Interest expense:

    

Interest on deposits

     11,105       11,735

Interest on Federal funds purchased

     —         168

Interest on short-term borrowings

     631       2,036

Interest on long-term borrowings

     1,914       1,806
              

Total interest expense

     13,650       15,745
              

Net interest income

     17,714       19,125

Provision for loan losses

     3,130       1,600
              

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     14,584       17,525
              

Noninterest income:

    

Service charges on deposit accounts

     1,996       2,120

Other service charges, commissions and fees

     1,419       1,468

Gains on securities transactions, net

     1       23

Gains on sales of loans

     3,452       2,998

Gains (losses) on sales of other real estate and bank premises, net

     (19 )     137

Other operating income

     484       602
              

Total noninterest income

     7,333       7,348
              

Noninterest expenses:

    

Salaries and benefits

     10,675       11,060

Occupancy expenses

     1,797       1,708

Furniture and equipment expenses

     1,209       1,265

Other operating expenses

     6,246       5,900
              

Total noninterest expenses

     19,927       19,933
              

Income before income taxes

     1,990       4,940

Income tax expense

     237       1,288
              

Net income

   $ 1,753     $ 3,652

Dividends paid and accumulated on preferred stock

     738       —  

Accretion of discount on preferred stock

     123       —  
              

Net income available to common shareholders

   $ 892     $ 3,652
              

Earnings per share, basic

   $ 0.07     $ 0.27
              

Earnings per share, diluted

   $ 0.07     $ 0.27
              

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 AND 2008

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Preferred
Stock
   Common
Stock
    Surplus     Retained
Earnings
    Warrant    Discount
on
Preferred
Stock
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total  

Balance - December 31, 2007

   $ —      $ 17,879     $ 40,758     $ 152,238     $ —      $ —       $ 1,207       $ 212,082  

Comprehensive income:

                    

Net income - 2008

            3,652            $ 3,652       3,652  

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period (net of tax, $1,144)

                     2,126    

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (net of tax, $8)

                     (15 )  
                          

Other comprehensive loss (net of tax, $1,136)

                   2,111       2,111       2,111  
                          

Total comprehensive income

                   $ 5,763    
                          

Dividends on Common Stock ($.185 per share)

            (2,494 )              (2,494 )

Tax benefit from exercise of stock awards

          42                  42  

Issuance of common stock under Dividend Reinvestment Plan (10,317 shares)

        21       249                  270  

Issuance of common stock under Stock Incentive Plan (21,161 shares)

        62       502                  564  

Stock repurchased under stock repurchase plan (15,000)

        (20 )     (234 )                (254 )

Cumulative-effect of a change in accounting principle

            (1,604 )              (1,604 )

Stock-based compensation expense

          92                  92  
                                                                

Balance - March 31, 2008

   $ —      $ 17,942     $ 41,409     $ 151,792     $ —      $ —       $ 3,318       $ 214,461  
                                                                

Balance - December 31, 2008

   $ 590    $ 18,055     $ 101,719     $ 155,140     $ 2,808    $ (2,790 )   $ (1,724 )     $ 273,798  

Comprehensive income:

                    

Net income - 2009

            1,753            $ 1,753       1,753  

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period (net of tax, $682)

                     1,266    

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (net of tax, $0)

                     (1 )  
                          

Other comprehensive income (net of tax, $682)

                   1,265       1,265       1,265  
                          

Total comprehensive income

                   $ 3,018    
                          

Dividends on Common Stock ($.12 per share)

            (1,639 )              (1,639 )

Dividends on Preferred Stock

            (459 )              (459 )

Issuance costs of Preferred Stock

          (50 )                (50 )

Tax benefit from exercise of stock awards

          4                  4  

Accretion of discount on Preferred Stock

            (123 )        123           —    

Issuance of common stock under Dividend Reinvestment Plan (14,680 shares)

        20       156                  176  

Issuance of common stock under Stock Incentive Plan (900 shares)

        1       9                  10  

Vesting of restricted stock under Stock Incentive Plan (13,609 shares)

        18       (18 )                —    

Stock-based compensation expense

          54                  54  
                                                                

Balance - March 31, 2009

   $ 590    $ 18,094     $ 101,874     $ 154,672     $ 2,808    $ (2,667 )   $ (459 )     $ 274,912  
                                                                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 AND 2008

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     2009     2008  

Operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 1,753     $ 3,652  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization of bank premises and equipment

     1,324       1,340  

Amortization, net

     809       623  

Provision for loan losses

     3,130       1,600  

Increase in loans held for sale, net

     (4,579 )     (13,049 )

Gains on the sale of investment securities

     (1 )     (23 )

Losses (gains) on sales of other real estate owned and premises, net

     19       (137 )

Stock-based compensation expense

     54       92  

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     (270 )     527  

Increase in other liabilities

     1,057       4,030  
                

Net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) operating activities

     3,296       (1,345 )
                

Investing activities:

    

Purchases of securities available for sale

     (49,667 )     (12,522 )

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

     —         881  

Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities available for sale

     12,893       10,539  

Net decrease (increase) in loans

     5,994       (46,480 )

Purchases of bank premises and equipment, net

     (3,056 )     (707 )
                

Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities

     (33,836 )     (48,289 )
                

Financing activities:

    

Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits

     17,807       11,211  

Net increase in interest-bearing deposits

     48,200       62,037  

Net decrease in short-term borrowings

     (8,077 )     (15,575 )

Net decrease in long-term borrowings

     (10,000 )     (5,000 )

Cash dividends paid - common stock

     (1,639 )     (2,494 )

Cash dividends paid - preferred stock

     (459 )     —    

Tax benefit from the exercise of equity-based awards

     4       42  

Issuance of common stock

     186       835  

Issuance costs of preferred stock

     (50 )     —    

Stock repurchased under stock repurchase plan

     —         (254 )
                

Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities

     45,972       50,802  
                

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

     15,432       1,168  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

     148,537       58,279  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

   $ 163,969     $ 59,447  
                

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

    

Cash payments for:

    

Interest

   $ 13,626     $ 16,255  

Income taxes

     —         —    

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities

    

Unrealized gains on securities available for sale

   $ 1,947     $ 3,247  

Transfer of loans to other real estate owned

     1,005       250  

Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle

     —         (1,604 )

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2009

 

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Union Bankshares Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). Significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and follow general practice within the banking industry. Accordingly, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented have been made. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. If needed, certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

 

2. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

On March 30, 2009, the Company and First Market Bank, FSB (“First Market”) announced the signing of an agreement, pursuant to which the Company will acquire First Market in an all stock transaction valued at approximately $105.4 million (based on preannouncement UBSH stock price of $14.23 as of March 27, 2009). First Market, a privately held federally chartered savings bank with more than $1.3 billion in assets, operates 39 branches throughout central Virginia with 31 locations in the greater Richmond metropolitan area. This business combination will be accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) 141(R) “Business Combinations.”

 

3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS Share-Based Payment (“SFAS No. 123R”). SFAS No. 123R requires the costs resulting from all share-based payments to employees be recognized in the financial statements.

The Company’s 2003 Stock Incentive Plan provides for the granting of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, and nonvested stock awards to key employees of the Company. The stock incentive plan makes available 525,000 shares which may be awarded to employees of the Company in the form of incentive stock options intended to comply with the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“incentive stock options”), non-statutory stock options, and nonvested stock. Under the plan, the option price cannot be less than the fair market value of the stock on the grant date. The stock option’s maximum term is 10 years from the date of grant and vests in equal annual installments of 20 percent over a five-year vesting schedule. The Company issues new shares to satisfy share-based awards. As of March 31, 2009, approximately 307,275 shares were available for issuance under the Company’s 2003 Stock Incentive Plan.

 

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For the three-month period ended March 31, 2009, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of approximately $45 thousand, net of tax. The expense recognition had no appreciable effect on earnings per share.

Stock Options

The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2009:

 

     Number of Stock
Options
    Weighted
Average Exercise
Price

Options outstanding, December 31, 2008

   216,077     $ 21.12

Granted

   3,490       12.59

Exercised

   (900 )     10.67

Forfeited

   (406 )     29.53
        

Options outstanding, March 31, 2009

   218,261       21.01
        

Options exercisable, March 31, 2009

   189,305       20.22
        

The fair value of each stock option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2008  

Dividend yield (1)

     2.45 %     2.29 %

Expected life in years (2)

     7.2       7.8  

Expected volatility (3)

     34.84 %     29.89 %

Risk-free interest rate (4)

     2.80 %     3.68 %

Weighted average fair value per option granted

   $ 3.89     $ 6.15  

 

(1) Calculated as the ratio of historical dividends paid per share of common stock to the stock price on the date of grant.
(2) Based on the average of the contractual life and vesting schedule for the respective option.
(3) Based on the monthly historical volatility of the Company’s stock price over the expected life of the options.
(4) Based upon the U.S. Treasury bill yield curve, for periods within the contractual life of the option, in effect at the time of grant.

The following table summarizes information concerning stock options issued to the Company’s employees that are vested or are expected to vest and stock options exercisable as of March 31, 2009 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

     Stock Options
Vested or
Expected to Vest
   Exercisable

Stock options

     212,950      189,305

Weighted average remaining contractual life in years

     4.89      4.51

Weighted average exercise price on shares above water

   $ 10.28    $ 10.01

Aggregate intrinsic value

   $ 154    $ 150

 

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The total intrinsic value for stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $12 thousand. The fair value of stock options vested during the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $176 thousand. Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $10 thousand. The tax benefit realized from disqualifying dispositions during the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $4 thousand.

Nonvested Stock

The 2003 plan permits the granting of nonvested stock, but such grants are limited to one-third of the aggregate number of total awards granted. This equity component of compensation is divided between restricted (time-based) stock grants and performance-based stock grants. The restricted stock vests 50 percent on each of the third and fourth anniversaries of the date of the grant. The performance-based stock is subject to vesting on the fourth anniversary of the date of the grant based on the performance of the Company’s stock price. The value of the nonvested stock awards was calculated by multiplying the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on grant date by the number of shares awarded. Employees have the right to vote the shares and to receive cash or stock dividends (restricted stock), if any, except for the nonvested stock under the performance-based component (performance stock).

The following table summarizes the nonvested stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2009:

 

     Restricted
Stock
    Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value

Balance, December 31, 2008

   58,954     $ 26.95

Granted

   879       15.63

Vested

   (13,609 )     25.65

Forfeited

   (598 )     25.87
        

Balance, March 31, 2009

   45,626       27.13
        

The estimated unamortized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock and stock options issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2009 that will be recognized in future periods is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

     Stock Options    Restricted Stock    Total

For the remaining nine months of 2009

   $ 67    $ 281    $ 348

For year ending December 31, 2010

     92      187      279

For year ending December 31, 2011

     54      20      74

For year ending December 31, 2012

     16      11      27

For year ending December 31, 2013

     2      —        2
                    

Total

   $ 231    $ 499    $ 730
                    

 

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4. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The following summarizes activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 (dollars in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2009
    March 31,
2008
 

Beginning balance

   $ 25,496     $ 19,336  

Recoveries credited to allowance

     66       79  

Loans charged off

     (988 )     (563 )

Provision for loan losses

     3,130       1,600  
                

Ending balance

   $ 27,704     $ 20,452  
                

 

5. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted EPS uses as the denominator the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including the effect of potentially dilutive common shares outstanding attributable to stock awards and the warrant. Accretion of discount on preferred stock is treated as a reduction of the numerator in calculating basic and diluted EPS. There were approximately 177,382 and 136,940 anti-dilutive stock awards as of March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Dividends paid on nonvested stock awards were approximately $4 thousand and $5 thousand as of March 31, 2009 and 2008.

The following is a reconcilement of the denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 (dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Net Income
Available to
Common
Shareholders
(Numerator)
   Weighted
Average Common
Shares
(Denominator)
   Per Share
Amount

For the Three Months ended March 31, 2009

        

Net income

   $ 1,753    13,563    $ 0.13

Less: dividends paid and accumulated on preferred stock

     738    —        0.05

Less: accretion of discount on preferred stock

     123    —        0.01
                  

Basic

   $ 892    13,563    $ 0.07

Add: potentially dilutive common shares - warrant

     —      —        —  

Add: potentially dilutive common shares - stock awards

     —      40      —  
                  

Diluted

   $ 892    13,602    $ 0.07
                  

For the Three Months ended March 31, 2008

        

Net income

   $ 3,652    13,447    $ 0.27

Less: dividends paid and accumulated on preferred stock

     —      —        —  

Less: accretion of discount on preferred stock

     —      —        —  
                  

Basic

   $ 3,652    13,447    $ 0.27

Add: potentially dilutive common shares - warrant

     —      —        —  

Add: potentially dilutive common shares - stock awards

     —      39      —  
                  

Diluted

   $ 3,652    13,486    $ 0.27
                  

 

6. TRUST PREFERRED CAPITAL NOTES

On March 30, 2006, the Company formed Statutory Trust II, a wholly owned subsidiary, for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities in connection with the acquisition of Prosperity that was completed on April 1, 2006. A Trust Preferred Capital Note of $36.0 million was issued through a pooled underwriting. The securities have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate (three month LIBOR plus 1.40%) which adjusts and is payable quarterly. The interest rate for the period ending March 31, 2009 was 2.59%. The redeemable capital securities may be called at par after five years on March 31, 2011 and each quarterly anniversary of such date until the securities mature in 30 years on March 31, 2036.

 

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The principal asset of the Statutory Trust II is $37.1 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debt securities with like maturities and like interest rates to the capital notes, of which $1.1 million is reflected as the Company’s investment in Statutory Trust II reported as “Other assets” within the financial statements.

During the first quarter of 2004, the Company’s Statutory Trust I, a wholly owned subsidiary, was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities in connection with the acquisition of Guaranty Financial Corporation (“Guaranty”). A Trust Preferred Capital Note of $22.5 million was issued through a pooled underwriting. The securities have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate (three month LIBOR plus 2.75%) which adjusts and is payable quarterly. The interest rate for the period ending March 31, 2009 was 3.94%. The redeemable capital securities may be redeemed at par beginning on June 17, 2009 and each quarterly anniversary of such date until the securities mature on June 17, 2034. The principal asset of the Statutory Trust I is $23.2 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debt securities with like maturities and like interest rates to the capital notes, of which $696 thousand is reflected as the Company’s investment in Statutory Trust I reported as “Other assets” within the financial statements.

 

7. SEGMENT REPORTING DISCLOSURES

The Company has two reportable segments: traditional full service community banks and a mortgage loan origination business. The community bank business includes three banks, which provide loan, deposit, investment, and other banking services to consumer and commercial customers through 58 branch offices located in Virginia. The mortgage segment provides a variety of mortgage loan products principally in Virginia and Maryland. These loans are originated and sold primarily in the secondary market through purchase commitments from investors, which subject the Company to only de minimis risk.

Profit and loss is measured by net income after taxes including realized gains and losses on the Company’s investment portfolio. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Inter-segment transactions are recorded at cost and eliminated as part of the consolidation process.

Both of the Company’s reportable segments are service based. The mortgage business is a fee-based business while the banks are driven principally by net interest income. The banks provide a distribution and referral network through their customers for the mortgage loan origination business. The mortgage segment offers a more limited referral network for the banks, due largely to the minimal degree of overlapping geographic markets.

The community bank segment provides the mortgage segment with the short-term funds needed to originate mortgage loans through a warehouse line of credit and charges the mortgage banking segment interest at the three month LIBOR rate plus 25 basis points. These transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process. A management fee for operations and administrative support services is charged to all subsidiaries and eliminated in the consolidated totals.

 

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Information about reportable segments and reconciliation of such information to the consolidated financial statements for three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

     Community
Banks
    Mortgage     Eliminations     Consolidated

Three Months Ended March 31, 2009

        

Net interest income

   $ 17,420     $ 294     $ —       $ 17,714

Provision for loan losses

     3,130       —         —         3,130
                              

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     14,290       294       —         14,584

Noninterest income

     3,966       3,447       (80 )     7,333

Noninterest expenses

     17,014       2,993       (80 )     19,927
                              

Income before income taxes

     1,242       748       —         1,990

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (25 )     262       —         237
                              

Net income

   $ 1,267     $ 486     $ —       $ 1,753
                              

Total assets

   $ 2,596,764     $ 38,934     $ (33,665 )   $ 2,602,033
                              

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008

        

Net interest income

   $ 19,033     $ 92     $ —       $ 19,125

Provision for loan losses

     1,600       —         —         1,600
                              

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     17,433       92       —         17,525

Noninterest income

     4,430       2,999       (80 )     7,348

Noninterest expenses

     16,884       3,129       (80 )     19,933
                              

Income (loss) before income taxes

     4,979       (38 )     —         4,940

Income tax expense (benefit)

     1,297       (8 )     —         1,288
                              

Net income (loss)

   $ 3,682     $ (30 )   $ —       $ 3,652
                              

Total assets

   $ 2,355,713     $ 41,765     $ (35,395 )   $ 2,362,083
                              

 

8. STOCK REPURCHASE

The Board of Directors has authorized management of the Company to buy up to 150,000 shares of its outstanding common stock in the open market at prices that management determines to be prudent. This authorization expires May 31, 2009. The Company considers current market conditions and the Company’s current capital level, in addition to other factors, when deciding whether to repurchase stock. It is anticipated that any repurchased shares will be used primarily for general corporate purposes, including the dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan, the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, and other employee benefit plans. In March 2008, management repurchased 15,000 shares at a price of $16.87 per share. No shares have been repurchased since March 2008.

 

9. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but rather, provides enhanced guidance to other pronouncements that require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The Company adopted SFAS 157 on January 1, 2008. The FASB approved a one-year deferral for the implementation of the Statement for nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and liabilities as of January 1, 2009 without a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). This standard will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of business combination transactions. SFAS 141(R) establishes principles by which an acquirer recognizes and measures the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree; recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) is effective for acquisition dates on or after the beginning of an entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after December 15, 2008. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 141(R) as of January 1, 2009. The adoption of this statement will impact the Company’s accounting for and reporting of any business combinations completed after January 1, 2009.

 

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In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS 141(R)-1, “Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies” (“FSP FAS 141(R)-1”). FSP FAS 141(R)-1 amends and clarifies SFAS 141(R) to address application issues on initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. The FSP is effective for assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this FSP FAS 141(R)-1 will impact the Company’s accounting for and reporting of any business combinations completed after January 1, 2009.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. The FSP also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively. Earlier adoption is permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company did not early adopt and does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 157-4 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. In addition, the FSP amends APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. The FSP is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009, with earlier adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company did not early adopt and does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments” (“FSP FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-2”). FSP FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-2 amend other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt securities to make guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities. The FSP does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. FSP FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-2 are effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with earlier adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company did not early adopt and does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-2 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 111 (“SAB 111”). SAB 111 amends and replaces SAB Topic 5.M. in the SAB Series entitled “Other Than Temporary Impairment of Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” SAB 111 maintains the SEC Staff’s previous views related to equity securities and amends SAB Topic 5.M. to exclude debt securities from its scope. The Company does not expect the implementation of SAB 111 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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10. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“SFAS 142”), which prescribes the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to initial recognition. The provisions of SFAS 142 discontinued the amortization of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives but require an impairment review at least annually and more frequently if certain impairment indicators are evident. Based on the annual testing for impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, the Company has recorded no impairment charges to date.

Core deposit intangible assets are being amortized over the period of expected benefit, which ranges from 5 to 15 years. As part of the purchase price allocation for the acquisition of deposits related to the acquisition of six former Provident Bank branches in September 2007, the Company recorded $1.1 million in core deposit intangible assets and $4.3 million in goodwill. The core deposit intangible assets recorded for those bank branches are being amortized over an average of 7.9 years. As part of the purchase price allocation for the acquisition of Prosperity in 2006, the Company recorded $5.5 million in core deposit intangible assets and $20.6 million in goodwill. The core deposit intangible assets recorded for the Prosperity acquisition are being amortized over an average of 9.1 years. Prior to 2006, the Company’s goodwill and core deposit intangibles recorded under the purchase method of accounting totaled $31.9 million and $13.6 million, respectively.

Information concerning goodwill and intangible assets is presented in the following table (in thousands):

 

     Gross Carrying
Value
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net
Carrying
Value

March 31, 2009

        

Amortizable core deposit intangibles

   $ 20,215    $ 11,082    $ 9,133

Unamortizable goodwill

     56,816      342      56,474

December 31, 2008

        

Amortizable core deposit intangibles

   $ 20,215    $ 10,602    $ 9,613

Unamortizable goodwill

     56,816      342      56,474

March 31, 2008

        

Amortizable core deposit intangibles

   $ 20,215    $ 9,151    $ 11,064

Unamortizable goodwill

     56,816      342      56,474

 

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers as long as there are no violations of any conditions established in the contracts. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payments of fees. Because many of the commitments may expire without being completely drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. At March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company had outstanding loan commitments approximating $470.8 million and $687.4 million, respectively.

Letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of customers to third parties. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. The amount of standby letters of credit whose contract amounts represent credit risk totaled approximately $36.1 million and $29.7 million at March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

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At March 31, 2009, Union Mortgage Group, Inc. (“Union Mortgage”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Union Bank, had rate lock commitments to originate mortgage loans amounting to $123.0 million and loans held for sale of $34.0 million. Union Mortgage has entered into corresponding commitments on a best-efforts basis to sell loans on a servicing released basis totaling approximately $157.0 million. These commitments to sell loans are designed to mitigate the mortgage company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates in connection with rate lock commitments and loans held for sale.

 

12. SECURITIES

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values of investment securities as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amortized    Gross Unrealized     Estimated
     Cost    Gains    (Losses)     Fair Value

March 31, 2009

          

U.S. government and agency securities

   $ 6,590    $ —      $ (35 )   $ 6,555

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     128,944      1,971      (3,900 )     127,015

Corporate and other bonds

     15,741      39      (3,766 )     12,014

Mortgage-backed securities

     179,769      5,140      (1 )     184,908

Federal Reserve Bank stock - restricted

     3,683      —        —         3,683

Federal Home Loan Bank stock - restricted

     13,833      —        —         13,833

Other securities

     256      —        (29 )     227
                            

Total securities

   $ 348,816    $ 7,150    $ (7,731 )   $ 348,235
                            

December 31, 2008

          

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   $ 124,090    $ 1,331    $ (5,164 )   $ 120,257

Corporate and other bonds

     14,242      8      (2,114 )     12,136

Mortgage-backed securities

     157,098      3,576      (143 )     160,531

Federal Reserve Bank stock - restricted

     3,383      —        —         3,383

Federal Home Loan Bank stock - restricted

     13,171      —        —         13,171

Other securities

     255      —        (22 )     233
                            

Total securities

   $ 312,239    $ 4,915    $ (7,443 )   $ 309,711
                            

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value (in thousands) of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. These are aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position and are as follows:

 

     Less than 12 months     More than 12 months     Total  
     Fair value    Unrealized
Losses
    Fair value    Unrealized
Losses
    Fair value    Unrealized
Losses
 

As of March 31, 2009

               

U.S. government and agency securities

   $ 6,555    $ (35 )   $ —      $ —       $ 6,555    $ (35 )

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     44,690      (3,287 )     5,496      (613 )     50,186      (3,900 )

Mortgage-backed securities

     —        —         530      (1 )     530      (1 )

Corporate and other bonds

     4,225      (3,206 )     2,931      (589 )     7,156      (3,795 )
                                             
   $ 55,470    $ (6,528 )   $ 8,957    $ (1,203 )   $ 64,427    $ (7,731 )
                                             

As of December 31, 2008

               

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   $ 54,345    $ (4,497 )   $ 5,057    $ (667 )   $ 59,402    $ (5,164 )

Mortgage-backed securities

     25,481      (116 )     2,597      (27 )     28,078      (143 )

Corporate and other bonds

     9,464      (1,954 )     1,609      (182 )     11,073      (2,136 )
                                             
   $ 89,290    $ (6,567 )   $ 9,263    $ (876 )   $ 98,553    $ (7,443 )
                                             

As of March 31, 2009, there were $9.0 million of individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for more than 12 months. Additionally, these securities had an unrealized loss of $1.2 million and consisted primarily of municipal obligations and corporate bonds. Management has evaluated the investment portfolio by security and determined the declines in fair value were primarily attributable to changes in credit and market spreads, not in estimated cash flows or credit quality. Management has the positive ability and intent to hold these securities to maturity or until value is recovered. Therefore, no other-than-temporary impairment was recorded at the end of the reporting period.

 

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13. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company adopted SFAS 157 on January 1, 2008 to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. SFAS 157 clarifies that fair value of certain assets and liabilities is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants.

SFAS 157 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under SFAS 157 based on these two types of inputs are as follows:

 

Level 1    Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2    Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.
Level 3    Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market. These unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions about what market participants would use and information that is reasonably available under the circumstances without undue cost and effort.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:

Securities available for sale

Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data. Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may determine the fair value of identical or similar securities by using pricing models that considers observable market data (Level 2). If the inputs used to provide the evaluation for certain securities are unobservable and/or there is little, if any, market activity then the security would fall to the lowest level of the hierarchy (Level 3). The carrying value of restricted Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of each entity and is therefore excluded from the following table.

The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2009 (dollars in thousands):

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2009 using
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    
     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Balance

ASSETS

           

Securities available for sale

   $ —      $ 330,719    $ —      $ 330,719
                           

Total

   $ —      $ 330,719    $ —      $ 330,719
                           

 

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Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements.

Loans held for sale

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. These loans currently consist of residential loans originated for sale in the secondary market. Fair value is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data which is not materially different than cost due to the short duration between origination and sale (Level 2). As such, the Company records any fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis. No nonrecurring fair value adjustments were recorded on loans held for sale during the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Gains and losses on the sale of loans are recorded within income from the mortgage segment on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Impaired Loans

Loans are designated as impaired when, in the judgment of management based on current information and events, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected. The measurement of loss associated with impaired loans can be based on either the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral. Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing the loans. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. The vast majority of the Company’s collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing an income or market valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser using observable market data (Level 2). However, if the collateral is a house or building in the process of construction or if an appraisal of the property is more than two years old, then a Level 3 valuation is considered to measure the fair value. The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business’ financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data. Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivables collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3). Impaired loans allocated to the Allowance for Loan Losses are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. At March 31, 2009 the Company’s Level 3 impaired loans consisted of one credit relationship secured by real estate (two assisted living facilities) of $7.5 million with a $500 thousand valuation reserve; one relationship secured by residential real estate lots of $3.0 million with a $480 thousand valuation reserve; and one relationship secured by inventory and receivables associated with the construction industry of $1.4 million with a $923 thousand valuation reserve.

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period (dollars in thousands):

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2009 using
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    
     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Balance

ASSETS

           

Loans held for sale

   $ —      $ 34,003    $ —      $ 34,003

Impaired loans

     —        10,946      9,960      20,906
                           

Total

   $ —      $ 44,949    $ 9,960    $ 54,909
                           

 

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The Company’s nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a nonrecurring basis relate to other real estate owned (“OREO”), goodwill and core deposit intangibles. In accordance with SFAS 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” OREO with a carrying value of $728 thousand was written down to its fair value of $714 thousand, resulting in an impairment charge of $14 thousand, which was included in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2009. This write down related to one residential real estate property.

The following table summarizes the Company’s nonfinancial assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period.

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2009 using
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    
     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Balance

ASSETS

           

Other real estate owned

   $ —      $ 714    $ —      $ 714
                           

Total

   $ —      $ 714    $ —      $ 714
                           

 

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LOGO

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

Union Bankshares Corporation

Bowling Green, Virginia

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of Union Bankshares Corporation and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008. These condensed consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the consolidated balance sheet of Union Bankshares and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 26, 2009, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

LOGO
Winchester, Virginia
May 11, 2009

 

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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s discussion and analysis is presented to aid the reader in understanding and evaluating the financial condition and results of operations of Union Bankshares Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). This discussion and analysis should be read with the consolidated financial statements, the footnotes thereto, and the other financial data included in this report, as well as the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2008. Highlighted in the discussion are material changes from prior reporting periods and any identifiable trends affecting the Company. Results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be attained for any other period. Amounts are rounded for presentation purposes while some of the percentages presented are computed based on unrounded amounts.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this report may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their derivatives) such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate” or other statements concerning opinions or judgment of the Company and its management about future events. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the effects of and changes in: general economic conditions, the interest rate environment, legislative and regulatory requirements, competitive pressures, new products and delivery systems, inflation, changes in the stock and bond markets, technology, and consumer spending and savings habits. The Company does not update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company and its subsidiaries are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The Company’s financial position and results of operations are affected by management’s application of accounting policies, including estimates, assumptions and judgments made to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities, and amounts reported for revenues, expenses and related disclosures. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in the Company’s consolidated financial position and/or results of operations.

The more critical accounting and reporting policies include the Company’s accounting for the allowance for loan losses and mergers and acquisitions. The Company’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding the Company’s consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations. Accordingly, the Company’s significant accounting policies are discussed in detail in Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

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The following is a summary of the Company’s critical accounting policies that are highly dependent on estimates, assumptions and judgments.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies (“SFAS No. 5”), which requires that losses be accrued when occurrence is probable and can be reasonably estimated and (ii) SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan (“SFAS No. 114”), as amended, which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses is the accumulation of various components that are calculated based on independent methodologies. All components of the allowance represent an estimation performed pursuant to either SFAS No. 5 or SFAS No. 114. Management’s estimate of each SFAS No. 5 component is based on certain observable data that management believes are most reflective of the underlying credit losses being estimated. This evaluation includes credit quality trends; collateral values; loan volumes; geographic, borrower and industry concentrations; seasoning of the loan portfolio; the findings of internal credit quality assessments and results from external bank regulatory examinations. These factors, as well as historical losses and current economic and business conditions, are used in developing estimated loss factors used in the calculations.

The Company adopted SFAS No. 114, which has been amended by SFAS No. 118, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan – Income Recognition and Disclosures (“SFAS No. 118”). SFAS No. 114, as amended, requires that the impairment of loans that have been separately identified for evaluation is to be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or, alternatively, the observable market price of the loans or the fair value of the collateral. However, for those loans that are collateral dependent (that is, if repayment of those loans is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral) and for which management has determined foreclosure is probable, the measure of impairment is to be based on the net realizable value of the collateral. SFAS No. 114, as amended, also requires certain disclosures about investments in impaired loans and the allowance for loan losses and interest income recognized on impaired loans.

Reserves for commercial loans are determined by applying estimated loss factors to the portfolio based on historical loss experience and management’s evaluation and “risk grading” of the commercial loan portfolio. Reserves are provided for noncommercial loan categories using historical loss factors applied to the total outstanding loan balance of each loan category. Additionally, environmental factors based on national and local economic conditions, as well as portfolio-specific attributes, are considered in estimating the allowance for loan losses.

While management uses the best information available to establish the allowance for loan and lease losses, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if future economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the valuations or, if required by regulators, based upon information available to them at the time of their examinations. Such adjustments to original estimates, as necessary, are made in the period in which these factors and other relevant considerations indicate that loss levels may vary from previous estimates.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The Company’s merger and acquisition strategy focuses on high-growth areas with strong market demographics and targets organizations that have a comparable corporate culture, strong performance and good asset quality, among other factors.

 

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Beginning January 1, 2009, business combinations must be accounted for under SFAS 141(R), Business Combinations (“SFAS No. 141(R)”) using the acquisition method of accounting. The Company has accounted for its previous business combinations under the purchase method of accounting, a cost allocation process which required the cost of an acquisition to be allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The acquisition method of accounting requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date. To determine the fair values, the Company will continue to rely on third party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the Company will identify the acquirer and the closing date and apply applicable recognition principles and conditions. Costs that the Company expects but is not obligated to incur in the future to effect its plan to exit an activity of an acquiree or to terminate the employment of or relocate an acquiree’s employees are not liabilities at the acquisition date. The Company will not recognize these costs as part of applying the acquisition method. Instead, the Company will recognize these costs in its post-combination financial statements in accordance with other applicable GAAP.

Acquisition-related costs are costs the Company incurs to effect a business combination. Those costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees. Some other examples for the Company include systems conversions, integration planning consultants and advertising costs. The Company will account for acquisition-related costs as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received, with one exception. The costs to issue debt or equity securities shall be recognized in accordance with other applicable GAAP. These acquisition-related costs are included within the Consolidated Statements of Income classified within the noninterest expense caption.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Union Bankshares Corporation is one of the largest community banking organizations based in Virginia, providing full service banking to the Northern, Central, Rappahannock, Tidewater and Northern Neck regions of Virginia through its bank subsidiaries, Union Bank and Trust Company (42 locations in the counties of Albemarle, Caroline, Chesterfield, Fairfax, Fluvanna, Hanover, Henrico, King George, King William, Nelson, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Westmoreland, and the cities of Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, Newport News, Grafton and Charlottesville); Northern Neck State Bank (9 locations in the counties of Richmond, Westmoreland, Essex, Northumberland and Lancaster); and Rappahannock National Bank (7 locations in Washington, Front Royal, Middleburg, Warrenton and Winchester). Union Investment Services, Inc. provides full brokerage services; Union Mortgage Group, Inc. provides a full line of mortgage products; and Union Insurance Group, LLC offers various lines of insurance products. Union Bank and Trust Company also owns a non-controlling interest in Johnson Mortgage Company, LLC.

On March 30, 2009, the Company and First Market Bank, FSB (“First Market”) announced the signing of an agreement pursuant to which the Company will acquire First Market in an all stock transaction valued at approximately $105.4 million (based on preannouncement UBSH stock price of $14.23 as of March 27, 2009). First Market, a privately held federally chartered savings bank with more than $1.3 billion in assets, operates 39 branches throughout central Virginia with 31 locations in the greater Richmond metropolitan area. Upon completion of the transaction, expected to occur before year end, the Company will become the largest Virginia-based community banking organization with approximately 97 branch locations and total assets of more than $3.9 billion.

Additional information is available on the Company’s website at www.ubsh.com. The shares of the Company are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “UBSH.”

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Income

Net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 was $1.8 million, down $1.9 million from $3.7 million for the same period a year ago. The decrease was driven by a decline in the net interest margin and an increase in the provision for loan losses. These declines were partially offset by increased profitability in the mortgage segment.

Net income available to common shareholders, which deducts from net income the dividends and discount accretion on preferred stock, was $892 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. This decline represents a decrease in earnings per common share, on a diluted basis, of $0.20 from $0.27 to $0.07. Return on average equity for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was 2.57%, while return on average assets was 0.28%, compared to 6.85% and 0.64%, respectively, for the same period in 2008.

On a linked quarter basis, net income of $1.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 declined $522 thousand from the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008. The first quarter results were largely attributable to a 30 basis point decline in the net interest margin, lower service charge income and increased Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance assessments. The Company also incurred costs related to the announced merger with First Market Bank, expected to be consummated by year end. Historically low interest rates helped drive increased profitability in the mortgage segment during the quarter.

As a supplement to GAAP, the Company also uses certain alternate financial measures to review its operating performance. Diluted earnings per share on a cash basis for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 were $0.15 as compared to $0.29 for the same quarter a year ago and $0.19 for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Additionally, cash basis return on average tangible common equity for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 was 5.42% as compared to 10.88% in the prior year’s same quarter and 6.98% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.

Net Interest Income

The precipitous decline in the target Federal funds rate over the last year (from 2.25% to a range of 0% to .25%) continues to put significant pressure on the Company’s net interest margin and related net interest income. The asset sensitive positioning of the Company’s balance sheet combined with the previously mentioned interest rate declines has caused interest-earning assets to reprice faster than the Company’s interest-bearing deposits. While this positioning is expected to benefit the Company as interest rates (e.g. prime rate, Federal funds rate) begin to rise, it will continue to negatively impact the margin in the interim.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) maintained the target range for the Federal funds rate at 0% to .25% and expects that the Federal funds rate will likely remain exceptionally low for an extended period. Additionally, the FOMC also agreed to continue using liquidity and asset-purchase programs to support the functioning of financial markets and stimulate the economy.

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, net interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased $1.3 million, or 6.5%, to $18.6 million compared to the same period last year. This decrease was attributable to the decline in interest-earning asset yields outpacing the decline in costs of interest-bearing liabilities, resulting in a reduction in the net interest margin of 63 basis points, from 3.85% to 3.22%. Yields on interest-earning assets declined 130 basis points driven predominantly by lower loan yields and excess liquidity at the Federal Reserve Bank yielding 0.25% or less. Costs of interest-bearing liabilities declined 73 basis points, principally as a result of lower costs on certificates of deposit and lower Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) advances. Average money market

 

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volumes increased $232.1 million, of which approximately $200 million relates to new volume resulting from the Company’s money market promotion. The money market promotion provided participating customers a 3% yield through June 2009. This allowed the Company to reduce reliance on other borrowings by approximately $70.8 million and not to reissue brokered certificates of deposit of approximately $40 million. At March 31, 2009, the Company had no brokered certificates of deposit.

On a linked quarter basis, tax-equivalent net interest income decreased $955 thousand, or 4.9%, to $18.6 million. The tax-equivalent net interest margin declined 30 basis points to 3.22% from 3.52% over the most recent quarter. The net interest margin decline was partially attributable to a steeper decline in yields on interest-earning assets as compared to the costs of interest-bearing liabilities. Yields on interest-earning assets declined 49 basis points to 5.59% while the costs of interest-bearing liabilities declined only 13 basis points to 2.77%. The decline in loan yields is attributable to reduced loan demand, lower rates on new loans and, to a lesser extent, an increase in nonaccrual loans. Improvements in the cost of funds were principally a result of declining costs on checking, savings and certificates of deposit. Increased volumes related to the previously referenced money market campaign allowed the Company to not reissue brokered certificates of deposit and reduce reliance on FHLB advances.

On September 29, 2008, amid significant disruption and uncertainty in the financial markets, the Company borrowed $50 million in an FHLB advance at a rate of 3.52% with a maturity of September 28, 2009. Also, during the fourth quarter of 2008, the FOMC precipitously lowered the Federal funds target from 2.0% to a range of 0% to 0.25%. At that time, the Company considered the FHLB advance a contingency plan against unforeseen and unprecedented market movements. The earnings spread between the advance and the corresponding short-term investment yield was negative and consequently has had an unfavorable impact on the Company’s net interest margin. Movements in interest rates subsequent to receiving the advance have made prepayment cost prohibitive until it reaches maturity.

 

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AVERAGE BALANCES, INCOME AND EXPENSES, YIELDS AND RATES (TAXABLE EQUIVALENT BASIS)

 

     For The Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2009     2008     2007  
     Average
Balance
    Interest
Income /
Expense
   Yield /
Rate (1)
    Average
Balance
    Interest
Income /
Expense
   Yield /
Rate (1)
    Average
Balance
    Interest
Income /
Expense
   Yield /
Rate (1)
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Assets:

                     

Securities:

                     

Taxable

   $ 219,977     $ 2,436    4.49 %   $ 176,736     $ 2,289    5.21 %   $ 181,356     $ 2,332    5.21 %

Tax-exempt

     116,739       2,100    7.29 %     107,018       1,931    7.26 %     95,526       1,741    7.39 %
                                                   

Total securities

     336,716       4,536    5.46 %     283,754       4,220    5.98 %     276,882       4,073    5.97 %

Loans, net (2)

     1,869,759       27,257    5.91 %     1,768,829       31,113    7.07 %     1,565,888       29,658    7.68 %

Loans held for sale

     38,698       431    4.52 %     23,613       276    4.71 %     21,642       301    5.65 %

Federal funds sold

     471       —      0.14 %     2,944       28    3.82 %     3,812       263    5.45 %

Money market investments

     93       —      0.00 %     235       1    1.03 %     266       1    2.10 %

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

     94,235       54    0.23 %     1,084       8    3.01 %     1,136       15    5.31 %

Other interest-bearing deposits

     2,598       —      0.00 %     2,598       25    3.83 %     2,598       34    5.33 %
                                                   

Total earning assets

     2,342,570       32,278    5.59 %     2,083,057       35,671    6.89 %     1,872,224       34,345    7.44 %
                                 

Allowance for loan losses

     (26,144 )          (19,613 )          (19,107 )     

Total non-earning assets

     249,492            248,260            233,146       
                                       

Total assets

   $ 2,565,918          $ 2,311,704          $ 2,086,263       
                                       

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

                     

Interest-bearing deposits:

                     

Checking

   $ 198,120       81    0.17 %   $ 218,252       374    0.69 %   $ 206,196       317    0.62 %

Money market savings

     400,157       2,489    2.52 %     168,030       926    2.22 %     161,954       917    2.30 %

Regular savings

     95,570       101    0.43 %     100,742       168    0.67 %     105,304       226    0.87 %

Certificates of deposit:

                     

$100,000 and over

     469,667       4,052    3.50 %     450,124       5,072    4.53 %     445,286       5,407    4.92 %

Under $100,000

     516,806       4,382    3.44 %     481,044       5,195    4.34 %     452,688       4,992    4.47 %
                                                   

Total interest-bearing deposits

     1,680,320       11,105    2.68 %     1,418,192       11,735    3.33 %     1,371,428       11,859    3.51 %

Other borrowings

     319,648       2,545    3.23 %     390,484       4,011    4.13 %     221,461       3,607    6.61 %
                                                   

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     1,999,968       13,650    2.77 %     1,808,676       15,746    3.50 %     1,592,889       15,466    3.94 %
                                 

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

                     

Demand deposits

     267,980            266,841            275,391       

Other liabilities

     21,419            21,737            16,868       
                                       

Total liabilities

     2,289,367            2,097,254            1,885,148       

Stockholders’ equity

     276,551            214,450            201,115       
                                       

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,565,918          $ 2,311,704          $ 2,086,263       
                                       

Net interest income

     $ 18,628        $ 19,925        $ 18,879   
                                 

Interest rate spread (3)

        2.82 %        3.39 %        3.50 %

Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets

        2.36 %        3.04 %        3.35 %

Net interest margin

        3.22 %        3.85 %        4.09 %

 

(1) Rates and yields are annualized and calculated from actual, not rounded amounts in thousands, which appear above.
(2) Nonaccrual loans are included in average loans outstanding.
(3) Income and yields are reported on a taxable equivalent basis using the statutory federal corporate tax rate of 35%.

 

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Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 was $3.1 million, the same as last year’s fourth quarter and nearly double from the $1.6 million for the same quarter a year ago. The increases in the provision for loan losses and the current levels in the allowance for loan losses reflect loan growth, specific reserves related to nonperforming loans, net charge-offs, delinquency trends and uncertainty with regard to general economic and other credit risk factors that the Company considers in assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of the loan portfolio was 1.48% at March 31, 2009 and 1.14% and 1.36% for the periods ending March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Noninterest Income

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, noninterest income was $7.3 million, virtually unchanged from the first quarter of 2008. Current period deposit account service charges and other fees declined by $173 thousand, while gains on sales of loans related to higher mortgage segment origination volume increased by $454 thousand. Nonrecurring gains from the first quarter of 2008 include proceeds from bank owned real estate of $127 thousand and redemption proceeds from VISA Inc. common stock of $198 thousand.

On a linked quarter basis, noninterest income increased $895 thousand, or 13.9%, to $7.3 million from $6.4 million at December 31, 2008. This increase included higher mortgage segment gains on sales of loans of $1.3 million and other operating income of $106 thousand, which were partially offset by lower deposit account service charges and other fees of $537 thousand. The service charges and fees that declined were principally overdraft and returned check charges and brokerage commissions. Excluding mortgage segment operations, noninterest income decreased approximately $405 thousand, or 9.3%, primarily related to lower deposit account service charges and other fee income.

Noninterest Expense

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, noninterest expense was $19.9 million, virtually unchanged from the first quarter of 2008. Salaries and benefits declined $385 thousand, principally related to lower profit sharing expense and lower executive management incentive compensation. Furniture and equipment expense declined $56 thousand. Offsetting these declines were increases in other operating expenses of $346 thousand and occupancy expenses of $89 thousand. These increases principally related to higher FDIC insurance assessment premium increases of $544 thousand and two new bank branches (Staples Mill and Cosner’s Corner) opened since the same quarter of the prior year. Excluding mortgage segment operations, total noninterest expenses increased $131 thousand, or .8%, from the same quarter a year ago.

On a linked quarter basis, noninterest expense increased by $368 thousand, or 1.9%, to $19.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. Salaries and benefits expenses increased $934 thousand, or 9.6%, primarily related to higher mortgage segment commissions and group insurance costs, partially offset by lower incentive compensation expenses. Other operating expense decreased by $545 thousand. These lower costs primarily related to marketing and advertising expenses of $379 thousand and continued cost control efforts partially offset by increased FDIC insurance assessment premiums. Excluding mortgage segment operations, noninterest expenses decreased $179 thousand, or 1.0%, from the prior quarter.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, acquisition costs associated with the proposed merger of First Market Bank, FSB, expected to be consummated by year end, were $289 thousand and are reported as a component of “Other operating expenses” within the Company’s “Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.” These costs were predominantly legal and due diligence costs. The Company expects to occur additional acquisition costs both prior to and after the consummation of the merger. Prior to 2009, acquisition costs were included as part of the consideration paid and allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Beginning in 2009, acquisition costs are expensed in the period in which the costs are incurred or service received in accordance with FSAS No. 141(R).

 

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During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the FDIC adopted an interim rule that imposes a 20 basis point emergency special assessment on all insured depository institutions on June 30, 2009. The special assessment will be collected September 30, 2009, the same time when the risk-based assessments for the second quarter of 2009 are collected. The interim rule also permits the FDIC to impose an emergency special assessment of up to 10 basis points on all insured depository institutions whenever, after June 30, 2009, the FDIC estimates that the fund reserve ratio will fall to a level that the FDIC believes would adversely affect public confidence or to a level close to zero or negative at the end of a calendar quarter. Comments on the interim rule are due 30 days from publication in the Federal Register. As of March 31, 2009, the Company is awaiting a final rule and has not yet accrued or incurred an expense related to the interim rule.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is based upon the results of operations, adjusted for the effect of certain tax-exempt income and non-deductible expenses. In addition, certain items of income and expense are reported in different periods for financial reporting and tax return purposes. The tax effects of these temporary differences are recognized currently in the deferred income tax provision or benefit. Deferred tax assets or liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the applicable enacted marginal tax rate.

The Company must also evaluate the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income. If any such assets are not likely to be recovered, a valuation allowance must be recognized. The Company has determined that a valuation allowance is not required for deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2009. The assessment of the carrying value of deferred tax assets is based on certain assumptions, changes in which could have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was 11.9%, compared to 26.1% for the same period in 2008. The reduction in the effective tax rate was principally related to lower income before tax with a similar amount of nontaxable municipal bond interest income in each period.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Community Banking Segment

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, the community bank segment reported net income of $1.3 million, a decline of $2.4 million from net income of $3.7 million reported a year ago. Contributing to the net income decline was a $1.6 million reduction in net interest income, largely related to declining interest-earning asset yields outpacing the decline in costs of interest-bearing liabilities and a $1.5 million higher provision for loan losses. Noninterest income declined $464 thousand and related to prior year gains from the sale of bank-owned real estate and redemption proceeds from VISA Inc. common stock of $127 thousand and $198 thousand, respectively, which were not repeated in the first quarter of 2009.

On a linked quarter basis, community bank segment net income declined $1.1 million, from net income of $2.4 million reported in the three months ended December 31, 2008. Net interest income declined $1.1 million, from $18.5 million to $17.4 million, as asset yields declined at a more rapid pace than liability costs and earning asset growth was flat. Noninterest income declined $405 thousand, primarily related to lower overdraft and returned check charges and brokerage commissions. Noninterest expense declined $180 thousand from $17.2 million to $17.0 million, which related to $343 thousand higher salaries and benefits offset by $523 thousand lower other operating expenses. Higher salaries and benefits related principally to group insurance costs. The lower other operating costs primarily related to marketing and advertising expenses of $370 thousand, continued cost control efforts partially offset by increased FDIC insurance assessment premiums.

 

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Mortgage Segment

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, the mortgage segment reported net income of $486 thousand, a $516 thousand improvement from the $30 thousand net loss for the same quarter in 2008. Originations increased 42.6% from the same period last year, resulting in an increase in loan revenue of $449 thousand, or 15.0%. Increased originations are principally attributable to historically low mortgage rates that have produced a surge in refinance volume. Loan-related expenses, including early payoff and early payment defaults attributable to current economic conditions, totaled $90 thousand during the period. Total noninterest expenses decreased $136 thousand. Other operating expenses decreased $63 thousand principally because of improved internal efficiencies and lower loan losses incurred compared to the same quarter last year. Occupancy expenses decreased $45 thousand while furniture and equipment expenses declined $39 thousand, principally due to the nonrenewal of certain leased office locations. Salaries and benefits increased $11 thousand.

On a linked quarter basis, mortgage segment net income increased by $580 thousand from a net loss of $94 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2008 to net income of $486 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Gains on the sale of loans increased $1.3 million, or 60.5%, while originations increased 83.6% due to lower mortgage rates, strong refinance loan volume and lower median residential housing prices. Loan payoff and early payment default expenses decreased $94 thousand from the prior quarter as a result of improved loan quality. Salaries and benefits increased $591 thousand as the result of the increase in loan originations. Other operating expenses and occupancy expenses decreased $26 thousand and $17 thousand, respectively, from the prior quarter. Furniture and equipment expenses decreased $4 thousand.

BALANCE SHEET

At March 31, 2009, total assets were $2.6 billion compared to $2.4 billion and $2.6 billion at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Net loans increased $66.1 million, or 3.7% from March 31, 2008 and were flat compared with December 31, 2008. On a linked quarter basis, average net loans increased $3.8 million and loans held for sale, in the Company’s mortgage segment, increased $20.6 million.

The year-over-year increase in loan growth was spread among the consumer and commercial loan portfolios. Total cash and cash equivalents increased $104.5 million from $59.4 million at March 31, 2008. This increase represented additional liquidity from an FHLB advance plus a portion of the funds related to proceeds from the issuance of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (“Preferred Stock”). Since December 31, 2008, these funds have generally been invested with the Federal Reserve Bank as liquidity for anticipated lending activity, earning a nominal yield.

Deposits increased $260.2 million, or 15.0%, from a year ago primarily due to increases in money market accounts. The Company reduced brokered certificates of deposit from $40 million at March 31, 2008 and $66.7 million at December 31, 2008, to zero at March 31, 2009. Total borrowings, including repurchase agreements, decreased $76.6 million from March 31, 2008 to $315.5 million at March 31, 2009. The Company’s equity to assets ratio was 10.57% and 9.08% at March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

While not immune from the effects of weakening economic conditions, management remains focused on maintaining adequate levels of liquidity and capital during this challenging environment and believes its sound risk management practices in underwriting and lending will enable it to successfully weather this period of economic uncertainty.

 

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Liquidity

Liquidity represents an institution’s ability to meet present and future financial obligations through either the sale or maturity of existing assets or the acquisition of additional funds through liability management. Management monitors liquidity levels on a daily basis. Liquid assets include cash, interest-bearing deposits with banks, money market investments, Federal funds sold, securities available for sale, loans held for sale and loans maturing or re-pricing within one year. Additional sources of liquidity available to the Company include its capacity to borrow additional funds when necessary through Federal funds lines with several correspondent banks, a line of credit with the FHLB and a corporate line of credit with a large correspondent bank. Management considers the Company’s overall liquidity to be sufficient to satisfy its depositors’ requirements and to meet its customers’ credit needs.

During the first quarter of 2008, the Company issued $40.0 million of brokered certificates of deposit with an average cost of 3.90%. During the third quarter of 2008, the Company issued an additional $41.7 million in brokered certificates of deposit with an average cost of 3.04%. These brokered certificates were issued at rates below the then-current prevailing local market rates. The Company reduced brokered certificates of deposit to zero at March 31, 2009. As previously mentioned, on September 29, 2008, the Company borrowed $50 million in an FHLB advance. These funds mature on September 28, 2009.

As of March 31, 2009, cash, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, money market investments, Federal funds sold, securities available for sale, loans available for sale and loans that mature or reprice in one year totaled $1.7 billion, or 70.0% of total earning assets. As of March 31, 2009 approximately $1.1 billion, or 59.8%, of total loans are scheduled to mature or reprice within the next year. In addition to deposits, the Company utilizes Federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and customer repurchase agreements, to fund the growth in its loan portfolio, securities purchases, and periodically, wholesale leverage transactions.

Loan Portfolio

The following table presents the Company’s composition of loans, net of unearned income in dollar amounts and as a percentage of total gross loans (dollars in thousands) as of:

 

     March 31,
2009
   % of
Total
Loans
    December 31,
2008
   % of
Total
Loans
    March 31,
2008
   % of
Total
Loans
 

Loans secured by real estate:

               

Residential 1-4 family

   $ 286,998    15.4 %   $ 292,003    15.6 %   $ 280,942    15.7 %

Commercial

     554,683    29.6 %     550,680    29.5 %     523,165    29.1 %

Construction, land development and other land loans

     395,388    21.2 %     403,502    21.6 %     416,059    23.2 %

Second mortgages

     38,981    2.1 %     38,060    2.0 %     36,780    2.1 %

Equity lines of credit

     169,477    9.1 %     162,740    8.7 %     138,960    7.7 %

Multifamily

     37,532    2.0 %     37,321    2.0 %     34,218    1.9 %

Agriculture

     31,237    1.7 %     30,727    1.6 %     20,217    1.1 %
                                       

Total real estate loans

     1,514,296    81.1 %     1,515,033    81.0 %     1,450,341    80.8 %

Commercial Loans

     141,584    7.6 %     146,827    7.8 %     136,347    7.6 %

Consumer installment loans

               

Personal

     160,191    8.6 %     160,161    8.5 %     165,944    9.3 %

Credit cards

     15,231    0.8 %     15,723    0.8 %     13,496    0.8 %
                                       

Total consumer installment loans

     175,422    9.4 %     175,884    9.3 %     179,440    10.1 %

All other loans

     35,870    1.9 %     36,344    1.9 %     27,688    1.5 %
                                       

Gross loans

   $ 1,867,172    100.0 %   $ 1,874,088    100.0 %   $ 1,793,816    100.0 %
                           

 

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As reflected in the loan table, at March 31, 2009, the largest component of the Company’s loan portfolio consisted of real estate loans, concentrated in commercial, construction and residential 1-4 family. The risks attributable to these concentrations are mitigated by the Company’s credit underwriting and monitoring process, including oversight by a centralized credit administration function and credit policy and risk management committee, as well as seasoned bankers focusing their lending to borrowers with proven track records in markets with which the Company is familiar.

Approximately $554.7 million, or 30%, of the Company’s loan portfolio is comprised of amortizing commercial real estate loans of which approximately 50% is owner-occupied real estate. In addition, $395.4 million of the loan portfolio is concentrated in real estate construction loans including raw land, land development, residential lot, speculative and presold residential construction and commercial construction loans (both owner-occupied and non-owner occupied). Of this amount, $160.2 million, or 41%, represents land and lot loans; $83.5 million, or 21%, represents speculative and presold residential construction loans (of which $59.2 million is to home builders); $77.1 million, or 19%, is commercial construction and $74.6 million, or 19%, represents land development loans. These loans are originated and underwritten by the Company’s lending staff and are generally secured by real estate located within the Company’s various trade areas, principally Fredericksburg, Richmond and Charlottesville. There is not a significant concentration of real estate loans in the Company’s Northern Virginia trade area. Softening in residential real estate has impacted the housing absorption rate and pricing. Any prolonging of this current real estate slump will have a greater negative impact on these portfolios.

Asset Quality

Industry concerns regarding asset quality, precipitated by subprime mortgage lending, declining real estate activity and general economic conditions, continued during the first quarter. These issues are impacting the markets in which the Company operates, mainly by slowing real estate activity and adding to the general economic uncertainty. The risk and performance of the Company’s loan portfolio are reflective of the relatively stable markets in which it operates. While these markets have experienced slow economic activity, they remain in much better condition than the well-publicized markets in Arizona, Florida, California and other states where the Company does not lend and does not have loan loss exposure. The Company’s loan portfolio also does not include exposure to subprime mortgage loans.

During the quarter, the Company continued to experience deterioration in asset quality and anticipates there may be additional softening in the near-term. The Company has a significant concentration in real estate loans. Residential acquisition and development lending and builder/construction lending have been scaled back as housing activity across our markets has declined. While this softening negatively impacts delinquency and nonperforming asset levels, the collateralized nature of real estate loans serves to better protect the Company from loss.

Necessary resources are being devoted to the ongoing review of the portfolio and the workouts of problem assets to minimize any loss to the Company. Management will continue to monitor delinquencies, risk rating changes, charge-offs, market trends and other indicators of risk in the Company’s portfolio, particularly those tied to residential real estate and adjust the allowance for loan losses accordingly.

Net charge-offs were $922 thousand, or 0.20% of loans on an annualized basis, for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared to net charge-offs of $484 thousand, or 0.11%, in the same quarter last year and $2.0 million, or 0.42 %, for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Net charge-offs in the current quarter included credit card charge-offs of $274 thousand, indirect auto loan charge-offs of $257 thousand and consumer loan charge-offs of $200 thousand. At March 31, 2009, total past due loans were $36.0 million, or 1.93% of total loans, up from 0.96% a year ago and 1.57% from December 31, 2008.

 

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At March 31, 2009, nonperforming assets totaled $39.2 million, an increase of $28.4 million from a year ago and $17.6 million from December 31, 2008 and primarily related to increases in nonaccrual loans. The increases in 2009 and 2008 relate principally to loans in the real estate development and housing sector, including construction related businesses.

Nonperforming assets include $31.1 million in nonperforming loans. This total includes commercial real estate loans of $9.1 million, residential real estate loans of $8.9 million, land loans of $4.6 million, land development loans of $3.9 million, commercial and industrial loans of $3.1 million and other loans totaling $1.5 million. Historically, and particularly in the current economic environment, the Company seeks to work with its customers on loan collection matters while taking appropriate actions to minimize any losses. These loans are closely monitored and evaluated for collection with appropriate loss reserves established where necessary.

Nonperforming assets also includes $8.1 million in other real estate owned. This total includes land of $3.7 million, residential real estate of $3.4 million and $1.0 million in land for development of bank branch sites. Foreclosed properties have been adjusted to their fair values at the time of foreclosure and any losses have been taken as loan charge-offs against the allowance for loan losses. Other real estate owned asset valuations are also evaluated at least quarterly in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” and any necessary write down to fair value is recorded as an impairment. During the first quarter, $14 thousand was recorded as an impairment related to residential real estate.

The following table sets forth selected asset quality data and ratios (dollars in thousands) for the quarter ending:

 

     March 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
    March 31,
2008
 

Nonaccrual loans

   $ 31,039     $ 14,412     $ 9,833  

Foreclosed properties

     7,125       6,511       468  

Real estate investment

     1,020       629       476  
                        

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 39,184     $ 21,552     $ 10,777  
                        

Balances

      

Allowance for loan losses

   $ 27,704     $ 25,496     $ 20,452  

Average loans, net of unearned income

     1,869,760       1,865,992       1,768,829  

Loans, net of unearned income

     1,867,172       1,874,088       1,793,816  

Ratios

      

Allowance for loan losses to loans

     1.48 %     1.36 %     1.14 %

Allowance for loan losses to NPLs

     70.70 %     118.30 %     189.77 %

Nonperforming assets to loans & other real estate

     2.09 %     1.15 %     0.60 %

Net charge-offs to loans

     0.20 %     0.42 %     0.11 %

Capital Resources

Capital resources represent funds, earned or obtained, over which financial institutions can exercise greater or longer control in comparison with deposits and borrowed funds. The adequacy of the Company’s capital is reviewed by management on an ongoing basis with reference to size, composition, and quality of the Company’s resources consistent with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Management seeks to maintain a capital structure that will assure an adequate level of capital to support anticipated asset growth and to absorb potential losses, yet allow management to effectively leverage its capital to maximize return to shareholders.

The Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC have adopted capital guidelines to supplement the existing definitions of capital for regulatory purposes and to establish minimum capital standards. Specifically, the guidelines categorize assets and off-balance sheet items into four risk-weighted categories. The minimum ratio of qualifying total assets is 8.0%,

 

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of which 4.0% must be Tier 1 capital, consisting of common equity, retained earnings and a limited amount of perpetual preferred stock, less certain intangible items. The Company had a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.43% and a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 13.18% as of March 31, 2009. In addition, each of the Company’s subsidiary banks had risk-based capital ratios exceeding the minimum requirements of “well-capitalized” as established by the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC. The Company’s equity to asset ratio was 10.6% at March 31, 2009.

While the subsidiary banks’ risk-based capital levels are considered “well-capitalized” by regulatory definition, a prolonged period of earnings at current levels and dividend payouts could negatively impact capital ratios. The Company has a capital planning and monitoring process in place as it strives to maintain its historical strong capital levels and remain “well-capitalized.” During the first quarter of 2009, the Company reduced its dividend to shareholders to reflect the recent financial performance of the Company and to maintain its strong capital base during this uncertain and difficult economic period.

In connection with its acquisitions of Prosperity and Guaranty, the Company issued trust preferred capital notes to fund the cash portion of those acquisitions, collectively totaling $58.5 million. The total of the trust preferred capital notes currently qualify for Tier 1 capital of the Company for regulatory purposes.

In December 2008, the Company issued 59,000 shares of the Company’s Preferred Stock having a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, for a total price of $59 million. The issuance was made pursuant to the United States Department of the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The Preferred Stock pays a cumulative dividend at a rate of 5% per year during the first five years and thereafter at 9% per year. The transaction closed on December 19, 2008. At the time of issuance, the Treasury also received a warrant to purchase 422,636 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial per share exercise price of $20.94. The warrant expires 10 years from the issuance date.

The following summarizes the Company’s regulatory capital and related ratios (dollars in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
    March 31,
2008
 

Tier 1 capital

   $ 268,224     $ 268,126     $ 202,105  

Tier 2 capital

     25,463       25,191       20,452  

Total risk-based capital

     293,687       293,317       222,557  

Risk-weighted assets

     2,034,784       2,015,008       1,946,248  

Capital ratios:

      

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

     13.18 %     13.31 %     10.38 %

Total risk-based capital ratio

     14.43 %     14.56 %     11.44 %

Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average adjusted assets)

     10.71 %     11.14 %     8.98 %

Stockholders’ equity to assets

     10.57 %     10.73 %     9.08 %

Average tangible common equity to average tangible assets

     6.18 %     6.39 %     6.54 %

NON-GAAP MEASURES

In reporting the results as of March 31, 2009, the Company has provided supplemental performance measures on an operating or tangible basis. Such measures exclude amortization expense related to intangible assets, such as core deposit intangibles. The Company believes these measures are useful to investors as they exclude non-operating adjustments resulting from acquisition activity and allow investors to see the combined economic results of the organization. For the three months ended March 31, 2009, cash basis operating earnings per share were $0.15 per share as compared to $0.29 per share for the same period in 2008. Annualized cash basis returns on average tangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were 0.34% as compared to 0.71% for the same period in 2008. Annualized cash basis returns on average tangible equity for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were 5.42% as compared to 10.88% for the same period in 2008.

 

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These measures are a supplement to GAAP used to prepare the Company’s financial statements and should not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP measures. In addition, the Company’s non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to non-GAAP measures of other companies.

A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures from their respective GAAP basis measures is presented in the following table (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31
 
     2009     2008  

Net income

   $ 1,753     $ 3,652  

Plus: core deposit intangible amortization, net of tax

     313       316  
                

Cash basis operating earnings

     2,066       3,968  
                

Average assets

     2,565,918       2,311,704  

Less: average goodwill

     56,474       56,474  

Less: average core deposit intangibles

     9,362       11,292  
                

Average tangible assets

     2,500,082       2,243,938  
                

Average equity

     276,551       214,450  

Less: average goodwill

     56,474       56,474  

Less: average core deposit intangibles

     9,362       11,292  

Less: average preferred equity

     56,150       —    
                

Average tangible equity

     154,565       146,684  
                

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

     13,602,327       13,486,060  

Cash basis earnings per share, diluted

   $ 0.15     $ 0.29  

Cash basis return on average tangible assets

     0.34 %     0.71 %

Cash basis return on average tangible equity

     5.42 %     10.88 %

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest rates, exchange rates and equity prices. The Company’s market risk is composed primarily of interest rate risk. The Asset and Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) of the Company is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity position of the Company and establishing policies to monitor and limit exposure to this risk. The Company’s Board of Directors reviews and approves the guidelines established by ALCO.

Interest rate risk is monitored through the use of three complementary modeling tools: static gap analysis, earnings simulation modeling and economic value simulation (net present value estimation). Each of these models measures changes in a variety of interest rate scenarios. While each of the interest rate risk models has limitations, taken together they represent a reasonably comprehensive view of the magnitude of interest rate risk in the Company, the distribution of risk along the yield curve, the level of risk through time, and the amount of exposure to changes in certain interest rate relationships. Static gap, which measures aggregate re-pricing values, is less utilized because it does not effectively measure the options risk impact on the Company and is not addressed here. Earnings simulation and economic value models, which more effectively measure the cash flow and optionality impacts, are utilized by management on a regular basis and are explained below.

 

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EARNINGS SIMULATION ANALYSIS

Management uses simulation analysis to measure the sensitivity of net interest income to changes in interest rates. The model calculates an earnings estimate based on current and projected balances and rates. This method is subject to the accuracy of the assumptions that underlie the process, but it provides a better analysis of the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates than other analyses, such as the static gap analysis discussed above.

Assumptions used in the model are derived from historical trends and management’s outlook and include loan and deposit growth rates and projected yields and rates. Such assumptions are monitored and periodically adjusted as appropriate. All maturities, calls and prepayments in the securities portfolio are assumed to be reinvested in like instruments. Mortgage loans and mortgage backed securities prepayment assumptions are based on industry estimates of prepayment speeds for portfolios with similar coupon ranges and seasoning. Different interest rate scenarios and yield curves are used to measure the sensitivity of earnings to changing interest rates. Interest rates on different asset and liability accounts move differently when the prime rate changes and are reflected in the different rate scenarios.

The Company uses its simulation model to estimate earnings in rate environments where rates ramp up or down around a “most likely” rate scenario, based on implied forward rates. The analysis assesses the impact on net interest income over a 12 month time horizon by applying 12-month rate ramps, with interest rates rising gradually, versus an immediate increase or “shock” in rates, of 100 basis points up to 200 basis points. The ramp down 200 basis points analysis is not meaningful as interest rates are at historic lows and cannot drop another 200 basis points. The model, under all scenarios, does not drop the index below zero. The following table represents the interest rate sensitivity on net interest income for the Company across the rate paths modeled for the three months ended March 31, 2009 (dollars in thousands):

 

     Change In Net Interest Income  
     %     $  

Change in Yield Curve:

    

+200 basis points

   0.99 %   781  

+100 basis points

   0.52 %   411  

Most likely rate scenario

   0.00 %   —    

-100 basis points

   -0.41 %   (323 )

-200 basis points

   -1.49 %   (1,179 )

ECONOMIC VALUE SIMULATION

Economic value simulation is used to calculate the estimated fair value of assets and liabilities over different interest rate environments. Economic values are calculated based on discounted cash flow analysis. The net economic value of equity is the economic value of all assets minus the economic value of all liabilities. The change in net economic value over different rate environments is an indication of the longer-term earnings capability of the balance sheet. The same assumptions are used in the economic value simulation as in the earnings simulation. The economic value simulation uses instantaneous rate shocks to the balance sheet where the earnings simulation uses rate ramps over 12 months. The following chart reflects the estimated change in net economic value over different rate environments using economic value simulation for the balances ending March 31, 2009 (dollars in thousands):

 

     Change In Economic Value Of Equity  
     %     $  

Change in Yield Curve:

    

+200 basis points

   -3.28 %   (11,744 )

+100 basis points

   -0.97 %   (3,490 )

Most likely rate scenario

   0.00 %   —    

-100 basis points

   -1.61 %   (5,776 )

-200 basis points

   -7.92 %   (28,403 )

 

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ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that it files or 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, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating its disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Based on their evaluation 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 the disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level. There was no change in the internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the ordinary course of its operations, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings. Based on the information presently available, and after consultation with legal counsel, management believes that the ultimate outcome in such proceedings, in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the business or the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS

As of March 31, 2009, there were no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

(a) Sales of Unregistered Securities – None

 

(b) Use of Proceeds – Not Applicable

 

(c) Issuer Purchases of Securities – None

ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 10-Q and this list includes the Exhibit Index:

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

  2.1    Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between Union Bankshares Corporation and First Market Bank, FSB (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2009).
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Union Bankshares Corporation
                    (Registrant)
Date: May 11, 2009   By:  

/s/ G. William Beale

    G. William Beale,
    President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 11, 2009   By:  

/s/ D. Anthony Peay

    D. Anthony Peay,
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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