GNTY 10-Q Quarterly Report March 31, 2018 | Alphaminr
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GUARANTY BANCSHARES INC /TX/
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018
OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
Commission File Number: 001-38087
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas
75-1656431
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization)
identification no.)
201 South Jefferson Avenue
Mount Pleasant, Texas
75455
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
(903) 572 - 9881
(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 ☒ 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, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☒
Smaller reporting company ☐
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒




Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of May 11, 2018 , there were 11,058,956 outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share.



GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
4 .


GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
March 31,
2018
December 31,
2017
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$
33,021

$
40,482

Federal funds sold
43,875

26,175

Interest-bearing deposits
9,715

24,771

Total cash and cash equivalents
86,611

91,428

Securities available for sale
235,075

232,372

Securities held to maturity
170,408

174,684

Loans held for sale
1,477

1,896

Loans, net
1,388,913

1,347,779

Accrued interest receivable
6,719

8,174

Premises and equipment, net
45,095

43,818

Other real estate owned
2,076

2,244

Cash surrender value of life insurance
19,468

19,117

Deferred tax asset
3,354

2,543

Core deposit intangible, net
2,578

2,724

Goodwill
18,742

18,742

Other assets
17,369

17,103

Total assets
$
1,997,885

$
1,962,624

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing
$
421,255

$
410,009

Interest-bearing
1,270,327

1,266,311

Total deposits
1,691,582

1,676,320

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
12,395

12,879

Accrued interest and other liabilities
7,575

7,117

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
65,149

45,153

Subordinated debentures
13,810

13,810

Total liabilities
1,790,511

1,755,279

Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $5.00 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
—

—

Common stock, $1.00 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 11,921,298 shares issued, 11,058,956 shares outstanding
11,921

11,921

Additional paid-in capital
155,718

155,601

Retained earnings
69,334

66,037

Treasury stock, 862,342 shares at cost
(20,087
)
(20,087
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(9,512
)
(6,127
)
Total shareholders' equity
207,374

207,345

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
1,997,885

$
1,962,624



See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Interest income
Loans, including fees
$
16,256

$
14,415

Securities
Taxable
1,589

1,311

Nontaxable
914

922

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits
279

488

Total interest income
19,038

17,136

Interest expense
Deposits
3,274

2,404

FHLB advances and federal funds purchased
214

79

Subordinated debentures
167

207

Other borrowed money
11

205

Total interest expense
3,666

2,895

Net interest income
15,372

14,241

Provision for loan losses
600

650

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
14,772

13,591

Noninterest income
Service charges
888

877

Net realized gain on sale of loans
556

429

Other income
2,221

1,976

Total noninterest income
3,665

3,282

Noninterest expense
Employee compensation and benefits
7,778

6,987

Occupancy expenses
1,853

1,748

Other expenses
3,503

3,310

Total noninterest expense
13,134

12,045

Income before income taxes
5,303

4,828

Income tax provision
944

1,312

Net earnings
$
4,359

$
3,516

Basic earnings per share
$
0.39

$
0.40

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.39

$
0.40





See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Net earnings
$
4,359

$
3,516

Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period
(3,863
)
1,229

Amortization of net unrealized gains on held to maturity securities
18

18

Tax effect
810

(430
)
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities, net of tax
(3,035
)
817

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period on interest rate swaps
136

35

Total other comprehensive (loss) income
(2,899
)
852

Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(486)
0
Comprehensive income
$
974

$
4,368





See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
7 .


GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)

Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Less: KSOP-Owned Shares
Total Shareholders’ Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Balance at December 31, 2016
$
—

$
9,616

$
101,736

$
57,160

$
(20,111
)
$
(6,487
)
$
(31,661
)
$
110,253

Net earnings
—

—

—

3,516

—

—

—

3,516

Other comprehensive income
—

—

—

—

—

852

—

852

Exercise of stock options
—

—

—

—

24

—

—

24

Stock based compensation
—

—

60

—

—

—

—

60

Net change in fair value of KSOP shares
—

—

—

—

—

—

(2,639
)
(2,639
)
Balance at March 31, 2017
$
—

$
9,616

$
101,796

$
60,676

$
(20,087
)
$
(5,635
)
$
(34,300
)
$
112,066

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
$
—

$
11,921

$
155,601

$
66,037

$
(20,087
)
$
(6,127
)
$
—

$
207,345

Net earnings
—

—

—

4,359

—

—

—

4,359

Other comprehensive loss
—

—

—

—

—

(2,899
)
—

(2,899
)
Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
—

—

—

486

—

(486
)
—

—

Stock based compensation
—

—

117

—

—

—

—

117

Dividends:
Common - $0.14 per share
—

—

—

(1,548
)
—

—

—

(1,548
)
Balance at March 31, 2018
$
—

$
11,921

$
155,718

$
69,334

$
(20,087
)
$
(9,512
)
$
—

$
207,374





See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
8 .


GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings
$
4,359

$
3,516

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided from operating activities:
Depreciation
780

801

Amortization
257

264

Deferred taxes
—

2,402

Premium amortization, net of discount accretion
1,065

1,113

Gain on sale of loans
(556
)
(429
)
Provision for loan losses
600

650

Origination of loans held for sale
(16,412
)
(13,232
)
Proceeds from loans held for sale
17,387

14,778

Net (gain) loss on sale of premises, equipment, other real estate owned and other assets
(7
)
27

Stock based compensation
117

60

Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets
685

2,265

Net change in accrued interest payable and other liabilities
593

21

Net cash provided by operating activities
8,868

12,236

Cash flows from investing activities
Securities available for sale:
Purchases
(13,156
)
(61,965
)
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments
6,098

5,203

Securities held to maturity:
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments
3,721

2,892

Net purchases of premises and equipment
(2,059
)
(814
)
Net proceeds from sale of premises, equipment, other real estate owned and other assets
407

191

Net increase in loans
(41,922
)
(8,375
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(46,911
)
(62,868
)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net change in deposits
15,262

94,380

Net change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
(484
)
1,804

Proceeds from FHLB advances
20,000

—

Repayment of FHLB advances
(4
)
(30,005
)
Proceeds from other debt
—

1,000

Repayment of other debt
—

(357
)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
9 .


GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Exercise of stock options
—

24

Cash dividends
(1,548
)
—

Net cash provided by financing activities
33,226

66,846

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(4,817
)
16,214

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
91,428

127,543

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
86,611

$
143,757

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Interest paid
$
3,539

$
2,774

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
Cash dividends accrued
$
1,548

$
—

Transfer loans to other real estate owned and repossessed assets
188

161

Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
486

—

Net change in fair value of KSOP shares
—

2,639


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
10 .
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations : Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“Guaranty”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Texas that provides, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. (the “Bank”), a broad array of financial products and services to individuals and corporate customers, primarily in its markets of East Texas, Bryan/College Station and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The terms “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean Guaranty and its subsidiaries, when appropriate. The Company’s main sources of income are derived from granting loans throughout its markets and investing in securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. government agencies and state and political subdivisions. The Company’s primary lending products are real estate, commercial and consumer loans. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its debtors’ abilities to honor contracts is dependent on the economy of the State of Texas and primarily the economies of East Texas, Bryan/College Station and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The Company primarily funds its lending activities with deposit operations. The Company’s primary deposit products are checking accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit.

Basis of Presentation : The consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) include the accounts of Guaranty, the Bank, and their respective other direct and indirect subsidiaries and any other entities in which Guaranty has a controlling interest. The Bank has six wholly-owned non-bank subsidiaries, Guaranty Company, Inc., G B COM, INC., 2800 South Texas Avenue LLC, Pin Oak Realty Holdings, Inc., Pin Oak Energy Holdings, LLC and White Oak Aviation, LLC. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  The accounting and financial reporting policies followed by the Company conform, in all material respects, to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and to general practices within the financial services industry.
The consolidated financial statements in this Report have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, but in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and results of operations. All such adjustments were of a normal and recurring nature. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2017 , included in Guaranty’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Operating results for the interim periods disclosed herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year or any future period.
All dollar amounts referenced and discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in this Report are presented in thousands, unless noted otherwise.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions may also affect disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

KSOP Repurchase Right : In accordance with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the terms of Guaranty’s employee stock ownership plan with 401(k) provisions (“KSOP”), provided that, for so long as Guaranty was a privately-held company without a public market for its common stock, KSOP participants would have the right, for a specified period of time, to require Guaranty to repurchase shares of its common stock that are distributed to them by the KSOP. This repurchase obligation terminated upon the consummation of Guaranty’s initial public offering and listing of its common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in May 2017. However, because Guaranty was privately-held without a public market for its common stock as of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, the shares of common stock held by the KSOP are reflected in the Company’s consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 as a line item called “KSOP-owned shares”. As a result, the KSOP-owned shares are deducted from the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 includes an adjustment for the inclusion of such KSOP-owned shares in total shareholders' equity as

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

"terminated KSOP put option." For all periods following Guaranty’s initial public offering and continued listing of the Company’s common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the KSOP-owned shares are included in, and not be deducted from, shareholders’ equity.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements :
In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-02, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2018-02 was issued to address the income tax accounting treatment of the stranded tax effects within other comprehensive income due to the prohibition of backward tracing due to an income tax rate change that was initially recorded in other comprehensive income. This issue came about from the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017 that changed the Company’s income tax rate from 35% to 21%. The ASU changed current accounting whereby an entity may elect to reclassify the stranded tax effect from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The ASU is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2018 although early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2018-02 in the first quarter of 2018 and reclassied its stranded tax effect of $486 within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings at March 31, 2018.
In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business . This ASU is intended to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. In addition, the amendments in this ASU provide a detailed framework to assist entities in evaluating whether a set of assets and activities constitutes a business, as well as clarify the definition of the term output so the term is consistent with how outputs are described in Topic 606. ASU 2017-01 is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. The Company does not expect this pronouncement to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment . This ASU simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment for all entities by requiring impairment changes to be based on the first step in today’s two-step impairment test, thus eliminating step two from the goodwill impairment test. In addition, the amendment eliminates the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform step two of the goodwill impairment test. For pubic companies, ASU 2017-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement, which is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash , which requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The adoption of this ASU was not significant and does not expect the adoption of this guidance to be material to its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , to address diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments provide guidance on the following nine specific cash flow issues: 1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; 2) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing; 3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; 4) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; 5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned; 6) life insurance policies; 7) distributions received from equity method investees; 8) beneficial interests in securitization transactions; and 9) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The adoption of this ASU was not significant and does not expect the adoption of this guidance to be material to its consolidated financial statements.

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , which sets forth a "current expected credit loss" ("CECL") model requiring the Company to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures. For public companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has assembled a transition team to assess the adoption of this ASU, and has developed a project plan regarding implementation.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . The FASB issued this ASU to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under current U.S. GAAP and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public companies for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption of this ASU is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities , which is intended to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments by requiring: equity investments (other than equity method or consolidation) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (i.e., securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; eliminating the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for organizations that are not public business entities; eliminating the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; and requiring a reporting organization to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk (also referred to as “own credit”) when the organization has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. The adoption of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. In accordance with (iv) above, the Company measured the fair value of its loan portfolio prospectively as of March 31, 2018 using an exit price notion. See Note 13 – Fair Value for further information regarding the valuation of these loans.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 606), followed by various amendments to the standard, including clarification of principal versus agent considerations, narrow scope improvements and other technical corrections, all of which are codified in ASU 606. The amendments in these updates amend existing guidance related to revenue from contracts with customers. The amendments supersede and replace nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, establish a new control-based revenue recognition model, change the basis for deciding when revenue is recognized over a time or point in time, provide new and more detailed guidance on specific topics and expand and improve disclosures about revenue. In addition, these amendments specify the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer. The Company has applied ASU 2014-09, which was effective on January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach to all existing contracts with customers covered under the scope of the standard. The adoption of this ASU was not significant to the Company and had no material effect on how the Company recognizes revenue nor did it result in a cumulative effect adjustment or any presentation changes to the consolidated financial statements.
The majority of the Company's revenue-generating transactions are not subject to ASC 606, including revenue generated from financial instruments, such as loans, letters of credit, loan processing fees and investment securities, as well as revenue related to mortgage banking activities, and BOLI, as these activities are subject to other accounting guidance. Descriptions of revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of ASC 606, and are presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income as components of noninterest income, are as follows:

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

•
Deposit services. Service charges on deposit accounts include fees for banking services provided, overdrafts and non-sufficient funds. Revenue is generally recognized in accordance with published deposit account agreements for retail accounts or contractual agreements for commercial accounts.
•
Merchant and debit card fees. Merchant and debit card fees includes interchange income that is generated by our customers’ usage and volume of activity. Interchange rates are not controlled by the Company, which effectively acts as processor that collects and remits payments associated with customer debit card transactions. Merchant service revenue is derived from third party vendors that process credit card transactions on behalf of our merchant customers. Merchant services revenue is primarily comprised of residual fee income based on the referred merchant’s processing volumes and/or margin.
•
Fiduciary income. Trust income includes fees and commissions from investment management, administrative and advisory services primarily for individuals, and to a lesser extent, partnerships and corporations. Revenue is recognized on an accrual basis at the time the services are performed and when we have a right to invoice and are based on either the market value of the assets managed or the services provided.
•
Other noninterest income. Other noninterest income includes among other things, mortgage loan origination fees, wire transfer fees, stop payment fees, loan administration fees and mortgage warehouse lending fees. The majority of these fees in other noninterest income are not subject to the requirements of ASC 606. Fees that are within the scope of ASC 606 are generally received at the time the performance obligations are met.
NOTE 2 - ACQUISITIONS

On August 6, 2016, the Company purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities associated with a former branch location of a non-related bank in Denton, Texas (Denton), which resulted in the addition of approximately $4,659 in assets and the assumption of approximately $4,658 in liabilities.   The Company acquired the bank premises at 4101 Wind River Lane in Denton and recorded it at fair market value of $2,075 .  Other assets acquired, at fair value, included cash of $2,399 , core deposit intangible of $42 , goodwill of $141 and loans of $2 .   Liabilities assumed included non-interest bearing deposits of $581 , interest bearing deposits of $4,047 and other liabilities of $30 .   As a result of the transaction, the Company paid $66 to the seller, representing the difference in the value of the acquired assets less the value of the liabilities assumed by the Company in the transaction.

Goodwill of $141 arising from the Denton acquisition consisted largely of synergies and the cost savings resulting from the combining of the operations of the companies and is expected to be deductible for income taxes purposes.
NOTE 3 - MARKETABLE SECURITIES

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses:

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14 .
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

March 31, 2018
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available for sale:
Corporate bonds
$
18,803

$
—

$
558

$
18,245

Municipal securities
7,722

—

257

7,465

Mortgage-backed securities
97,654

—

3,490

94,164

Collateralized mortgage obligations
118,236

3

3,038

115,201

Total available for sale
$
242,415

$
3

$
7,343

$
235,075

Held to maturity:
Municipal securities
$
143,772

$
1,107

$
1,557

$
143,322

Mortgage-backed securities
20,919

143

478

20,584

Collateralized mortgage obligations
5,717

84

26

5,775

Total held to maturity
$
170,408

$
1,334

$
2,061

$
169,681


December 31, 2017
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available for sale:
U.S. government agencies
Corporate bonds
$
18,823

$
64

$
50

$
18,837

Municipal securities
7,746

—

200

7,546

Mortgage-backed securities
92,471

—

1,793

90,678

Collateralized mortgage obligations
116,809

5

1,503

115,311

Total available for sale
$
235,849

$
69

$
3,546

$
232,372

Held to maturity:
U.S. government agencies
Municipal securities
$
146,496

$
2,244

$
218

$
148,522

Mortgage-backed securities
22,026

199

230

21,995

Collateralized mortgage obligations
6,162

111

—

6,273

Total held to maturity
$
174,684

$
2,554

$
448

$
176,790

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The Company did no t record any OTTI losses on any of its securities during the three months ended March 31, 2018 or for the year ended December 31, 2017 .


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15 .
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position is detailed in the following tables:
Less Than 12 Months
12 Months or Longer
Total
March 31, 2018
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available for sale:
Corporate bonds
$
(558
)
$
18,245

$
—

$
—

$
(558
)
$
18,245

Municipal securities
—

—

(257
)
7,465

(257
)
7,465

Mortgage-backed securities
(1,238
)
38,789

(2,252
)
55,375

(3,490
)
94,164

Collateralized mortgage obligations
(2,471
)
94,471

(567
)
20,291

(3,038
)
114,762

Total available for sale
$
(4,267
)
$
151,505

$
(3,076
)
$
83,131

$
(7,343
)
$
234,636

Held to maturity:
Municipal securities
$
(1,030
)
$
71,006

$
(527
)
$
19,541

$
(1,557
)
$
90,547

Mortgage-backed securities
(166
)
8,021

(312
)
9,063

(478
)
17,084

Collateralized mortgage obligations
(26
)
2,915

—

—

(26
)
2,915

Total held to maturity
$
(1,222
)
$
81,942

$
(839
)
$
28,604

$
(2,061
)
$
110,546

Less Than 12 Months
12 Months or Longer
Total
December 31, 2017
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available for sale:
Corporate bonds
$
(50
)
$
8,019

$
—

$
—

$
(50
)
$
8,019

Municipal securities
—

—

(200
)
7,546

(200
)
7,546

Mortgage-backed securities
(658
)
42,881

(1,135
)
47,797

(1,793
)
90,678

Collateralized mortgage obligations
(1,091
)
93,584

(412
)
21,258

(1,503
)
114,842

Total available for sale
$
(1,799
)
$
144,484

$
(1,747
)
$
76,601

$
(3,546
)
$
221,085

Held to maturity:
Municipal securities
$
(37
)
$
9,230

$
(181
)
$
19,961

$
(218
)
$
29,191

Mortgage-backed securities
(57
)
6,499

(173
)
9,747

(230
)
16,246

Collateralized mortgage obligations
—

—

—

—

—

—

Total held to maturity
$
(94
)
$
15,729

$
(354
)
$
29,708

$
(448
)
$
45,437


The number of investment positions in an unrealized loss position totaled 174 at March 31, 2018 . The securities in a loss position were composed of tax-exempt municipal bonds, corporate bonds, collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage backed securities. Management believes the unrealized loss on the remaining securities is a function of the movement of interest rates since the time of purchase. Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in interest rates, credit rating information and information obtained from regulatory filings, management

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment would be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the OTTI is identified. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. The Company does not consider these securities to be OTTI at March 31, 2018 .
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are backed by pools of mortgages that are insured or guaranteed by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Government National Mortgage Association.

As of March 31, 2018 , there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity.

Securities with fair values of approximately $270,716 and $245,600 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, were pledged to secure public fund deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

There were no securities sold during the three months ended March 31, 2018 or 2017 .

The contractual maturities at March 31, 2018 of available for sale and held to maturity securities at carrying value and estimated fair value are shown below. The Company invests in mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations that have expected maturities that differ from their contractual maturities. These differences arise because borrowers and/or issuers may have the right to call or prepay their obligation with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Available for Sale
Held to Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Due within one year
$
—

$
—

$
401

$
403

Due after one year through five years
6,145

5,994

12,093

12,173

Due after five years through ten years
12,658

12,251

42,238

42,994

Due after ten years
7,722

7,465

89,040

87,752

Mortgage-backed securities
97,654

94,164

20,919

20,584

Collateralized mortgage obligations
118,236

115,201

5,717

5,775

Total Securities
$
242,415

$
235,075

$
170,408

$
169,681


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17 .
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 4 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The following table summarizes the Company’s loan portfolio by type of loan as of:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Commercial and industrial
$
206,308

$
197,508

Real estate:
Construction and development
193,909

196,774

Commercial real estate
450,076

418,137

Farmland
63,971

59,023

1-4 family residential
377,278

374,371

Multi-family residential
37,992

36,574

Consumer
48,982

51,267

Agricultural
22,545

25,596

Overdrafts
273

294

Total loans
1,401,334

1,359,544

Net of:
Deferred loan fees
954

1,094

Allowance for loan losses
(13,375
)
(12,859
)
Total net loans
$
1,388,913

$
1,347,779

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , for the year ended December 31, 2017 and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 :
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Commercial
and
industrial
Construction
and
development
Commercial
real
estate
Farmland
1-4 family
residential
Multi-family
residential
Consumer
Agricultural
Overdrafts
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
$
1,581

$
1,724

$
4,585

$
523

$
3,022

$
629

$
602

$
187

$
6

$
12,859

Provision for loan losses
164

(24
)
439

83

(147
)
18

—

46

21

600

Loans charged-off
(10
)
—

(33
)
—

(13
)
—

(28
)
—

(32
)
(116
)
Recoveries
2

—

—

—

5

—

11

—

14

32

Ending balance
$
1,737

$
1,700

$
4,991

$
606

$
2,867

$
647

$
585

$
233

$
9

$
13,375

Allowance ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
12

$
—

$
69

$
80

$
3

$
—

$
—

$
11

$
—

$
175

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,725

1,700

4,922

526

2,864

647

585

222

9

13,200

Ending balance
$
1,737

$
1,700

$
4,991

$
606

$
2,867

$
647

$
585

$
233

$
9

$
13,375

Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
816

$
—

$
4,918

$
230

$
800

$
212

$
—

$
653

$
—

$
7,629

Collectively evaluated for impairment
205,492

193,909

445,158

63,741

376,478

37,780

48,982

21,892

273

1,393,705

Ending balance
$
206,308

$
193,909

$
450,076

$
63,971

$
377,278

$
37,992

$
48,982

$
22,545

$
273

$
1,401,334


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

For the year ended December 31, 2017
Commercial
and
industrial
Construction
and
development
Commercial
real
estate
Farmland
1-4 family
residential
Multi-family
residential
Consumer
Agricultural
Overdrafts
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
$
1,592

$
1,161

$
3,264

$
482

$
3,960

$
281

$
585

$
153

$
6

$
11,484

Provision for loan losses
272

563

1,405

41

(418
)
348

253

276

110

2,850

Loans charged-off
(1,080
)
—

(84
)
—

(543
)
—

(344
)
(242
)
(165
)
(2,458
)
Recoveries
797

—

—

—

23

—

108

—

55

983

Ending balance
$
1,581

$
1,724

$
4,585

$
523

$
3,022

$
629

$
602

$
187

$
6

$
12,859

Allowance ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
17

$
—

$
27

$
85

$
5

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
134

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,564

1,724

4,558

438

3,017

629

602

187

6

12,725

Ending balance
$
1,581

$
1,724

$
4,585

$
523

$
3,022

$
629

$
602

$
187

$
6

$
12,859

Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
463

$
—

$
4,258

$
163

$
842

$
217

$
—

$
397

$
—

$
6,340

Collectively evaluated for impairment
197,045

196,774

413,879

58,860

373,529

36,357

51,267

25,199

294

1,353,204

Ending balance
$
197,508

$
196,774

$
418,137

$
59,023

$
374,371

$
36,574

$
51,267

$
25,596

$
294

$
1,359,544


For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Commercial
and
industrial
Construction
and
development
Commercial
real
estate
Farmland
1-4 family
residential
Multi-family
residential
Consumer
Agricultural
Overdrafts
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
$
1,592

$
1,161

$
3,264

$
482

$
3,960

$
281

$
585

$
153

$
6

$
11,484

Provision for loan losses
177

188

123

(10
)
(72
)
(53
)
280

2

15

650

Loans charged-off
(6
)
—

—

—

(118
)
—

(89
)
—

(35
)
(248
)
Recoveries
—

—

—

—

—

—

22

—

20

42

Ending balance
$
1,763

$
1,349

$
3,387

$
472

$
3,770

$
228

$
798

$
155

$
6

$
11,928

Allowance ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
129

$
—

$
31

$
41

$
40

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
—

$
241

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,634

1,349

3,356

431

3,730

228

798

155

6

11,687

Ending balance
$
1,763

$
1,349

$
3,387

$
472

$
3,770

$
228

$
798

$
155

$
6

$
11,928

Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
919

$
—

$
6,411

$
170

$
1,769

$
247

$
34

$
612

$
—

$
10,162

Collectively evaluated for impairment
204,432

153,227

366,841

61,963

357,796

23,696

52,721

20,861

390

1,241,927

Ending balance
$
205,351

$
153,227

$
373,252

$
62,133

$
359,565

$
23,943

$
52,755

$
21,473

$
390

$
1,252,089



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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Credit Quality
The Company closely monitors economic conditions and loan performance trends to manage and evaluate the exposure to credit risk. Key factors tracked by the Company and utilized in evaluating the credit quality of the loan portfolio include trends in delinquency ratios, the level of nonperforming assets, borrower’s repayment capacity, and collateral coverage.

Assets are graded “pass” when the relationship exhibits acceptable credit risk and indicates repayment ability, tolerable collateral coverage and reasonable performance history. Lending relationships exhibiting potentially significant credit risk and marginal repayment ability and/or asset protection are graded “special mention.” Assets classified as “substandard” are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. Substandard graded loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets graded “doubtful” are substandard graded loans that have added characteristics that make collection or liquidation in full improbable. The Company typically measures impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or based on the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent.

The following tables summarize the credit exposure in the Company’s consumer and commercial loan portfolios as of:
March 31, 2018
Commercial
and
industrial
Construction
and
development
Commercial
real
estate
Farmland
1-4 family
residential
Multi-family
residential
Consumer and Overdrafts
Agricultural
Total
Grade:
Pass
$
205,523

$
193,656

$
444,089

$
63,586

$
375,926

$
17,520

$
49,044

$
21,628

$
1,370,972

Special mention
405

253

890

54

791

20,260

137

266

23,056

Substandard
380

—

5,097

331

561

212

74

651

7,306

Total
$
206,308

$
193,909

$
450,076

$
63,971

$
377,278

$
37,992

$
49,255

$
22,545

$
1,401,334

December 31, 2017
Commercial
and
industrial
Construction
and
development
Commercial
real
estate
Farmland
1-4 family
residential
Multi-family
residential
Consumer and Overdrafts
Agricultural
Total
Grade:
Pass
$
196,890

$
196,515

$
412,488

$
58,623

$
373,154

$
16,073

$
51,409

$
24,650

$
1,329,802

Special mention
348

259

1,135

226

442

20,284

65

454

23,213

Substandard
270

—

4,514

174

775

217

87

492

6,529

Total
$
197,508

$
196,774

$
418,137

$
59,023

$
374,371

$
36,574

$
51,561

$
25,596

$
1,359,544


The following tables summarize the payment status of loans in the Company’s total loan portfolio, including an aging of delinquent loans, loans 90 days or more past due continuing to accrue interest and loans classified as nonperforming as of:

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

March 31, 2018
30 to 59 Days Past Due
60 to 89 Days Past Due
90 Days and Greater Past Due
Total Past Due
Current
Total
Loans
Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
Commercial and industrial
$
1,176

$
80

$
103

$
1,359

$
204,949

$
206,308

$
—

Real estate:
Construction and development
245

—

—

245

193,664

193,909

—

Commercial real estate
1,770

253

1,121

3,144

446,932

450,076

—

Farmland
113

—

6

119

63,852

63,971

—

1-4 family residential
2,760

791

561

4,112

373,166

377,278

—

Multi-family residential
—

—

212

212

37,780

37,992

—

Consumer
384

137

74

595

48,387

48,982

—

Agricultural
90

—

92

182

22,363

22,545

—

Overdrafts
—

—

—

—

273

273

—

Total
$
6,538

$
1,261

$
2,169

$
9,968

$
1,391,366

$
1,401,334

$
—

December 31, 2017
30 to 59 Days Past Due
60 to 89 Days Past Due
90 Days and Greater Past Due
Total Past Due
Current
Total
Loans
Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
Commercial and industrial
$
1,273

$
93

$
17

$
1,383

$
196,125

$
197,508

$
—

Real estate:
Construction and development
117

—

—

117

196,657

196,774

—

Commercial real estate
192

265

1,067

1,524

416,613

418,137

—

Farmland
139

—

6

145

58,878

59,023

—

1-4 family residential
3,998

416

800

5,214

369,157

374,371

—

Multi-family residential
—

—

217

217

36,357

36,574

—

Consumer
381

69

87

537

50,730

51,267

—

Agricultural
204

2

—

206

25,390

25,596

—

Overdrafts
—

—

—

—

294

294

—

Total
$
6,304

$
845

$
2,194

$
9,343

$
1,350,201

$
1,359,544

$
—


The following table presents information regarding nonaccrual loans as of:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Commercial and industrial
$
138

$
77

Real estate:
Commercial real estate
1,623

1,422

Farmland
258

163

1-4 family residential
2,063

1,937

Multi-family residential
212

217

Consumer
196

138

Agricultural
247

50

Total
$
4,737

$
4,004


Impaired Loans and Troubled Debt Restructurings
A troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a restructuring in which a bank, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. A loan is

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21 .
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with original contractual terms of the loan. Loans with insignificant delays or insignificant short falls in the amount of payments expected to be collected are not considered to be impaired. Loans defined as individually impaired, based on applicable accounting guidance, include larger balance nonperforming loans and TDRs.

The outstanding balances of TDRs are shown below:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Nonaccrual TDRs
$
—

$
—

Performing TDRs
746

657

Total
$
746

$
657

Specific reserves on TDRs
$
12

$
17


The following tables present loans by class modified as TDRs that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 :
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Number
of
Contracts
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
1-4 family residential
1
15

15

Farmland
1
78

78

Total
2
$
93

$
93


There were no TDRs that have subsequently defaulted through March 31, 2018 . The TDRs described above did not increase the allowance for loan losses and resulted in no charge-offs during the three months ended March 31, 2018 .
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Number
of
Contracts
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
Commercial and industrial
1

$
34

$
34

1-4 family residential
1
11

11

Total
2
$
45

$
45


There were no TDRs that subsequently defaulted in 2017 . The TDRs described above did not increase the allowance for loan losses and resulted in no charge-offs during the three months ended March 31, 2017 .


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The following table presents information about the Company’s impaired loans as of:
March 31, 2018
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Recorded
Investment
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial
$
791

$
791

$
—

$
144

Real estate:
Commercial real estate
4,270

4,270

—

1,065

Farmland
79

79

—

13

1-4 family residential
687

687

—

170

Multi-family residential
212

212

—

53

Agricultural
496

496

—

114

Subtotal
6,535

6,535

—

1,559

With allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial
25

25

12

6

Real estate:
Commercial real estate
648

648

69

100

Farmland
151

151

80

38

1-4 family residential
113

113

3

9

Agricultural
157

157

11

26

Subtotal
1,094

1,094

175

179

Total
$
7,629

$
7,629

$
175

$
1,738


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The following table presents information about the Company’s impaired loans as of:
December 31, 2017
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Recorded
Investment
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial
$
437

$
437

$
—

$
434

Real estate:
Construction and development
—

—

—

311

Commercial real estate
3,979

3,979

—

4,230

Farmland
6

6

—

90

1-4 family residential
681

681

—

1,096

Multi-family residential
217

217

—

180

Consumer
—

—

—

61

Agricultural
397

397

—

384

Subtotal
5,717

5,717

—

6,786

With allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial
26

26

17

315

Real estate:
Construction and development
—

—

—

7

Commercial real estate
279

279

27

505

Farmland
157

157

85

131

1-4 family residential
161

161

5

754

Multi-family residential
—

—

—

19

Consumer
—

—

—

42

Agricultural
—

—

—

180

Subtotal
623

623

134

1,953

Total
$
6,340

$
6,340

$
134

$
8,739

During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , total interest income and cash-based interest income recognized on impaired loans was minimal.

NOTE 5 - SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE AND OTHER DEBT

At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $12,395 and $12,879 , respectively.

The Company has a $25,000 revolving line of credit, which had no outstanding balance at quarter end, bears interest at the prime rate, with interest payable quarterly, and matures in March 2019.


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 6 - SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

Subordinated debentures are made up of the following as of:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Trust II Debentures
$
3,093

$
3,093

Trust III Debentures
2,062

2,062

DCB Trust I Debentures
5,155

5,155

Other debentures
3,500

3,500

$
13,810

$
13,810


The Company has three trusts, Guaranty (TX) Capital Trust II (“Trust II”), Guaranty (TX) Capital Trust III (“Trust III”), and DCB Financial Trust I (“DCB Trust I”) (“Trust II”, “Trust III” and together with “DCB Trust I,” the “Trusts”). Upon formation, the Trusts issued pass-through securities (“TruPS”) with a liquidation value of $1,000 per share to third parties in private placements. Concurrently with the issuance of the TruPS, the Trusts issued common securities to the Company. The Trusts invested the proceeds of the sales of securities to the Company (“Debentures”). The Debentures mature approximately 30 years after the formation date, which may be shortened if certain conditions are met (including the Company having received prior approval of the Federal Reserve and any other required regulatory approvals).
Trust II
Trust III
DCB Trust I
Formation date
October 30, 2002
July 25, 2006
March 29, 2007
Capital trust pass-through securities
Number of shares
3,000

2,000

5,000

Original liquidation value
$
3,000

$
2,000

$
5,000

Common securities liquidation value
93

62

155


The securities held by the Trusts qualify as Tier 1 capital for the Company under Federal Reserve Board guidelines. The Federal Reserve’s guidelines restrict core capital elements (including trust preferred securities and qualifying perpetual preferred stock) to 25% of all core capital elements, net of goodwill less any associated deferred tax liability. Because the Company’s aggregate amount of trust preferred securities is less than the limit of 25% of Tier 1 capital, net of goodwill, the full amount is includable in Tier 1 capital at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Additionally, the terms provide that trust preferred securities would no longer qualify for Tier 1 capital within five years of their maturity, but would be included as Tier 2 capital. However, the trust preferred securities would be amortized out of Tier 2 capital by one-fifth each year and excluded from Tier 2 capital completely during the year prior to maturity of the junior subordinated debentures.

With certain exceptions, the amount of the principal and any accrued and unpaid interest on the Debentures are subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all senior indebtedness of the Company. Interest on the Debentures is payable quarterly. The interest is deferrable on a cumulative basis for up to five consecutive years following a suspension of dividend payments on all other capital stock. No principal payments are due until maturity for each of the Debentures.
Trust II Debentures
Trust III Debentures
DCB Trust I Debentures
Original amount
$
3,093

$
2,062

$
5,155

Maturity date
October 30, 2032

October 1, 2036

June 15, 2037

Interest due
Quarterly
Quarterly
Quarterly


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

In accordance with ASC 810, " Consolidation, " the junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company to the subsidiary trusts are shown as liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and interest expense associated with the junior subordinated debentures is shown in the consolidated statements of earnings.

Trust II Debentures
Interest is payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3 month LIBOR plus 3.35% .

On any interest payment date on or after October 30, 2012 and prior to maturity date, the debentures are redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, on at least 30 , but not more than 60 days’ notice, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.

Trust III Debentures
Interest is payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3 month LIBOR plus 1.67% .

On any interest payment date on or after October 1, 2016 and prior to maturity date, the debentures are redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, on at least 30 , but not more than 60 days’ notice, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.

DCB Trust I Debentures
Interest is payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3 month LIBOR plus 1.80% .

On any interest payment date on or after June 15, 2012 and prior to maturity date, the debentures are redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, on at least 30 , but not more than 60 days’ notice, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.

Other debentures
In July 2015, the Company issued $4,000 in debentures, of which $3,000 were issued to directors and other related parties. The $3,000 of debentures to related parties were repaid in May 2017 and a $500 par value debenture, which carried a rate of 2.5% , matured and was repaid in July 2017. The remaining $500 debenture has a rate of 4.00% and a maturity date of January 1, 2019. At the Company’s option, and with 30 days advanced notice to the holder, the entire principal amount and all accrued interest may be paid to the holder on or before the due date of any debenture. The redemption price is equal to 100% of the face amount of the debenture redeemed, plus all accrued interest.

In December 2015, the Company issued $5,000 in debentures, of which $2,500 were issued to directors and other related parties. In May 2017, $2,000 of the related party debentures were repaid with a portion of the proceeds of Guaranty’s initial public offering. The remaining $3,000 of debentures were issued at par value of $500 each with rates ranging from 3.00% to 5.00% and maturity dates from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2020. At the Company’s option, and with 30 days advanced notice to the holder, the entire principal amount and all accrued interest may be paid to the holder on or before the due date of any debenture. The redemption price is equal to 100% of the face amount of the debenture redeemed, plus all accrued interest.





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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 7 - STOCK OPTIONS

The Company’s 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which was adopted by the Company and approved by its shareholders in April 2015, amended and restated the Company’s 2014 Stock Option Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to stock-based awards under the Plan equals 1,000,000 shares, all of which may be subject to incentive stock option treatment. Option awards are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. Currently outstanding option awards have vesting periods ranging from 5 to 10 years and have 10 -year contractual terms.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the Company’s common stock and similar peer group averages. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. The expected term of options granted is based on historical data and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes in to account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

A summary of activity in the Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Number of Shares
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year
471,442

$
24.98

7.30
$
2,696

Granted
15,000

31.84

9.88
26

Balance, March 31, 2018
486,442

$
25.19

7.14
$
3,952

Exercisable at end of period
140,644

$
23.61

5.71
$
1,364


Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Number of Shares
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year
340,377

$
23.43

7.34
$
194

Granted
9,000

26.00

9.96
—

Exercised
(2,010
)
11.94

3.08
28

Forfeited
(1,000
)
24.00

5.55
2

Balance, March 31, 2017
346,367

$
23.56

7.19
$
844

Exercisable at end of period
92,667

$
22.91

6.46
$
287



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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

A summary of nonvested activity in the Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Number of Shares
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year
336,798

$
25.54

7.88
$
1,747

Granted
15,000

31.84

9.88
26

Vested
(6,000
)
23.90

8.15
56

Balance, March 31, 2018
345,798

$
25.84

7.72
$
2,588


Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Number of Shares
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year
250,700

$
23.73

7.65
$
69

Granted
9,000

26.00

9.96
—

Vested
(6,000
)
23.90

9.15
13

Balance, March 31, 2017
253,700

$
23.80

7.46
$
557


Information related to the Plan is as follows for the three months ended:
March 31, 2018
March 31, 2017
Intrinsic value of options exercised
$
—

$
28

Cash received from options exercised
—

24

Tax benefit realized from options exercised
—

—

Weighted average fair value of options granted
5.44

4.30


As of March 31, 2018 , there was $1,763 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options granted under the Plan. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4.08 years.

The Company granted options under the Plan during the first three months of 2018 and 2017 . Expense of $117 and $60 was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.

NOTE 8 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

KSOP
The Company maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan containing Section 401(k) provisions covering substantially all employees (“KSOP”). The plan provides for a matching contribution of up to 5% of a participant’s qualified compensation starting January 1, 2016. As of March 31, 2017, the plan included a repurchase obligation, or “put option”, which is a right to demand that the sponsor repurchase shares of employer stock distributed to the participant under the terms of the plan, for which there was no public market for such shares, at an established cash price. This put option was terminated upon completion of Guaranty’s initial public offering and listing of its common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in May 2017. Guaranty’s total contributions accrued or paid during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 totaled $301 and $226 , respectively.

Upon separation from service or other distributable event, a participant’s account under the KSOP may be distributed in kind in the form of the GNTY common shares allocated to his or her account (with the balance payable in cash), or the entire account can be liquidated and distributed in cash.

As of March 31, 2017, the fair value of common stock, held by the KSOP, was deducted from permenant shareholders’ equity in the consolidate statement of changes in shareholders equity, and reflected in a column between accumulated

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

other comprehensive income and total shareholders’ equity. This presentation is necessary in order to recognize the put option within the KSOP-owned shares, consistent with SEC guidelines, because the Company was not yet publicly traded. The Company used a valuation by an external third party to determine the maximum possible cash obligation related to those securities. Increases or decreases in the value of the cash obligation were included in a separate line item in the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity. The fair value of allocated and unallocated shares subject to the repurchase obligation totaled $34,300 as of March 31, 2017 .

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the number of shares held by the KSOP were 1,318,392 and 1,314,277 , respectively. There were no unallocated shares to plan participants as of March 31, 2018 or as of December 31, 2017 .  During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company did not repurchase any shares from KSOP participants that received distributions of shares from the KSOP which were subject to the put option that applied to the KSOP shares before we were publicly traded. All shares held by the KSOP were treated as outstanding at each of the respective period ends.

Executive Incentive Retirement Plan
The Company established a non-qualified, non-contributory executive incentive retirement plan covering a selected group of key personnel to provide benefits equal to amounts computed under an “award criteria” at various targeted salary levels as adjusted for annual earnings performance of the Company. The plan is non-funded.

In connection with the Executive Incentive Retirement Plan, the Company has purchased life insurance policies on the respective officers. The cash surrender value of life insurance policies held by the Company totaled $19,468 and $19,117 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.

Expense related to these plans totaled $275 and $256 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and is included in employee compensation and benefits on the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings. The recorded liability totaled approximately $2,687 and $2,420 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively and is included in accrued interest and other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

Bonus Plan
The Company has a bonus plan that rewards officers and employees based on performance of individual business units of the Company. Earnings and growth performance goals for each business unit and for the Company as a whole are established at the beginning of the calendar year and approved annually by Guaranty’s board of directors. The Bonus Plan provides for a predetermined bonus amount to be contributed to the employee bonus pool based on (i) earnings target and growth for individual business units and (ii) achieving certain pre-tax return on average equity and pre-tax return on average asset levels for the Company as a whole. These bonus amounts are established annually by Guaranty’s board of directors. The bonus expense under this plan for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 totaled $819 and $581 , respectively and is included in employee compensation and benefits on the consolidated statements of earnings.

NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted on December 22, 2017. Among other things, the new law (i) establishes a new, flat corporate federal statutory income tax rate of 21%, (ii) eliminates the corporate alternative minimum tax and allows the use of any such carryforwards to offset regular tax liability for any taxable year, (iii) limits the deduction for net interest expense incurred by U.S. corporations, (iv) allows businesses to immediately expense, for tax purposes, the cost of new investments in certain qualified depreciable assets, (v) eliminates or reduces certain deductions related to meals and entertainment expenses, (vi) modifies the limitation on excessive employee remuneration to eliminate the exception for performance-based compensation and clarifies the definition of a covered employee and (vii) limits the deductibility of deposit insurance premiums. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act also significantly changes U.S. tax law related to foreign operations; however, such changes do not currently impact us.

As stated above, as a result of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017, we remeasured our deferred tax assets and liabilities based upon the newly enacted U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 21%,

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

which is the tax rate at which these assets and liabilities are expected to reverse in the future. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we are still analyzing certain aspects of the new law and refining our calculations, which could affect the measurement of these assets and liabilities or give rise to new deferred tax amounts.

Income tax expense was as follows for:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Income tax expense for the period
$
944

$
1,312

Effective tax rate
17.80
%
27.19
%

The effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal tax rate of 21% and 35.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 , respectively, largely due to tax exempt interest income earned on certain investment securities and loans and the nontaxable earnings on bank owned life insurance.

NOTE 10 - DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company utilizes certain derivative financial instruments. Stand-alone derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps, are used to economically hedge interest rate risk related to the Company’s liabilities. These derivative instruments involve both credit and market risk. The notional amounts are amounts on which calculations, payments, and the value of the derivative are based. Notional amounts do not represent direct credit exposures. Direct credit exposure is limited to the net difference between the calculated amounts to be received and paid, if any. Such difference, which represents the fair value of the derivative instruments, is reflected on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet in other liabilities.

The Company is exposed to credit related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to those agreements. The Company controls the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures, and does not expect any counterparties to fail to perform their respective obligations.

The Company entered into interest rate swaps to receive payments at a fixed rate in exchange for paying a floating rate on the debentures discussed in Note 6. Management believes that entering into the interest rate swaps exposed the Company to variability in their fair value due to changes in the level of interest rates. It is the Company’s objective to hedge the change in fair value of floating rate debentures at coverage levels that are appropriate, given anticipated or existing interest rate levels and other market considerations, as well as the relationship of change in this liability to other liabilities of the Company. To meet this objective, the Company utilizes interest rate swaps as an asset/liability management strategy to hedge the change in value of the cash flows due to changes in expected interest rate assumptions.

Interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $5,000 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , were designated as cash flow hedges of the debentures and were determined to be fully effective during all periods presented. As such, no amount of ineffectiveness has been included in net income.

Therefore, the aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in accrued interest and other liabilities within the Company’s consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income. The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedges no longer be considered effective. The Company expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.

The information pertaining to outstanding interest rate swap agreements used to hedge floating rate debentures was as follows as of:

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

March 31, 2018:
Notional
Amount
Pay
Rate
Receive
Rate
Effective
Date
Maturity
in Years
Unrealized
Losses
$
2,000

5.979
%
3 month LIBOR plus 1.67%
10/1/2016
8.01
$
236

$
3,000

7.505
%
3 month LIBOR plus 3.35%
10/30/2012
4.59
$
199

December 31, 2017:
Notional
Amount
Pay
Rate
Receive
Rate
Effective
Date
Maturity
in Years
Unrealized
Losses
$
2,000

5.979
%
3 month LIBOR plus 1.67%
10/1/2016
8.25
$
301

$
3,000

7.505
%
3 month LIBOR plus 3.35%
10/30/2012
4.83
$
270


Interest expense recorded on these swap transactions totaled $167 and $207 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and is reported as a component of interest expense on the debentures. At March 31, 2018 , the Company expected none of the unrealized loss to be reclassified as a reduction of interest expense during the remainder of 2018 .

NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various transactions, which, in accordance with GAAP, are not included in its consolidated balance sheets. These transactions are referred to as “off-balance sheet commitments.” The Company enters into these transactions to meet the financing needs of its customers. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit, which involve elements of credit risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company minimizes its exposure to loss under these commitments by subjecting them to credit approval and monitoring procedures.

The Company enters into contractual commitments to extend credit, normally with fixed expiration dates or termination clauses, at specified rates and for specific purposes. Customers use credit commitments to ensure that funds will be available for working capital purposes, for capital expenditures and to ensure access to funds at specified terms and conditions. Substantially all of the Company’s commitments to extend credit are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit standards at the time of loan funding. Management assesses the credit risk associated with certain commitments to extend credit in determining the level of the allowance for credit losses.

Letters of credit are written conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The Company’s policies generally require that letters of credit arrangements contain security and debt covenants similar to those contained in loan agreements. In the event the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third party, the Company would be required to fund the commitment. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make is represented by the contractual amount shown in the table below. If the commitment were funded, the Company would be entitled to seek recovery from the customer. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , no amounts have been recorded as liabilities for the Bank’s potential obligations under these guarantees.

Commitments and letters of credit outstanding were as follows as of:
Contract or Notional Amount
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Commitments to extend credit
$
336,244

$
326,879

Letters of credit
8,166

8,336






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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Litigation
The Company is involved in certain claims and lawsuits occurring in the normal course of business. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not believe that the outcome of these actions, if determined adversely, would have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

FHLB Letters of Credit
At March 31, 2018 , the Company had letters of credit of $27,000 pledged to secure public deposits, repurchase agreements, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

NOTE 12 - REGULATORY MATTERS

The Company on a consolidated basis and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities, and certain off balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
The Basel III Capital Rules, a comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations, became effective for the Company and Bank on January 1, 2015, with certain transition provisions to be fully phased in by January 1, 2019. Quantitative measures established by the Basel III Capital Rules to ensure capital adequacy require the maintenance of minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of Common Equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital and Total capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and or Tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject.
When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the Basel III Capital Rules, among other things, will have (i) introduced a new capital measure called “Common Equity Tier I” (“CETI”), (ii) specified that Tier I capital consist of CETI and “Additional Tier I Capital” instruments meeting specified requirements, (iii) defined CETI narrowly by requiring that most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CETI and not to the other components of capital and (iv) expanded the scope of the deductions/adjustments as compared to existing regulations.

Starting in January 2016, the implementation of the capital conservation buffer was effective for the Company starting at the 0.625% level and increasing 0.625% each year thereafter, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and effectively increases the minimum required risk-weighted capital ratios.
As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company’s capital ratios exceeded those levels necessary to be categorized as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well capitalized”, the Company must maintain minimum total risk-based, CETI, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since March 31, 2018 that management believes have changed the Company’s category.
The Federal Reserve’s guidelines regarding the capital treatment of trust preferred securities limits restricted core capital elements (including trust preferred securities and qualifying perpetual preferred stock) to 25% of all core capital elements, net of goodwill less any associated deferred tax liability. Because the Company’s aggregate amount of trust preferred securities is less than the limit of 25% of Tier I capital, net of goodwill, the rules permit the inclusion of $10,310 of trust preferred securities in Tier I capital at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Additionally, the rules provide that trust preferred securities would no longer qualify for Tier I capital within five years of their maturity, but would be included as Tier 2 capital. However, the trust preferred securities would be amortized out of Tier 2 capital by one-fifth each year and excluded from Tier 2 capital completely during the year prior to maturity of the subordinated debentures.


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

A comparison of the Company’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios to required capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following tables as of:
Actual
Minimum Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes
To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
March 31, 2018
Total capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated
$
219,251

14.06
%
$
124,722

8.00
%
n/a

Bank
212,015

13.60
%
124,719

8.00
%
$
155,899

10.00
%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated
205,876

13.21
%
93,541

6.00
%
n/a

Bank
198,640

12.74
%
93,539

6.00
%
124,719

8.00
%
Tier 1 capital to average assets:
Consolidated
205,876

10.64
%
77,389

4.00
%
n/a

Bank
198,640

10.27
%
77,391

4.00
%
96,738

5.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated
195,566

12.54
%
70,156

4.50
%
n/a

Bank
198,640

12.74
%
70,155

4.50
%
101,334

6.50
%

Actual
Minimum Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes
To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
December 31, 2017
Total capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated
$
215,720

14.13
%
$
122,111

8.00
%
n/a

Bank
206,490

13.53
%
122,122

8.00
%
$
152,652

10.00
%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated
202,861

13.29
%
91,583

6.00
%
n/a

Bank
193,631

12.68
%
91,591

6.00
%
122,122

8.00
%
Tier 1 capital to average assets:
Consolidated
202,861

10.53
%
77,048

4.00
%
n/a

Bank
193,631

10.05
%
77,054

4.00
%
96,318

5.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated
192,551

12.61
%
68,687

4.50
%
n/a

Bank
193,631

12.68
%
68,694

4.50
%
99,224

6.50
%

Dividends paid by Guaranty are mainly provided by dividends from its subsidiaries. However, certain regulatory restrictions exist regarding the ability of its bank subsidiary to transfer funds to Guaranty in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. The amount of dividends that a subsidiary bank organized as a national banking association, such as the Bank, may declare in a calendar year is the subsidiary bank’s net profits for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years.


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 13 - FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2 - Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value:

Marketable Securities : The fair values for marketable securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

Loans Held For Sale: Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, which is evaluated on a pool-level basis. The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan or other observable market data, such as outstanding commitments from third party investors (Level 2).

Derivative Instruments : The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).

Impaired Loans : The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate or, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral, the fair value of collateral, less costs to sell. The fair value of real estate collateral is determined using recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant (Level 3).  Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business (Level 3).  Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Other Real Estate Owned : Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals which are updated no less frequently than annually. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Real estate owned properties are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly (Level 3).


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The following tables summarize quantitative disclosures about the fair value measurements for each category of financial assets (liabilities) carried at fair value:
As of March 31, 2018
Fair Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Other Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets (liabilities) at fair value on a recurring basis:
Available for sale securities
Mortgage-backed securities
$
94,164

$
—

$
94,164

$
—

Collateralized mortgage obligations
115,201

—

115,201

—

Municipal securities
7,465

—

7,465

—

Corporate bonds
18,245

—

18,245

—

Derivative instruments
(435
)
—

(435
)
—

Assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
Impaired loans
7,454

—

—

7,454

Other real estate owned
2,076

—

—

2,076

As of December 31, 2017
Fair Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Other Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets (liabilities) at fair value on a recurring basis:
Available for sale securities
Mortgage-backed securities
$
90,678

$
—

$
90,678

$
—

Collateralized mortgage obligations
115,311

—

115,311

—

Municipal securities
7,546

—

7,546

—

Corporate bonds
18,837

—

18,837

—

Derivative instruments
(571
)
—

(571
)
—

Assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
Impaired loans
6,206

—

—

6,206

Other real estate owned
2,244

—

—

2,244


There were no transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 or for the year ended December 31, 2017 .

Nonfinancial Assets and Nonfinancial Liabilities
Nonfinancial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 include certain foreclosed assets which, upon initial recognition, were remeasured and reported at fair value through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses and certain foreclosed assets which, subsequent to their initial recognition, were remeasured at fair value through a write-down included in current earnings. The fair value of a foreclosed asset is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data or Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria.


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The following table presents foreclosed assets that were remeasured and recorded at fair value as of:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
March 31, 2017
Other real estate owned remeasured at initial recognition:
Carrying value of other real estate owned prior to remeasurement
$
41

$
1,082

$
87

Charge-offs recognized in the allowance for loan losses
(14
)
(195
)
(78
)
Fair value of other real estate owned remeasured at initial recognition
$
27

$
887

$
9

Other real estate owned remeasured subsequent to initial recognition:
Carrying value of other real estate owned prior to remeasurement
$
—

$
—

$
—

Write-downs included in collection and other real estate owned expense
—

—

—

Fair value of other real estate owned remeasured subsequent to initial recognition
$
—

$
—

$
—


The following tables present quantitative information about nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements as of:
Fair Value
Valuation
Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range (Weighted Average)
March 31, 2018
Impaired loans
$
7,454

Fair value of collateral - sales comparison approach
Selling costs or other normal adjustments: Real estate Equipment
10%-20% (16%) 10%-20% (15%)
Other real estate owned
$
2,076

Appraisal value of collateral
Selling costs or other normal adjustments
10%-20% (16%)
Fair Value
Valuation
Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range (Weighted Average)
December 31, 2017
Impaired loans
$
6,206

Fair value of collateral - sales comparison approach
Selling costs or other normal adjustments: Real estate Equipment
10%-20% (16%) 10%-20% (3.6%)
Other real estate owned
$
2,244

Appraisal value of collateral
Selling costs or other normal adjustments
10%-20% (16%)


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not previously discussed in this note, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , are as follows:
Fair value measurements as of
March 31, 2018 using:
Carrying Amount
Level 1
Inputs
Level 2
Inputs
Level 3
Inputs
Total
Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash, due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits
$
86,611

$
86,611

$
—

$
—

$
86,611

Marketable securities held to maturity
170,408

—

169,681

—

169,681

Loans, net
1,388,913

—

—

1,391,818

1,391,818

Accrued interest receivable
6,719

—

6,719

—

6,719

Nonmarketable equity securities
9,869

—

9,869

—

9,869

Cash surrender value of life insurance
19,468

—

19,468

—

19,468

Financial liabilities:
Deposits
$
1,691,582

$
1,389,927

$
301,995

$
—

$
1,691,922

Securities sold under repurchase agreements
12,395

—

12,395

—

12,395

Accrued interest payable
1,016

—

1,016

—

1,016

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
65,149

—

64,131

—

64,131

Subordinated debentures
13,810

—

11,548

—

11,548

Fair value measurements as of
December 31, 2017 using:
Carrying Amount
Level 1
Inputs
Level 2
Inputs
Level 3
Inputs
Total
Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash, due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits
$
91,428

$
91,428

$
—

$
—

$
91,428

Marketable securities held to maturity
174,684

—

176,790

—

176,790

Loans, net
1,347,779

—

—

1,346,361

1,346,361

Accrued interest receivable
8,174

—

8,174

—

8,174

Nonmarketable equity securities
9,453

—

9,453

—

9,453

Cash surrender value of life insurance
19,117

—

19,117

—

19,117

Financial liabilities:
Deposits
$
1,676,320

$
1,378,467

$
297,978

$
—

$
1,676,445

Securities sold under repurchase agreements
12,879

—

12,879

—

12,879

Accrued interest payable
922

—

922

—

922

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
45,153

—

44,722

—

44,722

Subordinated debentures
13,810

—

11,495

—

11,495


The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair values are described as follows:

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values (Level 1).


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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Loans, net
The fair value of fixed-rate loans and variable-rate loans that reprice on an infrequent basis is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the current interest rates at which similar loans with similar terms would be made to borrowers of similar credit quality (Level 3).

Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
The carrying amounts of bank-owned life insurance approximate their fair value.

Nonmarketable Equity Securities
It is not practical to determine the fair value of Independent Bankers Financial Corporation, Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Deposits and Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount) (Level 1). The fair values of deposit liabilities with defined maturities are estimated by discounting future cash flows using interest rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities (Level 2).

Other Borrowings
The fair value of borrowings, consisting of lines of credit, Federal Home Loan Bank advances and Subordinated debentures is estimated by discounting future cash flows using currently available rates for similar financing (Level 2).

Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values (Level 2).

Off-balance Sheet Instruments
Fair values for off-balance sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of commitments is not material.

NOTE 14 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the maximum potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock and would then share in the net earnings of the Company. Dilutive share equivalents include stock-based awards issued to employees.

Stock options granted by the Company are treated as potential shares in computing earnings per share. Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of in-the-money awards which is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount that the employee must pay for exercising stock options, the amount of compensation cost for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, and the amount of tax impact that would be recorded in additional paid-in capital when the award becomes deductible are assumed to be used to repurchase shares.

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the Company were as follows for the:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Numerator:
Net earnings (basic)
$
4,359

$
3,516

Net earnings (diluted)
$
4,359

$
3,516

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding (basic)
11,058,956

8,751,945

Effect of dilutive securities:
Common stock equivalent shares from stock options
118,623

32,465

Weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted)
11,177,579

8,784,410

Net earnings per share
Basic
$
0.39

$
0.40

Diluted
$
0.39

$
0.40



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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, other risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in our reports and documents filed with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with respect to our pending acquisition of Westbound Bank. Unless the context indicates otherwise, references in this Report to “we,” “our,” “us,” and the “Company” refer to Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., a Texas corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries. References in this Report to “Guaranty Bank & Trust” and the “Bank” refer to Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., a national banking association and our wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary.
General
We were incorporated in 1990 to serve as the holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust. Since our founding, we have built a reputation based on financial stability and community leadership. In May 2017, we consummated an initial public offering of our common stock, which is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “GNTY.”
We currently operate 28 banking locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth, East Texas and Central Texas regions of the state. Our growth has been consistent and primarily organic. Our principal executive office is located at 201 South Jefferson Street, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455, and our telephone number is (903) 572-9881. Our website address is www.gnty.com . Information contained on our website does not constitute a part of this Report and is not incorporated by reference into this filing or any other report.
As a bank holding company that operates through one segment, we generate most of our revenue from interest on loans and investments, customer service and loan fees, fees related to the sale of mortgage loans, and trust and wealth management services. We incur interest expense on deposits and other borrowed funds, as well as noninterest expense, such as salaries and employee benefits and occupancy expenses. We analyze our ability to maximize income generated from interest earning assets and control the interest expenses of our liabilities, measured as net interest income, through our net interest margin and net interest spread. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings, which are used to fund those assets. Net interest margin is a ratio calculated as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Net interest spread is the difference between rates earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Changes in market interest rates and the interest rates we earn on interest-earning assets or pay on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as in the volume and types of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders’ equity, are usually the largest drivers of periodic changes in net interest spread, net interest margin and net interest income. Fluctuations in market interest rates are driven by many factors, including governmental monetary policies, inflation, deflation, macroeconomic developments, changes in unemployment, the money supply, political and international conditions and conditions in domestic and foreign financial markets. Periodic changes in the volume and types of loans in our loan portfolio are affected by, among other factors, economic and competitive conditions in Texas, as well as developments affecting the real estate, technology, financial services, insurance, transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors within our target markets and throughout the State of Texas.


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Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and with general practices within the financial services industry. Application of these principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under current circumstances. These assumptions form the basis for our judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from independent, objective sources. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis. Use of alternative assumptions may have resulted in significantly different estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
We have identified the following accounting policies and estimates that, due to the difficult, subjective or complex judgments and assumptions inherent in those policies and estimates, and the potential sensitivity of our consolidated financial statements to those judgments and assumptions, is critical to an understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. We believe that the judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements are appropriate.
Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
Loans are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is recognized using the simple-interest method on the daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. Fees associated with the origination of loans and certain direct loan origination costs are netted and the net amount is deferred and recognized over the life of the loan as an adjustment of yield.
The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when there is a clear indication that the borrower’s cash flow may not be sufficient to meet payments as they become due, which is generally when a loan is 90 days past due. A loan may continue to accrue interest, even if it is more than 90 days past due, if the loan is both well collateralized and it is in the process of collection. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all previously accrued and unpaid interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized on a cash basis as long as the remaining book balance of the asset is deemed to be collectible. If collectability is questionable, then cash payments are applied to principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.
The allowance for loan losses is an estimated amount management believes is adequate to absorb inherent losses on existing loans that may be uncollectible based upon review and evaluation of our loan portfolio. Management’s periodic evaluation of the allowance is based on general economic conditions, the financial condition of borrowers, the value and liquidity of collateral, delinquency, prior loan loss experience and the results of periodic reviews of the portfolio.
The allowance for loan losses is comprised of two components. The first component, the general reserve, is determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance that considers historical loss rates for the last five years adjusted for qualitative factors based upon general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to us. Such qualitative factors include current local economic conditions and trends including unemployment, changes in lending staff, policies and procedures, changes in credit concentrations, changes in the trends and severity of problem loans and changes in trends in volume and terms of loans. These qualitative factors serve to compensate for additional areas of uncertainty inherent in the portfolio that are not reflected in our historic loss factors. For purposes of determining the general reserve, the loan portfolio, less cash secured loans, government guaranteed loans and impaired loans, is multiplied by our adjusted historical loss rate. The second component of the allowance for loan losses, the specific reserve, is determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance based on probable and incurred losses on specific classified loans.
The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries).
In general, the loans in our portfolio have low historical credit losses. The credit quality of loans in our portfolio is impacted by delinquency status and debt service coverage generated by our borrowers’ businesses and fluctuations in the value of real estate collateral. Management considers delinquency status to be the most meaningful indicator of the credit quality of one-to-four single family residential, home equity loans and lines of credit and other consumer loans. In general, loans do not begin to show signs of credit deterioration or default until they have been outstanding


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for some period of time, a process we refers to as “seasoning.” As a result, a portfolio of older loans will usually behave more predictably than a portfolio of newer loans. We consider the majority of our loans to be “seasoned” and that the credit quality and current level of delinquencies and defaults represents the level of reserve needed in the allowance for loan losses. If delinquencies and defaults were to increase, we may be required to increase our provision for loan losses, which would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Delinquency statistics are updated at least monthly. Internal risk ratings are considered the most meaningful indicator of credit quality for new commercial and industrial, construction, and commercial real estate loans. Internal risk ratings are a key factor in identifying loans that are individually evaluated for impairment and impact management’s estimates of loss factors used in determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses. Internal risk ratings are updated on a continuous basis.
Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.
Our policy requires measurement of the allowance for an impaired collateral dependent loan based on the fair value of the collateral. Other loan impairments are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or the loan’s observable market price. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , all significant impaired loans have been determined to be collateral dependent and the allowance for loss has been measured utilizing the estimated fair value of the collateral.
From time to time, we modify our loan agreement with a borrower. A modified loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring when two conditions are met: (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and (ii) concessions are made by us that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower with similar credit risk characteristics. Modifications to loan terms may include a lower interest rate, a reduction of principal, or a longer term to maturity. We review each troubled debt restructured loan and determine on a case by case basis if the loan is subject to impairment and the need for a specific allowance for loan loss allocation. An allowance for loan loss allocation is based on either the present value of estimated future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral.
We have certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income with an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis and makes changes as appropriate. Management receives frequent reports related to loan originations, quality, concentrations, delinquencies, non-performing and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions, both by type of loan and geography.
Commercial and industrial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and effectively. Underwriting standards are designed to determine whether the borrower possesses sound business ethics and practices and to evaluate current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed. Commercial and industrial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and, secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and include personal guarantees.
Real estate loans are also subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and industrial loans. These loans are underwritten primarily based on projected cash flows and, secondarily, as loans secured by real estate collateral. The repayment of real estate loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loans or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing our real estate portfolio are generally diverse in terms of type and geographic location throughout the State of Texas. This diversity helps us reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry.
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collateral, if secured, which must be perfected. The relatively small individual dollar amounts of consumer loans that are spread over numerous individual borrowers also minimizes risk.
Marketable Securities

Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Securities are classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. Interest income includes amortization and accretion of purchase premiums and discounts. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.  For securities in an unrealized loss position, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings.  For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: (1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and (2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income.  The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis.

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates. The fair value estimates of existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments do not include the value of anticipated future business or the value of assets and liabilities not considered financial instruments.

Emerging Growth Company
The JOBS Act permits an “emerging growth company” to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. However, we have “opted out” of this provision. As a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards to the same extent that compliance is required for non-emerging growth companies. Our decision to opt out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act is irrevocable.

Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017
Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations compares our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 with the three months ended March 31, 2017 . The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2018 .
Net earnings were $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , as compared to $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . Basic earnings per share was $0.39 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $0.40 during the prior period. Our earnings per share were impacted by the issuance of 2,300,000 shares of common stock in our initial public offering, which closed in May 2017.

Our first quarter net earnings were impacted by approximately $200,000 in nonrecurring expenses related to the pending acquisition of Westbound Bank ("Westbound"). On January 29, 2018, the Company announced the


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execution of a definitive agreement providing for the proposed merger of Westbound with and into Guaranty Bank & Trust, which will facilitate our entry into the Houston metropolitan area.  We expect to close the merger during the second quarter of 2018, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and approval by Westbound’s shareholders.  Upon completion of the merger, Guaranty will continue to operate Westbound’s four locations in Katy, Bellaire, Houston and Conroe, Texas. Excluding the expenses related to our pending acquisition of Westbound, basic earnings per share during the first quarter of 2018 would be $0.41 per basic share.

The following table presents key earnings data for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net earnings
$
4,359

$
3,516

Net earnings per common share
-basic
0.39

0.40

-diluted
0.39

0.40

Net interest margin (1)
3.41
%
3.34
%
Net interest rate spread (2)
3.12
%
3.15
%
Return on average assets
0.89
%
0.76
%
Return on average equity
8.35
%
9.72
%
Average equity to average total assets
10.67
%
7.77
%
Dividend payout ratio
35.52
%
—
%
(1) Net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(2) Net interest rate spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $14.8 million compared to $13.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , an increase of $1.2 million , or 8.7% . The increase in net interest income was comprised of a $1.9 million , or 11.1% , increase in interest income offset by a $771,000 , or 26.6% , increase in interest expense. The growth in interest income was primarily attributable to a $131.6 million , or 10.7% , increase in average loans outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 , and further improved by a 0.09% increase in the average yield on total loans. The increase in average loans outstanding was primarily due to organic growth in all of our markets and continuing maturity of de novo and acquired locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Bryan/College Station markets. The $771,000 increase in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was primarily related to a $1.7 million , or 0.1% , increase in average interest-bearing deposits over the same period in 2017 , and an increase in the average rate of 0.28% . The majority of this increase was due to organic growth, primarily in money market accounts, driven in part by favorable rates that were offered in our Bryan/College Station and Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex markets. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 , net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.41% and 3.12% , respectively, compared to 3.34% and 3.15% for the same period in 2017 , which reflects the increases in interest income discussed above relative to the increases in interest expense.
Average Balance Sheet Amounts, Interest Earned and Yield Analysis
The following table presents an analysis of net interest income and net interest spread for the periods indicated, including average outstanding balances for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the interest earned or paid on such amounts, and the average rate earned or paid on such assets or liabilities, respectively. The table also sets forth the net interest margin on average total interest-earning assets for the same periods. Interest earned on loans that are classified as nonaccrual is not recognized in income; however, the balances are reflected in average outstanding balances for the period. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the amount of interest income not recognized on nonaccrual loans was not material. Any nonaccrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.


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For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Average Outstanding Balance
Interest Earned/ Interest Paid
Average Yield/ Rate
Average Outstanding Balance
Interest Earned/ Interest Paid
Average Yield/ Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Interest-earnings assets:
Total loans (1)
$
1,364,724

$
16,256

4.83
%
$
1,233,126

$
14,415

4.74
%
Securities available for sale
238,233

1,442

2.45
%
187,648

1,104

2.39
%
Securities held to maturity
172,679

1,061

2.49
%
187,621

1,129

2.44
%
Nonmarketable equity securities
7,508

89

4.81
%
8,745

256

11.87
%
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
43,547

190

1.77
%
112,362

232

0.84
%
Total interest-earning assets
1,826,691

$
19,038

4.23
%
1,729,502

$
17,136

4.02
%
Allowance for loan losses
(12,989
)
(11,564
)
Noninterest-earnings assets
142,343

144,338

Total assets
$
1,956,045

$
1,862,276

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits
$
1,255,975

$
3,274

1.06
%
$
1,254,317

$
2,404

0.78
%
Advances from FHLB and fed funds purchased
59,979

214

1.45
%
49,389

68

0.56
%
Other debt
—

—

—
%
18,693

205

4.45
%
Subordinated debentures
13,810

167

4.90
%
19,310

207

4.35
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
11,621

11

0.38
%
11,075

11

0.40
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,341,385

$
3,666

1.11
%
1,352,784

$
2,895

0.87
%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing deposits
400,347

358,581

Consideration payable
—

—

Accrued interest and other liabilities
5,589

6,149

Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
405,936

364,730

Shareholders’ equity
208,724

144,762

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
1,956,045

$
1,862,276

Net interest rate spread (2)
3.12
%
3.15
%
Net interest income
$
15,372

$
14,241

Net interest margin (3)
3.41
%
3.34
%
(1) Includes average outstanding balances of loans held for sale of $1.7 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.
(2) Net interest rate spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

The following table presents the change in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated for each major component of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and distinguishes between the changes attributable to changes in volume and interest rates. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated to rate.


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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 vs. 2017
Increase (Decrease)
Due to Change in
Total Increase
Volume
Rate
(Decrease)
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Total loans
$
6,357

$
(4,516
)
$
1,841

Securities available for sale
1,242

(904
)
338

Securities held to maturity
(372
)
304

(68
)
Nonmarketable equity securities
(59
)
(108
)
(167
)
Interest-earning deposits in other banks
(1,218
)
1,176

(42
)
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
$
5,951

$
(4,049
)
$
1,902

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits
$
18

$
852

$
870

Advances from FHLB and fed funds purchased
153

(7
)
146

Other debt
—

(205
)
(205
)
Subordinated debentures
(270
)
230

(40
)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
2

(2
)
—

Total (decrease) increase in interest expense
(97
)
868

771

Increase (decrease) in net interest income
$
6,047

$
(4,917
)
$
1,131


Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $600,000 compared to $650,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . Net charge offs were $84,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $206,000 for the same period in 2017 . During the first quarter of 2018 the year-end 2017 loss percentages were updated which increased our reserves for our larger loan pools. Total loans increased by approximately 3% during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , as compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 , and executive management increased our provision by $300,000 during the first quarter of 2018 with anticipation of continued loan growth. The provision expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 is directly related to loan growth in the respective period.
Noninterest Income
The following table presents components of noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and the period-over-period variations in the categories of noninterest income:


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For the Three Months Ended March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
2018
2017
2018 v. 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts
$
888

$
877

$
11

Merchant and debit card fees
829

732

97

Fiduciary income
398

350

48

Gain on sales of loans
556

429

127

Bank-owned life insurance income
126

117

9

Loan processing fee income
145

145

—

Other noninterest income
723

632

91

Total noninterest income
$
3,665

$
3,282

$
383


Total noninterest income increased $383,000 , or 11.7% , for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 . Material changes in the components of noninterest income are discussed below.
Merchant and Debit Card Fees. We earn interchange income related to the activity of our customers’ merchant debit card usage. Debit card interchange income was $829,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $732,000 for the same period in 2017 , an increase of $97,000 , or 13.3% . The increase was primarily due to growth in the number of demand deposit accounts and debit card usage volume during the first quarter of 2018.
Fiduciary income. We have trust powers and provide fiduciary and custodial services through our trust and wealth management division. Fiduciary income was $398,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , an increase of $48,000 , or 13.7% , compared to $350,000 for the same period in 2017 . Income increased primarily because the fees for our services fluctuate by month with the market value for all publicly-traded assets held in our investment management and fiduciary accounts, while a lower flat percentage is charged for custody-only assets based on the book value.  The fair value of total managed assets held as of March 31, 2018 was $279.6 million, of which $148.1 million, or 53.0%, were in custody-only services. The fair value of total managed assets held as of March 31, 2017 was $273.8 million, of which $155.0 million, or 56.6% were in custody-only services.
Gain on Sale of Loans. We originate long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans for resale into the secondary market.  We sold 81 loans for $17.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to 76 loans for $13.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . Gain on sale of loans was $556,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , an increase of $127,000 , or 29.6% , compared to $429,000 for the same period in 2017 , which reflects an increase in mortgage volume and the number of loans sold.
Other. This category includes a variety of other income producing activities, including mortgage loan origination fees, wire transfer fees, loan administration fees, and other fee income. Other noninterest income increased $91,000 , or 14.4% , for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due primarily to the growth in our loan portfolio and increased mortgage origination volume causing an increase in fee income generated from loan administration fees and income from mortgage loan origination and processing fees.
Noninterest Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2018 , noninterest expense totaled $13.1 million , an increase of $1.1 million , or 9.0% , compared to $12.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest expense:


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For the Three Months Ended March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
2018
2017
2018 v. 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Employee compensation and benefits
$
7,778

$
6,987

$
791

Non-staff expenses:
Occupancy expenses
1,853

1,748

105

Amortization
257

264

(7
)
Software and Technology
556

483

73

FDIC insurance assessment fees
156

191

(35
)
Legal and professional fees
568

361

207

Advertising and promotions
279

241

38

Telecommunication expense
152

143

9

ATM and debit card expense
309

249

60

Director and committee fees
279

259

20

Other noninterest expense
947

1,119

(172
)
Total noninterest expense
$
13,134

$
12,045

$
1,089


Material changes in the components of noninterest expense are discussed below.
Employee Compensation and Benefits . Salaries and employee benefits are the largest component of noninterest expense and include payroll expense, the cost of incentive compensation, benefit plans, health insurance and payroll taxes. Salaries and employee benefits were $7.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , an increase of $791,000 , or 11.3% , compared to $7.0 million for the same period in 2017 . The increase was due primarily to an increases in per employee salaries, as well as by the addition of several new employees at our Austin and Fort Worth de novo locations, both of which were opened in November 2017. As of March 31, 2018 and 2017 , we had 419 and 399 full-time equivalent employees, respectively, an increase of 20 employees.
Software and Technology Fees. Software and technology fees consist of fees paid to third parties for support of software and technology products. Software support fee expense was $556,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to $483,000 for the same period in 2017 , an increase of $73,000 , or 15.1% . The increase resulted primarily from general increases in support and technology contract costs.
FDIC Insurance Assessment Fees. FDIC assessment fees were $156,000 and $191,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The decrease of $35,000 , or 18.3% , resulted from an inaccurate projection of the FDIC Assessment Rate reduction. The actual rate was 20 basis points less than our first quarter 2017 estimate.
Legal and Professional Fees. Legal and professional fees, which include audit, loan review and regulatory assessments, were $568,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , an increase of $207,000 , or 57.3% , compared to $361,000 for the same period in 2017 . The increase was primarily the result of legal expenses incurred in connection with the pending acquisition of Westbound Bank and increased legal and professional fees associated with reporting and compliance obligations as a public company.
Advertising and Promotions. Advertising and promotions were $279,000 and $241,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The increase of $38,000 , or 15.8% , was primarily due to increases in advertising expense in our growth markets, especially Central Texas and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
ATM and Debit Card Expense. We pay processing fees related to the activity of our customers’ ATM and debit card usage. ATM and debit card expense was $309,000 and $249,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The increase of $60,000 , or 24.1% , was primarily the result of growth in the number of demand deposit accounts and increased usage of ATM and debit cards during the first quarter of 2018.


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Other . This category includes operating and administrative expenses, such as stock option expense, expenses and losses related to repossession of assets, small hardware and software purchases, expense of the value of stock appreciation rights, losses incurred on problem assets, OREO related expenses, gains or losses on the sale of OREO, business development expenses (e.g., travel and entertainment, charitable contributions and club memberships), insurance and security expenses. Other noninterest expense decreased to $947,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2017 , a decrease of $172,000 , or 15.4% . The decrease was primarily due to stock appreciation rights expense of $169,000 in the first quarter of 2017 that was recorded for the termination on certain stock appreciation rights, prior to our initial public offering, and there was no comparable expense during the first quarter of 2018. Other decreases resulted from reductions in office supplies, club dues, and loan and filing expenses, quarter-over-quarter, partially offset by an increases in training and education expenses, and stock option expense.
Income Tax Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , income tax expense totaled $944,000 and $1.3 million , respectively. Our effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , were 17.80% and 27.19% , respectively.
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition as of March 31, 2018

Assets
Our total assets increased $35.3 million , or 1.8% , from $1.96 billion as of December 31, 2017 to $2.00 billion as of March 31, 2018 . Our asset growth was primarily due to increases in our loan portfolios, offset by decreases in cash and our securities portfolio.

Loan Portfolio
Our primary source of income is derived through interest earned on loans to small- to medium-sized businesses, commercial companies, professionals and individuals located in our primary market areas. A substantial portion of our loan portfolio consists of commercial and industrial loans and real estate loans secured by commercial real estate properties located in our primary market areas. Our loan portfolio represents the highest yielding component of our earning asset base.
Our loan portfolio is the largest category of our earning assets. As of March 31, 2018 , total loans were $1.40 billion , an increase of $41.8 million , or 3.1% , from the December 31, 2017 balance of $1.36 billion . In addition to these amounts, $1.5 million and $1.9 million in loans were classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.
Total loans, excluding those held for sale, as a percentage of deposits, were 82.8% and 81.1% as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. Total loans, excluding those held for sale, as a percentage of total assets, were 70.1% and 69.3% as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.
The following table summarizes our loan portfolio by type of loan and dollar change and percentage change from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018 :


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As of March 31, 2018
As of December 31, 2017
Dollar Change
Percent Change
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial
$
206,308

$
197,508

$
8,800

4.5
%
Real estate:
Construction and development
193,909

196,774

(2,865
)
(1.5
)%
Commercial real estate
450,076

418,137

31,939

7.6
%
Farmland
63,971

59,023

4,948

8.4
%
1-4 family residential
377,278

374,371

2,907

0.8
%
Multi-family residential
37,992

36,574

1,418

3.9
%
Consumer and overdrafts
49,255

51,561

(2,306
)
(4.5
)%
Agricultural
22,545

25,596

(3,051
)
(11.9
)%
Total loans held for investment
$
1,401,334

$
1,359,544

$
41,790

3.1
%
Total loans held for sale
$
1,477

$
1,896

$
(419
)
(22.1
)%
Nonperforming Assets
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. In general, we place loans on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due. We also place loans on nonaccrual status if they are less than 90 days past due if the collection of principal or interest is in doubt. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed from income. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are, in management’s opinion, reasonably assured.
We believe our conservative lending approach and focused management of nonperforming assets has resulted in sound asset quality and timely resolution of problem assets. We have several procedures in place to assist us in maintaining the overall quality of our loan portfolio. We have established underwriting guidelines to be followed by our bankers, and we also monitor our delinquency levels for any negative or adverse trends. There can be no assurance, however, that our loan portfolio will not become subject to increasing pressures from deteriorating borrower credit due to general economic conditions.
We had $8.9 million in nonperforming assets as of March 31, 2018 , compared to $8.7 million as of December 31, 2017 . We had $4.7 million in nonperforming loans as of March 31, 2018 , compared to $4.0 million as of December 31, 2017 . The $733,000 , or 18.3% , increase in our nonperforming (nonaccrual) loans from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018 primarily relates to an increase in our nonaccrual commercial real estate portfolio of $201,000 of which the majority is related to two borrowers. We also had an increase in our nonaccrual agricultural portfolio of $197,000, of which $155,000 is related to one borrower. We had an additional 41 new nonaccrual loans for the first quarter of 2018.


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The following table presents information regarding nonperforming assets and loans as of:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans
$
4,737

$
4,004

Total nonperforming loans
4,737

4,004

Other real estate owned:
Commercial real estate, construction and development, and farmland
759

758

Residential real estate
1,317

1,486

Total other real estate owned
2,076

2,244

Repossessed assets owned
2,107

2,466

Total other assets owned
4,183

4,710

Total nonperforming assets
$
8,920

$
8,714

Restructured loans-accruing
746

657

Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans (1)(2)
0.34
%
0.29
%
Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets
0.45
%
0.44
%
(1) Excludes loans held for sale of $1.5 million and $1.9 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.
(2) Restructured loans-nonaccrual are included in nonaccrual loans which are a component of nonperforming loans.

The following table presents nonaccrual loans by category as of:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans by category:
Commercial and industrial
$
138

$
77

Real estate:
Commercial real estate
1,623

1,422

Farmland
258

163

1-4 family residential
2,063

1,937

Multi-family residential
212

217

Consumer
196

138

Agricultural
247

50

Total
$
4,737

$
4,004


Potential Problem Loans
From a credit risk standpoint, we classify loans in one of five categories: pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss. Within the pass category, we classify loans into one of the following four subcategories based on perceived credit risk, including repayment capacity and collateral security: superior, excellent, good and acceptable. The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. We review the ratings on credits monthly. Ratings are adjusted to reflect the degree of risk and loss that is believed to be inherent in each credit as of each monthly reporting period. Our methodology is structured so that specific reserve allocations are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality (and a corresponding increase in risk and loss) or decreased in accordance with improvement in credit quality (and a corresponding decrease in risk and loss).
Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in creditworthiness; however, such concerns are not so pronounced that we generally expect to experience significant loss within the short-term. Such credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits with a lower rating.
Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature,


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or important weaknesses which exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and a serious evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed.
Credits rated as doubtful have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full questionable and there is a high probability of loss based on currently existing facts, conditions and values.
Credits rated as loss are charged-off. We have no expectation of the recovery of any payments in respect of credits rated as loss.
The following tables summarize the internal ratings of our loans as of:
March 31, 2018
Pass
Special Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Loss
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial
$
205,523

$
405

$
380

$
—

$
—

$
206,308

Real estate:
Construction and development
193,656

253

—

—

—

193,909

Commercial real estate
444,089

890

5,097

—

—

450,076

Farmland
63,586

54

331

—

—

63,971

1-4 family residential
375,926

791

561

—

—

377,278

Multi-family residential
17,520

20,260

212

—

—

37,992

Consumer
49,044

137

74

—

—

49,255

Agricultural
21,628

266

651

—

—

22,545

Total
$
1,370,972

$
23,056

$
7,306

$
—

$
—

$
1,401,334

December 31, 2017
Pass
Special Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Loss
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial
$
196,890

$
348

$
270

$
—

$
—

$
197,508

Real estate:
Construction and development
196,515

259

—

—

—

196,774

Commercial real estate
412,488

1,135

4,514

—

—

418,137

Farmland
58,623

226

174

—

—

59,023

1-4 family residential
373,154

442

775

—

—

374,371

Multi-family residential
16,073

20,284

217

—

—

36,574

Consumer
51,409

65

87

—

—

51,561

Agricultural
24,650

454

492

—

—

25,596

Total
$
1,329,802

$
23,213

$
6,529

$
—

$
—

$
1,359,544


Allowance for Loan Losses
We maintain an allowance for loan losses that represents management’s best estimate of the loan losses and risks inherent in our loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance for loan losses should not be interpreted as an indication that charge-offs in future periods will necessarily occur in those amounts, or at all. In determining the allowance for loan losses, we estimate losses on specific loans, or groups of loans, where the probable loss can be identified and reasonably determined. The balance of the allowance for loan losses is based on internally assigned risk classifications of loans, historical loan loss rates, changes in the nature of our loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality,


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industry concentrations, delinquency trends, current economic factors and the estimated impact of current economic conditions on certain historical loan loss rates. Please see “-Critical Accounting Policies-Allowance for Loan Losses.”
In connection with the review of our loan portfolio, we consider risk elements attributable to particular loan types or categories in assessing the quality of individual loans. Some of the risk elements we consider include:
•
for commercial and industrial loans, the debt service coverage ratio (income from the business in excess of operating expenses compared to loan repayment requirements), the operating results of the commercial, industrial or professional enterprise, the borrower’s business, professional and financial ability and expertise, the specific risks and volatility of income and operating results typical for businesses in that category and the value, nature and marketability of collateral;
•
for commercial mortgage loans and multifamily residential loans, the debt service coverage ratio, operating results of the owner in the case of owner occupied properties, the loan to value ratio, the age and condition of the collateral and the volatility of income, property value and future operating results typical of properties of that type;
•
for 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, including a consideration of the debt to income ratio and employment and income stability, the loan-to-value ratio, and the age, condition and marketability of the collateral; and
•
for construction and development loans, the perceived feasibility of the project including the ability to sell developed lots or improvements constructed for resale or the ability to lease property constructed for lease, the quality and nature of contracts for presale or prelease, if any, experience and ability of the developer and loan to value ratio.

As of March 31, 2018 , the allowance for loan losses totaled $13.4 million , or 0.95% , of total loans, excluding those held for sale. As of December 31, 2017 , the allowance for loan losses totaled $12.9 million , or 0.95% , of total loans, excluding those held for sale. The increase in allowance is due to general reserves for organic loan growth, specific allocations on impaired assets and slightly higher qualitative factors in general allocation in recognition of certain macroeconomic trends in consumer and commercial real estate lending.


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The following table presents, as of and for the periods indicated, an analysis of the allowance for loan losses and other related data:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
For the Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Average loans outstanding (1)
$
1,364,724

$
1,233,126

$
1,283,253

Gross loans outstanding at end of period (2)
$
1,401,334

$
1,253,143

$
1,359,544

Allowance for loan losses at beginning of the period
12,859

11,484

11,484

Provision for loan losses
600

650

2,850

Charge offs:
Commercial and industrial
10

6

1,080

Real Estate:
Construction and development
—

—

—

Commercial real estate
33

—

84

1-4 family residential
13

118

543

Consumer
28

89

344

Agriculture
—

—

242

Overdrafts
32

35

165

Total charge-offs
116

248

2,458

Recoveries:
Commercial and industrial
2

—

797

Real Estate:
Construction and development
—

—

—

1-4 family residential
5

—

23

Consumer
11

22

108

Overdrafts
14

20

55

Total recoveries
32

42

983

Net charge-offs
84

206

1,475

Allowance for loan losses at end of period
$
13,375

$
11,928

$
12,859

Ratio of allowance to end of period loans (2)
0.95
%
0.95
%
0.95
%
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans (1)
0.01
%
0.70
%
0.11
%
(1) Includes average outstanding balances of loans held for sale of $1.7 million, $1.6 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and for the year ended December 31, 2017 , respectively.
(2) Excludes loans held for sale of $1.5 million , $1.4 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and for the year ended December 31, 2017 , respectively.

The ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans has decreased from 321.1% at December 31, 2017 to 282.4% at March 31, 2018 . Non-performing loans increased to $4.7 million at March 31, 2018 compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2017 , which is attributable primarily to increases in nonaccrual loans in our agricultural and commercial real estate portfolios.
Although we believe that we have established our allowance for loan losses in accordance with GAAP and that the allowance for loan losses was adequate to provide for known and inherent losses in the portfolio at all times shown above, future provisions for loan losses will be subject to ongoing evaluations of the risks in our loan portfolio. If our primary market areas experience economic declines, if asset quality deteriorates or if we are successful in growing the size of our loan portfolio, our allowance could become inadequate and material additional provisions for loan losses could be required.


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The following table shows the allocation of the allowance for loan losses among loan categories and certain other information as of the dates indicated. The allocation of the allowance for loan losses as shown in the table should neither be interpreted as an indication of future charge-offs, nor as an indication that charge-offs in future periods will necessarily occur in these amounts or in the indicated proportions. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any loan category.
As of March 31, 2018
As of December 31, 2017
Amount
Percent to Total Loans
Amount
Percent to Total Loans
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial
$
1,737

12.98
%
$
1,581

12.29
%
Real estate:
Construction and development
1,700

12.71
%
1,724

13.41
%
Commercial real estate
4,991

37.32
%
4,585

35.66
%
Farmland
606

4.53
%
523

4.07
%
1-4 family residential
2,867

21.44
%
3,022

23.50
%
Multi-family residential
647

4.84
%
629

4.89
%
Total real estate
10,811

80.84
%
10,483

81.53
%
Consumer
594

4.44
%
608

4.73
%
Agricultural
233

1.74
%
187

1.45
%
Total allowance for loan losses
$
13,375

100.00
%
$
12,859

100.00
%

Securities
We use our securities portfolio to provide a source of liquidity, provide an appropriate return on funds invested, manage interest rate risk, meet collateral requirements and meet regulatory capital requirements. As of March 31, 2018 , the carrying amount of our investment securities totaled $405.5 million , an increase of $1.6 million , or 0.4% , compared to $407.1 million as of December 31, 2017 . Investment securities represented 20.3% and 20.7% of total assets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.
Our investment portfolio consists of securities classified as available for sale and held to maturity. As of March 31, 2018 , securities available for sale and securities held to maturity totaled $235.1 million and $170.4 million , respectively. As of December 31, 2017 , securities available for sale and securities held to maturity totaled $232.4 million and $174.7 million , respectively. Held to maturity percentages represented 42.0% of our investment portfolio as of March 31, 2018 and 42.9% as of December 31, 2017 . While we generally seek to maintain 50.0% or less of our portfolio in held to maturity securities, We have the intent and ability to hold our held to maturity securities until maturity or call and any policy exceptions will be approved by our board of directors. The carrying values of our investment securities classified as available for sale are adjusted for unrealized gain or loss, and any gain or loss is reported on an after-tax basis as a component of other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.


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The following tables summarize the amortized cost and estimated fair value of our investment securities:
As of March 31, 2018
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate bonds
$
18,803

$
—

$
558

$
18,245

Municipal securities
151,494

1,107

1,814

150,787

Mortgage-backed securities
118,573

143

3,968

114,748

Collateralized mortgage obligations
123,953

87

3,064

120,976

Total
$
412,823

$
1,337

$
9,404

$
404,756

As of December 31, 2017
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate bonds
$
18,823

$
64

$
50

$
18,837

Municipal securities
154,242

2,244

418

156,068

Mortgage-backed securities
114,497

199

2,023

112,673

Collateralized mortgage obligations
122,971

116

1,503

121,584

Total
$
410,533

$
2,623

$
3,994

$
409,162


We do not hold any Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac preferred stock, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles or second lien elements in our investment portfolio. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , our investment portfolio did not contain any securities that are directly backed by subprime or Alt-A mortgages, non-U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities or corporate collateralized mortgage obligations.
Our management evaluates securities for OTTI at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. In 2013, we recognized OTTI with respect to the non-U.S. agency corporate collateralized mortgage obligation that we hold. As of March 31, 2018 , no OTTI was recorded.
The following tables sets forth the amortized cost of held to maturity securities and the fair value of available for sale securities, maturities and approximated weighted average yield based on estimated annual income divided by the average amortized cost of our securities portfolio as of the dates indicated. The contractual maturity of a mortgage-backed security is the date at which the last underlying mortgage matures.
As of March 31, 2018
Within One Year
After One Year but Within Five Years
After Five Years but Within Ten Years
After Ten Years
Total
Amount
Yield
Amount
Yield
Amount
Yield
Amount
Yield
Total
Yield
(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate bonds
$
—

—
%
$
5,994

2.68
%
$
12,251

3.04
%
$
—

—
%
$
18,245

2.92
%
Municipal securities
401

3.11
%
12,093

2.77
%
42,238

3.35
%
96,505

2.96
%
151,237

3.05
%
Mortgage-backed securities
—

—
%
51,359

2.34
%
63,724

2.67
%
—

—
%
115,083

2.52
%
Collateralized mortgage obligations
948

3.88
%
64,954

2.59
%
55,016

2.64
%
—

—
%
120,918

2.62
%
Total
$
1,349

3.65
%
$
134,400

2.51
%
$
173,229

2.85
%
$
96,505

2.96
%
$
405,483

2.93
%


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As of December 31, 2017
Within One Year
After One Year but Within Five Years
After Five Years but Within Ten Years
After Ten Years
Total
Amount
Yield
Amount
Yield
Amount
Yield
Amount
Yield
Total
Yield
(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate bonds
$
—

—
%
$
6,129

2.67
%
$
12,708

3.04
%
$
—

—
%
$
18,837

2.92
%
Municipal securities
2,663

2.18
%
5,769

3.47
%
42,711

3.73
%
102,899

3.63
%
154,042

3.63
%
Mortgage-backed securities
—

—
%
48,969

2.19
%
63,735

2.59
%
—

—
%
112,704

2.42
%
Collateralized mortgage obligations
307

4.24
%
80,203

2.58
%
40,963

2.57
%
—

—
%
121,473

2.58
%
Total
$
2,970

2.40
%
$
141,070

2.48
%
$
160,117

2.92
%
$
102,899

3.63
%
$
407,056

2.93
%

The contractual maturity of mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations is not a reliable indicator of their expected life because borrowers have the right to prepay their obligations at any time. Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are typically issued with stated principal amounts and are backed by pools of mortgage loans and other loans with varying maturities. The term of the underlying mortgages and loans may vary significantly due to the ability of a borrower to prepay. Monthly pay downs on mortgage-backed securities typically cause the average life of the securities to be much different than the stated contractual maturity. During a period of increasing interest rates, fixed rate mortgage-backed securities do not tend to experience heavy prepayments of principal, and, consequently, the average life of this security is typically lengthened. If interest rates begin to fall, prepayments may increase, thereby shortening the estimated life of this security. The weighted average life of our investment portfolio was 7.25 years with an estimated effective duration of 4.25 years as of March 31, 2018 .
As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, we did not own securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, for which aggregate adjusted cost exceeded 10.0% of the consolidated shareholders’ equity.
The average yield of our securities portfolio was 2.93% as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . The average yield as of March 31, 2018 , compared to December 31, 2017 , remained consistent. Municipal securities decreased slightly from $154.0 million at a yield of 3.63% , as of December 31, 2017 , to $151.2 million at a yield of 3.05% as of March 31, 2018 , however, municipal securities represent only 37.3% of the total investment portfolio as of March 31, 2018 , compared to 37.8% of the total investment portfolio as of December 31, 2017 .

Deposits
We offer a variety of deposit products, which have a wide range of interest rates and terms, including demand, savings, money market and time accounts. We rely primarily on competitive pricing policies, convenient locations and personalized service to attract and retain these deposits.
Total deposits as of March 31, 2018 were $1.69 billion , an increase of $15.3 million , or 0.9% , compared to $1.68 billion as of December 31, 2017 . Deposit growth was impacted in the first quarter of 2018 by the loss of one large public funds account that maintained an average balance of $20.0 million in deposits with the Bank.


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The following table presents the average balances on deposits for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Dollar Change
Percent Change
(Dollars in thousands)
Now and interest-bearing demand accounts
$
271,978

$
258,356

$
13,622

5.27
%
Savings accounts
66,173

64,704

1,469

2.27
%
Money market accounts
620,149

599,336

20,813

3.47
%
Certificates and other time deposits
297,675

318,719

(21,044
)
(6.60
)%
Total interest-bearing deposits
1,255,975

1,241,115

14,860

1.20
%
Noninterest-bearing demand accounts
400,347

384,049

16,298

4.24
%
Total deposits
$
1,656,322

$
1,625,164

$
31,158

1.92
%

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was $191.8 million and $186.5 million , respectively.

The scheduled maturities of time deposits greater than $100,000 were as follows:
As of March 31, 2018
Amount
Weighted Average Interest Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Under 3 months
$
40,335

1.23
%
3 to 6 months
41,951

1.18
%
6 to 12 months
59,124

1.17
%
12 to 24 months
27,419

1.22
%
24 to 36 months
8,208

1.59
%
36 to 48 months
10,338

1.60
%
Over 48 months
4,460

1.77
%
Total
$
191,835

1.25
%

Borrowings
We utilize short-term and long-term borrowings to supplement deposits to fund our lending and investment activities, each of which is discussed below.
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Advances . The FHLB allows us to borrow on a blanket floating lien status collateralized by certain securities and loans. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , total borrowing capacity of $514.6 million and $498.0 million , respectively, was available under this arrangement. Our outstanding FHLB advances mature within 5 years. As of March 31, 2018 , approximately $1.09 billion in real estate loans were pledged as collateral for our FHLB borrowings. We utilize these borrowings to meet liquidity needs and to fund certain fixed rate loans in our portfolio. The following table presents our FHLB borrowings by maturity and weighted average rate as of March 31, 2018 :
Balance
Weighted Average Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Less than 90 days
$
40,000

1.72
%
One to three years
5,000

2.20
%
After three to five years
20,149

0.35
%
Total
$
65,149

1.57
%


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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas . The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has an available borrower in custody arrangement, which allows us to borrow on a collateralized basis. Certain commercial and industrial and consumer loans are pledged under this arrangement. We maintain this borrowing arrangement to meet liquidity needs pursuant to our contingency funding plan. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , $149.3 million and $143.0 million , respectively, were available under this arrangement. As of March 31, 2018 , approximately $188.5 million in consumer and commercial and industrial loans were pledged as collateral. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , no borrowings were outstanding under this arrangement.
Trust Preferred Securities and Other Debentures. We have issued subordinated debentures relating to the issuance of trust preferred securities. In October 2002, we formed Guaranty (TX) Capital Trust II, which issued $3.0 million in trust preferred securities to a third party in a private placement. Concurrent with the issuance of the trust preferred securities, the trust issued common securities to the Company in the aggregate liquidation value of $93,000. The trust invested the total proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities and the common securities in $3.1 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures, which will mature on October 30, 2032. In July 2006, we formed Guaranty (TX) Capital Trust III, which issued $2.0 million in trust preferred securities to a third party in a private placement. Concurrent with the issuance of the trust preferred securities, the trust issued common securities to the Company in the aggregate liquidation value of $62,000. The trust invested the total proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities and the common securities in $2.1 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures, which will mature on October 1, 2036. In March 2015, we acquired DCB Trust I, which issued $5.0 million in trust preferred securities to a third party in a private placement. Concurrent with the issuance of the trust preferred securities, the trust issued common securities to the Company in the aggregate liquidation value of $155,000. The trust invested the total proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities and the common securities in $5.2 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures, which will mature on June 15, 2037.
With certain exceptions, the amount of the principal and any accrued and unpaid interest on the debentures are subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all of our senior indebtedness. The terms of the debentures are such that they qualify as Tier 1 capital under the Federal Reserve’s regulatory capital guidelines applicable to bank holding companies. Interest on Trust II Debentures is payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 3.35%, thereafter. Interest on the Trust III Debentures was payable at a fixed rate per annum equal to 7.43% until October 1, 2016 and is a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.67%, thereafter. Interest on the DCB Trust I Debentures is payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.80%. The interest is deferrable on a cumulative basis for up to five consecutive years following a suspension of dividend payments on all other capital stock. No principal payments are due until maturity for each of the debentures.

On any interest payment date on or after (1) June 15, 2012 for the DCB Trust I Debentures, (2) October 30, 2012 for the Trust II Debentures and (3) October 1, 2016 for the Trust III Debentures, and before their respective maturity dates, the debentures are redeemable, in whole or in part, for cash at our option on at least 30, but not more than 60, days’ notice at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
In July 2015, we issued subordinated debentures that pay interest semi-annually and are redeemable before their maturity date at our option, with 30 days’ notice to the holder, for a cash amount equal to the principal amount and all accrued interest. In July 2015, we issued $4.0 million in debentures, of which $3.0 million were issued to directors and other related parties. The $3.0 million of debentures to related parties were repaid in May 2017 with a portion of the proceeds of our initial public offering and a $500,000 par value debenture, which carried a rate of 2.5%, matured and was repaid in July 2017. The remaining $500,000 debenture has a rate of 4.0% and matures in January 2019. In December 2015, we issued $5.0 million in debentures, of which $2.5 million were issued to directors and other related parties. In May 2017, $2.0 million of the $2.5 million of debentures issued to related parties were repaid with a portion of the proceeds of our initial public offering. The remaining $3.0 million in debentures were issued in the principal amount of $500,000 each with rates ranging from 3.00% to 5.00% depending on maturity dates, which range from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2020.

Other Borrowings. We have historically used a line of credit with a correspondent bank as a source of funding for working capital needs, the payment of dividends when there is a temporary timing difference in cash flows, and repurchases of equity securities. In March 2017, we entered in an unsecured revolving line of credit and in March 2018, we renewed the loan agreement of our $25.0 million unsecured revolving line of credit. The line of credit bears interest at the prime rate, with quarterly interest payments, and matures in March 2019. During the second quarter


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of 2017, we used a portion of the proceeds from our initial public offering to repay the outstanding balance of the revolving line of credit. As of March 31, 2018 , there was no outstanding balance on the line of credit.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Liquidity involves our ability to raise funds to support asset growth and acquisitions or reduce assets to meet deposit withdrawals and other payment obligations, to maintain reserve requirements and otherwise to operate on an ongoing basis and manage unexpected events. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 , liquidity needs were primarily met by core deposits, security and loan maturities and amortizing investment and loan portfolios. Although access to purchased funds from correspondent banks and overnight advances from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas are available and have been utilized on occasion to take advantage of investment opportunities, we do not generally rely on these external funding sources. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , we maintained three federal funds lines of credit with commercial banks that provide for the availability to borrow up to an aggregate $55.0 million in federal funds. There were no funds under these lines of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . In addition to these federal funds lines of credit, our $25.0 million revolving line of credit discussed above provides an additional source of liquidity.
The following table illustrates, during the periods presented, the composition of our funding sources and the average assets in which those funds are invested as a percentage of average total assets for the period indicated. Average assets were $1.96 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and $1.90 billion for the year ended December 31, 2017 .
For the Three Months Ended
For the Year Ended
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Sources of Funds:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing
20.47
%
20.22
%
Interest-bearing
64.21
%
65.34
%
Advances from FHLB
3.06
%
2.44
%
Other debt
—
%
0.35
%
Subordinated denentures
0.71
%
0.84
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
0.59
%
0.70
%
Accrued interest and other liabilities
0.29
%
0.35
%
Shareholders’ equity
10.67
%
9.76
%
Total
100.00
%
100.00
%
Uses of Funds:
Loans
69.11
%
66.92
%
Securities available for sale
12.18
%
11.75
%
Securities held to maturity
8.83
%
9.61
%
Nonmarketable equity securities
0.38
%
0.38
%
Federal funds sold
1.51
%
2.51
%
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
0.72
%
1.21
%
Other noninterest-earning assets
7.27
%
7.62
%
Total
100.00
%
100.00
%
Average noninterest-bearing deposits to average deposits
24.17
%
23.63
%
Average loans to average deposits
82.39
%
78.96
%


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Our primary source of funds is deposits, and our primary use of funds is loans. We do not expect a change in the primary source or use of our funds in the foreseeable future. Our average loans, including average loans held for sale, increased $131.6 million , or 10.7% , for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 . We predominantly invest excess deposits in overnight deposits with our correspondent banks, federal funds sold, securities, interest-bearing deposits at other banks or other short-term liquid investments until needed to fund loan growth.
As of March 31, 2018 , we had $336.2 million in outstanding commitments to extend credit and $8.2 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. As of December 31, 2017 , we had $326.9 million in outstanding commitments to extend credit and $8.3 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the total outstanding may not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements.
As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , we had no exposure to future cash requirements associated with known uncertainties or capital expenditures of a material nature. As of March 31, 2018 , we had cash and cash equivalents of $86.6 million , compared to $91.4 million as of December 31, 2017 . The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in interest-bearing deposits of $15.1 million offset by an increase in federal funds sold of $17.7 million .

Capital Resources
Total shareholders’ equity increased to $207.4 million as of March 31, 2018 , compared to $207.3 million as of December 31, 2017 , an increase of $29,000 , or 0.01% . The increase from December 31, 2017 was primarily the result of $4.4 million in net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , offset by a change in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $2.9 million , related primarily to the increase in the unrealized losses on securities held for sale and by the payment of dividends of $1.5 million . The company's first quarter net earnings were impacted by approximately $200,000 in extraordinary expenses related to the pending acquisition of Westbound Bank.
Capital management consists of providing equity and other instruments that qualify as regulatory capital to support current and future operations. Banking regulators view capital levels as important indicators of an institution’s financial soundness. As a general matter, FDIC-insured depository institutions and their holding companies are required to maintain minimum capital relative to the amount and types of assets they hold. We are subject to certain regulatory capital requirements at the bank holding company and bank levels. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , we were in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements at the bank and bank holding company levels, and the Bank was classified as “well capitalized,” for purposes of the prompt corrective action regulations. As we deploy our capital and continue to grow our operations, our regulatory capital levels may decrease depending on our level of earnings. However, we expect to monitor and control our growth in order to remain in compliance with all regulatory capital standards applicable to us.
The following table presents our regulatory capital ratios as of:


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March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
(Dollars in thousands)
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)
$
219,251

14.06
%
$
215,720

14.13
%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)
205,876

13.21
%
202,861

13.29
%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
205,876

10.64
%
202,861

10.53
%
Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital
195,566

12.54
%
192,551

12.61
%
Guaranty Bank & Trust
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)
$
212,015

13.60
%
$
206,490

13.53
%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)
198,640

12.74
%
193,631

12.68
%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
198,640

10.27
%
193,631

10.05
%
Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital
198,640

12.74
%
193,631

12.68
%

Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes contractual obligations and other commitments to make future payments as of March 31, 2018 (other than non-time deposit obligations), which consist of future cash payments associated with our contractual obligations.
As of March 31, 2018
1 year or  less
More than 1 year but less than 3 years
3 years or more but less than 5 years
5 years or more
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Time deposits
$
225,683

$
54,164

$
21,708

$
—

$
301,555

Advances from FHLB
40,000

5,000

20,149

—

65,149

Subordinated debentures
1,000

2,500

—

10,310

13,810

Total
$
266,683

$
61,664

$
41,857

$
10,310

$
380,514


Off-Balance Sheet Items
In the normal course of business, we enter into various transactions, which, in accordance with GAAP, are not included in our consolidated balance sheets. We enter into these transactions to meet the financing needs of our customers. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit, which involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets.
Our commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit and commitments to extend credit expiring by period as of March 31, 2018 are summarized below. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements.


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As of March 31, 2018
1 year or  less
More than 1 year but less than 3 years
3 years or more but less than 5 years
5 years or more
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Standby and commercial letters of credit
$
6,150

$
71

$
91

$
1,854

$
8,166

Commitments to extend credit
196,839

44,222

52,242

42,941

336,244

Total
$
202,989

$
44,293

$
52,333

$
44,795

$
344,410


Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. In the event of nonperformance by the customer, we have rights to the underlying collateral, which can include commercial real estate, physical plant and property, inventory, receivables, cash and/or marketable securities. Our credit risk associated with issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as the risk involved in extending loan facilities to our customers.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being fully drawn upon, the total commitment amounts disclosed above do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if considered necessary by us, upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Market Risk
As a financial institution, our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Our asset liability and funds management policy provides management with the guidelines for effective funds management, and we have established a measurement system for monitoring our net interest rate sensitivity position. We have historically managed our sensitivity position within our established guidelines.
Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on most of our assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which have a short term to maturity. Interest rate risk is the potential of economic losses due to future interest rate changes. These economic losses can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current fair market values. The objective is to measure the effect on net interest income and to adjust the balance sheet to minimize the inherent risk while at the same time maximizing income.
We manage our exposure to interest rates by structuring our balance sheet in the ordinary course of business. We do not enter into instruments such as leveraged derivatives, financial options, financial future contracts or forward delivery contracts for the purpose of reducing interest rate risk. Based upon the nature of our operations, we are not subject to foreign exchange or commodity price risk. We do not own any trading assets.
Our exposure to interest rate risk is managed by the asset-liability committee of the Bank, in accordance with policies approved by its board of directors. The committee formulates strategies based on appropriate levels of interest rate risk. In determining the appropriate level of interest rate risk, the committee considers the impact on earnings and capital on the current outlook on interest rates, potential changes in interest rates, regional economies, liquidity, business strategies and other factors. The committee meets regularly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses, purchase and sale activities, commitments to originate loans and the maturities of investments and borrowings. Additionally, the committee reviews liquidity, cash flow flexibility, maturities of deposits and consumer and commercial deposit activity. Management employs methodologies to manage interest rate risk, which include an analysis of relationships between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and an interest rate shock simulation model.
We use interest rate risk simulation models and shock analyses to test the interest rate sensitivity of net interest income and fair value of equity, and the impact of changes in interest rates on other financial metrics. Contractual maturities and re-pricing opportunities of loans are incorporated in the model as are prepayment assumptions, maturity data and call options within the investment portfolio. Average life of non-maturity deposit accounts are based on


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standard regulatory decay assumptions and are incorporated into the model. The assumptions used are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies.
On a quarterly basis, we run two simulation models including a static balance sheet and dynamic growth balance sheet. These models test the impact on net interest income and fair value of equity from changes in market interest rates under various scenarios. Under the static and dynamic growth models, rates are shocked instantaneously and ramped rate changes over a twelve-month horizon based upon parallel and non-parallel yield curve shifts. Parallel shock scenarios assume instantaneous parallel movements in the yield curve compared to a flat yield curve scenario. Non-parallel simulation involves analysis of interest income and expense under various changes in the shape of the yield curve. Our internal policy regarding internal rate risk simulations currently specifies that for instantaneous parallel shifts of the yield curve, estimated net income at risk for the subsequent one-year period should not decline by more than 15.0% for a 100 basis point shift, 20.0% for a 200 basis point shift and 30.0% for a 300 basis point shift.
The following table summarizes the simulated change in net interest income and fair value of equity over a 12-month horizon as of:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points)
Percent Change in Net Interest Income
Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity
Percent Change in Net Interest Income
Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity
300
1.54
%
(15.65
)%
1.70
%
(14.25
)%
200
1.57
%
(7.73
)%
1.67
%
(6.77
)%
100
1.41
%
(2.55
)%
1.46
%
(2.10
)%
Base
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
-100
0.74
%
(3.12
)%
0.05
%
(4.22
)%

The results are primarily due to behavior of demand, money market and savings deposits during such rate fluctuations. We have found that, historically, interest rates on these deposits change more slowly than changes in the discount and federal funds rates. This assumption is incorporated into the simulation model and is generally not fully reflected in a gap analysis. The assumptions incorporated into the model are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various strategies.
Impact of Inflation
Our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Report have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. GAAP requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative value of money over time due to inflation or deflation.
Unlike many industrial companies, substantially all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on our performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates may not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services. However, other operating expenses do reflect general levels of inflation.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP and the prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, we also evaluate our performance based on certain additional financial measures discussed in this Report as being non-GAAP financial measures. We classify a financial measure as being a non-GAAP financial measure if that financial measure excludes or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding or including amounts, that are included or excluded, as the case may be, in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP as in effect from time to time in the United States in our statements


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of income, balance sheets or statements of cash flows. Non-GAAP financial measures do not include operating and other statistical measures or ratios or statistical measures calculated using exclusively either financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, operating measures or other measures that are not non-GAAP financial measures or both.
The non-GAAP financial measures that we discuss in this Report should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable or other financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner in which we calculate the non-GAAP financial measures that we discuss in this Report may differ from that of other companies reporting measures with similar names. It is important to understand how other banking organizations calculate their financial measures with names similar to the non-GAAP financial measures we have discussed in this Report when comparing such non-GAAP financial measures.
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share . Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP measure generally used by investors, financial analysts and investment bankers to evaluate financial institutions. We calculate (1) tangible common equity as total shareholders’ equity, less goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, and (2) tangible book value per common share as tangible common equity divided by shares of common stock outstanding. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for tangible book value per common share is book value per common share.
We believe that the tangible book value per common share measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in changes from period to period in book value per common share exclusive of changes in intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets have the effect of increasing total book value while not increasing our tangible book value.
The following table reconciles, as of the dates set forth below, total shareholders’ equity to tangible common equity and presents tangible book value per common share compared to book value per common share:
As of March 31,
As of December 31,
2018
2017
2017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Tangible Common Equity
Total shareholders’ equity, including KSOP-owned shares
$
207,374

$
146,366

$
207,345

Adjustments:
Goodwill
(18,742
)
(18,742
)
(18,742
)
Core deposit and other intangibles
(2,578
)
(3,162
)
(2,724
)
Total tangible common equity
$
186,054

$
124,462

$
185,879

Common shares outstanding (1)
11,058,956

8,753,933

11,058,956

Book value per common share
$
18.75

$
16.72

$
18.75

Tangible book value per common share
$
16.82

$
14.22

$
16.81

(1) Excludes the dilutive effect, if any, of 118,623, 32,465 and 82,529 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options as of March 31, 2018 , March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets . Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP measure generally used by investors, financial analysts and investment bankers to evaluate financial institutions. We calculate tangible common equity, as described above, and tangible assets as total assets less goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for tangible common equity to tangible assets is total common shareholders’ equity to total assets.
We believe that this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in the relative changes from period to period of tangible common equity to tangible assets, each exclusive of changes in intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets have the effect of increasing both total shareholders’ equity and assets while not increasing our tangible common equity or tangible assets.


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The following table reconciles, as of the dates set forth below, total shareholders’ equity to tangible common equity and total assets to tangible assets:
As of March 31, 2018
As of December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Tangible Common Equity
Total shareholders’ equity, including KSOP-owned shares
$
207,374

$
207,345

Adjustments:
Goodwill
(18,742
)
(18,742
)
Core deposit and other intangibles
(2,578
)
(2,724
)
Total tangible common equity
$
186,054

$
185,879

Tangible Assets
Total assets
$
1,997,885

$
1,962,624

Adjustments:
Goodwill
(18,742
)
(18,742
)
Core deposit and other intangibles
$
(2,578
)
$
(2,724
)
Total tangible assets
$
1,976,565

$
1,941,158

Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Report, our other filings with the SEC, and other press releases, documents, reports and announcements that we make, issue or publish may contain statements that we believe are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act and section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance, including our future revenues, income, expenses, provision for taxes, effective tax rate, earnings per share and cash flows, our future capital expenditures and dividends, our future financial condition and changes therein, including changes in our loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses, our future capital structure or changes therein, the plan and objectives of management for future operations, our future or proposes acquisitions, the future or expected effect of acquisitions on our operations, results of the operations and financial condition, our future economic performance and the statements of the assumptions underlying any such statement. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
There are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following:
•
our ability to prudently manage our growth and execute our strategy;
•
risks associated with our acquisition and de novo branching strategy;
•
business and economic conditions generally and in the financial services industry, nationally and within our primary Texas markets;
•
concentration of our business within our geographic areas of operation in Texas;
•
deterioration of our asset quality and higher loan charge-offs;
•
changes in the value of collateral securing our loans;
•
inaccuracies in the assumptions and estimate we make in establishing the allowance for loan losses reserve and other estimates;
•
changes in management personnel and our ability to attract, motivate and retain qualified personnel;


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•
liquidity risks associated with our business;
•
interest rate risk associated with our business that could decrease net interest income;
•
our ability to maintain important deposit customer relationships and our reputation;
•
operational risks associated with our business;
•
volatility and direction of market interest rates;
•
change in regulatory requirements to maintain minimum capital levels;
•
increased competition in the financial services industry, particularly from regional and national institutions;
•
institution and outcome of litigation and other legal proceeding against us or to which we become subject;
•
changes in the laws, rules, regulations, interpretations or policies relating to financial institution, accounting, tax, trade, monetary and fiscal matters;
•
further government intervention in the U.S. financial system;
•
changes in the scope and cost of FDIC insurance and other coverage;
•
natural disasters and adverse weather, acts of terrorism (including cyber attacks), an outbreak of hostilities or other international or domestic calamities, catastrophic events including storms, droughts, tornados and flooding, and other matters beyond our control;
•
risks that the financial institutions we may acquire or de novo branches we may open will not be integrated successfully, or the integrations may be more time consuming or costly than expected;
•
technology related changes are difficult to make or are more expensive than expected; and
•
the other factors that are described or referenced in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 under the caption “Risk Factors”.
The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in this Report. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what we anticipate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company manages market risk, which, as a financial institution is primarily interest rate volatility, through the Asset-Liability Committee of the Bank, in accordance with policies approved by its board of directors. The Company uses an interest rate risk simulation model and shock analysis to test the interest rate sensitivity of net interest income and fair value of equity, and the impact of changes in interest rates on other financial metrics. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Interest Rate Sensitivity and Market Risk” herein for a discussion of how we manage market risk.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures:
As of the end of the period covered by this Report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply judgment in evaluating its controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting:
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is from time to time subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. These claims and litigation may include, among other things, allegations of violation of banking and other applicable regulations, competition law, labor laws and consumer protection laws, as well as claims or litigation relating to intellectual property, securities, breach of contract and tort. The Company intends to defend itself vigorously against any pending or future claims and litigation.

At this time, in the opinion of management, the likelihood is remote that the impact of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s combined results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, one or more unfavorable outcomes in any claim or litigation against the Company could have a material adverse effect for the period in which they are resolved. In addition, regardless of their merits or their ultimate outcomes, such matters are costly, divert management’s attention and may materially adversely affect the Company’s reputation, even if resolved in the Comapny’s favor.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In evaluating an investment in the Company’s common stock, investors should consider carefully, among other things, the risk factors previously disclosed under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and other risks included in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 with respect to the Company’s pending acquisition of Westbound. The Company’s business could be harmed by any of these risks. The trading price of the Company’s common stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a) None.

(b) None.

(c) None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.


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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description of Exhibit



101*
The following materials from Guaranty Bancshares’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language), furnished herewith: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
______________________________
* Filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
** Furnished with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q



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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.
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: May 11, 2018
/s/ Tyson T. Abston
Tyson T. Abston
Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 11, 2018
/s/ Clifton A. Payne
Clifton A. Payne
Chief Financial Officer & Director


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I. Financial InformationItem 1. Financial StatementsNote 1 - Summary Of Significant Accounting PoliciesNote 2 - AcquisitionsNote 3 - Marketable SecuritiesNote 4 - Loans and Allowance For Loan LossesNote 5 - Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase and Other DebtNote 6 - Subordinated DebenturesNote 7 - Stock OptionsNote 8 - Employee BenefitsNote 9 - Income TaxesNote 10 - Derivative Financial InstrumentsNote 11 - Commitments and ContingenciesNote 12 - Regulatory MattersNote 13 - Fair ValueNote 14 - Earnings Per ShareItem 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsItem 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 4. Controls and ProceduresPart II. Other InformationItem 1. Legal ProceedingsItem 1A. Risk FactorsItem 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of ProceedsItem 3. Defaults Upon Senior SecuritiesItem 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresItem 5. Other InformationItem 6. Exhibits

Exhibits

2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 29, 2018, by and among Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. and Westbound Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 29, 2018. 3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed May 1, 2017 (File No. 333-217176)). 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed April 6, 2017 (File No. 333-217176)). 4.1 Specimen common stock certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 6, 2017, file number 333-217176). 31.1* Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2* Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1** Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.2** Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.