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10-Q 1 pgc-10q_20190630.htm 10-Q pgc-10q_20190630.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(MARK ONE)

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

For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2019

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 No. 001-16197

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey

22-3537895

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

500 Hills Drive, Suite 300

Bedminster, New Jersey 07921-0700

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(908) 234-0700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, no par value

PGC

The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

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 requirement for the past 90 days.

Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

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

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 1, 2019:19,456,312


PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PART 2 OTHER INFORMATION

2


Item 1. Financial St atements

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

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

(unaudited)

(audited)

June 30,

December 31,

2019

2018

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks

$

5,351

$

5,914

Federal funds sold

101

101

Interest-earning deposits

298,575

154,758

Total cash and cash equivalents

304,027

160,773

Securities available for sale

378,839

377,936

Equity security, at fair value

4,847

4,719

FHLB and FRB stock, at cost

18,338

18,533

Loans held for sale, at fair value

2,343

1,576

Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value

926

3,542

Loans

4,029,339

3,927,931

Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses

39,791

38,504

Net loans

3,989,548

3,889,427

Premises and equipment

20,987

27,408

Accrued interest receivable

11,594

10,814

Bank owned life insurance

45,744

45,353

Goodwill

24,417

24,417

Other intangible assets

7,524

7,982

Finance lease right-of-use assets

5,452

Operating lease right-of-use assets

11,017

Other assets

45,631

45,378

TOTAL ASSETS

$

4,871,234

$

4,617,858

LIABILITIES

Deposits:

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$

544,431

$

463,926

Interest-bearing deposits:

Checking

1,388,821

1,247,305

Savings

112,438

114,674

Money market accounts

1,207,358

1,243,369

Certificates of deposit - retail

570,384

510,724

Certificates of deposit - listing service

58,541

79,195

Subtotal deposits

3,881,973

3,659,193

Interest-bearing demand - brokered

180,000

180,000

Certificates of deposit - brokered

33,682

56,147

Total deposits

4,095,655

3,895,340

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

105,000

108,000

Finance lease liabilities

7,985

8,362

Operating lease liabilities

11,269

Subordinated debt, net

83,305

83,193

Deferred tax liabilities, net

15,464

16,029

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

58,668

37,921

TOTAL LIABILITIES

4,377,346

4,148,845

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred stock (no par value; authorized 500,000 shares; liquidation preference of $1,000 per share)

Common stock (no par value; stated value $0.83 per share; authorized 42,000,000 shares; issued

shares, 19,864,490 at June 30, 2019 and 19,745,840 at December 31, 2018; outstanding

shares, 19,456,312 at June 30, 2019 and 19,337,662 at December 31, 2018

16,557

16,459

Surplus

311,428

309,088

Treasury stock at cost, 408,178 shares at both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018

(8,988

)

(8,988

)

Retained earnings

176,495

154,799

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax

(1,604

)

(2,345

)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

493,888

469,013

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

4,871,234

$

4,617,858

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

3


PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2019

2018

2019

2018

INTEREST INCOME

Interest and fees on loans

$

40,595

$

37,102

$

81,107

$

71,769

Interest on investments:

Taxable

2,639

2,072

5,323

3,997

Tax-exempt

91

99

184

208

Interest on loans held for sale

13

6

17

16

Interest on interest-earning deposits

1,265

395

2,535

752

Total interest income

44,603

39,674

89,166

76,742

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest on savings and interest-bearing deposit accounts

8,554

4,416

16,615

8,135

Interest on certificates of deposit

3,461

2,330

6,695

4,479

Interest on borrowed funds

838

1,155

1,672

1,525

Interest on finance lease liability

97

106

196

213

Interest on subordinated debt

1,223

1,221

2,447

2,442

Subtotal - interest expense

14,173

9,228

27,625

16,794

Interest on interest-bearing demand - brokered

836

804

1,575

1,484

Interest on certificates of deposits - brokered

326

399

691

828

Total interest expense

15,335

10,431

29,891

19,106

NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN AND

LEASE LOSSES

29,268

29,243

59,275

57,636

Provision for loan and lease losses

1,150

300

1,250

1,550

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN AND

LEASE LOSSES

28,118

28,943

58,025

56,086

OTHER INCOME

Wealth management fee income

9,568

8,126

18,742

16,493

Service charges and fees

897

873

1,713

1,704

Bank owned life insurance

326

345

664

681

Gains on loans held for sale at fair value (mortgage banking)

132

79

179

173

Fee income related to loan level, back-to-back swaps

721

900

991

1,152

Gain on sale of SBA loans

573

814

992

845

Other income

740

639

1,346

1,021

Securities gains/(losses), net

69

(36

)

128

(114

)

Total other income

13,026

11,740

24,755

21,955

OPERATING EXPENSES

Compensation and employee benefits

17,543

15,826

34,699

30,405

Premises and equipment

3,600

3,406

6,988

6,676

FDIC insurance expense

277

625

554

1,205

Other operating expense

4,753

5,084

9,647

9,992

Total operating expenses

26,173

24,941

51,888

48,278

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE

14,971

15,742

30,892

29,763

Income tax expense

3,421

3,832

7,917

7,046

NET INCOME

$

11,550

$

11,910

$

22,975

$

22,717

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic

$

0.59

$

0.63

$

1.18

$

1.21

Diluted

$

0.59

$

0.62

$

1.18

$

1.20

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING

Basic

19,447,155

18,930,893

19,399,071

18,770,492

Diluted

19,568,371

19,098,838

19,528,537

18,996,979

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

4


PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net income

$

11,550

$

11,910

$

22,975

$

22,717

Comprehensive income:

Unrealized gains/(losses) on available for sale securities:

Unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during the period

2,871

(653

)

5,159

(3,587

)

Tax effect

(695

)

159

(1,255

)

835

Net of tax

2,176

(494

)

3,904

(2,752

)

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges:

Unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during the period

(2,909

)

828

(4,456

)

1,569

Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net

income

(31

)

(31

)

(62

)

(62

)

(2,940

)

797

(4,518

)

1,507

Tax effect

889

(215

)

1,355

(424

)

Net of tax

(2,051

)

582

(3,163

)

1,083

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

125

88

741

(1,669

)

Total comprehensive income

$

11,675

$

11,998

$

23,716

$

21,048

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

5


PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018

Accumulated

Other

(In thousands, except

Preferred

Common

Treasury

Retained

Comprehensive

per share data)

Stock

Stock

Surplus

Stock

Earnings

Loss

Total

Balance at April 1, 2019 19,445,363

common shares outstanding

$

$

16,549

$

309,722

$

(8,988

)

$

165,918

$

(1,729

)

$

481,472

Net income

11,550

11,550

Comprehensive income

125

125

Restricted stock units issued 1,779 shares

1

(1

)

Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on

vesting to pay taxes, (614) shares

(17

)

(17

)

Amortization of restricted stock awards/units

1,475

1,475

Cash dividends declared on common stock

($0.05 per share)

(973

)

(973

)

Common stock options exercised, 1,220 shares

18

18

Issuance of shares for Employee Stock

Purchase Plan, 8,564 shares

7

231

238

Balance at June 30, 2019 19,456,312

common shares outstanding

$

$

16,557

$

311,428

$

(8,988

)

$

176,495

$

(1,604

)

$

493,888

Accumulated

Other

(In thousands, except

Preferred

Common

Treasury

Retained

Comprehensive

per share data)

Stock

Stock

Surplus

Stock

Earnings

Loss

Total

Balance at April 1, 2018 18,921,114

common shares outstanding

$

$

16,111

$

293,830

$

(8,988

)

$

124,295

$

(2,842

)

$

422,406

Net income

11,910

11,910

Comprehensive loss

88

88

Restricted stock units issued 1,583 shares

1

(1

)

Restricted stock awards forfeitures (1,267) shares

(1

)

1

Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on

vesting to pay taxes, (1,945) shares

(1

)

(65

)

(66

)

Amortization of restricted stock awards/units

1,154

1,154

Cash dividends declared on common stock

($0.05 per share)

(945

)

(945

)

Common stock options exercised, 4,533, net of

833 used to exercise, 3,700 shares

4

46

50

Sales of shares (Dividend Reinvestment

Program), 75,000 shares

62

2,052

2,114

Issuance of shares for Employee Stock

Purchase Plan, 9,127 shares

7

301

308

Balance at June 30, 2018 19,007,312

common shares outstanding

$

$

16,183

$

297,318

$

(8,988

)

$

135,260

$

(2,754

)

$

437,019

6


Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018

Accumulated

Other

(In thousands, except

Preferred

Common

Treasury

Retained

Comprehensive

per share data)

Stock

Stock

Surplus

Stock

Earnings

Loss

Total

Balance at January 1, 2019 19,337,662

common shares outstanding

$

$

16,459

$

309,088

$

(8,988

)

$

154,799

$

(2,345

)

$

469,013

Net income

22,975

22,975

Comprehensive income

741

741

Cumulative adjustment for leases (ASC 842)

661

661

Restricted stock units issued 131,141 shares

109

(109

)

Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on

vesting to pay taxes, (35,949) shares

(30

)

(951

)

(981

)

Amortization of restricted stock awards/units

2,865

2,865

Cash dividends declared on common stock

($0.10 per share)

(1,940

)

(1,940

)

Common stock options exercised, 1,520 shares

1

21

22

Exercise of warrants, 7,109 net of 4,218 shares

used to exercise, 2,891 shares

2

(2

)

Issuance of shares for Employee Stock

Purchase Plan, 18,740 shares

15

517

532

Issuance of common stock for acquisition 307

shares

1

(1

)

Balance at June 30, 2019 19,456,312

common shares outstanding

$

$

16,557

$

311,428

$

(8,988

)

$

176,495

$

(1,604

)

$

493,888

Accumulated

Other

(In thousands, except

Preferred

Common

Treasury

Retained

Comprehensive

per share data)

Stock

Stock

Surplus

Stock

Earnings

Loss

Total

Balance at January 1, 2018 18,619,634

common shares outstanding

$

$

15,858

$

283,552

$

(8,988

)

$

114,468

$

(1,212

)

$

403,678

Net income

22,717

22,717

Comprehensive loss

(1,669

)

(1,669

)

Cumulative adjustment for equity security

(ASU 2016-01)

(127

)

127

Restricted stock units issued 85,242 shares

71

(71

)

Restricted stock awards forfeitures (94,034) shares

(78

)

78

Restricted stock units/awards repurchased on

vesting to pay taxes, (40,457) shares

(33

)

(1,370

)

(1,403

)

Amortization of restricted stock awards/units

2,130

2,130

Cash dividends declared on common stock

($0.10 per share)

(1,798

)

(1,798

)

Common stock options exercised, 10,683, net of

2,374 used to exercise, 8,309 shares

9

93

102

Sales of shares (Dividend Reinvestment

Program), 392,302 shares

326

12,407

12,733

Issuance of shares for Employee Stock

Purchase Plan, 15,490 shares

13

516

529

Issuance of common stock for acquisition

20,826 shares

17

(17

)

Balance at June 30, 2018 19,007,312

common shares outstanding

$

$

16,183

$

297,318

$

(8,988

)

$

135,260

$

(2,754

)

$

437,019

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

7


PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30,

2019

2018

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income

$

22,975

$

22,717

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation

1,523

1,560

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on securities, net

613

741

Amortization of restricted stock

2,865

2,130

Amortization of intangible assets

458

359

Amortization of subordinated debt costs

112

109

Provision for loan and lease losses

1,250

1,550

Provision for OREO losses

204

Deferred tax (benefit)/expense

(620

)

1,429

Stock-based compensation and employee stock purchase plan expense

75

112

Fair value adjustment for equity security

(128

)

114

Loans originated for sale (1)

(22,531

)

(25,418

)

Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale (1)

23,166

23,609

Gain on loans held for sale (1)

(1,171

)

(1,018

)

Gain on OREO sold

(26

)

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance, net

(391

)

(394

)

(Increase)/decrease in accrued interest receivable

(780

)

2,250

Decrease in other assets

8,548

4,496

Increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

8,044

(3,167

)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

44,008

31,357

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Principal repayments, maturities and calls of securities available for sale

96,230

40,189

Redemptions of FHLB & FRB stock

279

49,068

Purchase of securities available for sale

(92,587

)

(68,547

)

Purchase of FHLB & FRB stock

(84

)

(57,223

)

Net increase in loans, net of participations sold

(98,986

)

(18,389

)

Sale of other real estate owned

304

Purchase of premises and equipment

(554

)

(488

)

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

(95,702

)

(55,086

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Net increase/(decrease) in deposits

200,315

(175,441

)

Net increase in overnight borrowings

127,350

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances

30,000

Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

(3,000

)

(15,000

)

Dividends paid on common stock

(1,940

)

(1,798

)

Exercise of Stock Options, net of stock swaps

22

102

Restricted stock repurchased on vesting to pay taxes

(981

)

(1,403

)

Sales of common shares (Dividend Reinvestment Program)

12,733

Issuance of shares for employee stock purchase plan

532

529

NET CASH PROVIDED BY/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

194,948

(22,928

)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

143,254

(46,657

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

160,773

113,447

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

304,027

$

66,790

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Cash paid during the year for:

Interest

$

29,954

$

18,086

Income tax, net

843

964

(1)

Includes mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell which are carried at fair value. In addition, this includes the guaranteed portion of SBA loans which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

8


PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation” or the “Company”). In the opinion of the management of the Corporation, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2019, the results of operations comprehensive income and shareholders’ equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, shareholders’ equity and cash flow statements for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period.

Principles of Consolidation and Organization: The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared on the accrual basis and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peapack-Gladstone Bank (the “Bank”). The consolidated financial statements also include the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, Peapack Capital Corporation (“PCC”) (formed in the second quarter of 2017), Murphy Capital Management (“MCM”) (acquired in the third quarter of 2017), Quadrant Capital Management (“Quadrant”) (acquired in the fourth quarter of 2017), Lassus Wherley & Associates (“Lassus Wherley”) (acquired in the third quarter of 2018), Peapack-Gladstone Mortgage Group, Inc. and Peapack-Gladstone Mortgage Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, PG Investment Company of Delaware, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc., a New Jersey real estate investment company. While the following footnotes include the collective results of the Company and the Bank and their subsidiaries, these footnotes primarily reflect the Bank’s and its subsidiaries’ activities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated from the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation : The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the financial statements, Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the statement of condition and revenues and expenses for that period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Segment Information :  The Company’s business is conducted through two business segments: its banking subsidiary, which involves the delivery of loan and deposit products to customers, and the Private Wealth Management Division, which includes asset management services provided for individuals and institutions. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments.

The Banking segment includes commercial (includes C&I and equipment financing), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support services.

Peapack-Gladstone Bank’s Private Wealth Management Division includes: investment management services for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian; and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services. This segment also includes the activity from the Delaware subsidiary, PGB Trust and Investments of Delaware, MCM, Quadrant and Lassus Wherley.  Wealth management fees are primarily earned based upon AUM and are generally assessed on a monthly or quarterly basis on a tiered fee schedule based on the market value of AUM at the end of the period.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods.  Cash equivalents are of original maturities of 90 days or less. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and overnight borrowings.

Interest-Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions : Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions mature within one year and are carried at cost.

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Securities : All debt securities are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax, with the exception of the Com pany’s investment in a CRA investment fund, which is classified as an equity security.  In accordance with ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments” (adopted January 1, 2018), unrealized holding gains and losses on equity securities are marked to market through the income statement.

Interest income includes amortization of purchase premiums and discounts. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities where prepayments are anticipated and premiums on callable debt securities which are amortized to the earliest call date. 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 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) other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss, which is recognized in the income statement and 2) other-than-temporary impairment 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.

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Stock: The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of FHLB stock, based on the level of borrowings and other factors. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

The Bank is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank System and required to own a certain amount of FRB stock. FRB stock is carried at cost and classified as a restricted security. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

Loans Held for Sale: Mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors.

Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights released; therefore, no servicing rights are recorded. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans, shown as gain on sale of loans on the income statement, are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. SBA loans are generally sold with the servicing rights retained. Total SBA loans serviced totaled $43.8 million and $35.1 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  SBA loans held for sale totaled $926 thousand and $1.2 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Loans originated with the intent to hold and subsequently transferred to loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. These are loans that the Company no longer has the intent to hold for the foreseeable future.

Loans: Loans that Management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are stated at the principal amount outstanding. Interest on loans is recognized based upon the principal amount outstanding. Loans are stated at face value, less purchased premium and discounts and net deferred fees. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized on a level-yield method, over the life of the loan as an adjustment to the loan’s yield. The definition of recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and deferred fees/cost, however, for the Company’s loan disclosures, accrued interest and deferred fees/cost were excluded as the impact was not material.

Loans are considered past due when they are not paid within 30 days in accordance with contractual terms. The accrual of income on loans, including impaired loans, is discontinued if, in the opinion of Management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual are reversed against interest income. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded as principal payments. A nonaccrual loan is returned to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured, generally when the Bank receives contractual payments for a minimum of six consecutive months. Commercial loans are generally charged off after an analysis is completed which indicates that collectability of the full principal balance is in doubt. Consumer loans are generally charged off after they become 120 days past due. Subsequent payments are credited to income only if collection of principal is not in doubt. If principal and interest payments are brought contractually current and future

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collectability is reasonably assured, loans may be returned to accrual status. Nonaccrual mortgage loans are generally charged off to the extent th at the value of the underlying collateral does not cover the outstanding principal balance. The majority of the Company ’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey and New York.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses: The allowance for loan and lease losses is a valuation allowance for credit losses that is Management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio.  The process to determine reserves utilizes analytic tools and Management judgment and is reviewed on a quarterly basis. When Management is reasonably certain that a loan balance is not fully collectable, an impairment analysis is completed whereby a specific reserve may be established or a full or partial charge off is recorded against the allowance.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations, estimated collateral values, economic conditions and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans via a specific reserve, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in Management’s judgment, should be charged off.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component of the allowance relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired.

A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by Management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Loans are individually evaluated for impairment when they are classified as substandard by Management. If a loan is considered impaired, a portion of the allowance may be allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or if repayment is expected solely from the underlying collateral, the loan principal balance is compared to the fair value of collateral less estimated disposition costs to determine the need, if any, for a charge off.

A troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a modified loan with concessions made by the lender to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty. TDRs are impaired and are generally measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception. If a TDR is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposition costs. For TDRs that subsequently default, the Company determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan and lease losses.

The general component of the allowance covers non-impaired loans and is based primarily on the Company’s historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experience by the Company on a weighted average basis over the previous three years. This actual loss experience is adjusted by other qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These qualitative factors include consideration of the following:  levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staffing and experience; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations.  For loans that are graded as non-impaired, the Company allocates a higher general reserve percentage than pass-rated loans using a multiple that is calculated annually through a migration analysis.  At both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the multiple was 2.25 times for non-impaired special mention loans and 3.5 times for non-impaired substandard loans.

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on Federal call report codes, which are based on collateral or purpose. The following portfolio classes have been identified:

Primary Residential Mortgages .  The Bank originates one to four family residential mortgage loans in the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut), Pennsylvania and Florida.  Loans are secured by first liens on the primary residence or investment property.  Primary risk characteristics associated with residential mortgage loans typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, residential mortgage loans that have adjustable rates could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

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Home Equity Lines of Credit .  The Bank provides revolving lines of credit against one to four family residences in the Tri-State area. Primary risk characteristics associated with home equity lines of credit typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, includ ing unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, home equity lines of credit typically are made with variable or floating interest rates, which could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Junior Lien Loan on Residence .  The Bank provides junior lien loans (“JLL”) against one to four family properties in the Tri-State area. JLLs can be either in the form of an amortizing home equity loan or a revolving home equity line of credit. These loans are subordinate to a first mortgage which may be from another lending institution. Primary risk characteristics associated with JLLs typically involve major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.

Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Loans .  The Bank provides mortgage loans for multifamily properties (i.e. buildings which have five or more residential units) and other commercial real estate that is either owner occupied or managed as an investment property (non-owner occupied) in the Tri-State area and Pennsylvania. Commercial real estate properties primarily include retail buildings/shopping centers, hotels, office/medical buildings and industrial/warehouse space. Some properties are considered “mixed use” as they are a combination of building types, such as a building with retail space on the ground floor and either residential apartments or office suites on the upper floors. Multifamily loans are expected to be repaid from the cash flows of the underlying property so the collective amount of rents must be sufficient to cover all operating expenses, property management and maintenance, taxes and debt service. Increases in vacancy rates, interest rates or other changes in general economic conditions can have an impact on the borrower and its ability to repay the loan. Commercial real estate loans are generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk than multifamily loans as they may be dependent on the ongoing success and operating viability of a fewer number of tenants who are occupying the property and who may have a greater degree of exposure to economic conditions.

Commercial and Industrial Loans .  The Bank provides lines of credit and term loans to operating companies for business purposes. The loans are generally secured by business assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, business vehicles and equipment as well as the stock of a company, if privately held.  Commercial and industrial loans are typically repaid first by the cash flows generated by the borrower’s business operation. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the underlying business and its ability to generate sustainable profitability and resulting positive cash flow. Factors that may influence a business’ profitability include, but are not limited to, demand for its products or services, quality and depth of management, degree of competition, regulatory changes, and general economic conditions. Commercial and industrial loans are generally secured by business assets; however, the ability of the Bank to foreclose and realize sufficient value from the assets is often highly uncertain. To mitigate the risk characteristics of commercial and industrial loans, these loans often include commercial real estate as collateral to strengthen the Bank’s position and the Bank will often require more frequent reporting requirements from the borrower in order to better monitor its business performance.

Leasing and Equipment Finance .  PCC offers a range of finance solutions nationally. PCC provides term loans and leases secured by assets financed for U.S. based mid-size and large companies. Facilities tend to be fully drawn under fixed rate terms. PCC serves a broad range of industries including transportation, manufacturing, heavy construction and utilities.

Asset risk in PCC’s portfolio is generally recognized through changes to loan income, or though changes to lease related income streams due to fluctuations in lease rates.  Changes to lease income can occur when the existing lease contract expires, the asset comes off lease or the business seeks to enter a new lease agreement.  Asset risk may also change depreciation, resulting from changes in the residual value of the operating lease asset or through impairment of the asset carrying value, which can occur at any time during the life of the asset.

Credit risk in PCC’s portfolio generally results from the potential default of borrowers or lessees, which may be driven by customer specific or broader industry related conditions.  Credit losses can impact multiple parts of the income statement including loss of interest/lease/rental income and/or via higher costs and expenses related to the repossession, refurbishment, re-marketing and or re-leasing of assets.

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Consumer and Other .  These are loans to individuals for household , family and other personal expenditures as well as obligations of states and political subdivisions in the U.S. This also represents all other loans that cannot be categorized in any of the previous mentioned loan segments.  Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates and shorter terms than residential loans but tend to have higher credit risk due to the type of collateral securing the loan or in some cases the absence of collateral.

Leases: At inception, contracts are evaluated to determine whether the contract constitutes a lease agreement. For contracts that are determined to be an operating lease, a corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and operating lease liability are recorded in separate line items on the statement of condition. A ROU asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and a lease liability represents the Company’s commitment to make contractually obligated lease payments. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease and are based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The measurement of the operating lease ROU asset includes any lease payments made.

As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the incremental collateralized borrowing rate is used to determine the present value of lease payments. This rate gives consideration to the applicable FHLB collateralized borrowing rates and is based on the information available at the commencement date. The Company has elected to apply the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption to leases with an initial term of 12 months or less; therefore, these leases are not recorded on the Company’s statement of condition, but rather, lease expense is recognized over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal.  The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases.  Substantially all of the leases in which the Company is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches and office space and are classified as operating leases. The Company has two existing finance leases (previously classified as a capital lease and included in premises and equipment on our statement of condition at December 31, 2018) for the Company’s administration building and one branch location.  Topic 842 did not materially impact the accounting for these capital leases.

The ROU asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability adjusted for lease incentives received, any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent if the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term, any unamortized initial direct costs, and any impairment of the ROU asset. Operating lease expense consists of a single lease cost calculated so that the remaining cost of the lease is allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis, variable lease payments not included in the lease liability, and any impairment of the right-of-use-asset.

There are no terms or conditions related to residual value guarantees and no restrictions or covenants that would impact the Company’s ability to pay dividends or to incur additional financial obligations.

Derivatives: At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of three types based on the Company’s intentions and belief as to likely effectiveness as a hedge. These three types are (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value hedge”), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow hedge”), or (3) an instrument with no hedging designation.  For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item, are recognized in current earnings as fair values change. For a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not highly effective in hedging the changes in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported currently in earnings, as non-interest income. When hedge accounting is discontinued on a fair value hedge that no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, the derivative continues to be reported at fair value in the statement of condition, but the carrying amount of the hedged item is no longer adjusted for future changes in fair value. The adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item that existed at the date hedge accounting is discontinued is amortized over the remaining life of the hedged item into earnings.

Net cash settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense, based on the item being hedged. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income. Cash flows on hedges are classified in the cash flow statement the same as the cash flows of the items being hedged.

The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship.  This documentation includes linking fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions.  The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative is settled or terminated,

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a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, a hedged firm commitment is no longer firm, or treatment of the derivative as a hedge is no lo nger appropriate or intended.

When hedge accounting is discontinued, subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded as non-interest income.  When a cash flow hedge is discontinued but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transactions are still expected to occur, gains or losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are amortized into earnings over the same periods which the hedged transactions will affect earnings.

Stock-Based Compensation: The Company’s 2006 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and 2012 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan allow the granting of shares of the Company’s common stock as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights to directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The options granted under these plans are, in general, exercisable not earlier than one year after the date of grant, at a price equal to the fair value of common stock on the date of grant and expire not more than ten years after the date of grant. Stock options may vest during a period of up to five years after the date of grant.  Some options granted to officers at or above the senior vice president level were immediately exercisable at the date of grant.  The Company has a policy of using authorized but unissued shares to satisfy option exercises.

Upon adoption of ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimate expected forfeitures.

For the Company’s stock option plans, changes in options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2019 were as follows:

Weighted

Weighted

Average

Aggregate

Average

Remaining

Intrinsic

Number of

Exercise

Contractual

Value

Options

Price

Term

(In thousands)

Balance, January 1, 2019

91,310

$

13.63

Exercised during 2019

(1,520

)

14.28

Expired during 2019

(630

)

22.57

Forfeited during 2019

(20,000

)

13.07

Balance, June 30, 2019

69,160

$

13.69

2.33 years

$

998

Vested and expected to vest

69,160

$

13.69

2.33 years

$

998

Exercisable at June 30, 2019

69,160

$

13.69

2.33 years

$

998

The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2019 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options). The Company’s closing stock price on June 30, 2019 was $28.12.

There were no stock options granted during the three or six months ended June 30, 2019.

The Company has previously granted performance-based and service-based restricted stock awards/units. Service-based awards/units vest ratably over a three or five-year period.  There were 729 service-based restricted stock units granted in the second quarter of 2019 with a three-year vesting period and there were 27,925 service-based restricted stock units granted in the second quarter of 2019 with a five-year vesting period.

The performance-based awards are dependent upon the Company meeting certain performance criteria and, to the extent the performance criteria are met, will cliff vest at the end of the performance period which is generally three years.  There were no performance-based restricted stock units granted in the second quarter of 2019.

Changes in non-vested shares dependent on performance criteria for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were as follows:

Weighted

Average

Number of

Grant Date

Shares

Fair Value

Balance, January 1, 2019

42,998

$

35.33

Granted during 2019

47,770

26.34

Balance, June 30, 2019

90,768

$

30.60

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Changes in service-based restricted stock awards/units for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were as follows:

Weighted

Average

Number of

Grant Date

Shares

Fair Value

Balance, January 1, 2019

366,541

$

30.64

Granted during 2019

223,396

26.51

Vested during 2019

(140,178

)

27.44

Forfeited during 2019

(3,214

)

31.35

Balance, June 30, 2019

446,545

$

29.98

As of June 30, 2019, there was $46 thousand of total unrecognized compensation cost related to service-based awards.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.34 years.  As of June 30, 2019, there was $12.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to service-based and performance-based units.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.31 years. Stock compensation expense recorded for the second quarters of 2019 and 2018 totaled $1.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively.  Stock compensation expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 totaled $2.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”): In 2014, the shareholders of the Company approved the ESPP.  The ESPP provides for the granting of rights to purchase up to 150,000 shares of Corporation common stock. Subject to certain eligibility requirements and restrictions, the ESPP allows employees to purchase shares during four three-month offering periods (“Offering Period”).  An amendment to the ESPP plan has changed the offering period to one twelve-month period to commence in the third quarter of 2019.  Each participant in the Offering Period is granted an option to purchase a number of shares and may contribute between 1% and 15% of their compensation.  At the end of the Offering Period on the purchase date, the number of shares to be purchased by the employee is determined by dividing the employee’s contributions accumulated during the Offering Period by the applicable purchase price.  The purchase price is an amount equal to 85% of the closing market price of a share of Company common stock on the purchase date.  Participation in the ESPP is entirely voluntary and employees can cancel their purchases at any time during the Offering Period without penalty.  The fair value of each purchase right is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The Company recorded $30 thousand and $59 thousand of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to the ESPP. Total shares issued under the ESPP during the second quarters of 2019 and 2018 were 8,564 and 9,127, respectively.

The Company recorded $75 thousand and $112 thousand of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively related to the ESPP.  Total shares issued under the ESPP for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 were 18,740 and 15,490, respectively.

Management believes the Company to be well capitalized and has more than enough capital for current and future operational needs.  Accordingly, Management has considered various capital management techniques to utilize the capital. Therefore, the Company has chosen to move share purchases for the ESPP from a quarterly basis to an annual basis, with the next purchase occurring in May 2020.

Earnings per share – Basic and Diluted: The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income available to shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per share is computed similarly to that of basic net income per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding utilizing the Treasury Stock Method if all shares underlying potentially dilutive stock options were issued and all restricted stock, stock warrants or restricted stock units were to vest during the reporting period.

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Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net income available to common shareholders

$

11,550

$

11,910

$

22,975

$

22,717

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

19,447,155

18,930,893

19,399,071

18,770,492

Plus: common stock equivalents

121,216

167,945

129,466

226,487

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

19,568,371

19,098,838

19,528,537

18,996,979

Net income per share

Basic

$

0.59

$

0.63

$

1.18

$

1.21

Diluted

0.59

0.62

1.18

1.20

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, stock options and restricted stock units totaling 128,634 and 297,828 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were antidilutive.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, all stock options and warrants were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were all dilutive, meaning that the exercise price of the stock option was greater than the average market price for the period.

Income Taxes: The Company files a consolidated Federal income tax return. Separate state income tax returns are filed for each subsidiary based on current laws and regulations.

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in its financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on the enacted tax rates. Such tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of a change in tax rates in the period of enactment.

The Company recognizes a tax position as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

The Company is no longer subject to examination by the U.S. Federal tax authorities for years prior to 2015 or by New Jersey tax authorities for years prior to 2014.

The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there are any such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

Restrictions on Cash: A large portion of cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements.

Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income consists of net income and the change during the period in the Company’s net unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale and unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedge, net of tax, less adjustments for realized gains and losses.

Transfers of Financial Assets: Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree (if any), over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.  Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances exist that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed. The Company has selected September 30 as the date to perform the annual impairment test.  Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill and assembled workforce are the intangible assets with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.

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Other intangible assets, which primarily consist of customer relationship intangible assets arising from acquis ition, are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 15 years.

2.  INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

A summary of amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities available for sale included in the consolidated statements of condition as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 follows:

June 30, 2019

Gross

Gross

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

(In thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

U.S. government-sponsored agencies

$

71,719

$

104

$

(32

)

$

71,791

Mortgage-backed securities –residential

282,924

1,972

(959

)

283,937

SBA pool securities

3,596

(9

)

3,587

State and political subdivisions

16,415

48

(20

)

16,443

Corporate bond

3,000

81

3,081

Total

$

377,654

$

2,205

$

(1,020

)

$

378,839

December 31, 2018

Gross

Gross

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

(In thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

U.S. government-sponsored agencies

$

102,915

$

82

$

(984

)

$

102,013

Mortgage-backed securities – residential

254,383

418

(3,439

)

251,362

SBA pool securities

3,883

(44

)

3,839

State and political subdivisions

17,729

27

(146

)

17,610

Corporate bond

3,000

112

3,112

Total

$

381,910

$

639

$

(4,613

)

$

377,936

The following tables present the Company’s available for sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position and the approximate fair value of these investments as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

June 30, 2019

Duration of Unrealized Loss

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Longer

Total

Approximate

Approximate

Approximate

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(In thousands)

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

U.S. government-sponsored agencies

$

4,496

$

(4

)

$

11,969

$

(28

)

$

16,465

$

(32

)

Mortgage-backed securities-residential

15,433

(23

)

103,844

(936

)

119,277

(959

)

SBA pool securities

3,587

(9

)

3,587

(9

)

State and political subdivisions

4,111

(20

)

4,111

(20

)

Total

$

19,929

$

(27

)

$

123,511

$

(993

)

$

143,440

$

(1,020

)

December 31, 2018

Duration of Unrealized Loss

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Longer

Total

Approximate

Approximate

Approximate

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(In thousands)

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

U.S. government-sponsored agencies

$

18,840

$

(103

)

$

33,600

$

(881

)

$

52,440

$

(984

)

Mortgage-backed securities-residential

51,697

(303

)

136,130

(3,136

)

187,827

(3,439

)

SBA pool securities

3,839

(44

)

3,839

(44

)

State and political subdivisions

421

(1

)

7,274

(145

)

7,695

(146

)

Total

$

70,958

$

(407

)

$

180,843

$

(4,206

)

$

251,801

$

(4,613

)

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Management believes that the unrealized losses on investment securities available for sal e are temporary and are due to interest rate fluctuations and/or volatile market conditions rather than the credit worthiness of the issuers.  As of June 30 , 2019, the Company does not intend to sell these securities nor is it likely that it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery; therefore, none of the securities in an unrealized loss position were determined to be other-th an-temporarily impaired.

During the first quarter of 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01 “Financial Instruments” which resulted in the reclassification of the Company’s investment in the CRA investment fund from available for sale to an equity security. This security had a gain of $69 thousand and $128 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.  This amount is included in securities gains/(losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

3.  LOANS AND LEASES

Loans outstanding, excluding those held for sale, by general ledger classification, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consisted of the following:

% of

% of

June 30,

Totals

December 31,

Total

(Dollars in thousands)

2019

Loans

2018

Loans

Residential mortgage

$

570,583

14.16

%

$

571,570

14.55

%

Multifamily mortgage

1,129,476

28.03

1,135,805

28.92

Commercial mortgage

694,674

17.24

702,165

17.88

Commercial loans (including equipment financing)

1,517,665

37.67

1,397,057

35.57

Home equity lines of credit

62,522

1.55

62,191

1.58

Consumer loans, including fixed rate home equity loans

53,995

1.34

58,678

1.49

Other loans

424

0.01

465

0.01

Total loans

$

4,029,339

100.00

%

$

3,927,931

100.00

%

In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and evaluates the loan portfolio based on federal Call Report codes.  The following portfolio classes have been identified as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

% of

% of

June 30,

Totals

December 31,

Total

(Dollars in thousands)

2019

Loans

2018

Loans

Primary residential mortgage

$

599,450

14.89

%

$

600,891

15.31

%

Home equity lines of credit

62,522

1.55

62,191

1.58

Junior lien loan on residence

7,397

0.18

7,418

0.19

Multifamily property

1,129,476

28.06

1,135,805

28.94

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

249,421

6.20

261,193

6.65

Investment commercial real estate

1,017,505

25.28

1,001,918

25.53

Commercial and industrial

717,851

17.83

616,838

15.72

Lease financing

184,182

4.58

172,643

4.40

Farmland/agricultural production

143

149

0.01

Commercial construction loans

125

86

0.01

Consumer and other loans

57,415

1.43

65,180

1.66

Total loans

$

4,025,487

100.00

%

$

3,924,312

100.00

%

Net deferred costs

3,852

3,619

Total loans including net deferred costs

$

4,029,339

$

3,927,931

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The following tables present the loan balances by portfolio class, based on impairment method, and the corresponding balances in the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

June 30, 2019

Total

Ending ALLL

Total

Ending ALLL

Loans

Attributable

Loans

Attributable

Individually

To Loans

Collectively

To Loans

Evaluated

Individually

Evaluated

Collectively

Total

For

Evaluated for

For

Evaluated for

Total

Ending

(In thousands)

Impairment

Impairment

Impairment

Impairment

Loans

ALLL

Primary residential mortgage

$

8,791

$

248

$

590,659

$

2,809

$

599,450

$

3,057

Home equity lines of credit

22

62,500

155

62,522

155

Junior lien loan on residence

29

7,368

15

7,397

15

Multifamily property

1,129,476

5,744

1,129,476

5,744

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

1,451

247,970

2,497

249,421

2,497

Investment commercial real estate

18,091

999,414

14,650

1,017,505

14,650

Commercial and industrial

6,557

1,000

711,294

10,463

717,851

11,463

Lease financing

184,182

1,888

184,182

1,888

Farmland/agricultural production

143

2

143

2

Commercial construction loans

125

1

125

1

Consumer and other loans

57,415

319

57,415

319

Total ALLL

$

34,941

$

1,248

$

3,990,546

$

38,543

$

4,025,487

$

39,791

December 31, 2018

Total

Ending ALLL

Total

Ending ALLL

Loans

Attributable

Loans

Attributable

Individually

To Loans

Collectively

To Loans

Evaluated

Individually

Evaluated

Collectively

Total

For

Evaluated for

For

Evaluated for

Total

Ending

(In thousands)

Impairment

Impairment

Impairment

Impairment

Loans

ALLL

Primary residential mortgage

$

9,518

$

262

$

591,373

$

3,244

$

600,891

$

3,506

Home equity lines of credit

255

61,936

164

62,191

164

Junior lien loan on residence

36

7,382

15

7,418

15

Multifamily property

1,262

1,134,543

5,959

1,135,805

5,959

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

1,574

259,619

2,614

261,193

2,614

Investment commercial real estate

18,655

983,263

14,248

1,001,918

14,248

Commercial and industrial

616,838

9,839

616,838

9,839

Lease financing

172,643

1,772

172,643

1,772

Farmland/agricultural production

149

2

149

2

Commercial construction loans

86

1

86

1

Consumer and other loans

65,180

384

65,180

384

Total ALLL

$

31,300

$

262

$

3,893,012

$

38,242

$

3,924,312

$

38,504

Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans of $31.2 million at June 30, 2019 and $25.7 million at December 31, 2018. Impaired loans also include performing TDR loans of $3.8 million at June 30, 2019 and $4.3 million at December 31, 2018.  At June 30, 2019, the allowance allocated to TDR loans totaled $248 thousand, of which $156 thousand was allocated to nonaccrual loans.  At December 31, 2018, the allowance allocated to TDR loans totaled $262 thousand of which $161 thousand was allocated to nonaccrual loans. All accruing TDR loans were paying in accordance with restructured terms as of June 30, 2019.  The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts as of June 30, 2019 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDR loans.

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The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of June 30 , 2019 and December 31, 2018 (The average impaired loans on the following tables represent year to date impaired loans.):

June 30, 2019

Unpaid

Average

Principal

Recorded

Specific

Impaired

(In thousands)

Balance

Investment

Reserves

Loans

With no related allowance recorded:

Primary residential mortgage

$

9,111

$

7,797

$

$

8,002

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

2,684

1,451

1,593

Investment commercial real estate

20,041

18,091

16,829

Home equity lines of credit

25

22

151

Junior lien loan on residence

98

29

34

Total loans with no related allowance

$

31,959

$

27,390

$

$

26,609

With related allowance recorded:

Primary residential mortgage

$

994

$

994

$

248

$

1,047

Commercial and industrial

6,557

6,557

1,000

1,093

Total loans with related allowance

$

7,551

$

7,551

$

1,248

$

2,140

Total loans individually evaluated for Impairment

$

39,510

$

34,941

$

1,248

$

28,749

December 31, 2018

Unpaid

Average

Principal

Recorded

Specific

Impaired

(In thousands)

Balance

Investment

Reserves

Loans

With no related allowance recorded:

Primary residential mortgage

$

9,789

$

8,502

$

$

8,042

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

2,741

1,574

2,025

Investment commercial real estate

20,179

18,655

13,999

Home equity lines of credit

257

255

123

Junior lien loan on residence

102

36

45

Multifamily property

1,262

1,262

105

Total loans with no related allowance

$

34,330

$

30,284

$

$

24,339

With related allowance recorded:

Primary residential mortgage

$

1,016

$

1,016

$

262

$

1,144

Total loans with related allowance

$

1,016

$

1,016

$

262

$

1,144

Total loans individually evaluated for impairment

$

35,346

$

31,300

$

262

$

25,483

Interest income recognized on impaired loans for the quarters ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was not material.  The Company did not recognize any income on nonaccruing impaired loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

The following tables present the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

June 30, 2019

Loans Past Due

Over 90 Days

And Still

(In thousands)

Nonaccrual

Accruing Interest

Primary residential mortgage

$

5,019

$

Home equity lines of credit

3

Junior lien loan on residence

29

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

1,451

Investment commercial real estate

18,091

Commercial and industrial

6,557

Total

$

31,150

$

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December 31, 2018

Loans Past Due

Over 90 Days

And Still

(In thousands)

Nonaccrual

Accruing Interest

Primary residential mortgage

$

5,215

$

Home equity lines of credit

235

Junior lien loan on residence

36

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

1,574

Investment commercial real estate

18,655

Total

$

25,715

$

The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 by class of loans, excluding nonaccrual loans:

June 30, 2019

30-59

60-89

Greater Than

Days

Days

90 Days

Total

(In thousands)

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Primary residential mortgage

$

$

105

$

$

105

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

242

242

Commercial construction loans

85

85

Total

$

85

$

347

$

$

432

December 31, 2018

30-59

60-89

Greater Than

Days

Days

90 Days

Total

(In thousands)

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Primary residential mortgage

$

606

$

491

$

$

1,097

Consumer and other loans

2

2

Total

$

608

$

491

$

$

1,099

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company places all commercial loans into various credit risk rating categories based on an assessment of the expected ability of the borrowers to properly service their debt.  The assessment considers numerous factors including, but not limited to, current financial information on the borrower, historical payment experience, strength of any guarantor, nature of and value of any collateral, acceptability of the loan structure and documentation, relevant public information and current economic trends.  This credit risk rating analysis is performed when the loan is initially underwritten and then annually based on set criteria in the loan policy.

In addition, the Bank has engaged an independent loan review firm to validate risk ratings and to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures.  This review of the following types of loans is performed quarterly:

A majority of relationships or new lending to existing relationships greater than $1,000,000;

All criticized and classified rated borrowers with relationship exposure of more than $500,000;

A random sample of borrowers with relationships less than $1,000,000;

All leveraged loans of $1,000,000 or greater;

At least two borrowing relationships managed by each commercial banker;

Any new Regulation “O” loan commitments over $1,000,000;

No borrower with commitments of less than $250,000;

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Any other credits requested by Bank senior management or a member of the Board of Directors and any borrower for which the reviewer determines a review is warranted base d upon knowledge of the portfolio, local events, industry stresses , etc.

The Company uses the following regulatory definitions for criticized and classified risk ratings:

Special Mention: These loans have a potential weakness that deserves Management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, the potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loans or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard: These loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: These loans have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass-rated loans.

Loans that are considered to be impaired are individually evaluated for potential loss and allowance adequacy.  Loans not deemed impaired are collectively evaluated for potential loss and allowance adequacy.

As of June 30, 2019, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

Special

(In thousands)

Pass

Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Primary residential mortgage

$

589,731

$

870

$

8,849

$

Home equity lines of credit

62,500

22

Junior lien loan on residence

7,368

29

Multifamily property

1,127,545

1,586

345

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

242,929

-

6,492

Investment commercial real estate

966,813

18,024

32,668

Commercial and industrial

701,916

8,205

7,730

Lease financing

184,182

Farmland/agricultural production

143

Commercial construction loans

39

86

Consumer and other loans

57,415

Total

$

3,940,581

$

28,771

$

56,135

$

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As of December 31, 2018, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

Special

(In thousands)

Pass

Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Primary residential mortgage

$

590,372

$

943

$

9,576

$

Home equity lines of credit

61,936

255

Junior lien loan on residence

7,382

36

Multifamily property

1,130,926

3,263

1,616

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

255,417

249

5,527

Investment commercial real estate

948,300

20,756

32,862

Commercial and industrial

608,262

417

8,159

Lease financing

172,643

Farmland/agricultural production

149

Commercial construction loans

86

Consumer and other loans

64,946

234

Total

$

3,840,333

$

25,714

$

58,265

$

At June 30, 2019, $34.9 million of substandard loans were also considered impaired, compared to December 31, 2018, when $31.2 million of substandard loans were also impaired.

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 is summarized below:

April 1,

June 30,

2019

2019

Beginning

Provision

Ending

(In thousands)

ALLL

Charge-offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

ALLL

Primary residential mortgage

$

3,477

$

(80

)

$

9

$

(349

)

$

3,057

Home equity lines of credit

152

3

155

Junior lien loan on residence

15

15

Multifamily property

5,768

(24

)

5,744

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

2,534

64

(101

)

2,497

Investment commercial real estate

14,410

240

14,650

Commercial and industrial

10,185

5

1,273

11,463

Lease financing

1,803

85

1,888

Farmland/agricultural production

2

2

Commercial construction loans

1

1

Consumer and other loans

306

(14

)

1

26

319

Total ALLL

$

38,653

$

(94

)

$

82

$

1,150

$

39,791

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The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the three months ended June 30, 2018 is summarized below:

April 1,

June 30,

2018

2018

Beginning

Provision

Ending

(In thousands)

ALLL

Charge-offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

ALLL

Primary residential mortgage

$

4,403

$

$

139

$

(160

)

$

4,382

Home equity lines of credit

192

2

(4

)

190

Junior lien loan on residence

16

46

(45

)

17

Multifamily property

9,140

(881

)

8,259

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

2,364

(64

)

225

2,525

Investment commercial real estate

12,367

1,292

13,659

Commercial and industrial

7,753

(46

)

6

(357

)

7,356

Lease financing

1,036

275

1,311

Farmland/agricultural production

2

2

Commercial construction loans

1

1

Consumer and other loans

422

(14

)

1

(45

)

364

Total ALLL

$

37,696

$

(124

)

$

194

$

300

$

38,066

The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 is summarized below:

January 1,

June 30,

2019

2019

Beginning

Provision

Ending

(In thousands)

ALLL

Charge-offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

ALLL

Primary residential mortgage

$

3,506

$

(80

)

$

51

$

(420

)

$

3,057

Home equity lines of credit

164

5

(14

)

155

Junior lien loan on residence

15

11

(11

)

15

Multifamily property

5,959

(215

)

5,744

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

2,614

64

(181

)

2,497

Investment commercial real estate

14,248

402

14,650

Commercial and industrial

9,839

9

1,615

11,463

Lease financing

1,772

116

1,888

Farmland/agricultural production

2

2

Commercial construction loans

1

1

Consumer and other loans

384

(25

)

2

(42

)

319

Total ALLL

$

38,504

$

(105

)

$

142

$

1,250

$

39,791

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The activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 is summarized below:

January 1,

June 30,

2018

2018

Beginning

Provision

Ending

(In thousands)

ALLL

Charge-offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

ALLL

Primary residential mortgage

$

4,085

$

(77

)

$

139

$

235

$

4,382

Home equity lines of credit

221

4

(35

)

190

Junior lien loan on residence

12

55

(50

)

17

Multifamily property

10,007

(1,748

)

8,259

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

2,385

(64

)

66

138

2,525

Investment commercial real estate

11,933

1,726

13,659

Commercial and industrial

6,563

(46

)

22

817

7,356

Lease financing

884

427

1,311

Farmland/agricultural production

2

2

Commercial construction loans

1

1

Consumer and other loans

349

(25

)

2

38

364

Total ALLL

$

36,440

$

(212

)

$

288

$

1,550

$

38,066

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

The Company has allocated $248 thousand and $262 thousand of specific reserves on TDRs to customers whose loan terms have been modified in TDRs as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  There were no unfunded commitments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDRs.

The terms of certain loans were modified as TDRs when one or a combination of the following occurred:  a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; the maturity date was extended; or some other modification or extension occurred which would not be readily available in the market.

There were no loans modified as TDRs during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019.

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2018:

Pre-Modification

Post-Modification

Outstanding

Outstanding

Number of

Recorded

Recorded

(Dollars in thousands)

Contracts

Investment

Investment

Investment commercial real estate

1

$

15,351

$

15,351

Total

1

$

15,351

$

15,351

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the six-month period ended June 30, 2018:

Pre-Modification

Post-Modification

Outstanding

Outstanding

Number of

Recorded

Recorded

(Dollars in thousands)

Contracts

Investment

Investment

Investment commercial real estate

1

$

15,351

$

15,351

Total

1

$

15,351

$

15,351

The identification of the TDRs did not have a significant impact on the allowance for loan and lease losses.

There were no loans that were modified as TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months of modification, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

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The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that failed to comply with the modified terms in the twelve months following modification and resulted in a payment default at June 30 , 201 8 :

Number of

Recorded

(Dollars in thousands)

Contracts

Investment

Primary residential mortgage

1

$

336

Total

1

$

336

In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification.  This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy. The modification of the terms of such loans may include one or more of the following: (1) a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan to a rate that is lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; (2) an extension of an interest only period for a predetermined period of time; (3) an extension of the maturity date; or (4) an extension of the amortization period over which future payments will be computed.  At the time a loan is restructured, the Bank performs a full re-underwriting analysis, which includes, at a minimum, obtaining current financial statements and tax returns, copies of all leases, and an updated independent appraisal of the property. A loan will continue to accrue interest if it can be reasonably determined that the borrower should be able to perform under the modified terms, that the loan has not been chronically delinquent (both to debt service and real estate taxes) or in nonaccrual status since its inception, and that there have been no charge-offs on the loan.  Restructured loans with previous charge-offs would not accrue interest at the time of the TDR. At a minimum, six consecutive months of contractual payments would need to be made on a restructured loan before returning it to accrual status. Once a loan is classified as a TDR, the loan is reported as a TDR until the loan is paid in full, sold or charged-off.  In rare circumstances, a loan may be removed from TDR status if it meets the requirements of ASC 310-40-50-2.

4.  DEPOSITS

Certificates of deposit, excluding brokered certificates of deposit over $250,000, totaled $172.5 million and $160.3 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

The following table sets forth the details of total deposits as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

June 30,

December 31,

2019

2018

(Dollars in thousands)

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$

544,431

13.29

%

$

463,926

11.91

%

Interest-bearing checking (1)

1,388,821

33.91

1,247,305

32.02

Savings

112,438

2.75

114,674

2.94

Money market

1,207,358

29.48

1,243,369

31.92

Certificates of deposit - retail

570,384

13.93

510,724

13.12

Certificates of deposit - listing service

58,541

1.43

79,195

2.03

Subtotal deposits

3,881,973

94.79

3,659,193

93.94

Interest-bearing demand - Brokered

180,000

4.39

180,000

4.62

Certificates of deposit - Brokered

33,682

0.82

56,147

1.44

Total deposits

$

4,095,655

100.00

%

$

3,895,340

100.00

%

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(1)

Interest-bearing checking includes $453.1 million at June 30, 2019 and $434.5 million at December 31, 2018 of reciprocal balances in the Reich & Tang or Promontory Demand Deposit Marketplace program.

The scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit, including brokered certificates of deposit, as of June 30, 2019 are as follows:

(In thousands)

2019

$

228,856

2020

270,032

2021

65,373

2022

36,185

2023

11,600

Over 5 Years

50,561

Total

$

662,607

5.  FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS

Advances from the FHLB totaled $105.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 3.20 percent and $108.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 3.17 percent at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

At June 30, 2019, advances totaling $105.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 3.20 percent had fixed maturity dates. The fixed maturity date advances at December 31, 2018 totaled $108.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 3.17 percent.  The fixed rate advances are secured by blanket pledges of certain 1-4 family residential mortgages totaling $350.5 million, multifamily mortgages totaling $649.9 million and securities totaling $44.0 million at June 30, 2019, while at December 31, 2018, the fixed rate advances are secured by blanket pledges of certain 1-4 family residential mortgages totaling $496.1 million, multifamily mortgages totaling $1.0 billion and securities totaling $58.5 million.

The final maturity dates of the FHLB advances are scheduled as follows:

(In thousands)

2021

$

60,000

2022

20,000

2023

25,000

Total

$

105,000

There were no overnight borrowings with the FHLB as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.  At June 30, 2019, unused short-term overnight borrowing commitments totaled $1.4 billion from FHLB, $22.0 million from correspondent banks and $1.4 billion at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

6.  BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Corporation assesses its results among two operating segments, Banking and Peapack-Gladstone Bank’s Private Wealth Management Division. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments. A funds transfer pricing methodology is used to assign interest income and interest expense.  Certain indirect expenses are allocated to segments. These include support unit expenses such as technology and operations and other support functions. Taxes are allocated to each segment based on the effective rate for the period shown.

Banking

The Banking segment includes commercial (includes C&I and equipment finance), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support and sales.

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Private Wealth Management Division

Peapack-Gladstone Bank’s Private Wealth Management Division, including PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, MCM, Quadrant and Lassus Wherley, includes investment management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian, and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services.

The following tables present the statements of income and total assets for the Corporation’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

Wealth

Management

(In thousands)

Banking

Division

Total

Net interest income

$

27,934

$

1,334

$

29,268

Noninterest income

3,151

9,875

13,026

Total income

31,085

11,209

42,294

Provision for loan and lease losses

1,150

1,150

Compensation and benefits

12,685

4,858

17,543

Premises and equipment expense

3,046

554

3,600

FDIC expense

277

277

Other noninterest expense

2,553

2,200

4,753

Total noninterest expense

19,711

7,612

27,323

Income before income tax expense

11,374

3,597

14,971

Income tax expense

2,581

840

3,421

Net income

$

8,793

$

2,757

$

11,550

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018

Wealth

Management

(In thousands)

Banking

Division

Total

Net interest income

$

27,953

$

1,290

$

29,243

Noninterest income

3,353

8,387

11,740

Total income

31,306

9,677

40,983

Provision for loan and lease losses

300

300

Compensation and benefits

11,932

3,894

15,826

Premises and equipment expense

2,982

424

3,406

FDIC Expense

625

625

Other noninterest expense

3,145

1,939

5,084

Total noninterest expense

18,984

6,257

25,241

Income before income tax expense

12,322

3,420

15,742

Income tax expense

2,997

835

3,832

Net income

$

9,325

$

2,585

$

11,910

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Wealth

Management

(In thousands)

Banking

Division

Total

Net interest income

$

56,500

$

2,775

$

59,275

Noninterest income

5,430

19,325

24,755

Total income

61,930

22,100

84,030

Provision for loan and lease losses

1,250

1,250

Compensation and benefits

24,682

10,017

34,699

Premises and equipment expense

5,971

1,017

6,988

FDIC expense

554

554

Other noninterest expense

5,311

4,336

9,647

Total noninterest expense

37,768

15,370

53,138

Income before income tax expense

24,162

6,730

30,892

Income tax expense

6,192

1,725

7,917

Net income

$

17,970

$

5,005

$

22,975

Total assets at period end

$

4,791,902

$

79,332

$

4,871,234

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Wealth

Management

(In thousands)

Banking

Division

Total

Net interest income

$

54,801

$

2,835

$

57,636

Noninterest income

4,980

16,975

21,955

Total income

59,781

19,810

79,591

Provision for loan and lease losses

1,550

1,550

Compensation and benefits

22,263

8,142

30,405

Premises and equipment expense

5,821

855

6,676

FDIC Expense

1,205

1,205

Other noninterest expense

5,952

4,040

9,992

Total noninterest expense

36,791

13,037

49,828

Income before income tax expense

22,990

6,773

29,763

Income tax expense

5,442

1,604

7,046

Net income

$

17,548

$

5,169

$

22,717

Total assets at period end

$

4,208,731

$

56,443

$

4,265,174

7.  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.

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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 the fair value:

Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices (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, at Fair Value: 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).

Derivatives :  The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).  Our derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available.  Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs.  The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and volatility factors to value the position.  The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.

Impaired Loans: The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan and lease losses is generally based on 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 and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Other Real Estate Owned: Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (OREO) are measured at fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Fair values are based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may use 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 and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by Management. Once received, a third party conducts a review of the appraisal for compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and appropriate analysis methods for the type of property. Subsequently, a member of the Credit Department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal, as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. Appraisals on collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned (consistent for all loan types) are obtained on an annual basis, unless a significant change in the market or other factors warrants a more frequent appraisal. On an annual basis, Management compares the actual selling price of any collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value for other properties. The most recent analysis performed indicated that a discount up to 15 percent should be applied to appraisals on properties. The discount is determined based on the nature of the underlying properties, aging of appraisals and other factors. For each collateral-dependent impaired loan, we consider other factors, such as certain indices or other market information, as well as property specific circumstances to determine if an adjustment to the appraised value is needed. In situations where there is evidence of change in value, the Bank will determine if there is a need for an adjustment to the specific reserve on the collateral dependent impaired loans. When the Bank applies an interim adjustment, it generally shows the adjustment as an incremental specific reserve against the loan until it has received the full updated appraisal. All collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned valuations were supported by an appraisal less than 12 months old or in the process of obtaining an appraisal as of June 30, 2019.

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The following table summarizes, for the periods indicated, assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets for which the Corporation has elected the fair value option:

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted

Prices in

Active

Significant

Markets For

Other

Significant

Identical

Observable

Unobservable

June 30,

Assets

Inputs

Inputs

(In thousands)

2019

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Assets:

Available for sale:

U.S. government-sponsored agencies

$

71,791

$

$

71,791

$

Mortgage-backed securities-residential

283,937

283,937

SBA pool securities

3,587

3,587

State and political subdivisions

16,443

16,443

Corporate bond

3,081

3,081

CRA investment fund

4,847

4,847

Loans held for sale, at fair value

2,343

2,343

Derivatives:

Cash flow hedges

175

175

Loan level swaps

30,569

30,569

Total

$

416,773

$

4,847

$

411,926

$

Liabilities:

Derivatives:

Cash flow hedges

$

(4,074

)

$

$

(4,074

)

$

Loan level swaps

(30,569

)

(30,569

)

Total

$

(34,643

)

$

$

(34,643

)

$

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Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted

Prices in

Active

Significant

Markets For

Other

Significant

Identical

Observable

Unobservable

December 31,

Assets

Inputs

Inputs

(In thousands)

2018

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Assets:

Securities available for sale:

U.S. government-sponsored agencies

$

102,013

$

$

102,013

$

Mortgage-backed securities-residential

251,362

251,362

SBA pool securities

3,839

3,839

State and political subdivisions

17,610

17,610

Corporate bond

3,112

3,112

CRA investment fund

4,719

4,719

Loans held for sale, at fair value

1,576

1,576

Derivatives:

Cash flow hedges

1,657

1,657

Loan level swaps

9,689

9,689

Total

$

395,577

$

4,719

$

390,858

$

Liabilities:

Derivatives:

Cash flow hedges

$

(849

)

$

$

(849

)

$

Loan level swaps

(9,689

)

(9,689

)

Total

$

(10,538

)

$

$

(10,538

)

$

The Company has elected the fair value option for certain loans held for sale.  These loans are intended for sale and the Company believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans.  Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with the Company’s policy on loans held for investment.  None of these loans are 90 days or more past due nor on nonaccrual as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

The following tables present residential loans held for sale, at fair value for the periods indicated:

(In thousands)

June 30, 2019

December 31, 2018

Residential loans contractual balance

$

2,306

$

1,552

Fair value adjustment

37

24

Total fair value of residential loans held for sale

$

2,343

$

1,576

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

There were no loans measured for impairment using the fair value of collateral as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2019 are as follows:

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2019 using

Carrying

(In thousands)

Amount

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

304,027

$

304,027

$

$

$

304,027

Securities available for sale

378,839

378,839

378,839

CRA investment fund

4,847

4,847

4,847

FHLB and FRB stock

18,338

N/A

Loans held for sale, at fair value

2,343

2,343

2,343

Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value

926

1,000

1,000

Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses

3,989,548

3,946,808

3,946,808

Accrued interest receivable

11,594

1,708

9,886

11,594

Cash flow hedges

175

175

175

Loan level swaps

30,569

30,569

30,569

Financial liabilities

Deposits

$

4,095,655

$

3,433,048

$

665,573

$

$

4,098,621

Federal home loan bank advances

105,000

108,401

108,401

Subordinated debt

83,305

84,400

84,400

Accrued interest payable

2,494

430

2,009

55

2,494

Cash flow hedges

4,074

4,074

4,074

Loan level swap

30,569

30,569

30,569

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2018 are as follows:

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018 using

Carrying

(In thousands)

Amount

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

160,773

$

160,773

$

$

$

160,773

Securities available for sale

377,936

377,936

377,936

CRA investment fund

4,719

4,719

4,719

FHLB and FRB stock

18,533

N/A

Loans held for sale, at fair value

1,576

1,576

1,576

Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value

3,542

3,654

3,654

Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses

3,889,427

3,852,004

3,852,004

Accrued interest receivable

10,814

1,875

8,939

10,814

Cash flow Hedges

1,657

1,657

1,657

Loan level swaps

9,689

9,689

9,689

Financial liabilities

Deposits

$

3,895,340

$

3,249,274

$

640,997

$

$

3,890,271

Federal home loan bank advances

108,000

108,950

108,950

Subordinated debt

83,193

82,207

82,207

Accrued interest payable

2,868

331

2,482

55

2,868

Cash flow hedges

849

849

849

Loan level swaps

9,689

9,689

9,689

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8.  REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

All of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606 is recognized as noninterest income.

The following table presents the sources of noninterest income for the periods indicated:

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

Service charges on deposits

Overdraft fees

$

164

$

183

Interchange income

322

326

Other

411

364

Wealth management fees (a)

9,568

8,126

Other (b)

2,561

2,741

Total noninterest other income

$

13,026

$

11,740

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

Service charges on deposits

Overdraft fees

$

324

$

364

Interchange income

586

616

Other

803

724

Wealth management fees (a)

18,742

16,493

Other (a)

4,300

3,758

Total noninterest other income

$

24,755

$

21,955

(a)

Includes investment brokerage fees.

(b)

All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

The following table presents the sources of noninterest income by operating segment for the periods indicated:

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

2019

2018

(In thousands)

Wealth

Wealth

Revenue by Operating Segment

Banking

Management

Total

Banking

Management

Total

Service charges on deposits

Overdraft fees

$

164

$

$

164

$

183

$

$

183

Interchange income

322

322

326

326

Other

411

411

364

364

Wealth management fees (a)

9,568

9,568

8,126

8,126

Other (b)

2,254

307

2,561

2,480

261

2,741

Total noninterest income

$

3,151

$

9,875

$

13,026

$

3,353

$

8,387

$

11,740

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

Revenue by Operating

Wealth

Wealth

Segment

Banking

Management

Total

Banking

Management

Total

Service charges on deposits

Overdraft fees

$

324

$

$

324

$

364

$

$

364

Interchange income

586

586

616

616

Other

803

803

724

724

Wealth management fees (a)

18,742

18,742

16,493

16,493

Other (a)

3,717

583

4,300

3,276

482

3,758

Total noninterest income

$

5,430

$

19,325

$

24,755

$

4,980

$

16,975

$

21,955

(a)

Includes investment brokerage fees.

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(b)

All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.

A description of the Company’s revenue streams accounted for under ASC 606 follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts :  The Company earns fees from its deposits customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft fees.  Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer’s request.  Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation.  Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs.  Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.

Interchange income :  The Company earns interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions conducted through the Visa payment network.  Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.  Interchange income is presented gross of cardholder rewards.  Cardholder rewards are included in other expenses in the statement of income.  Cardholder rewards reduced interchange income by $36 thousand and $34 thousand for the second quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Cardholder rewards reduced interchange income by $68 thousand and $63 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Wealth management fees (gross) :  The Company earns wealth management fees from its contracts with trust customers to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts.  These fees are primarily earned over time as the Company provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of AUM at month-end.  Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed (i.e. trade date).

Investment brokerage fees (net) :  The Company earns fees from investment brokerage services provided to its customers by a third-party service provider.  The Company receives commissions from the third-party service provider twice a month based upon customer activity for the month.  The fees are recognized monthly and a receivable is recorded until commissions are generally paid by the 15 th of the following month.  Because the Company (i) acts as an agent in arranging the relationship between the customer and the third-party service provider and (ii) does not control the services rendered to the customers, investment brokerage fees are presented net of related costs.

Gains/(losses) on sales of OREO :  The Company records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed.  When the Company finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer.  In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Company adjusts the transaction price and related gain/(loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.

Other :  All of the other income items are outside the scope of ASC 606.

9.  OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

The following table presents the major components of other operating expenses for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Professional and legal fees

968

1,178

2,092

2,292

Telephone

377

271

657

555

Advertising

409

414

768

725

Amortization of intangible assets

229

180

458

359

Provision for ORE

204

204

Other operating expenses

2,770

2,837

5,672

5,857

Total other operating expenses

$

4,753

$

5,084

$

9,647

$

9,992

10.  ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME

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The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

Amount

Other

Reclassified

Comprehensive

Other

From

Income/(Loss)

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Three Months

Balance at

Income/(Loss)

Other

Ended

Balance at

April 1,

Before

Comprehensive

June 30,

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

Reclassifications

Income/(Loss)

2019

2019

Net unrealized holding loss on securities

available for sale, net of tax

$

(1,278

)

$

2,176

$

2,176

$

898

Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges

(451

)

(2,029

)

(22

)

(2,051

)

(2,502

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss,

net of tax

$

(1,729

)

$

147

$

(22

)

$

125

$

(1,604

)

Amount

Other

Reclassified

Comprehensive

Other

From

Income/(Loss)

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Three Months

Balance at

Income/(Loss)

Other

Ended

Balance at

April 1,

Before

Comprehensive

June 30,

June 30,

(In thousands)

2018

Reclassifications

Income/(Loss)

2018

2018

Net unrealized holding loss on

securities available for sale, net of tax

$

(4,345

)

$

(494

)

$

$

(494

)

$

(4,839

)

Gain on cash flow hedges

1,503

605

(23

)

582

2,085

Accumulated other comprehensive

loss, net of tax

$

(2,842

)

$

111

$

(23

)

$

88

$

(2,754

)


The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

Three Months Ended

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

Affected Line Item in Income Statement

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedge

derivatives:

Reclassification adjustment for amounts

included in net income

$

(31

)

$

(31

)

Interest expense

Income tax expense

9

8

Income tax expense

Total reclassifications, net of tax

$

(22

)

$

(23

)

The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income balances, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

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Amount

Other

Reclassified

Comprehensive

Other

From

Income/(Loss)

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Six Months

Balance at

Income/(Loss)

Other

Ended

Balance at

January 1,

Before

Comprehensive

June 30,

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

Reclassifications

Income/(Loss)

2019

2019

Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on

securities available for sale, net of tax

$

(3,006

)

$

3,904

$

$

3,904

$

898

Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges

661

(3,120

)

(43

)

(3,163

)

(2,502

)

Accumulated other comprehensive

loss, net of tax

$

(2,345

)

$

784

$

(43

)

$

741

$

(1,604

)

Amount

Other

Reclassified

Comprehensive

Cumulative

Other

From

Income/(Loss)

Adjustment

Comprehensive

Accumulated

Six Months

Balance at

For Equity

Income/(Loss)

Other

Ended

Balance at

January 1,

Security

Before

Comprehensive

June 30,

June 30,

(In thousands)

2018

(ASU 2016-1)

Reclassifications

Income/(Loss)

2018

2018

Net unrealized holding loss on securities

available for sale, net of tax

$

(2,214

)

$

127

$

(2,752

)

$

$

(2,752

)

$

(4,839

)

Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges

1,002

1,128

(45

)

1,083

2,085

Accumulated other comprehensive

loss, net of tax

$

(1,212

)

$

127

$

(1,624

)

$

(45

)

$

(1,669

)

$

(2,754

)

The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

Six Months Ended

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

Affected Line Item in Income

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedge

derivatives:

Reclassification adjustment for amounts

included in net income

$

(62

)

$

(62

)

Interest expense

Income tax expense

19

17

Income tax expense

Total reclassifications, net of tax

$

(43

)

$

(45

)

11.  DERIVATIVES

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements.

Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges: Interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $230.0 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were designated as cash flow hedges of certain interest-bearing deposits. On a quarterly basis, the Company performs a qualitative hedge effectiveness assessment. This assessment takes into consideration any adverse developments related to the counterparty’s risk of default and any negative events or circumstances that affect the factors that originally enabled the Company to assess that it could reasonably support, qualitatively, an expectation that the hedging relationship was and will continue to be highly effective. As of June 30, 2019, there were no events or market conditions that would result in hedge ineffectiveness. The aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in other assets/liabilities 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.

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The following table presents information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30 , 2019 and December 31, 2018:

(Dollars in thousands)

June 30,

2019

December 31,

2018

Notional amount

$

230,000

$

230,000

Weighted average pay rate

2.04

%

2.04

%

Weighted average receive rate

2.48

%

2.33

%

Weighted average maturity

2.88

years

2.65

years

Unrealized (loss)/gain, net

$

(3,899

)

$

808

Number of contracts

11

11

Net interest income recorded on these swap transactions totaled $290 thousand and $625 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and is reported as a component of interest expense.  Net interest income recorded on these swap transactions totaled $33 thousand and $13 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, and is reported as a component of interest expense.

Cash Flow Hedges

The following table presents the net gain recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income and the consolidated financial statements relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018:

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

Interest rate contracts

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI

$

(2,051

)

$

582

Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI to interest expense

22

23

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

Interest rate contracts

Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion)

$

(3,163

)

$

1,083

Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from OCI to interest expense

43

45

During the first quarter of 2018, t he Company recognized an unrealized after-tax gain of $220 thousand in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) related to the termination of two interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.  The gain is being amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the terminated swaps.  The Company recognized pre-tax interest income of $31 thousand and $62 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 related to the amortization of the gain on the terminated interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.  During the second quarter of 2019, the Company recognized an unrealized after-tax gain of $189 thousand in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) related to the termination of four interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.  The gain is being amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the terminated swaps.

June 30, 2019

Notional

Fair

(In thousands)

Amount

Value

Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits

$

230,000

$

(3,899

)

Total included in other assets

55,000

175

Total included in other liabilities

175,000

(4,074

)

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December 31, 2018

Notional

Fair

(In thousands)

Amount

Value

Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits

$

230,000

$

808

Total included in other assets

130,000

1,657

Total included in other liabilities

100,000

(849

)

Derivatives Not Designated as Accounting Hedges: The Company offers facility specific / loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering into mirror image swaps with a financial institution / swap counterparty (loan level / back to back swap program).  The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”).  The notional amount of the swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties.  The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual contracts.  The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions.

Information about these swaps is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

June 30,

2019

December 31,

2018

Notional amount

$

539,092

$

558,690

Fair value

$

30,569

$

9,689

Weighted average pay rates

4.41

%

4.44

%

Weighted average receive rates

4.21

%

4.24

%

Weighted average maturity

7.4

years

7.1

years

Number of contracts

64

67

12.  SUBORDINATED DEBT

During June 2016, the Company issued $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2016 Notes”) to certain institutional investors. The 2016 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of June 30, 2026, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.0% per year until June 30, 2021. From June 30, 2021 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month LIBOR rate plus 485 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. Debt issuance costs incurred totaled $1.3 million and are being amortized to maturity.

Approximately $40.0 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the 2016 Notes were contributed by the Company to the Bank in the second quarter of 2016.  The remaining funds (approximately $10 million) were retained by the Company for operational purposes.

During December 2017, the Company issued $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2017 Notes”) to certain institutional investors.  The 2017 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of December 15, 2027, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.75% per year until December 15, 2022.  From December 16, 2022 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month LIBOR rate plus 254 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears.  Debt issuance costs incurred totaled $875 thousand and are being amortized to maturity.

Approximately $29.1 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the 2017 Notes were contributed by the Company to the Bank in the fourth quarter of 2017.  The remaining funds of approximately $5 million, representing three years of interest payments, were retained by the Company for operational purposes.

Subordinated debt is presented net of issuance costs on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.  The subordinated debt issuances are included in the Company’s regulatory total capital amount and ratio.

In connection with the issuance of the 2017 Notes, the Company obtained ratings from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”). KBRA an assigned investment grade rating of BBB- for the Company’s subordinated debt.

13. LEASES

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted FASB issue d ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (Topic 842), which establishes a right of use model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. The

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Company adopted the new lease guidance using the modified retrospective approach and elected the transition option issued under ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements , which allows entities to continue to apply the legacy guidance in ASC 840, Leases , to prior periods, including disclosure requirements. Accordingly, prior period financial results and disclosures have not been adjusted.

The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases. Upon adoption of the new lease guidance, on January 1, 2019, the Company recorded a ROU asset and corresponding lease liability of $7.9 million and $8.2 million, respectively, on the consolidated statement of condition. As of June 30, 2019, the Company's operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability totaled $11.0 million and $11.3 million, respectively. A weighted average discount rate of 3.35% was used in the measurement of the ROU asset and lease liability as of June 30, 2019.

The Company's leases have remaining lease terms between one to 18 years, with a weighted average lease term of 6.06 years at June 30, 2019. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal.

Total operating lease costs were $757 thousand and $1.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.  The variable lease costs were $82 thousand and $155 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.

The following is a schedule of the Company's operating lease liabilities by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2019:

(In thousands)

2019

$

2,666

2020

2,506

2021

1,715

2022

1,459

2023

999

Thereafter

2,112

Total lease payments

11,457

Less: imputed interest

188

Total present value of lease payments

11,269

The following table shows the supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s direct finance and operating leases for the six months ended June 30, 2019:

(In thousands)

Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for lease obligation

$

7,862

Operating cash flows from operating leases

1,140

Operating cash flows from direct finance leases

196

Financing cash flows from direct finance leases

374

14. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”. The standard requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. For lessees, virtually all leases will be required to be recognized on the balance sheet by recording a right-of-use asset and lease liability. Subsequent accounting for leases varies depending on whether the lease is an operating lease or a finance lease. The ASU requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures with the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.

In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 “Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements” which allows entities adopting ASU No. 2016-02 to choose an additional transition method, under which an entity to initially applies the new leases standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. The amendment in this update becomes effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company has elected the transition method permitted by ASU No. 2018-11 under which an entity shall recognize and measure leases that exist at the application date and prior comparative periods are not adjusted.  Upon

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adoption of the new lease guidance on January 1, 2019, the Company recorded a lease liability of approxi mately $8.2 million, a right-of-use-asset of approximately $7.9 million and a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings of $661 thousand.

On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”.  This ASU replaces the incurred loss model with an expected loss model, referred to as “current expected credit loss” (CECL) model.  It will significantly change estimates for credit losses related to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans receivable, held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities and certain other contracts.  The largest impact will be on lenders and the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL).  ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Company has reviewed the potential impact to our securities portfolio, which primarily consists of U.S. government sponsored entities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities which have no history of credit loss and have strong credit ratings. The Company does not expect the standard to have a material impact on its financial statements as it relates to the Company’s securities portfolio.  The Company is also currently evaluating the impact the CECL model will have on our accounting and allowance for loan and lease losses. The Company has evaluated and selected a third-party firm to assist in the development of a CECL program and in the calculation of the allowance for loan and lease losses in preparation for the change to the expected loss model. The Company continues to work towards implementing the accounting, reporting and governance processes required under the new standard and expect to complete the model implementation and validation by the end of the third quarter of 2019. The Company expects to recognize a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to our allowance for loan and lease losses through retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective. The Company cannot yet determine the magnitude of any such one-time cumulative adjustment or of the overall impact of the new standard on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09: “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting”. The amendments in this update provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. An entity should account for the effects of a modification unless all the following are met: 1.) The fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such an alternative measurement method is used) of the modified award is the same as the fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such an alternative measurement method is used) of the original award immediately before the original award is modified. If the modification does not affect any of the inputs to the valuation technique that the entity uses to value the award, the entity is not required to estimate the value immediately before and after the modification. 2.) The vesting conditions of the modified award are the same as the vesting conditions of the original award immediately before the original award is modified. 3.) The classification of the modified award as an equity instrument or a liability instrument is the same as the classification of the original award immediately before the original award is modified. The current disclosure requirements in Topic 718 apply regardless of whether an entity is required to apply modification accounting under the amendments in this update. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those annual periods.  The amendments in this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement . The amendment modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The revised guidance is effective for all companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those years. Companies are permitted to early adopt any eliminated or modified disclosure requirements and delay adoption of the additional disclosure requirements until their effective date. The removed and modified disclosures will be adopted on a retrospective basis and the new disclosures will be adopted on a prospective basis. The revised guidance is not expected to impact our financial statement disclosures.

15. PENDING ACQUISITION

On July 3, 2019, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Summit, NJ-based Point View Wealth Management, Inc. (“Point View”) with AUM/AUA over $325 million.  The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2019 and will be a combination of cash and equity, subject to the receipt of regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

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Item 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about Management’s confidence and strategies and Management’s expectations about new and existing programs and products, investments, relationships, opportunities and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “expect”, “look”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “may”, or similar statements or variations of such terms. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, those risk factors identified in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, in addition to/which include the following:

our inability to successfully grow our business and implement our strategic plan, including an inability to generate revenues to offset the increased personnel and other costs related to the strategic plan;

the impact of anticipated higher operating expenses in 2019 and beyond;

our inability to successfully integrate wealth management firm acquisitions;

our inability to manage our growth;

our inability to successfully integrate our expanded employee base;

an unexpected decline in the economy, in particular in our New Jersey and New York market areas;

declines in our net interest margin caused by the interest rate environment and/or our highly competitive market;

declines in values in our investment portfolio;

higher than expected increases in our allowance for loan and lease losses;

higher than expected increases in the level of nonperforming loans;

changes in interest rates;

decline in real estate values within our market areas;

legislative and regulatory actions (including the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Basel III and related regulations) that may result in increased compliance costs;

successful cyberattacks against our IT infrastructure and that of our IT and third-party providers;

higher than expected FDIC insurance premiums;

adverse weather conditions;

our inability to successfully generate new business in new geographic markets;

our inability to execute upon new business initiatives;

our lack of liquidity to fund our various cash obligations;

reduction in our lower-cost funding sources;

our inability to adapt to technological changes;

claims and litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibility, environmental laws and other matters;

our ability to retain key employees;

demands for loans and deposits in our market areas;

adverse changes in securities markets;

changes in accounting policies and practices;

effects related to a prolonged shutdown of the federal government which could impact SBA and other government lending programs; and

other unexpected material adverse changes in our operations or earnings.

Except as required by law, the Company assumes no responsibility to update such forward-looking statements in the future. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 to the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 contains a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies.

Management believes that the Company’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses involves a higher degree of complexity and requires Management to make difficult and subjective judgments,

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which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, ass umptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. This critical policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.

The provision for loan and lease losses is based upon Management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance, including an assessment of known and inherent risks in the portfolio, giving consideration to the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, level of delinquencies, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectability may not be assured, the existence and estimated fair value of any underlying collateral and guarantees securing the loans, and current economic and market conditions. Although Management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan and lease losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses. Such agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions for loan and lease losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey and, to a lesser extent, New York City.  Accordingly, the collectability of a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Company’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in local market conditions and any adverse economic conditions. Future adjustments to the provision for loan and lease losses and allowance for loan and lease losses may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Company’s control.

The Company accounts for its debt securities in accordance with “Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320, “Investments  - Debt Securities” and its equity security in accordance with ASC 321, “Investments – Equity Securities”. All securities are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income, net of tax with the exception of the Company’s investment in a CRA investment fund which is classified as an equity security.  In accordance with ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments” unrealized holding gains and losses are marked to market through the income statement.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment 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) other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) other-than-temporary impairment 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.  No impairment charges were recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The following table presents certain key aspects of our performance for the three months ended June 30 , 2019 and 2018.

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

Change

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2019 (1)

2018

2019 vs 2018

Results of Operations:

Net interest income

$

29,268

$

29,243

$

25

Provision for loan and lease losses

1,150

300

850

Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses

28,118

28,943

(825

)

Wealth management fee income

9,568

8,126

1,442

Other income

3,458

3,614

(156

)

Operating expense

26,173

24,941

1,232

Income before income tax expense

14,971

15,742

(771

)

Income tax expense

3,421

3,832

(411

)

Net income

$

11,550

$

11,910

$

(360

)

Total revenue (Net interest income plus wealth

management fee income and other income)

$

42,294

$

40,983

$

1,311

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.59

$

0.62

$

(0.03

)

Diluted average shares outstanding

19,568,371

19,098,838

469,533

Return on average assets annualized (ROAA)

0.99

%

1.11

%

(0.12

)%

Return on average equity annualized (ROAE)

9.49

11.11

(1.62

)

(1)

The June 2019 quarter included results of operations of Lassus Wherley, acquired effective September 1, 2018.

The following table presents certain key aspects of our performance for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

Change

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2019 (1)

2018

2019 vs 2018

Results of Operations:

Net interest income

$

59,275

$

57,636

$

1,639

Provision for loan and lease losses

1,250

1,550

(300

)

Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses

58,025

56,086

1,939

Wealth management fee income

18,742

16,493

2,249

Other income

6,013

5,462

551

Operating expense

51,888

48,278

3,610

Income before income tax expense

30,892

29,763

1,129

Income tax expense

7,917

7,046

871

Net income

$

22,975

$

22,717

$

258

Total revenue (Net interest income plus wealth

management fee income and other income)

$

84,030

$

79,591

$

4,439

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.18

$

1.20

$

(0.02

)

Diluted average shares outstanding

19,528,537

18,996,979

531,558

Return on average assets annualized (ROAA)

0.99

%

1.06

%

(0.07

)%

Return on average equity annualized (ROAE)

9.57

10.83

(1.26

)

(1)

The six months ended June 30, 2019 included results of operations of Lassus Wherley, acquired effective September 1, 2018.


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June 30,

December 31,

Change

2019

2018

2019 vs 2018

Selected Balance Sheet Ratios:

Total capital (Tier I + II) to risk-weighted assets

15.14

%

15.03

%

0.11

%

Tier I leverage ratio

10.01

9.82

0.19

Loans to deposits

98.38

100.84

(2.46

)

Allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans

0.99

0.98

0.01

Allowance for loan and lease losses to nonperforming loans

127.74

149.73

(21.99

)

Nonperforming loans to total loans

0.77

0.65

0.12

For the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded net income of $11.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.59, compared to $11.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.62 for the same three-month period last year.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded net income of $23.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.18, compared to $22.7 million and $1.20 for the same six-month period last year.

The three months ended June 30, 2019, when compared to the same period of 2018, reflected:  increased provision for loan and lease losses resulting from the higher level of loan growth and a specific reserve of $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2019 and higher operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 which included expense related to Lassus Wherley and an increase in salaries and benefits expense due to strategic hiring and normal salary increases, partially offset by greater wealth management fee income (partially due to the acquisition of Lassus Wherley in September 2018).

The six months ended June 30, 2019, when compared to the same period of 2018, reflected:  increased net interest income (due to increased loan balances and higher yields on loans partially offset by increased interest expense on our cost of funds); greater wealth management fee income (partially due to the acquisition of Lassus Wherley in September 2018); and a reduced provision for loan and lease losses.  These positive effects were partially offset by higher operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019, which included expense related to Lassus Wherley and an increase in salaries and benefits expense due to strategic hiring and normal salary increases.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS: For a discussion of our contractual obligations, see the information set forth in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Contractual Obligations.”

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS: For a discussion of our off-balance sheet arrangements, see the information set forth in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.”

EARNINGS ANALYSIS

NET INTEREST INCOME (“NII”) / NET INTEREST MARGIN (“NIM”) / AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET:

The primary source of the Company’s operating income is net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividends earned on earning assets and fees earned on loans, and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Earning assets include loans, investment securities, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing checking, savings and time deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank advances, subordinated debt and other borrowings. Net interest income is determined by the difference between the average yields earned on earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities (“net interest spread”) and the relative amounts of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income annualized as a percent of total interest earning assets.  The Company’s net interest income, spread and margin are affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand and deposit flows and general levels of nonperforming assets.

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The following tables summarize the Company’s net interest income and margin for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2019

June 30, 2018

(Dollars in thousands)

NII

NIM

NII

NIM

NII/NIM excluding the below

$

28,938

2.69

%

$

28,186

2.72

%

Prepayment premiums received on loan paydowns

246

0.02

%

736

0.07

%

Effect of maintaining excess interest earning cash during 2019

84

-0.07

%

0

0.00

%

Material fees recognized on full paydowns of C&I loans

0

0.00

%

321

0.03

%

NII/NIM as reported

$

29,268

2.64

%

$

29,243

2.82

%

Six Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2019

June 30, 2018

NII

NIM

NII

NIM

NII/NIM excluding the below

$

58,467

2.73

%

$

56,146

2.73

%

Prepayment premiums received on loan paydowns

678

0.02

%

1,169

0.05

%

Effect of maintaining excess interest earning cash during 2019

130

-0.08

%

0

0.00

%

Material fees recognized on full paydowns of C&I loans

0

0.00

%

321

0.01

%

NII/NIM as reported

$

59,275

2.67

%

$

57,636

2.79

%

Net interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, increased $282 thousand, or 1 percent, for the second quarter of 2019 to $29.9 million from net interest income of $29.6 million for the same quarter in 2018.  The net interest margin was 2.64 percent and 2.82 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of 18 basis points.  Net interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, increased $2.1 million, or 4 percent, for the first six months ended June 30, 2019 to $60.5 million from net interest income of $58.4 million for the same period in 2018.  The net interest margin was 2.67 percent and 2.79 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, a decrease of 12 basis points.  The growth in net interest income for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was due to increases in the average balance and yield on the Company’s interest-earning assets, especially the average balance of C&I loans, which typically have higher yields.  The increase in interest income was partially offset by increases in interest-bearing liabilities and the Company’s cost of funds for those same periods.  The Company continues to be impacted by competitive pressures in attracting new loans and deposits, as well as retaining deposits.

The following table summarizes the loans that the Company closed during the periods indicated:

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

Residential mortgage loans originated for portfolio

$

21,998

$

22,217

Residential mortgage loans originated for sale

9,785

6,488

Total residential mortgage loans

31,783

28,705

Commercial real estate loans

34,204

20,780

Multifamily properties

58,604

4,743

C&I loans (A) (B)

143,944

137,805

Small business administration

3,740

10,740

Wealth Lines of Credit (A)

6,725

11,560

Total commercial loans

247,217

185,628

Installment loans

1,497

1,036

Home equity lines of credit (A)

3,626

5,091

Total loans closed

$

284,123

$

220,460

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(A)

Includes loans and lines of credit that closed in the period but were not necessarily funded.

(B)

Includes equipment finance leases and loans.

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

Residential mortgage loans originated for portfolio

$

32,837

$

33,859

Residential mortgage loans originated for sale

12,875

14,160

Total residential mortgage loans

45,712

48,019

Commercial real estate loans

55,229

55,165

Multifamily properties

79,726

25,743

C&I loans (A) (B)

285,072

256,230

Small business administration

12,790

15,010

Wealth Lines of Credit (A)

14,105

30,798

Total commercial loans

446,922

382,946

Installment loans

2,055

2,386

Home equity lines of credit (A)

5,233

7,588

Total loans closed

$

499,922

$

440,939

(A)

Includes loans and lines of credit that closed in the period but were not necessarily funded.

(B)

Includes equipment finance leases and loans.

The Company has managed its balance sheet such that multifamily and 1-4 family residential loans declined as a percentage of the overall loan portfolio and C&I loans became a larger percentage of the overall loan portfolio.

At June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018, the Bank had a concentration in commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans as defined by applicable regulatory guidance.

The following table presents such concentration levels at the following periods:

June 30,

December 31,

June 30,

2019

2018

2018

Multifamily mortgage loans as a percent of

total regulatory capital of the Bank

197

%

209

%

254

%

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans

as a percent of total regulatory capital of the Bank

178

185

171

Total CRE concentration

375

%

394

%

425

%


The Bank believes it addresses the key elements in the risk management framework laid out by its regulators for the effective management of CRE concentration risks.

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The following tables reflect the components of the average bal ance sheet and of net interest income for the periods indicated:

Average Balance Sheet

Unaudited

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2019

June 30, 2018

Average

Income/

Average

Income/

(Dollars in thousands)

Balance

Expense

Yield

Balance

Expense

Yield

ASSETS:

Interest-earning assets:

Investments:

Taxable (1)

$

392,079

$

2,639

2.69

%

$

361,537

$

2,072

2.29

%

Tax-exempt (1) (2)

16,913

206

4.87

20,647

181

3.51

Loans (2) (3):

Residential mortgages

568,020

4,835

3.40

562,460

4,708

3.35

Commercial mortgages

1,786,086

17,581

3.94

1,986,138

18,972

3.82

Commercial

1,417,112

17,303

4.88

1,047,299

12,397

4.73

Installment

54,565

585

4.29

71,933

635

3.53

Home equity

63,112

818

5.18

62,731

685

4.37

Other

375

10

10.67

450

11

9.78

Total loans

3,889,270

41,132

4.23

3,731,011

37,408

4.01

Federal funds sold

101

0.25

101

0.25

Interest-earning deposits

241,129

1,265

2.10

94,770

395

1.67

Total interest-earning assets

4,539,492

45,242

3.99

%

4,208,066

40,056

3.81

%

Noninterest-earning assets:

Cash and due from banks

5,280

4,660

Allowance for loan and lease losses

(39,138

)

(38,278

)

Premises and equipment

21,176

28,704

Other assets

127,798

100,385

Total noninterest-earning assets

115,116

95,471

Total assets

$

4,654,608

$

4,303,537

LIABILITIES:

Interest-bearing deposits:

Checking

$

1,266,909

$

4,123

1.30

%

$

1,073,108

$

1,967

0.73

%

Money markets

1,197,998

4,415

1.47

1,000,320

2,432

0.97

Savings

112,693

16

0.06

123,490

17

0.06

Certificates of deposit - retail

610,493

3,461

2.27

555,935

2,330

1.68

Subtotal interest-bearing deposits

3,188,093

12,015

1.51

2,752,853

6,746

0.98

Interest-bearing demand - brokered

180,000

836

1.86

180,000

804

1.79

Certificates of deposit - brokered

46,639

326

2.80

63,364

399

2.52

Total interest-bearing deposits

3,414,732

13,177

1.54

2,996,217

7,949

1.06

FHLB advances and borrowings

105,000

838

3.19

221,340

1,155

2.09

Finance lease liabilities

8,052

97

4.82

8,794

106

4.82

Subordinated debt

83,272

1,223

5.87

83,099

1,221

5.88

Total interest-bearing liabilities

3,611,056

15,335

1.70

%

3,309,450

10,431

1.26

%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

Demand deposits

497,853

536,306

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

58,721

29,035

Total noninterest-bearing liabilities

556,574

565,341

Shareholders’ equity

486,978

428,746

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

4,654,608

$

4,303,537

Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)

29,907

29,625

Net interest spread

2.29

%

2.55

%

Net interest margin (4)

2.64

%

2.82

%

Tax equivalent adjustment

(639

)

(382

)

Net interest income

$

29,268

$

29,243

(1)

Average balances for available for sale securities are based on amortized cost.

(2)

Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a 21 percent federal tax rate.

(3)

Loans are stated net of unearned income and include nonaccrual loans.

(4)

Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of total average interest-earning assets.

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Average Balance Sheet

Unaudited

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2019

June 30, 2018

Average

Income/

Average

Income/

(Dollars in thousands)

Balance

Expense

Yield

Balance

Expense

Yield

ASSETS:

Interest-earning assets:

Investments:

Taxable (1)

$

389,835

$

5,323

2.73

%

$

350,608

$

3,997

2.28

%

Tax-exempt (1) (2)

17,128

416

4.86

22,465

379

3.37

Loans (2) (3):

Residential mortgages

569,818

9,730

3.42

568,397

9,439

3.32

Commercial mortgages

1,805,123

35,603

3.94

1,999,558

37,379

3.74

Commercial

1,398,452

34,053

4.87

1,008,613

22,884

4.54

Installment

54,889

1,162

4.23

76,820

1,305

3.40

Home equity

61,773

1,583

5.13

63,938

1,346

4.21

Other

394

21

10.66

453

22

9.71

Total loans

3,890,449

82,152

4.22

3,717,779

72,375

3.89

Federal funds sold

101

0.25

101

0.25

Interest-earning deposits

239,201

2,535

2.12

97,107

752

1.55

Total interest-earning assets

4,536,714

90,426

3.99

%

4,188,060

77,503

3.70

%

Noninterest-earning assets:

Cash and due from banks

5,339

4,673

Allowance for loan and lease losses

(39,044

)

(37,680

)

Premises and equipment

21,321

28,979

Other assets

124,965

99,567

Total noninterest-earning assets

112,581

95,539

Total assets

$

4,649,295

$

4,283,599

LIABILITIES:

Interest-bearing deposits:

Checking

$

1,275,711

$

7,833

1.23

%

$

1,107,936

$

3,724

0.67

%

Money markets

1,202,973

8,750

1.45

1,017,036

4,378

0.86

Savings

113,345

32

0.06

122,284

33

0.05

Certificates of deposit - retail

608,845

6,695

2.20

555,751

4,479

1.61

Subtotal interest-bearing deposits

3,200,874

23,310

1.46

2,803,007

12,614

0.90

Interest-bearing demand - brokered

180,000

1,575

1.75

180,000

1,484

1.65

Certificates of deposit - brokered

51,371

691

2.69

67,957

828

2.44

Total interest-bearing deposits

3,432,245

25,576

1.49

3,050,964

14,926

0.98

FHLB advances and borrowings

105,448

1,672

3.17

154,271

1,525

1.98

Finance lease liabilities

8,147

196

4.81

8,878

213

4.80

Subordinated debt

83,243

2,447

5.88

83,071

2,442

5.88

Total interest-bearing liabilities

3,629,083

29,891

1.65

%

3,297,184

19,106

1.16

%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

Demand deposits

484,632

538,084

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

55,274

28,799

Total noninterest-bearing liabilities

539,906

566,883

Shareholders’ equity

480,306

419,532

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

4,649,295

$

4,283,599

Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)

60,535

58,397

Net interest spread

2.34

%

2.54

%

Net interest margin (4)

2.67

%

2.79

%

Tax equivalent adjustment

(1,260

)

(761

)

Net interest income

$

59,275

$

57,636

(1)

Average balances for available for sale securities are based on amortized cost.

(2)

Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a 21 percent federal tax rate.

(3)

Loans are stated net of unearned income and include nonaccrual loans.

(4)

Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of total average interest-earning assets.

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The effect of volume and rate changes on net interest income (on a tax-equivalent basis) for the periods indicated are shown below:

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

Difference due to

Change In

Change In:

Income/

(In Thousands):

Volume

Rate

Expense

ASSETS:

Investments

$

109

$

483

$

592

Loans

2,321

1,403

3,724

Interest-earning deposits

746

124

870

Total interest income

$

3,176

$

2,010

$

5,186

LIABILITIES:

Interest-bearing checking

$

533

$

1,623

$

2,156

Money market

693

1,290

1,983

Savings

(2

)

1

(1

)

Certificates of deposit - retail

250

881

1,131

Certificates of deposit - brokered

(113

)

40

(73

)

Interest bearing demand brokered

32

32

Borrowed funds

(412

)

95

(317

)

Capital lease obligation

(9

)

(9

)

Subordinated debt

2

2

Total interest expense

$

942

$

3,962

$

4,904

Net interest income

$

2,234

$

(1,952

)

$

282

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Difference due to

Change In

Change In:

Income/

(In Thousands):

Volume

Rate

Expense

ASSETS:

Investments

$

352

$

1,011

$

1,363

Loans

5,073

4,704

9,777

Interest-earning deposits

1,425

358

1,783

Total interest income

$

6,850

$

6,073

$

12,923

LIABILITIES:

Interest-bearing checking

$

862

$

3,247

$

4,109

Money market

1,339

3,033

4,372

Savings

(7

)

6

(1

)

Certificates of deposit - retail

458

1,758

2,216

Certificates of deposit - brokered

(216

)

79

(137

)

Interest bearing demand brokered

91

91

Borrowed funds

(50

)

197

147

Capital lease obligation

(17

)

(17

)

Subordinated debt

5

5

Total interest expense

$

2,374

$

8,411

$

10,785

Net interest income

$

4,476

$

(2,338

)

$

2,138

Interest income on interest-earning assets, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, totaled $45.2 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared to $40.1 million for the same quarter of 2018, reflecting an increase of $5.2 million, or 13 percent.  Interest income on interest-earning assets, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, totaled $90.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $77.5 million for the same quarter of 2018, reflecting an increase of $12.9 million, or 17 percent.  Average interest-earning assets totaled $4.54 billion for the second quarter of 2019, an increase of $331.4 million, or 8 percent, from the same period of 2018. The average balance o f the C&I loan portfolio increased $369.8 million, or 35 percent, from the second quarter of 2018, to $1.42 billion for the same quarter of 2019. Average interest-earning assets totaled $4.54 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $348.7 million, or 8 percent, from the same period of 2018. The average balance of the C&I loan portfolio

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increased $389.8 million, or 39 percent, to $1.40 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018.  The increase in this portfolio for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was attributed to: the addition of seasoned bankers including a new EVP, Head of Commercial Banking, and an equipment finance team in 2017; a continued focus on client service and value-added aspects of the lending process; and a continued focus on markets outside of the immediate branch service area, including markets around the Teaneck and Princeton, New Jersey private banking offices. These increases were partially offset by decreases in th e average balance of the commercial mortgage portfolio (which includes multifamily mortgage loans) of $200.1 million, or 10 percent, and $194.4 million, or 10 percent to $1.79 billion and $1.80 billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 when compared to the same periods in 2018. The Company continued to manage its balance sheet such that lower yielding, primarily fixed rate multifamily loans declined as a percentage of the overall loan portfolio and higher yielding, primarily floating rate or short duration C&I loans became a larger percentage of the overall loan portfolio. The average balance of investment securities totaled $409.0 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared to $382.2 million for the same quarter of 2018 reflecting an incr ease of $26.8 million, or 7 percent.  The average balance of investment securities totaled $407.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to $373.1 million for the same period of 2018 reflecting an increase of $33.9 million, or 9 percent .  Interest-earning deposits totaled $241.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 when compared to $94.8 million for the same period in 2018 reflecting an increase of $146.4 million or 154 percent.  Interest-earning deposits increased to $239.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 when compared to $97.1 million for the same period in 2018 reflecting an increase of $142.1 million or 146 percent.  The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was primarily due to certain l oan originations and fundings shifting from the end of the second quarter of 2019 into the third quarter.

For the quarters ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the average rates earned on interest-earning assets were 3.99 percent and 3.81 percent, respectively, an increase of 18 basis points.  The six months ended June 30, 2019 had an increase of 29 basis points on the average rates earned on interest-earning assets to 3.99 percent from 3.70 percent when compared to the same period of 2018.  The increase in average rates on loans for both periods was due to an increase in market rates and a shift from lower yielding commercial mortgages into higher yielding commercial loans (C&I and equipment financings) and a sale of $131.3 million of multifamily mortgage loans during the fourth quarter of 2018.

For the second quarter of 2019, the average balance of interest-bearing deposits was $3.41 billion, an increase of $418.5 million, or 14 percent, from the average balance for the same period of 2018. Interest-bearing deposits totaled $3.43 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2019 which is an increase of $381.3 million or 12 percent, from the same 2018 period.  The growth in customer deposits (excluding brokered CDs and brokered interest-bearing demand deposits, but including reciprocal funds discussed below) has come from an increase in retail deposits from our branch network; focus on providing high-touch client service; and a full array of treasury management products that support core deposit growth.  The growth is partially offset by a decline of $38.1 million of listing service deposits as the Company has chosen not to participate in going forward, so maturing listing service deposits are not replaced with new listing service deposits.

Average rates paid on total interest-bearing deposits were 1.54 percent and 1.06 percent for the second quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively, an increase of 48 basis points.  Average rates paid on total interest-bearing deposits were 1.49 percent and 0.98 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, an increase of 51 basis points.  The increase in the average rate paid on deposits was principally due to growth in higher costing certificates of deposit and money market accounts and competitive pressures in attracting new deposits.

For the second quarter of 2019, the average balance of borrowings was $105.0 million, a decrease of $116.3 million when compared to the same period in 2018.  For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the average balance of borrowings was $105.4 million, a decrease of $48.8 million when compared to the same period in 2018.

The Company is a participant in the Reich & Tang Demand Deposit Marketplace (“DDM”) program and the Promontory Program. The Company uses these deposit sweep services to place customer funds into interest-bearing demand (checking) accounts issued by other participating banks.  Customer funds are placed at one or more participating banks to ensure that each deposit customer is eligible for the full amount of FDIC insurance.  As a program participant, the Company receives reciprocal amounts of deposits from other participating banks. Such reciprocal deposit balances are included in the Company’s interest-bearing checking balances. The average balance of reciprocal deposits was $436.1 million and $434.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $375.3 million and $373.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.

The average balance of brokered interest-bearing demand deposits was $180.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and are matched to the Company’s existing $180.0 million of interest rate swaps, transacted previously as part of the Company’s interest rate risk management program.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE: Investment securities available for sale are purchased, sold and/or maintained as a part of the Company’s overall balance sheet, liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies. These securities are carried at estimated fair value, and unrealized changes in fair value are recognized as a separate component of

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shareholders’ equity, net of income taxes.  Realized gains and losses are recognized in income at the time the securities are sold. E quity secur ities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recorded in non-interest income.

At June 30, 2019, the Company had investment securities available for sale with a fair value of $378.8 million compared with $377.9 million at December 31, 2018.  A net unrealized gain (net of income tax) of $898 thousand and a net unrealized loss (net of income tax) of $3.0 million were included in shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

The Company has one equity security (a CRA investment security) with a fair value of $4.8 million at June 30, 2019 compared with $4.7 million at December 31, 2018.  The Company recorded a $128 thousand unrealized gain on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to an unrealized loss of $114 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  Such security has been owned for years for CRA purposes, but under Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01, “Financial Instruments”, equity securities require a quarterly mark to market through the income statement effective January 1, 2018.

The carrying value of investment securities available for sale as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are shown below:

June 30,

December 31,

(In thousands)

2019

2018

U.S. treasury and U.S. government-sponsored agencies

$

71,791

$

102,013

Mortgage-backed securities-residential (principally

U.S. government-sponsored entities)

283,937

251,362

SBA pool securities

3,587

3,839

State and political subdivisions

16,443

17,610

Corporate bond

3,081

3,112

Total

$

378,839

$

377,936

The following table presents the contractual maturities and yields of debt securities available for sale, stated at fair value, as of June 30, 2019:

After 1

After 5

But

But

After

Within

Within

Within

10

(Dollars in thousands)

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Years

Total

U.S. treasury and U.S. government-sponsored agencies

$

4,500

$

40,221

$

27,070

$

$

71,791

2.86

%

2.36

%

3.23

%

2.72

%

Mortgage-backed securities-residential (1)

$

985

$

1,244

$

22,799

$

258,909

$

283,937

5.00

%

1.74

%

2.32

%

2.58

%

2.56

%

SBA pool securities

$

$

$

623

$

2,964

$

3,587

2.64

%

2.67

%

2.67

%

State and political subdivisions (2)

$

4,248

$

8,898

$

1,745

$

1,552

$

16,443

2.51

%

2.63

%

2.59

%

3.24

%

2.65

%

Corporate bond

$

$

$

3,081

$

$

3,081

5.25

%

5.25

%

Total

$

9,733

$

50,363

$

55,318

$

263,425

$

378,839

2.92

%

2.39

%

2.94

%

2.58

%

2.62

%

(1)

Shown using stated final maturity.

(2)

Yields presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis.

Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits are an additional part of the Company’s liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies.  The combined average balance of these investments during the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $239.3 million compared to $103.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase represented excess cash as deposit growth exceeded loan growth.

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OTHER INCOME: The following table presents other income, excluding income from wealth management, which is summarized and discussed subsequently:

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

Change

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2019 vs 2018

Service charges and fees

$

897

$

873

$

24

Bank owned life insurance

326

345

(19

)

Gain on sale of loans (mortgage banking)

132

79

53

Fee income related to loan level, back-to-back swaps

721

900

(179

)

Gain on sale of SBA loans

573

814

(241

)

Other income

740

639

101

Securities gains/(losses)

69

(36

)

105

Total other income

$

3,458

$

3,614

$

(156

)

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

Change

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2019 vs 2018

Service charges and fees

$

1,713

$

1,704

$

9

Bank owned life insurance

664

681

(17

)

Gain on sale of loans (mortgage banking)

179

173

6

Fee income related to loan level, back-to-back swaps

991

1,152

(161

)

Gain on sale of SBA loans

992

845

147

Other income

1,346

1,021

325

Securities losses

128

(114

)

242

Total other income

$

6,013

$

5,462

$

551


For the quarter ended June 30, 2019, income from the sale of newly originated residential mortgage loans was $132 thousand compared to $79 thousand for the same period in 2018.  For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, income from the sale of newly originated residential mortgage loans was $179 thousand and $173 thousand, respectively.  Such income is a result of the volume of residential mortgage loans originated for sale in the respective periods.

The second quarter of 2019 included $721 thousand of loan level, back-to-back swap income compared to $900 thousand in the same quarter of 2018.  The six months ended June 30, 2019 included $991 thousand of loan level, back-to-back swap income compared to $1.2 million for the same period of 2018.  The program provides a borrower with a degree of interest rate protection on a variable rate loan, while still providing an adjustable rate to the Company, thus helping to manage the Company’s interest rate risk, while contributing to income.

The second quarter of 2019 included $573 thousand of income, on sales of $5.7 million, related to the Company’s SBA lending and sale program compared to $814 thousand of income, on sales of $8.1 million, for the same quarter in 2018. The six months ended June 30, 2019 included $992 thousand of income, on sales of $9.9 million, related to the Company’s SBA lending and sale program compared to $845 thousand of income, on sales of $8.4 million, for the same period in 2018.

Income from the back-to-back swap and SBA programs are dependent on volume, and thus are not linear from quarter to quarter, as some quarters will be higher than others.

The Company recorded a $69 thousand and $128 thousand mark to market gain on its equity security investment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to a $36 thousand and $114 thousand mark to market loss on its equity security investment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, as a result of the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01, “Financial Instruments” on January 1, 2018.

Other income was $740 thousand for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 compared to $639 thousand for the same quarter in 2018.  The six months ended June 30, 2019 included $1.3 million in other income compared to $1.0 million for the same period of 2018.  The increase in other income was primarily due to increased fees associated with loans, as well as income related to our corporate advisory program for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

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OPERATING EXPENSES: The following table presents the components of operating expenses for the periods indicated:

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

Change

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2019 vs 2018

Compensation and employee benefits

$

17,543

$

15,826

$

1,717

Premises and equipment

3,600

3,406

194

FDIC assessment

277

625

(348

)

Other Operating Expenses:

Professional and legal fees

968

1,178

(210

)

Telephone

377

271

106

Advertising

409

414

(5

)

Amortization of intangible assets

229

180

49

OREO

204

(204

)

Other

2,770

2,837

(67

)

Total operating expenses

$

26,173

$

24,941

$

1,232

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

Change

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2019 vs 2018

Compensation and employee benefits

$

34,699

$

30,405

$

4,294

Premises and equipment

6,988

6,676

312

FDIC assessment

554

1,205

(651

)

Other Operating Expenses:

Professional and legal fees

2,092

2,292

(200

)

Telephone

657

555

102

Advertising

768

725

43

Amortization of intangible assets

458

359

99

OREO

-

204

(204

)

Other

5,672

5,857

(185

)

Total operating expenses

$

51,888

$

48,278

$

3,610

Increased operating expenses in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019 were principally attributable to: an increase in compensation and employee benefits of $1.7 million to $17.5 million for the second quarter of 2019 and $4.3 million to $34.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, which includes expense related to the Lassus Wherley acquisition completed on September 1, 2018; ongoing operating expenses including amortization of intangibles; hiring in line with the Company’s strategic plan; and normal salary increases.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in FDIC expense, provision for OREO, and professional and legal fees.

PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION: This division includes: investment management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian, and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services.  Officers from the Private Wealth Management Division are available to provide wealth management, trust and investment services at the Bank’s headquarters in Bedminster, at private banking locations in Morristown, Princeton and Teaneck, New Jersey and at the Bank’s subsidiaries, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware in Greenville, Delaware, MCM, in Gladstone, New Jersey, Quadrant, in Fairfield, New Jersey and Lassus Wherley in New Providence, New Jersey and Bonita Springs, Florida.

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The following table presents certain key aspects of the Bank’s Private Wealth Management Division performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

For

Three Months Ended June 30,

Change

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2019 vs 2018

Total fee income

$

9,568

$

8,126

$

1,442

Compensation and benefits (included in Operating

Expenses above)

4,858

3,894

964

Other operating expense (included in Operating

Expenses above)

2,754

2,363

391

For

Six Months Ended June 30,

Change

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2019 vs 2018

Total fee income

$

18,742

$

16,493

$

2,249

Compensation and benefits (included in Operating

Expenses above)

10,017

8,142

1,875

Other operating expense (included in Operating

Expenses above)

5,353

4,895

458

Assets under management and/or administration

(market value in billions)

$

6.6

$

5.7

The market value of the assets under management and/or administration (“AUM”) of the Private Wealth Management Division was $6.6 billion at June 30, 2019, reflecting an increase of 16 percent from $5.7 billion at June 30, 2018.  The increase in AUM was due to the acquisition of one registered investment advisory firm (“RIA”) and organic growth. Effective September 1, 2018, the Bank acquired Lassus Wherley, an RIA, based in New Providence, NJ, which contributed approximately $550 million of AUM at the time of acquisition.  Organic growth, which includes equity market appreciation, contributed an additional $325 million in AUM.

In the June 2019 quarter, the Private Wealth Management Division generated $9.6 million in fee income compared to $8.1 million for the June 2018 quarter, reflecting an 18 percent increase.  For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Private Wealth Management Division generated $18.7 million in fee income compared to $16.5 million for the same period in 2018, reflecting a 14 percent increase.  The growth in fee income was due to the acquisition noted above, as well as continued new business, partially offset by normal levels of disbursements and outflows.

The Company continues to incorporate wealth management into conversations it has with the Company’s clients across all business lines.  The Company has expanded its wealth management team and intends to continue to grow organically and through acquisition.

Operating expenses relative to the Private Wealth Management Division reflected increases due to the Lassus Wherley acquisition, overall growth in the business, new hires and select third party expenditures. Remaining expenses are in line with the Company’s Strategic Plan, particularly the hiring of key management and revenue-producing personnel.  Generally, revenue and profitability related to the new personnel will lag expenses by several quarters.

The Private Wealth Management Division currently generates adequate revenue to support the salaries, benefits and other expenses of the Division. Management believes that the Bank generates adequate liquidity to support the expenses of the Private Wealth Management Division should it be necessary.

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NONPERFORMING ASSETS: OREO, loans past due in excess of 90 days and still accruing, and nonaccrual loans are considered nonperforming assets.

The following table sets forth asset quality data on the dates indicated:

As of

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

2019

2019

2018

2018

2018

Loans past due over 90 days and still accruing

$

$

$

$

$

Nonaccrual loans

31,150

24,892

25,715

10,722

12,025

Other real estate owned

96

1,608

Total nonperforming assets

$

31,150

$

24,892

$

25,715

$

10,818

$

13,633

Performing TDRs

$

3,772

$

4,274

$

4,303

$

19,334

$

18,665

Loans past due 30 through 89 days and still accruing

$

432

$

2,492

$

3,484

$

2,528

$

3,539

Classified loans

$

56,135

$

51,306

$

58,265

$

51,783

$

51,216

Impaired loans

$

34,941

$

29,185

$

31,300

$

31,345

$

30,711

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans (1)

0.77

%

0.64

%

0.65

%

0.28

%

0.32

%

Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets (1)

0.64

%

0.53

%

0.56

%

0.24

%

0.32

%

Nonperforming assets as a % of total loans

plus other real estate owned (1)

0.77

%

0.64

%

0.65

%

0.28

%

0.37

%

(1)

Nonperforming loans/assets do not include performing TDRs.

PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES :  The provision for loan and lease losses was $1.2 million and $300 thousand for the second quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the provision for loan losses was $1.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively.  The increase in the provision for loan and lease losses was primarily due to the higher level of loan growth and a specific reserve of $1.0 million associated with a casual commercial dining relationship in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018.  The loan portfolio grew by $131.9 million during the second quarter of 2019 as compared to $14.6 million for the second quarter of 2018.  The provision for loan and lease losses was lower for the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to a specific reserve of $1.3 million associated with a commercial real estate loan recorded during the first six months of 2018. The amount of the loan loss provision and the level of the allowance for loan and lease losses are based upon several factors including Management’s evaluation of probable losses inherent in the portfolio, after consideration of appraised collateral values, financial condition and past credit history of the borrowers, as well as prevailing economic conditions. Commercial credits generally carry a higher risk profile compared to some of the other credits, which is reflected in Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses.

The allowance for loan and lease losses was $39.8 million as of June 30, 2019, compared to $38.5 million at December 31, 2018. As a percentage of loans, the allowance for loan and lease losses was 0.99 percent for June 30, 2019 and 0.98 percent for December 31, 2018 . The specific reserves on impaired loans were $1.2 million at June 30, 2019 compared to $262 thousand as of December 31, 2018. Total impaired loans were $34.9 million and $31.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018,

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respectively. The general component of the allowance increased from $38.2 million at December 31, 2018 to $38.5 million at June 30, 2019.

A summary of the allowance for loan and lease losses for the quarterly periods indicated follows:

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

2019

2019

2018

2018

2018

Allowance for loan and lease losses:

Beginning of period

$

38,653

$

38,504

$

37,293

$

38,066

$

37,696

Provision for loan and lease losses

1,150

100

1,500

500

300

(Charge-offs)/recoveries, net

(12

)

49

(289

)

(1,273

)

70

End of period

$

39,791

$

38,653

$

38,504

$

37,293

$

38,066

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a % of

total loans

0.987

%

0.991

%

0.979

%

0.981

%

1.021

%

General allowance for loan and lease losses as

a % of total loans

0.956

%

0.984

%

0.972

%

0.961

%

0.978

%

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a % of

non-performing loans

127.74

%

155.28

%

149.73

%

347.82

%

316.56

%

INCOME TAXES: Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was $3.4 million as compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2018.  For the second quarters of 2019 and 2018, income tax expense as a percentage of pre-tax income was 22.9 percent and 24.3 percent, respectively.  Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $7.9 million as compared to $7.0 million for the same period in 2018.  For the first six months of 2019 and 2018, income tax expense as a percentage of pre-tax income was 25.6 percent and 23.7 percent, respectively.  The increase in income tax expense and the effective rate in the six months ended 2019 was primarily due to the New Jersey surtax and combined reporting rules.

On July 1, 2018, the 2019 New Jersey Budget (“Budget”) was passed, which established a 2.5 percent surtax on businesses that have New Jersey allocated net income in excess of $1.0 million.  The surtax was effective as of January 1, 2018 and will continue through 2019. The surtax will adjust to 1.5 percent for 2020 and 2021. In addition, effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, banks will be required to file combined reports of taxable income including their parent holding company. New Jersey issued a tax bulletin in May 2019 for the 2019 calendar tax year which requires entities to report their real estate investment trust, registered investment company and investment company on a separate entity basis.  The Bank made an adjustment to income tax expense and deferred tax assets/liabilities in the third quarter of 2018 to reflect the new state tax rate, which became effective on January 1, 2018.  The Company’s effective tax rate increased by approximately 2% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as a result of the New Jersey tax changes.  The Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was also affected by the adoption of ASU 2016-09.  The six months ended June 30, 2018 included a $416 thousand reduction in income taxes.

CAPITAL RESOURCES A solid capital base provides the Company with the ability to support future growth and financial strength and is essential to executing the Company’s Strategic Plan – “Expanding Our Reach.” The Company’s capital strategy is intended to provide stability to expand its business, even in stressed environments. Quarterly stress testing is integral to the Company’s capital management process.

The Company strives to maintain capital levels in excess of internal “triggers” and in excess of those considered to be well capitalized under regulatory guidelines applicable to banks. Maintaining an adequate capital position supports the Company’s goal of providing shareholders an attractive and stable long-term return on investment.

Capital for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was benefitted by net income of $23.0 million.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total, Common Equity Tier 1 and Tier 1 capital (each as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, all of the Bank’s capital ratios remain above the levels required to be considered “well capitalized” and the Company’s capital ratios remain above regulatory requirements.

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To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must main tain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, common equity Tier I and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table.

As a result of the recently enacted Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, the federal banking agencies are required to develop a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio” (the ratio of a bank’s tangible equity capital to average total consolidated assets) for financial institutions with assets of less than $10 billion.  A “qualifying community bank” that exceeds this ratio will be deemed to be in compliance with all other capital and leverage requirements, including the capital requirements to be considered “well capitalized” under Prompt Corrective Action statutes.  The federal banking agencies may consider a financial institution’s risk profile when evaluating whether it qualifies as a community bank for purposes of the capital ratio requirement. The federal banking agencies must set the minimum capital for the new Community Bank Leverage Ratio at not less than 8 percent and not more than 10 percent.  A financial institution can elect to be subject to this new definition.  The Bank’s leverage ratio was 11.54 percent at June 30, 2019.

The Bank’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table:

To Be Well

For Capital

Capitalized Under

For Capital

Adequacy Purposes

Prompt Corrective

Adequacy

Including Capital

Actual

Action Provisions

Purposes

Conservation Buffer (A)

(Dollars in thousands)

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

As of June 30, 2019:

Total capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

$

572,834

14.82

%

$

386,494

10.00

%

$

309,195

8.00

%

$

405,819

10.50

%

Tier I capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

533,043

13.79

309,195

8.00

231,896

6.00

328,520

8.50

Common equity tier I

(to risk-weighted assets)

533,041

13.79

251,221

6.50

173,922

4.50

270,546

7.00

Tier I capital

(to average assets)

533,043

11.54

230,943

5.00

184,754

4.00

184,754

4.00

As of December 31, 2018:

Total capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

$

543,008

14.59

%

$

372,186

10.00

%

$

297,749

8.00

%

$

367,533

9.88

%

Tier I capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

504,504

13.56

297,749

8.00

223,311

6.00

293,096

7.88

Common equity tier I

(to risk-weighted assets)

504,502

13.56

241,921

6.50

167,484

4.50

237,268

6.38

Tier I capital

(to average assets)

504,504

11.32

222,912

5.00

178,330

4.00

178,330

4.00

(A)

See footnote on following table

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The Company ’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table:

To Be Well

For Capital

Capitalized Under

For Capital

Adequacy Purposes

Prompt Corrective

Adequacy

Including Capital

Actual

Action Provisions

Purposes

Conservation Buffer (A)

(Dollars in thousands)

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

As of June 30, 2019:

Total capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

$

585,771

15.14

%

N/A

N/A

$

309,541

8.00

%

$

406,272

10.50

%

Tier I capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

462,675

11.96

N/A

N/A

232,155

6.00

328,887

8.50

Common equity tier I

(to risk-weighted assets)

462,673

11.96

N/A

N/A

174,117

4.50

270,848

7.00

Tier I capital

(to average assets)

462,675

10.01

N/A

N/A

184,915

4.00

184,915

4.00

As of December 31, 2018:

Total capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

$

559,937

15.03

%

N/A

N/A

$

298,047

8.00

%

$

367,902

9.88

%

Tier I capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

438,240

11.76

N/A

N/A

223,535

6.00

293,390

7.88

Common equity tier I

(to risk-weighted assets)

438,238

11.76

N/A

N/A

167,652

4.50

237,506

6.38

Tier I capital

(to average assets)

438,240

9.82

N/A

N/A

178,473

4.00

178,473

4.00

(A)

As fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the Basel Rules require the Company and the Bank to maintain a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” on top of the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios.  The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of (i) CET1 to risk-weighted assets, (ii) Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets or (iii) total capital to risk-weighted assets above the respective minimum but below the capital conservation buffer face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers based on the amount of the shortfall. The implementation of the capital conservation buffer began on January 1, 2016 at the 0.625% level and increased by 0.625% on each subsequent January 1, until it reached 2.5% on January 1, 2019.

The Company’s regulatory total risk-based capital ratio was benefitted by the $48.7 million (net) subordinated debt issuance that closed in June 2016. At that time, the Company down-streamed approximately $40.0 million of proceeds to the Bank as capital, benefitting all the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios.

In addition, on December 12, 2017, the Company issued $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Fixed-to-Floating Subordinated Notes due December 15, 2027.  The Company down-streamed approximately $29.1 million of those proceeds to the Bank as capital.

The Dividend Reinvestment Plan of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, or the “Reinvestment Plan,” allows shareholders of the Company to purchase additional shares of common stock using cash dividends without payment of any brokerage commissions or other charges.  Shareholders may also make voluntary cash payments of up to $200 thousand per quarter to purchase additional shares of common stock, which up to January 30, 2019 were purchased at a 3 percent discount to market.  On January 30, 2019, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 eliminating the feature in our “Reinvestment Plan” under which participants could purchase shares of our common stock through the Plan at a 3 percent discount to market price. Voluntary share purchases in the “Reinvestment Plan” can be filled from the Company’s authorized but unissued shares and/or in the open market, at the discretion of the Company.  During the three months ended June 30, 2019, 694 shares purchased for the “Reinvestment Plan” were purchased in the open market.

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On July 25 , 2019, the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable on August 22 , 2019 to shareholders of record on August 8 , 2019.

Management believes the Company’s capital position and capital ratios are adequate. Further, Management believes the Company has sufficient capital to support its planned balance sheet growth for the immediate future. The Company continually assesses other potential sources of capital to support future growth.

LIQUIDITY: Liquidity refers to an institution’s ability to meet short-term requirements including funding of loans, deposit withdrawals and maturing obligations, as well as long-term obligations, including potential capital expenditures. The Company’s liquidity risk management is intended to ensure the Company has adequate funding and liquidity to support its assets across a range of market environments and conditions, including stressed conditions. Principal sources of liquidity include cash, temporary investments, securities available for sale, customer deposit inflows, loan repayments and secured borrowings.  Other liquidity sources include loan sales and loan participations.

Management actively monitors and manages the Company’s liquidity position and believes it is sufficient to meet future needs. Cash and cash equivalents, including federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits, totaled $304.0 million at June 30, 2019. In addition, the Company had $378.8 million in securities designated as available for sale at June 30, 2019. These securities can be sold, or used as collateral for borrowings, in response to liquidity concerns. Securities available for sale with a fair value of $338.2 million as of June 30, 2019 were pledged to secure public funds and for other purposes required or permitted by law. In addition, the Company generates significant liquidity from scheduled and unscheduled principal repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities.

A further source of liquidity is secured borrowing capacity. At June 30, 2019, unused borrowing commitments totaled $1.4 billion from the FHLB and $1.4 billion from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Customer deposits and capital increased by $200.3 million and $24.9 million, respectively, during the first six months of 2019.  These increases funded an increase in loans of $101.4 million and the additional on-balance sheet liquidity of $687.7 million of cash, cash equivalents and investment securities at June 30, 2019 as compared to $543.4 million at December 31, 2018.

Brokered interest-bearing demand (“overnight”) deposits were $180.0 million at June 30, 2019. The interest rate paid on these deposits allows the Bank to fund at attractive rates and engage in interest rate swaps to hedge its asset-liability interest rate risk. The Company ensures ample available collateralized liquidity as a backup to these short-term brokered deposits.  As of June 30, 2019, the Company had transacted pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swaps totaling $230.0 million in notional amount.

The Company has a Board-approved Contingency Funding Plan in place. This plan provides a framework for managing adverse liquidity stress and contingent sources of liquidity. The Company conducts liquidity stress testing on a regular basis to ensure sufficient liquidity in a stressed environment.

The Company, on an unconsolidated basis, had liquid assets of $8.8 million at June 30, 2019.

Management believes the Company’s liquidity position and sources are adequate.

ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT : The Company’s Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring asset/liability management strategies and advising the Board of Directors on such strategies, as well as the related level of interest rate risk. In this regard, interest rate risk simulation models are prepared on a quarterly basis. These models demonstrate balance sheet gaps and predict changes to net interest income and economic/market value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. In addition, these models, as well as ALCO processes and reporting, are subject to annual independent third-party review.

ALCO is generally authorized to manage interest rate risk through the management of capital, cash flows and duration of assets and liabilities, including sales and purchases of assets, as well as additions of wholesale borrowings and other sources of medium/longer term funding.  ALCO is authorized to engage in interest rate swaps as a means of extending the duration of shorter term liabilities.

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The following strategies are among those used to manage interest rate risk:

Actively market C&I loans, which tend to have adjustable-rate features, and which generate customer relationships that can result in higher core deposit accounts;

Actively market equipment finance leases and loans, which tend to have shorter terms and higher interest rates than real estate lending;

Manage residential mortgage portfolio originations to adjustable-rate and/or shorter-term and/or “relationship” loans that result in core deposit and/or wealth management relationships;

Actively market core deposit relationships, which are generally longer duration liabilities;

Utilize medium to longer term certificates of deposit and/or wholesale borrowings to extend liability duration;

Utilize interest rate swaps to extend liability duration;

Utilize a loan level / back-to-back interest rate swap program, which converts a borrower’s fixed rate loan to adjustable rate for the Company;

Closely monitor and actively manage the investment portfolio, including management of duration, prepayment and interest rate risk;

Maintain adequate levels of capital; and

Utilize loan sales, especially longer-term residential sales, and/or loan participations.

The interest rate swap program is administered by ALCO and follows procedures and documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and standards as set forth in ASC 815 for cash flow hedges.  The program incorporates pre-purchase analysis, liability designation, sensitivity analysis, correlation analysis, daily mark-to-market analysis and collateral posting as required.  The Board is advised of all swap activity.  In all of these swaps, the Company is receiving floating and paying fixed interest rates with total notional value of $230.0 million as of June 30, 2019.

In addition, the Company initiated a loan level / back-to-back swap program in support of its commercial lending business.  Pursuant to this program, the Company extends a floating rate loan and executes a floating to fixed swap with the borrower.  At the same time, the Company executes a third-party swap, the terms of which fully offset the fixed exposure and, result in a final floating rate exposure for the Company.  As of June 30, 2019, $539.1 million of notional value in swaps were executed and outstanding with borrowers under this program.

As noted above, ALCO uses simulation modeling to analyze the Company’s net interest income sensitivity, as well as the Company’s economic value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. The models are based on the actual maturity and repricing characteristics of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The models incorporate certain prepayment and interest rate assumptions, which management believes to be reasonable as of June 30, 2019. The models assume changes in interest rates without any proactive change in the balance sheet by management. In the models, the forecasted shape of the yield curve remained static as of June 30, 2019.

In an immediate and sustained 200 basis point increase in market rates at June 30, 2019, net interest income for year 1 would increase approximately 7.6 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario.  In year 2 net interest income would increase 14.5 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario.

In an immediate and sustained 100 basis point decrease in market rates at June 30, 2019, net interest income would decline approximately 7.0 percent for year 1 and 14.7 percent for year 2, compared to a flat interest rate scenario.

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The table below shows the estimated changes in the Company’s economic value of portfolio equity (“EVPE”) that would res ult from an immediate parallel change in the market interest rates at June 30 , 2019.

Estimated Increase/

EVPE as a Percentage of

(Dollars in thousands)

Decrease in EVPE

Present Value of Assets (2)

Change In

Interest

Rates

Estimated

EVPE

Increase/(Decrease)

(Basis Points)

EVPE (1)

Amount

Percent

Ratio (3)

(basis points)

+200

$

634,727

$

38,706

6.49

%

13.51

%

121

+100

621,394

25,373

4.26

13.01

71

Flat interest rates

596,021

12.30

-100

555,851

(40,170

)

(6.74

)

11.33

(97

)

(1)

EVPE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets and liabilities.

(2)

Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.

(3)

EVPE ratio represents EVPE divided by the present value of assets.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk. Simulation modeling requires making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the modeling assumes that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the information provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.

Model simulation results indicate the Company is slightly asset sensitive, which indicates the Company’s net interest income should improve slightly in a rising rate environment.  Management believes the Company’s interest rate risk position is reasonable.

ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures

The Corporation’s management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on such evaluation, the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have also concluded that there have not been any changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

The Corporation’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures of our internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, provides reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. The design of a control system reflects resource constraints; the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because there are inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Corporation have been or will be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all future conditions; over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

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PART II.  OTHE R INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of its business, lawsuits and claims may be brought against the Company and its subsidiaries.  There is no currently pending or threatened litigation or proceedings against the Company or its subsidiaries, which if adversely decided, we believe would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

ITEM 1A.  Risk Factors

There were no material changes in the Company’s risk factors during the six months ended June 30, 2019 from the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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

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

3

Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws:

A. Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2009 (File No. 001-16197).

B. By-Laws of the Registrant, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2017 (File No. 001-16197).

31.1

Certification of Douglas L. Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).

31.2

Certification of Jeffrey J. Carfora, Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).

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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Douglas L. Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and Jeffrey J. Carfora, Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.

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SIGNA TURES

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.

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Registrant)

DATE:  August 8, 2019

By:

/s/ Douglas L. Kennedy

Douglas L. Kennedy

President and Chief Executive Officer

DATE:  August 8, 2019

By:

/s/ Jeffrey J. Carfora

Jeffrey J. Carfora

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

DATE:  August 8, 2019

By:

/s/ Francesco S. Rossi

Francesco S. Rossi

Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

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