UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 10-Q
|X| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
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. 000-20827
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CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Missouri 43-1265338
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)
13001 Hollenberg Drive
Bridgeton, Missouri 63044
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(314) 506-5500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes |X| No |_|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically
and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File
required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (ss.
232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes |_| No |_|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated
filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting
company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer"
and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one) Large Accelerated Filer |_| Accelerated Filer |X|
Non-Accelerated Filer |_| Smaller Reporting Company |_|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes |_| No |X|
The number of shares outstanding of registrant's only class of stock as of
November 2, 2009: Common stock, par value $.50 per share - 9,379,452 shares
outstanding.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - Financial Information
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets September 30, 2009
(unaudited) and December 31, 2008 3
Consolidated Statements of Income Three and Nine months
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited) 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited) 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 6
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 15
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 28
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 28
PART II - Other Information - Items 1. - 6. 29
SIGNATURES 30
Forward-looking Statements - Factors That May Affect Future Results
This report may contain or incorporate by reference forward-looking statements
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Although we believe that, in making any such statements, our
expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, forward-looking statements are
not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and other
factors beyond our control, which may cause future performance to be materially
different from expected performance summarized in the forward-looking
statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are discussed in the
section Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of the Company's 2008 Annual Report on
Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which may
be updated from time to time in our future filings with the SEC. We undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to
reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated
events, or changes to future results over time.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands except Share and Per Share Data)
September 30,
2009 December 31,
(Unaudited) 2008
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Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 7,901 $ 10,043
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments 121,234 19,442
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Cash and cash equivalents 129,135 29,485
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Securities available-for-sale, at fair value 222,757 193,865
Loans 620,843 591,976
Less: Allowance for loan losses 7,232 6,451
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Loans, net 613,611 585,525
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Premises and equipment, net 10,773 11,617
Investments in bank-owned life insurance 13,505 13,093
Payments in excess of funding 18,395 21,865
Goodwill 7,471 7,471
Other intangible assets, net 402 597
Other assets 17,346 21,710
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Total assets $ 1,033,395 $ 885,228
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing $ 106,939 $ 103,300
Interest-bearing 343,517 174,241
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Total deposits 450,456 277,541
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Accounts and drafts payable 437,190 479,025
Subordinated convertible debentures 260 2,991
Short-term borrowings 5 305
Other liabilities 18,972 19,125
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Total liabilities 906,883 778,987
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Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.50 per share; 2,000,000
shares authorized and no shares issued -- --
Common stock, par value $.50 per share; 20,000,000
shares authorized and 9,949,324 shares issued at
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 4,975 4,975
Additional paid-in capital 45,370 45,746
Retained earnings 89,488 81,197
Common shares in treasury, at cost (583,227 shares at
September 30, 2009 and 775,288 shares at
December 31, 2008) (13,758) (18,264)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 437 (7,413)
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Total shareholders' equity 126,512 106,241
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,033,395 $ 885,228
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands except Per Share Data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Fee Revenue and Other Income:
Information services payment and processing revenue $ 12,302 $ 13,116 $ 36,282 $ 37,907
Bank service fees 292 332 1,037 1,008
Gains on sales of securities -- 209 202 209
Other 140 236 413 684
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Total fee revenue and other income 12,734 13,893 37,934 39,808
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Interest Income:
Interest and fees on loans 9,125 8,764 26,661 25,571
Interest and dividends on securities:
Taxable 15 13 33 63
Exempt from federal income taxes 1,843 1,972 5,462 5,667
Interest on federal funds sold and
other short-term investments 57 466 101 1,691
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Total interest income 11,040 11,215 32,257 32,992
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Interest Expense:
Interest on deposits 1,372 646 3,541 2,488
Interest on short-term borrowings -- -- 23 13
Interest on subordinated convertible debentures 27 46 106 141
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Total interest expense 1,399 692 3,670 2,642
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Net interest income 9,641 10,523 28,587 30,350
Provision for loan losses 400 500 1,100 1,600
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Net interest income after provision for loan
losses 9,241 10,023 27,487 28,750
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Total net revenue 21,975 23,916 65,421 68,558
Operating Expense:
Salaries and employee benefits 12,583 12,468 37,762 37,401
Occupancy 611 576 1,797 1,676
Equipment 835 825 2,509 2,521
Amortization of intangible assets 55 70 195 210
Other operating 2,282 2,540 7,190 7,539
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Total operating expense 16,366 16,479 49,453 49,347
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Income before income tax expense 5,609 7,437 15,968 19,211
Income tax expense 1,291 2,209 4,066 5,398
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Net Income $ 4,318 $ 5,228 $ 11,902 $ 13,813
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Basic Earnings Per Share .47 .57 1.30 1.51
Diluted Earnings Per Share .46 .56 1.27 1.47
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2009 2008
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income $ 11,902 $ 13,813
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,218 3,235
Gains on sales of securities (202) (209)
Provisions for loan losses 1,100 1,600
Stock-based compensation expense 1,382 763
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 649 (1,000)
(Decrease) increase in income tax liability (994) 1,230
Increase (decrease) in pension liability 728 (1,281)
Other operating activities, net (812) (669)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 16,971 17,482
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale 14,591 6,126
Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale 5,655 8,106
Purchase of securities available-for-sale (37,994) (44,546)
Net increase in loans (29,186) (78,274)
Decrease (increase) in payments in excess of funding 3,470 (18,239)
Purchases of premises and equipment, net (1,043) (1,313)
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Net cash used in investing activities (44,507) (128,140)
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits 3,639 3,774
Net increase in interest-bearing demand and savings deposits 102,360 1,037
Net increase (decrease) in time deposits 66,916 (32,306)
Net (decrease) increase in accounts and drafts payable (41,835) 74,929
Net decrease in short-term borrowings (300) (128)
Purchase of common shares of treasury -- (3,984)
Cash dividends paid (3,611) (3,306)
Other financing activities, net 17 21
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Net cash provided by financing activities 127,186 40,037
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 99,650 (70,621)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 29,485 176,070
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 129,135 $ 105,449
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Supplemental information:
Cash paid for interest $ 3,641 $ 3,015
Cash paid for income taxes 4,456 3,252
Transfer of loans to foreclosed assets -- 788
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting
of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included. For further information, refer to the audited consolidated
financial statements and related footnotes included in Cass Information System,
Inc.'s (the "Company" or "Cass") Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2008.
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 168, "The FASB Accounting
Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles" ("SFAS No. 168"), which replaces SFAS No. 162, "The Hierarchy of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles", and establishes only two levels of
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), authoritative and
nonauthoritative. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") will become
the source of authoritative, nongovernmental GAAP, except for rules and
interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which
are sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. SFAS No. 168 is effective
for annual or interim periods ending after September 15, 2009. SFAS No. 168 is
not intended to change or alter existing GAAP and did not impact the Company's
financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company adopted
SFAS No. 168 and has included the new codification references in the Company's
consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 2009.
Note 2 - Intangible Assets
The Company accounts for intangible assets in accordance with FASB ASC 350,
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which requires that intangibles with
indefinite useful lives be tested annually for impairment and those with finite
useful lives be amortized over their useful lives. Intangible assets for the
periods ended September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows:
September 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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Gross Carrying Accumulated Gross Carrying Accumulated
(In thousands) Amount Amortization Amount Amortization
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Assets eligible for amortization:
Software $ 862 $ (862) $ 862 $ (747)
Customer List 750 (348) 750 (268)
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Total 1,612 (1,210) 1,612 (1,015)
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Unamortized intangible assets:
Goodwill 7,698 (227) 7,698 (227)
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Total unamortized intangibles 7,698 (227) 7,698 (227)
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Total intangible assets $ 9,310 $ (1,437) $ 9,310 $ (1,242)
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Software is amortized over four to five years and the customer list is amortized
over seven years. Amortization of intangible assets amounted to $195,000 and
$210,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. Estimated amortization of intangibles over the next five years is
as follows: $222,000 in 2009, $107,000 in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and $54,000 in
2013.
Note 3 - Equity Investments in Non-Marketable Securities
Non-marketable equity investments in low-income housing projects are included in
other assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The total balance of
these investments at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were $541,000 and
$605,000, respectively.
Note 4 - Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share
is computed by dividing net income, adjusted for the net income effect of the
interest expense on the outstanding convertible debentures, by the sum of the
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weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and the weighted-average
number of potential common shares outstanding. The calculations of basic and
diluted earnings per share for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are
as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(In thousands, except per share data) 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Basic
Net income $ 4,318 $ 5,228 $ 11,902 $ 13,813
Weighted-average common shares outstanding 9,157,055 9,136,098 9,144,521 9,158,509
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Basic earnings per share $ .47 $ .57 $ 1.30 $ 1.51
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Diluted
Basic net income $ 4,318 $ 5,228 $ 11,902 $ 13,813
Net income effect of 5.33% convertible
debentures 14 24 55 74
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Diluted net income 4,332 5,252 11,957 13,887
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding 9,157,055 9,136,098 9,144,521 9,158,509
Effect of dilutive restricted stock, stock 141,907 108,443 124,512 107,088
options and SARs
Effect of convertible debentures 66,622 174,958 124,309 180,549
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding
assuming dilution 9,365,584 9,419,499 9,393,342 9,446,146
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Diluted earnings per share $ .46 $ .56 $ 1.27 $ 1.47
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Note 5 - Stock Repurchases
The Company maintains a treasury stock buyback program pursuant to which the
Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 300,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the
three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009, and repurchased zero and
120,000 during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008,
respectively. As of September 30, 2009, 180,000 shares remained available for
repurchase under the program. Repurchases are made in the open market or through
negotiated transactions from time to time depending on market conditions.
Note 6 - Comprehensive Income
For the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale and
reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income were the Company's
other comprehensive income components. Comprehensive income for the three and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(In thousands) 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net income $ 4,318 $ 5,228 $ 11,902 $ 13,813
Other comprehensive income:
Reclassification adjustments for gains
included in net income, net of tax -- (136) (131) (136)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities
available-for-sale, net of tax 4,108 518 7,981 337
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Total comprehensive income $ 8,426 $ 5,610 $ 19,752 $ 14,014
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Note 7 - Industry Segment Information
The services provided by the Company are classified into two reportable
segments: Information Services and Banking Services. Each of these segments
provides distinct services that are marketed through different channels. They
are managed separately due to their unique service, processing and capital
requirements.
The Information Services segment provides freight, utility and telecommunication
invoice processing and payment services to large corporations. The Banking
Services segment provides banking services primarily to privately-held
businesses and churches.
The Company's accounting policies for segments are the same as those described
in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Assets represent actual
assets owned by Information Services. Loans are sold by Banking Services to
Information Services to create liquidity when the Bank's loans-to-deposits ratio
is greater than 100%. Segment interest from customers is the actual interest
earned on the loans owned by Information Services and Banking Services,
respectively. Management evaluates segment performance based on net income after
allocations for corporate expenses and income taxes. Transactions between
segments are accounted for at what management believes to be market value.
All revenue originates from and all long-lived assets are located within the
United States, and no revenue from any customer of any segment exceeds 10% of
the Company's consolidated revenue.
Summarized information about the Company's operations in each industry segment
for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is as
follows:
Corporate,
Information Banking Eliminations
(In thousands) Services Services and Other Total
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2009
Total Revenues:
Revenue from customers $ 17,152 $ 4,823 $ -- $ 21,975
Intersegment revenue 1,911 414 (2,325) --
Net income 2,859 1,459 -- 4,318
Total assets 536,063 503,744 (6,412) 1,033,395
Goodwill 7,335 136 -- 7,471
Other intangible assets, net 402 -- -- 402
Quarter Ended September 30, 2008
Total Revenues:
Revenue from customers $ 19,929 $ 3,987 $ -- $ 23,916
Intersegment revenue 1,545 230 (1,775) --
Net income 4,378 850 -- 5,228
Total assets 668,076 404,308 (115,405) 956,979
Goodwill 7,335 136 -- 7,471
Other intangible assets, net 667 -- -- 667
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
Total Revenues:
Revenue from customers $ 51,526 $ 13,895 $ -- $ 65,421
Intersegment revenue 5,259 1,159 (6,418) --
Net income 8,124 3,778 -- 11,902
Total assets 536,063 503,744 (6,412) 1,033,395
Goodwill 7,335 136 -- 7,471
Other intangible assets, net 402 -- -- 402
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
Total Revenues:
Revenue from customers $ 57,472 $ 11,086 $ -- $ 68,558
Intersegment revenue 4,177 658 (4,835) --
Net income 11,747 2,066 -- 13,813
Total assets 668,076 404,308 (115,405) 956,979
Goodwill 7,335 136 -- 7,471
Other intangible assets, net 667 -- -- 667
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Note 8 - Loans by Type
September 30, December 31,
(In thousands) 2009 2008
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Commercial and industrial $ 106,449 $ 118,044
Real estate (commercial and church):
Mortgage 453,572 412,788
Construction 56,326 56,221
Industrial revenue bonds 3,035 3,363
Other 1,461 1,560
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Total loans $ 620,843 $ 591,976
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Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company is party to activities that
contain credit, market and operational risks that are not reflected in whole or
in part in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Such activities
include traditional off-balance sheet credit-related financial instruments and
commitments under operating and capital leases. These financial instruments
include commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit and standby
letters of credit. The Company's maximum potential exposure to credit loss in
the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for
commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit and standby letters
of credit is represented by the contractual amounts of those instruments. At
December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2009, no amounts have been accrued for any
estimated losses for these instruments.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as
there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commercial
and standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company
or its subsidiaries to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.
These off-balance sheet financial instruments generally have fixed expiration
dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. At
September 30, 2009 the balance of unused loan commitments, standby and
commercial letters of credit were $19,793,000, $15,882,000 and $2,107,000,
respectively. Since some of the financial instruments may expire without being
drawn upon, the total amounts do not necessarily represent future cash
requirements. Commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are subject to
the same underwriting standards as those financial instruments included on the
consolidated balance sheets. The Company evaluates each customer's credit
worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed
necessary upon extension of the credit, is based on management's credit
evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies, but is generally accounts
receivable, inventory, residential or income-producing commercial property or
equipment. In the event of nonperformance, the Company or its subsidiaries may
obtain and liquidate the collateral to recover amounts paid under its guarantees
on these financial instruments.
The following table summarizes contractual cash obligations of the Company
related to operating lease commitments, time deposits and convertible
subordinated debentures at September 30, 2009:
Amount of Commitment Expiration per Period
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Less than 1-3 3-5 Over 5
(In thousands) Total 1 year Years Years Years
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Operating lease commitments $ 3,161 $ 825 $ 1,066 $ 675 $ 595
Time deposits 136,563 123,790 11,874 899 --
Convertible subordinated debentures 260 260 -- -- --
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Total $ 139,984 $ 124,875 $ 12,940 $ 1,574 $ 595
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The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various pending legal actions
and proceedings in which claims for damages are asserted. Management, after
discussion with legal counsel, believes the ultimate resolution of these legal
actions and proceedings will not have a material effect upon the Company's
consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Note 10 - Stock-Based Compensation
In 2007, the Board and the Company's shareholders approved the 2007 Omnibus
Incentive Stock Plan (the "Omnibus Plan"). The Omnibus Plan permits the issuance
of up to 880,000 shares of the Company's common stock in the form of stock
options, stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), restricted stock, restricted stock
units and performance awards. The Company issues shares out of treasury stock
for these awards. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, 38,636
restricted shares and 121,943 SARs were granted under the Omnibus Plan.
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The Company also continues to maintain its other stock-based incentive plans for
the restricted common stock previously awarded and the options previously issued
and still outstanding. These plans have been superseded by the Omnibus Plan and
accordingly, any available restricted stock and stock option grants not yet
issued have been cancelled.
Restricted Stock
Restricted shares are amortized to expense over the three-year vesting period.
As of September 30, 2009, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to
non-vested common stock was $1,403,000 and the related weighted-average period
over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately 1.0 year.
Following is a summary of the activity of the restricted stock during the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2009:
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2009
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Shares Fair Value
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Balance at January 1, 2009 68,564 $ 30.72
Granted 38,636 27.30
Vested (31,235) 29.50
Forfeited -- --
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Balance at September 30, 2009 75,965 $ 28.72
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Stock Options
Stock options vest and expire over a period not to exceed seven years. As of
September 30, 2009, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to
non-vested stock options was $68,000 and the related weighted-average period
over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately 2.6 years. Following
is a summary of the activity of the stock options during the nine-month period
ended September 30, 2009:
Weighted- Average Aggregate
Average Remaining Intrinsic
Exercise Contractual Value
Shares Price Term Years (In thousands)
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Outstanding at January 1, 2009 69,536 $ 15.24
Granted -- --
Exercised (16,712) 14.57
Forfeited or expired -- --
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Outstanding at September 30, 2009 52,824 16.35 2.3 $ 713
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Exercisable at September 30, 2009 25,238 $ 14.14 1.7 $ 397
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The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $279,000 and $522,000 for the
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Following is
a summary of the activity of the non-vested stock options during the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2009:
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Shares Fair Value
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Non-vested at January 1, 2009 56,520 $ 2.46
Granted -- --
Vested (28,934) 2.14
Forfeited -- --
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Non-vested at September 30, 2009 27,586 $ 2.81
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SARs
SARs vest over a three-year period, with 1/3 of the shares vesting and becoming
exercisable each year on the anniversary date of the grant, and they expire 10
years from the original grant date. As of September 30, 2009, the total
unrecognized compensation expense was $1,010,000 and the related
weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized is 1.8 years.
Following is a summary of the activity of the Company's SARs program for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2009:
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Weighted- Average Aggregate
Average Remaining Intrinsic
Exercise Contractual Value
Shares Price Term Years (In thousands)
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Outstanding at January 1, 2009 109,755 $ 28.41
Granted 121,943 25.77
Exercised (436) 28.41
Forfeited or expired -- --
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Outstanding at September 30, 2009 231,262 27.02 9.0 $ 657
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Exercisable at September 30, 2009 36,143 $ 28.41 8.4 $ 52
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Following is a summary of the activity of the non-vested SARs during the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2009:
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Shares Fair Value
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Non-vested at January 1, 2009 109,755 $ 7.65
Granted 121,943 6.20
Vested (36,579) 7.65
Forfeited -- --
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Non-vested at September 30, 2009 195,119 $ 6.74
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The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of
the SARs at the date of grant. Following are the assumptions used to estimate
the per share fair value of SARs granted during the nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2009 2008
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Risk-free interest rate 1.94% 3.01%
Expected life 7 yrs. 7 yrs.
Expected volatility 27.00% 26.00%
Expected dividend yield 2.02% 1.69%
The risk-free interest rate is based on the zero-coupon U.S. Treasury yield for
the period equal to the expected life of the SARs at the time of the grant. The
expected life was derived using the historical exercise activity. The Company
uses historical volatility for a period equal to the expected life of the rights
using average monthly closing market prices of the Company's stock as reported
on The Nasdaq Global Market. The expected dividend yield is based on the
Company's current rate of annual dividends.
Note 11 - Defined Pension Plans
The Company has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan, which covers
most of its employees. The Company accrues and makes contributions designed to
fund normal service costs on a current basis using the projected unit credit
with service proration method to amortize prior service costs arising from
improvements in pension benefits and qualifying service prior to the
establishment of the plan over a period of approximately 30 years. Disclosure
information is based on a measurement date of December 31 of the corresponding
year.
The following table represents the components of the net periodic pension costs
for 2008 and an estimate for 2009:
Estimated Actual
(In thousands) 2009 2008
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Service cost - benefits earned during the year $ 1,606 $ 1,523
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 2,080 1,947
Expected return on plan assets (1,880) (2,108)
Net amortization 873 66
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Net periodic pension cost $ 2,679 $ 1,428
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Pension costs recorded to expense were $668,000 and $356,000 for the three-month
periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and totaled $2,009,000
and $1,071,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. The Company made a contribution of $450,000 to the plan during the
three-month period ended September 30, 2009, for a total of $1,350,000 for the
nine-month period ending September 30, 2009 and expects to contribute at least
an additional $450,000 in 2009.
In addition to the above funded benefit plan, the Company has an unfunded
supplemental executive retirement plan which covers key executives of the
Company. This is a noncontributory plan in which the Company and its
subsidiaries make accruals designed to fund normal service costs on a current
basis using the same method and criteria as its defined benefit plan. The
following table represents the components of the net periodic pension costs for
2008 and an estimate for 2009:
(In thousands) Estimated Actual
2009 2008
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Service cost - benefits earned during the year $ 33 $ 59
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 278 267
Net amortization 130 170
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Net periodic pension cost $ 441 $ 496
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Pension costs recorded to expense were $103,000 and $87,000 for the three-month
periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and were $330,000 and
$380,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
Note 12 - Income Taxes
As of December 31, 2008, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits totaling
approximately $1,399,000, of which $1,170,000 would, if recognized, affect the
Company's effective tax rate. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009,
the Company recorded additional unrecognized tax benefits totaling $373,000.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions
in income tax expense. At December 31, 2008, before any tax benefits, the
Company had accrued $114,000 in interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits,
and additional interest of $57,000 was accrued during the nine months ended
September 30, 2009. There were no penalties for unrecognized tax benefits
accrued at December 31, 2008 or September 30, 2009.
During the next twelve months, the Company may realize a reduction of its
unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $420,000 due to the lapse of federal
and state statutes of limitations.
The Company is subject to income tax in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and
numerous state jurisdictions. U.S. federal income tax returns for tax years 2006
through 2008 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. In
addition, the Company is subject to state tax examinations for the tax years
2004 through 2008.
Note 13 - Investment Securities Available for Sale
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 820, "Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures." Investment securities available-for-sale are
recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company's investment securities
available-for-sale are measured at fair value using Level 2 valuations. The
market evaluation utilizes several sources which include "observable inputs"
rather than "significant unobservable inputs" and therefore falls into the Level
2 category. The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses
and fair value of investment securities at September 30, 2009 and December 31,
2008 are summarized as follows:
September 30, 2009
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Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized
(In thousands) Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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State and political subdivisions $ 204,065 $ 15,267 $ -- $ 219,332
Stock in Federal Reserve Bank and Federal
Home Loan Bank 3,425 -- -- 3,425
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Total $ 207,490 $ 15,267 $ -- $ 222,757
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December 31, 2008
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Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized
(In thousands) Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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U. S. Treasury securities $ 200 $ -- $ -- $ 200
State and political subdivisions 189,729 3,790 601 192,918
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Total investment securities 189,929 3,790 601 193,118
Stock in Federal Reserve Bank and Federal
Home Loan Bank 747 -- -- 747
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Total $ 190,676 $ 3,790 $ 601 $ 193,865
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The fair values of securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2009 and
December 31, 2008 are as follows:
September 30, 2009
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Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total
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Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized
(In thousands) fair value losses fair value losses Fair value losses
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State and political
subdivisions -- -- $ -- $ -- -- --
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December 31, 2008
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Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total
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Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized
(In thousands) fair value losses fair value losses Fair value losses
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State and political
subdivisions $ 41,813 $ 601 $ -- $ -- $ 41,813 $ 601
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There were no securities in an unrealized loss position as of September 30,
2009. There were 45 securities (none greater than 12 months) in an unrealized
loss position as of December 31, 2008. All unrealized losses were reviewed to
determine whether the losses were other than temporary. Management believed that
all unrealized losses were temporary since they were market driven, and the
Company had the ability and intent to hold these securities until maturity.
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at September 30,
2009, by contractual maturity, are shown in the following table. Expected
maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the
right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.
(In thousands) Amortized Cost Fair Value
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Due in 1 year or less $ 2,800 $ 2,865
Due after 1 year through 5 years 42,821 45,606
Due after 5 years through 10 years 86,684 94,505
Due after 10 years 71,760 76,356
No stated maturity 3,425 3,425
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Total $ 207,490 $ 222,757
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The amortized cost of investment securities pledged to secure public deposits,
securities sold under agreements to repurchase and for other purposes at
September 30, 2009 were $18,322,000.
Proceeds from sales of investment securities classified as available for sale
were $0 for the third quarter of 2009 and $14,591,000 for the first nine months
of 2009. Gross realized gains were $0 for the third quarter of 2009 and $202,000
for the first nine months of 2009.
Note 14 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 270, "Interim Reporting."
Following is a summary of the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's
financial instruments at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
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September 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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Carrying Carrying
(In thousands) Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
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Balance sheet assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 129,135 $ 129,135 $ 29,485 $ 29,485
Investment securities 222,757 222,757 193,865 193,865
Loans, net 613,611 618,375 585,525 588,991
Accrued interest receivable 4,951 4,951 4,836 4,836
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Total $ 970,454 $ 975,218 $ 813,711 $ 817,177
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Balance sheet liabilities:
Deposits $ 450,456 $ 450,456 $ 277,541 $ 277,541
Accounts and drafts payable 437,190 437,190 479,025 479,025
Short-term borrowings 5 5 305 305
Subordinated convertible debentures 260 257 2,991 3,116
Accrued interest payable 330 330 302 302
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Total $ 888,241 $ 888,238 $ 760,164 $ 760,289
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The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of
each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that
value:
Cash and Other Short-term Instruments - For cash and cash equivalents, accrued
interest receivable, accounts and drafts payable, short-term borrowings and
accrued interest payable, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair
value because of the demand nature or short maturities of these instruments.
Loans - The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis
other than loans that are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as
impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with FASB ASC 310,
"Allowance for Credit Losses". At September 30, 2009, all impaired loans were
evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. The fair value of the
collateral is based upon an observable market price or current appraised value
and therefore, the Company classifies these assets as nonrecurring Level 2. The
total of impaired loans measured at fair value at September 30, 2009 and
December 31, 2008 were $1,361,000 and $699,000, respectively. The fair value of
loans in the above table is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using
the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar
credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.
Deposits - The fair value of demand deposits, savings deposits and certain money
market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair
value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates
currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value
estimates above do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost
funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing
funds in the market nor the benefit derived from the customer relationship
inherent in existing deposits.
Subordinated Convertible Debentures - The fair value is estimated by discounting
the projected future cash flows using estimated current rates for similar
borrowings. All convertible debentures except for one were converted to stock as
of September 30, 2009.
Note 15 - Subsequent Events
In accordance with FASB ASC 855, "Subsequent Events," the Company has evaluated
subsequent events after the consolidated balance sheet date of September 30,
2009 through November 5, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued,
and there were no events identified that would require additional disclosures to
prevent the Company's consolidated financial statements from being misleading.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Cass provides payment and information processing services to large
manufacturing, distribution and retail enterprises from its offices/locations in
St. Louis, Missouri, Columbus, Ohio, Boston, Massachusetts, Greenville, South
Carolina and Wellington, Kansas. The Company's services include freight invoice
rating, payment processing, auditing, and the generation of accounting and
transportation information. Cass also processes and pays utility invoices, which
includes electricity, gas and telecommunications expenses, and is a provider of
telecom expense management solutions. Cass extracts, stores and presents
information from freight, utility and telecommunication invoices, assisting its
customers' transportation, energy and information technology managers in making
decisions that will enable them to improve operating performance. The Company
receives data from multiple sources, electronic and otherwise, and processes the
data to accomplish the specific operating requirements of its customers. It then
provides the data in a central repository for access and archiving. The data is
finally transformed into information through the Company's databases that allow
client interaction as required and provide Internet-based tools for analytical
processing. The Company also, through Cass Commercial Bank, its St. Louis,
Missouri based bank subsidiary (the "Bank"), provides banking services in the
St. Louis metropolitan area, Orange County, California and other selected cities
in the United States. In addition to supporting the Company's payment
operations, the Bank provides banking services to its target markets, which
include privately-owned businesses and churches and church-related ministries.
The specific payment and information processing services provided to each
customer are developed individually to meet each customer's requirements, which
can vary greatly. In addition, the degree of automation such as electronic data
interchange, imaging, and web-based solutions varies greatly among customers and
industries. These factors combine so that pricing varies greatly among the
customer base. In general, however, Cass is compensated for its processing
services through service fees and investment of account balances generated
during the payment process. The amount, type and calculation of service fees
vary greatly by service offering, but generally follow the volume of
transactions processed. Interest income from the balances generated during the
payment processing cycle is affected by the amount of time Cass holds the funds
prior to payment and the dollar volume processed. Both the number of
transactions processed and the dollar volume processed are therefore key metrics
followed by management. Other factors will also influence revenue and
profitability, such as changes in the general level of interest rates, which
have a significant effect on net interest income. The funds generated by these
processing activities are invested in overnight investments, investment grade
securities and loans generated by the Bank. The Bank earns most of its revenue
from net interest income, or the difference between the interest earned on its
loans and investments and the interest paid on its deposits and other
borrowings. The Bank also assesses fees on other services such as cash
management services.
Industry-wide factors that impact the Company include the willingness of large
corporations to outsource key business functions such as freight, utility and
telecommunication payment and audit. The benefits that can be achieved by
outsourcing transaction processing and the management information generated by
Cass' systems can be influenced by factors such as the competitive pressures
within industries to improve profitability, the general level of transportation
costs, deregulation of energy costs and consolidation of telecommunication
providers. Economic factors that impact the Company include the general level of
economic activity that can affect the volume and size of invoices processed, the
ability to hire and retain qualified staff and the growth and quality of the
loan portfolio. As lower levels of economic activity are encountered, such as
those experienced in the second half of 2008 and continuing into the first nine
months of 2009, the number and total dollar amount of transactions processed by
the Company may decline thereby reducing fee revenue, interest income, and
possibly liquidity. The general level of interest rates also has a significant
effect on the revenue of the Company. As discussed in greater detail in Item 7A,
"Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk" in the Company's
2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K, a decline in the general level of interest
rates can have a negative impact on net interest income.
Currently, management views Cass' major opportunity as the continued expansion
of its payment and information processing service offering and customer base.
While the current economic slow-down may reduce the short-term growth rate,
management remains optimistic about the long-term prospects for growth.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The Company has prepared all of the consolidated financial information in this
report in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S.
GAAP"). In preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with
U.S. GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of
revenue and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates have been
generally accurate in the past, have been consistent and have not required any
material changes. There can be no assurances that actual results will not differ
from those estimates. Certain accounting policies that require significant
management estimates and are deemed critical to our results of operations or
financial position have been discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors and are described below.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The Company performs periodic and systematic detailed
reviews of its loan portfolio to assess overall collectability. The level of the
allowance for loan losses reflects management's estimate of the collectability
of the loan portfolio. Although these estimates are based on established
methodologies for determining allowance requirements, actual results can differ
significantly from estimated results. These policies affect both segments of the
Company. The impact and associated risks related to these policies on the
Company's business operations are discussed in the "Provision and Allowance for
Loan Losses" section of this report. The Company's estimates have been
materially accurate in the past, and accordingly, we expect to continue to
utilize the present processes.
Impairment of Assets. The Company periodically evaluates certain long-term
assets such as intangible assets including goodwill, foreclosed assets and
investments in private equity securities and assets held for sale for
impairment. Generally, these assets are initially recorded at cost, and
recognition of impairment is required when events and circumstances indicate
that the carrying amounts of these assets will not be recoverable in the future.
If impairment occurs, various methods of measuring impairment may be called for
depending on the circumstances and type of asset, including quoted market
prices, estimates based on similar assets, and estimates based on valuation
techniques such as discounted projected cash flows. The Company had no
impairment of goodwill and intangible assets for the nine months ended September
30, 2009 or for fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and management
does not anticipate any future impairment loss. Investment securities
available-for-sale are measured at fair value using Level 2 valuations
calculated by an independent research firm. The market evaluation utilizes
several sources which include "observable inputs" rather than "significant
unobservable inputs." These policies affect both segments of the Company and
require significant management assumptions and estimates that could result in
materially different results if conditions or underlying circumstances change.
Income Taxes. The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the
amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax
liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been
recognized in an entity's financial statements or tax returns. Judgment is
required in addressing the future tax consequences of events that have been
recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns such as the
realization of deferred tax assets or changes in tax laws or interpretations
thereof. In addition, the Company is subject to the continuous examination of
its income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing
authorities. In accordance with ASC 740, "Income Taxes," the Company has
unrecognized tax benefits related to tax positions taken or expected to be
taken. See Note 12 to the financial statements. The audit of the Company's
federal consolidated tax returns conducted by the Internal Revenue Service for
fiscal years 2004 and 2005 resulted in no material adjustments.
Pension Plans. The amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements
related to pension plans are determined from actuarial valuations. Inherent in
these valuations are assumptions including expected return on plan assets,
discount rates at which the liabilities could be settled at December 31, 2008,
rate of increase in future compensation levels and mortality rates. These
assumptions are updated annually and are disclosed in Note 12 to the
consolidated financial statements filed with the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. There have been no significant
changes in the Company's long-term rate of return assumptions for the past three
fiscal years ended December 31 and management believes they are not reasonably
likely to change in the future. Pursuant to ASC 715, "Compensation - Retirement
Benefits," the Company has recognized the funded status of its defined benefit
postretirement plan in its statement of financial position and has recognized
changes in that funded status through comprehensive income. The funded status is
measured as the difference between the fair value of the plan assets and the
benefit obligation as of the date of its fiscal year-end.
Results of Operations
The following paragraphs more fully discuss the results of operations and
changes in financial condition for the three-month period ended September 30,
2009 ("Third Quarter of 2009") compared to the three-month period ended
September 30, 2008 ("Third Quarter of 2008") and the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2009 ("First Nine Months of 2009") compared to the nine-month
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period ended September 30, 2008 ("First Nine Months of 2008"). The following
discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and related notes and with the statistical information and
financial data appearing in this report as well as the Company's 2008 Annual
Report on Form 10-K. Results of operations for the Third Quarter of 2009 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be attained for any other period.
Net Income
The following table summarizes the Company's operating results:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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% %
(In thousands except per share data) 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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Net income $ 4,318 $ 5,228 (17.4)% $ 11,902 $ 13,813 (13.8)%
Diluted earnings per share $ .46 $ .56 (17.9)% $ 1.27 $ 1.47 (13.6)%
Return on average assets 1.68% 2.16% -- 1.69% 2.02% --
Return on average equity 14.44% 19.90% -- 13.84% 17.86% --
Fee Revenue and Other Income
The Company's fee revenue is derived mainly from freight and utility processing
and payment fees. As the Company provides its processing and payment services,
it is compensated by service fees which are typically calculated on a per-item
basis and by the accounts and drafts payable balances generated in the payment
process which can be used to generate interest income. Processing volumes
related to fees and accounts and drafts payable for the three and nine-month
periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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% %
(In thousands) 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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Freight Core Invoice Transaction 5,962 6,772 (12.0)% 17,073 19,509 (12.5)%
Volume*
Freight Invoice Dollar Volume $ 3,573,371 $ 4,936,507 (27.6)% $10,351,933 $13,149,602 (21.3)%
Utility Transaction Volume 2,903 2,702 7.4% 8,556 7,852 9.0%
Utility Transaction Dollar Volume $ 2,546,747 $ 2,633,438 (3.3)% $ 7,305,848 $ 7,126,799 2.5%
Payment and Processing Fees $ 12,302 $ 13,116 (6.2)% $ 36,282 $ 37,907 (4.3)%
*Core invoices exclude parcel shipments.
Third Quarter of 2009 compared to Third Quarter of 2008:
New transportation customer implementations helped offset a 14% decline in base
customer volumes as the global economic slowdown impacted the transportation
industry. As a result, freight invoice volume was down 12%. New business helped
boost utility transaction volume by 7% to partially offset the drop in the
freight business. Overall, payment and processing fees decreased 6% compared to
the year-earlier period. The 28% decline in freight invoice dollar volume is the
result of both the slowdown in the transportation industry that reduced the
number of invoices processed and the significant decline in energy cost that
reduced the average invoice amount.
Bank service fees decreased $40,000, or 12%, due to a decline in credit card
income and fees from the sale of mutual funds. Other income decreased $96,000,
or 41%. There were no gains on sales of securities in the Third Quarter of 2009.
First Nine Months of 2009 compared to First Nine Months of 2008:
New transportation customers helped offset a 19% decline in base customer
volumes causing freight invoice volume to decline 13% as a result of the impact
of the economic recession on the transportation industry. Conversely, utility
transaction volume was up 9% while dollar volume increased 3% for the First Nine
Months of 2009. The net effect was a 4% decrease in overall payment and
processing fees compared to the First Nine Months of 2008. The 21% decline in
freight invoice dollar volume is the result of both the slowdown in the
transportation industry that reduced the number of invoices processed and the
significant decline in energy cost that reduced the average invoice amount.
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Bank service fees increased $29,000, or 3%, due to an increase in account
analysis fees in the first quarter of 2009, offsetting declines in other bank
fees. Other income decreased $271,000, or 40%. There were gains of $202,000 on
sales of securities in the First Nine Months of 2009.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on loans,
investments, and other earning assets and interest expense on deposits and other
interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is a significant source of the
Company's revenues. The following table summarizes the changes in net interest
income and related factors for the three and nine-month periods ended September
30, 2009 and 2008:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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% %
(In thousands) 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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Average earnings assets $ 938,566 $ 864,685 8.5% $ 858,557 $ 822,980 4.3%
Average interest-bearing
liabilities 308,980 150,667 105.1% 255,875 152,247 68.1%
Net interest income* 10,652 11,608 (8.2)% 31,584 33,473 (5.6)%
Net interest margin* 4.50% 5.34% -- 4.92% 5.43% --
Yield on earning assets* 5.09% 5.66% -- 5.49% 5.86% --
Rate on interest bearing
liabilities 1.80% 1.83% -- 1.92% 2.32% --
*Presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of 35%.
Third Quarter of 2009 compared to Third Quarter of 2008:
Third Quarter 2009 average earning assets increased approximately 9% compared to
the same period in the prior year (see discussion in the following paragraphs).
The yield on earning assets and the tax equivalent net interest margin both
decreased in 2009 as the general level of interest rates declined and there was
a less favorable mix of funding sources, resulting in a decrease in net interest
income of approximately 8%.
Total average loans increased $50,055,000, or 9%, to $620,422,000 for the Third
Quarter of 2009 as compared to the Third Quarter of 2008. This increase was
attributable to the successful implementation of new marketing efforts by the
Company's lending staff and the negative impact the credit crisis had on many of
the Company's competitors which resulted in attractive loan growth
opportunities. Average investment securities decreased $15,978,000, or 8%, to
$187,737,000.
Total average interest-bearing deposits for the Third Quarter of 2009 increased
$159,892,000, or 109%, to $306,992,000 compared to the Third Quarter of 2008.
This increase along with an increase in average noninterest-bearing demand
deposits of $16,406,000 were the primary sources utilized to offset the decline
in average accounts and drafts payable of $139,558,000, or 23%, to $464,933,000
for the Third Quarter of 2009 as compared to the same period last year. The
decline in accounts and drafts payable was primarily the result of lower levels
of freight payment processing activities as the Company's customers dealt with
the global economic slowdown.
First Nine Months of 2009 compared to First Nine Months of 2008:
First Nine Months of 2009 average earning assets increased approximately 4%
compared to the same period in the prior year (see discussion in the following
paragraphs). The yield on earning assets, the rate paid on deposits and tax
equivalent net interest margin all decreased in 2009 as the general level of
interest rates declined and there was a less favorable mix of funding sources,
resulting in a decrease in net interest income of approximately 6%.
Total average loans increased $63,514,000, or 12%, to $607,597,000 for the First
Nine Months of 2009 as compared to the First Nine Months of 2008. This increase
was attributable to the successful implementation of new marketing efforts by
the Company's lending staff and the negative impact the credit crisis had on
many of the Company's competitors which resulted in attractive loan growth
opportunities. This increase in average loans was part of the Company's strategy
to redeploy assets in the face of a declining interest rate environment.
Partially offsetting the previously mentioned increase was a decrease in average
federal funds sold and other short-term investments of $18,374,000, or 22%, to
$64,625,000 for the First Nine Months of 2009 as compared to the First Nine
Months of 2008.
Total average interest-bearing deposits for the First Nine Months of 2009
increased $100,285,000, or 68%, to $248,226,000 compared to the First Nine
Months of 2008. This increase along with increases in average short-term
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borrowings and average noninterest-bearing demand deposits of $4,569,000 and
$10,800,000, respectively, were the primary sources utilized to offset the
decline in average accounts and drafts payable of $106,211,000, or 19%, to
$452,898,000 for the First Nine Months of 2009 as compared to the same period
last year. The decline in accounts and drafts payable was primarily the result
of lower levels of freight payment processing activities as the Company's
customers dealt with the global economic slowdown.
For more information on the changes in net interest income, please refer to the
tables that follow.
Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity; Interest Rate and
Interest Differential
The following table shows the condensed average balance sheets for each of the
periods reported, the tax-equivalent interest income and expense on each
category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and the
average yield on such categories of interest-earning assets and the average
rates paid on such categories of interest-bearing liabilities for each of the
periods reported.
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Third Quarter of 2009 Third Quarter of 2008
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Interest Interest
Average Income/ Yield/ Average Income/ Yield/
(In thousands) Balance % Expense Rate Balance % Expense Rate
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Assets(1)
Earning assets
Loans(2,) (3):
Taxable $ 617,368 $ 9,093 5.84% $ 566,571 $ 8,721 6.12%
Tax-exempt(4) 3,054 49 6.37 3,796 66 6.92
Debt and equity securities(5):
Taxable 3,425 15 1.74 2,785 13 1.86
Tax-exempt(4) 184,312 2,837 6.11 200,930 3,034 6.01
Federal funds sold and other
short-term investments 130,407 57 .17 90,603 466 2.05
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Total earning assets 938,566 12,051 5.09 864,685 12,300 5.66
Non-earning assets
Cash and due from banks 10,028 23,931
Premise and equipment, net 10,996 12,368
Bank owned life insurance 13,446 12,864
Goodwill and other
intangibles 7,901 8,181
Other assets 45,167 47,275
Allowance for loan losses (7,075) (6,029)
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Total assets $ 1,019,029 $ 963,275
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity(1)
Interest-bearing liabilities
Interest-bearing demand
deposits $ 141,077 $ 499 1.40% $ 78,659 $ 245 1.24%
Savings deposits 30,356 104 1.36 21,584 66 1.22
Time deposits >=$100 46,503 264 2.25 28,399 204 2.86
Other time deposits 89,056 505 2.25 18,458 131 2.82
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Total interest-bearing deposits 306,992 1,372 1.77 147,100 646 1.75
Short-term borrowings 13 -- -- 103 -- --
Subordinated debentures 1,975 27 5.42 3,464 46 5.28
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Total interest bearing liabilities 308,980 1,399 1.80 150,667 692 1.83
Non-interest bearing liabilities
Demand deposits 106,685 90,279
Accounts and drafts payable 464,933 604,491
Other liabilities 19,804 13,338
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Total liabilities 900,402 858,775
Shareholders' equity 118,627 104,500
Total liabilities and share-
holders' equity $ 1,019,029 $ 963,275
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Net interest income $ 10,652 $ 11,608
Interest spread 3.29% 3.83%
Net interest margin 4.50 5.34
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1. Balances shown are daily averages.
2. For purposes of these computations, nonaccrual loans are included in the
average loan amounts outstanding. Interest on nonaccrual loans is recorded
when received as discussed further in Note 1 to the Company's 2008
consolidated financial statements, filed with the Company's 2008 Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
3. Interest income on loans includes net loan fees of $81,000 and $104,000
for the Third Quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively.
4. Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate
of 35%. The tax-equivalent adjustment was approximately $1,011,000 and
$1,085,000 for the Third Quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively.
5. For purposes of these computations, yields on investment securities are
computed as interest income divided by the average amortized cost of the
investments.
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First Nine Months of 2009 First Nine Months of 2008
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Interest Interest
Average Income/ Yield/ Average Income/ Yield/
(In thousands) Balance % Expense Rate Balance % Expense Rate
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Assets(1)
Earning assets
Loans(2,) (3):
Taxable $ 604,413 $ 26,557 5.87% $ 540,134 $ 25,436 6.29%
Tax-exempt(4) 3,184 160 6.72 3,949 207 7.00
Debt and equity securities(5):
Taxable 3,490 33 1.26 3,103 63 2.71
Tax-exempt(4) 182,845 8,403 6.14 192,795 8,718 6.04
Federal funds sold and other
short-term investments 64,625 101 .21 82,999 1,691 2.72
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Total earning assets 858,557 35,254 5.49 822,980 36,115 5.86
Non-earning assets
Cash and due from banks 9,517 22,903
Premise and equipment, net 11,322 12,584
Bank owned life insurance 13,306 12,728
Goodwill and other
intangibles 7,969 8,252
Other assets 47,197 41,355
Allowance for loan losses (6,803) (6,192)
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Total assets $ 941,065 $ 914,610
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity(1)
Interest-bearing liabilities
Interest-bearing demand
deposits $ 107,397 $ 1,181 1.47% $ 77,131 $ 864 1.50%
Savings deposits 23,617 242 1.37 19,615 214 1.46
Time deposits >=$100 43,206 827 2.56 32,185 876 3.64
Other time deposits 74,006 1,291 2.33 19,010 534 3.75
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Total interest-bearing deposits 248,226 3,541 1.91 147,941 2,488 2.25
Short-term borrowings 5,000 23 .62 431 13 4.03
Subordinated debentures 2,649 106 5.35 3,875 141 5.35
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Total interest bearing liabilities 255,875 3,670 1.92 152,247 2,642 2.32
Non-interest bearing liabilities
Demand deposits 98,090 87,290
Accounts and drafts payable 452,898 559,109
Other liabilities 19,247 12,642
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Total liabilities 826,110 811,288
Shareholders' equity 114,955 103,322
Total liabilities and share-
holders' equity $ 941,065 $ 914,610
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Net interest income $ 31,584 $ 33,473
Interest spread 3.57% 3.54%
Net interest margin 4.92 5.43
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1. Balances shown are daily averages.
2. For purposes of these computations, nonaccrual loans are included in the
average loan amounts outstanding. Interest on nonaccrual loans is recorded
when received as discussed further in Note 1 to the Company's 2008
consolidated financial statements, filed with the Company's 2008 Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
3. Interest income on loans includes net loan fees of $348,000 and $222,000
for the First Nine Months of 2009 and 2008, respectively.
4. Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate
of 35%. The tax-equivalent adjustment was approximately $2,997,000 and
$3,123,000 for the First Nine Months of 2009 and 2008, respectively.
5. For purposes of these computations, yields on investment securities are
computed as interest income divided by the average amortized cost of the
investments.
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Analysis of Net Interest Income Changes
The following table presents the changes in interest income and expense between
periods due to changes in volume and interest rates. That portion of the change
in interest attributable to the combined rate/volume variance has been allocated
to rate and volume changes in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the
change in each.
Third Quarter of 2009 Over
Third Quarter of 2008
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(In thousands) Volume Rate Total
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Increase (decrease) in interest income:
Loans1, (2):
Taxable $ 775 $ (403) $ 372
Tax-exempt(3) (12) (5) (17)
Debt and equity securities:
Taxable 3 (1) 2
Tax-exempt(3) (248) 51 (197)
Federal funds sold and other
short-term investments 144 (553) (409)
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Total interest income 662 (911) (249)
Interest expense on:
Interest-bearing demand deposits 218 36 254
Savings deposits 29 9 38
Time deposits >=$100 110 (50) 60
Other time deposits 406 (32) 374
Short-term borrowings -- -- --
Subordinated debentures (20) 1 (19)
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Total interest expense 743 (36) 707
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Net interest income (81) (875) (956)
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1. Average balances include nonaccrual loans.
2. Interest income includes net loan fees.
3. Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate
of 35%.
First Nine Months of 2009 Over
First Nine Months of 2008
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(In thousands) Volume Rate Total
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Increase (decrease) in interest income:
Loans1, (2):
Taxable $ 2,875 $ (1,754) $ 1,121
Tax-exempt(3) (39) (8) (47)
Debt and equity securities:
Taxable 7 (37) (30)
Tax-exempt(3) (461) 146 (315)
Federal funds sold and other
short-term investments (308) (1,282) (1,590)
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Total interest income 2,074 (2,935) (861)
Interest expense on:
Interest-bearing demand deposits 332 (15) 317
Savings deposits 41 (13) 28
Time deposits >=$100 251 (300) (49)
Other time deposits 1,026 (269) 757
Short-term borrowings 30 (20) 10
Subordinated debentures (48) 13 (35)
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Total interest expense 1,632 (604) 1,028
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Net interest income 442 (2,331) (1,889)
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1. Average balances include nonaccrual loans.
2. Interest income includes net loan fees.
3. Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate
of 35%.
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Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
A significant determinant of the Company's operating results is the provision
for loan losses and the level of loans charged off. There was a $400,000 and
$500,000 provision for loan losses during the Third Quarter of 2009 and the
Third Quarter of 2008, respectively. There was a $1,100,000 and $1,600,000
provision for loan losses during the First Nine Months of 2009 and the First
Nine Months of 2008, respectively. As discussed below, the Company continually
analyzes the outstanding loan portfolio based on the performance, financial
condition and collateralization of the credits. There were net loan charge-offs
of $143,000 in the Third Quarter of 2009 compared to $321,000 for the same
period in 2008. There were $319,000 net loan charge-offs in the First Nine
Months of 2009 and $1,611,000 in the First Nine Months of 2008.
The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2009 was $7,232,000 and at
December 31, 2008 was $6,451,000. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to
total loans outstanding at September 30, 2009 was 1.16% compared to 1.09% at
December 31, 2008. Nonperforming loans were $1,788,000, or .29%, of total loans
at September 30, 2009 compared to $1,219,000, or .21%, of total loans at
December 31, 2008.
At September 30, 2009, nonperforming loans, which are also considered impaired,
consisted of $1,232,000 in non-accrual loans as shown in the following table.
This total consists of five loans to borrowers with businesses in financial
trouble. Nonperforming loans at December 31, 2008 consisted of $1,178,000 in
non-accrual loans related to five borrowers. Total nonperforming loans increased
$116,000 from September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2009. This increase was
primarily due to the addition of one renegotiated loan offset by the charge-off
of four loans. The renegotiated loan is current under the new terms of the
contract; however, management believes there still remains risk as to the
collectability of all amounts under the loan agreement due to the financial
condition of the borrower.
In addition to the nonperforming loans discussed above, at September 30, 2009,
two loans totaling $562,000 not included in the table below were identified by
management as having potential credit problems. These loans are excluded from
the table due to the fact that they are current under the original terms of the
loans, however circumstances have raised doubts as to the ability of the
borrowers to comply with the current loan repayment terms. These loans are
closely monitored by management.
The allowance for loan losses has been established and is maintained to absorb
probable losses in the loan portfolio. An ongoing assessment of risk of loss is
performed to determine if the current balance of the allowance is adequate to
cover probable losses in the portfolio. A charge or credit is made to expense to
cover any deficiency or reduce any excess. The current methodology employed to
determine the appropriate allowance consists of two components, specific and
general. The Company develops specific valuation allowances on commercial, real
estate, and construction loans that are impaired based on individual review of
these loans and an estimate of the borrower's ability to repay the loan given
the availability of collateral, other sources of cash flow and collection
options available. The general component relates to all other loans, which are
evaluated based on loan grade. The loan grade assigned to each loan is typically
evaluated on an annual basis, unless circumstances indicating credit
deterioration require interim evaluation. The Company assigns a reserve amount
consistent with each loan's rating category. The reserve amount is based on
derived loss experience over prescribed periods. In addition to the amounts
derived from the loan grades, an allocation to the general reserve is also
provided to take into account other factors including national and local
economic conditions, downturns in specific industries including loss in
collateral value, trends in credit quality at the Company and in the banking
industry in general, and trends in risk rating changes. As part of their
examination process, federal and state agencies review the Company's methodology
for maintaining the allowance for loan losses and the balance in the account.
These agencies may require the Company to increase the allowance for loan losses
based on their judgments and interpretations about information available to them
at the time of their examination.
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Summary of Asset Quality
The following table presents information as of and for the Third Quarter of 2009
and Third Quarter of 2008 and for the First Nine Months of 2009 and First Nine
Months of 2008 pertaining to the Company's provision for loan losses and
analysis of the allowance for loan losses.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(In thousands) 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Allowance at beginning of period $ 6,975 $ 6,090 $ 6,451 $ 6,280
Provision charged to expense 400 500 1,100 1,600
Loans charged off 146 397 400 1,732
Recoveries on loans previously charged off 3 76 81 121
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Net loans charged off 143 321 319 1,611
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Allowance at end of period $ 7,232 $ 6,269 $ 7,232 $ 6,269
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Loans outstanding:
Average $ 620,422 $ 570,367 $ 607,597 $ 544,083
September 30, 620,843 575,118 620,843 575,118
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans
outstanding:
Average 1.17% 1.10% 1.19% 1.15%
September 30, 1.16 1.09 1.16 1.09
Nonperforming loans:
Nonaccrual loans $ 1,232 $ 1,672 $ 1,232 $ 1,672
Loans past due 90 days or more -- -- -- --
Renegotiated loans 556 -- 556 --
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Total nonperforming loans $ 1,788 $ 1,672 $ 1,788 $ 1,672
Foreclosed assets 2,177 2,177 2,177 2,177
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Nonperforming loans as a % of average loans .29% .29% .29% .31%
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The Company had no sub-prime mortgage loans or residential development loans in
its portfolio as of September 30, 2009. The Bank had two properties carried as
other real estate owned of $2,177,000 as of September 30, 2009 and September 30,
2008.
Operating Expense from Continuing Operations
Total operating expenses for the Third Quarter of 2009 were down 1%, or
$113,000, compared to the Third Quarter of 2008. However, after factoring a
$130,000 increase in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance
expense and a $312,000 increase in pension costs, operating expenses in the
Third Quarter of 2009 dropped $555,000, or 3%, as the Company realized savings
from on-going cost control initiatives. Total operating expenses for the First
Nine Months of 2009 were up 0.2%, or $106,000, from the First Nine Months of
2008. However, after factoring a $610,000 increase in FDIC insurance expense and
a $938,000 increase in pension costs, operating expenses for the First Nine
Months of 2009 were $1,442,000, or 3%, lower due to cost control measures
implemented by the Company.
Salaries and benefits expense for the Third Quarter of 2009 increased $115,000,
or 1%, to $12,583,000 compared to the Third Quarter of 2008 and increased
$361,000, or 1%, to $37,762,000 for the First Nine Months of 2009 compared to
the First Nine Months of 2008 primarily due to higher pension and health
insurance costs offset by the decrease in bonuses related to lower earnings.
Occupancy expense for the Third Quarter of 2009 increased $35,000, or 6%, to
$611,000 from the Third Quarter of 2008 and increased $121,000, or 7%, from the
First Nine Months of 2008 due to higher maintenance and repairs expense and
additional rent expense related to additional space in Ohio.
Equipment expense for the Third Quarter of 2009 decreased $10,000, or 1%,
compared to the Third Quarter of 2008 and decreased $12,000, or 0.5%, from the
First Nine Months of 2008.
Amortization of intangible assets was $55,000 and $70,000 for the Third Quarter
of 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $195,000 and $210,000 for the First Nine
Months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. Software from the Profitlab, Inc.
acquisition in 2004 was fully amortized during the Third Quarter of 2009.
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Other operating expenses for the Third Quarter of 2009 decreased $258,000, or
10%, compared to the Third Quarter of 2008 due to decreases in postage and
delivery, promotional and supplies expenses. Other operating expense decreased
$349,000 for the First Nine Months of 2009 compared to the First Nine Months of
2008. During the second quarter of 2009, the Bank had to absorb a significant
increase in FDIC insurance due to (i) an increase in the rate, (ii) higher
balances of insured deposits, and (iii) a special assessment of $205,000 to
cover the cost of recently failed banks. Reductions in postage and delivery,
promotional and supplies expenses offset the impact of the FDIC insurance
expense for the First Nine Months of 2009.
Income tax expense for the Third Quarter of 2009 decreased $918,000, or 41%,
compared to the Third Quarter of 2008 and decreased $1,332,000, or 25%, for the
First Nine Months of 2009 compared to the First Nine Months of 2008. The
effective tax rate was 23.0% and 29.7% for the Third Quarters of 2009 and 2008,
respectively, and was 25.5% and 28.1% for the First Nine Months of 2009 and
2008, respectively. The decreases reflect an adjustment of $172,000 made in the
Third Quarter of 2009 after the 2008 federal tax return was filed plus the
impact of the increase in interest income from tax-exempt securities as a
percentage of income before income tax expense.
Financial Condition
Total assets at September 30, 2009 were $1,033,395,000, an increase of
$148,167,000, or 17%, from December 31, 2008. The most significant changes in
asset balances during this period were an increase of $101,792,000, or 524%, in
federal funds sold and other short-term investments and increases of $28,892,000
and $28,867,000 in securities available for sale and loans, respectively.
Changes in federal funds sold and other short-term investments reflect the
Company's daily liquidity position and are affected by the changes in the other
asset balances and changes in deposit and accounts and drafts payable balances.
Total liabilities at September 30, 2009 were $906,883,000, an increase of
$127,896,000, or 16%, from December 31, 2008. Total deposits at September 30,
2009 were $450,456,000, an increase of $172,915,000, or 62%, from December 31,
2008. Accounts and drafts payable at September 30, 2009 were $437,190,000, a
decrease of $41,835,000, or 9%, from December 31, 2008. Total shareholders'
equity at September 30, 2009 was $126,512,000, a $20,271,000, or 19%, increase
from December 31, 2008.
Accounts and drafts payable will fluctuate from period-end to period-end due to
the payment processing cycle, which results in lower balances on days when
checks clear and higher balances on days when checks are issued. For this
reason, average balances are a more meaningful measure of accounts and drafts
payable (for average balances refer to the tables under the "Distribution of
Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity; Interest Rate and Interest
Differential" section of this report).
The increase in total shareholders' equity resulted from net income of
$11,902,000, of which $1,382,000 is from stock-based compensation expense; an
increase in other comprehensive income of $7,850,000; net effect of $2,730,000
related to the conversion of subordinated debentures; and, other miscellaneous
activity of $18,000, offset by dividends paid of $3,611,000 ($.13 per share).
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The balance of liquid assets consists of cash and cash equivalents, which
include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and money market funds, and
was $129,135,000 at September 30, 2009, an increase of $99,650,000, or 338%,
from December 31, 2008. At September 30, 2009, these assets represented 12% of
total assets. These funds are the Company's and its subsidiaries' primary source
of liquidity to meet future expected and unexpected loan demand, depositor
withdrawals or reductions in accounts and drafts payable.
Secondary sources of liquidity include the investment portfolio and borrowing
lines. Total investment in securities was $222,757,000 at September 30, 2009, an
increase of $28,892,000 from December 31, 2008. These assets represented 22% of
total assets at September 30, 2009. Of this total, 100% were state and political
subdivision securities. Of the total portfolio, 1% mature in one year, 21%
mature in one to five years, and 78% mature in five or more years.
The Bank has unsecured lines of credit at correspondent banks to purchase
federal funds up to a maximum of $76,000,000 at the following banks: Bank of
America, $20,000,000; US Bank, $20,000,000; Wells Fargo Bank, $20,000,000; Frost
National Bank, $10,000,000 and JPM Chase Bank, $6,000,000. The Company had
secured lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of $102,195,000
collateralized by commercial mortgage loans. The Company also had secured
federal funds of $18,885,000 with the Federal Reserve Bank. There were no
amounts outstanding under any of the lines of credit discussed above at
September 30, 2009.
The deposits of the Company's banking subsidiary have historically been stable,
consisting of a sizable volume of core deposits related to customers that
utilize other commercial products of the Bank. The accounts and drafts payable
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generated by the Company has also historically been a stable source of funds.
The Company is part of the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service
("CDARS"). Time deposits include $74,369,000 of CDARS deposits which offer the
Bank's customers the ability to receive FDIC insurance on deposits up to
$250,000. The Company uses this program to retain or attract deposits from
existing customers.
Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $16,971,000 for the First
Nine Months of 2009 compared with $17,482,000 for the First Nine Months of 2008.
This decrease is attributable to the decreases in net income of $1,911,000,
provision for loan losses of $500,000, the income taxes deferred and payable of
$575,000 offset by pension liability of $2,009,000, stock-based compensation
expense of $619,000, and the other normal fluctuations in asset and liability
accounts of $153,000. Net cash flows from investing and financing activities
fluctuate greatly as the Company actively manages its investment and loan
portfolios and customer activity influences changes in deposit and accounts and
drafts payable balances. Other causes for the changes in these account balances
are discussed earlier in this report. Due to the daily fluctuations in these
account balances, the analysis of changes in average balances, also discussed
earlier in this report, can be more indicative of underlying activity than the
period-end balances used in the statements of cash flows. Management anticipates
that cash and cash equivalents, maturing investments and cash from operations
will continue to be sufficient to fund the Company's operations and capital
expenditures in 2009, which are estimated to be less than $3,000,000.
The Company faces market risk to the extent that its net interest income and
fair market value of equity are affected by changes in market interest rates.
For information regarding the market risk of the Company's financial
instruments, see Item 3, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market
Risk."
There are several trends and uncertainties that may impact the Company's ability
to generate revenues and income at the levels that it has in the past. In
addition, these trends and uncertainties may impact available liquidity. Those
that could significantly impact the Company include the general levels of
interest rates, business activity, and energy costs as well as new business
opportunities available to the Company.
As a financial institution, a significant source of the Company's earnings is
generated from net interest income. Therefore, the prevailing interest rate
environment is important to the Company's performance. A major portion of the
Company's funding sources are the non-interest bearing accounts and drafts
payable generated from its payment and information processing services.
Accordingly, higher levels of interest rates will generally allow the Company to
earn more net interest income. Conversely, a lower interest rate environment
will generally tend to depress net interest income. The Company actively manages
its balance sheet in an effort to maximize net interest income as the interest
rate environment changes. This balance sheet management impacts the mix of
earning assets maintained by the Company at any point in time. For example, in
the lower interest rate environment currently faced by the Company, short-term
relatively lower rate liquid investments are reduced in favor of longer term
relatively higher yielding investments and loans.
The overall level of economic activity can have a significant impact on the
Company's ability to generate revenues and income, as the volume and size of
customer invoices processed may increase or decrease. Lower levels of economic
activity, as experienced during the past year, reduced both fee income (as fewer
invoices were processed) and balances of accounts and drafts payable generated
(as fewer invoices were processed and invoice amounts were lower) from the
Company's freight customers as compared to levels achieved in earlier periods
with relatively higher levels of business activity.
The relative level of energy costs can impact the Company's earnings and
available liquidity. Higher levels of energy costs will tend to increase
transportation and utility invoice amounts resulting in a corresponding increase
in accounts and drafts payable. Increases in accounts and drafts payable
generate higher interest income and improve liquidity. During the third quarter
of 2008, the Company benefited from the rise in energy costs; however, by the
end of 2008, energy costs had declined to more historically normal levels.
New business opportunities are an important component of the Company's strategy
to grow earnings and improve performance. Generating new customers allows the
Company to leverage existing systems and facilities and grow revenues faster
than expenses. During 2008, Utility Information Services added a significant
amount of new business which generated increases in payment and processing fees
as well as accounts and drafts payable. This new business was a significant
addition for the Company; however, it is not necessarily indicative of growth
that can be expected on an annual basis.
Risk-based capital guidelines require the Company to meet a minimum total
capital ratio of 8.0%, of which at least 4.0% must consist of Tier 1 capital.
Tier 1 capital generally consists of (a) common shareholders' equity (excluding
the unrealized market value adjustments on the available-for-sale securities),
(b) qualifying perpetual preferred stock and related surplus subject to certain
limitations specified by the FDIC, (c) minority interests in the equity accounts
of consolidated subsidiaries less (d) goodwill, (e) mortgage servicing rights
within certain limits, and (f) any other intangible assets and investments in
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subsidiaries that the FDIC determines should be deducted from Tier 1 capital.
The FDIC also requires a minimum leverage ratio of 3.0%, defined as the ratio of
Tier 1 capital less purchased mortgage servicing rights to total assets, for
banking organizations deemed the strongest and most highly rated by banking
regulators. A higher minimum leverage ratio is required of less highly rated
banking organizations. Total capital, a measure of capital adequacy, includes
Tier 1 capital, allowance for loan losses, and debt considered equity for
regulatory capital purposes.
The Company and the Bank continue to exceed all regulatory capital requirements,
as evidenced by the following capital amounts and ratios at September 30, 2009
and December 31, 2008:
September 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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(In thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
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Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Cass Information Systems, Inc. $ 125,694 16.60% $ 115,028 15.93%
Cass Commercial Bank 48,647 10.42% 44,187 11.39%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Cass Information Systems, Inc. $ 118,202 15.61% $ 105,586 14.62%
Cass Commercial Bank 43,560 9.33% 39,782 10.26%
Tier I capital (to average assets)
Cass Information Systems, Inc. $ 118,202 11.69% $ 105,586 11.26%
Cass Commercial Bank 43,560 9.38% 39,782 10.35%
Inflation
The Company's assets and liabilities are primarily monetary, consisting of cash,
cash equivalents, securities, loans, payables and deposits. Monetary assets and
liabilities are those that can be converted into a fixed number of dollars. The
Company's consolidated balance sheet reflects a net positive monetary position
(monetary assets exceed monetary liabilities). During periods of inflation, the
holding of a net positive monetary position will result in an overall decline in
the purchasing power of a company. Management believes that replacement costs of
equipment, furniture, and leasehold improvements will not materially affect
operations. The rate of inflation does affect certain expenses, such as those
for employee compensation, which may not be readily recoverable in the price of
the Company's services.
Impact of New and Not Yet Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 168, "The FASB Accounting
Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles" ("SFAS No. 168"), which replaces SFAS No. 162, "The Hierarchy of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles", and establishes only two levels of
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), authoritative and
nonauthoritative. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the
"Codification") will become the source of authoritative, nongovernmental GAAP,
except for rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC"), which are sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants.
SFAS No. 168 is effective for annual or interim periods ending after September
15, 2009. As SFAS No. 168 is not intended to change or alter existing GAAP, it
is not expected to impact our financial condition, results of operations or cash
flows. The Company adopted SFAS No. 168 and has included the new Codification
references ("ASC") in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the
third quarter of 2009.
FASB ASC 805, "Business Combinations" ("FASB ASC 805") significantly changes how
entities apply the acquisition method to business combinations. The most
significant changes include: (a) the acquisition date will be the date the
acquirer obtains control; (b) all (and only) identifiable assets acquired,
liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests in the acquiree will be stated
at fair value on the acquisition date; (c) assets or liabilities arising from
noncontractual contingencies will be measured at their acquisition date fair
value only if it is more likely than not that they meet the definition of an
asset or liability on the acquisition date; (d) adjustments subsequently made to
the provisional amounts recorded on the acquisition date will be made
retroactively during a measurement period not to exceed one year; (e)
acquisition-related restructuring costs that do not meet the criteria FASB ASC
420, "Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations," will be expensed as incurred; (f)
transaction costs will be expensed as incurred; (g) reversals of deferred income
tax valuation allowances and income tax contingencies will be recognized in
earnings subsequent to the measurement period; and (h) the allowance for loan
losses of an acquiree will not be permitted to be recognized by the acquirer.
Additionally, FASB ASC 805 requires new and modified disclosures surrounding
subsequent changes to acquisition-related contingencies, contingent
consideration, noncontrolling interests, acquisition-related transaction costs,
fair values and cash flows not expected to be collected for acquired loans, and
an enhanced goodwill roll forward. FASB ASC 805 is effective for all business
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combinations completed on or after January 1, 2009. For business combinations in
which the acquisition date was before the effective date, the provisions of FASB
ASC 805 apply to the subsequent accounting for deferred income tax valuation
allowances and income tax contingencies and require any changes in those amounts
to be recorded in earnings. FASB ASC 805 did not have an impact on the Company's
financial condition, results of operations and the disclosures that are
presented in the consolidated financial statements.
FASB ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("FASB ASC 820") (i)
changes existing guidance for determining whether an impairment is other than
temporary to debt securities and (ii) replaces the existing requirement that the
entity's management assert it has both the intent and ability to hold an
impaired security until recovery with a requirement that management assert: (a)
it does not have the intent to sell the security; and (b) it is more likely than
not it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis.
Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities
below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in
earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit
losses. The amount of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in
other comprehensive income. FASB ASC 820 was adopted during the second quarter
of 2009 and did not significantly impact the consolidated financial statements
as shown in Note No. 13 to the consolidated financial statements.
Under FASB ASC 820 and FASB ASC 270, "Interim Reporting," a publicly traded
company shall include disclosures about the fair value of its financial
instruments whenever it issues summarized financial information for interim
reporting periods. In addition, entities must disclose, in the body or in the
accompanying notes of its summarized financial information for interim reporting
periods and in its financial statements for annual reporting periods, the fair
value of all financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that
value, whether recognized or not recognized in the statement of financial
position. FASB ASC 820 was adopted during the second quarter of 2009 and did not
significantly impact the consolidated financial statements as shown in Note No.
14.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2008, the Company manages its interest rate risk through
measurement techniques that include gap analysis and a simulation model. As part
of the risk management process, asset/liability management policies are
established and monitored by management. The policy objective is to limit the
change in annualized net interest income to 15% from an immediate and sustained
parallel change in interest rates of 200 basis points. Based on the Company's
most recent evaluation, management does not believe the Company's risk position
at September 30, 2009 has changed materially from that at December 31, 2008.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company's management, under the supervision and with the participation of
the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, evaluated
the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report and
concluded that, as of such date, these controls and procedures were effective.
There were no changes in the Third Quarter of 2009 in the Company's internal
control over financial reporting identified by the Company's principal executive
officer and principal financial officer in connection with their evaluation that
materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's
internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company and its subsidiaries are not involved in any pending
proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to its
businesses. Management believes none of these proceedings, if determined
adversely, would have a material effect on the business or financial
conditions of the Company or its subsidiaries.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The Company has included in Part I, Item 1A of its Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, a description of certain risks
and uncertainties that could affect the Company's business, future
performance or financial condition (the "Risk Factors"). There are no
material changes to the Risk Factors as disclosed in the Company's 2008
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) None
(b) There have been no material changes to the procedures by which
security holders may recommend nominees to the Company's Board of
Directors implemented in the Third Quarter of 2009.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit 31.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.
Exhibit 31.2 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
DATE: November 5, 2009 By /s/ Eric H. Brunngraber
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Eric H. Brunngraber
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
DATE: November 5, 2009 By /s/ P. Stephen Appelbaum
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P. Stephen Appelbaum
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Eric H. Brunngraber, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Cass Information
Systems, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement
of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of
the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the
registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known
to us by others within those entities, particularly during the
period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused
such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under
our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about
the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of
the end of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth
fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design
or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's
internal control over financial reporting.
Date: November 5, 2009
/s/ Eric H. Brunngraber
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Eric H. Brunngraber
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, P. Stephen Appelbaum, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Cass Information
Systems, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement
of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of
the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the
registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known
to us by others within those entities, particularly during the
period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused
such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under
our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about
the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of
the end of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth
fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design
or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's
internal control over financial reporting.
Date: November 5, 2009
/s/ P. Stephen Appelbaum
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P. Stephen Appelbaum
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Cass Information Systems, Inc. ("the
Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2009 as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Eric H.
Brunngraber, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify,
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Company.
/s/ Eric H. Brunngraber
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Eric H. Brunngraber
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
November 5, 2009
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to Cass Information Systems, Inc. and will be retained by Cass
Information Systems, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange
Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Cass Information Systems, Inc. ("the
Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2009 as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, P.
Stephen Appelbaum, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to
18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Company.
/s/ P. Stephen Appelbaum
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P. Stephen Appelbaum
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
November 5, 2009
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to Cass Information Systems, Inc. and will be retained by Cass
Information Systems, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange
Commission or its staff upon request.