0001213900-17-002457.txt : 20170316 0001213900-17-002457.hdr.sgml : 20170316 20170316161555 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001213900-17-002457 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 1-A/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 9 FILED AS OF DATE: 20170316 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170316 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DELHI BANK CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000927719 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 141777653 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 1-A/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 024-10058 FILM NUMBER: 17694647 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 124 MAIN ST CITY: DELHI STATE: NY ZIP: 13753 BUSINESS PHONE: 6077462356 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 124 MAIN ST CITY: DELHI STATE: NY ZIP: 13753 1-A/A 1 primary_doc.xml 1-A/A LIVE 0000927719 XXXXXXXX 024-10058 true DELHI BANK CORP. NY 1994 0000927719 6021 14-1777653 48 3 124 Main Street Delhi NY 13753 855-413-3544 Erich M. Hellmold, Esq. Banking 3182569.00 95511675.00 159211905.00 2913001.00 308245158.00 0.00 258567636.00 0.00 282149358.00 26095800.00 308245158.00 8119773.00 1074066.00 0.00 1336456.00 0.87 0.00 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Common Stock 1642867 246694103 OTC Markets Preferred Stock 0 000000N/A N/A N/A 0 000000N/A N/A true true Tier1 Audited Equity (common or preferred stock) Y N N N N N 191281 1534365 28.1500 5384560.15 0.00 570729.00 0.00 5955289.15 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP 5000.00 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP 15000.00 5364560.15 The Company is offering to its stockholders residing in certain states shares of its common stock through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Price of shares purchased under the Plan will depend on the market price of our shares preceding the investment date. true CO CT DE FL GA HI KY MD MA NH NJ NM NY NC OH PA SC TX VT VA WA DC DELHI BANK CORP Common Stock 26731 0 $570,729. Based on market price preceding the investment date. Exempt offering under Regulation A pursuant to a qualified offering statement dated March 16, 2016. PART II AND III 2 f1a2017a16_delhibank.htm PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR

OFFERING CIRCULAR

 

DELHI BANK CORP. TIER 1 OFFERING
124 Main Street 191,281 Shares of Common Stock

Delhi, New York 13753

(855) 413-3544

 

  

We are offering to our stockholders residing in the State of New York and certain other states shares of our common stock through participation in a Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”).

 

We are authorized to issue up to 393,750 shares of our common stock under the Plan. The number of shares authorized under the Plan increased from 262,500 to 393,750 upon completion of a three-for-two stock split of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock, declared by Delhi Bank Corp on December 18, 2009 and paid on December 30, 2009. The maximum amount of common stock that we may issue or sell, from time to time, under the Plan, is subject to a maximum limitation which limits the aggregate consideration that we receive for all securities sold pursuant to this offering, and for the sale of any other securities which we are required to integrate with this offering under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to no more than $20 million. Under Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, two types of offerings are permitted: Tier 1, under which an issuer may offer and sell up to $20 million of eligible securities annually; and Tier 2, under which an issuer may offer and sell up to $50 million of eligible securities annually. The aggregate offering price for all securities sold under the Plan over the 12 month period prior to the date of this offering circular was approximately $570,729. In order to comply with the Tier 1 requirements and taking into account the number of shares that have been sold over the prior 12 month period under the Plan, the number of shares that we are authorized to issue under the Plan is currently 191,281 shares. The Plan provides our stockholders with a convenient and economical way to purchase additional shares of our common stock by reinvesting the dividends paid on such shares. Stockholders may also make voluntary quarterly cash payments to purchase additional shares of common stock under the Plan. The Plan is intended to benefit long-term investors who wish to increase their investment in our common stock.

 

The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delhi Bank Corp. and our transfer agent, will act as the Plan Administrator and purchase shares of our common stock directly from us at fair market value, in the open market, or in negotiated transactions to fund the Plan. Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets under the symbol “DWNX.” As of March 13, 2017, the market price per share of the common stock was $28.15.

 

   Price to Public (1)  

Proceeds to

Issuer
(2)(3)(4)

 
Per Share of Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 Per Share   $28.15   $28.15 
Total (191,281 shares)   $5,384,560.15   $5,384,560.15 

 

 

(1) Price per share is based upon the market price per share ($28.15) as of March 13, 2017. Actual price of shares purchased under the Plan will depend on the market price of our shares on the dividend investment date.
(2) The proceeds to the issuer are subject to a maximum limitation so that the aggregate consideration that we receive for all securities sold pursuant to this offering, and for the sale of any other securities, which we are required to integrate with this offering under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, shall not exceed $20 million in any 12 month period. As of the date of this offering circular, we have sold 202,469 shares under the Plan and received gross proceeds of $4,722,438 for securities sold pursuant to this offering.
(3) There are no underwriters in connection with the Plan.
(4) Does not include expenses of the Plan incurred and paid by us since implementation of the Plan in the amount of approximately $413,142.

 

Investment in our common stock involves risk. See “Risk Factors,” beginning on page 3.

 

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) or any state securities regulator does not pass upon the merits of or give its approval to any securities offered or the terms of the offering, nor does it pass upon the accuracy or completeness of any offering circular or other selling literature. These securities are offered pursuant to an exemption from registration with the Commission; however, the Commission has not made an independent determination that the securities offered hereunder are exempt from registration. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

The securities offered hereby are not savings or deposit accounts and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency.

 

This Offering Circular follows the Form 1-A disclosure format.

 

The date of this offering circular is March 16, 2017.

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

SUMMARY 1
   
RISK FACTORS 3
   
Risks Related to Our Business 3
   
Risks Related to this Offering 7
   
DELHI BANK CORP. DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT OPTION AND CASH PURCHASE PLAN 8
   
A WARNING ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 17
   
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 25
   
OUR MANAGEMENT 42
   
STOCK OWNERSHIP 47
   
DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK 53
   
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION 54
   
DIVIDENDS AND STOCK REPURCHASES 54
   
USE OF PROCEEDS 55
   
LEGAL OPINION 55
   
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 55
   
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DELHI BANK CORP. 56

 

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Summary

 

The following information is a summary of the significant terms of the Plan. You should carefully read this offering circular and the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, to understand fully the terms of the Plan, as well as the other considerations that are important to you in making a decision about whether to participate in the Plan. You should pay special attention to the “Risk Factors” section of this offering circular to determine whether participation in the Plan is appropriate for you. As used in this offering circular, “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Delhi Bank Corp. and our wholly owned subsidiary, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi (referred to herein as The Delaware National Bank), depending on the context.

 

The Companies

 

Delhi Bank Corp.

124 Main Street

Delhi, New York 13753

(855) 413-3544

 

We are a registered bank holding company, which owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of The Delaware National Bank. Our primary business is that of The Delaware National Bank.

     

The Delaware National Bank

of Delhi

124 Main Street

Delhi, New York 13753

(855) 413-3544

  The Delaware National Bank, a national bank, was originally chartered as a New York state bank in 1839 and converted to a national bank in 1865.  We are a full-service commercial bank.  We attract deposits from the general public and use those funds to originate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans and commercial real estate mortgage loans, commercial loans and consumer loans in Delaware County, New York.  Additionally, we provide trust services through The Delaware National Bank’s trust department.  The Delaware National Bank currently operates out of its offices in Delhi, New York, Margaretville, New York, Davenport, New York and Hobart, New York and a loan production office in Oneonta, New York.

 

The Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan

 

Securities Offered  

Up to $5.4 million in aggregate principal amount of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock, par value $1.00 or a total of 191,281 shares. To date we have sold 202,469 shares under the Plan for gross proceeds of $4,722,438.

     
The Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan  

We are offering shares of our common stock through participation in the Plan. In order to participate in the Plan, you must be a stockholder of the Company and a resident of one of the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.

     
Administration of the Plan  

The Delaware National Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delhi Bank Corp., will administer the Plan.

     
Eligibility  

All holders of record of at least one (1) whole share of our common stock who are residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington are eligible to participate in the Plan.

 

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Participation  

Participation in the Plan is entirely voluntary. To participate in the Plan, a stockholder must complete the Authorization Form and return it to us. It is important that you read carefully “Delhi Bank Corp. Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan.”

     
Reinvestment Dividends  

Dividends will be reinvested in those months in which regular cash dividends are paid on our common stock. Shares purchased directly from Delhi Bank Corp. with reinvested dividends will be purchased on the dividend investment date.

     
Dividend Investment Date  

The dividend investment date is the dividend payment date of our regular dividend. If the dividend investment date falls on a day that is not a trading day, the dividend investment date is deemed to be the prior trading day.

     
Optional Purchases  

Any optional cash payment you wish to make must not be less than $25 per investment nor may your payments total more than $5,000 per calendar quarter. You may send cash payments on a quarterly basis, however, payments must be received by the Plan Administrator no later than ten (10) calendar days, but no more than thirty (30) calendar days, prior to the dividend payment date. Optional cash payments will be invested on the dividend investment date, which is the same date as the dividend payment date. You need not participate in the reinvestment option to make optional cash payments.

     

Source of Common Stock

Purchased Under the Plan

 

 

Shares of common stock will be purchased directly from Delhi Bank Corp. and will be either authorized but unissued shares or shares held in treasury of Delhi Bank Corp. To date, all shares purchased under the Plan have been from authorized shares and shares held in our treasury.

     

Price of Common Stock

Purchased Under the Plan

 

The price of the shares of our common stock purchased under the Plan from us will be the average of the high and low sales prices of our common stock as quoted on the OTC Markets for the four (4) weeks preceding the applicable dividend investment date.

     

Certificates for Shares Held

Under the Plan

 

The Plan Administrator will hold all shares purchased for the benefit of plan participants in non-certificated (book-entry) form. Plan participants will receive an account statement showing the number of shares purchased for their account under the Plan.

     

Termination of Participation

 

 

Plan participants may withdraw from the Plan completely at any time by notifying the Plan Administrator in writing to that effect. If you cease to be a stockholder of Delhi Bank Corp., you will no longer be eligible to participate in the Plan.

 

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Risk Factors

 

An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of principal invested. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, in addition to the information contained elsewhere in this offering circular, before investing in our common stock.

 

Risks Related to Our Business

 

Our commercial real estate loan portfolio may expose us to increased lending risks.

 

At December 31, 2016, $58.9 million, or 35.6%, of our loan portfolio consisted of commercial real estate loans. Of that $58.9 million, $37.3 million, or 63.3%, are loans which are fully guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”) or the Farm Service Agency (“FSA”) and there is no principal risk associated with these loans. The remaining $21.6 million, or 36.7%, of our commercial real estate loans generally expose a lender to greater risk of non-payment and loss than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans because repayment of the loans often depends on the successful operation of the property and the income stream of the borrowers. Such loans typically involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers compared to one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. In addition, since such loans generally entail greater credit risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, we may need to increase our allowance for loan losses in the future to account for the likely increase in probable incurred credit losses associated with the growth of such loans. Also, our commercial real estate loan borrowers may have more than one loan outstanding with us. Consequently, an adverse development with respect to one loan or one credit relationship could expose us to a significantly greater risk of loss compared to an adverse development with respect to a one- to four-family residential mortgage loan.

 

Our business is subject to interest rate risk and variations in interest rates may negatively affect our financial performance.

 

Changes in the interest rate environment may reduce profits. The primary source of our income is the differential or “spread” between the interest earned on loans, securities and other interest-earning assets, and interest paid on deposits, borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities. Our net interest income is the interest we earn on loans and investments less the interest we pay on our deposits and borrowings. Our net interest spread is the difference between the yield we earn on our assets and the interest rate we pay for deposits and our other sources of funding. Changes in interest rates—up or down—could adversely affect our net interest spread and, as a result, our net interest income and net interest margin. Although the yield we earn on our assets and our funding costs tend to move in the same direction in response to changes in interest rates, one can rise or fall faster than the other, causing our net interest margin to expand or contract. Our liabilities tend to be shorter in duration than our assets, so they may adjust faster in response to changes in interest rates. As a result, when interest rates rise, our funding costs may rise faster than the yield we earn on our assets, causing our net interest margin to contract. This contraction could be more severe following a prolonged period of lower interest rates, as a larger proportion of our fixed rate residential loan portfolio will have been originated at those lower rates and borrowers may be more reluctant or unable to sell their homes in a higher interest rate environment. Changes in the slope of the “yield curve”—or the spread between short-term and long-term interest rates—could also reduce our net interest margin. Normally, the yield curve is upward sloping, meaning short-term rates are lower than long-term rates. Because our liabilities tend to be shorter in duration than our assets, when the yield curve flattens or even inverts, we could experience pressure on our net interest margin as our cost of funds increases relative to the yield we can earn on our assets.

 

In addition, loan volume and yields are affected by market interest rates on loans, and rising interest rates generally are associated with a lower volume of loan originations. An increase in the general level of interest rates may also adversely affect the ability of certain borrowers to pay the interest on and principal of their obligations. Accordingly, changes in levels of market interest rates could materially adversely affect our net interest spread, asset quality, loan origination volume and overall profitability.

 

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Because most of our borrowers are located in Delaware County, New York, a downturn in the local economy or a decline in local real estate values could cause increases in nonperforming loans, which could hurt our profits.

 

A majority of our loans are secured by real estate or made to businesses in Delaware County, New York. As a result of this concentration, a downturn in the local economy could cause increases in nonperforming loans, which could hurt our profits. A sharp decline in real estate values could cause some of our mortgage loans to become inadequately collateralized, which would expose us to a greater risk of loss. Additionally, a decline in the economy of Delaware County could have a material adverse effect on our business, including the demand for new loans, refinancing activity, the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans and the value of loan collateral, and could adversely affect our asset quality and net income.

 

Our allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to cover actual loan losses which could adversely impact our earnings.

 

When borrowers default and do not repay the loans that we make to them, we may lose money. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover probable losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses, which is charged to income. Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Among the material estimates required to establish the allowance are: loss exposure at default; the amount and timing of future cash flows on impacted loans; value of collateral; and determination of loss factors to be applied to the various elements of the portfolio. If our estimates and judgments regarding such matters prove to be incorrect, our allowance for loan losses might not be sufficient, and additional loan loss provisions might need to be made. Depending on the amount of such loan loss provisions, the adverse impact on our earnings could be material. Our allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2016 may not be sufficient to cover future loan losses. A large loss or series of losses could deplete the allowance and require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would negatively affect earnings.

 

In addition, bank regulators periodically review our allowance for loans losses and may require us to increase our provision for loan losses or recognize further loan charge-offs. Any significant increase in our allowance for loan losses or loan charge-offs that may be required by these regulatory authorities could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

Strong competition within our market area could hurt our profits and slow growth.

 

The financial services industry is highly competitive and we encounter strong competition for deposits, loans and other financial services in our market area. Price competition for loans and deposits might result in us earning less on our loans and paying more on our deposits, which reduces net interest income. Some of the institutions with which we compete have substantially greater resources and lending limits than we have and may offer services that we do not provide. We expect competition to increase in the future as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes and the continuing trend of consolidation in the financial services industry. Our profitability depends upon our continued ability to compete successfully in our market area.

 

We operate in a highly regulated environment and we may be adversely affected by changes in laws and regulations.

 

We are subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by the Federal Reserve Board, with respect to the Company, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, our chartering authority and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as insurer of our deposits. Such regulation and supervision govern the activities in which an institution and its holding company may engage, and are intended primarily for the protection of the insurance fund and depositors. Regulatory authorities have extensive discretion in their supervisory and enforcement activities, including the imposition of restrictions on our operations, the classification of our assets and determination of the level of our allowance for loan losses. Any change in such regulation and oversight, whether in the form of regulatory policy, regulations, legislation or supervisory action, may have a material impact on our operations. In addition to governmental supervision and regulation, we will be subject to changes in federal and state laws, including changes in tax laws applicable to real estate investment trusts, which could affect our net operating results.

 

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Regulation of the financial services industry has undergone major changes, and future legislation could increase our cost of doing business or harm our competitive position.

 

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) enacted in 2010 has created a significant shift in the way financial institutions operate and restructured the regulation of depository institutions. The Dodd-Frank Act created a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with broad powers to supervise and enforce consumer protection laws. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has broad rule-making authority for a wide range of consumer protection laws that apply to all banks and savings institutions including the authority to prohibit “unfair, deceptive or abusive” acts and practices.

 

As required by the Dodd-Frank Act, the federal banking regulators have adopted new consolidated capital requirements, which limit our ability to borrow at the holding company level and invest the proceeds from such borrowings as capital in the Bank that could be leveraged to support additional growth. The Dodd-Frank Act contains various other provisions designed to enhance the regulation of depository institutions and prevent the recurrence of a financial crisis such as occurred in 2008-2009. The Dodd-Frank Act may have a material impact on our operations, particularly through increased regulatory burden and compliance costs.

 

Any future legislative changes could have a material impact on our profitability, the value of assets held for investment or collateral for loans. Future legislative changes could require changes to business practices or force us to discontinue businesses and potentially expose us to additional costs, liabilities, enforcement action and reputational risk.

 

Capital rules generally require insured depository institutions and their holding companies to hold more capital. The impact of the capital rules on our financial condition and operations is uncertain but could be materially adverse.

 

The Federal Reserve and the OCC substantially amended the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to us. The rules phase in over time becoming fully effective in 2019. Our minimum capital requirements are (i) a common Tier 1 equity ratio of 4.5%, (ii) a Tier 1 capital (common Tier 1 capital plus Additional Tier 1 capital) of 6% (up from 4%) and (iii) a total capital ratio of 8% (the current requirement). Beginning in 2016, a capital conservation buffer began to phase in at 0.625% per year, ultimately resulting in a requirement of 2.5% on top of the common Tier 1, Tier 1 and total capital requirements, resulting in a required common Tier 1 equity ratio of 7%, a Tier 1 ratio of 8.5%, and a total capital ratio of 10.5%. Failure to satisfy any of these three capital requirements will result in limits on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases and paying discretionary bonuses. These limitations will establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions.

 

We are dependent on our information technology and telecommunications systems and third-party servicers, and systems failures, interruptions or breaches of security could have a material adverse effect on us.

 

Our business is dependent on the successful and uninterrupted functioning of our information technology and telecommunications systems and third-party servicers. The failure of these systems, or the termination of a third-party software license or service agreement on which any of these systems is based, could interrupt our operations. Because our information technology and telecommunications systems interface with and depend on third-party systems, we could experience service denials if demand for such services exceeds capacity or such third-party systems fail or experience interruptions. If significant, sustained or repeated, a system failure or service denial could compromise our ability to operate effectively, damage our reputation, result in a loss of customer business, and/or subject us to additional regulatory scrutiny and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on us.

 

In addition, we provide our customers with the ability to bank remotely, including over the Internet. The secure transmission of confidential information over the Internet is a critical element of remote banking. We may be required to spend significant capital and other resources to protect against the threat of security breaches and computer viruses, or to alleviate problems caused by security breaches or viruses. To the extent that our activities or the activities of our customers involve the storage and transmission of confidential information, security breaches and viruses could expose us to claims, regulatory scrutiny, litigation and other possible liabilities. Any inability to prevent security breaches or computer viruses could also cause existing customers to lose confidence in our systems and could materially and adversely affect us.

 

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Additionally, financial products and services have become increasingly technology-driven. Our ability to meet the needs of our customers competitively, and in a cost-efficient manner, is dependent on the ability to keep pace with technological advances and to invest in new technology as it becomes available. The ability to keep pace with technological change is important, and the failure to do so could have a material adverse impact on our business and therefore on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer.

 

In the ordinary course of our business, we collect and store sensitive data, including our proprietary business information and that of our customers, suppliers and business partners; and personally identifiable information of our customers and employees. The secure processing, maintenance and transmission of this information is critical to our operations and business strategy. We, our customers, and other financial institutions with which we interact, are subject to ongoing, continuous attempts to penetrate key systems by individual hackers, organized criminals, and in some cases, state-sponsored organizations. Despite our security measures, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such breach could compromise our networks and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such unauthorized access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, and regulatory penalties; disrupt our operations and the services we provide to customers; damage our reputation; and cause a loss of confidence in our products and services, all of which could adversely affect our business, revenues and competitive position. We may be required to spend significant capital and other resources to protect against the threat of security breaches and computer viruses, or to alleviate problems caused by security breaches or viruses.

 

To remain competitive, we must keep pace with technological change.

 

Financial products and services have become increasingly technology-driven. Our ability to meet the needs of our customers competitively, and in a cost-efficient manner, is dependent on the ability to keep pace with technological advances and to invest in new technology as it becomes available. Many of our competitors have greater resources to invest in technology than we do and may be better equipped to market new technology-driven products and services. The ability to keep pace with technological change is important, and the failure to do so could have a material adverse impact on our business and therefore on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

We face a risk of noncompliance and enforcement action with the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering statutes and regulations.

 

The federal Bank Secrecy Act, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (the “PATRIOT Act”) and other laws and regulations require financial institutions, among other duties, to institute and maintain effective anti-money laundering programs and file suspicious activity and currency transaction reports as appropriate. The federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, established by the U.S. Treasury Department to administer the Bank Secrecy Act, is authorized to impose significant civil money penalties for violations of those requirements and has recently engaged in coordinated enforcement efforts with the individual federal banking regulators, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and Internal Revenue Service. Federal and state bank regulators also have begun to focus on compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations. If our policies, procedures and systems are deemed deficient or the policies, procedures and systems of the financial institutions that we may acquire in the future are deficient, we would be subject to liability, including fines and regulatory actions such as restrictions on our ability to pay dividends and the necessity to obtain regulatory approvals to proceed with certain aspects of our business plan, including our acquisition plans, which would negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. Failure to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing could also have serious reputational consequences for us.

 

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We are subject to a variety of operational, environmental, legal and compliance risks, which may adversely affect our business and results of operations.

 

We are exposed to many types of operational risks, including reputational risk, legal and compliance risk, the risk of fraud or theft by employees or outsiders, and unauthorized transactions by employees or operational errors, including clerical or record-keeping errors or those resulting from faulty or disabled computer or telecommunications systems. Negative public opinion can result from our actual or alleged conduct in any number of activities, including lending practices, corporate governance and acquisitions and from actions taken by government regulators and community organizations in response to those activities. Negative public opinion can adversely affect our ability to attract and keep customers and can expose us to litigation and regulatory action. Actual or alleged conduct by the Bank can also result in negative public opinion about our business.

 

Risks Related to This Offering

 

Issuance of shares to fund the Plan may dilute your ownership interest.

 

The Plan allows us to issue authorized but unissued shares to fund the Plan. The issuance by us of authorized but unissued shares pursuant to the Plan will increase the number of shares outstanding. Consequently, any increase in the number of shares outstanding pursuant to the Plan will result in a dilution of the proportionate voting rights of current stockholders and net income per share and stockholders’ equity per share will decrease as a result of the additional shares outstanding. If shares are purchased in the open market by an outside administrator, there will be no dilutive effect on our stockholders. Since the inception of the Plan in August 2003, we have issued 202,469 shares, as adjusted to reflect the December 30, 2009 three-for-two stock split, from our authorized shares and our treasury shares to fund the Plan.

 

There is a limited market for our common stock, which may negatively affect the market price.

 

Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Markets. Purchases and sales of our common stock are being processed by the brokerage firm of Raymond James Financial, Inc., which has agreed to be a market maker for our common stock. There is no guarantee that there will continue to be a market for our common stock. You may not be able to sell all of your shares of our common stock on short notice and the sale of a large number of shares at one time could temporarily depress the market price. There may also be a wide spread between bid and asked price for the common stock. When there is a wide spread between the bid and asked price, the price at which you may be able to sell our common stock may be significantly lower than the price at which you could buy it at that time.

 

We cannot guarantee future payment of dividends.

 

As a bank holding company, our ability to pay dividends is primarily a function of the dividend payments we receive from The Delaware National Bank. In 2016, we declared dividends of $0.6488 per share. It is the Board of Directors’ present intention to continue our current dividend payment policy. There is no assurance that we will continue to pay dividends in the future or that the amount of such dividends, if paid, will equal or exceed past dividends. The payment of future dividends will depend upon The Delaware National Bank’s earnings, financial condition, restrictions under applicable law and regulations and other factors relevant at the time the Board of Directors considers any declaration of dividends.

 

The Federal Reserve Board has issued a policy statement regarding the payment of dividends by bank holding companies. In general, the policy provides that dividends should be paid only out of current earnings and only if the prospective rate of earnings retention by the holding company appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. Regulatory guidance provides for prior regulatory review of capital distributions in certain circumstances such as where a company’s net income for the past four quarters, net of dividends previously paid over that period, is insufficient to fully fund the dividend or the company’s overall rate of earnings retention is not consistent with the company’s capital needs and overall financial condition. The ability of a holding company to pay dividends may be restricted if a subsidiary bank becomes undercapitalized. These regulatory policies could affect the ability of the Company to pay dividends. See “Regulation and Supervision – Federal Regulation” and “Regulation and Supervision – Restrictions on Bank Dividends” for additional information regarding applicable restrictions related to dividends.

 

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Because our common stock is not registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, there is less public information about Delhi Bank Corp. available as compared to companies whose securities are registered.

 

We are not a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), and are therefore not required to file periodic reports which contain detailed financial and other information, such as Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other reports. We are not required to provide our stockholders with a proxy statement in compliance with Schedule 14A under the Exchange Act. As a result, there may not be current information available to the public upon which investors may base decisions to buy and sell our common stock.

 

In the future, if we have more than 1,200 holders of record of our common stock, we would be required to register the common stock under the Exchange Act and provide audited annual financial statements, quarterly summary financial statements, an annual report to stockholders and a proxy statement in compliance with the Exchange Act. As of December 31, 2016, we had 500 record holders of our common stock. Eligibility to participate in the Plan is limited to current stockholders residing in the States of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington. Accordingly, we do not believe that our record holders will exceed 1,200 as a result of participation in the Plan or at any time in the foreseeable future.

 

No interest will be paid on optional cash payments.

 

No interest is paid on your optional cash payments pending their investment in our common stock.

 

Delhi Bank Corp.
Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan

 

On April 17, 2003, our Board of Directors voted to adopt this Plan under which authorized but unissued shares of Delhi Bank Corp.’s common stock are available for issuance and sale to our stockholders who reside in the State of New York, as well as certain additional states. The Plan was amended on February 28, 2006, March 13, 2007, March 11, 2008, February 24, 2010, February 16, 2011, March 14, 2012, March 15, 2013, March 19, 2014 and March 27, 2015. Stockholders who do not wish to participate in the Plan will continue to receive cash dividends, if and when declared.

 

The following, in question and answer format, describes the terms and conditions of the Plan, as in effect on the date of this offering circular.

 

PURPOSE

 

1. What is the purpose of the Plan?

 

The purpose of the Plan is to provide participants with a simple and convenient method to buy additional shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock by reinvesting cash dividends and making optional cash payments. We expect that generally all Plan purchases will be directly from Delhi Bank Corp., either through original issue shares or shares we have reacquired and hold as treasury shares. To the extent that such additional shares are purchased directly from Delhi Bank Corp., we will receive additional funds to be used for general corporate purposes.

 

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2.  What are the advantages of the Plan?

 

(a)       The Plan provides participants with the opportunity to reinvest cash dividends paid on all of their shares of common stock in additional shares of Delhi Bank Corp.’s common stock.

 

(b)       No brokerage commissions or service charges are paid by participants in connection with any purchase of shares made under the Plan, unless such shares are purchased through open market purchases.

 

(c)       All cash dividends paid on participants’ shares can be fully invested in additional shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock because the Plan permits fractional shares to be credited to Plan accounts. Dividends on such fractional shares, as well as on whole shares, will also be reinvested in additional shares which will be credited to Plan accounts.

 

(d)       Periodic statements reflecting all current activity, including share purchases and latest Plan account balance, simplify participants’ record keeping.

 

ADMINISTRATION

 

3. Who administers the Plan?

 

The Delaware National Bank of Delhi (the “Bank”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delhi Bank Corp., acts as the stock transfer agent for Delhi Bank Corp., and will administer the Plan. The Delaware National Bank, as Plan Administrator, will receive and invest your cash contributions, maintain your Plan account records, issue periodic account statements and perform other duties related to the Plan. Shares purchased under the Plan are registered in your name in non-certificated form (book-entry) and are credited to your account in the Plan. We may appoint a new third-party plan administrator at any time within our sole discretion.

 

You may contact the Plan Administrator by mail or telephone at the address and telephone number set forth in Question 37.

 

ELIGIBILITY

 

4. Who is eligible to participate in the Plan?

 

All holders of record of at least one (1) whole share of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock who are residents of the States of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington are eligible to participate in the Plan. If the shares you hold are in your own name, you may participate directly in the Plan. If your stock is registered in another party’s name (e.g., in a broker’s “street name” or in the name of a bank nominee), you must become a stockholder of record by having the shares transferred into your name. Shares held in the name of a broker or bank nominee are not eligible for reinvestment under the Plan. Stockholders who reside in jurisdictions other than those set forth above are not eligible to participate in the Plan.

 

PARTICIPATION

 

5. How does an eligible stockholder participate?

 

Participation in the Plan is entirely voluntary. To participate in the Plan, a stockholder must complete the enclosed Authorization Form and return it to us in the envelope provided. Additional copies of the Authorization Form will be provided from time to time to the holders of Delhi Bank Corp.’s common stock, and you may obtain one at any time by writing to Delhi Bank Corp. Dividend Reinvestment Plan, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, 124 Main Street, Delhi, New York 13753.

 

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If your shares of common stock are registered in multiple accounts, you should complete an Authorization Form for each account.

 

The Plan Administrator must receive a properly completed Authorization Form at least five (5) business days before a dividend record date in order for those dividends to be reinvested under the Plan. Those stockholders who do not elect to participate in the Plan will continue to receive dividends at such times as dividends are paid to all stockholders.

 

6.  When may an eligible stockholder join the Plan?

 

You may join the Plan at any time assuming your shares are registered in your name and you are a resident of the states set forth above in Question 4. If the Authorization Form is received by the Plan Administrator at least five (5) business days before the dividend record date, reinvestment of dividends will begin with that dividend payment.

 

7. What are the options that the Authorization Form provides?

 

The Authorization Form allows you to decide the extent to which you want to participate in the Plan through any of the following investment options:

 

  “Dividend Reinvestment” permits you to reinvest dividends on all shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock, currently owned or subsequently registered in your name, in additional shares of common stock in accordance with the Plan.

 

  “Optional Cash Purchases” permits you to make optional cash purchases of additional shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock in accordance with the Plan, whether or not your dividends are being reinvested.

 

8. May I have dividends reinvested under the Plan with respect to less than all of the shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock registered in my name?

 

You may only have dividends reinvested with respect to all of the shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock registered in your name.

 

9. How may a participant change options under the Plan?

 

You may change participation in the Plan at any time by completing a revised Authorization Form and returning it to the Plan Administrator, or by submitting a written request to the Plan Administrator as set forth in the response to Question 5. Any notification of a change that is not received at least five (5) business days before the dividend record date will not be effective until dividends for such record date have been reinvested and the shares credited to your account.

 

REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS

 

10. When will dividends be reinvested?

 

In a month in which a regular cash dividend is paid on the common stock, the dividend investment date for the regular dividend on our common stock is the dividend payment date. In any case, if the dividend investment date falls on a day that is not a trading day, the dividend investment date is deemed to be the prior trading day.

 

Shares purchased directly from Delhi Bank Corp. with reinvested dividends will be purchased on the dividend investment date. In the event sufficient shares of our stock are available in the open market and we appoint an outside administrator for the Plan, shares for the Plan may be purchased on the open market. Purchases on the open market will begin on the dividend investment date and will be completed no later than thirty (30) days from that date, except where completion at a later date is necessary or advisable under any applicable federal securities laws. If open market purchases cannot be completed within thirty (30) days, shares will be purchased directly from Delhi Bank Corp. Open market purchases may be made in the market, or by negotiated transactions and may be subject to such terms with respect to price, delivery, and other terms as to which the outside Plan Administrator may agree. In the event we appoint an outside Plan Administrator, neither we nor any participant shall have any authority or power to direct the time or price at which shares in the market may be purchased, or the selection of the broker or dealer through or from whom purchases are to be made.

 

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Any changes in your method of participating in the dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan will become effective as of the next dividend investment date if notice is received by the Plan Administrator at least five (5) business days before the dividend record date for the related dividend payment.

 

OPTIONAL PURCHASES

 

11. What are the minimum and maximum optional purchase limits, and when can they be made?

 

Any optional cash payments you wish to make must not be less than $25 per investment nor may your payments for any one account total more than $5,000 per calendar quarter. We will return optional cash payments to the extent that the optional cash payments in any calendar quarter exceed $5,000 or are less than $25. The same optional cash payment need not be sent for each investment and there is no obligation to use, nor any penalty for not using, the optional purchase feature of the Plan.

 

You may send in optional cash payments as often as you want, however, payments must be received by the Plan Administrator no later than ten (10) calendar days, but no more than thirty (30) calendar days, prior to the dividend payment date. You may also choose to make optional cash payments by authorizing automatic deductions from your bank account at The Delaware National Bank of Delhi as is discussed in Question 12.

 

If the Plan Administrator is unable to process your optional cash payments within thirty (30) calendar days of the dividend payment date, the Plan Administrator will return the funds to you by check. No interest will be paid on funds held by the Plan Administrator pending investment in our common stock.

 

12. How does the “Optional Purchase” feature operate?

 

If you choose to make optional cash payments, and do not elect the dividend reinvestment option, the Plan Administrator will apply any optional cash payments received from you to the purchase of shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock for your account in the Plan and will pay cash dividends on all shares registered in your account. If you have elected the dividend reinvestment option, the Plan Administrator will reinvest all future cash dividends on shares in the Plan purchased pursuant to the optional purchase feature of the Plan.

 

Once you are enrolled in the Plan, you may make an optional cash payment by check or by authorizing an individual automatic deduction from your bank account if you hold a bank account at The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, subject to the time periods during which such optional cash payments can be made. See Question 11.

 

If investing by check, you need not send the same amount each time and you are under no obligation to make optional cash payments in any quarter. We will not accept cash, travelers’ checks, money orders or third party checks for optional cash payments. Checks should be made payable to Delhi Bank Corp. No interest will be paid on optional cash payments.

 

For an individual funds transfer, your bank account at The Delaware National Bank of Delhi will be debited the next business day following receipt of your request. For automatic quarterly electronic funds transfers, your bank account at The Delaware National Bank of Delhi is debited on the dividend payment date, which is usually the fifteenth (15th) day after the end of the quarter or, if that day is not a business day, the next business day following such day. You will not receive any confirmation of the transfer of funds other than as reflected on your Plan account statements.

 

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To authorize electronic funds transfers from your bank account at The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, complete and sign the automatic funds transfer section of the Authorization Form and return it to the Plan Administrator together with a voided blank check or deposit slip for the account from which funds are to be transferred. Your automatic funds transfers will begin as soon as practicable after we receive the Plan automatic funds transfer section. You may change the amount of your quarterly transfer or terminate your quarterly transfer altogether by writing to the Plan Administrator and indicating you wish to change or terminate electronic funds transfers. To be effective with respect to a particular investment date, your change or termination request must be received by the Plan Administrator at least five (5) business days before the dividend record date.

 

Additional contribution forms and forms to establish an automatic quarterly deduction from a checking or savings account at The Delaware National Bank of Delhi may be obtained by contacting the Plan Administrator by any of the methods as set forth in the response to Question 37.

 

13. When will optional cash payments received by the Plan Administrator be invested and can they be returned to the participant upon request?

 

Optional cash payments will be invested on the dividend investment date. The dividend investment date, with respect to shares purchased from Delhi Bank Corp., will be the dividend payment date. In the event we appoint an outside Plan Administrator and purchases to fund the Plan are made in the open market, shares will be purchased, as soon as practicable after the dividend investment date, as determined by the outside Plan Administrator. No interest will be paid by us on optional cash payments pending their actual investment. Optional cash payments will be refunded if a written request for a refund is received by the Plan Administrator no later than five (5) business days prior to the dividend investment date.

 

14. Is there a requirement to reinvest the dividends received on shares purchased with optional cash payments?

 

If you have signed up for the dividend reinvestment option of the Plan in addition to the optional purchase option, then all dividends paid on shares purchased with optional cash payments must be reinvested. If you have only selected the optional purchase option, you will receive cash dividends on such shares.

 

15. What if your payment is returned for insufficient funds?

 

Payments are accepted subject to timely collection as good funds and verification of compliance with the terms of the Plan. Checks or other forms of payment returned or denied for any reason will not be resubmitted for collection.

 

In the event that your check is returned unpaid for any reason, the Plan Administrator will immediately remove from your account any shares already purchased upon the prior credit of such funds. The Plan Administrator may sell any such shares to satisfy any uncollected amounts. If the net proceeds of the sale of such shares are insufficient to satisfy the balance of the uncollected amounts, the Plan Administrator may sell such additional shares from your account as necessary to satisfy the uncollected balance.

 

A fee of $30 will be charged for any checks returned for insufficient funds. We may place a hold on your account until the fee is received or sell shares from your account to satisfy the fee.

 

SHARES PURCHASED FOR PARTICIPANTS

 

16. What is the source of common stock purchased under the Plan?

 

Shares of common stock will be purchased directly from Delhi Bank Corp., and will be either authorized but unissued shares or shares held in the treasury of Delhi Bank Corp. In the event that The Delaware National Bank ceases to administer the Plan on our behalf and we appoint an outside administrator, we may purchase shares from existing stockholders or in the open market, if sufficient shares are available for purchase in the open market.

 

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17. How many shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock will be purchased for participants?

 

The Plan does not limit the aggregate amount of cash dividends that may be reinvested. The number of shares purchased depends on the amount of your dividends or optional cash payments, or both, and the applicable market price of the common stock. Your plan account will be credited with that number of shares, including fractions, equal to the total amount to be invested divided by the purchase price per share. There are limitations with respect to optional cash purchases, see Question 11.

 

18. What will be the price of shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock purchased under the Plan?

 

The price of shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock purchased from us will be equal to the average of the high and low sales prices for our common stock as quoted on the OTC Markets for the four (4) weeks preceding the applicable dividend investment date. If there is no trading in our common stock on the OTC Markets for a substantial amount of time at the time of any dividend investment date, Delhi Bank Corp. will determine the market price based on market quotations it deems appropriate.

 

19. Could the Plan have a dilutive effect on Delhi Bank Corp.’s stockholders?

 

Yes. The issuance of authorized but unissued shares by Delhi Bank Corp. under the Plan or the purchase of shares of our common stock held in the treasury of Delhi Bank Corp. will dilute the voting interests of existing stockholders and net income per share and stockholders’ equity per share will decrease. If shares for the Plan are purchased in the open market by an outside plan administrator, there will be no dilutive effect on Delhi Bank Corp.’s stockholders. To date, all shares purchased under the Plan have been purchased directly from Delhi Bank Corp.

 

DIVIDENDS ON SHARES HELD IN THE PLAN

 

20. May dividends on shares purchased through the Plan be sent directly to me?

 

No. The purpose of the Plan is to have the dividends on shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock reinvested. Accordingly, dividends paid on shares held in the Plan will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock unless and until you elect to terminate participation in the Plan as to all shares in the Plan as described below. See Question 25.

 

In the event that you choose the optional purchase option, but do not elect the dividend reinvestment option, you may have the dividends paid on shares purchased with optional cash payments sent directly to you.

 

COSTS

 

21. Are there any costs to me associated with purchases under the Plan?

 

No. Delhi Bank Corp. pays all administration costs of the Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan. You are not charged brokerage commissions, service charges or other fees in connection with the purchase of shares of common stock under the Plan, unless shares purchased under the Plan are purchased through open market purchases, in which case you will pay prorated brokerage commissions charged for such purchases.

 

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REPORTS TO PARTICIPANTS

 

22. If I participate, what information will I receive concerning my purchases of stock under the Plan?

 

You will receive a quarterly statement of your Plan account. The statement will confirm each transaction, such as any purchase, sale, transfer, certificate deposit, certificate issuance or dividend reinvestment. These statements are a record of your Plan account activity and identify your cumulative share position and the prices for your purchases and sales of shares under the Plan. The statements will also show the amount of dividends reinvested into additional shares for your Plan account (if applicable), and any brokerage fees charged for your respective transactions during the period.

 

As a registered stockholder, you will also receive copies of Delhi Bank Corp. Annual Reports, proxy statements, notices of annual and special meetings, proxy cards, and, if applicable, dividend income and other notices for tax reporting purposes.

 

CERTIFICATES FOR SHARES HELD UNDER THE PLAN

 

23. Will I receive stock certificates for shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock purchased under the Plan?

 

Unless requested, certificates for shares of common stock purchased under the Plan will not be issued to you. The Plan Administrator will hold all shares purchased for the benefit of Plan participants in non-certificated (book-entry) form. Your Plan account statement will show the number of shares purchased for your account under the Plan. This feature protects against loss, theft, or destruction of stock certificates.

 

Certificates for any number of whole shares credited to your account under the Plan will be issued within 30 days of receipt of your written request or of your withdrawal from the Plan, if so requested. If you do not request certificates for your shares, the Plan Administrator will maintain your shares in book-entry form. Any remaining whole shares and fractional shares will continue to be credited to your account. Certificates for fractional shares will not be issued under any circumstances.

 

SAFEKEEPING OF SHARES

 

24. May a participant deposit certificates of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock with the Plan Administrator?

 

We do not offer safekeeping services for certificates of our common stock. However, you may send your certificates for your shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock to us to have the ownership of such shares transferred from certificated form into book-entry form. If you wish to use this service, you should contact the Plan Administrator at the address set forth in Question 37. Delivery of certificates is at your risk and, for delivery by mail, we recommend you use insured registered mail with return receipt requested. Your account statement will reflect the number of shares held by you in book-entry form.

 

TERMINATION OF PARTICIPATION

 

25. How may I withdraw from and stop participating in the Plan?

 

You may withdraw from the Plan completely at any time by notifying the Plan Administrator in writing to that effect at the address specified in Question 37.

 

If the Plan Administrator receives your notice of withdrawal and termination less than five (5) business days before the next dividend record date, it will not be effective until dividends paid for such record date have been reinvested and the shares credited to your account.

 

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Any optional cash payments sent to the Plan Administrator prior to the request to terminate will be invested in Delhi Bank Corp. common stock unless your termination letter expressly requests the return of the optional cash payments and such letter is received no later than five (5) business days prior to the dividend investment date.

 

If you terminate participation in the Plan, the Plan Administrator will remove your shares from the Plan and those shares held in book-entry form will continue to be held in your name in such form. If requested, we will send you a check in the amount equal to the value of any fractional shares, based upon the market price of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock as determined as set forth in Question 18. You may request certificates for your shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock which are held in book-entry form by following the procedure described in Question 23. Certificates representing fractional shares will not be issued.

 

After you withdraw from the Plan, you will receive all subsequent dividends in cash unless you re-enroll in the Plan, which you may do at any time by requesting an Authorization Form in the manner specified in Question 5. However, we and the Plan Administrator reserve the right to reject any Authorization Form, on any grounds, including but not limited to excessive joining and withdrawing. This reservation is intended to minimize unnecessary administrative expenses and to encourage use of the Plan as a long-term investment service.

 

26. What happens to my Plan accounts if I transfer and sell all the Delhi Bank Corp. stock held in my name?

 

If you cease to be a stockholder of Delhi Bank Corp., you cease to be eligible to participate in the Plan. If you subsequently purchase our common stock, you will have to complete and send to the Plan Administrator a new Authorization Form to enroll in the Plan.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

27. What is the effect of a stock split, stock dividend or rights offering on my shares held in the Plan?

 

Any stock dividend or stock split declared by Delhi Bank Corp. on shares held in the Plan on your behalf will be credited to your account. In the event that we make available to our stockholders the right to purchase additional shares, debentures or other securities, you will be given the opportunity to exercise such rights accruing on your shares held in the Plan and any additional shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock purchased will be placed in your account.

 

28. May I pledge the shares held in my Plan account?

 

Your rights under the Plan and shares credited to your account may not be pledged. If you wish to pledge your shares, you must request that certificates for such shares be issued in your name.

 

29. How do I sell shares held in the Plan?

 

Currently, we do not handle the sale of shares for your account. You may choose to sell your shares at any time through a stockbroker of your choice. If you choose to sell shares held in the Plan, you may need to request a certificate for your shares from the Plan Administrator for delivery to your stockbroker prior to settlement of such sale. For instructions on how to obtain a stock certificate, see Question 23.

 

30. How do I change the name, transfer or give my plan shares as a gift?

 

You may change the name, transfer or gift shares in your Plan account at any time. Transfers may be made in book-entry or certificated form. Simply contact the Plan Administrator at the address specified in Question 37 to submit your request.

 

To obtain instructions for transferring your shares, please follow the steps described below:

 

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Call the telephone number listed in Question 37 and request that Delhi Bank Corp. send you transfer instructions. Once received, provide the full new name, address and taxpayer identification (or social security) number of the new owner on the Transfer of Ownership Form.

 

The completed form should be sent to Delhi Bank Corp. at the address provided in Question 37. If you are sending transfer instructions along with your certificates, you should send them by registered mail, return receipt requested. All participants in the existing Plan account must sign the instructions, and their signatures must be authenticated with a Medallion Signature Guarantee as described in the instructions.

 

31. How will my shares held under the Plan be voted at meetings of stockholders?

 

You will receive a proxy card covering both your certificated shares and the shares held in your account under the Plan (other than fractional shares). If the proxy card is returned properly signed and marked for voting, all of the shares will be voted as marked. The total number of full shares held may be voted in person at the stockholders’ meeting in accordance with instructions contained in our proxy statement.

 

If a proxy card is returned properly signed but without indicating instructions as to the manner in which shares are to be voted with respect to any item, all of your shares will be voted (to the extent legally permissible) in accordance with the recommendations of our Board of Directors. This procedure is consistent with the actions taken with respect to stockholders who are not participating in the Plan and who return properly signed proxy cards and who do not provide voting instructions. If the proxy card is not returned, or if it is returned unsigned or improperly signed, none of your shares covered by such proxy card will be voted.

 

32. What are the federal income tax consequences of participation in the Plan?

 

In general, you will have the same federal income tax obligations with respect to dividends credited to your account under the Plan as other holders of shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock who elect to receive cash dividends directly. You are treated for income tax purposes as having received, on the dividend payment date, a dividend in an amount equal to the fair market value of the Delhi Bank Corp. common stock credited to your account under the Plan, even though that amount was not actually received by you in cash but, instead, was applied to the purchase of additional shares for your account.

 

The basis of each share credited to your account pursuant to the dividend reinvestment aspect of the Plan is the fair market value of the common stock when purchased, and the holding period for such shares begins on the day after that date the shares are acquired for a participant’s account. We intend to make every reasonable effort to determine the fair market value on the dividend payment date and use that value to determine the number of shares purchased with your cash dividend, however, because there is not an active trading market for our common stock, our valuation may be only an approximation of the fair market value.

 

Generally, when you receive certificates representing whole shares previously credited to your account under the Plan upon withdrawal from the Plan or pursuant to your request, it will not result in the recognition of taxable income. You may recognize a gain or loss when fractional shares are sold on your behalf upon withdrawal from the Plan or if you sell your shares issued to you from the Plan.

 

You should consult your own tax adviser regarding the particular tax consequences, including state tax consequences, which may result from participation in the Plan and any subsequent disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the Plan.

 

33. What is the responsibility of Delhi Bank Corp. and the Plan Administrator?

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and the Plan Administrator, in administering the Plan, will not be liable for any act done in good faith or for any good faith omission to act, including, without limitation, any claim of liability arising out of failure to terminate a participant’s account upon the participant’s death or judicially declared incompetency prior to receipt by us of notice in writing of such death or incompetency; the prices and times at which shares are purchased for a participant’s account; or any loss or fluctuation in the market value before or after purchase of shares.

 

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34. Who bears the risk of market price fluctuations in the common stock?

 

Your investment in shares acquired under the Plan is no different from a direct investment in shares of Delhi Bank Corp. You alone bear the risk of loss and realize the benefits of any gain from market price changes with respect to all your shares held in the Plan, or otherwise. Delhi Bank Corp. cannot guarantee liquidity in the market, thus your investment and the marketability of your securities may be adversely affected by the current market conditions.

 

35. May the Plan be changed or discontinued?

 

Although Delhi Bank Corp. anticipates maintaining the Plan, the Plan may be amended, suspended, modified or terminated at any time by the Board of Directors of Delhi Bank Corp. without the approval of the participants. Notice of any such suspension or termination or material amendment or modification will be sent to all participants, who shall at all times have the right to withdraw from the Plan.

 

We may terminate your individual participation in the Plan at any time by written notice. In such event, we will request instructions from you for disposition of the shares in your account. If we do not receive instructions from you, the Plan Administrator will maintain your shares of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock held in the Plan in book-entry form and send you a check for any fractional shares.

 

36. How are the Plan materials and the terms and conditions to be interpreted?

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and the Plan Administrator will determine all issues of interpretation of the provisions set forth in this Plan.

 

37. Where should I direct correspondence regarding the Plan?

 

You may contact the Plan Administrator by mail or telephone at:

 

Delhi Bank Corp. Dividend Reinvestment Plan

c/o The Delaware National Bank of Delhi

124 Main Street

Delhi, New York 13753

(855) 363-3544

  

A Warning About Forward-Looking Statements

 

This offering circular contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” “potential,” “possible” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include:

 

  statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;

 

  statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;

 

  statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and

 

  estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

 

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These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to, among others, the following factors:

 

  general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market area, that are worse than expected;

 

  changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our interest margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;

 

  our ability to attract and retain deposits;

 

  increases in premiums for deposit insurance;

 

  management’s assumptions in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;

 

  our ability to control operating costs and expenses;

 

  the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation;

 

  difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans on our balance sheet;

 

  staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our workforce and potential associated charges;

 

  computer systems on which we depend could fail or experience a security breach;

 

  our ability to retain key members of our senior management team;

 

  costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments;

 

  our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we may in the future acquire into our operations and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related thereto;

 

  increased competitive pressures among financial services companies;

 

  changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

 

  legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business;

 

  changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

 

  the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions;

 

  adverse changes in the securities markets;

 

  inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations; and

 

  changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies and the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

 

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this offering circular and in other public statements we make may turn out to be wrong because of inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that we cannot foresee. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed.

 

For any forward-looking statements made in this offering circular, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date of this offering circular. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the matters addressed in this offering circular and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this offering circular.

 

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Selected Financial and Other Data

 

The summary financial data presented below is derived in part from our consolidated financial statements. The following is only a summary and you should read it in connection with the financial statements and notes thereto beginning on page F-1 of this offering circular. The information at December 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is derived in part from the audited financial statements that appear in this offering circular. Operating results for the periods shown are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period.

 

   At December 31, 
   2016   2015 
Financial Condition Data:        
Assets:        
Cash and due from banks   $3,182,569   $16,691,113 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks    36,177,000    37,177,000 
Available for sale securities    92,736,659    113,890,852 
Held to maturity securities    1,542,416    4,984,585 
Restricted equity securities    1,232,600    322,100 
Loans receivable, net    159,211,905    100,372,504 
Premises and equipment, net    2,913,001    3,041,041 
Bank owned life insurance    7,388,083    8,853,696 
Other assets    3,860,925    3,118,146 
Total assets   $308,245,158   $285,451,037 
         , 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:          
Liabilities          
Deposits:          
Noninterest-bearing   $43,639,485   $41,057,398 
Interest-bearing    214,928,151    214,167,833 
Total deposits    258,567,636    255,225,231 
           
Borrowed funds    20,070,000    215,000 
Capital lease obligation    222,885    239,666 
Other liabilities    3,288,837    3,255,222 
Total liabilities    282,149,358    258,935,119 
           
Stockholders’ Equity:          
Common stock, $1.00 par value: 5,000,000 shares authorized; 1,642,867 shares issued in 2016 and 1,627,270 in 2015    1,642,867    1,627,270 
Additional paid-in capital    3,544,726    3,114,213 
Retained earnings    23,420,936    23,080,915 
Accumulated other comprehensive income    (287,660)   511,404 
Treasury stock, at cost; 108,502 shares in 2016 and 98,312 shares in 2015    (2,225,069)   (1,817,884)
           
Total stockholders’ equity    26,095,800    26,515,918 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $308,245,158   $285,451,037 

 

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   At December 31, 
   2016   2015 
Operating Data:        
Interest and Dividend Income:        
Interest and fees on loans   $5,146,603   $4,491,384 
Investments:          
Taxable    2,543,130    2,622,355 
Tax-exempt    408,385    766,492 
Dividends    21,655    13,575 
Total interest and dividend income    8,119,773    7,893,806 
           
Interest Expense:          
Deposits    984,257    953,193 
Borrowed funds and capital lease    89,809    23,525 
Total interest expense    1,074,066    976,718 
           
Net Interest Income    7,045,707    6,917,088 
           
Provision for Loan Losses    195,000    140,000 
           
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses    6,850,707    6,777,088 
           
Noninterest Income:          
Service charges and fees    1,139,464    1,207,609 
Net gain on sales of securities    69,420    101,023 
Bank owned life insurance income    234,388    364,668 
Other    4,800    - 
Total noninterest income    1,448,072    1,673,300 
           
Noninterest Expense:          
Salaries and employee benefits    3,560,211    3,525,216 
Occupancy and equipment    1,536,937    1,335,044 
Professional fees    292,382    277,949 
FDIC premiums    142,364    160,294 
Director fees    131,000    114,385 
ATM and debit card processing    117,621    131,855 
Other real estate expense    106,609    78,493 
Other    653,869    752,261 
Total noninterest expense    6,540,993    6,375,497 
           
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes    1,757,786    2,074,891 
           
Provision for Income Taxes    421,330    354,184 
           
Net income   $1,336,456   $1,720,707 
           
Capital Ratios:          
Leverage ratio – consolidated    8.8%   9.4%
Tier 1 risk weighted capital – Bank only    26.4    24.5 
Total risk weighted capital – Bank only    27.0    25.0 
Common equity Tier 1 capital – Bank only    26.4    24.5 
           
Per Share Data:          
Earnings per share   $0.87   $1.13 
Dividends per share    0.65    0.64 
           
Asset Quality Ratios:          
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans    0.34%   0.43%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans    27.75    27.56 
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans    0.64    0.55 
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total assets    0.71    0.67 
           
Performance Ratios:          
Return on average total assets    0.44%   0.60%
Return on average equity    4.93    6.52 
Interest rate spread    2.40    2.58 
Net interest margin    2.49    2.65 
Dividend payout ratio    74.14    57.02 

 

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Our Business

 

General

 

Delhi Bank Corp. is a registered bank holding company, which owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of The Delaware National Bank of Delhi. We were incorporated under the laws of the State of New York in December 1994 for the purpose of serving as The Delaware National Bank’s holding company. The holding company structure provides flexibility for growth through expansion of our businesses and access to varied capital raising operations. Our primary business activity consists of ownership of all of the outstanding stock of The Delaware National Bank. As of December 31, 2016, we had 500 stockholders of record.

 

The Delaware National Bank is a national bank which converted from a New York chartered bank in 1865. The Delaware National Bank operates a full-service commercial and consumer banking business in Delaware County, New York. The Delaware National Bank originates one- to four-family residential real estate and commercial real estate mortgage loans, residential construction loans, and secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans. We do not make subprime loans. We also finance commercial transactions and offer revolving credit loans, small business loans. The Delaware National Bank offers a variety of deposit products, including demand and savings deposits, regular savings accounts, investment certificates, fixed-rate certificates of deposit and club accounts. The Delaware National Bank also has a full-service trust department. The Delaware National Bank offers an enhanced delivery system option of telephone banking and Internet banking. Other services include safe deposit facilities, mobile banking, money orders, wire transfers, drive-through facilities, 24-hour depositories and ATMs.

 

The Delaware National Bank’s telephone number is (855) 413-3544. The Delaware National Bank’s website is www.dnbd.bank. Information on The Delaware National Bank’s website should not be considered part of this offering circular.

 

Market Area and Competition

 

We consider Delaware County, New York to be the Bank’s primary market area for lending and deposit activities, with secondary concentrations of business activity in neighboring adjoining counties. Delaware County is not part of a metropolitan statistical area, and is mostly rural in nature, containing employment in a variety of economic sectors.

 

We face significant competition for the attraction of deposits and origination of loans. Our most direct competition for deposits has historically come from the financial institutions operating in our market area. We also face competition for investors’ funds from money market funds, mutual funds and other corporate and government securities. Our competition for loans comes primarily from financial institutions in our market area and, to a lesser extent, from other financial service providers, such as mortgage companies and mortgage brokers. Competition for loans also comes from the increasing number of non-depository financial service companies entering the mortgage market, such as insurance companies, securities companies and specialty finance companies.

 

Lending Activities

 

One- to Four-Family Residential Loans. We offer both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. We do not engage in subprime lending. We also offer home equity lines of credit.

 

Borrower demand for adjustable-rate loans compared to fixed-rate loans is a function of the level of interest rates, the expectations of changes in the level of interest rates, and the difference between the interest rates and loan fees offered for fixed-rate mortgage loans as compared to the interest rates and loan fees for adjustable-rate loans. The relative amount of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans that can be originated at any time is largely determined by the demand for each in a competitive environment. The loan fees, interest rates and other provisions of mortgage loans are determined by us on the basis of our own pricing criteria and competitive market conditions.

 

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While one- to four-family residential real estate loans are normally originated with up to 30-year terms, such loans typically remain outstanding for substantially shorter periods because borrowers often prepay their loans in full either upon sale of the property pledged as security or upon refinancing the original loan. Therefore, average loan maturity is a function of, among other factors, the level of purchase and sale activity in the real estate market, prevailing interest rates and the interest rates payable on outstanding loans.

 

We will generally make mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios up to 85%. We require all properties securing mortgage loans to be appraised by a Board-approved independent appraiser. We generally require title insurance on all first mortgage loans. Borrowers must obtain hazard insurance, and flood insurance is required for loans on properties located in a flood zone.

 

Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate Loans. We originate loans secured by a variety of commercial and multi-family real estate located in our market area. In reaching a decision on whether to make a commercial or multi-family real estate loan, we consider and review a cash flow analysis of the borrower and consider the net operating income of the borrower’s business or the property, the borrower’s expertise, credit history and profitability, and the value of the underlying property. We generally require that the borrowers have debt service coverage ratios (the ratio of earnings before debt service to debt service) of at least 1.2. In some circumstances, loans are also collateralized by business assets, assignments of leases or the business owner’s primary residence. We may also require personal guarantees. An environmental survey or environmental risk insurance is obtained when the possibility exists that hazardous materials may have existed on the site, or the site may have been impacted by adjoining properties that handled hazardous materials. In order to monitor these loans, we generally require the borrower and, in some cases, the business owner to provide annual financial statements and/or income tax returns.

 

Construction and Land Development Loans. We originate loans to finance the construction of residential and commercial properties. We also make loans on vacant land and for land development. Our construction loans generally provide for the payment of interest only during the construction phase. Loans generally can be made with a maximum loan to value ratio of 75% and generally do not exceed a term of one year. Before making a commitment to fund a construction loan, we require an appraisal of the property by an independent licensed appraiser. We also will require an inspection of the property before disbursement of funds during the term of the construction loan.

 

Commercial and Agricultural Loans. We make commercial business and agricultural loans on a secured and unsecured basis. When making such loans, we consider the financial statements of the borrower, the borrower’s payment history of both corporate and personal debt, the debt service capabilities of the borrower, the projected cash flows of the business, the viability of the industry in which the customer operates and the value of the collateral.

 

Consumer Loans. Our consumer loans consist of credit cards, automobile loans, mobile homes, personal loans and overdraft protection loans. The procedures for underwriting consumer loans include an assessment of the applicant’s payment history on other debts and ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan. We generally require that borrowers have a debt to income ratio of no more than 40%. Although the applicant’s creditworthiness is a primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the collateral, if any, to the proposed loan amount.

 

Purchased Guaranteed Loans. In addition, to the above referenced loans, we have made a concerted effort to increase the amount of loans that we purchase which are fully guaranteed by the USDA, SBA or the FSA as they generally provide a stable return while adding no risk to our balance sheet.

 

Loan Underwriting Risks.

 

Adjustable-Rate Loans. While we anticipate that adjustable-rate loans will better offset the adverse effects of an increase in interest rates as compared to fixed-rate mortgages, an increased monthly mortgage payment required of adjustable-rate loan borrowers in a rising interest rate environment could cause an increase in delinquencies and defaults. The marketability of the underlying property also may be adversely affected in a high interest rate environment. In addition, although adjustable-rate mortgage loans make our asset base more responsive to changes in interest rates, the extent of this interest sensitivity is limited by the annual and lifetime interest rate adjustment limits.

 

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Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate Loans. Loans secured by commercial and multi-family real estate generally have larger balances and involve a greater degree of risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. Of primary concern in commercial and multi-family real estate lending is the borrower’s creditworthiness and cash flow. Payments on loans secured by investment properties often depend on successful operation and management of the properties. As a result, repayment of such loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy.

 

Construction Loans. Construction financing is generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk of loss than long-term financing on improved, occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property’s value at completion of construction and the estimated cost (including interest) of construction. During the construction phase, a number of factors could result in delays and cost overruns. If the estimate of construction costs proves to be inaccurate, we may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed to permit completion of the building. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, we may be confronted, at or before the maturity of the loan, with a loan having a value which is insufficiently collateralized. If we are forced to foreclose on a building before or at completion due to a default, there can be no assurance that we will be able to recover all of the unpaid balance of, and accrued interest on, the loan as well as related foreclosure and holding costs.

 

Commercial and Agricultural Loans. Unlike residential mortgage loans, which generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from his or her employment or other income, and which are secured by real property whose value tends to be more easily ascertainable, commercial and agricultural loans are of higher risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself. Further, any collateral securing such loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value.

 

Consumer Loans. Consumer loans may entail greater risk than do residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans that are unsecured or secured by assets that depreciate rapidly, such as motor vehicles. In the latter case, repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment for the outstanding loan and a small remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. Consumer loan collections depend on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and therefore are likely to be adversely affected by various factors, including job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount that can be recovered on such loans.

 

Loan Originations. Loan originations come from a number of sources. The primary source of our mortgage loan originations are existing customers, walk-in traffic, referrals from customers and advertising. Commercial, agricultural and consumer loans are generated primarily through the efforts of our loan officers.

 

Loan Approval Procedures and Authority. Our lending activities follow written, non-discriminatory, underwriting standards and loan origination procedures established by our Board of Directors and management. All loans are reviewed by the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. The Board of Directors has granted loan approval authority to certain officers up to prescribed limits, based on the officer’s experience and tenure. Loans over certain specified amounts are approved either by the voting members of the Executive Committee or by the Board of Directors.

 

Loans to One Borrower. The maximum amount that we may lend to one borrower and the borrower’s related entities is generally limited, by internal policy, to 12% of our Tier 1 capital and reserves. At December 31, 2016, our regulatory limit on loans to one borrower was $3.35 million. At that date, our largest lending relationship was $2.9 million and was fully guaranteed by the SBA. This loan was performing in accordance with its original terms at December 31, 2016.

 

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Loan Commitments. We issue commitments for fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans conditioned upon the occurrence of certain events. Commitments to originate mortgage loans are legally binding agreements to lend to our customers. Generally, our loan commitments expire after 90 days.

 

Investment Activities

 

We have legal authority to invest in various types of liquid assets, including U.S. Treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies and of state and municipal governments, mortgage-backed securities and certificates of deposit of federally insured institutions. We also are required to maintain an investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock.

 

Our investment objectives are to provide and maintain liquidity, to establish an acceptable level of interest rate and credit risk, to provide an alternate source of low-risk investments when demand for loans is weak and to maximize portfolio yield over the long-term. Our Board of Directors has the overall responsibility for the investment portfolio, including approval of our investment policy. The Chief Executive Officer and President is responsible for implementation of the investment policy. Our Board of Directors reviews the status of our investment portfolio on a monthly basis, or more frequently, if warranted.

 

Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds

 

General. Deposits, borrowings and loan repayments are the major sources of our funds for lending and other investment purposes. Scheduled loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows and loan prepayments are significantly influenced by general interest rates and money market conditions.

 

Deposit Accounts. Substantially all of our depositors are residents of New York. Deposits are attracted from within our market area through the offering of a broad selection of deposit instruments, including noninterest-bearing demand deposits (such as checking accounts), interest-bearing demand accounts (such as NOW and money market accounts), savings accounts, club accounts and certificates of deposit. In addition to accounts for individuals, we also offer commercial checking accounts designed for the businesses operating in our market area. We do not have any brokered deposits. From time to time we promote various accounts in an effort to increase deposits.

 

Deposit account terms vary according to the minimum balance required, the time periods the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other factors. In determining the terms of our deposit accounts, we consider the rates offered by our competition, our liquidity needs, profitability to us, and customer preferences and concerns. We generally review our deposit mix and pricing weekly. Our deposit pricing strategy has generally been to offer competitive rates and to be towards the top of the local market for rates on selected types of deposit products.

 

Borrowings. We utilize advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York to supplement our investable funds. The Federal Home Loan Bank functions as a central reserve bank providing credit for member financial institutions. As a member, we are required to own capital stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank and are authorized to apply for advances on the security of such stock and certain of our mortgage loans and other assets (principally securities which are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States), provided certain standards related to creditworthiness have been met. Advances are made under several different programs, each having its own interest rate and range of maturities. Depending on the program, limitations on the amount of advances are based either on a fixed percentage of an institution’s net worth or on the Federal Home Loan Bank’s assessment of the institution’s creditworthiness. We also maintain an advance credit facility agreement with another financial institution in the amount of $1,500,000.

 

Trust Services

 

The trust department of The Delaware National Bank provides fiduciary services and investment management and retirement services to individuals, partnerships, corporations and institutions. Additionally, the Bank acts as guardian, conservator, executor or trustee under various trusts, wills and other agreements. The Bank has implemented comprehensive policies governing the practices and procedures of the trust department, including policies relating to investment of trust property, maintaining confidentiality of trust records, avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining impartiality. At December 31, 2016, trust assets under administration were $39.1 million, consisting of 299 accounts.

 

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Personnel

 

As of December 31, 2016, we had 51 full-time employees and three part-time employees, none of whom is represented by a collective bargaining unit. We believe our relationship with our employees is good.

 

Properties

 

Our main and executive offices are located at 124 Main Street, Delhi, New York. An additional facility is located at 121 Main Street, Delhi, New York consisting of a computer center and a drive-through facility. The Delaware National Bank also has full-service branch offices located in Margaretville, New York, Davenport, New York and Hobart, New York. In addition, The Delaware National Bank owns and operates six ATM facilities, including two located at The Delaware National Bank’s main office, one located in its Margaretville branch, one located in its Davenport branch, one located in its Hobart branch and one located on the campus of SUNY College of Technology at Delhi, Delhi, New York. The Delaware National Bank also operates a loan production office in Oneonta, New York. The Delaware National Bank owns each of its offices, except for the Hobart, New York branch and the loan production office in Oneonta, New York, both of which are leased.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits involving The Delaware National Bank, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which The Delaware National Bank holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to The Delaware National Bank’s business. The Delaware National Bank is not a party to any pending legal proceedings that it believes would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or operations of The Delaware National Bank.

 

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

 

The objective of this section is to help potential investors understand our views on our results of operations and financial condition. You should read the discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements that appear at the end of this offering circular.

 

Overview

 

We conduct community banking activities by accepting deposits and making loans in our market area. Our lending products include one- to four-family residential loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial, financial and agricultural loans and consumer and home equity loans. In addition, to the above referenced loans, we have made a concerted effort to increase the amount of loans that we purchase which are fully guaranteed by the USDA, SBA or the FSA as they generally provide a stable return while adding no risk to our balance sheet. We also maintain an investment portfolio consisting primarily of state and local government obligations and mortgage-backed securities to manage our liquidity and interest rate risk. Our loan and investment portfolios are funded with deposits as well as collateralized borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.

 

Income. Our primary source of pre-tax income is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income, which is the income that we earn on our loans and investments, and interest expense, which is the interest that we pay on our deposits and borrowings. Changes in levels of interest rates affect our net interest income. See “Risk Factors—Our business is subject to interest rate risk and variations in interest rates may negatively affect our financial performance.”

 

A secondary source of income is non-interest income, which is revenue that we receive from providing products and services. The majority of our non-interest income generally comes from service charges (mostly from service charges on deposit accounts) and increases in the value of bank-owned life insurance. In some years we recognize income from the sale of securities and real estate owned.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. We evaluate the need to establish allowances against losses on loans on a quarterly basis. When additional allowances are necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings.

 

Expenses. The noninterest expenses we incur in operating our business consist of salaries and employee benefits expenses, occupancy and equipment expenses, professional fees, FDIC premiums, director fees, ATM, debit card and data processing expenses, other real estate expenses and other miscellaneous expenses, such as office supplies, telephone, postage, advertising and professional services.

 

Our largest noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits, which consist primarily of salaries and wages paid to our employees, payroll taxes, and expenses for health insurance, retirement plans and other employee benefits.

 

Occupancy expenses, which are the fixed and variable costs of buildings and equipment, consist primarily of depreciation charges, furniture and equipment expenses, maintenance, real estate taxes and costs of utilities.

 

Under the FDIC’s existing risk based assessment system, insured institutions are assigned to one of four risk categories based on supervisory evaluations, regulatory capital levels and certain other factors, with less risky institutions paying lower assessments. An institution’s assessment rate depends upon the category to which it is assigned. The initial base assessment rate ranges from five to 35 basis points.

 

Balance Sheet Analysis

 

General. At December 31, 2016, Delhi Bank Corp. had total consolidated assets of $308.2 million, an increase of 7.95% from total consolidated assets of $285.5 million at December 31, 2015. This increase in total consolidated assets was due primarily to an increase in loans receivable, predominately those that are fully guaranteed by the USDA, SBA or the FSA. Cash and due from banks at December 31, 2016, totaled $3.2 million, a decrease of $13.5 million, or 81.44%, compared to $16.7 million at December 31, 2015. The decrease in cash and due from banks was primarily due to the increase in loans receivable, which includes purchased guaranteed loans. Available for sale securities decreased $21.2 million in 2016 to $92.7 million, or 18.61%, from $113.9 million in 2015. Held to maturity securities at December 31, 2016 totaled $1.5 million, a decrease of approximately $3.5 million, or 70%, compared to $5.0 million at December 31, 2015.

 

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Total liabilities increased from $258.9 million at December 31, 2015 to $282.1 million at December 31, 2016, an increase of approximately $23.2 million, due primarily to an increase in short term borrowings that were used to fund loans. Total stockholders’ equity decreased from $26.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 to $26.1 million at December 31, 2016, or 1.51%, primarily due to a decrease in our accumulated other comprehensive income which was a result of the increase in interest rates in December 2016.

 

Loans. The Delaware National Bank offers one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate and multi-family real estate mortgage loans, residential construction loans, financial and agricultural loans and installment and other consumer loans. We do not make subprime loans. The Delaware National Bank offers both adjustable and fixed-rate loans. As of December 31, 2016, The Delaware National Bank’s loan portfolio totaled $159.8 million (including net unamortized deferred origination costs), representing approximately 51.8% of total assets. Approximately 43.2% of our loan portfolio at that date was comprised of residential real estate mortgage loans. Of our real estate mortgages, approximately $56.9 million, or 35.6%, were secured by commercial real estate.

 

The increase in our loan portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2016 resulted primarily from an increase in loans receivable, predominately those that are fully guaranteed by the USDA, SBA or FSA. The following table sets forth the purchased loans that are fully guaranteed by the USDA, SBA or FSA at the dates indicated.

 

   At December 31, 
   2016   2015 
Real Estate:  (Dollars in thousands) 
Commercial   $37,322   $13,583 
Commercial and Industrial    13,139    136 
Agricultural    12,668     
Total loans    63,129    13,719 
           
Allowance for loan losses         
Purchase premiums, net    1,361    267 
Net loans   $64,490   $13,986 

 

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The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio by type of loan before the allowance for loan losses at the dates indicated.

 

   At December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Amount   Percent   Amount   Percent 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
                 
Real Estate:                
Residential   $68,937    43.2%  $64,131    63.62%
Commercial    56,896    35.6    30,606    30.36 
Commercial and Industrial    17,518    11.0    2,475    2.46 
Agricultural    12,833    8.0    156    0.15 
Consumer    3,575    2.2    3,434    3.41 
Total loans    159,759    100%   100,802    100.00%
                     
Less:                    
Allowance for loan losses    547         430      
Net loans   $159,212        $100,372      

 

The table below shows the amount of loans held in our portfolio by categories, net of loans in process and discounts that mature in the indicated years following December 31, 2016. The table does not include any estimate of prepayments which significantly shorten the average life of all loans and may cause our actual repayment experience to differ from that shown below.

 

Year  Real Estate – Residential  

Real Estate –

Commercial

   Commercial and
Industrial
   Agricultural   Consumer 
     
Amount due in:                    
One year or less   $24,695   $14,125   $999,428   $39,080   $1,080,560 
More than one to five years   1,234,111    371,678    1,473,635    121,024    2,061,396 
More than five years    67,678,500    56,510,326    15,044,444    12,672,970    433,023 
Total   $68,937,306   $56,896,129   $17,517,507   $12,833,074   $3,574,979 

 

Of the aggregate of $157.6 million of loans due after one year after December 31, 2016, $69.8 million, or 44.21% of total loans, have floating or adjustable interest rate features and $87.8 million, or 55.79%, have fixed interest rates.

 

The following table sets forth at December 31, 2016 the dollar amount of all loans due more than one year after December 31, 2016 which have either fixed interest rates or floating or adjustable rates.

 

   Fixed-Rate   Floating or
Adjustable-Rate
 
Real Estate:        
Residential   $42,298,546   $26,614,065 
Commercial    30,579,196    26,302,808 
Commercial and Industrial    6,611,440    9,906,639 
Agricultural    5,944,450    6,849,544 
Consumer    2,386,355    108,064 
Total loans   $87,819,987   $69,781,120 

 

Investments. The Delaware National Bank maintains a securities portfolio. At December 31, 2016, the carrying value of our investment portfolio totaled $94.3 million and represented approximately 30.59% of our total assets compared to $118.9 million at December 31, 2015. The decrease in our investment portfolio was primarily due to the reinvestment of the portfolio’s cash flow into new loans. Securities in the portfolio are classified as available for sale or held to maturity based on management’s positive intent and ability to hold such securities to maturity.

 

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State and local government securities held to maturity at December 31, 2016 totaled $1.5 million, a decrease of approximately $3.5 million, or 70%, compared to $5.0 million at December 31, 2015. Investment securities held to maturity decreased primarily due to maturities, calls, and principal payments and the proceeds of which were reallocated into other security types and new loans.

 

The following table sets forth the carrying and fair values of our investment securities and mortgage-backed securities at the dates indicated. The carrying value for available for sale securities is their fair value. The carrying value for held to maturity securities is their amortized cost.

 

   At December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Amortized Cost  

Fair

Value

   Amortized Cost   Fair
Value
 
   (In thousands) 
Available for sale:                
U.S. Government agencies   $34,786   $34,938   $43,201   $43,841 
Local government obligations    11,501    11,952    14,973    15,763 
Corporate debt securities            1,531    1,528 
Mortgage-backed securities    46,885    45,847    53,358    52,758 
Total available for sale    93,172    92,737    113,063    113,890 
                     
Held to maturity:                    
Mortgage-backed securities            1,700    1,728 
Local government obligations    1,542    1,603    3,285    3,385 
Total held to maturity    1,542    1,603    4,985    5,113 
                     
Total securities   $94,714   $94,340   $118,048   $119,003 

 

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The table below sets forth certain information regarding the carrying value, weighted-average yields and the earlier of call dates or average lives of our investment debt securities as of December 31, 2016. Average yields are presented on a tax equivalent basis.

 

   As of December 31, 2016 
   One Year or
Less (1)
   More than one Year to Five Years (1)   More than Five Years to 10 Years (1)   More than
10 Years (1)
   Total 
   Carrying Value   Weighted Average Yield (2)   Carrying Value   Weighted Average Yield (2)   Carrying Value   Weighted Average Yield (2)   Carrying Value   Weighted Average Yield (2)   Carrying Value   Weighted Average Yield (2) 
     
Securities:                                        
Available for sale:                                        
U.S. Government Agencies   $1,985,516    1.25%  $13,716,587    2.61%  $16,058,453    2.59%  $3,177,113    1.18%  $34,937,669    2.39%
Local government obligations    371,068    5.35    10,528,894    4.90    1,052,250    4.99            11,952,211    4.93 
Mortgage-backed securities    96,947    3.14    40,919,942    1.70    3,750,627    2.09    1,079,264    1.76    45,846,780    1.74 
Total available for sale   $2,453,531    1.93%  $65,165,423    2.39%  $20,861,329    2.62%  $4,256,376    1.33%  $92,736,659    2.38%
                                                   
Held to maturity:                                                  
Local government obligations   $691,719    3.16   $564,197    5.03   $181,500    6.45   $105,000    6.61   $1,542,416    4.46 
                                                   
Total securities   $3,145,250    2.20%  $65,729,620    2.41%  $21,042,829    2.66%  $4,361,376    1.46%  $94,279,076    2.41%

 

 

(1) The earlier of the call date or average life based upon current prepayment assumptions was utilized in place of contractual maturity dates.
(2) Average yields are stated on a tax-equivalent basis.

 

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Deposits. Our primary source of funds is our deposit accounts, which are comprised of non interest-bearing accounts, interest-bearing NOW accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, club accounts and certificates of deposit. These deposits are provided primarily by individuals and businesses within our market area. The Delaware National Bank offers competitive rates for all of its deposit products. We set our interest rates on deposits based on a variety of factors, including rates offered by our competition, our liquidity needs and market interest rates. Current economic conditions and customer preference for deposit products over other investment products have contributed to the increased deposits. We also consider the rates paid on our deposit accounts to be towards the top of the local market for rates on selected types of deposit products. For information about the deposit insurance per account, see “Regulation and Supervision—Bank Regulation—Insurance of Deposit Accounts.”

 

Deposits increased $3.3 million, or 1.31%, to $258.6 million at December 31, 2016 from $255.2 million at December 31, 2015 primarily as a result of a continuation of offering above market rates. The Delaware National Bank’s local deposit market is very competitive, and The Delaware National Bank will at times lose deposits to financial institutions paying the highest and most attractive interest rates and terms. If needed, management believes it can raise The Delaware National Bank’s interest rates to attract new funds or retain existing deposits. In addition, The Delaware National Bank has an agreement with the FHLB of New York for cash advances, should it need additional funds for loan originations or other purposes.

 

The following table sets forth deposits for the dates indicated:

 

   Years Ended December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Amount   Percent   Amount   Percent 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
                 
Noninterest-bearing deposits   $43,640    16.9%  $41,057    16.1%
Interest-bearing deposits:                    
NOW accounts    30,152    11.7    30,182    11.8 
Money markets    23,801    9.2    18,636    7.3 
Savings    90,462    35.0    96,501    37.8 
Time (in excess of $100,000)    29,478    11.4    26,604    10.4 
Other time    41,035    15.8    42,245    16.6 
Total interest-bearing deposits    214,928    83.1    214,168    83.9 
                     
Total deposits   $258,568    100%  $255,225    100.0%

 

The following table sets forth average deposits by average rates paid for the dates indicated:

 

   Years Ended December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Average Amount   Average
Rate
   Average Amount   Average
Rate
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
                 
Noninterest-bearing deposits   $30,323    —%   $36,047    —% 
                     
Interest-bearing deposits:                    
NOW accounts    28,360    0.13    27,327    0.13 
Money markets    22,660    0.30    19,692    0.30 
Savings    100,112    0.18    97,356    0.18 
Time (in excess of $100,000)    29,437    0.82    29,525    0.76 
Other time    41,681    1.09    42,624    1.08 
Total interest-bearing deposits    222,250    0.44    216,524    0.44 
                     
Total deposits   $252,573    0.39%  $252,571    0.38%

 

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At December 31, 2016, The Delaware National Bank had outstanding $29.5 million in certificates of deposit accounts with balances of $100,000 or more that mature as follows:

 

Maturity Distribution of Time Deposits of $100,000 or More  Balance 
   (In thousands) 
     
Three months or less   $5,723 
Over three through twelve months    12,995 
Over twelve months    10,760 
Total   $29,478 

 

Historically, we retain approximately 95% of maturing certificates of deposit. We currently expect the retention rate of maturing certificates of deposit to stay at approximately the same rate.

 

Borrowings. We utilize borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and other correspondent banks to supplement our supply of funds for loans and investments. As of December 31, 2016, we had overnight borrowings of $19.2 million with the FHLB and none as of December 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had $845,000 and $215,000, respectively, outstanding with a correspondent bank. The increase in short term borrowings in 2016 was used to fund loan growth and repurchase shares of our common stock.

 

Results of Operation for the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015

 

Financial Highlights. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $1.3 million, or $0.87 per share, compared to net income of $1.7 million, or $1.13 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income remained substantially consistent at $7.0 million for 2016 as compared to $6.9 million in the same period in 2015. The net interest rate spread decreased to 2.40% for the year ended December 31, 2016 from 2.58% for the year ended December 31, 2015. The net interest margin decreased to 2.49% for the year ended December 31, 2016 from 2.65% for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in the interest spread and margin was the result of lower yields on the investment and loan portfolios.

 

Total interest income increased approximately $0.2 million to $8.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Interest income earned on loans was $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. Interest income on investment securities decreased by approximately $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, from 2015 as a result of reallocating the investment portfolio’s cash flow into the loan portfolio and a result of the continued lower interest rate environment.

 

Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits was $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. While interest-bearing deposits increased from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016, the interest rates paid on those interest-bearing deposits remained constant. Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and correspondent bank borrowings and capital leases increased from $23,525 at December 31, 2015 to $89,809 at December 31, 2016 due to an increase in short term borrowings used to fund loan growth and repurchase shares of our common stock.

 

Provision for Loan Losses. A provision for loan losses is charged to earnings to maintain the total allowance for loan losses at a level calculated by management based on historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by The Delaware National Bank, the status of past due principal and interest payments and other factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses was $195,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared with a $140,000 provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2015, which was primarily due to an increase in past due loans. The allowance for loan losses was $547,090, or 0.34% of total loans, as of December 31, 2016 as compared with $429,708, or 0.43% of total loans, as of December 31, 2015. Excluding the purchased guaranteed loans, the allowance for loan losses would have been $547,090, or 0.59% of total loans, as of December 31, 2016 as compared with $429,708, or 0.50% of total loans, as of December 31, 2015.

 

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Noninterest Income. Noninterest income was $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $1.7 million in 2015 primarily as a result of a decrease in bank owned life insurance income.

 

The following table shows the components of noninterest income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

   Year Ended December 31,   Percentage Change
Increase/
 
   2016   2015   Decrease 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
             
Service charges and fees   $420   $451    (6.94)%
Net gain on sales of securities    69    101    (31.28)
Other fees collected (1)    724    756    (4.23)
Bank owned life insurance income    234    365    (35.75)
Total   $1,448   $1,673    (13.45)%

 

 

(1) Other fees collected consist of trust department income, banking fees, late fees on loans and credit cards and ATM fees.

 

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased in the year ended December 31, 2016 primarily due to increased occupancy and equipment expense as a result of certain one-time business credits received in 2015. Other expenses consist primarily of OCC assessments, office supplies, charitable contributions and advertising expenses.

 

The following table shows the components of noninterest expense and percentage change from the year ended December 31, 2015 to the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

   Year Ended December 31,   Percentage Change
Increase/
 
   2016   2015   Decrease 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
             
Salaries and employee benefits   $3,560   $3,525    0.99%
Occupancy and equipment expense    1,537    1,335    15.12 
Professional fees    292    278    5.03 
FDIC premiums    142    160    (11.19)
Director fees    131    114    12.98 
ATM and debit card processing    118    132    (10.80)
Other real estate expense    107    78    35.82 
Other expenses    654    753    (13.15)
Total   $6,541   $6,375    2.60%

 

Income Tax Expense. The income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $421,330, reflecting an effective tax rate of 24.0% compared to an income tax provision of $403,700 for the year ended December 31, 2015, reflecting an effective tax rate of 17.1%. The increase in the effective tax rate is primarily the result of lower tax-exempt income coupled with a valuation allowance established on New York State deferred tax assets.

 

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Average Balance Sheets and Related Yields and Rates

 

The following table sets forth information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expenses on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances are derived from average daily balances. For purposes of this table, average balances of loans receivable include loans on which we have discontinued accruing interest. The yields and costs include amortized and deferred fees and costs which are considered adjustments to yields. Yields on non-taxable investments have not been adjusted for tax effect.

 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Average Balance   Interest   Average Yield/Cost   Average Balance   Interest   Average Yield/Cost 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Assets:                        
Interest-earning assets:                        
Interest-earning deposits in other banks   $38,125   $555    1.46%  $36,259   $462    1.27%
Investment securities, net (1):                              
Taxable    46,933    1,051    2.24    63,629    1,045    1.64 
Non-taxable    13,311    408    3.07    24,585    766    3.12 
Mortgage-backed securities, net (1)    55,214    959    1.74    38,537    1,129    2.93 
Loans receivable, net (2)   129,408    5,147    3.98    97,633    4,491    4.60 
Total interest-earning assets    282,991    8,120    2.87    260,643    7,894    3.03 
Noninterest-earning assets    18,467              22,363           
Total assets   $301,458             $283,006           
                               
Liabilities and Equity:                              
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
NOW accounts   $28,360   $38    0.13%  $27,327   $34    0.13 
Money markets    22,660    69    0.30    19,692    60    0.30 
Savings    100,112    183    0.18    97,356    175    0.18 
Certificates of deposit (in excess of $100,000)   29,437    242    0.82    29,525    226    0.76 
Other certificates of deposit    41,681    454    1.09    42,624    459    1.08 
Total deposits    222,250    984    0.44    216,526    953    0.44 
                               
Capital lease obligation and FHLB and correspondent bank advances   8,466    90    1.06    448    24    5.25 
Total interest-bearing liabilities    230,716    1,074    0.47    216,974    977    0.45 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities   43,622              39,641           
Total liabilities    274,339              256,615           
                               
Stockholders’ equity    27,119              26,391           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $301,458             $283,006           
Net interest income        $7,046             $6,917      
Net interest rate spread (3)              2.40%             2.58%
Net interest margin (4)              2.49%             2.65%
Average interest-bearing assets to average interest-bearing liabilities              122.66%             120.13%

 

 

(1) Includes unamortized discounts and premiums.
(2) Amount is net of loans in process, net of deferred loan origination fees and allowance for loan losses and includes non-performing loans.
(3) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(4) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

 

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Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our interest income and interest expense. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume have been allocated proportionately based on the absolute value of the change due to rate and the change due to volume.

 

  

Year Ended December 31, 2016

Compared to

Year Ended December 31, 2015

 
  

Increase/(Decrease)

Due to

     
   Volume   Rate   Net 
   (In thousands) 
             
Interest income:            
Interest-earning deposits in other banks    22    71    93 
Investment securities, net:               
Taxable    (275)   281    6 
Non-taxable    (351)   (7)   (358)
Mortgage-backed securities, net    489    (659)   (170)
Loans receivable, net    1,462    (806)   655 
Total change in interest income    1,346    (1,120)   226 
                
Interest expense:               
Deposits:               
NOW accounts    3    1    4 
Money markets    8    1    9 
Savings    6    2    8 
Time (in excess of $100,000)    (2)   18    16 
Other time deposits    (9)   4    (5)
                
Capital lease obligation and FHLB and correspondent bank advances    421    (355)   66 
Total change in interest expense    426    (329)   97 
Increase (decrease) in net interest income    920    (791)   129 

 

Risk Management

 

Overview. Managing risk is an essential part of successfully managing a financial institution. Our most prominent risk exposures are credit risk, interest rate risk and market risk. Credit risk is the risk of not collecting the interest and/or the principal balance of a loan or investment when it is due. Interest rate risk is the potential reduction of interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Market risk arises from fluctuations in interest rates that may result in changes in the values of financial instruments, such as available-for-sale securities that are accounted for on a mark-to-market basis. Other risks that we face are operational risks, liquidity risks and reputation risk. Operational risks include risks related to fraud, regulatory compliance, processing errors, technology and disaster recovery. Liquidity risk is the possible inability to fund obligations to depositors, lenders or borrowers. Reputation risk is the risk that negative publicity or press, whether true or not, could cause a decline in our customer base or revenue.

 

Credit Risk Management. Our strategy for credit risk management focuses on having well-defined credit policies and uniform underwriting criteria and providing prompt attention to potential problem loans.

 

When a borrower fails to make a required loan payment, we take a number of steps to have the borrower cure the delinquency and restore the loan to current status, including contacting the borrower by letter and phone at regular intervals. When the borrower is in default, we may commence collection proceedings. If a foreclosure action is instituted and the loan is not brought current, paid in full, or refinanced before the foreclosure sale, the real property securing the loan generally is sold at foreclosure. Generally, when a consumer loan or a non-mortgage loan becomes 45 days past due, we institute collection proceedings. Credit card loans and other personal loans are typically charged off when they become 180 days past due.

 

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Analysis of Nonperforming and Classified Assets. We consider foreclosed assets and loans that are nonaccruing and accruing delinquent for 90 days or more to be nonperforming assets. Under current accounting guidelines, a loan is defined as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. When a loan becomes 90 days delinquent, the loan may be placed on a nonaccrual status at which time the accrual of interest ceases, the interest previously accrued to income is reversed and the loan is placed on a cash basis. Typically, payments on a nonaccrual loan are applied to the outstanding principal and interest as determined at time of the collection of the loan.

 

We may grant a concession or modification for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial condition that it would not otherwise consider resulting in a modified loan which is then identified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). We may modify loans through rate reductions, extensions of maturity, interest only payments, or payment modifications to better match the timing of cash flows due under the modified terms with the cash flows from the borrowers’ operations. Loan modifications are intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral. TDRs are considered impaired loans for purposes of calculating our allowance for loan losses.

 

We identify loans for potential restructure primarily through direct communication with the borrower and evaluation of the borrower’s financial statements, revenue projections, tax returns, and credit reports. Even if the borrower is not presently in default, management will consider the likelihood that cash flow shortages, adverse economic conditions, and negative trends may result in a payment default in the near future.

 

We did not enter into any TDRs or have any TDRs default in 2016 and 2015.

 

The below table sets forth nonaccrual loans, past due and restructured loans for the dates indicated. Other than as disclosed in the below table, there are no other loans at December 31, 2016 for which we have serious doubts about the inability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms.

 

   At December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
         
Nonaccruing (1)(2)   $903   $875 
Accruing, delinquent for 90 days or more (3)    1,068    685 
Restructured loans not included in above amounts         
Total nonperforming loans    1,971    1,560 
Other real estate owned    215    347 
Total nonperforming assets    2,186    1,907 
Percentage of nonperforming loans to total loans    1.23%   1.55%
Percentage of nonperforming loans to total assets    0.64%   0.55%
Percentage of nonperforming assets to total assets    0.71%   0.67%

 

 

(1) The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the period ended December 31, 2016, if these loans had been current in accordance with their original terms and had been outstanding throughout the period or since origination, if held for part of the period, was $78,937. There was no interest income on these loans that was included in net income for the period ended December 31, 2016.
(2) The increase in nonaccruing loans in 2016 was not considered significant.
(3) Loans delinquent as to principal or interest payments.

 

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Federal regulations require us to regularly review and classify our assets. In addition, our regulators have the authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard, doubtful and loss. An asset is classified “substandard” if it is determined to be inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. As a general rule, The Delaware National Bank will classify a loan as substandard if The Delaware National Bank can no longer rely on the borrower’s income as the primary source for repayment of the indebtedness and must look to secondary sources such as guarantors or collateral. An asset is classified as “doubtful” if full collection is highly questionable or improbable. An asset is classified as “loss” if it is considered uncollectible, even if a partial recovery could be expected in the future. The regulations also provide for a “special mention” classification, described as assets which do not currently expose The Delaware National Bank to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification, but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving management’s close attention. Assets classified as substandard or doubtful may require The Delaware National Bank to establish specific allowances for loan losses. If an asset or portion thereof is classified loss, The Delaware National Bank must charge off such amount. Federal examiners may disagree with The Delaware National Bank’s classifications and amounts reserved. If The Delaware National Bank does not agree with an examiner’s classification of an asset, it may appeal this determination to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

 

At December 31, 2016, The Delaware National Bank had $3.9 million in assets classified as substandard and $1.1 million in assets classified as doubtful compared to $4.0 million in assets classified as substandard and $1.0 million in assets classified as doubtful at December 31, 2015. The decrease in substandard loans was primarily due to a change in various loans classifications. See the section titled “Allowance for Loan Losses” in Note 1 to the Company’s consolidated audited financial statements. In addition, at December 31, 2016, The Delaware National Bank had $4.8 million in assets classified as special mention as compared to $4.6 million in assets classified as special mention at December 31, 2015.

 

Analysis and Determination of the Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. We evaluate the need to establish allowances against losses on loans on a monthly basis based on written policies and procedures that we have established to evaluate the risk in our portfolio, ensure the timely charge off of loans and properly reflect estimated future losses in the portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio, credit concentrations, trends in historical loss experience, specific impaired loans, economic conditions and other risks in the portfolio. When additional allowances are necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings. The recommendations for increases or decreases to the allowance are presented by management to the board of directors. Where specific loan loss allowances have been established, any difference between the loss allowances and the amount of loss realized has been charged or credited to current income.

 

At December 31, 2016, the allowance for loan losses represented 0.34% of total loans, compared to 0.43% of total loans at December 31, 2015. Excluding the purchased guaranteed loans, the allowance for loan losses would have been 0.59% of total loans, as of December 31, 2016 as compared with 0.50% of total loans, as of December 31, 2015. The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of loans, decreased 0.09% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016.

 

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The following table sets forth a breakdown of the allowance for loan losses by loan category at the dates indicated.

 

   At December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Amount  

Percent of Allowance

to Total Allowance

   Percent of Loans in Category to Total Loans   Amount   Percent of Allowance to Total Allowance   Percent of Loans in Category to Total Loans 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
                         
Real Estate:                        
Residential   $384    70%   43.2%  $268    63%   64%
Commercial    107    20    35.6    88    20    30 
Commercial and Industrial    22    4    11.0    11    3    2 
Agricultural    1        8.0    1         
Consumer    33    6    2.2    62    14    4 
Total   $547    100%   100%  $430    100%   100%

 

Although management believes that its allowance for loan losses conforms with generally accepted accounting principles based upon the available facts and circumstances, there can be no assurance that additions to the allowance will not be necessary in future periods, which would adversely affect our results of operations. Furthermore, our banking regulators, as an integral part of our examination process, periodically review our allowance for loan losses. The examinations may require us to make additional provisions for loan losses based on judgments different from ours. In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is adequate or that increases will not be necessary should the quality of any loans deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed above. Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses may adversely affect our financial conditions and results of operations.

 

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Analysis of Loan Loss Experience. The following table sets forth an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated. Where specific loan loss allowances have been established any differences between the loss allowance and the amount of loss realized has been charged or credited to the allowance.

 

   Years Ended December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
         
Balance at the beginning of the period   $430   $739 
Provision    195    140 
Charge-offs:          
Real estate:          
Residential    67    417 
Commercial        33 
Commercial and Industrial         
Agricultural         
Consumer    44    25 
Total charge-offs    111    475 
Recoveries:          
Real estate:          
Residential         
Commercial    15    11 
Commercial and Industrial    3    1 
Agricultural         
Consumer    15    14 
Total recoveries    33    26 
Net charge-offs    78    (449)
           
Balance at the end of the period   $547   $430 
           
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period    0.06%   0.46%
           
Allowance to total loans outstanding at the end of the period    0.34%   0.43%
           
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans    27.75%   27.56%

 

Interest Rate Management. Our earnings and the market value of our assets and liabilities are subject to fluctuations caused by changes in the level of interest rates. We manage the interest rate sensitivity of our interest-bearing liabilities and interest-earning assets in an effort to minimize the adverse effects of changes in the interest rate environment. Deposit accounts typically react more quickly to changes in market interest rates than mortgage loans because of the shorter maturities of deposits. To reduce the potential volatility of our earnings, we have sought to improve the match between asset and liability maturities and rates, while maintaining an acceptable interest rate spread.

 

We have an Asset/Liability Committee to coordinate all aspects involving asset/liability management. The committee establishes and monitors the volume, maturities, pricing and mix of assets and funding sources with the objective of managing assets and funding sources to provide results that are consistent with liquidity, growth, risk limits and profitability goals.

 

Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary source of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities of and payments on investment securities and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

 

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Our primary investing activities are the origination and purchase of loans and the purchase of securities. Our primary funding activities consist of activity in deposit accounts and Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors. We generally manage the pricing of our deposits to be competitive. Occasionally, we offer promotional rates on certain deposit products to attract deposits.

 

Capital Management. We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At December 31, 2016, we exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements. We are considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines. See “Regulation and Supervision—Bank Regulation—Capital Adequacy Requirements” and Note 13 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in this offering circular.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit. For information about our loan commitments and unused lines of credit, see Note 11 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in this offering circular.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2016, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The FASB issues Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). This section provides a summary description of recent ASUs that have significant implications (elected or required) within the consolidated financial statements, or that management expects may have a significant impact on financial statements issued in the near future.

 

During May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU No. 2014-09 establishes principles for recognizing revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration received in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company in 2019, with early adoption in 2017 if elected. The guidance may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company does not expect the adoption will have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements as the recognition of interest income has been scoped out of the guidance and it does not expect its other revenue sources to be significantly affected.

 

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities. This makes significant changes in U.S. GAAP related to certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. The changes provided for in this ASU include the following: (1) require most equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; however, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer; (2) for equity investments without readily determinable fair values, require a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, and if a qualitative assessment indicates that impairment exists, requiring an entity to measure the investment at fair value; (3) eliminate the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (4) require use of the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (5) require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments (at December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has no liabilities for which the fair value measurement option has been elected); (6) require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; and (7) clarify that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The guidance will be effective for the Company in 2019. With limited exceptions, early adoption of the ASU is not permitted. The guidance will be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values should be applied prospectively. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU.

 

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In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The core principle of Topic 842 is that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. Specifically, a lessee should recognize on the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee would be permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and liabilities. Topic 842 would not significantly change the recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee from current U.S. GAAP; however, the principal change from current GAAP is that lease assets and liabilities arising from operating leases would be recognized on the balance sheet. Topic 842 provides several other changes or clarifications to existing GAAP, and will require qualitative disclosures, along with quantitative disclosures, so that financial statement users can understand more about the nature of an entity’s leasing activities. In transition, Topic 842 provides that lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach, including optional practical expedients. An entity that elects to apply the practical expedients will, in effect, continue to account for leases that commence before the effective date in accordance with previous GAAP unless the lease is modified, except that lessees will be required to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all operating leases at each reporting date based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments that were tracked and disclosed under previous GAAP. Topic 842 will become effective for the Company in 2019. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU.

 

During June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 requires financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for the Company in 2021. Early adoption is permitted in 2019, if elected. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU.

 

During August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU No. 2016-15 addresses eight cash flow issues with specific guidance on how certain cash receipts and cash payments should be presented on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 is effective for the Company in 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU.

 

Effect of Inflation and Changing Prices

 

The financial statements and related financial data presented in this offering circular have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The primary impact of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than do general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

 

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Our Management

 

Board of Directors

 

The Board of Directors of Delhi Bank Corp. is presently composed of nine (9) members who are elected for terms of three (3) years, approximately one third of whom are elected annually as required by the Bylaws of Delhi Bank Corp. Each director of Delhi Bank Corp. is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Delaware National Bank. The executive officers of Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank are elected annually by the respective Board of Directors and serve at such Board’s discretion. The following tables present information with respect to our directors and executive officers. Unless otherwise stated, each director and executive officer has held his or her current occupation for the last five years. There are no family relationships among or between the directors or executive officers.

 

Name   Age (1)  

Principal Occupation for Past Five Years

and Business Experience

 

Director

Since (2)

 

Term

Expires

Bruce J. McKeegan   59  

Attorney and Sole Owner of McKeegan & McKeegan. 

  2000   2017
                 
Ann S. Morris   72  

Retired President, CPA of Morris & Ronovech CPA, PC, a public accounting firm; Self-employed accountant.

  2002   2017
                 

Kurt R. Mable (3)

  47   Principal/Owner of Robert O. Mable Agency, Inc.   2017   2017
                 
Paul J. Roach   63  

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Clark Companies, a contracting company.

  2001   2018
                 
Andrew F. Davis III   71  

Chairman of the Board of Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank. Director and Owner of D&D of Walton, Inc., an auto parts business.

  1991   2018
                 
Robert W. Armstrong   54  

Chief Executive Officer of Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank since 2005; Former Treasurer of Delhi Bank Corp. from 1994 to 2004; Former Vice President, Treasurer, Cashier and Trust Officer of The Delaware National Bank from 1987 to 2004.

  2005   2018
                 
Michael E. Finberg   70  

Director and President of Margaretville Bowl Ltd.; President of MMA Corp.; Owner of Reliable Tent.

  1998   2019
                 

Peter V. Gioffe

 

 

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President of Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank since 2016; Vice President and Controller of Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank from 2005 until 2016; Human Resources Officer of The Delaware National Bank from 2014 until 2016.

  2014   2019
                 
Kristen L. Baxter   43   Director of Auxiliary Services Finance, College Association at Delhi, Inc.   2015   2019

 

 

(1) As of December 31, 2016.
(2) Years prior to 1994 indicate service with The Delaware National Bank.
(3) Mr. Mable was appointed to the Board of Directors in January 2017.

 

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Executive Officers Who are Not Directors

 

Name  Age (1) 

Positions Held with Delhi Bank Corp.

and/or The Delaware National Bank

  Officer Since
Gretchen E. Rossley  54  Vice President of Administration of The Delaware National Bank since 2006; Secretary of Delaware National Realty Corp. from 2005 to 2013; Vice President of Delaware National Realty Corp. since 2013.  Prior to 2006, Ms. Rossley served as Assistant Vice President of Customer Service and as Internal Auditor for The Delaware National Bank.  2005
Deirdre A. Hillis  50  Vice President of Lending of The Delaware National Bank since 2009  2009
Bryan Boyer  38  Vice President, Controller and Senior Trust Officer of The Delaware National Bank. Mr. Boyer has served as Senior Trust Officer of The Delaware National Bank since 2013.  2013
Robin Hultenius  49  Vice President, Human Resources of The Delaware National Bank  2016
Yvonne Haynes  45  Vice President, Operations of The Delaware National Bank  2016

 

 

(1) As of December 31, 2016.

 

Succession Planning

 

Robert W. Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank, will retire effective October 2017. The Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank appointed Peter V. Gioffe as the President of the Company and the Bank effective January 1, 2016 and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank upon Mr. Armstrong’s retirement. The time prior to October 2017 will serve as a transition period for Mr. Gioffe.

 

Director Compensation

 

In 2016, independent directors of The Delaware National Bank received $1,750 for each regular and special Board meeting attended. Non-employee directors who were members of the Trust Committee of The Delaware National Bank received $300 for each committee meeting attended.

 

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Executive Compensation

 

The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid by Delhi Bank Corp. to the three (3) highest paid persons who are executive officers of Delhi Bank Corp. and/or The Delaware National Bank for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

 

Name of Individual or

Identity of Group

 

Capacities in which

Remuneration was Received

  Aggregate Remuneration 
The highest paid Executive Officers of The Delaware National Bank and Delhi Bank Corp. (1)  Chief Executive Officer of The Delaware National Bank and Delhi Bank Corp.; President of Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank; and Vice President of Administration of The Delaware National Bank.  $552,285 

 

 

(1) The group consists of three persons including Robert W. Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, Peter V. Gioffe, President of Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank and Gretchen E. Rossley, Vice President of Administration of The Delaware National Bank.

 

Salary Continuation Agreements

 

The Bank has entered into salary continuation agreements with the Chief Executive Officer of The Delaware National Bank and Delhi Bank Corp. and the President of Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank.

 

The salary continuation with the Chief Executive Officer of The Delaware National Bank provides for an annual benefit of $100,000, payable for 20 years, beginning on the later of the executive attaining the age of 55 or the date on which the executive terminates employment (the “President’s Normal Retirement Benefit”). The agreement also provides for a reduced benefit (equal to 1/5th of the accrued liability balance), payable in five equal installments with the first payment made in the month following the executive’s termination date, if the executive separates from service with the Bank prior to attaining age 55. The agreement also provides for a disability benefit for a period of 20 years if the executive separates from service with the Bank on account of a disability before attaining age 55 equal to the President’s Normal Retirement Benefit regardless of the executive’s age on the date of disability. In addition, the agreement provides for a change in control benefit if the executive separates from service with the Bank within two years following a change in control regardless of the executive’s age on the date of termination, which is equal to the President’s Normal Retirement Benefit and is payable in a lump sum. The agreement also provides for certain benefits to the executive’s beneficiary upon the death of the executive.

 

The salary continuation with the President of The Delaware National Bank, as amended and restated, provides for an annual benefit of $142,000, payable for 20 years, upon the executive’s termination of employment on or after attaining the age of 60 for any reason other than death or a termination for specially-defined cause (the “President’s Normal Retirement Benefit”). The agreement also provides for a reduced benefit (calculated as a fraction of the accrued liability balance based on years of service), payable in five equal installments with the first payment made in the month following the executive’s termination date, if the executive separates from service with the Bank prior to attaining age 60. The agreement also provides for a disability benefit for a period of ten years if the executive separates from service with the Bank on account of a disability before attaining age 60 equal to the accrued liability balance reflected on the financial statements of the Bank under GAAP accounting principles on the date of the executive’s termination of service, without regard to vesting. In addition, the agreement provides for a change in control benefit if the executive separates from service with the Bank within two years following a change in control regardless of the executive’s age on the date of termination, which is equal to the President’s Normal Retirement Benefit and is payable in a lump sum within 30 days of termination. The agreement also provides for certain benefits to the executive’s beneficiary upon the death of the executive.

 

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The salary continuation with the Vice President of Administration of The Delaware National Bank provides for an annual benefit of $20,000, payable for 20 years, upon the executive’s termination of employment on or after attaining the age of 58 for any reason other than death or a termination for specially-defined cause (the “Vice President’s Normal Retirement Benefit”). The agreement also provides for a reduced benefit (equal to 1/5th of the accrued liability balance), payable in five equal installments with the first payment made in the month following the executive’s termination date, if the executive separates from service with the Bank prior to attaining age 58. The agreement also provides for a disability benefit for a period of ten years if the executive separates from service with the Bank on account of a disability before attaining age 58 equal to the accrued liability balance reflected on the financial statements of the Bank under GAAP accounting principles on the date of the executive’s termination of service, without regard to vesting. In addition, the agreement provides for a change in control benefit if the executive separates from service with the Bank within two years following a change in control regardless of the executive’s age on the date of termination, which is equal to the Vice President’s Normal Retirement Benefit and is payable in a lump sum. The agreement also provides for certain benefits to the executive’s beneficiary upon the death of the executive.

 

Corporate Governance and Board Matters

 

Director Independence

 

The Company’s Board of Directors currently consists of nine members, all of whom are considered independent under the regulations of the FDIC, except for Robert W. Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank and Peter V. Gioffe, President of the Company and the Bank.

 

Committees of the Board of Directors

 

The following table identifies the members of our Audit Committee as of December 31, 2016.

 

Director  Audit Committee
Robert W. Armstrong   X
Kristen L. Baxter   X
Andrew F. Davis III   X
Michael E. Finberg   X
Peter V. Gioffe   X
Bruce J. McKeegan   X
Ann S. Morris   X
Paul J. Roach     X*
Number of Meetings in 2016  12

 

*Denotes Chairperson

 

Audit Committee

 

The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in its oversight of the Company’s accounting and reporting practices, the quality and integrity of the Company’s financial reports and the Company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Audit Committee is also responsible for engaging the Company’s independent auditors and monitoring its conduct and independence. The Board of Directors has determined that Paul J. Roach, Kristen L. Baxter and Ann S. Morris are audit committee financial experts under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. A majority of the members of the Audit Committee are considered independent under the regulations of the FDIC.

 

Transactions with Certain Related Persons

 

The Delaware National Bank extends credit to certain of our directors, officers and employees, as well as members of their immediate families, in connection with mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit and installment and other consumer loans.

 

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The Delaware National Bank makes loans to executive officers and directors at reduced interest rates under a benefit program generally available to all other employees and does not give preference to any executive officer or director over any other employee. The following table reflects the aggregate amount of loans granted by the Bank to each named executive officer and director at December 31, 2016. These loans were performing according to their original terms at December 31, 2016.

 

Name  Aggregate Loan Principal Outstanding at December 31, 2016 
Robert W. Armstrong
Chief Executive Officer
  $221,410 
Peter V. Gioffe
President
  $259,711 
Kristen L. Baxter
Director
    
Bryan Boyer
Vice President, Controller and Senior Trust Officer
  $44,680 
Andrew F. Davis III
Director
    
Michael E. Finberg
Director
    
Yvonne T. Haynes
Vice President, Operations
  $34,653 
Deirdre A. Hillis
Vice President, Lending
  $177,515 
Robin L. Hultenius
Vice President, Human Resources
    
Bruce J. McKeegan
Director
  $127,569 
Ann S. Morris
Director
  $74,408 
Paul J. Roach
Director
  $51,286 
Gretchen E. Rossley
Vice President, Administration
  $215,249 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. engaged the services of McKeegan & McKeegan, which is owned by director Bruce McKeegan, to provide legal assistance to The Delaware National Bank and its customers in the form of mortgage closing and related services. Amounts paid to McKeegan & McKeegan totaled $49,640 in 2016 and $44,850 in 2015.

 

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Stock Ownership

 

The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2016, certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of Delhi Bank Corp. common stock by each of the directors and executive officers of The Delaware National Bank, and all of our directors and executive officers as a group.

 

Name and Address (1)  Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership (2)   Percent of Class (3) 
Robert W. Armstrong    6,606 (4)   * 
Kristen L. Baxter    405    * 
Peter V. Gioffe    8,315(5)   * 
Yvonne T. Haynes    867(6)   * 
Deirdre A. Hillis    9,955(7)   * 
Robin L. Hultenius    1,648(8)   * 
Gretchen E. Rossley    12,050(9)   * 
Andrew F. Davis III    50,254(10)   3.28%
Michael E. Finberg    3,335(11)   * 
Kurt R. Mable    1,332(12)   * 
Bruce J. McKeegan    7,416(13)   * 
Ann S. Morris    1,875(14)   * 
Paul J. Roach    54,640(15)   3.56%
Bryan R. Boyer    6,249(16)   * 
           
All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group — (14) Persons in Total    163,615    10.66%

 

 

* Does not exceed 1.0% of Delhi Bank Corp.’s voting securities.
(1) Delhi Bank Corp., 124 Main Street, Delhi, New York 13753.
(2) Differences may exist between figures shown here and actual share amounts due to rounding up of such numbers.
(3) Based on 1,534,366 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2016.
(4) Includes 6,096 shares held under The Delaware National Bank of Delhi Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the account of Mr. Armstrong.
(5) Includes 7,466 shares held under The Delaware National Bank of Delhi Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the account of Mr. Gioffe; 220 shares held as Custodian for Brenna Gioffe and 208 shares held as Custodian for Connor Gioffe.
(6) Includes 867 shares held under The Delaware National Bank of Delhi Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the account of Ms. Haynes.
(7) Includes 9,801 shares held under The Delaware National Bank of Delhi Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the account of Ms. Hillis and 153 shares held jointly with Ms. Hillis’ spouse.
(8) Includes 1,648 shares held under The Delaware National Bank of Delhi Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the account of Ms. Hultenius.
(9) Includes 3,734 shares held jointly with Ms. Rossley’s spouse and 8,183 shares held under The Delaware National Bank of Delhi Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the account of Ms. Rossley. Included 132 shares held as custodian for Ms. Rossley’s grandchildren and 11 shares held by Ms. Rossley’s son.
(10) Includes 9,820 shares held by Mr. Davis’ spouse, 4,902 shares held by D&D of Walton, Inc., of which he is the President and 2,773 shares held by Mr. Davis’ son.
(11) Includes 186 shares held jointly with Mr. Finberg’s son and 211 shares held jointly with Mr. Finberg’s spouse.
(12) Includes 789 shares held jointly with Mr. Mable’s spouse.
(13) Includes 5,150 shares held by Mr. McKeegan’s spouse.
(14) Includes 225 shares held by Ms. Morris’ spouse.
(15) Includes 5,345 shares held jointly with Mr. Roach’s wife and 41,113 shares held by Burton F. Clark, Inc. d/b/a Clark Companies of which Mr. Roach is the Vice President.
(16) Includes 5,908 shares held under The Delaware National Bank of Delhi Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the account of Mr. Boyer, 37 shares held as custodian for Lyla A. Boyer and 17 shares held as custodian for Fiona M. Boyer.

 

To our knowledge, the only record owner of 10% or more of any class of our equity securities is Cede & Co. To our knowledge, there are no other beneficial owners of 10% or more of any class of our equity securities.

 

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Regulation and Supervision

 

General

 

The Delaware National Bank is a nationally chartered banking association, the deposits of which are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Federal law, primarily the National Bank Act, delineates the nature and extent of the activities in which The Delaware National Bank can engage. The Delaware National Bank’s primary regulator is the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”). By virtue of the insurance of its deposits, however, The Delaware National Bank is also subject to supervision and regulation by the FDIC. Such supervision and regulation subjects The Delaware National Bank to special restrictions, requirements, potential enforcement actions and periodic examination by the OCC and, in some circumstances, the FDIC. The primary purpose of such supervision and regulation is to protect the FDIC insurance fund and depositors. Delhi Bank Corp. is a bank holding company subject to reporting to, and supervision by, the Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”).

 

The regulatory structure gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate loan loss reserves for regulatory purposes. Any change in such regulatory requirements and policies, whether by the OCC, the FDIC or Congress, could have a material adverse impact on The Delaware National Bank, and/or Delhi Bank Corp. and their operations.

 

Certain of the statutory and regulatory provisions applicable to Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank are described below. This discussion is intended to be a summary, does not purport to be a complete description of the applicable statutes and regulations and their effects on Delhi Bank Corp. and The Delaware National Bank and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the statutes and regulations involved.

 

Holding Company Regulation

 

Federal Regulation. Due to its control of The Delaware National Bank, Delhi Bank Corp. is subject to examination, regulation, and periodic reporting under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (“BHCA”), as administered by the FRB.

 

Delhi Bank Corp. is required to obtain the prior approval of the FRB to acquire all, or substantially all, of the assets of any bank or bank holding company or merge with another bank holding company. Prior FRB approval will also be required for Delhi Bank Corp. to acquire direct or indirect ownership or control of any voting securities of any bank or bank holding company if, after giving effect to such acquisition, Delhi Bank Corp. would, directly or indirectly, own or control more than 5% of any class of voting shares of such bank or bank holding company. In evaluating such transactions, the FRB considers such matters as the financial and managerial resources of and future prospects of the companies involved, competitive factors and the convenience and needs of the communities to be served. Bank holding companies may acquire additional banks in any state, subject to certain restrictions such as deposit concentration limits. In addition to the approval of the FRB, prior approval may also be required from other agencies having supervisory jurisdiction over banks to be acquired.

 

A bank holding company is generally prohibited from engaging in or acquiring direct or indirect control of more than 5% of the voting securities of any company engaged in non-banking activities. One of the principal exceptions to this prohibition is for activities found by the FRB to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks to be a proper incident thereto. Some of the principal activities that the FRB has determined by regulation to be closely related to banking are: (i) making or servicing loans; (ii) performing certain data processing services; (iii) providing discount brokerage services; (iv) acting as fiduciary, investment or financial advisor; (v) finance leasing personal or real property; (vi) making investments in corporations or projects designed primarily to promote community welfare; and (vii) acquiring a savings association, provided that the savings association only engages in activities permitted bank holding companies.

 

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Under Federal law, a bank holding company that meets specified conditions, including being “well capitalized” and “well managed,” may opt to become a “financial holding company” and thereby engage in a broader array of financial activities than previously permitted. Such activities can include insurance underwriting and investment banking. Delhi Bank Corp. has not, up to now, opted to become a financial holding company. Federal law also authorizes banks to engage through “financial subsidiaries” in certain of the activities permitted for financial holding companies. Financial subsidiaries are generally treated as affiliates for purposes of restrictions on a bank’s transactions with affiliates.

 

The FRB has adopted capital adequacy guidelines for bank holding companies (on a consolidated basis) substantially similar to those of the OCC for a bank. However, the capital adequacy requirements apply on a bank-only basis until a bank holding company’s consolidated assets exceed $500 million.

 

A bank holding company is generally required to give the FRB prior written notice of any purchase or redemption of its outstanding equity securities if the gross consideration for the purchase or redemption, when combined with the net consideration paid for all such purchases or redemptions during the preceding 12 months, is equal to 10% or more of the company’s consolidated net worth. The FRB may disapprove such a purchase or redemption if it determines that the proposal would constitute an unsafe and unsound practice, or would violate any law, regulation, FRB order or directive, or any condition imposed by, or written agreement with, the FRB. There is an exception to this approval requirement for well-capitalized bank holding companies that meet certain other conditions.

 

The FRB has issued a policy statement regarding the payment of dividends by bank holding companies. In general, the FRB’s policies provide that dividends should be paid only out of current earnings and only if the prospective rate of earnings retention by the bank holding company appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition. The FRB’s policies also require that a bank holding company serve as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary banks by standing ready to use available resources to provide adequate capital funds to those banks during periods of financial stress or adversity and by maintaining the financial flexibility and capital-raising capacity to obtain additional resources for assisting its subsidiary banks where necessary. These regulatory policies could affect Delhi Bank Corp.’s ability to pay dividends or otherwise engage in capital distributions. Delhi Bank Corp.’s ability to pay dividends could also be restricted should The Delaware National Bank ever become “undercapitalized.” See “—Corrective Measures for Capital Deficiencies.”

 

Delhi Bank Corp.’s status as a registered bank holding company under the BHCA does not exempt it from certain federal and state laws and regulations applicable to corporations generally, including, without limitation, certain provisions of the Federal securities laws.

 

Change in Control. Under the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978 (the “CBCA”), a written notice must be submitted to the FRB if any person (including a company), or any group acting in concert, seeks to acquire 10% of any class of Delhi Bank Corp.’s outstanding voting securities, unless the FRB determines that such acquisition will not result in a change of control of the bank. Under the CBCA, the FRB has 60 days within which to act on such notice taking into consideration certain factors, including the financial and managerial resources of the proposed acquiror, the convenience and needs of the community served by the bank and the antitrust effects of an acquisition.

 

Under the BHCA, any company would be required to obtain prior approval from the FRB before it may obtain “control” of Delhi Bank Corp. within the meaning of the BHCA. Control for BHCA purposes generally is defined to mean the ownership or power to vote 25% or more of any class of Delhi Bank Corp.’s voting securities or the ability to control in any manner the election of a majority of Delhi Bank Corp.’s directors. An existing bank holding company would be required to obtain the FRB’s prior approval under the BHCA before acquiring more than 5% of Delhi Bank Corp.’s voting stock. See “—Holding Company Regulation.”

 

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Bank Regulation

 

Business Activities. The activities of national banks are governed by federal law and regulations. In particular, the authority of national banks to lend money, accept deposits, branch and engage in other activities is found in the National Bank Act and the OCC’s regulations.

 

Examinations. The OCC periodically examines and evaluates national banks. Based upon such examination and evaluation, the OCC may revalue the assets of the institution and require that it establish specific reserves to compensate for the difference between the OCC-determined value and the book value of such assets.

 

Capital Adequacy Requirements. The minimum capital level requirements applicable to the Company and the Bank are: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% for all institutions. In addition, there is a higher risk weight (150%) assigned to exposures that are more than 90 days past due or are on nonaccrual status and to certain commercial real estate facilities that finance the acquisition, development or construction of real property. The inclusion of certain instruments, such as trust preferred securities, from Tier 1 capital has been eliminated. However, instruments issued prior to May 19, 2010 will be grandfathered for companies with consolidated assets of $15 billion or less. Tier 2 capital is no longer limited to the amount of Tier 1 capital included in total capital. Mortgage servicing rights, certain deferred tax assets and investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries over designated percentages of common stock will be required to be deducted from capital, subject to a two-year transition period. Tier 1 capital will include accumulated other comprehensive income (which includes all unrealized gains and losses on available for sale debt and equity securities), subject to a two-year transition period.

 

In addition, there is a “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5% above the regulatory minimum capital requirements, which must consist entirely of common equity Tier 1 capital and would result in the following minimum ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5%. The capital conservation buffer requirement became applicable in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase by that amount each year until fully implemented in January 2019. An institution would be subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the buffer amount. These limitations would establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions.

 

The OCC also has authority to establish individual minimum capital requirements in appropriate cases upon a determination that an institution’s capital level is or may become inadequate in light of particular risks or circumstances.

 

Corrective Measures for Capital Deficiencies. The federal banking regulators are required to take “prompt corrective action” with respect to capital-deficient institutions. Agency regulations define, for each capital category, the levels at which institutions are “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized.” For the period ended December 31, 2016, a “well capitalized” bank has a total capital risk-weighted ratio of 10.0% or higher; a Tier 1 risk-weighted ratio of 6.0% or higher; a leverage ratio of 5.0% or higher and is not subject to any written agreement, order or directive requiring it to maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure. An “adequately capitalized” bank has a total risk-weighted ratio of 8.0% or higher; a Tier 1 risk-weighted ratio of 4.0% or higher; a leverage ratio of 4.0% or higher (3.0% or higher if the bank was rated a composite 1 in its most recent examination report and is not experiencing significant growth); and does not meet the criteria for a well-capitalized bank. A bank is “undercapitalized” if it fails to meet any one of the ratios required to be adequately capitalized. An institution that has a total risk-weighted ratio less than 6%, a Tier 1 risk-weighted ratio of less than 3% or a leverage ratio that is less than 3% is considered to be “significantly undercapitalized” and an institution that has a tangible capital to assets ratio equal to or less than 2% is deemed to be “critically undercapitalized.”

 

An institution is deemed to be “well capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8% or greater, a common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.5% or greater, and a leverage capital ratio of 5% or greater, and is not subject to a regulatory order, agreement, or directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure. An institution is deemed to be “adequately capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% or greater, a common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 4.5% or greater and generally a leverage capital ratio of 4% or greater. An institution is deemed to be “undercapitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 8%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 6%, a common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 4.5% or generally a leverage capital ratio of less than 4%. An institution is deemed to be “significantly undercapitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 6%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 4%, a common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 3% or a leverage capital ratio of less than 3%. An institution is deemed to be “critically undercapitalized” if it has a ratio of tangible equity (as defined in the regulations) to total assets that is equal to or less than 2%.

 

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As an institution’s capital decreases, the OCC’s enforcement actions may become more severe. A significantly undercapitalized institution is subject to mandated capital raising activities, restrictions on interest rates paid and transactions with affiliates, removal of management, prohibitions on holding company dividends and other restrictions. The OCC has only very limited discretion in dealing with a critically undercapitalized institution and is generally required to appoint a receiver or conservator within specified time frames.

 

Banks with risk-based capital and leverage ratios below the required minimums may also be subject to certain administrative actions, including the termination of deposit insurance upon notice and hearing, or a temporary suspension of insurance without a hearing in the event the institution has no tangible capital.

 

Restrictions on Bank Dividends. Without prior approval, a national bank may not declare a dividend if the total amount of all dividends declared by the bank in any calendar year exceeds the total of the bank’s retained net income for the current year and retained net income (meaning net income less all dividends declared) for the preceding two years. Under federal law, the bank cannot pay a dividend if, after paying the dividend, the bank would be “undercapitalized.” The OCC may declare a dividend payment to be unsafe and unsound even though the bank would continue to meet its capital requirements after the dividend.

 

Loans to One Borrower. Subject to certain exceptions, federal law provides that a national bank may not make a loan or extend credit to a single or related group of borrowers in excess of 15% of its unimpaired capital and surplus. An additional amount may be lent, equal to 10% of unimpaired capital and surplus, if secured by specified readily-marketable collateral. At December 31, 2016, The Delaware National Bank’s limit on loans-to-one borrower was $3.35 million. At that date, The Delaware National Bank’s largest lending relationship was $2.9 million.

 

Standards for Safety and Soundness. The federal banking agencies have adopted Interagency Guidelines prescribing Standards for Safety and Soundness. The guidelines set forth the safety and soundness standards that the federal banking agencies use to identify and address problems at insured depository institutions before capital becomes impaired. If the OCC determines that a banking institution fails to meet any standard prescribed by the guidelines, the OCC may require the institution to submit an acceptable plan to achieve compliance with the standard.

 

Branching. National banks are authorized to establish branches within the state in which they are headquartered to the extent state law allows branching by state banks. The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act (the “Act”) provided for interstate branching for national banks. Under the Act, interstate branching by merger was authorized on June 1, 1997, unless the state in which the target has enacted a law opting out of interstate branching. De novo interstate branching is permitted by the Act to the extent the state into which the bank is to branch has enacted a law authorizing out-of-state banks to establish de novo branches.

 

Assessments. National banks pay semi-annual assessments to the OCC to fund its operations. These assessments are based primarily on asset size and financial condition.

 

Insurance of Deposit Accounts. The Delaware National Bank’s deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

 

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Under the FDIC’s existing risk-based assessment system, insured institutions are assigned to one of four risk categories based on supervisory evaluations, regulatory capital levels and certain other factors, with less risky institutions paying lower assessments. An institution’s assessment rate depends upon the category to which it is assigned. Assessment rates range from five to 45 basis points on the institution’s assessment base, which is calculated as total assets minus tangible equity. The rate schedules will automatically adjust in the future when the Deposit Insurance Fund reaches certain milestones. No institution may pay a dividend if in default of the federal deposit insurance assessment.

 

Deposit insurance per account owner is currently $250,000 for all types of accounts. That level was made permanent by the Dodd-Frank Act. The Dodd-Frank Act increased the minimum target Deposit Insurance Fund ratio from 1.15% of estimated insured deposits to 1.35% of estimated insured deposits. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation must seek to achieve the 1.35% ratio by September 30, 2020. Insured institutions with assets of $10 billion or more are supposed to fund the increase. The Dodd-Frank Act eliminated the 1.5% maximum fund ratio, instead leaving it to the discretion of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

 

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has authority to increase insurance assessments. A significant increase in insurance premiums would likely have an adverse effect on the operating expenses and results of operations of The Delaware National Bank. Management cannot predict what insurance assessment rates will be in the future.

 

Insurance of deposits may be terminated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the OCC. The management of the Delaware National Bank does not know of any practice, condition or violation that might lead to termination of deposit insurance.

 

Restrictions on Transactions with Affiliates and Insiders. Transactions between a bank and any non-banking affiliates are subject to Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act. An affiliate of a bank is any company or entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with The Delaware National Bank, including Delhi Bank Corp. Currently, a subsidiary of a bank that is not also a depository institution is not generally treated as an affiliate of the bank for purposes of Sections 23A and 23B unless it is a “financial subsidiary” that is engaged in activities not permissible for the bank itself. In general, Section 23A imposes limits on the amount of transactions with affiliates, and also requires certain levels of collateral for loans to and guarantees issued on behalf of affiliated parties.

 

Affiliate transactions are also subject to Section 23B of the Federal Reserve Act which generally requires that transactions between the bank and its affiliates be on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the bank, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with or involving other nonaffiliated persons.

 

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 generally prohibits loans by Delhi Bank Corp. to its executive officers and directors. However, the law contains a specific exception for loans by a bank to its executive officers and directors in compliance with federal banking laws. The restrictions on loans to directors, executive officers, principal stockholders and their related interests (collectively referred to herein as “insiders”) contained in the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation O apply to all insured depository institutions. Those restrictions include quantitative and qualitative limits on loans to insiders, including more stringent limits on loans to executive officers. There is also an aggregate limitation on all loans to insiders and their related interests and certain board approval requirements. Those loans cannot exceed the institution’s total unimpaired capital and surplus, and the OCC may determine that a lesser amount is appropriate. Loans to insiders may generally be made only on non-preferential terms except as part of a bank-wide employee benefit program that does not favor insiders over other employees. Insiders are subject to enforcement actions for knowingly accepting loans in violation of applicable restrictions.

 

Community Reinvestment Act. The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (“CRA”) and the regulations issued thereunder are intended to encourage banks to help meet the credit needs of their service area, including low and moderate income neighborhoods, consistent with the safe and sound operation of the banks. These regulations also provide for regulatory assessment of a bank’s record in meeting the needs of its service area when considering applications to establish branches, merger applications and applications to acquire the assets and assume the liabilities of another bank. An unsatisfactory record can substantially delay or block such a transaction. Federal law requires federal banking agencies to make public a rating of a bank’s performance under the CRA. The Delaware National Bank’s latest CRA rating was “Satisfactory.”

 

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Consumer Laws and Regulations. The Delaware National Bank’s operations are also subject to various federal laws applicable to credit transactions, including the Truth-In-Lending Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1978, Fair Debt Collection Act, Right to Financial Privacy Act, Electronic Funds Transfer Act, and Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act.

 

The Delaware National Bank must comply with the applicable provisions of these consumer protection laws and regulations as part of their ongoing operations.

 

Enforcement Powers. The OCC, the FDIC, the FRB and the other federal banking agencies have broad enforcement powers, including the power to issue cease and desist orders, remove directors and officers, impose substantial fines and other civil penalties and appoint a conservator or receiver. Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and supervisory agreements could subject The Delaware National Bank or Delhi Bank Corp., as well as officers, directors and other institution-affiliated parties of these organizations, to administrative sanctions such as cease and desist orders and potentially substantial civil money penalties. The OCC may appoint the FDIC as conservator or receiver for a national bank (or the FDIC may appoint itself, under certain circumstances) if any one or more of a number of circumstances exist, including, without limitation, the fact that the bank being undercapitalized and having no reasonable prospect of becoming adequately capitalized or failing to submit and implement an acceptable capital restoration plan; the bank being in unsafe and unsound condition to transact business or the bank undergoing a substantial dissipation of assets or earnings due to violation of law or regulation or an unsafe or unsound practice.

 

Federal Reserve System. The FRB regulations require savings associations to maintain non-interest earning reserves against their transaction accounts (primarily Negotiable Order of Withdrawal and regular checking accounts). The regulations generally provide that reserves be maintained against aggregate transaction accounts as follows for 2016: a 3% reserve ratio was assessed on net transaction accounts up to and including $110.2 million; a 10% reserve ratio is applied above $110.2 million. The first $15.2 million of otherwise reservable balances (subject to adjustments by the Federal Reserve Board) are exempted from the reserve requirements. The amounts are adjusted annually and, for 2017, will require a 3% ratio for up to $115.1 million and an exemption of $15.5 million. At December 31, 2016, the Bank met applicable Federal Reserve Board reserve requirements.

 

Effect on Economic Environment. The policies of regulatory authorities, including the monetary policy of the FRB, have a significant effect on the operating results of banks. Among the means available to the FRB to affect the money supply are open market operations in U.S. Government securities, changes in the discount rate on member bank borrowings, and changes in reserve requirements against member bank deposits or in interest paid on excess reserves. These means are used in varying combinations to influence overall growth and distribution of bank loans, investments and deposits, and their use may affect interest rates charged on loans or paid for deposits.

 

FRB monetary policies have materially affected the operating results of banks in the past and can be expected to continue to do so in the future. The nature of future monetary policies and the effect of such policies on the business and earnings of the bank cannot be predicted.

 

Description of Common Stock

 

We are authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of common stock having a par value $1.00 per share. Each share of our common stock has the same relative rights as, and is identical in all respects with, each other share of common stock. We are not authorized to issue preferred stock.

 

Voting Rights. The holders of our common stock possess exclusive voting rights. Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of holders of common stock. Holders of shares of common stock are not entitled to cumulate votes for the election of directors.

 

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Dividends. The holders of common stock are entitled to such dividends as the Board of Directors may declare from time to time out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. Dividends from us largely depend upon the receipt by us of dividends from The Delaware National Bank because we generally have no source of cash flow other than dividends from The Delaware National Bank.

 

We pay quarterly dividends to our stockholders based on a quarterly determination of the Board of Directors. It is our present intention to continue our present dividend policy subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Plan does not represent a change in our dividend policy. Stockholders who do not wish to participate and those who are ineligible to participate in the Plan will continue to receive cash dividends when and as declared. As discussed in “Risk Factors – We cannot guarantee future payment of dividends” we cannot provide assurance whether, or at what rate, we will continue to pay dividends.

 

Liquidation. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of shares of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of all of our debts and other liabilities.

 

Other Characteristics. Holders of common stock do not have any preemptive, conversion or other subscription rights with respect to any additional shares of common stock which may be issued. Therefore, the Board of Directors may authorize the issuance and sale of shares of our capital stock without first offering them to our existing stockholders. The common stock is not subject to any redemption or sinking fund provisions.

 

Plan of Distribution

 

The Delaware National Bank will act as the Plan Administrator and purchase shares of our common stock to fund the Plan directly from the Company at fair market value. We will appoint a third party plan administrator if shares are to be purchased in the open market or in negotiated transactions to fund the Plan. Since the inception of the Plan in August 2003, all shares to fund the Plan have been acquired directly from the Company from its treasury shares. No employee, officer or director will receive any commissions or additional remuneration for activities involving the Plan. We have no arrangements to engage securities dealers in connection with the Plan at this time. All of our stockholders who choose to participate in the Plan must do so by completing and returning to us the Authorization Form and all other required materials as described under “Delhi Bank Corp. Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan” and listed on the Authorization Form enclosed with this offering circular. We are making no recommendation regarding participation in the Plan. Peter V. Gioffe, President of Delhi Bank Corp., should be contacted for any questions regarding the Plan at (855) 333-3544.

 

Dividends and Stock Repurchases

 

Delhi Bank Corp. has paid cash dividends since 1994. In 2016, we declared quarterly cash dividends for an annual dividend of $0.6488 per share. No assurance can be given that we will continue to pay dividends or that they will not be reduced or eliminated in the future. Our ability to pay dividends is primarily a function of the dividend payments we receive from The Delaware National Bank. The payment of dividends from the Bank will depend upon The Delaware National Bank’s earnings, financial condition, restrictions under applicable law and regulations and other factors relevant at the time the Board of Directors of the Bank considers any declaration of dividends. As a bank holding company, our ability to pay dividends is subject to Federal Reserve Board regulations as described under “Regulation and Supervision – Holding Company Regulation, and the Federal Reserve Board’s policy statement regarding the payment of dividends by bank holding companies as described under “Risk Factors Related to the Offering – We cannot guarantee future payment of dividends.

 

Delhi Bank Corp. has repurchased its common stock in the past under stock repurchase plans adopted by the Board of Directors. Our current stock repurchase plan was last extended on February 24, 2016 and remains open as of the date of this offering circular. No assurance can be given that we will adopt stock repurchase plans to repurchase our common stock in the future. Any potential repurchase of our common stock in the future will depend on our earnings, financial condition, restrictions under applicable law and regulations and other factors relevant at the time the Board of Directors considers any repurchase plan.

 

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Use of Proceeds

 

We cannot predict the number of shares of common stock that will be purchased under the Plan or the prices at which shares will be purchased. As of the date of this offering circular, the proceeds received by Delhi Bank Corp. pursuant to the Plan have been used to cover the costs of the Plan and for general corporate purposes. To the extent that additional shares are purchased from us, and not in the open market, as contemplated as of the date of this offering circular, we intend to use the proceeds from the sales to cover the costs of this offering. Once the costs of this offering have been paid, we intend to add any additional proceeds from the sales to our general funds to be used for general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, investments in and advances to The Delaware National Bank and repurchases of our common stock. The amounts and timing of the application of proceeds will depend upon our funding requirements and the availability of other funds.

 

Legal Opinion

 

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, Washington, DC, has issued a legal opinion concerning the validity of the common stock being issued in connection with the Plan.

 

Independent Auditors

 

The financial statements as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the years then ended in this offering circular have been audited by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, our independent auditors.

 

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Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

of Delhi Bank Corp.

 

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Independent Auditors’ Report F-1
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 F-2
   
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 F-3
   
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 F-5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 F-6
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7

 

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Independent Auditors’ Report

 

Board of Directors and Stockholders
Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Delhi Bank Corp.and Subsidiary (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

Auditors’ Responsibility

 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Opinion

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

 

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

 

March 16, 2017

 

 F-1 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

    2016     2015  
             
Assets            
             
Cash and due from banks   $ 3,182,569     $ 16,691,113  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks     36,177,000       37,177,000  
Available for sale securities     92,736,659       113,890,852  
Held-to-maturity securities     1,542,416       4,984,585  
Restricted equity securities     1,232,600       322,100  
Loans receivable, net     159,211,905       100,372,504  
Premises and equipment, net     2,913,001       3,041,041  
Bank owned life insurance     7,388,083       5,853,696  
Other assets     3,860,925       3,118,146  
                 
Total assets   $ 308,245,158     $ 285,451,037  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                
                 
Liabilities                
Deposits:                
Non interest-bearing   $ 43,639,485     $ 41,057,398  
Interest-bearing     214,928,151       214,167,833  
                 
Total deposits     258,567,636       255,225,231  
                 
Short-term borrowings     20,070,000       215,000  
Capital lease obligation     222,885       239,666  
Other liabilities     3,288,837       3,255,222  
                 
Total liabilities     282,149,358       258,935,119  
                 
Stockholders' Equity                
Common stock, $1 par; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 1,642,867 shares issued and 1,534,365 shares outstanding in 2016, and 1,627,270 shares issued and 1,528,958 shares outstanding in 2015     1,642,867       1,627,270  
Additional paid-in capital     3,544,726       3,114,213  
Retained earnings     23,420,936       23,080,915  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income     (287,660 )     511,404  
Treasury stock, at cost; 108,502 shares in 2016  and 98,312 shares in 2015     (2,225,069 )     (1,817,884 )
                 
Total stockholders' equity     26,095,800       26,515,918  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 308,245,158     $ 285,451,037  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

 F-2 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

 

Consolidated Statement of Income

Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

    2016     2015  
             
Interest and Dividend Income            
Interest and fees on loans   $ 5,146,603     $ 4,491,384  
Investments:                
Taxable     2,543,130       2,622,355  
Tax-exempt     408,385       766,492  
Dividends     21,655       13,575  
                 
Total interest and dividend income     8,119,773       7,893,806  
                 
Interest Expense                
Deposits     984,257       953,193  
Borrowed funds and capital lease     89,809       23,525  
                 
Total interest expense     1,074,066       976,718  
                 
Net Interest Income     7,045,707       6,917,088  
                 
Provision for Loan Losses     195,000       140,000  
                 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses     6,850,707       6,777,088  
                 
Noninterest Income                
Service charges and fees     1,139,464       1,207,609  
Net gain on sales of securities     69,420       101,023  
Bank owned life insurance income     234,388       364,668  
Other     4,800       -  
                 
Total noninterest income     1,448,072       1,673,300  
                 
Noninterest Expense                
Salaries and employee benefits     3,560,211       3,525,216  
Occupancy and equipment     1,536,937       1,335,044  
Professional fees     292,382       277,949  
FDIC premiums     142,364       160,294  
Director fees     131,000       114,385  
ATM and debit card processing     117,621       131,855  
Other real estate owned     106,609       78,493  
Other     653,869       752,261  
                 
Total noninterest expense     6,540,993       6,375,497  
                 
Income Before Provision for Income Tax     1,757,786       2,074,891  
                 
Provision for Income Tax     421,330       354,184  
                 
Net Income   $ 1,336,456     $ 1,720,707  
                 
Earnings Per Share   $ 0.87     $ 1.13  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements 

 

 F-3 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

    2016     2015  
             
Net Income   $ 1,336,456     $ 1,720,707  
                 
Other Comprehensive Loss                
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities     (1,204,583 )     (149,238 )
Less reclassification adjustment for gains included in net gain on sales of securities on consolidated statement of income     (59,987 )     (97,392 )
                 
Net unrealized losses on available for sale securities     (1,264,570 )     (246,630 )
                 
Tax effect (a)     465,506       101,531  
                 
Total other comprehensive loss     (799,064 )     (145,099 )
                 
Total Comprehensive Income   $ 537,392     $ 1,575,608  

 

(a) Includes provision for income taxes of $20,396 in 2016 and $37,292 in 2015 related to the realized net      gain on sales of securities        

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

 F-4 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

                      Accumulated              
          Additional           Other              
    Common     Paid-In     Retained     Comprehensive     Treasury        
    Stock     Capital     Earnings     Income (Loss)     Stock     Total  
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2014   $ 1,612,495     $ 2,667,785     $ 22,341,310     $ 656,503     $ (1,987,563 )   $ 25,290,530  
                                                 
Net income     -       -       1,720,707       -       -       1,720,707  
                                                 
Other comprehensive loss     -       -       -       (145,099 )     -       (145,099 )
                                                 
Issuance of 14,775 shares of common stock     14,775       390,909       -       -       -       405,684  
                                                 
Purchase of 4,890 shares of treasury stock     -       -       -       -       (135,686 )     (135,686 )
                                                 
Sale of 16,822 shares of treasury stock     -       55,519       -       -       305,365       360,884  
                                                 
Dividends declared ($0.6417 per share)     -       -       (981,102 )     -       -       (981,102 )
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2015     1,627,270       3,114,213       23,080,915       511,404       (1,817,884 )     26,515,918  
                                                 
Net income     -       -       1,336,456       -       -       1,336,456  
                                                 
Other comprehensive loss     -       -       -       (799,064 )     -       (799,064 )
                                                 
Issuance of 15,597 shares of common stock     15,597       412,669       -       -       -       428,266  
                                                 
Purchase of 25,642 shares of treasury stock     -               -       -       (708,646 )     (708,646 )
                                                 
Sale of 15,452 shares of treasury stock     -       17,844       -       -       301,461       319,305  
                                                 
Dividends declared ($0.6488 per share)     -       -       (996,435 )     -       -       (996,435 )
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2016   $ 1,642,867     $ 3,544,726     $ 23,420,936     $ (287,660 )   $ (2,225,069 )   $ 26,095,800  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

 F-5 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

    2016     2015  
             
Cash Flows from Operating Activities            
Net income   $ 1,336,456     $ 1,720,707  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Provision for loan losses     195,000       140,000  
Depreciation     305,693       314,120  
Net gain on sales of securities     (69,420 )     (101,023 )
Amortization and accretion of investment securities, net     718,643       730,716  
Deferred income taxes     164,703       148,521  
Bank owned life insurance income     (234,388 )     (364,668 )
Provision for loss on foreclosed assets     43,345       -  
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets     (30,800 )     (4,822 )
Net change in:                
   Other assets     (573,954 )     328,853  
   Other liabilities     30,289       (3,557 )
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities     1,885,567       2,908,847  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities                
Net decrease (increase) in interest-bearing deposits in banks     1,000,000       (4,732,000 )
Purchase of available for sale securities     (21,315,191 )     (24,186,755 )
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities     8,310,025       4,940,627  
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal repayments of available-for-sale securities     32,306,488       30,708,102  
Purchase of held-to-maturity securities     (2,433,418 )     (2,139,562 )
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal repayments of                
held to maturity securities     5,479,545       4,736,981  
Proceeds from sales of held-to-maturity securities     335,120       141,698  
Purchase of restricted equity securities     (5,415,200 )     (165,400 )
Proceeds from redemption of restricted equity securities     4,504,700       215,000  
Net increase in loans receivable     (59,188,241 )     (3,126,821 )
(Purchase of) proceeds from bank owned life insurance     (1,300,000 )     954,922  
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets     273,273       23,622  
Purchase of premises and equipment     (177,653 )     (156,587 )
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (37,620,552 )     7,213,827  
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities                
Net increase in deposits     3,342,405       2,422,866  
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings     19,855,000       (157,000 )
Principal payments on capital lease obligation     (16,781 )     (14,807 )
Dividends paid     (993,108 )     (974,393 )
Purchase of treasury stock     (708,646 )     (135,686 )
Issuance of common stock     428,266       405,684  
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock     319,305       360,884  
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities     22,226,441       1,907,548  
                 
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Due From Banks     (13,508,544 )     12,030,222  
                 
Cash and Due From Banks, Beginning of Year     16,691,113       4,660,891  
                 
Cash and Due From Banks, End of Year   $ 3,182,569     $ 16,691,113  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements 

 

 F-6 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Delhi Bank Corp. (the “Bank Corp.”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Delaware National Bank of Delhi (the “Bank”) (collectively, the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Nature of Operations

 

The Company provides a full range of commercial banking services to individual and small business customers in Delaware County, New York and the surrounding counties. The area is a rural market with an economic base made up of light manufacturing, retail and agricultural businesses. The Company’s primary deposit products are demand deposits and interest bearing time and savings accounts. It offers a full array of loan products to meet the needs of retail and commercial customers.

 

The Bank is subject to regulation by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The Bank Corp. is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of investment securities and determination of other-than-temporary impairment thereon, and valuation of deferred tax assets.

 

In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses, management generally obtains independent appraisals for significant properties. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, further reductions in the carrying amounts of loans may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. It is reasonably possible that the estimated losses on loans may change materially in the near term.

 

The Company’s investment securities are comprised of a variety of financial instruments. The fair values and possible other-than-temporary impairment of these securities are subject to various risks including changes in the interest rate environment and general economic conditions. Due to the increased level of these risks and their potential impact on the fair values and the need to recognize other-than-temporary impairment of the securities, it is possible that the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements could materially change in the near term.

 

 F-7 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Cash and Due from Banks

 

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and due from banks includes cash on hand, amounts due from other banks, and federal funds sold.

 

Interest-bearing Deposits with Banks

 

Interest-bearing deposits with banks consist of certificates of deposit and are carried at cost which approximates fair value.

 

Significant Group Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company grants loans to customers primarily located in Delaware County, New York and the surrounding counties. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent on the economic conditions in its marketplace. The Company does not have any significant concentrations from one industry or customer.

 

Investment Securities

 

Debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held-to-maturity” and reported at amortized cost. Securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as “available-for-sale” and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive loss. The Company has no trading securities.

 

Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their costs that are deemed to be credit-related are reflected in earnings as realized losses.

 

Restricted Equity Securities

 

Restricted equity securities consist of investments in the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”), the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Atlantic Community Bankers Bank. Investments in these entities are restricted and carried at cost.

 

The Company, as a member of the FHLB system, is required to maintain an investment in the capital stock of the FHLB. Based on redemption provisions of the FHLB, the stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost. Management considers whether this investment is impaired based on the ultimate recoverability of the cost basis rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of the cost includes (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB,
(3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on the institutions and on the customer base of the FHLB and (4) the liquidity position of the FHLB. Management believes no impairment charge is necessary related to its investment in FHLB stock.

 

 F-8 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Loans Receivable

 

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, adjusted for the allowance for loan losses and any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield over the contractual life of the loan using the interest method.

 

The loan receivable portfolio is segmented into real estate, commercial and industrial, agricultural and consumer loans. Real estate loans include loans secured by commercial, residential and agricultural properties. Residential loans include 1-4 family mortgage loans and home equity loans. Commercial and industrial loans are secured by equipment, accounts receivable, inventories or other business assets. Agricultural loans are secured by equipment and other farm assets. Consumer loans consist of personal installment and auto loans and credit cards. The segments of the Company’s loan portfolio are disaggregated to a level that allows management to monitor risk and performance. Common risk characteristics include loan type, collateral type and geographic location.

 

Generally, the accrual of interest is discontinued when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectability of principal or interest, even though the loan is currently performing. A loan may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is well secured. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest is reversed against interest income. Interest received on nonaccrual loans, including impaired loans, is either applied to principal or recognized as interest income, depending on management’s judgment as to the collectability of principal. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time (generally six months) and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. The past due status of all classes of loans receivable is determined based on contractual due dates for loan payments.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date and is recorded as a reduction to loans. The allowance for loan losses is increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. All, or part, of the principal balance of loans receivable are charged off to the allowance as soon as it is determined that the repayment of all, or part, of the principal balance is highly unlikely. Consumer loans are generally charged off no later than 120 days past due on a contractual basis (earlier in the event of bankruptcy) or if there is an amount deemed uncollectible.

 

 F-9 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance. The allowance is based on the Company’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available

 

The allowance consists of specific and general components.

 

The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For loans that are classified as impaired, a specific allowance is established when the collateral value, observable market price, or discounted cash flows of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment records, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis.

 

The estimated fair values of substantially all of the Company’s impaired loans are measured based on the estimated fair value of the loan’s collateral.

 

For loans secured by real estate, estimated fair values are determined primarily through third-party appraisals. When a real estate secured loan becomes impaired, a decision is made regarding whether an updated certified appraisal of the real estate is necessary. This decision is based on various considerations, including the age of the most recent appraisal, the loan-to-value ratio based on the original appraisal and the condition of the property. Appraised values are discounted, when necessary, to arrive at the estimated selling price of the collateral, which is considered to be the estimated fair value. The discounts also include estimated costs to sell the property.

 

For loans secured by non-real estate collateral, such as accounts receivable, inventory and equipment, estimated fair values are determined based on the borrower’s financial statements, inventory reports, accounts receivable agings or equipment appraisals or invoices. Indications of value from these sources are generally discounted, as appropriate, based on the age of the financial information or the quality of the assets.

 

 F-10 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The general component covers pools of loans by loan class including loans not considered impaired, as well as smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as residential and consumer loans. These pools of loans are evaluated for loss exposure based upon historical loss rates, adjusted for qualitative risk factors. These qualitative risk factors include:

 

1. Lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices.

 

2. National, regional, and local economic and business conditions as well as the condition of various market segments, including the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans.

 

3. Nature and volume of the portfolio and terms of loans.

 

4. Experience, ability, and depth of lending management and staff.

 

5. Volume and severity of past due, classified and nonaccrual loans as well as other loan modifications.

 

6. Existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations.

 

7. Oversight, including the impact of banking laws and regulations as well as the overall regulatory environment.

 

Each factor is assigned a value to reflect improving, stable or declining conditions based on management’s best judgment using relevant information available at the time of the evaluation. Adjustments to the factors are supported through documentation of changes in conditions in a narrative accompanying the allowance for loan loss calculation.

 

The allowance calculation methodology includes further segregation of loan classes into risk rating categories. The borrower’s overall financial condition, repayment sources, guarantors and value of collateral, if appropriate, are evaluated annually for all loan classes. Credit quality risk ratings include regulatory classifications of pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss. Loans criticized as special mention have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If uncorrected, the potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects. Loans classified substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They include loans that are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable. Loans classified as a loss are considered uncollectible and are immediately charged to the allowance for loan losses. Loans not classified are rated pass. To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Company has a structured loan rating process encompassing both internal and external oversight. The Company’s loan officers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of all loans in the Company’s loan portfolio at origination and on an ongoing basis. The Company utilizes an external loan review consultant to conduct a loan review of its portfolio each year. The external consultant generally reviews all commercial loan relationships exceeding a specified threshold.

 

 F-11 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Loans whose terms are modified are classified as troubled debt restructurings if the Company grants such borrowers concessions and it is deemed that those borrowers are experiencing financial difficulty. Concessions granted under a troubled debt restructuring may involve a temporary reduction in interest rate or an extension of a loan’s stated maturity date. Nonaccrual troubled debt restructurings are restored to accrual status if principal and interest payments, under the modified terms, are current for six consecutive months after modification. Loans classified as troubled debt restructurings are designated as impaired.

 

In addition, federal regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses and may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination, which may not be currently available to management. Based on management’s comprehensive analysis of the loan portfolio, management believes the current level of the allowance for loan losses is adequate.

 

Premises and Equipment

 

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation computed on the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the assets. Assets under capital lease are recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the asset and amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated life of the asset. Amortization of assets under capital lease is included in depreciation expense.

 

Bank Owned Life Insurance

 

The Company is the owner and beneficiary of life insurance policies on certain employees and directors. The life insurance investment is carried at the cash surrender value of the underlying policies. The increase in the cash surrender value is recognized as a component of noninterest income. The policies can be liquidated, if necessary, with tax costs associated. However, the Company intends to hold these policies and, accordingly, the Company has not provided for deferred income taxes on the earnings from the increase in cash surrender value.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share are the same since there are no dilutive shares of potential common stock outstanding. Weighted average shares outstanding were 1,527,688 in 2016 and 1,517,220 in 2015.

 

Advertising Costs

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $44,753 in 2016 and $45,317 in 2015.

 

 F-12 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Foreclosed Assets

 

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Any losses based on the asset’s fair value at the date of foreclosure are charged to the allowance for loan losses Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Costs incurred in maintaining foreclosed assets and subsequent adjustments to the carrying amount of the assets are included in other noninterest expenses. Foreclosed assets totaled $214,690 and $346,668 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and are included in other assets. Foreclosed assets consist entirely of residential real estate. Residential real estate loans in process of foreclosure at December 31, 2016 were approximately $837,000.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

 

The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense.

 

Treasury Stock

 

Treasury stock is recorded at cost. The subsequent disposition or sale of the treasury stock is recorded using the average cost method.

 

Comprehensive Income

 

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) consists solely of the net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of net unrealized loss of $435,848 less deferred income taxes of $148,188 at December 31, 2016 and net unrealized gains of $828,722 less deferred income taxes of $317,318 at December 31, 2015.

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

Interest paid totaled $1,069,382 in 2016 and $986,582 in 2015. Income tax payments totaled $387,500 in 2016 and $217,000 in 2015. Amounts transferred from loans to foreclosed assets were $153,840 in 2016 and $240,123 in 2015.

 

 F-13 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Subsequent Events

 

Subsequent events were evaluated through March 16, 2017, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

 

Recent Accounting Standards

 

During May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU No. 2014-09 establishes principles for recognizing revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration received in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company in 2019, with early adoption in 2017 if elected. The guidance may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company does not expect the adoption will have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements as the recognition of interest income has been scoped out of the guidance and it does not expect its other revenue sources to be significantly affected.

 

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities. This makes significant changes in U.S. GAAP related to certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. The changes provided for in this ASU include the following: (1) require most equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; however, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer; (2) for equity investments without readily determinable fair values, require a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, and if a qualitative assessment indicates that impairment exists, requiring an entity to measure the investment at fair value; (3) eliminate the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (4) require use of the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (5) require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments (at December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has no liabilities for which the fair value measurement option has been elected); (6) require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; and (7) clarify that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The guidance will be effective for the Company in 2019. With limited exceptions, early adoption of the ASU is not permitted. The guidance will be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values should be applied prospectively. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU.

 

 F-14 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The core principle of Topic 842 is that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. Specifically, a lessee should recognize on the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee would be permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and liabilities. Topic 842 would not significantly change the recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee from current U.S. GAAP; however, the principal change from current GAAP is that lease assets and liabilities arising from operating leases would be recognized on the balance sheet. Topic 842 provides several other changes or clarifications to existing GAAP, and will require qualitative disclosures, along with quantitative disclosures, so that financial statement users can understand more about the nature of an entity’s leasing activities. In transition, Topic 842 provides that lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach, including optional practical expedients. An entity that elects to apply the practical expedients will, in effect, continue to account for leases that commence before the effective date in accordance with previous GAAP unless the lease is modified, except that lessees will be required to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all operating leases at each reporting date based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments that were tracked and disclosed under previous GAAP. Topic 842 will become effective for the Company in 2019. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU.

 

During June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 requires financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for the Company in 2021. Early adoption is permitted in 2019, if elected. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU.

 

During August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU No. 2016-15 addresses eight cash flow issues with specific guidance on how certain cash receipts and cash payments should be presented on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 is effective for the Company in 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU.

 

2. Cash and Due from Banks

 

The Company is required to maintain amounts on reserve with the Federal Reserve Bank. These reserves totaled $1,634,000 at December 31, 2016 and $1,570,000 at December 31, 2015.

 

The Company is also required to maintain clearing balance funds on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The required minimum clearing balance at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $719,000 and $734,000, respectively.

 

 F-15 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

3. Investment Securities

 

The amortized cost and fair values of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity are as follows:

 

    December 31, 2016  
    Amortized
Cost
    Gross
Unrealized
Gains
    Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale:                        
U.S. government agencies   $ 34,786,395     $ 378,515     $ 227,242     $ 34,937,668  
U.S. government sponsored enterprises -  (“GSE”) - mortgage- backed securities - residential     46,884,797       75,841       1,113,858       45,846,780  
Local government obligations     11,501,315       450,896       -       11,952,211  
                                 
Total   $ 93,172,507     $ 905,252     $ 1,341,100     $ 92,736,659  
                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                
Local government obligations   $ 1,542,416     $ 60,615     $ -     $ 1,603,031  

 

    December 31, 2015  
Available-for-sale:                        
U.S. government agencies   $ 43,200,544     $ 752,005     $ 111,174     $ 43,841,375  
U.S. government sponsored enterprises -  (“GSE”) - mortgage- backed securities - residential     53,357,801       182,940       782,214       52,758,527  
Corporate debt securities     1,531,013       7,766       10,923       1,527,856  
Local government obligations     14,972,771       790,323       -       15,763,094  
                                 
Total   $ 113,062,129     $ 1,733,034     $ 904,311     $ 113,890,852  
                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                
Mortgage-backed securities - GSE - residential   $ 1,700,077     $ 38,466     $ 10,331     $ 1,728,212  
Local government obligations     3,284,508       100,068       -       3,384,576  
                                 
Total   $ 4,984,585     $ 138,534     $ 10,331     $ 5,112,788  

 

 F-16 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The amortized cost and fair market values of debt securities at December 31, 2016, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties.

 

    Available-for-Sale  
    Amortized
Cost
    Fair
Value
 
Due in one year or less   $ 505,631     $ 511,068  
Due after one through five years     10,791,864       10,976,858  
Due after five through ten years     6,947,895       7,143,721  
Due after ten years     28,042,320       28,258,232  
Mortgage-backed securities     46,884,797       45,846,780  
                 
Total   $ 93,172,507     $ 92,736,659  

 

    Held-to-Maturity  
    Amortized
Cost
    Fair
Value
 
Due in one year or less   $ 691,719     $ 696,479  
Due after one through five years     564,197       587,852  
Due after five through ten years     181,500       201,210  
Due after ten years     105,000       117,490  
                 
Total   $ 1,542,416     $ 1,603,031  

 

Gross realized gains on the sale of securities available-for-sale were $79,820 in 2016 and $97,392 in 2015. Gross realized losses were $19,833 in 2016 and there were no gross realized losses in 2015.

 

The Company sold certain of its securities held-to-maturity in 2016 and 2015. These securities were considered as held-to-maturity as more than a substantial portion (at least 85%) of the principal outstanding at acquisition had been collected. Gross realized gains were $9,433 in 2016 and $3,631 in 2015. There were no gross realized losses in 2016 or 2015.

 

 F-17 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

 

    December 31, 2016  
    Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total  
    Fair
Value
    Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
    Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
    Unrealized
Value
 
Available-for-sale:                                    
U.S. government  agencies   $ 17,392,601     $ 145,614     $ 2,601,091     $ 81,628     $ 19,993,692     $ 227,242  
Mortgage-backed securities -
GSE - residential
    29,634,240       801,106       11,307,097       312,752       40,941,337       1,113,858  
                                                 
Total   $ 47,026,841     $ 946,720     $ 13,908,188     $ 394,380     $ 60,935,029     $ 1,341,100  

 

    December 31, 2015  
Available-for-sale:                                    
U.S. government agencies   $ 9,136,272     $ 34,155     $ 3,925,634     $ 77,019     $ 13,061,906     $ 111,174  
Mortgage-backed securities -
GSE - residential
    9,612,590       74,297       28,709,226       707,917       38,321,816       782,214  
Corporate debt securities     -       -       493,670       10,923       493,670       10,923  
                                                 
Total   $ 18,748,862     $ 108,452     $ 33,128,530     $ 795,859     $ 51,877,392     $ 904,311  
                                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                                
Mortgage-backed securities -
GSE - residential
  $ 749,552     $ 10,331     $ -     $ -     $ 749,552     $ 10,331  

 

The Company had 62 debt securities in unrealized loss positions at December 31, 2016. The securities have depreciated approximately 2.2% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. These securities are primarily issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government sponsored enterprises. The unrealized losses are considered to result from changes in interest rates and not from downgrades in the creditworthiness of the issuers. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition. The Company does not intend to sell these securities nor is it more likely than not that it will be required to sell these securities prior to recovery. No declines are deemed to be other-than-temporary.

 

Investment securities with carrying amounts of $43,537,484 and $38,697,321 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were pledged to secure deposits as required or permitted by law.

 

 F-18 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

4. Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Loans receivable at December 31 are summarized as follows:

 

   

2016

   

2015

 
Real estate:            
Residential   $ 67,185,779     $ 62,659,248  
Commercial     56,168,550       30,339,992  
Commercial and industrial     16,868,172       2,451,357  
Agricultural     12,833,074       156,025  
Consumer     3,539,707       3,401,289  
                 
Total     156,595,282       99,007,911  
                 
Allowance for loan losses     547,090       429,708  
Deferred loan costs and purchase premiums, net     3,163,713       1,794,301  
                 
Net   $ 159,211,905     $ 100,372,504  

 

Included above are individual loans purchased by the Company representing the fully guaranteed portion of loans originated through the Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Farm Services Agency. Such loans are irrevocably guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government as to principal and accrued interest. No allowance has been provided for these loans based on the guarantee. The table below details these loans by loan type.

 

   

2016

   

2015

 
Real estate,            
Commercial   $ 37,322,372     $ 13,583,102  
Commercial and industrial     13,138,651       136,234  
Agricultural     12,667,541       -  
                 
Total     63,128,564       13,719,336  
                 
Allowance for loan losses     -       -  
Purchase premiums, net     1,361,121       266,633  
                 
Net   $ 64,489,685     $ 13,985,969  

 

 F-19 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Changes in the allowance for loan losses for 2016 and related loan information are as follows:

 

   

Residential
Real Estate

   

Commercial
Real Estate

   

Commercial
and
Industrial

   

Agricultural

   

Consumer

   

Total

 
Allowance for loan losses:                                    
Beginning balance,
January 1, 2016
  $ 268,321     $ 88,031     $ 10,570     $ 468     $ 62,318     $ 429,708  
Charge-offs     (67,015 )     -       -       -       (43,744 )     (110,759 )
Recoveries     200       14,799       2,883       -       15,259       33,141  
Provision     182,539       4,476       8,307       29       (351 )     195,000  
                                                 
Ending balance, December 31, 2016   $ 384,045     $ 107,306     $ 21,760     $ 497     $ 33,482     $ 547,090  
                                                 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment   $ 6,058     $ 8,255     $ 8,235     $ -     $ 10,728     $ 33,276  
                                                 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 377,987     $ 99,051     $ 13,525     $ 497     $ 22,754     $ 513,814  
                                                 
Loans receivable at December 31, 2016:                                                
Total balance   $ 67,185,779     $ 56,168,550     $ 16,868,172     $ 12,833,074     $ 3,539,707     $ 156,595,282  
                                                 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment   $ 1,710,214     $ 673,991     $ 17,225     $ -     $ 35,362     $ 2,436,792  
                                                 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 65,475,565     $ 55,494,559     $ 16,850,947     $ 12,833,074     $ 3,504,345     $ 154,158,490  

 

Changes in the allowance for loan losses for 2015 and related loan information are as follows:

 

   

Residential
Real Estate

   

Commercial
Real Estate

   

Commercial
and
Industrial

   

Agricultural

   

Consumer

   

Total

 
Allowance for loan losses:                                    
Beginning balance,
January 1, 2015
  $ 474,149     $ 76,210     $ 9,545     $ 444     $ 178,611     $ 738,959  
Charge-offs     (416,915 )     (33,252 )     -       -       (24,548 )     (474,715 )
Recoveries     -       11,008       600       -       13,856       25,464  
Provision     211,087       34,065       425       24       (105,601 )     140,000  
                                                 
Ending balance, December 31, 2015   $ 268,321     $ 88,031     $ 10,570     $ 468     $ 62,318     $ 429,708  
                                                 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment   $ 6,285     $ 21,532     $ 1,916     $ -     $ 3,459     $ 33,192  
                                                 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 262,036     $ 66,499     $ 8,654     $ 468     $ 58,859     $ 396,516  
                                                 
Loans receivable at
December 31, 2015:
                                               
Total balance   $ 62,659,248     $ 30,339,992     $ 2,451,357     $ 156,025     $ 3,401,289     $ 99,007,911  
                                                 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment   $ 1,479,151     $ 328,087     $ 1,916     $ -     $ 24,090     $ 1,833,244  
                                                 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 61,180,097     $ 30,011,905     $ 2,449,441     $ 156,025     $ 3,377,199     $ 97,174,667  

 

 F-20 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The following table summarizes information on impaired loans at December 31:

 

December 31, 2016   Recorded Investment     Unpaid Principal Balance     Related Allowance     Average Recorded Investment     Interest Income Recognized  
With no related allowance recorded:                              
Commercial real estate   $ 563,643     $ 555,192     $ -     $ 453,384     $ 31,864  
Residential real estate     1,704,344       1,649,824       -       1,466,805       59,551  
Consumer     25,902       24,634       -       23,713       1,781  
Commercial and industrial     8,990       8,990       -       23,103       771  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:                                        
Commercial real estate   $ 118,799     $ 118,799     $ 8,255     $ 84,587     $ 4,501  
Residential real estate     60,390       60,390       6,058       153,008       -  
Consumer     10,728       10,728       10,728       6,323       856  
Commercial and industrial     8,235       8,235       8,235       7,957       783  
                                         
Totals:                                        
Commercial real estate   $ 682,442     $ 673,991     $ 8,255     $ 537,971     $ 36,365  
Residential real estate     1,764,734       1,710,214       6,058       1,619,813       59,551  
Consumer     36,630       35,362       10,728       30,036       2,637  
Commercial and industrial     17,225       17,225       8,235       31,060       1,554  

 

December 31, 2015   Recorded
Investment
    Unpaid
Principal
Balance
    Related
Allowance
    Average
Recorded
Investment
    Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                              
Commercial real estate   $ 216,072     $ 210,675     $ -     $ 184,185     $ 10,489  
Residential real estate     1,400,771       1,355,413       -       895,664       59,545  
Consumer     22,304       20,631       -       22,802       2,341  
Commercial and industrial     -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:                                        
Commercial real estate   $ 117,412     $ 117,412     $ 21,532     $ 138,981     $ 2,749  
Residential real estate     123,738       123,738       6,285       629,973       8,250  
Consumer     3,459       3,459       3,459       466       78  
Commercial and industrial     1,916       1,916       1,916       160       285  
                                         
Totals:                                        
Commercial real estate   $ 333,484     $ 328,087     $ 21,532     $ 323,166     $ 13,238  
Residential real estate     1,524,509       1,479,151       6,285       1,525,637       67,795  
Consumer     25,763       24,090       3,459       23,268       2,419  
Commercial and industrial     1,916       1,916       1,916       160       285  

 

The following table presents information on nonaccrual loans at December 31:

 

   

2016

   

2015

 
Commercial real estate   $ 156,692     $ 216,689  
Residential real estate     740,453       655,699  
Consumer     5,423       3,000  
Commercial and industrial     805       -  
                 
Total   $ 903,373     $ 875,388  

 

 F-21 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The following table presents information by the Company’s internal risk rating system at December 31:

 

2016   Residential
Real Estate
    Commercial
Real Estate
    Commercial
and Industrial
    Agricultural     Consumer     Total  
Pass   $ 61,638,690     $ 52,423,576     $ 16,532,747     $ 12,833,074     $ 3,396,498     $ 146,824,585  
Special mention     2,775,286       1,652,155       238,958       -       101,076       4,767,475  
Substandard     2,031,350       1,706,317       88,232       -       36,710       3,862,609  
Doubtful     740,453       386,502       8,235       -       5,423       1,140,613  
Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
Total   $ 67,185,779     $ 56,168,550     $ 16,868,172     $ 12,833,074     $ 3,539,707     $ 156,595,282  

 

2015   Residential
Real Estate
    Commercial
Real Estate
    Commercial and Industrial     Agricultural     Consumer     Total  
Pass   $ 57,146,555     $ 26,747,239     $ 2,094,192     $ 156,025     $ 3,214,984     $ 89,358,995  
Special mention     2,932,499       1,425,771       134,898       -       146,822       4,639,990  
Substandard     1,761,497       1,950,293       220,351       -       36,024       3,968,165  
Doubtful     818,697       216,689       1,916       -       3,459       1,040,761  
Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
Total   $ 62,659,248     $ 30,339,992     $ 2,451,357     $ 156,025     $ 3,401,289     $ 99,007,911  

 

The following table presents information on past due status at December 31:

 

2016   30-59
Days
Past Due
    60-89
Days
Past Due
    Greater
> 90
Days
    Total
Past Due
    Current     Total
Loans
    Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
Accruing
 
Residential real estate   $ 735,538     $ 220,259     $ 1,305,313     $ 2,261,110     $ 64,924,669     $ 67,185,779     $ 732,307  
Commercial real estate     -       -       332,920       332,920       55,835,630       56,168,550       332,920  
Commercial and industrial     8,989       -       -       8,989       16,859,183       16,868,172       -  
Agricultural     -       -       -       -       12,833,074       12,833,074       -  
Consumer     11,446       22,904       6,107       40,457       3,499,250       3,539,707       683  
                                                         
Total   $ 755,973     $ 243,163     $ 1,644,340     $ 2,643,476     $ 153,951,806     $ 156,595,282     $ 1,065,910  

 

2015   30-59
Days
Past Due
    60-89
Days
Past Due
    Greater
> 90
Days
    Total
Past Due
    Current     Total
Loans
    Recorded
Investment > 90 Days
Accruing
 
Residential real estate   $ 446,969     $ 323,244     $ 1,240,914     $ 2,011,127     $ 60,648,121     $ 62,659,248     $ 676,050  
Commercial real estate     75,374       42,038       21,150       138,562       30,201,430       30,339,992       -  
Commercial and industrial     -       -       -       -       2,451,357       2,451,357       -  
Agricultural     -       -       -       -       156,025       156,025       -  
Consumer     2,631       20,631       11,567       34,829       3,366,460       3,401,289       8,567  
                                                         
Total   $ 524,974     $ 385,913     $ 1,273,631     $ 2,184,518     $ 96,823,393     $ 99,007,911     $ 684,617  

 

 F-22 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The Company may grant a concession or modification for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial condition that it would not otherwise consider resulting in a modified loan which is then identified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). The Company may modify loans through rate reductions, extensions of maturity, interest only payments, or payment modifications to better match the timing of cash flows due under the modified terms with the cash flows from the borrowers’ operations. Loan modifications are intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral. TDRs are considered impaired loans for purposes of calculating the Company’s allowance for loan losses.

 

The Company identifies loans for potential restructure primarily through direct communication with the borrower and evaluation of the borrower’s financial statements, revenue projections, tax returns, and credit reports. Even if the borrower is not presently in default, management will consider the likelihood that cash flow shortages, adverse economic conditions, and negative trends may result in a payment default in the near future.

 

The Company did not enter into any TDRs or have any TDRs default in 2016 and 2015.

 

5. Premises and Equipment

 

Premises and equipment at December 31 is summarized as follows:

 

    2016     2015  
Land   $ 744,592     $ 683,780  
Buildings and improvements     3,990,266       3,931,640  
Furniture and equipment     1,888,779       1,829,581  
Asset under capital lease     300,000       300,000  
                 
Total cost     6,923,637       6,745,001  
                 
Less accumulated depreciation     4,010,636       3,703,960  
                 
Net   $ 2,913,001     $ 3,041,041  

 

The Company leases a branch facility under the terms of a lease agreement that has been accounted for as a capital lease. The lease expires in 2025 but there are options for three additional five year extensions. The net book value of the asset under capital lease was $173,333 at December 31, 2016 and $193,333 at December 31, 2015.

 

 F-23 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Future minimum lease payments are as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31:      
2017   $ 32,340  
2018     32,340  
2019     32,340  
2020     33,420  
2021     35,580  
Thereafter     130,460  
         
Total minimum lease payments     296,480  
         
Amount representing interest     73,595  
         
Net present value of minimum lease payments   $ 222,885  

 

Interest expense on the capital lease was $15,559 in 2016 and $16,596 in 2015.

 

In September 2016, the Company entered into a contract to construct a loan production office. Total estimated cost is approximately $900,000. Construction is expected to be completed during 2017. No significant costs had been incurred at December 31, 2016 on this project.

 

6. Deposits

 

Deposit account balances at December 31 are summarized as follows:

 

    2016     2015  
Noninterest-bearing   $ 43,639,485     $ 41,057,398  
Interest-bearing demand     30,151,879       30,182,579  
Money market     23,800,697       18,635,875  
Savings     90,462,249       96,500,809  
Time     70,513,326       68,848,570  
                 
Total   $ 258,567,636     $ 255,225,231  

 

Time deposits in denominations of $250,000 and over were $13,360,161 and $11,526,918 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

At December 31, 2016, scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows (in thousands):

 

2017   $ 37,152  
2018     10,604  
2019     9,598  
2020     6,577  
2021     6,582  
         
Total   $ 70,513  

 

 F-24 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

7. Borrowed Funds

 

The Company has a $1,500,000 unsecured line of credit agreement with the Atlantic Community Bankers Bank at December 31, 2016. Borrowings bear interest at the prime rate plus .50%, with a floor of 4.50%. The line expires July 2017. There were borrowings of $845,000 and $215,000 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Overnight borrowings with the FHLB were $19,225,000 and $-0- at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

The Company may borrow funds on a long-term basis from the FHLB up to the amount of eligible collateral (loans and securities) it places with the FHLB. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $39,225,778 available to borrow. This amount was reduced by a $10,750,000 municipal letter of credit which expires August 2017 leaving an amount available for borrowing of $28,475,778. There were no long-term borrowings at December 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

8. Income Taxes

 

The provision for income tax consists of the following:

 

    2016     2015  
Current   $ 256,627     $ 205,663  
Deferred     164,703       148,521  
                 
Total   $ 421,330     $ 354,184  

 

The reconciliation between the expected statutory income tax provision and the actual provision for income tax is as follows:

 

    2016     2015  
    Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent  
Expected provision at statutory rate   $ 597,647       34.0 %   $ 705,463       34.0 %
Tax-exempt income     (218,543 )     (12.4 )     (374,394 )     (18.0 )
Increase in state valuation allowance     66,075       3.8       -          
State income taxes and other, net     (23,849 )     (1.4 )     23,115       1.1  
                                 
Actual provision and rate   $ 421,330       24.0 %   $ 354,184       17.1 %

 

 F-25 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The following temporary differences gave rise to the net deferred tax asset at December 31:

 

    2016     2015  
Deferred compensation   $ 1,070,480     $ 987,744  
AMT credit carryforward     314,760       355,622  
Allowance for loan losses     131,531       88,659  
Depreciation     -       50,392  
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities     148,188       -  
Other     99,765       91,625  
                 
Total deferred tax assets     1,764,724       1,574,042  
                 
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities     -       (317,318 )
Depreciation     (32,899 )     -  
Deferred loan costs     (691,128 )     (582,905 )
                 
Total deferred tax liabilities     (724,027 )     (900,223 )
                 
Net deferred tax asset before valuation allowance     1,040,697       673,819  
                 
State valuation allowance     (66,075 )     -  
                 
Net deferred tax asset   $ 974,622     $ 673,819  

 

The net deferred tax asset is included in other assets in 2016 and 2015.

 

In 2016, the Company determined it would elect an option to deduct from New York State taxable income, the net interest income from qualified loans. In conjunction therewith, it was required to dissolve the real estate investment trust subsidiary of the Bank in order to take this deduction. The Company believes the amount of this deduction will exceed its New York State taxable income for the foreseeable future and result in net operating losses.

 

As a result, the Company has determined the realization of its state deferred tax assets is not expected and has established a valuation allowance for the amount of the net state deferred tax assets.

 

The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2016 and 2015. There were no interest and penalties recognized in the consolidated balance sheet and statement of income in 2016 and 2015.

 

 F-26 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

9. Pension and Postretirement Benefits

 

The Company sponsors two defined contribution plans, a 401(k) plan and a non-leveraged employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) covering substantially all eligible Company employees. Eligible employees may defer and contribute a percentage of their annual earnings to the plans. In the 401(k) plan, the Company contributes 100% of the first 5% of compensation deferred. In the ESOP, the Company contributes 100% of the first 5% of compensation deferred. Pension expense for these plans was $175,948 in 2016 and $185,109 in 2015. The ESOP held 130,313 and 120,386 of the Company’s stock at December 31, 2016 and 2015, with a fair value of $2,606,260 and $2,347,532, respectively. The ESOP shares are eligible to receive dividends and are considered outstanding shares for purposes of computing net income per share.

 

The Company also has individual deferred compensation arrangements with certain key executives and directors which provide supplemental retirement benefits. The total of these obligations was $3,039,607 and $2,807,919 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Expense related to these arrangements was $407,675 in 2016 and $203,806 in 2015.

 

10. Related Party Transactions

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has granted loans to principal officers, directors, significant shareholders (greater than 10%) and their affiliates. Such transactions were made on substantially the same terms and at those rates prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other customers. The following table summarizes the activity in these loans:

 

    2016     2015  
Balance, beginning   $ 1,315,866     $ 1,450,847  
New loans     301,540       8,500  
Repayments     (410,925 )     (143,481 )
                 
Balance, ending   $ 1,206,481     $ 1,315,866  

 

The Bank held deposits of $296,854 and $469,190 for related parties at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

A director of the Company provides professional legal services to the Company. Fees for these services were approximately $50,000 in 2016 and $45,000 in 2015.

 

 F-27 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

11. Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk

 

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amounts of these commitments. The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet 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. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Unfunded commitments under lines of credit are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. These lines of credit may or may not be collateralized and usually contain a specified maturity date and may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Company is committed.

 

Standby letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. Essentially all letters of credit issued have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.

 

To reduce credit risk related to the use of credit-related financial instruments, the Company might deem it necessary to obtain collateral. The amount and nature of the collateral obtained is based on the Company’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include cash, securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and real estate. The Company has not incurred any losses on its commitments in either 2016 or 2015.

 

Financial instruments whose contract amount represents credit risk were as follows:

 

    2016     2015  
Commitments to extend credit (including lines of credit)   $ 17,785,664     $ 17,002,728  
Standby letters of credit     324,633       280,794  

 

 F-28 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

12. Fair Value Disclosures

 

Fair value is defined as an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or settle a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A three-level hierarchy exists for fair value measurements based upon the inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability.

 

Level 1 - Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

Level 2 - Valuation is determined from quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument;

 

Level 3 - Valuation is derived from model-based and other techniques in which at least one significant input is unobservable and which may be based on the Company’s own estimates about the assumptions that a market participant would use to value the asset or liability.

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy:

 

    December 31, 2016  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Available-for-sale:                        
U.S. government agencies   $ -     $ 34,937,668     $ -     $ 34,937,668  
U.S. government sponsored enterprises - (“GSE”) - mortgage - backed securities - residential     -       45,846,780       -       45,846,780  
Local government obligations     -       11,952,211       -       11,952,211  
                                 
Total   $ -     $ 92,736,659     $ -     $ 92,736,659  

 

    December 31, 2015  
Available-for-sale:                        
U.S. government agencies   $ -     $ 43,841,375     $ -     $ 43,841,375  
U.S. government sponsored enterprises - (“GSE”) - mortgage - backed securities - residential     -       52,758,527       -       52,758,527  
Corporate debt securities     -       1,527,856       -       1,527,856  
Local government obligations     -       15,763,094       -       15,763,094  
                                 
Total   $ -     $ 113,890,852     $ -     $ 113,890,852  

 

 F-29 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

All debt securities are measured at fair value using quoted prices from an independent third party that provide valuation services, such as matrix pricing, for similar assets, with similar terms in actively traded markets.

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy:

 

    December 31, 2016  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Impaired loans, net   $ -     $ -     $ 164,876     $ 164,876  

 

    December 31, 2015  
Impaired loans, net   $ -     $ -     $ 213,333     $ 213,333  

 

Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are written down to fair value through the establishment of specific reserves. Such collateral is primarily real estate whose value is based on appraisals performed by certified appraisers. These values are generally adjusted based on management’s knowledge of changes in market conditions or other factors. Since the adjustments may be significant, are based on management’s estimates and are generally unobservable, they have been classified as Level 3.

 

The appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative reasons and estimated liquidation expenses. Management’s assumptions may include consideration of location and occupancy of the property and current economic conditions. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, to account for these factors, negative adjustments to the appraisal value between 15-20% were made.

 

In addition to the disclosures of financial instruments recorded at fair value, generally accepted accounting principles require the disclosure of the estimated fair value of all the Company’s financial instruments. The majority of the Company’s assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. However, many of these instruments lack an available market. In addition, the Company’s general practice and intent is to hold its financial instruments to maturity. The Company has considered the fair value measurement criteria as required under the accounting standard relating to fair value measurement as noted above. Fair value estimates have been determined based on the methodologies management considers most appropriate for each financial instrument.

 

 F-30 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

    2016  
    Carrying
Amount
    Estimated
Fair Value
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Financial assets:                              
Cash and due from banks   $ 3,182,569     $ 3,182,569     $ 3,182,569     $ -     $ -  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks     36,177,000       36,177,000       -       36,177,000       -  
Available-for-sale securities     92,736,659       92,736,659       -       92,736,659       -  
Held-to-maturity securities     1,542,416       1,603,031       -       1,603,031       -  
Restricted equity securities     1,232,600       1,232,600       -       1,232,600       -  
Loans receivable, net     159,211,900       162,475,000       -       -       162,475,000  
Accrued interest receivable     1,305,555       1,305,555       -       1,305,555       -  
                                         
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits     258,567,636       258,741,310       -       258,741,310       -  
Short-term borrowings     20,070,000       20,070,000       -       20,070,000       -  
Accrued interest payable     34,622       34,622       -       34,622       -  
                                         
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:                                        
Commitments to extend credit     -       -       -       -       -  
Standby letters of credit     -       -       -       -       -  

 

    2015  
Financial assets:                              
Cash and due from banks   $ 16,691,113     $ 16,691,113     $ 16,691,113     $ -     $ -  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks     37,177,000       37,177,000       -       37,177,000       -  
Available-for-sale securities     113,890,852       113,890,852       -       113,890,852       -  
Held-to-maturity securities     4,984,585       5,112,788       -       5,112,788       -  
Restricted equity securities     322,100       322,100       -       322,100       -  
Loans receivable, net     100,372,504       105,163,000       -       -       105,163,000  
Accrued interest receivable     973,602       973,602       -       973,602       -  
                                         
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits     255,225,231       255,324,661       -       255,324,661       -  
Short-term borrowings     215,000       215,000       -       215,000       -  
Accrued interest payable     29,938       29,938       -       29,938       -  
                                         
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:                                        
Commitments to extend credit     -       -       -       -       -  
Standby letters of credit     -       -       -       -       -  

 

The carrying value of short-term financial instruments, as listed below, approximates their fair value. These instruments generally have limited credit exposure, no stated or short-term maturities and carry interest rates that approximate market.

 

Assets   Liabilities
Cash and due from banks   Demand and savings deposits
Interest-bearing deposits with banks   Short-term borrowings
Accrued interest receivable   Accrued interest payable

 

 F-31 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The fair value methodology for available-for-sale securities was described previously. The fair value methodology for held-to-maturity securities is similar to the methodology for available-for-sale securities. The fair value of restricted equity securities is considered to approximate its carrying value as there is no market for these securities and the stock is redeemable at par value.

 

For short-term loans and variable rate loans which reprice within 90 days, the carrying value is considered to approximate fair value. For other types of loans, fair value was estimated by discounting cash flows using current interest rates for similar loans, adjusted to reflect credit risk.

 

The fair value of interest-bearing time deposits is estimated by discounting contractual cash flows using current rates for instruments with similar maturities.

 

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged for similar agreements. For fixed rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of standby letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements plus the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations. The fair value of these instruments is considered immaterial.

 

13. Regulatory Matters

 

The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. The final rules implementing BASEL Committee on Banking Supervisor’s Capital Guidance for U.S. banks (BASEL III rules) became effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the requirements being phased in over a multi-year schedule and fully phased in by January 1, 2019. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk-weightings, and other factors.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the maintenance of minimum amounts and ratios (set forth on the following table) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 2016, that the Company meets all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

 

As of December 31, 2016, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, an institution must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following tables. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category. The Company’s ratios do not differ significantly from the Bank’s ratios presented below. The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are as follows:

 

 F-32 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

    2016
    Actual     For Capital Adequacy Purposes     To be Well Capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions  
    Amount     Ratio     Amount     Ratio     Amount     Ratio  
    (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)  
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)   $ 27,993       27.0 %   $ 8,294       8.0 %   $ ≥ 10,368       10.0 %  
Common equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital (to risk-weighted assets)     27,401       26.4       4,670        4.5         ≥ 6,746      6.5  
Tier 1 (core) capital  (to risk-weighted assets)     27,401       26.4       ≥ 6,228        ≥ 6.0         ≥ 8,303       8.0  
Tier 1 (core) capital (to average assets)     27,401       8.8       12,455       ≥ 4.0         15,569       ≥ 5.0  

 

    2015
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)   $ 26,833       25.0 %   $ 8,587       8.0 %     10,733       10.0 %
Common equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital (to risk-weighted assets)     26,358       24.5         4,841       4.5         ≥ 6,993        ≥ 6.5   
Tier 1 (core) capital  (to risk-weighted assets)     26,358       24.5       6,455     6.0         ≥ 8,607       ≥ 8.0  
Tier 1 (core) capital (to average assets)     26,358       9.4       11,216       4.0         14,020       ≥ 5.0  

 

The Federal Reserve Bank has established capital guidelines for bank holding companies. These guidelines allow holding companies with less than $500 million in assets an exemption from regulatory capital requirements. The Bank Corp. meets the eligibility criteria and is exempt from regulatory capital requirements.

 

The Bank is subject to legal limitations on the amount of dividends that can be paid to the Bank Corp. without regulatory approval. Generally, the dividend limit is equal to the current and preceding two years net income less dividends paid during the same period. However, dividend payments would be prohibited if the effect would cause the Bank’s capital to be reduced below minimum capital requirements as discussed above. The Bank’s retained earnings available for dividends was approximately $2,009,000 at December 31, 2016 and $2,477,000 at December 31, 2015.

 

 F-33 

 

Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

14. Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan

 

In 2003, the Company established a Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) for its shareholders. The Plan is designed to provide the Company’s stock at no transactional cost to its shareholders. Cash dividends paid to shareholders who are enrolled in the Plan plus voluntary cash deposits received are used to purchase shares either directly from the Company, from shares that become available in the open market or from the Company’s previously acquired treasury stock. The Company has reserved 393,750 shares of its un-issued common stock for issuance under the Plan. Once these shares are issued, the Plan will terminate but there is no set termination date. The maximum amount of common stock that may be issued in any twelve month period is limited in that the aggregate consideration received from the sale of shares may not exceed $5,000,000. The Company issued 15,597 shares of common stock in 2016 and 14,775 shares of common stock in 2015 directly from authorized but unissued shares of the Company plus the Company sold 5,314 shares of treasury stock in 2016 and 5,575 shares of treasury stock in 2015 for a total of 20,911 and 20,350 shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, there were 196,412 shares available for future issuance.

 

 F-34 

 

You should rely only on the information contained in this offering circular. Delhi Bank Corp. has not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. This offering circular does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities offered by this offering circular in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, such offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making the solicitation is not qualified to do so. Neither the delivery of this offering circular nor any sale hereunder shall under any circumstances create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of Delhi Bank Corp. since any of the dates as of which information is furnished in this offering circular or since the date of this offering circular.

 

 

DELHI BANK CORP.

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND

OPTIONAL CASH PURCHASE PLAN

 

 

191,281 Shares of Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 OFFERING CIRCULAR

  

 

 

 

 

 

March 16, 2017

 

 

 

 

PART III

 

EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
2.1   Charter of Delhi Bank Corp.(1)
2.2   Bylaws of Delhi Bank Corp.(1)
4.1   Authorization Form(1)
6.1   Salary Continuation Agreement by and between The Delaware National Bank of Delhi and Robert W. Armstrong dated as of March 16, 2005(2)
6.2   Amended and Restated Salary Continuation Agreement by and between The Delaware National Bank of Delhi and Peter V. Gioffe dated as of May 25, 2016
6.3   Salary Continuation Agreement by and between The Delaware National Bank of Delhi and Suzanne L. MacDonald dated as of December 29, 2009(2)
11.1   Consent of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
11.2   Consent of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP(3)
12.1   Opinion of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP

 

 

(1) Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Pre-Qualification Form 1-A Amendment No. 1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2001.
   
(2) Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Post-Qualification Form 1-A Amendment No. 11, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2012.
   
(3) Contained in Exhibit 12.1.

 

 III-1 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this offering statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the Village of Delhi, State of New York, on March 16, 2017.

 

  DELHI BANK CORP.
     
  By: /s/ Peter V. Gioffe
    Peter V. Gioffe
    Director and President

 

This offering statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

/s/ Robert W. Armstrong   Director and   March 16, 2017
Robert W. Armstrong   Chief Executive Officer    
         
/s/ Peter V. Gioffe   Director and President   March 16, 2017
Peter V. Gioffe        
         
/s/ Andrew F. Davis III   Chairman of the Board   March 16, 2017
Andrew F. Davis III        
         
/s/ Michael E. Finberg   Director   March 16, 2017
Michael E. Finberg        
         
/s/ Kurt R. Mable   Director   March 16, 2017
Kurt R. Mable        
         
/s/ Bruce J. McKeegan   Director   March 16, 2017
Bruce J. McKeegan        
         
/s/ Ann S. Morris   Director   March 16, 2017
Ann S. Morris        
         
/s/ Paul J. Roach   Director   March 16, 2017
Paul J. Roach        

 

 

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EX1A-6 MAT CTRCT 3 f1apos2017a16ex6ii_delhi.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE DELAWARE NATIONAL BANK OF DELHI AND PETER V. GIOFFE DATED AS OF MAY 25, 2016

Exhibit 6.2

 

DELAWARE NATIONAL BANK OF DELHI

AMENDED AND RESTATED

SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT

 

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT is adopted this 25th day of May, 2016, by and between THE DELAWARE NATIONAL BANK OF DELHI, a national bank located in Delhi, New York (the “BANK”), and PETER V. GIOFFE (the “EXECUTIVE”).

 

INTRODUCTION

 

To encourage the Executive to remain an employee of the Bank, the Bank is willing to provide salary continuation benefits to the Executive. The Bank will pay the benefits from its general assets.

 

AGREEMENT

 

The Bank and the Executive agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

 

Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings specified:

 

“ACTUARIAL EQUIVALENT” shall mean a benefit of equivalent current value to the benefit which could otherwise have been provided to the Executive, computed on the basis of the discount rates, mortality tables and other assumptions applicable under Section 417(e) of the Code in determining the actuarial equivalent of payments.

 

“CHANGE OF CONTROL” shall be deemed to have occurred in any of the following events:

 

(i)Merger: Delhi Bank Corp. (“the “Company”) merges into or consolidates with another corporation, or merges another corporation into the Company, and, as a result, less than a majority of the combined voting power of the resulting corporation immediately after the merger or consolidation is held by persons who were stockholders of the Company immediately before the merger or consolidation.

 

(ii)Acquisition of Significant Share Ownership: a report on Schedule 13D or another form or schedule (other than Schedule 13G) is filed or is required to be filed under Sections 13(d) or 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, if the schedule discloses that the filing person or persons acting in concert has or have become the beneficial owner of 25% or more of a class of the Company’s voting securities, but this clause (b) shall not apply to beneficial ownership of Company voting shares held in a fiduciary capacity by an entity of which the Company directly or indirectly beneficially owns fifty percent (50%) or more of its outstanding voting securities;

 

(iii)Change in Board Composition: During any period of two consecutive years, individuals who constitute the Company’s or the Bank’s Board of Directors at the beginning of the two-year period cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Company’s or the Bank’s Board of Directors; provided, however, that for purposes of this clause (iii), each director who is first elected by the board (or first nominated by the board for election by the stockholders) by a vote of at least two-thirds (⅔) of the directors who were directors at the beginning of the two-year period shall be deemed to have also been a director at the beginning of such period; or

 

  

 

 

(iv)Sale of Assets: The Company or the Bank sells to a third party all or substantially all of its assets.

 

“CODE” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

“DISABILITY” means the Executive’s suffering a sickness, accident or injury to such an extent that the Executive is receiving long-term benefits from the carrier of any individual or group disability insurance policy covering the Executive, or from the Social Security Administration. The Executive must submit proof to the Bank of the carrier’s or Social Security Administration’s determination upon the request of the Bank.

 

“EARLY TERMINATION” means the Executive, prior to Normal Retirement Age, has terminated employment with the Bank for reasons other than Termination for Specially-Defined Cause, Disability, or Death.

 

“EFFECTIVE DATE” of this amended and restated Agreement is January 1, 2016. The Agreement was originally effective on December 29, 2009.

 

“NORMAL RETIREMENT AGE” means the Executive attaining age 60.

 

“NORMAL RETIREMENT DATE” means the later of the Normal Retirement Age or the date on which Termination of Employment, as defined below, occurs.

 

“TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT” means that the Executive ceases to be employed by the Bank for any reason, voluntary or involuntary, other than by reason of a leave of absence approved by the Bank and which constitutes a “separation of service” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code.

 

“VESTED BENEFIT” means, as of any date, the accrued liability balance reflected on the financial statements of the Bank under GAAP with respect to the benefits provided under this Agreement multiplied by a fraction where the numerator is the Executive’s Years of Service as of such date and the denominator is 16; provided, however, that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Vested Benefit shall not be less than the Executive’s vested benefit under the Agreement on December 31, 2015, taking into account the terms of the Agreement prior to this amendment and restatement.

 

“YEARS OF SERVICE” means the Executive’s completed years of employment with the Bank after December 31, 2015.

 

ARTICLE 2

LIFETIME BENEFITS

 

2.1          NORMAL RETIREMENT BENEFIT. Upon the Executive’s Termination of Employment on or after attaining his Normal Retirement Age for any reason other than death or a Termination for Specially-Defined Cause, the Bank shall distribute to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.1 in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement.

 

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2.1.1      AMOUNT OF BENEFIT. The annual benefit under this Section 2.1 is $142,000.

 

2.1.2      DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFIT. The Bank shall commence payment of the annual benefit on the first business day of the month following the Executive’s Termination of Employment. The annual benefit shall be distributed to the Executive for twenty (20) years.

 

2.2          EARLY TERMINATION BENEFIT. The Executive shall be entitled to receive the benefit described in this Section 2.2 upon his Early Termination in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement. The Early Termination benefit is the Vested Benefit determined as of the Executive’s termination date, and such benefit shall be paid in five (5) equal annual installments with the first installment payable on the first business day of the month next following the Executive’s termination date and thereafter on the anniversary of such date.

 

2.3          DISABILITY BENEFIT. If the Executive experiences a Disability which results in a Termination of Employment prior to Normal Retirement Age, the Bank shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.3 in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement. The amount of the Disability benefit is one hundred (100) percent of the accrued liability balance reflected on the financial statements of the Bank under GAAP on the date of the Participant’s termination of service. The Disability benefit shall be payable in ten (10) equal annual installments with the first installment payable on the first business day of the month next following the Executive’s termination date and thereafter on the anniversary of such date.

 

2.4          CHANGE IN CONTROL. If the Executive terminates employment within two (2) years following a Change in Control but prior to Normal Retirement Age, the Company shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.4 in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement. The annual amount of the Change in Control benefit is the Normal Retirement benefit described in Section 2.1.1 determined without regard to the Executive’s age or Years of Service. The Bank shall pay the Change in Control benefit under this Section 2.4 to the Executive not later than 30 days after his Termination of Employment in a lump sum that is the Actuarial Equivalent of the annual benefit.

 

ARTICLE 3

DEATH BENEFITS

 

3.1          DEATH DURING ACTIVE SERVICE. If the Executive dies prior to Termination of Employment of the Bank, the Bank shall pay to the Executive’s designated beneficiary the benefit described in this Section 3.1 in lieu of any other benefits under this Agreement. The amount of the death benefit is one hundred (100) percent of the accrued liability balance reflected on the financial statements of the Bank under GAAP on the date of the Participant’s death. The death benefit shall be payable to the Executive’s beneficiary in ten (10) equal annual installments with the first installment payable on the first business day of the month next following the Executive’s death.

 

3.2          DEATH DURING DISTRIBUTION OF A BENEFIT. If the Executive dies after benefit payments have commenced under Article 2 of this Agreement, but before receiving all such payments, the Bank shall pay the remaining benefits to the Executive’s beneficiary at the same time and in the same amounts they would have been paid to the Executive had the Executive survived.

 

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3.3          DEATH AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT BUT BEFORE BENEFIT DISTRIBUTIONS COMMENCE. If the Executive is entitled to a benefit distribution under this Agreement, but dies prior to the commencement of said benefit payments, the Bank shall pay the same benefit payments to the Executive’s beneficiary that the Executive was entitled to prior to death except that the benefit payments shall commence on the first day of the month following the date of the Executive’s death.

 

ARTICLE 4

BENEFICIARIES

 

4.1          BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS. The Executive shall designate a beneficiary by filing a written designation with the Bank. The Executive may revoke or modify the designation at any time by filing a new designation. However, designations will only be effective if signed by the Executive and received by the Bank during the Executive’s lifetime. The Executive’s beneficiary designation shall be deemed automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases the Executive, or if the Executive names a spouse as beneficiary and the marriage is subsequently dissolved. If the Executive dies without a valid beneficiary designation, all payments shall be made to the Executive’s estate.

 

4.2          FACILITY OF PAYMENT. If a benefit is payable to a minor, to a person declared incompetent, or to a person incapable of handling the disposition of his or her property, the Bank may pay such benefit to the guardian, legal representative or person having the care or custody of such minor, incompetent person or incapable person. The Bank may require proof of incompetence, minority or guardianship as it may deem appropriate prior to distribution of the benefit. Such distribution shall completely discharge the Bank from all liability with respect to such benefit.

 

ARTICLE 5

GENERAL LIMITATIONS

 

5.1          TERMINATION FOR SPECIALLY-DEFINED CAUSE. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Bank shall not pay any benefit under this Agreement if the Bank terminates the Executive’s employment for:

 

(i)The willful and continued failure by the Executive to substantially perform his duties with the Bank (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness), after a demand for specific performance is delivered to the Executive by the Board which identifies individual goals and objectives which must be accomplished to remedy the Executive’s performance, as well as provides rationale as to the reason the Board believes that he has not historically substantially performed his duties;

 

(ii)Commission of a felony or of a gross misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or

 

(iii)Fraud, dishonesty or willful violation of any law or significant Bank policy committed in connection with the Executive’s employment and resulting in an adverse effect on the Bank. For purposes of this paragraph, no act, or failure to act, on the Executive’s part shall be considered “willful” unless done, or omitted to be done, by him not in good faith and without reasonable belief that his action or omission was in the best interest of the Bank.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Specially-Defined Cause unless and until there have been delivered to him a copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the entire authorized membership of the Board at a meeting of the Board called and held for the purpose (after reasonable notice and an opportunity for the Executive, together with counsel, to be heard before the Board), finding that in the good faith opinion of the Board he was guilty of conduct set forth above and specifying the particulars thereof.

 

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ARTICLE 6

CLAIMS AND REVIEW PROCEDURE

 

6.1          CLAIMS PROCEDURE. An Executive or beneficiary who has not received benefits under the Agreement that he or she believes should be paid shall make a claim for such benefits as follows:

 

6.1.1      INITIATION - WRITTEN CLAIM. The claimant initiates a claim by submitting to the Bank a written claim for the benefits.

 

6.1.2      TIMING OF BANK RESPONSE. The Bank shall respond to such claimant within 45 days after receiving the claim. If the Bank determines that special circumstances require additional time for processing the claim, the Bank can extend the response period by an additional 45 days by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the initial 45-day period, that an additional period is required. The notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the date by which the Bank expects to render its decision.

 

6.1.3      NOTICE OF DECISION. If the Bank denies part or all of the claim, the Bank shall notify the claimant in writing of such denial. The Bank shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification shall set forth:

 

(i)The specific reasons for the denial;

 

(ii)A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based;

 

(iii)A description of any additional information or material necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim and an explanation of why it is needed;

 

(iv)An explanation of the Agreement’s review procedures and the time limits applicable to such procedures; and

 

6.2       REVIEW PROCEDURE. If the Bank denies part or all of the claim, the claimant shall have the opportunity for a full and fair review by the Bank of the denial, as follows:

 

6.2.1      INITIATION - WRITTEN REQUEST. To initiate the review, the claimant, within 60 days after receiving the Bank’s notice of denial, must file with the Bank a written request for review.

 

6.2.2      ADDITIONAL SUBMISSIONS - INFORMATION ACCESS. The claimant shall then have the opportunity to submit written comments, documents, records and other information relating to the claim. The Bank shall also provide the claimant, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant (as defined in applicable ERISA regulations) to the claimant’s claim for benefits.

 

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6.2.3      CONSIDERATIONS ON REVIEW. In considering the review, the Bank shall take into account all materials and information the claimant submits relating to the claim, without regard to whether such information was submitted or considered in the initial benefit determination.

 

6.2.4      TIMING OF BANK RESPONSE. The Bank shall respond in writing to such claimant within 45 days after receiving the request for review. If the Bank determines that special circumstances require additional time for processing the claim, the Bank can extend the response period by an additional 45 days by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the initial 45-day period, that an additional period is required. The notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the date by which the Bank expects to render its decision.

 

6.2.5      NOTICE OF DECISION. The Bank shall notify the claimant in writing of its decision on review. The Bank shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification shall set forth:

 

  (i) The specific reasons for the denial;

 

(ii)A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based;

 

(iii)A statement that the claimant is entitled to receive, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant (as defined in applicable ERISA regulations) to the claimant’s claim for benefits; and

 

ARTICLE 7

AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION

 

This Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a written agreement signed by the Bank and the Executive; provided, however, that the Bank may amend this Agreement without the Executive’s written consent to the extent such amendment is, in the judgment of the Bank’s outside counsel, necessary to conform the Agreement to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and the regulations thereunder.

 

ARTICLE 8

MISCELLANEOUS

 

8.1          BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall bind the Executive and the Bank, and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors, successors, administrators and transferees.

 

8.2          NO GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT. This Agreement is not an employment policy or contract. It does not give the Executive the right to remain an employee of the Bank, nor does it interfere with the Bank’s right to discharge the Executive. It also does not require the Executive to remain an employee nor interfere with the Executive’s right to terminate employment at any time.

 

8.3          NON-TRANSFERABILITY. Benefits under this Agreement cannot be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, attached or encumbered in any manner.

 

8.4          REORGANIZATION. The Bank shall not merge or consolidate into or with another Bank, or reorganize, or sell substantially all of its assets to another Bank, firm, or person unless such succeeding or continuing Bank, firm, or person agrees to assume and discharge the obligations of the Bank under this Agreement. Upon the occurrence of such event or upon a Change of Control, the term “BANK” as used in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the successor or survivor Bank.

 

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8.5          TAX WITHHOLDING. The Bank shall withhold any taxes that are required to be withheld under this Agreement.

 

8.6          APPLICABLE LAW. The Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, except to the extent preempted by federal law.

 

8.7          UNFUNDED ARRANGEMENT. The Executive and any beneficiary are general unsecured creditors of the Bank for the payment of benefits under this Agreement. The benefits represent the mere promise by the Bank to pay such benefits. The rights to benefits are not subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment, or garnishment by creditors. Any insurance on the Executive’s life is a general asset of the Bank to which the Executive and beneficiary have no preferred or secured claim.

 

8.8          ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Bank and the Executive as to the subject matter hereof. No rights are granted to the Executive by virtue of this Agreement other than those specifically set forth herein.

 

8.9          COMPLIANCE WITH CODE SECTION 409A. This Agreement shall be interpreted and administered consistent with Code Section 409A; provided, however, the Bank shall be under no obligation to indemnify the Executive for any tax liabilities incurred by the Executive with respect to the Agreement, including but not limited to Code Section 409A.

 

8.10       ADMINISTRATION. The Bank shall have powers which are necessary to administer this Agreement, including but not limited to:

 

  (i)  Establishing and revising the method of accounting for the Agreement;

 

  (ii)  Maintaining a record of benefit payments; and

 

(iii)Establishing rules and prescribing any forms necessary or desirable to administer the Agreement.

 

8.11        NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION PROVISION. In consideration of the benefits provided to the Executive under this Agreement, the Executive acknowledges that the following restrictions shall apply:

 

(i)During the period of Executive’s employment with the Bank and for a period of two (2) years thereafter, the Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank, directly or indirectly, whether or not for compensation, own, manage, operate, finance, control, or participate in the ownership, management, operation, financing, or control of a similar type financial institution, whose products or activities compete with the products or activities of Bank or its affiliates within a fifty (50) mile radius of the offices of the Bank, provided, however, that the Executive may purchase or otherwise acquire up to (but not more than) five (5%) percent of any class of securities of any enterprise (but without otherwise actively participating in the management of such enterprise).

 

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(ii)The Executive will not, directly or indirectly, either for himself or any other Person (as defined herein), (i) induce or attempt to induce any employee of Bank to leave the employ of Bank, (ii) in any way interfere with the relationship between Bank and any of its employees, (iii) employ, or otherwise engage as an employee, independent contractor, or otherwise, any employee of Bank, or (iv) induce or attempt to induce any customer, supplier, licensee, or business relation of Bank to cease doing business with Bank, or in any way interfere with the relationship between any customer, supplier, licensee, or business relation of Bank. The Executive will not, directly or indirectly, either for himself or any other Person (which term shall include an individual, trust, estate, corporation, limited liability company, savings bank, savings and loan association, savings and loan holding company, bank, bank holding company, mortgage company or similar type financial institution) solicit the business of any Person known to the Executive to be a customer of Bank, with respect to products or activities which compete with the products or activities of Bank.

 

(iii)The Executive agrees that, given the nature of his position at the Bank, the restrictions set forth in Section 8.11(i) and (ii) above are reasonable in scope, length of time and geographic area and are necessary for the protection of the significant investment of the Bank in developing, maintaining and expanding its business. Accordingly, the parties hereto agree that, in the event of any breach by the Executive of any of the provisions of Section 8.11, monetary damages alone will not adequately compensate the Bank for its losses and, therefore, the Bank shall be entitled to any and all legal or equitable relief available, specifically including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, and the Executive shall be liable for costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by the Bank as a result of its taking action to enforce, or recover for, any breach of Section 8.11. The restrictions contained in Section 8.11 shall be construed and interpreted in any judicial proceeding to permit its enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by law.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this amended and restated Agreement have executed the Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

 

THE DELAWARE NATIONAL BANK OF DELHI

   
  By /s/ Robert W. Armstrong           
     
  Title Chief Executive Officer 
     
  EXECUTIVE:
   
  /s/ Peter V. Gioffe
  Peter V. Gioffe

 

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BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION

 

THE DELAWARE NATIONAL BANK OF DELHI

SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT

 

 

 

 

I designate the following as beneficiary of any Death Benefits under this Agreement:

 

Primary:  
 
 
Contingent:  
 

 

NOTE: TO NAME A TRUST AS BENEFICIARY, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE TRUSTEE(s) AND THE EXACT NAME AND DATE OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT.

 

I understand that I may change these beneficiary designations by filing a new written designation with the Bank. I further understand that the designations will be automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases me, or, if I have named my spouse as beneficiary and our marriage is subsequently dissolved.

 

Signature    
     
Date    

 

Received by the Bank this                             day of                                         , 20              

 

By    
     
Title    

 

 

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EX1A-11 CONSENT 4 f1apos2017a16ex11ii_delhiban.htm CONSENT OF BAKER TILLY VIRCHOW KRAUSE, LLP

 

Exhibit 11.1

 

 

 

 

 

Consent

 

We hereby consent to the inclusion of our report dated March 16, 2017 relating to the consolidated financial statements of Delhi Bank Corp. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the years then ended, included in Amendment No. 16 to the Offering Statement on Form 1-A dated March 16, 2017 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

March 16, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX1A-12 OPN CNSL 5 f1apos2017a16ex12i_delhibank.htm OPINION OF SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (US) LLP

Exhibit 12.1

 

   

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP

2550 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037

Office: +1.202.457.6000

Fax: +1.202.457.6315

 

March 16, 2017

 

Board of Directors

Delhi Bank Corp.

124 Main Street

Delhi, New York 13753

 

Re:  

Delhi Bank Corp.

Post-effective Amendment No. 16 to the Offering Statement on Form 1-A/A

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

You have requested our opinion as special counsel for Delhi Bank Corp. (the “Company”), a bank holding company, in connection with the post-effective Amendment No. 16 to the above-referenced Offering Statement initially filed on June 19, 2003 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

 

The Offering Statement relates to the proposed issuance of up to 191,281 shares (the “Shares”) of common stock, par value $1.00, of the Company pursuant to a Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) in the manner described in the Offering Circular, which is part of the Offering Statement. In connection with our representation of the Company, and as a basis for the opinion hereinafter set forth, we have examined originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of such documents, certificates and records as we have deemed necessary or appropriate as a basis for the opinions set forth herein, including resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company and authorized committees thereof, and have reviewed such questions of law as we have considered necessary and appropriate for the purposes of our opinions set forth below. In rendering the opinion set forth below, we have assumed the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the genuineness of all signatures and the conformity to authentic originals of all documents submitted to us as copies. We have also assumed the legal capacity for all purposes relevant hereto of all natural persons and, with respect to all parties to agreements or instruments relevant hereto other than the Company, that such parties had the requisite power and authority (corporate or otherwise) to execute, deliver and perform such agreements or instruments, that such agreements or instruments have been duly authorized by all requisite action (corporate or otherwise), executed and delivered by such parties and that such agreements or instruments are the valid, binding and enforceable obligations of such parties.  As to questions of fact material to our opinion, we have relied upon certificates of officers of the Company and of public officials. 

 

 

Delhi Bank Corp.

March 16, 2017

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Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that the Shares, when issued and sold in the manner described in the Offering Statement, will be legally issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

 

The foregoing opinion is limited to the substantive laws of the State of New York, and is given on the basis of the law and the facts existing as of the date hereof. We do not express any opinion herein concerning the laws of any other state. We express no opinion as to compliance with any federal or state securities laws, including the securities laws of the State of New York. Our opinion is based on applicable constitutions, statutes, regulations and judicial decisions that are in effect on the date hereof, and we do not opine with respect to any law, regulation, rule or governmental policy which may be enacted or adopted after the date hereof, or if we become aware of any fact that might change this opinion after the date hereof.

 

This opinion letter is provided for use solely in connection with the offer and sale of the Shares, and while the Offering Statement remains effective, and may not be used, circulated, quoted or otherwise relied upon for any other purpose without our express written consent. No opinion may be implied or inferred beyond the opinion expressly stated above.

 

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with the Commission as an exhibit to the Offering Statement and to the use of our name therein in the section entitled “Legal Opinion.” In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
  /s/ Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
   
  Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
   

 

 

 

 

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