Form 10-Q 3rd Quarter 2006



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2006

OR

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

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________


Commission File Number: 0-13358
 
 
 
 
CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Florida
 
59-2273542
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


217 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
 
32301
(Address of principal executive office)
 
(Zip Code)

             (850) 671-0300
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o

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

At October 31, 2006, 18,532,107 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, $.01 par value, were outstanding.
 






CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I - Financial Information
 
       Page
 
Item 1.
4
     
Item 2.
14
     
Item 3.
26
     
Item 4.
28
     
PART II - Other Information
   
 
Item 1.
28
     
Item 1.A.
28
     
Item 2.
28
     
Item 3.
28
     
Item 4.
28
     
Item 5.
28
     
Item 6.
28
     
Signatures
 
29





INTRODUCTORY NOTE:
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. The words "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "target," "goal," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results may differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements.

Our ability to achieve our financial objectives could be adversely affected by the factors discussed in detail in Part I, Item 2., “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the following sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (the “2005 Form 10-K”): (a) “Introductory Note” in Part I, Item 1. “Business”; (b) “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A., as updated in our subsequent quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q, and (c) “Introduction” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in Part II, Item 7. as well as:
 
 
Ÿ
our ability to integrate the business and operations of companies and banks that we have acquired, and those we may acquire in the future;

 
Ÿ
strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations;

 
Ÿ
effects of harsh weather conditions, including hurricanes;

 
Ÿ
inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;

 
Ÿ
effect of changes in the stock market and other capital markets;

 
Ÿ
legislative or regulatory changes;

 
Ÿ
willingness of customers to accept third-party products and services for our products and services and vice versa;

 
Ÿ
changes in the securities and real estate markets;

 
Ÿ
increased competition and its effect on pricing;

 
Ÿ
technological changes;

 
Ÿ
changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government;

 
Ÿ
changes in consumer spending and savings habits;

 
Ÿ
growth and profitability of our noninterest income;

 
Ÿ
changes in accounting principles, policies, practices or guidelines;

 
Ÿ
other risks described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and

 
Ÿ
our ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing.

However, other factors besides those referenced also could adversely affect our results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.




PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.

CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
(Unaudited)


   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
INTEREST INCOME
                 
Interest and Fees on Loans
 
$
40,260
 
$
35,331
 
$
116,570
 
$
96,278
 
Investment Securities:
                         
U.S. Treasury
   
132
   
89
   
310
   
347
 
U.S. Govt. Agencies and Corporations
   
929
   
788
   
2,672
   
2,442
 
States and Political Subdivisions
   
650
   
416
   
1,672
   
1,132
 
Other Securities
   
203
   
144
   
606
   
436
 
Funds Sold
   
338
   
121
   
1,463
   
638
 
Total Interest Income
   
42,512
   
36,889
   
123,293
   
101,273
 
                           
INTEREST EXPENSE
                         
Deposits
   
9,985
   
5,480
   
26,423
   
14,407
 
Short-Term Borrowings
   
753
   
691
   
2,352
   
1,875
 
Subordinated Notes Payable
   
936
   
931
   
2,789
   
2,039
 
Other Long-Term Borrowings
   
615
   
783
   
2,189
   
2,272
 
Total Interest Expense
   
12,289
   
7,885
   
33,753
   
20,593
 
                           
NET INTEREST INCOME
   
30,223
   
29,004
   
89,540
   
80,680
 
Provision for Loan Losses
   
711
   
376
   
1,499
   
1,174
 
Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses
   
29,512
   
28,628
   
88,041
   
79,506
 
                           
NONINTEREST INCOME
                         
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
   
6,450
   
5,635
   
18,226
   
15,018
 
Data Processing
   
673
   
660
   
2,014
   
1,917
 
Asset Management Fees
   
1,215
   
1,050
   
3,420
   
3,175
 
Securities Transactions
   
0
   
9
   
(4
)
 
9
 
Mortgage Banking Revenues
   
824
   
1,317
   
2,448
   
3,116
 
Other
   
4,982
   
4,452
   
15,089
   
12,989
 
Total Noninterest Income
   
14,144
   
13,123
   
41,193
   
36,224
 
                           
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
                         
Salaries and Associate Benefits
   
15,277
   
14,046
   
45,912
   
39,793
 
Occupancy, Net
   
2,354
   
2,119
   
6,935
   
6,091
 
Furniture and Equipment
   
2,492
   
2,285
   
7,652
   
6,589
 
Intangible Amortization
   
1,536
   
1,430
   
4,601
   
3,922
 
Merger Expense
   
-
   
180
   
-
   
414
 
Other
   
8,763
   
8,549
   
26,484
   
23,663
 
Total Noninterest Expense
   
30,422
   
28,609
   
91,584
   
80,472
 
                           
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   
13,234
   
13,142
   
37,650
   
35,258
 
Income Taxes
   
4,554
   
4,565
   
13,234
   
12,436
 
                           
NET INCOME
 
$
8,680
 
$
8,577
 
$
24,416
 
$
22,822
 
Basic Net Income Per Share
 
$
.47
 
$
.46
 
$
1.31
 
$
1.26
 
Diluted Net Income Per Share
 
$
.47
 
$
.46
 
$
1.31
 
$
1.26
 
                           
Average Basic Shares Outstanding
   
18,529,926
   
18,623,037
   
18,604,488
   
18,142,502
 
Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
   
18,564,932
   
18,648,504
   
18,627,167
   
18,156,764
 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.



CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND DECEMBER 31, 2005
(Unaudited)

(Dollars In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
September 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
ASSETS
         
Cash and Due From Banks
 
$
100,781
 
$
105,195
 
Funds Sold and Interest Bearing Deposits
   
35,631
   
61,164
 
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
136,412
   
166,359
 
Investment Securities, Available-for-Sale
   
190,617
   
171,019
 
               
Loans, Net of Unearned Interest
   
2,009,459
   
2,067,494
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
   
(17,311
)
 
(17,410
)
Loans, Net
   
1,992,148
   
2,050,084
 
               
Premises and Equipment, Net
   
84,915
   
73,818
 
Goodwill
   
84,810
   
84,829
 
Other Intangible Assets
   
21,076
   
25,622
 
Other Assets
   
48,895
   
53,731
 
Total Assets
 
$
2,558,873
 
$
2,625,462
 
               
LIABILITIES
             
Deposits:
             
Noninterest Bearing Deposits
 
$
506,331
 
$
559,492
 
Interest Bearing Deposits
   
1,542,908
   
1,519,854
 
Total Deposits
   
2,049,239
   
2,079,346
 
               
Short-Term Borrowings
   
54,171
   
82,973
 
Subordinated Notes Payable
   
62,887
   
62,887
 
Other Long-Term Borrowings
   
43,701
   
69,630
 
Other Liabilities
   
29,833
   
24,850
 
Total Liabilities
   
2,239,831
   
2,319,686
 
               
SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
             
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares outstanding
   
-
   
-
 
Common Stock, $.01 par value, 90,000,000 shares authorized; 18,532,104 and 18,631,706 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively
   
185
   
186
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
80,938
   
83,304
 
Retained Earnings
   
238,870
   
223,532
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
   
(951
)
 
(1,246
)
Total Shareowners' Equity
   
319,042
   
305,776
 
Total Liabilities and Shareowners' Equity
 
$
2,558,873
 
$
2,625,462
 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

   
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes
 
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2005
 
$
186
 
$
83,304
 
$
223,532
 
$
(1,246
)
$
305,776
 
Comprehensive Income:
                               
Net Income
   
-
   
-
   
24,416
   
-
       
Net Change in Unrealized Loss
On Available-for-Sale Securities
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
295
       
Total Comprehensive Income
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
24,711
 
Cash Dividends ($.4875 per share)
   
-
   
-
   
(9,078
)
 
-
   
(9,078
)
Stock Performance Plan Compensation
   
-
   
1,504
   
-
   
-
   
1,504
 
Issuance of Common Stock
   
1
   
969
   
-
   
-
   
970
 
Repurchase of Common Stock
   
(2
)
 
(4,839
)
 
-
   
-
   
(4,841
)
                                 
Balance, September 30, 2006
 
$
185
 
$
80,938
 
$
238,870
 
$
(951
)
$
319,042
 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.




CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
         
Net Income
 
$
24,416
 
$
22,822
 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to
Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
             
Provision for Loan Losses
   
1,499
   
1,174
 
Depreciation
   
5,251
   
4,324
 
Net Securities Amortization
   
480
   
1,133
 
Amortization of Intangible Assets
   
4,601
   
3,922
 
Loss (Gain) on Sale of Investment Securities
   
4
   
(9
)
Origination of Loans Held-for-Sale
   
(144,719
)
 
(167,172
)
Proceeds From Sales of Loans Held-for-Sale
   
148,330
   
170,667
 
Net Gain From Sales of Loans Held-for-Sale
   
(2,448
)
 
(3,116
)
Non-Cash Compensation
   
1,504
   
1,083
 
Deferred Income Taxes
   
3,704
   
1,450
 
Net Decrease (Increase) in Other Assets
   
4,225
   
(3,447
)
Net Increase in Other Liabilities
   
2,359
   
10,974
 
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
   
49,206
   
43,805
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
             
Securities Available-for-Sale:
             
Purchases
   
(95,807
)
 
(78,748
)
Sales
   
283
   
35,142
 
Payments, Maturities, and Calls
   
75,872
   
94,723
 
Net Decrease (Increase) in Loans
   
54,636
   
(107,237
)
Net Cash Acquired in Acquisition
   
-
   
37,412
 
Purchase of Premises & Equipment
   
(16,634
)
 
(13,264
)
Proceeds From Sales of Premises & Equipment
   
286
   
175
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities
   
18,636
   
(31,797
)
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
             
Net Decrease in Deposits
   
(30,108
)
 
(70,983
)
Net Decrease in Short-Term Borrowings
   
(42,271
)
 
(88,311
)
Proceeds from Subordinated Note Payable
   
-
   
31,959
 
Increase in Other Long-Term Borrowings
   
3,250
   
88,116
 
Repayment of Other Long-Term Borrowings
   
(15,711
)
 
-
 
Dividends Paid
   
(9,078
)
 
(8,371
)
Repurchase of Common Stock
   
(4,841
)
 
-
 
Issuance of Common Stock
   
969
   
785
 
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities
   
(97,790
)
 
(46,805
)
               
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
(29,948
)
 
(35,316
)
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
   
166,359
   
161,545
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 
$
136,412
 
$
126,229
 
               
Supplemental Disclosure:
             
Interest Paid on Deposits
 
$
26,051
 
$
13,685
 
Interest Paid on Debt
   
7,523
   
6,034
 
Taxes Paid
   
11,530
   
11,129
 
Loans Transferred to Other Real Estate
   
638
   
2,391
 
Issuance of Common Stock as Non-Cash Compensation
   
1,504
   
339
 
Transfer of Current Portion of Long-Term Borrowings
to Short-Term Borrowings
   
13,061
   
42,649
 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.


CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - MANAGEMENT'S OPINION AND ACCOUNTING POLICES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Prior period financial statements have been reformatted and/or amounts reclassified, as necessary, to conform with the current presentation.

In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which are those of a recurring nature, and disclosures necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.

The Company and its subsidiary follow accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and reporting practices applicable to the banking industry. The principles that materially affect its financial position, results of operations and cash flows are set forth in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements which are included in the Company's 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Stock-based Compensation

On January 1, 2006, the Company changed its accounting policy related to stock-based compensation in connection with the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment (Revised 2004)" ("SFAS 123R"). See Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation for additional information.

NOTE 2 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost and related market value of investment securities available-for-sale were as follows:

   
September 30, 2006
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Gains
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Market Value
 
U.S. Treasury
 
$
12,083
 
$
29
 
$
33
 
$
12,079
 
U.S. Government Agencies and Corporations
   
60,043
   
47
   
669
   
59,421
 
States and Political Subdivisions
   
83,007
   
19
   
485
   
82,541
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities
   
24,358
   
31
   
461
   
23,928
 
Other Securities(1)
   
12,648
   
-
   
-
   
12,648
 
Total Investment Securities
 
$
192,139
 
$
126
 
$
1,648
 
$
190,617
 

   
December 31, 2005
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Gains
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Market Value
 
U.S. Treasury
 
$
9,065
 
$
-
 
$
50
 
$
9,015
 
U.S. Government Agencies and Corporations
   
75,233
   
-
   
1,017
   
74,216
 
States and Political Subdivisions
   
53,611
   
44
   
512
   
53,143
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities
   
20,948
   
35
   
452
   
20,531
 
Other Securities(1)
   
14,114
   
-
   
-
   
14,114
 
Total Investment Securities
 
$
172,971
 
$
79
 
$
2,031
 
$
171,019
 

(1)
FHLB and FRB stock recorded at cost.



NOTE 3 - LOANS

The composition of the Company's loan portfolio was as follows:

(Dollars in Thousands)
 
September 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
 
$
218,442
 
$
218,434
 
Real Estate-Construction
   
183,237
   
160,914
 
Real Estate-Commercial
   
647,302
   
718,741
 
Real Estate-Residential
   
539,828
   
553,124
 
Real Estate-Home Equity
   
174,577
   
165,337
 
Real Estate-Loans Held-for-Sale
   
3,780
   
4,875
 
Consumer
   
242,293
   
246,069
 
Loans, Net of Unearned Interest
 
$
2,009,459
 
$
2,067,494
 


NOTE 4 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the nine month periods ended September 30 was as follows:

(Dollars in Thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Balance, Beginning of Period
 
$
17,410
 
$
16,037
 
Acquired Reserves
   
-
   
1,385
 
Provision for Loan Losses
   
1,499
   
1,174
 
Recoveries on Loans Previously Charged-Off
   
1,309
   
1,361
 
Loans Charged-Off
   
(2,907
)
 
(2,533
)
Balance, End of Period
 
$
17,311
 
$
17,424
 

Impaired loans are primarily defined as all nonaccruing loans for the loan categories which are included within the scope of SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan." Selected information pertaining to impaired loans is depicted in the table below:

 
 
September 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
Impaired Loans:
                 
With Related Valuation Allowance
 
$
5,554
 
$
2,143
 
$
5,612
 
$
2,915
 
Without Related Valuation Allowance
   
3,455
   
-
   
1,658
   
-
 


NOTE 5 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company had intangible assets of $105.9 million and $110.5 million at September, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Intangible assets were as follows:

   
September 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Core Deposit Intangibles
 
$
47,176
 
$
27,544
 
$
47,176
 
$
23,312
 
Goodwill
   
88,596
   
3,786
   
88,615
   
3,786
 
Customer Relationship Intangible
   
1,867
   
449
   
1,867
   
305
 
Non-Compete Agreement
   
539
   
513
   
483
   
287
 
Total Intangible Assets
 
$
138,178
 
$
32,292
 
$
138,141
 
$
27,690
 



Net Core Deposit Intangibles: As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company had net core deposit intangibles of $19.6 million and $23.9 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the first nine months of 2006 and 2005 was $4.2 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Estimated annual amortization expense is $5.6 million.

Goodwill: As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company had goodwill, net of accumulated amortization, of $84.8 million. Goodwill is the Company's only intangible asset that is no longer subject to amortization under the provisions of SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."

Other: As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company had a customer relationship intangible, net of accumulated amortization, of $1.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively. This intangible was recorded as a result of the March 2004 acquisition of trust customer relationships from Synovus Trust Company. Amortization expense for the first nine months of 2006 and 2005 was $144,000. Estimated annual amortization expense is $191,000 based on use of a 10-year useful life.

As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company also had a non-compete intangible, net of accumulated amortization, of $26,000 and $196,000, respectively. This intangible was recorded as a result of the October 2004 acquisition of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Dublin, Georgia. Amortization expense for the first nine months of 2006 and 2005 was $226,000 and $178,000, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2006 is $26,000.


NOTE 6 - DEPOSITS

The composition of the Company's interest bearing deposits at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 was as follows:

(Dollars in Thousands)
 
September 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
NOW Accounts
 
$
533,549
 
$
520,878
 
Money Market Accounts
   
387,906
   
331,094
 
Savings Deposits
   
129,884
   
144,296
 
Other Time Deposits
   
491,569
   
523,586
 
Total Interest Bearing Deposits
 
$
1,542,908
 
$
1,519,854
 


NOTE 7 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

In accordance with the Company’s adoption of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"), in the first quarter of 2003, the cost related to stock-based associate compensation included in net income has been accounted for under the fair value method in all reported periods.

On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS 123R. The Company continues to include the cost of its share-based compensation plans in net income under the fair value method.

As of September 30, 2006, the Company had three stock-based compensation plans, consisting of the 2005 Associate Incentive Plan ("AIP"), the 2005 Associate Stock Purchase Plan ("ASPP"), and the 2005 Director Stock Purchase Plan ("DSPP"). Total compensation expense associated with these plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, was approximately $1.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

AIP. The Company's AIP allows the Company's Board of Directors to award key associates various forms of equity-based incentive compensation. Under the AIP, the Company has adopted the Stock-Based Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan"), effective January 1, 2006, which is a performance-based equity bonus plan for selected members of management, including all executive officers. Under the Incentive Plan, all participants are eligible to earn an equity award, consisting of performance shares, in each year of the five-year period ending December 31, 2010. Annual awards are tied to the annual earnings progression necessary to achieve the Project 2010 goal of $50.0 million in annual net income. The grant-date fair value of an annual compensation award is approximately $1.5 million. A total of 43,437 shares are eligible for issuance annually.



At the end of each calendar year, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directos will confirm whether the performance goals have been met prior to the payout of any awards. Any performance shares earned under the Incentive Plan will be issued in the calendar quarter following the calendar year in which the shares were earned.

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R, the Company recognized expense of approximately $1.1 million for the first nine months of 2006 related to the Incentive Plan. Under a substantially similar predecessor plan, the Company recognized expense of $581,000 for the first nine months of 2005. A total of 875,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance under the AIP. To date, the Company has issued 28,093 shares of common stock.

Executive Stock Option Agreement. In 2006, under the provisions of the AIP, the Company's Board of Directors approved a stock option agreement for a key executive officer (William G. Smith, Jr. - Chairman, President and CEO, CCBG). Similar stock option agreements were approved in 2003-2005. These agreements grant a non-qualified stock option award upon achieving certain annual earnings per share conditions set by the Board, subject to certain vesting requirements. The options granted under the agreements have a term of ten years and vest at a rate of one-third on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the date of grant. Under the 2004 and 2003 agreements, 37,246 and 23,138 options, respectively, were issued, none of which have been exercised. The fair value of a 2004 option was $13.42, and the fair value of a 2003 option was $11.64. The exercise prices for the 2004 and 2003 options are $32.69 and $32.96, respectively. Under the 2005 agreement, the earnings per share conditions were not met; therefore, no economic value was earned by the executive. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R and SFAS 123, the Company recognized expense of approximately $146,000 and $145,000 for the first nine months of 2006 and 2005, respectively, related to the aforementioned agreements.

A summary of the status of the Company’s option shares as of September 30, 2006 is presented below:

Options
 
Shares
 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Term
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2006
   
60,384
 
$
32.79
   
8.3
 
$
88,161
 
Granted
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Exercised
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Forfeited or expired
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2006
   
60,384
 
$
32.79
   
7.8
 
$
-
 
Exercisable at September 30, 2006
   
35,977
 
$
32.79
   
7.8
 
$
-
 

As of September 30, 2006, there was $173,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the nonvested option shares granted under the agreements. That cost is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 10 months.

DSPP. The Company's DSPP allows the directors to purchase the Company's common stock at a price equal to 90% of the closing price on the date of purchase. Stock purchases under the DSPP are limited to the amount of the directors' annual retainer and meeting fees. The DSPP has 93,750 shares reserved for issuance. A total of 16,733 shares have been issued since the inception of the DSPP. For the first nine months of 2006, the Company issued 10,144 shares under the DSPP and recognized $31,000 in expense related to this plan. For the first nine months of 2005, the Company issued 5,418 shares and recognized $21,000 in expense related to the DSPP.

ASPP. Under the Company's ASPP, substantially all associates may purchase the Company's common stock through payroll deductions at a price equal to 90% of the lower of the fair market value at the beginning or end of each six-month offering period. Stock purchases under the ASPP are limited to 10% of an associate's eligible compensation, up to a maximum of $25,000 (fair market value on each enrollment date) in any plan year. Shares are issued at the beginning of the quarter following each six-month offering period. The ASPP has 593,750 shares of common stock reserved for issuance. A total of 36,281 shares have been issued since inception of the ASPP. For the first nine months of 2006, the Company issued 9,343 shares under the ASPP and recognized $67,000 in expense related to this plan. For the first nine months of 2005, the Company issued 8,928 shares and recognized $66,000 in expense related to the ASPP.

Based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the weighted average estimated fair value of the purchase rights granted under the ASPP Plan was $6.22 for the first nine months of 2006. For the first nine months of 2005, the weighted average fair value of the purchase rights granted was $6.48. In calculating compensation, the fair value of each stock purchase right was estimated on the date of grant using the following weighted average assumptions:

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Dividend yield
   
1.95
%
 
1.9
%
Expected volatility
   
23.5
%
 
28.0
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
4.5
%
 
2.6
%
Expected life (in years)
   
0.5
   
0.5
 


 
NOTE 8 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The components of the net periodic benefit costs for the Company's qualified benefit pension plan were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Discount Rate
   
5.75
%
 
6.00
%
 
5.75
%
 
6.00
%
Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets
   
8.00
%
 
8.00
%
 
8.00
%
 
8.00
%
                           
Service Cost
 
$
1,250
 
$
1,183
 
$
3,750
 
$
3,263
 
Interest Cost
   
875
   
838
   
2,625
   
2,438
 
Expected Return on Plan Assets
   
(975
)
 
(782
)
 
(2,925
)
 
(2,378
)
Prior Service Cost Amortization
   
50
   
55
   
150
   
165
 
Net Loss Amortization
   
375
   
400
   
1,125
   
990
 
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
 
$
1,575
 
$
1,694
 
$
4,725
 
$
4,478
 

The components of the net periodic benefit costs for the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Discount Rate
   
5.75
%
 
6.00
%
 
5.75
%
 
6.00
%
Long-Term Rate Of Return On Assets
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
N/A
 
                           
Service Cost
 
$
30
 
$
35
 
$
90
 
$
105
 
Interest Cost
   
56
   
54
   
168
   
162
 
Expected Return On Plan Assets
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
N/A
 
Prior Service Cost Amortization
   
15
   
15
   
45
   
45
 
Net Loss Amortization
   
19
   
21
   
57
   
63
 
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
 
$
120
 
$
125
 
$
360
 
$
375
 
 

NOTE 9 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Lending Commitments. The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risks in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments consist of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.

The Company’s maximum exposure to credit loss under standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in establishing commitments and issuing letters of credit as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. As of September 30, 2006, the amounts associated with the Company’s off-balance sheet obligations were as follows:

(Dollars in Millions)
 
Amount
 
Commitments to Extend Credit(1)
 
$
443.3
 
Standby Letters of Credit
 
$
17.8
 

(1) Commitments include unfunded loans, revolving lines of credit, and other unused commitments.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer so 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.

Contingencies. The Company is a party to lawsuits and claims arising out of the normal course of business. In management's opinion, there are no known pending claims or litigation, the outcome of which would, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect on the consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows of the Company.

NOTE 10 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," requires that certain transactions and other economic events that bypass the income statement be displayed as other comprehensive income (loss). Comprehensive income totaled $9.6 million and $24.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, and $8.4 million and $22.3 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2005. The Company’s comprehensive income consists of net income and changes in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale, net of income taxes. Changes in unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes, on securities totaled $963,000 and $295,000, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September, 2006, and $(195,000) and $(540,000), respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005. Reclassification adjustments consist only of realized gains and losses on sales of investment securities and were not material for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.




QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
Third
 
Second
 
First
 
Fourth
 
Third
 
Second
 
First
 
Fourth
 
Summary of Operations:
                                 
Interest Income
 
$
42,512
 
$
41,369
 
$
39,412
 
$
38,780
 
$
36,889
 
$
33,910
 
$
30,474
 
$
29,930
 
Interest Expense
   
12,289
   
11,182
   
10,282
   
9,470
   
7,885
   
6,788
   
5,920
   
5,634
 
Net Interest Income
   
30,223
   
30,187
   
29,130
   
29,310
   
29,004
   
27,122
   
24,554
   
24,296
 
Provision for Loan Losses
   
711
   
121
   
667
   
1,333
   
376
   
388
   
410
   
300
 
Net Interest Income After
Provision for Loan Losses
   
29,512
   
30,066
   
28,463
   
27,977
   
28,628
   
26,734
   
24,144
   
23,996
 
Gain on Sale of Credit Card Portfolios
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
324
 
Noninterest Income
   
14,144
   
14,003
   
13,045
   
12,974
   
13,123
   
12,041
   
11,060
   
11,596
 
Conversion/Merger Expense
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
24
   
180
   
234
   
-
   
436
 
Noninterest Expense
   
30,422
   
31,070
   
30,092
   
29,318
   
28,429
   
26,362
   
25,267
   
24,481
 
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
   
13,234
   
12,999
   
11,416
   
11,609
   
13,142
   
12,179
   
9,937
   
10,999
 
Provision for Income Taxes
   
4,554
   
4,684
   
3,995
   
4,150
   
4,565
   
4,311
   
3,560
   
3,737
 
Net Income
 
$
8,680
 
$
8,315
 
$
7,421
 
$
7,459
 
$
8,577
 
$
7,868
 
$
6,377
 
$
7,262
 
Net Interest Income (FTE)
 
$
30,745
 
$
30,591
 
$
29,461
 
$
29,652
 
$
29,329
 
$
27,396
 
$
24,835
 
$
24,619
 
 
                                                 
Per Common Share:
                                                 
Net Income Basic
 
$
.47
 
$
.44
 
$
.40
 
$
.40
 
$
.46
 
$
.44
 
$
.36
 
$
.40
 
Net Income Diluted
   
.47
   
.44
   
.40
   
.40
   
.46
   
.44
   
.36
   
.40
 
Dividends Declared
   
.163
   
.163
   
.163
   
.163
   
.152
   
.152
   
.152
   
.152
 
Diluted Book Value
   
17.18
   
16.81
   
16.65
   
16.39
   
16.17
   
15.87
   
14.69
   
14.51
 
Market Price:
                                                 
High
   
33.25
   
35.39
   
37.97
   
39.33
   
38.72
   
33.46
   
33.60
   
36.78
 
Low
   
29.87
   
29.51
   
33.79
   
33.21
   
31.78
   
28.02
   
29.30
   
30.17
 
Close
   
31.10
   
30.20
   
35.55
   
34.29
   
37.71
   
32.32
   
32.41
   
33.44
 
 
                                                 
Selected Average
                                                 
Balances:
                                                 
Loans
 
$
2,025,112
 
$
2,040,656
 
$
2,048,642
 
$
2,062,775
 
$
2,046,968
 
$
1,932,637
 
$
1,827,327
 
$
1,779,736
 
Earning Assets
   
2,241,158
   
2,278,817
   
2,275,667
   
2,279,010
   
2,250,902
   
2,170,483
   
2,047,049
   
2,066,111
 
Assets
   
2,560,155
   
2,603,090
   
2,604,458
   
2,607,597
   
2,569,524
   
2,458,788
   
2,306,807
   
2,322,870
 
Deposits
   
2,023,523
   
2,047,755
   
2,040,248
   
2,027,017
   
2,013,427
   
1,932,144
   
1,847,378
   
1,853,588
 
Shareowners’ Equity
   
318,041
   
315,794
   
311,461
   
306,208
   
300,931
   
278,107
   
260,946
   
248,773
 
Common Equivalent Average Shares:
                                                 
Basic
   
18,530
   
18,633
   
18,652
   
18,624
   
18,623
   
18,094
   
17,700
   
17,444
 
Diluted
   
18,565
   
18,653
   
18,665
   
18,654
   
18,649
   
18,102
   
17,708
   
17,451
 
 
                                                 
Ratios:
                                                 
ROA
   
1.35
%
 
1.28
%
 
1.16
%
 
1.14
%
 
1.32
%
 
1.28
%
 
1.12
%
 
1.24
%
ROE
   
10.83
%
 
10.56
%
 
9.66
%
 
9.67
%
 
11.31
%
 
11.35
%
 
9.91
%
 
11.61
%
Net Interest Margin (FTE)
   
5.45
%
 
5.38
%
 
5.25
%
 
5.16
%
 
5.17
%
 
5.07
%
 
4.92
%
 
4.75
%
Efficiency Ratio
   
64.35
%
 
66.23
%
 
67.20
%
 
65.22
%
 
63.60
%
 
63.56
%
 
67.06
%
 
63.85
%




MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s discussion and analysis ("MD&A") provides supplemental information, which sets forth the major factors that have affected our financial condition and results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes. The MD&A is divided into subsections entitled "Business Overview," "Financial Overview," "Results of Operations," "Financial Condition," "Liquidity and Capital Resources," "Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements," and "Accounting Policies." Information therein should facilitate a better understanding of the major factors and trends that affect our earnings performance and financial condition, and how our performance during 2006 compares with prior years. Throughout this section, Capital City Bank Group, Inc., and its subsidiary, collectively, are referred to as "CCBG," "Company," "we," "us," or "our."

The period-to-date averages used in this report are based on daily balances for each respective period. In certain circumstances, comparing average balances for the comparable quarters of consecutive years may be more meaningful than simply analyzing year-to-date averages. Therefore, where appropriate, quarterly averages have been presented for analysis and have been noted as such. See Table I for average balances and interest rates presented on a quarterly basis.

In this MD&A, we present an operating efficiency ratio and an operating net noninterest expense as a percent of average assets, both of which are not calculated based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), but that we believe provide important information regarding our results of operations. Our calculation of the operating efficiency ratio is computed by dividing non-interest expense less intangible amortization and one-time merger expenses, by the sum of tax equivalent net interest income and noninterest income. We calculate our operating net noninterest expense as a percent of average assets by subtracting noninterest expense excluding intangible amortization and one-time merger expenses from noninterest income. Management uses these non-GAAP measures as part of its assessment of its performance in managing non-interest expenses. We believe that excluding intangible amortization and one-time merger expenses in our calculations better reflect our periodic expenses and is more reflective of normalized operations.

Although we believe the above-mentioned non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of our business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. In addition, there are material limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP financial measures such as the risks that readers of our financial statements may disagree as to the appropriateness of items included or excluded in these measures and that our measures may not be directly comparable to other companies that calculate these measures differently. Our management compensates for these limitations by providing detailed reconciliations between GAAP information and the non-GAAP financial measure as detailed below.

Reconciliation of operating efficiency ratio to efficiency ratio -

   
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Efficiency ratio
   
69.39
%
 
68.32
%
Effect of intangible amortization and one-time merger expenses
   
(3.49
)%
 
(3.68
)%
Operating efficiency ratio
   
65.90
%
 
64.64
%

Reconciliation of operating net noninterest expense to net noninterest expense -

   
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Net noninterest expense as a percent of average assets
   
2.60
%
 
2.42
%
Effect of intangible amortization and one-time merger expenses
   
(0.24
)%
 
(0.24
)%
Operating net noninterest expense as a percent of average assets
   
2.36
%
 
2.18
%



The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including this MD&A section, contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. The words "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "target," "goal," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results may differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements. Please see the Introductory Note and Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in our subsequent quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q, and in our other filings made from time to time with the SEC after the date of this report.

However, other factors besides those listed above, in our Quarterly Report or in our Annual Report also could adversely affect our results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.


BUSINESS OVERVIEW

We are a financial holding company headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida and are the parent of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Capital City Bank (the "Bank" or "CCB"). The Bank offers a broad array of products and services through a total of 69 full-service offices located in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. The Bank also has mortgage lending offices in three additional Florida communities, and one Georgia community. The Bank offers commercial and retail banking services, as well as trust and asset management, merchant services, securities brokerage and data processing services.

Our profitability, like most financial institutions, is dependent to a large extent upon net interest income, which is the difference between the interest received on earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, principally deposits and borrowings. Results of operations are also affected by the provision for loan losses, operating expenses such as salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and other operating expenses including income taxes, and non-interest income such as service charges on deposit accounts, asset management and trust fees, mortgage banking revenues, merchant service fees, brokerage and data processing revenues.

Our philosophy is to grow and prosper, building long-term relationships based on quality service, high ethical standards, and safe and sound banking practices. We are a super-community bank in the relationship banking business with a locally oriented, community-based focus, which is augmented by experienced, centralized support in select specialized areas. Our local market orientation is reflected in our network of banking office locations, experienced community executives, and community advisory boards which support our focus on responding to local banking needs. We strive to offer a broad array of sophisticated products and to provide quality service by empowering associates to make decisions in their local markets.

Pursuant to our long-term strategic initiative, "Project 2010", we have continued our expansion, emphasizing a combination of growth in existing markets and acquisitions. Acquisitions will continue to be focused on a three state area including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama with a particular focus on financial institutions, which are $100 million to $400 million in asset size and generally located on the outskirts of major metropolitan areas. We continue to evaluate de novo expansion opportunities in attractive new markets in the event that acquisition opportunities are not feasible. Other expansion opportunities that will be evaluated include asset management, insurance, and mortgage banking.

Recent Acquisition. On May 20, 2005, we completed our merger with First Alachua Banking Corporation ("FABC"), headquartered in Alachua, Florida. We issued approximately 906,000 shares of common stock and paid approximately $29.0 million in cash for a total purchase price of $58.0 million. FABC's wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Bank of Alachua, had $228.3 million in assets at closing with seven offices in Alachua County and an eighth office in Hastings, Florida, which is in St. Johns County.




FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

A summary overview of our financial performance for 2006 versus 2005 is provided below.

2006 Financial Performance Highlights -

 
Ÿ
Earnings of $8.7 million, up 1.2% and $24.4 million, up 7.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to the same periods in 2005.

Ÿ  Diluted earnings per share of $.47 for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $.46 for the comparable period in 2005.  Earnings per diluted share for the nine months ended  
         September 30, 2006 of $1.31 represents a 4.0% increase over the same period in 2005.

 
Ÿ
Growth in earnings was attributable to improvement in operating revenues of 5.3% and 11.8% for the three and nine month periods, respectively, driven primarily by higher net interest income and noninterest income.

 
Ÿ
Taxable equivalent net interest income grew 4.8% and 11.3% for the three and nine month periods, respectively, due to an improved net interest margin.

 
Ÿ
Net interest margin percentage improved 28 basis points and 31 basis points for the three and nine month periods, respectively, driven by favorable re-pricing spread and higher yield on new loan production.

 
Ÿ
Noninterest income grew 7.8% and 13.7% for the three and nine month periods, respectively, due primarily to higher deposit fees, asset management fees, retail brokerage fees, and card processing fees.

 
Ÿ
Continued strong credit quality as reflected by a nonperforming asset ratio of .34% and an annualized net charge-off ratio of .13% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to .08% for the same period in 2005. At quarter-end the allowance for loan losses was .86% of outstanding loans and provided coverage of 269% of nonperforming loans compared to .85% and 343%, respectively, for the same period in 2005.

 
Ÿ
We remain well-capitalized with a risk based capital ratio of 14.72%.




RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Income

Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 were $8.7 million, or $.47 per diluted share, and $24.4 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, respectively. This compared to $8.6 million, or $.46 per diluted share and $22.8 million, or $1.26 per diluted share in 2005. Results include the impact of the acquisition of FABC in May 2005.

The growth in earnings for the third quarter of 2006 was primarily attributable to an increase in operating revenues (defined as net interest income plus noninterest income) of $2.2 million, partially offset by increases in noninterest expense of $1.8 million and loan loss provision of $335,000. The increase in operating revenues is reflective of a 4.2% increase in net interest income and a 7.8% increase in noninterest income.

The growth in earnings for the nine month period of $1.6 million, or 7.0% was primarily attributable to an increase in operating revenues of $13.8 million, or 11.8%, partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $11.1 million, or 13.8%, and income taxes of $797,000, or 6.4%. The increase in operating revenue reflects an 11.0% increase in net interest income and a 13.7% increase in noninterest income.

A condensed earnings summary is presented below:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Interest Income
 
$
42,512
 
$
36,889
 
$
123,293
 
$
101,273
 
Taxable Equivalent Adjustment(1)
   
522
   
325
   
1,256
   
879
 
Interest Income (FTE)
   
43,034
   
37,214
   
124,549
   
102,152
 
Interest Expense
   
(12,289
)
 
(7,885
)
 
(33,753
)
 
(20,593
)
Net Interest Income (FTE)
   
30,745
   
29,329
   
90,796
   
81,559
 
Provision for Loan Losses
   
(711
)
 
(376
)
 
(1,499
)
 
(1,174
)
Taxable Equivalent Adjustment
   
(522
)
 
(325
)
 
(1,256
)
 
(879
)
Net Interest Income After Provision
   
29,512
   
28,628
   
88,041
   
79,506
 
Noninterest Income
   
14,144
   
13,123
   
41,193
   
36,224
 
Merger Expense
   
-
   
(180
)
 
-
   
(414
)
Noninterest Expense
   
(30,422
)
 
(28,429
)
 
(91,584
)
 
(80,058
)
Income Before Income Taxes
   
13,234
   
13,142
   
37,650
   
35,258
 
Income Taxes
   
(4,554
)
 
(4,565
)
 
(13,234
)
 
(12,436
)
Net Income
 
$
8,680
 
$
8,577
 
$
24,416
 
$
22,822
 
                           
Percent Change
   
1.20
%
 
(20.72
)%
 
6.98
%
 
3.22
%
Return on Average Assets(2)
   
1.35
%
 
1.32
%
 
1.26
%
 
1.25
%
Return on Average Equity(2)
   
10.83
%
 
11.31
%
 
10.36
%
 
10.89
%
 
(1)
Computed using a statutory tax rate of 35%
(2)
Annualized



Net Interest Income

Net interest income represents our single largest source of earnings and is equal to interest income and fees generated by earning assets, less interest expense paid on interest bearing liabilities. Third quarter of 2006 taxable-equivalent net interest income increased $1.4 million, or 4.8%, over the comparable quarter in 2005. During the first nine months of 2006, taxable-equivalent net interest income increased $9.3 million, or 11.3%, respectively, over the first nine months of 2005. This increase was caused by the effect of our acquisition of FABC, higher earning asset yields and a slight improvement in earning asset mix, partially offset by higher funding costs and a change in deposit mix. The increase in yields and funding costs are a result of the higher interest rate environment. The combination of these factors resulted in a 28 basis point improvement in the net interest margin as compared to the third quarter of 2005. Table I provides a comparative analysis of our average balances and interest rates.

For the three month period ended September 30, 2006, taxable-equivalent interest income increased $5.8 million or 15.6%, over the comparable period in 2005. During the first nine months of 2006, taxable-equivalent interest income improved $22.4 million, or 21.9%, respectively, over the comparable period in 2005. The increase was attributable to a change in earning asset mix and higher yields on earning assets. Earning asset yields improved 106 basis points to 7.62% in the third quarter of 2006 from 6.56% in the third quarter of 2005 and 7.35% in the prior quarter, primarily attributable to the higher interest rate environment. Relative to the third quarter, we anticipate income on earning assets will remain down slightly for the fourth quarter resulting from a slight decline in the net interest margin and an anticipated lower level of earning assets.

Interest expense for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 increased $4.4 million, or 55.9% and $13.2 million, or 63.9%, respectively, from the comparable prior year periods. The increased expense is attributable to higher rates paid on all interest bearing liabilities and an increase in long-term debt costs resulting from debt secured to fund the FABC acquisition. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities of 2.84% in the third quarter of 2006 represents an increase of 98 and 26 basis points, respectively, over the third quarter of 2005 and second quarter of 2006. We anticipate that our interest expense will continue to increase in the fourth quarter due to continued upward pressure on our funding costs driven by the higher rate environment, shifting deposit mix, and increased competition for deposits.

Our interest rate spread (defined as the average federal taxable-equivalent yield on earning assets less the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities) increased from 4.60% for the first nine months of 2005 to 4.75% for the comparable period in 2006.

Our net interest margin (defined as federal taxable-equivalent net interest income divided by average earning assets) was 5.45% and 5.36%, respectively, for the three and nine month periods of 2006, versus 5.17% and 5.05%, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2005. The increase in margin reflects higher asset yields driven by rising interest rates. The net interest margin is expected to decline during the fourth quarter, which is attributable to factors noted above.


Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses was $711,000 and $1.5 million, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, compared to $376,000 and $1.2 million for the same periods in 2005. The increase in the provision for both periods was due to a higher level of required reserves.

Net charge-offs totaled $664,000, or .13% of average loans for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $403,000, or .08% for the third quarter of 2005. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2006, net charge-offs totaled $1.6 million, or .10% of average loans compared to $1.2 million, or .08% of average loans for the comparable period in 2005. At quarter-end the allowance for loan losses was .86% of outstanding loans and provided coverage of 269% of nonperforming loans.

Charge-off activity for the respective periods is set forth below:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
CHARGE-OFFS
                 
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
 
$
294
 
$
151
 
$
760
 
$
541
 
Real Estate - Construction
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Real Estate - Commercial
   
-
   
4
   
291
   
10
 
Real Estate - Residential
   
81
   
115
   
127
   
177
 
Consumer
   
690
   
551
   
1,729
   
1,805
 
Total Charge-offs
   
1,065
   
821
   
2,907
   
2,533
 
                           
RECOVERIES
                         
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
   
43
   
43
   
168
   
150
 
Real Estate - Construction
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Real Estate - Commercial
   
4
   
1
   
9
   
1
 
Real Estate - Residential
   
2
   
20
   
11
   
36
 
Consumer
   
352
   
354
   
1,121
   
1,174
 
Total Recoveries
   
401
   
418
   
1,309
   
1,361
 
                           
Net Charge-offs
 
$
664
 
$
403
 
$
1,598
 
$
1,172