UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

x
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2009

or

o
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________

0-22606
Commission File Number
 
 
 

BRITTON & KOONTZ CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Mississippi
64-0665423
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

500 Main Street, Natchez, Mississippi  39120
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

601-445-5576
(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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
 
 
Large accelerated filer
 
o
Accelerated filer
o
 
Non-accelerated filer
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
o
Smaller reporting company
x
 

 
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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  2,126,466 Shares of Common Stock, Par Value $2.50, were outstanding as of May 1, 2009.
 
 

BRITTO N & KOONTZ CAPITAL CORPORATION
 AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX








 

 



 
P ART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements

 


 
 

BRITTON & KOONTZ CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
AS OF
 
             
             
A S S E T S
 
             
             
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
 ASSETS:
 
2009
   
2008
 
 Cash and due from banks:
           
 Non-interest bearing
  $ 5,267,149     $ 6,752,462  
 Interest bearing
    199,584       199,081  
        Total cash and due from banks
    5,466,733       6,951,543  
                 
 Federal funds sold
    89,615       -  
 Investment Securities:
               
 Available-for-sale (amortized cost, in 2009 and 2008,
               
     of $109,543,621 and $108,548,988, respectively)
    113,955,401       111,895,476  
 Held-to-maturity (market value, in 2009 and 2008,
               
     of $53,537,898 and $54,843,091, respectively)
    52,885,777       54,815,013  
 Equity securities
    4,014,700       4,009,938  
 Loans, less allowance for loan losses of $2,965,836
               
     in 2009 and $2,397,802 in 2008
    218,686,793       223,113,495  
 Bank premises and equipment, net
    6,740,057       6,922,835  
 Other real estate, net of reserves of $233,400 in 2009 and $198,390 in 2008
    1,419,409       919,204  
 Accrued interest receivable
    1,985,581       2,080,693  
 Cash surrender value of life insurance
    1,069,819       1,055,627  
 Core Deposits, net
    531,138       558,042  
 Other assets
    895,708       754,959  
                 
 TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 407,740,731     $ 413,076,825  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
 LIABILITIES:
 
2009
   
2008
 
 Deposits
               
 Non-interest bearing
  $ 48,479,421     $ 51,119,827  
 Interest bearing
    213,012,064       206,094,593  
        Total deposits
    261,491,485       257,214,420  
                 
 Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    45,767,931       54,939,931  
 Securities sold under repurchase agreements
    51,179,061       51,633,835  
 Accrued interest payable
    1,073,221       1,167,525  
 Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    166,230       313,810  
 Accrued taxes and other liabilities
    2,471,254       3,111,235  
 Junior subordinated debentures
    5,155,000       5,155,000  
        Total liabilities
    367,304,182       373,535,756  
                 
                 
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
 Common stock - $2.50 par value per share;
               
 12,000,000 shares authorized; 2,140,966 and 2,132,466 issued and
               
 2,126,466 and 2,117,966 outstanding, for March 31, 2009, and
               
 December 31, 2008, respectively
    5,352,415       5,331,165  
 Additional paid-in capital
    7,386,824       7,319,282  
 Retained earnings
    25,188,499       25,049,749  
 Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2,766,186       2,098,248  
      40,693,924       39,798,444  
 Cost of 14,500 shares of common stock held by the company
    (257,375 )     (257,375 )
        Total stockholders' equity
    40,436,549       39,541,069  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 407,740,731     $ 413,076,825  

 

 
 
 
B RITTON & KOONTZ CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
             
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
           
 Interest and fees on loans
  $ 3,354,974     $ 4,287,749  
 Interest on investment securities:
               
     Taxable interest income
    1,685,346       1,129,188  
     Exempt from federal taxes
    425,093       417,152  
 Interest on federal funds sold
    89       2,199  
 Total interest income
    5,465,502       5,836,288  
                 
 INTEREST EXPENSE:
               
 Interest on deposits
    1,066,179       1,642,637  
 Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    111,117       213,963  
 Interest on trust preferred securities
    57,496       96,000  
 Interest on securities sold under repurchase agreements
    516,213       553,155  
 Total interest expense
    1,751,005       2,505,755  
                 
 NET INTEREST INCOME
    3,714,497       3,330,533  
                 
 Provision for loan losses
    700,000       120,000  
                 
 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
               
 FOR LOAN LOSSES
    3,014,497       3,210,533  
                 
 OTHER INCOME:
               
 Service charges on deposit accounts
    407,440       401,116  
 Income from fiduciary activities
    611       999  
 Income from networking arrangements
    22,210       29,016  
 Gain/(loss) on sale of mortgage loans
    46,099       58,514  
 Gain/(loss) on sale of securities
    -       148,116  
 Other
    142,489       145,674  
 Total other income
    618,849       783,435  
                 
                 
 OTHER EXPENSES:
               
 Salaries
    1,368,283       1,426,583  
 Employee benefits
    190,567       184,852  
 Director fees
    36,250       46,150  
 Net occupancy expense
    222,112       228,531  
 Equipment expenses
    296,845       301,143  
 FDIC assessment
    115,355       7,423  
 Advertising
    56,559       54,151  
 Stationery and supplies
    38,654       44,381  
 Audit expense
    60,250       55,743  
 Other real estate expense (includes losses on sale)
    58,742       11,817  
 Amortization of deposit premium
    26,904       26,904  
 Other
    479,065       473,913  
 Total other expenses
    2,949,586       2,861,591  
                 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    683,760       1,132,377  
                 
 Income tax expense
    83,745       286,270  
                 
 NET INCOME
  $ 600,015     $ 846,107  
                 
 EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA:
               
                 
 Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.28     $ 0.40  
 Basic weighted shares outstanding
    2,122,027       2,117,966  
 Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.28     $ 0.40  
 Diluted weighted shares outstanding
    2,122,199       2,118,750  
 Cash dividends per share
  $ 0.18     $ 0.18  
                 

 

 
 
 
B RITTON & KOONTZ CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 AND 2008
 
                                           
                                           
                                           
                           
Accumulated
             
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
         
Other
         
Total
 
               
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Stock
   
Equity
 
                                           
 Balance at December 31, 2007
    2,117,966     $ 5,331,165     $ 7,305,970     $ 23,071,921     $ 349,184     $ (257,375 )   $ 35,800,865  
     Comprehensive Income:
                                                       
     Net income
    -       -       -       846,107       -       -       846,107  
                                                         
        Other comprehensive income (net of tax):
                                                       
        Net change in unrealized gain/(loss)
                                                       
             on securities available for sale, net
                                                       
             of taxes of $312,699
    -       -       -       -       525,636       -       525,636  
Other Comprehensive gains from
                                                       
             derivates, net of reclassification
                                                       
             adjustment of $(69,545)
    -       -       -       -       (116,903 )     -       (116,903 )
Total Comprehensive income
                                                    1,254,840  
Cash Dividend paid $0.18 per share
    -       -       -       (381,234 )     -       -       (381,234 )
Fair Value unexercised stock options
    -       -       3,328       -       -       -       3,328  
 Balance at March 31, 2008
    2,117,966     $ 5,331,165     $ 7,309,298     $ 23,536,795     $ 757,917     $ (257,375 )   $ 36,677,800  
                                                         
                                                         
 Balance at December 31, 2008
    2,117,966     $ 5,331,165     $ 7,319,282     $ 25,049,749     $ 2,098,248     $ (257,375 )   $ 39,541,069  
     Comprehensive Income:
                                                       
     Net income
    -       -       -       600,015       -       -       600,015  
                                                         
        Other comprehensive income (net of tax):
                                                       
         Net change in unrealized gain/(loss)
                                                       
             on securities available for sale, net
                                                       
             of taxes of $397,354
    -       -       -       -       667,937       -       667,937  
 Total Comprehensive income
                                                    1,267,952  
 Cash Dividend paid $0.18 per share
    -       -       -       (381,234 )     -       -       (381,234 )
 Common stock issued
    8,500       21,250       65,450       -       -       -       86,700  
 Unearned compensation
    -       -       -       (80,030 )     -       -       (80,030 )
 Fair Value unexercised stock options
    -       -       2,092       -       -       -       2,092  
 Balance at March 31, 2009
    2,126,466     $ 5,352,415     $ 7,386,824     $ 25,188,499     $ 2,766,186     $ (257,375 )   $ 40,436,549  

 

 


B RITTON & KOONTZ CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31,
 
             
   
2009
   
2008
 
  CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
 Net income
  $ 600,015     $ 846,107  
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
   provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
 Deferred income taxes
    (270,428 )     (34,608 )
 Provision for loan losses
    700,000       120,000  
 Provision for losses on foreclosed real estate
    35,010       35,010  
 Provision for depreciation
    191,154       210,285  
 Stock dividends received
    (3,500 )     (23,000 )
 (Gain)/loss on sale of other real estate
    6,411       (32,694 )
 (Gain)/loss on sale of mortgage loans
    (46,099 )     (58,514 )
 (Gain)/loss on sale of investment securities
    -       (148,116 )
 (Gain)/loss on sale of other securities
    (1,262 )     -  
 Net amortization (accretion) of securities
    (16,441 )     (26,631 )
 Amortization of deposit premium
    26,904       26,904  
 Writedown of other real estate
    15,000       -  
 Proceeds from sales, maturities and paydowns
               
 of trading securities
    -       19,349,806  
 Net change in:
               
 Accrued interest receivable
    95,112       319,301  
 Cash surrender value
    (14,192 )     (13,739 )
 Other assets
    (389,343 )     (283,462 )
 Unearned compensation     (80,031      -  
 Accrued interest payable
    (94,304 )     (238,920 )
 Accrued taxes and other liabilities
    (518,309 )     54,552  
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    235,697       20,102,281  
                 
  CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
 (Increase)/decrease in federal funds sold
    (89,615 )     88,406  
 Proceeds from sales, maturities and paydowns of securities:
               
 Available-for-sale
    6,761,262       2,983,919  
 Held-to-maturity
    1,922,188       584,248  
 Purchase of securities:
               
 Available-for-sale
    (7,732,408 )     -  
 Held-to-maturity
    -       (14,811,294 )
 (Increase)/decrease in loans
    3,211,274       (7,443,990 )
 Proceeds from sale and transfers of other real estate
    4,900       299,808  
 Purchase of premises and equipment
    (8,376 )     (31,393 )
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    4,069,225       (18,330,296 )

 



 
 
BRITTON & KOONTZ CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31,
(continued)
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
  CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
           
 Increase /(decrease) in customer deposits
    4,203,342       2,079,916  
 Increase /(decrease) in brokered deposits
    73,722       (5,844,612 )
 Increase /(decrease) in securities sold under
               
repurchase agreements
    (454,774 )     1,052,178  
 Increase /(decrease) in FHLB advances
    (9,172,000 )     (506,080 )
 Increase /(decrease) in advances from borrowers
               
for taxes and insurance
    (147,580 )     (154,269 )
 Cash dividends paid
    (381,234 )     (381,234 )
 Common stock issued
    86,700       -  
 Fair value of unexercised stock options
    2,092       3,328  
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (5,789,732 )     (3,750,773 )
                 
 NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
    (1,484,810 )     (1,978,788 )
                 
 CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    6,951,543       8,732,307  
                 
 CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 5,466,733     $ 6,753,519  
                 
 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW
 
 
   
 
 
 INFORMATION:
               
                 
Cash paid during the period for interest
  $ 1,845,309     $ 2,744,676  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
  $ 735,773     $ 193,452  
                 
 SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND
               
 FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
                 
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
               
   on securities available for sale
  $ 1,065,291     $ 838,335  
                 
Change in the deferred tax effect in unrealized
               
   gains (losses) on securities available for sale
  $ 397,354     $ 312,699  
                 
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative
  $ -     $ (186,448 )
                 
Change in the deferred tax effect in
               
  unrealized gains (losses) on derivative
  $ -     $ (69,545 )

 


 
 
B RITTON & KOONTZ CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009
 
 

 
Note A.  Basis of Presentation

The consolidated balance sheet for Britton & Koontz Capital Corporation (the "Company") as of December 31, 2008, has been derived from the audited financial statements of the Company for the year then ended.  The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2009, are unaudited and reflect all normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and operating results as of and for the periods presented.  Certain 2008 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2009 presentation.

Note B.  Interest Rate Risk Management

On August 10, 2007, the Bank entered into a 5 year, no-call 2-year Structured Repurchase Agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase”) for $20 million.  Terms of the transaction call for the Bank to pay a fixed rate of 4.82%.  In the first two years such rate is subject to reduction if 3-Month LIBOR is greater than 5.36% measured two business days prior to the 10 th of each February, May, August and November.  Accordingly, during this two-year no-call period, the Bank’s cost of funds cannot exceed the initial rate of 4.82%.  On November 13, 2007, the Company entered into a 5 year, no-call 3-year Structured Repurchase Agreement with Chase for an additional $20 million.  Terms of the transaction call for the Bank to pay a fixed rate of 4.71%.  In the first three years such rate is subject to reduction if 3-Month LIBOR is greater than 4.90% measured two business days prior to the 13 th of each February, May, August and November.  Accordingly, during this three year no-call period, the Bank’s cost of funds cannot exceed the initial rate of 4.71%.  Chase, in its discretion, may terminate the transactions on August 10, 2009 and November 13, 2010, respectively, and quarterly thereafter.  The Bank is required to maintain a margin percentage of 105% on the subject securities to both transactions.  These agreements with Chase were entered into as a means of adding additional leverage and to lock in a fixed rate for a certain period of time.  Additionally, both transactions carry a cap embedded into the interest rate that protects the Company in the case of adverse interest rate increases.

Note C.  Loans Held-for-Sale

The Company originates loans that will be sold in the secondary market and other loans that it plans to hold to maturity.  Loans to be held in the portfolio are classified at origination based on the Company’s intent and ability to hold until maturity.  These loans are reported at their outstanding balance.  Loans held for sale are designated at origination and locked in with an approved investor by obtaining a forward commitment to purchase the loan, usually not to exceed 30 days from closing.  Management has a clear intent to sell the loan based on the commitment it has obtained from the investor.

Loans held-for-sale are primarily thirty year and fifteen year fixed rate, one to four family real estate loans which are valued at the lower of cost or market, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors or current investor yield requirements, calculated on an individual basis.  These loans are sold to protect earnings and equity from undesirable shifts in interest rates.  Unrealized losses on loans held-for-sale, if any, are charged against income in the period of decline.  Such declines are recorded in a valuation allowance account and deducted from the cost basis of the loans.  Gains on loans held-for-sale are recognized when realized.  At March 31, 2009, the Company did not have any loans held-for-sale.

At least annually, all loans held in the portfolio are analyzed and compiled as to the individual characteristics of each loan.  If at any time a decision is made to sell any loan in the portfolio, such loan is reclassified as held-for-sale and carried at the lower of cost or market.

Note D.  Junior Subordinated Debentures

On March 26, 2003, the Company finalized its participation in FTN Financial Capital Market’s and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods’ pooled trust preferred offering.  The Company established Britton & Koontz Statutory Trust # 1 which issued 5,000 capital securities and 155 common securities with an aggregate liquidation amount of $5 million and $155 thousand, respectively.  The term of the capital securities and debentures is 30 years, callable after 5 years at the option of the Company.  The initial interest rate was 4.41%, adjusting quarterly at 3-Month LIBOR plus 3.15% and capped at 11.75%.  The interest rate at March 31, 2009, was 4.38%.   The securities are currently callable on a quarterly basis.
 
 

 
Note E.  Loan Commitments

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into commitments to extend credit to its customers.  Letters of credit at both March 31, 2009, and December 31, 2008, were $3.6 million.  As of March 31, 2009, the Company had entered into other commercial and residential loan commitments with certain customers that had an aggregate unused balance of $52.0 million, a slight decrease from $ 52.1 million at December 31, 2008.  This compares with loan commitments of $59.3 million and $58.4 million at March 31, 2008, and December 31, 2007, respectively.  Because letters of credit and loan commitments often are not used in their entirety, if at all, before they expire, the balances on such commitments should not be used to project actual future liquidity requirements.  However, the Company does incorporate expectations about the level of draws under all credit-related commitments into its funds management process.

Note F.  Earnings per Share

Basic income per share amounts are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  The computation of diluted income per share assumes the exercise of all outstanding securities potentially convertible into common stock, including options granted, unless the effect is anti-dilutive.  The effect will be anti-dilutive when the exercise price per share of an option exceeds the current market price for a share of Company stock.  The Company accounts for its options under the recognition and measurement of fair value provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R “Share-Based Payment.”  The Company uses the Black-Scholes method for valuing stock options.  The following information sets forth the computation of earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.

   
For the three months ended
March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    2,122,027       2,117,966  
Dilutive effect of granted options
    172       784  
                 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    2,122,199       2,118,750  
Net income
  $ 600,015     $ 846,107  
Net income per share-basic
  $ 0.28     $ 0.40  
Net income per share-diluted
  $ 0.28     $ 0.40  
 

 
Ite m 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This discussion is intended to present a review of the major factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of Britton & Koontz Capital Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Britton & Koontz Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), as of March 31, 2009, as compared to the Company’s financial condition as of December 31, 2008, and the results of operations of the Company for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the corresponding period in 2008.

Summary

On April 24, 2009, the Company announced net income and earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, of $600 thousand and $.28 per diluted share, respectively, compared to $846 thousand and $.40 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.  The decrease in earnings in the first quarter of 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008 is primarily attributable to the Company’s increase in the provision to the allowance for loan losses by $580 thousand in the first quarter of 2009.  Also, costs associated with FDIC premium assessments in the first quarter of 2009 increased $108 thousand over the same period in 2008.  During the first quarter of 2009, the Company experienced increases in its nonperforming assets, primarily in its Mississippi markets, which prompted the additional provision expense.
 
 
 
 
Assets declined $5.3 million during the first quarter of 2009 to $407.7 million as loan demand weakened and the Company’s 1-4 family residential portfolio continued to pay down as expected.  Investment securities were $170.9 million at March 31, 2009, compared to $170.7 million at December 31, 2008.  Loans declined $3.9 million to $221.7 million at March 31, 2009, from $225.5 million at December 31, 2008.  Deposits increased $4.3 million to $261.5 million at March 31, 2009 from $257.2 million at December 31, 2008, while borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) declined $9.2 million to $45.8 million.   Total stockholders’ equity increased $896 thousand to $40.4 million at March 31, 2009, from $39.5 million at December 31, 2008.

The Bank’s provision for loan losses for the three month period ending March 31, 2009, was increased to $700 thousand, compared to $120 thousand during the same period in 2008.  As stated earlier, the increase in provision was in response to increases in non-performing assets after December 31, 2008.  Total non-performing assets ended the first quarter of 2009 at $7.3 million compared to $5.0 million at December 31, 2008.  Approximately $4.0 million of the nonaccrual loans are two commercial real estate loans.  Both are subject to formal forbearance agreements, which are described in more detail in the “Asset Quality” section below.

Non-performing assets as a percent of average assets increased to 1.78% at March 31, 2009, from 1.25% at December 31, 2008.  The allowance for loan losses ended the first quarter of 2009 at $3.0 million, or 1.34% of loans, compared to $2.4 million, or 1.06% of loans, at December 31, 2008.  Other real estate at March 31, 2009 was $1.4 million compared to $919 thousand at December 31, 2008.  One property included in other real estate in the amount of $534 thousand has been contracted for sale in the second quarter of 2009.

The Company continues to focus on credit issues and asset quality. Management believes that it has strengthened the Company’s underwriting and loan review process; it has also undertaken a rigorous inspection of the Company’s portfolio management process.  Even though the Company’s asset quality ratios have increased during the first quarter, the Company expects its portfolio management, including improved underwriting standards and early involvement in problem loans, to contribute to a more consistent and effective credit culture.

The Company has executed a purchase agreement on a second location in its Baton Rouge, Louisiana market.  Under current plans, this location will operate as a specialty branch focusing on mortgage and commercial loan origination as well as offering wealth management and other private banking services.
 
Financial Condition

Investment Securities

The Company’s investment portfolio at March 31, 2009, consisted of mortgage-backed and municipal securities.  Investment securities that are classified as held-to-maturity (“HTM”) are accounted for by the amortized cost method while securities in the available-for-sale (“AFS”) category are accounted for at fair value.  Changes in value of the AFS securities are recorded in the equity section of the balance sheet in “accumulated other comprehensive income.”

Management determines the classification of its securities at acquisition.  Total HTM and AFS   investment securities remained relatively stable as cash flows of approximately $9.8 million were offset by new purchases of nearly $8.0 million and increases in fair value of $1.1 million.  Total HTM and AFS securities at March 31, 2009, were $52.9 million and $114.0 million, respectively, compared to $54.8 million and $111.9 million, respectively, at December 31, 2008.  Equity securities ended both periods at $4.0 million   At March 31, 2009, equity securities were comprised primarily of Federal Reserve Bank stock of $522 thousand, FHLB stock of $3.2 million, ECD Investments, LLC (“ECD”) membership interests of $100 thousand and the Company’s $155 thousand investment in B&K Statutory Trust.

 
The amortized cost of the Bank’s investment securities, including HTM and AFS securities, at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, are summarized below.
 
 
 
 
COMPOSITION OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (Amortized Cost)
 
   
03/31/09
   
12/31/08
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities
  $ 123,827,837     $ 123,834,755  
Obligations of State and
               
Political Subdivisions
    38,601,561       39,529,246  
             Total
  $ 162,429,398     $ 163,364,001  

Loans

Total loans decreased $3.9 million to $221.7 million at March 31, 2009, from $225.5 million at December 31, 2008, due to decreases in the commercial loan portfolio of $2.5 million and normal paydowns in the residential mortgage portfolio of $1.4 million.  Total loans to deposit ratio was 84.8% at March 31, 2009, compared to 87.7% at December 31, 2008. The following table presents the Bank’s loan portfolio composition at March 31, 2009, and December 31, 2008.


COMPOSITION OF LOAN PORTFOLIO

   
03/31/09
   
12/31/08
 
Commercial, financial & agricultural
  $ 25,784,000     $ 25,128,000  
Real estate-construction
    27,839,000       30,910,000  
Real estate-1-4 family residential
    60,645,000       65,312,000  
Real estate-other
    101,456,000       97,952,000  
Installment
    5,826,000       6,038,000  
Other
    103,000       171,000  
Total loans
  $ 221,653,000     $ 225,511,000  


The Company’s loan portfolio at March 31, 2009, had no significant concentrations of loans other than in the categories presented in the table above.

Bank Premises

There have been no material changes in the Company’s premises since December 31, 2008.  The Company has executed a purchase agreement for a second location in its Baton Rouge, Louisiana market.  This transaction is expected to close in May 2009.  The Company plans for this new location to house a specialty branch, focusing on mortgage and commercial loan origination as well as wealth management and other private banking activities.

Asset Quality

Nonperforming assets, including non-accrual loans of $5.4 million, other real estate of $1.4 million and loans 90 days or more delinquent of $516 thousand, increased $2.3 million to $7.3 million at March 31, 2009, from $5.0 million at year-end.  The increase is due primarily to one commercial credit in the amount of $2.7 million that was classified as nonperforming in the first quarter of 2009.  The new credit, together with one other existing nonperforming loan, accounted for almost 75% of the total nonaccrual loan portfolio at March 31, 2009.  Both of these credits are secured by commercial real estate and are under formal forbearance agreements.  Under each of these agreements, the Company has agreed to refrain from foreclosing on the collateral securing the loan provided that the relevant borrower complies with the forbearance agreement’s terms, which include the obligation to repay principal and interest on the loan.  Each borrower is currently in compliance with the terms of its forbearance agreement. The higher non-accruals pushed the Bank’s ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans to 2.66% at March 31, 2009, from 1.81% at December 31, 2008.  A breakdown of nonperforming assets at March 31, 2009, and December 31, 2008, is shown below.  
 
 
 
 
BREAKDOWN OF NONPERFORMING ASSETS
 
   
03/31/09
   
12/31/08
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Nonaccrual loans by type:
           
Real estate
  $ 5,179     $ 3,364  
Installment
    79       86  
Commercial and all other loans
    113       118  
Total nonaccrual loans
    5,371       3,568  
Loans past due 90 days or more
    516       518  
Total nonperforming loans
    5,886       4,086  
Other real estate owned (net)
    1,419       919  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 7,306     $ 5,005  
Nonperforming loans as a percent of loans, net of unearned
           interest and loans held for sale
    2.66 %     1.81 %

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated through a provision for loan losses charged against operations and is maintained at a level that management considers adequate to absorb losses in the loan portfolio.  The allowance is subject to change as management re-evaluates the adequacy of the allowance on a quarterly basis.  Management’s judgment in determining the adequacy of the allowance is inherently subjective and is based on the evaluation of individual loans, the known and inherent risk characteristics and size of the loan portfolios, the assessment of current economic and real estate market conditions, estimates of the current value of underlying collateral, past loan loss experience, review of regulatory authority examination reports, evaluations of specific loans and other relevant factors.   The Bank risk rates each loan at the initiation of the transaction and risk ratings are reviewed and changed, when necessary, during the life of the loan.  Loans assigned higher risk ratings are monitored more closely by management.
 
The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components.  The specific component relates to loans that are considered impaired.  Loan loss reserve factors are multiplied against the balances in each risk rating category to arrive at the appropriate level of the specific component of the allowance.  The general component of the allowance for loan losses groups loans with similar characteristics; the level of the general component is a percentage of the balance of these loans.  The percentage is based upon historical losses and the inherent risks within each category.  The unallocated portion of the allowance reflects management’s estimate of probable but undetected losses inherent in the portfolio; such estimates are influenced by uncertainties in economic conditions, delays in obtaining information, including unfavorable information about a borrower’s financial condition, difficulty in identifying triggering events that correlate to subsequent loss rates, and risk factors that have not yet manifested themselves in loss allocation factors.  The methodology for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is consistently applied; however, revisions may be made to the methodology and assumptions based on historical information related to charge-off and recovery experience and management’s evaluation of the current loan portfolio.
 
Based upon this evaluation, management believes the allowance for loan losses of $3.0 million at March 31, 2009, which represents 1.34% of gross loans, is adequate, under prevailing economic conditions, to absorb probable losses on existing loans.  At March 31, 2009, total reserves included specific reserves of $1.5 million, general reserves of $1.1 million and unallocated reserves of $401 thousand.  At December 31, 2008, the allowance for loan loss was $2.4 million, or 1.06% of gross loans.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is a charge to earnings to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level consistent with management’s assessment of the loan portfolio in light of current and expected economic conditions.  The provision for the three months ended March 31, 2009, was increased to $700 thousand from $120 thousand in the same period in 2008.  The increase in provision was added in response to increases in nonaccrual loans since December 31, 2008, as discussed above.  Net charge-offs declined in the first quarter of 2009 to $132 thousand from $175 thousand during the same period in 2008.
 
 
 
The Company regularly reviews the allowance account in an effort to maintain it at an adequate level and collects necessary data to make a proper provision expense to earnings.  Based upon this evaluation, and considering the net charge-offs in the 1 st quarter of 2009 and possible charge-offs in the 2 nd quarter, management currently believes that a provision for loan losses of approximately $250 thousand for the second quarter of 2009 will be adequate to provide coverage for possible loan losses that may be inherent in the loan portfolio.  The following table details the allowance activity for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008:

ACTIVITY OF ALLOWANCE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES

   
03/31/09
   
03/31/08
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 2,398     $ 2,431  
Charge-offs:
               
Real Estate
    (153 )     (259 )
Commercial
    -       (45 )
Installment and other
    (2 )     (14 )
Recoveries:
               
Real Estate
    4       4  
Commercial
    15       105  
Installment and other
    4       34  
Net (charge-offs)/recoveries
    (132 )     (175 )
Provision charged to operations
    700       120  
Balance at end of period
  $ 2,966     $ 2,376  
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of loans, net of unearned interest and loans held for sale
    1.34 %     1.03 %
Net charge-offs as a percent of average loans
    .06 %     .08 %

Potential Problem Loans

At March 31, 2009, the Company had no loans, other than those balances incorporated in the above tables, which management had significant doubts as to the ability of the borrower to comply with current repayment terms.

Deposits

Total deposits increased $4.3 million from $257.2 million at December 31, 2008, to $261.5 million at March 31, 2009.  The increase in total deposits is due primarily to additional public deposits from the Natchez Adams County School District resulting from the bid won in mid-2008.  The composition of the Company’s deposits is described in the following table.

COMPOSITION OF DEPOSITS
 
   
03/31/09
   
12/31/08
 
Non-Interest Bearing
  $ 48,479,421     $ 51,119,827  
NOW Accounts
    55,232,497       48,338,323  
Money Market Deposit Accounts
    34,027,022       33,662,518  
Savings Accounts
    18,942,242       17,736,516  
Certificates of Deposit
    104,810,303       106,357,236  
Total Deposits
  $ 261,491,485     $ 257,214,420  
 
Borrowings

Total bank borrowings, including FHLB advances, federal funds purchased and customer and structured repurchase agreements, decreased $9.6 million to $96.9 million at March 31, 2009, compared to $106.6 million at December 31, 2008.  The decrease in borrowed funds is due primarily to the increase in deposits as a funding source, which allowed to the Company to decrease its reliance on borrowings to meet its liquidity needs.  The Company includes in these borrowings balances that the Company has pursuant to agreements with local depositors to sweep overnight funds from their commercial deposit accounts.  Because of the nature of the agreements, these sweep accounts are included as borrowings rather than local customer deposits; these amounts are classified as repurchase agreements and included under the “Securities sold under repurchase agreements” line item on the Company’s balance sheet.  Management believes these accounts perform more like a core deposit rather than a bank obligation.
 
 
 
 
Capital

Stockholders' equity totaled $40.4 million at March 31, 2009, compared to $39.5 million at December 31, 2008.  Earnings of $600 thousand and a $668 thousand change in unrealized losses in the AFS investment portfolio were offset by $381 thousand in dividends paid.

The Company and Bank maintained a total capital to risk weighted assets ratio of 17.79% and 16.03%, respectively, a Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets ratio of 16.62% and 14.86%, respectively, and a leverage ratio of 10.31% and 9.26%, respectively, at March 31, 2009.  These levels substantially exceed the minimum requirements of bank regulatory agencies for well-capitalized institutions of 10.00%, 6.00% and 5.00%, respectively.  Components of comprehensive income are excluded from the calculation of capital ratios.  The ratio of shareholders' equity to assets increased to 9.9% at March 31, 2009, compared to 9.6% at December 31, 2008.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

There have been no changes in the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements during the three months ended March 31, 2009.  See Note B and Note E to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for a description of the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements.

Results of Operations

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

One of the largest components of the Company’s earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans and investments and the interest paid for deposits and borrowed funds.  The net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.

Net interest income increased $383 thousand to $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008.  The increase is due to growth in net earning assets, which added approximately $480 thousand to net interest income over the prior period, offset by approximately $97 thousand due to changes in interest rates.  The growth in net interest income is evidenced mainly by the increase in average assets to $409 million at March 31, 2009, primarily from additional investment security purchases.  Average investment securities increased $51 million from $120 million at March 31, 2008, to $171 million at March 31, 2009, as the Company took advantage of a more desirable yield curve and the lower interest rate environment.  The Company’s net interest margin remained relatively stable, decreasing only 5 basis points to 3.77% at March 31, 2009, from 3.82% at March 31, 2008.

Non-Interest Income/ Non-Interest Expense

                  Non-interest income ended March 31, 2009, at $619 thousand compared to $783 thousand at March 31, 2008.  The difference was primarily due to a gain of $148 thousand from the sale of the Company’s trading investment security portfolio in the first quarter of 2008. Non-interest expense increased $88 thousand as compared to the first quarter of 2008 and ended the first quarter of 2009 at $2.9 million.  A $108 thousand increase in FDIC premiums and an increase in other real estate expenses of $47 thousand were offset by lower personnel, occupancy and equipment costs.

Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $84 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to $286 thousand for the same period in 2008.  The decreased tax expense was due primarily to the tax effects resulting from the additional $500 thousand in the provision for loan losses in the first quarter of 2009.
 
 
 
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company utilizes a funds management process to assist management in maintaining net interest income during times of rising or falling interest rates and in maintaining sufficient liquidity.  Principal sources of liquidity for the Company are asset cash flows, customer deposits and the ability to borrow against investment securities and loans.  Secondary sources of liquidity include the sale of investment and loan assets.   All components of liquidity are reviewed and analyzed on a monthly basis.

The Company has established a liquidity contingency plan to guide the Bank in the event of a liquidity crisis.  The plan describes the normal operating environment, prioritizes funding options and outlines management responsibilities and board notification procedures.  As more emphasis has been directed to liquidity needs, the Company is in the process of enhancing its contingency plan to include stress levels, heightened reporting and monitoring along with testing to better understand and report its liquidity position.

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased $1.5 million to $5.5 million at March 31, 2009, from $7.0 million at December 31, 2008.  Cash provided by operating and investing activities during the first quarter of 2009 was $315 thousand and $4.1 million, respectively, while financing activities used $5.9 million over the same period.

At March 31, 2009, the Company had unsecured federal funds lines with correspondent banks of $44 million and maintained the ability to draw on its available line of credit with the FHLB in the amount of approximately $35 million.  In addition to these lines of credit, the bank had approximately $66 million in liquid assets including unencumbered investment securities available for collateralized borrowing and approximately $50 million available from the brokered CD market.  Capital expenditures of approximately $900 thousand for the acquisition and development of a second Baton Rouge location are expected to primarily come from cash provided by operating activities.  Management believes it maintains adequate liquidity for the Company’s current needs and does not expect the expenditures associated with the development of its new Baton Rouge location to negatively affect its strong liquidity position.

Certain restrictions exist on the ability of the Bank to transfer funds to the Company in the form of dividends and loans.  These restrictions are described in detail in Part II, Item 2, “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.”  These restrictions have not had, and are not expected in the future to have, a material impact on the Company’s ability to meet its anticipated cash obligations.

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions (some of which may prove to be incorrect) and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations.  Forward-looking statements have been and will be made in written documents and oral presentations of the Company.  Such statements are based on management’s beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  When used in the Company’s documents (including this Report) or oral presentations, the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  In addition to any assumptions and other factors referred to specifically in connection with such forward-looking statements, factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements include, among others, increased competition, regulatory factors, economic conditions, changing market conditions, availability or cost of capital, employee workforce factors, costs and other effects of legal and administrative proceedings, and changes in federal, state or local legislative requirements.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changes in actual results, changes in assumptions or other factors affecting such statements.
 
 
 

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 

No disclosure is required hereunder as the Company is a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in Item 10(f) (1) of Regulation S-K.

  Item 4T.   Controls and Procedures

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31, 2009.  Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in the Company’s SEC reports.
 
There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
PA RT II.   OTHER INFORMATION

Ite m 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The Company’s ability to pay dividends to its shareholders is substantially dependent on the ability of the Bank to transfer funds to the Company in the form of dividends, loans and advances.  Federal law imposes limitations on the payment of dividends by national banks.  Under federal law, the directors of a national bank, after making proper deduction for all expenses and other deductions required by the Comptroller of the Currency, may credit net profits to the bank’s undivided profits account and may declare a dividend from that account of so much of the net profits as they judge expedient.  The Comptroller and the Federal Reserve Board have each indicated that banking organizations should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings.  The Bank’s ability to pay dividends to the Company is also limited by prudence, statutory and regulatory guidelines and a variety of other factors.   At March 31, 2009, retained earnings available for payment of cash dividends under applicable dividend regulations exceeded $5.2 million.

Certain restrictions also exist on the ability of the Bank to transfer funds to the Company in the form of loans.  Federal Reserve regulations limit the amount the Bank may loan to the Company unless such loans are collateralized by specific obligations.  At March 31, 2009, the maximum amount available for transfer from the Bank to the Company in the form of loans on a secured basis was $4.2 million.  There were no loans outstanding from the Bank to the Company at March 31, 2009.
 
 

 
Ite m 6.     Exhibits

Exhibit
 
Description of Exhibit
     
3.1
*
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Britton & Koontz Capital Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) on February 20, 2009.
     
3.2
*
By-Laws of Britton & Koontz Capital Corporation, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 22, 2008.
     
4.1
*
Shareholder Rights Agreement dated June 1, 1996 between Britton & Koontz Capital Corporation and Britton & Koontz First National Bank, as Rights Agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-20631, filed with the Commission on January 29, 1997, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Rights Agreement dated as of August 15, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 17, 2006.
     
10.1
*
Executive Employment Agreement dated as of February 19, 2009 between the Company and W. Page Ogden, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 20, 2009.
     
31.1
 
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2
 
Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1
 
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.2
 
Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


*
As indicated in the column entitled “Description of Exhibits” this exhibit is incorporated by reference to another filing or document.

 
 

SIG NATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


BRITTON & KOONTZ CAPITAL CORPORATION




Date:  May 7, 2009                                                               /s/ W. Page Ogden
W. Page Ogden
Chief Executive Officer




Date:  May 7, 2009                                                                /s/ William M. Salters
William M. Salters
Chief Financial Officer





 

EX HIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Description of Exhibit
   
31.1
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
31.2
Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.1
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.2
Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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