Capital City Bank Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results


TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CCBG) today reported net income of $4.6 million, or $0.27 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2017 compared to net income of $3.6 million, or $0.21 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2017, and $2.9 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2016.  For the first nine months of 2017, net income totaled $10.9 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to net income of $8.4 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for the same period in 2016.       

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Earnings per share grew 29% sequentially and 31% over prior year to date
  • Significant improvement in operating leverage driven by margin expansion and expense reduction
    • Net interest income up 3.7% sequentially and 6.2% over prior year to date
    • Average loan growth of 1.9% sequentially and 5.2% over prior year to date
    • Noninterest expense down 4.3% sequentially and 3.6% from prior year to date
  • NPAs down 21% sequentially and 35% from year-end 2016

“We delivered another quarter of strong results through a persistent focus on growing our loan portfolio and managing expenses,” said William G. Smith, Jr., Chairman President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital City Bank Group. Given our asset-sensitive balance sheet, the higher rate environment has produced strong growth in our margin. We continue to manage our credit risk in line with our commitment to responsible growth in the markets we serve.  Lower expenses reflect our sustained focus on streamlining our operations. The possibilities for the future are exciting as we execute on initiatives that provide shareowner value and enhance performance.”

Compared to the second quarter of 2017, the increase in earnings reflected higher net interest income of $0.8 million, a $1.2 million decrease in noninterest expense, and a $0.1 million reduction in the loan loss provision, partially offset by higher income taxes of $1.0 million and a $0.1 million decrease in noninterest income.

Compared to the third quarter of 2016, performance reflected higher net interest income of $1.9 million and a $1.3 million decrease in noninterest expense, partially offset by higher income taxes of $1.1 million and a $0.4 million increase in the loan loss provision.

The increase in earnings for the first nine months of 2017 versus the comparable period in 2016 was attributable to higher net interest income of $3.6 million and a $3.1 million reduction in noninterest expense, partially offset by lower noninterest income of $2.0 million, a $1.2 million increase in income taxes, and a $1.0 million increase in the loan loss provision.

Our return on average assets (“ROA”) was 0.65% and our return on average equity (“ROE”) was 6.33% for the third quarter of 2017.  These metrics were 0.51% and 5.07% for the second quarter of 2017, respectively, and 0.42% and 4.12% for the third quarter of 2016, respectively.  For the first nine months of 2017, our ROA was 0.52% and our ROE was 5.15% compared to 0.41% and 4.06%, respectively, for the same period in 2016.

Discussion of Operating Results

Tax equivalent net interest income for the third quarter of 2017 was $21.6 million compared to $20.8 million for the second quarter of 2017 and $19.6 million for the third quarter of 2016.  The increase in tax equivalent net interest income compared to both prior periods reflected a favorable shift in the earning asset mix and improved yields, partially offset by higher rates paid on negotiated rate deposits. Also, as compared to the second quarter of 2017, there was one additional calendar day.  For the first nine months of 2017, tax equivalent net interest income totaled $62.4 million compared to $58.6 million for the comparable period in 2016.  The year over year increase was driven by growth in the loan and investment portfolios, coupled with higher short-term rates, partially offset by a higher rate paid on negotiated rate deposits and one less calendar day as 2016 was a Leap Year.

The overnight funds rate has increased four times since December 2015, positively affecting our net interest income due to favorable repricing of our variable and adjustable rate earning assets.  Although these rate increases have also resulted in higher rates paid on our negotiated rate deposit products, we continue to monitor and manage our overall cost of funds, which was 17 basis points in the third quarter of 2017, and 15 basis points for the full year.  Despite highly competitive loan pricing across most markets, the yield of the overall loan portfolio has increased quarter-over-quarter.

Our net interest margin for the third quarter of 2017 was 3.48%, an increase of 15 basis points over the second quarter of 2017 and an increase of 25 basis points over the third quarter of 2016.  For the first nine months of 2017, the net interest margin increased 12 basis points to 3.34% compared to the same period in 2016.  The increase in the margin as compared to all respective periods reflects rising interest rates and a favorable shift in our earning asset mix, which has produced higher net interest income in each period. 

The provision for loan losses for the third quarter of 2017 was $0.5 million compared to $0.6 million for the second quarter of 2017 and no provision for the third quarter of 2016.  For the first nine months of 2017, the loan loss provision totaled $1.4 million compared to $0.4 million for the same period in 2016.  The increase in the loan loss provision compared to the prior year was primarily attributable to growth in the loan portfolio.  At September 30, 2017, the allowance for loan losses was $13.3 million, or 0.82% of outstanding loans (net of overdrafts) and provided coverage of 203% of nonperforming loans compared to 0.81% and 166%, respectively, at June 30, 2017 and 0.86% and 157%, respectively, at December 31, 2016.

Noninterest income for the third quarter of 2017 totaled $13.0 million, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 1.1%, from the second quarter of 2017, and unchanged from the third quarter of 2016.  For the first nine months of 2017, noninterest income totaled $38.8 million, a $2.0 million, or 5.0%, decrease from the same period in 2016, primarily due to lower other income of $2.5 million and deposit fees of $0.8 million, partially offset by higher wealth management fees of $0.9 million and mortgage banking fees of $0.5 million.  The decrease in other income was attributable to a $2.5 million gain from the partial retirement of our trust preferred securities (“TRUPs”) in the second quarter of 2016.  Growth in assets under management as well as improved sales efforts have resulted in strong growth in wealth management fees.  Third quarter 2017 wealth management fees reflected a large account booked during the quarter that contributed $0.2 million in gross fees.  Continued strong home sales in our markets and a growing market share of residential loan production have driven the improvement in mortgage banking fees.       

Noninterest expense for the third quarter of 2017 totaled $26.7 million, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 4.3%, from the second quarter of 2017, and a $1.3 million, or 4.7%, decline from the third quarter of 2016.  Lower other real estate owned (“OREO”) expense and other expense drove the reduction from both prior periods.  The reduction in OREO expense reflected a higher level of gains recognized on the sale of OREO properties.  The decrease in other expense was attributable to lower advertising expense, legal expense, professional fees, and processing fees.  For the first nine months of 2017, noninterest expense totaled $82.6 million, a decrease of $3.1 million, or 3.6%, from the same period in 2016 primarily attributable to lower OREO expense of $2.5 million, other expense of $1.1 million, and occupancy expense of $0.3 million that was partially offset by higher compensation expense of $0.8 million.  All OREO expense categories (gain/loss on sale, carrying costs, and valuation adjustments) continue to improve as we liquidate our remaining properties.  Continued reduction in legal expense and FDIC insurance expense drove the decline in other expense.  The decrease in occupancy expense reflected our continuing efforts to optimize our banking office structure.  The increase in compensation expense was primarily due to higher stock compensation expense related to higher pay-out values reflective of improving financial performance.  Higher pension plan expense contributed to a lesser extent and was attributable to utilization of a lower discount rate for plan liabilities.  

We realized income tax expense of $2.5 million (35% effective rate) for the third quarter of 2017 compared to $1.6 million (30% effective rate) for the second quarter of 2017 and $1.4 million (33% effective rate) for the third quarter of 2016.  The lower effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2017 reflected income tax benefits realized in connection with stock based compensation awards.  For the first nine months of 2017, income tax expense totaled $5.5 million (34% effective rate) compared to $4.3 million (34% effective rate) for the comparable period in 2016.

Discussion of Financial Condition

Average earning assets were $2.466 billion for the third quarter of 2017, a decrease of $35.7 million, or 1.4%, from the second quarter of 2017, and an increase of $42.9 million, or 1.8%, over the fourth quarter of 2016.  The decline in earning assets compared to the second quarter 2017 was attributable to decreases in our short-term investments, partially offset by growth in our loan portfolio. The increase in earning assets compared to the fourth quarter 2016 was primarily due to growth in the loan portfolio, partially offset by a decline in total investment securities. The decline in the level of our short-term investments (which consists primarily of overnight funds) during the third quarter was mostly attributable to the seasonality of our public fund deposits.

We maintained an average net overnight funds (deposits with banks plus fed funds sold less fed funds purchased) sold position of $140.7 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to an average net overnight funds sold position of $200.8 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $145.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. The decrease in net overnight funds compared to the second quarter of 2017 reflected growth in our loan portfolio and declines in public fund balances. The decrease in net overnight funds compared to the fourth quarter of 2016 primarily reflected higher levels of loan growth, partially offset by increases in noninterest bearing deposits and savings accounts. 

Average loans increased $29.9 million, or 1.9% compared to the second quarter of 2017, and have grown $65.3 million, or 4.2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2016.  Increases over both prior periods reflected growth in all loans types except commercial loans and home equity loans.  We have acquired three loan pools during 2017, including $18.3 million of adjustable rate residential loans in the first quarter, $16.4 million of fixed and adjustable commercial real estate loans in the second quarter, and $8.5 million of adjustable residential real estate loans in the third quarter.  The loans were individually reviewed and evaluated in accordance with our credit underwriting standards.

We continue to make minor modifications on some of our lending programs to try to mitigate the impact that consumer and business deleveraging has had on our portfolio.  These programs, coupled with economic improvements in our anchor markets, have helped to increase overall production.

Nonperforming assets (nonaccrual loans and OREO) totaled $12.5 million at September 30, 2017, a decrease of $3.4 million, or 21%, from June 30, 2017 and $6.6 million, or 35%, from December 31, 2016.  Nonaccrual loans totaled $6.6 million at September 30, 2017, a $1.4 million decrease from June 30, 2017 and a $2.0 million decrease from December 31, 2016.  The balance of OREO totaled $6.0 million at September 30, 2017, a decrease of $2.0 million from June 30, 2017 and $4.6 million from December 31, 2016.  Nonperforming assets represented 0.45% of total assets at September 30, 2017 compared to 0.57% at June 30, 2017 and 0.67% at December 31, 2016.

Average total deposits were $2.329 billion for the third quarter of 2017, a decrease of $44.3 million, or 1.9%, from the second quarter of 2017, and an increase of $22.2 million, or 1.0% over the fourth quarter of 2016.  The decline in average deposits compared to the second quarter of 2017 reflected lower public NOW account and certificates of deposit balances, partially offset by increases in all other deposit types. The increase over the fourth quarter 2016 reflects higher levels of noninterest bearing deposits, savings accounts, and money market accounts, partially offset by declines in public NOW accounts and certificates of deposit.  The seasonal inflows of public funds peaked in the first quarter of 2017 for this cycle, and are expected to decline into the fourth quarter of 2017.

Deposit levels remain strong, as the seasonal decline in public NOW accounts was partially offset by increases in all other non-maturity deposits during the quarter.  Average core deposits continue to experience growth as rates have increased from historical lows.  We continue to monitor our overall liquidity position and deposit rates as we believe that a prudent pricing discipline remains the key to managing our mix of deposits.

Compared to the second quarter of 2017, average borrowings increased $0.3 million due to an increase in the balance of repurchase agreements, partially offset by a decline in long-term borrowings.  Compared to the fourth quarter of 2016, average borrowings decreased by $6.9 million primarily driven by FHLB pay-downs of matched funded advances. 

Shareowners’ equity was $285.2 million at September 30, 2017, compared to $281.5 million at June 30, 2017 and $275.2 million at December 31, 2016.  Our leverage ratio was 10.48%, 10.20%, and 10.23%, respectively, for these periods.  Further, at September 30, 2017, our risk-adjusted capital ratio was 16.96% compared to 16.32% and 16.28% at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  Our common equity tier 1 ratio was 13.26% at September 30, 2017, compared to 12.72% at June 30, 2017 and 12.61% at December 31, 2016.  All of our capital ratios exceeded the threshold to be designated as “well-capitalized” under the Basel III capital standards.

About Capital City Bank Group, Inc.

Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CCBG) is one of the largest publicly traded financial holding companies headquartered in Florida and has approximately $2.8 billion in assets.  We provide a full range of banking services, including traditional deposit and credit services, mortgage banking, asset management, trust, merchant services, bankcards, and securities brokerage services.  Our bank subsidiary, Capital City Bank, was founded in 1895 and now has 60 banking offices and 73 ATMs in Florida, Georgia and Alabama.  For more information about Capital City Bank Group, Inc., visit www.ccbg.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Forward-looking statements in this Press Release are based on current plans and expectations that are subject to uncertainties and risks, which could cause the Company’s future results to differ materially.  The following factors, among others, could cause the Company’s actual results to differ: the accuracy of the Company’s financial statement estimates and assumptions; legislative or regulatory changes, including the Dodd-Frank Act, Basel III, and the ability to repay and qualified mortgage standards; fluctuations in inflation, interest rates, or monetary policies; the effects of security breaches and computer viruses that may affect the Company’s computer systems or fraud related to debit card products; changes in consumer spending and savings habits; the Company’s growth and profitability; the strength of the U.S. economy and the local economies where the Company conducts operations; the effects of the Company’s lack of a diversified loan portfolio, including the risks of geographic and industry concentrations; harsh weather conditions and man-made disasters; changes in the stock market and other capital and real estate markets; customer acceptance of third-party products and services; increased competition and its effect on pricing, including the long-term impact on our net interest margin from the repeal of Regulation Q; negative publicity and the impact on our reputation; technological changes, especially changes that allow out of market competitors to compete in our markets; changes in accounting; and the Company’s ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing.  Additional factors can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, and the Company’s other filings with the SEC, which are available at the SEC’s internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  Forward-looking statements in this Press Release speak only as of the date of the Press Release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or the reasons why actual results could differ.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

We present a tangible common equity ratio and a tangible book value per diluted share that removes the effect of goodwill resulting from merger and acquisition activity.  We believe these measures are useful to investors because it allows investors to more easily compare our capital adequacy to other companies in the industry.  The GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation is provided below.

(Dollars in Thousands)     Sep 30, 2017
 Jun 30, 2017 Mar 31, 2017
 Dec 31, 2016 Sep 30, 2016
Shareowners' Equity (GAAP)     $285,201    $281,513  $278,059  $275,168    $276,624 
Less: Goodwill (GAAP)    84,811   84,811   84,811     84,811   84,811 
Tangible Shareowners' Equity (non-GAAP) A  200,390   196,702   193,248   190,357   191,813 
Total Assets (GAAP)    2,790,842   2,814,843     2,895,531   2,845,197   2,753,154 
Less: Goodwill (GAAP)    84,811   84,811   84,811   84,811   84,811 
Tangible Assets (non-GAAP) B $2,706,031  $2,730,032  $2,810,720  $2,760,386  $2,668,343 
Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP) A/B  7.41%  7.21%  6.88%  6.90%  7.19%
Actual Diluted Shares Outstanding (GAAP) C  17,045   17,025   16,979   16,949   16,874 
Tangible Book Value per Diluted Share (non-GAAP) A/C $11.76  $11.55  $11.38  $11.23  $11.37 


CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.            
EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS            
Unaudited            
             
   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)      Sep 30, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Sep 30, 2016      Sep 30, 2017 Sep 30, 2016
             
EARNINGS            
Net Income $4,555 $3,561 $2,873  $10,860  $8,450 
Net Income Per Common Share $0.27 $0.21 $0.17  $0.64  $0.49 
PERFORMANCE            
Return on Average Assets  0.65% 0.51% 0.42%  0.52 % 0.41%
Return on Average Equity  6.33% 5.07% 4.12%  5.15 % 4.06%
Net Interest Margin  3.48% 3.33% 3.23%  3.34 % 3.22%
Noninterest Income as % of Operating Revenue  37.94% 39.05% 40.24%  38.72 % 41.40%
Efficiency Ratio  77.21% 82.28% 85.92%  81.53 % 86.05%
CAPITAL ADEQUACY            
Tier 1 Capital Ratio  16.19% 15.58% 15.48%  16.19 % 15.48%
Total Capital Ratio  16.96% 16.32% 16.28%  16.96 % 16.28%
Tangible Common Equity Ratio  7.41% 7.21% 7.19%  7.41 % 7.19%
Leverage Ratio  10.48% 10.20% 10.12%  10.48 % 10.12%
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio  13.26% 12.72% 12.55%  13.26 % 12.55%
Equity to Assets  10.22% 10.00% 10.05%  10.22 % 10.05%
ASSET QUALITY            
Allowance as % of Non-Performing Loans  203.39% 166.23% 159.56%  203.39 % 159.56%
Allowance as a % of Loans  0.82% 0.81% 0.88%  0.82 % 0.88%
Net Charge-Offs as % of Average Loans  0.10% 0.17% (0.02)%  0.12 % 0.05%
Nonperforming Assets as % of Loans and ORE  0.76% 0.97% 1.35%  0.76 % 1.35%
Nonperforming Assets as % of Total Assets  0.45% 0.57% 0.78%  0.45 % 0.78%
STOCK PERFORMANCE            
High $24.58 $22.39 $15.35  $24.58  $15.96 
Low  19.60  17.68  13.32   17.68   12.83 
Close $24.01 $20.42 $14.77  $24.01  $14.77 
Average Daily Trading Volume                        29,551  23,349  19,696   25,362   20,840 


CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.           
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION       
Unaudited           
            
  2017   2016 
(Dollars in thousands) Third Quarter Second Quarter First Quarter  Fourth Quarter Third Quarter
ASSETS           
Cash and Due From Banks$50,420 $72,801 $47,650  $48,268 $79,608 
Funds Sold and Interest Bearing Deposits 140,694  162,377  290,897   247,779  144,576 
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 191,114  235,178  338,547   296,047  224,184 
            
Investment Securities Available for Sale 510,846  529,686  541,102   522,734  500,139 
Investment Securities Held to Maturity 184,262  157,074  158,515   177,365  189,928 
Total Investment Securities 695,108  686,760  699,617   700,099  690,067 
            
Loans Held for Sale 7,800  8,213  7,498   10,886  10,510 
            
Loans, Net of Unearned Interest           
Commercial, Financial, & Agricultural 215,963  213,544  214,595   216,404  223,278 
Real Estate - Construction 67,813  67,331  59,938   58,443  54,107 
Real Estate - Commercial 527,331  519,140  503,868   503,978  497,775 
Real Estate - Residential 306,272  302,072  295,406   272,895  276,193 
Real Estate - Home Equity 228,499  230,995  231,300   236,512  235,433 
Consumer 273,670  269,539  268,921   262,735  258,173 
Other Loans 9,311  17,057  9,586   8,614  10,875 
Overdrafts 1,479  1,518  1,345   1,708  1,678 
Total Loans, Net of Unearned Interest 1,630,338  1,621,196  1,584,959   1,561,289  1,557,512 
Allowance for Loan Losses (13,339) (13,242) (13,335)  (13,431) (13,744)
Loans, Net 1,616,999  1,607,954  1,571,624   1,547,858  1,543,768 
            
Premises and Equipment, Net 92,345  92,495  93,755   95,476  96,499 
Goodwill 84,811  84,811  84,811   84,811  84,811 
Other Real Estate Owned 5,987  7,968  9,501   10,638  12,738 
Other Assets 96,678  91,464  90,178   99,382  90,577 
Total Other Assets 279,821  276,738  278,245   290,307  284,625 
            
Total Assets$2,790,842 $2,814,843 $2,895,531  $2,845,197 $2,753,154 
            
LIABILITIES           
Deposits:           
Noninterest Bearing Deposits$870,644 $842,314 $836,011  $791,182 $801,671 
NOW Accounts 749,816  787,090  882,605   904,014  793,363 
Money Market Accounts 249,964  265,032  263,080   252,800  257,004 
Regular Savings Accounts 329,742  327,560  321,160   304,680  298,682 
Certificates of Deposit 147,451  149,937  156,449   159,610  164,387 
Total Deposits 2,347,617  2,371,933  2,459,305   2,412,286  2,315,107 
            
Short-Term Borrowings 6,777  6,105  7,603   12,749  12,113 
Subordinated Notes Payable 52,887  52,887  52,887   52,887  52,887 
Other Long-Term Borrowings 15,047  15,631  16,460   14,881  21,368 
Other Liabilities 83,313  86,774  81,217   77,226  75,055 
            
Total Liabilities 2,505,641  2,533,330  2,617,472   2,570,029  2,476,530 
            
SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY           
Common Stock 170  170  170   168  168 
Additional Paid-In Capital 35,892  35,522  34,859   34,188  33,152 
Retained Earnings 275,013  271,646  268,934   267,037  264,581 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (25,874) (25,825) (25,904)  (26,225) (21,277)
            
Total Shareowners' Equity 285,201  281,513  278,059   275,168  276,624 
            
Total Liabilities and Shareowners' Equity$2,790,842 $2,814,843 $2,895,531  $2,845,197 $2,753,154 
            
OTHER BALANCE SHEET DATA           
Earning Assets$2,473,940 $2,478,546 $2,582,971  $2,520,053 $2,402,664 
Interest Bearing Liabilities 1,551,684  1,604,242  1,700,244   1,701,621  1,599,804 
            
Book Value Per Diluted Share$16.73 $16.54 $16.38  $16.23 $16.39 
Tangible Book Value Per Diluted Share 11.76  11.55  11.38   11.23  11.37 
            
Actual Basic Shares Outstanding 16,966  16,964  16,954   16,845  16,807 
Actual Diluted Shares Outstanding 17,045  17,025  16,979   16,949  16,874 


CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.                
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS             
Unaudited                
                 
              Nine Months Ended
  2017  2016  September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)    Third Quarter Second Quarter First Quarter  Fourth Quarter Third Quarter  2017 2016
                 
INTEREST INCOME                    
Interest and Fees on Loans$19,479 $18,720$18,005 $18,671$18,046 $56,204$54,196
Investment Securities 2,416  2,169 2,042  1,949 1,846  6,627 5,234
Funds Sold 446  533 493  212 212  1,472 892
Total Interest Income 22,341  21,422 20,540  20,832 20,104  64,303 60,322
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE                
Deposits 530  388 281  224 223  1,199 655
Short-Term Borrowings 15  17 45  57 43  77 91
Subordinated Notes Payable 420  404 379  363 341  1,203 1,071
Other Long-Term Borrowings 115  117 99  129 177  331 599
Total Interest Expense 1,080  926 804  773 784  2,810 2,416
Net Interest Income 21,261  20,496 19,736  20,059 19,320  61,493 57,906
Provision for Loan Losses 490  589 310  464 -  1,389 355
Net Interest Income after Provision for
  Loan Losses
 20,771  19,907 19,426  19,595 19,320  60,104 57,551
                 
NONINTEREST INCOME                
Deposit Fees 5,153  5,052 5,090  5,238 5,373  15,295 16,094
Bank Card Fees 2,688  2,870 2,803  2,754 2,759  8,361 8,467
Wealth Management Fees 2,197  2,073 1,842  1,773 1,774  6,112 5,256
Mortgage Banking Fees 1,480  1,556 1,308  1,392 1,503  4,344 3,800
Other 1,478  1,584 1,675  1,621 1,602  4,737 7,286
Total Noninterest Income 12,996  13,135 12,718  12,778 13,011  38,849 40,903
                 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE                
Compensation 16,349  16,292 16,496  16,699 15,993  49,137 48,285
Occupancy, Net 4,501  4,555 4,381  4,519 4,734  13,437 13,777
Other Real Estate, Net (118) 315 583  343 821  780 3,306
Other 5,975  6,759 6,462  5,999 6,474  19,196 20,286
Total Noninterest Expense 26,707  27,921 27,922  27,560 28,022  82,550 85,654
                 
OPERATING PROFIT 7,060  5,121 4,222  4,813 4,309  16,403 12,800
Income Tax Expense 2,505  1,560 1,478  1,517 1,436  5,543 4,350
NET INCOME$4,555 $3,561$2,744 $3,296$2,873 $10,860$8,450
                 
PER SHARE DATA                
Basic Net Income$0.27 $0.21$0.16 $0.20$0.18 $0.64$0.50
Diluted Net Income 0.27  0.21 0.16  0.20 0.17  0.64 0.49
Cash Dividend$0.07 $0.05$0.05 $0.05$0.04 $0.17$0.12
AVERAGE SHARES                
Basic 16,965  16,955 16,919  16,809 16,804  16,946 17,049
Diluted 17,044  17,016 16,944  16,913 16,871  17,009 17,100


CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.                
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES                 
AND RISK ELEMENT ASSETS                
Unaudited                
                 
              Nine Months Ended
  2017  2016   September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)    Third Quarter Second Quarter First Quarter    Fourth Quarter Third Quarter    2017  2016 
                 
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES                
Balance at Beginning of Period$13,242 $13,335 $13,431  $13,744 $13,677  $13,431 $13,953 
Provision for Loan Losses 490  589  310   464  0   1,389  355 
Net Charge-Offs 393  682  406   777  (67)  1,481  564 
Balance at End of Period$13,339 $13,242 $13,335  $13,431 $13,744  $13,339 $13,744 
As a % of Loans 0.82% 0.81% 0.84%  0.86% 0.88%  0.82% 0.88%
As a % of Nonperforming Loans 203.39% 166.23% 160.70%  157.40% 159.56%  203.39% 159.56%
                 
CHARGE-OFFS                
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural$276 $324 $93  $377 $143  $693 $484 
Real Estate - Construction -  -  -   -  -   -  - 
Real Estate - Commercial 94  478  71   70  5.00   643  279 
Real Estate - Residential 125  44  116   120  96   285  779 
Real Estate - Home Equity 50  -  92   38  51   142  412 
Consumer 455  537  624   771  479   1,616  1,356 
Total Charge-Offs$1,000 $1,383 $996  $1,376 $774  $3,379 $3,310 
                 
RECOVERIES                
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural$79 $40 $81  $50 $199  $200 $287 
Real Estate - Construction 50  -  -   -  -   50  - 
Real Estate - Commercial 69  58  23   45  45   150  363 
Real Estate - Residential 60  202  213   277  139   475  954 
Real Estate - Home Equity 84  39  29   32  237   152  377 
Consumer 265  362  244   195  221   871  765 
Total Recoveries$607 $701 $590  $599 $841  $1,898 $2,746 
                 
NET CHARGE-OFFS$393 $682 $406  $777 $(67) $1,481 $564 
                 
Net Charge-Offs as a % of Average Loans (1) 0.10% 0.17% 0.10%  0.20% (0.02)%  0.12% 0.05%
                 
RISK ELEMENT ASSETS                
Nonaccruing Loans$6,558 $7,966 $8,298  $8,533 $8,614      
Other Real Estate Owned 5,987  7,968  9,501   10,638  12,738      
Total Nonperforming Assets$12,545 $15,934 $17,799  $19,171 $21,352      
                 
Past Due Loans 30-89 Days$5,687 $3,789 $3,263  $6,438 $5,667      
Past Due Loans 90 Days or More -  -  -   -  -      
Classified Loans 36,545  41,322  40,978   41,507  43,228      
Performing Troubled Debt Restructuring's$33,427 $35,436 $36,555  $38,233 $35,046      
                 
Nonperforming Loans as a % of Loans 0.40% 0.49% 0.52%  0.54% 0.55%     
Nonperforming Assets as a % of Loans and                
  Other Real Estate 0.76% 0.97% 1.11%  1.21% 1.35%     
Nonperforming Assets as a % of Total Assets 0.45% 0.57% 0.61%  0.67% 0.78%     
                 
(1) Annualized                


CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.                                                    
AVERAGE BALANCE AND INTEREST RATES(1)                                                      
Unaudited                                                          
                                                           
  Third Quarter 2017   Second Quarter 2017   First Quarter 2017   Fourth Quarter 2016   Third Quarter 2016   Sep 2017 YTD   Sep 2016 YTD 
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ASSETS:                                                          
Loans, Net of Unearned Interest$1,638,578  19,672 4.76% $1,608,629   18,880 4.71% $1,585,561   18,137 4.64% $1,573,264  18,827 4.76% $1,555,889  18,216 4.66% $1,611,117  56,689 4.70% $1,531,813   54,590 4.76%
                                                           
Investment Securities                                                          
Taxable Investment Securities 588,518  2,150 1.45   591,825   1,898 1.28   600,528   1,784 1.20   614,560  1,726 1.12   606,606  1,632 1.07   593,579  5,832 1.31   576,790   4,591 1.03 
Tax-Exempt Investment Securities 98,463  407 1.65   100,742   414 1.64   97,965   396 1.62   90,046  343 1.52   89,241  327 1.47   99,059  1,217 1.64   91,399   984 1.44 
                                                           
Total Investment Securities 686,981  2,557 1.48   692,567   2,312 1.34   698,493   2,180 1.26   704,606  2,069 1.17   695,847  1,959 1.12   692,638  7,049 1.36   668,189   5,575 1.11 
                                                           
Funds Sold 140,728  446 1.26   200,834   533 1.06   245,153   493 0.81   145,518  212 0.58   166,207  212 0.51   195,189  1,472 1.01   235,414   892 0.51 
                                                           
Total Earning Assets 2,466,287  $22,675 3.65%  2,502,030  $21,725 3.48%  2,529,207  $20,810 3.33%  2,423,388 $21,108 3.47%  2,417,943 $20,387 3.35%  2,498,944 $65,210 3.49%  2,435,416  $61,057 3.35%
                                                           
Cash and Due From Banks 51,880        52,312         48,906         50,207        45,139        51,043        46,521       
Allowance for Loan Losses (13,542)       (13,662)        (13,436)        (14,017)       (14,052)       (13,547)       (14,102)      
Other Assets 275,335        276,799         280,463         283,885        285,435        277,514        287,444       
                                                           
Total Assets$2,779,960       $2,817,479        $2,845,140        $2,743,463       $2,734,465       $2,813,954       $2,755,279       
                                                           
LIABILITIES:                                                          
Interest Bearing Deposits                                                          
NOW Accounts$755,620 $339 0.18%   $806,621  $222 0.11% $880,707  $134 0.06% $782,518 $78 0.04% $774,899 $78 0.04% $813,858 $694 0.11% $778,840  $214 0.04%
Money Market Accounts 262,486  80 0.12   261,726   57 0.09   259,106   35 0.06   257,398  31 0.05   258,183  30 0.05   261,118  172 0.09   255,885   89 0.05 
Savings Accounts  327,675  40 0.05   322,833   39 0.05   311,212   38 0.05   303,006  37 0.05   297,172  37 0.05   320,634  118 0.05   288,740   107 0.05 
Time Deposits 148,652  71 0.19   152,811   70 0.18   158,289   74 0.19   161,859  78 0.19   165,324  78 0.19   153,215  215 0.19   171,052   245 0.19 
Total Interest Bearing Deposits 1,494,433  530 0.14%  1,543,991   388 0.10%  1,609,314   281 0.07%  1,504,781  224 0.06%  1,495,578  223 0.06%  1,548,825  1,199 0.11%  1,494,517   655 0.06%
                                                           
Short-Term Borrowings 9,920  15 0.59%  8,957   17 0.75%  12,810   45 1.43%  14,768  57 1.54%  12,162  43 1.39%  10,552  77 0.97%  44,147   91 0.28%
Subordinated Notes Payable 52,887  420 3.11   52,887   404 3.02   52,887   379 2.86   52,887  363 2.68   52,887  341 2.52   52,887  1,203 3.00   56,683   1,071 2.48 
Other Long-Term Borrowings 15,427  115 2.95   16,065   117 2.93   14,468   99 2.77   17,473  129 2.93   23,629  177 2.98   15,324  331 2.89   26,031   599 3.07 
                                                           
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 1,572,667 $1,080 0.28%  1,621,900  $926 0.23%  1,689,479  $804 0.20%  1,589,909 $773 0.20%  1,584,256 $784 0.20%  1,627,588 $2,810 0.24%  1,621,378  $2,416 0.20%
                                                           
Noninterest Bearing Deposits 834,729        829,432         797,964         802,136        793,163        820,843        780,167       
Other Liabilities 87,268        84,486         79,208         72,475        79,639        83,683        75,603       
                                                           
Total Liabilities 2,494,664        2,535,818         2,566,651         2,464,520        2,457,058        2,532,114        2,477,148       
                                                           
SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY: 285,296        281,661         278,489         278,943        277,407        281,840        278,131       
                                                           
Total Liabilities and Shareowners' Equity$2,779,960       $2,817,479        $2,845,140        $2,743,463       $2,734,465       $2,813,954       $2,755,279       
                                                           
Interest Rate Spread  $21,595 3.37%    $20,799 3.25%    $20,006 3.14%   $20,335 3.27%   $19,603 3.15%   $62,400 3.25%    $58,641 3.15%
                                                           
Interest Income and Rate Earned(1)   22,675 3.65      21,725 3.48      20,810 3.33     21,108 3.47     20,387 3.35     65,210 3.49      61,057 3.35 
Interest Expense and Rate Paid(2)   1,080 0.17      926 0.15      804 0.13     773 0.13     784 0.13     2,810 0.15      2,416 0.13 
                                                           
Net Interest Margin  $21,595 3.48%    $20,799 3.33%    $20,006 3.21%   $20,335 3.34%   $19,603 3.23%   $62,400 3.34%    $58,641 3.22%
                                                           
(1)  Interest and average rates are calculated on a tax-equivalent basis using the 35% Federal tax rate.                       
(2)  Rate calculated based on average earning assets.                                     

For Information Contact:

J. Kimbrough Davis
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
850.402.7820