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Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA
FIRST QUARTER 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Report On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting ................................................................... 2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations .................................................................... 3
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets ................................................................................................ 9
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income ......................................................... 10
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Equity ................................................ 11
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements ........................................................................... 12
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certify that we have reviewed the March 31, 2021 quarterly report of Puerto Rico
Farm Credit, ACA, that the report has been prepared under the oversight of the Audit Committee of
the Board of Directors and in accordance with all applicable statutory or regulatory requirements,
and that the information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of our
knowledge and belief.
Antonio E. Marichal Ricardo L. Fernández
Chairman of Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Chairman of the Audit Committee
May 7, 2021
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 1Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA
Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting
The Association’s principal executives and principal financial The Association’s management has completed an assessment
officers, or persons performing similar functions, are of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal as of March 31, 2021. In making the assessment, management
control over financial reporting for the Association’s used the framework in Internal Control — Integrated
Consolidated Financial Statements. For purposes of this Framework (2013), promulgated by the Committee of
report, “internal control over financial reporting” is defined as Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission,
a process designed by, or under the supervision of the commonly referred to as the “COSO” criteria.
Association’s principal executives and principal financial
officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected Based on the assessment performed, the Association’s
by its Board of Directors, management and other personnel. management concluded that as of March 31, 2021, the internal
This process provides reasonable assurance regarding the control over financial reporting was effective based upon the
reliability of financial reporting information and the COSO criteria. Additionally, based on this assessment, the
preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements for Association’s management determined that there were no
external purposes in accordance with accounting principles material weaknesses in the internal control over financial
generally accepted in the United States of America. reporting as of March 31, 2021.
Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies
and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records
that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Association,
(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded Ricardo L. Fernández
as necessary to permit preparation of financial information in Chief Executive Officer
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America, and that receipts and
expenditures are being made only in accordance with
authorizations of management and directors of the Association, May 7, 2021
and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or
timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition
of the Association’s assets that could have a material effect on
its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 2Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(dollars in thousands) COVID-19 Support Programs
The following commentary reviews the consolidated financial Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.
condition and results of operations of Puerto Rico Farm government has taken a number of actions to help businesses,
Credit, ACA (Association) for the period ended March 31, individuals, state/local governments, and educational
2021. These comments should be read in conjunction with institutions that have been adversely impacted by the economic
the accompanying consolidated financial statements, notes to disruption caused by the pandemic.
the consolidated financial statements, and the 2020 annual
report of the Association. The accompanying consolidated On March 11, 2021, Congress passed the $1.9 trillion
financial statements were prepared under the oversight of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that provided an additional
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. $1.9 trillion of economic stimulus. Among other provisions is
$10.4 billion for agriculture and USDA, including $4 billion
The Association obtains funding through a borrowing and $1 billion for debt forgiveness and outreach/support,
relationship with AgFirst Farm Credit Bank (AgFirst or Bank). respectively, for socially disadvantaged farmers.
The Association is materially affected by the financial
condition and results of operations of the Bank. The previously enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security (CARES) Act, which was amended by subsequent
legislation, included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
COVID-19 OVERVIEW The PPP provides support to small businesses to cover payroll
and certain other expenses. Loans made under the PPP are
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and without fully guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA),
disruption to operations, the Association transitioned the vast whose guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the
majority of its employees to working remotely in mid-March United States.
2020. The priority was, and continues to be, to ensure the
health and safety of employees, while continuing to serve the For a detailed discussion of programs enacted in 2020, see
mission of providing support for agriculture on the island. page 7 of the 2020 Annual Report.
Today the team is still working half the time in the office and
half the time remotely. The team has been divided into two
teams alternating days at the office so we can ensure continuity LOAN PORTFOLIO
of the operation.
The Association provides funds to farmers, rural
During the first quarter of 2021, significant progress has been homeowners, and farm-related businesses for financing short
made in the fight against COVID-19 with the distribution of and intermediate-term loans and long-term real estate
vaccines. In Puerto Rico over 1 million doses have been mortgage loans. The Association also maintains a portfolio of
administered with over 800K eligible adults fully vaccinated purchased loans, originated by other Farm Credit System
out of 2.3 million eligible adults. However, it remains unclear entities and non-system entities. The Association’s
how quickly the vaccines will be distributed globally or when predominant chartered territory (CT) agricultural
the restrictions that were imposed to slow the spread of the commodities were dairy, fruits (including plantains and
pandemic will be lifted entirely on the island. In this regard, coffee) and processing industries which totaled approximately
the Association will adjust its business continuity plan to $63,966 or 39.57 percent of the gross principal balance, net of
maintain the most effective and efficient business operations sold loans, at March 31, 2021.
while safeguarding the health and safety of employees and
customers. In addition, the Association continues to work with The gross loan volume of the Association at March 31, 2021
borrowers to offer appropriate solutions to meet their operating was $161,043, an increase of $7,617 or 4.96 percent as
and liquidity needs. compared to $153,426 at December 31, 2020. Loans
originated within the Association’s chartered territory were
See further discussion of business risks associated with higher by approximately $5,509 and participation purchased
COVID-19 in the Annual Report. loans increased by approximately $2,108. The loan volume
increase was a result of new loans closed during the quarter.
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 3Net loans at March 31, 2021 totaled $159,585 as compared to The Fiscal Planning Board has not been as effective as
$151,944 at December 31, 2020. Net loans made up 96.21 expected. They have been diligent in overseeing conditions on
percent of total assets at March 31, 2021, as compared to the island but not in imposing strict economic and austerity
94.98 percent at December 31, 2020. measures until the end of 2020. So far, said measures have
been amiable to the local economy. However, it is difficult to
Non-accrual loans totaled $5,678 or 3.53 percent of total loans predict how economic conditions on the island can improve
at March 31, 2021, compared to $5,779 or 3.77 percent of total with the uncertainty level that remains from the ongoing
loans at December 31, 2020. Nonaccrual loans decreased $101 pandemic.
during 2021 primarily due to a CT nonaccrual loan reinstated
to accrual status and a paid in full CT nonaccrual loan along Besides Puerto Rico’s high public debt, there are other critical
with scheduled repayments. problems such as, the reconstruction of the island after
hurricane Maria, funding of the pension plan for government
The overall delinquency rate for the accruing loan portfolio retirees and school teachers. The federal government will
slightly decreased during the first quarter 2021. Management begin releasing funds to rebuild the island and should provide
expects that high risk loans may increase by the end of the year short-term economic stimulus. The government has to
as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to adversely impact the continue improving its operational efficiency to lower
island’s economy. operating costs.
The allowance for loan losses decreased $24 to $1,458 at Puerto Rico’s economy will remain stable but fragile amidst
March 31, 2021 from $1,482 at December 31, 2020. The the continuing impact of the pandemic. The Association
decrease was primarily due to decreases in general reserves in expects to continue to improve performance as interest in local
the impaired CT nonaccrual loans, CT Dairy industry, and agriculture grows. The Board of Directors and Management
Collateral risk and in the PL Rural Utilities, and Field Crops will continue to work with the government and other entities in
industries. Those decreases were partially offset by increases moving forward the island’s agricultural sector. Economists
in specific reserves for the CT impaired loans and increases in continue to forecast a minor increase in GDP of 1% due to
general reserves for the CT Processing and Cattle industries additional federal funds being received. The forecast over the
and in PL Nursery industry among others. Management will next three years is for a stable economy which is good for the
continue to monitor certain risks, such as collateral risk and island as it continues to recover from the pandemic and a plan
other factors that may increase the risk of the portfolio, such to pay back the debt is implemented.
as climate conditions, government fiscal policy and overall
economic conditions on the island. The total allowance for Through all this, the agricultural sector’s outlook is stable and
loan losses to outstanding loan volume decreased to 0.91 farmers will continue to fair well under the current market
percent at March 31, 2021 from 0.97 percent at December 31, conditions. Additionally, grants from government and non-
2020. profit entities will continue to provide liquidity to farmers.
This should allow farmers to continue managing their
During 2021, no charge-offs were recorded and recoveries of operations profitably and maintain the credit quality of the
$4 were recognized on payments received for CT nonaccrual Association’s portfolio while limiting loan growth
loans. The Association is actively marketing acquired opportunities.
properties and may incur additional accounting losses or gains
as sales are completed. The local dairy industry production remained stable in 2020
compared to 2019, however, farmers received on average $.01
During the last 15 years, Puerto Rico has experienced a severe less per quart in 2020 vs. 2019. Our member dairy farmers
economic crisis. Fiscal year 2020, which ended on June 30, faired in line with averages in 2020 versus the rest of the
2020, was the first year the economy slightly improved and the industry. The Association continues to monitor events within
central government increased its general fund net revenues by the industry and their potential impact on the performance of
41.2% against the previous year. This improvement was the dairy portfolio. The Association lends almost 30.64% of
expected due to reconstruction funds being received after the total chartered territory loans to the dairy industry and has
hurricanes of 2017. However, not all the approved funds have implemented risk management practices to mitigate
been disbursed, causing the recovery to be slower than concentration risk.
expected. The approval of the remaining funds is uncertain
with new restrictions from the federal government and the Other agricultural sectors do not represent significant risk for
Fiscal Planning Board. This may cause a shortfall on the the association. Management monitors all sectors and does not
Government’s budget, an increase in uncertainty, instability anticipate any adverse impact to the portfolio in 2021.
and migration. The favorable outlook the Fiscal Planning
Board and Government had for the next couple of years has The Association will continue to find creative ways to fulfill its
been adjusted downward in part due to the COVID-19 public mission. Leadership of the ACA believes that agriculture
pandemic. is still viable on the island and has many opportunities ahead.
However, the Board of Directors and Management remain
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 4cautious of the Association’s ability to grow the portfolio under Funding Sources
the prevailing economic and political environment.
The principal source of funds for the Association is the
borrowing relationship established with the Bank through a
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS General Financing Agreement. The General Financing
Agreement utilizes the Association’s credit and fiscal
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 performance as criteria for establishing a line of credit on
which the Association may draw funds. The funds are
The Association recorded net income for the three months advanced by the Bank to the Association in the form of notes
ended March 31, 2021 of $347 as compared to $651 for the payable. The notes payable are segmented into variable rate
same period in 2020. This $304 decrease in net income is and fixed rate notes. The variable rate notes are utilized by
primarily attributed to a decrease in net interest income and an the Association to fund variable rate loan advances and
increase in noninterest expenses. operating fund requirements. The fixed rate notes are used
specifically to fund fixed rate loan advances made by the
Net interest income was $1,080 for the three months ended
Association.
March 31, 2021 compared to $1,196 for the same period in
2020, representing a decrease of $116 or 9.70 percent mainly
The total notes payable to the Bank at March 31, 2021 was
attributed to a decline in the Prime Rate on variable rate loans.
$106,322 as compared to $101,357 at December 31, 2020.
The increase of $4,965 or 4.90 percent is primarily due to an
A reversal of allowance for loan losses was $28 for the three
increase in loan volume outstanding during the period. The
months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $87 for the same
Association had no lines of credit outstanding with third
period in 2020. During the first quarter 2020, the reversal of
parties as of March 31, 2021.
allowance for loan losses was mainly due to lower required
general reserves for CT Dairy industry and collateral risk Funds Management
among various PL industries partially offset by an increase on
the specific reserves for the CT impaired loans. The Bank and the Association manage assets and liabilities to
provide a broad range of loan products and funding options,
Noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, which are designed to allow the Association to be competitive
2021 totaled $250 compared to $281 for the same period of in all interest rate environments. The primary objective of the
2020, resulting in a decrease of $31 or 11.03 percent. This asset/liability management process is to provide stable
decrease was mainly due to decreases in gains on sales of earnings, while maintaining adequate capital levels by
premises and equipment and in insurance fund refunds from managing exposure to credit and interest rate risks.
the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC).
Demand for loan types is a driving force in establishing a
In 2020, the Association recorded $20 of insurance premium funds management strategy. The Association offers fixed and
refunds from the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation variable rate loan products that are marginally priced
(FCSIC), which insures the System’s debt obligations. These according to financial market rates. Variable rate loans may
payments are nonrecurring and resulted from the assets of the be indexed to either the Prime Rate or the 90-day London
Farm Credit Insurance Fund exceeding the secure base amount Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Fixed rate loans are priced
as defined by the Farm Credit Act. based on the current cost of Farm Credit System debt of
similar terms to maturity. The Association does not offer or
Noninterest expense was $1,011 for the three months ended include adjustable rate mortgages (ARMS) in its portfolio of
March 31, 2021 as compared to $913 for the same period in loan products.
2020, resulting in an increase of $98 or 10.73 percent. This
increase was primarily due to increases of $49 in salaries and The majority of the interest rate risk in the Association
employee benefits and $26 in other operating expenses. balance sheet is transferred to the Bank through the notes
payable structure. The Bank, in turn, actively utilizes funds
management techniques to identify, quantify and control
LIQUIDITY AND FUNDING SOURCES
interest rate risk associated with the loan portfolio.
Liquidity
Liquidity management is the process whereby funds are made CAPITAL RESOURCES
available to meet all financial commitments including the
Total members’ equity at March 31, 2021 increased by $358 or
extension of credit, payment of operating expenses, and
0.65 percent to $55,146 from December 31, 2020 total of
payment of debt obligations. The Association receives access
$54,788. The increase was primarily attributable to year-to-
to funds through its borrowing relationship with the Bank and
date net income.
from income generated by operations. Sufficient liquid funds
have been available to meet all financial obligations.
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 5Total capital stock and participation certificates were $455 at 2020 when unallocated retained earnings totaled $54,344. The
March 31, 2021 compared to $444 at December 31, 2020. The increase was due to 2021 year-to-date net income.
increase of $11 was the result of the capital stock and
participation certificates issued on new loans originated in the Key financial condition ratios were as follows:
normal course of business. 3/31/2021 12/31/2020
Total Members’ Equity to Asset 33.25% 34.25%
Unallocated retained earnings were $54,691 at March 31, 2021
for an increase of $347 or 0.64 percent from December 31,
Regulatory Capital Ratios
The Association’s regulatory capital ratios are shown in the following table:
Regulatory
Minimum,
Including Buffer* 3/31/2021 12/31/2020 3/31/2020
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital Ratio 7.00% 35.27% 36.44% 37.01%
Tier 1 Capital Ratio 8.50% 35.27% 36.44% 37.01%
Total Regulatory Capital Ratio 10.50% 36.29% 37.64% 38.22%
Permanent Capital Ratio 7.00% 35.61% 36.85% 37.44%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 5.00% 33.43% 34.45% 34.88%
Unallocated Retained Earnings (URE) and URE Equivalents Leverage Ratio 1.50% 33.92% 35.02% 35.47%
*Includes fully phased-in capital conservation buffers which became effective on January 1, 2020.
The FCA sets minimum regulatory capital adequacy REGULATORY MATTERS
requirements for System banks and associations. The
requirements are based on regulatory ratios as defined by the On September 23, 2019, the Farm Credit Administration issued
FCA and include common equity tier 1 (CET1), tier 1, total a proposed rule that would ensure the System’s capital
capital, permanent capital, tier 1 leverage, and unallocated requirements, including certain regulatory disclosures, reflect
retained earnings (URE) and URE equivalents leverage ratios. the current expected credit losses methodology, which revises
the accounting for credit losses under U.S. generally accepted
The permanent capital, CET1, tier 1, and total capital ratios are accounting principles. The proposed rule identifies which
calculated by dividing the three-month average daily balance of credit loss allowances under the Current Expected Credit
the capital numerator, as defined by the FCA, by a risk-adjusted Losses (CECL) methodology in the Financial Accounting
asset base. Unlike these ratios, the tier 1 leverage and URE and Standards Board’s “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial
URE equivalents leverage ratios do not incorporate any risk- Instruments” are eligible for inclusion in a System institution’s
adjusted weighting of assets. Risk-adjusted assets refer to the regulatory capital. Credit loss allowances related to loans,
total dollar amount of the institution’s assets adjusted by an lessor’s net investments in leases, and held-to-maturity debt
appropriate credit conversion factor as defined by regulation. securities would be included in a System institution’s Tier 2
Generally, higher credit conversion factors are applied to assets capital up to 1.25 percent of the System institution’s total risk
with more inherent risk. The tier 1 leverage and URE and URE weighted assets. Credit loss allowances for available-for-sale
equivalents leverage ratios are calculated by dividing the three- debt securities and purchased credit impaired assets would not
month average daily balance of the capital numerator, as defined be eligible for inclusion in a System institution’s Tier 2 capital.
by the FCA, by the three-month average daily balance of total In addition, the proposed regulation does not include a
assets adjusted for regulatory deductions. transition phase-in period for the CECL day 1 cumulative effect
adjustment to retained earnings on a System institution’s
If the capital ratios fall below the minimum regulatory regulatory capital ratios. The public comment period ended on
requirements, including the buffer amounts, capital distributions November 22, 2019.
(equity redemptions, dividends, and patronage) and discretionary
senior executive bonuses are restricted or prohibited without Future of LIBOR
prior FCA approval. For all periods presented, the Association
exceeded minimum regulatory standards for all capital ratios. In 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority
There are no trends, commitments, contingencies, or events that (UK FCA), which regulates LIBOR, announced its intention to
are likely to affect the Association’s ability to meet regulatory stop persuading or compelling the group of major banks that
minimum capital standards and capital adequacy requirements. sustains LIBOR to submit rate quotations after 2021.
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 6On March 5, 2021, ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA) (the The Association has established and is in the process of
entity that is responsible for calculating LIBOR) announced its implementing LIBOR transition plans, including implementing
intention to cease the publication of the one-week and two- fallback language into variable-rate financial instruments which
month US dollar LIBOR settings immediately following the provides the ability to move these instruments to another index
LIBOR publication on December 31, 2021, and the remaining if the LIBOR market is no longer viable, and continues to
US dollar LIBOR settings immediately following the LIBOR analyze potential risks associated with the LIBOR transition,
publication on June 30, 2023. On the same day, the UK FCA including, but not limited to, financial, market, accounting,
announced that the IBA had notified the UK FCA of its intent, operational, legal, tax, reputational, and compliance risks.
among other things, to cease providing certain US dollar
LIBOR settings as of June 30, 2023. In its announcement, the At this time, it is not known when LIBOR will cease to be
UK FCA confirmed that all 35 LIBOR tenors (including with available or will become unrepresentative, or which benchmark
respect to US dollar LIBOR) will be discontinued or declared will replace LIBOR. Because the Bank and Associations
nonrepresentative as of either: (a) immediately after December engage in transactions involving financial instruments that
31, 2021 or (b) immediately after June 30, 2023. reference LIBOR, these developments could have a material
impact on financial results, borrowers, investors, and
The Association has exposure to LIBOR arising from loans counterparties.
made to customers and Systemwide Debt Securities that are
issued by the Funding Corporation on the Bank’s and For example, on April 6, 2021, the New York Governor signed
Association’s behalf. Alternative reference rates that replace into law the New York State Legislature’s Senate Bill
LIBOR may not yield the same or similar economic results 297B/Assembly Bill 164B (the New York LIBOR Legislation).
over the lives of the financial instruments, which could The New York LIBOR Legislation amends the New York
adversely affect the value of, and return on, instruments held. General Obligations Law by adding new Article 18-c and
The LIBOR transition could result in paying higher interest mirrors a legislative proposal drafted by the Alternative
rates on current LIBOR-indexed Systemwide Debt Securities, Reference Rates Committee (the ARRC) aimed at ensuring
adversely affect the yield on, and fair value of, loans and legal clarity for legacy instruments governed by New York law
investments held that reference LIBOR, and increase the costs during the US dollar LIBOR transition. The ARRC is an
of or affect the ability to effectively use derivative instruments industry-working group convened by the Federal Reserve
to manage interest rate risk. In addition, there could be other Board and the New York Fed to lead the LIBOR transition,
ramifications including those that may arise as a result of the which, among other work, has developed industry-specific
need to redeem or terminate such instruments. fallback language that may be used by market participants to
address the cessation of US dollar LIBOR. The New York
The FCA has issued guidelines for System institutions to LIBOR Legislation applies to US dollar LIBOR-based
follow as they prepare for the expected phase-out of LIBOR. contracts, securities, and instruments governed under New
The guidelines direct each System institution to develop a York law that (i) do not have any US dollar LIBOR fallback
LIBOR transition plan designed to provide an orderly roadmap provisions in place, (ii) have US dollar LIBOR fallback
of actions that will reduce LIBOR exposure over time. The provisions that result in replacement rates that are in some way
FCA identified the following as important considerations in the based on US dollar LIBOR, or (iii) have US dollar LIBOR
development of each entity’s transition plan: fallback provisions that allow or require one of the parties or an
outsider to select a replacement rate for US dollar LIBOR. The
a governance structure to manage the transition; New York LIBOR Legislation (a) provides in respect of (i) and
an assessment of exposures to LIBOR; (ii) above, upon the occurrence of a “LIBOR Discontinuance
an assessment of the fallback provisions in contracts Event” and the related “LIBOR Replacement Date” (each as
and the impact of a LIBOR phase-out under those defined in the New York LIBOR Legislation), that the then-
provisions; current US dollar LIBOR based benchmark, by operation of
the establishment of strategies for reducing each type law, be replaced by a “Recommended Benchmark
of LIBOR exposure; Replacement” (as defined in the New York LIBOR
an assessment of the operational processes that need to Legislation) based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate
be changed; (SOFR), or, (b) in respect of (iii), encourages the replacement
a communication strategy for customers and of LIBOR with the “Recommended Benchmark Replacement”
shareholders; by providing a safe harbor from legal challenges under New
the establishment of a process to stay abreast of York law.
industry developments and best practices;
the establishment of a process to ensure a coordinated The New York LIBOR Legislation may apply to certain of the
approach, to the extent possible, across the District; System institutions’ LIBOR-based instruments. For example,
and to the extent there is an absence of controlling federal law or
a timeframe and action steps for completing key unless otherwise provided under the terms and conditions of a
objectives. particular issue of Systemwide Debt Securities, the Systemwide
Debt Securities are governed by and construed in accordance
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 7with the laws of the State of New York, including the New bill specifically provides for the preemption of state law, which
York General Obligations Law. would include the New York LIBOR Legislation. At this time,
it is uncertain as to whether, when and in what form such
At present, there is no specific federal law akin to the New federal legislation would be adopted.
York LIBOR Legislation addressing the US dollar LIBOR
transition. However, United States Congress began working on
a draft version of federal legislation in October of 2020 that OTHER MATTERS
would provide a statutory substitute benchmark rate for
contracts that use US dollar LIBOR as a benchmark and that do The Association continues its service agreement with Farm
not have any sufficient fallback clauses in place. While similar Credit of Florida, ACA for a fee. These services include, but
to the New York LIBOR Legislation, there are differences in do not fully cover and are not limited to, accounting, reporting,
the current draft of the federal legislation, which was discussed risk management, human resources, and loan on-boarding and
at the House of Representative Subcommittee on Investor servicing. Both parties are in compliance with the terms of the
Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets on April 15, agreement and expect to continue working under the agreement
2021. These include, perhaps most significantly, that the draft in 2021.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Please refer to Note 1, Organization, Significant Accounting Policies, and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to
the Financial Statements, and the 2020 Annual Report to Shareholders for recently issued accounting pronouncements. Additional
information is provided in the following table.
The following ASU was issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB):
Summary of Guidance Adoption and Potential Financial Statement Impact
ASU 2016-13 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
• Replaces multiple existing impairment standards by establishing a • Implementation efforts began with establishing a cross-discipline
single framework for financial assets to reflect management’s governance structure utilizing common guidance developed across the
estimate of current expected credit losses (CECL) over the entire Farm Credit System. The implementation includes identification of key
remaining life of the financial assets. interpretive issues, scoping of financial instruments, and assessing existing
• Changes the present incurred loss impairment guidance for loans to credit loss forecasting models and processes against the new guidance.
an expected loss model. • The new guidance is expected to result in a change in allowance for credit
• Modifies the other-than-temporary impairment model for debt losses due to several factors, including:
securities to require an allowance for credit impairment instead of a 1. The allowance related to loans and commitments will most likely
direct write-down, which allows for reversal of credit impairments change because it will then cover credit losses over the full
in future periods based on improvements in credit quality. remaining expected life of the portfolio, and will consider expected
• Eliminates existing guidance for purchased credit impaired (PCI) future changes in macroeconomic conditions,
loans, and requires recognition of an allowance for expected credit 2. An allowance will be established for estimated credit losses on any
losses on these financial assets. debt securities,
• Requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of 3. The nonaccretable difference on any PCI loans will be recognized
the beginning of the reporting period of adoption. as an allowance, offset by an increase in the carrying value of the
• Effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and related loans.
interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is • The extent of allowance change is under evaluation, but will depend upon
permitted. the nature and characteristics of the financial instrument portfolios, and
the macroeconomic conditions and forecasts, at the adoption date.
• The guidance is expected to be adopted January 1, 2023.
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NOTE: Shareholder investment in the Association is materially affected by the financial condition and results of operations of AgFirst
Farm Credit Bank. Copies of AgFirst’s annual and quarterly reports are available upon request free of charge by calling
1-800-845-1745, ext. 2764, or writing Matthew Miller, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, P.O. Box 1499, Columbia, SC 29202. Information
concerning AgFirst Farm Credit Bank can also be obtained at its website, www.agfirst.com. Copies of the Association’s annual and
quarterly reports are also available upon request free of charge by calling 1-800-981-3323, or writing Alice Rivera, Puerto Rico Farm
Credit, ACA, PO Box 363649, San Juan, PR 00936-3649, or accessing the website, www.prfarmcredit.com. The Association prepares a
quarterly report within 40 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, except that no report need be prepared for the fiscal quarter that
coincides with the end of the fiscal year of the Association.
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 8Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, December 31,
(dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
(unaudited) (audited)
Assets
Cash $ 128 $ 192
Loans 161,043 153,426
Allowance for loan losses (1,458) (1,482)
Net loans 159,585 151,944
Accrued interest receivable 545 488
Equity investments in other Farm Credit institutions 1,396 1,385
Premises and equipment, net 1,095 1,112
Other property owned 2,761 2,761
Accounts receivable 240 2,029
Other assets 119 68
Total assets $ 165,869 $ 159,979
Liabilities
Notes payable to AgFirst Farm Credit Bank $ 106,322 $ 101,357
Accrued interest payable 176 176
Patronage refunds payable 82 2,900
Accounts payable 225 221
Other liabilities 3,918 537
Total liabilities 110,723 105,191
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Members' Equity
Capital stock and participation certificates 455 444
Unallocated retained earnings 54,691 54,344
Total members' equity 55,146 54,788
Total liabilities and members' equity $ 165,869 $ 159,979
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA • 9Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA
Consolidated Statements of
Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Interest Income
Loans $ 1,609 $ 1,931
Interest Expense
Notes payable to AgFirst Farm Credit Bank 529 735
Net interest income 1,080 1,196
Provision for (reversal of allowance for) loan losses (28) (87)
Net interest income after provision for (reversal of allowance for)
loan losses 1,108 1,283
Noninterest Income
Loan fees 28 27
Patronage refunds from other Farm Credit institutions 225 216
Gains (losses) on sales of premises and equipment, net — 14
Gains (losses) on other transactions (3) 4
Insurance Fund refunds — 20
Total noninterest income 250 281
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits 481 432
Occupancy and equipment 43 42
Insurance Fund premiums 35 17
(Gains) losses on other property owned, net 18 14
Other operating expenses 434 408
Total noninterest expense 1,011 913
Net income $ 347 $ 651
Other comprehensive income — —
Comprehensive income $ 347 $ 651
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Members’ Equity
(unaudited)
Capital
Stock and Unallocated Total
Participation Retained Members'
(dollars in thousands) Certificates Earnings Equity
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 430 $ 54,332 $ 54,762
Comprehensive income 651 651
Capital stock/participation
certificates issued/(retired), net 8 8
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 438 $ 54,983 $ 55,421
Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 444 $ 54,344 $ 54,788
Comprehensive income 347 347
Capital stock/participation
certificates issued/(retired), net 11 11
Balance at March 31, 2021 $ 455 $ 54,691 $ 55,146
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(dollars in thousands, except as noted)
(unaudited)
Note 1 — Organization, Significant Accounting Policies, and financial instruments (Note 5, Fair Value Measurement). Actual
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements results could differ from those estimates.
Organization For further details of significant accounting policies, see Note 2,
The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, from the latest
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA and its Production Credit Annual Report.
Association (PCA) and Federal Land Credit Association
(FLCA) subsidiaries (collectively, Association). A description Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) Issued During the
of the organization and operations, the significant accounting Period and Applicable to the Association
policies followed, and the financial condition and results of There were no applicable Updates issued by the Financial
operations for the Association as of and for the year ended Accounting Standards Board (FASB) during the period.
December 31, 2020, are contained in the 2020 Annual Report to
Shareholders. These unaudited interim consolidated financial ASUs Pending Effective Date
statements should be read in conjunction with the latest Annual For a detailed description of the ASUs below, see the latest
Report to Shareholders. Annual Report.
Basis of Presentation Potential effects of ASUs issued in previous periods:
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 Financial
statement of results for the periods presented. Such adjustments Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of
are of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed. Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This Update, and
subsequent clarifying guidance issued, is intended to
Certain amounts in the prior period’s consolidated financial improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording
statements may have been reclassified to conform to the current of credit losses on financial instruments. It requires an
period presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on the organization to measure all expected credit losses for
prior period net income or total capital as previously reported. financial assets held at the reporting date through the life of
the financial instrument. Financial institutions and other
The results of any interim period are not necessarily indicative organizations will use forward-looking information to
of those to be expected for a full year. estimate their credit losses. Additionally, the ASU amends
the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt
Significant Accounting Policies securities and purchased financial assets with credit
The Association’s accounting and reporting policies conform deterioration. For public companies that are not SEC filers,
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and it will take effect for fiscal years beginning after
practices in the financial services industry. To prepare the December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal
financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management years. Evaluation of any possible effects the guidance may
must make estimates based on assumptions about future have on the statements of financial condition and results of
economic and market conditions (for example, unemployment, operations is in progress.
market liquidity, real estate prices, etc.) that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial Accounting Standards Effective During the Period
statements, income and expenses during the reporting period, There were no changes in the accounting principles applied from
and the related disclosures. Although these estimates the latest Annual Report, other than any discussed below.
contemplate current conditions and expectations of change in the
future, it is reasonably possible that actual conditions may be No recently adopted accounting guidance issued by the FASB
different than anticipated, which could materially affect results had a significant effect on the current period reporting.
of operations and financial condition.
In October 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-10
Management has made significant estimates in several areas, Codification Improvements. The amendments represent
including loans and allowance for loan losses (Note 2, Loans changes to clarify the Codification, correct unintended
and Allowance for Loan Losses), investment securities and application of guidance, or make minor improvements to
other-than-temporary impairment (Note 3, Investments), and the Codification that are not expected to have a significant
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 12effect on current accounting practice or create a significant The amendments also simplify the accounting for income
administrative cost to most entities. The Update moves or taxes by doing the following:
references several disclosure requirements from Section 45 • Requiring that an entity recognize a franchise tax (or
- Other Presentation Matters to Section 50 - Disclosures. It similar tax) that is partially based on income as an
also includes minor changes to other guidance such as Cash income-based tax and account for any incremental
Balance Plans, Unusual or Infrequent Items, Transfers and amount incurred as a non-income-based tax,
Servicing, Guarantees, Income Taxes, Foreign Currency, • Requiring that an entity evaluate when a step up in the
Imputation of Interest, Not For Profits and Real Estate tax basis of goodwill should be considered part of the
Projects. The amendments had no impact on the statements business combination in which the book goodwill was
of financial condition and results of operations. originally recognized and when it should be
considered a separate transaction,
In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01 • Specifying that an entity is not required to allocate the
Investments—Equity Securities (Topic 321), consolidated amount of current and deferred tax
Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic expense to a legal entity that is not subject to tax in its
323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Clarifying separate financial statements; however, an entity may
the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic elect to do so (on an entity-by-entity basis) for a legal
815. The amendments clarify certain interactions between entity that is both not subject to tax and disregarded by
the guidance on accounting for certain equity securities the taxing authority,
under Topic 321, the guidance on accounting for • Requiring that an entity reflect the effect of an enacted
investments under the equity method in Topic 323, and the change in tax laws or rates in the annual effective tax
guidance in Topic 815. The Update could change how an rate computation in the interim period that includes the
entity accounts for an equity security under the enactment date, and
measurement alternative or a forward contract or purchased • Making minor codification improvements for income
option to purchase securities that, upon settlement of the taxes related to employee stock ownership plans and
forward contract or exercise of the purchased option, would investments in qualified affordable housing projects
be accounted for under the equity method of accounting or accounted for using the equity method.
the fair value option in accordance with Topic 825,
Financial Instruments. The amendments are intended to For public business entities, the amendments in this Update
improve current GAAP by reducing diversity in practice are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within
and increasing comparability of the accounting for these those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020.
interactions. For public business entities, the amendments Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact
are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, on the statements of financial condition and results of
2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. operations.
Adoption of this guidance had no effect on the statements
of financial condition and results of operations.
Note 2 — Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12 Income
Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income The Association maintains an allowance for loan losses at a
Taxes. The amendments simplify the accounting for level considered adequate by management to provide for
income taxes by removing the following exceptions: probable and estimable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of
• Exception to the incremental approach for intraperiod the report date. The allowance for loan losses is increased
tax allocation when there is a loss from continuing through provisions for loan losses and loan recoveries and is
operations and income or a gain from other items (for decreased through loan charge-offs and allowance reversals. A
example, discontinued operations or other review of individual loans in each respective portfolio is
comprehensive income), performed periodically to determine the appropriateness of risk
• Exception to the requirement to recognize a deferred ratings and to ensure loss exposure to the Association has been
tax liability for equity method investments when a identified. See Note 3, Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses,
foreign subsidiary becomes an equity method from the latest Annual Report for further discussion.
investment,
• Exception to the ability not to recognize a deferred tax Credit risk arises from the potential inability of an obligor to
liability for a foreign subsidiary when a foreign equity meet its repayment obligation. The Association manages credit
method investment becomes a subsidiary, and risk associated with lending activities through an assessment of
• Exception to the general methodology for calculating the credit risk profile of an individual obligor. The Association
income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date sets its own underwriting standards and lending policies that
loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. provide direction to loan officers and are approved by the board
of directors.
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 13A summary of loans outstanding at period end follows:
March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Real estate mortgage $ 59,128 $ 58,406
Production and intermediate-term 47,106 40,894
Loans to cooperatives 1,848 1,703
Processing and marketing 31,976 30,379
Farm-related business 26 113
Communication 10,062 11,642
Rural residential real estate 8,485 8,400
International 2,412 1,889
Total loans $ 161,043 $ 153,426
A substantial portion of the Association’s lending activities is collateralized, and exposure to credit loss associated with lending activities is
reduced accordingly.
The Association may purchase or sell participation interests with other parties in order to diversify risk, manage loan volume, and comply
with Farm Credit Administration (FCA) regulations. The following tables present the principal balance of participation loans at periods
ended:
March 31, 2021
Within AgFirst District Within Farm Credit System Outside Farm Credit System Total
Participations Participations Participations Participations Participations Participations Participations Participations
Purchased Sold Purchased Sold Purchased Sold Purchased Sold
Real estate mortgage $ 7,890 $ 780 $ – $ – $ 46 $ – $ 7,936 $ 780
Production and intermediate term 13,943 783 – – 2,772 – 16,715 783
Loans to cooperatives 1,852 – – – – – 1,852 –
Processing and marketing 21,393 12,131 – – 827 – 22,220 12,131
Communication 10,096 – – – – – 10,096 –
International 2,416 – – – – – 2,416 –
Total $ 57,590 $ 13,694 $ – $ – $ 3,645 $ – $ 61,235 $ 13,694
December 31, 2020
Within AgFirst District Within Farm Credit System Outside Farm Credit System Total
Participations Participations Participations Participations Participations Participations Participations Participations
Purchased Sold Purchased Sold Purchased Sold Purchased Sold
Real estate mortgage $ 7,400 $ 827 $ – $ – $ 46 $ – $ 7,446 $ 827
Production and intermediate term 12,827 1,022 – – 1,510 – 14,337 1,022
Loans to cooperatives 1,707 – – – – – 1,707 –
Processing and marketing 22,325 12,665 – – – – 22,325 12,665
Communication 11,684 – – – – – 11,684 –
International 1,892 – – – – – 1,892 –
Total $ 57,835 $ 14,514 $ – $ – $ 1,556 $ – $ 59,391 $ 14,514
Puerto Rico Farm Credit 14The recorded investment in a receivable is the face amount increased or decreased by applicable accrued interest, unamortized premium,
discount, finance charges, or acquisition costs and may also reflect a previous direct write-down of the investment.
The following table shows the recorded investment of loans, classified under the FCA Uniform Loan Classification System, as a percentage
of the recorded investment of total loans by loan type as of:
March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Real estate mortgage: Communication:
Acceptable 98.12% 98.05% Acceptable 100.00% 100.00%
OAEM 0.05 0.05 OAEM – –
Substandard/doubtful/loss 1.83 1.90 Substandard/doubtful/loss – –
100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Production and intermediate-term: Rural residential real estate:
Acceptable 80.10% 76.13% Acceptable 92.15% 91.88%
OAEM 11.90 14.52 OAEM 1.92 1.64
Substandard/doubtful/loss 8.00 9.35 Substandard/doubtful/loss 5.93 6.48
100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Loans to cooperatives: International:
Acceptable 100.00% 100.00% Acceptable 100.00% 100.00%
OAEM – – OAEM – –
Substandard/doubtful/loss – – Substandard/doubtful/loss – –
100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Processing and marketing: Total loans:
Acceptable 100.00% 100.00% Acceptable 93.08% 92.45%
OAEM – – OAEM 3.60 3.98
Substandard/doubtful/loss – – Substandard/doubtful/loss 3.32 3.57
100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Farm-related business:
Acceptable 100.00% 100.00%
OAEM – –
Substandard/doubtful/loss – –
100.00% 100.00%
The following tables provide an aging analysis of the recorded investment of past due loans as of:
March 31, 2021
30 Through Not Past Due or
89 Days Past 90 Days or More Total Past Less Than 30
Due Past Due Due Days Past Due Total Loans
Real estate mortgage $ 299 $ 440 $ 739 $ 58,658 $ 59,397
Production and intermediate-term – 4,689 4,689 42,561 47,250
Loans to cooperatives – – – 1,849 1,849
Processing and marketing – – – 32,074 32,074
Farm-related business – – – 26 26
Communication – – – 10,062 10,062
Rural residential real estate 344 – 344 8,171 8,515
International – – – 2,415 2,415
Total $ 643 $ 5,129 $ 5,772 $ 155,816 $ 161,588
December 31, 2020
30 Through Not Past Due or
89 Days Past 90 Days or More Total Past Less Than 30
Due Past Due Due Days Past Due Total Loans
Real estate mortgage $ 256 $ 786 $ 1,042 $ 57,564 $ 58,606
Production and intermediate-term 41 4,748 4,789 36,255 41,044
Loans to cooperatives – – – 1,704 1,704
Processing and marketing – – – 30,487 30,487
Farm-related business – – – 114 114
Communication – – – 11,643 11,643
Rural residential real estate 513 28 541 7,885 8,426
International – – – 1,890 1,890
Total $ 810 $ 5,562 $ 6,372 $ 147,542 $ 153,914
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, ACA 15Nonperforming assets (including related accrued interest receivable as applicable) and related credit quality statistics at period end were as
follows:
March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Nonaccrual loans:
Real estate mortgage $ 990 $ 1,007
Production and intermediate-term 4,688 4,744
Rural residential real estate – 28
Total $ 5,678 $ 5,779
Accruing restructured loans:
Real estate mortgage $ 519 $ 1,633
Production and intermediate-term 3,424 2,321
Rural residential real estate 161 134
Total $ 4,104 $ 4,088
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due:
Total $ – $ –
Total nonperforming loans $ 9,782 $ 9,867
Other property owned 2,761 2,761
Total nonperforming assets $ 12,543 $ 12,628
Non-accrual loans as a percentage of total loans 3.53% 3.77%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans
and other property owned 7.66% 8.09%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of capital 22.75% 23.05%
The following table presents information related to the recorded investment of impaired loans at period end. Impaired loans are loans for
which it is probable that all principal and interest will not be collected according to the contractual terms of the loan.
March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Impaired nonaccrual loans:
Current as to principal and interest $ 369 $ 135
Past due 5,309 5,644
Total $ 5,678 $ 5,779
Impaired accrual loans:
Restructured $ 4,104 $ 4,088
90 days or more past due – –
Total $ 4,104 $ 4,088
Total impaired loans $ 9,782 $ 9,867
Additional commitments to lend $ – $ –
The following tables present additional impaired loan information at period end. Unpaid principal balance represents the contractual
principal balance of the loan.
March 31, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Unpaid Average Interest Income
Recorded Principal Related Impaired Recognized on
Impaired loans: Investment Balance Allowance Loans Impaired Loans
With a related allowance for credit losses:
Real estate mortgage $ 183 $ 260 $ 18 $ 191 $ 2
Production and intermediate-term – – – – –
Rural residential real estate 49 47 8 51 –
Total $ 232 $ 307 $ 26 $ 242 $ 2
With no related allowance for credit losses:
Real estate mortgage $ 1,326 $ 1,683 $ – $ 1,387 $ 10
Production and intermediate-term 8,112 8,424 – 8,479 66
Rural residential real estate 112 111 – 117 1
Total $ 9,550 $ 10,218 $ – $ 9,983 $ 77
Total impaired loans:
Real estate mortgage $ 1,509 $ 1,943 $ 18 $ 1,578 $ 12
Production and intermediate-term 8,112 8,424 – 8,479 66
Rural residential real estate 161 158 8 168 1
Total $ 9,782 $ 10,525 $ 26 $ 10,225 $ 79
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