Meridian Corp Revenue Disclosure
(15)Revenue from Contracts with Customers
All of the Corporation’s revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of FASB ASU 2014-09 (Topic 606), “Revenue for Contracts with Customers” (ASC 606) is recognized within non-interest income. The following table presents the Corporation’s non-interest income by revenue stream and reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 | Year Ended December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) |
| Bank |
| Wealth |
| Mortgage |
| Total |
| Bank |
| Wealth |
| Mortgage |
| Total | ||
Non-interest Income | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage banking income (1) | $ | 1,097 | — | 74,835 | 75,932 | $ | 1,632 | — | 74,829 | 76,461 | ||||||||
Wealth management income | — | 4,801 | — | 4,801 | — | 3,854 | — | 3,854 | ||||||||||
SBA loan income (1) | 6,898 | — | — | 6,898 | 2,572 | — | — | 2,572 | ||||||||||
Net change in fair values (1) | 43 | — | (7,881) | (7,838) | (40) | — | 9,185 | 9,145 | ||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on hedging activity (1) | — | — | 2,961 | 2,961 | — | — | (9,400) | (9,400) | ||||||||||
Earnings on investment in life insurance (1) | 365 | — | — | 365 | 279 | — | — | 279 | ||||||||||
Net gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale (1) | 435 | — | — | 435 | 1,345 | — | — | 1,345 | ||||||||||
Dividends on FHLB stock (1) | 191 | — | — | 191 | 325 | — | — | 325 | ||||||||||
Service charges | 128 | — | — | 128 | 107 | — | — | 107 | ||||||||||
Other (2) | 1,622 | 1 | 2,492 | 4,115 | 1,468 | 14 | 748 | 2,230 | ||||||||||
Non-interest income | $ | 10,779 | 4,802 | 72,407 | 87,988 | $ | 7,688 | 3,868 | 75,362 | 86,918 | ||||||||
| (1) | Not within the scope of ASC 606. |
| (2) | Within other non-interest income is $1.2 million and $925 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which are in the scope of ASC 606. These amounts include wire transfer fees, ATM/debit card commissions, and title fee income. |
A description of the Corporation’s primary revenue streams accounted for under ASC 606 follows:
Wealth Management Income: The Corporation earns wealth management fee income from investment advisory services provided to individual and 401k customers. Fees that are determined based on the market value of the assets held in their accounts are generally billed quarterly, in advance, based on the market value of assets at the end of the previous billing period. Other related services that are based on a fixed fee schedule are recognized when the services are rendered. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed, i.e. the trade date. Included in other assets on the balance sheet is a receivable for wealth management fees that have been earned but not yet collected.
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts: The Corporation earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Corporation fulfills the customer’s request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Corporation satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mar 16, 2022 | Showing above |
| 2020 | Mar 29, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Mar 30, 2020 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.