UNITED FINANCIAL CORP \MN\
10-Q, 2000-08-14
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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

     (Mark One)
         _X_      QUARTERLY REPORT PERSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                  SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2000

                                       OR

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

                  For the transition period from _________ to _________.


                         Commission file number: 0-28080

                             UNITED FINANCIAL CORP.
                             ----------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           MINNESOTA                                             81-0507591
           ---------                                             ----------
 (State or other jurisdiction of                              (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                              Identification No.)

          P.O. Box 2779; 120 1st Ave. North, Great Falls, Montana 59403
          -------------------------------------------------------------
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

                                 (406) 727-6106
                                 --------------
               Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 month (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                                 Yes [X] No [ ]


            The number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer's
               Classes of Common Stock, as of the latest date is:

        Class: Common Stock, No par value; Outstanding at August 7, 2000
                               -- 1,645,312 shares


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                             UNITED FINANCIAL CORP.
                                TABLE OF CONTENTS


<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                           <C>
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS................................................................1

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Condition at
           June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 (unaudited)....................................1

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income - Three and Six Months Ended
          June 30, 2000 and June 30, 1999 (unaudited).........................................2

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended
          June 30, 2000 and June 30, 1999 (unaudited).........................................3

         Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.................................4

   ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
          CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.................................................6

   ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.........................17

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

   ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS..................................................................18

   ITEM 2 CHANGE IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS...........................................18

   ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES....................................................18

   ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS..............................18

   ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION..................................................................18

   ITEM 6 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K...................................................18

SIGNATURES...................................................................................19
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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNITED FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                JUNE 30,       December 31,
                                                               ---------         ---------
                                                                 2000              1999
                                                               ---------         ---------
<S>                                                            <C>               <C>
ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents                                    $   8,792         $  11,457
  Investment securities available-for-sale                        70,484            53,044
  Loans receivable, net                                          248,288           186,348
  Loans held for sale                                              2,690             1,191
  Premises and equipment, net                                      5,372             4,873
  Real estate and other personal property owned                    1,159                14
  Accrued interest receivable                                      3,169             2,259
  Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle stock, at cost                 3,145             3,046
  Investment in Valley Bancorp, Inc.                                  --             4,549
  Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $431 and
   $336 at June 30, 2000, and December 31, 1999,
   respectively                                                    3,229             1,289
  Identifiable intangibles, net of accumulated
   amortization of $134 and $100 at June 30, 2000, and
   December 31, 1999, respectively                                   503               537
  Deferred income taxes, net                                       1,242               740
  Other assets                                                     1,682               879
                                                               ---------         ---------
                                                               $ 349,755         $ 270,226
                                                               =========         =========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 Deposits:
  NOW and money market demand accounts                         $  77,022         $  42,083
  Savings deposits                                                48,457            48,296
  Time deposits                                                  117,282            89,503
                                                               ---------         ---------
                                                                 242,761           179,882
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances                                 57,345            46,425
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase                  11,504            11,546
  Other borrowings                                                 1,430                --
  Accrued interest payable                                         2,288             1,528
  Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance                    512               408
  Income taxes payable                                               260               476
  Other liabilities                                                  910               602
                                                               ---------         ---------
                                                                 317,010           240,867

 Minority interest                                                 3,483                --

 Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, no par value; 2,000,000 shares
   authorized                                                         --                --
   none outstanding)
  Common stock, no par value; 8,000,000 shares
   authorized; 1,698,312 shares issued                            28,002            28,002
   1,698,312 outstanding)
  Retained earnings, substantially restricted                      3,558             3,251
  Treasury stock, at cost, 53,000 shares                          (1,037)             (932)
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss                            (1,261)             (962)
                                                               ---------         ---------
                                                                  29,262            29,359
                                                               ---------         ---------
                                                               $ 349,755         $ 270,226
                                                               =========         =========

                                             Equity/Assets          8.37%            10.86%
                                          Book Value/Share        $17.78            $17.77
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements




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UNITED FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        THREE MONTHS ENDED                SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                              JUNE 30,                       JUNE 30,
                                                       2000             1999            2000             1999
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
<S>                                                  <C>              <C>             <C>              <C>
INTEREST INCOME
 Loans receivable                                    $  5,015         $  3,313        $  9,711         $  6,403
 Mortgage-backed securities                               980              717           1,937            1,363
 Investment securities                                    119              109             247              207
 FHLB of Seattle stock dividends                           52               34              99               57
 Other Interest earning assets                             37               39              77              125
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
    Total interest income                               6,203            4,212          12,071            8,155
INTEREST EXPENSE
 Deposits                                               2,574            1,681           4,976            3,343
 Other borrowings                                       1,035              612           1,923            1,051
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
    Total interest expense                              3,609            2,293           6,899            4,394
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
    Net interest income                                 2,594            1,919           5,172            3,761
 Provision for losses on loans                            364               75             528              115
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
       Net interest income after provision
         for losses on loans                            2,230            1,844           4,644            3,646
NON-INTEREST INCOME
 Fees and discounts                                       975              817           1,666            1,533
 Other income                                              75              102             189              203
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
    Total non-interest income                           1,050              919           1,855            1,736
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
 Salaries and employee benefits                         1,242              934           2,469            1,836
 Net occupancy and equipment expense                      271              190             527              367
 Data processing expense                                  166               99             331              213
 Other expenses                                           599              543           1,158            1,031
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
    Total non-interest expense                          2,278            1,766           4,485            3,447
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
    Income before income taxes                          1,002              997           2,014            1,935
 Provision for income tax expense                         348              373             746              738
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
    Income before minority interest                       654              624           1,268            1,197
 Minority interest                                        (47)              --            (102)              --
                                                     ========         ========        ========         ========
    Net income                                       $    607         $    624        $  1,166         $  1,197
                                                     ========         ========        ========         ========
 Net income per share                                $   0.37         $   0.37        $   0.71         $   0.70
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------
Weighted average shares outstanding                     1,652            1,698           1,652            1,698
                                                     --------         --------        --------         --------

</TABLE>


See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements



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UNITED FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                        ------------------------------
                                                                        JUNE 30, 2000    June 30, 1999
                                                                        -------------    -------------
<S>                                                                        <C>              <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income                                                                 $  1,166         $  1,197
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
 cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
  Provision for loan losses                                                     528              115
  Amortization of goodwill and identifiable intangibles                         129               90
  Depreciation                                                                  221              140
  Equity in income of Valley Bancorp Inc.                                        --              (60)
  Amortization of discounts and premiums on investments securities               71              162
  Gain on sale of investment securities                                          --              (30)
  Mortgage loans originated and held for sale                               (51,796)         (55,373)
  Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale                        50,298           59,168
  Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends                                        (99)             (58)
  Net change in accrued interest receivable                                    (525)            (269)
  Net change in other assets                                                   (734)            (209)
  Net change in income taxes                                                   (246)             (67)
  Net change in accrued interest payable                                        702              266
  Net change in other liabilities                                               178             (266)
  Net change in minority interest                                               102               --
                                                                           --------         --------
     Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                         (5)           4,806
                                                                           --------         --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in time deposits in banks                                           --             (113)
Purchases of securities available-for-sale                                   (5,423)         (32,922)
Proceeds from maturities, pay downs and sales of securities
     available-for-sale                                                       4,845           25,374
Net increase in loans receivable                                            (23,009)         (28,555)
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock                                        --             (994)
Purchase of Valley Bancorp, Inc. stock                                       (1,722)            (141)
Cash paid to FDIC on failed bank                                                 --             (333)
Purchases of premises and equipment                                          (1,051)            (594)
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other personal property owned              --               37
Additions of real estate and other personal property owned                       --             (362)
Acquired cash and cash equivalents of Valley                                  1,206               --
                                                                           --------         --------
     Net cash used in investing activities                                  (25,154)         (38,603)
                                                                           --------         --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in deposits                                                     12,796            2,943
Net increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances                              10,920           19,135
Net change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase                    (42)             706
Net change in federal funds purchased                                        (1,350)              --
Net change in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance                   104               (5)
Advances on long-term debt                                                    1,105               --
Payments on long-term debt                                                      (75)              --
Purchase of treasury stock                                                     (105)              --
Dividends paid to stockholders                                                 (859)            (883)
                                                                           --------         --------
     Net cash provided by financing activities                               22,494           21,896
                                                                           --------         --------
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                        (2,665)         (11,901)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                               11,457           19,255
                                                                           --------         --------
     Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                            $  8,792         $  7,354
                                                                           ========         ========

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE
---------------------------------
Cash payments for interest                                                 $  6,189         $  4,128
Cash payments for income taxes                                             $    986         $    735

</TABLE>


See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements



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UNITED FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.       GENERAL

         United Financial Corp. ("United") is a bank holding company
headquartered in Great Falls, Montana, with operations in 11 other Montana
communities. Substantially all of United's banking business is conducted through
its wholly-owned subsidiaries Heritage Bank F.S.B. ("Heritage Bank") and
Heritage State Bank ("State Bank"), a banking subsidiary formed in 1998,
collectively referred to herein as the "Banks". United had assets of
approximately $349.8 million, deposits of approximately $242.8 million and
stockholders' equity of approximately $29.3 million at June 30, 2000. United is
now the majority shareholder of Valley Bancorp, Inc. (See Note 2).

         Heritage Bank is a federally chartered stock savings bank with full
service banking offices in Bozeman, Chester, Glendive, Great Falls, Havre,
Missoula and Shelby, Montana, and loan production offices in Hamilton,
Kalispell, and Libby, Montana. The full service banking offices in Missoula and
Bozeman were opened in February and June, 2000, respectively. State Bank is a
state chartered bank with full service banking operations in Fort Benton and
Geraldine, Montana. The Banks are engaged in the community banking business of
attracting deposits from the general public through their offices and using
those deposits, together with other available funds, to originate commercial
(including lease financing), commercial real estate, residential, agricultural
and consumer loans primarily in their market areas in Montana. A majority of
United's banking business is conducted in the Great Falls area. The Banks also
invest in mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury obligations, other U.S.
Government agency obligations and other interest-earning assets.

         The Banks' financial condition and results of operations, and therefore
the financial condition and results of operations of United, are dependent
primarily on net interest income and fee income. The Banks' financial condition
and results of operations are also significantly influenced by local and
national economic conditions, changes in market interest rates, governmental
policies, tax laws and the actions of various regulatory agencies.

         In June 2000, Heritage Bank and Heritage State Bank filed applications
to merge into Heritage State Bank's state banking charter. Heritage State Bank
will then change its name to Heritage Bank and will relocate its main office to
Great Falls, Montana. After the merger, Heritage Bank will be regulated by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the State of Montana.
Confirmation date for the merger is expected to be December 31, 2000. The (FDIC)
in its letter dated July 31, 2000 and the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) in
its letter dated August 1, 2000 have both approved the merger applications.

         United's principal offices are located at 120 First Avenue North, Great
Falls, Montana, and its telephone number is (406) 727-6106. Heritage Bank has a
wholly owned subsidiary, Community Service Corporation ("CSC"), which owned and
managed real estate held for investment during 1999, but which is inactive at
June 30, 2000. Heritage Bank holds an 11% ownership interest in Bankers'
Resource Center, a computer data center. United, Heritage Bank, State Bank and
CSC are collectively referred to herein as "United."

2.       VALLEY BANCORP, INC.

         During 1999, United increased its ownership in Valley Bancorp Inc.
("Valley") to 39.93% of Valley's outstanding shares at December 31, 1999. On
January 10, 2000, United increased its ownership to 50.6% and combined with
additional shares acquired thereafter United currently owns 54.49% of the
outstanding shares of Valley as of June 30, 2000. Valley is a bank holding
company located in Phoenix, Arizona and is the parent company of Valley Bank of
Arizona, a state chartered commercial bank. Valley had assets of approximately
$61.0 million, deposits of approximately $52.7 million and stockholders' equity
of approximately $7.7 million at June 30, 2000. The aggregate purchase price of
the shares of Valley purchased to date is $6.1 million, including $1.7 million
for shares acquired in 2000, $1.7 million for shares acquired in 1999, and $2.7
million for shares acquired in 1998. As a result of acquiring over 50% of the
outstanding shares of Valley, United has consolidated Valley with its financial
statements effective January 1, 2000.

3.       BASIS OF PRESENTATION

         United's consolidated financial statements, included herein, have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")
for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule
10-01 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly,
they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for
complete financial statements. In the opinion of



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management, the information contained herein reflects all postings and
disclosures (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a
fair presentation of the consolidated financial condition, results of
operations, and cash flows for the periods disclosed. Operating results for the
six months ended June 30, 2000, are not necessarily indicative of the results
anticipated for the year ending December 31, 2000. For additional information,
refer to the consolidated audited financial statements and footnotes thereto
included in United's Annual Report to Shareholders and Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.

4.       STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

         On January 25, 2000, United's Board of Directors adopted the United
Financial Corp. 2000 Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"),
subject to approval by the Company's shareholders. The Plan was approved by the
Company's shareholders May 23, 2000. (See Part II-Other Information, Item 4
Submission of Matters To A Vote of Securities Holders).

         The Plan provides for a maximum of 120,000 shares of United's Common
Stock for issuance under options or other awards, subject to adjustment in
certain circumstances. Any employee, officer, director, consultant or
independent contractor of the Company and its subsidiaries is eligible to
receive awards under the Plan. Awards under the Plan will be available for grant
until January 25, 2010. However, an option of the award granted may extend
beyond such time.

         United's existing stock appreciation rights plan was rescinded by the
Board of Directors upon its approval of this stock option plan.

5.       COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

         United's only significant element of comprehensive income is unrealized
gains and losses on available-for-sale securities.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        (In thousands)
        (Unaudited)                                THREE MONTHS ENDED                      Three Months Ended
                                                      JUNE 30, 2000                          June 30, 1999
                                        ---------------------------------------  ---------------------------------------
                                        BEFORE TAX    TAX EXPENSE    AFTER TAX    Before Tax   Tax Expense    After Tax
                                        -----------  -------------  -----------  ------------ -------------- -----------
<S>                                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>          <C>            <C>
Net income                                 $  955       $  348         $  607       $  997       $  373         $  624
Unrealized and realized
 holding losses arising
 during period                               (240)         (91)          (149)        (586)        (226)          (360)
Less: reclassification adjustment
 for gains included in net income               -            -              -          (15)          (6)            (9)
                                        -----------  -------------  -----------  ------------  -------------  ----------
Net unrealized losses on securities          (240)         (91)          (149)        (601)        (232)          (369)
                                        -----------  -------------  -----------  ------------  -------------  ----------
Total comprehensive income                 $  715       $  257         $  458       $  396       $  141         $  255
                                        ===========  =============  ===========  ============  =============  ==========


                                                   SIX MONTHS ENDED                         Six Months Ended
                                                     JUNE 30, 2000                            June 30, 1999
                                        ---------------------------------------  ---------------------------------------
                                        BEFORE TAX    TAX EXPENSE    AFTER TAX    Before Tax   Tax Expense    After Tax
                                        -----------  -------------  -----------  ------------ -------------  -----------
Net income                                 $1,912       $  746         $1,166       $1,935       $  738         $1,197
Unrealized and realized
 holding losses arising
 during period                               (485)        (186)          (299)        (645)        (248)          (397)
Less: reclassification adjustment
 for gains included in net income               -            -              -          (30)         (12)           (18)
                                        -----------  -------------  -----------  ------------  -------------  ----------
Net unrealized losses on
 securities                                  (485)        (186)          (299)        (675)        (260)          (415)
                                        -----------  -------------  -----------  ------------  -------------  ----------
Total comprehensive income                 $1,427       $  560         $  867       $1,260       $  478         $  782
                                        ===========  =============  ===========  ============  =============  ===========
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6.       CASH EQUIVALENTS

         For purposes of the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows,
United considers all cash, daily interest and non-interest bearing demand
deposits with banks with original maturities of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.

7.       STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

         On February 3, 1998, United issued a warrant (the Warrant) to purchase
10,000 shares of its common stock to D.A. Davidson & Co., exercisable at the
price of $26.25 per share, in exchange for investment banking services provided
to United.

8.       COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER SHARE

         Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted
EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of
common shares used to compute basic EPS plus the incremental amount of potential
common stock determined by the treasury stock method. The potential common
shares are the warrants issued to D.A. Davidson, and the vested portion of the
shares included in the stock incentive plan. Basic and diluted EPS are the same,
as the potential common shares do not have a material impact.

9.       DIVIDENDS DECLARED

         On July 25, 2000, the Board of Directors of United declared a
third-quarter cash dividend of $.26 per share, payable August 21, 2000, to
shareholders of record on August 7, 2000.

10.      RELATED PARTIES

         Central Financial Services, Inc. ("CFS") provides various management
services to United, including accounting and tax services, investment
consulting, personnel consulting, insurance advisory services and regulatory
consulting. CFS is owned by United's Chairman of the Board of Directors and
largest shareholder. CFS fees were $179,000, and $140,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.


ITEM 2   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
         OF OPERATIONS.

1.       FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

         When used in this form 10-Q or future filings made by the Company with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company's press releases or other
public shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval
of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases "will likely result,"
"are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project" or
similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company
wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date made, and to advise readers that
various factors-including regional and national economic conditions, changes in
levels of market interest rates, credit risks of lending activities and
competitive and regulatory factors-could affect the Company's financial
performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future periods to
differ materially from those anticipated or projected.

         The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any
obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to
any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or
unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.



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2.       MATERIAL CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. COMPARISON OF JUNE 30,2000 TO
         DECEMBER 31, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(In thousands)                                                            SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION RECAP
(Unaudited)                                                                                          Valley Bancorp
                                                      JUNE 30,       Dec. 31,                         Inc. Acquired       Net
                                                        2000           1999            Change        January 1,2000      Change
                                                   --------------- -------------- --------------- ------------------ --------------
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>        <C>                      <C>          <C>
Cash and cash equivalents                               $  8,792       $ 11,457       $  (2,665)           $1,206        $(3,871)
Investment securities, available-for-sale, net            70,484         53,044          17,440            17,134            306
Loans receivable, net                                    248,288        186,348          61,940            39,863         22,077
Loans held for sale                                        2,690          1,191           1,499                 -          1,499
Premises and equipment, net                                5,372          4,873             499               200            299
Real estate and other
 personal property owned                                   1,159             14           1,145               211            934
Federal Home Loan Bank stock                               3,145          3,046              99                 -             99
Investment in Valley                                           -          4,549          (4,549)                -         (4,549)
Goodwill, net                                              3,229          1,289           1,940                 -          1,940
Identifiable intangibles, net                                503            537             (34)                -            (34)
All other assets                                           6,093          3,878           2,215               875          1,340
Total assets                                             349,755        270,226          79,529            59,489         20,040
Deposits                                                 242,761        179,882          62,879            50,083         12,796
Federal Home Loan Bank advances                           57,345         46,425          10,920                 -         10,920
Securities sold under
 agreements to repurchase                                 11,504         11,546             (42)                -            (42)
Other borrowings                                           1,430              -           1,430                 -          1,430
All other liabilities                                      3,970          3,014             956             1,964         (1,008)
Total liabilities                                        317,010        240,867          76,143            52,047         24,096
</TABLE>

         GENERAL - The various increases in financial statement amounts
discussed are primarily the result of consolidating Valley as of January 1,
2000. Financial statement changes strictly from United operations, without the
impact of the consolidation of Valley, will be identified and discussed
separately. Such changes include the changes of Valley since January 1, 2000.

         Total assets increased $79.5 million to $349.7 million at June 30, 2000
from $270.2 million at December 31, 1999. The increase in assets was primarily
the result of the acquisition of $59.5 million of assets from the consolidation
of Valley and a $22.0 million increase in loans receivable.

         INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Investment securities available-for-sale
increased $17.4 million to $70.4 million at June 30, 2000 from $53.0 million at
December 31, 1999. The Valley consolidation accounted for an increase of $17.1
million. The net increase of $.3 million was the result of $5.4 million of
purchases, offset by $4.8 million of maturities, sales, and principal
repayments, $.1 million of amortization and a $.2 million increase in unrealized
loss on securities.



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         A comparison of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of the
consolidated available for sale investment portfolio at the dates indicated is
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
           (In thousands)
           (Unaudited)
                                                                                  JUNE 30, 2000
                                                      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                             GROSS             GROSS           ESTIMATED
                                                         AMORTIZED        UNREALIZED        UNREALIZED           FAIR
                                                           COST              GAINS            LOSSES             VALUE
                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
<S>                                                       <C>                <C>              <C>               <C>
           U.S. GOVERNMENT AND FEDERAL
            AGENCIES                                      $  24,199          $      -         $    (790)        $  23,409
           MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES                        43,787                55            (1,235)           42,607
           MUNICIPAL BONDS                                    2,538                 -              (117)            2,421
           OTHER INVESTMENTS                                  2,256                 -              (209)            2,047
                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                          $  72,780          $     55         $  (2,351)        $  70,484
                                                      ================  ================  ================  ================

                                                                                December 31, 1999
                                                      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                             Gross             Gross           Estimated
                                                         Amortized        Unrealized        Unrealized           Fair
                                                           Cost              Gains            Losses             Value
                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
           U.S. Government and Federal
            Agencies                                      $  10,210          $      -         $    (416)        $   9,794
           Mortgage-backed securities                        40,261                90              (896)           39,455
           Municipal bonds                                    2,095                 2              (162)            1,935
           Other investments                                  2,041                 -              (181)            1,860
                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                          $  54,607          $     92         $  (1,655)        $  53,044
                                                      ================  ================  ================  ================
</TABLE>

         LOANS RECEIVABLE AND LOANS HELD FOR SALE - Net loans receivable
increased $61.9 million to $248.3 million at June 30, 2000 from $186.4 million
at December 31, 1999. The Valley consolidation accounted for $39.9 million of
this increase. The remaining loans receivable increase of $22.0 million is a
direct result of strong loan demand generated through officer call programs,
increased market area and continued purchase of participation loans and lease
financing loans. The diverse loan portfolio includes: real estate residential
mortgages, commercial and agricultural mortgages, agricultural and commercial
non-mortgage, consumer loans secured by real estate, and various consumer
installment loans. Heritage Bank also purchases and participates in commercial
and lease financing loans. Heritage Bank had $43.8 million of participation and
purchased loans as of June 30, 2000.

         Heritage Bank sells and retains servicing for a portion of its
residential real estate loans to agencies of Montana such as the Montana Board
of Investments and the Montana Board of Housing. United recognizes mortgage
servicing rights as an asset regardless of whether the servicing rights are
acquired or retained on loans originated and subsequently sold. The mortgage
servicing rights are assessed for impairment based on the fair value of the
mortgage servicing rights. As of June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the
carrying value of originated servicing rights was approximately $176,000 and
$102,000, respectively.

         During the six months ended June 30, 2000, loans held for sale by
United increased $1.5 million to $2.7 million at June 30, 2000 from
approximately $1.2 million at December 31, 1999. Approximately $51.8 million of
loans were originated for sale and $50.3 million of loans were sold to the
secondary market during the six month period ending June 30, 2000.

         ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - The loan loss reserve increased $.7 million
to $2.3 million at June 30, 2000 compared to $1.6 million at December 31, 1999.
The increase includes Valley's loan loss reserve at consolidation of $.4
million. The remaining change includes a $.5 million loan loss provision for the
six months ended June 30, 2000, less loans in the amount of $.2 million which
were determined by United's management to be uncollectable and subsequently
charged-off. However, management pursues recoveries which totaled approximately
$10,000 for this same three month period. The loan loss




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reserve at June 30, 2000 is an amount which management believes is adequate
given the low level of non-performing assets and management's assessment of loan
risk. The United allowance for loan losses to total loans at June 30, 2000 was
 .90%.

         NON-PERFORMING ASSETS - When a borrower fails to make a scheduled
payment on a loan and does not cure the delinquency within 15 days, United's
policy is to contact the borrower between the 15th and 30th day of delinquency
to establish a repayment schedule. If a loan is not current, or a realistic
repayment schedule is not being followed by the 90th day of delinquency, United
will generally proceed with legal action to foreclose the property after the
loan has become contractually delinquent 90 days. Loans contractually past due
90 days are classified as non-performing. However, not all loans past due 90
days automatically result in the non-accrual of interest income. If a 90 day
past due loan has adequate collateral, or is FHA insured or VA guaranteed,
leading to the conclusion that loss of principal and interest would likely not
be realized, then interest income will continue to be accrued.

         United follows regulatory guidelines with respect to placing loans on
non-accrual status. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, all previously
accrued and uncollected interest is reversed. At June 30, 2000 United had
non-accrual loans totaling $2.3 million and loans totaling $125,000 past due 90
days and still accruing.

         United is required to review, classify and report to its Board of
Directors its assets on a regular basis and classify them as "substandard"
(distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained), "doubtful" (high
likelihood of loss), or "loss" (uncollectible). Adequate valuation allowances
are required to be established for assets classified as substandard or doubtful
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. If an asset is
classified as a loss, the institution must either establish a specific valuation
allowance equal to the amount classified as loss or charge off such amount. At
June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, United had no assets classified as loss. At
June 30, 2000, United had $34,000 of assets classified as doubtful. At June 30,
2000 and December 31, 1999, United had $2.3 million and $506,000 of reported
substandard assets, respectively. As a percent of total assets, substandard
assets were approximately .66%, and .19% at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively.

         REAL ESTATE AND OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED - The $1.1 million
increase includes $211,000 in other real estate held by Valley as of January 1,
2000 and $403,000 of repossessed personal property acquired by United during the
first six months of 2000. The remaining increase of $530,000 is the former
United Savings Bank property which was moved from premises and equipment to real
estate owned in June 2000. The property is currently leased to a third party
with an option to buy.

         FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK STOCK - Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock
increased approximately $.1 million to $3.1 million at June 30, 2000 from $3.0
million at December 31, 1999. This increase was the result of $.1 million of
reinvested stock dividends. FHLB stock purchases are made as required to support
the increased scope of operations.

         PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - This category increased $.5 million to $5.4
million at June 30, 2000 from $4.9 million at December 31, 1999. Valley
accounted for $.2 million of the increase. The balance of the increase of $.3
million was primarily due to the construction of the two new branches in Bozeman
and Missoula of $.8 million offset by the $.5 million in real estate moved to
real estate owned as discussed above. Heritage Bank invested approximately
$205,000 in fixed assets during the first six months of 2000. This increase was
primarily due to (1) the purchase of a computer upgrade for all branches, and
(2) furniture and fixtures for the new Bozeman and Missoula offices. The
purchases of premises and equipment were offset by approximately $200,000 of
depreciation.

         GOODWILL - Goodwill increased $1.9 million from the consolidation of
Valley to $3.2 million at June 30, 2000 from $1.3 at December 31, 1999. Goodwill
decreased $95,000 due to amortization during the six months ending June 30,
2000. The goodwill is currently being amortized over 15 and 25 years.



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         DEPOSITS - Deposits increased $62.9 million to $242.8 million at June
30, 2000 from $179.9 million at December 31, 1999, which includes a $50.1
million increase from consolidating Valley. The net increase in deposits was
$12.8 million. The increase in deposits resulted from a combination of the
application of competitive rates on all deposit offerings, and United's
commitment to community banking, both of which have attracted depositors.

         BORROWED FUNDS - FHLB advances increased $10.9 million from December
31, 1999 to June 30, 2000. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
decreased $42,000 to $11.5 million at June 30, 2000 from $11.6 million at
December 31, 1999. The additional borrowings in the first six months of 2000
were used to fund increases in United's loan portfolio. Other borrowings
increased $1.4 million. This increase included $.4 million in federal funds
purchased by Valley and $1.0 million of net borrowings by United to fund
treasury stock purchases and purchases of Valley stock.

         STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Stockholders' equity decreased $.1 million to
$29.3 million at June 30, 2000 from $29.4 million at December 31, 1999. This
change includes $1.2 million of net income for the six months ended June 30,
2000 less cash dividends declared of $.9 million. In addition, there was also a
$.3 million increase in unrealized losses net of tax effects, associated with
assets classified as available-for-sale being adjusted to market value and a $.1
million purchase of treasury stock.

3.       MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS-COMPARISON OF THE THREE
         MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND JUNE 30, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (In thousands)                                                             INCOME RECAP
 (Unaudited)
                                      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                                      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                      CONSOLIDATED
                                          WITH         United
                                         VALLEY         Only                               United Only
                                      --------------------------- -------------  --------------------------------- -------------
                                          2000          1999         Change           2000             1999           Change
                                      ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
<S>                                       <C>           <C>             <C>          <C>               <C>            <C>
Interest income                           $6,203        $4,212         $1,991        $5,039            $4,212          $ 827
Interest expense                           3,609         2,293          1,316         3,014             2,293            721
                                      ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
 Net interest income                       2,594         1,919            675         2,025             1,919            106
Provision for losses on loans                364            75            289           323                75            248
                                      ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
Net interest income after
  Provision for losses on loans            2,230         1,844            386         1,702             1,844           (142)
Non-interest income                        1,050           919            131           989               919             70
Non-interest expense                       2,278         1,766            512         1,797             1,766             31
                                      ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
 Income before income taxes
  and minority interest                    1,002           997              5           894               997           (103)
Provision for income tax expense             348           373            (25)          287               373            (86)
                                      ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
 Net income before minority
  Interest                                $  654        $  624          $  30        $  607            $  624         $  (17)
                                      ============= ============= =============  ================ ================ =============
</TABLE>

         GENERAL - The table above includes United's 1999 operating results
compared to the 2000 operating results consolidated with Valley as well as a
comparison of United only operating results for both three month periods ended
June 30, 1999 and 2000.

         NET INTEREST INCOME - Like most financial institutions, the most
significant component of both United's and Valley's earnings is net interest
income, which is the difference between the interest earned on interest-earning
assets (loans, investment securities, mortgage-backed securities and other
interest-earning assets), and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. This
amount, when divided by average interest-earning assets, is referred to as the
net interest margin, expressed as a percentage. Net interest income and net
interest margins are affected by changes in interest rates, the volume and the
mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and the level
of non-performing assets. The difference between the yield on interest-earning
assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities expressed as a percentage is
referred to as the net interest-rate spread. Net interest income increased $.7
million from $1.9



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<PAGE>

million for the three months ended June 30, 1999 to $2.6 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2000. United has used the funds from additional deposits
and borrowings to fund growth in its loan portfolio.

         INTEREST INCOME - The principal reason for the increase in United's net
interest income from the three month period ended June 30, 1999 compared to the
three month period ended June 30, 2000 was an increase in interest-earning
assets from the Valley consolidation. Interest income increased $2.0 million
from $4.2 million for the three month period ended June 30, 1999 to $6.2 million
for the three month period ended June 30, 2000.

         For the three month period ended June 30, 2000, compared to the three
month period ended June 30, 1999, interest on loans receivable increased $1.7
million, interest on mortgage-backed securities and investments increased $.3
million and interest on other interest-earning assets increased only slightly.

         INTEREST EXPENSE - The principal reason for the increase in United's
net interest expense from the three month period ended June 30, 1999 to the
three month period ended June 30, 2000 was an increase in interest-bearing
liabilities due to the consolidation of Valley. Interest expense increased $1.3
million from $2.3 million for the three month period ended June 30, 1999 to $3.6
million for the three month period ended June 30, 2000.

         For the three month period ended June 30, 2000, compared to the three
month period ended June 30, 1999, interest on deposits increased $.9 million,
and interest on short-term borrowings increased $.4 million.

         PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES - United provided $364,000 for loan losses
for the three months ended June 30, 2000, as compared to $75,000 for the same
period last year. The increase in the loan loss provision is a result of strong
loan demand and increased non-performing assets.

         The provision for loan losses is determined by management as the amount
to be added to the allowance for loan losses after net charge-offs have been
deducted to bring the allowance to a level which is considered adequate to
absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio in accordance with GAAP. Future
additions to United's allowance for loan losses and any change in the related
ratio of the allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets are dependent
upon the performance and composition of United's loan portfolio, the economy,
inflation, changes in real estate values and interest rates and the view of the
regulatory authorities toward adequate reserve levels.

         NON-INTEREST INCOME - In addition to net interest income, United
generates significant non-interest income from a range of retail banking
services, including mortgage banking activities and service charges for deposit
services. Non-interest income increased $.1 million from $.9 million for the
three month period ended June 30, 1999 to $1.0 million for the three month
period ended June 30, 2000. United continued to experience a decline in the home
lending market, and particularly the refinancing market during the three month
period ended June 30, 2000, as interest rates were higher than the same period
last year. This decrease was offset by an increase in customer service charges
and mortgage servicing rights income in the three month period ended June 30,
2000 compared to the three month period ended June 30, 1999.

         NON-INTEREST EXPENSE - United's non-interest expense increased $.5
million during the three month period ending June 30, 2000 as compared to the
same period in 1999. This increase was principally due to the consolidation of
Valley.

         INCOME TAXES - Income tax expense decreased $25,000 to $348,000 for the
three month period ending June 30, 2000 from $373,000 for the same period of
1999.



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<PAGE>


         BUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS - United manages its operations and prepares
management reports with a primary focus on geographical areas. Operating
segments information, including earnings performance on an operating cash basis,
is presented in the following schedule. United allocates centrally provided
services to the business segments based upon estimated usage of those services.
The operating segment identified as other includes the Parent Company and
elimination of transactions between segments.

         The following table sets forth certain operating segment information
for the three month periods ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 and certain balance
sheet data as of June 30, 2000 and 1999 (in thousands). Operating segment
information is not presented for Valley as of June 30, 1999 as its statements
were not consolidated with United at that time.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Heritage         Heritage
  2000:                                      Bank          State Bank          Valley            Other         Consolidated
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- --------------------
<S>                                    <C>                        <C>     <C>               <C>               <C>
  Net interest income                  $      1,869               149     $       569       $        11       $     2,598

  Non-interest income                           941                11              98                 -             1,050
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- --------------------

  Total revenue                               2,810               160             667                11             3,648

  Provision for loan losses                     323                 -              41                 -               364

  Non-interest expense                        1,575               103             463                73             2,214
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- --------------------

  Pretax cash earnings                          912                57             163               (62)            1,070
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- --------------------

  Income tax expense                            331                19              61               (63)              348
  Minority interest                               -                 -               -               (47)              (47)
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- --------------------
  Cash earnings(1)                              581                38             102               (46)              675
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- --------------------

  Amortization of goodwill and
   CDI                                           42                 8               -                18                68
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- --------------------

  Net income                           $        539      $         30     $       102       $       (64)      $       607
                                       ================= ================ ================= ============== ====================

  PER SHARE DATA

  Cash earnings per share                                                                                     $      0.41
  Net income per share                                                                                        $      0.37
  Weighted average shares
   Outstanding                                                                                                      1,652

  BALANCE SHEET DATA AS OF
  JUNE 30, 2000

  Assets                               $    271,054      $     16,910     $    60,801       $       990       $   349,755

  Loans receivable, net                     194,118            15,191          38,946                33           248,288

  Deposits                                  177,887            12,235          52,697               (58)          242,761

  Stockholders' equity                       20,015             2,040           7,653              (446)           29,262

(1)Before amortization of
   goodwill and core deposit
   Intangible

</TABLE>



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<PAGE>



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Heritage         Heritage
  1999:                                      Bank          State Bank          Valley            Other          Consolidated
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------------
<S>                                    <C>               <C>              <C>               <C>               <C>
  Net interest income                  $      1,730      $       117      $         -       $        76       $     1,923

  Non-interest income                           861               12                -                46               919
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------------

  Total revenue                               2,591              129                -               122             2,842

  Provision for loan losses                      30               45                -                 -                75

  Non-interest expense                        1,511              117                -                92             1,720
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------------

  Pretax cash earnings(loss)                  1,050              (33)               -                30             1,047
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------------

  Income tax expense(benefit)                   378              (16)               -                11               373
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------------
  Cash earnings(1)                              672              (17)               -                19               674
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------------

  Amortization of goodwill and
   CDI                                           42                8                -                 -                50
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- -------------------

  Net income                           $        630      $       (25)     $         -       $        19       $       624
                                       ================= ================ ================= =============== ===================

  PER SHARE DATA

  Cash earnings per share                                                                                     $      0.40
  Net income per share                                                                                        $      0.37
  Weighted average shares
   Outstanding                                                                                                      1,698

  BALANCE SHEET DATA AS OF
  JUNE 30, 1999

  Assets                               $    235,053      $    19,490      $         -       $       217       $   254,760

  Loans receivable, net                     155,987           15,145                -               667           171,799

  Deposits                                  161,535           10,931                -            (1,903)          170,563

  Stockholders' equity                       20,277            1,806                -             8,344            30,427

(1)Before amortization of
   goodwill and core deposit
   Intangible

</TABLE>



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<PAGE>


4.       MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS-COMPARISON OF THE SIX MONTHS
         ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND JUNE 30, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 (In thousands)                                                               INCOME RECAP
 (Unaudited)
                                        ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                                        ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        CONSOLIDATED
                                            WITH         United
                                           VALLEY         Only                               United Only
                                        --------------------------- -------------  --------------------------------- -------------
                                            2000          1999         Change           2000             1999           Change
                                        ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
<S>                                        <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>               <C>             <C>
Interest income                            $12,071       $ 8,155        $ 3,916       $ 9,760           $ 8,155        $ 1,605
Interest expense                             6,899         4,394          2,505         5,748             4,394          1,354
                                        ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
 Net interest income                         5,172         3,761          1,411         4,012             3,761            251
Provision for losses on loans                  528           115            413           443               115            328
                                        ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
Net interest income after
  provision for losses on loans              4,644         3,646            998         3,569             3,646            (77)
Non-interest income                          1,855         1,736            119         1,725             1,736            (11)
Non-interest expense                         4,485         3,447          1,038         3,515             3,447             68
                                        ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
 Income before income taxes
  and minority interest                      2,014         1,935             79         1,779             1,935           (156)
Provision for income tax expense               746           738              8           613               738           (125)
                                        ------------- ------------- -------------  ---------------- ---------------- -------------
 Net income before minority
  interest                                 $ 1,268       $ 1,197        $    71       $ 1,166           $ 1,197         $  (31)
                                        ============= ============= =============  ================ ================ =============
</TABLE>

         GENERAL - The table above includes United's 1999 operating results
compared to the 2000 operating results consolidated with Valley as well as a
comparison of United only operating results for both six month periods ended
June 30, 2000 and 1999.

         NET INTEREST INCOME - Like most financial institutions, the most
significant component of both United's and Valley's earnings is net interest
income, which is the difference between the interest earned on interest-earning
assets (loans, investment securities, mortgage-backed securities and other
interest-earning assets), and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. This
amount, when divided by average interest-earning assets, is referred to as the
net interest margin, expressed as a percentage. Net interest income and net
interest margins are affected by changes in interest rates, the volume and the
mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and the level
of non-performing assets. The difference between the yield on interest-earning
assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities expressed as a percentage is
referred to as the net interest-rate spread. Net interest income increased $1.4
million from $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 to $5.2 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2000. Net interest margin decreased .24% to
3.2% for the six month period ended June 30, 2000 from 3.44% for the same period
last year. United has used the funds from additional deposits and borrowings to
fund growth in its loan portfolio. Although net interest income increased,
higher funding rates at FHLB and increased competition for loan rates resulted
in a decrease in net interest margin.

         INTEREST INCOME - The principal reason for the increase in United's net
interest income from the six month period ended June 30, 1999 compared to the
six month period ended June 30, 2000 was an increase in interest-earning assets
from the Valley consolidation. Interest income increased $3.9 million from $8.2
million for the six month period ended June 30, 1999 to $12.1 million for the
six month period ended June 30, 2000.

         For the six month period ended June 30, 2000, compared to the six month
period ended June 30, 1999, interest on loans receivable increased $3.3 million,
interest on mortgage-backed securities and investments increased $.6 million and
interest on other interest-earning assets increased remained constant.

         INTEREST EXPENSE - The principal reason for the increase in United's
net interest expense from the six month period ended June 30, 1999 to the six
month period ended June 30, 2000 was an increase in interest-bearing liabilities
due to the consolidation of



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<PAGE>

Valley. Interest expense increased $2.5 million from $4.4 million for the six
month period ended June 30, 1999 to $6.9 million for the six month period ended
June 30, 2000.

         For the six month period ended June 30, 2000, compared to the six month
period ended June 30, 1999, interest on deposits increased $1.6 million, and
interest on short-term borrowings increased $.9 million.

         PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES - United provided $.5 million for loan losses
for the six months ended June 30, 2000, as compared to $.1 million in the first
six months of 1999. The increase in the loan loss provision is a result of
strong loan demand and increased non-performing assets.

         The provision for loan losses is determined by management as the amount
to be added to the allowance for loan losses after net charge-offs have been
deducted to bring the allowance to a level which is considered adequate to
absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio in accordance with GAAP. Future
additions to United's allowance for loan losses and any change in the related
ratio of the allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets are dependent
upon the performance and composition of United's loan portfolio, the economy,
inflation, changes in real estate values and interest rates and the view of the
regulatory authorities toward adequate reserve levels.

         NON-INTEREST INCOME - In addition to net interest income, United
generates significant non-interest income from a range of retail banking
services, including mortgage banking activities and service charges for deposit
services. Non-interest income increased $.1 million from $1.7 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1999 to $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30,
2000. United did experience a decline in the home lending market, and
particularly the refinancing market during the first six months of 2000, as
interest rates were higher than the same period last year. This decrease was
offset by an increase in customer service charges and mortgage servicing rights
income in the first six months of 2000.

         NON-INTEREST EXPENSE - United's non-interest expense increased $1.0
million during the six month period ending June 30, 2000 as compared to the same
period in 1999. This increase was principally due to the consolidation of
Valley.

         INCOME TAXES - Income tax expense remained at $.7 million for the six
month periods ended June 30, 2000 and 1999. This is the result of income before
income taxes (adjusted for minority interest) remaining at $1.9 million for the
six month periods ended June 30, 2000 and 1999.



                                    Page 15

<PAGE>


         BUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS - United manages its operations and prepares
management reports with a primary focus on geographical areas. Operating
segments information, including earnings performance on an operating cash basis,
is presented in the following schedule. United allocates centrally provided
services to the business segments based upon estimated usage of those services.
The operating segment identified as other includes the Parent Company and
elimination of transactions between segments.

         The following table sets forth certain operating segment information
for the six month periods ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 and certain balance sheet
data as of June 30, 2000 and 1999 (in thousands). Operating information is not
presented for Valley as of June 30, 1999 as its statements were not consolidated
with United at that time.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Heritage         Heritage
  2000:                                      Bank          State Bank          Valley            Other         Consolidated
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- -------------------
<S>                                    <C>                        <C>     <C>               <C>              <C>
  Net interest income                  $      3,689               303     $     1,160       $        28      $     5,180

  Non-interest income                         1,611                34             210                 -            1,855
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- -------------------

  Total revenue                               5,300               337           1,370                28            7,035

  Provision for loan losses                     443                 -              85                 -              528

  Non-interest expense                        3,055               219             930               151            4,355
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- -------------------

  Pretax cash earnings                        1,802               118             355              (123)           2,152
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- -------------------

  Income tax expense                            656                40             133               (83)             746
  Minority interest                               -                 -                -             (102)            (102)
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- -------------------
  Cash earnings(1)                            1,146                78             222              (142)           1,304
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- -------------------

  Amortization of goodwill and
   CDI                                           83                15               -                40              138
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- -------------------

  Net income                           $      1,063      $         63     $       222       $      (182)     $     1,166
                                       ================= ================ ================= ============== ===================

  PER SHARE DATA

  Cash earnings per share                                                                                    $      0.79
  Net income per share                                                                                       $      0.71
  Weighted average shares                                                                                          1,652
   Outstanding

  BALANCE SHEET DATA AS OF
  JUNE 30, 2000

  Assets                               $    271,054      $     16,910     $    60,801       $       990      $   349,755

  Loans receivable, net                     194,118            15,191          38,946                33          248,288

  Deposits                                  177,887            12,235          52,697               (58)         242,761

  Stockholders' equity                       20,015             2,040           7,653              (446)          29,262

(1)Before amortization of
   goodwill and core deposit
   Intangible

</TABLE>



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                           Heritage         Heritage
  1999:                                      Bank          State Bank          Valley            Other          Consolidated
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------
<S>                                    <C>               <C>              <C>               <C>               <C>
  Net interest income                  $      3,426      $       196      $         -       $       147       $     3,769

  Non-interest income                         1,656               20                -                60             1,736
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------

  Total revenue                               5,028              216                -               207             5,505

  Provision for loan losses                      70               45                -                 -               115

  Non-interest expense                        2,986              237                -               134             3,357
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------

  Pretax cash earnings(loss)                  2,026              (66)               -                73             2,033
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------

  Income tax expense(benefit)                   742              (32)               -                28               738
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------
  Cash earnings(1)                            1,284              (34)               -                45             1,295
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------

  Amortization of goodwill and
   CDI                                           83               15                -                 -                98
                                       ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------

  Net income                           $      1,201      $       (49)     $         -       $        45       $     1,197
                                       ================= ================ ================= ================ ==================

  PER SHARE DATA

  Cash earnings per share                                                                                     $      0.76
  Net income per share                                                                                        $      0.70
  Weighted average shares                                                                                           1,698
   Outstanding

  BALANCE SHEET DATA AS OF
  JUNE 30, 1999

  Assets                               $    235,053      $    19,490      $         -       $       217       $   254,760

  Loans receivable, net                     155,987           15,145                -               667           171,799

  Deposits                                  161,535           10,931                -            (1,903)          170,563

  Stockholders' equity                       20,277            1,806                -             8,344            30,427

(1)Before amortization of
   Goodwill and core deposit
   Intangible

</TABLE>


ITEM 3  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

         Management believes there has been no material change in interest rate
risk since December 31, 1999. For additional information, see Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
included herein in Item 2 and refer to the Interest Rate Risk Management
discussion included in United's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999.



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<PAGE>



                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

         The Company is involved from time to time in litigation normal for its
type of business, none of which is considered by management to be material.

ITEM 2  CHANGE IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

         None

ITEM 3  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

         None

ITEM 4  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS.

         On May 23, 2000, United Financial Corp. held its Annual Meeting. The
shareholders elected three directors and approved the United Financial Corp.
2000 Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan.

         The shareholders of United Financial Corp. voted as follows with
respect to:

         Approval of Directors:

                                        FOR                        WITHHELD
         John M. Morrison               1,559,008                  27,150
         Kurt R. Weise                  1,556,858                  29,300
         Janice M. Graser               1,559,958                  26,200

         To approve the United Financial Corp. 2000 Long-Term Incentive and
Stock Option Plan:

                                        FOR:                       1,162,338
                                        AGAINST:                      43,198
                                        ABSTAIN:                       8,137

ITEM 5  OTHER INFORMATION.

         None

ITEM 6  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

A.     The following exhibits are included herein:

Exhibit
Number            Description of Exhibit
------            --------------------------------------------------------------
27.1              Financial Data Schedule

B.     Reports on Form 8-K

       None



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<PAGE>


                                   SIGNATURES

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

United Financial Corp.



Date      August 15, 2000                      /s/ John M. Morrison
          ---------------                      --------------------
                                               John M. Morrison
                                               Chairman of the Board
                                               (Duly Authorized
                                               Representative)




Date      August 15, 2000                      /s/ Kurt R. Weise
          ---------------                      -----------------
                                               Kurt R. Weise
                                               President and Chief
                                               Executive Officer
                                               (Duly Authorized
                                               Representative)




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