UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 333-3296
UNITED COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Virginia 54-1801876
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)
100 East Fourth Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(757) 562-5184
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: Not applicable
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, $1.00 par value
(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ]
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to
the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of ths Form 10-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
As of February 28, 1997, the aggregate market value of the 1,405,232 shares of
common stock of the Registrant issued and outstanding, which excludes 423,977
shares held by all directors and officers of the Registrant, was approximately
$14,586,308. This figure is based on the $10.38 book value per share of common
stock since the stock is very lightly traded.
At December 31, 1996, the Registrant had outstanding 1,829,209 shares of Common
Stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement prepared for the 1997 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders ("Definitive Proxy Statement") are incorporated by reference
into Part III, Items 9-12, of this Form 10-KSB.
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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business
United Community Bankshares, Inc. ("UCB" or "Company"), the Company,
was organized and chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia on
March 28, 1996 and commenced operations on August 1, 1996 as a bank holding
company. On August 1, 1996, the effective date, The Bank of Franklin ("BOF") and
The Bank of Sussex and Surry ("BSS"), the "Banks", both Virginia nonmember
banks, became wholly-owned subsidiaries of UCB. The consummation of the
affiliation of the Banks was a result of a definitive agreement entered into on
January 25, 1996. The Banks have retained their respective names, banking
offices, executive officers and board of directors.
On the effective date, each of the common shares of both BOF and BSS
were exchanged for 4.806 and 3.00 common shares of UCB, respectively. This
resulted in the issuance of 1,829,209 common shares of UCB stock. Former common
shareholders of BOF received their fractional shares in cash totaling $3,533.
UCB also paid a cash dividend of $.14 per common share or a total of $259,089 on
September 30, 1996.
BOF has five full service banking offices, two in the City of Franklin,
and one each in the City of Suffolk (Holland) and the Towns of Courtland and
Newsoms, Virginia. BSS has three full service banking offices in the Towns of
Wakefield, Ivor and Surry, Virginia. The Banks provide a wide range of financial
services, principally to individuals and to small and medium-sized businesses,
including individual and commercial demand, savings, and time deposit accounts,
commercial, agricultural and consumer loans, credit cards, traveler checks, safe
deposit facilities, ATM services, sales of United States Savings Bonds,
collection items and official checks. BSS also offers a wide array of real
estate mortgage products including a long-term fixed-rate mortgage product which
is sold in a secondary market. BSS is authorized to provide trust services, but
does not currently do so.
The banking industry is highly competitive in the Banks' market area.
There are approximately five banks engaged in business in the general market
area in which the Banks operate, including three community banks, and four
state-wide banking organizations as well as a credit union. Also in this general
market area, is a Farm Credit Bank, which is highly competitive in the
agricultural loan market. The Banks encounter competition for deposits and loans
from the aforementioned competitors in the areas in which they operate, as well
as credit unions and finance companies. In addition, the Banks must compete for
deposits with money market mutual funds which are marketed nationally, insurance
brokers and local offices of stock brokerage firms.
The Banks are not dependent upon an individual customer, or segment of
customers, the loss of which would have a material adverse impact on its
operations.
BOF had 43 full-time equivalent employees as of December 31, 1996,
while BSS had 27 full-time equivalent employees for the same period end. None of
the Banks' employees are represented by any collective bargaining unit. The
Company and the Banks considers relations with its employees to be good.
Supervision and Regulation
The Company is subject to state and Federal banking laws and
regulations which impose specific requirements or restrictions, and provide for
general regulatory oversight with respect to virtually all aspects of
operations, including, but not limited to, maintenance of cash reserves, loans,
mortgages, maintenance of minimum capital, payment of dividends, and
establishment of branch offices. As state-chartered banks the Banks are
supervised and regularly examined by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
("FDIC") and the Bureau of Financial Institutions of the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
Mergers and Acquisitions. The Bank Holding Company Act formerly
prohibited the Federal Reserve from approving an application from a bank holding
company to acquire shares of a bank located outside the state in which the
operations of the holding company's banking subsidiaries were principally
conducted, unless such an application was specifically authorized by statute of
the state in which the bank whose shares were to be acquired was located.
However, under recently enacted federal legislation, the restriction on
interstate acquisitions was abolished effective September 29, 1995, and bank
holding companies from any state may now acquire banks and bank holding
companies located in any other state. Banks also will be able to branch across
state lines effective June 1, 1997, provided certain conditions are met,
including that applicable state law must expressly permit such interstate
branching. Under Virginia law, effective July 1, 1995, Virginia banks can branch
across state lines in those states with which Virginia has reciprocal
agreements. Although this will have a significant impact on the banking
industry, it is not possible to determine, with any degree of certainty, its
impact on individual institutions.
Deposit Insurance. Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as
amended by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act ("FDICIA"),
requires that the federal banking agencies establish five capital levels for
insured depository institutions - "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized,"
"undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized," and "critically
undercapitalized". The Act also requires or permits such agencies to take
certain supervisory actions by as an insured institution's capital level falls.
The Banks were notified by the FDIC that they are classified as "well
capitalized" institutions for this purpose. An "adequately capitalized"
institution is restricted from accepting brokered deposits. A "significantly
undercapitalized" institution must develop a capital restoration plan and is
subject to a number of mandatory and discretionary supervisory actions. These
powers and authorities are in addition to the traditional powers of the federal
banking agencies to deal with undercapitalized institutions. As more fully
disclosed in the following paragraph, the FDIC deposit insurance premiums
required to be paid by institutions depend, in part, on their capital levels,
and undercapitalized institutions will be required to pay significantly greater
premiums than more highly capitalized institutions.
The FDIC has implemented a risk-based deposit insurance assessment
system under which the assessment rate for an insured institutions may vary
according to regulatory capital levels of the institution and other factors
(including supervisory evaluations). Effective January 1, 1996, depository
institutions insured by the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF"), ranked in the top risk
classification category of well capitalized, are required to pay only the
statutory minimum assessment of $2,000 annually for deposit insurance, while all
other banks are required to pay premiums ranging from .03% to .30% per $100 of
domestic deposits. These rate schedules are subject to future adjustments by the
FDIC. In addition, the FDIC has authority to impose special assessments from
time to time.
The Deposit Insurance Funds Act of 1996 (the "Funds Act") was enacted
on September 30, 1996. Among other provisions, the Funds Act: (1) requires that
certain depository institutions pay a one-time special assessment (65.7 cents
per $100 of SAIF-assessable deposits) to the FDIC to capitalize the Savings
Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF") at its statutorily required reserve ratio of
1.25% of insurable deposits; (2) exempts certain depository institutions with
SAIF assessable deposits that meet any of several specified criteria from paying
the special assessment; (3) authorizes the Financing Corporation ("FICO") to
impose periodic assessments on depository institutions that are members of BIF,
in addition to institutions that are members of SAIF, in order to spread the
cost of interest payments on outstanding FICO bonds over a larger number of
institutions. Until this change in the law, only SAIF members bore the cost of
funding these interest payments. FICO assessment rates for the first semiannual
period of 1997 were set at 1.30% annually per $100 of BIF-assessable deposits
and 6.48% annually per $100 of SAIF-assessable deposits. These rates may be
adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in assessment bases for the BIF and the
SAIF. By law, the FICO rate on BIF-assessable deposits must be one-fifth the
rate on SAIF-assessable deposits until the insurance funds merge or until
January 1, 2000, whichever occurs first.
Regulations. On December 15, 1994, the Federal Reserve Board, the
Office of Thrift Supervision, the Office of the Controller of the Currency
("OCC"), and the FDIC (collectively the "agencies") issued a final rule
entitled, Risk-Based Capital Standards: Concentration of Credit Risk and Risks
of Nontraditional Activities. The final rule amends the risk-based capital
standards by explicitly identifying concentrations of credit risk and certain
risks arising from nontraditional activities, as well as an institution's
ability to manage these risks, as important factors in assessing an
institution's ability to manage these risks, as important factors in assessing
an institution's overall capital adequacy. While no quantitative measure of such
risk is included in the final rule, to the extent appropriate, the agencies will
issue examination guidelines on new developments in nontraditional activities or
concentrations of credit to ensure that adequate account is taken of the risks
of these activities. Moreover, the agencies also believe that institutions
identified though the examination process as having significant exposure to
concentration of credit risk, or as not adequately managing concentration risk,
should hold capital in excess of the regulatory minimums. Therefore, due to the
subjective nature of this final rule, the Company is unable to determine what
effect, if any, this rule may have on regulatory capital requirements.
On August 2, 1995, the OCC, the Federal Reserve Board, and the FDIC
(collectively the "banking agencies") issued a final rule entitled, Risk-Based
Capital Standards: Interest Rate Risk. The final rule implements minimum capital
standards for interest rate risk exposures in a two-step process. The final rule
implements the first step of that process by revising the capital standards of
the banking agencies to explicitly include a bank's exposure to declines in the
economic value of its capital due to changes in interest rates as a factor that
the banking agencies intend to implement this rule on a case-by-case basis
during the examination process. The second step of the banking agencies' process
will be to issue a proposed rule that would established an explicit minimum
capital charge for interest rate risk, based on the level of the bank's measured
interest rate risk exposure. Due to the subjective nature of the first phase of
this final rule, the Banks are unable to determine what effect, if any, this
rule may have on their regulatory capital requirements.
On November 16, 1995, the Federal Reserve Board issued guidelines
entitled, Federal Reserve Guidelines for Rating Risk Management at State Member
Banks and Bank Holding Companies (the "Guidelines"). The Guidelines specify that
principles of sound management should apply to the entire spectrum of risks
facing a banking institution including, but not limited to, credit, market,
liquidity, operational, legal, and reputational risk and that, for state member
banks, a single numerical rating for risk management should be provided as part
of the examination process. The Guidelines also specify that examination reports
should make reference to the types and nature of corrective actions that need to
be taken by institutions to address noted risk management and internal control
deficiencies. Where appropriate, institutions should also be advised that the
Federal Reserve Board will initiate supervisory actions if the failure to
separate critical operational duties creates the potential for serious losses or
if material deficiencies or situations that threaten the safe and sound conduct
of their activities are not adequately addressed in a timely manner. Due to the
subjective nature of the risk-management evaluation, the Banks are not able to
determine what effect, if any, this rule may have on the operation of the Banks.
On October 1, 1996, the banking agencies issued new guidelines amending
the Interagency Guidelines Establishing Standards for Safety and Soundness (the
"Guidelines") to include asset quality and earnings standards. The Guidelines
adopted pursuant to the requirements of Section 39 of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act. The Guidelines require financial institutions to identify problem
assets and estimate inherent losses. In order to comply with these Guidelines a
financial institution shall: (1) consider the size and potential risks of
material concentrations of credit risk; (2) compare the level of problem assets
to the level of capital and establish reserves sufficient to absorb anticipated
losses on those and other assets; (3) take appropriate corrective action to
resolve problem assets, as appropriate; and (4) provide periodic asset quality
reports to the board of directors to assess the level of asset risk. The
earnings standards specified by the Guidelines require an institution to compare
its earnings trends (relative to equity, assets, and other common benchmarks)
with its historical experience and with the earnings trends of its peers. The
Guidelines, relative to the earnings standards, require the institution to: (1)
evaluate the adequacy of earnings with regard to the institution's relative size
and complexity, and the risk profile of the institution's assets and operations;
(2) assess the source, volatility, and sustainability of earnings; (3) evaluate
the effect of nonrecurring or extraordinary income or expense; (4) take steps to
ensure that earnings are sufficient to maintain adequate capital and reserves
after considering asset quality and the institution's rate of growth; and (5)
provide periodic reports with adequate information for management and the board
of directors to assess earnings performance. The Guidelines note that the
complexity and sophistication of an institution's monitoring, reporting systems,
and corrective actions should be commensurate with the size, nature and scope of
the institution's operations. The Banks do not believe that these Guidelines
will materially effect their operations or financial condition.
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council ("FFIEC") has
approved revisions to the reporting requirements for the Reports of Condition
and Income (Call Report) that will take effect as of March 31, 1997. The
revisions that are expected to have the greatest impact on most financial
institutions will be the adoption of generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP") as the reporting basis for the balance sheet, income statement and
related Call Report schedules. This will involve the revision of Call Report
instructions that currently depart from GAAP, the addition of a small number of
new items to meet supervisory data needs resulting from the adoption of GAAP,
and the modification of other existing Call Report items or instructions. In the
March 31, 1997 Call Report, financial institutions are required to adopt the
provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement No. 125,
Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments
of Liabilities, for transfers and servicing of assets occurring after December
31, 1996. AS FASB 125 provides standards for distinguishing the transfer of
financial assets from secured borrowings and, therefore, the recognition and
derecognition of financial assets, regulatory capital calculations could be
significantly impacted. The Banks are currently considering the relevant
provisions of FASB 125, and assessing the accounting treatment and legal
ramifications of modifying participation agreements. Additional information with
respect to this pronouncement is included in "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" under Recent
Accounting Pronouncements, and is incorporated by reference thereto.
On December 20, 1996 the FDIC Board of Directors adopted the FFIEC's
updated statement of policy entitled Uniform Financial Institutions Rating
System ("UFIRS"). The updated UFIRS replaces the previous rating system
established in the 1979 statement of policy, and is effective January 1, 1997.
Under the existing UFIRS, each financial institution is assigned a composite
rating based on an evaluation and rating of five essential components of an
institution's financial condition and operations. The five component areas are
Capital adequacy, Asset quality, Management, Earnings and Liquidity ("CAMEL").
The updated UFIRS includes the addition of a sixth component for Sensitivity to
market risk ("CAMELS"). The new sixth component addresses the degree to which
changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, commodity prices or equity
prices can adversely affect a financial institution's earnings or capital. The
new component focuses on an institution's ability to monitor and manage its
market risk, and will provide an institution's management with a clearer and
more focused indication of supervisory concerns in this area. The Banks do not
believe that this statement of policy will materially effect their operations.
Item 2. Description of Property
United Community Bankshares, Inc., the parent company, did not own any
property as of December 31, 1996.
The Bank of Franklin
BOF's main office is located at 100 East Fourth Avenue in Franklin,
Virginia. The College Drive branch office is located at 201 North College Drive,
Franklin, Virginia; an ATM facility is located at this office. The Courtland
branch is located at Shands Shopping Center, Courtland, Virginia; the Newsoms
branch at 22334 General Thomas Highway, Newsoms, Virginia; and the Holland
branch at 6617 Holland Road, Suffolk, Virginia. Other properties owned include
three two-story houses located at 403, 405, and 407 Middle Street, Franklin,
Virginia. The houses are held for rental purposes and possible further
expansion. The properties are rented to individuals for living quarters. BOF
also owns a parcel of land and a two-car garage located at 200 East Fourth
Avenue, Franklin, Virginia. BOF has retained this property for storage and
employee parking and may use this property for future expansion. The Courtland
branch is the only leased property. All properties are in good condition.
The Bank of Sussex and Surry
BSS's main office is located at 205 Railroad Avenue in Wakefield,
Virginia. The Ivor branch office is located at 8314 Main Street, Ivor, Virginia
and the Surry branch Office is located at 207 Colonial Trail East, Surry,
Virginia. BSS also owns property located on 535 County Drive (Highway 460) in
the Town of Wakefield on which it has a remote stand-alone ATM facility. This
property is also owned for possible future expansion purposes. All of these
properties are owned by BSS and in good condition.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
In the course of its operations, United Community Bankshares, Inc. and
its subsidiaries are not aware of any material pending or threatened litigation,
unasserted claims and/or assessments through December 31, 1996, or subsequent
thereto. The only litigation in which UCB and its subsidiaries, the Banks, are
involved are collection suits involving delinquent loan accounts in the normal
course of business.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to UCB shareholders for a vote during the
fourth quarter of the year end December 31, 1996.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
United Community Bankshares, Inc. has arrangements with Wheat First
Butcher Singer, Davenport & Company of Virginia, and Scott Stringfellow to make
a market in the Company's common stock. UCB stock is listed on the NASDAQ
(National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) bulletin board
under the symbol "UCMB". Listing on the bulletin board began December 17, 1996.
Buy or sell transactions may be effected through either of the these brokerage
firms.
UCB has elected to serve as its own transfer agent. Any inquiries
concerning the disposition of UCB securities should be directed to United
Community Bankshares, Inc. corporate headquarters in Franklin, Virginia.
United Community Bankshares, Inc. was capitalized on August 1, 1996,
pursuant to a share exchange between UCB and the subsequent subsidiary Banks,
BOF and BSS. See "Item 1. Description of Business." High and low sales prices of
UCB Common Stock are set forth in the following table. Quoted sale prices
through December 17, 1996 were from UCB records, while sale prices after this
date are from the three aforementioned brokers. UCB Common Stock is thinly
traded, therefore, the volume of trading has been insufficient to establish a
meaningful market price.
Sales Prices
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1996 High Low
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Third Quarter (August 1 through September 30, 1996) No Trades No Trades
Fourth Quarter (October 1 through December 16, 1996) $12.00 $10.00
Fourth Quarter (December 17 through December 31, 1996) $11.00 $11.00
UCB paid a cash dividend of $.14 per common share or a total of
$256,089 on September 30, 1996. On February 5, 1997, UCB Board of Directors
declared a cash dividend of $.15 per common share, to common shareholders of
record on February 28, 1997, payable on March 31, 1997.
As of February 28, 1997 UCB had 1,027 shareholders of record of its
Common Stock.
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion provides information about the major
components of the results of operations and financial condition, liquidity and
capital resources of United Community Bankshares, Inc. ("UCB" or the "Company")
and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The Bank of Franklin ("BOF") and The Bank of
Sussex and Surry ("BSS"), collectively referred to as the Banks. This discussion
and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included herein.
Overview
UCB reported net income of $1,922,905 in 1996, compared to $1,715,376
in 1995, representing an increase of 12.1%. Earnings per share increased to
$1.05 per share in 1996 compared to $0.94 per share in 1995. The increased
earnings during this period were primarily due to higher levels of net interest
income, a reduction in provision for loan losses and an increase in noninterest
income, which were partially offset by an increase in noninterest expenses. UCB
incurred one-time merger related expenses of $189,758 in 1996.
Profitability as measured by the Company's return on average equity
(ROE) increased to 10.68% in 1996, up from 10.11% in 1995. Another key indicator
of performance, the return on average assets (ROA) for 1996 was 1.33%, a slight
decrease from 1.34% in 1995. Without the one-time merger related expenses, ROE
and ROA would have been 11.73% and 1.46%, respectively, in 1996.
For the year 1996, UCB had a dividend payout ratio of 30.0%, which
compared to a 24.6% ratio for the year 1995. The average equity to average asset
ratio declined from 13.22% for 1995 to 12.43% for 1996. Average assets grew by
12.84%, or more than twice the 6.09% increase in average equity from 1995 to
1996.
The Company's assets at year end 1996 were $149.9 million, up by 4.6%,
over year end 1995 of $143.3 million. Net loans outstanding at year end 1996
were $77.0 million, up from the year end level for 1995 of $66.2 million,
posting a $10.8 million increase or 16.3%. Total deposits at year end were
$129.8 million and $124.2 million at year end 1996 and 1995, respectively, an
increase of $5.6 million or 4.5%.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Interest Income
The principal source of earnings for the Company is net interest
income. Net interest income equals the amount by which interest income exceeds
interest expense. Changes in volume and mix of interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities, as well as their respective yields and rates, have
a significant impact on the level of net interest income.
During 1996, on a tax equivalent basis, net interest income increased
8.7% to $6.2 million from $5.7 million in 1995. This was a result of a $958,000
increase in interest income which exceeded a $588,000 increase in interest
expense. The increase in interest income was largely due to: a) increased loan
volume, which on an average net loan basis increased 11.6% to $74.1 million from
$66.4 million in 1995; b) increases in average investment securities, which
increased 19.5% to $57.9 million from $48.4 million in 1996 and 1995,
respectively; c) decreases in sales of average federal funds of $2.6 million to
$3.7 million from $6.3 million in 1996 and 1995, respectively. The increase in
average earning assets was funded by the growth in deposits. Average
interest-bearing deposits increased 12.6% to $107.6 million from $95.3 million
in 1996 and 1995, respectively. The yield on interest earning assets decreased
to 8.04% in 1996 compared to 8.11% in 1995. Funding costs on interest bearing
deposits and short-term borrowings increased slightly to 4.38% in 1996 from
4.37% in 1995. The net interest margin decreased to 4.54% in 1996 from 4.67% in
1995.
The following table depicts interest income on average earning assets
and related yields, as well as interest expense on average interest-bearing
liabilities and related rates paid for the periods indicated.
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Average Balance, Income and Expense, Yield and Rates
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Twelve Months Ended December 31,
1996 1995
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Average Income/ Yield Average Income/ Yield
Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate
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ASSETS:
Securities:
Taxable $ 38,469 $ 2,332 6.06% $ 33,097 $ 2,063 6.23%
Tax-exempt(1) 19,408 1,446 7.45% 15,321 1,074 7.01%
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Total Securities(2) 57,877 3,778 6.53% 48,418 3,317 6.48%
Loans, net(3) 74,128 6,925 9.34% 66,443 6,326 9.52%
Federal funds sold 3,702 205 5.54% 6,302 362 5.74%
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Total earnings assets 135,707 $ 10,908 8.04% 121,163 $ 9,825 8.11%
Less: Allowance for
loan losses (1,250) (1,215)
Total nonearning assets 10,462 8,483
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Total assets $ 144,919 $ 128,431
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LIABILITIES and
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing deposits:
Checking $ 16,469 $ 472 2.87% $ 13,039 $ 385 2.95%
Regular savings and club
accounts 11,725 358 3.05% 11,018 349 3.17%
Money market savings 20,213 711 3.52% 19,235 693 3.60%
Certificates of deposit
Over $100,000 10,040 529 5.27% 9,995 507 5.07%
$100,000 and under 49,181 2,639 5.37% 41,966 2,226 5.30%
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Total interest-bearing
deposits 107,628 4,709 4.38% 95,253 4,160 4.37%
Short-term borrowings 857 42 4.90% 55 2 3.64%
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Total interest-bearing
liabilities 108,485 $ 4,751 4.38% 95,308 $ 4,162 4.37%
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Noninterest bearing liabilities
Demand deposits 17,584 15,050
Other noninterst bearing
liabilities 842 1,098
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Total liablities 126,911 111,456
Shareholders' equity 18,008 16,975
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $ 144,919 $ 128,431
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Net interest income $ 6,157 $ 5,663
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Interest rate spread(4) 3.66% 3.74%
Net interest margin (5) 4.54% 4.67%
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(1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable equivalent basis assuming a
federal tax rate of 34%. The Banks are exempt from state income taxes.
(2) The average balance for securities classified as available for sale does
not materially differ from amoritized cost.
(3) For the purpose of these calculations, nonaccruing laons are included in
the daily average amounts outstanding.
(4) Represents the differences between the yield on total average earning
assets and the cost of total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Represents the ratio of net-interest earnings to the average balance of
interest-earning assets.
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Interest income and expenses are affected by fluctuations in interest
rates, by changes in the volumes of earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities, and by the interaction of rate and volume factors. The following
table analyzes the direct causes of the year-to-year changes in net interest
earnings on a taxable equivalent basis. Rate/volume variance, the third element
in the calculation, along with rate and volume variances, are not shown
separately, but is allocated to the rate and volume variances in proportion to
the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.
Nonaccruing loans are included in average loans outstanding.
VOLUME AND RATE ANALYSIS
(Dollars in Thousands)
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1996 VS 1995 1995 VS 1994
INCREASE (DECREASE) INCREASE (DECREASE)
DUE TO CHANGES IN: DUE TO CHANGES IN:
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VOLUME RATE TOTAL VOLUME RATE TOTAL
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ASSETS:
Securities:
Taxable $327 ($58) $269 (27) 148 $121
Tax-exempt 301 71 372 270 (55) 215
Loans (net):
Taxable 720 (121) 599 550 298 848
Tax-exempt - - - (6) (6) (12)
Federal funds sold (144) (13) (157) 63 95 158
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Total earning assets 1,203 (121) 1,083 850 480 1,330
INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS:
Checking 99 (12) 87 20 10 30
Regular savings &
club accounts 22 (13) 9 (1) 4 3
Money market savings 35 (17) 18 - 89 89
Certificate of deposit:
Over $100,000 2 20 22 112 53 165
$100,000 and under 387 26 413 220 353 573
Short-term borrowings 39 1 40 1 (1) -
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Total interest-bearing
liabilities 583 6 589 352 508 860
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Net interest income $620 ($126) $494 $498 ($28) $470
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Interest Sensitivity
Paramount to earnings performance and the maintenance of sufficient
liquidity is the effective management of interest rate risk, commonly referred
to as asset/liability management. The interest sensitivity position ("gap") is
the difference between interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive
liabilities in a specific time interval. The gap can be managed by repricing
assets or liabilities, affected by selling securities available for sale, by
replacing an asset or liability at maturity, or by adjusting the interest rate
or the life of an asset or liability. Matching of assets and liabilities
repricing in the same interval help to hedge the risk and minimize the impact on
interest income in periods of rising and falling interest rates.
The Banks evaluate interest sensitivity risk in accordance with their
asset liability policies, and then formulate strategy regarding asset
originations, pricing, funding sources, and off-balance sheet commitments in
order to decrease sensitivity risk. These strategies are based on management's
outlook regarding future interest rate movements, the state of the regional and
national economy, and other financial and business risk factors. The Banks
establish prices for deposits and loans based primarily on local market
conditions.
At December 31, 1996, the Company had $11.3 million more in liabilities
than assets repricing within one year or less and was, therefore, in a liability
sensitive position for that period with a negative 8.17% cumulative static gap.
Generally, positive gaps affect net interest margins and earnings
negatively in periods of falling rates, and conversely, higher negative gaps
adversely impact net interest margin and earnings in periods of rising rates as
a higher volume of liabilities will reprice quicker than assets over the period
for which the gap is computed. To soften the potential impact of changes in
interest rates, $46.4 million of total loans, at December 31, 1996, were either
accruing at a variable interest rate or maturing within one year. In addition,
at December 31, 1996, federal funds sold, which are repriceable daily, were $3.9
million and investment securities maturing within one year totaled $14.4
million, which could be sold quickly to meet special funding needs or to adjust
the Company's interest rate sensitivity position.
The following table presents the Company's interest sensitivity
position at December 31, 1996. This is a one day position which is continually
changing and is not necessarily indicative of the Company's position at any
other time.
INTEREST SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
(Dollars in Thousands)
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December 31, 1996(1)
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Within 90-365 1 to 5 Over
90 Days Days Years 5 Years Total
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Earning Assets:
Loans, net(2) $ 31,255 $ 15,134 $ 30,673 $ 919 $ 77,981
Securities(3) 9,771 4,580 27,083 14,956 56,390
Federal Funds sold and other 3,890 - - - 3,890
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Total earning assets $44,916 $ 19,714 $ 57,756 $ 15,875 $138,261
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits:
Interest checking(4) $ 13,831 $ 588 $ 2,950 $ - $ 17,369
Regular and Christmas Club savings(4) 2,315 1,941 5,340 2,034 11,630
Money market savings 20,554 - - - 20,554
Certificates of deposit:
$100,000 and over 2,300 5,641 2,283 - 10,224
Less than $100,000 11,195 21,023 17,534 6 49,758
Short-term borrowings 229 - - - 229
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Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 50,424 $ 29,193 $ 28,107 $ 2,040 $109,764
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Period gap $ (5,508) $ (9,479) $ 29,649 $ 13,835 $ 28,497
Cumulative gap $ (5,508) $(14,987) $ 14,662 $ 28,497
Ratio of cumulative gap to total
earning assets -3.98% -10.84% 10.60% 20.61%
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(1) The repricing dates may differ from maturity dates for certain assets due
to prepayment assumptions.
(2) Excludes nonaccrual loans.
(3) Securities classified "available for sale" are carried at estimated fair
value. Securities classified "held to maturity" are carried at amortized
cost.
(4) The Company has found that its regular savings and interest checking
historically represent core deposits, and are not sensitive to changes in
related market rates and, therefore, have been spread across the columns in
accordance with management's understanding of regulatory requirements and
historical industry experience.
Noninterest income
Noninterest income increased 18.1% to $877,395 in 1996 from $742,711 in
1995. Service charges, overdraft charges and customer fees increased by
approximately $136,000 and gains on sales of investment securities increased by
approximately $15,000. Increases in customer fees, overdraft and service charges
were a result of the economy, overall deposit growth and management's
initiatives to maximize fee income. These gains were partially offset by a
decrease in nonrecurring items of approximately $53,000 related to gains on sale
of other real estate owned.
NONINTEREST INCOME
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995
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Service charges on deposit accounts $ 195 $ 193
Overdraft charges on deposit accounts 465 351
Fees for other customer services 130 110
Securities gains (losses), net 13 (2)
Gain on sale of other real estate owned - 53
Other operating income 74 38
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Total noninterest income $ 877 $ 743
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Noninterest expenses
Noninterest expenses for 1996 were $3.9 million, up from $3.6 million
for 1995, representing a 8.4% increase. One-time merger related expenses totaled
approximately $190,000 in 1996. As previously mentioned, the holding company was
formed in 1996. Salaries and employee benefits increased $174,000, arising from
general pay increases and increased staffing levels due to the continued growth
of the Company. In addition, The Bank of Franklin acquired a branch from a
regional bank in August, 1995; therefore, 1996 was the first full year of
operation for this branch. Amortization of the premium paid for the deposits of
this branch increased $34,000 from 1995 as a result of a full year's
amortization incurred in 1996. These increases were partially offset by a
$116,000 decrease in FDIC Insurance premiums, a $13,000 decrease in professional
fees and a $16,000 decrease in franchise, state and local taxes. Premiums for
FDIC Insurance were reduced to the $1000 per quarter in 1995 due to the solvency
of the Bank Insurance Fund.
NONINTEREST EXPENSES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995
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Salaries and employee benefits $ 2,083 $ 1,909
Occupancy expenses 264 258
Depreciation and equipment maintenance 240 221
FDIC assessment 4 120
Postage 103 98
Professional fees 128 141
Franchise, state and local taxes 164 133
Merger related expenses 190 -
Other operating expenses 750 699
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Total noninterest expenses $ 3,926 $ 3,579
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Income Taxes
Applicable income taxes on 1996 earnings amounted to $597,000,
resulting in an effective tax rate of 23.7% compared to $565,000, or 24.8%, in
1995.
Note 8 to UCB's Financial Statements provides a reconciliation between
the amount of income tax expense computed using the federal statutory tax rate
with the Company's reported tax expense, which are incorporated herein by
reference. Also, included in Note 8 is information regarding the principal items
giving rise to deferred taxes for the two years ended December 31, 1996 and
1995.
Asset Quality
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance is to provide for potential
losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Among other factors, management considers
the Company's historical loss experience, the size and composition of the loan
portfolio, the value and adequacy of collateral and guarantors, nonperforming
credits and current and anticipated economic conditions. There are additional
risks of future loan losses which cannot be precisely quantified or attributed
to particular loans or classes of loans. Since those risks include general
economic trends, as well as conditions affecting individual borrowers, the
allowance for loan losses is an estimate. The allowance is also subject to
regulatory examinations and determination as to adequacy, which may take into
account such factors as the methodology used to calculate the allowance, and the
size of the allowance in comparison to peer banks identified by regulatory
agencies.
In 1996, the Company had $101,000 in provision expense compared to
$182,529 in 1995. Loans charged off, which are charged directly to the allowance
when they occur, during 1996 amounted to $254,000 compared to $247,000 in 1995.
Recoveries amounted to $112,000 and $144,000 during 1996 and 1995, respectively.
The ratio of net charge-offs to average outstanding loans was 0.19% in 1996 and
0.16% in 1995. Management feels that the reserve is adequate to absorb any
losses on existing loans which may become uncollectible. The following table
presents the Company's loan loss and recovery experience for the past two years.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995
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Balance, beginning of period $ 1,250 $ 1,170
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Loans charged off:
Commercial 7 167
Real estate 75 7
Installment 172 73
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Total loans charged off 254 247
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Recoveries:
Commercial 18 15
Real estate 6 48
Installment 88 81
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Total recoveries 112 144
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Net charge-offs 142 103
Provision for loan losses 101 183
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Balance, end of period $ 1,209 $ 1,250
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Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total
loans outstanding at end of period 1.55% 1.85%
Ratio of net of charge-offs to average loans
outstanding during period 0.19% 0.16%
The breakdown of the allowance for loan losses is based primarily upon
those factors discussed above in computing the allowance as a whole. Because all
of these factors are subject to change, the breakdown is not necessarily
indicative of the category for determining future loan losses. The following
table contains a column summarizing the loan portfolio composition for reference
purposes.
ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
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PERCENT OF PERCENT OF
LOANS IN EACH LOANS IN EACH
CATEGORY TO CATEGOR TO
AMOUNT TOTAL LOANS AMOUNT TOTAL LOANS
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Commercial $ 536 26.47% $ 577 24.07%
Real estate-mortgage 423 47.50% 421 49.24%
Real estate-agriculture 14 3.70% 15 4.13%
Real estate-construction 26 2.95% 28 3.36%
Installment and consumer 209 19.38% 209 19.20%
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$ 1,209 100.00% $ 1,250 100.00%
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Nonperforming assets. Total nonperforming assets, which consist of
nonaccrual loans and foreclosed properties, were $347,000 at December 31, 1996,
a decrease of $117,000 or 25.2% from a level of $464,000 at December 31, 1995.
Total nonperforming assets and loans over 90 days past due and accruing interest
were 1.1% of period-end loans and foreclosed property as of December 31, 1996 as
compared to 1.0% at December 31, 1995. At December 31, 1996, in addition to
loans on either nonaccrual status or loans past due 90 days or more and still
accruing interest, UCB had approximately $1,308,303 of loans that had been
internally classified. These loans require more than usual attention and are
potential problems. UCB considered these loans in establishing the level of the
allowance for loan losses. The following table summarizes nonperforming assets
for the past two years.
NONPERFORMING ASSETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995
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Nonaccrual loans $ 182 $ 276
Restructured loans - -
Foreclosed properties 165 188
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Total nonperforming assets $ 347 $ 464
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Loans past due 90 days accruing interest $ 499 $ 186
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Allowance for loan losses to period-end loans 1.55% 1.85%
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans 664.29% 452.90%
Nonperforming assets to period-end loans and
foreclosed property 0.44% 0.69%
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
during the period 0.19% 0.16%
The Company places a loan on nonaccrual status when management
believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection
efforts, that the borrower's financial condition is such that collection of both
principal and interest is doubtful. UCB's policy is to place loans on nonaccrual
status if principal or interest is past due for 90 days or more unless the debt
is both well secured and in the process of being collected. For 1996 and 1995,
$19,375 and $29,500, respectively, in gross interest income would have been
recorded if nonaccrual loans had been current throughout the period outstanding.
For the period ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, interest income received on
nonaccrual loans was $0 and $92,050, respectively.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Loan Portfolio
Loans, net of unearned income and the allowance for loan losses, were
$77.0 million at December 31, 1996, an increase from $66.2 million at December
31, 1995, a $10.8 million or 16.3% increase. Loan demand increased during 1996.
Loans secured by real estate comprise 54.1% of the total loan portfolio
as of December 31, 1996, and includes a diverse portfolio of which single family
residential loans comprise 29.4% of the loan portfolio. Loans secured by
commercial real estate comprised 18.1%, while traditional commercial loans
comprised 18.2% of total loans. The commercial category also includes loans
secured by other forms of collateral as well as some unsecured debt. Loans
secured by agricultural real estate and other loans to the agricultural sector
comprised 3.7% and 8.2%, respectively, of the loan portfolio as of December 31,
1996. Other loans to the agricultural sector include unsecured loans and loans
secured by farm equipment, crops and other collateral. The Company's consumer
portfolio comprised 19.4% of total loans as of December 31, 1996. Real estate
construction loans accounted for 2.9% of total loans outstanding as of December
31, 1996. The Company has no loans outstanding to foreign countries.
During the normal course of business, the Company makes various
commitments and incurs certain contingent liabilities which are disclosed but
not reflected in its financial statements. These commitments and contingent
liabilities include commitments to extend credit and financial standby letters
of credit. At December 31, 1996, commitments for standby letters of credit and
guarantees written were $1.1 million and commitments to extend credit were $13.8
million. At December 31, 1995, commitments for standby letters of credit and
guarantees written were $790,000 and commitments to extend credit totaled $12.1
million.
Interest income on installment, agricultural, commercial, and real
estate mortgage loans was computed on the principal balance outstanding. Most
variable rate loans carry an interest rate tied to the Banks' base lending
rates, which are set by the Banks, or to Money Center Prime, as published in the
Wall Street Journal.
Loans by type of loan as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and a maturity
schedule of selected loans (based on contractual terms) are presented in the
following tables.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
December 31,
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1996 1995
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Commercial $ 14,273 $ 10,646
Agricultural 6,437 5,594
Real estate construction 2,304 2,271
Real estate mortgage:
Residential (1-4 family) 20,868 19,592
Home equity lines 2,117 1,746
Multifamily - 84
Commercial 14,164 11,817
Agricultural 2,894 2,791
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Real estate subtotal 42,347 38,301
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Loans to individuals
Consumer 14,881 12,680
Credit card and related plans 277 279
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Loans to individuals subtotal 15,158 12,959
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TOTAL LOANS 78,215 67,500
Less unearned income 52 68
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Total net loans $ 78,163 $ 67,432
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MATURITY SCHEDULE OF SELECTED LOANS
(Dollars in Thousands)
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1 Year 1 to 5 After
or Less (3) Years 5 Years Total
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Commercial and agricultural $ 10,681 $ 8,655 $ 1,361 $ 20,697
Real estate - construction 2,299 5 - 2,304
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Total $ 12,980 $ 8,660 $ 1,361 $ 23,001
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Loans maturing after one year
with predetermined rates 5,611 403 $ 6,014
Loans maturing after one year
with variable rate 3,049 958 4,007
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Total $ 8,660 $ 1,361 $ 10,021
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(1) Includes loans in nonaccrual status.
(2) Scheduled repayments are reported in the maturity category in which
payment is due.
(3) Includes demand loans, loans having no stated schedule of repayments or
stated maturity, and overdrafts, along with scheduled repayments.
Investment Securities
The investment securities portfolio plays a primary role in the
management of interest rate sensitivity of the Company and generates substantial
interest income. In addition, the portfolio serves as a source of liquidity for
depositor and loan demands and is used as needed to meet collateral
requirements.
The securities portfolio consists of two components, investment
securities held to maturity and securities available for sale, as prescribed by
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" ("SFAS 115"). Securities are
classified as securities held to maturity based on management's intent and the
Company's ability, at the time of purchase, to hold such securities to maturity.
These securities are carried at amortized cost. Securities which may be sold in
response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the securities'
prepayment risk, increases in loan demand, general liquidity needs and other
similar factors are classified as available for sale and are carried at
estimated fair value.
In December 1995, in accordance with a permissible, one time
reclassification of securities, the Company reassessed its liquidity needs and
investment strategy and transferred securities with an amortized cost of $25.2
million for held to maturity to available for sale at fair value. This resulted
in a net unrealized loss of $43,598, which was reflected within a separate
component of stockholders' equity in accordance with SFAS 115. This increase in
the available-for-sale category was a result of management's decision to
increase its flexibility in managing the investment portfolio as changing
circumstances make it necessary or desirable to sell specific securities at
times which may not be anticipated at the time of purchase.
At year-end 1996, total investment securities were $56.4 million, down
from $57.9 million at year-end 1995. The decline in the securities portfolio is
primarily due to the investment of proceeds from the sales and maturities of
securities in loans rather than new securities. Excluding U.S. Treasuries and
securities of U.S. agencies, neither the aggregate book value nor the aggregate
market value of the securities of any issuer exceeded ten percent of the
Company's stockholders' equity. The following table presents information
pertaining to the composition of the investment securities portfolio.
Maturities of Securities Held as of December 31, 1996
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Over 10
Years &
1 Year 1 to 5 5 to 10 Equity
or Less Years Years Securities Total
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US Agency securities:
Amortized cost $ 4,505 $ 20,219 $ 2,911 $ 1,056 $ 28,691
Fair value 4,511 20,028 2,849 1,042 28,430
Weighted average yield 5.92% 5.77% 6.45% 6.42% 5.89%
US Treasury securities:
Amortized cost $ - $ 801 $ 267 $ - $ 1,068
Fair value - 792 264 - 1,056
Weighted average yield 0.00% 5.16% 7.06% 0.00% 5.64%
State and Political Subdivisions:
Amortized cost $ 895 $ 5,423 $ 14,759 $ 799 $ 21,876
Fair value 898 5,457 14,882 777 22,014
Weighted average yield 7.23% 7.71% 7.27% 7.68% 7.39%
Other Securities:
Amortized cost $ 700 $ 2,651 $ 481 $ 405 $ 4,237
Fair value 702 2,667 481 911 4,761
Weighted average yield 6.00% 6.88% 6.69% 6.87% 6.71%
Total Securities (1):
Amortized cost $ 6,100 $ 29,094 $ 18,418 $ 2,260 $ 55,872
Fair value 6,111 28,944 18,476 2,730 56,261
Weighted average yield 6.12% 6.22% 7.12% 6.95% 6.53%
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(1) Yields on tax-exempt securities are computed on a taxable-equivalent basis.
Deposits
Deposits provide funding for the Banks investment in loans and
securities. A primary objective is to increase core deposits as a means to fund
asset growth at less cost. It is anticipated that competition for deposits will
increase within the Banks primary market areas. At the same time interest paid
for deposits must be managed carefully to control the level of interest expense.
Total deposits grew by $5.6 million or 4.5% from $124.2 million at December 31,
1995 to $129.8 million at December 31, 1996. Non-interest bearing deposits
increased by $3.3 million or 19.5% from $17.0 million at the end of 1995 to
$20.3 million at the end of 1996. Interest bearing deposits as of December 31,
1996 were $109.5 million increasing by $2.3 million or 2.1%, from year end 1995
of $107.2 million. While most interest bearing deposits remained stable from
1995 to 1996, NOW accounts and certificates of deposits increased by $1.1
million and $1.6 million, respectively. Non-interest bearing deposits were 15.6%
of total deposits a December 31, 1996, compared to 13.7% for year end 1995.
The Banks offer individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses a
variety of deposit accounts, including checking, savings, money market, and
certificate of deposits. Certificates of deposit, are obtained primarily from
the communities the Banks serve. The Banks also carry interest-bearing deposits
with state and local municipal governments.
AVERAGE DEPOSITS AND RATES PAID
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
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For the Year Ended December 31,
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1996 1995
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Amount Rate Amount Rate
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Noninterest-bearing accounts $ 17,584 - $ 15,050 -
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Interest-bearing accounts
Interest checking 16,469 2.87% 13,039 2.95%
Money market 20,213 3.52% 19,235 3.60%
Regular savings 11,725 3.05% 11,018 3.17%
Time deposits
Less than $100,000 49,181 5.36% 41,966 5.30%
$100,000 and over 10,040 5.27% 9,995 5.07%
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Total interest-bearing 107,628 4.38% 95,253 4.37%
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Total deposits $ 125,212 $ 110,303
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MATURITIES OF CD'S OF $100,000 AND OVER
(Dollars in Thousands)
Within Three Six to Over
Three to Six Twelve Twelve
Months Months Months Months Total
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At December 31, 1996 $ 2,300 $ 2,587 $ 3,054 $ 2,283 $ 10,224
Capital Resources
The adequacy of the Banks capital is reviewed by management on an
ongoing basis with reference to the size, composition, and quality of the Banks
resources and consistent with regulatory requirement and industry standards.
Management seeks to maintain a capital structure that will assure an adequate
level of capital to support anticipated asset growth and absorb potential
losses.
The Federal Reserve, along with the Comptroller of the Currency and the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, have adopted new capital guidelines to
supplement the existing definitions of capital for regulatory purposes and to
establish minimum capital standards. Specifically, the guidelines categorize
assets and off-balance sheet items into four risk-weighted categories. At the
end of December 31, 1996 and 1995, the required minimum ratio of qualifying
total capital to risk-weighted assets was 8%, of which 4% must be tier-one
capital. Tier-one capital includes stockholders' equity, retained earnings and a
limited amount of perpetual preferred stock, less certain goodwill items. At
December 31, 1996, on a consolidated basis United Community Bankshares total
risk-based capital ratio was 19.48%, The Bank of Franklin's was 15.58% and The
Bank of Sussex and Surry's was 24.83%, all of which were well above the
regulatory minimum of 8.0%. As of December 31, 1995 the total risk-based capital
ratio for UCB, BOF and BSS were 21.41%, 16.57% and 28.15%, respectively. Further
information on capital adequacy for the Banks may be found in Note 16 of UCB's
Financial Statements and are incorporated herein by reference.
Short-Term Borrowings
In the course of operations, due to fluctuations in loan and deposit
levels, the Banks occasionally find it necessary to purchase federal funds on a
short-term basis. The Banks maintain federal funds line arrangements with
several regional banks, whereby they may purchase funds totaling $13,956,000.
The Company has been, and continues to be, a net provider of funds in the market
place. Based on certain criteria and acceptable collateral, BOF may borrow $6.5
million from the Federal Home Loan Bank. As of December 31, 1996 the Banks had
no outstanding borrowings on these lines.
In 1995, BOF began offering overnight repurchase agreements to a
commercial customer, which amounted to $229,000 at year-end 1996 and $336,000 at
year-end 1995. Further information on short-term borrowings is contained in
UCB's Annual Report to Stockholders for the year end December 31, 1996, and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Liquidity
Liquidity represents an institution's ability to meet present and
future financial obligations through either the sale of existing assets or the
acquisition of additional funds through short-term borrowings. Liquid assets
include cash, interest-bearing deposits with banks, federal funds sold and
investments and loans maturing within one year. As a result of the Company's
management of liquid assets, and the ability to generate liquidity through
liability fundings, management believes that the Company maintains overall
liquidity which is sufficient to satisfy its depositors' requirements and to
meet customers' credit needs.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $11.2 million and $14.1 million for
the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
At December 31, 1996, cash, securities classified as available for sale
and federal funds sold were $57.2 million, 41.7% of total earning assets,
compared to $61.2 million, 46.3% of total earning assets at December 31, 1995.
Asset liquidity is also provided by managing both loan and securities
maturities.
Additional sources of liquidity available to the Company include its
subsidiary Banks' capacity to borrow additional funds through several
established federal funds arrangements and the Federal Home Loan Bank. The
Company has no long-term debt and no material commitments for capital
expenditures.
Effects of Inflation and Changing Prices in Seasonality
The financial statements and related data presented herein were
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which
require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of
historical dollars, without considering changes in relative purchasing power of
money over time due to inflation.
The effect of changing prices on financial institutions is typically
different from other industries, as the Company's assets and liabilities are
monetary in nature. Interest rates are significantly impacted by inflation, but
neither the timing nor the magnitude of the changes are directly related to
price level indices.
Because of the seasonality of the agricultural industry, the volume of
loans and deposits typically fluctuate during the year. Loans are typically
heaviest from April to December and deposits are typically their lowest during
the same period. At the end of the year and the beginning of the following year,
loans decrease as they are repaid and deposits increase as a result of the sale
of the fall harvest.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
FASB Statement No. 125, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial
Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities. This Statement provides accounting
and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial assets and
extinguishments of liabilities, and provides consistent standards for
distinguishing transfers of financial assets that are sales from transfers that
are secured borrowings. Except for certain provisions affecting repurchase
agreements and other similar transactions, this Statement is effective for
transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities
occurring after December 31, 1996, and is applied prospectively. Earlier or
retroactive application is not permitted. The effective date of the provisions
affecting repurchase agreements and similar transactions, including related
transfers of collateral, is delayed for one year, to allow more time for
accounting systems to be put in place to properly reflect the requirements and
guidance of this Statement.
This Statement also provides implementation guidance for assessing
isolation of transferred assets (one of the requirements for recognizing
transfers), and for accounting for transfers of partial interests, servicing of
financial assets, securitizations, transfers of sales-type and direct financing
lease receivables, securities lending transactions, repurchase agreements
including "dollar rolls," "wash sales," loan syndications and participations,
risk participations in banker's acceptances, factoring arrangements, transfers
of receivables with recourse, and extinguishments of liabilities. This Statement
is not expected to materially effect financial position or results of
operations.
On November 14, 1996, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) of the FASB
reached consensus on Issue 96-12 (the Issue), Recognition of Interest Income and
Balance Sheet Classification of Structured Notes. Structured notes are debt
instruments whose cash flows are linked to the movement of one or more indexes,
interest rates, foreign exchange rates, commodities prices, prepayment rates, or
similar variables. They are issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises,
multilateral development banks, municipalities, and private corporations. The
Issue addresses the accounting for certain structured notes that are in the form
of debt securities. The EITF reached a consensus that investors should use the
retrospective interest method for recognizing income on structured note
securities that are classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt
securities under FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in
Debt and Equity Securities, and that meet certain conditions. Under the
retrospective interest approach, income on the structured notes for the current
period is measured based on changes in estimates of future cash flows between
periods, and cash receipts of interest income in the current period and,
therefore, is different from recognizing income on the interest method of
accounting for securities. The EITF observed that changes in accounting for this
Issue should be applied to all structured notes within the scope of this Issue,
either currently as a change in accounting principle, or prospectively to new
securities acquired after November 14, 1996. Management believes the Company
does not hold securities within the scope of the Issue, and does not plan to
invest in such securities in the foreseeable future. Therefore, the Issue is not
expected to have a material effect on the financial position or results of
operations in the foreseeable future.
The Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position (SOP) 96-1,
Environmental Remediation Liabilities. SOP 96-1 provides guidance on accounting
for environmental remediation liabilities within the framework established by
FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. It includes benchmarks to
aid in the determination of when environmental remediation liabilities should be
recognized in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5, and guidance on measurement,
display, and disclosure of such liabilities. The SOP is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1996, with earlier application encouraged.
Management does not expect this SOP to have a material effect on the financial
position or results of operations in the foreseeable future.
Item 7. Financial Statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
United Community Bankshares, Inc.
Franklin, Virginia
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of United Community
Bankshares, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the
related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows
for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 1995, and for the year
then ended have been restated to reflect the pooling of interests with The Bank
of Franklin and The Bank of Sussex and Surry as described in Notes 1 and 2 to
the consolidated financial statements. We did not audit the 1995 financial
statements of The Bank of Sussex and Surry, which statements reflect total
assets of $62,476,940 as of December 31, 1995, and net income of $775,807 for
the year then ended. Those statements were audited by other auditors whose
report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the
amounts included for The Bank of Sussex and Surry as of December 31, 1995 and
for the year then ended, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the report of
other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors, the
consolidated financial statements referred to in the first paragraph present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of United Community
Bankshares, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ GOODMAN AND COMPANY, L.L.P.
One Commercial Place
Norfolk, Virginia
January 31, 1997, except for Note 17,
as to which the date is February 5, 1997
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995
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ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and due from banks $ 7,262,129 $ 5,976,149
Federal funds sold 3,889,538 8,086,367
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TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 11,151,667 14,062,516
SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 46,064,158 47,166,416
SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY, AT AMORTIZED COST
(Fair value approximates $10,196,586 and $10,613,031 at
December 31, 1996 and 1995) 10,325,502 10,698,480
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TOTAL SECURITIES 56,389,660 57,864,896
LOANS, NET OF UNEARNED INCOME 78,163,083 67,431,788
Less: allowance for loan losses 1,209,365 1,250,474
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NET LOANS 76,953,718 66,181,314
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET 1,975,687 2,054,088
ACCRUED INTEREST 1,698,586 1,618,604
INTANGIBLES, NET 719,037 769,863
OTHER ASSETS 989,284 725,845
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 149,877,639 $ 143,277,126
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
DEPOSITS
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 20,292,314 $ 16,987,711
Interest-bearing 109,533,322 107,226,508
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TOTAL DEPOSITS 129,825,636 124,214,219
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS 229,207 336,202
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 188,802 146,229
ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE 400,069 383,214
OTHER LIABILITIES 254,470 443,993
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 130,898,184 125,523,857
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares;
none outstanding - -
Common stock, $1.00 par value; authorized 6,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 1,829,209 shares in 1996 and 1995 1,829,209 1,829,209
Additional paid-in capital 3,059,038 3,062,580
Retained earnings 13,749,417 12,398,702
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of
taxes of $176,082 in 1996 and $238,401 in 1995 341,791 462,778
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 18,979,455 17,753,269
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 149,877,639 $ 143,277,126
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995
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INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans $6,925,331 $6,327,128
Interest on investment securities:
Taxable 2,332,960 2,062,898
Non-taxable 953,877 709,222
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3,286,837 2,772,120
Interest on federal funds sold 205,682 361,017
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TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 10,417,850 9,460,265
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on deposits 4,706,435 4,156,179
Interest on short-term borrowings 42,538 5,191
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TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 4,748,973 4,161,370
NET INTEREST INCOME 5,668,877 5,298,895
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 101,000 182,529
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NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 5,567,877 5,116,366
NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges and fees 793,104 654,829
Net gain (loss) on sale of available-for-sale securities 12,734 (2,285)
Other 71,557 90,167
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TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME 877,395 742,711
NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits 2,083,205 1,909,455
Occupancy expenses 264,257 258,279
Depreciation and equipment maintenance 240,435 220,847
FDIC insurance 4,000 119,893
Professional fees 127,673 140,569
Postage 103,403 98,336
Merger related expenses 189,758 -
Other 913,455 831,534
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TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSES 3,926,186 3,578,913
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 2,519,086 2,280,164
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 596,181 564,788
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NET INCOME $1,922,905 $1,715,376
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NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE $ 1.05 $ 0.94
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</TABLE>
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NET UNREALIZED
ADDITIONAL GAIN (LOSS)
COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED ON SECURITIES
STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR SALE TOTAL
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<S> <C>
BALANCE - JANUARY 1, 1995 $ 1,829,209 $ 3,062,580 $ 11,106,156 $ 18,853 $ 16,016,798
Net income - - 1,715,376 - 1,715,376
Cash dividends declared
($.23 per share) - - (422,830) - (422,830)
Change in unrealized gains and losses
on securities available for sale, net
of taxes of $233,449 - - - 443,925 443,925
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BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1995 1,829,209 3,062,580 12,398,702 462,778 17,753,269
Net income - - 1,922,905 - 1,922,905
Cash dividends declared
($.31 per share) - - (572,190) - (572,190)
Other - (3,542) - - (3,542)
Change in unrealized gains and losses
on securities available for sale, net
of taxes of $62,319 - - - (120,987) (120,987)
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BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1996 $ 1,829,209 $ 3,059,038 $ 13,749,417 $ 341,791 $ 18,979,455
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income 1,922,905 $ 1,715,376
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses 101,000 182,529
Depreciation and amortization 244,901 197,790
Amortization of investment security premiums, net of discounts (38,224) (75,310)
Net (gain) loss on sale of investment securities (12,734) 2,285
Gain on sale of other real estate - (52,500)
Changes in:
Interest receivable (79,982) (318,301)
Interest payable 16,855 71,947
Other assets (263,439) 161,156
Deferred compensation and other liabilities (84,631) 26,937
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,806,651 1,911,909
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities 11,751,723 3,916,682
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (10,812,561) (13,182,259)
Redemptions of held-to-maturity securities 2,634,900 22,702,375
Purchases of held-to-maturity securities (2,231,174) (24,710,016)
Loan originations, net of principal repayments (10,870,050) (5,611,682)
Net cash and cash equivalents received from branch acquisition - 9,876,744
Purchases of premises and equipment (119,028) (183,794)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate - 150,000
Purchase of other real estate - (97,500)
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NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (9,646,190) (7,139,450)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings (106,995) 336,202
Cash dividends paid (572,190) (422,830)
Fractional share payout (3,542) -
Net increase in noninterest bearing deposits 3,304,603 1,505,866
Net increase in interest bearing deposits 2,306,814 7,211,956
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 4,928,690 8,631,194
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,910,849) 3,403,653
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 14,062,516 10,658,863
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 11,151,667 $ 14,062,516
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for:
Interest on deposits and other borrowings $ 4,732,118 $ 4,058,708
Income taxes $ 664,488 $ 447,740
Schedule of noncash investing activities:
Transfer of securities held-to-maturity to available for sale $ - $ 25,210,316
</TABLE>
NOTE 1 -- ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS COMBINATION
On August 1, 1996, The Bank of Franklin ("BOF") and The Bank of Sussex
and Surry ("BSS"), collectively referred to as the "Banks," became affiliated
pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") dated
January 25, 1996. The transaction contemplated by the Agreement created a
holding company, United Community Bankshares, Inc. ("UCB"), which facilitated a
share exchange transaction between UCB and each of the respective banks. The
Agreement was approved by the stockholders of BOF and BSS at annual meetings
held on June 27, 1996. After the share exchange, BOF and BSS became wholly-owned
subsidiaries of UCB, and each shareholder of BOF and BSS became a shareholder of
UCB. Under the terms of the Agreement, BOF and BSS shareholders received 4.806
and 3.0 shares, respectively, of UCB common stock for each share previously
held. This resulted in the issuance of 1,829,209 shares of UCB common stock.
This combination was accounted for as a pooling of interests. In connection with
this transaction, merger expenses totaling $189,758 were recognized in 1996. On
June 30, 1996, BOF and BSS reported unaudited total assets of $82.2 million and
$61.8 million, respectively, and unaudited stockholders' equity of $8.1 million
and $9.7 million, respectively.
The following summarizes the separate historical results of operations
for BOF and BSS for periods prior to the merger, during which time there were no
intercompany transactions:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BOF BSS Combined
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<S> <C>
Six months ended June 30, 1996:
(Unaudited)
Net interest income $ 1,576,000 $ 1,160,000 $ 2,736,000
Net income $ 601,000 $ 403,000 $ 1,004,000
Year ended December 31, 1995:
Net interest income $ 2,867,961 $ 2,430,934 $ 5,298,895
Net income $ 939,569 $ 775,807 $ 1,715,376
</TABLE>
The combined stockholders' equity remained relatively unchanged for
December 31, 1995 to June 30, 1996. BOF stockholders' equity decreased to $8.1
million at June 30, 1996 from $8.2 million at December 31, 1995. BSS
stockholders' equity increased to $9.7 million at June 30, 1996 from $9.6
million at December 31, 1995. Theses changes resulted primarily from: (1)
$601,000 and $403,000 of net income for the BOF and BSS respectively during the
six month period ended June 30, 1996; (2) a $495,000 and $219,000 change in the
net unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of income taxes, for
the respective banks; and (3) dividends paid of $209,000 and $107,000, for the
respective banks, during the same period.
The Banks' are state-chartered commercial banks with two offices in
Franklin, and offices in Wakefield, Courtland, Ivor, Newsoms, Suffolk and Surry,
Virginia. The Banks' primary market area is within western Tidewater, Virginia.
The Banks' principal business consists of providing a broad range of
lending and deposit services to individual and commercial customers with an
emphasis on those services traditionally associated with independent community
banks. These services include checking and savings accounts, certificates of
deposit and charge cards. The Banks' lending activities include commercial and
personal loans, lines of credit, installment loans, home improvement loans,
overdraft protection and construction loans.
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of United Community Bankshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Bank
of Franklin, The Bank of Sussex and Surry, and their wholly-owned subsidiaries,
The Bank of Franklin Service Corporation and BSS Service Corporation,
respectively. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated.
BOF and BSS commenced operations in 1971 and 1902, respectively. The
Bank of Franklin Service Corporation and BSS Service Corporation were organized
in 1996 and 1994, respectively, to facilitate investment in financial related
services.
The consolidation has been prepared using the pooling of interests
method of accounting. All information included in the financial statements has
been combined as if the merger occurred at the earliest date presented.
Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand, amounts due from banks, interest bearing deposits with banks and
federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods.
Securities
Investments in debt securities that management has the positive intent
and ability to hold to maturity are classified as "held to maturity" and
reflected at amortized cost. Investments that are purchased and held principally
for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as "trading
securities" and reflected at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses
included in earnings; however, the Banks did not maintain securities classified
as trading during the periods presented. Securities that may be sold prior to
maturity for asset/liability management purposes, or that may be sold in
response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risk, to increase
regulatory capital or other similar factors, are classified as securities
available for sale and carried at fair value with any adjustments to fair value,
after tax, reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Declines in
the fair value of individual held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities
below their cost that are other than temporary are included in earnings as
realized losses.
Premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the
interest method over the period to maturity on held-to-maturity and
available-for-sale securities. Other-than-temporary declines in the fair value
of individual held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities result in
write-downs of the individual securities to fair value.
Gains and losses are determined using the specific-identification method.
In December of 1995, pursuant to a special report issued by the
Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") regarding the application of FASB
Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments In Debt and Equity
Securities, the Banks reassessed their intent with respect to their securities
portfolios. As a result, held-to-maturity securities, with an amortized cost
basis of $25,210,316 and unrealized gains and losses of $231,048 and $297,105,
respectively, were transferred to the available-for-sale category.
Loans
Loans are reported at their principal outstanding balance net of
charge-offs, unearned income, and unamortized premiums or discounts, if any, on
purchased loans. Interest income is generally recognized when income is earned
using the interest method.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is established through charges to
earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses. Increases and decreases in
the allowance due to changes in the measurement of impaired loans, if
applicable, are included in the provision for loan losses. Loans continue to be
classified as impaired unless they are brought fully current and the collection
of scheduled interest and principal is considered probable.
When a loan or portion of a loan is determined to be uncollectible, the
portion deemed uncollectible is charged against the allowance and subsequent
recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is periodically evaluated
by the Banks, in order to maintain the allowance at a level that is sufficient
to absorb probable credit losses. Management's evaluation of the adequacy of the
allowance is based on a review of the Banks' historical loss experience, known
and inherent risks in the loan portfolio, including adverse circumstances that
may affect the ability of the borrower to repay interest and/or principal, the
estimated value of collateral, and an analysis of the levels and trends of
delinquencies, and charge-offs. Such factors as the level and trend of interest
rates and the condition of the national and local economies are also considered.
In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their
examination process, periodically review the Banks' allowance for losses on
loans. Such agencies may require the Banks to recognize additions to the
allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time
of their examination.
The Banks adopted FASB Statement No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for
Impairment of a Loan, on January 1, 1995. Under the standard, a loan is
considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable
that the Banks will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or
interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The
measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the present value of
expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate,
except that all collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on
the fair value of the collateral. The adoption of FASB Statement No. 114 did not
result in an additional provision for loan losses.
Income Recognition on Impaired and Nonaccrual Loans
Loans, including impaired loans, are generally classified as nonaccrual
if they are past due as to maturity or payment of principal or interest for a
period of more than 90 days, unless such loans are well-secured and in the
process of collection. If a loan or a portion of a loan is classified as
doubtful, or is partially charged off, the loan is generally classified as
nonaccrual. Loans that are on a current payment status or past due less than 90
days may also be classified as nonaccrual, if repayment in full of principal
and/or interest is in doubt.
Loans may be returned to accrual status when all principal and interest
amounts contractually due (including arrearages) are reasonably assured of
repayment within an acceptable period of time, and there is a sustained period
of repayment performance (generally a minimum of six months) by the borrower, in
accordance with the contractual terms of interest and principal.
While a loan is classified as nonaccrual and the future collectibility
of the recorded loan balance is doubtful, collections of interest and principal
are generally applied as a reduction to principal outstanding. When the future
collectibility of the recorded loan balance is expected, interest income may be
recognized on a cash basis. In the case where a nonaccrual loan had been
partially charged off, recognition of interest on a cash basis is limited to
that which would have been recognized on the recorded loan balance at the
contractual interest rate. Cash interest receipts in excess of that amount are
recorded as recoveries to the allowance for loan losses until prior charge-offs
have been fully recovered.
Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned is comprised of real estate and other assets
acquired through foreclosure, acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, or
loans in which the Banks receive physical possession of the debtor's assets.
Other real estate owned is carried at the lower of the recorded investment in
the loan or the fair value less estimated costs to sell. Upon transfer of a loan
to foreclosed status, the fair value of the property is assessed and any excess
of the loan balance over the fair value less estimated costs to sell is charged
against the allowance for loan losses. Revenues and expenses related to the
property, and subsequent adjustments to fair value less estimated costs to sell
are classified as an expense for other real estate owned.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation. For financial reporting purposes, assets are depreciated over
their estimated useful lives using the straight-line and accelerated methods.
For income tax purposes, the accelerated cost recovery system and the modified
accelerated cost recovery system are used. Net gains and losses on disposal or
retirement of premises and equipment are included in other income.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets relate to the purchase of a branch and are amortized
over fifteen years using the straight-line method.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of the transactions
reported in the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus
deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the basis of
available-for-sale securities, allowance for loan losses, deferred compensation,
and accumulated depreciation for financial and income tax reporting. The
deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences
of those differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets
and liabilities are recovered or settled.
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
In the ordinary course of business, the Banks have entered into
off-balance-sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend
credit, commitments under credit card arrangements, commercial letters of
credit, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees written. Such
financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they become
payable.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant
change relate to the determination of the allowance for losses on loans and the
valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in
satisfaction of loans. In connection with the determination of the allowances
for losses on loans and foreclosed real estate, management obtains independent
appraisals for significant properties. While management uses available
information to recognize losses on loans and foreclosed real estate, future
additions to the allowances may be necessary based on changes in local economic
conditions and other factors.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year financial
statements to conform them to the current year's presentation.
NOTE 3 -- SECURITIES
Securities at December 31, 1996 and 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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<S> <C>
Securities available for sale
December 31, 1996
U.S. Government and federal agencies $22,579,494 $ 18,954 $ 186,890 $22,411,558
State and local governments 17,078,633 182,000 4,585 17,256,048
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 481,458 -- 9,137 472,321
Federal National Mortgage Assoc 237,905 -- 4,616 233,289
Corporate debt securities 4,127,697 4,875 -- 4,132,572
Equity securities 10,006 519,334 -- 529,340
Mortgage-backed securities 915,135 -- 1,816 913,319
Collateralized mortgage obligations 115,957 -- 246 115,711
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$45,546,285 $ 725,163 $ 207,290 $46,064,158
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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<S> <C>
Securities available for sale
December 31, 1995
U.S. Government and federal agencies $25,315,689 $ 220,189 $ 217,105 $25,318,773
State and local governments 15,598,014 256,157 73,827 15,780,344
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 549,708 -- 3,966 545,742
Government National Mortgage Assoc 180,451 636 -- 181,087
Corporate debt securities 4,005,735 89,100 4,531 4,090,304
Equity securities 10,006 435,237 6,250 438,993
Mortgage-backed securities 806,090 5,933 850 811,173
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$46,465,693 $ 1,007,252 $ 306,529 $47,166,416
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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<S> <C>
Securities held to maturity
December 31, 1996
U.S. Government and federal agencies $ 5,428,101 $ $ 86,316 $ 5,341,785
State and local governments 4,797,401 - 42,520 4,754,881
Equity securities 100,000 - 80 99,920
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$ 10,325,502 $ - $ 128,916 $ 10,196,586
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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<S> <C>
Securities held to maturity
December 31, 1995
U.S. Government and federal agencies $ 5,896,374 $ 4,061 $ 55,788 $ 5,844,647
State and local governments 4,601,965 19,688 50,029 4,571,624
Equity securities 200,141 - 3,381 196,760
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$ 10,698,480 $ 23,749 $ 109,198 $ 10,613,031
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</TABLE>
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, approximately $6,374,000 and $2,648,000,
respectively, of securities were pledged to secure deposits of the U.S.
Government or the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, as of December 31,
1996, approximately $966,000 of securities were pledged to secure two repurchase
agreements.
The amortized cost and fair value of securities by maturity date at
December 31, 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Securities held to maturity Securities available for sale
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Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
Cost Value Cost Value
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<S> <C>
Due in one year or less $ 951,748 $ 950,024 $ 5,147,385 $ 5,160,007
Due from one to five years 5,340,765 5,283,919 23,753,419 23,659,375
Due from five to ten years 3,236,633 3,181,075 15,181,100 15,295,554
Due after ten years 796,356 781,568 1,454,381 1,419,884
--------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
10,325,502 10,196,586 45,536,285 45,534,820
Equity securities - - 10,000 529,338
--------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total $ 10,325,502 $ 10,196,586 $ 45,546,285 $ 46,064,158
=============== ================= ================= =================
</TABLE>
Gross realized gains and gross realized losses were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------
1996 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C>
Gross realized gains:
U.S. government agencies $ 21,379 $ 271
State and local governments 3,753 -
Corporate debt securities 4,421 -
--------------- ------------
$ 29,553 $ 271
--------------- ------------
Gross realized losses:
U.S. government agencies $ 1,750 $ 2,556
State and local governments 2,698 -
Mortgage backed securities 12,371 -
--------------- ------------
$ 16,819 $ 2,556
--------------- ------------
Net realized gains (losses) $ 12,734 $ (2,285)
=============== ============
</TABLE>
NOTE 4 -- LOANS
Loans consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------
1996 1995
-------------- --------------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C>
Gross loans:
Commercial $ 20,697 $ 16,235
Real estate - construction 2,304 2,271
Real estate - agriculture 2,894 2,791
Commercial real estate 14,164 11,900
Residential real estate 22,985 21,338
Installment and consumer loans 15,141 12,924
--------------- ------------
Total gross loans 78,185 67,459
Less:
Allowance for loan losses 1,209 1,250
Deferred loan fees 22 28
--------------- ------------
Loans, net $ 76,954 $ 66,181
=============== ============
</TABLE>
A summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses account is
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------------
1996 1995
--------------- ---------------
<S> <C>
Balance, beginning of year $ 1,250,474 $ 1,169,874
Provisions charged to operations 101,000 182,529
Loans charged off (254,546) (246,239)
Recoveries 112,437 144,310
--------------- ---------------
Balance, end of year $ 1,209,365 $ 1,250,474
=============== ================
</TABLE>
Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued amount to
$182,060 and $276,584 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Impaired
loans at December 31, 1996 and 1995 were not significant.
NOTE 5 -- PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
---------------------------------
1996 1995
--------------- ---------------
<S> <C>
Land $ 393,238 $ 393,238
Buildings and improvements 1,951,271 1,931,728
Leasehold improvements 100,515 100,515
Equipment, furniture and fixtures 2,022,125 1,922,640
--------------- ---------------
4,467,149 4,348,121
Less accumulated depreciation 2,491,462 2,294,033
--------------- ---------------
Premises and equipment, net $1,975,687 $ 2,054,088
=============== ===============
Depreciation charged to operating expense for the years ended December
31, 1996 and 1995 was $204,397 and $180,848, respectively.
NOTE 6 -- DEPOSITS
Interest bearing deposits consist of the following:
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
----------------------------------------
1996 1995
------------------ ------------------
<S> <C>
NOW accounts $ 17,368,673 $ 16,237,221
Money market accounts 20,553,509 20,955,873
Savings accounts 11,629,507 11,695,947
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and over 10,224,208 10,497,532
Other time deposits 49,757,425 47,839,935
------------------ ------------------
Total interest-bearing deposits $ 109,533,322 $ 107,226,508
================== ==================
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1996, the scheduled maturities of time deposits with
remaining maturities in excess of one year are as follows:
1998 $ 9,284,653
1999 4,874,396
2000 4,209,930
2001 1,447,195
2002 and thereafter 6,576
The aggregate amount of certificates of deposit due within one year,
each with a minimum denomination of $100,000, was approximately $7,941,000 and
$7,729,000 in 1996 and 1995, respectively.
NOTE 7 -- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND REGULATORY MATTERS
Net income per common share is obtained by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The weighted average
number of shares used in the computation of earnings per share was 1,829,209 for
1996 and 1995.
The Banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements
administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital
requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional
discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct
material effect on the Banks' financial statement. Under capital adequacy
guidelines and regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Banks must
meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the
Banks' assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated
under regulatory accounting practices. The Banks' capital amounts and
classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about
components, risk weighting, and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital
adequacy require the Banks to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in
the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to
risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average
assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 1996 that the Banks
meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
As of December 31, 1996, the most recent notification from the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized both Banks as well capitalized under
the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well
capitalized the Banks must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based,
and Tier I leverage rations as set forth in the table. There are no conditions
or events since that notification that management believes have changed the
institutions' categories.
The Banks' actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the
table.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
To be Well
Capitalized Under
For Capital Prompt Corrective
Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions
------------------------ ------------------------ ----------------------
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
------------ ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C>
As of December 31, 1996:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Consolidated $ 19,106 19.48% >= $ 7,846 >= 8.00% N/A
The Bank of Franklin $ 8,838 15.58% >= $ 4,538 >= 8.00% >= $ 5,673 >= 10.00%
The Bank of Sussex and Surry $ 10,268 24.83% >= $ 3,308 >= 8.00% >= $ 4,135 >= 10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Consolidated $ 17,919 18.27% >= $ 3,923 >= 4.00% N/A
The Bank of Franklin $ 8,168 14.40% >= $ 2,269 >= 4.00% >= $ 3,404 >= 6.00%
The Bank of Sussex and Surry $ 9,751 23.58% >= $ 1,654 >= 4.00% >= $ 2,481 >= 6.00%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
Consolidated $ 17,919 12.08% >= $ 5,934 >= 4.00% N/A
The Bank of Franklin $ 8,168 9.58% >= $ 3,409 >= 4.00% >= $ 4,262 >= 5.00%
The Bank of Sussex and Surry $ 9,751 15.45% >= $ 2,524 >= 4.00% >= $ 3,155 >= 5.00%
</TABLE>
NOTE 8 -- INCOME TAXES
The principal components of income tax expense are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------------
1996 1995
-------------- ---------------
<S> <C>
Federal income tax expense - current $ 639,110 $ 521,097
Deferred federal income tax expense (benefit) related
to temporary differences in reporting (42,929) $ 43,691
============== ===============
Income tax expense $ 596,181 $ 564,788
============== ===============
</TABLE>
Differences between income tax expense calculated at the statutory rate
and that shown in the statements of income are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------------
1996 1995
-------------- ---------------
<S> <C>
Federal income tax expense at statutory rate $ 854,543 $ 775,256
Tax effect of:
Tax exempt interest (320,227) (234,251)
Merger fees 64,518 -
Other (2,653) 23,783
-------------- ---------------
Income tax expense $ 596,181 $ 564,788
============== ===============
</TABLE>
The Banks have the following deferred tax assets and liabilities:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
---------------------------------
1996 1995
--------------- ---------------
<S> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred compensation $ 64,194 $ 49,718
Accrued employee benefits 3,039 3,039
Interest on nonaccrual loans 29,427 28,602
Pension expense 2,046 2,824
--------------- ---------------
Total deferred tax asset 98,706 84,183
--------------- ---------------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Premises and equipment 38,226 38,574
Allowance for loan losses 89,411 118,021
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities 176,082 238,401
Discount accretion on sale of securities 10,901 14,805
Deferred fees 7,954 715
Other 2,784
--------------- ---------------
Total deferred tax asset 322,574 413,300
--------------- ---------------
Net deferred tax liability $ 223,868 $ 329,117
=============== ===============
</TABLE>
NOTE 9 -- RETIREMENT PLANS
The Bank of Franklin
The Bank maintains deferred compensation and retirement arrangements
with certain officers. The Bank's current policy is to accrue the estimated
amounts to be paid under the contracts.
The Bank has a profit-sharing plan for all eligible officers and
employees. Requirements for eligibility to participate include reaching the age
of 19 and one year of service. Vesting in the plan begins the second year of
participation and increases annually by 20% until full vesting occurs after six
years. Employer contributions are determined annually and are calculated based
on the participant's annual compensation. The amounts contributed to the plan
were $28,000 and $25,000 for 1996 and 1995, respectively.
The Bank of Sussex and Surry
The Bank sponsors a non-contributory defined benefit plan for all
employees. Pension benefits vest after five years of service and are based on
years of service and average final salary. The Bank's funding policy is to make
the minimal annual contribution that is required by applicable regulations, plus
such amounts as the Bank may determine is appropriate from time to time.
The amount charged to expense for the Bank's pension plan totaled
$59,792 and $62,986 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. The components of the pension cost charged to expense consisted of
the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C>
Service cost $ 50,276 $ 46,872
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 42,845 35,468
Expected return on plan assets (35,564) (23,093)
Net amortization and deferral 2,235 3,739
============== ==============
$ 59,792 $ 62,986
============== ==============
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth the plan's funded status, as of the most
recent actuarial valuation date, October 1, 1996, and the amount recognized in
the Bank's consolidated financial statements as of December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C>
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations:
Vested benefits $ 419,584 $ 353,592
============== ==============
Accumulated benefits $ 425,327 $ 361,187
============== ==============
Projected benefit obligation $ (614,540) $ (548,960)
Plan assets at fair value 510,525 430,631
-------------- --------------
Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (104,015) (118,329)
Unrecognized prior service costs (60,990) (64,578)
Unrecognized net loss 14,951 25,171
Remaining unrecognized net obligation from the
beginning of the year 89,720 95,114
============== ==============
Liability on the balance sheet $ (60,334) $ (62,622)
============== ==============
</TABLE>
The weighted-average discount rate used in determining the actuarial
present value of the benefit obligations was 7% at December 31, 1996 and 1995.
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was 7% at December 31, 1996
and 1995. The rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining
the actuarial present value of the benefit obligations was 6% at December 31,
1996 and 1995.
Plan assets at December 31, 1996 consist of an investment in a stock
mutual fund, and in money market, equity, fixed income and balanced funds
offered by the Virginia Bankers Associations Pension Investment Program.
NOTE 10 -- FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED AND SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENT
TO REPURCHASE AND OTHER BORROWED FUNDS
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to
repurchase generally mature within one to four days from the transaction date.
Other borrowed funds consist of term federal funds purchased and advances from
the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Atlanta and generally are repaid within
one to 120 days from the transaction date.
Information concerning securities sold under agreements to repurchase
and FHLB advances is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---------------- -----------------
<S> <C>
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase:
Average balance during the year $ 376,564 $ 50,267
Average interest rate during the year 4.23% 4.74%
Maximum month end balance during the year $ 750,678 $ 387,361
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances:
Average balance during the year $ 372,951 $ -
Average interest rate during the year 5.71% -
Maximum month end balance during the year $ 1,500,000 $ -
</TABLE>
NOTE 11 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The BOF leases one of its branches with an operating lease. The lease
term is for one year and expires in February 1997, with an option to extend the
lease for two twelve month periods. The minimum lease payments for 1997 are
$12,000. Total lease expense was $12,000 for each of the years 1996 and 1995.
The Banks are subject to claims and lawsuits which arise primarily in
the ordinary course of business. Based on information presently available and
advice received from legal counsel representing the Banks in connection with
such claims and lawsuits, it is the opinion of management that the disposition
of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the
financial position of the Banks.
During 1995, the BOF became a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank
("FHLB") of Atlanta. As such, the Bank may borrow funds based on criteria
established by the FHLB. As of December 31, 1996, the Bank could borrow
approximately $6,500,000, if collateral acceptable to the FHLB was provided. In
addition, federal funds arrangements with other institutions provide an
additional $8,206,000 of short-term borrowing capacity. The Bank had not drawn
on these lines of credit at December 31, 1996.
The BSS has federal funds arrangements with two institutions which
provide $5,750,000 of short-term borrowing capacity. At December 31, 1996, the
BSS did not have an outstanding balance on these lines of credit.
NOTE 12 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Banks have loan and deposit transactions with its officers and
directors, and with companies in which the officers and directors have a
financial interest. Related party deposits amounted to approximately $4,956,000
at December 31, 1996. A summary of related party loan activity during 1996 is as
follows:
Balance, December 31, 1995 $ 1,735,497
Originations - 1996 403,493
Repayments - 1996 (604,072)
==================
Balance, December 31, 1996 $ 1,534,918
==================
In the opinion of management, such loans are made in the ordinary
course of business at normal credit terms, including interest rate and
collateral requirements, and do not represent more than normal credit risk.
In the ordinary course of business, the Banks have engaged in certain
transactions with different directors' firms to provide legal, insurance and
real estate brokerage services.
Commitments to extend credit to related parties amounted to $910,416 at
December 31, 1996.
NOTE 13 -- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND OTHER
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
The Banks are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet
risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its
customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit,
commercial and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying
degrees, elements of credit and interest-rate risk in excess of the amount
recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract or notional amounts
of those instruments reflect the extent of the Banks' involvement in particular
classes of financial instruments.
The Banks' exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by
the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit,
commercial and standby letters of credit, is represented by the contractual
notional amount of those instruments. The Banks use the same credit policies in
making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet
instruments.
The following table summarizes the Banks' off-balance sheet financial
instruments as of December 31, 1996 and 1995. The Banks do not use these
financial instruments for trading purposes.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Contract or Notional Amount
--------------------------------
1996 1995
-------------- --------------
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C>
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit:
Commercial $ 10,071 $ 9,497
Commercial real estate, construction and land development 1,512 763
Residential real estate 1,253 1,028
Consumer 976 814
--------------- -------------
$ 13,812 $ 12,102
---------------- -------------
Standby letters of credit $ 165 $ 86
Commercial and similar letters of credit $ 975 $ 704
</TABLE>
Loan commitments, standby letters of credit and guarantees written have
off-balance sheet credit risk because only origination fees and accruals for
probable losses, if any, are recognized in the statement of financial position,
until the commitments are fulfilled or the standby letters of credit or
guarantees expire. Credit risk represents the accounting loss that would be
recognized at the reporting date if counterparties failed completely to perform
as contracted. The credit risk amounts are equal to the contractual amounts,
assuming that the amounts are fully advanced and that, in accordance with the
requirements of FASB Statement No. 105, Disclosure of Information about
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and Financial Instruments with
Concentrations of Credit Risks, collateral or other security is of no value. The
Banks' policy is to require customers to provide collateral prior to the
disbursement of approved loans. For retail loans, the Banks usually retain a
security interest in the property or products financed, which provides
repossession rights in the event of default by the customer. For business loans
and financial guarantees, collateral is usually in the form of inventory or
marketable securities (held in trust) or property (notations on title).
Commitments to Extend Credit
Commitments to extend credit are arrangements to lend to a customer, as
long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract, and
includes unutilized credit card lines. Commitments generally have fixed
expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.
Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon,
the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash
requirements. The majority of commitments to extend credit have terms up to one
year, and contracted fixed interest rates in the range from 5.98% to 12.25%,
except for consumer loans. Management evaluates each customer's creditworthiness
in determining the amount of collateral to obtain. Collateral held varies but
may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and
real estate.
Standby Letters of Credit and Financial Guarantees Written
Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written are
conditional commitments issued by the Banks to guarantee the performance of
customers to third parties. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support the
financing needs of the Banks' commercial customers, and are short-term in
nature. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the
same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Banks hold
marketable securities as collateral supporting those commitments for which
collateral is deemed necessary.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentrations of credit risk (whether on or off balance sheet) arising
from financial instruments exist in relation to certain groups of customers. A
group concentration arises when a number of counterparties have similar economic
characteristics that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations
to be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions. The Banks
do not have significant exposure to any individual customer or counterparty. The
major concentrations of credit risk for the Banks arise by customer loan type in
relation to loans and credit commitments, as shown in the table above. A
geographic concentrations arises because the Banks operate primarily in western
Tidewater, Virginia.
The credit risk amounts represent the maximum accounting loss that
would be recognized at the reporting date if counterparties failed completely to
perform as contracted and any collateral or security proved to be of no value.
The Banks have experienced little difficulty in accessing collateral when
required. The amounts of credit risk shown, therefore, greatly exceed expected
losses, which are included in the allowance for loan losses.
NOTE 14 -- FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FASB 107, Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments ("FASB
107"), requires disclosure of fair value information about financial
instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is
practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not
available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other
valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the
assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash
flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated
by comparison to individual markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in
immediate settlement. FASB 107 excludes certain financial instruments and all
nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the
aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of
the Bank.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Banks in
estimating the fair value for the consolidated financial statements as required
by FASB 107:
Cash and due from banks: The carrying amount approximates fair value.
Federal funds sold: For federal funds sold, the carrying amount
approximates fair value.
Investment securities: Fair values for securities are based on
published market prices, if available. For unquoted securities, the
fair value is estimated by the Banks on the basis of financial and
other information.
Loans: For loans with short-term and variable rate characterisitics,
the total receivables outstanding approximate fair value. This amount
excludes any value related to account relationships. The fair value of
other types of loans is estimated by discounting future cash flows,
using the contractual rates in effect for such loans at the reporting
date and adjusting for credit risk and operating costs.
Interest receivable and Interest payable: The carrying amount
approximates fair value.
Non-interest bearing deposits: The fair value of these instruments is
the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.
Interest bearing deposits: The fair value of demand deposits, saving
accounts and money market deposits with no defined maturity is the
mount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of
certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash
flows using the current rates at which similar deposits would be made.
This amount excludes any value related to account relationships.
Commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of
credit: It is not practicable to separately estimate the fair values
for off-balance-sheet credit commitments, including standby letters of
credit, and guarantees written, due to the lack of cost-effective and
reliable measurement methods for these instruments.
The estimated fair values of the Banks' financial instruments required
to be disclosed under FASB 107 at December 31, 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Carrying Fair
Value Value
-------------- --------------
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 7,262 $ 7,262
Federal funds sold 3,890 3,890
Investment securities 56,390 56,261
Loans 76,954 77,789
Interest receivable 1,699 1,699
=========== ===========
$ 146,195 $ 146,901
=========== ===========
Liabilities
Non-interest bearing deposits $ 20,292 $ 20,292
Interest bearing deposits 109,533 109,794
Interest payable 399 399
========== ===========
$ 130,224 $ 130,485
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
NOTE 15 -- BRANCH ACQUISITION
On August 24, 1995, BOF acquired certain assets and assumed certain
liabilities with respect to the branch of a regional bank situated in the
Holland area of Suffolk, Virginia. The approximate fair value of net assets
acquired and deposit liabilities assumed amounted to approximately $88,000 and
$10,752,000, respectively. In connection with the acquisition, intangible assets
of approximately $787,000 were capitalized, and include goodwill, and
inseparable component of core deposit intangible, and other costs incurred
directly related to the acquisition.
NOTE 16 - CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following condensed financial statements for UCB should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
-----------------------------------
1996 1995
---------------- ----------------
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Cash $ 509 -
Equity in net assets of the Banks 18,990,510 17,762,509
================ ================
$ 18,991,019 $ 17,762,509
================ ================
LIABILITIES $ 509 -
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 18,990,510 17,762,509
================ ================
$ 18,991,019 $ 17,762,509
================ ================
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended December 31,
-----------------------------------
1996 1995
---------------- ----------------
<S> <C>
Equity in earnings of the Banks $ 1,922,905 $ 1,715,376
Other income 9,000 -
Other expenses (9,000) -
---------------- ----------------
Income before income taxes 1,922,905 1,715,376
Income tax expense - -
================ ================
Net income $ 1,922,905 $ 1,715,376
================ ================
</TABLE>
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
-----------------------------------
1996 1995
---------------- ----------------
<S> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 1,922,905 $ 1,715,376
Add (deduct) items not affecting cash:
Undistributed earnings of the Banks (1,350,715) (1,715,376)
Increase in liabilities 509 -
---------------- ----------------
Net cash provided by operations 572,699 -
---------------- ---------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividends paid (572,190) -
---------------- ---------------
Net cash used for financial activities (572,190) -
---------------- ---------------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 509 -
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period - -
================ ===============
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 509 $ -
================ ===============
</TABLE>
Certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of the Banks to
transfer funds to UCB in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. The
prior approval of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is required, if the
total dividends declared in any calendar year will exceed the sum of the
respective net profits, as defined, for the current year, plus retained net
profits for the previous two years. As of December 31, 1996, dividends from BOF
and BSS were limited to approximately $128,000 and $128,000, respectively, under
these regulations. Under Virginia law, no dividend may be declared or paid that
would impair a Virginia chartered bank's paid-in capital.
NOTE 17 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On February 5, 1997, the declaration date, the Board of Directors
approved the payment of a semi-annual cash dividend of $.15 per share for
shareholders of record on February 28, 1997, or approximately $274,381, which is
payable on March 31, 1997.
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
Form 8-K filed August 13, 1996, related to the consummation of the
formation of the Holding Company. In addition, this Form 8-K discloses that, on
August 7, 1996, the Registrant engaged Goodman & Company, L.L.P., to serve as
the Registrant's independent certified public accountant for the year ended
December 31, 1996 and consequently dismissed Deliotte & Touche LLP ("Deliotte").
The engagement of Goodman & Company, L.L.P. and the dismissal of Deliotte was
recommended by the Audit Committee of the Registrant and approved by its Board
of Directors.
Deloitte's report on the financial statements for BSS for 1995 did not
contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor was it qualified as to
uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. In connection with its audit
of BSS's financial statements for 1995, there were no disagreements with
Deloitte on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial
statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures that, if not resolved to
their satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference in connection with
their opinion to the subject matter of the disagreement(s).
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, and Control Persons;
Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement for the 1997 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders from "Election of Directors of the Company," page 2-4
and "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" on page 6.
Item 10. Executive Compensation
Incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement for the 1997 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders from "Executive Compensation" on pages 4-6.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement for the 1997 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders from "Principal Shareholders," page 2; see also
Item 9 above.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement for the 1997 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders from "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions,"
page 6.
PART IV
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a. Exhibits
Exhibit 1 -- Independent Auditors' Report of Deloitte & Touche LLP
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit
Number Description
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<S> <C>
3(i) Articles of Incorporation Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of
the Company's Form S-4 Registration
Statement filed April 8, 1996.
3(ii) Bylaws Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of
the Company's Form S-4 Registration
Statement filed April 8, 1996.
10 Material Contacts Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.1 -
10.12 of the Company's Form S-4
Registration Statement filed April 8, 1996
13 Annual Report To be file when available related to
definitive proxy materials for 1997 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders.
21 Subsidiaries The Subsidiaries of the Company are as
follows: The Bank of Franklin
The Bank of Sussex and Surry
27 Financial Data Schedule Attached.
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b. Form 8-K.
No Form 8-K filed during the fourth quarter of 1996.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) 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 COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.
By: /s/ Wenifred O. Pearce
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Wenifred O. Pearce
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ Wenifred O. Pearce Date: 3/28/97
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Wenifred O. Pearce
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Wayne C. Carruthers Date: 3/28/97
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Wayne C. Carruthers
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ D. Eugene Brittle Date: 3/28/97
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D. Eugene Brittle
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
/s/ J. Russell West Date: 3/28/97
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Chairman of the Board
/s/ Harvey Pope Date: 3/28/97
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Harvey Pope
Vice Chairman of the Board
/s/ F. Bruce Stewart Date: 3/28/97
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F. Bruce Stewart
Secretary and Director
/s/ J.P. Bain Date: 3/28/97
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J.P. Bain
Director
/s/ J. Philip Bain, Jr. Date: 3/28/97
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J. Philip Bain, Jr.
Director
/s/ Hunter Darden, Jr. Date: 3/28/97
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Hunter Darden, Jr.
Director
/s/ G.O. Huber Date: 3/28/97
- ----------------------------------
G.O. Huber
Director
/s/ J.D. Spivey Date: 3/28/97
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J.D. Spivey
Director
EXHIBIT 1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of The Bank of Sussex and Surry
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of The Bank of
Sussex and Surry and subsidiary as of December 31, 1995, and the related
consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the
year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility
of the Bank's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of The Bank of Sussex and Surry and
subsidiary as of December 31, 1995, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Richmond, Virginia
January 12, 1996
(January 25, 1996 as to Note 11)
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