GBC BANCORP INC
10QSB, 1999-08-12
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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-QSB
Mark One

[X]   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND
        EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

             For the quarterly period ended      JUNE 30, 1999
                                            --------------------
[ ]   TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

             For the transition period from __________  to __________

                        COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 333-19081

                                GBC Bancorp, Inc.
       -------------------------------------------------------------------
        (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

           Georgia                                             58-2265327
- -------------------------------                         -----------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of                              (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)                             Identification No.)

                  165 NASH STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30045
             ----------------------------------------------------------
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                 (770) 995-0000
                      ------------------------------------
                           (Issuer's telephone number)

                                       N/A
     ----------------------------------------------------------------------
        (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
                               since last report)

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 (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X]    No [ ]

                APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
                   PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be
filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of
securities under a plan confirmed by court.
Yes [ ]    No [ ]

                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common equity, as of August 1, 1999: 950,080; $1 par value

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check One) Yes [ ]    No [X ]


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                        GBC BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY






                                     INDEX
                                     -----

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                        PAGE
                                                                                                                        ----

<S>                                                                                                                     <C>
PART I.           FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                  ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                     CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 1999........................................................   3

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
                      COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998
                      AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998......................................................   4

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - SIX
                      MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998..............................................................   5

                     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................................   6

                  ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                                FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS..........................................   7


PART II.          OTHER INFORMATION

                  ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K............................................................  14

                  SIGNATURES...........................................................................................  15
</TABLE>


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                        GBC BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                 JUNE 30, 1999
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              ASSETS

<S>                                                                                 <C>
Cash and due from banks                                                             $   1,429,358
Federal funds sold                                                                      3,960,000
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value                                            5,961,225

Loans                                                                                  32,285,675
Less allowance for loan losses                                                            489,521
                                                                                    -------------
          Loans, net                                                                   31,796,154

Premises and equipment                                                                    558,949
Other assets                                                                              356,110
                                                                                    -------------

          TOTAL ASSETS                                                              $  44,061,796
                                                                                    =============


                   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

DEPOSITS
    Demand                                                                          $   5,992,493
    Interest-bearing demand                                                             6,819,358
    Savings                                                                             3,329,599
    Time                                                                               19,675,546
                                                                                    -------------
          TOTAL DEPOSITS                                                               35,816,996
Other liabilities                                                                         188,133
                                                                                    -------------
          TOTAL LIABILITIES                                                            36,005,129
                                                                                    -------------

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Common stock, par value $1; 3,000,000 shares authorized;
      950,080 shares issued and outstanding                                               950,080
    Capital surplus                                                                     8,526,827
    Accumulated deficit                                                                (1,286,204)
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                 (134,036)
                                                                                    -------------
          TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                    8,056,667
                                                                                    -------------

          TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                $  44,061,796
                                                                                    =============
</TABLE>

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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                       GBC BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                 THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998 AND
                    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                THREE MONTHS ENDED              SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                     JUNE 30,                        JUNE 30,
                                                           ---------------------------     ---------------------------

                                                               1999            1998            1999            1998
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

<S>                                                        <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
INTEREST INCOME
    Loans                                                  $   967,399     $   413,212     $ 1,805,777     $   601,711
    Taxable securities                                          22,576          61,391          83,600          83,589
    Federal funds sold                                          97,577         113,686         124,995         276,373
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
              TOTAL INTEREST INCOME                          1,087,552         588,289       2,014,372         961,673
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------


INTEREST EXPENSE ON DEPOSITS                                   320,138         144,423         573,430         234,908
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

              NET INTEREST INCOME                              767,414         443,866       1,440,942         726,765
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES                                       52,075          89,254         124,421         167,686
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
              NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
                PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES                      715,339         354,612       1,316,521         559,079
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

OTHER OPERATING INCOME                                          18,079           4,479          34,431           8,290
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

OTHER EXPENSES
    Salaries and employee benefits                             327,294         274,353         649,851         535,084
    Equipment and occupancy expenses                           126,457          88,726         280,153         140,990
    Other operating expenses                                   160,012         104,806         272,952         201,456
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
                                                               613,763         467,885       1,202,956         877,530
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

             NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES             119,655        (108,794)        147,996        (310,161)

INCOME TAX EXPENSE                                                   -               -               -               -
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

              NET INCOME (LOSS)                                119,655        (108,794)        147,996        (310,161)
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
    Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
      available-for-sale arising during period                 (83,936)          1,111        (145,595)          1,111
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------      ----------


              COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)                  $    35,719      $ (107,683)    $     2,401       $(309,050)
                                                           ===========     ===========     ===========       =========


BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSSES) PER COMMON SHARE       $      0.13      $    (0.11)    $      0.16       $   (0.33)
                                                           ===========      ==========     ===========       =========


WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
   (BASIC AND DILUTED)                                     $   950,080      $  950,080     $   950,080       $ 950,080
                                                           ===========      ==========     ===========       =========


CASH DIVIDENDS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK                   $         -      $        -     $         -       $       -
                                                           ===========      ==========     ===========       =========
</TABLE>

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


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                        GBC BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          1999               1998
                                                                                    --------------      --------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>                 <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    Net income (loss)                                                               $      147,996      $     (310,161)
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
        cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization                                                      103,952              62,240
        Provision for loan losses                                                          124,421             167,686
        Increase in interest receivable                                                    (50,263)           (157,015)
        Increase (decrease) in interest payable                                            (60,234)             77,696
        Other operating activities                                                         (23,599)              2,099
                                                                                    --------------      --------------


              Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                          242,273            (157,455)
                                                                                    --------------      --------------


INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    Purchases of securities available-for-sale                                          (5,598,300)         (3,996,954)
    Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale                            3,500,000                   0
    Net (increase) decrease in Federal funds sold                                       (1,220,000)          3,860,000
    Net increase in loans                                                               (7,853,395)        (11,079,763)
    Purchase of premises and equipment                                                     (50,735)           (221,678)
                                                                                    --------------      --------------


          Net cash used in investing activities                                        (11,222,430)        (11,438,395)
                                                                                    --------------      --------------


FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    Net increase in deposits                                                            10,809,469          11,653,226
                                                                                    --------------      --------------


          Net cash provided by financing activities                                     10,809,469          11,653,226
                                                                                    --------------      --------------


Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks                                        (170,688)             57,376

Cash and due from banks at beginning of period                                           1,600,046             959,117
                                                                                    --------------      --------------

Cash and due from banks at end of period                                            $    1,429,358      $    1,016,493
                                                                                    ==============      ==============

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

           Cash paid for interest                                                   $      633,666      $      157,212

NONCASH TRANSACTION
            Unrealized (gains) losses on securities available-for-sale              $      145,595      $       (1,111)
</TABLE>

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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                        GBC BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)




NOTE 1.  NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION


         The consolidated financial information included herein is unaudited;
         however, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely
         of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of
         management, necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim
         period.

         The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 1999
         are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
         full year.


NOTE 2.  CURRENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

         In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
         133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities".
         The effective date of this statement has been deferred by SFAS No. 137
         until fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. However, the
         statement permits early adoption as of the beginning of any fiscal
         quarter after its issuance. The Company expects to adopt this
         statement effective January 1, 2001. SFAS No. 133 requires the Company
         to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the
         balance sheet at fair value. For derivatives that are not designated
         as hedges, the gain or loss must be recognized in earnings in the
         period of change. For derivatives that are designated as hedges,
         changes in the fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm
         commitments must be recognized in earnings or recognized in other
         comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings,
         depending on the nature of the hedge. The ineffective portion of a
         derivative's change in fair value must be recognized in earnings
         immediately. Management does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 133
         will have a material effect on the Company's earnings or financial
         position.

         There are no other recent accounting pronouncements that have had, or
         are expected to have, a material effect on the Company's financial
         statements.


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                        GBC BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY


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



         The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain
         significant factors which have affected the financial position and
         operating results of the Company and its bank subsidiary, Gwinnett
         Banking Company (the "Bank"), during the periods included in the
         accompanying consolidated financial statements.

         FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

         The Company may from time to time make written or oral forward-looking
         statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings
         with the Securities and Exchange Commission and its reports to
         stockholders. Statements made, other than those concerning historical
         information, should be considered forward-looking and subject to
         various risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are
         made based upon management's belief as well as assumptions made by,
         and information currently available to, management pursuant to "safe
         harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
         1995. The Company's actual results may differ materially from the
         results anticipated in forward-looking statements due to a variety of
         factors, including governmental monetary and fiscal policies, deposit
         levels, loan demand, loan collateral values, securities portfolio
         values, interest rate risk management; the effects of competition in
         the banking business from other commercial banks, thrifts, mortgage
         banking firms, consumer finance companies, credit unions, securities
         brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market funds and other
         financial institutions operating in the Company's market area and
         elsewhere, including institutions operating through the Internet,
         changes in governmental regulation relating to the banking industry,
         including regulations relating to branching and acquisitions, failure
         of assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for loan
         losses, including the value of collateral underlying delinquent loans
         and other factors. The Company cautions that such factors are not
         exclusive. The Company does not undertake to update any
         forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by, or on
         behalf of, the Company.

         LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         As of June 30, 1999, the liquidity ratio of the Bank, as determined
         under guidelines established by regulatory authorities, was
         satisfactory.


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         At June 30, 1999, the capital ratios of the Company and the Bank were
         adequate based on regulatory minimum capital requirements. The minimum
         capital requirements and the actual capital ratios for the Company and
         the Bank are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                           ACTUAL
                                                 -----------------------------
                                                      GBC          GWINNETT
                                                    BANCORP,        BANKING        REGULATORY
                                                      INC.          COMPANY       REQUIREMENT
                                                 --------------  -------------   ---------------

              <S>                                <C>             <C>             <C>
              Leverage capital ratios                 19.68%        18.94%          4.00%
              Risk-based capital ratios:
                 Core capital                         23.94         23.05           4.00
                 Total capital                        19.68         18.94           8.00
</TABLE>

         As the Company continues to grow, the capital ratios will decrease
         rapidly to levels closer to, but still in excess of regulatory minimum
         requirements.


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FINANCIAL CONDITION

Following is a summary of the Company's balance sheets for the periods
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                              1999            1998               INCREASE (DECREASE)
                                                           ----------     ------------     ----------------------------
                                                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)           AMOUNT          PERCENT
                                                           ---------------------------     ------------     -----------

<S>                                                        <C>             <C>             <C>               <C>
Cash and due from banks                                    $     1,429     $     1,600     $      (171)         (10.69) %
Federal funds sold                                               3,960           2,740           1,220           44.53
Securities                                                       5,961           4,009           1,952           48.69
Loans, net                                                      31,796          24,067           7,729           32.11
Premises and equipment                                             559             612             (53)          (8.66)
Other assets                                                       357             297              60           20.20
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------
                                                           $    44,062     $    33,325     $    10,737           32.22
                                                           ===========     ===========     ===========

Deposits                                                   $    35,817     $    25,008     $    10,809           43.22 %
Other liabilities                                                  188             263             (75)         (28.52)
Stockholders' equity                                             8,057           8,054               3            0.04
                                                           -----------     -----------     -----------
                                                           $    44,062     $    33,325     $    10,737           32.22
                                                           ===========     ===========     ===========
</TABLE>


As indicated in the above table, the Company's total assets grew at a rate of
32.22%. This high rate of growth is not uncommon for a de novo bank.
Significant deposit growth of $10,809,000 has been primarily invested in loans
and securities. Although the Company's loan to deposit ratio has decreased from
97.73% at December 31, 1998 to 90.14% at June 30, 1999, overall loan growth has
increased significantly, indicating continued strong loan demand and deposit
growth in the Company's primary market area of Gwinnett County, Georgia.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998
AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998

Following is a summary of the Company's operations for the periods indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                    JUNE 30,
                                                           ---------------------------
                                                               1999           1998               INCREASE (DECREASE)
                                                           -----------    ------------     ----------------------------
                                                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)           AMOUNT          PERCENT
                                                           ---------------------------     ------------     -----------

         <S>                                               <C>             <C>             <C>                 <C>
         Interest income                                   $     1,088     $       588     $       500           85.03 %
         Interest expense                                          320             144             176          122.22
         Net interest income                                       768             444             324           72.97
         Provision for loan losses                                  52              89             (37)         (41.57)
         Other income                                               18               4              14          350.00
         Other expense                                             614             468             146           31.20
         Net income (loss)                                         120            (109)            229         (210.09)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                    JUNE 30,
                                                           ---------------------------
                                                               1999           1998               INCREASE (DECREASE)
                                                           -----------    ------------     ----------------------------
                                                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)           AMOUNT          PERCENT
                                                           ---------------------------     ------------     -----------

         <S>                                               <C>             <C>             <C>                <C>
         Interest income                                   $     2,014     $       962     $     1,052          109.36 %
         Interest expense                                          573             235             338          143.83
         Net interest income                                     1,441             727             714           98.21
         Provision for loan losses                                 124             168             (44)         (26.19)
         Other income                                               34               8              26          325.00
         Other expense                                           1,203             877             326           37.17
         Net income (loss)                                         148            (310)            458         (147.74)
</TABLE>

The Company's net interest income increased by $324,000 and $714,000 for the
second quarter and first six months of 1999 as compared to the same periods in
1998. The Company's net interest margin increased to 7.98% during the first six
months of 1999 as compared to 7.76% for the previous year. The increase in the
net interest margin is due primarily to the increased volume of average loans
and related loan fees.

The provision for loan losses decreased by $37,000 and $44,000 for the second
quarter and first six months of 1999 as compared to the same periods in 1998.
The decreases are due solely to a slower rate of loan growth. The Company's
allowance for loan losses amounted to 1.52% at June 30, 1999 as compared to
1.53% at December 31, 1998. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a
level that is deemed appropriate by management to adequately cover all known
and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. Management's evaluation of the loan
portfolio includes a continuing review of loan loss experience, current
economic conditions which may affect the borrower's ability to repay and the
underlying collateral value.


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Information with respect to nonaccrual, past due and restructured loans at June
30, 1999 and 1998 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           JUNE 30,
                                                                            ------------------------------------
                                                                                  1999                1998
                                                                            ------------------   ---------------
                                                                                   (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                                                            ------------------------------------

<S>                                                                         <C>                  <C>
Nonaccrual loans                                                            $       --             $       --
Loans contractually past due ninety days or more as to interest
   or principal payments and still accruing                                         --                     --
Restructured loans                                                                  --                     --
Loans, now current about which there are serious doubts as to the
   ability of the borrower to comply with loan repayment terms                      --                     --
Interest income that would have been recorded on nonaccrual
   and restructured loans under original terms                                      --                     --
Interest income that was recorded on nonaccrual and restructured loans              --                     --
</TABLE>

It is the policy of the Bank to discontinue the accrual of interest income
when, in the opinion of management, collection of such interest becomes
doubtful. This status is accorded such interest when (1) there is a significant
deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower and full repayment of
principal and interest is not expected and (2) the principal or interest is
more than ninety days past due, unless the loan is both well-secured and in the
process of collection.

Loans classified for regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful, substandard, or
special mention that have not been included in the table above do not represent
or result from trends or uncertainties which management reasonably expects will
materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources.
These classified loans do not represent material credits about which management
is aware of any information which causes management to have serious doubts as
to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the loan repayment terms.


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Information regarding certain loans and allowance for loan loss data through
June 30, 1999 and 1998 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                                JUNE 30,
                                                                                    ----------------------------------
                                                                                         1999               1998
                                                                                    ---------------    ---------------
                                                                                         (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                                                                    ----------------------------------

<S>                                                                                 <C>                 <C>
Average amount of loans outstanding                                                 $       28,130      $        7,065
                                                                                    ==============      ==============

Balance of allowance for loan losses at beginning of period                         $          373      $           29
                                                                                    --------------      --------------
Loans charged off
   Commercial and financial                                                         $           --      $           --
   Real estate mortgage                                                                         --                  --
   Instalment                                                                                   --                  --
   Other                                                                                        (8)                 --
                                                                                    --------------      --------------
                                                                                                (8)                 --
                                                                                    --------------      --------------

Loans recovered
   Commercial and financial                                                                     --                  --
   Real estate mortgage                                                                         --                  --
   Instalment                                                                                   --                  --
                                                                                    --------------      --------------
                                                                                                --                  --
                                                                                    --------------      --------------

Net charge-offs                                                                                 (8)                 --
                                                                                    --------------      --------------

Additions to allowance charged to
   operating expense during period                                                             124                 167
                                                                                    --------------      --------------

Balance of allowance for loan losses at end of period                               $          489      $          196
                                                                                    ==============      ==============

Ratio of net loans charged off during the period to
   average loans outstanding                                                                  (.03)%                --
                                                                                    ==============      ==============
</TABLE>


Other income increased by $14,000 and $26,000 for the second quarter and first
six months of 1999 as compared to the same periods in 1998, primarily due to
service charges on deposit accounts and other miscellaneous fees.

Other expenses increased $146,000 and $326,000 for the second quarter and first
six months of 1999. Salaries and employee benefits have increased by $53,000
and $115,000 during these periods due to normal salary increases. Equipment and
occupancy expenses have increased by $38,000 and $139,000 during these periods
due to the occupation of new banking facilities in the latter part of 1998 and
the related rental and other occupation costs.


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The Company has recorded no provision for income taxes due to cumulative net
operating losses.

YEAR 2000 DISCLOSURES

The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using two
digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Systems that do not
properly recognize the Year 2000 could generate erroneous data or cause systems
to fail. The Company is heavily dependent on computer processing and
telecommunication systems in the daily conduct of business activities. In
addition, the Company must rely on intermediaries, vendors, and customers to
appropriately modify their systems in order that all may continue normal
operations and operate without significant disruption.

To address the Year 2000 problems, the Company formed a Year 2000 committee
made up of key employees headed up by the Chief Operations Officer. This
committee has been charged with the responsibility of assessing problems,
overseeing corrective actions, as well as testing the Year 2000 readiness of
all equipment, software, and applications.

Under the directions of the committee, the Company has conducted a
comprehensive review of its computer systems, programs, applications, and other
electronic components. The systems and components which were identified as
mission critical have been tested to insure Year 2000 compliance. In addition,
the Company has developed a contingency plan to insure Year 2000 risks are
minimal. Based on these reviews and tests, management does not believe the cost
of Year 2000 compliance will be material to the Company's financial statements.
Management also believes that the Company is in substantial compliance with
regulatory timetable requirements regarding the Year 2000 issue.

Another area of Year 2000 concern is customer awareness and preparedness. In
particular, loan customers who are not Year 2000 compliant could experience
business interruptions which could affect their ability to repay debts owed to
the Bank. The Company has communicated with its customers in an effort to
insure awareness and understand the potential impact on their business. Loan
customers considered to have Year 2000 exposure are being required to complete
a questionnaire in order to assess their Year 2000 readiness and the Company's
exposure.

The Company realizes that due to many factors, consumers may withdraw extra
amounts of money which could result in a liquidity issue for the Company.
Additional liquidity has been established to accommodate this issue. Cash
balances will be closely monitored throughout 1999, with extra emphasis placed
during the fourth quarter, to insure adequate liquidity.

The foregoing are forward-looking statements reflecting management's current
assessment and estimates with respect to the Company's Year 2000 compliance
efforts and the impact of Year 2000 issues on the Company's business and
operations. Various factors could cause actual plans and results to differ
materially from those contemplated by such assessments, estimates, and
forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the control of the
Company. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to representations
made by the Company's vendors and counterparties, technological advances,
economic considerations, and consumer perceptions. The Company's Year 2000
compliance program is an ongoing process involving continual evaluation and may
be subject to change in response to new developments.


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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION





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

         (a)   Exhibits.

               27.    Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only).

         (b)   Reports on Form 8-K.

               None.


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                                   SIGNATURES




         In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the
registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.


                               GBC BANCORP, INC.
                                  (Registrant)


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DATE:  August 12, 1999      BY:  /s/ Larry D. Key
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                                 Larry D. Key, President and Chief Executive Officer


DATE: August 12, 1999       BY: /s/ John Hopkins
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                                John Hopkins, Chief Financial Officer
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