NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION
10-Q, 1999-11-15
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10Q

               Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarter ended September 30, 1999            Commission file number 09426


                          NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             Iowa                                       42-0316731
- -------------------------------            ------------------------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)


651 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota                                       55402-1611
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(Address of Principal                                        (Zip Code)
  Executive Offices)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code         612-904-8500
                                                  ------------------------------



            Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 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  ___



            As of September 30, 1999, 8,756,817 shares of $1.25 par value common
stock of the registrant were outstanding.



                       DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

            (1)National City Bancorporation's Quarterly Report to Stockholders
for the quarter ended September 30, 1999, is incorporated by reference and made
a part of Part I of Form 10-Q.

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                          NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION

                                      INDEX

Part I. Financial Statements
- ---------------------------

The following data is incorporated by reference from National City
Bancorporation's Quarterly Report to Stockholders filed as Exhibit 1:

            Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 1999 and December 31,
            1998. Consolidated Statements of Earnings - Nine months ended
            September 30, 1999 and 1998.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine months ended September 30, 1999 and
1998 are set forth on page 2 of this report.

Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income - Nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 are set forth on page 3 of this report.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are included in this report appearing
on page 4.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations is presented on pages 5 through 10 of this report.



Part II. Other Information
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Part II items requiring a response are included on page 11 of this report.

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                          NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                Nine months ended
                                                                                  September 30,
(In Thousands)                                                                 1999          1998
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                          <C>           <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
        Net earnings                                                         $  12,542     $  12,234

        Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating
          activities:
               Depreciation and amortization                                     2,081         2,177
               Amortization of securities premiums and discounts                   261           432
               Provision for loan losses                                         2,970           820
               Decrease in accrued income receivable                               384            81
               (Increase) decrease  in other assets                               (846)        2,839
               Increase (decrease) in other liabilities                           (771)          113
                                                                             -----------------------
                      Total operating adjustments                                4,079         6,462
                                                                             -----------------------
                      Net cash from operating activities                        16,621        18,696
                                                                             -----------------------

Cash flows from investing activities:
        Net (increase) in loans                                                (67,656)      (95,992)
        Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold                            2,880       (26,385)
        Available-for-sale securities:
               Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments                34,654        48,501
               Purchases of securities                                         (33,146)      (52,114)
        Held-to-maturity securities:
               Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments                10,728        14,157
               Purchases of securities                                         (17,396)      (21,743)
        Purchase of premises and equipment                                        (901)       (1,381)

                                                                             -----------------------
                      Net cash from (used in) investing activities             (70,837)     (134,957)
                                                                             -----------------------

Cash flows from financing activities:
        Net (decrease) in non-interest bearing and savings deposits            (30,474)       (2,845)
        Net increase in time deposits                                           72,447        21,874
        Net increase in federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements        2,878        53,081
        Net (decrease) in commercial paper                                     (60,082)      (23,283)
        Net increase in other borrowed funds                                    27,991         4,170
        Net increase in long-term debt                                          37,000        72,000
        Purchase of treasury stock                                              (1,422)         (598)
        Payment for fractional shares on stock dividends                                         (40)
        Payment for cash dividends                                              (6,311)

                                                                             -----------------------
                      Net cash from (used in) financing activities              42,027       124,359

                                                                             -----------------------
        Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks                     (12,189)        8,098
        Cash and due from banks at beginning of year                            52,271        52,847
                                                                             -----------------------
        Cash and due from banks at end of period                             $  40,082     $  60,945
                                                                             =======================

Supplemental disclosures:
        Cash paid during the year for:
               Interest                                                      $  29,315     $  24,926
               Income taxes                                                      7,686         8,537
        Unrealized securities (losses) net of tax                               (1,874)          765
</TABLE>

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          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                                   (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 THREE MONTHS ENDED        NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                    SEPTEMBER 30,            SEPTEMBER 30,
(IN THOUSANDS)                                                    1999         1998        1999         1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                             <C>          <C>         <C>          <C>
Total interest income                                           $ 22,960     $ 22,485    $ 64,950     $ 63,440
Total interest expense                                            12,729       12,526      36,753       35,479
                                                                ----------------------------------------------
        Net interest income                                       12,629       12,366      36,653       36,049
    Provision for loan losses                                      1,111          535       2,970          820
                                                                ----------------------------------------------
        Net interest income after provision for loan losses       11,618       11,991      33,783       34,659

Total noninterest income                                           3,647        2,177       8,483        7,264
Total noninterest expense                                          7,045        7,146      21,612       21,715
                                                                ----------------------------------------------

Earnings from operations before taxes                              8,220        7,022      20,654       20,208
Applicable income taxes                                            3,197        2,759       8,112        7,974
                                                                ----------------------------------------------
        Net Earnings                                               5,023        4,263      12,542       12,234

Other comprehensive income, before tax:
         Unrealized gain (loss) on investments in securities         (37)       1,165      (3,148)       1,286
         Applicable income tax                                       (15)         472      (1,274)         521
                                                                ----------------------------------------------
         Other comprehensive income, net of tax                      (22)         693      (1,874)         765

                                                                ----------------------------------------------
Comprehensive Income                                            $  5,001     $  4,956    $ 10,668     $ 12,999
                                                                ==============================================
</TABLE>

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            The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 1999, the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the nine-month periods ended September
30, 1999 and 1998, the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine-month
periods then ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 and the Consolidated Statements
of Earnings and Comprehensive Income for the nine-month periods then ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 have been prepared by the Company, without audit. In
the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the
financial position, results of operations, cash flows and comprehensive income
at and for the periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively, have
been made.

            Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in
the Company's December 31, 1998 annual report to shareholders. The results of
operations for the period ended September 30, 1999 are not necessarily
indicative of the operating results for the full year. The Company has filed
Form 8-K on November 15, 1999 indicating that certain restatements of prior
periods will be made on Form 10-K\A.

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                          NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

EARNINGS:
            Net earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 1999 were
$5,023,000 compared with $4,263,000 in the third quarter of 1998. Basic earnings
per share was $ .57 for the third quarter of 1999, compared with earnings per
share of $ .48 in the third quarter of 1998. Net earnings in the third quarter
of 1999 in comparison with the same period last year, were affected by a state
income tax refund with an after-tax effect of approximately $769,000. Without
the tax refund, net income would have been $4,254,000 or $.49 per share for the
third quarter and $11,773,000 or $1.34 per share for the nine months. Earnings
information is summarized below:

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Third Quarter                Nine Months

                               1999        1998          1999         1998
                               ----        ----          ----         ----
Net income                    $5,023      $4,263       $12,542      $12,234
Earnings per share            $  .57      $  .48       $  1.43      $  1.38
Return on average equity       11.94%      11.96%        11.24%       11.92%
Return on average assets        1.65%       1.67%         1.58%        1.69%

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

            Net interest income for the third quarter was $12,729,000 compared
with $12,526,000 in the third quarter of 1998. Fluctuations in net interest
income can result from changes in the volume of assets and liabilities as well
as changes in interest rates. The following table summarizes variances in net
interest income attributed to changes in balance sheet volumes and interest
rates:
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               NET INTEREST INCOME* CHANGE FROM THIRD QUARTER 1998

                                                             Resulting from:
                                               Total       Rates      Volumes
Interest On:                                  -------     -------     -------
Total Earning Assets                          $   496     $(1,091)    $ 1,587
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities                272        (600)        872
                                              -------     -------     -------
Change in Net Interest Income                 $   224     $  (491)    $   715
                                              ===============================

                NET INTEREST INCOME* CHANGE FROM NINE MONTHS 1998

                                                             Resulting from:
                                               Total       Rates      Volumes
Interest On:                                  -------     -------     -------
Total Earning Assets                          $ 1,539     $(4,429)    $ 5,968
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities                236      (2,711)      2,947
                                              -------     -------     -------
Change in Net Interest Income                 $ 1,303     $(1,718)    $ 3,021
                                              ===============================
*on a fully taxable equivalent basis
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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            The tax equivalent net interest margin for the quarter was 5.06
percent compared with 5.26 percent for the same period last year. The yield on
earning assets has declined in 1999 due to a general decline in interest rates
and increased competition. In the same period, the rate paid on interest bearing
liabilities has not declined as much, due to both increased funding costs and
changes in the funding mix. Funding costs increased at the Company's commercial
finance subsidiary Diversified Business Credit, Inc. (DBCI). during the quarter
DBCI issued $70 million in long-term debt in a private placement. The note
issuance increased the subisdiary's cost of funds and correspondingly improved
liquidity by extending the maturity of funding sources. We continue to face
strong competition for loans in our market niche. Notwithstanding the
competitive environment, loans increased by 8.4 percent over December 31, 1998.

            Noninterest income for the third quarter was $3,647,000 compared
with $2,177,000 in 1998. The third quarter of 1999 included a state income tax
refund of $1,233.000. Excluding the tax refund, noninterest income increased
$237,000 over the previous year. The increase occurred in all categories of
noninterest income.

            Noninterest expense was $7,045,000 for the third quarter compared
with $7,146,000 for the third quarter of 1998. The Company's noninterest expense
includes charges incurred in connection with making its computer systems Year
2000 compliant as discussed below. Increases in personnel expenses and occupancy
costs were offset by decreases in other expenses, such as, advertising and
marketing expense, consulting fees, and Federal Reserve Bank service charges.

            The efficiency ratio was 43.02 percent for the third quarter of 1999
compared to 48.60 percent for the same period last year. The improved efficiency
was due to the increase in noninterest income, including a state income tax
refund, a slight decrease in noninterest expense, and higher net interest
income.

YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE:

            In 1997 the Company formed a project team, and with the assistance
of an outside consulting firm, assessed the effect of Year 2000 on the Company's
critical hardware and software, and on the embedded technology in its physical
facilities and automated equipment. This assessment also considered the
potential effect of Year 2000 on customers, business partners and vendors. A
Year 2000 plan was developed, which included prioritized tasks, implementation,
testing schedules, and contingency plans. The Company has replaced or modified
certain systems to ensure Year 2000 compliance. The Company has substantially
completed the testing of remediated systems related to Year 2000 compliance. The
Company estimates the cost of its Year 2000 compliance program at approximately
$1.1 million, the majority of which has been incurred.

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Costs incurred to modify internal use software are expensed. A significant
amount of the total estimated cost represents enhancements and improvements,
which will be amortized over the estimated useful life of the enhancement or
improvement. The Company has funded the expenditures from operating earnings.

            The potential effect of the Year 2000 issue will depend not only on
the corrective measures the Company undertakes, but also on the way in which the
Year 2000 issue is addressed by governmental agencies, businesses, and other
entities who provide data to, or receive data from the Company, or whose
financial condition or operational capability is important to the Company. The
Company continues to monitor the actions of these third parties to appropriately
address their own Year 2000 issues and to evaluate any likely effect on the
Company. There is no guarantee that the systems of other companies or entities
on which the Company relies will be remediated on a timely basis, or that a
remediation or conversion will be compatible with the Company's systems. If
these issues are not adequately resolved, the Company's future business
operations and, in turn, its financial position and results of operations, could
be adversely affected. In addition, the Company's credit risk associated with
its borrowers may increase as a result of their individual Year 2000 issues.
However, at this time, it is not possible to quantify the potential effect of
such situations.

            As of September 30, 1999, the Company had completed testing of its
mission critical business systems. A Year 2000 Business Process Continuity Plan
was developed for critical business processes to assure that service to
customers will not be impaired. This plan was tested in the third quarter using
backup power resources and alternative processing methods. Federal banking
regulators have conducted special examinations of banks to determine whether
they are taking the necessary steps to prepare for Year 2000. They are closely
monitoring the progress being made by the banks to ensure that key steps are
fully completed as required by the individual bank plans.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES:
            Net loan recoveries during the third quarter were $63,000 compared
with net loan charge-offs of $201,000 for the same period last year. The loan
loss provision was $1,111,000 for the third quarter, compared with $535,000 in
the third quarter of 1998. The provision is based on management's continuing
evaluation of the Company's loan portfolio, including estimates and appraisals
of collateral values, and current economic conditions. At September 30, 1999,
the allowance for loan losses was $13,553,000, or 1.63 percent of loans,
compared to $13,785,000 or 1.80 percent of loans at December 31, 1998.
Nonperforming assets were 2.1 million at September 30, 1999 compared with 11.5
million at December 31, 1998.

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Nonperforming assets consist of loans 90 days or more past due, non-accrual
loans and restructured loans. Certain activity in the Allowance for Loan Losses
and the loan loss provision have been restated for periods prior to September
30, 1999. These restatements will be included in Form 10-K\A to be filed by the
Company prior to December 31, 1999.



            Activity regarding the allowance is summarized below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
                                               Third Quarter             Nine Months
                                             1999         1998        1999         1998
                                             ----         ----        ----         ----
<S>                                        <C>          <C>         <C>          <C>
Balance beginning of period                $ 12,379     $ 14,433    $ 13,785     $ 14,283
Provision charge to operating expense         1,111          535       2,970          820
Less net loan charge-offs  (recoveries)         (63)         201       3,202          336
                                           --------     --------    --------     --------
Balance September 30                       $ 13,553     $ 14,767    $ 13,553     $ 14,767
                                           ==============================================

- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:
            The Company's average total assets were $ 1.045 billion for the
nine-months ended September 30, 1999, up from $ 969 million for the same period
in 1998. The majority of the increase was attributed to loans to businesses. The
Company continues to fund asset growth from various liability sources, including
interest and noninterest bearing deposits, short-term and long-term borrowings,
and retention of earnings. Short-term borrowings include commercial paper and a
bank line of credit, which are used to fund the loans of Diversified Business
Credit, Inc. (DBCI). In addition to deposits and short-term borrowings, the
Company had long-term debt of $ 176 million at September 30, 1999, in the form
of senior notes issued by DBCI and guaranteed by the Company. The notes are
rated BBB by Duff and Phelps. The Company issues commercial paper primarily in
its local market. The commercial paper is rated D2 by Duff and Phelps and F3 by
Fitch IBCA.
            The Company continues to maintain a capital position that exceeds
regulatory risk based and leverage ratio capital requirements. The required risk
based ratio is 8 percent and the required leverage ratio is 3 to 5 percent. The
following table shows the Company's capital ratios:

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                                                                 September 30,
                                                                 1999     1998
                                                                 ----     ----
RISK CAPITAL RATIOS
            Tier I Capital                                       15.5%    16.0%
            Tier II Capital                                      16.8%    17.5%

LEVERAGE RATIO                                                   14.0%    13.4%
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BUSINESS SEGMENTS:

            The Company has two business segments, National City Bank of
Minneapolis (commercial bank) and Diversified Business Credit, Inc. (commercial
finance). The main offices of each segment are

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located in the business district of downtown Minneapolis. The commercial bank
has a detached facility drive-up location in downtown Minneapolis and a full
service branch bank in Edina, Minnesota. The commercial finance segment also has
an office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

            The commercial bank offers the usual banking services including
business, consumer, and real estate loans, deposit and cash management services,
correspondent banking, and safe deposit. In addition, the commercial bank also
offers trust services including management of funds for individuals, the
administration of estates and trusts, and for corporations, governmental bodies,
and public authorities, paying agent services, trustee under corporate
indenture, pension and profit sharing agreements, and record keeping and
reporting for 401-K savings plans. The commercial bank originates the majority
of its business in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

            The net income of the commercial bank increased to $3.0 million in
the third quarter of 1999 from $2.3 million in the same period of 1998. In the
third quarter of 1999, the bank had a state income tax refund with an after-tax
effect of approximately $769,000, and in the third quarter of 1998, the bank had
a one-time loan fee with an after-tax effect of approximately $300,000. The bank
has increased its net earnings from ongoing operations through the growth of its
loan portfolio and the use of low-cost funding sources, primarily deposits, and
by maintaining the level of non-interest expenses incurred.

            The following table summarizes the commercial bank's performance
measures:

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(in thousands)
                                Third Quarter                Nine Months
                              1999         1998          1999           1998
                              ----         ----          ----           ----
Total revenue               $ 17,352     $ 16,325      $47,266        $46,354
Net earnings                   2,966        2,348        6,805          5,847
Total assets                 775,677      772,337

Return on average equity       15.67%       14.24%       14.19%         13.01%
Efficiency ratio               58.67%       62.84%       60.81%         64.39%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

            The commercial finance segment specializes in providing working
capital loans secured by accounts receivable, inventory, and other marketable
assets. Loans are made on a demand basis with no fixed repayment schedule.
Compared to equity-based loans made by commercial banks and others, asset-based
loans require closer monitoring and typically interest rates earned on these
loans are higher. The commercial finance segment funds its loans through the
issuance of long-term debt in the form of Senior Notes and borrowings from the
parent company. The

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commercial finance segment originates the majority of its loans in Minnesota
with approximately 15 percent originated in its Wisconsin office.

            The net earnings of the commercial finance segment were $1.6 million
in the third quarter of 1999 compared with $1.5 million in the same period of
1998. Net interest income has decreased due primarily higher funding costs for
the commercial finance segment. This is the result of a reduction in commercial
paper placements and the use of alternative funding sources, which are more
costly.

            The following table summarizes the commercial finance segment's
performance measures:

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(in thousands)
                                Third Quarter                Nine Months
                              1999         1998          1999           1998
                              ----         ----          ----           ----
Total revenue               $  9,473     $  8,470      $26,569        $24,689
Net earnings                   1,637        1,547        4,611          5,396
Total assets                 305,754      304,233

Return on average equity       17.44%       19.20%       17.26%         23.96%
Efficiency ratio               22.61%       27.08%       25.26%         27.26%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT:
            The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a
"safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in
this Form 10-Q and other material filed or to be filed by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral
statements or other written statements made or to be made by the Company)
contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to
plans for future expansion and other business development activities as well as
other capital spending, financing sources and the effects of regulation and
competition. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and
uncertainties that could significantly affect actual results in the future and,
accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to development and
construction activities, dependence on existing management, leverage and debt
service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates), domestic or
global economic conditions, changes in federal or state tax laws or the
administration of such laws, litigation or claims, as well as all other risks
and uncertainties described in the Company's filings.

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                          NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION

Part II. Other Information
- --------------------------

Item 4. Submission of matters to a vote of security holders.

            None


Item 6. Exhibits and reports of Form 8-K.

            Exhibit index:
            Number              Description
            ------              -----------
              19                Quarterly Report to Stockholders
              27                Financial Data Schedule

            The Company has filed a report on Form 8-K on November 15, 1999.

            There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999.

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                                   SIGNATURES
                                   ----------

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


                                        NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION


Dated:      November 12, 1999           By:         /S/David L. Andreas
      -----------------------               ---------------------------
                                        President & Chief Executive Officer


Dated:      November 12, 1999           By:         /S/Thomas J. Freed
      ------------------------              ------------------------------------
                                        Secretary & Chief Financial Officer


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                                                                      Exhibit 19

                                 NATIONAL CITY
                                 BANCORPORATION



                                      1999



                                  THIRD QUARTER

                                     REPORT

                                   NINE MONTHS

                                      ENDED

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999



<PAGE>


TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS:
The Company's performance in the third quarter was marked by increased net
earnings compared with the previous quarter, and a reduction in non-accrual
loans. Expenses were held to 1998 levels as we continue to improve on operating
efficiency.

Net earnings were $5,023,000 for the third quarter of 1999, compared
with $4,263,000 in the third quarter of 1998. Earnings per share were 57 cents,
compared with 48 cents in the third quarter of 1998. Net earnings for the third
quarter of 1999 in comparison with the same period last year, were affected by a
refund of state income tax with an after-tax effect of approximately $769,000.
Third quarter net income was $4,254,000 or 49 cents per share, without the tax
refund.

Net earnings for the first nine months were $12,542,000 or $1.43 per share,
compared with $12,234,000 or $1.38 per share, last year. Without the effect of
the income tax refund, net income for the first nine months would have been
$11,773,000 or $1.34 per share. The effect on net interest income of non-accrual
loans during the first quarter of 1999 continues to impact current year earnings
compared with 1998. Nonperforming assets, including non-accrual loans, were $2.1
million or .26 percent of total loans at September 30, 1999, compared with $2.3
million or .28 percent of total loans at June 30, 1999.

The Company's allowance for loan losses at quarter-end was $13,553,000 or 1.63
percent of loans outstanding compared to $13,785,000 or 1.80 percent at December
31, 1998. There were net recoveries during the quarter of $63,000, compared with
net charge-offs of $201,000 in the third quarter of 1998.

Net interest income was $12,729,000 in the quarter, up 2 percent from the
year-earlier period. The increase was largely a result of increased loan volume.
Noninterest income for the third quarter was $3,647,000, which included a
$1,233,000 state income tax refund. Without the tax refund, noninterest income
would have been $2,414,000, an increase of $237,000 over the same period of
1998. Noninterest expense for the third quarter was $7,045,000, compared with
$7,146,000 for the third quarter of 1998.

At its October 20, 1999 meeting, the Board of Directors declared a regular
quarterly cash dividend on common stock of 12 cents per share, payable December
1, 1999, to stock- holders of record November 4, 1999. Your Board will consider
future dividends on a quarterly basis and take action to provide an appropriate
yield to you reflective of our earnings and market value.

In addition, the Board of Directors approved a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock
Purchase Plan, effective with the dividend for the first quarter of the year
2000. All registered stockholders are eligible for the plan, which will reinvest
cash dividends in full and partial shares of common stock. The plan will also
permit stockholders to make supplemental cash payments and purchase additional
shares directly from the Company. The prospectus for the plan and the
authorization form for participation will be mailed to all stockholders before
the end of the year.


/s/ David C. Malmberg            /s/ David L. Andreas

David C. Malmberg                David L. Andreas
Chairman of the Board            President and
                                 Chief Executive Officer



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NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
                                                                      September 30,    December 31,
                                                                          1999            1998
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                    <C>               <C>
ASSETS
     Cash & due from banks ........................................    $    40,082     $    52,271
     Federal funds sold and resale agreements .....................          3,220           6,100
     Available-for-sale securities:
          U.S. Treasury ...........................................          4,992           5,077
          U.S. Government agencies ................................         21,676          17,089
          Mortgage-backed .........................................         91,311         108,930
          Municipal ...............................................          9,366
          Other securities ........................................          2,884           2,801
                                                                       -----------     -----------
               Total available-for-sale securities ................        130,229         133,897
     Held-to-maturity securities:
          Mortgage-backed .........................................         47,947          41,255
                                                                       -----------     -----------
               Total held-to-maturity securities ..................         47,947          41,255
               (approximate market value: 1999 $47,227; 1998 $41,569)
     Loans ........................................................        830,563         766,109
          Less allowance for loan losses ..........................        (13,553)        (13,785)
                                                                       -----------     -----------
             Net loans ............................................        817,010         752,324
     Premises and equipment .......................................          9,219          10,399
     Accrued interest receivable ..................................          7,115           7,499
     Customer acceptance liability ................................            795             824
     Other assets .................................................         21,959          21,113
                                                                       -----------     -----------
               Total assets .......................................    $ 1,077,576     $ 1,025,682
                                                                       ===========     ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     Deposits:
          Noninterest bearing .....................................    $   138,742     $   165,598
          Interest bearing ........................................        420,725         351,896
                                                                       -----------     -----------
               Total deposits .....................................        559,467         517,494
     Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements ............        101,580          98,702
     Commercial paper .............................................         39,314          99,396
     Other short-term borrowed funds ..............................         40,654          12,663
     Acceptances outstanding ......................................            795             824
     Other liabilities ............................................          9,544          10,315

     Long-term debt ...............................................        176,000         139,000
                                                                       -----------     -----------
               Total liabilities ..................................        927,354         878,394
     Stockholders' equity:
          Common stock, par value $1.25
               Authorized shares: 40,000,000
               Issued shares: 19998,861,944; 19988,861,944 ........         11,077          11,077
          Additional paid-in capital ..............................        121,982         121,982
          Unrealized gains net of tax effect ......................           (961)            913
          Retained earnings .......................................         20,700          14,470
                                                                       -----------     -----------
               Subtotal ...........................................        152,798         148,442
     Less common stock in treasury at cost: 1999
      105,127 shares; 1998  45,030 shares .........................         (2,576)         (1,154)
                                                                       -----------     -----------
               Total stockholders' equity .........................        150,222         147,288
                                                                       -----------     -----------
               Total liabilities and stockholders' equity .........    $ 1,077,576     $ 1,025,682
                                                                       ===========     ===========
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NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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<CAPTION>
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in thousands except per share)                                Three Months Ended         Nine Months Ended
                                                                  September 30,             September 30,
                                                               1999          1998         1999          1998
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INTEREST INCOME
     Interest and fees on loans ........................    $   20,071    $   19,238    $   56,385    $   54,237
     Interest on federal funds sold & resale agreements            214           296           408           591
     Interest and dividends on securities ..............         2,675         2,951         8,157         8,612
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
          Total interest income ........................        22,960        22,485        64,950        63,440
INTEREST EXPENSE
     Interest on deposits ..............................         4,500         4,295        11,910        12,184
     Interest on short-term borrowed funds .............         3,408         3,862         9,750        11,694
     Interest on long-term debt ........................         2,323         1,802         6,537         4,083
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
          Total interest expense .......................        10,231         9,959        28,197        27,961
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
          Net interest income ..........................        12,729        12,526        36,753        35,479
     Provision for loan losses .........................         1,111           535         2,970           820
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
     Net interest income after provision for loan losses        11,618        11,991        33,783        34,659

NONINTEREST INCOME
     Service charges on deposit accounts ...............           614           498         1,851         1,591
     Fees for other customer services ..................           486           433         1,371         1,249
     Trust fees ........................................         1,189         1,139         3,614         3,745
     State income tax refund ...........................         1,233                       1,233
     Other .............................................           125           107           414           679
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
          Total noninterest income .....................         3,647         2,177         8,483         7,264

NONINTEREST EXPENSES
     Salaries and employee benefits ....................         3,980         3,913        12,242        11,878
     Net occupancy expense .............................           815           809         2,494         2,338
     Equipment rentals, depreciation & maintenance .....           900           964         2,645         2,667
     Other .............................................         1,350         1,460         4,231         4,832
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
          Total noninterest expense ....................         7,045         7,146        21,612        21,715
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
     Earnings before taxes .............................         8,220         7,022        20,654        20,208
     Applicable income taxes ...........................         3,197         2,759         8,112         7,974
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
          Net earnings .................................    $    5,023    $    4,263    $   12,542    $   12,234
                                                            ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========
Basic earnings per share ...............................    $     0.57    $     0.48    $     1.43    $     1.38

Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding      8,756,876     8,861,933     8,771,368     8,864,012
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands except per share)


                             THIRD QUARTER ENDED
                                SEPTEMBER 30,
                             ------------------   PERCENT
                              1999        1998     CHANGE
                             -------    -------   -------
EARNINGS:
     Net interest income     $12,729    $12,526      2%
     Net earnings .......      5,023      4,263     18%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
     Net earnings .......    $  0.57    $  0.48     19%


                              NINE MONTHS ENDED
                               SEPTEMBER 30,
                             ------------------
                               1999       1998
                             -------    -------
EARNINGS:
     Net interest income     $36,753    $35,479    4%
     Net earnings .......     12,542     12,234    3%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
     Net earnings .......    $  1.43    $  1.38    4%


                             SEPTEMBER 30,   DECEMBER 31,
                                 1999           1998
                             ----------------------------
BALANCE SHEET ITEMS
     Total assets ........    $1,077,576    $1,025,682          5%
     Loans ...............       830,563       766,109          8%
     Deposits ............       559,467       517,494          8%
     Stockholders' equity.       150,222       147,288          2%
     Book value per share.         17.15         16.71




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DIRECTORS OF NATIONAL CITY              OFFICERS OF NATIONAL CITY
BANCORPORATION                          BANCORPORATION

David C. Malmberg                       David L. Andreas
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD                   PRESIDENT AND
National City Bancorporation            CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Wendell R. Anderson*                    Thomas J. Freed
OF COUNSEL                              SECRETARY AND
Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and               CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Lindgren Ltd.
                                        PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF
David L. Andreas                        SUBSIDIARIES
PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER                 DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS
National City Bancorporation            CREDIT, INC.
PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER                 Robert L. Olson
National City Bank of                   PRESIDENT AND
Minneapolis                             CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Terry L. Andreas                        Janet L. Pomeroy
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD                   SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
School for Field Studies
Beverly, Massachusetts                  NATIONAL CITY BANK
                                        OF MINNEAPOLIS
Michael J. Boris*
PRIVATE INVESTOR AND                    David L. Andreas
CONSULTANT                              PRESIDENT AND
                                        CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Marvin Borman*
PARTNER                                 William J. Klein
Maslon, Edelman, Borman                 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
and Brand                               CLIENT SERVICES

Sharon Bredeson                         Thomas J. Freed
PRESIDENT AND                           SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER                 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Staff-Plus, Inc.
                                        Donald W. Kjonaas
Kenneth H. Dahlberg                     SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD                   OPERATIONS
Dahlberg, Inc.

John H. Daniels, Jr.*
PARTNER
Willeke and Daniels

James B. Goetz, Sr.
PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Goetz Companies

Esperanza Guerrero-Anderson*
PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Milestone Growth Fund, Inc.

Thomas E. Holloran*
PROFESSOR, GRADUATE PROGRAMS
IN MANAGEMENT
University of St. Thomas

C. Bernard Jacobs
RETIRED PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
National City Bancorporation
RETIRED CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
National City Bank

Walter E. Meadley, Jr.
RETIRED VICE CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD
National City Bank

Robert L. Olson
PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Diversified Business Credit, Inc.

Roger H. Scherer*
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Scherer Bros. Lumber Company
*Members of the Audit Committee


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NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION
CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR SHAREHOLDER





National City Bank of Minneapolis
Stock Transfer Department
P.O. Box 1919
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55480-1919


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NATIONAL CITY BANCORPORATION                               |    BULK RATE    |
651 Nicollet Mall                                          |  U.S. POSTAGE   |
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-1611                          |      PAID       |
Telephone 612-904-8500                                     | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
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