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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
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[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, or
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______ to _____
Commission File Number: 0-10587
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 23-2195389
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Penn Square, P. O. Box 4887, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(717) 291-2411
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Name of each Exchange
Title of each class on which registered
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Common Stock, $2.50 Par Value None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
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 [_].
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K [_]
The aggregate market value of 57,900,511 shares of common stock held by
non-affiliates, calculated based on the average of the bid and asked prices on
March 12, 1999, was approximately $1.3 billion.
As of March 12, 1999 there were 62,892,076 shares of Fulton Financial
Corporation common stock outstanding.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the following documents are incorporated by reference:
Part of Form 10-K into
Document which incorporated
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Definitive Proxy Statement of Part III
Fulton Financial Corporation
dated March 11, 1999
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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business
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Fulton Financial Corporation (the Corporation) is a Pennsylvania business
corporation which was organized on February 8, 1982 and became a bank holding
company through the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Fulton Bank
on June 30, 1982. Fulton Financial Corporation provides a wide variety of retail
and commercial banking and investment management and trust services to customers
located primarily in central and eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey,
northern Maryland and southern Delaware through its eleven wholly-owned banking
subsidiaries: Fulton Bank, Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank, Swineford National Bank,
Lafayette Ambassador Bank, FNB Bank, N.A., Great Valley Bank, Hagerstown Trust
Company, Delaware National Bank, The Bank of Gloucester County, The Woodstown
National Bank & Trust Company, and The Peoples Bank of Elkton.
In addition, Fulton Financial Corporation owns all of the outstanding stock
of four nonbank subsidiaries: (i) Fulton Financial Realty Company, which holds
title to or leases certain properties upon which Fulton Bank and Lebanon Valley
Farmers Bank branch offices and other Fulton Bank facilities are located; (ii)
Fulton Life Insurance Company, which engages in the business of reinsuring
credit life and accident and health insurance directly related to extensions of
credit by the banking subsidiaries of the Corporation; (iii) Central
Pennsylvania Financial Corporation which owns certain limited partnership
interests in partnerships invested in low and moderate income housing projects
and two nonbank companies in various stages of liquidation; and (iv) FFC
Management, Inc. which owns certain investment securities and other passive
investments.
Fulton Financial Corporation is registered with the Federal Reserve Board
in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Bank Holding Company Act of
1956, as amended, and is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve Board, the
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Pennsylvania Department of
Banking, the State of Maryland and the New Jersey Department of Banking.
The common stock of Fulton Financial Corporation is listed for quotation on
the National Market System of the National Association of Securities Dealers
Automated Quotation System under the symbol FULT.
All of the banking subsidiaries face significant competition from
commercial banks, savings banks, credit unions and various nonbank providers of
financial services. None of the Corporation's banking subsidiaries is dependent
upon any single customer, and the loss of any single customer or a few customers
would not have a material adverse impact on any of the banking subsidiaries. The
table below summarizes selected information about the Corporation and its
banking subsidiaries.
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No. of Employees
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Main Office Total Total Full- Part-
Banking Subsidiary Location Assets Deposits time time
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(in millions)
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Fulton Bank Lancaster, PA $2,148 $1,642 827 269
Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank Lebanon, PA 688 565 165 37
Swineford National Bank Hummels Wharf, PA 253 209 77 41
Lafayette Ambassador Bank Easton, PA 770 642 276 69
FNB Bank, N.A. Danville, PA 305 244 81 22
Great Valley Bank Reading, PA 317 220 82 19
Hagerstown Trust Company Hagerstown, MD 391 325 163 21
Delaware National Bank Georgetown, DE 144 118 65 14
The Bank of Gloucester County Woodbury, NJ 334 295 111 55
The Woodstown National Bank & Trust Co. Woodstown, NJ 301 255 76 45
The Peoples Bank of Elkton Elkton, MD 120 88 38 1
Fulton Financial (Parent Company) Lancaster, PA N/A N/A 106 4
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2,067 597
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Fulton Financial Corporation maintains branch offices in twenty
counties across four mid-Atlantic states. In ten of these counties, the
Corporation ranks in the top three in deposit market share (based on deposits as
of June 30, 1998). The following table summarizes information about the counties
in which the Corporation has branch offices and its market position in each
county.
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No. of Financial Deposit Market
Institutions Share (6/30/98)
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(1998 Banking Banks/ Credit
County State Estimate) Subsidiary Thrifts Unions Rank %
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Lancaster PA 455,000 Fulton Bank 20 12 1 24.8%
Dauphin PA 248,000 Fulton Bank 22 13 5 5.2
Cumberland PA 209,000 Fulton Bank 16 10 11 2.0
York PA 374,000 Fulton Bank 22 23 18 0.8
Chester PA 419,000 Fulton Bank 35 11 23 0.7
Lebanon PA 117,000 Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank 11 2 1 40.4
Snyder PA 38,000 Swineford National Bank 6 0 1 35.3
Union PA 41,000 Swineford National Bank 8 1 6 5.8
Northumberland PA 95,000 Swineford National Bank 18 3 14 2.6
FNB Bank, N.A. 3 8.2
Montour PA 18,000 FNB Bank, N.A. 4 3 1 49.5
Lycoming PA 118,000 FNB Bank, N.A. 12 13 14 0.9
Columbia PA 64,000 FNB Bank, N.A. 10 0 7 5.4
Northampton PA 259,000 Lafayette Ambassador Bank 19 19 3 11.6
Lehigh PA 297,000 Lafayette Ambassador Bank 23 19 5 4.9
Berks PA 354,000 Great Valley Bank 19 21 8 4.5
Montgomery PA 714,000 Great Valley Bank 42 38 42 0.1
Washington MD 128,000 Hagerstown Trust Company 10 3 1 22.0
Cecil MD 81,000 Peoples Bank of Elkton 7 3 2 15.1
Sussex DE 136,000 Delaware National Bank 12 4 6 1.2
Gloucester NJ 248,000 Bank of Gloucester County 26 6 3 11.0
Woodstown National Bank 10 3.1
Salem NJ 69,000 Woodstown National Bank 9 5 2 18.1
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Fulton Bank
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Fulton Bank (Fulton) is a full-service commercial bank which was originally
chartered as a national banking association on February 8, 1882, and converted
to a Pennsylvania bank and trust company on July 1, 1974. As a state-chartered
bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) and which is not a member of the Federal Reserve System, Fulton is
subject to regulation and periodic examination by the FDIC and the Pennsylvania
Department of Banking.
Fulton offers a full range of general retail and commercial banking
services, including the following: demand, savings and time deposits;
commercial, consumer and mortgage loans; vehicle and equipment leasing and
financing; VISA and MasterCard credit cards; VISA debit cards; and a wide range
of international services such as letters of credit and currency exchange.
Fulton maintains a network of automated teller machines, which is integrated
with the MACtm regional and CIRRUStm national automated teller systems, as well
as telephone banking services through the Bank-By-Phone system and PC banking
through the internet.
Fulton has trust powers and maintains a staff of investment, trust and
financial professionals. Personal services available through the Investment
Management and Trust Services Department of Fulton include trust and estate
planning, investment management, estate settlement, private banking, investments
and brokerage services, a mutual fund asset allocation program, and IRA
rollovers. Institutional services available include full service retirement plan
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management and 401(k) programs, cash reserve investment management accounts,
administrative and investment services for Foundations and Endowments and
comprehensive corporate trust services.
Fulton maintains correspondent relationships with major banks in New York,
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Charlotte and through them offers a
variety of collection and funds transfer services. Fulton is a member of the
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.
Fulton's market area consists of the south-central region of Pennsylvania,
primarily Lancaster County, Dauphin County, and portions of Cumberland, Chester
and York Counties. For marketing purposes, the Fulton Bank trade area is divided
into two primary regions -- the Lancaster County Region and the Capital Region
(consisting of Dauphin and Cumberland Counties) -- and two secondary regions
(York County and Chester County).
Approximately 70 percent of the business of Fulton is derived from the
Lancaster County Region, where its administrative headquarters, 30 branch
offices and eight remote service facilities are located. Approximately 30
percent of the business of Fulton is derived from its other regions, where its
remaining 18 branch offices are located. Fulton's market areas have exhibited
stable economies and have experienced low unemployment rates. Diversity is the
key to the economic well-being of the Lancaster County Region. There are
numerous manufacturing companies located in the Lancaster Region having 500 or
more employees. The Lancaster County Region also ranks as one of the top
agricultural production areas in the country.
While the Capital Region also has a wide range of industry, its economy is
anchored by the thousands of workers who are employed by the state government in
the capitol city of Harrisburg and by the employees of several large service
organizations, including Capital Blue Cross/Pennsylvania Blue Shield which is
located in Cumberland County. Government employment figures are fairly constant
and are therefore an important factor in the below-average unemployment rate
experienced in the Capital Region.
Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank
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Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank (LVFB), was formed through the merger of
Lebanon Valley National Bank (acquired by the Corporation on March 27, 1998)
with Farmers Trust Bank, an existing affiliate bank of the Corporation, which
was chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1892. LVFB
is a member of the Federal Reserve System and its deposits are insured by the
FDIC. LVFB is subject to regulation and periodic examination by the Federal
Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking. In
addition to its administrative headquarters located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania,
LVFB maintains fifteen branch offices and five remote service facility. The
market area of LVFB consists of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
LVFB offers a full range of general retail and commercial banking services,
including demand, savings and time deposits, and commercial, consumer, and
mortgage loans. LVFB maintains automated teller machines which are integrated
with the MACtm regional and CIRRUStm national automated teller systems. LVFB
maintains correspondent relationships with major banks in New York and
Philadelphia and through them offers a variety of collection and funds transfer
services. LVFB is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.
LVFB has trust powers and offers a variety of services through its Trust
Department, including estate planning, executorships, estate administration,
living trusts, life insurance trusts, testamentary trusts, custodianships,
guardianships, investment management accounts, escrow accounts and mutual fund
asset allocation accounts.
Swineford National Bank
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Swineford National Bank (Swineford) is a national banking association which
was chartered in 1903. Swineford is a member of the Federal Reserve System and
its deposits are insured by the FDIC. As a national banking association,
Swineford is subject to regulation and periodic examination by the Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency. In addition to its administrative headquarters
located in Hummels Wharf, Pennsylvania, Swineford maintains six branch offices.
Swineford's market area is located entirely in Pennsylvania and includes Snyder,
Northumberland and Union Counties.
Swineford offers a full range of general retail and commercial banking
services, including demand, savings and time deposits and commercial, consumer
and mortgage loans. Swineford maintains automated teller machines which are
integrated with the MACtm regional and CIRRUStm national automated teller
systems. Swineford maintains a correspondent relationship with major banks in
New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and through them offers a variety of
collection and funds transfer services. Swineford is a member of the Federal
Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.
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Lafayette Ambassador Bank
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Lafayette Ambassador Bank (Lafayette) is a full-service commercial bank
which was originally chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in 1922 as Lafayette Trust Bank. During 1988, Lafayette Trust Bank
and Pen Argyl National Bank, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Fulton Financial
Corporation, merged to form Lafayette Bank. During 1991, Second National Bank of
Nazareth, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation serving the
same market area, was merged into Lafayette Bank. During 1998, Ambassador Bank
of the Commonwealth merged with Lafayette Bank to form Lafayette Ambassador Bank
As a state-chartered bank whose deposits are insured by the FDIC and which
is not a member of the Federal Reserve System, Lafayette is subject to
regulation and periodic examination by the FDIC and by the Pennsylvania
Department of Banking. In addition to its administrative headquarters located in
the City of Easton, Lafayette currently maintains 21 branch offices, all of
which are located in Northampton County and Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Lafayette offers a full range of general retail and commercial banking
services, including demand, savings and time deposits, and commercial, consumer
and mortgage loans. Lafayette maintains automated teller machines which are
integrated with the MACtm regional and CIRRUStm national automated teller
systems. Lafayette maintains correspondent relationships with major banks in New
York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Charlotte and through them offers a variety
of collection and funds transfer services. Lafayette is a member of the Federal
Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.
Lafayette has trust powers and offers a variety of services through its
Trust Department, including estate planning, estate administration, living
trusts, life insurance trusts, testamentary trusts, custodianships,
guardianships, investment management accounts, escrow accounts, and IRA rollover
accounts.
FNB Bank, N.A.
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FNB Bank, N.A. (FNB) is a national banking association which was chartered
in 1864. FNB is a member of the Federal Reserve System and its deposits are
insured by the FDIC. As a national banking association, FNB is subject to
regulation and periodic examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency. In addition to its administrative headquarters located in Danville,
Pennsylvania, FNB currently maintains eight branch offices. The market area of
FNB is located entirely in Pennsylvania and includes Montour, Lycoming,
Northumberland and Columbia Counties.
FNB offers a full range of general retail and commercial banking services,
including demand, savings and time deposits and commercial, consumer and
mortgage loans. FNB maintains automated teller machines which are integrated
with the MACtm regional automated teller system. FNB maintains a correspondent
relationship with major banks in New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and
through them offers a variety of collection and funds transfer services. FNB is
a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.
FNB has trust powers and offers a variety of services including estate
planning, executorships, estate administration, living trusts, life insurance
trusts, testamentary trusts, agency accounts, guardianships and asset management
accounts.
Great Valley Bank
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Great Valley Bank (Great Valley) was organized as a Pennsylvania chartered
mutual savings association in 1974. During 1991, Great Valley converted to a
Pennsylvania chartered stock savings bank. As a state-chartered savings bank
whose deposits are insured by the FDIC and which is not a member of the Federal
Reserve System, Great Valley is subject to regulation and periodic examination
by the FDIC and by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking. In addition to its
administrative headquarters located in the City of Reading, Great Valley
maintains eight branch offices and one remote service facility. The market area
of Great Valley includes Berks County, Pennsylvania and a portion of Montgomery
County, Pennsylvania.
Great Valley offers retail banking services, principally in the form of
demand, savings and time deposits, as well as commercial, mortgage and consumer
loans. Great Valley maintains a correspondent banking relationship with a major
bank in Philadelphia and is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of
Pittsburgh.
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Hagerstown Trust Company
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Hagerstown Trust Company (Hagerstown) is a full-service commercial bank
which was chartered under the laws of the State of Maryland in 1933. As a
state-chartered bank whose deposits are insured by the FDIC and which is not a
member of the Federal Reserve System, Hagerstown is subject to regulation and
periodic examination by the FDIC and by the Bank Commissioner of the State of
Maryland. In addition to its administrative headquarters located in Hagerstown,
Maryland, Hagerstown maintains thirteen branch offices, all of which are within
Washington County, Maryland.
Hagerstown offers a full range of general retail and commercial banking
services, including demand, savings and time deposits and commercial, consumer
and mortgage loans. Hagerstown maintains automated teller machines which are
integrated with MACtm and HONORtm regional and CIRRUStm national automated
teller systems. Hagerstown maintains correspondent relationships with major
banks in Philadelphia, New York, Richmond, Baltimore and Charlotte. Hagerstown
is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.
Hagerstown has trust powers and offers a variety of services including
estate administration, estate planning, living trusts, life insurance trusts,
testamentary trusts, custodianships, guardianships, investment management
accounts, agency accounts, escrow accounts, employee benefits, pension and
profit sharing accounts, and mutual fund accounts.
Delaware National Bank
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Delaware National Bank (Delaware) is a national banking association
chartered in 1979. Delaware is a member of the Federal Reserve System and its
deposits are insured by the FDIC. Delaware is subject to regulation and periodic
examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Delaware maintains
six branch offices in addition to an operations and administrative facility, all
of which are located within Sussex County, Delaware.
Delaware offers a full range of banking services including retail and
commercial checking, savings and time deposits, and consumer, mortgage, and
commercial loans. At this time, Delaware does not have trust powers and does not
offer investment or discount brokerage services. Delaware currently maintains
automated teller machines on the MACtm regional automated teller system.
Delaware maintains a correspondent relationship with major banks in New York,
Baltimore and Wilmington and is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of
Pittsburgh.
The Bank of Gloucester County
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The Bank of Gloucester County (Gloucester) is a state bank chartered by the
State of New Jersey in 1989. The deposits of Gloucester are insured by the FDIC
and the bank is subject to regulation and periodic examinations by both the
State of New Jersey and the FDIC. Gloucester maintains nine branch offices in
addition to an operations facility and operates solely within Gloucester County,
New Jersey.
Gloucester offers a full range of banking services including retail and
commercial checking, savings and time deposits, and consumer, mortgage and
commercial loans. In 1998, Gloucester also began offering investment and
discount brokerage services although the bank does not currently have trust
powers. Gloucester has automated teller machines on the MACtm regional automated
teller system. Gloucester maintains correspondent relationships with major banks
in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Charlotte and is a member of the Federal Home
Loan Bank of New York.
The Woodstown National Bank & Trust Company
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The Woodstown National Bank & Trust Company (Woodstown) is a national
banking association which was chartered in 1920. Woodstown is a member of the
Federal Reserve System and its deposits are insured by the FDIC. As a national
banking association, Woodstown is subject to regulation and periodic examination
by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Woodstown maintains seven full
service branch offices located in Salem and Gloucester Counties, New Jersey.
Woodstown offers a full range of banking services, including retail and
commercial checking, savings and time deposits, and consumer, mortgage and
commercial loans. In 1998, Woodstown also began offering investment and discount
brokerage services. Through its trust operations, Woodstown provides investment
management, estate settlement and planning and trust management services.
Woodstown maintains automated teller machines on the MACtm regional automated
teller system. Woodstown maintains correspondent relationships with major banks
in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Charlotte and is a member of the Federal Home
Loan Bank of New York.
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The Peoples Bank of Elkton
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The Peoples Bank of Elkton (Elkton) is a state bank chartered by the State
of Maryland in 1924. The deposits of Elkton are insured by the FDIC and the Bank
is subject to regulation and periodic examinations by both the FDIC and the
State of Maryland. Elkton maintains two branch offices and one remote service
facility within Cecil County, Maryland.
Elkton offers a full range of banking services, including retail and
commercial checking, savings and time deposits, and consumer, mortgage and
commercial loans. Elkton maintains automated teller machines on the MACtm
regional automated teller system. At this time, Elkton does not have trust
powers and does not offer investment or discount brokerage services. Elkton
maintains correspondent relationships with major banks in Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Charlotte and is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of
Atlanta.
Certain additional statistical information relating to the business of
Fulton Financial Corporation is set forth in the following tables.
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
COMPARATIVE AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS
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Year Ended December 31
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Average Yield/ Average Yield/
ASSETS Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
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Interest-earning assets:
Loans and leases (1) ............... $ 3,967,807 $ 338,564 8.53% $ 3,765,384 $ 324,815 8.63%
Taxable investment securities (2) .. 984,233 60,704 6.17 855,670 53,005 6.19
Tax-exempt investment securities (2) 96,640 4,788 4.95 76,501 4,301 5.62
Equity securities (2) .............. 71,369 3,503 4.91 57,544 2,823 4.91
Short-term investments ............. 31,180 1,733 5.56 40,161 2,304 5.74
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Total interest-earning assets ........ 5,151,229 409,292 7.95 4,795,260 387,248 8.08
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks ............ 211,258 190,345
Premises and equipment ............. 74,550 70,480
Other assets (2) ................... 161,709 138,509
Less: Allowance for loan losses .... (58,766) (56,144)
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Total Assets ............... $ 5,539,980 $ 5,138,450
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits .................... $ 530,967 $ 8,404 1.58% $ 494,788 $ 9,111 1.84%
Savings deposits ................... 1,019,357 25,751 2.53 1,001,277 25,658 2.56
Time deposits ...................... 2,261,698 125,505 5.55 2,131,177 118,560 5.56
Short-term borrowings .............. 210,933 9,241 4.38 227,805 10,828 4.75
Long-term debt ..................... 161,962 8,904 5.50 66,139 3,996 6.04
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Total interest-bearing liabilities ... 4,184,917 177,805 4.25 3,921,186 168,153 4.29
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits .................... 666,104 607,306
Other .............................. 101,166 86,736
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Total Liabilities .......... 4,952,187 4,615,228
Shareholders' equity ................. 587,793 523,222
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Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity ..... $ 5,539,980 $ 5,138,450
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Net interest income .................. 231,487 219,095
Net yield on interest-earning assets . 4.49% 4.57%
Tax equivalent adjustment (3) ........ 5,144 5,850
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Net interest margin .................. $ 236,631 4.59% $ 224,945 4.69%
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1996
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Average Yield/
ASSETS Balance Interest Rate
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Interest-earning assets:
Loans and leases (1) ............... $ 3,381,599 $ 293,487 8.68%
Taxable investment securities (2) .. 869,361 51,619 5.94
Tax-exempt investment securities (2) 84,335 4,776 5.66
Equity securities (2) .............. 43,303 2,318 5.35
Short-term investments ............. 25,296 1,436 5.68
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Total interest-earning assets ........ 4,403,894 353,636 8.03
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks ............ 187,768
Premises and equipment ............. 65,928
Other assets (2) ................... 120,226
Less: Allowance for loan losses .... (51,817)
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Total Assets ............... $ 4,725,999
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits .................... $ 506,763 $ 9,753 1.92%
Savings deposits ................... 986,981 25,247 2.56
Time deposits ...................... 1,887,129 104,378 5.53
Short-term borrowings .............. 200,020 9,441 4.72
Long-term debt ..................... 42,012 2,618 6.23
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Total interest-bearing liabilities ... 3,622,905 151,437 4.18
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits .................... 553,155
Other .............................. 74,696
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Total Liabilities .......... 4,250,756
Shareholders' equity ................. 475,243
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Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity ..... $ 4,725,999
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Net interest income .................. 202,199
Net yield on interest-earning assets . 4.59%
Tax equivalent adjustment (3) ........ 5,399
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Net interest margin .................. $ 207,598 4.71%
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(1) Includes nonperforming loans.
(2) Balances include amortized historical cost for available for sale
securities. The related unrealized holding gains on securities of $44,171
in 1998, $20,509 in 1997 and $10,812 in 1996 are included in other assets.
(3) Based on marginal Federal income tax rate and statutory interest expense
disallowances.
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
RATE/VOLUME TABLE
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated a summary of
changes in interest income and interest expense resulting from corresponding
volume and rate changes:
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1998 vs. 1997 1997 vs. 1996
Increase (decrease) due Increase (decrease) due
to change in to change in
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Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net
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Interest income on:
Loans and leases ................... $ 17,462 $ (3,713) $ 13,749 $ 33,308 $ (1,980) $ 31,328
Taxable investment securities ...... 7,964 (265) 7,699 (813) 2,199 1,386
Tax-exempt investment securities ... 1,132 (645) 487 (444) (31) (475)
Equity securities .................. 678 2 680 762 (257) 505
Short-term investments ............. (515) (56) (571) 844 24 868
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Total interest-earning assets .... $ 26,721 $ (4,677) $ 22,044 $ 33,657 $ (45) $ 33,612
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Interest expense on:
Demand deposits .................... $ 666 $ (1,373) $ (707) $ (230) $ (412) $ (642)
Savings deposits ................... 463 (370) 93 366 45 411
Time deposits ...................... 7,261 (316) 6,945 13,498 684 14,182
Short-term borrowings .............. (802) (785) (1,587) 1,311 76 1,387
Long-term debt ..................... 5,789 (881) 4,908 1,503 (125) 1,378
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Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 13,377 $ (3,725) $ 9,652 $ 16,448 $ 268 $ 16,716
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Note: The rate/volume variances are allocated in the table above by applying the
changes in volume times the prior period rate and by applying the changes
in rate times the current period volume on a consistent basis throughout.
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
The following table sets forth the carrying amount of investment
securities held to maturity (HTM) and available for sale (AFS) as of the dates
shown:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
---------------------------------- --------------------------------- ---------------------------------
HTM AFS Total HTM AFS Total HTM AFS Total
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
United States Treasury and
U.S. Government agencies
and Corporations ....... $ 24,287 $ 287,850 $ 312,137 $ 67,391 $ 265,677 $ 333,068 $ 161,236 $ 254,984 $ 416,220
State and municipal ...... 34,457 124,926 159,383 52,815 21,507 74,322 69,403 17,932 87,335
Other securities ......... 449 6,978 7,427 483 -- 483 1,326 2,614 3,940
Equity securities ........ -- 110,866 110,866 -- 104,324 104,324 -- 67,184 67,184
Mortgage-backed securities 117,430 675,501 792,931 222,365 332,686 555,051 300,550 111,252 411,802
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Totals ............. $ 176,623 $1,206,121 $1,382,744 $ 343,054 $ 724,194 $1,067,248 $ 532,515 $ 453,966 $ 986,481
========== ========== ========== ========== ========= ========== ========== ========== =========
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The following tables set forth the maturities of investment securities at
December 31, 1998 and the weighted average yields of such securities (calculated
based upon historical cost).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HELD TO MATURITY (at amortized cost)
- ----------------
MATURING
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
After One But After Five But
Within One Year Within Five Years Within Ten Years After Ten Years
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield
-------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ----
(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
United States Treasury and
U.S. Government
agencies and corporations ...... $ 14,776 6.86% $ 7,162 6.02% $ 1,259 6.27% $ 1,090 7.61%
State and municipal (1) .......... 7,782 7.53 17,207 7.73 5,076 7.86 4,392 9.83
Other securities ................. -- -- 405 7.82 44 6.25 -- --
-------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ----
Totals ........................ $ 22,558 7.09% $ 24,774 7.24% $ 6,379 7.53% $ 5,482 9.39%
======== ==== ======== ==== ======== ==== ======== ====
Mortgage-backed securities (2) ... $117,430 6.30%
======== ====
<CAPTION>
AVAILABLE FOR SALE (at estimated fair value)
- ------------------
MATURING
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
After One But After Five But
Within One Year Within Five Years Within Ten Years After Ten Years
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield
-------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ----
(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
United States Treasury and
U.S. Government
Agencies and corporations ...... $ 64,814 6.00% $220,024 6.27% $ 3,012 6.72 $ -- --%
State and municipal (1) .......... 1,914 6.39 1,505 6.74 100,453 6.11 21,054 8.22%
Other ............................ 2,291 6.49 4,687 6.59 -- -- -- --
-------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ----
Totals ........................ $ 69,019 6.03% $226,216 6.28% $103,465 6.13% $ 21,054 8.22%
======== ==== ======== ==== ======== ==== ======== ====
Mortgage-backed securities (2) ... $675,501 6.10
======== ====
</TABLE>
(1) Weighted average yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a
fully tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of 35 percent.
(2) Maturities for mortgage-backed securities are dependent upon the interest
rate environment and prepayments on the underlying loans.
(3) For the purpose of this table, the entire balance and weighted average rate
is shown in one period.
<PAGE>
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
LOAN PORTFOLIO BY TYPE
The following table sets forth the amount of loans outstanding (including
unearned income) as of the dates shown (1):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31
--------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 559,517 $ 535,842 $ 496,746 $ 477,967 $ 457,987
Real-estate - construction ........... 130,051 150,470 128,196 114,620 114,115
Real-estate - mortgage ............... 2,596,364 2,519,511 2,285,047 2,053,275 1,952,430
Consumer ............................. 698,323 709,405 643,932 535,070 473,507
Leasing and other .................... 56,200 57,425 43,255 38,586 29,261
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$4,040,455 $3,972,653 $3,597,176 $3,219,518 $3,027,300
==============================================================
</TABLE>
(1) At December 31, 1998, Fulton Financial Corporation did not have any loan
concentrations to borrowers engaged in the same or similar industries that
exceeded 10% of total loans.
MATURITY & SENSITIVITY OF LOANS TO CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES
The following table summarizes the maturity and sensitivity of loans to
changes in interest rates as of December 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
One
One Year Through More Than
or Less Five Years Five Years Total
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Floating rate ...... $ 359,315 $ 444,108 $ 243,314 $1,046,737
Fixed rate ......... 790,007 1,593,423 610,288 2,993,718
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Totals ........... $1,149,322 $2,037,531 $ 853,602 $4,040,455
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
RISK ELEMENTS IN LOAN PORTFOLIO
The following table presents information concerning the aggregate amount of
nonaccrual, past due and restructured loans and other nonperforming assets (4):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31
-----------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
------- ------- -------- ------- -------
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Nonaccrual loans (1) (2) (3) .......... $19,281 $20,819 $16,548 $16,350 $20,869
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more 11,109 10,529 8,162 9,676 7,305
Other real estate ..................... 1,420 1,537 2,829 3,019 5,144
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Totals ........................... $31,810 $32,885 $27,539 $29,045 $33,318
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
(1) Includes impaired loans as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 114 of approximately $12.8 million at December 31, 1998.
(2) As of December 31, 1998, the gross interest income that would have been
recorded during 1998 if nonaccrual loans had been current in accordance
with their original terms was approximately $1.9 million. The amount of
interest income on those nonaccrual loans that was included in 1998 net
income was approximately $1.3 million. At December 31, 1998, $17.0 million
of nonaccrual loans are considered to be adequately secured.
(3) Accrual of interest is generally discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days
past due as to principal and interest. When interest accruals are
discontinued, interest credited to income is reversed. Nonaccrual loans are
restored to accrual status when all delinquent principal and interest
becomes current or the loan is considered secured and in the process of
collection. Certain loans, primarily residential mortgages, that are
determined to be sufficiently collateralized may continue to accrue
interest after reaching 90 days past due.
(4) Excluded from the amounts presented above at December 31, 1998 are $29.2
million in domestic commercial loans for which payments were current, but
as to which the borrowers were experiencing significant financial
difficulties. These loans are subject to constant management attention and
their classification is reviewed monthly.
<PAGE>
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE
An analysis of the Corporation's loss experience is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31
------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Loans outstanding at end of year ........... $4,030,391 $3,961,644 $3,597,176 $3,219,518 $3,027,300
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Daily average balance of loans and leases .. $3,967,807 $3,765,854 $3,381,599 $3,078,455 $2,698,516
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Balance of allowance for loan losses
at beginning of year .................. $ 57,557 $ 53,893 $ 50,201 $ 49,396 $ 42,020
Loans charged-off:
Commercial, financial and agricultural 2,412 2,682 2,152 2,282 2,875
Real estate - construction ............. -- -- 34 -- 144
Real estate - mortgage ................. 1,403 1,636 1,270 2,366 1,333
Consumer ............................... 5,191 4,854 2,947 2,168 1,477
Leasing and other ...................... 134 70 50 59 33
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total loans charged-off ................ 9,140 9,242 6,453 6,875 5,862
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off:
Commercial, financial and agricultural 1,223 2,150 1,576 1,846 1,666
Real estate - construction ............. -- -- 182 44 125
Real estate - mortgage ................. 926 709 1,378 530 593
Consumer ............................... 1,265 1,289 1,036 883 586
Leasing and other ...................... 2 15 22 20 29
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total recoveries ....................... 3,416 4,163 4,194 3,323 2,999
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net loans charged-off ...................... 5,724 5,079 2,259 3,552 2,863
Provision for loan losses .................. 5,582 8,417 5,951 4,357 3,769
Allowance purchased ........................ -- 326 -- -- 6,470
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Balance at end of year ..................... $ 57,415 $ 57,557 $ 53,893 $ 50,201 $ 49,396
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Ratio of net charge-offs during period to
average loans ......................... 0.14% 0.13% 0.07% 0.12% 0.11%
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans
Outstanding at end of year ............ 1.42% 1.45% 1.50% 1.56% 1.63%
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
ALLOCATION OF ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses has been allocated as follows to provide for
the possibility of losses being incurred within the following categories of
loans at the dates indicated:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
(dollars in thousands)
% of % of % of % of % of
Loans in Loans in Loans in loans in loans in
each Each Each each each
Allowance Category Allowance Category Allowance Category Allowance category Allowance category
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------- -------- --------- -------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial, financial
& agriculture .......... $13,433 13.8% $10,993 13.5% $11,299 13.8% $12,615 14.8% $16,946 15.1%
Real estate - construction
& mortgages ............ 19,895 67.5 12,086 67.2 14,756 67.1 14,311 67.4 15,279 68.3
Consumer, leasing
& other ................ 6,740 18.7 7,262 19.3 3,863 19.1 3,708 17.8 3,323 16.6
Unallocated .............. 17,347 -- 27,216 -- 23,975 -- 19,567 -- 13,848 --
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------- -------- --------- -------- --------- --------
Totals ................. $57,415 100.0% $57,557 100.0% $53,893 100.0% $50,201 100.0% $49,396 100.0%
========= ======== ========= ======== ========= ======== ========= ======== ========= ========
</TABLE>
(1) The Corporation allocates the allowance for loan losses in three
components: (1) specific accounts; (2) 50% of doubtful, 15% of substandard
and 10% of fair internally risk rated loans (excluding those subject to
specific allocation under (1)); and (3) based upon historical averages for
the remaining balances. As of December 31, 1998, the Corporation has
allocated $13.4 million based on four-year historical averages, as follows:
$2.7 million commercial, $6.6 million consumer, $4.0 million mortgage, and
$120,000 leasing. Additional allocations of the allowance for loan losses
include: $1.1 million for specific accounts; $18.3 million for fair rated
loans; $6.6 million for substandard rated loans; $547,000 for doubtful
rated loans.
(2) Charge-offs for 1999 are not anticipated to exceed $6.1 million: commercial
- $1.9 million; consumer - $3.2 million; and mortgage - $1.0 million. The
overall risk factors in the portfolio are best evidenced by a 30 day and
over delinquency rate in the 1.75% to 2.00% range and overall credit risk
ratings of satisfactory and above for 80% of the commercial and real estate
portfolios.
<PAGE>
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
DEPOSITS
The average daily balances of deposits and rates paid on such deposits
are summarized for the periods indicated in the following table:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31
---------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate
--------- ------- --------- ------- ---------- -------
(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 666,104 --% $ 607,306 --% $ 553,155 --%
Interest-bearing demand deposits .. 530,967 1.58 494,788 1.84 506,763 1.92
Savings deposits .................. 1,019,357 2.53 1,001,277 2.56 986,981 2.56
Time deposits ..................... 2,261,698 5.55 2,131,177 5.56 1,887,129 5.53
---------- ------- ---------- ------- ---------- -------
Totals ............................ $4,478,126 3.57% 4,234,548 3.62% $3,934,028 3.54%
========== ======= ========== ======= ========== =======
</TABLE>
Maturities of time deposits of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31,
1998 are summarized as follows:
Time Deposits
$100,000
or more
-----------------
(in thousands)
Three months or less................... $117,586
Over three through six months.......... 51,065
Over six through twelve months......... 65,730
Over twelve months..................... 65,249
-----------------
Totals................................ $299,630
=================
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
The following table presents information related to Federal funds purchased
and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. No other categories of
short-term borrowings exceeded 30% of shareholders' equity at December 31, 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31
--------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Amount outstanding at December 31 .............. $231,746 $242,640 $221,906
Weighted average interest rate at year end ..... 4.31% 4.66% 4.79%
Maximum amount outstanding at any month end .... $263,319 $259,952 $254,995
Average amount outstanding during the year ..... $210,933 $227,805 $200,020
Weighted average interest rate during the year.. 4.38% 4.75% 4.72%
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
RETURN ON EQUITY AND ASSETS
The ratio of net income to average shareholders' equity and to average
total assets and certain other ratios are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31
----------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Percentage of net income to:
Average shareholders' equity ............ 15.06% 14.60% 13.87% 13.85% 13.47%
Average total assets .................... 1.60 1.49 1.39 1.36 1.33
Percentage of dividends declared per common
share to basic net income per share ..... 41.3 40.8 41.5 38.4 37.8
Percentage of average shareholders' equity
to average total assets ................. 10.6 10.2 10.1 9.8 9.9
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Item 2. Properties
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The administrative headquarters of Fulton Financial Corporation and Fulton
Bank is located in a six-story building at the northeast corner of Penn Square
in the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This building, together with fourteen
properties upon which Fulton Bank branch offices are located, are owned in fee
by Fulton Bank, free and clear of encumbrances. Six properties upon which Fulton
Bank branch offices are located and four properties upon which remote service
facilities are located are leased by Fulton Bank from nonaffiliated persons.
Twenty-seven properties upon which Fulton Bank branch offices are located and
two properties upon which remote service facilities are located are owned or
leased by Fulton Financial Realty Company and subleased to Fulton Bank. Office
space is leased by Fulton Financial Realty Company and subleased to Fulton
Financial Corporation and Fulton Bank. These leases expire intermittently over
the years through the year 2008 and most are subject to renewal options. The
Fulton Bank Administrative Service Center is located on property which is owned
free and clear of encumbrances by Fulton Financial Realty Company.
The administrative headquarters of Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank (LVFB) is
located in a three-story building at 555 Willow Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
This building and 13 branch offices are owned in fee by LVFB, free and clear of
encumbrances. One of the properties upon which a LVFB branch office is located
is leased by Fulton Financial Realty Company and subleased to LVFB, while three
additional properties are owned by Fulton Financial Realty Company and leased to
LVFB for branch offices. LVFB has two remote service facilities, which are
leased from nonaffiliated persons. These leases expire intermittently over the
years through the year 2004 and are subject to renewal options.
The administrative headquarters and operations center of Swineford National
Bank are located in a one-story building on Routes 11 and 15 in Hummels Wharf,
Pennsylvania. In addition to a branch located at the site of the operations
center, Swineford National Bank operates five other branch offices. The Hummels
Wharf property and four branch offices are owned free and clear of encumbrances
by Swineford National Bank. One additional property used for a branch office is
leased by Swineford National Bank from a non-affiliated person. This lease
expires in 2002.
The administrative headquarters of Lafayette Ambassador Bank is located in
a three-story building at 360 Northampton Street, Easton, Pennsylvania.
Lafayette Ambassador Bank maintains two other sites housing administrative
operations of the bank. In addition to these three buildings, which are owned in
fee by Lafayette Ambassador Bank, free and clear of encumbrances, eight branch
offices and another structure are also owned in fee by Lafayette Ambassador
Bank, free and clear of encumbrances. Fourteen additional properties are leased
by Lafayette Ambassador Bank from nonaffiliated persons. These leases expire
intermittently over the years through the year 2024 and are subject to renewal
options.
The administrative headquarters of FNB Bank, N.A. is located at 354 Mill
Street, Danville, Pennsylvania. This building and five branch offices are owned
in fee by FNB Bank, N.A. free and clear of encumbrances. Two other branch
facilities are leased by FNB Bank, N.A. from nonaffiliated persons. These leases
expire intermittently over the years through the year 2014 and are subject to
renewal options.
The administrative headquarters of Great Valley Bank is located in a
two-story building at 210 North Fifth Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. This
building and two branches are owned in fee by Great Valley Bank, free and clear
of encumbrances. Five branch offices are leased by Great Valley Bank from
nonaffiliated persons. These leases expire intermittently over the years through
the year 2015 and are subject to renewal options.
The administrative headquarters of Hagerstown Trust Company is located in a
three story building at 83 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland. This
building and eleven branch offices are owned in fee by Hagerstown Trust Company,
free and clear of encumbrances. Two branch offices and seven remote facilities
are leased by Hagerstown Trust Company from non-affiliated persons. These leases
expire intermittently over the years through the year 2006 and are subject to
renewal options.
The administrative headquarters and operations center for Delaware National
Bank are located at 9 South Dupont Highway, Georgetown, in Sussex County,
Delaware. The facility is approximately 8,000 square feet on the first and
second floors of a former bank operations facility leased from a non-affiliated
entity. One bank branch office is leased from a non-affiliated entity. This
lease expires in 2011. Four branch offices are owned free and clear of
encumbrances by Delaware National Bank.
The administrative headquarters of The Bank of Gloucester County is located
at 100 Park Avenue, Woodbury, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. This building
and six branch offices are owned by the bank, free and clear of encumbrances.
The operations center and two branch offices are leased from non-affiliated
entities at market rates for varying terms.
<PAGE>
The administrative headquarters of The Woodstown National Bank & Trust
Company is located at 1 South Main Street, Woodstown, in Salem County, New
Jersey. This building and five branch offices are owned by the bank, free and
clear of encumbrances. A sixth branch office is located on land leased by the
bank from a non-affiliated entity. This lease will expire in 2002 and the bank
has a buyout option to purchase the land upon the expiration of the lease.
The administrative headquarters of The Peoples Bank of Elkton is located at
130 North Street, Elkton, in Cecil County, Maryland. This building is owned by
the bank, free and clear of encumbrances. The bank's other branch office is
operated under a lease agreement which expires in 2000.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
- --------------------------
There are no legal proceedings pending against Fulton Financial Corporation
or any of its subsidiaries which are expected to have a material impact upon the
financial position and/or the operating results of the Corporation.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- ------------------------------------------------------------
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders of Fulton Financial
Corporation during the fourth quarter of 1998.
<PAGE>
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The information appearing under the heading "Capital Resources" and "Common
Stock" in Item 7 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
- --------------------------------
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
5-YEAR CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year
----------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
SUMMARY OF INCOME
- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest income ............ $ 409,292 $ 387,248 $ 353,636 $ 330,070 $ 276,076
Interest expense ........... 177,805 168,153 151,437 143,616 103,589
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net interest income ........ 231,487 219,095 202,199 186,454 172,487
Provision for loan losses .. 5,582 8,417 5,951 4,357 3,769
Other income ............... 60,641 48,713 41,653 37,673 33,192
Other expenses ............. 158,203 149,538 144,174 135,674 127,012
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income before income taxes.. 128,343 109,853 93,727 84,096 74,898
Income taxes ............... 39,832 33,448 27,815 23,998 21,180
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income ................. $ 88,511 $ 76,405 $ 65,912 $ 60,098 $ 53,718
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
PER-SHARE DATA (1)
- ------------------
Net income (basic) ......... $ 1.41 $ 1.22 $ 1.06 $ 0.97 $ 0.87
Net income (diluted) ....... 1.40 1.21 1.05 0.96 0.86
Cash dividends ............. 0.582 0.498 0.440 0.372 0.329
PERIOD-END BALANCES
- -------------------
Total assets ............... $5,838,663 $5,377,654 $4,936,072 $4,595,925 $4,316,039
Net loans .................. 3,972,976 3,904,087 3,535,202 3,160,369 2,975,093
Deposits ................... 4,592,969 4,418,543 4,072,400 3,845,567 3,575,747
Long-term debt ............. 296,018 53,045 67,498 56,698 48,209
Shareholders' equity ....... 608,334 564,491 500,294 462,636 412,929
AVERAGE BALANCES
- ----------------
Average shareholders'
equity .................. 587,793 523,222 475,243 434,057 398,908
Average total assets ....... 5,539,980 5,138,450 4,725,999 4,408,258 4,029,498
</TABLE>
(1) Adjusted for stock dividends and stock splits.
<PAGE>
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
of Operations
- -------------
This discussion concerns Fulton Financial Corporation (the Corporation), a
bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in 1982, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. This discussion and
analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and other financial information presented in this report.
The Corporation has made, and may continue to make, certain forward-looking
statements with respect to growth strategy, market risk, expenses, the effect of
competition on net interest margin and net interest income, investment strategy
and income growth, deposit and loan growth, Year 2000 readiness and other
financial and business matters for future periods. The Corporation cautions that
these forward-looking statements are subject to various assumptions, risks and
uncertainties. Because of the possibility of change in the underlying
assumptions, actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking
statements.
In addition to the factors identified herein, the following could cause
actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements:
pricing pressures on loan and deposit products, actions of bank and nonbank
competitors, changes in local and national economic conditions, changes in
regulatory requirements, actions of the Federal Reserve Board, the Corporation's
success in merger and acquisition integration and customers' acceptance of the
Corporation's products and services.
The Corporation's forward-looking statements are relevant only as of the
date on which such statements are made. By making any forward-looking
statements, the Corporation assumes no duty to update them to reflect new,
changing or unanticipated events or circumstances.
MERGER ACTIVITY
- ---------------
The Corporation has continued to acquire banks with similar operating
philosophies. Through external growth, the Corporation has extended its
geographical market into four Mid-Atlantic states and has strengthened its
presence in its existing markets. While the Corporation also relies on the
internal growth of its existing franchise, acquisitions will continue to be an
important strategy in the future. In the past two years, the Corporation
completed four separate acquisitions.
Ambassador Bank of the Commonwealth. - On September 11, 1998, the
Corporation completed its acquisition of Ambassador Bank of the Commonwealth
(Ambassador), a $275 million bank located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. As
provided under the terms of the merger agreement, each of the 1.9 million shares
of Ambassador's common stock was exchanged for 1.4 shares of the Corporation's
common stock. In addition, the 417,000 options and warrants to acquire
Ambassador stock were exchanged for approximately 409,000 shares of the
Corporation's common stock. The Corporation issued 3.1 million shares of its
common stock in connection with the merger. As a result of the acquisition,
Ambassador was merged with and into Lafayette Bank, one of the Corporation's
existing affiliate banks, which changed its name to "Lafayette Ambassador Bank."
Keystone Heritage Group, Inc. - On March 27, 1998, the Corporation
completed its acquisition of Keystone Heritage Group, Inc. (Keystone), a $650
million bank holding company located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. As provided under
the terms of the merger agreement, each of the approximately 4.0 million shares
of Keystone's common stock was exchanged for 2.288 shares of the Corporation's
common stock. In addition, each of the 70,000 options to acquire Keystone stock
was converted to options to acquire the Corporation's stock. The Corporation
issued 9.1 million shares of its common stock in connection with the merger.
In order to effect the acquisition, Keystone was merged with and into the
Corporation. Its sole banking subsidiary, Lebanon Valley National Bank (Lebanon
Valley), was merged with and into Farmers Trust Bank, one of the Corporation's
existing affiliate banks, which changed its name to "Lebanon Valley Farmers
Bank." Lebanon Valley's deposits, loans and branches located in Lancaster and
Dauphin Counties were transferred by Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank to Fulton Bank
immediately after the merger was completed.
<PAGE>
The Peoples Bank of Elkton - On August 31, 1997, the Corporation completed
its acquisition of The Peoples Bank of Elkton (Elkton) of Elkton, Maryland. As
provided under the terms of the merger agreement, Elkton became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Corporation and each of the outstanding shares of the common
stock of Elkton was converted into 5.2 shares of the Corporation's common stock.
The Corporation issued 1.2 million shares of its common stock in connection with
the merger. Elkton, with approximately $120 million in assets as of December 31,
1998, operates two branch offices in Cecil County, Maryland. As a result of the
merger, Elkton became the Corporation's second banking subsidiary in Maryland
and eleventh overall.
The Woodstown National Bank & Trust Company - On February 28, 1997, the
Corporation completed its acquisition of The Woodstown National Bank & Trust
Company (Woodstown) of Woodstown, New Jersey. As provided under the terms of the
merger agreement, Woodstown became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation
and each of the outstanding shares of Woodstown common stock was converted into
2.2 shares of the Corporation's common stock. The Corporation issued 4.0 million
shares of its common stock in connection with the merger. Woodstown, with
approximately $300 million in total assets as of December 31, 1998, operates
seven branch offices in Salem and Gloucester Counties. As a result of the
merger, Woodstown became the Corporation's second banking subsidiary in New
Jersey and tenth overall.
The acquisitions of Ambassador, Keystone, Elkton and Woodstown were
accounted for as poolings of interests and all financial statements and
financial information contained herein have been restated to include the
accounts and results of operations of these companies for all periods presented.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Overview
The Corporation continued to generate steady earnings growth in 1998. Net
income for the year was $88.5 million or $1.40 per diluted share. This was an
increase of $12.1 million or 15.8% over 1997 net income of $76.4 million.
Diluted net income per share increased 15.7% over the $1.21 realized in 1997.
Net income for 1997 was $10.5 million or 15.9% greater than 1996, while diluted
net income per share represented an increase of 15.2% over $1.05 in 1996.
The recent earnings trend has been consistent over the past three years and
is largely attributable to growth, a strong net interest margin, expense
controls and good asset quality. However, certain items that could be considered
non-recurring in each of the periods are notable. The table below summarizes net
income and adjusts for certain of these items to arrive at "core" or adjusted
net income. The adjustments shown reflect the after-tax impact on net income.
1998 1997 1996
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(Dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Net income (reported) ................. $ 88,511 $ 76,405 $ 65,912
Investment securities gains ........... (7,384) (4,131) (2,098)
Merger/conversion expenses ............ 1,373 846 714
SAIF charge ........................... -- -- 1,634
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Adjusted net income ................... $ 82,500 $ 73,120 $ 66,162
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% increase over prior year ............ 12.8% 10.5% 13.4%
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Adjusted net income per-share (diluted) $ 1.31 $ 1.15 $ 1.05
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% increase over prior year ............ 13.9% 9.5% 12.9%
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Investment securities gains and merger expenses are shown as adjustments
since many in the industry consider them to be non-recurring items. However, the
Corporation does have a history of both. Security gains are derived mainly from
the Corporation's investments in equities of other financial institutions. Gains
are realized when, in the opinion of management, the investments have reached
full valuation. Given the size of this portfolio ($78.0 million in market value
with $28.9 million in unrealized gains at December 31, 1998), it is probable
that the Corporation will continue to realize gains in future periods.
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Merger expenses represent professional fees paid to complete mergers. With
the Corporation's external growth strategy, it is probable that similar expenses
will be incurred in the future. The SAIF charge in 1996 represents the
Corporation's share of the industry-wide FDIC assessment to recapitalize the
underfunded Savings Association Insurance Fund.
After adjusting for these items, the Corporation's net income still
reflects steady growth over the past three years, with increases of 12.8% in
1998, 10.5% in 1997 and 13.4% in 1996. In 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Corporation
achieved returns on average assets of 1.60%, 1.49% and 1.39%, respectively, and
returns on average shareholders' equity of 15.06%, 14.60% and 13.87%. Excluding
the effect of unrealized gains on securities, the Corporation's return on
average equity was 15.80% in 1998, 15.07% in 1997 and 14.15% in 1996.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the most significant component of net income. The
ability to manage net interest income over a variety of interest rate and
economic environments is critical to the success of a banking entity. Net
interest income growth is dependent upon the growth of the Corporation's balance
sheet and maintenance of yields on earning assets and costs of interest-bearing
liabilities. See also the discussion of "Interest Rate Risk" later in this
section.
In the past year, the Corporation experienced a decrease in loan growth as
a result of slower economic growth and increased competition from banks and
non-banks alike. While the recent competition for loans has increased,
management has not sacrificed the Corporation's credit standards in order to
increase loan volume. Although this strategy may prevent additional loan losses
in the future, it has had an impact on net interest income. Excess funds that
would have been invested in new loans were placed in lower-yielding assets such
as investments. This has caused downward pressure on the Corporation's margin
and has slowed net interest income growth.
Net interest income for 1998 was $231.5 million, a $12.4 million or 5.7%
increase over 1997. This was a decline from the $16.9 million or 8.4% increase
realized in 1997. Furthermore, the Corporation's net interest margin declined to
4.59% in 1998 from 4.69% in 1997 and 4.71% in 1996. The "Comparative Average
Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis" on page 19 and the "Rate/Volume
Table" on page 20 summarize the components of net interest income and illustrate
variances as a result of changes in interest rates versus growth in assets and
liabilities.
1998 v. 1997
Interest income increased $22.0 million or 5.7% from $387.2 million in 1997
to $409.3 million in 1998. Of this increase, $26.7 million was a result of a
$356.0 million or 7.4% increase in average earning assets, offset by a $4.7
million decrease due to a drop in the average yield from 8.08% in 1997 to 7.95%
in 1998. Average loans increased $202.4 million or 5.4% in 1998. Additional
increases were realized in investment securities, which increased $162.5 million
or 16.4% from $989.7 million in 1997 to $1.2 billion in 1998.
The 13 basis point decline in the average yield was driven by two primary
factors. First, the average yield on loans decreased 10 basis points to 8.53% in
1998 from 8.63% in 1997. Secondly, the mix of interest earning assets changed
from 78.5% loans and 21.5% investments in 1997 to 77.0% loans and 23.0%
investments in 1998. Lower yields on investments (overall, 5.99% in 1998 and
6.08% in 1997) relative to loans and a higher percentage of investments in 1998
caused a further reduction in the overall yield.
The 10 basis point reduction in loan yields is closely correlated with the
nine basis point decrease in the Corporation's average prime lending rate from
1997 (8.44%) to 1998 (8.35%). The prime rate is an indicator of the interest
rate environment in general.
Interest expense increased $9.7 million or 5.7% to $177.8 million in 1998
from $168.2 million in 1997. As with interest income, this increase was mainly
volume driven ($13.4 million) as average interest bearing liabilities increased
$263.7 million, offset by a $3.7 million decrease due to a slight decline in
rates from 4.29% in 1997 to 4.25% in 1998. Average interest-bearing deposits
showed the largest increase, $184.8 million or 5.1%. Most of this increase was
in time deposits, which increased $130.5 million or 6.1%. Long-term debt, which
consists mainly of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, increased $95.8
million or 144.9%.
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The overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased only four basis
points, despite the general fall in rates throughout the industry. This was
mainly due to the fact many of the Corporation's deposits (59% in 1998) were in
certificates of deposit which had not yet realized the impact of rate
reductions. This is shown by the average cost of CD's remaining fairly constant
at 5.55% in comparison to 5.56% in 1997. This was somewhat offset by
non-interest bearing demand deposits which outpaced time deposits in percentage
increase (9.7% vs. 6.1%) and provide a no-cost funding source which strengthens
the overall net interest margin.
With interest rates relatively low, the Corporation also turned to
borrowings as an alternative funding source. In an effort to reduce rate
sensitivity, the Corporation locked in longer-term borrowings with the FHLB. The
average cost of such borrowings in 1998 was approximately 5.50% as compared to
6.04% in 1997. In general, the cost of these funds has been less than
comparable-term certificates of deposit.
1997 v. 1996
Interest income increased $33.6 million or 9.5% from $353.6 million in 1996
to $387.2 million in 1997. This increase was mainly due to balance sheet growth.
Average earning assets increased $391.4 million or 8.9% to $4.8 billion, almost
entirely as a result of strong loan growth during 1997 ($383.8 million or
11.3%). Investments remained fairly stable as loan demand consumed all of the
additional funds provided during the period.
The average yield on earning assets increased slightly to 8.08% in 1997
from 8.03% in 1996. The average prime lending rate in 1997 was 8.44% as compared
to 8.27% in 1996. The yield on the Corporation's loan portfolio, however, was
not reflective of this rate environment as average loan yields actually
decreased five basis points. This situation was due to two main factors: a)
competitive pressures; and b) a change in the mix of the Corporation's loan
portfolio to a larger percentage of fixed rate loans, which are less sensitive
to short term rate fluctuations.
Offsetting the decline in loan yields was an increase in yields on
investments. This occurred as the Corporation's investment strategy shifted from
U.S. Treasury and agency issues to mortgage-backed securities. Maturing funds
were invested more heavily in mortgage-backed securities which generally achieve
a higher return with only moderate increases in credit risk.
Interest expense increased $16.7 million or 11.0% to $168.2 million in 1997
from $151.4 million in 1996. As with interest income, this increase was mainly
volume driven as average interest bearing liabilities increased $298.3 million.
Average interest-bearing deposits increased $245.4 million or 7.3%. Unlike 1998,
which saw increases in all deposit types, the 1997 increase was realized
entirely in time deposits ($244.0 million or 12.9%). The overall cost of
interest-bearing liabilities increased 11 basis points, mainly as a result of
time deposits, which realized an increase in cost as the Corporation focused on
this funding source to support loan growth.
Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
Additions to the allowance for loan losses are charged to income through
the provision for loan losses when, in the opinion of management and based on
continuing analyses of the loan portfolio, it is believed that the allowance is
not adequate. Management considers various factors in assessing the adequacy of
the allowance for loan losses and determining the provision for the period.
Among these are charge-off history and trends, risk classification of
significant credits, adequacy of collateral, the mix and risk characteristics of
loan types in the portfolio, and the balance of the allowance relative to total
and nonperforming loans. Additional consideration is given to local and national
economic conditions. The Corporation's policy is individually applied to each of
the eleven affiliate banks. Resulting provisions and allowances are aggregated
for consolidated financial reporting.
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The tables below summarize non-performing assets and net charge-offs by
major loan category as of or for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and
1996 (dollars in thousands).
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Nonperforming Assets
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1998 1997 1996
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Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Amount % of Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Real estate loans ..... $ 17,449 54.9% $ 20,955 63.7% $ 15,184 55.1%
Commercial &
industrial loans .... 7,130 22.4 5,169 15.7 5,820 21.1
Consumer loans ........ 5,811 18.3 5,224 15.9 3,706 13.5
Other real estate owned 1,420 4.4 1,537 4.7 2,829 10.3
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Total ................. $ 31,810 100.0% $ 32,885 100.0% $ 27,539 100.0%
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Non-performing
assets/Total assets.. 0.54% 0.61% 0.56%
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Non-performing
loans/Total loans ... 0.75% 0.79% 0.69%
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Net Charge-Offs
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1998 1997 1996
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Amount % Change Amount % Change Amount % Change
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Real estate loans ..... $ 477 (48.5)% $ 927 NA% $ (256) (114.3)%
Commercial &
industrial loans .... 1,189 123.4 532 (7.6) 576 32.1
Consumer loans ........ 4,058 12.1 3,620 86.7 1,939 46.5
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Total ................. $ 5,724 12.7% $ 5,079 124.8% $ 2,259 (36.4)%
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Net charge-offs/
Average loans ....... 0.14% 0.13% 0.07%
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The provision for loan losses for 1998 totaled $5.6 million, compared to
the 1997 and 1996 provisions of $8.4 million and $6.0 million, respectively. The
total provision for 1998 was comparable to the level of net charge-offs for the
year, $5.7 million or 0.14% of average loans outstanding. The $2.8 million or
33.7% decrease in the provision in 1998 was a result of two situations. First of
all, the overall credit quality of the Corporation's portfolio showed
improvement over 1997, as reflected by nonperforming assets to total assets of
0.54% (0.61% in 1997) and nonperforming loans to total loans of 0.75% (0.79% in
1997). Secondly, loans increased only 1.7% in 1998 as compared to 10.4% in 1997,
reducing the need for a general provision for new loan volume.
Despite the improvements in asset quality, a provision was considered
necessary in 1998 as a result of changes in the mix of the Corporation's
nonperforming assets and charge-offs. In recent years, the Corporation has
expanded its indirect automobile lending. While this has contributed to balance
sheet and interest income growth, these loans generally have higher losses. In
1998, total consumer charge-offs (which include indirect loans), increased
$438,000 or 12.1% over 1997 and accounted for over 70% of the Corporation's net
charge-offs. While loan growth in 1998 slowed, based on charge-off and
delinquency history, it is probable that additional losses exist in this
portfolio.
The provision for loan losses increased $2.5 million or 41.4% to $8.4
million in 1997 as compared to $6.0 million in 1996. This increase was a result
of several negative factors during the period. First of all, nonperforming
assets to total assets increased to 0.61% as compared to 0.56% in 1996 and
nonperforming loans to total loans increased to 0.79% as compared to 0.69% in
1996. Secondly, losses on consumer lending increased $1.7 million or 86.7%.
Finally, loan growth in 1997 was strong, particularly in consumer lending,
meaning new loans with higher
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inherent risk were being added to the Corporation's portfolio. Based on these
factors, management considered additional provisions to be appropriate.
The Corporation's allowance methodology resulted in 70% of the total
balance being allocated to specific loans and loan types at December 31, 1998 as
compared to 58% at December 31, 1997. These allocations were based upon the
review and classification of specific large credits as fair, substandard,
doubtful and loss and applying reserve percentages that are estimates of
probable loss incurred based on the above noted factors. (currently 15%, 50% and
100% for the noted categories). In addition, portfolios with large numbers of
smaller balance accounts (consumer and residential mortgages) are classified
based on loss history and other factors which estimate the loss levels inherent
in the portfolios. In management's opinion, based on its allowance methodology
and its consideration of the noted factors, the allowance for loan losses of
$57.4 million at December 31, 1998 is adequate.
Other Income
Noninterest income was $60.6 million for 1998. This represented an increase
of $11.9 million or 24.5% over the 1997 total of $48.7 million, which, in turn,
was 16.9% higher than the 1996 total of $41.7 million. Excluding investment
securities gains, the increase was $6.9 million or 16.3% in 1998 and $3.9
million or 10.2% in 1996. Every category of noninterest income increased during
1998 and 1997, mainly as a result of growth and the introduction of new
products, services and charges.
Investment management and trust services income reached a record level of
$12.5 million in 1998, an increase of $2.1 million or 19.8%, following a 1997
increase of $1.2 million or 13.2%. The growth during 1998 and 1997 was due to
increased marketing of traditional trust, retirement and investment services as
well as the continued success of several new investment management programs. The
customized Cash Reserve Investment Management (CRIM) product continued to grow
as an important vehicle for companies, municipalities, and not-for-profit
institutions looking to enhance the return on their short-term invested funds.
In late 1997, the Corporation added Investment and Brokerage Services.
Registered brokerage representatives are being introduced available throughout
the Corporation's branch network to assist customers with mutual funds and
annuities and to offer discount brokerage services. This business has exceeded
the Corporation's expectations and is well positioned for growth in the future.
Service charges on deposit accounts increased $1.8 million or 9.9% during
1998, after increasing $1.8 million or 11.2% in 1997. These increases were a
result of the growth in the average balance of fee-based demand and savings
deposits, which increased 5.3% in 1998 and 2.7% in 1997. In addition, over the
past three years the Corporation has modified the fee structures at certain
affiliate banks and introduced certain additional fees, such as foreign ATM
fees. The Corporation uses a product review and development process through
which all products and services provided by the Corporation's subsidiary banks
are reviewed on a rotating basis. This review allows the Corporation to formally
assess product features and pricing in comparison to its competitors.
Other service charges and fees increased $2.0 million or 16.9% during 1998
and $902,000 or 8.2% in 1997. The most significant component of these increases
was the introduction of ATM surcharges in September, 1997. These charges totaled
$1.3 million in 1998 and $300,000 in 1997. Also included in other service
charges and fees for 1998 were gains on sales of fixed assets of approximately
$650,000.
Gains on sales of mortgage loans increased $1.1 million or 49.0% to $3.4
million in 1998 after remaining stable from 1996 to 1997. This was a result of
the decline in residential mortgage loan rates during 1998 and the resulting
level of refinance activity. The Corporation sells substantially all fixed rate
conforming loans in the secondary market and generally retains the servicing
rights on such loans. This practice reduces the Corporation's interest rate risk
and provides additional liquidity. In addition, the Corporation generates
servicing income on such sold loans. Servicing income, which is included in
other service charges and fees, increased $121,000 or 9.3% during 1998.
Investment securities gains increased $5.0 million or 78.8% to $11.4
million in 1998. In 1997, such gains increased $3.1 million or 96.9%. The
majority of the gains realized during 1998 and 1997 were generated from the sale
of equity securities. As previously discussed, management monitors the
Corporation's available for sale securities and makes periodic sale and
investment decisions based on its assessment of the investments' values. The
increase in 1998 was due to the strong performance of the Corporation's equity
portfolio.
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Other Expenses
Noninterest expenses for 1998 increased $8.7 million or 5.8% to $158.2
million, from the 1997 total of $149.5 million, after increasing $7.9 million or
5.6% during 1997 (excluding the one-time SAIF charge of $2.5 million recorded in
1996). The Corporation's efficiency ratio, which is the ratio of noninterest
expenses to fully taxable equivalent revenues (excluding investment securities
gains), improved to 55.3% in 1998 from 55.9% in 1997 and 57.6% in 1996
(excluding SAIF).
Salaries and employee benefits expense, which accounts for the largest
portion of other expenses, increased $4.2 million or 5.3% to $83.5 million
during 1998, as compared to an increase of $5.5 million or 7.4% in 1997. The
salary portion of the increase in 1998 was $3.2 million or 5.3%. The Corporation
experienced an increase in average full-time equivalent employees (FTE's) from
2,296 in 1997 to 2,332 in 1998. This increase resulted from the mergers with
Keystone Heritage and Ambassador as excess employees were gradually absorbed
into the Corporation and from the expansion of the Corporation's products and
services. These additional employees added approximately $950,000 in salary
expense during the year. Excluding these additions, salary expense increased
3.8% due to normal merit increases and promotions.
The salaries component of the 1997 increase was approximately $4.2 million
or 7.4%. The average number of FTE's during the period increased to 2,296 in
1997 from 2,265 in 1996, contributing approximately $800,000 to expense. This
increase in FTE's was attributable to growth. Excluding these additional
employees, salaries expense increased approximately 6.0%
Employee benefits increased $985,000 or 5.3% in 1998 and $1.3 million or
7.5% in 1997. Most of the increases in both years were due to normal increases
in the cost of health insurance and additional retirement plan expense due to
the increase in the number of employees. In addition, $300,000 was accrued for
certain post-employment benefits in 1997.
Despite the increases in salaries and benefits expenses, the Corporation
has seen improvement in salaries and benefits expense measures. The salaries and
benefits efficiency ratio was 29.4% in 1998, which was an improvement over 29.9%
in 1997 and 30.0% in 1996.
Net occupancy expense decreased $130,000 or 1.0% during 1998, compared to
an increase of $1.1 million or 9.5% in 1997. Equipment expense decreased
$518,000 or 5.4% in 1998, after increasing $1.1 million or 12.8% in 1997. The
1998 decreases were due to the consolidation and divesting of certain branches
acquired in the Lebanon Valley merger as well as the disposal of certain
equipment previously used by Lebanon Valley for its in-house data processing
function.
The Corporation continues to make strategic investments in its branch
network and technology. The costs of such investments in 1998 were offset by the
savings noted above. Investments in technology have been carefully balanced with
the Corporation's commitment to its branch network, which continues to be the
customers' preferred delivery channel in the Corporation's markets. The
Corporation will continue to face the challenge of developing and offering
modern conveniences to customers while maintaining its community and branch
banking focus. In 1998, the Corporation began offering PC banking as an
alternative approach for its customers to complete certain banking transactions.
FDIC assessment expense remained relatively constant from 1997 to 1998 as
no significant changes in the assessment rate structure occurred. The 1997
expense was $2.5 million or 76.3% lower than 1996 due to the one-time SAIF
assessment of $2.5 million recorded in 1996.
Special services expense, which represents the cost of outside data
processing, increased $2.7 million or 34.1% to $10.6 million during 1998 after
increasing only $227,000 or 3.0% in 1997. The Corporation has a contract with a
third-party to perform the main data processing functions for all of the
Corporation's affiliate banks. The increase in 1998 was primarily a result of
the conversion of Lebanon Valley National Bank from an in-house system to the
Corporation's third party data processor, with offsetting savings being realized
in occupancy and equipment expenses. The Corporation has also incurred
additional cost as a result of conversion to a new mortgage processing system
and a new trust system.
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Other expenses increased $2.5 million or 6.3% to $41.3 million during 1998
after decreasing $113,000 or 0.3% during 1997. The 1998 increase included an
additional $350,000 in operating risk losses, which are losses incurred in the
normal course of banking business due to forgeries, robberies and fraud.
Stationary and supplies expense increased $528,000 or 12.6% as a result of
converting Lebanon Valley and Ambassador. Telephone expense increased $723,000
or 25.3% with the expansion of the Corporation's data communications network.
Merger-related expenses increased $527,000 or 62.3% as a result of the two
acquisitions completed during 1998.
The decrease in 1997 was due mainly to fewer operating risk losses
(decrease of $649,000 or 46.8%) and a decrease in the cost of the
Corporate-owned life insurance plan due to a change in the underlying contracts
(decrease in expense of $481,000 or 270.2%). These decreases were offset by
other expense increases incurred as a result of growth.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense continued to increase both in absolute dollars and as a
percentage of pretax income. The effective tax rate was 31.0% in 1998 compared
to 30.4% and 29.7% in 1997 and 1996, respectively. The Corporation's variances
from the federal statutory rate of 35% are generally due to tax exempt income,
investments in low and moderate income housing partnerships (which qualify for
federal tax credits), and certain merger-related expenses which are not
deductible. Although the Corporation's tax-free investments increased in 1998,
the effect was more than offset by the additional merger expenses incurred. Net
credits in low income housing partnerships were $2.7 million in 1998, $2.3
million in 1997 and $2.5 million in 1996.
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
AVERAGE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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December Monthly Averages
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1998 1997 1996
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ASSETS (in thousands)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and due from banks ........................... $ 225,172 $ 194,136 $ 185,950
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks ........ 1,885 2,874 6,141
Federal funds sold ................................ -- 41,021 10,367
Investment securities ............................. 1,382,729 1,058,170 973,789
Loans, including loans held for sale .............. 4,031,292 3,936,260 3,619,887
Less: Allowance for loan losses ................... (58,197) (57,646) (54,977)
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Net Loans ................................ 3,973,095 3,878,614 3,564,910
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Premises and equipment ............................ 75,926 72,907 67,965
Other assets ...................................... 134,644 119,286 121,578
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Total Assets ............................. $ 5,793,451 $ 5,367,008 $ 4,930,700
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing ............................. $ 709,158 $ 627,929 $ 593,869
Interest-bearing ................................ 3,808,427 3,766,976 3,455,215
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Total Deposits ........................... 4,517,585 4,394,905 4,049,084
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Short-term borrowings ............................. 271,631 271,165 251,648
Long-term debt .................................... 296,035 51,016 54,517
Other liabilities ................................. 99,123 94,565 76,462
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Total Liabilities ........................ 5,184,374 4,811,651 4,431,711
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Total Shareholders' Equity ............... 609,077 555,357 498,989
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
Equity ................................. $ 5,793,451 $ 5,367,008 $ 4,930,700
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
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The Corporation functions as a financial intermediary and its financial
condition is analyzed in terms of its sources and uses of funds. The table above
highlights the trends in the balance sheet over the past two years. Because
annual averages tend to conceal trends and ending balances can be distorted by
one-day fluctuations, the December monthly averages for each of the last three
years are provided to give a better indication of trends in the balance sheet.
All references within the discussion that follows are to these December average
balances unless specifically noted otherwise.
The Corporation's assets continued to grow during 1998, reaching $5.8
billion, an increase of $426 million or 7.9% as compared to 1997. The 1998
increase was due to increases in funds through deposits and long-term
borrowings. As discussed in the net interest income section, these funds were
invested primarily in investment securities as loan demand slowed during the
year. Total assets in 1997 were $436 million or 8.8% higher than 1996. Unlike
1998, the 1997 increase was generally a result of strong loan demand.
Loans
Loans outstanding (net of unearned income) increased $95.0 million or 2.4%
for 1998, compared to a 1997 increase of $316.4 million or 8.7%.
Although loan growth slowed in 1998, the Corporation was able to grow
its commercial mortgage portfolio by $151.2 million or 17.8%. This growth was
attained by leveraging new markets. As a result of the low interest rate
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environment, most borrowers opted for fixed rate loans. This was reflected in
fixed rate commercial mortgages, which accounted for $149 million of the total
increase.
Almost all other categories of loans reflected lower demand in 1998.
Consumer loans, consisting of automobile financing, student loans, credit cards
and home equity lines of credit, increased only $40.2 million or 3.4%.
Commercial loans decreased $31.4 million or 3.5%. Residential mortgages
decreased $67.0 million or 7.7%.
The run-off of the residential mortgage loan portfolio occurred because of
the low interest rate environment. Existing borrowers, primarily those with
adjustable rate loans, refinanced to lower fixed rate loans. The Corporation's
policy is to sell all fixed rate loans in the secondary market and, generally,
retain the servicing rights. The volume of refinance activity is evident in the
amount of loans sold in the secondary market during 1998, $220 million as
compared to $129 million in 1997.
Mortgage loans held for sale increased $6.0 million from 1997 to $8.0
million at December 31, 1998. This increase also reflects the higher level of
refinance activity during 1998.
The loan growth in 1997 was realized mainly in commercial loans ($195.2
million or 27.4% increase) and consumer loans ($119.3 million or 11.3%
increase). Commercial mortgages also increased moderately, showing growth of
$50.1 million or 6.3%
Investment Securities
In 1998, excess funds were used to purchase investment securities.
Investment securities increased $313.9 million or 30.5% in 1998. In a
continuation of a trend noted in prior years, the Corporation invested new funds
primarily in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) to earn a higher yield than U.S.
Treasury and agency securities. MBS investments increased $237.5 million or
43.4% in 1998. The Corporation's MBS investments do not include subordinated or
residual cash flows or other higher-risk features.
The Corporation also began investing in tax-free state and municipal bonds
as the fully taxable equivalent yields became more favorable in comparison to
similar taxable issues. Tax-free investments increased $70.7 million or 99.8% in
1998. Increasing these investments created more diversification in the
investment portfolio.
The Corporation continues to manage a portfolio of equity investments which
consists of Federal Home Loan Bank and other government agency stock ($32.6
million) and stock of other financial institutions ($49.1 million cost and $78.0
million market value at December 31, 1998). Management periodically sells bank
stocks when the valuation and market conditions warrant such sales.
In 1998, the Corporation continued to classify the majority of its new
investment purchases as available for sale (AFS) in order to manage the
Corporation's liquidity position. As of December 31, 1998, $1.2 billion or 87.2%
of the Corporation's investment portfolio was classified as available for sale
(an increase of $481.9 million or 66.5% over 1997), while only $176.6 million or
12.8% was classified as held to maturity (HTM) (a decrease of $166.4 million or
48.5% from 1997).
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" requires that all investment
securities be classified as either (i) held to maturity, (ii) available for
sale, or (iii) a trading security. The Corporation possesses both the intent,
subject to credit impairment, and ability to hold debt securities classified as
HTM to maturity.
Other Assets
Total other assets increased $25.7 million or 29.2% from December 31, 1997
to December 31, 1998. The majority of this increase was due to the payoff of the
$15.5 million loan on the Corporation's corporate-owned life insurance (COLI)
plan. This loan, which was recorded as an offset to the accumulated cash
surrender value on the COLI plan, was paid off since recent changes in the tax
laws reduced the benefits of leveraged COLI plans. Additional increases included
$3.0 million in the net deferred tax asset as the deferred tax liability on
available for sale investment securities was reduced to reflect the lower
unrealized gains.
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During 1998, the Corporation continued its participation in affordable
housing and community development projects through investments in partnerships.
Equity commitments totaling $5.7 million were made to three new projects. The
Corporation made its initial investment of this type during 1989 and is now
involved in 34 projects, all located in the various communities served by its
subsidiary banks. The carrying value of such investments was approximately $28.3
million at December 31, 1998. With these investments, the Corporation not only
improves the quantity and quality of available housing for low income
individuals in its service area in support of its subsidiary bank's Community
Reinvestment Act compliance effort, but also becomes eligible for tax credits
under federal and, in some instances, state programs.
Deposits and Borrowings
The Corporation has historically been able to rely on deposit growth as a
relatively low-cost funding source for loans. In recent years, increased
competition from other financial services providers has made attracting deposits
more difficult. In 1998, deposits grew $122.7 million or 2.8% to $4.5 billion.
This growth was realized mainly in demand and savings deposits, which increased
$139.4 million or 6.5%, offset by reductions in time deposits of $16.7 million
or 0.7%. While overall growth was difficult, the Corporation did benefit from
positive gains in non-interest bearing deposits, which increased $81.2 million
or 12.9%.
During 1998, the Corporation took advantage of lower rates to lock in
long-term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Long-term debt increased
$245.0 million or 480% over 1997. These borrowings were generally used to fund
new loans and improve the Corporation's interest rate gap position (see "Market
Risk"), while additional funds from loan payoffs and deposit growth were
generally used to purchase investment securities.
In 1997, the Corporation experienced stronger loan growth. Long-term debt
was not as attractive as a funding source, so the Corporation focused on time
deposits to generate necessary funds. Time deposits increased $265.5 million or
13.4% in 1997, compared to demand and savings deposits, which increased $80.3
million or 3.9%.
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' equity continued to be an important funding source, with a
1998 balance of $609.1 million, an increase of $53.7 million or 9.7% from $555.4
million in 1997. In spite of increasing dividends, the Corporation maintained a
strong rate of internal capital generation (net income less dividends paid
divided by beginning equity). This internal capital growth was 9.2% in 1998 and
9.1% 1997. Growth in capital is dependent upon strong earnings and a prudent
dividend policy, represented by payout ratios of 41.2% for 1998 and 37.4% for
1997. The increase in dividend payout in 1998 was due to the two companies
acquired in 1998 having lower payout ratios historically. In restating
historical financial statements, the prior period was reduced.
In April, 1998, the Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase up to
250,000 shares of the Corporation's common stock through October 31, 1998. This
plan was later extended through March 31, 1999. Treasury stock acquired under
this plan is used for the Corporation's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Incentive
Stock Option Plan and other benefit plans. Through December 31, 1998, 206,300
shares had been repurchased under the plan.
The Corporation and its subsidiary banks are subject to various regulatory
capital requirements administered by banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum
capital requirements can initiate certain actions by regulators that could have
a material effect on the Corporation's financial statements. The regulations
require that banks maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I
capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk weighted assets (as defined),
and Tier I capital to average assets (as defined). As of December 31, 1998, the
Corporation and each of its subsidiaries met the minimum capital requirements.
In addition, the Corporation and each of its subsidiaries' capital ratios
exceeded the amounts required to be considered "well-capitalized" as defined in
the regulations.
The Corporation's total and Tier I risk-based capital ratios have generally
placed the Corporation near the middle of its self-defined peer group over the
past year. The Corporation's ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets, however,
has generally placed it in the top quartile in comparison to its peers.
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YEAR 2000
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The Corporation's business, operations and financial condition may be
affected by the "Year 2000 Problem" where certain computer and other electronic
information processing systems may not be able to properly recognize dates after
1999. A financial institution's ability to process financial data such as
deposits, loans and trust accounts through its various data processing systems
is the most obvious area of exposure to the Year 2000 Problem. In addition, a
financial institution's ability to collect payments on loans could be impacted
if borrowers are unable to make payments as a result of their own Year 2000
deficiencies. Furthermore, financial institutions could be affected by the Year
2000 readiness of business customers, vendors and correspondents, customer
perception of the problem, and regulatory influences, among other things.
The Corporation has formed committees at each subsidiary bank and at the
Corporation to identify, evaluate and manage the risks related to the Year 2000
Problem. A comprehensive plan adopted by the Board of Directors of the
Corporation establishes a five step process - awareness, assessment, renovation,
validation and implementation - to address the Year 2000 Problem. The plan
establishes priorities for addressing the Year 2000 Problem, with systems
classified as being most mission critical receiving the highest priority
treatment. The primary focus of the plan is on assuring that information
technology systems will be operable, but it also addresses non-information
technology issues such as embedded technology in security and other systems.
The awareness and assessment phases of the plan have been completed. The
renovation of all mission critical systems, including third party systems, is
substantially complete. The Corporation is currently in the validation and
implementation phases for its mission critical systems, which will be
substantially complete by June 30, 1999. The Corporation is also in the process
of completing business contingency plans for all critical processes within the
organization. These plans will be substantially complete by June 30, 1999.
During the last half of 1999, the Corporation will re-inspect all processes,
beginning with the most critical, for continual assurance that contingency
planning adequately addresses potential disruptions.
Federal bank regulatory agencies have issued Year 2000 project guidelines
for financial institutions from time to time and have also conducted
examinations of the Corporation and its banks on the Corporation's plans to
address the Year 2000 Problem. The Corporation has used such guidance to
establish Year 2000 work tasks for each phase.
Through December 31 1998, the Corporation has incurred approximately $1.1
million in expenses related to the Year 2000. In addition, capital expenditures
to replace non-compliant hardware, software and other equipment have totaled
approximately $3.0 million. Through 1999, the Corporation anticipates incurring
an additional $1.5 million in expenses and $2.7 million in capital expenditures.
While these costs are related to the Year 2000 Problem, many also represent
significant improvements to the technology infrastructure for Fulton Financial
Corporation and its bank subsidiaries. Improvements at Fulton Bank include
migrating to a new branch automation solution and new data processing solutions
for the bank's investment management and trust services department and leasing
department. At Hagerstown Trust Company, they include a new personal computing
and local area network solution and changing the check processing solution to
the same system used at all other subsidiary banks. Across the entire
Corporation, local area networks have been upgraded as required and the first
phase for a wide area telecommunications network has been installed to support
the investment management and trust services data processing system and the
branch automation system. Each subsidiary bank also has upgraded their telephone
systems, including the automated voice response systems, as needed.
Since third-party service providers perform most major data processing
functions of the Corporation, the Corporation does not anticipate that it will
incur any material costs to address the Year 2000 Problem other than those
discussed above. The Corporation expects, at this time, that the Year 2000
Problem should have no material adverse effect on the products and services it
offers or on competitive conditions; however, further testing with mission
critical third-party service providers will be necessary to validate the
readiness of these providers for this change. Similarly, the Corporation
believes that the Year 2000 Problem should have no material adverse effect on
the Corporation's business, operations or financial condition, based on up
surveys of its major business loan customers and other actions designed to
evaluate the risks associated with the Year 2000 Problem, however, it cannot
rule out the possibility that the Year 2000 Problem might have such an effect.
The Corporation will continue to evaluate such risks throughout 1999.
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Federal bank regulators have initiated a series of examinations of all
financial institutions to assess their progress in addressing the Year 2000
Problem and have indicated that institutions which have not adequately addressed
the issue will be subject to various sanctions, including denial of, or delay in
acting on, regulatory applications. The Corporation believes that it has made
sufficient progress on the Year 2000 Problem to minimize the likelihood of
regulatory sanctions.
Item 7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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MARKET RISK
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Market risk is the exposure to economic loss that arises from changes in
the values of certain financial instruments. The types of market risk exposures
generally faced by banking entities include interest rate risk, equity market
price risk, foreign currency risk and commodity price risk. Due to the nature of
its operations, only equity market price risk and interest rate risk are
significant to the Corporation.
Equity Market Price Risk:
Equity market price risk is the risk that changes in the values of equity
investments could have a material impact on the financial position or results of
operations of the Corporation. The Corporation's equity investments consist of
common stocks of publicly traded financial institutions (cost basis of
approximately $49.1 million) and U.S. Government and agency stock (cost basis of
approximately $32.6 million). The Corporation's equity investments had a total
estimated fair value of $110.9 million at December 31, 1998. The $29.1 million
unrealized gain is primarily attributable to the financial institutions stock.
Although the book value of equity investments accounted for only 1.4% of
the Corporation's total assets, the unrealized gains on the portfolio represent
a potential source of revenue. The Corporation has a history of periodically
realizing gains from this portfolio and, if values were to decline
significantly, this revenue source could be lost.
The Corporation manages its equity market price risk by investing only in
regional financial institutions. Management continuously monitors the fair value
of its equity investments and evaluates current market conditions and operating
results of the companies. Periodic sale and purchase decisions are made based on
this monitoring process. None of the Corporation's equity securities are
classified as trading. Future cash flows from these investments are not provided
here since none of them have maturity dates.
Interest Rate Risk:
Interest rate risk creates exposure in two primary areas. First of all,
changes in rates have an impact on the Corporation's liquidity position and
could affect its ability to meet obligations and continue to grow. Secondly,
movements in interest rates can create fluctuations in the Corporation's net
income and changes in the economic value of its equity.
The Corporation employs various management techniques to minimize its
exposure to interest rate risk. An Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO),
consisting of key financial and senior management personnel, meets on a weekly
basis. The ALCO is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity
position of the Corporation, approving asset and liability management policies,
and overseeing the formulation and implementation of strategies regarding
balance sheet positions and earnings. The primary goal of asset/liability
management is to address the liquidity and net income risks noted above.
From a liquidity standpoint, the Corporation must maintain a sufficient
level of liquid assets to meet the ongoing cash flow requirements of customers,
who, as depositors, may want to withdraw funds or who, as borrowers, need credit
availability. Liquidity sources are found on both sides of the balance sheet.
Liquidity is provided on a continuous basis through scheduled and unscheduled
principal reductions and interest payments on outstanding loans and investments.
Liquidity is also provided through the availability of deposits and borrowings.
At December 31, 1998, liquid assets (defined as cash and due from banks,
short-term investments, securities available for sale, and non-mortgage-backed
securities held to maturity due in one year or less) totaled $1.4 billion or
25.5% of total assets. This represents an increase from the December 31, 1997
total of $977.1 million or 18.2% of total assets. Liquidity is also provided by
non-mortgage-backed securities held to maturity due from one to five years,
which totaled $36.6 million and $72.9 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Principal payments received on the held to maturity
mortgage-backed securities portfolio also provide liquidity. The
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Corporation had $117.4 million of such mortgage-backed securities at December
31, 1998 and $221.5 million at December 31, 1997.
The loan portfolio provides an additional source of liquidity due to the
Corporation's ability to participate in the secondary mortgage market. Sales of
residential mortgages into the secondary market of $219.7 million and $128.9
million in 1998 and 1997, respectively, provided the necessary funding which
allowed the Corporation to meet the needs of its customers for new mortgage
financing.
From a funding standpoint, the Corporation has been able to rely over the
years on a stable base of "core" deposits. Even though the Corporation has
experienced notable changes in the composition and interest sensitivity of this
deposit base, it has been able to rely on the steady growth of this base to
provide needed liquidity.
The Corporation also has access to sources of large denomination or jumbo
time deposits and repurchase agreements as potential sources of liquidity.
However, the Corporation has attempted to minimize its reliance upon these more
volatile short-term funding sources and to use them primarily to meet the
requirements of its existing customer base or when it is profitable to do so.
Each of the Corporation's subsidiary banks are members of the Federal Home
Loan Bank (FHLB), which provides them access to FHLB overnight and term credit
facilities. At December 31, 1998, the Corporation had $295.4 million in term
advances from the FHLB with an additional $827 million of borrowing capacity
(including both short-term funding on its lines of credit and long-term
borrowings). This availability, along with Federal funds lines at various
correspondent commercial banks, provides the Corporation with additional
liquidity.
The following table provides information about the Corporation's interest
rate sensitive financial instruments. The table provides expected cash flows and
weighted average rates for each significant interest rate sensitive financial
instrument, by expected maturity period. None of the Corporation's financial
instruments are classified as trading.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY Expected Maturity Period
(dollars in thousands) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Beyond Total Fair Value
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed rate loans (1) $ 790,007 $ 603,395 $ 477,147 $ 293,565 $ 219,316 $ 600,224 $2,983,654 $3,010,726
Average rate (1) 8.21% 8.10% 8.04% 8.03% 7.91% 7.76% 8.65%
Floating rate loans (2) 359,315 159,513 125,005 100,609 58,981 243,314 1,046,737 1,042,343
Average rate 8.76% 8.41% 8.70% 8.69% 8.32% 8.26% 8.56%
Fixed rate investments (3) 434,888 360,373 136,270 87,815 138,796 94,442 1,252,584 1,261,038
Average rate 5.98% 6.18% 6.24% 6.31% 6.27% 6.81% 6.22%
Floating rate investments (3) 11,720 344 5 -- -- -- 12,069 12,156
Average rate 4.93% 6.61% 5.22% -- -- -- 4.98%
Other interest-earning assets 10,962 -- -- -- -- -- 10,962 10,962
Average rate 5.85% -- -- -- -- -- 5.85%
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Total $1,606,892 1,123,625 $ 738,427 $ 481,989 $ 417,093 $ 937,980 $5,306,006 $5,337,225
Average rate 7.70% 7.47% 7.82% 7.85% 7.42% 7.72% 7.68%
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Fixed rate deposits (4) $1,422,818 $ 506,424 $ 112,401 $ 59,035 $ 28,819 $ 24,331 $2,153,828 $2,170,950
Average rate 5.17% 5.69% 5.68% 5.91% 5.53% 5.77% 5.35%
Floating rate deposits (5) 692,309 77,975 67,186 67,186 67,186 707,714 1,679,556 1,679,556
Average rate 2.44% 1.20% 1.27% 1.27% 1.27% 1.32% 1.77%
Fixed rate borrowings (6) 11,113 20,110 26,569 69 27,937 210,220 296,018 296,063
Average rate 5.47% 6.19% 4.80% 5.67% 4.99% 5.05% 5.12%
Floating rate borrowings (7) 235,585 -- -- -- -- -- 235,585 235,585
Average rate 4.11% -- -- -- -- -- 4.11%
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Total $2,361,825 $ 604,509 $ 206,156 $ 126,290 $ 123,942 $ 942,265 $4,364,987 $4,382,154
Average rate 4.06% 5.13% 4.13% 3.44% 3.10% 2.27% 3.89%
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Assumptions:
1) Amounts are based on contractual maturities, adjusted for expected
prepayments.
2) Average rates are shown on a fully taxable equivalent basis using an
effective tax rate of 35%.
3) Amounts are based on contractual maturities, adjusted for expected
prepayments on mortgage-backed securities.
4) Amounts are based on contractual maturities of time deposits.
5) Money market and Super NOW deposits are shown in first year. NOW and
savings accounts are spread based on history of deposit flows.
6) Amounts are based on contractual maturities of Federal Home Loan Bank
advances.
7) Amounts are Federal Funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to
repurchase, which mature in less than 90 days.
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The preceding table and discussion addressed the liquidity implications of
interest rate risk and focused on expected contractual cash flows from financial
instruments. Expected contractual maturities, however, do not necessarily
estimate the net income impact of interest rate changes. Certain financial
instruments, such as adjustable rate loans, have repricing periods that differ
from contractual cash flows.
The Corporation uses three complementary methods to measure and manage
interest rate risk. They are static gap analysis, simulation of earnings, and
estimates of economic value of equity. Using these measurements in tandem
provides a reasonably comprehensive summary of the magnitude of interest rate
risk in the Corporation, level of risk as time evolves, and exposure to changes
in interest rate relationships.
Static gap provides a measurement of repricing risk in the Corporation's
balance sheet as of a point in time. This measurement is accomplished through
stratification of the Corporation's assets and liabilities into predetermined
repricing periods. The assets and liabilities in each of these periods are
summed and compared for mismatches within that maturity segment. Core deposits
having noncontractual maturities are placed into repricing periods based upon
historical balance performance. Repricing for mortgage loans held and for
mortgage-backed securities includes the effect of expected cash flows. Estimated
prepayment effects are applied to these balances based upon industry projections
for prepayment speeds. The Corporation's policy limits the cumulative 6-month
gap to plus or minus 15 percent of total earning assets. The cumulative 6-month
gap as of December 31, 1998 was .94. The following is a summary of the interest
sensitivity gaps for four different time intervals as of December 31, 1998:
Daily 0-90 91-180 181-365
Adjustable Days Days Days
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GAP................. 1.05 0.77 0.82 1.18
CUMULATIVE GAP...... 1.05 0.93 0.94 1.00
Simulation of net interest income and of net income is performed for the
next twelve-month period. A variety of interest rate scenarios is used to
measure the effects of sudden and gradual movements upward and downward in the
yield curve. These results are compared to the results obtained in a flat or
unchanged interest rate scenario. Simulation of earnings is used primarily to
measure the Corporation's short-term earnings exposure to rate movements. The
Corporation's policy limits the potential exposure of net interest income to 10%
of the base case net interest income for every 100 basis point "shock" in
interest rates. A "shock' is an immediate upward or downward movement of
interest rates across the yield curve based upon changes in the prime rate. At
December 31, 1998 the Corporation had a larger exposure to upward rate shocks,
with net interest income at risk of loss over the next twelve months of 1%, 3%
and 5% where interest rates are shocked upward by 100, 200 and 300 basis points,
respectively.
Economic value of equity estimates the discounted present value of asset
cash flows and liability cash flows. Discount rates are based upon market prices
for like assets and liabilities. Upward and downward shocks of interest rates
are used to determine the comparative effect of such interest rate movements
relative to the unchanged environment. This measurement tool is used primarily
to evaluate the longer term repricing risks and options in the Corporation's
balance sheet. A policy limit of 10% of economic equity may be at risk for every
100 basis point "shock" movement in interest rates. As of December 31, 1998,
upward shocks of 100, 200 and 300 basis points were estimated to have negative
effects upon economic value of 4%, 7% and 9%, respectively.
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Common Stock
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As of December 31, 1998, the Corporation had 62,895,564 shares of $2.50 par
value common stock outstanding held by 15,738 shareholders of record. The common
stock of the Corporation is traded on the national market system of the National
Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (NASDAQ) under the
symbol FULT.
The following table presents the quarterly high and low prices of the
Corporation's common stock and per-share cash dividends declared for each of the
quarterly periods in 1998 and 1997. Per-share amounts have been retroactively
adjusted to reflect the effect of stock dividends declared.
Price Range
------------------------ Per-Share
High Low Dividend
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1998
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First Quarter....... 26 1/2 23 51/64 $ 0.138
Second Quarter...... 30 1/16 23 13/16 0.144
Third Quarter....... 26 3/8 19 5/8 0.150
Fourth Quarter...... 23 17 0.150
1997
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First Quarter....... 18 35/64 14 29/32 $ 0.117
Second Quarter...... 22 13/32 17 13/16 0.127
Third Quarter....... 24 13/64 21 1/2 0.127
Fourth Quarter...... 26 22 13/32 0.127
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
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<CAPTION>
December 31
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1998 1997
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Assets
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash and due from banks ............................................................ $ 247,558 $ 208,289
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks ......................................... 2,975 2,634
Mortgage loans held for sale ....................................................... 7,987 1,946
Investment securities:
Held to maturity (estimated fair value- $177,939 in 1998 and $343,871 in 1997)... 176,623 343,054
Available for sale .............................................................. 1,206,121 724,194
Loans .............................................................................. 4,040,455 3,972,653
Less: Allowance for loan losses ................................................ (57,415) (57,557)
Unearned income ........................................................ (10,064) (11,009)
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Net Loans ......................................................... 3,972,976 3,904,087
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Premises and equipment ............................................................. 75,715 73,047
Accrued interest receivable ........................................................ 34,942 32,336
Other assets ....................................................................... 113,766 88,067
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Total Assets ...................................................... $ 5,838,663 $ 5,377,654
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Liabilities
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Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing ............................................................. $ 759,585 $ 649,687
Interest-bearing ................................................................ 3,833,384 3,768,856
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Total Deposits .................................................... 4,592,969 4,418,543
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Short-term borrowings:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase .................................. 212,225 178,726
Federal funds purchased ......................................................... 19,521 63,914
Demand notes of U.S. Treasury ................................................... 3,839 5,661
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Total Short-Term Borrowings ....................................... 235,585 248,301
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Accrued interest payable ........................................................... 34,255 33,227
Other liabilities .................................................................. 71,502 60,047
Long-term debt ..................................................................... 296,018 53,045
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Total Liabilities ................................................. 5,230,329 4,813,163
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Shareholders' Equity
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Common stock ($2.50 par)
Shares: Authorized 200,000,000
Issued 63,054,678 (62,596,402 in 1997)
Outstanding 62,895,564 (62,530,241 in 1997) ............................ 157,638 126,497
Capital surplus .................................................................... 293,897 326,402
Retained earnings .................................................................. 136,668 84,634
Accumulated other comprehensive income ............................................. 23,619 28,257
Less: Treasury stock (159,114 shares in 1998 and 66,161 shares in 1997) ............ (3,488) (1,299)
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Total Shareholders' Equity ........................................ 608,334 564,491
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity ........................ $ 5,838,663 $ 5,377,654
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
Year Ended December 31
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1998 1997 1996
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Interest Income
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Loans, including fees ......................... $338,564 $324,815 $293,487
Investment securities:
Taxable .................................. 60,704 53,005 51,619
Tax-exempt ............................... 4,788 4,301 4,776
Dividends ................................ 3,503 2,823 2,318
Federal funds sold ............................ 1,515 1,994 1,234
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks .... 218 310 202
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Total Interest Income .............. 409,292 387,248 353,636
Interest Expense
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Deposits ...................................... 159,660 153,329 139,378
Short-term borrowings ......................... 9,241 10,828 9,441
Long-term debt ................................ 8,904 3,996 2,618
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Total Interest Expense ............. 177,805 168,153 151,437
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Net Interest Income ................ 231,487 219,095 202,199
Provision for Loan Losses ..................... 5,582 8,417 5,951
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Net Interest Income After
Provision for Loan Losses ........ 225,905 210,678 196,248
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Other Income
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Trust department .............................. 12,452 10,398 9,182
Service charges on deposit accounts ........... 19,609 17,849 16,054
Other service charges and fees ................ 13,836 11,840 10,938
Gain on sale of mortgage loans ................ 3,384 2,271 2,252
Investment securities gains ................... 11,360 6,355 3,227
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60,641 48,713 41,653
Other Expenses
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Salaries and employee benefits ................ 83,517 79,301 73,823
Net occupancy expense ......................... 12,996 13,126 11,982
Equipment expense ............................. 9,070 9,588 8,497
FDIC assessment expense ....................... 724 765 3,227
Special services .............................. 10,558 7,872 7,646
Other ......................................... 41,338 38,886 38,999
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158,203 149,538 144,174
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Income Before Income Taxes ......... 128,343 109,853 93,727
Income Taxes .................................. 39,832 33,448 27,815
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Net Income ......................... $ 88,511 $ 76,405 $ 65,912
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Per-Share Data:
Net Income (Basic) ............................ $ 1.41 $ 1.22 $ 1.06
Net Income (Diluted) .......................... 1.40 1.21 1.05
Cash Dividends ................................ 0.582 0.498 0.440
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Accumulated
Other
Comprehen-
Common Capital Retained sive Treasury
(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data) Stock Surplus Earnings Income Stock Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at January 1, 1996 ............................ $ 109,385 $ 206,057 $ 140,239 $ 9,246 $ (2,291) $ 462,636
Comprehensive Income:
Net income ........................................ 65,912 65,912
Other - unrealized gain on securities (net of
$308,000 tax expense) ........................... 572 572
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Total comprehensive income ...................... 66,484
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Stock dividends issued - 10% (4,127,553 shares,
including 154,089 Shares of treasury stock) ....... 7,225 46,859 (56,363) 2,206 (73)
Stock issued (351,181 shares, including 103,840
Shares of treasury stock) ......................... 425 (1,757) 1,464 132
Acquisition of treasury stock (104,844 shares) ...... (1,482) (1,482)
Cash dividends - $0.440 per share ................... (27,403) (27,403)
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Balance at December 31, 1996 .......................... 117,035 251,159 122,385 9,818 (103) 500,294
Comprehensive Income:
Net income ........................................ 76,405 76,405
Other - unrealized gain on securities (net of
$9.9 million tax expense) ....................... 18,439 18,439
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Total comprehensive income ...................... 94,844
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Stock dividends issued - 10% (4,494,568 shares) ..... 8,989 73,962 (83,045) (94)
Stock issued (254,460 shares) ....................... 473 1,281 1,754
Acquisition of treasury stock (52,500 shares) ....... (1,196) (1,196)
Cash dividends - $0.498 per share ................... (31,111) (31,111)
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Balance at December 31, 1997 .......................... 126,497 326,402 84,634 28,257 (1,299) 564,491
Comprehensive Income:
Net income ........................................ 88,511 88,511
Other - unrealized loss on securities (net of
$2.5 million tax benefit) ....................... (4,638) (4,638)
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Total comprehensive income ...................... 83,873
Stock split paid in the form of a 25%
Stock dividend (11,985,361 shares) ................ 29,963 (30,088) (125)
Stock issued (615,998 shares, including 157,722
Shares of treasury stock) ......................... 1,178 (2,417) 3,489 2,250
Acquisition of treasury stock (250,675 shares) ...... (5,678) (5,678)
Cash dividends - $0.582 per share ................... (36,477) (36,477)
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Balance at December 31, 1998 .......................... $ 157,638 $ 293,897 $ 136,668 $ 23,619 $ (3,488) $ 608,334
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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(In Thousands)
Year Ended December 31
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1998 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income ................................................ $ 88,511 $ 76,405 $ 65,912
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by
Operating Activities:
Provision for loan losses ............................... 5,582 8,417 5,951
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment . 8,965 9,690 7,931
Net amortization of investment security premiums ........ 359 315 838
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense ................... (329) 841 468
Gain on sale of investment securities ................... (11,360) (6,355) (3,227)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans .......................... (3,384) (2,271) (2,252)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans .................... 219,745 128,929 119,130
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale ............ (222,402) (122,460) (122,409)
Amortization of intangible assets ....................... 1,399 1,493 1,536
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable ...... (2,606) (213) 655
(Increase) decrease in other assets ..................... (24,080) (10,151) 37
Increase in accrued interest payable .................... 1,028 5,804 271
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities ................ (3,494) 14,649 (9,148)
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Total adjustments ................................... (30,577) 28,688 (219)
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Net cash provided by operating activities .......... 57,934 105,093 65,693
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale .... 25,872 133,723 58,729
Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity . 173,056 216,859 248,465
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale 251,311 103,430 92,756
Purchase of securities held to maturity ................. (6,606) (27,738) (143,050)
Purchase of securities available for sale ............... (743,044) (470,603) (223,280)
(Increase) decrease in short-term investments ........... (341) 3,506 2,698
Net increase in loans ................................... (74,471) (377,302) (380,784)
Purchase of premises and equipment, net ................. (11,633) (13,958) (14,275)
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Net cash used in investing activities .............. (385,856) (432,083) (358,741)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net increase in demand and savings deposits ............. 202,648 62,481 83,952
Net (decrease) increase in time deposits ................ (28,222) 283,662 142,881
Addition to long-term debt .............................. 263,612 13,747 27,878
Repayment of long-term debt ............................. (20,639) (28,200) (17,078)
(Decrease) increase in short-term borrowings ............ (12,716) 21,911 96,575
Dividends paid .......................................... (33,939) (29,810) (26,623)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock .............. 2,125 1,660 59
Acquisition of treasury stock ........................... (5,678) (1,196) (1,482)
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Net cash provided by financing activities .......... 367,191 324,255 306,162
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Due From Banks ...... 39,269 (2,735) 13,114
Cash and Due From Banks at Beginning of Year ............ 208,289 211,024 197,910
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Cash and Due From Banks at End of Year .................. $ 247,558 $ 208,289 $ 211,024
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest ........................................... $ 176,777 $ 162,349 $ 151,166
Income taxes ....................................... $ 36,040 $ 29,138 $ 22,853
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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Business: Fulton Financial Corporation (Parent Company) provides a full
range of banking and financial services to businesses and consumers through its
wholly-owned banking subsidiaries: Fulton Bank, Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank,
Swineford National Bank, Lafayette Ambassador Bank, FNB Bank, N.A., Great Valley
Bank, Hagerstown Trust Company, Delaware National Bank, The Bank of Gloucester
County, The Woodstown National Bank & Trust Company and The Peoples Bank of
Elkton. In addition, the Parent Company owns four non-banking subsidiaries:
Fulton Financial Realty Company, Fulton Life Insurance Company, Central
Pennsylvania Financial Corporation and FFC Management, Inc. Collectively, the
Parent Company and its subsidiaries are referred to as the Corporation.
The Corporation's primary source of revenue is interest income on loans and
investment securities and fee income on its products and services. Its expenses
consist of interest expense on deposits and borrowed funds, provision for loan
losses and other operating expenses. The Corporation's primary competition is
other financial services providers operating in its region. With the growth in
electronic and other alternative delivery channels in recent years, competition
has expanded to include other bank and non-bank entities not physically located
in the Corporation's geographical market. The Corporation is subject to the
regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic
examinations by such regulatory authorities.
The Corporation offers, through its eleven banking subsidiaries, a full
range of retail and wholesale banking services throughout sixteen central and
eastern Pennsylvania counties, two Maryland counties, one Delaware county and
two New Jersey counties. Approximately 50% of the Corporation's business is
conducted in the south central Pennsylvania region. Industry diversity is the
key to the economic well-being of this region and the Corporation is not
dependent upon any single customer or industry.
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) and include the accounts of the Parent Company and all
wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of GAAP-basis financial
statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial
statements as well as revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Investments: Debt securities acquired are classified as held to maturity at
the time of purchase when the Corporation has both the intent and ability to
hold these investments until they mature. Such debt securities are carried at
cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using the
effective yield method. The Corporation does not engage in trading activities,
however, since the investment portfolio serves as a source of liquidity, many
debt securities and all marketable equity securities are classified as available
for sale. Securities available for sale are carried at estimated fair value with
the related unrealized holding gains and losses reported as a separate component
of shareholders' equity, net of tax. Realized security gains and losses are
computed using the specific identification method and are recorded on a trade
date basis.
Revenue Recognition: Loan and lease financing receivables are stated at
their principal amount outstanding, except for mortgages held for sale which are
carried at the lower of aggregate cost or market value. Interest income on loans
is accrued as earned. Unearned income on installment loans is recognized on a
basis which approximates the interest method.
Accrual of interest income is generally discontinued when a loan becomes 90
days past due as to principal or interest. When interest accruals are
discontinued, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed. Nonaccrual loans
are restored to accrual status when all delinquent principal and interest become
current or the loan is considered secured and in the process of collection.
Loan Origination Fees and Costs: Loan origination fees and the related
direct origination costs are offset and the net amount is deferred and amortized
over the life of the loan as an adjustment to interest income. For mortgage
loans sold, the net amount is included in gain (or loss) upon the sale of the
related mortgage loan.
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Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is increased by
charges to income and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Management's
periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on
the Corporation's past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the
portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrowers' ability to repay,
the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, and current economic
conditions. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate,
however, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in
economic conditions.
Impaired loans, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," are measured based
on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's
effective interest rate, or at the loan's observable market price or fair value
of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A loan is considered to
be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that
the Corporation will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the
contractual terms of the loan agreement.
Premises and Equipment: Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less
accumulated depreciation and amortization. The provision for depreciation and
amortization is generally computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets, which are a maximum of 39 years
for buildings and improvements and eight years for furniture and equipment.
Interest costs incurred during the construction of major bank premises are
capitalized.
Other Real Estate Owned: Assets acquired in settlement of mortgage loan
indebtedness are recorded as other real estate owned and are included in other
assets initially at the lower of the estimated fair value of the asset or the
carrying amount of the loan. Costs to maintain the assets and subsequent gains
and losses on sales are included in other income and other expense.
Income Taxes: The provision for income taxes is based upon the results of
operations, adjusted primarily for the effect of tax-exempt income and net
credits received as a result of investments in low and moderate income housing
partnerships. Certain items of income and expense are reported in different
periods for financial reporting and tax return purposes. The tax effects of
these temporary differences are recognized currently in the deferred income tax
provision or benefit. Deferred tax assets or liabilities are computed based on
the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets
and liabilities using the applicable enacted marginal tax rate. Deferred income
tax expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the deferred tax asset or
liability from period to period.
Net Income Per Share: The Corporation adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" (Statement 128), on December
31, 1997. Statement 128 requires dual presentation of basic and diluted net
income per share on the face of the income statement for all entities with
complex capital structures. The Corporation's basic net income per share is
calculated as net income divided by the weighted average number of shares
outstanding. For diluted net income per share, net income is divided by the
weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the incremental number of
shares added as a result of converting common stock equivalents, calculated
using the treasury stock method. The Corporation's common stock equivalents
consist solely of outstanding stock options (See Note J).
A reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding used to
calculate basic net income per share and diluted net income per share follows
(in thousands):
1998 1997 1996
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Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)........ 62,697 62,482 62,242
Impact of common stock equivalents................. 471 877 764
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Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted)...... 63,168 63,359 63,006
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Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation: The Corporation adopted Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" (Statement 123) in 1996. This statement requires a fair value
approach to valuing compensation expense associated with stock options and
employee stock purchase plans. This statement encourages, but does not require,
the use of this method for financial statement purposes. Companies that do not
elect to adopt this statement for financial statement purposes are required to
present pro-
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forma footnote disclosures of net income and earnings per share as if the fair
value approach were used. The Corporation has adopted the disclosure
requirements of this statement only and, accordingly, there has been no impact
on the consolidated financial statements other than additional disclosures as
provided in Note J.
Reporting Comprehensive Income: The Corporation adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income"
(Statement 130) in 1998. Statement 130 establishes standards for the reporting
and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general
purpose financial statements. The objective of Statement 130 is to report a
measure of all changes in equity that result from economic events of the period
other than transactions with owners. Comprehensive income is the total of net
income and all other non-owner changes in equity. Currently, other non-owner
changes in equity include only unrealized gains and losses on available for sale
investment securities.
The following table summarizes the reclassification adjustment for realized
security gains (net of taxes) for each of the indicated periods:
1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
Unrealized holding gains arising during period . $ 2,746 $22,570 $ 2,670
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains
included in net income ....................... 7,384 4,131 2,098
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Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities .... $(4,638) $18,439 $ 572
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Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments
of an Enterprise and Related Information" (Statement 131) became effective in
1998. This statement requires that public business enterprises report financial
and descriptive information about its reportable operating segments. Based on
the guidance provided by the statement, the Corporation does not have any
operating segments which require such additional information. While the
Corporation owns eleven separate banks, each engages in similar activities,
provides similar products and services, and operates in the same general
geographical area. The Corporation's non-banking activities are insignificant
and do not require separate information. The descriptive information related to
competition, concentration of credit risks and other operating factors is
applicable to the consolidated Corporation.
Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Post-Retirement Benefits:
In February, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures
about Pensions and Other Post-Retirement Benefits." This statement amends the
disclosure requirements previously covered by FASB Statements No. 87, 88 and 106
by standardizing the disclosure requirements of such plans, requiring additional
information on changes in the benefit obligations and fair values of plan
assets, and eliminating certain disclosures that are no longer considered to be
useful. Statement 132 does not change the measurement or recognition of expense
related to these plans. Statement 132 was effective for 1998 and the required
disclosures are provided in Note I.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities: In June,
1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" (Statement 133).
This statement expanded the previous definition of derivatives to include
certain additional transactions. Entities are required to record derivatives at
their fair values and recognize any changes in fair value in current period
earnings, unless specific hedge criteria are met. Statement 133 is effective for
years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Corporation does not expect the
adoption of Statement 133 to have a material effect on its balance sheet or net
income.
Reclassifications and Restatements: Certain amounts in the 1997 and 1996
consolidated financial statements and notes have been reclassified to conform to
the 1998 presentation. All share and per-share data have been restated to
reflect the impact of the five for four stock split paid in the form of a 25%
stock dividend on May 27, 1998.
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NOTE B -- RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
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The Corporation's subsidiary banks are required to maintain reserves, in
the form of cash and balances with the Federal Reserve Bank, against their
deposit liabilities. The average amount of such reserves during 1998 and 1997
was approximately $51.6 million and $45.2 million, respectively.
NOTE C -- INVESTMENT SECURITIES
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The following tables summarize the amortized cost and estimated fair values
of investment securities as of December 31 (in thousands):
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<CAPTION>
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
1998 Held to Maturity Cost Gains Losses Value
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. Government and
Agency securities ....... $ 24,287 $ 250 $ -- $ 24,537
State and municipal
securities .............. 34,457 649 (20) 35,086
Debt securities issued
By foreign governments .. 405 1 (3) 403
Corporate debt securities .... 44 -- (3) 41
Mortgage-backed securities ... 117,430 541 (99) 117,872
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$ 176,623 $ 1,441 $ (125) $ 177,939
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1998 Available for Sale
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Equity securities ............ $ 81,719 $ 29,695 $ (548) $ 110,866
U.S. Government and
Agency securities ....... 285,168 2,787 (105) 287,850
State and municipal
securities .............. 123,451 1,891 (416) 124,926
Corporate debt securities .... 6,892 86 -- 6,978
Mortgage-backed securities ... 672,519 4,273 (1,291) 675,501
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$ 1,169,749 $ 38,732 $ (2,360) $ 1,206,121
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1997 Held to Maturity
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U.S. Government and
Agency securities ....... $ 67,391 $ 402 $ (207) $ 67,586
State and municipal
securities .............. 52,815 853 (49) 53,619
Debt securities issued
By foreign governments .. 405 1 (3) 403
Corporate debt securities .... 78 -- (6) 72
Mortgage-backed securities ... 222,365 683 (857) 222,191
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$ 343,054 $ 1,939 $ (1,122) $ 343,871
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1997 Available for Sale
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Equity securities ............ $ 63,662 $ 40,692 $ (30) $ 104,324
U.S. Government and
Agency securities ....... 264,518 1,546 (387) 265,677
State and municipal
securities .............. 20,713 804 (10) 21,507
Mortgage-backed securities ... 331,602 1,944 (860) 332,686
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$ 680,495 $ 44,986 $ (1,287) $ 724,194
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at December
31, 1998 by contractual maturity are shown in the following table. Actual
maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the
right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment
penalties.
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<CAPTION>
Held to Maturity Available for Sale
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Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated
Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value
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(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less ........ $ 22,558 $ 23,836 $ 68,782 $ 69,019
Due from one year to five years 24,774 25,225 224,037 226,216
Due from five years to ten years 6,379 5,418 102,675 103,465
Due after ten years ............ 5,482 5,588 20,017 21,054
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59,193 60,067 415,511 419,754
Mortgage-backed securities ..... 117,430 117,872 672,519 675,501
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$ 176,623 $ 177,939 $1,088,030 $1,095,255
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Gains totaling $11.3 million, $6.2 million and $3.0 million were realized
on the sale of equity securities during 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Gains
totaling $66,000, $176,000 and $261,000 were realized on the sale of available
for sale debt securities during 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Securities carried at $592.4 million and $590.9 million at December 31,
1998 and 1997, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public and
trust deposits and for other purposes.
NOTE D -- LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
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Gross loans are summarized as follows as of December 31:
1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural ......... $ 559,517 $ 535,842
Real estate--construction ...................... 130,051 150,470
Real estate--mortgage:
First and second--residential ............... 1,329,225 1,352,445
Commercial .................................. 1,267,139 1,167,066
Consumer ....................................... 698,323 709,405
Leasing and other .............................. 56,200 57,425
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$4,040,455 $3,972,653
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Changes in the allowance for loan losses were as follows for the years
ended December 31:
1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
Balance at January 1 .............. $ 57,557 $ 53,893 $ 50,201
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Loans charged off ................. (9,140) (9,242) (6,453)
Recoveries of loans
previously charged off ....... 3,416 4,163 4,194
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Net loans charged off ............. (5,724) (5,079) (2,259)
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Provision for loan losses ......... 5,582 8,417 5,951
Allowance purchased ............... -- 326 --
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Balance at December 31 ............ $ 57,415 $ 57,557 $ 53,893
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Nonaccrual loans aggregated approximately $19.3 million at December 31,
1998, $20.8 million at December 31, 1997 and $16.5 million at December 31, 1996.
Interest of approximately $1.9 million, $1.4 million and $1.6 million was not
recognized as interest income due to the nonaccrual status of loans during 1998,
1997 and 1996, respectively.
The recorded investment in loans that were considered to be impaired as
defined by Statement 114 was $14.0 million and $18.5 million at December 31,
1998 and 1997, respectively. Of these loans, $12.8 million were included in
nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1998 and $17.6 million were included in
nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1997. At December 31, 1998, $13.0 million of
impaired loans had a related allowance for loan losses of $2.0 million and $1.0
million of impaired loans did not have an allowance for loan losses as a result
of write-downs. At December 31, 1997, $11.1 million of impaired loans had a
related allowance for loan losses of $1.9 million. The average recorded
investment in impaired loans during the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and
1996 was approximately $13.2 million, $13.8 million and $16.6 million,
respectively.
The Corporation applies all payments received on nonaccruing impaired loans
to principal until such time as the principal is paid off, after which time any
additional payments received are recognized as interest income. Payments
received on accruing impaired loans are applied to principal and interest
according to the original terms of the loan. The Corporation recognized interest
income of approximately $100,000, $171,000 and $338,000 on impaired loans in
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The Corporation has granted loans to the officers and directors of the
Corporation and to their associates. Related-party loans are made on
substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those
prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unrelated persons and do
not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility. The aggregate dollar
amount of these loans was $83.5 million and $70.8 million at December 31, 1998
and 1997, respectively. During 1998, $37.4 million of new loans were made and
repayments totaled $24.7 million.
The total portfolio of mortgage loans serviced by the Corporation for
unrelated third parties at December 31, 1998 and 1997 was $598.2 million and
$520.1 million, respectively.
NOTE E -- PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
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The following is a summary of premises and equipment as of December 31:
1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Premises and leasehold improvements ................ $ 84,822 $ 86,675
Furniture and equipment ............................ 57,390 60,045
Construction in progress ........................... 5,974 2,337
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148,186 149,057
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization .... (72,471) (76,010)
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$ 75,715 $ 73,047
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NOTE F -- LONG-TERM DEBT
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Long-term debt included the following as of December 31:
1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances .............. $295,350 $ 52,312
Other ........................................ 668 733
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$296,018 $ 53,045
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As of December 31, 1998, the Corporation had a series of collateralized
Federal Home Loan Bank advances totaling $295.4 million. These advances mature
through January, 2025, and carry a weighted average interest rate of 5.13%. As
of December 31, 1998 the Corporation had an additional borrowing capacity of
approximately $827 million with the Federal Home Loan Bank. Borrowings from the
Federal Home Loan bank are secured by qualifying residential mortgages,
investments and other assets. The following table summarizes the scheduled
maturity periods of Federal Home Loan Bank advances as of December 31, 1998:
Amount
Year Maturing
---------------------------------
(in thousands)
1999............. $ 10,756
2000............. 48,042
2001............. 77,500
2003............. 157,500
Thereafter....... 1,552
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$ 295,350
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NOTE G - REGULATORY MATTERS
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Dividend and Loan Limitations
The dividends that may be paid by subsidiary banks to the Parent Company
are subject to certain legal and regulatory limitations. Under such limitations,
the total amount available for payment of dividends by subsidiary banks was
approximately $169 million at December 31, 1998.
Under current Federal Reserve regulations, the subsidiary banks are limited
in the amount they may loan to their affiliates, including the Parent Company.
Loans to a single affiliate may not exceed 10%, and the aggregate of loans to
all affiliates may not exceed 20% of each bank subsidiary's capital and surplus.
At December 31, 1998, the maximum amount available for transfer from the
subsidiary banks to the Parent Company in the form of loans and dividends was
approximately $203 million.
Regulatory Capital Requirements
The Corporation's subsidiary banks are subject to various regulatory
capital requirements administered by banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum
capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory--and possibly additional
discretionary--actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct
material effect on the Corporation's financial statements. Under capital
adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action,
the subsidiary banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve
quantitative measures of the subsidiary banks' assets, liabilities, and certain
off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The
subsidiary banks' capital amounts and classification are also subject to
qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and
other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy
require the subsidiary banks to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and
Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as
defined), and of Tier I capital to average assets (as defined). Management
believes, as of December 31, 1998, that all of its bank subsidiaries meet the
capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
As of December 31, 1998, the Corporation's three significant subsidiaries
- -- Fulton Bank, Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank and Lafayette Ambassador Bank --
were well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective
action based on their capital ratio calculations. To be categorized as well
capitalized, these banks must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I
risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following table.
There are no conditions or events since December 31, 1998 that management
believes have changed the institutions' categories.
The following tables present the total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and
Tier I leverage requirements for the Corporation and its significant
subsidiaries. At December 31, 1998, the significant subsidiaries were Fulton
Bank, Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank and Lafayette Ambassador Bank. At December 31,
1997, the significant subsidiaries were Fulton Bank, Lebanon Valley National
Bank and Lafayette Bank. Actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented.
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As of December 31, 1998
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To Be Well
Capitalized Under
For Capital Prompt Corrective
Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions
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Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
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(Dollars in thousands)
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Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Corporation ................................... $621,124 15.1% $328,191 8.0% $410,238 10.0%
Fulton Bank ................................... 209,004 11.8 141,514 8.0 176,892 10.0
Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank ................... 66,377 14.0 37,987 8.0 47,484 10.0
Lafayette Ambassador Bank ..................... 74,765 13.7 43,708 8.0 54,635 10.0
Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Corporation ................................... $569,768 13.9% $164,095 4.0% $246,143 6.0%
Fulton Bank ................................... 188,403 10.7 70,757 4.0 106,135 6.0
Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank ................... 60,425 12.7 18,993 4.0 28,490 6.0
Lafayette Ambassador Bank ..................... 68,354 12.5 21,854 4.0 32,781 6.0
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
Corporation ................................... $569,768 9.9% $172,182 3.0% $286,969 5.0%
Fulton Bank ................................... 188,403 9.2 61,787 3.0 102,978 5.0
Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank ................... 60,425 10.6 17,063 3.0 28,439 5.0
Lafayette Ambassador Bank ..................... 68,354 12.5 16,466 3.0 27,444 5.0
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As of December 31, 1997
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To Be Well
Capitalized Under
For Capital Prompt Corrective
Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions
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Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
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(Dollars in thousands)
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Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Corporation ................................... $567,515 14.1% $321,559 8.0% $401,949 10.0%
Fulton Bank ................................... 193,892 12.7 121,807 8.0 152,258 10.0
Lebanon Valley National Bank .................. 73,030 14.2 41,115 8.0 51,393 10.0
Lafayette Bank ................................ 44,092 13.7 25,685 8.0 32,106 10.0
Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
Corporation ................................... $517,685 12.9% $160,779 4.0% $241,169 6.0%
Fulton Bank ................................... 176,392 11.6 60,903 4.0 91,355 6.0
Lebanon Valley National Bank .................. 66,580 12.9 20,557 4.0 30,836 6.0
Lafayette Bank ................................ 40,060 12.5 12,842 4.0 19,264 6.0
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
Corporation ................................... $517,685 10.0% $154,716 3.0% $257,861 5.0%
Fulton Bank ................................... 176,392 9.9 53,229 3.0 88,715 5.0
Lebanon Valley National Bank .................. 66,580 10.4 22,510 4.0 31,887 5.0
Lafayette Bank ................................ 40,060 9.1 13,163 3.0 21,939 5.0
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NOTE H - INCOME TAXES
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The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
Year ended December 31
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1998 1997 1996
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Current tax expense -
Federal ..................... $ 40,031 $ 32,582 $ 26,968
State ....................... 130 25 379
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40,161 32,607 27,347
Deferred tax expense ............. (329) 841 468
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$ 39,832 $ 33,448 $ 27,815
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The differences between the effective income tax rate and the federal
statutory income tax rate are as follows:
Year ended December 31
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1998 1997 1996
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Statutory tax rate ............................ 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Effect of tax-exempt income ................... (2.6) (2.9) (3.4)
Effect of low income housing investments ...... (2.1) (2.1) (2.7)
Other, net .................................... 0.7 0.5 0.8
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Effective income tax rate ..................... 31.0% 30.5% 29.7%
========= ========== ===========
The net deferred tax asset recorded by the Corporation consisted of the
following tax effects of temporary differences at December 31:
1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses ............................... $ 19,794 $ 19,651
Deferred loan fees ...................................... 335 996
Direct leasing .......................................... (5,840) (4,430)
Deferred compensation ................................... 2,340 2,134
Postretirement benefits ................................. 3,184 3,136
Fixed asset depreciation ................................ (565) (476)
Other ................................................... 2,499 407
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21,747 21,418
Unrealized holding gains on securities available for sale (12,730) (15,286)
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$ 9,017 $ 6,132
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As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Corporation has not established any
valuation allowance against deferred tax assets since these tax benefits are
realizable either through carryback availability against prior years' taxable
income or the reversal of existing deferred tax liabilities.
NOTE I - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
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Substantially all employees of the Corporation are covered by one of the
following plans:
Profit Sharing Plan - A noncontributory defined contribution plan where
employer contributions are based on a formula providing for an amount not to
exceed 15% of each eligible employee's annual salary (10% for employees hired
subsequent to January 1, 1996). Participants are 100% vested in balances after
five years of service.
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Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan - Contributions to the defined
benefit plan are actuarially determined and funded as accrued. Plan assets are
invested in guaranteed investment contracts, U.S. Treasury Securities, money
market funds and common stock investment funds. Employees covered under the
defined benefit plan are also eligible to participate in a 401(k) Plan. This
Plan allows employees to defer up to 15% of their pre-tax salary on an annual
basis. At its discretion, the Corporation may also make a matching contribution
up to 3%.
Employees who become eligible for a retirement plan after January 1, 1999
will participate in the Profit Sharing Plan and no new participants will be
added to the Defined Benefit Plan and 401(k) Plan. The terms of the Profit
Sharing Plan have been modified to add a 401(k) feature which allows
participants to defer up to 5% of their pre-tax salary on an annual basis, with
no employer match.
The following summarizes the Corporation's expense under the above plans
for the years ended December 31:
1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
Profit-sharing plan ............... $ 3,962 $ 3,322 $ 3,089
Defined benefit plan .............. 1,330 1,492 1,487
401(k) plan ....................... 711 804 746
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$ 6,003 $ 5,618 $ 5,322
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Defined Benefit Pension Plan
The net periodic pension cost for the Corporation's defined benefit plan,
as determined by consulting actuaries, consisted of the following components for
the years ended December 31:
1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during period .. $ 1,507 $ 1,387 $ 1,349
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation . 1,639 1,500 1,331
Actual return on assets ....................... (1,366) (3,874) (1,390)
Net amortization and deferral ................. (450) 2,479 197
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Net periodic pension cost ..................... $ 1,330 $ 1,492 $ 1,487
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The valuation date of the defined benefit plan is September 30. The
following table summarizes the changes in the projected benefit obligation and
fair value of plan assets for the indicated periods:
Oct. 1, 1997 Oct. 1, 1996
Through Through
Sept. 30, 1998 Sept. 30, 1997
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(in thousands)
Projected benefit obligation, beginning .......... $ 23,967 $ 21,025
Service cost ..................................... 1,507 1,387
Interest cost .................................... 1,639 1,500
Distributions .................................... (831) (629)
Change due to change in assumptions .............. 944 1,410
Experience loss at 9/30 .......................... (69) (726)
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Projected benefit obligation, ending ............. $ 27,157 $ 23,967
========= =========
Fair value of plan assets, beginning ............. $ 23,592 $ 18,272
Employer contributions ........................... 1,979 2,075
Actual return on assets .......................... 1,366 3,874
Distributions .................................... (831) (629)
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Fair value of plan assets, ending ................ $ 26,106 $ 23,592
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The funded status of the plan and the amounts recognized in the
consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 follows:
1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Projected benefit obligation ....................... $ 27,157 $ 23,967
Fair value of plan assets .......................... 26,106 23,592
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Funded status ................................. (1,051) (375)
Employer contributions, 10/1 through 12/31 ......... 148 574
Unrecognized net transition asset .................. 272 358
Unrecognized prior service cost .................... 39 47
Unrecognized net loss (gain) ....................... 265 (1,149)
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Pension liability recognized in the
consolidated balance sheets ................... $ (327) $ (545)
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The following rates were used to calculate net periodic pension cost and
present value of benefit obligations:
1998 1997 1996
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Discount rate-projected benefit obligation ..... 6.50% 7.00% 7.25%
Rate of increase in compensation level ......... 4.00 4.50 4.75
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 8.00 8.00 8.00
Postretirement Benefits
The Corporation currently provides medical and life insurance benefits to
retired full-time employees who were employees of the Corporation prior to
January 1, 1998 Substantially all of the Corporation's full-time employees may
become eligible for these discretionary benefits if they reach normal retirement
age while working for the Corporation. The components of the expense for
postretirement benefits other than pensions are as follows:
1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
Service cost-benefits earned during the period ...... $ 251 $ 217 $ 230
Interest cost on accumulated benefit obligation ..... 377 369 367
Actual return on plan assets ........................ (10) (10) (6)
Net amortization and deferral ....................... (296) (309) (269)
------ ------ ------
Net nonpension postretirement benefit cost .......... $ 322 $ 267 $ 322
====== ====== ======
The following table summarizes the changes in the projected benefit
obligation and fair value of plan assets for the years ended December 31, 1998
and 1997:
1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Projected benefit obligation, beginning .......... $ 5,662 $ 5,579
Service cost ..................................... 251 217
Interest cost .................................... 377 369
Benefit payments ................................. (386) (326)
Change due to change in experience ............... (124) (341)
Change due to change in assumptions .............. 10 164
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Projected benefit obligation, ending ............. $ 5,790 $ 5,662
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Fair value of plan assets, beginning ............. $ 196 $ 189
Employer contributions ........................... 379 323
Actual return on assets .......................... 10 10
Benefit payments ................................. (386) (326)
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Fair value of plan assets, ending ................ $ 199 $ 196
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The funded status of the plan and the amounts recognized in the
consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 follows:
1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Projected benefit obligation ......................... $ 5,790 $ 5,662
Fair value of plan assets ............................ 199 196
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Funded status ................................... (5,591) (5,466)
Unrecognized prior service cost ...................... (2,037) (2,263)
Unrecognized net loss ................................ (1,276) (1,232)
-------- --------
Post-retirement benefits liability recognized
in the consolidated balance sheets .............. $(8,904) $(8,961)
======== ========
For measuring the postretirement benefit obligation, a 7.5% increase in the
per capita cost of health care benefits was assumed for 1998. This rate was
assumed to gradually decline to 6.0% in 2000 and remain at that level
thereafter. This health care cost trend rate has a significant impact on the
amounts reported. Assuming a 1% increase in the health care cost trend rate, the
accumulated postretirement benefit obligation would increase by approximately
$742,000 and the current period expense would increase by approximately $99,000.
Conversely, a 1% decrease in the health care cost trend rate would decrease the
accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $615,000 and the
current period expense by approximately $80,000. The discount rate used in
determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 6.50% and
7.00% at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
NOTE J - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Incentive Stock Option Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Corporation has an Incentive Stock Option Plan (Option Plan) and an
employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). The Option Plan, which was adopted in 1996,
replaced a prior plan that originated in 1986 and expired in 1996. The terms of
the plans are substantially the same. Under the Option Plan, options are granted
to key personnel for terms of up to 10 years at option prices equal to the fair
market value of the Corporation's stock on the date of grant. Options granted
are 100% vested immediately upon grant. The Plan has reserved 1.5 million shares
for grant under this plan through 2006. The number of options granted in any
year is dependent upon the Corporation's performance relative to that of a
self-defined peer group. A summary of stock option activity under the current
and prior plan follows:
Option Price Per Share
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Stock Weighted
Options Range Average
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Balance at January 1, 1996 ... 1,415,736 $ 3.83 - $13.15 $ 8.55
Granted .................... 226,465 9.51 - 13.91 12.59
Exercised .................. (337,403) 3.83 - 13.15 6.49
Canceled ................... (86) 10.04 10.04
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Balance at December 31, 1996 . 1,304,712 3.83 - 13.91 9.78
Granted .................... 244,495 11.64 - 21.70 18.76
Exercised .................. (299,743) 3.83 - 13.91 9.04
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Balance at December 31, 1997 . 1,249,464 3.83 - 21.70 11.69
Granted .................... 250,200 24.81 24.81
Exercised .................. (226,936) 3.83 - 21.70 10.40
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Balance at December 31, 1998 . 1,272,728 $ 3.83 - $24.81 $14.49
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The following table summarizes information concerning options outstanding at
December 31, 1998:
Weighted Weighted
Range of Unexercised Average Average
Exercise Stock Remaining Exercise
Prices Options Life (Years) Price
- ---------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
$0.00 - $5.00 97,918 5.10 $ 3.93
$5.00 - $10.00 254,045 3.69 8.29
$10.00 - $15.00 510,935 6.43 12.30
$15.00 - $20.00 -- -- --
$20.00 - $25.00 409,830 9.19 23.60
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1,272,728 6.67 $ 14.49
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The ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase stock in the Corporation at
85% of the fair market value of the stock on the date of exercise. Under the
terms of the ESPP, 64,211 shares, 55,422 shares and 72,492 shares were issued in
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. A total of 624,631 shares have been issued
since the inception of the ESPP in 1986. As of December 31, 1998, 45,240 shares
have been reserved for future issuances under the ESPP.
The Corporation accounts for both the Option Plan and the ESPP under
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, and, accordingly, no compensation
expense has been recognized in the financial statements of the Corporation. Had
compensation cost for these plans been recorded in the financial statements of
the Corporation consistent with the fair value provisions of Statement 123, the
Corporation's net income and net income per share would have been reduced to the
following pro-forma amounts (in thousands, except per-share data):
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1998 1997 1996
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Net income: As reported............. $ 88,511 $ 76,405 $ 65,912
Proforma................ 87,391 75,306 65,149
Net income per share (basic): As reported............. $ 1.41 $ 1.22 $ 1.06
Proforma................ 1.39 1.21 1.05
Net income per share (diluted): As reported............. $ 1.40 $ 1.21 $ 1.05
Proforma................ 1.38 1.19 1.03
Weighted average fair value of options granted.......... $ 5.60 $ 4.73 $ 2.96
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Because the Statement 123 method has not been applied to options granted
prior to January 1, 1995, the resulting pro-forma compensation cost may not be
representative of that to be expected in future years. The fair value of each
option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants:
1998 1997 1996
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Risk-free interest rate ............. 5.50% 6.44% 6.74%
Volatility of Corporation's stock ... 18.63 18.80 20.30
Expected dividend yield ............. 2.42 2.50 3.20
Expected life of options ............ 6 Years 6 Years 6 Years
Shareholder Rights
In 1989, the Corporation declared a dividend distribution of one Right for
each outstanding share of common stock to existing shareholders of record. In
addition, each share of common stock issued subsequent to the record date of the
dividend also entitles the holder to one Right. Upon distribution, each Right
entitles the holder to
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purchase one share of common stock or, depending on events, receive common stock
having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. The purchase
price was $90 per share in 1989 and is currently $32.52 due to stock dividends
and splits. The Rights are not exercisable or transferable apart from the common
stock prior to distribution. Distribution of the Rights will occur ten business
days following (1) a public announcement that a person or group of persons
("Acquiring Person") has acquired or obtained the right to acquire beneficial
ownership of 20% or more of the outstanding shares of common stock (the "Stock
Acquisition Date") or (2) the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer
that would result in a person or group beneficially owning 25% or more of such
outstanding shares of common stock. The Rights are redeemable in full, but not
in part, by the Corporation at any time until ten business days following the
Stock Acquisition Date, at a price of $0.01 per Right. The Rights will expire at
the close of business on June 20, 1999, unless earlier redeemed.
NOTE K - LEASES
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Certain branch offices and equipment are leased under agreements which
expire at varying dates through 2025. Most leases contain renewal provisions at
the Corporation's option. Total rental expense was approximately $3.4 million in
1998, $3.2 million in 1997 and $2.9 million in and 1996. Future minimum payments
as of December 31, 1998 under noncancelable operating leases are as follows:
Minimum
Year Rent
-----------------------------------
(in thousands)
1999............. $ 2,759
2000............. 2,553
2001............. 2,233
2002............. 2,117
2003............. 2,060
Thereafter....... 20,619
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$ 32,341
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NOTE L - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet
risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its
customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit,
letters of credit, and guarantees which involve, to varying degrees, elements of
credit and interest rate risk that are not recognized in the consolidated
balance sheets.
Exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party
to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by
the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Corporation uses the
same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet
instruments. The Corporation had outstanding commitments to fund loans of $1.1
billion and $994.0 million as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long
as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.
Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses
and may require payment of a fee. Since a portion of the commitments is expected
to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not
necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Corporation evaluates each
customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral
obtained upon extension of credit is based on management's credit evaluation of
the customer. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable,
inventory, property, plant and equipment and income producing commercial
properties. Commitments under outstanding standby letters of credit were $119.1
million at December 31, 1998 and $89.9 million at December 31, 1997.
From time to time, the Corporation and its subsidiary banks may be
defendants in legal proceedings relating to the conduct of their banking
business. Most of such legal proceedings are a normal part of the banking
business,
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and in management's opinion, the financial position and results of operations of
the Corporation would not be affected materially by the outcome of such legal
proceedings.
NOTE M - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
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The following are the estimated fair values of the Corporation's financial
instruments as of December 31 followed by a general description of the methods
and assumptions used to estimate such fair values. These fair values are
significantly affected by assumptions used, principally the timing of future
cash flows and the discount rate. Because assumptions are inherently subjective
in nature, the estimated fair values cannot be substantiated by comparison to
independent market quotes and, in many cases, the estimated fair values could
not necessarily be realized in an immediate sale or settlement of the
instrument. Further, certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial
instruments are excluded. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts
presented do not necessarily represent management's estimation of the underlying
value of the Corporation.
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1998 1997
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Estimated Estimated
FINANCIAL ASSETS Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
- -------------------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
(in thousands)
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Cash and due from banks......... $ 247,558 $ 247,558 $ 208,289 $ 208,289
Interest-bearing deposits
with other banks........... 2,975 2,975 2,634 2,634
Mortgage loans held for sale.... 7,987 7,987 1,946 1,946
Securities held to maturity..... 176,623 177,939 343,054 343,871
Securities available for sale... 1,206,121 1,206,121 724,194 724,194
Net loans....................... 3,972,976 3,995,654 3,904,087 3,939,530
Accrued interest receivable..... 34,942 34,942 32,336 32,336
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1998 1997
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Estimated Estimated
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
- -------------------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
(in thousands)
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Demand and savings deposits..... $ 2,380,606 $ 2,380,606 $ 2,177,958 $ 2,177,958
Time deposits................... 2,212,363 2,229,485 2,240,585 2,245,316
Short-term borrowings........... 235,585 235,585 248,301 248,301
Accrued interest payable........ 34,255 34,255 33,227 33,227
Other financial liabilities..... 31,180 31,180 24,259 24,259
Long-term debt.................. 296,018 296,063 53,045 53,104
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For short-term financial instruments, defined as those with remaining
maturities of 90 days or less, the carrying amount was considered to be a
reasonable estimate of fair value. The following instruments are predominantly
short-term:
Assets Liabilities
------------------------------ ------------------------------
Cash and due from banks Demand and savings deposits
Interest bearing deposits Short-term borrowings
Accrued interest receivable Accrued interest payable
Other financial liabilities
For those components of the above-listed financial instruments with
remaining maturities greater than 90 days, fair values were determined by
discounting contractual cash flows using rates which could be earned for assets
with similar remaining maturities and, in the case of liabilities, rates at
which the liabilities with similar remaining maturities could be issued as of
the balance sheet date.
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As indicated in Note A, securities available for sale are carried at their
estimated fair values. The estimated fair values of securities held to maturity
as December 31, 1998 and 1997 were generally based on quoted market prices,
broker quotes or dealer quotes.
For short-term loans and variable rate loans which reprice within 90 days,
the carrying value was considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value. For
other types of loans, fair value was estimated by discounting future cash flows
using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with
similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. In addition, for
loans secured by real estate, appraisal values for the collateral were
considered in the fair value determination.
The fair value of long-term debt was estimated by discounting the remaining
contractual cash flows using a rate at which the Corporation could issue debt
with a similar remaining maturity as of the balance sheet date.
The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees
currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the
remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the
counterparties. For fixed rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the
difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The
fair value of standby letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for
similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise
settle the obligations.
NOTE N - MERGERS
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Ambassador Bank of the Commonwealth. - On September 11, 1998, the
Corporation completed its acquisition of Ambassador Bank of the Commonwealth
(Ambassador), a $275 million bank located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. As
provided under the terms of the merger agreement, each of the 1.9 million shares
of Ambassador's common stock was exchanged for 1.4 shares of the Corporation's
common stock. In addition, the 417,000 options and warrants to acquire
Ambassador stock were exchanged for approximately 409,000 shares of the
Corporation's common stock. The Corporation issued 3.1 million shares of its
common stock in connection with the merger, which was accounted for as a pooling
of interests. As a result of the acquisition, Ambassador was merged with and
into Lafayette Bank, one of the Corporation's existing affiliate banks, which
changed its name to "Lafayette Ambassador Bank."
Keystone Heritage Group, Inc. - On March 27, 1998, the Corporation
completed its acquisition of Keystone Heritage Group, Inc. (Keystone Heritage),
a $650 million bank holding company located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. As
provided under the terms of the merger agreement, each of the approximately 4.0
million shares of Keystone Heritage's common stock was exchanged for 2.288
shares of the Corporation's common stock. In addition, each of the 70,000
options to acquire Keystone Heritage stock was converted to options to acquire
the Corporation's stock. The Corporation issued 9.1 million shares of its common
stock in connection with the merger, which was accounted for as a pooling of
interests.
In order to effect the acquisition, Keystone Heritage was merged with and
into the Corporation. Its sole banking subsidiary, Lebanon Valley National Bank
(Lebanon Valley), was merged with and into Farmers Trust Bank, one of the
Corporation's existing affiliate banks, which changed its name to "Lebanon
Valley Farmers Bank." Lebanon Valley's deposits, loans and branches located in
Lancaster and Dauphin Counties were transferred by Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank
to Fulton Bank immediately after the merger was completed.
The following table sets forth selected unaudited financial data for the
Corporation and Keystone Heritage for the period January 1, 1998 through March
27, 1998. Amounts for Fulton Financial Corporation have not been restated to
include Ambassador.
Fulton
Financial Keystone
Corporation Heritage
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(in thousands)
Net interest income.............. $ 47,466 $ 6,555
Other income..................... 13,032 1,308
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Total income..................... $ 60,498 $ 7,863
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Net income....................... $ 19,066 $ 1,534
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The effect of the Keystone Heritage and Ambassador mergers on the
Corporation's previously reported revenues, net income and net income per share
for the year ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 follows. Per-share amounts have
been restated to reflect the impact of the five for four stock split paid in
May, 1998 (dollars in thousands, except per-share data).
Fulton
Financial Keystone
1997 Corporation Heritage Ambassador Restated
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(in thousands, except per-share data)
Net interest income ............... $ 182,610 $ 27,133 $ 9,352 $ 219,095
Other income ...................... 41,055 7,159 499 48,713
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Total income ...................... $ 223,665 $ 34,292 $ 9,851 $ 267,808
=========== ======== ========= ==========
Net income ........................ $ 65,199 $ 9,270 $ 1,936 $ 76,405
=========== ======== ========= ==========
Net income per share (basic) ...... $ 1.29 $ 2.34 $ 1.21 $ 1.22
=========== ======== ========= ==========
Net income per share (diluted) .... $ 1.28 $ 2.31 $ 1.08 $ 1.21
=========== ======== ========= ==========
Fulton
Financial Keystone
1996 Corporation Heritage Ambassador Restated
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(in thousands, except per-share data)
Net interest income ............... $ 169,672 $ 25,480 $ 7,047 $ 202,199
Other income ...................... 34,983 5,931 739 41,653
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Total income ...................... $ 204,655 $ 31,411 $ 7,786 $ 243,852
=========== ========= ========= ==========
Net income ........................ $ 55,747 $ 8,720 $ 1,445 $ 65,912
=========== ========= ========= ==========
Net income per share (basic) ...... $ 1.10 $ 2.15 $ 0.96 $ 1.06
=========== ========= ========= ==========
Net income per share (diluted) .... $ 1.10 $ 2.15 $ 0.86 $ 1.05
=========== ========= ========= ==========
The Peoples Bank of Elkton
On August 31, 1997, the Corporation completed its acquisition of The
Peoples Bank of Elkton (Elkton) of Elkton, Maryland. As provided under the terms
of the merger agreement, Elkton became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Corporation and each of the outstanding shares of the common stock of Elkton was
converted into 5.2 shares of the Corporation's common stock. The Corporation
issued 1.2 million shares of its common stock in connection with the merger.
Elkton, with approximately $120 million in assets at December 31, 1998, operates
two branch offices in Cecil County, Maryland. As a result of the merger, Elkton
became the Corporation's second banking subsidiary in Maryland and eleventh
overall.
The Woodstown National Bank & Trust Company
On February 28, 1997, the Corporation completed its acquisition of The
Woodstown National Bank & Trust Company (Woodstown) of Woodstown, New Jersey. As
provided under the terms of the merger agreement, Woodstown became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation and each of the outstanding shares of
Woodstown common stock was converted into 2.2 shares of the Corporation's common
stock. The Corporation issued 4.0 million shares of its common stock in
connection with the merger. Woodstown, with approximately $300 million in total
assets at December 31, 1998, operates seven branch offices in Salem and
Gloucester Counties. As a result of the merger, Woodstown became the
Corporation's second banking subsidiary in New Jersey and tenth overall.
<PAGE>
The acquisitions of Elkton and Woodstown were accounted for as poolings of
interest and all financial statements and financial information contained herein
have been restated to include the accounts and results of operations of these
companies for all periods presented.
NOTE O - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION - PARENT COMPANY ONLY
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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
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December 31
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1998 1997
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(in thousands)
ASSETS
- ------
Cash, securities, and other assets ................... $ 425 $ 8,294
Receivable from nonbank subsidiaries ................. -- 262
Investment in:
Bank subsidiaries ............................... 511,863 496,249
Nonbank subsidiaries ............................ 120,509 90,080
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Total Assets .................................... $ 632,797 $ 594,885
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LIABILITIES
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Short-term borrowings ................................ $ 6,617 $ 16,000
Other liabilities .................................... 17,846 14,394
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Total Liabilities ............................... 24,463 30,394
Shareholders' equity ................................. 608,334 564,491
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity ...... $ 632,797 $ 594,885
========== ==========
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31
---------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income:
Dividends from bank subsidiaries .............. $ 69,592 $ 46,388 $ 36,546
Other ......................................... 8,129 12,869 8,593
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77,721 59,257 45,139
Expenses ........................................... 17,146 13,513 11,843
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Income before income taxes and equity in
undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries 60,575 45,744 33,296
Income tax benefit ................................. (2,680) (2,192) (3,162)
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63,255 47,936 36,458
Equity in undistributed net income (loss) of:
Bank subsidiaries ............................. 15,642 29,399 30,268
Nonbank subsidiaries .......................... 9,614 (930) (814)
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Net Income ............................... $ 88,511 $ 76,405 $ 65,912
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Year Ended December 31
---------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income ........................................ $ 88,511 $ 76,405 $ 65,912
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Gain on sale of investment securities .......... -- (5,191) (2,801)
Decrease in other assets ....................... 3,745 2,932 4,609
Increase in investment in subsidiaries ......... (25,256) (28,469) (29,454)
Increase in other liabilities .................. 911 2,496 160
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Total adjustments .......................... (20,600) (28,232) (27,486)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities .. 67,911 48,173 38,426
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Investment in subsidiaries ..................... (21,275) (20,283) (4,025)
Investment in real estate partnerships ......... -- (266) (296)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities ... -- 8,571 6,022
Purchase of investment securities .............. -- (7,488) (6,647)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities ...... (21,275) (19,466) (4,946)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings (9,383) 889 (5,389)
Dividends paid ................................. (33,939) (29,810) (26,623)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock ..... 2,227 1,660 59
Acquisition of treasury stock .................. (5,780) (1,196) (1,482)
--------- --------- ---------
Net used in financing activities ........... (46,875) (28,457) (33,435)
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Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents .. (239) 250 45
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year ........ 258 8 (37)
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year .............. $ 19 $ 258 $ 8
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest ........................................ $ 2,257 $ 3,416 $ 3,508
Income taxes .................................... $ 36,040 $ 29,138 $ 22,853
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Fulton Financial Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Fulton
Financial Corporation (a Pennsylvania corporation) and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related consolidated statements of income,
shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the financial
statements of Keystone Heritage Group, Inc. and Ambassador Bank of the
Commonwealth, which were acquired in 1998, or The Woodstown National Bank &
Trust Company, which was acquired in 1997, in transactions accounted for as
pooling of interests, as discussed in Note N. Such statements are included in
the consolidated financial statements of Fulton Financial Corporation and
reflect total assets and total interest income of 17 percent of the related
consolidated totals in 1997 and total interest income of 22 percent of the
related consolidated total in 1996. These statements were audited by other
auditors whose reports have been furnished to us and our opinion, insofar as it
relates to amounts included for Keystone Heritage Group, Inc., Ambassador Bank
of the Commonwealth, and The Woodstown National Bank & Trust Company, is based
solely upon the report of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits and the reports of other auditors provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of the other auditors,
the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Fulton Financial Corporation and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
January 22, 1999
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
----------------------------
The Board of Directors
Keystone Heritage Group, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Keystone
Heritage Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the
related statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years
then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Keystone
Heritage Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
January 30, 1998
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Ambassador Bank of the Commonwealth
Allentown, Pennsylvania
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Ambassador Bank of the
Commonwealth as of December 31, 1997, and the related statements of income,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1996. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Bank's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Ambassador Bank of the
Commonwealth as of December 31, 1997, and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
BEARD & COMPANY, INC.
Allentown, Pennsylvania
January 16, 1998
<PAGE>
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per-share data)
Three Months Ended
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For the Year 1998 March 31 June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31
- -------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Interest income ................ $100,039 $101,672 $103,596 $103,985
Interest expense ............... 43,442 44,172 44,925 45,266
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net interest income ............ 56,597 57,500 58,671 58,719
Provision for loan losses ...... 1,611 1,621 1,067 1,283
Other income ................... 14,608 16,601 14,463 14,969
Other expenses ................. 38,857 40,815 39,198 39,333
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income before income taxes ..... 30,737 31,665 32,869 33,072
Income taxes ................... 9,564 10,086 10,519 9,663
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income ..................... $ 21,173 $ 21,579 $ 22,350 $ 23,409
======== ======== ======== ========
Per-share data:
Net income (basic) ........ $ 0.34 $ 0.34 $ 0.36 $ 0.37
Net income (diluted) ...... 0.33 0.34 0.35 0.37
Cash dividends ............ 0.138 0.144 0.150 0.150
Three Months Ended
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For the Year 1997 March 31 June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31
- -------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Interest income ................ $ 91,983 $ 95,811 $ 98,197 $101,257
Interest expense ............... 39,496 41,036 43,043 44,578
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net interest income ............ 52,487 54,775 55,154 56,679
Provision for loan losses ...... 1,903 1,771 2,060 2,683
Other income ................... 12,035 11,380 13,385 11,913
Other expenses ................. 36,341 35,578 38,655 38,964
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income before income taxes ..... 26,278 28,806 27,824 26,945
Income taxes ................... 7,814 9,214 8,516 7,904
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income ..................... $ 18,464 $ 19,592 $ 19,308 $ 19,041
======== ======== ======== ========
Per-share data:
Net income (basic) ........ $ 0.30 $ 0.31 $ 0.31 $ 0.30
Net income (diluted) ...... 0.29 0.31 0.30 0.30
Cash dividends ............ 0.117 0.127 0.127 0.127
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
- ---------------------------------------------------------
Accounting and Financial Disclosure
-----------------------------------
None.
<PAGE>
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Incorporated by reference herein is the information appearing under the
heading "Information about Nominees and Continuing Directors" on pages 5 through
11 of the 1999 Proxy Statement and under the heading "Executive Officers" on
page 12 of the 1999 Proxy Statement.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
- --------------------------------
Incorporated by reference herein is the information appearing under the
heading "Executive Compensation" on pages 12 and 13 of the 1999 Proxy Statement
and under the heading "Compensation of Directors" on page 11 of the 1999 Proxy
Statement.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Incorporated by reference herein is the information appearing under the
heading "Voting of Shares and Principal Holders Thereof" on page 3 of the 1999
Proxy Statement and under the heading "Information about Nominees and Continuing
Directors" on pages 5 through 11 of the 1999 Proxy Statement.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
- --------------------------------------------------------
Incorporated by reference herein is the information appearing under the
heading "Transactions with Directors and Executive Officers" on page 16 of the
1999 Proxy Statement, and the information appearing in Note D - Loans and
Allowance for Loan Losses, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in
Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data".
<PAGE>
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. Financial Statements -- The following consolidated financial
statements of Fulton Financial Corporation and subsidiaries are
incorporated herein by reference in response to Item 8 above:
(i) Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 1998 and 1997.
(ii) Consolidated Statements of Income - Years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996.
(iii) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - Years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.
(iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996.
(v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(vi) Report of Independent Public Accountants.
2. Financial Statement Schedules -- All financial statement schedules for
which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the
related instructions or are inapplicable and have therefore been
omitted.
3. Exhibits -- The following is a list of the Exhibits required by Item
601 of Regulation S-K and filed as part of this report:
(i) Articles of Incorporation as amended on April 13, 1990 and
Bylaws of Fulton Financial Corporation, as amended on April 17,
1990 -Incorporated by reference from Exhibits 19(a) and 19(b) of
the Fulton Financial Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended March 31, 1990.
(ii) Rights Amendment dated June 20, 1989 between Fulton Financial
Corporation and Fulton Bank Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 1 of the Fulton Financial Corporation Current Report on
Form 8-K dated June 21, 1989.
(iii) Material Contracts - Executive Compensation Agreements and
Plans:
(a) Severance Agreements entered into as of April 17, 1984 and
as of May 17, 1988 between Fulton Financial Corporation and
the following executive officers: Robert D. Garner, Rufus A.
Fulton, Jr., and R. Scott Smith, Jr. - Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 28 (a) of the Fulton Financial
Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 1990.
(b) Incentive Stock Option Plan adopted September 19, 1995 -
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit A of Fulton Financial
Corporation's 1996 Proxy Statement.
(c) Severance Agreement entered into as of November 19, 1992
between Fulton Financial Corporation and Charles J. Nugent,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10 (c) of the Fulton
Financial Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1992.
(iv) Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
<PAGE>
(v) Consents of Independent Public Accountants
(vi) Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K --
1. Form 8-K dated January 30, 1998 reporting execution of a
Merger Agreement between Fulton Financial Corporation and
Ambassador Bank of the Commonwealth.
2. Form 8-K dated March 31, 1998 (as amended by Form 8-K/A dated
May 21, 1998) reporting consummation of the merger of Fulton
Financial Corporation and Keystone Heritage Group, Inc.
3. Form 8-K dated May 18, 1998 reporting 30 days of post-merger
combined operations of Fulton Financial Corporation and
Keystone Heritage Group, Inc.
4. Form 8-K dated September 18, 1998 reporting consummation of
the merger of Fulton Financial Corporation and Ambassador Bank
of the Commonwealth.
5. Form 8-K dated November 20, 1998 reporting 30 days of post-
merger combined operations of Fulton Financial Corporation and
Ambassador Bank of the Commonwealth.
(c) Exhibits -- The exhibits required to be filed as part of this report are
submitted as a separate section of this report.
(d) Financial Statement Schedules -- None required.
<PAGE>
SIGNATURES
----------
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Dated: March 16, 1999 By: /s/ Rufus A. Fulton, Jr.
------------------------
Rufus A. Fulton, Jr.,
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report
has been executed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Capacity Date
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/s/Jeffrey G. Albertson Director March 16, 1999
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Jeffrey G. Albertson
/s/James P. Argires, M.D Director March 16, 1999
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James P. Argires, M.D
Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Donald M. Bowman, Jr.
/s/Thomas D. Caldwell, Jr., Esq. Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Thomas D. Caldwell, Jr., Esq.
/s/Beth Ann L. Chivinski Senior Vice President March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Beth Ann L. Chivinski and Controller
Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/Harold D. Chubb Director March 16, 1999
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Harold D. Chubb
/s/William H. Clark, Jr. Director March 16, 1999
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William H. Clark, Jr.
<PAGE>
Signature Capacity Date
- --------- -------- ----
/s/ Martin D. Cohen, Esq. Director March 16, 1999
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Martin D. Cohen, Esq.
/s/ Frederick B. Fichthorn Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Frederick B. Fichthorn
/s/ Patrick J. Freer Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Patrick J. Freer
/s/ Rufus A. Fulton, Jr. Chairman, President, Chief March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Rufus A. Fulton, Jr. Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Eugene H. Gardner Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Eugene H. Gardner
Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Robert D. Garner
/s/ Daniel M. Heisey Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Daniel M. Heisey
Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Charles V. Henry III, Esq.
/s/ J. Robert Hess Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
J. Robert Hess
/s/ Carolyn R. Holleran Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Carolyn R. Holleran
/s/ Clyde W. Horst Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Clyde W. Horst
/s/ Samuel H. Jones, Jr. Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Samuel H. Jones, Jr.
<PAGE>
Signature Capacity Date
- --------- -------- ----
Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Donald W. Lesher, Jr.
/s/ Bernard J. Metz, Sr. Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Bernard J. Metz, Sr.
/s/ Charles J. Nugent Executive Vice President and March 16, 1999
- --------------------------------- Chief Financial Officer
Charles J. Nugent. (Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Arthur M. Peters, Jr., Esq. Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Arthur M. Peters, Jr., Esq.
Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Stuart H. Raub, Jr.
/s/ William E. Rusling Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
William E. Rusling
/s/ Mary Ann Russell Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Mary Ann Russell
/s/ John O. Shirk, Esq. Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
John O. Shirk, Esq.
Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
James K. Sperry
/s/ Kenneth G. Stoudt Director March 16, 1999
- ---------------------------------
Kenneth G. Stoudt
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibits Required Pursuant
to Item 601 of Regulation S-K
- -----------------------------
3. Articles of Incorporation as amended on April 13, 1990, and Bylaws of
Fulton Financial Corporation as amended on April 17, 1990 - Incorporated by
reference from Exhibits 19(a) and 19(b) of the Fulton Financial Corporation
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1990.
4. (a) Rights Agreement dated June 20, 1989 between Fulton Financial
Corporation and Fulton Bank - Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 1
of the Fulton Financial Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K dated
June 21, 1989.
10. Material Contracts - Executive Compensation Agreements and Plans:
(a) Severance Agreements entered into as of April 17, 1984 and as of May
17, 1988 between Fulton Financial Corporation and the following
executive officers: Robert D. Garner, Rufus A. Fulton, Jr., and R.
Scott Smith, Jr. - Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 28(a) of the
Fulton Financial Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 1990.
(b) Incentive Stock Option Plan and Amendment No. 1 to that Plan adopted
February 17, 1987 - Incorporated by reference from Exhibit (a)(i) of
the Fulton Financial Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 1987.
(c) Severance Agreement entered into as of November 19, 1992 between
Fulton Financial Corporation and Charles J. Nugent, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer - Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10(c) of the Fulton Financial Corporation Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992.
21. Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23. Consents of Independent Public Accountants.
27. Financial Data Schedule.
<PAGE>
Exhibit 21 - Subsidiaries of the Registrant
The following are the subsidiaries of Fulton Financial Corporation:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
State of Incorporation Name Under Which
Subsidiary or Organization Business is Conducted
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<S> <C> <C>
Fulton Bank Pennsylvania Fulton Bank
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 4887
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank Pennsylvania Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank
555 Willow Street
P. O. Box 1285
Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042
Swineford National Bank Pennsylvania Swineford National Bank
227 East Main Street
Middleburg, Pennsylvania 17842
Lafayette Ambassador Bank Pennsylvania Lafayette Ambassador Bank
360 Northampton Street
Easton, Pennsylvania 18042
Fulton Financial Realty Company Pennsylvania Fulton Financial Realty Company
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 4887
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
Fulton Life Insurance Company Arizona Fulton Life Insurance Company
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 4887
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
FNB Bank, N.A. Pennsylvania FNB Bank, N.A.
354 Mill Street
P.O. Box 279
Danville, Pennsylvania 17821
Great Valley Bank Pennsylvania Great Valley Bank
210 North 5th Street
P. O. Box 1342
Reading, Pennsylvania 19603
Hagerstown Trust Company Maryland Hagerstown Trust Company
83 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Central Pennsylvania Financial Corp. Pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Financial Corp.
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 4887
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
Delaware National Bank Delaware Delaware National Bank
Route 113 North
P. O. Box 520
Georgetown, DE 19947
The Bank of Gloucester County New Jersey The Bank of
100 Park Avenue Gloucester County
P.O. Box 832
Woodbury, NJ 08096
FFC Management, Inc. Delaware FFC Management, Inc.
900 Market Street, Second Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
The Woodstown National New Jersey The Woodstown National
Bank and Trust Company Bank & Trust Company
1 South Main Street
Woodstown, NJ 08098
The Peoples Bank of Elkton Maryland The Peoples Bank of Elkton
130 North Street
P.O. Box 220
Elkton, MD 21922
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Exhibit 23 - Consent of Independent Public Accountants
To: Fulton Financial Corporation
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report dated January 22, 1999 in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously
filed Registration Statement File No. 333-05481, File No. 33-5965 and File No.
33-37835.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Lancaster, Pa.,
March 25, 1999
<PAGE>
Exhibit 23.1 - Consent of Independent Public Accountants
The Board of Directors
Fulton Financial Corporation
We consent to the inclusion in the December 31, 1998 Form 10-K of Fulton
Financial Corporation of our report dated January 30, 1998, with respect to the
consolidated balance sheets of Keystone Heritage Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as
of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of
income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the
two-year period ended December 31, 1997, which report appears in the Form 8-K/A
of Fulton Financial Corporation dated May 21, 1998.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
March 25, 1999
<PAGE>
Exhibit 23.2 - Consent of Independent Auditors
We hereby consent to the incorporation of our report dated January 16, 1998,
with respect to the financial statements of Ambassador Bank of the Commonwealth
for the year ended December 31, 1997, included in this Annual Report on Form
10-K of Fulton Financial Corporation ("The Company") for the year ended December
31, 1998, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements No.
333-05481, No. 33-5965 and No. 33-37835.
/s/ BEARD & COMPANY, INC.
Allentown, PA
March 25, 1999
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