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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1995 Commission File Number 0-11709
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TENNESSEE
(State or other jurisdiction of 62-1180360
incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
P. O. Box 370
First Citizens Place, Dyersburg, Tennessee 38025-0370
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (901)
285-4410
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the
Act:
Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered
NONE NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the
Act:
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class)
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
The aggregate market value of voting stock held by nonaffiliates
of the registrant at December 31, 1995 was $24,897,000.
Of the registrant's only class of common stock ($1.00 par value)
there were 733,359 (Net of Treasury) shares outstanding as of December
31, 1995.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the
Proxy Statement dated March 27, 1996 (Part III)
Filed by Electronic Submission
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. ("Bancshares") was organized December, 1982
as a Tennessee Corporation and commenced operations in September, 1983, with
the acquisition of all Capital Stock of First Citizens National Bank of
Dyersburg ("First Citizens").
First Citizens was chartered as a national bank in 1900 and presently
operates a general retail banking business in Dyersburg and Dyer County,
Tennessee providing customary banking services. First Citizens operates
under the supervision of the Comptroller of the Currency, is insured up to
applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is a member
of the Federal Reserve System. First Citizens operates under the day-to-day
management of its own officers and directors; and formulates its own policies
with respect to lending practices, interest rates, service charges and other
banking matters.
Bancshares' primary source of income is dividends received from First
Citizens. Dividend payments are determined in relation to First Citizens'
earnings, deposit growth and capital position in compliance with
regulatory guidelines. Management anticipates that future increases in the
capital of First Citizens will be accomplished through earnings retention or
capital injection.
The following table sets forth a comparative analysis of Assets, Deposits,
Net Loans, and Equity Capital of Bancshares as of December 31, for the years
indicated:
December 31
(in thousands)
1995 1994 1993
Total Assets $291,412 $256,685 $234,892
Total Deposits 237,160 209,481 193,823
Total Net Loans 191,906 166,727 147,646
Total Equity Capital 27,103 23,879 21,700
Individual bank performance is compared to industry standards through
utilization of the Uniform Bank Performance Report (UBPR), published
quarterly by the Federal Financial Institution's Examination Council.
This report provides comparisons of significant operating ratios of First
Citizens with peer group banks. Presented in the following chart are
comparisons of First Citizens with peer group banks for the periods
indicated:
12/31/95 12/31/94 12/31/93
FCNB PEER GRP FCNB PEER GRP FCNB PEER GRP
Average Assets/
Net Interest Income 4.04% 4.40% 4.31% 4.43% 4.46% 4.46%
Average Assets/
Net Operating Income 1.00% 1.31% 1.09% 1.26% 1.16% 1.30%
Net loan losses/
Average total loans .05% .10% .01% .12% .30% .18%
Primary Capital/
Average Assets 8.34% 9.18% 8.51% 9.02% 8.32% 8.72%
Cash Dividends/
Net Income ** 10.47% 33.93% 19.03% 43.50% 20.20% 38.83%
*Performance as of 12/31/95 is compared to peer group totals as of 09/30/95
(Most recent UBPR available)
** Dividends paid to shareholders in 1995 were funded by First Citizens
Bancshares, Inc. with the only exception being first quarter.
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EXPANSION
Bancshares may, subject to regulatory approval, acquire existing banks or
organize new banks. The Federal Reserve Board permits bank holding companies
to engage in non-banking activities closely related to banking or managing or
controlling banks, subject to Board approval. In making such determination,
the Federal Reserve Board considers whether the performance of such
activities by a bank holding company would offer advantages to the public
which outweigh possible adverse effects. Approval by the Federal Reserve
Bank of a Bank Holding Company's application to participate in a proposed
activity is not a determination that the activity is a permitted non-bank
activity for all bank holding companies. Approval applies only to the
applicant, although it suggests the likelihood of approval in a similar case.
First Citizens National Bank through its strategic planning process has
stated its intention to acquire other financial institutions within the
West Tennessee Area. The Bank's objective in acquiring other banking
institutions would be for asset growth and diversification into other
market areas. Acquisitions would afford the bank increased economies of
scale within the data processing function and better utilization of
human resources. Any acquisition approved by the Board of Bancshares,
Inc. would be deemed to be in the best interest of Bancshares and its
shareholders.
On September 29, 1994, President Clinton signed into law
the Riegel-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching
Efficiency Act of 1994. The Act provides for nationwide
interstate Banking and branching within certain
limitations. A more detailed description of the act is
discussed within the section entitled "Usury, Recent
Legislation and Economic Environment."
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
Bancshares is a one-bank holding company under the Bank
Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and is subject
to supervision and examination by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System.
As a bank holding company, Bancshares is required to file
with the Federal Reserve Board annual reports and other
information regarding the business obligations of itself
and its subsidiaries. Board approval must be obtained
before Bancshares may:
(1) Acquire ownership or control of any voting
securities of a bank or Bank Holding Company where
the acquisition results in the BHC owning or
controlling more than 5 percent of a class of
voting securities of that bank or BHC;
(2) Acquire substantially all assets of a bank or BHC
or merge with another BHC.
Federal Reserve Board approval is not required for a bank
subsidiary of a BHC to merge with or acquire
substantially all assets of another bank if prior
approval of a federal supervisory agency, such as the
Comptroller of the Currency is required under the Bank
Merger Act. Relocation of a subsidiary bank of a BHC
from one state to another requires prior approval of the
Federal Reserve Board and is subject to the prohibitions
of the Douglas Amendment.
The Bank Holding Company Act provides that the Federal
Reserve Board shall not approve any acquisition, merger
or consolidation which would result in a monopoly or
which would be in furtherance of any combination or
conspiracy to monopolize or attempt to monopolize the
business of banking in any part of the United States.
Further, the Federal Reserve Board may not approve any
other proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation, the
effect of which might be to substantially lessen
competition or tend to create a monopoly in any section
of the country, or which in any manner would be in
restraint of trade, unless the anti-competitive effect of
the proposed transaction is clearly outweighed in favor
of public interest by the probable effect of the
transaction in meeting the convenience and needs of the
community to be served. An amendment effective February
4, 1993 further provides that an application may be
denied if the applicant has failed to provide the Federal
Reserve Board with adequate assurances that it will make
available such information on its operations and
activities, and the operations and activities of any
affiliate, deemed appropriate to determine and enforce
compliance with the Bank Holding Company Act and any
other applicable federal banking statutes and
regulations. In addition, consideration is given to the
competence, experience and integrity of the officers,
directors and principal shareholders of the applicant and
any subsidiaries as well as the banks and bank holding
companies concerned. The Board also considers the record
of the applicant and its affiliates in fulfilling
commitments to conditions imposed by the Board in
connection with prior applications.
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A bank holding company is prohibited with limited
exceptions from engaging directly or indirectly through
its subsidiaries in activities unrelated to banking or
managing or controlling banks. One exception to this
limitation permits ownership of a company engaged solely
in furnishing services to banks; another permits
ownership of shares of the company, all of the activities
of which the Federal Reserve Board has determined after
due notice and opportunity for hearing, to be so closely
related to banking or managing or controlling banks, as
to be a proper incident thereto. Moreover, under the
1970 amendments to the Act and to the Board's
regulations, a bank holding company and its subsidiaries
are prohibited from engaging in certain "tie-in"
arrangements in connection with any extension of credit
or provision of any property or service. Subsidiary banks
of a bank holding company are subject to certain
restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act on any
extension of credit to the bank holding company or to any
of its other subsidiaries, or investments in the stock or
other securities thereof, and on the taking of such stock
or securities as collateral for loans to any borrower.
Bank holding companies are required to file an annual
report of their operations with the Federal Reserve
Board, and they and their subsidiaries are subject to
examination by the Board.
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. is subject to capital
adequacy requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve
Bank. In addition, Firs Citizens National Bank (the
principal subsidiary of the corporation) is restricted by
the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from paying
dividends in any years which exceed the net earnings of
the current year plus retained profits of the preceding
two years. It is the policy of First Citizens National
Bank "the bank" to comply with regulatory requirements
for the payment of dividends. The Federal Reserve Bank
adopted a risk-based capital measure for use in
evaluating the capital adequacy of bank holding companies
effective January 1, 1991. The risk-based capital
measure focuses primarily on broad categories of credit
risk and incorporates elements of transfer, interest rate
and market rate risk. The calculation of risk-based
capital is accomplished by dividing qualifying capital by
weighted risk assets. The minimum risked-base capital
ratio is 8%, at least one-half or 4:00% must consist of
core capital (Tier 1), and the remaining 4:00% may be in
the form of core (Tier 1) or supplemental capital (Tier
2). Tier 1 capital/core capital consists of common
stockholders equity, qualified perpetual stock and
minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries. Tier 2
capital/supplementary capital consists of the allowance
for loan and lease loses, perpetual preferred stock, term
subordinated debt, and other debt and stock instruments.
Bancshares has historically maintained capital in excess
of minimum levels established by the Federal Reserve
Board. A risked based capital analysis is performed on
a quarterly basis to test for compliance with Federal
Reserve and bank policy guidelines before declaring a
dividend or increasing a dividend. The banks' policy
states that before declaring a dividend the following
ratios will be achieved: (1) Risked Based Capital Tier 1
will be 8.34% or above; Return on year-to-date average
equity 9.00%; Asset Growth and projected one year future
asset growth less than 20.00%; and non performing assets
to capital less than 30%. Non performing assets include
90 day past due and non accrual loans.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following information relates to the principal
executive officers of Bancshares and its principal
subsidiary, First Citizens National Bank as of
December 31, 1995.
Name Age Position and Office
Stallings Lipford 65 Chairman of the Board and CEO
of First Citizens Bancshares,
Inc and Chairman of the Board
of First Citizens National
Bank. Mr. Lipford joined
First Citizens in 1950. He
became a member of the Board
of Directors in 1960 and
President in 1970. He was
made Vice Chairman of the
Board in 1982. He served as
Vice Chairman of the Board of
Bancshares from September,
1982 to February, 1984. The
Board elected Mr. Lipford
Chairman of both First
Citizens and Bancshares on
February 14, 1984. He served
as President of First Citizens
and Bancshares from 1983 to 1992,
and as CEO of First Citizens from
1960 until 1996.
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Katie Winchester 55 President of Bancshares;
President and CEO of First
Citizens; employed by First
Citizens National Bank in
1961; served as Executive
Vice President and Secretary
of the Board from 1986 to
1992. She was appointed CEO
of First Citizens in 1996;
and President of Bancshares
and First Citizens in 1992.
Ms. Winchester was elected to
the Board of both First
Citizens and Bancshares in
1990.
H. Hughes Clardy 53 Vice President of First Citizens
Bancshares, Inc.; Senior Vice
President and Senior Trust Officer
of First Citizens National Bank.
Employed by First Citizens
National Bank in 1993. Mr.
Clardy was employed as Vice
President and Senior Trust
Officer at Crestar Bank from
January, 1987 to January,
1991 and as a Vice President
of Dominion Trust Company of
Tennessee from 1991 to 1993.
Ralph Henson 54 Vice President of First
Citizens Bancshares, Inc.;
Executive Vice President of
Loan Administration of First
Citizens National Bank. Employed
by First Citizens National Bank in
1964. Mr. Henson served the
Bank as Senior Vice President
and Senior Lending Officer
until his appointment as
Executive Vice President of
Loan Administration in
February, 1993.
Jeffrey Agee 35 Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of
Bancshares, Inc. and First
Citizens as of April, 1994.
Employed by First Citizens
National Bank in 1982.
Served the bank previous to
April, 1994 as Vice President
and Accounting Officer.
Barry Ladd 55 Appointed Executive Vice
President and Chief
Administrative Officer of
First Citizens National Bank
in 1996. Senior Vice
President and Senior Lending
Officer of First Citizens
National Bank from 4/20/94 to
January 17, 1996. Employed
by the Bank in 1972. Mr.
Ladd served First Citizens as
Vice President and Lending
Officer previous to his
appointment as Senior Vice
President.
Bennett Ragan, Jr. 47 Executive Vice President and
Senior Lending Officer of
First Citizens National Bank.
Senior Vice President and
Senior Lending Officer from
4/20/94 to 1/17/96. Employed
by the Bank in 1970. Mr.
Ragan served the Bank as Vice
President and Lending Officer
since 1986.
BANKING BUSINESS
First Citizens operates a general retail banking business
in Dyer County, Tennessee. The bank expanded its banking
operations into Lauderdale County with the purchase of a
branch bank in Ripley, Tennessee in January, 1995. All
persons who live in either community or who work in or
have a business or economic interest in either county are
considered as forming a part of the area serviced by the
bank. First Citizens provides customary banking
services, such as checking and savings accounts, funds
transfers, various types of time deposits, and safe
deposit facilities. It also finances commercial
transactions and makes and services both secured and
unsecured loans to individuals, firms, and corporations.
Commercial lending operations include various types of
credit services for its customers. Agricultural services
are provided that include operating loans as well as
financing for the purchase of equipment and farm land.
The installment lending department makes direct loans to
individuals for personal, automobile, real estate, home
improvement, business and collateral needs. Mortgage
lending makes available long term fixed and variable rate
loans to finance the purchase of residential real estate.
These loans are sold in the secondary market without
retaining servicing rights. Credit cards and open-ended
credit lines are available to both commercial customers
and consumers.
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First Citizens National Bank is located in a community
supported by a well diversified economy. Dyer County is
home for over 393 full time farm operators of 603 farms
with a total land acreage of 345,600. Total Farm
operators and farm laborers represent a small percentage
of the Dyer County population (Dyer County Statistical
Information, 1992-93). At 12/31/95 agriculture loans
outstanding totaled $29,315,000 representing 15.28% of
total loans. $18,871,000 was well secured with farmland,
including farms, residential and other improvements,
while $10,444,000 were secured loans to finance
agricultural production and equipment purchases.
Approximately $3,211,000 of agricultural loans were 90%
FmHA guaranteed. Dyer County is also the home base for
over 61 manufacturing firms employing over 40% of the
population. Distribution of employment in other areas
consist of 14.9% services, 14.75% government, and 19.3%
trade. While First Citizens is dependent upon the
debtors ability to honor their obligations, there are no
concentrations of credit in any one borrower, type of
loan or industry that would represent a material affect
to the net income of the Bank.
First Citizens Financial Plus, Inc., a Bank Service
Corporation wholly owned by First Citizens National Bank
is a licensed Brokerage Service. This allows the bank to
compete on a limited basis with numerous non-bank
entities who pose a continuing threat to our customer
base, and are free to operate outside regulatory control.
First Citizens was granted trust powers in 1925 and has
maintained an active Trust Department since that time.
Assets as of December 31, 1995 were in excess of
$132,933,000. Services offered by the Investment
Management and Trust Services Division include but are
not limited to estate settlement, trustee of living
trusts, testamentary trustee, court appointed conservator
and guardian, agent for investment accounts, and trustee
of pension and profit sharing trusts.
The business of providing financial services is highly
competitive. The competition involves not only other banks but non-
financial enterprises as well. In addition to competing
with other commercial banks in the service area, First
Citizens competes with savings and loan associations,
insurance companies, savings banks, small loan companies,
finance companies, mortgage companies, real estate
investment trusts, certain governmental agencies, credit
card organizations, and other enterprises.
The following tabular analysis sets forth the competitive
position of First Citizens when compared with other
financial institutions in the service area for the period ending
June 30, 1995.
Dyer County Market
(All Financial Institutions)
(in thousands)
Total Deposits % of Market Share
Bank Name 06/30/95 06/30/95
First Citizens
National Bank $222,206* 50.36%
First Tennessee
Bank 98,440 22.31%
Security Bank 57,819 13.10%
Union Planters, FSB 36,777 8.34%
Union Planters
(First Exchange Bank) 22,695 5.14%
Dyersburg City Employees
Credit Union 3,271 .74%
Total $411,425
*Does not include deposits of $16,950,086 categorized as
Overnight and fixed term Repurchase Agreements.
At December 31, 1995 Bancshares and its subsidiary, First
Citizens National Bank, employed a total of 145 full time
equivalent employees. Having been a part of the local
community in excess of 100 years, First Citizens has been
privileged to enjoy a major share of the financial
services market. Dyersburg and Dyer County are growing
and with this growth come demands for more sophisticated
financial products and services. Strategic planning has
afforded the Company both the physical resources and data
processing technology necessary to meet the financial
needs generated by this growth.
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USURY, RECENT LEGISLATION AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Tennessee usury laws limit the rate of interest that may
be charged by banks. Certain Federal laws provide for
preemption of state usury laws. Legislation enacted in
1983 amends Tennessee usury laws to permit interest at an
annual rate of interest four (4) percentage points above
the average prime loan rate for the most recent week for
which such an average rate has been published by the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or
twenty-four percent (24%), whichever is less (TCA 47-14-
102(3)). The "Most Favored Lender Doctrine" permits
national banks to charge the highest rate permitted by
any state lender.
Specific usury laws may apply to certain categories of
loans, such as the limitation placed on interest rates on
single pay loans of $1,000.00 or less for one year or
less. Rates charged on installment loans, including
credit cards, are governed by the Industrial Loan and
Thrift Companies Act.
On September 29, 1994, President Clinton signed into law
the Reigle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching
Efficiency Act of 1994 ("Act"). The Act provides for
nationwide interstate banking and branching with certain
limitations. The Act permits bank holding companies to
acquire banks without regard to state boundaries after
September 29, 1995. The Federal Reserve may approve an
interstate acquisition only if, as a result of the
acquisition, the bank holding company would control less
than 10% of the total amount of insured deposits in the
United States or 30% of the deposits in the home state of
the bank being acquired. The home state can waive the
30% limit as long as there is no discrimination against
out-of-state institutions.
Pursuant to the Act, interstate branching will take
effect on June 1, 1997, except under certain
circumstances. Once a bank has established branches in
a host state (a state other than its headquarters state)
through an interstate merger transaction, the bank may
establish and acquire additional branches at any location
in the host state where any bank involved in the
interstate merger transaction could have established or
acquired branches under applicable federal or state law.
The Act further provides that individual states may opt
out of interstate branching. If a state does not opt out
of interstate branching prior to May 31, 1997, then a
bank in that state may merge with a bank in another state
provided that neither of the states have opted out.
States may either enact laws opting out of interstate
branching before June 1, 1997 or permit interstate merges
transactions earlier than June 1, 1997, by statute at
their option. A state also may impose conditions on any
interstate merger transaction that occurs before June 1,
1997 if the conditions do not discriminate against out-
of-state banks, are not preempted by federal law, and do
not apply or require performance after May 31, 1997.
There are no known trends, events or uncertainties that
are likely to have a material effect on First Citizens
liquidity, capital resources or results of operation.
There currently exists no recommendation by regulatory
authorities which if implemented, would have such an
effect. There are no matters which have not been
disclosed. Interstate Banking/Branching became a reality
by legislation passed September 13, 1994. The act
permits full nationwide interstate branching after June
1, 1997. First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. and First
Citizens National Bank are located in a highly
competitive market. There are presently four banks
competing for deposit dollars and earning assets, two of
whom are branches of large regional competitors. First
Tennessee Bank and Union Planters National Bank are two
of the largest financial institutions in the state.
While First Citizens has historically maintained in
excess of 50% of local market share, statistics reflect
a loss of approximately 2% over the past five years by
both First Citizens and First Tennessee. This is
reflective of increased competition brought about by the
location of two branch banks into the market place, both
of whom have been bought by Union Planters National Bank.
Interstate banking could possibly bring about the
location of large out of state banks to the area. If so,
First Citizens would continue to operate as it has in the
past, focusing on the wants and needs of existing and
potential customers. The quality of service and
individual attention afforded by an independent community
bank cannot be matched by large regional competitors,
managed by a corporate team unfamiliar to the area. First
Citizens is a forward moving bank offering products and
services that are required for maintaining satisfactory
customer relationships moving into the next decade and
beyond. A recent market analysis completed in September,
1995 indicates a remarkably strong performance by First
Citizens in satisfying customer expectations in the areas
of personnel, service and convenience.
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Monetary policies of regulatory authorities, including
the Federal Reserve Board, have a significant effect on
the operating results of bank holding companies and their
subsidiary banks. The Federal Reserve Board regulates
the national supply of bank credit by open market
operations in United States Government securities,
changes in the discount rate on bank borrowings, and
changes in reserve requirements against bank deposits.
A tool once extensively used by the Federal Reserve Board
to control growth and distribution of bank loans,
investments and deposits has been eliminated through
deregulation. Competition, not regulation, dictates
rates which must be paid and/or charged in order to
attract and retain customers.
Federal Reserve Board monetary policies have materially
affected the operating results of commercial banks in the
past and are expected to do so in the future. The nature
of future monetary policies and the effect of such
policies on the business and earnings of the company and
its subsidiaries cannot be accurately predicted.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
First Citizens owns and occupies a six-story building in
Dyersburg, Tennessee containing approximately 50,453
square feet of office space, bearing the municipal
address of First Citizens Place (formerly 200 West
Court). An expansion program completed during 1988
doubled the available floor space of the existing
facility. The space was utilized to combine all lending
and loan related functions. First Citizens owns the
Banking Annex containing total square footage of 12,989,
of which approximately 3,508 square feet is rented to
various tenants. The municipal address of the bank
occupied portion of the Annex is 215-219 Masonic Street.
The land and building occupied by the Downtown Drive-In
Branch located at 113 South Church Street, Dyersburg,
Tennessee is owned by First Citizens. The building,
containing approximately 1,250 square feet, is located on
a lot which measures 120 feet square. Also located at
this address is a separate ATM facility wholly owned by
the Bank.
The Midtown Branch of First Citizens is located at 620
U.S. 51 By-Pass adjacent to the Green Village Shopping
Center. The building contains 1,920 square feet and has
been owned by First Citizens since construction. The
land on which this Branch is located, having previously
been leased, was purchased during 1987. In June of 1992
an additional 1.747 acres adjoining the Midtown Branch
property was purchased to accommodate future growth and
expansion. During 1993, the Board of Directors made a
decision to locate a branch office at 2211 St. John
Avenue near the Industrial Park, eliminating the need to
expand the Midtown Branch. The 1.747 acres valued at
$164,000, is now offered for sale.
In addition, the Midtown Branch Motor Bank is located on
.9 acres adjoining the Midtown Branch. This property
consists of a servicing facility and six remote teller
stations and is owned in its entirety by the Bank. A
drive-through ATM was located at this facility during
1994.
The Newbern Branch, also owned by First Citizens, is
located on North Monroe Street, Newbern, Tennessee. The
building contains approximately 4,284 square feet and
occupies land which measures approximately 1.5 acres. A
separate facility located in Newbern on the corner of
Highway 51 and RoEllen Road houses an ATM. Both land and
building are owned by the Bank.
The Super Money Market Branch in the Kroger Supermarket
on Highway 78 is operated under a franchise obtained
through National Bank of Commerce, Memphis, Tennessee.
While the fixtures are owned by First Citizens, space is
made available from the Kroger Company through the
franchise agreement. An ATM is also located near the
branch in the Kroger facility.
The Industrial Park Branch located at 2211 St. John
Avenue is a full service banking facility that offers
drive-thru Teller and ATM services. The building owned
by First Citizens National Bank contains approximately
2,773 square feet and is located on 1.12 acres of land.
The Industrial Park Branch, became operational In
November, 1994.
In November, 1993 First Citizens National Bank leased
space in the Wal-Mart Store #677 located at 2650 Lake
Road in Dyersburg, Tennessee to locate an Automatic
Teller Machine (ATM). The ATM was installed in December,
1993. In January, 1995 the ATM was relocated in the
newly constructed Super Wal-Mart Store at the same
address.
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The Ripley Branch of First Citizens National Bank,
purchased January 16, 1995, is located at 292 South
Washington Street in Ripley, Tennessee (Lauderdale
County). The Branch contains approximately 1,450 square
feet and was built in 1984 on a quarter acre of land.
The Ripley Branch is a full service banking facility that
also offers drive-up teller and twenty four hour ATM
services. On July 14, 1995 the bank purchased 1.151
acres located on Cleveland Street in Ripley, Tennessee.
The land was purchased for future expansion of the
Ripley Branch.
There are no liens or encumbrances against any of the
properties owned by First Citizens.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On June 8, 1995, William M. Boehmler resigned without
notice from his position as President and Director of
First Citizens Financial Plus, Inc. a brokerage
subsidiary owned by First Citizens National Bank. A
subsequent lawsuit was filed by First Citizens Financial
Plus, Inc. against Boehmler and the firm who employed
him, J. J. B. Hilliard, W. L. Lyons, Inc., seeking
compensatory and punitive damages because Boehmler took
information and records allegedly belonging to the
subsidiary. An injunction was issued by the circuit
court prohibiting use of the information by the rival
brokerage firm until the matter could be resolved. In
January, 1996, an arbitration panel of the National
Association of Securities Dealers awarded Boehmler and
his current employer $134,045.87 from Financial Plus.
The arbitrators ordered Boehmler to pay Financial Plus
$9,500.00 for data reclamation costs. A letter issued by
the arbitration panel stating their decision gave no
reason for the ultimate outcome of the hearing. Based on
advice of legal council, management made the decision not
to pursue an appeal of the arbitration panel's decision.
All costs associated with the matter have been included
in 1995 financial statements as required by Financial
Accounting Standards.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY
HOLDERS
During the fourth quarter of the year ending December 31,
1995, there were no meetings, annual or special, of the
shareholders of Bancshares. No matters were submitted to
a vote of the shareholders nor were proxies solicited by
management or any other person.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
As of December 31, 1995 there were 640 shareholders
of Bancshares' stock. Bancshares common stock is not
actively traded on any market. Per share prices
reflected in the following table are based on records of
actual sales during stated time periods. These records
may not include all sales during these time periods if
sales were not reported to First Citizens for transfer.
Quarter Ended High Low
March 31, 1995 $40.00 $37.40
June 30, 1995 $42.00 $37.90
September 30, 1995 $42.00 $41.99
December 31, 1995 $44.00 $42.00
March 31, 1994 $35.00 $30.00
June 30, 1994 $35.00 $33.10
September 30, 1994 $37.50 $35.00
December 31, 1994 $38.00 $37.40
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Dividends paid each quarter of 1995 were 30 cents per
share. In addition a special dividend of 10 cents per
share was paid during the fourth quarter, bringing total
dividends paid per share during 1995 to $1.30. Dividends
paid per share during 1994 were 26 cents per share. A
special dividend of 15 cents per share was declared
during the fourth quarter of 1994.
Dividends - 1995
Dividend Quarter
Per Share Declared
.30 1st
.30 2nd
.30 3rd
.30 4th
.10* 4th
Total $1.30
*Special dividend paid in fourth quarter, 1995.
Future dividends will depend on Bancshares' earnings and
financial condition and other factors which the Board of
Directors of Bancshares considers relevant.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents information for Bancshares
effective December 31 for the years indicated.
(in thousands)
(except per share data)
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
Net Interest &
Fee Income (5) $ 11,311 $ 10,476 $ 10,255 $ 9,770 $ 9,235
Gross Interest Income(5) $ 22,426 $ 18,447 $ 17,516 $ 18,274 $ 20,427
Income From
Continuing Operations $ 2,706 $ 2,946 $ 2,638 $ 2,175 $ 1,961
Long Term Obligations(4) $ 4,652 $ 4,125 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Income Per Share from
Continuing Operation(1) $ 3.72 $ 4.15 $ 3.76 $ 3.39 $ 3.06
Net Income per
Common Share(2)(3) $ 3.72 $ 4.15 $ 3.94 $ 3.39 $ 3.06
Cash Dividends Declared
per Common Share(2)(3) $ 1.30 $ 1.19 $ .99 $ .94 $ .89
Total Assets at
Year End $291,412 $256,687 $234,892 $239,897 $227,017
Allowance for Loan
Losses as a % Loans 1.16% 1.22% 1.13% 1.26% 1.46%
Allowance for Loan
Losses as a % of
Non-Performing Loans 707.99% 196.75% 520.50% 967.62% 188.15%
Loans 90 Days Past Due
as a % of Loans .17% .62% .22% .13% .78%
(1)Restated to reflect 10% stock dividend on December 15, 1992.
(2)Restated to reflect 2.5 for 1 Stock Split on October 15, 1993.
(3)The $1.19 dividend for 1994 reflects $.26 x 4 plus a special dividend
of $.15.
(4)Long Term Obligations is FHLB Borrowings matched with Loans & Investments.
(5)Reclassified 1991 to 1994 Overdraft Fee Income. It is not included on
this line item.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
To understand the following analysis, reference should be
made to the consolidated financial statements and other
selected financial data presented elsewhere in this
report. For purposes of the following discussion, net
interest income and net interest margins are presented on
a fully taxable equivalent basis. Per share data is
adjusted to reflect all stock dividends declared through
December 31, 1995.
1995 was a year of planning and implementation, laying
the foundation for growth and profitability for future
years. In January, the purchase of our Ripley Branch was
finalized, adding $8,000,000 to deposit totals and providing
a physical presence in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. Total
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Assets of the Ripley Branch as of 12/31/95 were
$11,252,000 with a loan to deposit ratio of 25.90%. The
Industrial Park Branch opened in November, 1994 continues
to expand through development of new and existing
business. Total Assets at 12/31/95 were $3,162,000 with
a loan to deposit ratio of 59.89%. In June, 1995 a
contract was signed with Internet/Most, Reston, VA. for
ATM and Point of Sale Processing. A business partnership
with Internet/Most will offer First Citizens National
Bank an innovative network for electronic and remote
banking services. Electronic services provided by the
network are ATM and POS processing, while remote products
include home banking programs using Personal Computer and
Screen Phone devices as well as bill payment services.
The bank's management believes that a successful
electronic/homebanking program is a key part to
accomplishing strategic planning goals set for the bank's
future service delivery systems. The ATM switch from
Deluxe, Inc. (current ATM network provider) is expected
to be completed by second quarter, 1996, with the
introduction of the bank's debit card product within 90
to 120 days thereafter. The bank has selected the Visa
Check Card offered by Visa, U.S.A., Inc. as its debit
(POS) card solution. Application was made to Visa in
December, 1995 and accepted in January, 1996. The Visa
Check Card is considered to be the most widely accepted
debit card by consumers in todays market. Another
strategic element included in the decision to add the
Visa Check Card service was the selection of an online
debit system. The online debit system is the most common
means of communication between the bank and retailer.
When debit transactions are authorized online, funds can
be automatically transferred from the customer's account
eliminating preapproval risk to the bank. If funds are
not available at the time of transaction approval, the
transaction is void. Installation of an automated Teller
Platform, "TellerPro Plus" application purchased from
Southern Data Systems, Roswell, Georgia was completed in
the fourth quarter, 1995. Online Signature Verification,
considered to be another critical electronic identification
device, also purchased from Southern Data Systems, will be installed
in the second quarter of '96. Signature Verification will reduce
risk in transaction approval as well as speed up service delivery to the
customer. Item and Statement Imaging was introduced to
our customer base in November, 1995.
A review of 1995 operating results reflected net income
of $2,705,656 or $3.72 per share compared to, $2,946,249
or $4.15 per share, and $2,763,737 or $3.76 per share, in
1994 and 1993 respectively. Net income '94 is distorted
due to an after tax profit of $178,000 derived from the
sale of other real estate in Madison County, Tennessee.
Excluding this profit 1995 net income and earnings per
share would be more comparable to that of 1994.
Weighted Average number of shares outstanding changed
from 709,434 in '94 to 726,489 in '95. Shares were
issued from previously authorized unissued stock to
satisfy the requirements of the Dividend Reinvestment
Plan. An increase in net interest income of
approximately $4 million was accomplished despite an
upward trend in the cost of funds which began in late
1994 and continued through July, 1995. Interest rates
paid on deposits were reduced the third and fourth
quarter of '95 causing a reduction in interest expense
and improved interest margins.
Strong loan growth is evident when comparing totals at
December 31, 1995 to the same time period in 1994. Total
Assets were up approximately $34 Million when the two
periods are compared. During 1995, deposit and capital
growth as well as maturing investments were utilized to
fund loan demand.
Changes in Financial Accounting Standards
FASB NO. 114 (Accounting by creditors for impairments of
loans). Effective date is fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1994. FASB 114 requires a bank to recognize
impairment of a loan if the present value of expected
future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective
interest rate (or alternatively, the observable market
price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral) is
less than the recorded investment. If the fair value
used is at least equal or greater than the recorded
amount, there is no impairment. Impaired loans are
usually considered loans in non-accrual status, 90 days
or more past due that will not pay full interest and
principal due, or have been classified as a problem loan.
First Citizens National Bank has implemented procedures
that capture average balances of impaired loans, interest
income associated with impaired loans, and allocations
made to the reserve for loan losses associated with
impaired loans. There has been no material affect to
Bancshares or the Bank as a result of the implementation
of FASB 114.
FASB NO. 115 (Accounting for certain investments in Debt
and Equity Securities). Effective January 1, 1994, the
Company adopted FASB 115 and classified securities
contained in its investment portfolio according to stated
specifications: Held-to-maturity (includes securities
which the company has the intent and ability to hold to
maturity); Trading
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securities (includes investment securities which are held
for short-term resale); and Available-for-sale (includes
all other investment securities). The cumulative effect
of FASB 115 on the investment portfolio for 1994 was
($259,543) and the 1995 cumulative effect was a positive
$485,000 (net of tax).
FASB NO. 118 (Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of
a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures) amends FASB
Statement 114 to allow a creditor to use exiting methods
for recognizing interest income on impaired loans.
Implementation of procedures discussed in FASB 114
includes accounting requirements for income recognition
on impaired loans.
FASB NO. 119 (Disclosure about Derivative Financial
Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments)
amends FASB 105 (Disclosure of Information about
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and
Financial Instruments with Concentrations of Credit
Risk), and FASB 107 (Disclosures about Fair Value of
Financial Instruments). Effective for years after
December 15, 1994. Statement No. 119 requires disclosures
about the amounts, nature, and terms of derivatives that
are not subject to statement 105 because they do not
result in off-balance-sheet risk of accounting loss. It
requires banks to make a distinction between financial
instruments held or issued for trading purposes and for
purposes other than trading. Derivative products held in
the banks investment portfolio are reported on a
quarterly basis to the banks investment committee and
Board of Directors. Reports presented include disclosure
requirements stated in FASB 119. First Citizens National
Bank has $0 investment in derivative instruments.
FASB NO. 121 (Impairment of Long Lived Assets). FASB 121
establishes accounting standards for the impairment of
long lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles, and
good will related to those assets to be held and used and
for long lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles to be disposed of. An impaired loss is
recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount of
the asset exceeds the fair market value of the assets.
FASB 121 is effective for years beginning after December
15, 1995. We do not project any material writedowns at
this time.
NON-INTEREST INCOME
The following table reflects non-interest income for the
years ending December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993:
December 31
Change from prior year
(in thousands)
Increase Increase
Total (Decrease) Total(Decrease) Total
1995 Amount Percentage 1994 Amount Percentage 1993
Service Charges on
Deposit Accounts $1,305 $ 189 16.94% $1,116 $ 36 (3.34%) $1,080
Other Service
Charges, Commissions
& Fees $ 465 $ (239) (33.90%) $ 704 $ (67) (8.69%) $ 771
Other Income $1,053 $ 2 .19% $1,051 $ 182 20.95% $ 869
TOTAL NON-INTEREST
INCOME $2,720 $ (151) (5.26%) $2,871 $ 151 5.56% $2,720
Non Interest Income is down by $151,000 or 5.26% when
comparing 1995 to 1994 after posting a 5.56% increase in
1994 when compared to the previous year. The decrease is
primarily attributed to (1) A gross profit of $297,000
resulting from the sale of the Jackson (Madison County),
Tennessee property in 1994; (2) A decrease in fee income
of $160,000 received from the Banks' Subsidiary,
Financial Plus, Inc. The broker/dealer subsidiary has
undergone a management change, following the abrupt
resignation of its President in June of 1995; (Further
explanation of the change is included in the legal
proceedings section of this report) and (3) a reduction
in insurance commissions of $52,000. A significant
increase is noted in service charges on deposit accounts.
Overdraft income was reclassified from interest and fees
on loans into other income for prior years and restated
within the table.
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
December 31
Change from prior year
(in thousands)
Increase Increase
Total (Decrease) Total(Decrease) Total
1995 Amount Percentage 1994 Amount Percentage 1993
Salaries & Employee
Benefits $5,172 $ 202 4.07% $4,970 $ 220 4.63% $4,750
Net Occupancy Expense $ 341 $ 23 7.24% $ 318 $ (31) (8.88%) $ 349
Other Operating Expense $4,115 $ 593 16.84% $3,522 $(112) (3.08%) $3,634
TOTAL NON-INTEREST
EXPENSE $9,628 $ 818 7.79% $8,810 $ 77 1.06% $8,733
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Non-Interest Expense increased 7.79% when comparing 1995
to 1994 after increasing 1.06% the previous years under
comparison. Salaries and benefits increased 4.07%. A
comparison of assets per employee for the years 1991
through 1995 is indicated in the table below. Full time
equivalent employees were 145, 150, and 149 as of
12/31/95, '94, and '93 respectively. FTE decreased
inspite of employing 4 fulltime and 2 parttime employees
to staff the newly acquired Ripley and Industrial Park
branches and the addition of 6 Tellers On the Shelf hired
during July, 1995. Tellers on the Shelf are trained in
a one month training program, then utilized to fill
vacancies created by absence or special projects. Assets
per employee totaled $1,969,000 as of 12/31/95, compared
to assets per employee for peer group banks of
$1,900,000.
The upward trend in other operating expenses of 16.84% is
attributed to settlement and professional fees of
$261,000 incurred as a result of arbitration between
Financial Plus, Inc. and William M. Boehmler and
Hilliard, Lyon, Inc.
December 31 Assets Per Employee-FCNB Asset Per Employee-Peer Groups
(in thousands) (in thousands)
1995 $1,969 $1,900
1994 $1,695 $1,900
1993 $1,563 $1,900
1992 $1,643 $1,900
1991 $1,393 $1,800
COMPOSITION OF DEPOSITS
The average daily amounts of deposits and rates paid on
such deposits are summarized for the periods indicated:
December 31
(in thousands)
1995 1994 1993
Average Average Average Average Average Average
Balance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate
Non-Interest
Bearing Demand
Deposits $ 25,375 - $ 24,989 - $21,922 -
Savings Deposits $ 65,996 3.05% $ 64,912 2.69% $65,612 2.58%
Time Deposits $136,631 5.91% $111,268 4.79% $104,166 4.70%
TOTAL DEPOSITS $228,002 4.43% $201,169 3.52% $191,700 3.44%
Substantial growth in deposits in 1995 was the result of rising interest
rates; the purchase of approximately $8 Million in deposits held by the
newly acquired Ripley Branch; and deposits acquired as a result of opening
both the Ripley and Industrial Park Branches. An Analysis of prior years
(1994 and 1993) is reflective of customer response to a low interest rate
environment and the flight to mutual funds by consumers in search of higher
yields. The average rate paid on time deposits during 1995, 1994 and 1993
was 5.91%, 4.79%, and 3.44% respectively. Time deposits have escalated
due to higher rates and an active officer call program established to
seek deposit funds and loans. Pricing of deposit products is based on
local market competition and Treasury Bill rates.
Non Interest Bearing Demand Deposit have also expanded
from $21,922,000 in 1993 to $25,375,000 in 1995.
However, Securities sold under an agreement to
repurchase, more commonly known as short term borrowings,
totaling $19,744,966 are not included in average balances
for non-interest bearing demand deposits. Additional
information on "Sweep", "Repurchase Agreements" is
included in the table below titled Short Term Borrowings.
The Repurchase agreement "Sweep" product is offered to
large balance customers and provides for funds to
automatically sweep daily from a demand deposit account
into an overnight repurchase agreement. This affords
commercial customers the opportunity to earn interest on
excess collected funds while providing availability of
adequate funds to clear large denomination checks as
presented for payment.
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SHORT TERM BORROWINGS
12/31/95 12/31/94
Amount outstanding-end of Period $19,745,000 $16,950,000
Weighted Average Rate of Outstanding 4.59% 4.36%
Maximum Amount of Borrowings at Month End 18,624,000 24,533,000
Average Amounts Outstanding for Period 17,033,000 17,183,000
Weighted Average Rate of Average Amounts 4.66% 3.67%
The bank's management is continuously monitoring and
enhancing the bank's product line in order to retain
existing customers and to attract new customer
relationships. In 1995 the "Dogwood" checking account
was developed and marketed as a replacement for the
"Generations Gold" checking account introduced in 1993.
The "Dogwood" account is a package account that includes
Overdraft Protection with no annual fee, no minimum
balance requirement, free checks, accidental death
insurance of $10,000, interest earned on a daily
collected balance of $500.00 or more, and other customer
benefits. Overdraft protection and Imaged Statements
were also additional services offered in 1995.
The following table sets forth the maturity distribution
of Certificates of Deposit and other time deposits of
$100,000 or more outstanding on the books of First
Citizens on December 31, 1995. The overall total
increased in excess of $9 million when compared to the
prior year.
MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF TIME DEPOSITS IN AMOUNTS OF $100,000 AND OVER
December 31
(in thousands)
1995 1994
Amount Percent Amount Percent
Maturing in:
3 months or less $ 3,577 13.40% $ 3,874 22.78%
Over 3 through 6 months $ 5,218 19.54% $ 3,302 19.42%
Over 6 through 12 months $ 8,710 32.62% $ 5,550 32.64%
Over 12 months $ 9,201 34.44% $ 4,278 25.16%
TOTAL $26,706 100.00% $17,004 100.00%
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The following table sets forth an analysis of sources and
uses of funds for the years under comparison.
SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS
(in thousands)
1995 1994 1993
FUNDING USES Average Increase Average Increase Average
Balance (Decrease) Balance (Decrease) Balance
Amount % Amount % Amount
INTEREST-EARNING
ASSETS:
Loans (Net of
Unearned Discounts
& Reserve) $183,018 $22,764 14.21% $160,254 $18,590 13.12% $141,664
Taxable Investment
Securities $ 59,360 $10,593 21.73% $ 48,767($10,357) (17.52%)$ 59,124
Non-Taxable
Investment
Securities $ 10,467 $(2,817)(21.21%)$ 13,284 $ 3,484 35.55% $ 9,800
Federal Funds
Sold $ 2,603 $ (84) (3.13%)$ 2,687 $ 300 12.57% $ 2,387
Interest Earning
Deposits In
Banks $ 113 $ (43)(27.57%)$ 156 $ (42) (21.21%)$ 198
TOTAL INTEREST-
EARNING ASSETS $255,561 $30,413 13.51% $225,148 $11,975 5.62% $213,173
Other Uses $ 20,938 $ 187 .91% $ 20,751 $ 646 3.21% $ 20,105
TOTAL FUNDING
USES $276,499 $30,600 12.45% $245,899 $12,621 5.41% $233,278
INTEREST-BEARING
LIABILITIES:
Savings
Deposits $ 65,996 $ 1,084 1.15% $ 64,912 $ (700) (1.07%)$ 65,612
Time Deposits $136,631 $25,363 22.80% $111,268 $ 7,102 6.82% $104,166
Federal Funds
Purchased and
Other Interest
Bearing
Liabilities $ 23,613 $ 967 4.27% $ 22,646 $ 1,442 6.80% $ 21,204
TOTAL INTEREST-
BEARING
LIABILITIES $226,240 $27,414 13.79% $198,826 $ 7,844 4.11% $190,982
Demand Deposits $ 25,375 $ 386 1.55% $ 24,989 $ 3,067 13.99% $ 21,922
Other Sources $ 24,884 $ 2,800 12.68% $ 22,084 $ 1,710 8.39% $ 20,374
TOTAL FUNDING
SOURCES: $276,499 $30,600 12.45% $245,899 $12,621 5.41% $233,278
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SUMMARY - AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS
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(FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK)
Monthly Average Balances and Interest Rates
(in thousands)
1995 1994 1993
Average Average Average Average Average Average
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
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ASSETS
INTEREST EARNING
ASSETS:
Loans (1)(2)
(3) $182,997 $17,718 9.69% $160,217 $ 14,619 9.12% $141,591 $ 13,389 9.46%
Investment
Securities:
Taxable $ 59,360 $ 3,948 6.65% $ 48,767 $ 2,978 6.11% $ 59,124 $ 3,571 6.04%
Tax Exempt
(4) $ 10,467 $ 730 6.98% $ 13,284 $ 908 6.84% $ 9,800 $ 677 6.91%
Interest Earning
Deposits $ 113 $ 7 6.20% $ 156 $ 5 3.21% $ 198 $ 6 3.03%
Federal Funds
Sold $ 2,603 $ 158 6.07% $ 2,687 $ 113 4.21% $ 2,387 $ 75 3.14%
Lease Financing $ 21 $ 2 9.53% $ 37 $ 4 10.81% $ 73 $ 6 8.22%
Total Interest
Earning Assets $255,561 $22,563 8.83% $225,148 $ 18,627 8.27% $213,173 $ 17,724 8.31%
NON-INTEREST
EARNING ASSETS:
Cash and Due From
Banks $ 9,457 $ - - $ 8,876 $ - - $ 8,373 $ - -
Bank Premises and
Equipment $ 8,699 $ - - $ 8,008 $ - - $ 7,859 $ - -
Other Assets $ 2,782 $ - - $ 3,867 $ - - $ 3,873 $ - -
Total Assets $276,499 $ - - $245,899 $ - - $233,278 $ - -
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY:
INTEREST BEARING
LIABILITIES:
Savings
Deposits $ 65,996 $ 2,009 3.05% $ 64,912 $ 1,746 2.69% $ 65,612 $ 1,695 2.58%
(5)
Time Deposits $136,631 $ 8,063 5.91% $111,268 $ 5,335 4.79% $104,166 $ 4,895 4.70%
Federal Funds
Purchased and
Other Interest
Bearing
Liabilities $ 23,613 $ 1,184 5.02% $ 22,646 $ 912 4.03% $ 21,204 $ 671 3.16%
Total Interest
Bearing
Liabilities $226,240 $ 11,256 4.98% $198,826 $ 7,993 4.02% $190,982 $ 7,261 3.80%
NON-INTEREST
BEARING
LIABILITIES:
Demand
Deposits $ 25,375 $ - - $ 24,989 $ - - $ 21,922 $ - -
Other
Liabilities $ 1,972 $ - - $ 1,553 $ - - $ 1,908 $ - -
Total
Liabilities $253,587 $ - - $225,368 $ - - $214,812 $ - -
SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY $ 22,912 $ - - $ 20,530 $ - - $ 18,466 $ - -
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SUMMARY - AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS
(continued)
(FIRST CITIZENS
NATIONAL BANK)
<S>
Monthly Average Balances and Interest Rates
(in thousands)
1995 1994 1993
Average Average Average Average Average Average
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
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TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY $276,499 $ - - $245,899 $ - - $233,278 $ - -
NET INTEREST
INCOME $ - $11,307 - $ - $10,634 - $ - $10,463 -
NET YIELD ON
AVERAGE EARNING
ASSETS $ - $ - 4.43% $ - $ - 4.72% $ - $ - 4.91%
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(1) Loan totals are shown net of interest collected, not earned and loan
loss reserves.
(2) Fee Income is included in interest income and the computations of the
yield on loans. Overdraft Fee Income is excluded from the totals.
(3) Includes loans on nonaccrual status.
(4) Interest and rates on securities which are non-taxable for Federal
Income Tax purposes are presented on a taxable equivalent basis.
(5) Includes Insured Money Fund, NOW, Club Accounts, and other Savings.
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VOLUME/RATE ANALYSIS
(First Citizens 1995 Compared to 1994 1994 Compared to 1993
National Bank) Due to Changes in: Due to Changes in:
Total Total
Average Average Increase Average Average Increase
Volume Rate (Decrease) Volume Rate (Decrease)
(in thousands)
Interest Earned On:
Loans $ 2,987 $ 112 $ 3,099 $ 1,762 $ (532) $1,230
Taxable Investments 647 323 970 (626) 33 (593)
Tax Exempt Investment
Securities (193) 15 (178) 241 (10) 231
Interest Bearing
Deposits with Other
Banks 1 1 2 (1) 0 (1)
Federal Funds Sold and
Securities purchased
under agreements to
resell (4) 49 45 9 29 38
Lease Financing (4) 2 (2) (3) 1 (2)
TOTAL INTEREST EARNING
ASSETS $ 3,434 $ 502 $ 3,936 $ 1,382$ (479) $ 903
Interest Paid On:
Savings Deposits 29 234 263 (18) 69 51
Time Deposits 1,215 1,513 2,728 334 106 440
Federal Funds Purchased
and Securities Sold
Under Agreement to
Repurchase 39 233 272 46 195 241
TOTAL INTEREST BEARING
LIABILITIES $ 1,283 $ 1,980 $ 3,263 $ 362$ 370 $ 732
INTEREST EARNINGS $ 2,151 $(1,478) $ 673 $ 1,020$ (849) $ 171
A summary of average interest earning assets and interest bearing
liabilities is set forth in the preceding table together with
average yields on the earning assets and average cost on the
interest bearing liabilities. Total interest earning assets
increased 13.51% and 5.62% when comparing 1995 to 1994 and 1993.
Total interest bearing liabilities increased 13.79% and 4.11%
when comparing 1995, 1994 and 1993 respectively. Total interest
earning assets averaged $255,561,000 at an average rate of 8.83% while
total interest bearing liabilities averaged $226,240,000 at an average
rate of 4.98%. Net yield on average earning assets (annualized)
was 4.43%, 4.72%, and 4.91% for the years of '95, '94, and '93,
reflecting an upward swing in interest rates beginning in 1994
and continuing in 1995. Maintaining interest rate margins achieved
in prior years proved more difficult in '95 due to higher rates paid
on deposits. Asset/Liability policies are in place to protect the
company from the negative effects of volatile swings in interest
rates. Interest margins are well managed to achieve acceptable
profits and a return on equity within policy guidelines.
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LOAN PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS
COMPOSITION OF LOANS
December 31
(in thousands)
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
Real Estate Loans:
Construction $ 12,954 $ 10,511 $ 7,675 $ 5,272 $ 4,879
Mortgage $107,844 $ 97,310 $ 87,314 $ 79,376 $ 76,500
Commercial, Financial
and Agricultural Loans $ 45,061 $ 38,843 $ 35,626 $ 33,931 $ 33,089
Installment Loans to
Individuals $ 23,718 $ 19,117 $ 15,901 $ 15,077 $ 15,901
Other Loans $ 2,329 $ 3,000 $ 2,806 $ 2,005 $ 2,697
TOTAL LOANS $191,906 $168,781 $149,322 $135,661 $133,066
CHANGES IN LOAN CATEGORIES
December 31, 1995 as compared to December 31, 1994
(in thousands)
Amount of Increase % of Increase
Loan Category (Decrease) (Decrease)
Real Estate $12,977 12.04%
Commercial, Financial
and Agricultural $ 6,218 16.01%
Installment Loans to
Individuals $ 4,601 24.07%
Other Loans $ (671) (22.37%)
TOTAL LOANS $23,125 13.71%
Diversification of the loan portfolio is a strategic goal of the
bank and a requirement of loan policy. Total loans at 12/31/95
were $191,906 consisting of $120,798,000 Mortgage and Construction,
$45,061,000 Commercial Financial and Agricultural, $23,718,000
Installment Loans to Individuals, and $2,329,000 other loans. A
comparison of growth of the loan portfolio indicates the largest
percentage of growth is centered in the Real Estate category.
Mortgage and construction loan totals increased $12.9 Million,
$12.7 Million, and $10.3 Million when comparing 1995, 1994 and 1993.
The upward trend is attributed to substantial growth in both
population and number of households recorded in Dyer County over the past
decade. First Citizens is located in the Dyersburg/Dyer County
Trade Area, having a population of 40,000. The entire trade area
has outpaced both the state and the nation in per capita personal
income growth since the early 1980's. The State of Tennessee
projects that per capita income in the area will be greater than
the national average by the year of 2000. The mix of industry in the
local economy has provided stable, growing employment opportunities for
residents under all economic conditions. The Dyer County distribution of
employment consists primarily of service employers 14.9%, government 14.7%,
trade 19.3%, and manufacturing of 40.5%. Dyer County's unemployment rate
at quarter end was 4.4% up from April, 1995 at 3.8%, but significantly
less than the State of Tennessee's rate of 5.5%. Based on a market study
completed during the second quarter of 1995, First Citizens National Bank
was the bank of choice for providing financing for personal residence of
new and existing customers. The loan portfolio is made up of quality
loans, and is well diversified with no concentrations of credit
in any one industry. A reduction was made in the provision to loan
losses despite loan growth due to a continued reduction in
problem and watch loans. Problem loans totaled $2,783,975 at 12/31/95,
while watch loan total was slightly above $200,000. Total non-
performing loans were .59% of total portfolio, at 12/31/95
compared to .69% for peer group banks. Experience of the lending staff
and adherence to policy lends a comfort level to the portfolio that
supports the Loan Loss Allowance at the present level.
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The book value of repossessed real property held by Bancshares
was $935,000 at 12/31/95 and $1,119,000 at 12/31/94. The balance was
significantly reduced as a result of the sale of property in
December, 1993 valued at $1,055,000. The only property held on
the books of Bancshares is a strip shopping center valued at
$689,000. The remaining balance held in repossessed real property
represents real estate held by First Citizens National Bank with exception
to property purchased for expansion of the Branch located on Highway
51 ByPass valued at $164,000. Accounting for adjustments to the
value of Other Real Estate when recorded subsequent to foreclosure is
accomplished on the basis of an independent appraisal. The asset
is recorded at the lesser of its appraised value or the loan
balance.
Loan Administration sets policy guidelines approved by the Board
of Directors regarding portfolio diversification and underwriting
standards. Loan policy also includes board approved guidelines
for collateralization, loans in excess of loan to value limits,
maximum loan amount, maximum maturity and amortization period for each
loan type. Policy guidelines for loan to value ratio and maturities
related to various collateral are as follows:
Collateral Max. Amortization Max. LTV
Real Estate Various (see discussion) Various (see discussion)
Equipment 5 Years 75%
Inventory 5 Years 50%
A/R 5 Years 75%
Livestock 5 Years 80%
Crops 1 Year 50%
*Securities 10 Years 75% (Listed)
50% (Unlisted)
*Maximum LTV on margin stocks (stocks not listed on a national
exchange) when proceeds are used to purchase or carry same, shall
be 50%.
Diversification of the banks' real estate portfolio is a
necessary and desirable goal of the bank's real estate loan policy. In
order to achieve and maintain a prudent degree of diversity, given the
composition of the bank's market area and the general economic
state of the market area, the bank will strive to maintain a real
estate loan portfolio diversification based upon the following:
. Agricultural loans totaling in the aggregate no more than 20%
of the Bank's total loans.
. Land acquisition and development loans totaling in the
aggregate no more than 10% of the Bank's total loans.
. Commercial construction loans totaling in the aggregate no
more than 10% of the Bank's total loans.
. Residential construction loans totaling in the aggregate no
more than 10% of the Bank's total loans.
. Residential mortgage loans totaling in the aggregate no more
than 40% of the Bank's total loans.
. Commercial loans totaling in the aggregate no more than 30%
of the Bank's total loans.
It is the policy of FCNB that no real estate loan will be made
(except in accordance with the provisions for certain loans in
excess of supervisory limits provided for hereinafter) that
exceed the loan-to-value percentage limitations ("LTV limits")
designated by category as follows:
Loan Category LTV Limit
Raw Land 65%
Land Development or Farmland 75%
Construction:
Commercial, multi-family, and
other non-residential 80%
1-to-4 family residential 80%
Improved Property 80%
Owner-occupied 1-to-4 family
and home equity 80%
Multi-family construction loans include loans secured by
cooperatives and condominiums. Owner-occupied 1-to-4 family and
home equity loans which equal or exceed 90% LTV at origination
must have either private mortgage insurance or other readily
marketable collateral pledged in support of the credit.
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On occasion, the Loan Committee may entertain and approve a
request to lend sums in excess of the LTV limits as established by
policy, provided that:
. The request is fully documented to support the fact that
other credit factors justify the approval of that particular loan
as an exception to the LTV limit;
. The loan, if approved, is designated in the Bank's records
and reported as an aggregate number with all other such loans
approved by the full Board of Directors on at least a quarterly
basis;
. The aggregate total of all loans so approved, including the
extension of credit then under consideration, shall not exceed
50% of the Bank's total capital; and
. Provided further that the aggregate portion of these loans in
excess of the LTV limits that are classified as commercial,
agricultural, multi-family or non-1-to-4 family residential
property shall not exceed 30% of the Bank's total capital.
Amortization Schedules: Every loan must have a documented
repayment arrangement. While reasonable flexibility is necessary to meet
the credit needs of the Bank's customers, in general all loans should
be repaid within the following time frames:
Loan Category Amortized Period
Raw Land 10 years
Construction:
Commercial, multi-family, and
other non-residential 20 years
1-to-4 family residential 20 years
Improved Property Farmland 20 years
Owner-occupied 1-to-4 family
and home equity 20 years
The average yield on loans of First Citizens National Bank for
the years indicated are as follows:
1995 - 9.69%
1994 - 9.12%
1993 - 9.46%
1992 - 10.05%
1991 - 11.34%
The aggregate amount of unused guarantees, commitments to extend
credit and standby letter of credit was $27,713,000 at 12/31/95.
LOAN MATURITIES AND SENSITIVITY TO CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES
Due after
Due in one one year but Due after
year or less within five years five years
(in thousands)
Real Estate $26,108 $80,662 $14,028
Commercial, Financial
and Agricultural $26,572 $14,187 $ 4,302
All Other Loans $ 5,530 $20,314 $ 203
TOTALS $58,210 $115,163 $18,533
Loans with Maturities After One Year for which:
(in thousands)
Interest Rates are Fixed or Predetermined $110,683
Interest Rates are Floating or Adjustable $ 23,013
The degree of interest rate risk that a bank is subject to can be
controlled through a well managed asset/liability management
program. First Citizens controls interest rate risk by matching
assets and liabilities, (by employing interest-sensitive funds in
assets that are also interest sensitive). One tool used to
ensure market rate return is variable rate loans. Loans totaling
$81,223,000 or 42% of the total portfolio are subject to
repricing within one year or carry a variable rate of interest. Loan
maturities in the one to five year category increased from
$101,979, at 12/31/94 to $115,163,000 at 12/31/95 as a result of customer
demand to lock in fixed rates for a longer period of time. The
trend exhibited by consumers in recent years to lock in interest
rates is projected to continue in 1996.
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NON-PERFORMING LOANS
Nonaccrual, Restructured and Past Due Loans and Foreclosed Properties
(First Citizens National Bank)
December 31
(in thousands)
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
Nonaccrual Loans $ 836 $ 945 $1,079 $1,743 $2,058
Restructured Loans 0 0 0 0 0
Foreclosed Property
Other Real Estate, 111 148 98 550 884
Other Repossessed Assets 0 0 0 0 0
Loans and leases 90 days
Past due and still
accruing interest $ 313 $1,044 $ 322 $ 176 $1,029
Total Nonperforming Assets $1,260 $2,137 $1,499 $2,469 $3,971
Nonperforming assets as a
percent of loans and
leases plus foreclosed
property at end of year .66% 1.27% 1.01% 1.82% 2.97%
Allowance as a percent of:
Nonperforming assets 175.88% 96.12% 111.81% 68.98% 48.76%
Gross Loans 1.16% 1.22% 1.12% 1.27% 1.46%
Addition to Reserve as a
percent of Net
Charge-Offs 180.20% 1,675.00% 93.69% 63.82% 103.86%
Loans and leases 90 days
past due as a percent of
loans and leases at year
end .17% .62% .22% .13% .78%
Recoveries as a percent of
Gross Charge-Offs 44.66% 87.10% 28.79% 36.17% 26.64%
Non Performing Assets continued in a downward trend when reviewing the
years under comparison. Total Non Performing Assets were
$1,260,000 as of 12/31/95 compared to $2,137,000 at year end in
1994. Non performing Assets as a percent of loans was .66%
compared to 1.27% in '94 and .62% for peer group banks. Continued
improvements reflected in the financial ratios are indicative of
well communicated loan policies and procedures. Categorization
of a loan as non-performing is not in itself a reliable indicator of
potential loan loss. The banks' policy states that the bank
shall not accrue interest or discount on (1) any asset which is
maintained on a cash basis because of deterioration in the financial
position of the borrower, (2) any asset for which payment-in-full of
interest or principal is not expected, or (3) any asset upon which
principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more
unless it is both well secured and in the process of collection.
For purposes of applying the 90 day due test for the non-accrual
of interest discussed above, the date on which an asset reaches non-
accrual status is determined by it contractual term. A debt is
well secured if it is secured (1) by collateral in the form of liens
or pledges or real or personal property, including securities that
have a realizable value sufficient to discharge the debt (including
accrued interest) in full, considered to be proceeding in due
course either through legal action, including judgement enforcement
procedures, or, in appropriate circumstances, through collection
efforts not involving legal action which are reasonably expected
to result in repayment of the debt or in its restoration to a
current status. Loans that represent a potential loss to First Citizens
are adequately reserved for in the provision for loan losses.
Interest income on loans is recorded on an accrual basis. The
accrual of interest is discontinued on all loans, except consumer
loans, which become 90 days past due, unless the loan is well
secured and in the process of collection. Consumer loans which
become past due 90 to 120 days are charged to the allowance for
loan losses. The gross interest income that would have been recorded
for the twelve months ending 12/31/95 if all loans reported as non-
accrual had been current in accordance with their original
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terms and had been outstanding throughout the period is $81,000.
Interest income on loans reported as ninety days past due and on
interest accrual status was $30,000 for 1995. Loans on which
terms have been modified to provide for a reduction of either principal
or interest as a result of deterioration in the financial position
of the borrower are considered to be "Restructured Loans". First
Citizens has no Restructured Loans for the period being reported.
Certain loans contained on the bank's Internal Problem Loan List
are not included in the listing of non-accrual, past due or
restructured loans. Management is confident that, although certain of these
loans may pose credit problems, any potential for loss has been
provided for by specific allocations to the Loan Loss Reserve
Account. Loan officers are required to develop a "Plan of
Action" for each problem loan within their portfolio. Adherence to each
established plan is monitored by Loan Administration and re-evaluated at
regular intervals for effectiveness.
LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE & RESERVE FOR LOAN LOSSES (in thousands)
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
Average Net Loans
Outstanding $183,018 $160,254 $141,664 $134,514 $134,230
Balance of Reserve
for Loan Losses
at Beginning of
Period $ 2,054 $ 1,676 $ 1,703 $ 1,936 $ 1,914
Loan Charge-Offs $ (365) $ (186) $ (601) $ (1,009) $ (777)
Recovery of Loans
Previously Charged Off $ 163 $ 162 $ 173 $ 365 $ 207
Net Loans Charged Off $ (202) $ (24) $ (428) $ (644) $ (570)
Additions to Reserve
Charged to Operating
Expense $ 364 $ 402 $ 401 $ 411 $ 592
Balance at End of
Period $ 2,216 $ 2,054 $ 1,676 $ 1,703 $ 1,936
Ratio of Net Charge-
Offs to Average Net
Loans Outstanding .11% .01% .30% .48% .43%
The preceding table summarizes activity posted to the Loan Loss
Reserve Account for the past five years. The summary includes
the average net loans outstanding; changes in the reserve for loan
losses arising from loans charged off and recoveries on loans
previously charged off; additions to the reserve which have been
charged to operating expenses; and the ratio of net loans charged
off to average loans outstanding. Changes to the Reserve Account
for the quarter just ended consisted of (1) Loans charged off of
$202,000 (2) Recovery of loans previously charged off $163,000
and (3) Additions to reserves totaling $364,000.
An analysis of the allocation of the allowance for Loan Losses is
made on a fiscal quarter at the end of the month, (February,
August, and November) and reported to the board at its meeting
immediately preceding quarter-end. Requirements of FASB 114 & 118 have
been incorporated into the policy for Accounting by Creditor for
Impairment of a loan. A loan is impaired when it is probable
that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due of principal
and interest according to the original contractional terms of the
loan. First Citizens adopted the following as a measure of
impairment: (1) Impairment of a loan at First Citizens shall
exist when the present value of expected future cash flows discounted
at the loans effective interest rate impede full collection of the
contract; and (2) Fair Value of the collateral, if the loan is
collateral dependent, indicates unexpected collection of full
contract value. The Impairment decision will be reported to the
Board of Directors and other appropriate regulatory agencies as
specified in FASB 114 and 118. The bank will continue to follow
regulatory guidelines for income recognition for purposes of
generally accepted accounting principles, as well as regulatory
accounting principles.
An annual review of the loan portfolio to identify the risks will
cover a minimum of 70% of the gross portfolio less installment
loans. In addition, any single note or series of notes directly
or indirectly related to one borrower which equals 25% of the bank's
legal lending limit will be included in the review automatically.
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For analysis purposes, the loan portfolio is separated into four
classifications:
1. Pass - Loans that have been reviewed and graded high quality
or no major deficiencies.
2. Watch - Loans which, because of unusual circumstances, need
to be supervised with slightly more attention than is common.
3. Problem - Loans which require additional collection efforts
to liquidate both principal and interest.
4. Specific Allocation - Loans, in total or in part, in which a
future loss is possible.
Examples of factors taken into consideration during the review
are: Industry or geographic economic problems, sale of business,
change of or disagreement among management, unusual growth or expansion
of the business, past due status of either principal or interest for
90 days, placed on non-accrual or renegotiated status, declining
financial condition, adverse change in personal life, frequent
overdrafts, lack of cooperation by borrower, decline in
marketability or market value of collateral, insufficient cash
flow, and inadequate collateral values.
Identification of impaired loans from non-performing assets as
well as bankrupt and doubtful loans is paramount to the reserve
analysis. Special allocations shall support loans found to be collateral
or interest cash flow deficient. In addition an allowance shall be
determined for pools of loans including all other criticized
assets as well as small homogeneous loans managed by delinquency. In no
circumstance shall the reserve fall below 1% of total loans less
government guarantees. The following is a sample of information
analyzed quarterly to determine the allowance for loan losses.
LOAN LOSS ALLOWANCE ANALYSIS
AVERAGE AVERAGE PERCENT CURRENT RESERVE
LOSS 3 YRS. BALANCE 3 YRS. BALANCE REQUIRED
I. CREDIT $ GROSS $ % $ $
CARDS
II. INSTALL. $ NET $ % $ $
LOANS
III. IMPAIRED WITH ALLOCATIONS $ $
IMPAIRED WITHOUT ALLOCATIONS $ $
ALLOWANCE
IV. DOUBTFUL 50.00% $ $
SUBSTANDARD 10.00%
WATCH 5.00%
OTHER LOANS NOT LISTED PREVIOUSLY .75%
LESS SBA/FMHA GUARANTEED PORTIONS
TOTAL LOANS $
V. LETTERS OF CREDIT .75% $ $
VI. OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED $
RESERVE REQUIRED $
RESERVE BALANCE $
EXCESS (DEFICIT) $
RESERVE AS % OF TOTAL LOANS %
PEER GROUP %
LOSS EXPERIENCE III & IV
(AVERAGE LAST 3 YEARS) .% OR $
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Accounting for adjustments to the value of Other Real Estate when
recorded subsequent to foreclosure is accomplished on the basis
of an independent appraisal. The asset is recorded at the lesser of
its appraised value or the loan balance. Any reduction in value
is charged to the allowance for possible loan losses. All other
real estate parcels are appraised annually and the carrying value is
adjusted to reflect the decline, if any, in its realizable value.
Such adjustments are charged directly to expense.
Management estimates the approximate amount of charge-offs for
the 12 month period ending 12/31/96 to be as follows:
Domestic Amount
Commercial, Financial & Agricultural $125,000
Real Estate-Construction 0
Real Estate-Mortgage 50,000
Installment Loans to individuals & credit cards 75,000
Lease financing 0
01/01/96 through 12/31/96 Total $250,000
The following table will identify charge-offs by category for the
periods ending December 31 as indicated:
Year Ending December 31
(in thousands)
1995 1994 1993
Charge-offs:
Domestic:
Commercial, Financial & Agricultural $ 54 $ 32 $ 415
Real Estate-Construction 0 0 0
Real Estate-Mortgage 113 22 27
Installment Loans to individuals
& credit cards 198 132 159
Lease financing 0 0 0
Total $ 365 $ 186 $ 601
Recoveries:
Domestic:
Commercial, Financial & Agricultural $ 38 $ 30 $ 53
Real Estate-Construction 0 0 0
Real Estate-Mortgage 19 12 11
Installment Loans to individuals
& credit cards 106 120 109
Lease financing 0 0 0
Total $ 163 $ 162 $ 173
Net Charge-offs $ 202 $ 24 $ 428
COMPOSITION OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES
December 31
(in thousands)
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
U. S. Treasury &
Government Agencies $59,462 $47,042 $42,502 $59,019 $50,919
State & Political
Subdivisions $10,776 $10,883 $12,774 $ 9,300 $ 3,239
All Others $ 3,654 $ 4,801 $ 5,471 $ 6,129 $ 4,944
TOTALS $73,892 $62,726 $60,747 $74,448 $59,102
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MATURITY AND YIELD ON SECURITIES - DECEMBER 31, 1995
(in thousands)
Maturing Maturing Maturing
Maturing After One Year After Five Years After
Within One Year Within Five Years Within Ten Years Ten Years
Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield
U. S. Treasury
and Government
Agencies $ 4,153 6.69% $35,871 6.32% $12,882 6.82% $6,556 6.75%
State and
Political
Subdivisions* $ 223 5.57% $ 7,304 6.59% $ 2,657 6.86% $ 592 7.57%
All Others $ 744 6.87% $ 501 6.00% $ 2,409 5.50% ---- ---
TOTALS $ 5,120 6.67% $43,676 6.36% $17,948 6.65% $7,148 6.83%
*Yields on tax free investments are stated herein on a taxable
equivalent basis.
HELD TO MATURITY & AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES - DECEMBER 31, 1995
Held to Maturity Available for Sale
(in thousands)
Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
Cost Value Cost Value
U.S. Treasury Securities 3,020 3,020 10,033 10,241
U.S. Government Agency & Corporation
obligations (exclude mortgage-backed
securities):
Issued by U.S. Govt. Agencies (2) 200 200 0 0
Issued by U.S. Govt.-Sponsored
Agencies (3) 20,484 20,755 16,055 16,560
Securities issued by states & political
subdivisions in the U.S.:
General Obligations 3,953 3,967 3,474 3,486
Revenue Obligations 2,616 2,616 716 721
Industrial development &
similar obligations 0 0 0 0
Mortgage-backed Securities (MBS):
Pass-through securities:
Guaranteed by GNMA 448 462 1,072 1,101
Issued by FNMA & FHLMC 1,088 1,101 435 445
Other pass-through securities 0 0 0 0
Other mortgage-backed securities
(include CMOs, REMICs and stripped
MBS):
Issued or guaranteed by FNMA & FHLMC
or GNMA 1,143 1,139 4,724 4,731
Collateralized by MBS
issued or guaranteed by
FNMA, FHLMC or GNMA 0 0 0 0
All other mortgage-backed securities 0 0 0 0
Other Debt Securities:
Other domestic debt securities 995 999 250 252
Foreign debt securities 0 0 0 0
Equity Securities:
Investments in Mutual Funds 0 0 0 0
Other equity securities with readily
determinable fair values 0 0 749 780
All other equity securities (1) 0 0 1,628 1,628
Total 33,947 34,259 39,136 39,945
(1) Includes equity securities without readily determinable fair
values at historical cost.
(2) Includes Small Business Administration "Guaranteed Loan Pool
Certificates," U.S. Maritime Administration obligations, and
Export-Import Bank participation certificates.
(3) Includes obligations (other than pass-through securities, CMOs,
and REMICs) issued by the Farm Credit System, the Federal Home
Loan Bank System, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation,
the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Financing
Corporation, Resolution Funding Corporation, the Student Loan
Marketing Association, and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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A major goal of the bank's investment portfolio management is to
maximize returns from investments while controlling the basic
elements of risk. The second goal is to provide liquidity and
meet financial needs of the community. Investment Securities also
serve as collateral for government and public funds deposits.
Investment activity for 1995 was directed by strong loan demand and
Financial Accounting Standard No. 115 (further explanation is contained
within this section as well footnotes included in the Auditors Report)
which addresses Accounting in Certain Investments in Debt and
Equity Securities. The investment portfolio, which currently totals
$73,892,000, is comprised of U. S. Treasury and U. S. Agency
Obligations of $59,462,000, Municipal Obligations of $10,776,000,
and all other investments totaling $3,654,000. Fixed rate
holdings comprise 90% of the portfolio, while adjustable rates comprise
the remaining 10%.
The fixed rate holdings currently have an expected average life
of 2.6 years. It is estimated that this average life would extend
to 3.2 years should rates go up by 100 basis points and 3.5 years if
rates increase 200 basis points. This is a result of some extension
occurring in the callable bonds and mortgage-backed holdings as
rates rise. Should rates decline 100 basis points, the average
life would decrease to 2.4 years.
In terms of price sensitivity, we estimate that if rates go up
100 basis points the market value of the portfolio would fall by
2.5%, while rates up 200 basis points would impact the market value by
a negative 5.4%. This is equal to the price sensitivity of the
3-year Treasury bond, which is consistent with the current average life
of the portfolio. If rates go down 100 basis points, we estimate
that the market value would increase by 2.2%.
The adjustable rate holdings all reprice on an annual or more
frequent basis and currently have an average life of 7.2 years.
Due to the structure of these holdings, we would expect very little
extension to occur in average life should interest rates rise,
but could see some shortening should rates fall. We estimate that the
adjustable rate holdings also have the price sensitivity of a
3-year Treasury, although this is more difficult to project on
adjustable rate holdings than on fixed rate holdings.
FASB 115 required banks to maintain separate investment
portfolios for Held-to-Maturity, Available for Sale, and Trading Account
Investments. As of 12/31/95 approximately 54 percent of the
banks total portfolio was placed in the Held For Sale Account while the
remaining 46 percent is contained in the Held to Maturity
Account. FASB 115 also requires banks to mark to market the Available for
Sale and Trading Account investments at the end of each calendar
quarter. Held-to Maturity account investments are stated at
amortized cost on the balance sheet. Mark to market resulted in
a positive capital entry of $745,000 as reflected on the 12/31/95
balance sheet. Mark to market impact to capital on 12/31/94 was
a negative $259,543. All purchase and sale transactions in 1995
were made in accordance with specifications set forth in FASB 115.
During the fourth quarter of 1995 transfers were made from the
Held to Maturity account to the Held for Sale account to provide for
future liquidity. The Financial Accounting Standards Board
provided a grace period under FASB 115 from November 15 thru December 31,
1995 to allow banks to reclassify investments contained in the
three portfolios. The trading account at 12/31/95 maintained a zero
balance. First Citizens has not engaged in Derivative activities
as defined by paragraphs 5 thru 7 of FASB 119.
Maturities in the portfolio are made up of 6.9% within one year,
and 59.1% maturing after one year and within five years. Policy
provides for 20% maturities on an annual basis. Maturities on
future investment purchases will be structured to meet loan
demand as well as projected changes in interest rates.
Gains/Losses reflected in year-end income statements attributable
to trading account securities:
Year Ended
12/31 Gains Losses Net
1995 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
1994 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
1993 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
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The following table allocates by category unrealized Gains/Losses
within the portfolio as of December 31, 1995 (in thousands):
Unrealized Net
Gains Losses Gains/Losses
U.S. Treasury
Securities $ 220 $ 12 $ 208
Obligations of U.S.
Government Agencies
and Corporations $ 986 $ 138 $ 848
Obligations of States
and Political
Subdivisions $ 65 $ 35 $ 30
Federal Reserve and
Corporate Stock $ 35 $ 0 $ 35
TOTALS $ 1,306 $ 185 $ 1,121
LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
Liquidity is the ability to meet the needs of our customer base
for loans and deposit withdrawals by maintaining assets which are
convertible to cash equivalents with minimal exposure to interest
rate risk. Liquidity which is determined by a comparison of net
liquid assets to net liabilities remains between 10% and 15%.
The stability of our deposit base, sound asset/liability management,
a strong capital base and quality assets assure adequate liquidity.
Loan to deposit ratio at 12/31/95 was 80%. Two factors primarily
affecting liquidity in '95, was loan demand in excess of budget
projections and customer demand to lock in low interest rates for
longer periods of time. Solid deposit growth centered primarily in
time deposits provided a steady source of funds to meet liquidity needs.
During the last half of '94 interest rates started to climb upward,
causing consumers to move funds from Annuities and Mutual Funds into
bank certificates of deposits. Asset growth was in excess of 11% for
1995. Other sources available to meet liquidity needs were (1) approved
lines of credit with Federal Home Loan Bank and correspondent banks
totaling $19 Million (2) Loans and investments in excess of $86,343,000
maturing within one year and (3) approximately 53% of the banks' total
investments placed in the held-for-sale account. As of year end approximately
$5 Million was drawn on approved lines of credit. The borrowings were
maturity matched with loans and investments on the books of the bank.
There are no known trends or uncertainties that are likely to
have a material affect on First Citizens liquidity or capital
resources. There currently exists no recommendations by regulatory
authorities which if implemented, would have such an affect. There are no
matters of which management is aware that have not been disclosed.
Interest rate sensitivity varies with different types of interest-
earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Overnight
federal funds, on which rates change daily, and loans which are tied to
the prime rate are much more sensitive than long-term investment
securities and fixed rate loans. The shorter term interest
sensitive assets and liabilities are the key to measurement of
the interest sensitivity gap. Minimizing this gap is a continual
challenge and a primary objective of the asset/liability
management program.
The following condensed gap report provides an analysis of
interest rate sensitivity of earning assets and costing liabilities.
First Citizens Asset/Liability Management Policy provides that the
cumulative gap as a percent of assets shall not exceed 10% for
categories up to 12 months and one to two year categories and 20%
for categories in excess of two years. As evidenced by the
following table, our current position is significantly below this
level, with annual income exposure determined to be less than the
$150,000 limitation established by policy.
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CONDENSED GAP REPORT
12/31/95 CURRENT BALANCES
(in thousands)
DAILY 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-6 6-12
TOTAL FLOATING MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH AND DUE FROM:
CURRENCY AND COIN 2,711 - - - - - -
DUE FROM BANKS 1,801 - - - - - -
CASH ITEMS 6,524 - - - - - -
MONEY MARKET 63 63 - - - - -
TOTAL CASH & DUE FROM 11,099 63 - - - - -
INVESTMENTS 72,793 3,845 227 227 227 5,078 1,488
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 72,793 3,845 227 227 227 5,078 1,488
LOANS:
COMMERCIAL FIXED 140,151 - 3,951 4,084 2,705 6,863 12,124
COMMERCIAL VARIABLE 43,611 43,611 - - - - -
HOME EQUITY LOANS 4,701 4,701 - - - - -
SEC MORTGAGE 280 280 - - - - -
CREDIT CARDS 1,793 - - - - - 1,793
FACTORING REC 226 - 226 - - - -
OVERDRAFTS 308 308 - - - - -
NON-ACCRUAL LOANS 836 - - - - - -
TOTAL LOANS 191,906 48,900 4,177 4,084 2,705 6,863 13,917
LOAN LOSS RESERVE 2,216 - - - - - -
NET LOANS 189,690 48,900 4,177 4,084 2,705 6,863 13,917
FED FUNDS SOLD 1,850 1,850 - - - - -
TOTAL FED FUNDS SOLD 1,850 1,850 - - - - -
TOTAL EARNING ASSETS 264,333 54,595 4,404 4,311 2,932 11,941 15,405
OTHER ASSETS:
BUILDING, F&F & LAND 8,826 - - - - - -
OTHER REAL ESTATE 111 - - - - - -
OTHER ASSETS 4,478 - - - - - -
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 13,415 - - - - - -
TOTAL ASSETS 288,847 54,658 4,404 4,311 2,932 11,941 15,405
DEMAND DEPOSITS:
BANKS 39 - - - - - -
DEMAND DEPOSITS 26,210 - - - - - -
TOTAL DEMAND 26,249 - - - - - -
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS:
REGULAR SAVINGS 18,326 - - - - - -
NOW ACCOUNT 25,823 - - - - - -
BUSINESS CHECKING 67 - 67 - - - -
IMF-MMDA 11,697 - - 11,697 - - -
HIGH YIELD ACCOUNT 9,462 - - 9,462 - - -
DOGWOOD CLUB 4,940 - - - - - -
TOTAL SAVINGS 70,315 - 67 21,159 - - -
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CONDENSED GAP REPORT
12/31/95 CURRENT BALANCES
(in thousands)
1-2 2+
YEARS YEARS
CASH AND DUE FROM:
CURRENCY AND COIN - 2,711
DUE FROM BANKS - 1,801
CASH ITEMS - 6,524
MONEY MARKET - -
TOTAL CASH & DUE FROM - 11,036
INVESTMENTS 16,040 45,661
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 16,040 45,661
LOANS
COMMERCIAL FIXED 19,916 90,508
COMMERCIAL VARIABLE - -
HOME EQUITY LOANS - -
SEC MORTGAGE - -
CREDIT CARDS - -
FACTORING REC - -
OVERDRAFTS - -
NON-ACCRUAL LOANS - 836
TOTAL LOANS 19,916 91,344
LOAN LOSS RESERVE - 2,216
NET LOANS 19,916 89,128
FED FUNDS SOLD - -
TOTAL FED FUNDS SOLD - -
TOTAL EARNING ASSETS 35,956 134,789
OTHER ASSETS:
BUILDING, F&F & LAND - 8,826
OTHER REAL ESTATE - 111
OTHER ASSETS - 4,478
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS - 13,415
TOTAL ASSETS 35,956 159,240
DEMAND DEPOSITS:
BANKS - 39
DEMAND DEPOSITS - 26,210
TOTAL DEMAND - 26,249
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS:
REGULAR SAVINGS - 18,326
NOW ACCOUNT - 25,823
BUSINESS CHECKING - -
IMF-MMDA - -
HIGH YIELD ACCOUNT - -
DOGWOOD CLUB - 4,940
TOTAL SAVINGS - 49,089
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<TABLE>
CONDENSED GAP REPORT
12/31/95 CURRENT BALANCES
(in thousands)
DAILY 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-6 6-12
TOTAL FLOATING MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
TIME DEPOSITS:
FLEX-CD 93,333 - 7,774 5,000 6,274 20,993 19,406
LARGE CD-FLEX 26,706 - 1,484 764 1,329 5,218 8,710
IRA-FLOATING 177 177 - - - - -
IRA-FIXED 20,425 - 573 947 747 1,588 2,664
CHRISTMAS CLUB 73 - - - - - 73
TOTAL TIME 140,714 177 9,831 6,711 8,350 27,799 30,853
TOTAL DEPOSITS 237,278 177 9,898 27,870 8,350 27,799 30,853
SHORT TERM BORROWINGS:
TT&L 181 181 - - - - -
SECURITIES SOLD-SWEEP 11,566 11,566 - - - - -
SECURITIES SOLD-FIXED 8,179 - 1,266 2,259 1,081 2,290 -
FHLB-LIBOR INVESTMENT 2,407 2,407 - - - - -
FHLB-LONG TERM 2,245 - - - - - -
TOTAL SHORT TERM BORR. 24,578 14,154 1,266 2,259 1,081 2,290 -
OTHER LIABILITIES:
ACCRUED INT. PAYABLE 2,092 - - - - - -
OTHER LIABILITIES 287 - - - - - -
TOTAL OTHER LIABILITIES 2,379 - - - - - -
TOTAL LIABILITIES 264,235 14,331 11,164 30,129 9,431 30,089 30,853
CAPITAL:
COMMON STOCK 2,000 - - - - - -
SURPLUS 4,000 - - - - - -
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSSES) 485 - - - - - -
UNDIVIDED PROFITS 18,127 - - - - - -
TOTAL CAPITAL 24,612 - - - - - -
TOTAL LIAB'S & CAPITAL 288,847 14,331 11,164 30,129 9,431 30,089 30,853
GAP (SPREAD) - 40,327 -6,760 -25,818 -6,499 -18,148-15,448
GAP % TOTAL ASSETS - 13.96 -2.34 -8.94 -2.25 -6.28 -5.35
CUMULATIVE GAP - 40,327 33,567 7,749 1,250 -16,898-32,346
CUM. GAP % TOTAL ASSETS - 13.96 11.62 2.68 .43 -5.85 11.20
SENSITIVITY RATIO - 3.81 2.32 1.14 1.02 .82 .74
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CONDENSED GAP REPORT
12/31/95 CURRENT BALANCES
(in thousands)
1-2 2+
YEARS YEARS
TIME DEPOSITS:
FLEX-CD 28,593 5,293
LARGE CD-FLEX 5,101 4,100
IRA-FLOATING - -
IRA-FIXED 5,082 8,824
CHRISTMAS CLUB - -
TOTAL TIME 38,776 18,217
TOTAL DEPOSITS 38,776 93,555
SHORT TERM BORROWINGS:
TT&L - -
SECURITIES SOLD-SWEEP - -
SECURITIES SOLD-FIXED 1,003 280
FHLB-LIBOR INVESTMENT - -
FHLB-LONG TERM - 2,245
TOTAL SHORT TERM BORR. 1,003 2,525
OTHER LIABILITIES:
ACCRUED INT. PAYABLE - 2,092
OTHER LIABILITIES - 287
TOTAL OTHER LIABILITIES - 2,379
TOTAL LIABILITIES 39,779 98,459
CAPITAL:
COMMON STOCK - 2,000
SURPLUS - 4,000
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSSES) 485
UNDIVIDED PROFITS - 18,127
TOTAL CAPITAL - 24,612
TOTAL LIAB'S & CAPITAL 39,779 123,071
GAP (SPREAD) -3,823 36,169
GAP % TOTAL ASSETS -1.32 12.52
CUMULATIVE GAP -36,169 -
CUM. GAP % TOTAL ASSETS -12.52 -
SENSITIVITY RATIO .78 1.00
NOTES TO THE GAP REPORT
1. This gap report reflects interest sensitivity positions
during a flat rate environment. Time frames could change
if rates rise or fall.
2. Repricing over-rides maturity in various time frames.
3. Demand deposits are placed in the last time frame due to
lack of interest sensitivity. Demand deposits are considered
core deposits.
4. Savings accounts are placed in the +2 year time frame. In
a flat rate environment, savings accounts generally do not reprice
or liquidate. Savings deposits tend to be price sensitive, after a
major increase in the 6 month CD rate. These accounts are placed in
the +2 year time frame as opposed to variable based on past historical
trends. Savings accounts are considered core deposits.
5. The policy for cumulative gap positions at FCNB are: Intervals less
than 1 year 4% - 10%, and the period of 1 - 5 years 4% - 20%.
Approximately 40% - 50% of CD customers have maturities of 6 months
or less. The banks net interest income exposure limit is $150,000. Net
interest income exposure as a percent of unimpaired capital is .76%.
Currently, the bank's exposure is less than limits established by policy.
6. Effective GAP management ensures minimal impact to net
interest income in a volatile interest rate environment. Financial
markets are strained by rapid changes in rates, whether up or down.
When rates rise rapidly, net Interest margins are squeezed. Rapidly
decreasing rates have the potential to excessively stimulate loan
demand, placing pressure on the bank's liquidity position.
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RETURN ON EQUITY AND ASSETS
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
Percentage of Net Income to:
Average Total Assets 1.00% 1.20% 1.17% .95% .89%
Average Shareholders Equity 10.60% 12.93% 13.48% 11.79% 11.65%
Percentage of Dividends Declared
Per Common Share to Net Income
Per Common Share 35.56% 29.23% 25.62% 27.67% 28.86%
Percentage of Average Shareholders'
Equity to Average Total Assets 9.32% 9.27% 8.71% 8.07% 7.60%
Return on Assets at 12/31/95 posted levels slightly below those
reached at 12/31/94. Efforts continue to focus on positioning the company
for future growth and profitability through improvements in technology, solid
growth in the deposit base and efficient utilization of the branch
distribution system. Accelerated asset growth over the past twelve months
coupled with rising rates paid on interest bearing deposits had a significant
impact on earnings the first half of '95. A comparison of total assets at
12/31/95 reflects asset growth of $34.7 Million or 11.9% when compared to
12/31/94. Operating expenses increased due to the addition of two branch
banks opened in November, 1994 and January, 1995 as well as the installation
cost of Item Capture and Statement Imaging software and a Teller Platform
System.
The company's strategic plan addresses objectives to sustain
improved earnings, maintain a quality loan and investment portfolio
and to maintain market share by providing quality customer service.
The Bank's management and employees are rewarded with incentive compensation
based on the level of ROA achieved at year end. A return on assets of 1.25%
or above is required if maximum benefits are to be realized.
Total Shareholder's equity (Including Loan Loss Reserve) of First
Citizens Bancshares, as of 12/31/95 was $27,103,237 compared to
$23,878,748 at 12/31/94.
Percentage of dividends declared per common share to net income
per common share has trended upward since 1993. Number of shares outstanding
continues to increase as a result of stock issued on a quarterly basis to
service the Dividend Reinvestment Program. A stock repurchase program,
approved by the Board of Directors in 1994 for the purpose of acquiring
shares on the open market to service the Dividend Reinvestment Program
continues to be ineffective. Shareholders continue to express an interest
in buying additional stock rather than selling shares. Under the terms of
the repurchase program, the company will repurchase up to $200,000 of
Bancshares' stock in a calendar quarter on a first come, first served basis.
An optional stock purchase program allowing shareholders to purchase up to
$5,000 in Bancshares stock in any calendar quarter was discontinued at the
end of first quarter '95 because of the lack of availability of stock to
service the program.
Total Capital (excluding Reserve for Loan Losses) as a percentage
of total assets is presented in the following table for years indicated:
CAPITAL RESOURCES/TOTAL ASSETS - YEAR-END TOTALS
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
9.30% 9.30% 9.24% 8.05% 7.75%
Cash Dividends to Shareholders for 1995, 1994, and 1993 respectively were
$1.30, $1.19, and $0.99. Total shares outstanding was 733,399, 714,824,
and 700,656 at 12/31/95, '94 and '93. An Amendment to the Articles of
Association ratified by the Shareholders in April, 1993 approved an
increase in number of shares authorized from 750,000 to 2,000,000. In
September, 1993 a 2.5 for l stock split on the Common Capital Stock of
Bancshares was declared to holders of record as of October 15, 1993.
The number of shares outstanding increased proportionately
with changes to the capital account. In addition a 10% stock
dividend was declared payable December 15, 1992 which provided for
issuance of one share of stock for each 10 shares owned, with payment
of fractional shares being made in cash. 25,158 shares were issued
as a result of the dividend.
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Risk-based capital focuses primarily on broad categories of
credit risk and incorporates elements of transfer, interest rate and market
risks. The calculation of risk-based capital ratio is accomplished by
dividing qualifying capital by weighted risk assets. The minimum risk-based
capital ratio is 8.00%. At least one-half or 4.00% must consist of core
capital (Tier 1), and the remaining 4.00% may be in the form of core (Tier 1)
or supplemental capital (Tier 2). Tier 1 capital/core capital consists of
common stockholders equity, qualified perpetual preferred stock and minority
interests in consolidated subsidiaries.
Tier 2 Capital/Supplementary capital consists of the allowance
for loan and lease losses, perpetual preferred stock, term subordinated debt,
and other debt and stock instruments.
Bancshares has historically maintained capital in excess of
minimum levels established by the Federal Reserve Board. The risk-based
capital ratio for Bancshares and First Citizens National Bank as of 12/31/95
and 12/31/94 was 14.05 percent and 14.06 percent respectively, significantly
above the 8.0 percent level required by regulation. With the exception of
the Reserve for Loan and Lease Losses, all capital is Tier 1 level. Growth
in capital will be maintained through retained earnings. There is no reason
to assume that income levels will not be sufficient to maintain an adequate
capital ratio.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Independent Auditors' Report
Board of Directors
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
Dyersburg, Tennessee 38024
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1995 and
1994, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity,
and cash flows for each of the three years ended December 31, 1995. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation'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 First
Citizens Bancshares, Inc., and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1995 and 1994,
and their results of operations and cash flows for the three years ended
December 31, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Dyersburg, Tennessee
January 27, 1996
Carmichael, Dunn, Creswell & Sparks CPAs
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 1995 and 1994
1995 1994
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks - Note 13 $11,694,413 $ 9,784,155
Federal funds sold 1,850,000 2,900,000
Investment securities - Notes 1 and 2
Securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $34,258,371
at December 31, 1995 and $45,151,062 at
December 31, 1994) 33,947,383 47,294,807
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value 39,943,942 16,873,500
Loans - Notes 1 and 3 (net of unearned income of
$1,657,033 in 1995 and $1,333,952 in 1994) 191,906,433 168,781,491
Less: Allowance for loan losses - Notes 1 and 4 2,216,511 2,053,843
Net Loans 189,689,922 166,727,648
Premises and equipment - Notes 1 and 5 8,830,533 8,392,199
Accrued interest receivable 3,951,100 3,001,337
Other assets - Notes 1 and 6 1,504,603 1,712,888
TOTAL ASSETS $291,411,896 $256,686,534
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits - Note 7
Demand 26,131,710 26,540,953
Time 140,713,180 116,590,688
Savings 70,315,491 66,348,610
Total Deposits 237,160,381 209,480,251
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 19,744,966 16,950,086
Long-term debt - Note 16 4,651,903 4,124,730
Other liabilities - Note 22 2,751,409 2,252,719
Total Liabilities 264,308,659 232,807,786
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, par value $1; shares authorized 2,000,000
Issued and outstanding - 733,399 shares in 1995
714,824 shares in 1994 733,399 714,824
Surplus 9,719,956 9,000,485
Retained earnings 16,166,392 14,423,084
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale,
net of applicable deferred income taxes 485,271 (259,543)
Less treasury stock, at cost 40 shares in 1995;
3 shares in 1994 (1,781) (102)
Total Stockholders' Equity 27,103,237 23,878,748
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $291,411,896 $256,686,534
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, 1993
1995 1994 1993
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans $17,720,050 $14,619,684 $13,389,308
Interest and dividends on
investment securities:
Taxable 4,029,277 2,950,541 3,499,964
Tax-exempt 482,209 598,515 447,114
Dividends 61,928 160,085 91,738
Other interest income 197,635 113,435 81,203
Lease financing income 1,487 4,271 6,426
Total Interest Income 22,492,586 18,446,531 17,515,753
Interest Expense
Interest on deposits 10,039,401 7,106,421 6,588,376
Interest on long-term debt 347,683 233,659 26,557
Other interest expense 794,169 631,006 646,021
Total Interest Expense 11,181,253 7,971,086 7,260,954
Net Interest Income 11,311,333 10,475,445 10,254,799
Provision for loan losses - Note 4 364,449 402,000 401,273
Net interest income after provision
for loan losses 10,946,884 10,073,445 9,853,526
Other Income
Income from fiduciary activities 704,726 625,293 521,284
Service charges on deposit accounts 1,304,523 1,116,546 1,079,761
Other service charges, commissions,
and fees 464,879 703,599 771,024
Securities gains (losses) - net - Note 2 59,644 (69,534) 31,758
Other income 186,137 494,996 316,496
Total Other Income 2,719,909 2,870,810 2,720,323
Other Expenses
Salaries and employee benefits - Note 8 5,171,955 4,970,061 4,750,184
Net occupancy expenses 340,663 317,614 348,702
Furniture and equipment expense 154,680 144,805 135,895
Depreciation 930,292 823,599 798,220
Data processing expense 227,812 177,288 154,670
Legal and professional fees 280,155 86,818 128,574
Stationary and office supplies 204,794 146,685 161,796
Other expenses 2,317,900 2,143,276 2,254,641
Total Other Expenses $9,628,251 $8,810,146 $8,732,682
Net income before income taxes $4,038,542 $4,134,109 $3,841,167
Provision for income tax expense - Note 9 1,332,886 1,187,860 1,202,708
Net income from operations 2,705,656 2,946,249 2,638,459
Cumulative change in accounting
principal - Note 9 $ 125,278
Net Income $2,705,656 $2,946,249 $2,763,737
Earnings Per Common Share - Note 10:
Net income from operations 3.72 4.15 3.76
Net income 3.72 4.15 3.94
Weighted average shares outstanding $ 726,489 $ 709,434 $ 700,958
*Certain items have been reclassified to conform to current years format.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS'EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
Common Stock
Shares Amount
Balance, December 31, 1992 279,247 $2,792,470
Net income, year ended December 31, 1993
Cash dividends paid - $2.10 per share
Sale of common stock 4,711 47,110
Stock Split - Note 10 422,698 4,226,980
Payment of principal on note
Treasury stock transactions-net
Balance, December 31, 1993 706,656 7,066,560
Net income, year ended December 31, 1994
Cash dividends paid - $1.19 per share
Conversion of par value of common stock
from $10 to $1 - Note 11 (6,378,246)
Sale of common stock 8,168 26,510
Adjustment to record unrealized gain (loss)
in securities available-for-sale, net of
applicable deferred income taxes
effective January 1, 1994 - Note 2
Adjustment of unrealized gain (loss) on securities
available-for-sale, net of applicable deferred
income taxes during the year - Note 2
Treasury stock transactions-net
Balance, December 31, 1994 714,824 714,824
Net income, year ended December 31, 1995
Cash dividends paid - $1.19 per share
Sale of common stock 18,575 18,575
Adjustment of unrealized gain (loss) on securities
available-for-sale, net of applicable deferred
income taxes during the year - Note 2
Treasury stock transaction-net
Balance, December 31, 1995 733,399 $ 733,399
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on Securities
Available-for-Sale,
Obligation of Net of Applicable
Employee Stock Deferred Income
Surplus Retained Earnings Ownership Plan Taxes Treasury Stock
$ 6,394,048 $10,282,457 ($160,000) $ -0- $ -0-
2,763,737
(707,952)
189,014
(4,226,980)
160,000
(60,407)
2,356,082 12,338,242 -0- -0- (60,407)
2,946,249
(861,407)
6,378,246
265,710
94,696
(354,239)
447 60,305
9,000,485 14,423,084 -0- (259,543) (102)
2,705,656
(962,348)
719,315
744,814
156 (1,679)
$9,719,956 $16,166,392 $ -0- $485,271 ($1,781)
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
Years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993
1995 1994 1993
Operating Activities
Net income 2,705,656 2,946,249 2,763,737
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses 364,449 402,000 401,273
Provision for losses on other real estate 53,404 3,000
Provision for depreciation 930,292 823,599 798,220
Amortization of investment security
discounts (3,000) (25,919)
Deferred income taxes (61,538) (31,737) (175,989)
(Gains) losses on sale of other real estate 36,004 (4,289)
Realized and unrealized investment
security (gains) losses (59,644) 69,534 (31,758)
(Increase) decrease in accrued
interest receivable (949,763) (428,668) 284,995
(Increase) decrease in accrued
interest payable 732,857 29,159
Increase (decrease) in other assets 118,877 1,151,106 765,721
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities (169,629) (171,424) 722,887
NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 3,697,965 4,760,659 5,531,037
Investing Activities
Proceeds of maturities of investment securities 10,826,000
Proceeds from sales of trading and investment
securities 5,300,252
Purchases of trading and investment securities (2,367,925)
Proceeds of sales and maturities of held-
to-maturity investment securities 7,160,748 19,405,141
Purchases of held-to-maturity investment
securities (17,780,040)
Proceeds of sales and maturities of
available-for-sale investment
securities 11,639,381 5,109,625
Purchases of available-for-sale
investment securities (27,718,689) (10,625,663)
Increase in loans - net (23,326,723) (19,483,603) (14,089,936)
Purchase of premises and equipment (1,368,626) (1,588,847) (362,041)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED)
BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (33,613,909) (24,963,387) (693,650)
Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits,
NOW accounts and savings accounts $ 3,557,638 $ 4,255,599 $450,967
Increase (decrease) in time deposits-net 24,122,492 11,401,403 (87,052)
Increase in long-term borrowing 527,173 4,124,730
Payment of principal on long-term debt (30,021) (132,943)
Proceeds from sale of common stock 737,890 292,220 236,124
Cash dividends paid (962,348) (861,407) (707,952)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term
borrowings 2,794,880 35,944 (8,219,777)
Treasury stock transactions-net (1,523) 60,752 (60,407)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED)
BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 30,776,202 19,279,220 (8,521,040)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS 860,258 (923,508) (3,683,653)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 12,684,155 13,607,663 17,291,316
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
END OF YEAR $13,544,413 $12,684,155 $13,607,663
Cash payments made for interest and income taxes during the years
presented are as follows:
1995 1994 1993
Interest $10,448,396 $ 7,838,662 $7,231,795
Income taxes 1,567,316 1,260,380 1,131,310
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 1995
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies
The accounting and reporting policies of First Citizens Bancshares,
Inc., and Subsidiary conform to generally accepted accounting
principles. The significant policies are described as follows:
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include all accounts of
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., and First Citizens National Bank.
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.'s, investment in its Subsidiary shown
on the Parent Company Balance Sheet, is stated at equity in the
underlying assets. All inter-company items are eliminated in
consolidation.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
The Company and its subsidiary provide commercial banking
services of a wide variety to individual corporate customers in the Mid-
Southern Vested Stocks with a concentration in northwest Tennessee.
The Company's primary products are checking and savings deposits
and residential, commercial and consumer lending.
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The consolidated financial statements are presented using the
accrual basis of accounting.
USES OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to
significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for losses on
loans and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection
with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans. In connection with the
determination of the allowances for losses on loans and
foreclosed real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for
significant properties.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash equivalents include amounts due from banks which do not bear
interest and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are
purchased and sold for one day periods.
SECURITIES
Effective January 1, 1994, the Company adopted Statement No. 115
of the Financial Accounting Standards Board according to which
investment securities are classified as follows:
Held-to-maturity which includes those investment securities which
the Company has the intent and the ability to hold until
maturity;
Trading securities which includes those investment securities
which are held for short-term resale; and Available-for-sale which
includes all other investment securities.
Securities which are held-to-maturity are reflected at cost,
adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts
using methods which approximate the interest method. Securities
which are available-for-sale are carried at fair value, and
unrealized gains and losses are recognized as direct increases or
decreases in stockholders' equity. Trading securities, where
applicable, are carried at fair value, and unrealized gains and
losses on these securities are included in net income. During
the years presented, First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. had no trading
security transactions.
Realized gains and losses on investment securities transactions
are determined based on the specific identification method and are
included in net income.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies
(Continued)
LOANS
Loans are reflected on the balance sheet at the unpaid principal
amount less the allowance for loan losses and unearned income.
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when, in the
judgment of management, the loans have become impaired. Unpaid interest
on loans placed on non-accrual status are reversed from income and
further accruals of income are not usually recognized. Subsequent collections
related to impaired loans are usually credited first to principal and then
to previously uncollected interest.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The provision for loan losses which is charged to operations is
based on management's assessment of the quality of the loan
portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant
factors. In management's judgment, the provision for loan losses will
maintain the allowance for loan losses at adequate level to
absorb potential loan losses which may exist in the portfolio.
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation. The provision for depreciation is computed using
straight-line and accelerated methods for both financial
reporting and income tax purposes. Expenditures for maintenance and
repairs are charged against income as incurred. Cost of major additions
and improvements are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated
useful lives.
REAL ESTATE ACQUIRED BY FORECLOSURE
Real estate acquired through foreclosure is reflected in other
assets and is recorded at the lower of fair value less estimated
costs to sell or cost. Adjustments made at the date of
foreclosure are charged to the allowance for loan losses. Expenses
incurred in connection with ownership, subsequent adjustments to book value,
and gains and losses upon disposition are included in other non-interest
expenses.
Adjustments to net realizable value are made annually subsequent
to acquisition based on appraisal.
INCOME TAXES
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., uses the accrual method of
accounting for federal income tax reporting. Deferred tax assets
or liabilities are computed for significant differences in financial
statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities which result
from temporary differences in financial statement and tax accounting.
INTEREST INCOME ON LOANS
Interest income on commercial and real estate loans is computed
on the basis of the daily principal balance outstanding using the
accrual method. Interest on installment loans is credited to
operations by the rule of 78ths method, which does not represent
a significant financial deviation from the interest method.
NET INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
Net income per share of common stock is computed by dividing net
income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding during the period, after giving retroactive effect to
stock dividends and stock splits.
INCOME FROM FIDUCIARY ACTIVITIES
Income from fiduciary activities is recorded on the accrual basis.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995
Note 2 - Investment Securities
At February 1, 1994, First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. adopted
Statement No. 115 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board
which sets forth criteria for classification of investment
securities for financial statement purposes. The following
tables reflect amortized cost, unrealized gains, unrealized losses and
fair value of investment securities for the balance sheet dates
presented, segregated into held-to-maturity and available-for-
sale categories:
December 31, 1995
Held-To-Maturity
Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized
Amortized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities and
obligations of U.S. government
corporations and agencies $26,382,642 $388,709 $94,943 $26,676,408
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 6,569,421 33,373 19,955 6,582,839
Other debt securities 995,320 3,804 999,124
TOTAL SECURITIES INVESTMENTS $33,947,383 $425,886 $114,898 $34,258,371
Available-for-Sale
Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized
Amortized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities and
obligations of U.S. government
corporations and agencies $32,319,020 $808,393 $48,673 $33,078,740
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 419,086 31,773 15,535 4,206,324
Other debt securities 250,000 2,078 252,078
Total Debt Securities 36,759,106 842,244 64,208 37,537,142
Other securities investments 2,376,050 30,750 2,406,800
$39,135,156 $872,994 $64,208 $39,943,942
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995
Note 2 - Investment Securities (Continued)
December 31, 1994
Held-To-Maturity
Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized
Amortized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities and
obligations of U.S. government
corporations and agencies $36,280,060 $2,933 $1,692,832 $34,590,161
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 9,425,893 4,640 437,806 8,992,727
Other debt securities 1,588,854 16,692 37,372 1,568,174
TOTAL SECURITIES INVESTMENTS $47,294,807 $24,265 $2,168,010 $45,151,062
Available-For-Sale
Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized
Amortized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities and
obligations of U.S. government
corporations and agencies $12,595,786 $13,791 $405,474 $12,204,103
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 1,444,561 16,235 3,289 1,457,507
Other debt securities 1,050,574 3,429 1,013 1,052,990
Total Debt Securities 15,090,921 33,455 409,776 14,714,600
Other securities investments 2,215,150 56,250 2,158,900
TOTAL $17,306,071 $33,455 $466,026 $16,873,500
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995
Note 2 - Investment Securities (Continued)
The tables below summarize maturities of debt securities
held-to-maturity and available-for-sale as of December 31, 1995
and 1994:
December 31, 1995
Securities Securities
Held-To-Maturity Available-For-Sale
Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value
Amounts Maturing In:
One Year or less $ 9,637,185 $ 9,644,453 $14,756,019 $14,851,381
After one year through
five years 23,051,250 23,355,974 18,944,304 19,414,850
After five years through
ten years 260,857 258,349 2,883,783 3,092,877
After ten years 998,091 999,595 175,000 178,034
$33,947,383 $34,258,371 $36,759,106 $37,537,142
December 31, 1994
Securities Securities
Held-To-Maturity Available-For-Sale
Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value
Amounts Maturing In:
One Year or less $15,843,293 $15,098,601 $ 5,099,124 $ 4,967,073
After one year through
five years 25,683,274 24,669,699 12,164,447 11,906,427
After five years through
ten years 4,168,308 3,878,041
After ten years 1,599,932 1,504,721
$47,294,807 $45,151,062 $17,263,571 $16,873,500
Securities gains (losses) presented in the consolidated statements of income
consist of the following:
Year Ended December 31 Gross Sales Gains Losses Net
1995 - Securities held-to-maturity $2,150,000 $ 7,261 $ 5,189 $ 2,072
1995 - Securities available-for-sale 9,379,381 57,604 32 57,572
1994 - Securities available-for-sale 5,109,625 69,534 (69,534)
1993 - Investment securities 5,300,252 35,038 3,280 31,758
Sales of securities classified as held-to-maturity consist of
securities which were called resulting in a gain or loss and the sale of one
security within ninety days of maturity.
At December 31, 1995 and 1994, investment securities were pledged
to secure government, public and trust as follows:
December 31 Amortized Cost Fair Value
1995 $38,480,063 $39,548,513
1994 41,588,244 39,959,186
In accordance with provisions of the Implementation Guide of
Statement No. 115 issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, First
Citizens Bancshares, Inc. transferred securities with a book value of
$14,824,727 from the held-to-maturity category to available-for-sale
category during 1995. An unrealized gain of $549,287 was recognized on these
securities.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995
Note 3 - Loans
Loans outstanding at December 31, 1995 and 1994 were comprised of the
following:
1995 1994
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 45,061 $38,843
Real estate - construction 12,954 10,511
Real estate - mortgage 107,844 97,310
Installment 23,718 19,118
Other loans 2,330 3,000
191,907 168,782
Less: Allowance for possible loan losses 2,217 2,054
$189,690 $166,728
At December 31, 1995, First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. had loans
totaling approximately $836,000 which were specifically
classified as impaired, the average balance of the loans during
the year ended December 31, 1995 was approximately $815,000 At
December 31, 1995, the Corporation has a balance in its allowance
for loan losses of $216,166 related to impaired loans.
Note 4 - Allowance for Possible Loan Losses
An analysis of the allowance for possible loan losses during the
three years ended December 31, 1995 is as follows:
1995 1994 1993
Balance, beginning of period $2,053,843 $1,676,133 $1,703,349
Provision for loan losses charged
to operations 364,449 402,000 401,273
Loans charged to allowance,
net of loan loss recoveries of
$164,148, $162,474, and $173,875 (201,781) (24,290) (428,489)
Balance, end of period $2,216,511 $2,053,843 $1,676,133
For tax purposes, the Corporation deducts the maximum amount
allowable. During the year ended December 31, 1995, the
deduction taken was $235,971. The deductions for tax purposes in 1994 and
1993 were $13,182 and $418,577, respectively.
Note 5 - Premises and Equipment
The fixed assets used in the ordinary course of business are
summarized as follows:
Useful Lives
in Years 1995 1994
Land $1,114,046 $ 862,472
Buildings 5 to 50 7,814,847 7,608,266
Furniture and equipment 3 to 20 6,868,553 5,720,763
15,797,446 14,191,501
Less: Accumulated depreciation 6,966,913 5,799,302
$ 8,830,533 $ 8,392,199
During 1994, First Citizens National Bank acquired real estate in
Dyersburg, Tennessee, as a site for a new branch banking facility
at a cost of $337,023. The new branch was constructed during the
year and placed in service at a total cost of building and equipment
of $680,406.
Note 6 - Repossessed Real Property
The book value of repossessed real property on the balance sheet
is $722,004 at December 31, 1995 and $816,866 at December 31, 1994.
Included in these balances is certain commercial real estate
which First Citizens National Bank acquired through foreclosure and
which was sold to First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. as of December 31,
1991. The property is carried on the books of First Citizens
Bancshares, Inc. at a cost of $650,000. During the years ended December 31,
1995 and 1994, the property was rented and produced rental income
of $129,143 and $129,429, respectively.
The balance of repossessed real property is reflected on the
balance sheet of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. and is carried in "other
assets."
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995
Note 7 - Deposits
Included in the deposits shown on the balance sheet are the
following time deposits and savings deposits in denominations of
$100,000 or more:
1995 1994
(In Thousands)
Time Deposits $26,706 $17,004
Savings Deposits 22,557 21,941
NOW accounts, included in savings deposits on the balance sheet,
totaled $25,823,300 at December 31, 1995 and $27,260,734 at
December
31, 1994.
Note 8 - Employee Stock Ownership Plan
First Citizens National Bank maintains the First Citizens
National Bank of Dyersburg Employee Stock Ownership Plan as an employee
benefit. The plan provides for a contribution annually not to
exceed twenty-five percent of the total compensation of all
participants and affords eligibility for participation to all
full-time employees who have completed at least one year of service.
Contributions to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan totaled
$390,252 in 1995, $375,914 in 1994, and $337,541 in 1993.
Note 9 - Income Taxes
Provision for income taxes is comprised of the following:
1995 1994 1993
Federal income tax expense (benefit)
Current $ 1,144,344 $1,081,655 $1,015,549
Deferred (52,308) (137,851) (174,849)
State income tax expense (benefit)
Current 250,090 314,088 230,470
Deferred (9,230) (70,032) 6,260
$ 1,332,886 $1,187,860 $1,077,430
The ratio of applicable income taxes to net income before income
taxes differed from the statutory rates of 34%. The reasons for
these differences are as follows:
1995 1994 1993
Tax expense at statutory rate $1,373,104 $1,405,597 $1,305,997
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
State income taxes, net of
federal income tax benefit 158,968 143,500 155,932
Tax exempt income (219,247) (212,477) (159,408)
Other differences 20,061 (148,760) (49,102)
1,332,886 1,187,860 1,253,419
Cumulative effect of adoption of
SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for
Income Taxes" (175,989)
$1,332,886 $1,187,860 $1,077,430
Deferred tax liabilities have been provided for taxable temporary
differences related to depreciation, accretion of securities
discounts and other minor items. Deferred tax assets have been
provided for deductible temporary differences related primarily
to the allowance for loan losses and adjustments for loss on
repossessed real estate. The net deferred tax assets in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets include the following
components:
December 31
1995 1994
Deferred tax liabilities $(251,125) $(321,752)
Deferred tax assets 186,000 554,195
Net deferred tax assets $ (65,125) $ 232,443
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995
Note 9 - Income Taxes (continued)
Effective January 1, 1994, First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. and
its subsidiary adopted SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes,"
which requires an asset and liability approach to financial
accounting and reporting for income taxes. Accordingly, the
difference between the financial statement and tax basis of
assets and liabilities is determined periodically. Deferred income tax
assets and liabilities are then computed for those differences
that have future tax consequences using the currently enacted tax
laws and rates that apply to the periods in which they are
expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are
established, if appropriate, to reduce the deferred tax asset to
the amount which is actually expected to be realized. Income tax
expense is the current tax payable or refundable for the period
plus or minus the net change in the deferred tax assets or
liabilities.
The effect of adopting SFAS No. 109 on 1993 net income from
operations was an increase of $50,711. The cumulative effect of
the accounting change on years prior to January 1, 1993, of
$125,278 is included in 1993 income.
Note 10 - Stock Dividends
On October 20, 1993, the Board of Directors declared a 2.5 for 1
stock split, which was paid on November 15, 1993, in the form of
a dividend of one and one-half additional shares of the Company's
common stock for each share owned by the Stockholders of record
on October 15, 1993. Par value remained at $10 per share. The
split resulted in the issuance of 422,698 additional shares of common
stock from authorized but unissued shares and in the transfer of
$4,226,980 from surplus to common stock, representing the par
value of the shares issued.
All references to earnings per share and to weighted average
shares outstanding have been restated to give retroactive
recognition to an equivalent change in capital structure in those
periods.
Note 11 - Common Stock Par Value
During the year ending December 31, 1994, the Company's Board of
Directors voted to reduce par value of the Company's capital
stock from $10 to $1. The transaction was recorded on June 30, 1994,
and involved a transfer from capital stock to surplus in the
amount of $6,378,246.
The Board of Directors also voted to increase the Company's
number of shares authorized from 750,000 to 2,000,000.
Note 12 - Regulatory Capital Requirements
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., is subject to minimum capital
requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve Bank and which are
designed to measure capital adequacy in terms of credit risk.
The regulations require that total capital equal at least 8.0% of
weighted risk assets as of December 31, 1995.
In the case of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., capital consists
of common stockholders' equity and the allowance for loan losses
of which in excess of 90% is stockholders' equity or Tier I
capital. At December 31, 1995, the Corporation's risk-based
capital ratio is 14.05%.
Note 13 - Restrictions on Cash and Due From Bank Accounts
The Corporation's bank subsidiary maintains cash reserve balances
as required by the Federal Reserve Bank. Average required
reserve balances during 1995 and 1994 were $161,000 and $160,000,
respectively.
Note 14 - Restrictions on Capital and Payment of Dividends
The Corporation is subject to capital adequacy requirements
imposed by the Federal Reserve Bank. In addition, the
Corporation's National Bank Subsidiary is restricted by the
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from paying dividends in any
years which exceed the net earnings of the current year plus
retained profits of the preceding two years. As of December 31,
1995, approximately $6.9 million of retained earnings was
available for future dividends from the subsidiary to the parent
corporation.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995 and 1994
Note 15 - Condensed Financial Information
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
(Parent Company Only)
December 31
1995 1994
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
Cash $ 728,839 $ 258,698
Investment securities, available-for-sale-at
fair value 1,098,778 1,442,085
Investment in subsidiary 24,531,039 21,428,585
Real estate owned 824,134 820,402
Other assets 30,577 84,060
TOTAL ASSETS 27,213,367 24,033,830
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses 110,130 155,082
TOTAL LIABILITIES 110,130 155,082
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 27,103,237 23,878,748
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $27,213,367 $24,033,830
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
December 31
1995 1994
INCOME
Dividends from bank subsidiary $ 214,800 $ 508,000
Other income 313,608 547,553
TOTAL INCOME 528,408 1,055,553
EXPENSES
Other expenses 137,301 113,797
TOTAL EXPENSES 137,301 113,797
Income before income taxes and equity
in undistributed net income of bank subsidiary 391,107 941,756
Income tax expense (benefit) 62,891 157,583
328,216 784,173
Equity in undistributed net income of
bank subsidiary 2,377,440 2,162,076
NET INCOME $2,705,656 $2,946,249
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995 and 1994
Note 15 - Condensed Financial Information (Continued)
(Parent Company Only)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
December 31
1995 1994
Operating Activities
Net income $2,705,656 $2,946,249
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 28,282 25,487
Undistributed income of subsidiary (2,377,440) (2,162,076)
Gain on sale of other real estate (297,284)
(Increase) decrease in other assets 53,483 77,492
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities (44,952) 95,715
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 365,029 685,583
Investing Activities
Purchase of other real estate (32,014) (12,016)
Proceeds of sale of other real estate 1,458,911
Investment in securities (500,000) (1,474,520)
Proceeds of sale of securities 863,107
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES 331,093 (27,625)
Financing Activities
Payment of dividends and payments in lieu of
fractional shares (962,348) (861,407)
Sale of Common Stock 737,890 292,220
Treasury Stock transactions - net (1,523) 60,752
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (225,981) (508,435)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 470,141 149,523
Cash at beginning of year 258,698 109,175
CASH AT END OF YEAR $ 728,839 $ 258,698
Note 16 - Long Term Debt
During the year ended December 31, 1989, First Citizens National
Bank placed in service furniture, fixtures, and equipment with a
total cost of $520,964 which were acquired through capital
leases. These leases became effective at various dates ranging from
January, 1989 through October, 1989, and each lease extends for a
term of sixty months. The total liability on these leases as
originated was $655,232 with $30,021 remaining to be paid as of
December 31, 1993. The obligation in regard to these leases was
completely retired during 1994.
Long term debt for the year ending December 31, 1994 consists of
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings. These borrowings are maturity
matched with specific loans and investments. The averages for
1995 and 1994 are as follows:
Year Average Volume Average Rate Average
Maturity
FHLB Borrowings 1995 $5,892,739 5.90% 7 years
FHLB Borrowings 1994 $2,889,000 5.45% 11 years
Note 17 - Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
During the periods presented, the Corporation engaged in the
following non-cash investing and financing activities:
Investing 1995 1994 1993
Other real estate acquired in
satisfaction of loans $368,000 $188,431 $61,729
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995 and 1994
Note 18 - Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
First Citizens National Bank 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 and standby
letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying
degrees, elements of credit risk which are not recognized in the statement
of financial position.
The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of
non-performance by the other party to the financial instrument for
commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented
by the contractual amount of those instruments. The same policies are
utilized in making commitments and conditional obligations as are
used for creating on-balance sheet instruments. Ordinarily,
collateral or other security is not required to support financial
instruments with off-balance sheet risk.
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. Loan commitments generally have fixed expiration
dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a
fee. Since many commitments are expected to expire without being
drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily
represent future cash requirements. Each customer's credit-
worthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and collateral
required, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of
credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counter
party. At December 31, 1994 and 1995, First Citizens National
Bank had outstanding loan commitments of $26,037,000 and
$26,472,000 respectively. Of these commitments, none had an
original maturity in excess of one year.
Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees are
conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance
of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are issued primarily
to support public and private borrowing arrangements, and the
credit risk involved is essentially the same as that involved in
extending loans to customers. The bank requires collateral to
secure these commitments when it is deemed necessary. At
December 31, 1995 and 1994, outstanding standby letters of credit totaled
$1,676,000 and $2,394,000.
In the normal course of business, First Citizens National Bank
extends loans which are subsequently sold to other lenders,
including agencies of the U. S. Government. Certain of these
loans are conveyed with recourse creating off-balance sheet risk
with regard to the collectibility of the loan. At December 31,
1995, however, the Bank had no loans sold.
Note 19 - Significant Concentrations of Credit Risk
First Citizens National Bank grants agribusiness, commercial,
residential and personal loans to customers throughout a wide
area of the mid-southern United States. A large majority of the
Bank's loans, however, are concentrated in the immediate vicinity of the
Bank or northwest Tennessee. Although, the Bank has a diversified loan
portfolio, a substantial portion of its debtors' ability to
honor their obligations is dependent upon the agribusiness and
industrial economic sectors of that geographic area.
Note 20 - Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following assumptions were made and methods applied to
estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments
reflected on the balance sheet of the Corporation:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For instruments which qualify as cash equivalents, as described
in Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements, the carrying amount is
assumed to be fair value.
Investment Securities
Fair value for investment securities is based on quoted market
price, if available. If quoted market price is not available,
fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar
securities.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995 and 1994
Note 20 - Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
Loans Receivable
Fair value of variable-rate loans with no significant change in
credit risk subsequent to loan origination is based on carrying
amounts. For other loans, such as fixed rate loans, fair values
are estimated utilizing discounted cash flow analyses, applying
interest rates currently offered for new loans with similar terms
to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values of loans
which have experienced significant changes in credit risk have
been adjusted to reflect such changes.
The fair value of accrued interest receivable is assumed to be
its carrying value.
Deposit Liabilities
Demand Deposits
The fair values of deposits which are payable on demand, such as
interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts,
passbook savings and certain money market accounts are equal to
the carrying amount of the deposits.
Variable-Rate Deposits
The fair value of variable-rate money market accounts and
certificates of deposit approximate their carrying value at the
balance sheet date.
Fixed-Rate Deposits
For fixed-rate certificates of deposit, fair values are estimated
using discounted cash flow analyses which apply interest rates
currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of
aggregated monthly maturities on time deposits.
Short-Term Borrowings
Carrying amounts of short-term borrowings, which include
securities sold under agreement to repurchase approximate their
fair values at December 31, 1993 and 1994.
Long-Term Debt
The fair value of the Corporation's long-term debt is estimated
using the discounted cash flow approach, based on the
institution's current incremental borrowing rates for similar
types of borrowing arrangements. At December 31, 1994, the long-
term debt interest rate equals the fair market rate and, as a
result, the carrying value of long-term debt approximates its
fair value.
Other Liabilities
Other liabilities consist primarily of accounts payable, accrued
interest payable and accrued taxes. These liabilities are short-
term and their carrying values approximate their fair values.
Unrecognized Financial Instruments are generally extended for
short periods of time, and as a result, the fair value is
estimated to approximate the face or carrying amount.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995 and 1994
Note 20 - Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The estimated fair values of the Corporation's financial
instruments are as follows:
1995 1994
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
Amount Value Amount Value
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,544,413 $13,544,413 $ 12,684,155 $ 12,684,155
Investment securities 73,891,325 74,202,313 64,168,307 62,340,388
Loans 191,906,433 168,781,491
Less: Allowance for
loan losses (2,216,511) (2,053,843)
Loans, net of allowance 189,689,922 188,182,000 166,727,648 163,079,141
Accrued interest
receivable 3,951,100 3,951,100 3,001,337 3,001,337
Financial Liabilities
Deposits $237,160,381 $238,314,000 $209,480,251 $209,349,222
Short-term borrowings 19,744,966 19,744,966 16,950,086 16,950,086
Long-term debt 4,651,903 4,665,000 4,124,730 4,143,315
Other liabilities 2,751,409 2,751,409 2,252,719 2,252,719
Unrecognized Financial
Instruments
Commitments to extend
credit 26,037,000 26,037,000 26,472,000 26,472,000
Standby letter of
credit 1,676,000 1,676,000 2,394,000 2,394,000
Note 21 - Commitments and Contingencies
During the year ended December 31, 1994, the Board of Directors
approved a stock repurchase plan whereby the Company is
authorized to acquire up to a maximum of $200,000 of its outstanding capital
stock per calendar quarter. The stock repurchase plan is
designed to enable First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. to meet the
requirements of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and the Dividend
Reinvestment Plan in place.
Note 22 - Judgement
At December 31, 1995, First Citizens Financial Plus, a subsidiary
of First Citizens National Bank, was a defendant in a legal
action filed by a former employee alleging unfair competitive practices
used against him after he left employment of the Company. First
Citizens Financial Plus, Inc. had previously initiated litigation
against the former employee asserting that he had breached his
fiduciary duties to the Company. In February, 1996, an
arbitration panel of the National Association of Securities
Dealers held First Citizens Financial Plus, Inc. liable for
damages totaling approximately $134,000. The same panel found
the former employee liable for $9,500 in compensatory damages. The
Company has recorded the judgement, along with related legal
expenses, as a liability at the balance sheet date. The expense
of the judgement is reflected in other expenses on the
Consolidated Statement of Income.
Note 23 - Branch Acquisition
During the year ended December 31, 1995, First Citizens National
Bank acquired a branch of another financial institution in
Ripley, Tennessee. In the transaction, the Bank acquired fixed assets
and loans with a value of approximately $242,749 and assumed deposits
totaling approximately $8,400,000. First Citizens National Bank
paid a premium of $124,382 for the deposits acquired which had
been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized over fifteen
years.
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1995
Note 24 - Amounts Receivable From Certain Persons
Year Ended December 31, 1995
(In Thousands)
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E
Balance at Balance at
Beginning End of
of Period Additions Deductions Period
Amounts
Amounts Written Not
Collected Off Current Current
Aggregate indebtedness
to First Citizens
National Bank of
Directors and Executive
Officers of First
Citizens Bancshares,
Inc. (21) $2,443 $2,568 $ 968 $-0- $4,043 $-0-
Aggregate indebtedness
to First Citizens
National Bank of
Directors and Executive
Officers of First
Citizens National
Bank (23) $2,535 $2,662 $1,051 $-0- $4,146 $-0-
Year Ended December 31, 1994
(In Thousands)
Aggregate indebtedness
to First Citizens
National Bank of
Directors and Executive
Officers of First
Citizens Bancshares,
Inc. (20) $2,847 $1,363 $1,675 $-0- $2,535 $-0-
Aggregate indebtedness
to First Citizens
National Bank of
Directors and Executive
Officers of First
Citizens National
Bank (21) $2,847 $1,36 3 $1,675 $-0- $2,535 $-0-
Indebtedness shown represents amounts owed by directors and
executive officers of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., and First
Citizens National Bank and by businesses in which such persons
are general partners or have at least 10% or greater interest and
trust and estates in which they have a substantial beneficial
interest. All loans have been made on substantially the same
terms, including interest rates and collateral as those
prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with others and do not
involve other than normal risks of collectibility.
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ITEM 9. DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Bancshares had no disagreements regarding accounting procedures.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Information appearing in Bancshares' 1996 Proxy Statement
regarding directors and officers is incorporated herein by
reference in response to this Item.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required under this Item is set forth in the 1996
Proxy Statement, and is incorporated by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT
Ownership of Bancshares' common stock by certain beneficial
owners and by management is set forth in Bancshares' 1996 Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 17, 1996,
in the sections entitled Voting Securities and Election of
Directors and is incorporated herein by reference. (See pages 3
through 5 of the Proxy Statement).
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Officers, Directors and principal shareholders of the holding
company (and their associates) have deposit accounts and other
transactions with First Citizens National Bank. These
relationships are covered in detail on page 9 of the Proxy
Statement under "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions"
and incorporated herein by reference. Additional information
concerning indebtedness to Bancshares and First Citizens by
Directors and/or their affiliates is included herein under Part
III, Page 53 "Amounts Receivable from Certain Persons".
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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, hereunto duly
authorized.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
By /s/Stallings Lipford
Stallings Lipford
Chairman & CEO
By /s/Jeff Agee
Jeff Agee
Vice President &
Principal
Financial Officer
Dated: 03/19/96
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on
behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on March
19, 1996.
/s/ Eddie Anderson /s/Milton E. Magee
Eddie Anderson Milton E. Magee
Director Director
/s/Mary Frances McCauley
/s J. Walter Bradshaw Mary Frances McCauley
J. Walter Bradshaw Director
Director
/s/James Daniel Carpenter /s/L. D. Pennington
James Daniel Carpenter L. D. Pennington
Director Director
/s/William C. Cloar /s/G.W. Smitheal, III
William C. Cloar G.W. Smitheal, III
Director Director
/s/Richard Donner /s/H.P. Tigrett, Jr.
Richard W. Donner H. P. Tigrett, Jr.
Director Director
/s/Larry W. Gibson /s/P.H. White, Jr.
Larry W. Gibson P.H. White, Jr.
Director Director
/s/J.E. Heckethorn /s/Dwight Steven Williams
John E. Heckethorn Dwight Steven Williams
Director Director
/s/ E.H. Lannom, Jr. /s/Katie Winchester
E.H. Lannom, Jr. Katie Winchester
Director Director
/s/Stallings Lipford /s/Billy S. Yates
Stallings Lipford Billy S. Yates
Director Director
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PART IV - EXHIBIT INDEX
Page No
(3) Subsidiaries of the registrant * (Ex-21) 1
(22) Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws * (Ex-3) 1
* Filed with current report
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Subsidiaries
The Company has one subsidiary, First Citizens National Bank,
Dyersburg, Tennessee. The Company is the sole shareholder of the
Bank. First Citizens National Bank is a National Bank organized
under the authority of the Comptroller of the Currency.
On January 28, 1985, First Citizens Financial Plus, Inc. was
chartered in the State of Tennessee as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
First Citizens National Bank for the purpose of providing
investment advisory service to the community. The Corporation's
registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an
investment advisor was effective February 21, 1985.
On December 19, 1988 First Citizens Financial Plus, Inc. received
notification from the National Association of Securities Dealers
that the Company's registration as a broker/dealer was effective.
As a result, in addition to being an investment advisor, the
Company is now a full service introducing broker/dealer.
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CHARTER
OF
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
The undersigned natural person or persons, having capacity to
contract and acting as the incorporator or incorporators of a
corporation under the Tennessee General Corporation Act, adopt the
following charter for such corporation:
l. The name of the corporation is First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
2. The duration of the corporation is perpetual.
3. The address of the principal office of the corporation in the
State of Tennessee shall be Court and Mill Streets,
Dyersburg, Tennessee, County of Dyer.
4. The corporation is for profit.
5. The principal purpose for which the corporation is organized
is to engage in banking and non-banking activities of a bank
holding company which is registered with the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System under the Federal Bank
Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. This corporation may
engage in any and all lawful businesses allowed for such a
bank holding company under state and federal law.
6. The maximum number of shares which the corporation shall have
the authority to issue is Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand
(750,000) shares which shall have a par value of Ten Dollars
($10.00).
7. The corporation will not commence business until consideration
of an amount not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00)
has been received for the issuance of shares.
8. The capital stock of the corporation may be issued for valid
corporate purposes upon authorization by the Board of
Directors of the corporation without prior stockholder
approval.
9. The affirmative vote of the holders of not less than eighty
percent (80%) of the outstanding voting stock of the
corporation is required in the event that the Board of
Directors of the corporation does not recommend to the
stockholders of the corporation a vote in favor of (1) a
merger or consolidation of the corporation with, or (2) a
sale, exchange or lease of all or substantially all of the
assets of the corporation to, any person or entity. For
purposes of this provision, substantially all of the assets
shall mean assets having a fair market value or book value,
whichever is greater, of 25 percent or more of the total
assets as reflected on a balance sheet of the corporation as
of a date no earlier than 45 days prior to any acquisition of
such assets. The affirmative vote of the holders of not less
than eighty percent (80%) of the outstanding voting stock of
the corporation is required to amend or repeal the provisions
of this Section 9.
10. The Board of Directors of the corporation shall consist of a
maximum of twenty-two (22) stockholders of the corporation. The
affirmative vote of the holders of not less than eighty percent
(80%) of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation is
required to amend or repeal the provisions of this Section 11.
11. The holders of the shares of the corporation shall have no
preemptive right, as defined in Section 48-713 of the Tennessee
General Corporation Act.
Dated December 13, 1982
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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER
OF
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 48-303 of the Tennessee General
Corporation Act, the undersigned corporation adopts the following articles
of amendment to its Charter:
l. The name of the corporation is First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
2. The amendments adopted are:
a. The corporation hereby adopts the following article as Article
12 of its Charter:
At all times each holder of common stock of the corporation
shall be entitled to one vote for each share of such stock
standing in his name on the books of the corporation. At all
elections of directors of the corporation, each holder of
common stock shall be entitled to as many votes as shall equal
the number of votes which (except for this provision) he would
then be entitled to cast for the election of directors with
respect to his shares multiplied by the number of directors
upon whose election he is then entitled to vote, and he may
cast all of such votes for a single candidate or may distribute
them among some or all of the candidates, as he may see fit.
b. The corporation hereby adopts the following amendment to
Section 10 of its Charter:
The reference to "Section 11" in the last line of Section 10 of the
corporation's Charter is amended to read "Section 10."
3. The amendment was duly adopted by unanimous written consent of the
shareholders on June 14, 1983.
4. The amendment shall be effective upon the filing of these Articles
with the Secretary of State.
Dated June 17, 1983.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
By: (Stallings Lipford)
Stallings Lipford,
President
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AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OF
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
CONTROL NUMBER 0123149
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 48-303 of the Tennessee
General Corporation Act, the undersigned corporation adopts the
following articles of amendment to its Charter:
1. The name of the corporation is First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
2. The amendments adopted are:
a. The corporation hereby adopts the following amendment to
Article 6 of its Charter by restating as follows:
Article 6: The maximum number of shares which the Corporation shall
have the authority to issue is seven-hundred fifty
thousand (750,000) shares which shall have a par value of
Ten Dollars ($10.00).
b. The Corporation hereby adopts the following as Article 13
of its Charter:
Article 13: Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Section 1. Right to Indemnification. Each person who was or
is made a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is
otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether
civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (hereinafter
a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she is or was
a director or officer of the Corporation or is or was serving
at the request of the Corporation as a director or officer of
another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust
or other enterprise, including service with respect to an
employee benefit plan (hereinafter an "indemnitee"), whether
the basis of such proceeding is alleged action in an official
capacity as a director or officer or in any other capacity
while serving as a director or officer shall be indemnified and
held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent
authorized by applicable Federal and state law, as the same
exists or may hereafter be amended (but, in the case of any
such amendment, only to the extent that such amendment permits
the Corporation to provide broader indemnification rights than
such law permitted the Corporation to provide prior to such
amendment), against all expense, liability and loss (including
attorneys' fees, judgments, fines ERISA excise taxes or
penalties and amounts paid in settlement) reasonably incurred
or suffered by such indemnitee in connection therewith and such
indemnification shall continue as to an indemnitee who has
ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the
benefit of the indemnitee's heirs, executors and administrators
provided, however, that, except as provided in Section 2 hereof
with respect to proceedings to enforce rights to
indemnification, the Corporation shall indemnify any such
indemnitee in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof)
initiated by such indemnitee only if such proceeding (or part
thereof) was authorized by the board of directors of the
Corporation. The right to indemnification conferred in this
Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right
to be paid by the Corporation the expenses incurred in
defending any such proceeding in advance of its final
disposition (hereinafter an "advancement of expenses");
provided, however, that if the applicable Federal and state law
requires, an advancement of expenses incurred by an indemnitee
in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any
other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such
indemnitee, including, without limitation, service to an
employee benefit plan) shall be made only upon the following:
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(i) delivery to the Corporation of an undertaking (hereinafter an
"undertaking"), by or on behalf of such indemnitee, to repay all
amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined by final
judicial decision from which there is no further right to appeal
(hereinafter a "final adjudication"), that such indemnitee is not
entitled to be indemnified for such expenses under this Section or
otherwise;
(ii) delivery to the Corporation by the indemnitee of a written
affirmation by the indemnitee of his good faith belief that he has
(a) conducted himself in good faith; and (b) he reasonably believed in
the case of his official capacity with the Corporation, that his
conduct was in its best interest; (c) he reasonably believed in all
other cases, that his conduct was at least not opposed to its best
interest; and (d) in the case of any criminal proceeding, he had no
reasonable cause to believe his
(iii) a determination is made on the facts then known to those making
the determination would not preclude indemnification under Tennessee
law.
Section 2. Right of Indemnitee to Bring Suit.
If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the
Corporation within sixty days after a written claim has been received
by the Corporation, except in the case of a claim for an advancement
of expenses, in which case the applicable period shall be twenty days,
the indemnitee may at any time thereafter bring suit against the
Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim. If successful
in whole or in part in any such suit, or in a suit brought by the
Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms
of an undertaking, the indemnitee shall be entitled to be paid also the
expense of prosecuting or defending such suit. In (i) any suit brought
by the indemnitee to enforce a right to indemnification hereunder (but
not in a suit brought by the indemnitee to enforce a right to an
advancement of expenses) it shall be a defense that, and (ii) in any
such suit by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses
pursuant to the terms of an under-taking the Corporation shall be
entitled to recover such expenses upon a final adjudication that, the
indemnitee has not met the application standard of conduct set forth
in the Tennessee law. Neither the failure of the Corporation
(including its board of directors, independent legal counsel, or its
stockholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement
of such suit that indemnification of the indemnitee is proper in the
circumstances because the indemnitee has met the application standard
of conduct set forth in the Tennessee law, nor an actual determination
by the Corporation (including its board of directors, independent legal
counsel, or its stockholders) that the indemnitee has not met such
applicable standard of conduct, shall create a presumption that the
indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct or, in the
case of such a suit brought by the indemnitee, be a defense to such
suit. In any suit brought by the indemnitee to enforce a right to
indemnification or to an advancement of expenses hereunder, or by the
Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms
of an undertaking, the burden of proving that the indemnitee is not
entitled to be indemnified, or to such advancement of expenses, under
this Article or otherwise shall be on the Corporation.
Section 3. Non-Exclusivity of Rights.
The rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses
conferred in this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right
which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, the
Corporation's Articles of Incorporation, bylaw, agreement, vote of
stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.
Section 4. Insurance.
The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect
itself and any director or officer of the Corporation or another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise
against any expense, liability or loss, whether or not the Corporation
would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense,
liability of loss under Tennessee Business Corporations Law.
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Section 5. Indemnification of Employees and Agents of the
Corporation. The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to
time by the board of directors, grant rights to indemnification, and to
the advancement of expenses to any employee or agent of the
Corporation to the fullest extent of the provisions of this Section
with respect to the indemnification and advancement of expenses of
directors and officers of the Corporation.
c. The Corporation hereby adopts the following as Article 14 of
its Charter:
Article 14: Elimination of Liability of Directors for Monetary
Damages for Certain Alleged Breaches of Fiduciary Duty
A director of this corporation shall not be personally liable to the
corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of
fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach
of the director's duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders;
(ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional
misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (iii) or under TCA 48-18-304.
No provision will eliminate or limit the liability of a director for any
act or omission occurring prior to the date when such provisions become
effective.
3. The amendments were duly adopted by a majority vote of the
shareholders on April 18, 1989.
4. The amendment shall be effective upon the filing of these
Articles with the Secretary of State.
Dated May 2, 1989.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
By: (Stallings Lipford)
Stallings Lipford, President
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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER
OF
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
CONTROL #0123149
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 48-303 of the Tennessee General
Corporation Act, the undersigned corporation adopted the following article
of amendment to its Charter:
1. The name of the corporation is First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
2. The amendment adopted is:
a. The corporation hereby adopts the following amendment to
Article 6 of its Charter by restating as follows:
Article 6: The maximum number of shares which the Corporation shall
have the authority to issue is two million (2,000,000) shares which
shall have a par value of One Dollar ($1.00)
3. The amendment was duly adopted by a majority vote of the
shareholders on April 20, 1994.
4. The amendment shall be effective upon the filing of this Article
with the Secretary of State.
Dated May 25, 1994
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
By: (Katie Winchester)
Katie Winchester, President
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BYLAWS OF
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
ARTICLE I
MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS
l. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the shareholders of First
Citizens Bancshares, Inc. (the "Corporation") shall be held on the second
Tuesday in April of each year at its principal office unless a different
time or place, either within or without Tennessee, is designated by the
Directors.
2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the shareholders may be
called by any director and/or the President and Chief Executive Officer;
provided, however, that a special meeting at which a tender offer or
exchange offer, a merger or consolidation of the Corporation with or into
another corporation, or any offer to purchase or otherwise acquire all or
substantially all of the assets of the Corporation are to be considered may
be called only by the President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Corporation. The place of such meetings shall be designated by the
directors.
3. Notice of Shareholder Meetings. Written or printed notice stating
the place, day, and hour of the meeting, and, in the case of a special
meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called and the
person or persons calling the meeting, shall be delivered either personally
or by mail by or at the direction of the President, Secretary, officer, or
person calling the meeting, to each shareholder entitled to vote at the
meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be mailed not less than ten (10) nor
more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting, by depositing
such notice in the United States mail addressed to the shareholder at his
address as it appears on the stock transfer books of the Corporation, with
postage thereon prepaid. If delivered personally, such notice shall be
delivered not less than five (5) nor more than sixty (60) days before the
date of the meeting, and shall be deemed delivered when actually received
by the shareholder. The person giving such notice shall certify that the
notice required by this paragraph has been given.
4. Quorum Requirements. A majority of the shares entitled to vote
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A meeting may
be adjourned despite the absence of a quorum, and notice of an adjourned
meeting need not be given if the time and place to which the meeting is
adjourned are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken.
When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority in interest of the
stock there represented shall decide any question brought before such
meeting, unless the question is one upon which, by express provision of
this Corporation's charter, these bylaws, or by the laws of Tennessee, a
larger or different vote is required, in which case such express provisions
shall govern the decision of such question.
5. Voting and Proxies. Every shareholder entitled to vote at a
meeting may do so either in person or by written proxy, which proxy shall
be filed with the secretary of the meeting before being voted. Such proxy
shall entitle the holders thereof to vote at any adjournment of such
meeting, but shall not be valid after the final adjournment thereof. No
proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven (11) months from the
date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy.
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ARTICLE II
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
l. Qualification and Election of Directors. Directors must be share-
holders. The terms of the initial Board of Directors elected by the share-
holder(s) shall be set so as to implement staggered terms, i.e. the terms
of one-third (or as near one-third as possible) of the directors shall be
one year, the terms of one-third shall be two years and the terms of one-
third shall be three years. Thereafter, one-third of the directors shall
be elected by a majority of the votes cast at each annual meeting of the
shareholders, or by similar vote at any special meeting called for the
purpose, to serve three year terms. Each director shall hold office until
the expiration of the term for which he is elected, except as stated above,
and thereafter until his successor has been elected and qualified. Any
vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors shall be filled by appointment
by the remaining directors, and any director so appointed shall serve until
the next election, for the remainder of the term of the director being
replaced, or for a full term, at the option of the directors.
2. Number. The maximum number of directors is fixed by the Charter
and may be altered only by amendment thereto, but shall never be less than
the number required by law. The Board of Directors may, by a vote of the
majority of the full Board, between annual meetings of the shareholders,
increase the membership of the Board up to the maximum number set out in
the Charter and by like vote appoint qualified persons to fill the
vacancies created thereby.
3. Meetings. The annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be
held immediately after the adjournment of the annual meeting of the
shareholders, at which time the officers of the Corporation shall be
elected. The Board may also designate more frequent intervals for regular
meetings. Special meetings may be called at any time by any one director
or any two officers of the Corporation.
4. Notice of Directors' Meetings. The annual and all regular Board
Meetings may be held without notice. Special meetings shall be held with
not less than one hour notice of such meeting to be given to each director,
which notice shall be given on a best efforts basis by those calling the
meeting.
5. Quorum and Vote. The presence of a majority of the directors
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A meeting may
be adjourned despite the absence of a quorum, and notice of an adjourned
meeting need not be given if the time and place to which the meeting is
adjourned are fixed at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken, and
if the period of adjournment does not exceed thirty (30) days in any one
adjournment. The vote of a majority of the directors present at a meeting
at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board, unless the vote
of a greater number is required by the charter, these bylaws, or by the
laws of Tennessee.
6. Appointment of Chairman, Executive and Other Committees. The
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the corporation shall also serve as
an officer of the corporation. The Board of Directors, by a resolution
adopted by a majority of its members, may designate an executive committee,
consisting of two or more directors, and other committees, consisting of
two or more persons, who may or may not be directors, and may delegate to
such Chairman, committee or committees any and all such authority as it
deems desirable, including the right to delegate to an executive committee
the power to exercise all the authority of the Board of Directors in the
management of the affairs and property of the corporation.
7. Powers. In addition to other powers specifically set out herein
or that apply under Tennessee or other applicable law, the Board of
Directors shall have the power to manage and administer the affairs of the
Corporation and to do and perform all lawful acts with respect to the
affairs of the Corporation except those that may be specifically reserved
to the shareholders under Tennessee or other applicable law.
8. Contracts with Interested Directors. No contract or other
transaction between this Corporation and any other corporation shall be
affected by the fact that any director of this Corporation is interested
in, or is a director or officer of, such other corporation, and any
director, individually or jointly, may be a party to, or may be interested
in, any contract or transaction of this Corporation or in which this
Corporation is interested; and no contract, or other transaction, of this
Corporation with any person, firm, or corporation, shall be affected by the
fact that any director of this Corporation is a party to, or is interested
in, such contract, act, or transaction, or is in any way connected with
such person, firm, or corporation and every person who may become a
director of this Corporation is hereby relieved from any liability that
might otherwise exist from contracting with the Corporation for the benefit
of himself or any firm, association, or corporation in which he may be in
any way interested.
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9. Special Considerations by Directors. The directors of this
Corporation shall consider all factors they deem relevant in evaluating any
proposed tender offer or exchange offer for the Corporation's stock, any
proposed merger or consolidation of the Corporation with or into another
Corporation and any proposal to purchase or otherwise acquire all of the
assets of the Corporation. The directors shall evaluate whether the
proposal is in the best interests of the Corporation by considering the
best interests of the shareholders and other factors the directors
determine to be relevant, including the social, legal and economic effects
on employees, customers and the communities served by the Corporation and
its subsidiary or subsidiaries. The directors shall evaluate the
consideration being offered to the shareholders of the Corporation in a
freely negotiated transaction, and the directors' estimate of the future
value of shares of the Corporation as an independent entity.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
l. Number. The Corporation shall have a President, a Chairman of the
Board, a Secretary, and such other officers as the Board of Directors shall
from time to time deem necessary. Any two or more offices may be held by
the same person, except the offices of president and secretary.
2. Election and Term. The officers shall be elected by the Board at
its annual meeting for terms of one year. Each officer shall serve until
the expiration of the term which he is elected, and thereafter until his
successor has been elected and qualified.
3. Duties. All offices shall have such authority and perform such
duties in the management of the Corporation as are normally incident to
their offices and as the Board of Directors may from time to time provide.
ARTICLE IV
RESIGNATIONS, REMOVALS AND VACANCIES
l. Resignations. Any officer or director may resign at any time by
giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the
president, or the secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect at the
time specified therein, or, if no time is specified, then upon its
acceptance by the Board of Directors.
2. Removal of Officers. Any officer or agent may be removed by the
Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interests of the
Corporation will be served thereby.
3. Removal of Directors. Any or all of the directors may be removed
with cause by a proper vote of the shareholders or with cause by a majority
vote of the entire Board of Directors.
4. Vacancies. Newly created directorships resulting from an increase
in the number of directors, and vacancies occurring in any office or
directorship for any reason, including removal of an officer or director,
may be filled by the vote of a majority of the directors then in office,
even if less than a quorum exists.
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ARTICLE V
CAPITAL STOCK
l. Stock Certificates. Every shareholder shall be entitled to a
certificate or certificates of capital stock of the Corporation in such
form as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. Unless otherwise
decided by the Board of Directors, such certificates shall be signed by two
officers of the Corporation.
2. Transfer of Shares. Any share or shares of stock may be
transferred on the books of the Corporation by delivery and surrender of
the properly assigned certificate, but subject to any restrictions on
transfer imposed by either the applicable securities laws or any
shareholder agreement.
3. Loss of Certificates. In the case of the loss, mutilation, or
destruction of a certificate of stock, a duplicate certificate may be
issued upon such terms as the Board of Directors shall prescribe.
ARTICLE VI
ACTION BY CONSENT
Whenever the shareholders or directors are required or permitted to
take any action by vote, such action may be taken without a meeting on
written consent, setting forth the action so taken, signed by all the
persons or entities entitled to vote thereon.
ARTICLE VII
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
1. Right to Indemnification. Each person who was or is made a party
or is threatened to be made a party to or is otherwise involved in any
action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or
investigative (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he
or she is or was a director or officer of the Corporation as a director or
officer of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust
or other enterprise, including service with respect to an employee benefit
plan (hereinafter an "indemnitee"), whether the basis of such proceeding
is alleged action in an official capacity as a director or officer or in
any other capacity while serving as a director or officer shall be
indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extend
authorized by Tennessee law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended
(but, in the case of any such amendment, only to the extent that such
amendment permits the Corporation to provide broader indemnification rights
than such law permitted the Corporation to provide prior to such
amendment), against all expense, liability and loss (including attorneys
fees, judgements, fines ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid
in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such indemnitee in
connection therewith and such indemnification shall continue as to an
indemnitee who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to
the benefit of the indemnitee's heirs, executors and administrators;
provided, however, that, except as provided in Section 2 hereof with
respect to proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification, the
Corporation shall indemnify any such indemnitee in connection with a
proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such indemnitee only if such
proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the board of directors of
the corporation.
The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a
contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the Corporation
the expenses incurred in defending any such proceeding in advance of its
final disposition (hereinafter an "advancement of expenses"); provided,
however, that if the Tennessee law requires, an advancement of expenses
incurred by an indemnitee in his or her capacity as a director or officer
(and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such
indemnitee, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit
plan) shall be made only upon the following:
(i) delivery to the Corporation of an undertaking (hereinafter an
"undertaking"), by or on behalf of such indemnitee, to repay all amounts
so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined by final judicial decision
from which there is no further right to appeal (hereinafter a "final
adjudication"), that such indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified for
such expenses under this Section or otherwise;
(ii) delivery to the Corporation by the indemnitee of a written
affirmation by the indemnitee of his good faith belief that he has (a)
conducted himself in good faith; and (b) he reasonably believed in the case
of his official capacity with the Corporation, that his conduct was in its
best interest; (c) he reasonably believed in all other cases, that his
conduct was at least not opposed to its best interest; and (d) in the case
of any criminal proceeding, he had no reasonable cause to believe his
conduct was unlawful;
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(iii) a determination is made on the facts then known to those making the
determination would not preclude indemnification under Tennessee law.
2. Right of Indemnitee to Bring Suit. If a claim under Section 1 of
this Article is not paid in full by the Corporation within sixty days after
a written claim has been received by the Corporation, except in the case
of a claim for an advancement of expenses, in which case the applicable
period shall be twenty days, the indemnitee may at any time thereafter
bring suit against the Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the
claim. If successful in whole or in part in any such suit, or in a suit
brought by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant
to the terms of an undertaking, the indemnitee shall be entitled to be paid
also the expense of prosecuting or defending such suit. In (i) any suit
brought by the indemnitee to enforce a right to indemnification hereunder
(but not in a suit brought by the indemnitee to enforce a right to an
advancement of expenses) it shall be a defense that, and (ii) in any such
suit by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to
the terms of an undertaking the Corporation shall be entitled to recover
such expenses upon a final adjudication that, the indemnitee has not met
the application standard of conduct set forth in the Tennessee law.
Neither the failure of the Corporation (including its board of directors,
independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) to have made a
determination prior to the commencement of such suit that indemnification
of the indemnitee is proper in the circumstances because the indemnitee has
met the application standard of conduct set forth in the Tennessee law, nor
an actual determination by the Corporation (including its board of
directors, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) that the
indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall create
a presumption that the indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of
conduct or, in the case of such a suit brought by the indemnitee, be a
defense to such suit. In any suit brought by the indemnitee to enforce a
right to indemnification or to an advancement of expenses hereunder, or by
the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms
of an undertaking, the burden of proving that the indemnitee is not
entitled to be indemnified, or to such advancement of expenses, under this
Article or otherwise shall be on the Corporation.
3. Non-Exclusivity of Rights.
The rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses conferred
in this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person
may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, the Corporation's Articles
of Incorporation, bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested
directors or otherwise.
4. Insurance.
The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself
and any director or officer of the Corporation or another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any expense,
liability or loss, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to
indemnify such person against such expense, liability of loss under
Tennessee Business Corporations Law.
5. Indemnification of Employees and Agents of the Corporation.
The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the
board of directors, grant rights to indemnification, and to the advancement
of expenses to any employee or agent of the Corporation to the fullest
extent of the provisions of this Section with respect to the
indemnification and advancement of expenses of directors and officers of
the Corporation.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
These bylaws may be amended, added to, or repealed by vote of two-
thirds (2/3) of the directors at a regular or special meeting of the Board
of Directors. Any change in the bylaws made by the Board of Directors,
however, may be amended or repealed by the shareholders.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that these Bylaws were adopted at the shareholder's meeting
of the Corporation held on the 4th day of January, 1983.
(Katie S. Winchester)
Secretary
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DATA STATED IN THOUSANDS
VOLUNTARY SCHEDULE - CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION
REGULATION STATEMENT CAPTION 1995 1994 1993
5-02 (1) Cash and Cash Items 11694 9784 8407
5-02 (2) Marketable Securities 73892 64168 60747
5-02 (3)(b)(1) Notes Receivable 191906 168781 149322
5-02 (4) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 2216 2054 1676
5-02 (15) Total Assets 291412 256685 234892
5-02 (24) Other Liabilities 264309 232806 213191
5-02 (30) Common Stock 731 715 7007
5-02 (31)(a)(2) Additional Capital Other 9720 9000 2356
5-02 (31)(a)(3)(ii) Retained Earnings-Unappropriated 16651 14164 12338
5-03 (b)(1)(e) Other Revenues 25213 21318 20236
5-03 (b)(2)(e) Cost of Other Revenues 9992* 9213 9134
5-03 (b)(8) Interest and Amortization of
Debt Discount 11181 7971 7261
5-03 (b)(10) Income Before Taxes & Other Items 4039* 4134 3841
5-03 (b)(11) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 1333 1188 1202
5-03 (b)(14) Income/Loss from Continuing
Operations 2706* 2946 2639
5-03 (b)(17) Cumulative Change in Accounting
Principle 0 0 125
5-03 (b)(19) Net Income or Loss 2706 2946 62764
*Reclassification of overdraft income.
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