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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
|X| Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 [Fee Required]
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996
or
|_| Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 [No Fee Required]
For the transition period from ___________ to ____________
Commission File Number 0-15025
PROGRESSIVE BANK, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 14-1682661
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1301 Route 52, Fishkill, New York 12524
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (914) 897-7400
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $1.00
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(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 |_|
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. |_|
As of March 10, 1997, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held
by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $91,797,216.
As of March 10, 1997, 3,824,884 shares of registrant's common stock were
outstanding.
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PROGRESSIVE BANK, INC.
Annual Report for 1996 on Form 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
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Item 1. Business.................................................. 2-19
Item 2. Properties................................................ 19
Item 3. Legal Proceedings......................................... 20
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders....... 20
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Shareholder Matters..................................... 20
Item 6. Selected Financial Data................................... 20
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations..................... 20-36
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data............... 36-68
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure..................... 69
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant........ 69
Item 11. Executive Compensation.................................... 69-70
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management.............................................. 70
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions............ 70
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and
Reports on Form 8-K..................................... 70-72
SIGNATURES................................................ 73-74
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Documents Part of Form 10-K into which incorporated
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Portions of the Annual Report to Part II
Shareholders for fiscal year
ended December 31, 1996
Portions of the Proxy Statement Part III
for Annual Meeting of Share-
holders to be held April 24, 1997
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
General
Progressive Bank, Inc. ("Progressive," or, together with its wholly owned
subsidiary, the "Company") is a bank holding company that was organized under
the laws of the State of New York on April 18, 1986 for the purpose of acquiring
all of the issued and outstanding shares of Pawling Savings Bank ("Pawling")
under a Plan of Reorganization. The reorganization was completed on October 17,
1986.
Pawling, a New York state-chartered stock savings bank, was organized in
1870 as a mutual savings bank and converted to stock form in 1984. Pawling
currently conducts business through a network of 17 full service branch
locations in seven southern tier counties of New York State: Dutchess, Sullivan,
Orange, Putnam, Ulster, Rockland and Westchester. In 1993, the Company began
originating loans in the Connecticut counties of Fairfield, Hartford, New Haven
and Litchfield. In addition, originations of one-to-four family mortgage loans
were expanded in 1995 to include the New York counties of Nassau and Suffolk.
Pawling provides a full range of community banking services to meet the needs of
the communities it serves. Pawling is engaged principally in the business of
attracting retail deposits from the general public and the business community
and investing those funds in residential and commercial mortgages, consumer
loans and securities. In April 1996, Pawling completed the acquisition of two
branch offices in Rockland County, New York and assumed deposit liabilities of
approximately $152.8 million.
The Company had net income of $9.3 million, or $2.38 per share, for the
year ended December 31, 1996. Total assets at December 31, 1996 were $875.2
million. At December 31, 1996, the Company employed 276 people on a full-time
equivalent basis.
The executive offices of both Progressive and Pawling are located at 1301
Route 52, Fishkill, New York 12524. The telephone number is (914) 897-7400.
Competition
The Company faces significant competition for both the loans it makes and
the deposits it accepts. The Company's market area has a high density of
financial institutions, many of which are branches of significantly larger
non-local institutions which have greater financial resources than the Company,
and all of which are competitors of the Company to varying degrees. The Company
and its competitors are significantly affected by general economic and
competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates,
government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.
The Company's competition for loans comes principally from savings banks,
credit unions, savings and loan associations, commercial banks, mortgage banking
companies and insurance companies. The Company competes successfully for loans
primarily by emphasizing the quality of its loan services and by charging loan
fees and interest rates that are generally competitive in its market area. Its
most direct competition for deposits has historically come from savings banks,
credit unions, savings and loan associations and commercial banks. Additionally,
the Company faces competition for deposits from money market funds, stock and
bond mutual funds, brokerage companies and insurance companies. Competition may
eventually increase as a result of recent legislation lifting the restrictions
on interstate operations of financial institutions. The anticipated impact of
such legislation on the Company is not expected to be significant. The Company
competes for deposits by offering a variety of customer services and deposit
accounts at generally competitive interest rates.
Management considers the Company's reputation for financial strength,
customer service and its community bank orientation as its major competitive
advantage in attracting customers in its market area.
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Potential Impact of Changes in Interest Rates
The Company's profitability, like that of most financial institutions, is
dependent to a large extent upon its net interest income, which is the
difference between its interest and dividend income on earning assets, such as
loans and securities, and its interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities,
such as deposits and other borrowings. When the amount of interest-earning
assets differs from the amount of interest-bearing liabilities expected to
mature or reprice in a given period, a significant change in market rates of
interest may affect net interest income. The Company manages its interest rate
risk primarily by structuring its balance sheet to emphasize holding adjustable
rate loans and mortgage-backed securities in its portfolio and maintaining a
large base of core deposits. See further discussion under "Asset/Liability
Management" beginning on page 34 of this report.
Regulation and Supervision
Capital Requirements
As a registered bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of
1956, as amended ("BHCA"), Progressive is subject to regulation and supervision
by the Federal Reserve Board ("FRB"). Accordingly, its activities are subject to
certain limitations, and transactions between Pawling and Progressive are
subject to certain restrictions. The FRB applies various guidelines in assessing
the adequacy of capital in examining and supervising a bank holding company and
in analyzing applications to the FRB. Under the current leverage capital
guidelines, most bank holding companies must maintain consolidated Tier 1
capital of 4.0% of total assets. Tier 1 capital consists of common shareholders'
equity, noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and minority interests in
consolidated subsidiaries, less substantially all intangible assets, identified
losses and investments in certain subsidiaries.
The FRB has also adopted a set of risk-based capital adequacy guidelines,
which require bank holding companies to maintain capital according to the risk
profile of their asset portfolios and certain off-balance sheet items. The
guidelines set forth a system for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning
assets (and credit-equivalent amounts for certain off-balance sheet items) to
one of four broad risk-weight categories. As a percentage of risk-weighted
assets, a minimum ratio of 4.0% must be maintained for Tier 1 capital and 8.0%
for total capital.
Pawling, as a New York state-chartered stock savings bank, is subject to
regulation and supervision by the New York State Banking Department as its
chartering agency and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") as
its deposit insurer. Pawling derives its lending, investment and other powers
from the applicable provisions of New York law and the regulations of the New
York State Banking Board, subject to limitation or modification under applicable
federal law and regulations of such agencies as the FDIC or FRB. FDIC
regulations require insured banks, such as Pawling, to maintain minimum levels
of capital. The FDIC regulations follow, in substance, the leverage and
risk-based capital guidelines adopted by the FRB for bank holding companies.
At December 31, 1996, Progressive and Pawling met all capital adequacy
requirements to which they are subject. For a further discussion and comparison
of actual capital to the minimum regulatory requirements, see "Capital"
beginning on page 32 of this report.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act
On December 19, 1991, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement
Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") became law. The provisions of FDICIA strengthen federal
supervision and examination of insured depository institutions; require prompt
regulatory action when a depository institution experiences financial
difficulties; mandate the establishment of a risk-based deposit insurance
assessment system; and require imposition of numerous additional safety and
soundness standards.
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FDICIA established a system of prompt corrective action applicable to
undercapitalized institutions. The system is based on capital levels that are
used to define five categories of banks -- well capitalized, adequately
capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically
undercapitalized. Under this system, the banking regulators are required to take
certain supervisory actions with respect to undercapitalized institutions. The
severity of these actions depends upon the institution's degree of under
capitalization. Generally, subject to a narrow exception, FDICIA requires the
banking regulators to appoint a receiver or conservator for an institution that
is critically undercapitalized within 90 days after being considered critically
undercapitalized. Well-capitalized institutions are defined as those with a
leverage capital ratio over 5.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio over 6.0%,
and a total risk-based capital ratio over 10.0%. Pawling met the definition of a
well-capitalized institution at December 31, 1996 with leverage, Tier 1
risk-based and total risk-based capital ratios of 6.6%, 12.3% and 13.5%,
respectively.
FDICIA also placed restrictions on investments by and activities of insured
state banks such as Pawling. State banks and their subsidiaries may not engage
in activities that are not permissible for national banks or their subsidiaries
unless the FDIC determines that the activity would pose no significant risk to
the deposit insurance fund and the bank is in compliance with, and continues to
comply with, applicable federal capital standards. While national banks are not
permitted to invest in equity securities, FDICIA contained a limited exception
permitting the continued investment by certain state-chartered banks in equity
securities listed on national securities exchanges and in shares of companies
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. FDICIA requires, however,
that such equity investments in the future not exceed 100% of a bank's Tier 1
capital; moreover, FDICIA allows the FDIC to further limit the amount of such
equity security investments, based upon an institution's capital position and
overall financial condition. The limitation imposed by FDICIA has not affected
Pawling. At December 31, 1996, the amount invested by Pawling in such equity
securities represented only 0.4% of its Tier 1 capital.
As required by FDICIA, each federal banking agency has adopted uniform
regulations prescribing standards for extensions of credit secured by real
estate or made for the purpose of financing the construction of improvements on
real estate. The FDIC regulations require each bank to establish and maintain
written internal real estate lending standards that are consistent with safe and
sound banking practices and that are appropriate to the size of the institution
and the nature and scope of its real estate lending activities. Pawling's policy
is consistent with the applicable FDIC guidelines, which include loan-to-value
ratio limits for various types of real estate loans. Institutions are permitted
to make a limited number of loans that do not conform to these loan-to-value
limits, provided the exceptions are reviewed and justified appropriately.
Implementation of these new real estate lending standards has not had a
significant effect on the Company's lending activities.
FDICIA imposed additional reporting requirements on depository institutions
with total assets of more than $500.0 million, such as Pawling. Among other
things, management is required to prepare an annual report that contains
assessments of (1) the effectiveness as of year end of the institution's
internal control structure and procedures over financial reporting and (2) the
institution's compliance during the year with certain designated safety and
soundness laws and regulations (those applicable to insider transactions and
dividend limitations). The institution is also required to engage an independent
public accountant to attest to management's assertion concerning internal
controls over financial reporting. Institutions affected by these requirements
must also have an audit committee composed entirely of independent outside
directors.
In accordance with FDICIA, insured institutions have been subject to a
risk-based system for assessing federal deposit insurance premiums since January
1, 1993. The risk-based assessment is based on the institution's placement by
the FDIC into one of nine categories using a two-step process that considers the
institution's capital ratios and overall risk profile. The risk-based premiums
currently range from an annual rate of 0.00% to 0.27% of assessable deposits.
Effective January 1, 1997, institutions insured by the Bank Insurance Fund
("BIF") of the FDIC, such as Pawling, are also required to pay an assessment
related to the cost of Financing Corporation ("FICO") bonds, in accordance with
the Deposit Insurance Funds Act of 1996. The initial FICO annual assessment rate
is approximately 0.013% of deposits for all BIF-insured institutions, and is not
tied to the FDIC risk-based insurance premium rates.
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Federal Reserve System Regulations
FRB regulations require Pawling to maintain reserves against its
transaction accounts. These regulations generally require that depository
institutions maintain a reserve of 3.0% against transaction accounts totaling
$52.0 million or less (except that $4.3 million of transaction accounts is
exempt from the reserve requirement) plus 10% of that portion of total
transaction accounts in excess of $52.0 million. These amounts and percentages
are subject to adjustment by the FRB. At December 31, 1996, Pawling had
aggregate reserves (in the form of deposits with the Federal Reserve and cash on
hand) of $3.8 million to meet those requirements.
Pursuant to the BHCA, the FRB has power to regulate the activities of bank
holding companies such as Progressive. The FRB generally prohibits bank holding
companies and their subsidiaries from engaging in activities other than banking,
managing banks, or controlling banks, or activities which are "so closely
related to banking as to be a proper incident thereto." By regulations and
rulings, the FRB has defined certain activities as being "so closely related to
banking as to be proper incident thereto," and has exempted certain other
activities from the general prohibition against nonbanking activities.
Permissible activities include servicing activities rendered on behalf of the
holding company and its subsidiaries; ownership of voting securities of a
company that, in the aggregate, represent less than 5.0% of outstanding shares
of any class of voting securities of a company; acting as investment or
financial advisor within certain limitations; and providing securities brokerage
services.
Bank holding companies are required to give the FRB prior written notice of
any purchase or redemption of its outstanding equity securities if the gross
consideration for the purchase or redemption, when combined with the net
consideration paid for all such purchases or redemptions during the preceding 12
months, is equal to 10.0% or more of their consolidated retained earnings. The
FRB may disapprove such a purchase or redemption if it determines that the
proposal would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice or would violate any
law, regulation, FRB order, or any condition imposed by, or written agreement
with, the FRB. See also note 13 to the consolidated financial statements
regarding dividend restrictions.
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Pawling is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY")
which is one of twelve regional Federal Home Loan Banks. As a member of the
FHLBNY, Pawling is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the
FHLBNY in an amount at least equal to the greater of (i) 1.0% of the aggregate
principal amount of the institution's unpaid residential mortgage loans, home
purchase contracts, and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, (ii)
0.3% of its assets or (iii) one-twentieth of outstanding FHLBNY advances. At
December 31, 1996, Pawling held stock in the FHLBNY in the amount of $4.4
million, which satisfied this requirement.
The FHLBNY provides a credit facility for member institutions. It makes
advances to members in accordance with the policies and procedures established
by the Board of Directors of the FHLBNY. Advances from the FHLBNY are secured by
stock in the FHLBNY and certain types of mortgage loans and other assets. The
maximum amount of credit which the FHLBNY will advance, for purposes other than
meeting withdrawals, fluctuates from time to time in accordance with changes in
policies of the FHLBNY. Interest rates charged on advances vary depending on the
purpose of the borrowing, maturity period of the advances, and the cost of funds
to the FHLBNY.
Other Aspects of Federal and State Law
Pawling is also subject to various federal and state statutory and
regulatory provisions covering, among other things, security procedures,
currency reporting, insider and affiliated party transactions, management
interlocks, community reinvestment, electronic funds transfers and funds
availability.
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Lending Activities
General
The Company offers a variety of loan products to serve both consumer and
commercial borrowers within its primary market area of Dutchess, Sullivan,
Orange, Putnam, Ulster, Rockland and Westchester counties in New York. Since
1993, the Company has originated one-to-four family mortgage loans on properties
in Connecticut, primarily the counties of Fairfield and Litchfield. One-to-four
family mortgage loans are also originated on properties in the New York counties
of Nassau and Suffolk. Certain indirect automobile loans are originated in the
Albany, New York area.
The Company's mortgage lending activities include loans secured by
one-to-four family homes, multi-family properties with five or more units, and
commercial properties. Loans are made on existing properties and, to a lesser
extent, on properties under construction. The Company satisfies a variety of
consumer credit needs by providing home equity lines of credit, home improvement
loans, automobile loans, mobile home loans, personal loans, credit cards,
student loans and unsecured lines of credit. Commercial loan products include
secured and unsecured lines of credit, revolving credit, installment loans and
term loans.
The Company's lending is subject to its written underwriting standards and
to loan origination procedures, prescribed by management. Detailed loan
applications are obtained to assist in determining the borrower's ability to
repay. Additional information is obtained through credit reports, financial
statements and confirmations. The Company accepts loan applications at all of
its branch locations and its commercial loan centers. Applications are obtained
through the Company's mortgage origination staff and third-party mortgage
brokers. Residential mortgage, consumer and commercial loans are all serviced at
the Administrative Headquarters in Fishkill.
One-to-four family residential mortgage loans up to $1,250,000 may be
approved by a combination of certain senior lending officers. Commercial real
estate loans up to $300,000 may be approved by a combination of two commercial
loan officers. Commercial real estate loans up to $750,000 must be approved by
Pawling's Loan Committee which is chaired by Pawling's President or Chief
Lending Officer and which meets on a weekly basis. Pawling's Board of Directors
approves residential mortgage loans in excess of $1,250,000, commercial mortgage
loans in excess of $500,000, and loans which cause the total loans granted to
any one borrower to exceed $1,500,000. Unsecured loans in excess of $250,000
must also be approved by Pawling's Board of Directors. In general, the Company
has established a limit for any one loan of $1,500,000 and a limit for total
loans to any one borrower of $3,000,000.
Loan Portfolio Composition
At December 31, 1996, the Company's net loans of $583.6 million represented
66.7% of total assets. The percentage distribution of the portfolio was as
follows: 72.6% in residential mortgage loans (principally one-to-four family
residential loans); 13.7% in commercial mortgage loans; 1.5% in construction and
land loans; and 12.2% in other loans (principally automobile financing and
mobile home loans). Of the total mortgage loan portfolio, $480.6 million, or
92.6%, represent loans of which the Company is in the first lien position.
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The following is a summary of the loan portfolio at December 31:
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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Amount % Amount % Amount % Amount % Amount %
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(Dollars in thousands)
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Mortgage loans:
Residential properties:
One-to-four family .... $ 401,026 67.8 370,591 68.6 322,477 66.7 290,728 65.0 247,217 63.5
Multi-family .......... 28,138 4.8 25,354 4.7 23,651 4.9 19,196 4.3 13,777 3.5
Commercial properties .... 81,117 13.7 73,851 13.7 66,410 13.7 78,049 17.5 80,218 20.6
Construction and land .... 8,871 1.5 10,773 2.0 12,859 2.7 9,449 2.1 5,658 1.5
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Total mortgage loans .. 519,152 87.8 480,569 89.0 425,397 88.0 397,422 88.9 346,870 89.1
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Other loans:
Automobile financing ..... 26,121 4.4 21,936 4.1 25,146 5.2 19,993 4.4 14,756 3.8
Mobile home .............. 26,185 4.4 22,885 4.2 20,425 4.2 17,347 3.9 14,495 3.7
Consumer installment ..... 2,798 0.5 2,621 0.5 3,067 0.6 3,566 0.8 4,059 1.0
Business installment ..... 11,392 1.9 6,284 1.2 4,277 0.9 3,981 0.9 4,677 1.2
Student .................. 1,806 0.3 1,716 0.3 1,621 0.4 1,256 0.3 696 0.2
Other .................... 4,167 0.7 3,681 0.7 3,384 0.7 3,446 0.8 3,720 1.0
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Total other loans ..... 72,469 12.2 59,123 11.0 57,920 12.0 49,589 11.1 42,403 10.9
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Total loans .......... 591,621 100.0 539,692 100.0 483,317 100.0 447,011 100.0 389,273 100.0
Allowance for loan losses ... (9,231) (8,033) (9,402) (13,920) (15,161)
Net deferred loan origination
costs (fees) ............. 1,164 55 (836) (2,019) (2,574)
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Total loans, net ...... $ 583,554 531,714 473,079 431,072 371,538
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Mortgage loans by type of
interest rate:
Fixed ................. $ 158,417 30.5 182,013 37.9 202,027 47.5 264,666 66.6 284,352 82.0
Adjustable ............ 360,735 69.5 298,556 62.1 223,370 52.5 132,756 33.4 62,518 18.0
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Total mortgage loans .. $ 519,152 100.0 480,569 100.0 425,397 100.0 397,422 100.0 346,870 100.0
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The following table sets forth the contractual maturity or period to
repricing of the loan portfolio at December 31, 1996. The table does not include
estimated prepayments but does include scheduled repayments of principal. Loans
that have adjustable rates are shown as being due in the period in which the
interest rates are next subject to change or the scheduled maturity, whichever
is earlier. Management believes that the actual period to repricing will be
shorter than indicated in the table as a result of prepayments, although
prepayments tend to be highly dependent on interest rate levels.
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One to Three to Five to
Less than Three Five Ten Over Ten
One Year Years Years Years Years Total
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(In thousands)
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Mortgage loans:
Residential ............. $235,840 79,871 22,522 18,397 72,534 429,164
Commercial .............. 35,421 8,828 15,877 18,341 2,650 81,117
Construction and land ... 6,190 1,357 1,131 193 -- 8,871
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Total mortgage loans .. 277,451 90,056 39,530 36,931 75,184 519,152
Other loans ................ 25,676 18,892 9,576 7,694 10,631 72,469
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Total loans ........... $303,127 108,948 49,106 44,625 85,815 591,621
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The following table sets forth, by type of interest rate, the dollar
volumes of all loans contractually due in, and with a period to repricing of,
more than one year at December 31, 1996.
Predetermined Floating or
Rates Adjustable Rates Total
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(In thousands)
Mortgage loans:
Residential............... $108,405 84,919 193,324
Commercial................ 18,875 26,821 45,696
Construction and land..... 1,658 1,023 2,681
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Total mortgage loans.... 128,938 112,763 241,701
Other loans................. 46,793 -- 46,793
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Total loans............. $175,731 112,763 288,494
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Residential Mortgage Lending
The Company, through its retail mortgage origination staff and its
wholesale loan correspondents, actively solicits residential mortgage loan
applications from new and existing customers, builders and real estate brokers.
All loans are then underwritten and serviced at the Fishkill Administrative
Headquarters. Traditionally, it was Pawling's policy to only make loans secured
by properties located within its primary New York service area. Beginning in
1993, the Company expanded this policy to include additional markets in New York
State and Connecticut.
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The Company's commitments to originate residential mortgage loans are
generally made for periods of up to 60 days from the date of approval. Longer
commitment periods can be negotiated for special programs. Borrowers are offered
the option to lock in the rate at the time of application or to lock in the rate
in effect up to five days prior to the closing, depending on the mortgage
program selected. Outstanding residential mortgage loan commitments, including
construction loans on pre-sold homes and unadvanced home equity lines of credit,
totaled $65.2 million at December 31, 1996.
The Company's loan-to-value policy, for owner occupied one-to-four family
residences, is generally to lend up to 95% of the sales price or appraised
value, whichever is less. Private mortgage insurance is primarily required on
mortgages with loan-to-value ratios above 80%. Acceptable loan-to-value ratios
decrease for larger loans. The actual loan-to-value ratios and amounts are
determined by secondary market investor guidelines and market conditions. On
non-owner occupied residential properties, the Company generally makes loans of
up to 75% of the sales price or appraised value, whichever is less. These loans
are amortized with principal and interest due on a monthly basis. Residential
mortgage loans are underwritten and approved to be held in the Company's own
loan portfolio or to be sold to investors in the secondary market. Typically,
the Company holds in its portfolio adjustable rate mortgages which have a
contractual maturity of up to 30 years.
As a result of selling mortgage loans in the secondary market while
retaining the related servicing rights, the Company serviced $55.2 million in
primarily fixed-rate mortgage loans for investors at December 31, 1996, for
which the Company is paid a servicing fee. The Company is an approved
seller/servicer for Fannie Mae and an approved seller to the State of New York
Mortgage Agency ("SONYMA"), and also participates in selected private secondary
market programs.
Commercial and Construction Mortgage Lending
Commercial mortgage loans originated directly by the Company require a
primary and secondary source of repayment, a net cash flow of at least 1.2 times
debt service payments, and a loan-to-value ratio not greater than 70%.
The Company's construction mortgage loans are primarily originated for
one-to-four family owner occupied residences, multi-family properties and, to a
lesser extent, owner occupied commercial properties. Construction loans on
pre-sold homes, which are classified in the Company's one-to-four family
residential mortgage portfolio, totaled $47.2 million at December 31, 1996,
while other construction loans totaled $8.9 million. Loan-to-value ratios vary
by property type with residential construction not exceeding 80% and
multi-family and commercial construction not exceeding 70%. In most cases, the
Company continues as the permanent mortgage lender after construction is
completed. Construction loans originated are usually for an initial term of 12
months after which the loan may be converted into a permanent loan providing for
principal and interest payments. Disbursements are made during the construction
period based on the percentage of work completed as determined by qualified
inspectors.
Commercial and construction mortgage loans may reduce interest rate risk in
a rising rate environment, due generally to their shorter terms and variable
interest rates, but may require a greater level of ongoing service and
management due to a broader range of risks as compared to other residential
mortgage lending. Specifically, the payment experience on loans secured by
income producing properties is dependent on the successful management of these
properties and may be subject to a greater extent to adverse conditions in the
real estate market or the general economy. Construction loans involve additional
risks since loan funds are advanced based upon the security of the property
under construction and are otherwise subject to uncertainties in estimating
construction costs and other unpredictable contingencies that may make it
difficult to evaluate accurately the total loan funds required to complete the
project.
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Mortgage Lending Activity
The following is a summary of activity in the Company's mortgage loan
portfolio for the years ended December 31. The table includes residential
mortgage activity, as well as commercial and construction lending activity.
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<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Mortgage loans at beginning of year .... $ 480,569 425,397 397,422 346,870 344,625
Loans originated ....................... 183,873 143,877 165,946 150,995 76,201
Loan prepayments ....................... (75,725) (40,415) (47,639) (41,868) (29,391)
Other payments ......................... (49,844) (33,736) (33,268) (38,380) (27,188)
Loans sold ............................. (11,446) (12,259) (49,942) (11,535) (1,503)
Charge-offs ............................ (1,286) (2,135) (5,925) (3,194) (4,375)
Other activity, net (including transfers
to other real estate) ................ (6,989) (160) (1,197) (5,466) (11,499)
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Mortgage loans at end of year .......... $ 519,152 480,569 425,397 397,422 346,870
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</TABLE>
Consumer Lending
In recent years, the Company has increased its emphasis on the origination
of consumer loans. These loans generally have shorter terms and higher rates of
interest. The Company offers a variety of consumer loans, including personal
loans, credit cards, home equity lines of credit, fixed rate home equity loans,
home improvement loans, mobile home loans, passbook or certificate account
loans, indirect and direct automobile loans and student loans.
Consumer loans generally involve more risk of collectibility than
residential mortgage loans because of the type and nature of the collateral and,
in certain cases, the absence of collateral. As a result, consumer loan
collections are more dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability,
and thus are more likely to be affected by job loss, personal bankruptcy and
adverse economic conditions.
Business Lending
The Company offers a variety of commercial loan products to businesses
including installment and time notes, lines of credit, revolving credit and term
loans. During 1996, the Company began increasing its emphasis on business
lending, resulting in growth of $5.1 million or 81.3% for the year. The Company
promotes commercial loan products within its defined market area to companies
with sales of typically less than $10.0 million per year. Commercial loans are
underwritten based on the cash flow and financial condition of the borrowing
business and applicable collateral. Repayment of these loans is generally
guaranteed by the majority owners of the businesses in question and may be
further collateralized by assets of those individual guarantors. The interest
rates on business loans are generally variable rates that change with market
conditions and are priced in relation to the "prime rate."
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Loan Interest Rates and Fees
The interest rates charged by the Company on its loans are primarily
determined through the use of financial modeling to ensure appropriate returns,
as well as consideration of: competitive rates being offered in its market area;
the availability of lendable funds; the Company's cost of funds; the demand for
loans and portfolio concentration considerations. The Company's average interest
rate earned on its loan portfolio was 8.84% for the year ended December 31,
1996, as compared to 8.75% for the year ended December 31, 1995.
In addition to the contractual rates of interest earned on loans, the
Company receives fees related to new and existing loans which include late
charges, loan modification fees, prepayment penalties and fees associated with
the sale of credit life and disability insurance. The Company also receives
origination and servicing fees as a result of sales of mortgage loans originated
and serviced for others. In addition, Progressive generates settlement fees by
providing loan related services to Pawling's borrowers. Income realized from
these activities varies with the volume and type of loans made.
Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and
subsequently recognized in interest income, using the level yield method, over
the contractual loan term. Amortization ceases when loans are placed on
non-accrual status and resumes when loans are returned to accrual status.
Asset Quality
In 1996, the Company continued to emphasize residential mortgage lending.
Mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residential properties increased in
1996 by $30.4 million, or 8.2%, to $401.0 million at December 31, 1996,
representing 67.8% of total loans. Other mortgage loans, consumer loans and
commercial loans increased in 1996 by $21.5 million, or 12.7%, to $190.6 million
at December 31, 1996.
Management continually reviews delinquent loans to assess problem
situations and to quickly and efficiently remedy these problems whenever
possible. The Company's collection department contacts the borrower when a loan
becomes delinquent. When a payment is not made within 15 days of the due date, a
late notice is generated and a late charge is assessed. After 60 days of
delinquency, a notice is sent warning the borrower that foreclosure proceedings
may commence. If the delinquency has not been cured within a reasonable period
of time, the Company, when collateral is available, institutes appropriate
action to foreclose the property or repossess the assets. If the Company is the
successful bidder at the foreclosure sale, the property is recorded as "other
real estate." When the property is acquired, it is recorded at fair value less
the estimated costs to dispose of the property. All costs incurred in
maintaining the property from the date of acquisition are expensed.
The Loan Review Committee of Pawling meets at least monthly or more
frequently as deemed necessary to review: all real estate loans of $250,000 and
over which are more than 30 days delinquent; all delinquent construction loans;
other mortgage loans and consumer loans which are 90 days or more delinquent;
all other real estate properties; all loans in the process of foreclosure; and
all other classified loans. The results of this analysis are reported to the
Board of Directors on a monthly basis.
The provision for loan losses is a charge against income which increases
the allowance for loan losses. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is
evaluated periodically and is determined based on management's judgment
concerning the amount of risk and potential for loss inherent in the portfolio.
Management's judgment is based upon a number of factors including a review of
non-performing and other classified loans, the value of collateral for such
loans, historical loss experience, changes in the nature and volume of the loan
portfolio, and current economic conditions. When doubt exists in the view of
management as to the collectibility of the remaining balance of a loan, the
Company will charge-off that portion deemed to be uncollectible. While
management uses the best information available in establishing the allowance for
loan losses, future adjustments may be necessary based on, among other things,
changes in economic and real estate market conditions and in the credit risk
inherent in the loan portfolio.
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Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31
is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at beginning of year.............. $ 8,033 9,402 13,920 15,161 15,814
Provision charged to operations........... 2,300 600 1,500 2,000 3,500
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10,333 10,002 15,420 17,161 19,314
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Loans charged-off:
Mortgage loans:
Residential.......................... (954) (376) (1,259) (812) (964)
Commercial........................... (332) (593) (4,391) (1,078) (916)
Construction and land................ -- (1,166) (275) (1,304) (2,495)
Other loans:
Consumer............................. (267) (219) (235) (257) (295)
Commercial........................... (5) (30) (57) (28) (146)
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Total charge-offs(1)............. (1,558) (2,384) (6,217) (3,479) (4,816)
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Recoveries:
Mortgage loans:
Residential.......................... 54 84 12 48 132
Commercial........................... 106 80 28 110 219
Construction and land................ 217 189 37 10 103
Other loans:
Consumer............................. 50 56 71 49 44
Commercial........................... 29 6 51 21 165
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Total recoveries.................. 456 415 199 238 663
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Net charge-offs........................... (1,102) (1,969) (6,018) (3,241) (4,153)
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Balance at end of year.................... $ 9,231 8,033 9,402 13,920 15,161
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Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans
outstanding during the year............. 0.20% 0.38% 1.29% 0.79% 1.08%
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</TABLE>
(1) Includes $3.9 million in 1994 applicable to bulk sales of non-performing
mortgage loans and other mortgage loans with relatively high credit risk.
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The following table sets forth the allocation of the Company's allowance
for loan losses by category of loans at December 31 for each of the past five
years. The amount allocated to any category should not be interpreted as an
indication of expected future charge-offs in that category. The allowance for
loan losses consists of allocations for estimated losses on individual
non-performing and other classified loans in the Company's portfolio, as well as
a portion based on the Company's past loss experience, overall risk
characteristics, and management's assessment of current economic and real estate
market conditions.
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(In thousands)
Mortgage loans:
Residential ........................ $4,639 1,678 3,706 4,354 4,398
Commercial and other ............... 2,953 5,448 4,870 8,662 10,105
Other loans ........................... 1,639 907 826 904 658
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Total allowance for loan losses ..... $9,231 8,033 9,402 13,920 15,161
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See "Asset Quality" beginning on page 29 for further information concerning
the Company's asset quality, including a table summarizing non-preforming assets
and other information for each of the past five years.
Securities
The Company has authority to invest in a variety of debt securities rated
AA or better and in equity securities. Securities purchased by the Company
conform to the statutory requirements of the New York State Banking Law, the
rules and regulations of the FDIC and the FRB's policy on investments. The
Company can invest in securities such as United States Treasury obligations,
securities of various government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, corporate
obligations, municipal obligations, and a limited amount of preferred and common
stock.
Management recommends and implements the Company's investment policy,
subject to approval by the Board of Directors. The implementation of the policy
is monitored and reviewed by the Board of Directors at its regularly scheduled
meetings.
Securities are classified as held to maturity securities, trading
securities, or available for sale securities in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115, "Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," which the Company adopted effective
January 1, 1994. Securities held to maturity are limited to debt securities for
which the entity has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity.
Trading securities are debt and equity securities that are bought principally
for the purpose of selling them in the near term. All other debt and equity
securities are classified as available for sale. At December 31, 1996, the
carrying values of securities available for sale totaled $137.8 million and
securities held to maturity totaled $72.6 million.
Held to maturity securities are carried at amortized cost under SFAS No.
115. Available for sale debt securities and marketable equity securities are
carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings
and reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity (net of taxes).
Non-marketable equity securities (principally FHLBNY stock) are included in
securities available for sale at cost, as there is no readily available market
value. The Company has no trading securities.
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The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the
Company's securities as of December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Securities available for sale:
Debt securities:
United States Treasury and agencies ... $ 86,860 86,883 47,458 47,863 29,116 28,644
Mortgage-backed securities ............ 41,640 42,885 43,462 44,835 -- --
Corporate and other ................... 3,190 3,242 9,704 9,904 12,849 12,851
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Total debt securities ............... 131,690 133,010 100,624 102,602 41,965 41,495
Equity securities ....................... 4,786 4,782 4,351 4,299 2,333 2,421
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Total securities available for sale.. 136,476 137,792 104,975 106,901 44,298 43,916
Securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities .............. 72,614 72,315 40,148 40,386 83,764 81,172
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Total securities .................... $209,090 210,107 145,123 147,287 128,062 125,088
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</TABLE>
Mortgage-backed securities represent participating interests in pools of
first mortgage loans originated and serviced by the issuers of the securities.
The Company principally purchases adjustable rate securities which generally are
classified as available for sale and five- and seven-year balloon payment
securities which are generally classified as held to maturity. Balloon payment
securities, which have an expected average life of approximately two to four
years, generally provide for principal amortization based on a thirty-year
amortization schedule, with a balloon payment of the remaining principal at the
end of a five- or seven-year period.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the
Company's mortgage-backed securities at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Available for sale:
Fannie Mae certificates ............ $ 25,591 26,288 26,335 27,053 -- --
Freddie Mac certificates ........... 16,049 16,597 17,127 17,782 -- --
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Total available for sale .......... 41,640 42,885 43,462 44,835 -- --
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Held to maturity:
Fannie Mae certificates ............ 41,202 40,938 18,232 18,328 39,635 38,174
Freddie Mac certificates ........... 31,412 31,377 21,916 22,058 44,129 42,998
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Total held to maturity ........... 72,614 72,315 40,148 40,386 83,764 81,172
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Total mortgage-backed securities .. $114,254 115,200 83,610 85,221 83,764 81,172
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</TABLE>
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The following table sets forth the amortized cost and weighted average
yields of the Company's debt securities at December 31, 1996, by type of
security and by remaining term to maturity. With respect to mortgage-backed
securities, the table is based on contractual maturities and does not include
estimated prepayments or scheduled repayments of principal. Management believes
that the actual maturities will be substantially shorter than indicated as a
result of prepayments and scheduled repayments, although prepayments tend to be
highly dependent on interest rate levels.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
After One After Five
Year But Years But
Within Within Within Over
One Year Five Years Ten Years Ten Years Total
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Mortgage-backed securities:
Fannie Mae certificates...... $ 50 3,667 26,124 36,952 66,793
Freddie Mac certificates..... 8,558 7,959 6,720 24,224 47,461
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Total...................... $ 8,608 11,626 32,844 61,176 114,254
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Weighted average yield..... 6.71% 6.68% 6.71% 7.21% 6.97%
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Other debt securities:
U.S. Treasury and agencies... $ 20,926 65,934 -- -- 86,860
Corporate and other.......... 2,100 1,090 -- -- 3,190
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Total...................... $ 23,026 67,024 -- -- 90,050
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Weighted average yield..... 6.21% 6.20% -- -- 6.20%
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</TABLE>
Deposits
Deposits are the Company's principal source of funds. The Company attracts
deposits from the general public and small businesses by offering a variety of
deposit accounts at competitive rates. The Company's deposit accounts include
day-of-deposit to day-of-withdrawal passbook savings accounts, personal and
commercial checking accounts, money market accounts, NOW accounts, savings
certificate accounts ("time deposits") and club accounts. The Company also
offers tax deferred retirement savings accounts and savings certificate accounts
of $100,000 or more ("jumbo certificates"). At December 31, 1996, the Company
had $52.6 million in jumbo certificates, compared to $50.3 million at December
31, 1995 and $45.3 million at December 31, 1994. The Company does not solicit or
accept brokered deposits.
At December 31, 1996, the dollar amount of jumbo certificates by remaining
maturity dates and the weighted average interest rates were as follows:
Weighted
Maturity Amount Average Rate
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(Dollars in thousands)
Under 90 days........... $ 9,143 5.20%
90 - 179 days........... 11,566 5.59
180 days - 1 year....... 11,782 5.33
1 - 2 years............. 8,995 5.95
2 - 3 years............. 2,846 6.04
3 - 5 years............. 7,324 6.08
Over 5 years............ 982 6.49
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Total............... $ 52,638 5.63%
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Deposit inflows and outflows are generally dependent on market conditions,
interest rates, the general economic environment in the Company's market area
and other competitive factors. The variety of accounts offered by the Company
has enabled it to be more competitive in obtaining funds and to respond with
more flexibility to changes in the interest rate environment. Management's
policy is to review deposit interest rates at least weekly and to adjust
appropriately based on the treasury yield curve, the need for funds, competition
and the effect on the net interest margin.
Fixed rate, fixed term certificate of deposit accounts are generally a
significant source of funds for the Company. At December 31, 1996, certificate
accounts amounted to $372.7 million or 50.6% of total interest-bearing deposits,
compared to $347.5 million or 57.4% at December 31, 1995 and $308.7 million or
53.4% at December 31, 1994. Certificates offered by the Company have maturities
of 32 days or more, impose a minimum balance requirement of $1,000, and pay
interest compounded on a daily basis.
Savings deposits amounted to $169.4 million or 23.0% of the Company's total
interest-bearing deposits at December 31, 1996, compared to $154.4 million or
25.5% at December 31, 1995 and $210.8 million or 36.5% at December 31, 1994.
Savings deposits primarily consist of passbook savings accounts and statement
savings accounts. Passbook and other savings accounts amounted to $115.6 million
or 15.7% of the Company's total interest-bearing deposits at December 31, 1996,
compared to $104.1 million or 17.2% at December 31, 1995 and $129.4 million or
22.4% at December 31, 1994. Passbook savings offered by the Company credit
interest monthly, compounded on a daily basis, to accounts with a minimum
average daily balance of $100. In 1994, the Company introduced a tiered
statement savings account. The first tier has a minimum balance of $500 and
earns interest if the account maintains a minimum average balance of $500 for
the month. The second tier has a minimum balance of $25,000 and earns interest
at a higher rate if the account maintains a minimum average balance of $25,000
for the month. There is a service charge incurred if the daily average balance
falls below $500. Interest on all statement savings accounts is compounded daily
and credited monthly. Statement savings accounts amounted to $53.8 million, or
7.3% of the Company's total interest-bearing deposits at December 31, 1996,
compared to $50.4 million, or 8.3% at December 31, 1995 and $81.4 million, or
14.1% at December 31, 1994.
The Company offers negotiable order of withdrawal ("NOW") accounts with
unlimited check writing privileges. The minimum initial deposit required is
$1,000. There is a service charge incurred if the daily average balance for the
month falls below $1,000. Interest is compounded daily and credited at the end
of the month, at the current rate determined by the Company, on accounts that
have maintained a minimum average balance of $1,000. NOW accounts amounted to
$24.8 million, or 3.4% of the Company's total interest-bearing deposits, at
December 31, 1996, compared to $22.8 million, or 3.8%, at December 31, 1995 and
$29.1 million, or 5.0%, at December 31, 1994.
The Company also offers a tiered money market account with limited check
writing privileges. The first tier has a minimum balance of $2,500 and earns
interest at the Company's money market rate if the account maintains a minimum
average balance of $2,500 for the month. The second tier has a minimum balance
of $25,000 and earns interest at a higher money market rate if the account
maintains a minimum average balance of $25,000 for the month. There is a service
charge incurred if the daily average balance falls below $2,500. Interest on all
money market accounts is compounded daily and credited monthly. Money market
accounts amounted to $169.7 million, or 23.0% of the Company's total
interest-bearing deposits, at December 31, 1996, compared to $80.3 million, or
13.3%, at December 31, 1995 and $29.4 million, or 5.1%, at December 31, 1994.
In 1995, the Company introduced its first relationship banking product,
Premier Banking. Premier Banking requires a minimum average balance of $1,500 in
a noninterest-bearing checking account and offers higher rates on certain money
market and certificate of deposit accounts, as well as reduced rates on a line
of credit or a mortgage. In addition, various other services are free, including
traveler's cheques, official checks and money orders. The deposit balances
discussed above include Premier Banking accounts totaling $156.3 million at
December 31, 1996, compared to $58.1 million at December 31, 1995.
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The following table presents the Company's interest-bearing deposits and
related weighted average interest rates at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NOW accounts ................... $ 24,829 1.76% $ 22,814 1.99% $ 29,066 1.99%
Savings accounts ............... 169,358 3.47 154,425 3.54 210,849 3.64
Money market accounts .......... 169,665 5.02 80,347 5.26 29,351 4.91
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363,852 4.08 257,586 3.94 269,266 3.60
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Time deposits by remaining
contractual term:
One year or less ........... 282,498 5.22 270,992 5.63 223,146 4.57
One to two years ........... 56,404 5.70 42,027 5.88 41,762 5.40
Two to three years ......... 11,291 5.79 10,810 5.62 16,347 5.83
Three to five years ........ 17,132 6.06 10,443 5.99 13,938 5.68
Over five years ............ 5,402 6.52 13,198 6.29 13,476 6.02
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372,727 5.37 347,470 5.70 308,669 4.86
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Total interest-bearing deposits $736,579 4.73% $605,056 4.95% $577,935 4.27%
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</TABLE>
The Company also offers noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts which
include personal and business checking. Personal checking and business checking
requires a minimum initial deposit of $10 and $100, respectively. Demand
deposits amounted to $57.6 million at December 31, 1996 compared to $52.0
million at December 31, 1995 and $46.4 million at December 31, 1994.
Management believes the variety of deposit accounts offered by the Company
allows it to compete for funds effectively. However, these sources of funds
generally are interest rate sensitive and therefore can be more costly in a high
interest rate environment. Although the Company will continue to carefully
monitor deposit flows, the ability of the Company to control deposit flows will
continue to be significantly affected by the general market rate environment and
economic conditions.
Other Sources of Funds
Additional sources of funds are interest and principal payments on loans
and securities, and positive cash flows generated from operations. Interest and
principal payments on loans are a relatively stable source of funds, while
deposit inflows and outflows are significantly influenced by general market
interest rates, economic conditions and competitive factors. Pawling is a member
of the FHLBNY and, at December 31, 1996, had immediate access to additional
liquidity in the form of borrowings from the FHLBNY of up to $88.8 million. The
Company also has access to the discount window of the Federal Reserve Bank.
There were no borrowings from these sources in 1996, 1995 and 1994, other than
short-term purchases of federal funds from the FHLBNY.
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Selected Ratios
The following is a summary of selected ratios for the years ended December
31:
1996 1995 1994
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Return on average assets:
Net income divided by average total assets ........ 1.09% 0.95% 1.15%
Return on average equity:
Net income divided by average equity .............. 13.11 10.04 11.65
Equity-to-assets ratio:
Shareholders' equity divided by total assets at
end of year ..................................... 8.29 9.24 9.47
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Income Taxes
With certain exceptions, the Company is generally taxed in the same manner
as other corporations. Progressive and Pawling file a consolidated federal
income tax return on a calendar year basis, eliminating intercompany
transactions in the computation of consolidated taxable income.
Under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the
"Code") as amended, Pawling, as a savings institution, has benefited from
provisions of the Code permitting it to take deductions for reasonable annual
additions to tax bad debt reserves. There have been historically two methods
available to Pawling for computation of the bad debt deduction: the "experience"
method and the "percentage of taxable income" method. Certain amendments to the
federal and New York State tax laws regarding bad debt deductions were enacted
in July and August of 1996. The federal amendments include elimination of the
percentage of taxable income method for tax years beginning after December 31,
1995 and imposition of a requirement to recapture into taxable income (over a
six-year period) the bad debt reserves in excess of the base-year amounts.
Pawling previously established, and will continue to maintain, a deferred tax
liability with respect to such excess federal reserves. The New York State
amendments redesignate Pawling's state bad debt reserves at December 31, 1995 as
the base-year amount and also provide for future additions to the base-year
reserve using the percentage of taxable income method.
Under the recent federal tax legislation, Pawling's base-year federal tax
bad debt reserves of $8.8 million are "frozen" and subject to current recapture
only in very limited circumstances. Generally, recapture of all or a portion of
the base-year reserves will be required if Pawling pays a dividend in excess of
the greater of its current or accumulated earnings and profits, redeems any of
its stock, or is liquidated. In accordance with SFAS No. 109, Pawling has not
established a deferred tax liability for its base-year federal tax bad debt
reserves, as management does not anticipate engaging in any transactions that
would cause such reserves to be recaptured. The unrecognized deferred tax
liability was approximately $3.0 million at December 31, 1996.
The recent New York State legislation preserves the use of the percentage
of taxable income bad debt deduction equal to 32.0% of Pawling's New York State
taxable income, which is comparable to the deduction permitted under the prior
state tax law. The legislation also provides for a floating base year, which
will allow Pawling to switch from the percentage of taxable income method to the
experience method without recapture of any reserve. Pawling's base-year state
tax bad debt reserves were approximately $24.9 million at December 31, 1996.
Generally, New York State tax law has requirements similar to the
aforementioned federal requirements regarding the recapture of base-year tax bad
debt reserves. One notable exception is that, after the recent
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legislation, New York continues to require that Pawling maintain its thrift
institution charter and hold at least 60.0% of its assets in specified assets
(generally, loans secured by residential real estate or deposits, educational
loans, cash and certain government obligations). Management expects that Pawling
will continue to meet these requirements and does not anticipate engaging in any
transactions which would require recapture of the base-year reserves.
Accordingly, in accordance with SFAS No. 109, the related state deferred tax
liability of approximately $1.8 million (net of federal tax effect)has not been
recognized.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company presently has a network of 17 branch offices located in
Dutchess, Sullivan, Orange, Putnam, Ulster, Rockland and Westchester counties.
Ten of these buildings are owned and 7 are leased. The Company also owns its
Administrative Headquarters and leases two loan origination offices. Facilities
are generally leased for a period of 5 to 20 years with renewal options. The
termination of any short-term lease would not have a material adverse effect on
the operations of the Company.
The following are the locations of the Company's offices:
Administrative Pawling Branch(1) North Salem Branch(2)
Headquarters(1) Route 22 Cors. Route 116 & 124
1301 Route 52 Pawling, New York North Salem, New York
Fishkill, New York
Liberty Branch(1) Fishkill Branch(2)
Ellenville Branch(1) Route 52 Route 9
80 North Main Street Liberty, New York Fishkill, New York
Ellenville, New York
Millbrook Branch(2) Newburgh Branch(1)
Village Branch(1) Cors. Route 44 & 82 200 Stony Brook Court
11 West Main Street Millbrook, New York Newburgh, New York
Pawling, New York
Monticello Branch(1) Red Hook Branch(2)
Dover Plains Branch(2) Route 42 21 South Broadway
Route 22 Monticello, New York Red Hook, New York
Dover Plains, New York
Roscoe Branch(1) Harriman Loan Center(2)
Brewster Branch(3) 13 Broad Street Triangle Plaza - Suite 19
Route 22 Roscoe, New York Harriman, New York
Brewster, New York
Poughkeepsie Branch(2) White Plains Loan Center(2)
LaGrange Branch(3) 4 Jefferson Place 70 West Red Oak Lane
Route 55 Poughkeepsie, New York White Plains, New York
LaGrange, New York
Wesley Hills Branch(2)
Chestnut Ridge Branch(1) 455 Route 306
770 Chestnut Ridge Road Wesley Hills, New York
Chestnut Ridge, New York
(1) Owned
(2) Leased
(3) Building owned/land leased
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings which may have a
material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the fourth quarter of 1996, there were no matters submitted to a
vote of shareholders of Progressive.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
The following information included in the Annual Report to Shareholders for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 (the "Annual Report"), is incorporated
herein by reference: "SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION - Common Stock," which appears on
page 3 of the Annual Report.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following information included in the Annual Report is incorporated
herein by reference: "SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA," which appears on
page 5 of the Annual Report.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
General
The financial condition and operating results of the Company are primarily
dependent upon the financial condition and operating results of Pawling.
Progressive is a bank holding company whose principal asset is its investment in
Pawling's common stock. Pawling is a New York state-chartered stock savings bank
providing a full range of community banking services to individual and corporate
customers. The Company is engaged principally in the business of attracting
retail deposits from the general public and the business community and investing
those funds in residential and commercial mortgages, consumer loans and
securities.
The operating results of the Company depend primarily on its net interest
income after provision for loan losses. Net interest income is the difference
between interest and dividend income on earning assets, primarily loans and
securities, and interest expense on deposits and other borrowings. Net income of
the Company is also affected by other income, which includes service fees and
net gain (loss) on securities and loans; other expense, which includes salaries
and employee benefits and other operating expenses; and federal and state income
taxes.
Financial Condition
Total assets of the Company were $875.2 million at December 31, 1996 as
compared to $743.2 million at December 31, 1995, an increase of $132.0 million
or 17.8%. The increase in total assets primarily reflects the acquisition of two
Rockland County branches in April 1996, which had total deposits of $152.8
million at the acquisition date.
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Total securities increased by $63.4 million, consisting of a $30.9 million
increase in securities available for sale and a $32.5 million increase in
securities held to maturity. The increase in securities available for sale
primarily reflects $134.5 million in purchases of adjustable rate
mortgage-backed securities, U.S. government agencies and U.S. Treasury notes,
partially offset by maturities, calls and principal paydowns of $97.1 million
and sales of $6.2 million. The increase in securities held to maturity primarily
reflects $46.4 million in purchases of fixed rate five- and seven-year balloon
mortgage-backed securities, partially offset by principal paydowns of $13.8
million.
Net loans totaled $583.6 million at December 31, 1996 as compared to $531.7
million at December 31, 1995, an increase of $51.8 million or 9.7%. The
residential mortgage segment of the loan portfolio increased $33.2 million or
8.4% (net of loan sales to the secondary market of $11.4 million) to $429.2
million at December 31, 1996 from $395.9 million at December 31, 1995. The
commercial mortgage segment of the loan portfolio increased $7.3 million or 9.8%
to $81.1 million at December 31, 1996 from $73.9 million at December 31, 1995.
Other loans increased $13.3 million or 22.6% during 1996 to $72.5 million from
$59.1 million, primarily due to increases in business installment loans,
automobile financings and mobile home loans.
Deposits increased by $137.2 million during 1996, primarily reflecting the
acquisition of two branches.
Shareholders' equity at December 31, 1996 was $72.5 million, an increase of
$3.9 million or 5.7% from December 31, 1995. This increase primarily reflects
net income of $9.3 million and proceeds of $797,000 from exercises of stock
options, partially offset by treasury stock purchases of $3.8 million and cash
dividends of $2.1 million. Shareholders' equity, as a percent of total assets,
was 8.29% at December 31, 1996 compared to 9.24% at December 31, 1995. Book
value per common share increased to $18.97 at December 31, 1996 from $17.42 a
year earlier.
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Analysis of Net Interest Income
The following table shows the Company's average consolidated balances,
interest income and expense, and average rates for the years ended December 31:
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<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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Average Average Average Average Average Average
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
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(Dollars in thousands)
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Interest-earning assets:
Mortgage loans (1) ...................... $492,595 42,811 8.69% $453,243 39,123 8.63% $411,354 34,607 8.41%
Other loans (1) ......................... 66,585 6,594 9.90 58,623 5,683 9.69 54,603 5,239 9.59
Mortgage-backed securities (2) .......... 107,858 7,380 6.84 81,088 5,124 6.32 78,853 4,268 5.41
U.S. Treasury and agencies,
corporate and other securities (2, 3). 112,067 7,121 6.35 51,185 3,513 6.86 76,812 5,121 6.67
Federal funds sold and other (4) ........ 30,218 1,942 6.43 35,182 2,058 5.85 22,861 1,012 4.43
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Total interest-earning assets ....... 809,323 65,848 8.14% 679,321 55,501 8.17% 644,483 50,247 7.80%
Non-interest-earning assets ............... 44,861 32,898 22,656
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Total assets ........................ $854,184 $712,219 $667,139
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings deposits (5) .................... $330,374 13,025 3.94% $251,471 9,236 3.67% $273,614 8,886 3.25%
Time deposits ........................... 380,845 20,773 5.45 336,781 18,456 5.48 277,510 12,291 4.43
Other borrowings ........................ 927 51 5.50 -- -- -- -- -- --
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Total interest-bearing liabilities .. 712,146 33,849 4.75% 588,252 27,692 4.71% 551,124 21,177 3.84%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities .......... 70,966 56,350 50,170
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Total liabilities ................... 783,112 644,602 601,294
Shareholders' equity ...................... 71,072 67,617 65,845
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity ............. $854,184 $712,219 $667,139
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Net earning balance ....................... $ 97,177 $ 91,069 $ 93,359
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Net interest income ....................... 31,999 27,809 29,070
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Interest rate spread (6, 8) ............... 3.39% 3.46% 3.96%
Net yield on interest-earning
assets (margin) (7, 8) ................. 3.95% 4.09% 4.51%
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(1) Interest income on loans does not include interest on non-accrual loans;
however, such loans have been included in the calculation of the average
balances outstanding.
(2) Average balances have been calculated based on amortized cost.
(3) Yields on tax-exempt obligations have not been computed on a tax-equivalent
basis, as the effect thereof is not material.
(4) Other interest income in 1996 includes interest of $420,000 related to
income tax refunds received during the year.
(5) Includes NOW accounts, passbook and statement savings accounts, and money
market accounts.
(6) Represents average rate on total interest-earning assets less average rate
on total interest-bearing liabilities.
(7) Represents net interest income divided by total average interest-earning
assets.
(8) Excluding the interest income on tax refunds in 1996, the interest rate
spread was 3.33% and the net interest margin was 3.90%.
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The following table sets forth, for the years indicated, an analysis of
changes in interest and dividend income, interest expense and net interest
income resulting from changes in average balances ("volume") and changes in
average rates ("rate").
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1996 Compared to 1995 1995 Compared to 1994
Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease)
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Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net
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(In thousands)
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Change in interest and dividend income:
Mortgage loans ......................... $ 3,420 268 3,688 3,616 900 4,516
Other loans ............................ 788 123 911 390 54 444
Mortgage-backed securities ............. 1,832 424 2,256 141 715 856
U.S. Treasury and agencies, corporate
and other securities ................. 3,869 (261) 3,608 (1,759) 151 (1,608)
Federal funds sold and other ........... (319) 203 (116) 721 325 1,046
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Total change in interest and dividend
income ............................ 9,590 757 10,347 3,109 2,145 5,254
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Change in interest expense:
Savings deposits ....................... 3,111 678 3,789 (813) 1,163 350
Time deposits .......................... 2,403 (86) 2,317 3,248 2,917 6,165
Other borrowings ....................... 51 -- 51 -- -- --
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Total change in interest expense .... 5,565 592 6,157 2,435 4,080 6,515
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Change in net interest income ............. $ 4,025 165 4,190 674 (1,935) (1,261)
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Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 1996
Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1995
General
The Company's net income was $9.3 million or $2.38 per share for 1996 as
compared to $6.8 million or $1.67 per share for 1995. The per share amounts are
based on weighted average outstanding common shares reflecting the 1996
three-for-two stock split on a retroactive basis, as discussed in note 1 to the
consolidated financial statements. The $2.5 million or 37.4% increase in net
income was primarily the result of a $4.2 million increase in net interest
income and a $2.1 million decrease in income tax expense, partially offset by
increases of $2.1 million in other expense and $1.7 million in the provision for
loan losses.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income increased $4.2 million, or 15.1%, to $32.0 million for
1996 compared to $27.8 million for 1995. The components of net interest income
are interest and dividend income, which increased $10.3 million or 18.6%, and
interest expense on deposits and other borrowings, which increased $6.2 million
or 22.2%. The Company's interest rate spread narrowed by 7 basis points from
3.46% in 1995 to 3.39% in 1996, attributable to a 4 basis point increase in the
cost of interest-bearing liabilities and a 3 basis point decrease in the average
yield on interest-earning assets. The Company's net interest margin also
narrowed in 1996, declining 14 basis points to 3.95% from 4.09% in 1995,
primarily a result of the change in interest rate spread. The reductions in net
interest margin and spread were primarily due to the temporary investment of net
proceeds received in the acquisition of branches. The majority of these proceeds
were temporarily placed into investment securities until the funds could be
reinvested into higher yielding loans. Without the impact of interest on income
tax refunds, as described in note 8 to the table on page 22, the spread and
margin would
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have narrowed by an additional 6 and 5 basis points, respectively, compared to
1995.
Interest on loans increased $4.6 million, or 10.3%, primarily reflecting
increases in the volume of outstanding loans. Average mortgage and other loans
increased by $47.3 million during 1996.
Interest on mortgage-backed securities increased $2.3 million, or 44.0%,
due to an increase of $26.8 million in the average balance outstanding and an
increase of 52 basis points in the average yield earned on the portfolio. The
higher yield was attributable to current year purchases of securities and upward
adjustments on adjustable rate mortgage-backed securities.
Interest and dividends on U.S. Treasury and agencies, corporate and other
securities increased by $3.6 million, primarily reflecting a $60.9 million
increase in the average balance outstanding, primarily due to purchases of U.S.
Treasury and agency securities partially offset by maturities and calls. The
average portfolio yield declined by 51 basis points, primarily reflecting a
decrease in the yield on government agency securities as a result of calls and
maturities of higher yielding securities.
Interest on federal funds sold and other interest income decreased $116,000
primarily reflecting the lower average yield on federal funds sold and a $5.0
million decrease in the average balance outstanding during the year. The
decrease in interest on federal funds sold was substantially offset by $420,000
of interest income associated with refunds of certain prior years' federal
income taxes.
The $6.2 million increase in interest expense was primarily due to a $123.0
million increase in average interest-bearing deposits due to the acquisition of
two branches during April 1996. Management's policy is to review deposit
interest rates at least weekly and to adjust appropriately based on general
market conditions, the need for funds, competition and the effect on the net
interest margin.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses is a charge against income which increases
the allowance for loan losses. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is
evaluated periodically and is determined based on management's judgment
concerning the amount of risk and potential for loss inherent in the portfolio.
Management's judgment is based upon a number of factors including a review of
non-performing and other classified loans, the value of collateral for such
loans, historical loss experience, changes in the nature and volume of the loan
portfolio, and current economic conditions.
The provision for loan losses was $2.3 million in 1996, an increase of $1.7
million compared to the provision of $600,000 in 1995. The higher provision was
made to increase the allowance for loan losses in line with the Company's loan
growth and changes in portfolio mix. The allowance for loan losses represented
1.56% of total loans at December 31, 1996 compared to 1.49% a year earlier. The
allowance increased by $1.2 million in 1996 (after net charge-offs of $1.1
million) to $9.2 million at year end, while total loans increased by $51.9
million, or 9.6%, during the year. The portfolio growth included a net increase
of $21.5 million, or 12.7%, in categories other than one-to-four family
residential mortgage loans.
Non-performing loans decreased to $4.8 million, or 0.81% of total loans, at
December 31, 1996 from $5.8 million, or 1.07% of total loans, at December 31,
1995. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
increased to 192.35% at December 31, 1996 from 139.39% a year earlier.
In determining the allowance for loan losses, management also considers the
level of slow paying loans, or loans where the borrower is contractually past
due 30 to 89 days or more, but has not yet been placed on non-accrual status. At
December 31, 1996, slow paying loans amounted to $6.3 million as compared to
$3.4 million at December 31, 1995.
Loan loss provisions in future periods will continue to depend on trends in
the credit quality of the Company's loan portfolio, loan mix and the level of
loan charge-offs which, in turn, will depend in part on the economic and
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real estate market conditions prevailing within the Company's lending region. If
general economic conditions or real estate values deteriorate, the level of
delinquencies, non-performing loans and charge-offs may increase and higher
provisions for loan losses may be necessary.
Other Income
Sources of other income include deposit and other service fees, net gain
(loss) on securities, net gain (loss) on sales of loans, and other non-interest
income. Other income remained relatively unchanged at $3.3 million for both 1996
and 1995.
Deposit service fees, the largest component of other income, increased by
$315,000, or 15.1%, to $2.4 million for 1996 from $2.1 million for 1995. This
was primarily the result of an increase in retail checking account fees due to
the acquisition of branches during the second quarter of 1996. Other service
fees totaled $660,000 for 1996 compared to $620,000 for 1995.
Net loss on securities was $199,000 for 1996 compared to a net gain of
$349,000 for 1995. The net loss in 1996 primarily reflects the net realized loss
on the sale of U.S. Treasury securities, while the net gain in 1995 primarily
reflects the gain of $538,000 on the sale of equity securities in the fourth
quarter. There have been no sales of securities classified as held to maturity.
Net gain on sales of loans was $161,000 for 1996 compared to $67,000 for
1995. Sales of mortgage loans in both years reflect the Company's current
practice of selling newly originated fixed rate mortgage loans.
Other Expense
Other expense consists of general and administrative expenses incurred in
managing the core business of the Company and the net costs associated with
managing and selling other real estate properties. Total other expense increased
by $2.1 million, or 10.9%, to $21.4 million for 1996 from $19.3 million for
1995. This reflects amortization of intangible assets in 1996, as well as
increases in salaries and employee benefits expense, net cost of other real
estate, and occupancy and equipment expense. These factors were partially offset
by decreases in FDIC deposit insurance expense and other non-interest expense.
Salaries and employee benefits, the largest component of other expense,
increased by $1.5 million, or 16.8%, to $10.6 million for 1996 from $9.1 million
for 1995. The increase primarily reflects additional expense due to the
acquisition of branches, as well as the hiring of additional staff and normal
merit and promotional salary increases.
Occupancy and equipment expense increased $690,000, or 29.3%, to $3.0
million for 1996 from $2.4 million for 1995, primarily due to the acquisition of
branches as well as other increases in depreciation, maintenance, and equipment
rental and repair expenses.
The net cost of other real estate increased $438,000 to $793,000 for 1996
from $355,000 for the previous year. The investment in other real estate
properties (before the allowance for losses) increased to $2.9 million at
December 31, 1996 from $608,000 at December 31, 1995. The higher costs in 1996
reflect a $200,000 increase in the provision for losses on other real estate as
a result of the increase in the other real estate owned portfolio and
management's assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for other real estate
losses. The increase in the net cost of other real estate also includes a
$134,000 increase in net holding costs, reflecting the larger portfolio of
properties in the current year.
FDIC deposit insurance expense decreased to $2,000 for 1996 from $721,000
for 1995, reflecting a further reduction in FDIC insurance premium rates
effective January 1, 1996.
Amortization of intangible assets totaled $1.0 million for 1996, primarily
reflecting the amortization of the purchase premium as a result of the
acquisition of branches.
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Other non-interest expense decreased $836,000, or 12.3%, to $6.0 million
for 1996 from $6.8 million for 1995. The decrease in other non-interest expense
was primarily attributable to adjustments related to the Company's claim against
Nationar, a check-clearing and trust company which was seized by the New York
State Superintendent of Banks in February 1995. At that time, the Company had
approximately $3.6 million in federal funds sold and other deposits invested
with Nationar. Based on management's concerns about the probability of fully
collecting this balance, a provision for losses of $1.0 million was recognized
in other non-interest expense for 1995. In June and December 1996, the Company
received cash distributions which fully satisfied its claim and, accordingly,
the valuation allowance was reversed in the fourth quarter of 1996 as a credit
to other non-interest expense. See note 9 to the consolidated financial
statements for additional information.
Excluding the effect of the Nationar adjustments, other non-interest
expense increased by $1.2 million in 1996 compared to 1995, primarily reflecting
increases in professional and outside service fees, foreclosure and collection
expense, and other operating costs. Professional and outside service fees
increased by $359,000, primarily due to increased ATM fees due to additional
ATM's in service in 1996 as well as increased loan processing fees as a result
of increased lending activity. Foreclosure and collection expense increased by
$340,000, primarily reflecting additional real estate taxes and other expenses
on delinquent loans. Accruals for real estate taxes were made in 1996 in
response to new procedures adopted by certain local municipalities which
accelerated the foreclosure process when real estate taxes are delinquent.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense of $2.4 million in 1996 consisted of a provision of $4.8
million, or 41.1% of pre-tax income, less a federal benefit of $1.5 million and
a state benefit of $941,000 relating to 1996 settlements with the tax
authorities of audits of certain prior years' tax returns. For 1995, the Company
recognized income tax expense of $4.5 million or 39.6% of pre-tax income. The
valuation allowance applicable to the Company's federal deferred tax asset was
reduced by $174,000 in 1995 primarily due to the utilization of capital loss
carryforwards during the year.
The Company's net deferred tax assets were $6.1 million at December 31,
1996, compared to $5.2 million at December 31, 1995. Based on recent historical
and anticipated future pre-tax earnings, management believes it is more likely
than not that the Company will realize its net deferred tax assets.
Year Ended December 31, 1995
Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1994
General
The Company's net income was $6.8 million or $1.67 per share for 1995 as
compared to $7.7 million or $1.78 per share for 1994. The $884,000 decrease in
net income was primarily the result of a $5.1 million increase in income tax
expense, a $1.3 million decrease in net interest income, and a $694,000 increase
in other non-interest expense. These items were partially offset by a $3.2
million increase in other income primarily due to the improved results from
sales of securities and loans, a $1.6 million decrease in the net cost of other
real estate, a $900,000 decrease in the provision for loan losses, and a
$653,000 decrease in FDIC deposit insurance premiums. The decrease in earnings
per share attributable to lower net income was partially offset by the effect of
the Company's stock repurchase programs which resulted in the buyback of 219,000
shares in 1995.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income decreased $1.3 million, or 4.3%, to $27.8 million for
1995 compared to $29.1 million for 1994. The components of net interest income
are interest and dividend income, which increased $5.3 million or 10.5%, and
interest expense on deposits, which increased $6.5 million or 30.8%. The
Company's interest
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rate spread narrowed by 50 basis points to 3.46% in 1995 from 3.96% in 1994,
reflecting an 87 basis point increase in the average cost of interest-bearing
liabilities, partially offset by a 37 basis point increase in the average yield
on earning assets. The net interest margin also narrowed by 42 basis points to
4.09% in 1995 from 4.51% in 1994, primarily reflecting the narrower interest
rate spread.
The overall increase in interest and dividend income consisted of a $5.0
million increase in interest on loans, a $1.0 million increase in the interest
on federal funds sold, and an $856,000 increase in interest on mortgage-backed
securities, partially offset by a $1.6 million decrease in interest and
dividends on U.S. Treasury and agencies, corporate and other securities.
The increase in interest on loans was attributable to an increase in the
volume of loans outstanding. The yields on loans were generally higher in 1995,
despite the changing mix of the portfolio toward adjustable rate loans which
generally have initial rates lower than comparable fixed rate loans. These
factors were partially offset by the positive effect on interest income of
continued reductions in non-accrual loans.
The increase in interest on federal funds sold was due to increases in both
the average balance outstanding and the average rate earned.
Interest on mortgage-backed securities increased primarily a result of an
increase in the average portfolio yield due to purchases of securities with
higher yields, as well as upward adjustments on adjustable rate mortgage-backed
securities.
The decline in interest and dividends on U.S. Treasury and agencies,
corporate and other securities primarily reflects a decrease in the average
balance outstanding due to maturities and, to a lesser degree, the effect of
corporate securities being called prior to maturity. Funds provided by
maturities and calls were generally reinvested in U.S. Treasury notes and
mortgage-backed securities. The average rate earned on U.S. Treasury and
agencies, corporate and other securities increased in 1995 as a result of
purchases of securities with higher yields and the sale of lower yielding
securities during the fourth quarter of 1994.
The $6.5 million increase in interest on interest-bearing liabilities was
due primarily to an increase in the cost of funds as a result of the generally
higher interest rate environment in 1995, as well as the shift in the mix of
deposits from lower cost savings deposits to higher cost time and money market
deposits.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses was $600,000 in 1995, a reduction of $900,000
from the provision of $1.5 million in 1994. The lower provision primarily
reflects the continued reduction in non-performing loans, and continued stable
conditions in the local economy and most sectors of the real estate market.
Non-performing loans declined to $5.8 million, or 1.07% of total loans, at
December 31, 1995 from $7.4 million, or 1.53% of total loans, at December 31,
1994. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
increased to 139.39% at December 31, 1995 from 127.12% a year earlier.
In determining the allowance for loan losses, management also considers the
level of slow paying loans, or loans where the borrower is contractually past
due 30 to 89 days or more, but has not yet been placed on non-accrual status. At
December 31, 1995, slow paying loans amounted to $3.4 million as compared to
$2.9 million at December 31, 1994.
Other Income
Other income increased to $3.3 million in 1995 from $156,000 in 1994.
Deposit service fees, the largest component of other income, increased by
$209,000, or 11.1%, to $2.1 million for 1995 from $1.9 million for 1994. This
was primarily the result of an increase in retail checking account fees. Other
service fees remained relatively unchanged at $620,000 for 1995 from $644,000
for the previous year.
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Net gain on securities was $349,000 for 1995 compared to a net loss of $1.0
million for 1994. The net gain on securities in 1995 primarily reflects the gain
of $538,000 recorded on the sale of equity securities in the fourth quarter. The
net loss in 1994 primarily represents losses of $1.2 million on the sale of U.S.
Treasury and agency securities of $22.9 million and other debt securities of
$3.8 million, partially offset by gains of $168,000 on the sale of
mortgage-backed securities of $8.2 million and equity securities of $781,000.
The securities sold were classified as available for sale securities and
primarily represented debt securities with longer maturities, low yielding
equity securities, and mortgage-backed securities with low remaining principal
balances. The 1994 sales were primarily made to restructure portions of the
portfolio, in order to shorten maturities and improve yield. There were no sales
of securities classified as held to maturity in either 1995 or 1994.
Net gain on sales of loans was $67,000 for 1995 compared to a net loss of
$1.5 million for 1994. The net loss in 1994 primarily reflects the sale of
seasoned conforming fixed rate mortgages that management decided to sell in the
fourth quarter as part of the Company's on-going effort to manage interest rate
risk and increase liquidity. In addition, sales of mortgage loans in both years
reflect the Company's current practice of selling newly originated fixed rate
mortgage loans.
Other Expense
Other expense decreased by $1.4 million, or 6.8%, to $19.3 million for 1995
from $20.7 million for 1994, primarily due to decreases in the net cost of other
real estate and FDIC deposit insurance expense, partially offset by an increase
in other non-interest expense.
Salaries and employee benefits increased $117,000, or 1.3%, to $9.1 million
for 1995 from $8.9 million for 1994. The increase was primarily the result of
additional staff and normal merit and promotional salary increases, partially
offset by lower medical insurance costs as a result of a change in insurance
provider and a reduction in postretirement benefits expense.
Occupancy and equipment costs increased $82,000, or 3.6%, to $2.4 million
for 1995 from $2.3 million for 1994.
The net cost of other real estate decreased $1.6 million, or 82.3%, to
$355,000 for 1995 from $2.0 million for the previous year, primarily reflecting
a $925,000 reduction in the provision for losses as a result of the decline in
the other real estate owned portfolio and management's assessment of the
adequacy of the allowance for other real estate losses. The investment in other
real estate properties (before the allowance for losses) declined substantially
from $2.7 million at December 31, 1994 to $608,000 at December 31, 1995. The
decline in the net cost of other real estate also includes a $1.1 million
decrease in net holding costs, reflecting the smaller portfolio of properties in
1995.
FDIC deposit insurance expense decreased $653,000, or 47.5%, to $721,000
for 1995 from $1.4 million for 1994. The significant decrease primarily reflects
the reduction of the insurance premium rate applicable to Pawling's deposits.
Other non-interest expense increased $694,000, or 11.4%, to $6.8 million
for 1995 from $6.1 million for 1994. The increase primarily reflects a $1.0
million provision for losses in 1995 with respect to the Company's Nationar
claim, as previously discussed. The provision was partially offset by a
reduction of $631,000 in foreclosure and collection expense.
Income Tax Expense
The Company recognized income tax expense of $4.5 million in 1995, or 39.6%
of pre-tax income for the year. For 1994, the Company recognized an income tax
benefit of $628,000, consisting of a benefit of $3.5 million from a reduction in
the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, less a provision of $2.9
million or 40.8% of pre-tax income for the year.
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In 1995, the Company reduced the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets
by $174,000, primarily due to the utilization of capital loss carryforwards
during the year. In 1994, the valuation allowance applicable to the Company's
federal deferred tax asset was reduced by $1.3 million, commensurate with the
increase during the year in federal income taxes recoverable by loss carryback.
In addition, the valuation allowance applicable to the Company's state deferred
tax asset was reduced by $2.2 million in the fourth quarter of 1994. This latter
reduction was based upon management's reevaluation of the Company's prospects
for future earnings considering factors such as (i) the reduction in
non-performing assets and other higher-risk assets primarily attributable to the
bulk sales in the fourth quarter of 1994, (ii) the reduction in interest rate
risk attributable to the sale of primarily lower yielding fixed rate loans and
securities in the fourth quarter of 1994, and (iii) the sustained level of
recent historical pre-tax earnings, including the achievement of three
consecutive years of consistent profitability. The state deferred tax asset has
been recognized on the basis of expected earnings in future years, as the New
York State tax law does not allow net operating loss carrybacks or
carryforwards.
Asset Quality
Non-performing assets are principally comprised of non-performing loans
(non-accrual loans and loans greater than 90 days past due and still accruing)
and other real estate properties. The Company's policy is to place a loan on
non-accrual status with respect to interest income recognition when collection
of the interest is uncertain. Generally, this occurs when principal or interest
payments are 90 days or more past due, although interest accruals may continue
in limited situations when loans are adequately secured and in the process of
collection. The classification of a loan as non-accruing does not necessarily
indicate that the principal and interest ultimately will be uncollectible. The
Company's historical experience indicates that a portion of assets so classified
will eventually be recovered. All non-performing loans are in various stages of
workout, settlement or foreclosure. Other real estate includes properties
acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure and properties
secured by loans classified as in-substance foreclosures.
At December 31, 1996, non-performing assets totaled $7.1 million, or 0.81%
of total assets, compared to $6.2 million, or 0.83% of total assets, at December
31, 1995. The $901,000 or 14.6% increase in non-performing assets in 1996
consisted of a $1.9 million increase in other real estate properties, partially
offset by a $964,000 decrease in non-performing loans. The increase in other
real estate consists primarily of increases in commercial properties of $1.3
million and residential properties of $740,000 (before the allowance for
losses). The decrease in non-performing loans was primarily attributable to a
$1.9 million decrease in non-accrual commercial loans (mostly due to properties
transferred to other real estate during the year), partially offset by a $1.2
million increase in non-performing residential loans. The comparatively lower
level of non-performing residential mortgage loans at year-end 1995 reflected
the continuing effect of the bulk sales in late 1994.
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The following table sets forth information with respect to non-performing
assets, the allowance for loan losses, and certain asset quality ratios at or
for the years ended December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Non-performing loans:
Mortgage loans:
Residential properties ........................... $3,769 2,559 1,636 4,020 7,258
Commercial properties ............................ 714 2,591 3,009 5,457 6,640
Construction and land ............................ 215 593 2,736 2,028 4,517
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4,698 5,743 7,381 11,505 18,415
Other loans ........................................ 101 20 15 68 508
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Total non-performing loans (1) ................. 4,799 5,763 7,396 11,573 18,923
Other real estate, net ............................... 2,270 405 2,265 7,609 12,723
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Total non-performing assets .................... $7,069 6,168 9,661 19,182 31,646
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Allowance for loan losses at end of year ............ $9,231 8,033 9,402 13,920 15,161
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Ratios:
Allowance for loan losses to:
Non-performing loans....................... 192.35% 139.39% 127.12% 120.28% 80.12%
Total loans ...................................... 1.56 1.49 1.95 3.11 3.89
Non-performing loans to total loans ................ 0.81 1.07 1.53 2.59 4.86
Non-performing assets to total assets .............. 0.81 0.83 1.39 3.03 5.10
Net charge-offs to average loans ................... 0.20 0.38 1.29 0.79 1.08
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</TABLE>
(1) Includes loans on non-accrual status of $4.6 million, $5.6 million, $7.3
million, $11.5 million and $18.8 million at December 31, 1996, 1995, 1994,
1993 and 1992, respectively. The remaining balance consists of loans
greater than 90 days past due and still accruing. The Company generally
stops accruing interest on loans that are delinquent over 90 days.
The loan portfolio also includes certain restructured loans that are
current in accordance with modified payment terms and, accordingly, are not
included in the preceding table. These restructured loans are loans for which
concessions, including reduction of interest rates to below-market levels or
deferral of payments, have been granted due to the borrowers' financial
condition. Restructured loans totaled $571,000, $1.5 million and $1.8 million at
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
If interest payments on non-accrual and restructured loans at December 31
had been made during the respective years in accordance with the original
contractual loan terms, additional interest income of approximately $509,000,
$489,000 and $1.0 million would have been recognized in 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.
At December 31, 1996, management has also identified approximately $2.2
million in potential problem loans which represent loans having more than normal
credit risk. Although these loans are currently performing at December 31, 1996,
management believes that if economic conditions deteriorate in the Company's
lending area, some of these loans could become non-performing in the future.
The moderate stability in the local economy and certain sectors of the real
estate market over the past several years have contributed to the generally
positive trends in the Company's asset quality. The allowance for loan losses as
a percentage of non-performing loans at year end rose to 192.35% in 1996,
compared to
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139.39% in 1995 and 127.12% in 1994. As a percentage of total loans at year end,
the allowance for loan losses was 1.56% in 1996, compared to 1.49% in 1995 and
1.95% in 1994.
Effective January 1, 1995, the Company adopted SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by
Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," as amended by SFAS No. 118. A loan is
considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is
probable that the lender will be unable to collect all principal and interest
due according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. SFAS No.
114 requires lenders to measure impaired loans based on (i) the present value of
expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate,
(ii) the loan's observable market price or (iii) the fair value of the
collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Generally, the Company's
impaired loans are considered to be collateral dependent. An allowance for loan
impairment is maintained if the measure of an impaired loan is less than its
recorded investment. Adjustments to the allowance are made through corresponding
charges or credits to the provision for loan losses.
The adoption of SFAS No. 114 did not have a significant effect on the
Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company's recorded investment
in impaired loans consisted of non-accrual commercial mortgage and construction
loans totaling $929,000 at December 31, 1996 and $3.2 million at December 31,
1995. Total impaired loans at December 31, 1996 consist of (i) loans of $499,000
for which there was an allowance for loan impairment of $89,000 determined in
accordance with SFAS No. 114 and (ii) loans of $430,000 for which such an
allowance was not required due to the adequacy of related collateral values and
prior charge-offs. For the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, the average
recorded investment in total impaired loans was $2.2 million and $5.1 million,
respectively. Interest income on impaired loans is recognized on a cash basis
and was not significant for 1996 and 1995.
In the fourth quarter of 1994, the Company decided to dispose of certain
troubled assets on a bulk sale basis in order to accelerate the reduction in
loan portfolio credit risk, enhance overall asset quality and better position
the Company to achieve its strategic goals. These transactions resulted in the
sale of assets totaling $9.9 million, which consisted of (i) non-performing
mortgage loans of $3.4 million, (ii) performing mortgage loans of $4.8 million
with relatively high credit risk, and (iii) other real estate of $1.7 million.
The net sales proceeds totaled $5.8 million, resulting in losses of $4.1 million
which were charged to the allowance for loan losses ($3.9 million) and the
allowance for losses on other real estate ($218,000).
Liquidity
Liquidity is defined as the ability to generate sufficient cash flow to
meet all present and future funding commitments. Management monitors the
Company's liquidity position on a daily basis and evaluates its ability to meet
depositor withdrawals and to make new loans and investments as opportunities
arise. The Asset/Liability Management Committee, consisting of members of senior
management, is responsible for setting general guidelines to ensure maintenance
of prudent levels of liquidity. The mix of liquid assets and various deposit
products, at any given time, reflects management's view of the most efficient
use of these sources of funds.
The Company's cash flows are classified according to their source --
operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. For 1996,
net cash of $13.6 million was provided by operating activities. Net cash of
$128.3 million was used in investing activities, which primarily consisted of
disbursements for security purchases and loan originations, partially offset by
loan principal collections, proceeds from payments, maturities and calls of
securities and proceeds from sales of loans. Net cash provided by financing
activities was $122.4 million, which consisted primarily of a net increase in
deposits attributable to the purchase of branches, partially offset by deposit
outflows, treasury stock purchases and cash dividends. Further details
concerning the Company's cash flows are provided in the "Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows."
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Liquid assets are provided by short-term investments, proceeds from
maturities of securities and principal collections on loans. One measure used by
the Company to assess its liquidity position is the primary liquidity ratio
(defined as the ratio of cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and
securities maturing within one year to total assets). At December 31, 1996, the
Company had a primary liquidity ratio of 7.84% as compared to 8.21% at December
31, 1995.
An important source of funds is Pawling's core deposit base. Management
believes that a substantial portion of Pawling's deposits of $794.2 million at
December 31, 1996 are core deposits. Core deposits are generally considered to
be a highly stable source of liquidity due to the long-term relationships with
deposit customers. Pawling recognizes the importance of maintaining and
enhancing its reputation in the consumer and commercial markets to enable
effective gathering and retention of core deposits. The Company does not
currently utilize brokered deposits as a source of funds.
In addition to the funding sources discussed above, the Company has the
ability to borrow funds from several sources. Pawling is a member of the FHLBNY
and, at December 31, 1996, had immediate access to additional liquidity in the
form of borrowings from the FHLBNY of up to $88.8 million. The Company also has
access to the discount window of the Federal Reserve Bank. There were no
borrowings from these sources in 1996, 1995 and 1994, other than short-term
purchases of federal funds from the FHLBNY.
At December 31, 1996, Pawling had outstanding loan commitments and
unadvanced customer lines of credit totaling $93.2 million. These commitments do
not necessarily represent future cash requirements since certain of these
instruments may expire without being funded and others may not be fully drawn
upon. The sources of liquidity discussed above are deemed by management to be
sufficient to fund outstanding loan commitments and to meet the Company's other
obligations.
Capital
Progressive, as a bank holding company, is subject to regulation and
supervision by the FRB which applies various guidelines in assessing the
adequacy of capital and in analyzing applications to the FRB. Under the current
leverage capital guidelines of the FRB, most bank holding companies must
maintain consolidated Tier 1 capital of 4.0% of total assets. Tier 1 capital
consists of common shareholders' equity, noncumulative perpetual preferred stock
and minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries, less substantially all
intangible assets, identified losses and investments in certain subsidiaries.
The FRB has also adopted a set of risk-based capital adequacy guidelines,
which require bank holding companies to maintain capital according to the risk
profile of their asset portfolios and certain off-balance sheet items. The
guidelines set forth a system for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning
assets (and credit-equivalent amounts for certain off-balance sheet items) to
one of four broad risk-weight categories. The amount of risk-weighted assets is
determined by applying a specific percentage (0%, 20%, 50% or 100%, depending on
the level of credit risk) to the amounts assigned to each category. As a
percentage of risk-weighted assets, a minimum ratio of 4.0% must be maintained
for Tier 1 capital and 8.0% for total capital.
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At December 31, 1996, Progressive's consolidated capital ratios exceeded
the FRB's minimum regulatory capital requirements as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Risk-Based Capital
------------------------------------
Leverage Capital Tier 1 Total
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Amount(1) Ratio Amount(1) Ratio Amount(1) Ratio
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Actual.................... $63,047 7.2% $63,047 13.5% $68,916 14.8%
Minimum requirement....... 35,013 4.0 18,646 4.0 37,292 8.0
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Excess.................... $28,034 3.2% $44,401 9.5% $31,624 6.8%
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</TABLE>
(1) For all capital amounts, actual capital excludes the Company's consolidated
after-tax net unrealized gain of $769,000 on securities available for sale
(other than a $3,000 unrealized loss on equity securities) and intangible
assets of $8.7 million. For total risk-based capital, actual capital
includes approximately $5.9 million of the allowance for loan losses.
Pawling, as a New York state-chartered stock savings bank, is subject to
regulation and supervision by the New York State Banking Department as its
chartering agency and by the FDIC as its deposit insurer. FDIC regulations
require insured banks, such as Pawling, to maintain minimum levels of capital.
The FDIC regulations follow, in substance, the leverage and risk-based capital
requirements adopted by the FRB for bank holding companies.
At December 31, 1996, Pawling's capital ratios exceeded the FDIC's minimum
regulatory capital requirements as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Risk-Based Capital
-----------------------------------
Leverage Capital Tier 1 Total
--------------------------------------------------------
Amount(1) Ratio Amount(1) Ratio Amount(1) Ratio
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Actual.................... $57,095 6.6% $57,095 12.3% $62,951 13.5%
Minimum requirement....... 34,779 4.0 18,603 4.0 37,205 8.0
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Excess.................... $22,316 2.6% $38,492 8.3% $25,746 5.5%
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</TABLE>
(1) For all capital amounts, actual capital excludes Pawling's after-tax net
unrealized gain of $791,000 on securities available for sale and intangible
assets of $8.7 million. For total risk-based capital, actual capital
includes approximately $5.9 million of the allowance for loan losses.
During 1994, the Company announced two plans to repurchase in each case up
to 5% of Progressive's outstanding common stock, to be used for general
corporate purposes. The first repurchase was completed in November 1994 and
consisted of 220,500 shares at a total cost of $3.1 million or $14.14 per share.
The second repurchase plan was completed in September 1995 and consisted of
210,000 shares at a total cost of $3.3 million or $15.89 per share. A third
repurchase plan, which was announced in October 1995 and completed in July 1996,
consisted of 202,500 shares at a total cost of $3.9 million or $19.19 per share.
On October 21, 1996, the Company announced a fourth plan to repurchase 195,000
shares, or approximately 5% of outstanding stock, over a six- to nine-month
period. At December 31, 1996, 74,250 shares had been purchased under the fourth
plan at a cost of $1.7 million or $22.80 per share. The number of shares and the
per share cost of each repurchase program have been restated to reflect the 1996
three-for-two stock split.
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Asset/Liability Management
The Company's net interest income is an important component of its
operating results. The stability of net interest income in changing interest
rate environments depends on the Company's ability to manage effectively the
interest rate sensitivity and maturity of its assets and liabilities. The
Company's Asset/Liability Management Committee develops and implements risk
management strategies, and uses various risk measurement tools to evaluate the
impact of changes in interest rates on the Company's asset/liability structure
and net interest income.
The Company's asset/liability management goal is to maintain an acceptable
level of interest rate risk to produce relatively stable net interest income in
changing interest rate environments. Interest rate risk is managed primarily by
structuring the Company's balance sheet to emphasize holding adjustable rate
loans and mortgage-backed securities, and maintaining a large base of core
deposits. Management's plan to shorten the maturities of the Company's
interest-sensitive assets includes: the further use of adjustable rate lending
products; the sale of certain newly originated fixed rate mortgages; shortening
the average maturity of the securities portfolio through the redeployment of
maturing investments into adjustable rate securities and debt securities with
maturities of no more than five years; and maintaining an appropriate balance
between securities held to maturity and securities available for sale to provide
management with flexibility to restructure the portfolio when conditions
warrant. As economic conditions change, management will modify the plan as
necessary. To date, the Company has not used synthetic hedging instruments such
as interest rate futures, swaps or options in managing its interest rate risk.
To emphasize the retention of assets with a shorter duration, the Company's
asset/liability policy allows newly originated adjustable rate and biweekly
payment mortgage loans to be held in its portfolio, while newly originated fixed
rate mortgage loans are sold in the secondary market. At December 31, 1996,
$360.7 million or 69.5% of the mortgage loan portfolio had adjustable rates,
compared to $298.6 million or 62.1% at December 31, 1995 and $223.4 million or
52.5% at December 31, 1994. Despite the benefits of adjustable rate loans to an
institution's interest rate risk management, they may pose potential additional
credit risks, because when interest rates rise the underlying payments by the
borrower rise, increasing the potential for default.
One measure of the Company's interest rate sensitivity is its interest
sensitivity gap, or the difference between interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities scheduled to mature or reprice within a specified
time frame. Shorter gaps are a measure of exposure to changes in interest rates
for shorter intervals and longer gaps measure sensitivity over a longer
interval. At December 31, 1996, the Company had a one-year gap of -3.31% of
total assets; that is, it had an excess of interest-bearing liabilities over
interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within one year. A negative gap
may enhance earnings in periods of declining interest rates in that, during such
periods, the interest expense paid on liabilities may decrease more rapidly than
the interest income earned on assets. Conversely, in a rising interest rate
environment, a negative gap may result in an increase in interest expense paid
on liabilities that is greater than the increase in interest income earned on
assets. While a negative gap indicates the amount of interest-bearing
liabilities which may reprice before interest-earning assets, it does not
indicate the extent to which they will reprice. Therefore, at times, a negative
gap may not produce higher margins in a declining rate environment.
Due to the limitations inherent in the gap analysis, management augments
the asset/liability management process by using simulation analysis. Simulation
analysis estimates the impact on net interest income of hypothetical changes in
the balance sheet structure and/or interest rate environment. This analysis
serves as an additional tool in meeting the Company's goal of maintaining
relatively stable net interest income in varying rate environments.
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The following table summarizes the Company's interest rate sensitive assets
and liabilities at December 31, 1996 according to the time periods in which they
are expected to reprice, and the resulting gap for each time period.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Within One One to Five Over Five
Year Years Years Total
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest-earning assets:
Mortgage loans:
Fixed rate......................... $ 92,518 49,050 16,849 158,417
Adjustable rate.................... 247,972 106,561 6,202 360,735
Other loans............................ 26,248 29,451 16,770 72,469
Mortgage-backed securities............. 52,627 42,887 19,985 115,499
U.S. Treasury and agencies, corporate and
other securities.................... 23,039 67,086 -- 90,125
Federal funds sold..................... 30,500 -- -- 30,500
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Total interest-earning assets.... 472,904 295,035 59,806 827,745
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings accounts..................... 24,921 33,228 111,209 169,358
NOW accounts......................... 24,829 -- -- 24,829
Money market accounts................ 169,665 -- -- 169,665
Time deposits........................ 282,498 84,827 5,402 372,727
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 501,913 118,055 116,611 736,579
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(Deficiency) excess of interest-earning
assets compared to interest-bearing
liabilities......................... $ (29,009) 176,980 (56,805)
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(Deficiency) excess as a percent of total
assets.............................. (3.31%) 20.22% (6.49%)
Cumulative (deficiency) excess as a
percent of total assets............. (3.31%) 16.91% 10.42%
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</TABLE>
Prepayments and scheduled payments have been estimated for the loan
portfolio based on the Company's historical experience. Certain fixed rate loans
are callable at any time at the Company's option. The majority of these loans
are immediately callable and therefore are included in the "Within One Year"
time period. Adjustable rate mortgage loans are assumed to reprice at the
earlier of scheduled maturity or the contractual interest rate adjustment date.
Non-accrual loans are included in the table at their original maturities.
Savings account repricings are based on the Company's historical repricing
experience and management's belief that these accounts are not highly sensitive
to changes in interest rates.
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Impact of Inflation
The consolidated financial statements and related consolidated financial
information presented in this annual report have been prepared in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of
financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without
considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to
inflation. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and
liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result,
interest rates have a more significant impact on a financial institution's
performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do
not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the
prices of goods and services.
Report of Management
The consolidated financial statements of Progressive Bank, Inc. and
subsidiary, included herein, are the responsibility of and have been prepared by
management in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements necessarily include some amounts that are based on best
judgments and estimates. Other financial information included in this report is
consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements.
Management is responsible for maintaining a system of internal accounting
control. The purpose of the system is to provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded in accordance with management's authorization, that
assets are safeguarded against loss or unauthorized use, and that underlying
financial records support the preparation of financial statements. The system
includes written policies and procedures, selection of qualified personnel,
appropriate segregation of responsibilities, and the ongoing internal audit
function.
The independent auditors conduct an annual audit of the Company's
consolidated financial statements to enable them to express an opinion as to the
fair presentation of the statements. In connection with the audit, the
independent auditors consider the internal control structure, to the extent they
consider necessary to determine the nature, timing and extent of their auditing
procedures. The independent auditors also prepare recommendations regarding
internal controls and other accounting and financial related matters. The
implementation of these recommendations by management is monitored directly by
the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
/s/ Peter Van Kleeck /s/ Robert Gabrielsen
Peter Van Kleeck Robert Gabrielsen
President and CEO Treasurer and CFO
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
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Independent Auditors' Report............................................. 37
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1995................ 38
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 ...................................... 39
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years
Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994................................ 40
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31,1996, 1995 and 1994 ....................................... 41
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.............................. 42-68
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Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Progressive Bank, Inc.:
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Progressive Bank,
Inc. and subsidiary as listed in the accompanying index. These consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Progressive
Bank, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Stamford, Connecticut
January 21, 1997
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARES AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
December 31,
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1996 1995
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Assets
Cash and due from banks (note 11) ...................... $ 15,070 14,923
Federal funds sold ..................................... 30,500 22,970
Securities (note 3):
Available for sale, at fair value ................... 137,792 106,901
Held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of
$72,315 in 1996 and $40,386 in 1995) .............. 72,614 40,148
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Total securities ................................. 210,406 147,049
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Loans, net (note 4):
Mortgage loans ...................................... 517,077 478,227
Other loans ......................................... 75,708 61,520
Allowance for loan losses ........................... (9,231) (8,033)
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Total loans, net ................................. 583,554 531,714
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Accrued interest receivable ............................ 6,068 5,029
Other real estate, net (note 5) ........................ 2,270 405
Premises and equipment, net (note 6) ................... 10,323 9,673
Deferred income taxes, net (note 10) ................... 6,134 5,223
Intangible assets (note 2) ............................. 8,755 --
Other assets (notes 9 and 13) .......................... 2,100 6,228
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Total assets ..................................... $ 875,180 743,214
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Savings and time deposits (note 7) .................. $ 736,579 605,056
Demand deposits ..................................... 57,622 51,956
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (note 13) .... 8,437 17,544
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Total liabilities ................................ 802,638 674,556
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Commitments and contingencies (note 14)
Shareholders' equity (notes 11 and 12):
Preferred stock ($1.00 par value; 5,000,000 shares
authorized; none issued) .......................... -- --
Common stock ($1.00 par value; 15,000,000 shares
authorized; 4,427,999 shares issued) .............. 4,428 4,428
Paid-in capital ..................................... 25,879 25,879
Retained earnings ................................... 51,882 44,880
Treasury stock, at cost (603,315 shares in 1996 and
485,558 shares in 1995) ........................... (10,416) (7,655)
Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale,
net of taxes (note 3) ............................. 769 1,126
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Total shareholders' equity ....................... 72,542 68,658
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ....... $ 875,180 743,214
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended December 31,
--------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest and dividend income:
Mortgage loans ....................................... $ 42,811 39,123 34,607
Other loans .......................................... 6,594 5,683 5,239
Securities ........................................... 14,501 8,637 9,389
Federal funds sold and other ......................... 1,942 2,058 1,012
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Total interest and dividend income ................ 65,848 55,501 50,247
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Interest expense:
Deposits .............................................. 33,798 27,692 21,177
Other borrowings ...................................... 51 -- --
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Total interest expense ............................ 33,849 27,692 21,177
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Net interest income ............................... 31,999 27,809 29,070
Provision for loan losses (note 4) ...................... 2,300 600 1,500
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Net interest income after provision for loan losses 29,699 27,209 27,570
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Other income:
Deposit service fees ................................. 2,399 2,084 1,875
Other service fees ................................... 660 620 644
Net (loss) gain on securities (note 3) ............... (199) 349 (1,019)
Net gain (loss) on sales of loans (note 4) ........... 161 67 (1,455)
Other non-interest income ............................ 328 186 111
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Total other income ................................ 3,349 3,306 156
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Net interest and other income ..................... 33,048 30,515 27,726
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Other expense:
Salaries and employee benefits (note 13) ............. 10,571 9,052 8,935
Occupancy and equipment .............................. 3,042 2,352 2,270
Net cost of other real estate (note 5) ............... 793 355 2,000
FDIC deposit insurance ............................... 2 721 1,374
Amortization of intangible assets .................... 1,003 -- --
Other non-interest expense (note 9) .................. 5,963 6,799 6,105
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Total other expense ............................... 21,374 19,279 20,684
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Income before income taxes ........................ 11,674 11,236 7,042
Income tax expense (benefit) (note 10) .................. 2,353 4,450 (628)
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Net income ........................................ $ 9,321 6,786 7,670
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Net income per common share (1) ......................... $ 2.38 1.67 1.78
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Weighted average common shares outstanding (1) .......... 3,916 4,070 4,319
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</TABLE>
(1) Adjusted for the three-for-two stock split completed in December 1996. See
note 1.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARES AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Net
------------------------- Unrealized
Shares Paid-in Retained Treasury Gain (Loss) on
Outstanding(1) Amount(1) Capital(1) Earnings Stock Securities Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1993 ................ 4,407,899 $ 4,428 25,879 33,748 (234) -- 63,821
Net income .................................. -- -- 7,670 -- -- 7,670
Cash dividends declared
($0.25 per share) (1) ..................... -- -- (1,085) -- -- (1,085)
Stock options exercised ..................... 18,465 -- -- (168) 231 -- 63
Treasury stock purchased .................... (306,000) -- -- -- (4,307) -- (4,307)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities
available for sale, net of taxes:
As of January 1, 1994 ................... -- -- -- -- 2,165 2,165
Net change during the year .............. -- -- -- -- (2,387) (2,387)
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Balance at December 31, 1994 ................ 4,120,364 4,428 25,879 40,165 (4,310) (222) 65,940
Net income .................................. -- -- 6,786 -- -- 6,786
Cash dividends declared
($0.43 per share) (1) ..................... -- -- (1,766) -- -- (1,766)
Stock options exercised ..................... 41,077 -- -- (305) 593 -- 288
Treasury stock purchased .................... (219,000) -- -- -- (3,938) -- (3,938)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
securities available for sale, net of taxes -- -- -- -- 1,348 1,348
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Balance at December 31, 1995 ................ 3,942,441 4,428 25,879 44,880 (7,655) 1,126 68,658
Net income .................................. -- -- 9,321 -- -- 9,321
Cash dividends declared
($0.53 per share) (1) ..................... -- -- (2,088) -- -- (2,088)
Stock options exercised ..................... 64,493 -- -- (231) 1,028 -- 797
Treasury stock purchased .................... (182,250) -- -- -- (3,789) -- (3,789)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
securities available for sale, net of taxes -- -- -- -- (357) (357)
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Balance at December 31, 1996 ................ 3,824,684 $ 4,428 25,879 51,882 (10,416) 769 72,542
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</TABLE>
(1) Adjusted for the three-for-two stock split completed in December 1996. See
note 1.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended December 31,
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1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Operating activities:
Net income .................................................. $ 9,321 6,786 7,670
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses ................................ 2,300 600 1,500
Provision for losses on other real estate ................ 525 325 1,250
Depreciation expense ..................................... 1,146 850 693
Net loss (gain) on securities and loans .................. 38 (416) 2,474
Amortization of net (discounts) premiums on securities ... (98) 37 607
Amortization of net deferred loan origination fees ....... (412) (494) (817)
Net (increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable ... (1,039) (821) 378
Gain on sales of other real estate ....................... (242) (346) (687)
Amortization of intangible assets ........................ 1,003 -- --
Net change in income tax assets and liabilities .......... (1,798) 3,941 (5,331)
Other, net ............................................... 2,809 (2,398) 1,553
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Net cash provided by operating activities .............. 13,553 8,064 9,290
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Investing activities:
Purchases of securities:
Securities available for sale ............................. (141,232) (28,787) (15,183)
Securities held to maturity ............................... (46,441) (14,208) (48,084)
Proceeds from principal payments, maturities and calls
of securities:
Securities available for sale ............................. 97,111 18,529 38,085
Securities held to maturity ............................... 13,837 12,949 14,292
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale ........ 5,953 1,459 33,633
Disbursements for loan originations, net of principal
collections ............................................... (68,590) (71,057) (92,618)
Proceeds from sales of loans ................................ 11,607 12,326 48,487
Purchases of premises and equipment ......................... (1,796) (2,432) (3,715)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate .................... 1,288 2,029 4,867
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Net cash used in investing activities .................. (128,263) (69,192) (20,236)
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Financing activities:
Increase in deposits from acquisition of branches, net of
premium paid .............................................. 143,030 -- --
Net (decrease) increase in deposits, exclusive of acquisition (15,563) 32,683 62,236
Cash dividends paid on common stock ......................... (2,088) (1,766) (1,085)
Net proceeds on exercises of stock options .................. 797 288 63
Purchases of treasury stock ................................. (3,789) (3,938) (4,307)
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Net cash provided by financing activities .............. 122,387 27,267 56,907
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents .......... 7,677 (33,861) 45,961
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ................ 37,893 71,754 25,793
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ...................... $ 45,570 37,893 71,754
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Supplemental data:
Interest paid ............................................... $ 33,793 27,461 19,281
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received .................. 3,992 508 4,665
Loans transferred to other real estate ...................... 3,983 1,215 3,035
Loans originated to finance sales of other real estate ...... 431 1,308 2,708
Securities transferred from held to maturity to available
for sale (note 3) ......................................... -- 44,891 --
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Progressive Bank, Inc. ("Progressive") is a bank holding company whose sole
subsidiary is Pawling Savings Bank ("Pawling"). Collectively, these entities are
referred to herein as the "Company." Pawling is a New York state-chartered stock
savings bank providing a full range of community banking services to its
customers. The Company is engaged principally in the business of attracting
retail deposits from the general public and the business community and investing
those funds in residential and commercial mortgages, consumer loans and
securities. Pawling's market area consists of the seven southern tier counties
of New York State, north of New York City. Progressive and Pawling are subject
to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergo periodic
examinations by those regulatory authorities. Deposits are insured up to
applicable limits by the Bank Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation ("FDIC").
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the consolidated
financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to near-term change include
the allowances for losses on loans and other real estate, and the valuation
allowance for deferred tax assets. The Company's accounting policies with
respect to these estimates are discussed below.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Progressive
and Pawling. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are
eliminated in consolidation.
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash equivalents are defined as
federal funds sold and other highly liquid instruments with an original term of
three months or less.
All share and per share data have been adjusted to give retroactive effect
to the three-for-two stock split completed in December 1996. The split resulted
in the issuance of 1,476,025 additional common shares. The total par value for
these shares was retroactively transferred to common stock from paid-in-capital.
Reclassifications are made when necessary to conform prior year amounts to
the current year's presentation.
Securities
Securities are classified as held to maturity securities, trading
securities, or available for sale securities in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115, "Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," which the Company adopted effective
January 1, 1994. Securities held to maturity are limited to debt securities for
which the entity has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity.
Trading securities are debt and equity securities that are bought principally
for the purpose of selling them in the near term. All other debt and equity
securities are classified as available for sale.
Held to maturity securities are carried at amortized cost. Available for
sale debt securities and marketable equity securities are carried at fair value,
with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a
separate component of shareholders' equity (net of taxes). Non-marketable equity
securities (principally Federal Home Loan Bank stock) are included in securities
available for sale at cost, as there is no readily available market value. The
Company has no trading securities.
Premiums and discounts on debt securities are recognized as adjustments to
interest income. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are determined
using the specific identification method. Unrealized losses on held to maturity
and available for sale securities are charged to earnings when the decline in
fair value of a security is judged to be other than temporary.
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Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed adequate by
management based on an evaluation of the known and inherent risks in the
portfolio, past loan loss experience, estimated value of underlying collateral
and current economic conditions. The allowance is increased by provisions for
loan losses charged to operations. Loan losses and recoveries of loans
previously written-off are charged or credited to the allowance as incurred or
realized, respectively.
Effective January 1, 1995, the Company prospectively adopted SFAS No. 114,
"Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," as amended by SFAS No. 118.
Under SFAS No. 114, a loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current
information and events, it is probable that the creditor will be unable to
collect all principal and interest contractually due. Creditors are permitted to
measure impaired loans based on (i) the present value of expected future cash
flows discounted at the loan's effective rate, (ii) the loan's observable market
price or (iii) the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral
dependent. If the approach used results in a measurement that is less than the
impaired loan's recorded investment, an impairment loss is recognized as part of
the allowance for loan losses. Substantially all of the Company's impaired loans
are collateral-dependent loans measured based on the fair value of the
collateral.
Establishing the allowance for loan losses involves significant management
judgments utilizing the best information available at the time of the review.
Those judgements are subject to further review by various sources, including the
Company's regulators. Future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based
on changes in economic and real estate market conditions, further information
obtained regarding known problem loans, the identification of additional problem
loans and other factors.
Interest and Fees on Loans
Interest income is accrued monthly on outstanding loan principal balances
unless management considers collection to be uncertain (generally, when
principal or interest payments are 90 days or more past due). When loans are
placed on non-accrual status, previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed
by charging interest income of the current period. Loans are returned to accrual
status when collectibility is no longer considered uncertain.
Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are
deferred. The net fee or cost is amortized to interest income, using the level
yield method, over the contractual loan term. Amortization ceases when loans are
placed on non-accrual status and resumes when loans are returned to accrual
status.
Other Real Estate
Other real estate consists of properties acquired through foreclosure or
deed in lieu of foreclosure and properties secured by loans classified as
in-substance foreclosures. A property is initially recorded at fair value less
costs to sell, and any resulting write-down of the recorded investment in the
loan is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Thereafter, an allowance for
losses on other real estate is established for any further declines in estimated
fair value less costs to sell. Fair value estimates are based on recent
appraisals and other available information.
Holding costs on properties ready for sale are included in current
operations, while costs that improve such properties are capitalized.
Gains on sales of other real estate are credited to income and losses are
charged against the allowance for losses on other real estate. Gain or loss is
recognized upon disposition of the property and the transfer of the risks and
rewards of ownership.
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Premises and Equipment
Land is carried at cost. Buildings, furniture and equipment are carried at
cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation expense is computed on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets.
Maintenance and repair costs are charged to operating expenses as incurred,
while costs of significant improvements are capitalized.
Income Taxes
In accordance with the asset and liability method required by SFAS No. 109,
deferred taxes are recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable
to "temporary differences" between the financial statement carrying amounts and
the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. A deferred tax liability is
recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future taxable
income. A deferred tax asset is recognized for all temporary differences that
will result in future tax deductions and for all unused tax loss carryforwards,
subject to reduction of the asset by a valuation allowance in certain
circumstances. This valuation allowance is recognized if, based on an analysis
of available evidence, management determines that it is more likely than not
that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The
valuation allowance is subject to ongoing adjustment based on changes in
circumstances that affect management's judgment about the realizability of the
deferred tax asset. Adjustments to increase or decrease the valuation allowance
are charged or credited, respectively, to income tax expense.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which temporary differences
are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax laws or rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date of the change.
Branch Purchase Premium
The purchase premium that resulted from the 1996 acquisition of branches
has been capitalized as an intangible asset. The premium is being amortized on a
straight-line basis over seven years (the estimated average remaining life of
the acquired customer base). The unamortized premium is reviewed for impairment
if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not
be fully recoverable.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Effective January 1, 1996, the Company prospectively changed its method of
accounting for mortgage servicing rights, upon adoption of SFAS No. 122,
"Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights." SFAS No. 122 requires that entities
recognize, as separate assets, the rights to service mortgage loans for others
regardless of how those servicing rights are acquired. Capitalized mortgage
servicing rights are assessed for impairment based on the fair value of those
rights, and any impairment loss is recognized through a valuation allowance.
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to, and over
the period of, estimated net servicing income.
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Stock Option Plans
The Company accounts for its stock option plans in accordance with the
provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees." Accordingly, compensation expense is recognized
only if the exercise price of the option is less than the fair value of the
underlying stock at the grant date. SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," encourages entities to recognize the fair value of all
stock-based awards on the date of grant as compensation expense over the vesting
period. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 allows entities to continue to apply the
provisions of APB No. 25 and provide pro forma disclosures of net income and
earnings per share as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had
been applied to stock option grants made in 1995 and later years. The Company
has elected to continue to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and
provide the pro forma disclosures required by SFAS No. 123.
Postretirement Benefits
The Company accounts for the cost of certain postretirement benefits in
accordance with SFAS No. 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits
Other Than Pensions." The cost of these postretirement benefits is recognized on
an accrual basis as such benefits are earned by active and retired employees.
Net Income Per Common Share
Net income per common share is based on net income divided by the weighted
average common shares outstanding during the period, which include on
retroactive basis the additional shares issued in the 1996 stock split.
Outstanding common stock equivalents (stock options) did not have a significant
dilutive effect on the per share data.
2. Acquisition of Branches
In April 1996, Pawling completed the acquisition of two branch offices in
Rockland County, New York and assumed deposit liabilities of approximately
$152.8 million. Assets recorded in the acquisition were principally cash and a
deposit purchase premium.
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3. Securities
A summary of the Company's securities at December 31 follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
1996 Cost Gains Losses Value
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Securities available for sale:
Debt securities:
United States Treasury and agencies........... $ 86,860 132 (109) 86,883
Mortgage-backed securities.................... 41,640 1,335 (90) 42,885
Corporate and other........................... 3,190 52 -- 3,242
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Total debt securities...................... 131,690 1,519 (199) 133,010
Equity securities............................... 4,786 22 (26) 4,782
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Total securities available for sale..... 136,476 1,541 (225) 137,792
Securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities.................... 72,614 194 (493) 72,315
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Total securities...................... $209,090 1,735 (718) 210,107
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1995
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Securities available for sale:
Debt securities:
United States Treasury and agencies........... $ 47,458 415 (10) 47,863
Mortgage-backed securities.................... 43,462 1,373 -- 44,835
Corporate and other........................... 9,704 200 -- 9,904
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Total debt securities...................... 100,624 1,988 (10) 102,602
Equity securities............................... 4,351 10 (62) 4,299
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Total securities available for sale..... 104,975 1,998 (72) 106,901
Securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities.................... 40,148 276 (38) 40,386
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Total securities...................... $145,123 2,274 (110) 147,287
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</TABLE>
Equity securities at December 31, 1996 and 1995 include Federal Home Loan
Bank stock with a cost basis of $4.4 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
The Company's mortgage-backed securities are pass-through securities
guaranteed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Mortgage-backed securities held to
maturity are principally five- and seven-year balloon payment securities, and
mortgage-backed securities available for sale are adjustable rate securities.
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In November 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a special
report which provided a one-time opportunity to reassess the appropriateness of
security classifications under SFAS No. 115, prior to year-end 1995.
Reclassifications from the held to maturity category allowed by this one-time
opportunity would not call into question the intent to hold other debt
securities to maturity. In accordance with the special report, on November 30,
1995, the Company made a one-time transfer of adjustable rate mortgage-backed
securities with an amortized cost of $44.9 million and a fair value of $46.3
million, to the available for sale portfolio from the held to maturity
portfolio. The transfer was made primarily to enhance liquidity and provide
greater flexibility in managing the Company's securities.
The following is a summary of the amortized cost and fair value of debt
securities available for sale (other than mortgage-backed securities) at
December 31, 1996, by remaining term to contractual maturity. Actual maturities
may differ from contractual maturities because certain issuers have the right to
call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Amortized Fair
Remaining Contractual Term Cost Value
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(In thousands)
One year or less....................................... $23,026 23,039
More than one year to five years....................... 67,024 67,086
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Total.............................................. $90,050 90,125
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Sales of available for sale securities resulted in gross realized losses of
$199,000 in 1996. Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on sales of
securities available for sale were $379,000 and $30,000, respectively, in 1995
and $300,000 and $1.3 million, respectively, in 1994.
Changes in unrealized holding gains and losses on available for sale
securities resulted in pre-tax increases (decreases) in shareholders' equity of
($610,000), $2.3 million and ($4.1) million during 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.
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4. Loans
Loans at December 31 consist of the following:
1996 1995
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(In thousands)
Mortgage loans:
Residential properties:
One-to-four family dwellings.................... $401,026 370,591
Five or more dwelling units..................... 28,138 25,354
Commercial properties.............................. 81,117 73,851
Construction and land.............................. 8,871 10,773
Net deferred mortgage loan origination fees ....... (2,075) (2,342)
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517,077 478,227
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Other loans:
Automobile financing............................... 26,121 21,936
Mobile home........................................ 26,185 22,885
Consumer installment............................... 2,798 2,621
Business installment............................... 11,392 6,284
Other.............................................. 5,973 5,397
Net deferred other loan origination costs.......... 3,239 2,397
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75,708 61,520
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Total loans..................................... 592,785 539,747
Allowance for loan losses............................ (9,231) (8,033)
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Total loans, net................................ $583,554 531,714
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Mortgage loans consist of adjustable rate loans of $360.7 million and fixed
rate loans of $158.4 million at December 31, 1996 ($298.6 million and $182.0
million, respectively, at December 31, 1995). Residential mortgage loans include
construction loans on pre-sold homes of $47.2 million and home equity loans of
$38.6 million at December 31, 1996 ($35.2 million and $32.2 million,
respectively, at December 31, 1995).
The Company originates loans primarily in the New York counties of
Dutchess, Sullivan, Orange, Putnam, Ulster, Westchester and Rockland. Since
1993, the Company has also originated loans in the Connecticut counties of
Fairfield, Hartford, New Haven and Litchfield. The ability of borrowers to make
principal and interest payments in the future will depend upon, among other
things, the level of overall economic activity and the real estate market
conditions prevailing within the Company's lending region.
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The following loans were on non-accrual status at December 31:
1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
Mortgage loans:
Residential properties............ $3,656 2,407 1,593
Commercial properties............. 714 2,591 3,009
Construction and land............. 215 593 2,736
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Total.......................... $4,585 5,591 7,338
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The loan portfolio also includes certain restructured loans that are
current in accordance with modified payment terms and, accordingly, are not
included in the preceding table. These restructured loans are loans for which
concessions, including reduction of interest rates to below-market levels or
deferral of payments, have been granted due to the borrowers' financial
condition. Restructured loans totaled $571,000, $1.5 million and $1.8 million at
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. There were no commitments to
lend additional funds to borrowers with restructured loans at December 31, 1996.
If interest payments on non-accrual and restructured loans at December 31
had been made during the respective years in accordance with the original
contractual loan terms, additional interest income of approximately $509,000,
$489,000 and $1.0 million would have been recognized in 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.
The adoption of SFAS No. 114, effective January 1, 1995, did not have a
significant effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. SFAS No.
114 applies to loans that are individually evaluated for collectibility in
accordance with the Company's ongoing loan review procedures (principally
commercial mortgage and construction loans). The total recorded investment in
impaired loans consisted of non-accrual commercial mortgage and construction
loans of $929,000 and $3.2 million at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
These totals include loans of $430,000 in 1996 and $2.5 million in 1995, for
which an allowance for loan impairment was not required under SFAS No. 114 due
to the adequacy of related collateral values and prior charge-offs. The
remaining impaired loans of $499,000 in 1996 and $674,000 in 1995 had allowances
for loan impairment measured under SFAS No. 114 of $89,000 and $110,000,
respectively, which were included in the overall allowance for loan losses. The
average recorded investment in total impaired loans was $2.2 million for 1996
and $5.1 million for 1995. Interest income on impaired loans is recognized on a
cash basis and was not significant for 1996 and 1995.
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Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31
is summarized as follows:
1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year......... $ 8,033 9,402 13,920
Provision charged to operations...... 2,300 600 1,500
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10,333 10,002 15,420
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Loans charged-off:
Mortgage loans:
Residential...................... (954) (376) (1,259)
Commercial....................... (332) (593) (4,391)
Construction and land............ -- (1,166) (275)
Other loans:
Consumer......................... (267) (219) (235)
Commercial....................... (5) (30) (57)
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Total charge-offs............. (1,558) (2,384) (6,217)
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Recoveries:
Mortgage loans:
Residential...................... 54 84 12
Commercial....................... 106 80 28
Construction and land............ 217 189 37
Other loans:
Consumer......................... 50 56 71
Commercial....................... 29 6 51
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Total recoveries.............. 456 415 199
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Net charge-offs...................... (1,102) (1,969) (6,018)
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Balance at end of year............... $ 9,231 8,033 9,402
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In 1994, the Company completed bulk sales of (i) non-performing mortgage
loans of $3.4 million and (ii) performing mortgage loans of $4.8 million with
relatively high credit risk. The net sales proceeds totaled $4.3 million,
resulting in losses of $3.9 million which were charged against the allowance for
loan losses. There were no bulk sales in 1996 or 1995.
Certain mortgage loans originated by the Company have been sold without
recourse in the secondary market. The net realized gain (loss) on these sales
was $161,000, $67,000 and ($1.5) million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
The net loss in 1994 primarily reflects the sale of seasoned fixed rate
mortgages. Other realized gains and losses during the three-year period relate
to the Company's current practice of selling newly originated fixed rate
mortgage loans. At December 31, 1996 and 1995, mortgage loans held for sale had
a cost basis of $1.2 million and $891,000, respectively, which approximated fair
value. At December 31, 1996, intangible assets included $37,000 for the
unamortized cost of mortgage servicing assets recognized on 1996 loan sales in
accordance with SFAS No. 122. The fair value of these servicing rights
approximated their carrying value.
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The Company generally retains the servicing rights on mortgage loans sold.
The principal balances of loans serviced for others, which are not included in
the consolidated balance sheets, were $55.2 million, $58.0 million and $49.1
million at December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
5. Other Real Estate
Other real estate consisted of the following properties at December 31:
1996 1995
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(In thousands)
Residential properties................................ $ 900 160
Commercial properties................................. 1,564 296
Construction and land................................. 477 152
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2,941 608
Allowance for losses.................................. (671) (203)
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Total other real estate, net..................... $2,270 405
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Activity in the allowance for losses is summarized as follows for the years
ended December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at beginning of year........................... $203 471 1,047
Provision charged to net cost of other real estate..... 525 325 1,250
Charge-offs for realized losses........................ (57) (593) (1,826)
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Balance at end of year................................. $671 203 471
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</TABLE>
The components of the net cost of other real estate were as follows for the
years ended December 31:
1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
Provision for losses............................. $525 325 1,250
Net holding costs................................ 510 376 1,437
Gain on sales of properties...................... (242) (346) (687)
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Net cost of other real estate............... $793 355 2,000
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6. Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment consisted of the following at December 31:
1996 1995
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(In thousands)
Land................................................... $ 1,839 1,184
Buildings.............................................. 9,726 9,504
Furniture and equipment................................ 7,463 6,909
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19,028 17,597
Less accumulated depreciation.......................... 8,705 7,924
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Total premises and equipment, net................. $10,323 9,673
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7. Savings and Time Deposits
The following is an analysis of savings and time deposits at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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Weighted Weighted
Amount Average Rate Amount Average Rate
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NOW accounts........................... $ 24,829 1.76% $ 22,814 1.99%
Savings accounts....................... 169,358 3.47 154,425 3.54
Money market accounts.................. 169,665 5.02 80,347 5.26
Time deposits.......................... 372,727 5.37 347,470 5.70
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Total savings and time deposits... $736,579 4.73% $605,056 4.95%
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</TABLE>
The following is a summary of time deposits by remaining contractual term
at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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Weighted Weighted
Remaining Contractual Term Amount Average Rate Amount Average Rate
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Six months or less................... $193,415 5.23% $186,438 5.67%
More than six months to one year..... 89,083 5.20 84,554 5.54
More than one year to two years...... 56,404 5.70 42,027 5.88
More than two years to three years... 11,291 5.79 10,810 5.62
More than three years to five years.. 17,132 6.06 10,443 5.99
More than five years................. 5,402 6.52 13,198 6.29
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Total time deposits............. $372,727 5.37% $347,470 5.70%
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</TABLE>
Time deposits issued in amounts of $100,000 or more amounted to
approximately $52.6 million and $50.3 million at December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. Interest expense on time deposits over $100,000 amounted to
approximately $2.9 million, $2.7 million and $2.3 million in 1996, 1995 and
1994, respectively.
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8. Borrowings
From time to time, the Company purchases federal funds. These borrowings
generally mature within one to four days of the transaction date. During 1996,
the maximum balance outstanding as of any month end was $17.9 million, and the
average balance was $927,000 with a weighted average interest rate of 5.50%.
There were no such borrowings outstanding at December 31, 1996 or 1995.
Pawling is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY")
and, at December 31, 1996, had immediate access to additional liquidity in the
form of borrowings from the FHLBNY of up to $88.8 million. The Company also has
access to the discount window of the Federal Reserve Bank. There were no
borrowings under these arrangements during 1996, 1995 and 1994.
9. Other Non-Interest Expense
The components of other non-interest expense for the years ended December
31 are as follows:
1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
Professional and outside service fees................ $1,912 1,553 1,564
Printing, postage, telephone and office supplies..... 1,606 1,283 1,229
(Credit) provision for losses on Nationar claim...... (1,000) 1,000 --
Advertising.......................................... 849 868 749
Data processing...................................... 753 612 611
Foreclosure and collection expense................... 751 411 1,042
Other................................................ 1,092 1,072 910
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Total.......................................... $5,963 6,799 6,105
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In February 1995, the Superintendent of Banks for the State of New York
(the "Superintendent") seized Nationar, a check-clearing and trust company,
freezing all of Nationar's assets. The Company used Nationar for federal funds
transactions, as well as certain custodial and investment services. The Company
had approximately $3.6 million in federal funds sold and other deposits invested
with Nationar at the time of seizure, which were reclassified to other assets at
December 31, 1995. Based on the Superintendent's preliminary indications that
Nationar's assets may be inadequate to fully satisfy creditor claims and a
report noting a deficit in Nationar's net shareholders' equity, management, as
advised by legal counsel, believed that there was reasonable likelihood that the
Company would not recover all of its investments in federal funds and other
deposits at Nationar at December 31, 1995. As a result, the Company established
a valuation allowance of $1.0 million in 1995 through a charge to other
non-interest expense. In June and December 1996, the Company received cash
distributions which fully satisfied its $3.6 million claim and, accordingly, the
valuation allowance was reversed in the fourth quarter of 1996 by a credit to
other non-interest expense.
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10. Income Taxes
The components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows for the years
ended December 31:
1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
Current:
Federal...................................... $2,579 3,191 865
State........................................ 432 1,109 288
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3,011 4,300 1,153
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Deferred:
Federal...................................... (500) 243 1,243
State........................................ (158) 81 478
Reductions in the valuation allowance
for deferred tax assets.................... -- (174) (3,502)
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(658) 150 (1,781)
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Total income tax expense (benefit)........ $2,353 4,450 (628)
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The following is a reconciliation of the expected income tax expense and
the actual income tax expense (benefit). The expected income taxes have been
computed by applying the statutory federal tax rate to income before taxes:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income tax at applicable federal statutory rate.......... $3,969 3,820 2,394
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense resulting
from:
Favorable resolution of prior years' tax examinations.. (2,441) -- --
State income taxes, net of federal tax effect.......... 802 804 506
Reductions in the valuation allowance for deferred
tax assets........................................... -- (174) (3,502)
Other.................................................. 23 -- (26)
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Actual income tax expense (benefit)................. $2,353 4,450 (628)
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</TABLE>
Federal and state tax benefits of $1.5 million and $941,000, respectively,
were recognized in 1996 upon settlement with the tax authorities of audits of
certain prior years' tax returns.
The valuation allowance applicable to the Company's federal deferred tax
asset was reduced by $174,000 in 1995 primarily due to the utilization of
capital loss carryforwards during the year.
The valuation allowance applicable to the Company's federal deferred tax
asset was reduced by $1.3 million in 1994 commensurate with the increases during
the year in federal income taxes recoverable by loss carryback. In addition, the
valuation allowance applicable to the Company's state deferred tax asset was
reduced by $2.2 million in the fourth quarter of 1994. This latter reduction was
based on management's reevaluation of the Company's prospects for future
earnings considering factors such as (i) the reduction in non-
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performing assets and other higher-risk assets primarily attributable to the
bulk sales in the fourth quarter of 1994, (ii) the reduction in interest rate
risk attributable to the sale of primarily lower yielding fixed rate loans and
securities in the fourth quarter of 1994, and (iii) the sustained level of
recent historical pre-tax earnings, including the achievement of three
consecutive years of consistent profitability. The state deferred tax asset has
been recognized on the basis of expected earnings in future years, as the New
York State tax law does not allow net operating loss carrybacks or
carryforwards.
Based on recent historical and anticipated future pre-tax earnings,
management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize its
net deferred tax assets.
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Company's
deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses......................................... $3,803 3,309
Net deferred loan origination fees................................ 916 1,037
Accrued postretirement benefits................................... 923 909
Accrued interest payable.......................................... 899 876
Other deductible temporary differences............................ 707 750
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Total gross deferred tax assets............................... 7,248 6,881
Less valuation allowance...................................... (88) (88)
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Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance............... 7,160 6,793
Deferred tax liabilities for taxable temporary differences........... (479) (770)
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Net deferred tax assets.............................................. 6,681 6,023
Net deferred tax liability associated with net unrealized gain
on securities recognized in shareholders' equity.................. (547) (800)
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Total net deferred tax assets........................................ $6,134 5,223
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</TABLE>
As a thrift institution, Pawling is subject to special provisions in the
federal and New York State tax laws regarding its allowable tax bad debt
deductions and related tax bad debt reserves. These deductions historically have
been determined using methods based on loss experience or a percentage of
taxable income. Tax bad debt reserves are maintained equal to the excess of
allowable deductions over actual bad debt losses and other reserve reductions.
These reserves consist of a defined base-year amount, plus additional amounts
("excess reserves") accumulated after the base year. SFAS No. 109 requires
recognition of deferred tax liabilities with respect to such excess reserves, as
well as any portion of the base-year amount which is expected to become taxable
(or "recaptured") in the foreseeable future.
Certain amendments to the federal and New York State tax laws regarding bad
debt deductions were enacted in July and August 1996. The federal amendments
include elimination of the percentage of taxable income method for tax years
beginning after December 31, 1995 and imposition of a requirement to recapture
into taxable income (over a six-year period) the bad debt reserves in excess of
the base-year amounts. Pawling previously established, and will continue to
maintain, a deferred tax liability with the respect to such excess federal
reserves. The New York State amendments redesignate Pawling's state bad debt
reserves at December 31, 1995 as the base-year amount and also provide for
future additions to the base-year reserve using the percentage of taxable income
method.
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In accordance with SFAS No. 109, deferred tax liabilities have not been
recognized with respect to the federal and state base-year reserves of $8.8
million and $24.9 million, respectively, since the Company does not expect that
these amounts will become taxable in the foreseeable future. Under the tax laws
as amended, events that would result in taxation of these reserves include (i)
redemptions of Pawling's stock or certain excess distributions to Progressive
and (ii) failure of Pawling to maintain a specified qualifying assets ratio or
meet other thrift definition tests for New York State tax purposes. The
unrecognized deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 1996 with respect to the
federal and state base-year reserves were approximately $3.0 million and $1.8
million, respectively.
11. Regulatory Matters
Capital Requirements
FDIC regulations require banks to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of Tier
1 capital to total adjusted assets of 4.0%, and minimum ratios of Tier 1 capital
and total capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.0% and 8.0%, respectively. The
FRB has adopted similar requirements for the consolidated capital of bank
holding companies.
Under its prompt corrective action regulations, the FDIC is required to
take certain supervisory actions (and may take additional discretionary actions)
with respect to an undercapitalized bank. Such actions could have a direct
material effect on a bank's financial statements. The regulations establish a
framework for the classification of banks into five categories: well
capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly
undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. Generally, a bank is
considered well capitalized if it has a Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 5.0%; a
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6.0%; and a total risk- based
capital ratio of at least 10.0%.
The foregoing capital ratios are based in part on specific quantitative
measures of assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as
calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and
classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators
about capital components, risk weightings and other factors.
Management believes that, as of December 31, 1996, Pawling and Progressive
met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. Further, the
most recent FDIC notification categorized Pawling as a well-capitalized
institution under the prompt corrective action regulations. There have been no
conditions or events since the notification that management believes have
changed Pawling's capital classification.
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The following is a summary of actual capital amounts and ratios as of
December 31, 1996 for Pawling and Progressive (consolidated), compared to the
requirements for minimum capital adequacy and for classification as
well-capitalized:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Requirements
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Minimum Capital For Classification as
Actual Adequacy Well Capitalized
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Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Pawling:
Leverage capital............. $57,095 6.6% $34,779 4.0% $43,473 5.0%
Risk-based capital:
Tier 1..................... 57,095 12.3 18,603 4.0 27,904 6.0
Total...................... 62,951 13.5 37,205 8.0 46,507 10.0
Progressive (consolidated):
Leverage capital............. $63,047 7.2% $35,013 4.0%
Risk-based capital:
Tier 1..................... 63,047 13.5 18,646 4.0
Total...................... 68,916 14.8 37,292 8.0
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</TABLE>
Dividend Restrictions
Dividend payments by Progressive must be within certain guidelines of the
FRB which provide, among other things, that dividends generally should be paid
only from current earnings. Pawling's ability to pay dividends to Progressive is
also subject to various restrictions. Under New York State Banking Law,
dividends may be declared and paid only from Pawling's net profits, as defined.
The approval of the Superintendent of Banks of the State of New York is required
if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year will exceed the net
profit for the year plus the retained net profits of the preceding two years. At
December 31, 1996, Pawling had $6.4 million in retained net profits which were
available for dividend payments.
Reserve Requirements
Pawling is required to maintain reserves (primarily in the form of cash on
hand and Federal Reserve Bank balances) with respect to certain types of deposit
liabilities. Reserves maintained at December 31, 1996 and 1995 were $3.8 million
and $2.8 million, respectively.
12. Stock Option Plans
The Company has established stock option plans for its employees and
directors. Under the plans, the option exercise price may not be less than the
fair market value of the common stock at the date of the grant. Options under
the employees' incentive stock option plan are generally exercisable any time
within ten years of the date of grant. Unexercised options automatically expire
90 days after termination of an employee's continuous employment by the Company.
Pursuant to the directors' non-qualified stock option plans adopted in 1992 and
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1993, options have ten-year terms, and vest and become fully exercisable six
months after the date of grant. At December 31, 1996, shares available for
future grant totaled 16,716 for the employees' plan and 47,100 for the
directors' plans.
The following is a summary of activity in the plans for 1994, 1995 and
1996. The number of shares and per share prices have been adjusted to reflect
the 1996 stock split (see note 1).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Employees' Plan Directors' Plans
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Weighted Average Weighted Average
Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at December 31, 1993.... 56,190 $ 5.84 124,050 $ 9.32
Granted........................ 26,490 12.07 4,800 12.50
Exercised...................... (17,715) 3.14 (750) 11.00
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Outstanding at December 31, 1994.... 64,965 9.11 128,100 9.43
Granted........................ 109,749 16.72 -- --
Exercised...................... (29,227) 6.20 (11,850) 9.03
Forfeited...................... (1,200) 2.83 -- --
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Outstanding at December 31, 1995.... 144,287 15.54 116,250 9.47
Granted........................ 75,300 18.26 10,800 17.17
Exercised...................... (41,243) 14.20 (23,250) 9.06
Forfeited...................... (16,140) 16.74 -- --
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Outstanding at December 31, 1996.... 162,204 $16.96 103,800 $10.37
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Exercisable at December 31:
1994........................... 64,965 $ 9.11 128,100 $ 9.43
1995........................... 97,787 14.77 116,250 9.47
1996........................... 142,704 16.93 103,800 10.37
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</TABLE>
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The following is a summary of additional information concerning options
outstanding at December 31, 1996, for the employees' plan and directors' plans
on a combined basis:
Weighted Average
------------------------------------------
Exercise Price Range Number (1) Remaining Life (years) Exercise Price
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$6.83 - $7.00 37,200 5.0 $ 6.99
11.00 53,250 7.0 11.00
11.83 - 12.83 16,204 7.0 12.29
15.75 26,000 8.0 15.75
17.17 - 17.75 110,100 9.0 17.42
18.67 - 20.33 23,250 9.5 19.55
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$6.83 - $20.33 266,004 7.9 $14.39
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(1) All options were exercisable at December 31, 1996, except for options on
19,500 shares in the $17.17 - $17.75 price range.
All options have been granted at exercise prices equal to the fair value of
the common stock at the grant dates. Therefore, in accordance with the
provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 related to fixed stock options, no compensation
expense is recognized with respect to options granted or exercised. Under the
alternative fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123, the fair value of
all fixed stock options on the grant date would be recognized as expense over
the vesting period (if any). The estimated weighted average fair values of
options granted in 1996 and 1995 were $4.78 and $4.93, respectively. These fair
values were estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the
following weighted average assumptions: dividend yield of 3.0%; expected
volatility rate of 25.0% in 1996 and 26.4% in 1995; risk-free interest rate of
5.95% in 1996 and 6.89% in 1995; and expected option lives of 6.0 years in 1996
and 6.2 years in 1995.
The following is a comparison of the Company's net income and earnings per
share, as reported, to the pro forma amounts assuming application of the
fair-value-based method of SFAS No. 123 to options granted in 1995 and 1996:
1996 1995
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(In thousands, except per share
amounts)
Net income:
As reported.................................. $9,321 6,786
Pro forma.................................... 8,879 6,446
Net income per common share:
As reported.................................. $ 2.38 1.67
Pro forma.................................... 2.27 1.58
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13. Employee Benefits
Pension Benefits
The Company maintains a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan which
covers substantially all employees who meet certain age and length of service
requirements. Benefits are based on the employees' years of accredited service
and their average annual three years' earnings, as defined by the plan. Plan
benefits are funded through Company contributions at least equal to the amounts
required by law.
The following is a reconciliation of the funded status of the plan at December
31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations:
Accumulated benefit obligation-vested ............................... $ 5,352 5,125
Accumulated benefit obligation-nonvested ............................ 313 286
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5,665 5,411
Effect of projected future compensation levels ...................... 1,255 1,226
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Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date ............. 6,920 6,637
Plan assets, at fair value (primarily investments in mutual funds) .... 8,643 7,639
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Plan assets in excess of projected benefit obligation ................. 1,723 1,002
Unrecognized net transition obligation ................................ 21 30
Unrecognized prior service cost ....................................... (143) (160)
Unrecognized net gain from past experience different from
that assumed and effect of changes in assumptions ................... (975) (301)
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Prepaid pension expense (included in other assets) ............... $ 626 571
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The components of net pension expense are as follows for the years ended
December 31:
1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
Service cost-- benefits earned during the year............ $ 271 241 264
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation............. 489 460 388
Actual return on plan assets.............................. (1,082) (1,279) (29)
Net amortization and deferral............................. 472 766 (488)
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Net pension expense.................................. $ 150 188 135
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</TABLE>
A discount rate of 7.75% and a rate of increase in future compensation levels
of 5.5% were used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected
benefit obligation at December 31, 1996 (7.50% and 5.5%, respectively, at
December 31, 1995, and 8.25% and 6.0%, respectively, at December 31, 1994). The
expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was 8.0% for each year.
In 1994, the Company implemented a non-qualified, unfunded retirement and
severance plan for members of the Board of Directors. Under this plan, each
member leaving the Board after at least five years of service is entitled to a
benefit consisting of the annual retainer fee at the time of departure
multiplied by the director's
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number of years of service, up to 15 years. The annual cost of this plan was
$85,000 for 1996 and $95,000 for both 1995 and 1994. The accumulated benefit
obligation was $420,000 and $470,000 at December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.
Other Postretirement Benefits
The Company also provides certain postretirement health care benefits. Under
the current plan, substantially all Company employees become eligible for
postretirement benefits if they meet certain age and length of service
requirements. The Company accrues the cost of these benefits as they are earned
by active employees.
The actuarial and recorded liabilities for postretirement benefits, none of
which have been funded, were as follows at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated postretirement obligations:
Retirees ........................................................................ $ 613 593
Fully eligible employees ........................................................ 138 138
Other active participants ....................................................... 613 549
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Total accumulated postretirement benefit obligation .......................... 1,364 1,280
Unrecognized prior service cost ..................................................... 408 450
Unrecognized gain from the effect of changes in assumptions and plan
amendments ..................................................................... 459 460
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Accrued postretirement benefit cost (included in other liabilities) ....... $2,231 2,190
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The components of net postretirement benefits expense are as follows for the
years ended December 31:
1996 1995 1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)
Service cost-- benefits earned during the year ................................. $ 58 48 67
Interest cost on accumulated benefit obligation ................................ 100 91 170
Net amortization and deferral .................................................. (60) (72) --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net postretirement benefits expense ....................................... $ 98 67 237
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</TABLE>
The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was determined using
discount rates of 7.75%, 7.50% and 8.25% at December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. At December 31, 1996, the assumed rate of increase in future
health care costs was 9.5% for 1997, gradually decreasing to 5.5% in the year
2005 and remaining at that level thereafter. Increasing the assumed health care
cost trend rate by 1.0% in each future year would increase the accumulated
benefit obligation as of December 31, 1996 by $98,000 and the service cost by
$2,000 for the year then ended.
401(k) Savings Plan
The Company also maintains a defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of
the Internal Revenue Code, pursuant to which eligible employees may elect to
contribute up to 8.0% of their compensation. The Company makes contributions
equal to 50% of the first 5.0% of a participant's contribution for non-highly
compensated employees, and 50% of the first 3.0% for highly-compensated
employees. Voluntary and matching contributions are invested, in accordance with
the participant's direction, in one or a number of investment options including
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a fund consisting of shares of Progressive's common stock. Employee
contributions vest immediately, while employer contributions vest ratably over a
five-year period beginning after the first year of participation. Savings plan
expense amounted to $117,000 in 1996, $92,000 in 1995 and $79,000 in 1994.
14. Commitments and Contingencies
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
The Company's lending-related financial instruments with off-balance sheet
risk consist of loan origination commitments, unadvanced lines of credit and
standby letters of credit. These instruments involve various degrees of credit
risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The Company's maximum potential
exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amounts of the
instruments, assuming that they are fully funded at a later date and any
collateral proves to be worthless. The Company does not utilize off-balance
sheet financial instruments for trading purposes.
The contractual amounts of these financial instruments at December 31 were as
follows:
1996 1995
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(In thousands)
Commitments and unadvanced lines of credit:
Mortgage loans:
Residential ............................................... $65,225 54,023
Commercial and other ...................................... 16,146 10,184
Other loans ................................................. 11,784 8,617
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Total .................................................. $93,155 72,824
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Standby letters of credit ..................................... $ 311 274
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Commitments to originate loans and unadvanced lines of credit are comprised of
$80.0 million relating to adjustable rate loans and $13.2 million relating to
fixed rate loans at December 31, 1996.
The contractual amounts of these financial instruments do not necessarily
represent future cash requirements since certain of these instruments may expire
without being funded and others may not be fully drawn upon. Loan origination
commitments are contractual agreements to lend to customers within specified
time periods at interest rates and other terms based on market conditions
existing on the commitment or closing date. Management evaluates each customer's
creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. Standby letters of credit are issued
on behalf of customers in connection with contracts between the customer and
third parties. Under a standby letter of credit, the Company assures that a
third party will receive specified funds if a customer fails to meet his
contractual obligation.
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had mortgage loans held for sale of
$1.2 million and $891,000, respectively, which approximated their fair value.
For mortgage loans which are to be sold into the secondary market, the Company
generally enters into commitments to sell loans to third parties at the time
that rate lock agreements are entered into with the potential borrowers. At
December 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had commitments to sell loans to third
parties amounting to $2.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
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Lease Commitments
At December 31, 1996, the Company was obligated under a number of
non-cancelable operating leases for office space. Certain leases contain renewal
options and provide for increased rentals based principally on increases in the
average Consumer Price Index. Rent expense under operating leases was
approximately $433,000, $387,000 and $415,000 for 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. The future minimum lease payments under operating leases at
December 31, 1996 were $409,000 for 1997, $265,000 for 1998, $207,000 for 1999,
$144,000 for 2000, $70,000 for 2001, and a total of $527,000 for 2002 and later
years.
Legal Proceedings
In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in various
outstanding legal proceedings. Management has discussed the nature of these
proceedings with legal counsel. In the opinion of management, the financial
position of the Company will not be affected materially as a result of the
outcome of such legal proceedings.
15. Fair Values of Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 107 requires disclosures about the fair value of financial
instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. The definition
of a financial instrument includes many of the assets and liabilities recognized
in the Company's consolidated balance sheets, as well as certain off-balance
sheet items.
Fair value is defined in SFAS No. 107 as the amount at which a financial
instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties,
other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Quoted market prices are used to
estimate fair values when those prices are available. However, active markets do
not exist for many types of financial instruments. Consequently, fair values for
these instruments must be estimated by management using techniques such as
discounted cash flow analysis and comparison to similar instruments. These
estimates are subjective and require judgments regarding significant matters
such as the amount and timing of future cash flows and the selection of discount
rates that appropriately reflect market and credit risks. Changes in these
judgments often have a material effect on the fair value estimates. Since these
estimates are made as of a specific point in time, they are susceptible to
material near-term changes. Fair values estimated in accordance with SFAS No.
107 do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from the sale of a
large volume of a particular financial instrument, nor do they reflect possible
tax ramifications or transaction costs.
Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial
instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future
business or the value of non-financial assets and liabilities such as premises
and equipment. In addition, there are significant intangible assets that are not
included in these fair value estimates, such as the value of "core deposits" and
the Company's branch network. Accordingly, the fair values disclosed below do
not represent management's estimate of the underlying value of the Company.
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The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values
of the Company's financial assets and liabilities (none of which are held for
trading purposes) at December 31:
1996 1995
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Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
Amount Value Amount Value
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(In millions)
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks ................ $ 15.1 15.1 14.9 14.9
Federal funds sold ..................... 30.5 30.5 23.0 23.0
Securities ............................. 210.4 210.1 147.0 147.3
Loans .................................. 583.6 583.0 531.7 530.0
Accrued interest receivable ............ 6.1 6.1 5.0 5.0
Financial liabilities:
Demand, NOW, savings and
money market deposits . ............... 421.5 421.5 309.5 309.5
Time deposits .......................... 372.7 372.7 347.5 347.5
Accrued interest payable ............... 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1
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The following paragraphs describe the valuation methods used by the Company to
estimate fair values.
Securities
The fair values of securities were based on market prices or dealer quotes.
Loans
For valuation purposes, the loan portfolio was segregated into its significant
categories such as residential mortgages, commercial mortgages and consumer
loans. These categories were further analyzed, where appropriate, based on
significant financial characteristics such as type of interest rate (fixed or
adjustable) and payment status (performing or non-performing). Fair values were
estimated for each component using a valuation method selected by management.
The fair values of performing residential mortgage and consumer installment
loans were estimated based on current secondary market prices or current
interest rates for similar loans, adjusted judgmentally for differences in loan
characteristics. The fair values of performing commercial mortgage and
construction loans were estimated by discounting the anticipated cash flows from
the respective portfolios. Estimates of the timing and amount of these cash
flows considered factors such as future loan prepayments and credit losses. The
discount rates reflect estimated current market rates for loans with similar
terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
The fair values of non-performing loans were based on management's analysis of
available market information, recent collateral appraisals and other
borrower-specific information.
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Deposit Liabilities
In accordance with SFAS No. 107, the fair values of deposit liabilities with
no stated maturity (demand, NOW, savings and money market accounts) are equal to
the carrying amounts payable on demand. The fair values of time deposits
represent the greater of the contractual cash flows discounted using interest
rates currently offered on deposits with similar characteristics and remaining
maturities, or the amount at which depositors could settle their accounts.
As required by SFAS No. 107, these estimated fair values do not include the
value of core deposit relationships which comprise a significant portion of the
Company's deposit base. Management believes that the Company's core deposit
relationships provide a relatively stable, low-cost funding source which has a
substantial intangible value separate from the deposit balances.
Other Financial Instruments
The other financial assets and liabilities shown in the preceding table have
fair values that approximate the respective carrying amounts because the
instruments are payable on demand or have short-term maturities and present
relatively low credit risk and interest rate risk.
Fair values of the loan origination commitments, unadvanced lines of credit
and standby letters of credit described in note 14 were estimated based on an
analysis of the interest rates and fees currently charged to enter into similar
transactions, considering the remaining terms of the instruments and the
creditworthiness of the potential borrowers. At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the
fair values of these financial instruments were not significant.
16. Recent Accounting Standard
In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 125,
"Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments
of Liabilities." Transactions within the scope of SFAS No. 125 include loan
securitizations, sales of partial interests in financial assets, repurchase
agreements, securities lending, pledges of collateral, loan syndications and
participations, sales of receivables with recourse, servicing of mortgage and
other loans and in-substance defeasances of debt.
SFAS No. 125 applies a financial-components approach that focuses on the
entity's control over a financial asset to determine the proper accounting for
financial asset transfers. Under that approach, after financial assets are
transferred, an entity recognizes on the balance sheet all assets it controls
and all liabilities it has incurred. The entity would remove from the balance
sheet those assets it no longer controls and liabilities it has satisfied. If
the entity has surrendered control over the transferred assets, the transaction
is accounted for as a sale. Under SFAS No. 125, control is considered to have
been surrendered only if (i) the assets are isolated from the transferor; (ii)
the transferee has the right to pledge or exchange the assets or is a qualifying
special-purpose entity; and (iii) the transferor does not maintain effective
control over the assets through an agreement to repurchase or redeem them. If
any of these conditions are not met, the transfer is accounted for as a secured
borrowing.
As required, the Company will adopt SFAS No. 125 effective January 1, 1997 on
a prospective basis. Management does not anticipate that the implementation of
SFAS No. 125 will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
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17. Parent Company Condensed Financial Information
The following are the condensed balance sheets of Progressive at December 31,
1996 and 1995, and its condensed statements of income and cash flows for 1996,
1995, and 1994:
Condensed Balance Sheets 1996 1995
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(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash and due from banks ............................... $ 134 45
Federal funds sold .................................... 5,200 2,370
Securities available for sale, at fair value .......... 1,120 1,346
Investment in Pawling ................................. 66,609 62,629
Other assets .......................................... 271 5,261
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Total assets .................................... $ 73,334 71,651
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ................ $ 792 2,993
Shareholders' equity .................................. 72,542 68,658
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ...... $ 73,334 71,651
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Condensed Statements of Income 1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
Operating income:
Dividends received from Pawling ............... $ 4,298 5,652 7,485
Interest and other dividends .................. 225 193 324
Management and service fees ................... 315 418 523
(Loss) gain on securities ..................... -- (22) 25
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4,838 6,241 8,357
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Operating expense:
Salaries and employee benefits ................ 316 407 463
Other ......................................... (603) 1,511 320
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(287) 1,918 783
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Income before income taxes ...................... 5,125 4,323 7,574
Income tax expense (benefit) .................... 158 (549) 37
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Income before equity in undistributed income
of Pawling ................................... 4,967 4,872 7,537
Equity in undistributed income of Pawling ....... 4,354 1,914 133
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Net income ................................. $ 9,321 6,786 7,670
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<CAPTION>
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows 1996 1995 1994
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Operating activities:
Net income ............................................... $ 9,321 6,786 7,670
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed income of Pawling ............ (4,354) (1,914) (133)
Other, net ........................................... 2,782 (2,917) 40
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Net cash provided by operating activities ........ 7,749 1,955 7,577
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Investing activities:
Purchases of securities .................................. - - (202)
Proceeds from maturities of securities ................... 250 303 652
Proceeds from sales of securities ........................ -- 1,801 385
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Net cash provided by investing activities ........ 250 2,104 835
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Financing activities:
Cash dividends paid on common stock ...................... (2,088) (1,766) (1,085)
Net proceeds on exercises of stock options ............... 797 288 63
Purchases of treasury stock .............................. (3,789) (3,938) (4,307)
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Net cash used in financing activities ............ (5,080) (5,416) (5,329)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ....... 2,919 (1,357) 3,083
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ............. 2,415 3,772 689
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ................... $ 5,334 2,415 3,772
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18. Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
Quarterly unaudited financial information follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
First Second Third Fourth
1996 Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Year
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest and dividend income ..... $ 14,684 17,095 17,031 17,038 65,848
Interest expense ................. 7,373 8,783 8,956 8,737 33,849
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Net interest income .............. 7,311 8,312 8,075 8,301 31,999
Provision for loan losses ........ 300 600 600 800 2,300
Net loss on securities ........... -- (194) -- (5) (199)
Net gain on sales of loans ....... 90 18 31 22 161
Other income ..................... 816 855 866 850 3,387
Other expense (1) ................ 4,638 5,970 5,653 5,113 21,374
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Income before income taxes ...... 3,279 2,421 2,719 3,255 11,674
Income tax expense (benefit) (2) . 1,357 (513) 174 1,335 2,353
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income ....................... $ 1,922 2,934 2,545 1,920 9,321
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Net income per common share (3) .. $ 0.49 0.74 0.65 0.50 2.38
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1995
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Interest and dividend income ..... $ 13,074 13,657 14,248 14,522 55,501
Interest expense ................. 6,221 6,737 7,248 7,486 27,692
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Net interest income .............. 6,853 6,920 7,000 7,036 27,809
Provision for loan losses ........ 125 125 150 200 600
Net (loss) gain on securities .... -- (8) 53 304 349
Net gain on sales of loans ....... 9 28 1 29 67
Other income ..................... 670 708 696 816 2,890
Other expense (1) ................ 4,834 4,778 4,468 5,199 19,279
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Income before income taxes ...... 2,573 2,745 3,132 2,786 11,236
Income tax expense ............... 1,059 1,121 1,290 980 4,450
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income ....................... $ 1,514 1,624 1,842 1,806 6,786
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Net income per common share (3) .. $ 0.37 0.40 0.45 0.45 1.67
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</TABLE>
(1) The fourth quarter of 1996 reflects a credit of $1.0 million and the fourth
quarter of 1995 reflects a charge of $1.0 million related to the Nationar
claim. See note 9.
(2) The second and third quarters reflect tax benefits
of $1.5 million and $941,000, respectively, related to settlements with the
tax authorities. See note 10.
(3) Based on weighted average common shares outstanding including, on a
retroactive basis, the additional shares issued in the stock split
completed in December 1996. See note 1.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated
herein by reference: "PROPOSAL I - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS - General" and
"Committees of the Board of Directors" which appears on pages 3,4 and 5 of the
Proxy Statement; and "SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE"
which appears on pages 20 and 21 of the Proxy Statement.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Peter Van Kleeck Age: 62
Mr. Van Kleeck is President and CEO of both Progressive Bank, Inc. and Pawling
Savings Bank.
John A. Eickman Age: 45
Mr. Eickman joined Pawling Savings Bank in August 1996 as Executive Vice
President and Chief Lending Officer. Prior to joining Pawling, he served as
Senior Vice President of Summit Bancorporation, Summit, New Jersey, since 1986.
Robert A. Gabrielsen Age: 38
Mr. Gabrielsen is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
Pawling Savings Bank and Treasurer of Progressive Bank, Inc.
Daniel J. Driscoll Age: 39
Mr. Driscoll joined Pawling Savings Bank in November 1995. He presently is a
Senior Vice President of Retail Sales. Prior to joining Pawling, he was Vice
President/District Manager, Newburgh region for Fleet Bank of New York, served
as Vice President/Client Service Officer for Fleet Investment Services in
Portland, Maine and was Branch Manager for Citibank, N.A. in Portland.
Robert Apple Age: 41
Mr. Apple serves as Legal Counsel for both Pawling Savings Bank and Progressive
Bank, Inc. He is Vice President of Progressive Bank, Inc. and has been employed
by Progressive Bank, Inc. since 1990.
Rosemary A. Hyland Age: 46
Mrs. Hyland joined Pawling Savings Bank in September 1996 as Vice President in
charge of Human Resources. From 1990 to 1996, she was Director of Compensation
Benefits and Employment at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated
herein by reference: "PROPOSAL I - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS - Compensation
Committee Report on Executive Compensation," "Comparative Stock Performance
Graph," "- Executive Compensation, and "- Director Compensation," which
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appear on pages 6 through 12 of the Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated
herein by reference: "VOTING SECURITIES AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS THEREOF" which
appears on pages 1 and 2 of the Proxy Statement; and "PROPOSAL I - ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS - Security Ownership of Management," which appears on pages 13 of the
Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The following information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated
herein by reference: "PROPOSAL I - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS - Transactions With
Management," which appears on page 12 of the Proxy Statement.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)(1) The following are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
(A) Independent Auditors' Report;
(B) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1995;
(C) Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994;
(D) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years
Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994;
(E) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994; and
(F) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements;
(2) Schedules have been omitted as they are not applicable.
(3) Exhibits
Designation Description
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Progressive Bank, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-4, No. 33-7362, of
Progressive Bank, Inc. filed on July 18, 1986
(hereinafter "Form S-4"), as amended June 13, 1988.
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3.2 By-laws of Progressive Bank, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Annual Report on
Form 10-K, No. 0-15025, of Progressive Bank, Inc.
filed March 26, 1993 (hereinafter "1992 Form 10-K").
4 Specimen Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 2(a) to the Registration Statement on Form
8-A, No. 0-15025, of Progressive Bank, Inc. filed
October 1, 1986).
10.2 Progressive Bank, Inc. Amended and Restated Incentive
Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, No.
0-15025, of Progressive Bank, Inc., filed March 22,
1988 (hereinafter "1987 Form 10-K").
10.4 Employment Agreement by and between Progressive Bank,
Inc. and each of the members of its Board of Directors
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the 1987
Form 10-K).
10.5 Indemnification Agreement by and between Progressive
Bank, Inc. and each of the members of its Board of
Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5
to the 1987 Form 10-K).
10.9 Progressive Bank, Inc. 1993 Non-Qualified Stock Option
Plan - Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, No. 0-15025,of
Progressive Bank, Inc. filed March 23, 1994).
10.10 Employment Agreement by and between Progressive Bank,
Inc., Pawling Savings Bank, and Peter Van Kleeck
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K, No. 0-15025, of
Progressive Bank, Inc. filed March 26, 1996
(hereinafter "1996 Form 10-K").
10.11 Progressive Bank, Inc. Noncontributory Retirement and
Severance Plan for Certain Members of the Board of
Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11
to the 1996 Form 10-K).
10.12 Severance Agreements by and between Progressive Bank,
Inc., Pawling Savings Bank, and John Eickman, and by
and between Progressive Bank, Inc., Pawling Savings
Bank, and Robert Gabrielsen.
13 1996 Annual Report to security holders.
21 Subsidiaries of the registrant.
23 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K. During the quarter ended December 31, 1996, the
Registrant did not file any current reports on Form 8-K.
(c) Exhibits. The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are either
filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or incorporated by
reference herein.
(d) Financial Statements and Schedules Excluded from Annual Report. There are
no other financial statements and financial statement schedules which were
excluded from the Annual Report to Stockholders pursuant to Rule
14a-3(b)(1) which are required to be included herein.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
PROGRESSIVE BANK, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Peter Van Kleeck
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Peter Van Kleeck
President & Chief
Executive Officer
Date: March 11, 1997
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
--------- ----- ----
/s/ Peter Van Kleeck President & Chief March 11, 1997
- -------------------- Executive Officer
Peter Van Kleeck (Principal Executive
Officer)
/s/ Robert Gabrielsen Treasurer (Principal March 11, 1997
- --------------------- Financial Officer &
Robert Gabrielsen Principal Accounting
Officer)
/s/ Elizabeth P. Allen Director March 11, 1997
- ----------------------
Elizabeth P. Allen
/s/ Thomas C. Aposporos Director & Chairman of March 11, 1997
- ----------------------- the Board
Thomas C. Aposporos
/s/ George M. Coulter Director March 11, 1997
- ---------------------
George M. Coulter
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/s/ Richard T. Hazzard Director March 11, 1997
- ----------------------
Richard T. Hazzard
/s/ Richard Novik Director March 11, 1997
- -----------------
Richard Novik
/s/ John J. Page Director March 11, 1997
- ----------------
John J. Page
/s/ Archibald A. Smith Director March 11, 1997
- ----------------------
Archibald A. Smith
/s/ Roger W. Smith Director March 11, 1997
- ------------------
Roger W. Smith
/s/ David A. Swinden Director March 11, 1997
- --------------------
David A. Swinden
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EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT, dated as of August 19, 1996, by and between Pawling Savings
Bank, a New York stock bank corporation (the "Company"), Progressive Bank, Inc.
("Progressive") both having offices at 1301 Route 52, Fishkill, New York
12524-7000, and John A. Eickman, whose residence is 710 Meadow Road,
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 ("Eickman").
The Company's Board of Directors considers the continued services of key
executives of the Company to be in the best interest of the Company and its
stockholder.
The Company's Board of Directors desires to assure and has determined that
it is appropriate and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholder
to reinforce and encourage, the continued attention and dedication of key
executives of the Company to their duties without personal distraction in
circumstances arising from the possibility or occurrence of a change in control
of the Company.
The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Progressive, the stock of which
is traded on the NASDAQ market.
In consideration of the premises and the covenants and agreements contained
herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the Company, Progressive and
Eickman agree as follows:
1. Services During Certain Events. In the event a proposal is made to
effect a Change in Control (as defined in Section 3 hereof), Eickman agrees that
he will not voluntarily leave the employ of the Company and will render the
services contemplated in the recitals of this Agreement until such proposal for
a Change in Control is terminated or abandoned or until six (6) months after a
Change in Control has occurred. If a proposal is made, Eickman shall be notified
of same within a reasonable period of time.
2. Termination. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Termination" shall be
deemed to have occurred in the event that Eickman's employment by the Company is
terminated at any time from the date of the proposal to two years following a
Change in Control:
(a) by the Company for reasons other than "cause" (as defined in Section
5 hereof), "disability" (as defined in Section 5 hereof), death or attainment of
age 65;
(b) by Eickman following the occurrence of any of the following events
without Eickman's consent:
(i) the assignment to Eickman of any duties or responsibilities that
are inconsistent with his position, duties, responsibilities or status
immediately preceding such Change in Control, or a change in his reporting
responsibilities or titles within
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the Company in effect at such time resulting in a reduction of his duties,
responsibilities or position at the Company;
(ii) a reduction of the Eickman's annual salary unless it is part of
a general salary reduction plan affecting other Executives;
(iii) a material reduction in any year of the ratio of bonus,
incentive compensation or fringe benefits received by Eickman pursuant to any
bonus, incentive or fringe benefit plan (the "Benefit Plans") to his annual
salary in such year, which reduction is greater than the average reduction in
the ratio of such incentive compensation or fringe benefits to annual salary
received by all participants under the Benefit Plans; as used here, adjustments
to incentive compensation based upon personal or general business performance
will not be considered material;
(iv) a material increase in the amount of travel required of Eickman
(i.e., 40 miles or more from his residence) in connection with his employment by
the Company, or the transfer of Eickman to a location requiring a change in his
residence; or
(v) any failure by the Company or Progressive to comply with and
satisfy Section 7 of this Agreement; or
(c) by Eickman, if he shall determine in his absolute discretion (and
give notice to the Company's Board of Directors specifying what it is that
prevents him from performing his duties) that due to the Change in Control
(including any changes in circumstances at the Company that directly or
indirectly affect Eickman's position, duties, responsibilities or status
immediately preceding the change in Control) he is no longer able effectively to
discharge his duties and responsibilities and the situation is not remedied to
the reasonable satisfaction of Eickman within 30 days of receipt by the Company
of written notice from Eickman of such determination.
3. Change in Control. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Change in Control"
of the Company shall be deemed to have occurred if:
(a) Progressive shall approve (i) any consolidation or merger of the
Company or any subsidiary of the Company where (A) the stockholder of the
Company, (Progressive), immediately prior to such consolidation or merger, would
not, immediately after such consolidation or merger, beneficially own, directly
or indirectly, Voting Securities (as defined below) representing in the
aggregate more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Voting Securities of
the surviving entity (or of its ultimate parent corporation, if any) or (B) the
members of the Board of Directors of the Company, immediately prior to the
consolidation or merger, would not, immediately after the consolidation or
merger, constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the corporation
issuing cash or securities in the consolidation or merger (or of its ultimate
parent corporation, if any) or (ii) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer
(in one transaction or a series of transactions contemplated or arranged by any
party as a single plan) of all or substantially all of the assets of the
Company; or
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(b) the stockholders of Progressive shall approve any consolidation or
merger of Progressive where (A) the stockholders of Progressive, immediately
prior to such consolidation or merger, would not, immediately after such
consolidation or merger, beneficially own, directly of indirectly, Voting
Securities (as defined below) representing in the aggregate more than 50% of the
combined voting power of the Voting Securities of the surviving entity (or of
its ultimate parent corporation, if any) or (B) the members of the Board of
Directors of Progressive, immediately prior to the consolidation or merger,
would not, immediately after the consolidation or merger, constitute a majority
of the Board of Directors of the Corporation issuing cash or securities in the
consolidation or merger (or of its ultimate parent corporation, if any) or (C)
any sale, lease or exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a series of
transactions contemplated or arranged by any party as a single plan) of all or
substantially all the assets of Progressive; or
(c) individuals who, as of the date hereof, constitute the entire Board
of Directors of the Company or Progressive (the "Incumbent Directors") cease for
any reason to constitute a majority of the Board, provided that any individual
becoming a director subsequent to the date hereof whose election, or nomination
for election by the Company's or Progressive's stockholders, was approved by a
vote of at least a majority of the then Incumbent Directors (other than an
election or nomination of an individual whose assumption of office is the result
of an actual or threatened election contest relating to the election of
directors of the Company or Progressive, as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"),
shall be, for purposes of this Agreement, considered as though such individual
were an Incumbent Director;
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a "Change in Control" of the Company or
Progressive shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of the foregoing
clause (c) solely as the result of an acquisition of securities by the Company
or Progressive which, by reducing the number of Common Shares of the Voting
Securities outstanding increases (i) the proportionate number of Common Shares
beneficially owned by any person to more than 50% of the Common Shares then
outstanding or (ii) the proportionate voting power represented by more than 50%
of the combined voting power of all then outstanding Voting Securities
beneficially owned by any person to more than 50% of the combined voting power
of all then outstanding Voting Securities;
As used herein, the term "Voting Securities" when used with respect to a
corporation shall mean all the then outstanding securities of such corporation
entitled under ordinary circumstances to vote in the election of the directors
of such corporation.
4. Rights and Benefits upon Termination or Change in Control.
(a) Severance Payment. Subject to Sections 5 and 10(a) hereof, in the
event of Termination, the Company shall pay Eickman, in a lump-sum payment an
amount equal to 2.99 times Eickman's average annual compensation for his years
of service prior to the date of Change of Control (not to exceed five years).
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(b) Stock Options. Immediately prior to a change in Control, all
outstanding options to buy Progressive stock held by Eickman shall be deemed to
be and shall become fully vested and immediately exercisable.
5. Conditions to the Obligations of the Company. The rights and benefits
provided in Section 4 hereof shall not accrue to Eickman if any of the following
events shall occur:
(a) The Company shall terminate Eickman's employment or consultancy for
"cause". For purposes of this Agreement, termination of employment or
consultancy for "cause" shall mean (i) Eickman's conviction for, or pleas of
nolo contendere to, a crime involving a felony, (ii) Eickman's commission of an
act of personal dishonesty or breach of fiduciary duty resulting in each case in
substantial personal profit in connection with Eickman's employment by the
Company, (iii) willful and gross misconduct by Eickman in the course of his
duties, (iv) deliberate and intentional continuing refusal by Eickman to perform
duties or responsibilities that are properly assigned to Eickman (except for
non-performance because of incapacity due to illness or accident) which refusal
is not cured by Eickman within 30 days after receipt by him of written notice
with respect thereto; or termination directed by the Superintendent of Banks,
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or similar regulatory authority.
(b) Following a Termination, Eickman shall not within ten days after
receiving a written request to do so, resign as a director and/or officer of the
Company and of each subsidiary and affiliate of the Company of which he is then
serving as a director and/or officer.
(c) The Company shall terminate Eickman's employment or consultancy for
"disability". For purposes of this Agreement, "disability" shall mean a physical
or psychological condition of Eickman which renders him unable to perform his
duties for the Company for a period for six months or longer, as confirmed in
writing by Eickman's independent physician.
6. Arbitration and Expenses.
(a) Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this
Agreement shall be settled by arbitration, conducted before a panel of three
arbitrators in White Plains, New York in accordance with the rules of the
American Arbitration Association then in effect. The arbitrators shall be
approved by both the Company and Eickman and their decision shall be binding on
the parties and conclusive for all purposes. Judgment may be entered on the
arbitrator's award in any court having jurisdiction. The expense of such
arbitration shall be borne by the Company.
(b) The Company shall pay or reimburse Eickman on a current basis within
ten days after submission of bills by Eickman for all reasonable costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees) incurred by Eickman as
a result of any claim, action or proceeding (including a claim, action or
proceeding in which Eickman prevails against the Company) arising out of, or
challenging the validity, advisability or enforceability
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of, this Agreement or any provision hereof.
7. Successors. The Company and Progressive shall cause any successor
(whether direct of indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to
all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company, to assume and
agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that
the Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken
place. Upon transfer of the business the new entity will be responsible for
performance of this Agreement. As used herein, ("the Company") shall include any
successor to all or substantially all of the Company's business or assets which
executes and delivers an agreement provided for in this Section 7 or which
otherwise becomes bound by all the term and provisions or this Agreement by
operation of law.
8. Notice of Termination. Any termination of Eickman's employment by the
Company shall be communicated to Eickman at the address set forth above (or such
other address as Eickman shall have notified the Company in writing for purposes
of this Agreement) in a written notice and, except for termination of "cause",
shall specify a termination date no sooner than 31 days after the giving of such
notice.
9. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate on December 31, 1998;
provided, however, that this Agreement shall automatically renew upon the
anniversary date for successive two-year terms unless the Company's Board of
Directors notifies Eickman in writing at least 30 days prior to a December 31st
expiration date that it does not wish to renew the Agreement for an additional
term; and provided further that if a Change in Control occurs during the term of
an additional term of this Agreement, the Agreement shall continue in effect for
two years following such Change in Control.
10. Miscellaneous.
(a) Other Severance Payments. The severance payment provided under
Section 4(a) hereof shall be offset by any other severance payment which Eickman
receives under any Severance Plan of the Company or Progressive or under any
other agreement between the undersigned and Progressive or the Company,
including damages for breach of any such agreement.
(b) Assignment. No right, benefit or interest hereunder shall be subject
to assignment, anticipation, alienation, sale, encumbrance, charge, pledge,
hypothecation or set-off in respect of any claim, debt or litigation, or to
execution, attachment, levy or similar process.
(c) Construction of Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to amend any provision of any plan or policy of the Company. This
Agreement is not, and nothing herein shall be deemed to create, a commitment of
continued employment of Eickman by the Company.
(d) Amendment. This agreement may not be amended, modified or canceled
except by written agreement of the parties.
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(e) Waiver. No provision of this Agreement may be waived except by a
writing signed by the party to be bound thereby.
(f) Severability. In the event that any provision or portion of this
Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
(g) Taxes. Any payment or delivery required under this Agreement shall
be subject to all requirements of the law with regard to withholding of taxes,
filing, making of reports and the like, and the Company shall use its best
efforts to satisfy promptly all such requirements.
(h) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
(i) Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the matters covered hereby.
PAWLING SAVINGS BANK
By: /s/ Elizabeth P. Allen
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Elizabeth P. Allen
Chairman of the Board
PROGRESSIVE BANK, INC.
By: /s/ Thomas C. Aposporos
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Thomas C. Aposporos
Chairman of the Board
/s/ John A. Eickman
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John A. Eickman
Individually
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EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT, dated as of March 31, 1993, by and between Pawling Savings
Bank, a New York stock bank corporation (the "Company"), Progressive Bank, Inc.
("Progressive") both having offices at Akindale Road, Pawling, New York 12564,
and Robert A. Gabrielsen, whose residence address is Harden Drive,
LaGrangeville, New York 12540 ("Gabrielsen").
The Company's Board of Directors considers the continued services of key
executives of the Company to be in the best interest of the Company and its
stockholder.
The Company's Board of Directors desires to assure and has determined that
it is appropriate and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholder
to reinforce and encourage, the continued attention and dedication of key
executives of the Company to their duties without personal distraction in
circumstances arising from the possibility or occurrence of a change in control
of the Company.
The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Progressive the stock of which
is traded on the NASDAQ market.
In consideration of the premises and the covenants and agreements
contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the Company,
Progressive and Gabrielsen agree as follows:
1. Services During Certain Events. In the event a proposal is made to
effect a Change in Control (as defined in Section 3 hereof), Gabrielsen agrees
that he will not voluntarily leave the employ of the Company and will render the
services contemplated in the recitals of this Agreement until such proposal for
a Change in Control is terminated or abandoned or until six (6) months after a
Change in Control has occurred. If a proposal is made, Gabrielsen shall be
notified of same within a reasonable period of time.
2. Termination. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Termination" shall be
deemed to have occurred in the event that Gabrielsen's employment by the Company
is terminated at any time from the date of the proposal to two years following a
Change in Control:
(a) by the Company for reasons other than "cause" (as defined in
Section 5 hereof), "disability" (as defined in Section 5 hereof), death or
attainment of age 65;
(b) by Gabrielsen following the occurrence of any of the following
events without Gabrielsen's consent:
(i) the assignment to Gabrielsen to any duties or
responsibilities that are inconsistent with his position, duties,
responsibilities or status immediately preceding such Change in Control, or a
change in his reporting responsibilities or titles
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within the Company in effect at such time resulting in a reduction of his
responsibilities or position at the Company;
(ii) a reduction of the Gabrielsen's annual salary unless it
is part of a general salary reduction plan affecting other Executives;
(iii) a material reduction in any year of the ratio of bonus,
incentive compensation or fringe benefits received by Gabrielsen pursuant to any
bonus, incentive or fringe benefit plan (the "Benefit Plans") to his annual
salary in such year, which reduction is greater than the average reduction in
the ratio of such incentive compensation or fringe benefits to annual salary
received by all participants under the Benefit Plans; as used here, adjustments
to incentive compensation based upon personal or general business performance
will not be considered material;
(iv) a material increase in the amount of travel required of
Gabrielsen (i.e., 40 miles or more from his residence) in connection with his
employment by the Company, or the transfer of Gabrielsen to a location requiring
a change in his residence; or
(v) any failure by the Company to comply with and satisfy
Section 7 of this Agreement; or
(c) by Gabrielsen, if he shall determine in his absolute discretion
(and give notice to the Company's Board of Directors specifying what it is that
prevents him from performing his duties) that due to the Change in Control
(including any changes in circumstances at the Company that directly or
indirectly affect Gabrielsen's position, duties, responsibilities or status
immediately preceding the change in Control) he is no longer able effectively to
discharge his duties and responsibilities and the situation is not remedied to
the reasonable satisfaction of Gabrielsen within 30 days of receipt by the
Company of written notice from Gabrielsen of such determination.
3. Change in Control. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Change in
Control" of the Company shall be deemed to have occurred if:
(a) Progressive shall approve (i) any consolidation or merger of the
Company or any subsidiary of the Company where (A) the stockholder of the
Company, (Progressive), immediately prior to such consolidation or merger, would
not, immediately after such consolidation or merger, beneficially own, directly
or indirectly, Voting Securities (as defined below) representing in the
aggregate more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Voting Securities of
the surviving entity (or of its ultimate parent corporation, if any) or (B) the
members of the Board of Directors of the Company, immediately prior to the
consolidation or merger, would not, immediately after the consolidation or
merger, constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the corporation
issuing cash or securities in the consolidation or merger (or of its ultimate
parent corporation, if any) or (ii) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer
(in one transaction or a series of transactions contemplated or arranged by any
party as a single plan) of all or substantially all of the assets of the
Company;
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(b) the stockholders of Progressive shall approve any consolidation or
merger of Progressive where (A) the stockholders of Progressive, immediately
prior to such consolidation or merger, would not, immediately after such
consolidation or merger, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, Voting
Securities (as defined below) representing in the aggregate more than 50% of the
combined voting power of the Voting Securities of the surviving entity (or of
its ultimate parent corporation, if any) or (B) the members of the Board of
Directors of Progressive, immediately prior to the consolidation or merger,
would not, immediately after the consolidation or merger, constitute a majority
of the Board of Directors of the Corporation issuing cash or securities in the
consolidation or merger (or of its ultimate parent corporation, if any) or (C)
any sale, lease or exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a series of
transactions contemplated or arranged by any party as a single plan) of all or
substantially all the assets of Progressive;
(c) individuals who, as of the date hereof, constitute the entire Board of
Directors of the Company or Progressive (the "Incumbent Directors") cease for
any reason to constitute a majority of the Board, provided that any individual
becoming a director subsequent to the date hereof whose election, or nomination
for election by the Company's or Progressive's stockholders, was approved by a
vote of at least a majority of the then Incumbent Directors (other than an
election or nomination of an individual whose assumption of office is the result
of an actual or threatened election contest relating to the election of
directors of the Company or Progressive, as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"),
shall be, for purposes of this Agreement, considered as though such individual
were an Incumbent Director; or
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a "Change in Control" of the Company or
Progressive shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of the foregoing
clause (c) solely as the result of an acquisition of securities by the Company
or Progressive which, by reducing the number of Common Shares of the Voting
Securities outstanding increases (i) the proportionate number of Common Shares
beneficially owned by any person to more than 50% of the Common Shares then
outstanding or (ii) the proportionate voting power represented by more than 50%
of the combined voting power of all then outstanding Voting Securities;
As used herein, the term "Voting Securities" when used with respect to a
corporation shall mean all the then outstanding securities of such corporation
entitled under ordinary circumstances to vote in the election of the directors
of such corporation.
4. Rights and Benefits upon Termination or Change in Control.
(a) Severance Payment. Subject to Sections 5 and 10(a) hereof, in
the event of Termination, the Company shall pay Gabrielsen, in a lump-sum
payment an amount equal to 2.99 times Gabrielsen's average annual compensation
for his years of service prior to the date of Change of Control (not to exceed
five years).
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(b) Stock Options. Immediately prior to a change in Control, all
outstanding options to buy Progressive stock held by Gabrielsen shall be deemed
to be and shall become fully vested and immediately exercisable.
5. Conditions to the Obligations of the Company. The rights and benefits
provided in Section 4 hereof shall not accrue to Gabrielsen if any of the
following events shall occur:
(a) The Company shall terminate Gabrielsen's employment or
consultancy for "cause". For purposes of this Agreement, termination of
employment or consultancy for "cause" shall mean (i) Gabrielsen's conviction
for, or pleas of nolo contendere to, a crime involving a felony, (ii)
Gabrielsen's commission of an act of personal dishonesty or breach of fiduciary
duty resulting in each case in substantial personal profit in connection with
Gabrielsen's employment by the Company, (iii) willful and gross misconduct by
Gabrielsen in the course of his duties, (iv) deliberate and intentional
continuing refusal by Gabrielsen to perform duties or responsibilities that are
properly assigned to Gabrielsen (except for non-performance because of
incapacity due to illness or accident) which refusal is not cured by Gabrielsen
within 30 days after receipt by him of written notice with respect thereto; or
termination directed by the Superintendent of Banks, the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation, or similar regulatory authority.
(b) Following a Termination, Gabrielsen shall not within ten days
after receiving a written request to do so, resign as a director and/or officer
of the Company and of each subsidiary and affiliate of the Company of which he
is then serving as a director and/or officer.
(c) The Company shall terminate Gabrielsen's employment or
consultancy for "disability". For purposes of this Agreement, "disability" shall
mean a physical or psychological condition of Gabrielsen which renders him
unable to perform his duties for the Company for a period for six months or
longer, as confirmed in writing by Gabrielsen's independent physician.
6. Arbitration and Expenses.
(a) Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with
this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration, conducted before a panel of
three arbitrators in White Plains, New York in accordance with the rules of the
American Arbitration Association then in effect. The arbitrators shall be
approved by both the Company and Gabrielsen and their decision shall be binding
on the parties and conclusive for all purposes. Judgment may be entered on the
arbitrator's award in any court having jurisdiction. The expense of such
arbitration shall be borne by the Company.
(b) The Company shall pay or reimburse Gabrielsen on a current basis
within ten days after submission of bills by Gabrielsen for all reasonable costs
and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees) incurred by
Gabrielsen as a result of any claim, action or proceeding (including a claim,
action or proceeding in which Gabrielsen prevails against the Company) arising
out of, or challenging the validity,
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advisability or enforceability of, this Agreement or any provision hereof.
7. Successors. The Company and Progressive shall cause any successor
(whether direct of indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to
all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company, to assume and
agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that
the Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken
place. Upon transfer of the business the new entity will be responsible for
execution of this contract. As used herein, ("the Company") shall include any
successor to all or substantially all of the Company's business or assets which
executes and delivers an agreement provided for in this Section 7 or which
otherwise becomes bound by all the terms and provisions or this Agreement by
operation of law.
8. Notice of Termination. Any termination of Gabrielsen's employment by
the Company shall be communicated to Gabrielsen at the address set forth above
(or such other address as Gabrielsen shall have notified the Company in writing
for purposes of this Agreement) in a written notice and, except for termination
of "cause", shall specify a termination date no sooner than 31 days after the
giving of such notice.
9. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate on December 31,1995;
provided, however, that this Agreement shall automatically renew upon the
anniversary date for successive two-year terms unless the Company's Board of
Directors notifies Gabrielsen in writing at least 30 days prior to a December
31st expiration date that it does not wish to renew the Agreement for an
additional term; and provided further that if a Change in Control occurs during
the term of an additional term of this Agreement, the Agreement shall continue
in effect for two years following such Change in Control.
10. Miscellaneous.
(a) Other Severance Payments. The severance payment provided under
Section 4(a) hereof shall be offset by any other severance payment which
Gabrielsen receives under any Severance Plan of the Company or Progressive or
under any other agreement between the undersigned and Progressive or the
Company, including damages for breach of any such agreement.
(b) Assignment. No right, benefit or interest hereunder shall be
subject to assignment, anticipation, alienation, sale, encumbrance, charge,
pledge, hypothecation or set-off in respect of any claim, debt or litigation, or
to execution, attachment, levy or similar process.
(c) Construction of Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to amend any provision of any plan or policy of the Company. This
Agreement is not, and nothing herein shall be deemed to create, a commitment of
continued employment of Gabrielsen by the Company.
(d) Amendment. This agreement may not be amended, modified or
canceled except by written agreement of the parties.
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(e) Waiver. No provision of this Agreement may be waived except by a
writing signed by the party to be bound thereby.
(f) Severability. In the event that any provision or portion of this
Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
(g) Taxes. Any payment or delivery required under this Agreement
shall be subject to all requirements of the law with regard to withholding of
taxes, filing, making of reports and the like, and the Company shall use its
best efforts to satisfy promptly all such requirements.
(h) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
(i) Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement
and understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the matters covered
hereby.
PAWLING SAVINGS BANK
By: /s/ Donald B. Dedrick
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Donald B. Dedrick
Chairman of the Board
PROGRESSIVE BANK, INC.
By: /s/ Thomas C. Aposporos
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Thomas C. Aposporos
Chairman of the Board
/s/ Robert A. Gabrielsen
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Robert A. Gabrielsen
Individually
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1996 [LOGO] ANNUAL REPORT
We Take Banking...Personally(SM)
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[LOGO]PROGRESSIVE
BANK INC.
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[LOGO]PROGRESSIVE
BANK INC.
MISSION STATEMENT
Progressive Bank, Inc. will maximize long term shareholder value and provide
consistent earnings that exceed our peer group. This performance will be
achieved through the effective utilization of capital as well as ensuring
superior financial performance from the Company's subsidiary.
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
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Peter Van Kleeck
President and
Chief Executive Officer
TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS: We are pleased to report that Progressive Bank, Inc., and
its subsidiary, Pawling Savings Bank, experienced significant financial success
in 1996. Throughout the year we continued to implement our strategic plan
designed to foster business growth by building solid banking relationships with
specific niche markets in our communities. Products customized to meet the needs
of those specialized markets found widespread acceptance and helped contribute
to our growth and financial well being.
Our net income increased by $2.5 million or 37.4% for the year, rising to
$9.3 million from $6.8 million. Net income per share rose to $2.38 from $1.67,
an increase of 42.5%.
Overall, this positive earnings trend reflects continuing strong growth in
loans, together with greater emphasis on controlling our costs, consolidating
operations, and investing in new technology. A decline in income tax expense in
1996, resulting from approximately $2.4 million in tax benefits relating to
certain prior years' income tax returns, had a significant impact on the
improvement in net income compared to 1995. In addition, the Company received
complete payment in 1996 for $3.6 million in federal funds and other deposits
invested with a correspondent bank that had been seized by the New York State
Superintendent of Banks. This allowed us to eliminate a $1.0 million reserve for
losses provided in 1995, increasing 1996 pre-tax income by that amount.
Our region's economy continues to strengthen, with unemployment in
Dutchess County, one of our key markets, now at less than 5%. The region's real
estate market is also recovering, resulting in shorter selling time for homes
and reduced amounts of vacant commercial space. This, in turn, has created an
increased demand for construction loans and custom mortgages. Net loans rose by
$51.8 million, or 9.7%, in 1996 and 58% of loans originated this year were in
our niche market areas of one-to-four family home construction and other custom
mortgages.
Our Home Equity Lines of Credit also grew by 22% last year, supported by
an aggressive direct mail and marketing effort. In addition, in line with our
Business Plan, we redoubled efforts toward building banking relationships with
small businesses and professional practices in our community. To support our
continuing growth, the Company opened a new loan production office in White
Plains in 1996, which complements our Harriman office, opened in 1995. This
strategy has been very rewarding, and has also significantly extended our
market.
Deposits increased by 20.9%, to $794.2 million, in 1996. The primary
factors behind this growth were our acquisition in April of two Rockland County
branches and the overwhelming acceptance of our first relationship banking
product, Premier Banking(SM). Since its inception, deposits in this
multi-faceted account have far exceeded expectations, forming solid customer
relationships and building a strong deposit base for the Bank. By year end 1996,
our Premier banking product accounted for $156.3 million in deposits, with an
additional 2,000 banking relationships added in 1996.
The completed acquisition of two branches in Rockland County increased the
long-term value of our Company, as these branches held $140.3 million in
deposits at December 31. The branch purchase, however, put near-term pressure on
our net interest margins. Funds received in April were temporarily placed in
investments, but since then have been gradually used to fund our loan growth.
Consequently, margins have improved to 3.99% for the fourth quarter, from a low
of 3.78% for the previous quarter.
The Bank's InfoLink24(SM) 24-hour phone service, which has enjoyed
unprecedented success since its launch in July 1995, continued to grow in 1996.
The service routinely handles approximately 6,300 calls a week, and in just
seven months last year generated $4.0 million in loans as well as deposits. This
highly cost-effective system, which allows customers to access account
information and conduct transactions 24 hours a day, has been a key factor in
maximizing efficiency. Other actions taken to implement our growth strategy
included the installation of four Automated Teller Machines at drive-up windows,
as well as a walk-up unit at our newly renovated branch in Dover
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Plains. Finally, new incentive campaigns for our branch and InfoLink24(SM)
employees were very successful, generating a record volume of new loans and
deposit relationships in 1996.
Our customer base continues to grow and benefit from these product and
service initiatives. The Progressive Bank, Inc. family of employees currently
serves more than 50,000 customers from 17 branch offices in a seven-county
region. The Bank continues to invest in training, incentives, and competitive
compensation for this valued team, recognizing that the superior service our
staff provides is the key to our growth and success.
As we move into 1997, we remain committed to appropriate strategic growth.
To that end, we have analyzed new geographic markets and studied the profiles of
households and businesses in these areas. We anticipate opening two prototype
financial centers, which will provide both automated and personal service, in
nearby markets during the months ahead.
In recognition of the Company's continued strong financial performance,
the Board of Directors declared a three-for-two stock split in November of 1996.
Since 1993, our stock price has risen from $7.17 to $22.75 at year end 1996, an
increase of 217%. Our dividend was $0.17 per share for the first quarter of
1997, reflecting a 143% rise since the fourth quarter of 1994. Further
demonstrating our confidence in our stock, we are in the midst of our fourth
stock repurchase program, seeking to reacquire 195,000 shares, approximately 5%
of outstanding stock, in the first half of 1997.
Pawling Savings Bank remains dedicated to reinvesting in the communities
it serves, and we are active in efforts to help low and moderate income families
buy homes. With that goal in mind, we work in close affiliation with the Cornell
Cooperative Extensions' Family Budget Counseling Program, designed to help first
time home buyers. The Program provides incentives of $3.00 for $1.00 toward home
purchases, in conjunction with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. Our
affiliation with the Federal Home Loan Bank also provided $75,000 in homeowner
grants in Sullivan County and $326,000 in direct subsidy for affordable housing
in the City of Newburgh.
We would like to thank our truly outstanding employees, who have shown a
strong commitment to the communities in our market throughout 1996. Their United
Way contributions increased by 28% last year, they collected over a ton of food
for less fortunate community residents, and they walked many miles to raise
funds for charity. Their efforts even extended to housing rehabilitation
projects and to participating in a number of community day events on behalf of
the Bank. During 1996, Progressive's employees also became actors, when they
were featured in the Bank's first television commercial, airing on local cable
channels.
We would also like to thank our Board of Directors for another year of
dedicated leadership. We are especially grateful for Donald B. Dedrick's years
of service. Mr. Dedrick was a valued member of the Pawling Savings Bank Board
from 1982 to 1994 and served as its Chairman from 1991 to 1993. He has also
served on the Progressive Board of Directors since 1986, and will retire at the
end of his term in April 1997.
We appreciate your ongoing confidence, as we strive to build on our
position as a market-driven bank, serving the specialized needs of our
communities and region.
Very truly yours,
PROGRESSIVE BANK, INC.
/s/ Thomas C. Aposporos /s/ Peter Van Kleeck
Thomas C. Aposporos Peter Van Kleeck
Chairman of the Board President and CEO
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At Pawling Savings Bank, our primary mission is to develop solid, long-term
banking relationships in the communities we serve. As we help our neighbors to
reach their financial goals at each stage of life -- meeting needs ranging from
first home mortgages to retirement planning -- we also strive to make the
banking experience as convenient and personal as possible.
[LOGO]PROGRESSIVE
BANK INC.
CORPORATE PROFILE
Progressive Bank, Inc., a New York corporation headquartered in Fishkill,
Dutchess County, New York, is a holding company with consolidated assets of
$875.2 million. Pawling Savings Bank is its wholly owned banking subsidiary.
Pawling Savings Bank operates 17 branches, two loan production offices,
and a 24-hour telephone banking center, all serving the seven southern tier
counties of New York State. The Bank's deep commitment to the communities it
serves is reflected both in its current approach to the market and in its
strategic planning. A key element in that future strategy is the decision to
pursue a course of controlled growth, providing highly competitive relationship
banking, niche products and superior service to area businesses and individuals.
The Bank's greatest strength continues to be its outstanding staff, which
is dedicated to building long-term banking relationships with Pawling Savings
Bank's 50,000 valued customers.
Progressive Bank, Inc., a locally managed institution, has experienced
solid financial growth over the past several years, and is well positioned for
the future. Management has a strong commitment to increasing shareholder value
and to strengthening the Company's already firm financial position, for the
benefit of all.
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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
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Pawling Savings Bank's 126-year history of dedicated service to New York's
Hudson Valley region demonstrates the strength and stability that the Bank will
continue to bring to its customers in the twenty-first century.
CORPORATE OFFICES
Progressive Bank, Inc.
1301 Route 52
Fishkill, New York 12524-7000
(914) 897-7400
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of Progressive
Bank, Inc. will be held at 6:00 p.m.,
Thursday, April 24, 1997 at the
Bank's offices on Route 22,
Pawling, New York.
FORM 10-K
For the 1996 fiscal year,
Progressive Bank, Inc. will file an
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Shareholders wishing a copy may
obtain one free of charge by
writing:
Beatrice D. Parent
Corporate Secretary
Progressive Bank, Inc.
1301 Route 52
P.O. Box 7000
Fishkill, New York 12524-7000
TRANSFER AGENT AND
REGISTRAR
Registrar & Transfer Company
10 Commerce Drive
Cranford, New Jersey 07016-3572
COUNSEL
Housley Kantarian
& Bronstein, P.C.
Suite 700, 1220 19th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
3001 Summer Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06905
COMMON STOCK
The common stock of Progressive Bank, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq National
Market System under the symbol PSBK. The approximate number of registered
shareholders was 1,056 at December 31, 1996.
The high and low sales prices of the Company's common stock as listed on the
Nasdaq National Market System for each quarterly period during the past two
years were as follows:
1996 HIGH LOW
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First Quarter $ 19.67 17.17
Second Quarter 20.17 17.50
Third Quarter 21.33 18.50
Fourth Quarter 24.00 20.83
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1995
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First Quarter $ 17.00 14.83
Second Quarter 18.83 16.00
Third Quarter 18.50 16.67
Fourth Quarter 19.67 16.17
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These quotations represent prices between dealers and do not include retail
markup, markdown or commission. They do not necessarily represent actual
transactions.
A quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share was paid in each
quarter of 1996 and the fourth quarter of 1995. Quarterly cash dividends of
$0.10 per common share were declared and paid in the first, second and third
quarters of 1995.
The high and low sales prices and the quarterly dividends set forth above
give retroactive effect to the three-for-two stock split completed in December
1996.
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DIRECTORS
Elizabeth P. Allen
Chairman of the Board, Pawling Savings Bank;
Director of Guideposts, Inc.
Thomas C. Aposporos
Chairman of the Board, Progressive Bank, Inc.;
Principal, Aposporos and Son, licensed
real estate brokers
George M. Coulter
Private practice of dentistry
Richard T. Hazzard
President, Lyman A. Beecher, Inc., d/b/a Beecher
Funeral Home and Dwyer Funeral Home
Richard Novik
President of Clear Channel
Communications International
John J. Page
President of H.G. Page & Sons, Inc., building
material supplier; Owner, John Page Development
Company, property development/management
Archibald A. Smith, III
Headmaster, Trinity Pawling School,
an independent boys college prepatory school
Roger W. Smith
President, Pawling Corporation,
manufacturer of rubber and plastic products
David A. Swinden
Executive Vice President of Imperial Schrade Corp.,
manufacturer of cutlery and hand tools
Peter Van Kleeck
President and Chief Executive Officer of Progressive
Bank, Inc.; President and Chief Executive Officer of
Pawling Savings Bank
OFFICERS
Peter Van Kleeck
President and Chief Executive Officer
Robert Apple
Vice President
Robert Gabrielsen
Treasurer
Beatrice D. Parent
Corporate Secretary
SENIOR OFFICERS OF
PAWLING SAVINGS BANK
Peter Van Kleeck
President and Chief Executive Officer
John A. Eickman
Executive Vice President and
Chief Lending Officer
Robert Gabrielsen
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Christopher N. Dannen
Senior Vice President - Mortgage Operations
Daniel J. Driscoll, Jr.
Senior Vice President - Director of Retail Sales
Michael Naughton
Senior Vice President - Business and
Mortgage Banking
Robert E. Ward, Jr.
Senior Vice President - Director of Marketing
Wayne Zanetti
Senior Vice President - Operations
William Charlebois
Vice President and Comptroller
Jean M. Cole
Vice President - Loan Recovery
Timothy Every
Vice President - Commercial Lending
Rosemary Hyland
Vice President - Director of Human Resources
Mark Mullally
Vice President - Residential Mortgages
Beatrice D. Parent
Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Kurt Steiger
Vice President and Chief Auditor
A commitment to building a solid economy in the Hudson Valley region, and to
fostering future economic growth, is reflected by Pawling Savings Bank's broad
range of small business and specialized loans.
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We Take Banking...Personally.(SM)
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
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At or for the Year Ended December 31,
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA
Total assets ..................................... $875,180 743,214 696,292 633,917 619,999
Loans, net ....................................... 583,554 531,714 473,079 431,072 371,538
Securities, net .................................. 210,406 147,049 127,680 152,431 189,734
Deposits ......................................... 794,201 657,012 624,329 562,093 557,320
Shareholders' equity ............................. 72,542 68,658 65,940 63,821 57,340
OPERATIONS DATA
Interest and dividend income ..................... $ 65,848 55,501 50,247 50,281 52,504
Interest expense ................................. 33,849 27,692 21,177 21,237 27,207
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Net interest income ............................ 31,999 27,809 29,070 29,044 25,297
Provision for loan losses ...................... 2,300 600 1,500 2,000 3,500
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Net interest income after
provision for loan losses .................... 29,699 27,209 27,570 27,044 21,797
Other income(1) ................................... 3,349 3,306 156 3,110 3,534
Other expense(2) .................................. 21,374 19,279 20,684 21,819 18,285
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Income before income taxes and
cumulative effect of changes in
accounting principles ......................... 11,674 11,236 7,042 8,335 7,046
Income tax expense (benefit)(3) ................... 2,353 4,450 (628) 911 2,473
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Income before cumulative effect of
changes in accounting principles .............. 9,321 6,786 7,670 7,424 4,573
Cumulative effect of changes in
accounting principles(4) ........................ -- -- -- (363) --
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Net income ......................................... $ 9,321 6,786 7,670 7,061 4,573
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PER COMMON SHARE DATA(5)
Net income(6) .................................... $ 2.38 1.67 1.78 1.61 1.05
Dividends declared(7) ............................ 0.53 0.43 0.25 0.10 --
Book value ....................................... 18.97 17.42 16.00 14.48 13.07
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets(8) ...................... 1.09% 0.95% 1.15% 1.12% 0.73%
Return on average equity(8) ...................... 13.11 10.04 11.65 11.63 8.34
Net interest rate spread ......................... 3.39 3.46 3.96 4.23 3.58
Net interest margin .............................. 3.95 4.09 4.51 4.77 4.18
CAPITAL AND OTHER RATIOS
Leverage capital ratio(9) ........................ 7.20 9.08 9.50 10.07 9.25
Total risk-based capital ratio(9) ................ 14.78 17.30 18.41 17.66 16.17
Ratio of non-performing loans to total loans(10).. 0.81 1.07 1.53 2.59 4.86
Ratio of non-performing assets to total assets ... 0.81 0.83 1.39 3.03 5.10
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to
non-performing loans ........................... 192.35 139.39 127.12 120.28 80.12
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(1) The 1994 amount includes net losses of $2.5 million on sales of loans and
available for sale securities.
(2) The 1995 amount includes a provision for losses of $1.0 million and the
1996 amount reflects a credit of $1.0 million related to the Company's
claim against Nationar. See note 9 to the consolidated financial
statements.
(3) The 1996 amount reflects a benefit of $2.4 million related to the
settlement of audits of certain prior years' tax returns. The 1994 and 1993
amounts reflect benefits of $3.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively,
for reductions in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. See note
10 to the consolidated financial statements.
(4) Represents the net effect of changes in accounting for income taxes and
postretirement benefits, effective January 1, 1993.
(5) The additional common shares issued in the 1996 stock split are reflected
in each years' per share data on a retroactive basis. See note 1 to the
consolidated financial statements.
(6) The 1993 amount was $1.69 before the cumulative effect of changes in
accounting principles.
(7) The dividend payout ratio (dividends paid as a percentage of net income)
was 22.40% for 1996, 26.02% for 1995, 14.15% for 1994 and 6.23% for 1993.
(8) Ratios are based on net income. For 1993, excluding the cumulative effect
of accounting changes, the return on average assets was 1.17% and the
return on average equity was 12.23%.
(9) Represent Progressive's consolidated capital ratios.
(10) Non-performing loans include non-accrual loans and loans greater than 90
days past due and still accruing.
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Newburgh
PUTNAM COUNTY
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Wesley Hills
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North Salem
White Plains Loan Center
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[Logo]PROGRESSIVE
BANK INC.
1301 Route 52, P.O. Box 7000
Fishkill, New York 12524-7000
Telephone: (914) 897-7400
Facsimile: (914) 897-7410
Exhibit 21
Subsidiaries of Registrant
The Registrant only has one subsidiary, Pawling Savings Bank.
Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants
The Board of Directors
Progressive Bank, Inc.:
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Forms S-8 (Nos. 33-10235 and 33-64888) of our report dated January 21, 1997
relating to the consolidated balance sheets of Progressive Bank, Inc. and
subsidiary as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated
statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years
in the three-year period ended December 31, 1996, which report appears in the
December 31, 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Progressive Bank, Inc.
/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Stamford, Connecticut
March 12, 1997
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