WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP
10-Q, 1999-05-14
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

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

For the period ending                    MARCH 31, 1999
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                                              or

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

For the transition period from                        to
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Commission File Number:                          0-15213
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                          WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
                          -----------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                                       <C>
Delaware                                                                                                 06-1187536
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)                             (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Webster  Plaza, Waterbury, Connecticut                                                                     06720
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(Address of principal executive offices)                                                                 (Zip Code)
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                                 (203) 753-2921
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report.)

     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.

                                                           [X]  Yes      [ ]  No

     Indicate the number of shares  outstanding for each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.




  Common Stock (par value $ .01)                     35,954,175 SHARES
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             Class                         Issued and Outstanding at May 1, 1999


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Webster Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

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                                      INDEX
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<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                   PAGE NO.
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<S>                                                                                                                <C>
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     Consolidated Statements of Condition at March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998                                      3


     Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998                          4


     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998                          5


     Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                              7


     Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated  Financial Statements                                       15


     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk                                                       22


     Forward Looking Statements                                                                                       22

     Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure Statement                                                                         23


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION                                                                                           24



SIGNATURES                                                                                                            25

EXHIBIT INDEX                                                                                                         26
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Webster Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                        MARCH 31,          DECEMBER 31,
ASSETS                                                                                     1999                 1998
                                                                                      ---------------------------------
<S>                                                                                  <C>                    <C>
Cash and Due from Depository Institutions                                             $   141,315           $   173,863
Interest-bearing Deposits                                                                  68,158                 3,560
Securities: (Note 2)
   Trading at Fair Value                                                                   73,971                91,114
   Available for Sale, at Fair Value                                                    2,777,140             2,969,822
   Held to Maturity, (Fair Value: $348,773 in 1999;
        $404,365 in 1998)                                                                 350,115               401,154
Loans Receivable, Net                                                                   5,020,010             4,993,509
Accrued Interest Receivable                                                                57,173                55,012
Premises and Equipment, Net                                                                78,872                79,324
Foreclosed Properties, Net                                                                  3,230                 3,526
Intangible Assets                                                                          77,952                78,380
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance                                                    142,899               141,059
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets                                                          57,837                43,594
                                                                                      -----------           -----------
   TOTAL ASSETS                                                                       $ 8,848,672           $ 9,033,917
                                                                                      ===========           ===========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Deposits                                                                              $ 5,512,191           $ 5,651,273
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances                                                         1,505,373             1,774,560
Reverse Repurchase Agreements and Other Borrowings (Note 6)                             1,028,905               738,921
Advance Payments by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance                                       6,866                32,293
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities                                                     83,084                82,414
                                                                                      -----------           -----------
   Total Liabilities                                                                    8,136,419             8,279,461
                                                                                        ---------             ---------

Corporation-Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Capital
   Securities of Subsidiary Trusts Holding Solely Junior Subordinated
        Debentures of the Corporation (Note 12)                                           150,000               150,000
Preferred Stock of Subsidiary Corporation                                                  49,577                49,577

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock, $.01 par value:
   Authorized - 50,000,000 shares;
   Issued - 38,479,422 shares at March 31, 1999 and
        38,353,424 shares at December 31, 1998                                                385                   384
Paid-in Capital                                                                           250,963               249,819
Retained Earnings (Note 7)                                                                332,577               314,791
Less Treasury Stock at cost, 2,559,433 shares at March 31, 1999
   and 1,026,770 shares at December 31, 1998                                             (72,689)              (27,914)
Less Employee Stock Ownership Plan Shares Purchased with Debt                             (1,128)               (1,339)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income                                                      2,568                19,138
                                                                                      -----------           -----------
   Total Shareholders' Equity                                                             512,676               554,879
                                                                                      -----------           -----------
   TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                         $ 8,848,672           $ 9,033,917
                                                                                      ===========           ===========

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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



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Webster Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                  ------------------------------------
                                                                                                MARCH 31,
                                                                                  -------------------------------------
                                                                                        1999                   1998
                                                                                    ----------             ----------
<S>                                                                               <C>                    <C>
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans                                                                             $     93,225           $     97,858
Securities and Interest-bearing Deposits                                                52,684                 61,341
                                                                                    ----------             ----------
   Total Interest Income                                                               145,909                159,199
                                                                                    ----------             ----------

INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits                                                                                48,580                 56,675
Borrowings                                                                              33,742                 39,127
                                                                                    ----------             ----------
   Total Interest Expense                                                               82,322                 95,802
                                                                                    ----------             ----------

NET INTEREST INCOME                                                                     63,587                 63,397
Provision for Loan Losses                                                                2,000                  1,900
                                                                                    ----------             ----------
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses                                     61,587                 61,497
                                                                                    ----------             ----------

NONINTEREST INCOME:
Fees and Service Charges                                                                12,886                  9,513
Gain on Sale of Loans and Loan Servicing, Net                                              805                    266
Gain on Sale of Securities, Net                                                          1,707                  3,098
Other Noninterest Income                                                                 4,099                  2,449
                                                                                    ----------             ----------
   Total Noninterest Income                                                             19,497                 15,326
                                                                                    ----------             ----------

NONINTEREST EXPENSES:
Salaries and Employee Benefits                                                          20,966                 19,537
Occupancy Expense of Premises                                                            4,337                  3,875
Furniture and Equipment Expenses                                                         4,682                  4,367
Intangible Amortization                                                                  2,519                  2,299
Marketing Expenses                                                                       2,147                  1,889
Capital Securities Expense                                                               3,661                  3,662
Dividends on Preferred Stock of Subsidiary Corporation                                   1,020                  1,038
Other Operating Expenses                                                                 8,736                  8,796
                                                                                    ----------             ----------
   Total Noninterest Expenses                                                           48,068                 45,463
                                                                                    ----------             ----------

Income Before Income Taxes                                                              33,016                 31,360
Income Taxes (Note 13)                                                                  11,225                 11,639
                                                                                    ----------             ----------

NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS                                       $     21,791           $     19,721
                                                                                    ==========             ==========

Net Income Per Common Share:
   Basic                                                                          $       0.60           $       0.52
   Diluted                                                                        $       0.59           $       0.50

Dividends Declared Per Common Share                                               $       0.11           $       0.10
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                THREE MONTHS ENDED  MARCH 31,
                                                                               -----------------------------
                                                                                   1999                  1998
                                                                                  ------               ------
<S>                                                                          <C>                  <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income                                                                  $    21,791            $    19,721
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
  Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
   Provision for Loan Losses                                                      2,000                  1,900
   Provision for Foreclosed Property Losses                                          --                    208
   Provision for Depreciation and Amortization                                    3,308                  2,908
   Amortization of Securities Premiums, Net                                       1,226                    378
   Amortization of Hedging Costs, Net                                             1,159                  1,119
   Amortization and Write-down of  Intangibles                                    2,519                  2,299
   Amortization of Mortgage Servicing Rights                                        526                    403
   Gains on Sale of  Foreclosed Properties, Net                                    (211)                  (340)
   Gains on Loans and Securities, Net                                            (1,898)                (3,211)
   Gains on Trading Securities, Net                                                (614)                  (153)
   Decrease in Trading Securities                                                17,756                 24,831
   Loans Originated for Sale                                                    (20,208)               (13,310)
   Sale of Loans, Originated for Sale                                            22,276                 18,835
   Increase in Interest Receivable                                               (2,161)                (4,504)
   Increase in Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Net                        4,340                  5,506
   Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance                            (1,840)                  (854)
   Decrease in Interest Payable                                                  (4,394)                (4,660)
   Decrease (Increase) in Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net                 (2,908)                (1,241)
   Pooling Adjustments, Net                                                          --                 10,685
                                                                            -----------            -----------
      Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities                                  42,667                 60,520
                                                                            -----------            -----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of Securities, Available for Sale                                  (260,514)            (1,085,995)
  Purchases of Securities, Held to Maturity                                        (445)               (34,830)
  Maturities of Securities                                                       97,928                 37,646
  Proceeds from Sale of Securities, Available for Sale                          118,632                316,871
  Proceeds from Sale of Securities, Held to Maturity                             15,458                     --
  Purchases of Life Insurance                                                        --                (87,700)
  Net Increase in Interest-bearing Deposits                                     (64,599)               (19,999)
  Net (Increase) Decrease in Loans                                              (30,954)                82,573
  Proceeds from Sale of Foreclosed Properties                                     1,698                  2,995
  Principal Collected on Securities                                             243,803                178,800
  Purchases of Premises and Equipment, Net                                       (2,337)                (6,009)
  Cash Recieved in Acquisition                                                      150                     --
                                                                            -----------            -----------
     Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities                           118,820               (615,648)
                                                                            -----------            -----------

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Net (Decrease) Increase in Deposits                                          (139,082)                56,377
  Repayment of FHLB Advances                                                 (1,377,985)            (1,489,916)
  Proceeds from FHLB Advances                                                 1,108,798              1,824,248
  Repayment of Reverse Repurchase Agreements & Other Borrowings              (6,792,827)            (2,291,313)
  Proceeds from Reverse Repurchase Agreements & Other Borrowings              7,082,809              2,460,596
  Net Decrease in Advance Payments for Taxes and Insurance                      (25,427)               (14,205)
  Cash Dividends to Common and Preferred Shareholders                            (4,006)                (4,367)
  Common Stock Repurchased                                                      (52,585)                    --
  Exercise of Stock Options                                                       4,337                  2,501
  Other, Net                                                                      1,933                  1,043
                                                                            -----------            -----------
     Net Cash (Used) Provided by Financing Activities                          (194,035)               544,964
                                                                            -----------            -----------
  Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents                                         (32,548)               (10,164)
  Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period                              173,863                151,322
                                                                            -----------            -----------
  Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period                                $   141,315            $   141,158
                                                                            ===========            ===========

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)

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<CAPTION>


                                                                               THREE MONTHS ENDED  MARCH 31,
                                                                                  1999              1998
                                                                                 ------            ------

<S>                                                                          <C>               <C>
  SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
     Income Taxes Paid                                                       $        42       $     3,355
     Interest Paid                                                                86,716            99,572

  SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Transfer of Loans to Foreclosed Properties                                    1,731            4,109

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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.





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Webster Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

     The accompanying  consolidated financial statements include all adjustments
which are, in the opinion of management,  necessary for a fair  presentation  of
the results for the interim periods presented.  All adjustments were of a normal
recurring  nature.  The results of operations  for the three month periods ended
March  31,  1999 are not  necessarily  indicative  of the  results  which may be
expected for the year as a whole.

     Effective January 1, 1999, Webster acquired Access National Mortgage,  Inc.
("Access").  The  transaction  was  accounted  for as a purchase  and  therefore
results are reported  only for the periods  subsequent to the  acquisition.  See
Note 7.

     These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and notes thereto included in the Webster Financial  Corporation 1998
Annual Report to Shareholders. The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Webster  Financial  Corporation  ("Webster")  and its  subsidiaries,
Webster Bank (the "Bank") and Damman Insurance Associates.

NOTE 2 - SECURITIES

     Securities  with fixed  maturities  that are classified as held to maturity
are carried at cost,  adjusted for  amortization  of premiums  and  accretion of
discounts over the estimated  terms of the  securities  utilizing a method which
approximates the level yield method.  Securities that management intends to hold
for indefinite periods of time (including  securities that management intends to
use as part of its asset/liability  strategy, or that may be sold in response to
changes in interest  rates,  changes in  prepayment  risk,  the need to increase
regulatory  capital or other  similar  factors) are  classified as available for
sale. All equity  securities  are  classified as available for sale.  Securities
available  for sale are carried at fair value with  unrealized  gains and losses
net of taxes  included in Other  Comprehensive  Income (See Note 4).  Securities
classified as trading securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains
and losses included in earnings. Gains and losses on the sales of securities are
recorded using the specific identification method.



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NOTE 2 - SECURITIES (continued)

     A summary of securities follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                    March 31,1999                                  December 31, 1998
                                ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                  Gross Unrealized                                Gross Unrealized
                                 Amortized       ------------------    Market      Amortized      ----------------     Market
                                    Cost          Gains      Losses     Value         Cost         Gains     Losses     Value
                                -------------    ------      ------   ---------  --------------    -----     ------    -------
<S>                             <C>              <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>             <C>        <C>      <C>
TRADING SECURITIES:

Mortgage-Backed Securities           $ 73,971(a) $    --  $      --     $ 73,971     $   91,114(a)$     --$       -- $   91,114
                                     -------------------------------------------     ----------   -----------------------------

AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO:
U.S. Treasury Notes                    13,510        71          --       13,581         13,514      123         --      13,637
U.S. Government Agency                 15,000       167          --       15,167         16,501      278         --      16,779
Municipal Bonds and Notes              14,688       460          --       15,148         14,688      516         --      15,204
Corporate Bonds and Notes              77,046       343     (4,319)       73,070         81,452      454    (2,148)      79,758
Equity Securities                     217,531     7,779     (5,772)      219,538        211,871    7,241    (4,664)     214,448
Mortgage-Backed Securities          2,419,361    23,467    (11,392)    2,431,436      2,582,759   39,937    (5,248)   2,617,448
Purchased Interest-Rate Contracts      14,826        --     (5,626)        9,200         15,985       --    (3,437)      12,548
                                  ----------------------------------------------    -------------------------------------------
                                    2,771,962    32,287    (27,109)    2,777,140      2,936,770   48,549   (15,497)   2,969,822
                                    --------------------------------------------      -----------------------------------------

HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO:
U.S. Treasury Notes                     2,450         4          --        2,454          2,455       12         --       2,467
U.S. Government Agency                  1,000        10          --        1,010          6,000       15         --       6,015
Municipal Bonds and Notes              12,500       294          --       12,794         12,500      347         --      12,847
Corporate Bonds and Notes             135,859       161     (2,492)      133,528        151,536    2,626    (1,171)     152,991
Mortgage-Backed Securities            198,306     1,801     (1,120)      198,987        228,663    2,426    (1,044)     230,045
                                 -----------------------------------------------    -------------------------------------------
                                      350,115     2,270     (3,612)      348,773        401,154    5,426    (2,215)     404,365
                                 -----------------------------------------------    -------------------------------------------

   Total                           $3,196,048   $34,557   $(30,721)   $3,199,884     $3,429,038  $53,975  $(17,712)  $3,465,301
                                   =============================================     ==========================================
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(a) Stated at fair market value.

     During the first quarter of 1999,  Webster sold $15.5 million of securities
classified  as held to  maturity,  which  resulted  in a loss of  $193,000.  The
securities  were  sold due to  regulators  request  that  Webster  divest of the
holdings as the securities did not meet regulatory guidelines, which were issued
subsequent to the acquisition of the securities.

NOTE 3 - NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

     Basic net income per common  share is  calculated  by  dividing  net income
available to common  shareholders  by the  weighted-average  number of shares of
common stock  outstanding.  Diluted net income per common share is calculated by
dividing  adjusted net income by the  weighted-average  number of diluted common
shares,  including  the effect of common  stock  equivalents.  The common  stock
equivalents consist of common stock options and warrants.  The  weighted-average
shares used in the calculation of net income per common share have been adjusted
to reflect the two-for-one  stock split which was effective for  shareholders of
record as of April 6, 1998.  The  weighted-average  number of shares used in the
computation  of basic net income per common  share for the three  month  periods
ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 was 36,309,488 and 38,186,098,  respectively.  The
weighted-average  number of shares used in the  computation of diluted  earnings
per common share for the three month  periods  ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 was
36,925,143 and 39,268,509, respectively.



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NOTE 4 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

     The provisions of Statement of Financial  Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
130, "Reporting  Comprehensive  Income" were adopted as of January 1, 1998. SFAS
No. 130  establishes  standards for the  reporting and display of  comprehensive
income and its components  (such as changes in net unrealized  investment  gains
and losses).  Comprehensive income includes net income and any changes in equity
from non-owner sources that bypass the income statement.

     The following  table  summarizes  comprehensive  income for the three month
periods ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    Three Months
                                                                                                   Ended March 31,
                                                                                          ------------------------------
                                                                                              1999              1998
                                                                                          -----------       -----------
<S>                                                                                       <C>               <C>
Net income                                                                                $    21,791       $    19,721
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
     Unrealized (losses) gains on investments available for sale:
         Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during period
              (net of income tax (benefit) expense of $(8,122) and $1,758
              for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998,
              respectively)                                                                   (15,765)            2,427
         Less reclassification adjustment for gains included in
              net income (net of income tax expense of $414 and
              $1,237 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and
              1998, respectively)                                                                 805             1,708
                                                                                          -----------       -----------
     Other comprehensive (loss) income                                                        (16,570)              719
                                                                                          -----------       -----------
     Comprehensive income                                                                 $     5,221       $    20,440
                                                                                          ===========       ===========
</TABLE>

NOTE 5 - FORECLOSED PROPERTY EXPENSES AND PROVISIONS, NET

     Foreclosed property expenses and provisions,  net are summarized as follows
(in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                  Three Months
                                                                                                  Ended March 31,
                                                                                             1999                1998
                                                                                          -----------       -----------
<S>                                                                                     <C>                 <C>
         Gain on Sale of Foreclosed Property, Net                                         $   (211)           $  (340)
         Provision for Losses on Foreclosed Property                                            --                208
         Rental Income                                                                         (17)               (57)
         Foreclosed Property Expenses                                                          169                595
                                                                                          ---------           --------
         Foreclosed Property Expenses and Provisions, Net                                 $    (59)           $   406
                                                                                          =========           ========
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NOTE 6 - REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

     At March 31,  1999,  Webster  had short  term  borrowings  through  reverse
repurchase  agreements  outstanding.  Information  concerning  borrowings  under
reverse repurchase agreements is summarized below (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       WEIGHTED
  BALANCE AT                                   WEIGHTED                 AVERAGE           BOOK VALUE          MARKET VALUE
MARCH 31, 1999               TERM            AVERAGE RATE            MATURITY DATE       OF COLLATERAL        OF COLLATERAL
- --------------               ----            ------------            -------------       -------------        -------------
<S>                     <C>                  <C>                  <C>                     <C>                  <C>
      $856,427          1 to 11 months           5.23%            Less than 2 months      $1,015,867            $904,236
</TABLE>

     The securities  underlying the reverse  repurchase  agreements are all U.S.
Agency collateral and have been delivered to the  broker-dealers who arrange the
transactions.  Webster uses reverse repurchase  agreements when the cost of such
borrowings  is less than other  funding  sources.  The  average  balance and the
maximum amount of outstanding  short term reverse  repurchase  agreements at any
month-end  during the 1999 first quarter was $744.8 million and $856.4  million,
respectively.  The  outstanding  balance of  reverse  repurchase  agreements  at
December 31, 1998 was $589.4 million.

NOTE 7 - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

     Webster,  during the first  quarter  1999 period,  repurchased  1.8 million
shares of its common stock.  The total cost of the repurchased  shares was $52.6
million  with an  average  per share  cost of  approximately  $29.03.  The stock
repurchase  was related to shares to be issued in the  acquisitions  of Maritime
Bank & Trust Company  ("Maritime") and Village Bancorp,  Inc.  ("Village").  See
Note 10.

     Effective January 1, 1999, Webster acquired Access National Mortgage, Inc.,
an  Internet-based  residential  mortgage  origination  company,  that  became a
subsidiary of Webster Bank. In connection with the  acquisition,  Webster issued
125,998 shares of its common stock valued at approximately $3.5 million.

NOTE 8 - ACQUISITION-RELATED COSTS

     Webster  consumated the acquisition of Maritime on April 21, 1999.  Webster
expects to consummate  the  acquisition  of Village during the second quarter of
1999.  These  acquisitions  will be accounted for as purchases,  and  therefore,
related  acquisition  costs are included in the cost of the acquired company and
will not impact the  statement  of  operations  for the  current  period. 

     In connection with the  acquisitions  of Eagle  Financial Corp.  ("Eagle"),
MidConn Bank, People's Savings Financial Corp. ("People's"), and DS Bancor, Inc.
("Derby") that were  completed on April 15, 1998,  May 31, 1997,  July 31, 1997,
and  January  31,  1997  Webster   recorded   approximately   $47.2  million  of
acquisition-related charges. Additionally,  Webster recorded an increase of $8.7
million to the provision for loan losses related to the  acquisitions  of Eagle,
Derby and People's  during 1998 and 1997,  for  conformity  to Webster's  credit
policies. There are no further  acquisition-related  accrued liabilities related
to MidConn.


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NOTE 8 - ACQUISITION-RELATED COSTS (continued)

     The following table presents a summary of the  acquisition-related  accrued
liabilities (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                     Derby                 People's                  Eagle
                                                                     -----                 --------                  -----
<S>                                                               <C>                     <C>                     <C>
Balance of acquisition-related accrued liabilities
      at December 31, 1998                                            3,800                   1,600                   1,400
                                                                  ---------               ---------                --------

Payments/Writedowns:
Compensation (severance and related costs)                               --                      --                      --
Data processing contract termination                                   (175)                     --                      --
Branch closure costs                                                     --                     (19)                   (119)
Building costs                                                           --                    (145)                     --
Acquisition-related and miscellaneous expenses                          (55)                     --                    (221)
                                                                  ---------               ---------                ---------
Balance of acquisition-related accrued liabilities
      at March 31, 1999                                           $   3,570               $   1,436                $  1,060
                                                                  =========               =========                ========
</TABLE>

     The remaining total accrued liability of $6.1 million  represents,  for the
most part, accruals for data processing contract  termination costs payable over
a future  period and the  estimated  loss on sale of excess  fixed assets due to
consolidation of overlapping branch locations.

NOTE 9 - ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 133,  "Accounting for Derivative  Instruments and Hedging  Activities." This
statement   establishes   accounting  and  reporting  standards  for  derivative
instruments,   including  certain  derivative   instruments  embedded  in  other
contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives), and for hedging activities.
The  accounting  for  changes in the fair value of a  derivative  depends on the
intended  use of the  derivative  and  the  resulting  designation.  Under  this
statement,  an entity  that  elects to apply  hedge  accounting  is  required to
establish at the inception of the hedge the method it will use for assessing the
effectiveness  of the  hedging  derivative  and  the  measurement  approach  for
determining  the  ineffective  aspect  of  the  hedge.  Those  methods  must  be
consistent  with the  entity's  approach  to  managing  risk.  SFAS  No.  133 is
effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999.
Initial  application  of this  statement  should  be as of the  beginning  of an
entity's fiscal quarter; on that date, hedging  relationships must be designated
anew and documented pursuant to the provisions of this statement. Early adoption
is permitted,  however, retroactive application is prohibited.  Management is in
the process of evaluating the impact of this statement on its financial position
and results of operations.



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NOTE 10 - PENDING ACQUISITIONS

     On November 11, 1998,  Webster announced a definitive  agreement to acquire
Village,  the holding  company for Village  Bank & Trust  Company for $23.50 per
share in a tax-free,  stock-for-cash  and/or stock exchange.  At the time of the
original   announcement,   Village,  based  in  Ridgefield,   Connecticut,   had
approximately  $230  million  in total  assets,  $152  million in loans and $215
million  in  deposits  at  six  branches.  Webster  expects  to  consummate  the
acquisition  in the  second  quarter of 1999 and  expects  to  account  for this
transaction as a purchase.

NOTE 11 - BUSINESS SEGMENTS

     Webster has four segments for business segment  reporting  purposes.  These
segments  include  consumer  banking,  business  banking,  mortgage  lending and
treasury.  The organizational  hierarchies that define the business segments are
periodically reviewed and revised.  Results may be restated in future periods to
reflect changes in methodologies  and  organizational  structure.  The following
table  presents the  statement  of  operations  and total  assets for  Webster's
reportable segments.


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NOTE 11 - BUSINESS SEGMENTS (continued)

Operating income and total assets by business segment are as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Three Months Ended March 31, 1999
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     Consumer      Business      Mortgage                      All           Total
(In thousands)                                       Banking       Banking       Lending      Treasury        Other         Segments
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>           <C>               <C>             <C>          <C>
Net Interest Income                                $   32,207    $    6,842    $   23,184    $    1,331    $       23     $   63,587
Provision for Loan Losses                                 180           875           945            --            --          2,000
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Interest Income After Provision                    32,027         5,967        22,239         1,331            23         61,587
Noninterest Income                                      8,917           384         2,977         1,883         3,152         17,313
Noninterest Expense                                    30,151         3,772         5,774         1,684         3,026         44,407
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income Before Income Taxes                             10,793         2,579        19,442         1,530           149         34,493
Income Taxes                                            3,994           954         7,194           566            54         12,762
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income After Taxes                             $    6,799    $    1,625    $   12,248    $      964    $       95     $   21,731
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Assets at Period End                         $  741,820    $  688,750    $3,644,928    $3,750,172    $   23,002     $8,848,672

<CAPTION>

Three Months Ended March 31, 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     Consumer      Business      Mortgage                      All           Total
(In thousands)                                       Banking       Banking       Lending      Treasury        Other         Segments
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>           <C>               <C>             <C>          <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Interest Income                                $   33,260    $    5,042    $   23,432    $    1,592    $       71     $   63,397
Provision for Loan Losses                                 306           322         1,272            --            --          1,900
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Interest Income After Provision                    32,954         4,720        22,160         1,592            71         61,497
Noninterest Income                                      7,460           285         1,612         3,708           770         13,835
Noninterest Expense                                    29,576         2,648         6,490         1,787         1,300         41,801
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes                      10,838         2,357        17,282         3,513          (459)        33,531
Income Taxes                                            4,011           872         6,394         1,300          (170)        12,407
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income (Loss) After Taxes                      $    6,827    $    1,485    $   10,888    $    2,213    $     (289)    $   21,124
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Assets at Period End                         $  794,272    $  735,028    $4,007,210    $4,240,419    $    9,688     $9,786,617
</TABLE>

     The  consumer  banking  segment  includes  consumer  lending and the Bank's
deposit generation and direct banking activities, which include the operation of
automated  teller machines and  telebanking  customer  support,  sales and small
business lending. The business banking segment includes the Bank's investment in
commercial and industrial  loans and commercial real estate loans.  The business
banking  segment also  includes  deposits  and cash  management  activities  for
business banking. The mortgage lending segment includes the Bank's investment in
residential  real estate loan  origination,  servicing and  secondary  marketing
activities.  The treasury segment  includes the Bank's  investment in assets and
liabilities  managed by the treasury  department  and includes  interest-bearing
deposits, securities, FHL Bank Advances, reverse repurchase agreements and other
borrowings. All other includes the results of Webster's trust and investment and
insurance  subsidiaries,  which offer  products to both  consumer  and  business
customers.

     Management  allocates  indirect  expenses to its business  segments.  These
expenses include administration,  finance,  operations and other support related
functions.  Net income (loss) after income taxes for the segments do not include
certain  income and expense  categories,  totaling  $60,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 and ($1.4) million for the same period in 1998, that do not
directly relate to segments.  The major categories not included in segments were
(on a before tax basis)  interest  expense of $3.7 million on debt  reflected as
capital at the segment  level and other  income not  related to the  segments of
$2.2 million.  For the three months ended March 31, 1998,  the major  categories
not included in segments were interest expense of $3.7 million on debt reflected
as capital at the segment  level and other income not related to the segments of
$1.5 million.



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NOTE 12 -  CORPORATION-OBLIGATED  MANDATORILY  REDEEMABLE  CAPITAL SECURITIES OF
           SUBSIDIARY TRUST HOLDING SOLELY JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES OF THE
           CORPORATION

     During 1997,  Webster formed a statutory  business  trust,  Webster Capital
Trust I ("Trust  I"), of which  Webster  owns all of the common  stock.  Trust I
exists for the sole  purpose of  issuing  trust  securities  and  investing  the
proceeds in an equivalent amount of subordinated  debentures of the Corporation.
On January  31,  1997,  Trust I  completed a $100  million  underwritten  public
offering  of  9.36%   Corporation-Obligated   Manditorily   Redeemable   Capital
Securities of Webster Capital Trust I ("capital securities").  The sole asset of
Trust I is the $100 million of Webster's  9.36% junior  subordinated  deferrable
interest debentures due in 2027  ("subordinated debt securities"),  purchased by
Trust I on January 30, 1997.

     On April 1, 1997,  Eagle Financial  Capital Trust I,  subsequently  renamed
Webster Capital Trust II ("Trust II"), completed a $50 million private placement
of 10.00% capital securities.  Proceeds from the issue were invested by Trust II
in junior subordinated  deferrable debentures issued by Eagle due in 2027. These
debentures represent the sole assets of Trust II.

     The subordinated  debt securities are unsecured  obligations of Webster and
are  subordinate and junior in right of payment to all present and future senior
indebtedness  of Webster.  Webster has entered into  guarantees,  which together
with  Webster's  obligations  under the  subordinated  debt  securities  and the
declarations of trust governing Trust I and Trust II,  including its obligations
to pay costs,  expenses,  debts and liabilities  (other than trust  securities),
provides  a  full  and  unconditional   guarantee  of  amounts  on  the  capital
securities.

NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES

     The State of Connecticut  enacted tax law changes in May 1998, allowing for
the formation of a Passive Investment Company ("PIC") by financial institutions.
This new  legislation  exempts  Passive  Investment  Companies from state income
taxation in  Connecticut,  and exempts  from  inclusion in  Connecticut  taxable
income  the  dividends  paid  from a  passive  investment  company  to a related
financial  institution.  Webster Bank qualifies as a financial institution under
the new  statute,  and  incorporated  Webster  Mortgage  Investment  Corporation
("WMIC")  to qualify as a PIC.  WMIC began  operations  in the first  quarter of
1999.  Webster's  operation  of a PIC  subsidiary  is expected to  significantly
reduce its  Connecticut  tax  liability  in 1999.  Webster  Mortgage  Investment
Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Webster Bank.

NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     On November 4, 1998,  Webster  announced a definitive  agreement to acquire
Maritime for $26.67 per share in a tax-free,  stock-for-stock  exchange.  At the
time of the original announcement,  Maritime, based in Essex,  Connecticut,  had
approximately  $100 million in total assets and $90 million in deposits at three
branches.  Webster  consummated the acquisition on April 21, 1999, and accounted
for this transaction as a purchase.



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GENERAL
- -------

     Webster Financial Corporation ("Webster" or the "Corporation"), through its
subsidiaries,   Webster  Bank  (the  "Bank")  and  Damman  Insurance  Associates
("Damman"), delivers financial services to individuals,  families and businesses
throughout  Connecticut.  Webster  emphasizes  five  business  lines -  consumer
banking,  business banking, mortgage lending, trust and investment services, and
insurance services, each supported by centralized administration and operations.
Webster has grown  significantly in recent years,  primarily through a series of
acquisitions which have expanded and strengthened its franchise.

CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION
- ------------------------------

     Total  assets  were $8.8  billion at March 31,  1999,  as  compared to $9.0
billion  at  December  31,  1998.  The  decrease  of $185.2  million or 2.05% is
primarily  the result of decreases in cash of $32.5  million and  securities  of
$260.9 million  partially  offset by increases in  interest-bearing  deposits of
$64.6 million and net loans of $26.5 million.

     During  the  first  quarter  of  1999,   Webster's   borrowings   increased
approximately  $20.8 million.  Lower cost borrowings  through short-term reverse
repurchase  agreements  and dollar roll  transactions  were utilized  during the
current quarter.  FHLB advances  decreased $269.2 million while other borrowings
increased  $290.0  million.  The decrease in total deposits of $139.1 million or
2.5% was primarily attributable to a $124.6 million reduction in certificates of
deposits.

     Shareholders'  equity  was  $512.7  million  at March 31,  1999 and  $554.9
million at December  31, 1998.  The net  decrease in equity of $42.2  million is
primarily due to common stock  repurchases of $52.6 million and $16.6 million of
other  comprehensive  loss due to a decline in the fair value of  available  for
sale securities  partially  offset by $21.8 million of net income.  At March 31,
1999,  the Bank had Tier 1 leveraged,  Tier 1 risk-based,  and total  risk-based
capital  ratios of 6.02%,  11.56%  and  12.78%,  respectively.  The Bank met the
regulatory  capital  requirements  to be  categorized  as a  "well  capitalized"
institution at March 31, 1999.

ASSET QUALITY
- -------------

     Webster devotes significant  attention to maintaining asset quality through
conservative  underwriting  standards,  active servicing of loans,  aggressively
managing  nonaccrual  assets  and  maintaining   adequate  reserve  coverage  on
nonaccrual  assets. At March 31, 1999,  residential and consumer loans comprised
approximately  83% of the loan portfolio.  Securities  transactions are executed
under the guidelines of internal corporate investment policy and in adherence to
applicable regulatory, federal and state regulations.



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A breakdown of loans  receivable,  net by type as of March 31, 1999 and December
31, 1998 follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                           March 31, 1999           December 31, 1998
                                                                           --------------           -----------------
<S>                                                                       <C>                       <C>
Residential Mortgage Loans                                                $    3,727,087            $     3,749,152
Commercial Real Estate Loans                                                     429,379                    416,203
Commercial Loans                                                                 450,649                    401,772
Home Equity Loans                                                                430,516                    439,369
Consumer Loans                                                                    39,133                     42,122
                                                                          --------------            ---------------
     Total Loans                                                               5,076,764                  5,048,618
Allowance for Loan Losses                                                        (56,754)                   (55,109)
                                                                          --------------            ---------------
     Loans Receivable, Net                                                $    5,020,010            $     4,993,509
                                                                          ==============            ===============
</TABLE>

     Included  above at March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 were loans held for
sale of $13.1 million and $1.7 million, respectively.

     The  following  table details the  nonaccrual  assets at March 31, 1999 and
December 31, 1998 (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                           March 31, 1999           December 31, 1998
                                                                           --------------           -----------------
<S>                                                                        <C>                         <C>
Loans Accounted For on a Nonaccrual Basis:
     Residential Real Estate                                                    $ 10,663                  $   9,040
     Commercial                                                                   14,088                     14,703
     Consumer                                                                      2,097                      1,636
                                                                                --------                  ---------
        Total Nonaccrual Loans                                                    26,848                     25,379

Foreclosed Properties:
     Residential and Consumer                                                      1,649                      1,153
     Commercial                                                                    1,580                      2,373
                                                                                --------                  ---------
         Total Nonaccrual Assets                                                $ 30,077                  $  28,905
                                                                                ========                  =========
</TABLE>


     At March 31, 1999, Webster's allowance for losses on loans of $56.8 million
represented  211.4% of nonaccrual  loans and its total  allowances for losses on
nonaccrual  assets of $57.0 million  amounted to 188.0% of nonaccrual  assets. A
detail of the  changes  in the  allowances  for  losses on loans and  foreclosed
property for the three months ended March 31, 1999 follows (in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                              Allowances For Losses On
                                                            -----------------------------
                                                                               Foreclosed                 Total
                                                              Loans            Properties         Allowance for Losses
                                                              -----            ----------         --------------------
<S>                                                         <C>                <C>                     <C>
    Balance at December 31, 1998                            $   55,109           $  207                  $  55,316
    Provisions for Losses                                        2,000               --                      2,000
    Losses Charged to Allowances                                  (844)              (9)                     (853)
    Recoveries Credited to Allowances                              489                9                        498
                                                            ----------           ------                  ---------
    Balance at March 31, 1999                               $   56,754           $  207                  $  56,961
                                                            ==========           ======                  =========
</TABLE>


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ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT

         The goal of Webster's  asset/liability  management  policy is to manage
interest-rate  risk so as to maximize net interest  income over time in changing
interest-rate  environments while maintaining acceptable levels of risk. Webster
must provide for sufficient  liquidity for daily  operations  while  maintaining
mandated  regulatory  liquidity  levels. To this end,  Webster's  strategies for
managing  interest-rate  risk are  responsive  to changes  in the  interest-rate
environment  and  market  demands  for  particular  types  of  deposit  and loan
products.  Management measures interest-rate risk using simulation analyses with
particular emphasis on measuring changes in the market value of portfolio equity
and changes in net  interest  income in  different  interest-rate  environments.
Market  value is  measured as the net  present  value of future cash flows.  The
simulation analyses incorporate  assumptions about balance sheet changes such as
asset and liability growth,  loan and deposit pricing and changes due to the mix
and maturity of such assets and liabilities.  The key assumptions  relate to the
behavior of interest rates and spreads,  the  fluctuations in product  balances,
and  prepayment  and decay rates on loans and deposits.  From such  simulations,
interest-rate risk is quantified and appropriate strategies are formulated.

         Webster also uses as part of its  asset/liability  management  strategy
various interest-rate contracts including short futures positions, interest-rate
swaps  and  interest-rate  caps  and  floors.   Webster  utilized  interest-rate
financial instruments to hedge mismatches in interest-rate  maturities to reduce
exposure  to  movements  in  interest  rates.  These   interest-rate   financial
instruments  involve,  to varying degrees,  credit risk and market risk.  Credit
risk is the possibility that a loss may occur if a counterparty to a transaction
fails to perform  according  to the terms of the  contract.  Market  risk is the
effect  of a change  in  interest  rates or  currency  rates on the value of the
financial   instruments.   The  notional  amount  of   interest-rate   financial
instruments  is the amount  upon which  interest  and other  payments  under the
contract are based. For interest-rate financial instruments, the notional amount
is not exchanged and  therefore,  the notional  amounts should not be taken as a
measure of credit or market risk.

         Interest-rate  caps,  interest-rate  floors and interest-rate swaps are
entered into as hedges against future interest-rate  fluctuations.  Webster does
not trade in unmatched  interest-rate  contracts.  Those agreements  meeting the
criteria  for hedge  accounting  treatment  are  designated  as  hedges  and are
accounted for as such. If a contract is  terminated,  any  unrecognized  gain or
loss is deferred  and  amortized  as an  adjustment  to the yield of the related
asset or liability  over the remainder of the period that was being  hedged.  If
the linked  asset or  liability  is  disposed  of prior to the end of the period
being managed, the related interest-rate  contract is marked to fair value, with
any resulting gain or loss  recognized in current period income as an adjustment
to the gain or loss on the disposal of the related asset or liability.  Interest
income or  expense  associated  with  interest-rate  caps,  floors  and swaps is
recorded as a component of net interest income.  Interest-rate  instruments that
hedge  Available  for  Sale  assets  are  marked  to  fair  value  monthly  with
adjustments to shareholders' equity on a tax-effected basis.




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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
- -------------------------------

     Webster's  main  sources of  liquidity  at the  holding  company  level are
dividends from the Bank and net proceeds from capital  offerings and borrowings,
while the main  outflows are the payment of  dividends  to preferred  and common
stockholders,  repurchases of Webster's common stock and the payment of interest
on borrowing  lines of credit and to holders of  Webster's 8 3/4% Senior  Notes,
Webster's 9.36% Capital Trust I Capital  Securities and Webster's  Capital Trust
II 10.00% Capital Securities.  There are certain  restrictions on the payment of
dividends  by the Bank to Webster.  The Bank is  required  to  maintain  minimum
levels of liquid  assets as  defined  by  regulations  adopted  by the Office of
Thrift Supervision ("OTS"). This requirement, which may be varied by the OTS, is
based upon a percentage of net withdrawable deposits and short-term  borrowings.
The required  liquidity  ratio as revised by the OTS is currently  4.00% and the
Bank's liquidity ratio at March 31, 1999 exceeded the requirement.  Webster Bank
is also required by regulation to maintain  sufficient  liquidity to ensure safe
and sound  operations.  Adequate  liquidity as assessed by the OTS may vary from
institution  to  institution  depending  on such  factors  as the  institution's
overall  asset/liability  structure,  market  conditions,  competition  and  the
requirements of the institution's deposit and loan customers.  The OTS considers
both an institution's  adherence to the liquidity ratio requirement,  as well as
safety and soundness  issues, in assessing whether an institution has sufficient
liquidity.

     Webster  Bank had  mortgage  commitments  outstanding  of  $137.1  million,
non-mortgage  commitments of $16.1  million,  unused home equity credit lines of
$311.6 million and  commercial  lines and letters of credit of $337.9 million at
March 31, 1999.



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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND 1998

GENERAL
- -------

     Net  income  for the three  month  period  ended  March 31,  1999 was $21.8
million or $.59 per diluted share  compared to $19.7 million or $.50 per diluted
share for the same period  ended March 31,  1998.  The increase in net income of
$2.1  million  for the  current  quarter  period is  primarily  attributable  to
noninterest  income  that  increased  $4.2  million,  lower total tax expense of
$414,000 that was partially offset by an increase in operating  expenses of $2.6
million.  Net interest  income of $63.6 million for the current  quarter  period
remained  virtually  unchanged  from the same period a year ago.  Lower interest
income was offset by reduced  interest  expense for the three month period ended
March 31, 1999. Earnings per share for the current quarter period benefited from
a 2.3 million  reduction in the number of average  diluted  shares due to common
stock repurchases.

NET INTEREST INCOME
- -------------------

     Net interest  income for the three month  periods  ended March 31, 1999 and
1998,  amounted to $63.6 million and $63.4  million,  respectively.  Lower total
interest  income and total interest  expense for the current quarter period were
the  result of both a lower  yield and volume of  average  funds.  Interest-rate
spread for the 1999 and 1998 quarter periods was 2.91% and 2.62%,  respectively.
The increase in interest-rate spread in the current quarter period was primarily
attributable to a decrease in the cost of deposits and borrowed funds.

INTEREST INCOME
- ---------------

     Total interest  income for the three month periods ended March 31, 1999 and
1998,  was $145.9  million and $159.2  million,  respectively.  The  decrease in
interest  income for the current  quarter  period is  primarily  the result of a
decrease of $519.2  million in average loans and lower  realized  yields on both
securities and loans. The yield on total  interest-earning  assets for the three
month periods ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, was 6.98% and 7.18%, respectively.

INTEREST EXPENSE
- ----------------

     Total interest expense for the three month periods ended March 31, 1999 and
1998,  was $82.3  million and $95.8  million,  respectively.  The  reduction  in
interest  expense for the current  quarter  period of $13.5 million or 14.07% is
primarily the result of a 41 basis point  decrease in the cost of deposits and a
53 basis point decrease in the cost of borrowed funds. Average  interest-bearing
liability  funds were $341.7  million lower for the current year quarter,  which
further  contributed to the reduction in total interest expense.  The total cost
of interest-bearing  liabilities was 4.07% and 4.56%,  respectively for the 1999
and 1998 first quarter periods.


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     The  following  table  shows the major  categories  of  average  assets and
average  liabilities  together with their respective  interest income or expense
and the rates earned and paid by Webster.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Three Months Ended March 31,                                           1999                                 1998
- ----------------------------                           ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Average               Average        Average                Average
(Dollars in Thousands)                                     Balance   Interest     Yield         Balance    Interest     Yield
                                                       ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>
ASSETS:
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS:
Loans                                                   $5,056,637    $93,225     7.40  %     $5,025,015    $97,858    7.80   %
Securities                                               3,324,126     52,684     6.34         3,843,314     61,341    6.39
                                                        ----------    -------     ----        ----------    -------    ----
     TOTAL INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS                       8,380,763    145,909     6.98         8,868,329    159,199    7.18
                                                                      -------                               -------
Noninterest-Earning Assets                                 575,326                               515,357
                                                       -----------                          ------------
     TOTAL ASSETS                                       $8,956,089                            $9,383,686
                                                        ==========                            ==========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES:
Deposits                                                $5,547,148     48,580     3.86        $5,748,467     56,675    4.27
Borrowings                                               2,596,426     33,742     5.27         2,736,770     39,127    5.80
                                                        ----------    -------     ----      ------------    -------    ----
     TOTAL INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES                  8,143,574     82,322     4.07         8,485,237     95,802    4.56
                                                                      -------                               -------
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities                             77,996                               159,537
                                                     -------------                         -------------
     TOTAL LIABILITIES                                   8,221,570                             8,644,774
Capital Securities and Preferred Stock of
  Subsidiary Corporation                                   199,784                               198,221
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                       534,735                               540,691
                                                      ------------                          ------------
     TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY         $8,956,089                            $9,383,686
                                                        ==========                            ==========
NET INTEREST INCOME                                                   $63,587                               $63,397
                                                                      =======                               =======
INTEREST RATE SPREAD                                                              2.91  %                              2.62   %
                                                                                  =======                              ========
NET YIELD ON AVERAGE INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS                                      3.03  %                              2.87   %
                                                                                  =======                              ========
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS

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PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
- -------------------------

     The  provision  for  loans  losses  was  $2.0  million  and  $1.9  million,
respectively for the three month periods ended March 31, 1999 and 1998. At March
31, 1999 the allowance for loan losses was $56.8 million and represented  206.4%
of nonaccrual loans, compared to $61.2 million and 142.0%,  respectively, a year
earlier.

NONINTEREST INCOME
- ------------------

     Total  noninterest  income increased $4.2 million or 27.2% when the quarter
ended March 31, 1999 is compared to the same  quarter in 1998.  The increase for
the  current  quarter  is  primarily  attributable  to a $3.4  million  or 35.5%
increase  in fees  and  service  charges  and  $1.7  million  increase  in other
noninterest income due to income earned on life insurance. Realized net gains on
the sale of securities and loans decreased $852,000 for the current year period.

NONINTEREST EXPENSES
- --------------------

     Total noninterest expenses for the three month periods ended March 31, 1999
and 1998, was $48.1 million and $45.5 million, respectively. The $2.6 million or
5.7% increase for the current  quarter period was the result of higher costs for
salaries and benefits of $1.4 million, occupancy expense of $462,000,  furniture
and fixtures expense of $315,000,  marketing expenses of $258,000 and intangible
assets  amortization.  These  unfavorable  variances were partially  offset by a
favorable $465,000 variance in foreclosure expenses.

INCOME TAXES
- ------------

     Total  income  tax  expense  for  the  current  period  was  $11.2  million
reflecting an approximate effective tax rate of 34% as compared to $11.6 million
or 37% effective tax rate for the same period in 1998.  During the first quarter
of 1999, Webster formed a Connecticut Passive Investment  Company.  The State of
Connecticut enacted tax law changes in May 1998, allowing for the formation of a
Passive  Investment  Company  ("PIC")  by  financial   institutions.   This  new
legislation  exempts Passive Investment  Companies from state income taxation in
Connecticut,  and exempts  from  inclusion  in  Connecticut  taxable  income the
dividends  paid  from  a  passive  investment  company  to a  related  financial
institution.  Webster Bank  qualifies as a financial  institution  under the new
statute.  The  legislation  was  effective  for tax years  beginning on or after
January 1, 1999.


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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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     The  following  table  details  the  estimated  market  value of  Webster's
financial assets at March 31, 1999 if interest rates instantaneously increase or
decrease 100 basis points.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Book             Market         Estimated Market        Value Impact
                                                       Value             Value              -100 BP               +100 BP
                                                  -------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                               <C>                <C>                <C>                   <C>
Interest-Sensitive Assets
     Trading                                      $     73,971       $     73,971       $       (84)           $   (1,236)
     Non-Trading                                     8,114,108          8,144,105           142,519              (204,539)
Interest-Sensitive Liabilities                       8,246,046          8,128,046          (122,350)              116,058

</TABLE>

     The table above excludes  earning assets that are not directly  impacted by
changes in interest  rates.  These assets  include  equity  securities of $219.5
million (See Note 2 to Consolidated  Financial  Statements) and nonaccrual loans
of $26.8  million  (See "Asset  Quality"  within the MD&A).  Values for mortgage
servicing  rights  have been  included in the table above as changes in interest
rates affect the  valuation  of the  servicing  rights.  Equity  securities  and
nonaccrual  assets not  included  in the above  table are,  however,  subject to
fluctuations in market value based on other risks.

     Based on  Webster's  asset/liability  mix at March 31,  1999,  Management's
sensitivity analysis of the effects of changing interest rates estimates that an
instantaneous  100 basis point  increase in interest  rates would  decrease  net
interest  income over the next twelve months by about 5.7% and an  instantaneous
100 basis point  decline in interest  rates would  increase net interest  income
over the next twelve months by about 1.0%. The above estimated market values are
subject  to  factors  that  could  cause  actual  results  to  differ  from such
projections and estimates.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
- --------------------------

     Statements in the sections captioned "Management's  Discussion and Analysis
of Consolidated Financial Statements," "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
about  Market  Risk"  and  "Year  2000  Readiness   Disclosure   Statement"  are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Act
of  1934,  as  amended.  Actual  results  could  differ  materially  from  those
management  expectations,  projections  and estimates.  Factors that could cause
future results to vary from current management expectations include, but are not
limited to, general  economic  conditions,  legislative and regulatory  changes,
monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government, changes in tax policies,
rates and regulations of federal,  state and local tax  authorities,  changes in
interest  rates,  deposit  flows,  the cost of funds,  demand for loan products,
demand  for  financial  services,   competition,   changes  in  the  quality  or
composition of Webster's loan and investment  portfolios,  changes in accounting
principles,   policies  or   guidelines,   and  other   economic,   competitive,
governmental and technological factors affecting Webster's operations,  markets,
products, services and prices. Such developments could have an adverse impact on
Webster's financial position and results of operations.



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YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

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     The  Corporation's  overall  Year  2000  project  plan  continues  to  meet
regulatory  requirements  and  targeted  objectives.  The  following  discussion
addresses  the current  status of the project and updates the 1998 Annual Report
Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure Statement.

I.  THE CORPORATION'S STATE OF READINESS

     During the first quarter of 1999, the Corporation focused on completing the
validation of mission critical  applications.  At March 31, 1999,  validation of
98% of  identified  core  functionality  was  completed.  One  mission  critical
application,  originally  targeted  for  completion  by March 31,  1999,  is now
anticipated  to be completed by June 30, 1999.  The third party vendor  supplied
update has been  installed,  test scripts have been  revised,  and testing is in
progress.

     All  identified   non-information  technology  systems,  including  vaults,
security,   and  environmental   systems,  have  been  upgraded  for  Year  2000
compliance.  Automated  teller machines (ATM's) were anticipated to be Year 2000
compliant by March 31, 1999, but are now anticipated to be compliant by June 30,
1999. Year 2000 upgrades have been received but not installed.

     The  Corporation  has not made any  significant  revisions to the Year 2000
project plan as reported in the 1998 Annual Report and  anticipates  meeting the
June 30, 1999 target date for completion of the  validation  and  implementation
phases.

II.  THE COSTS TO ADDRESS THE CORPORATION'S YEAR 2000 ISSUES

     At March 31, 1999, the Corporation's  estimated total direct costs for Year
2000 remediation is approximately $1.2 million. Approximately $650,000 of direct
costs have been incurred to date.  Included in these direct costs,  are expenses
related to the  replacement or upgrade of hardware and software that amounted to
approximately $145,000 and expenses related to consulting services for Year 2000
management and systems testing that amounted to approximately  $488,000.  During
the next nine months,  the Corporation  anticipates  Year 2000 readiness  direct
expenses to total approximately $370,000.

III.  THE RISKS OF THE CORPORATION'S YEAR 2000 ISSUES

     During  the  first  quarter  of  1999,  the   Corporation   developed  risk
assessments  and  strategies  for  each  line  of  business  for  core  business
processes.  Contingency plans were developed for potential business  disruptions
resulting from problems  encountered with internal operations and infrastructure
or external  connections.  The Corporation  will continue to identify and revise
potential scenarios during 1999 as needed.

IV.  THE CORPORATION'S CONTINGENCY PLANS

     At March 31, 1999, the Corporation has completed  contingency plans for 98%
of identified core business functions.  Contingency  planning is scenario-driven
and focuses on risk assessment,  alternate solutions for business resumption and
approaches to minimize the impact of each  scenario.  Testing and  validation of
contingency  plans is anticipated to be completed by June 30, 1999.  Contingency
plans will continue to be reviewed and refined during 1999 and as changes in the
external environment occur.

     During  the  mid-December  1999  through   mid-January  2000  period,   the
Corporation will take an event management approach intended to ensure a state of
readiness.  Event  management  plans will  continue to be  reviewed  and refined
during 1999.




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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Not Applicable

Item 2.   CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

          (a)  Not Applicable.

          (b)  Not Applicable.

          (c)  In  January  1999,  as part of  Webster's  acquisition  of Access
               National Mortgage, Inc. ("Access"), Webster issued 125,998 shares
               of its common stock valued at  approximately  $3.5  million.  The
               issuance was a private  placement to the  stockholders  of Access
               pursuant  to the  Agreeement  and  Plan of  Merger,  dated  as of
               November 13, 1998, among Webster,  Access and the stockholders of
               Access.   The  offer  and  sale  of  the  stock   satisfied   the
               requirements  of Section 4(2) of the  Securities  Act of 1933, as
               amended  (transactions  by an issuer  not  involving  any  public
               offering).

          (d)  Not Applicable.

Item 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES -  Not Applicable

Item 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS - Not Applicable

Item 5.   OTHER INFORMATION - Not Applicable

Item 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

          (a)  Exhibits.

          Exhibit No.         Description
          -----------         -----------
             27               Financial Data Tables.

          (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

          Webster  filed  the  following  Current  Report  on Form  8-K with the
Securities  and Exchange  Commission  (the "SEC") during the quarter ended March
31, 1999:

          Current  Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on  February  25,  1999
          (date of report  January 29, 1999)  (announcing  the date of Webster's
          1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders).




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                                   SIGNATURES

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

                          WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
                          -----------------------------
                                    Registrant







Date:  May 14, 1999              By:    /s/ John V. Brennan
      ---------------------            ------------------------------------
                                       John V. Brennan
                                       Executive Vice President
                                       Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
                                       Principal Financial Officer
                                       Principal Accounting Officer








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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.         Description
- -----------         -----------

 27                 Financial Data Tables.



                                       27

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                                       0                     0
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