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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995. Commission file Number 0-15839
EMPIRE BANC CORPORATION MICHIGAN
(Exact name of registrant as (State or other jurisdiction of
specified in its charter) incorporation or organization)
1227 E. FRONT STREET 49686
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN (Zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
38-2727982 (616) 922-2111
(IRS Employer Identification Number) (Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
Common stock, $5.00 par value
(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, and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. [ X ] Yes [ ] 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
the Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
of the registrant as of March 15, 1996, computed by reference to the
average of the closing bid and asked price for such stock on that date
was $37,766,000. For this purpose only, the affiliates of the registrant
have been assumed to be the executive officers, directors and 10% or
more shareholders.
As of March 15, 1996, there were outstanding 1,649,093 shares of the
registrants' common stock, $5.00 par value.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the proxy statement for the annual shareholders meeting to be
held May 14, 1996 are incorporated by reference into Part III.
The Exhibit Index is located on page number 62.
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PART I
Item 1 - Business.
Empire Banc Corporation (the "Registrant") was incorporated under the
laws of the state of Delaware on February 6, 1987, for the purpose of
becoming a bank holding company. The Empire National Bank of Traverse
City (the "Bank"), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant.
On June 1, 1994 the Registrant changed its state of incorporation from
Delaware to Michigan.
The Bank was established under the banking laws of the State of Michigan
in 1912 in Empire, Michigan. In 1961 the Bank converted its charter from
a state bank to a national banking association. The Bank's deposits are
insured by the Bank Insurance Fund, administered by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation, and the Bank is regulated by the U.S. Comptroller
of the Currency.
In December 1991, the Traverse City and Grayling, Michigan branches of
Great Lakes Bancorp were purchased by the Bank. In exchange for assuming
deposit liabilities, the Bank received loans, property, equipment and
cash. The acquisition provided entry into the Grayling-Crawford County
market, opportunity to consolidate branches and improve customer service
in the Traverse City market and a source of core deposits for increased
funding of loans and investments.
The Bank is engaged in the general commercial banking business, providing
a full range of loan and deposit products. These Bank services include
customary retail and commercial banking services, including checking and
savings accounts, time deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts,
safe deposit facilities, trust services, real estate mortgage lending and
direct and indirect consumer financing. It makes secured and unsecured
commercial loans and also operates a trust department providing fiduciary,
investment and other related trust services. The Bank has contracted with
a full-service securities brokerage firm to make available a variety of
investment products to the Bank's customers. This program operates from
two of the Bank's principal branch offices.
The principal source of revenue for the Registrant is dividends upstreamed
from the Bank. The Bank's principal source of revenue is interest and
fees on loans. The sources of income for the three most recent years are
as follows.
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<CAPTION>
1995 1994 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest and fees on loans 70.9% 71.1% 68.6%
Other interest income 14.2% 11.9% 12.5%
Non-interest income 14.9% 17.0% 18.9%
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100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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The Bank's primary market area is the northwestern portion of the
lower peninsula of Michigan. The Bank is headquartered in Traverse City,
Michigan, County of Grand Traverse. The Bank maintains offices in Grand
Traverse, Leelanau, Kalkaska, and Crawford counties. The population of
these counties combined is approximately 100,000. The Bank operates ten
full service offices, provides drive-in convenience at seven locations and
has automatic teller machines operating at ten locations. The Bank has
no foreign operations.
As of December 31, 1995, the Bank employed approximately 177 full-time
and 34 part-time employees.
Banking is a highly competitive business. The Bank competes primarily with
other financial institutions in its market areas for loans, deposits, and
trust accounts. In its primary market, which includes the Grand Traverse,
Kalkaska and Leelanau counties, the Bank maintains the second largest
deposit base, or approximately 25 percent of the deposit market share.
There are principally six banking institutions with offices is this area.
Three of the competing banks with offices in this market are members of
holding companies with substantially more assets than the Registrant.
The Bank is the only independent community bank in the Crawford County
market. The Bank is the third largest in terms of deposits in the Crawford
County market and competes with three financial institutions that are
members of holding companies with substantially more assets than the
Registrant.
In addition to these other banks, the Bank also competes for loans with
savings and loan associations, credit unions, and certain large national
retailers, and competes for deposits with investment firms and money
market funds. In order to successfully compete, management has developed
a sales and service culture, stresses and rewards excellent customer
service and designs products to meet the needs of the customer. The Bank
also utilizes its ability to sell loans in the secondary market.
The Bank makes mortgage, commercial and installment loans to customers
primarily in northwestern lower Michigan. Fees may be charged for these
services. Commitments to make loans and unused lines of credit
outstanding are detailed in Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Historically, the Bank has predominantly sold its secondary market
conforming residential mortgage loans. The mortgage loan portfolio
serviced by the Bank for others, primarily the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation, at December 31, 1995 totaled over $190 million. Mortgage
banking activity is detailed in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
The Bank supports the growth of the service industry, with its year round
resort and related businesses, manufacturing, the medical community, and
many other activities important to growth in the greater Grand Traverse
area. Designated as a Preferred Lender by the Small Business Administration
(SBA), the Bank underwrites government guaranteed business loans,
contributing to the economic growth in northern Michigan.
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The Bank also arranges loan relationships with national and regional
participating banks, increasing the amount of funds available for local
businesses to grow. There are no material concentrations of credit to,
nor have material portions of the Bank's deposits been received from, a
single person, persons, industry or group.
In 1993, the Bank joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, which
generates an additional source of liquidity and long-term funds. Membership
in the Federal Home Loan Bank also provides access to additional
advantageous lending programs. The Community Investment Program makes
advances to be used for funding community-oriented mortgage lending, and
the Affordable Housing Program grants advances to fund lending for long-
term low- and moderate-income owner occupied and affordable rental housing
at subsidized interest rates.
The economy of the market areas of the Bank is affected by summer and
winter tourism activities and, accordingly, the Bank experiences seasonal
consumer and commercial deposit growth, with substantial growth increases
from May to September. The Bank regularly assesses its ability to raise
funds through the issuance of certificates of deposit in denominations of
$100,000 or more in the local and regional market area and has established
conservative guidelines for the total funding to be provided by these
deposits. These deposits were less than three percent and four percent of
total deposits at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Bank also
uses federal funds purchased from correspondent banks and the Federal
Reserve Bank to respond to deposit fluctuations and temporary loan demands.
As of December 31, 1995, the Bank had no risks attendant to foreign
sources. Compliance with federal, state and local statutes and/or
ordinances relating to the protection of the environment is not
expected to have material effect upon the Bank's capital expenditures,
earnings or competitive position.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
Banking is a highly regulated industry, with numerous federal and state
laws and regulations governing the organization and operation of banks,
bank holding companies, and their affiliates. As a bank holding company
under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, the Registrant is regulated
and examined by the Federal Reserve Board. This Act requires that the
Registrant obtain prior Federal Reserve Board approval for bank and
nonbank acquisitions and restricts the permissible activities of the
Registrant. In addition, the Act formerly restricted the acquisition of
shares of out-of-state banks unless such acquisition is specifically
authorized by the laws of the state in which the bank to be acquired is
located. Under the Reigle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching
Efficiency Act of 1994, this restriction was repealed effective September
29, 1995, and the Federal Reserve Board generally is authorized to approve
bank acquisitions by out-of-state bank holding companies whether or not
such acquisition is prohibited by state law.
Federal law also regulates transactions between the Registrant
and the Bank, including the amount and nature of loans or other
extensions of credit. The Bank is also subject to regulation and
examination by the Comptroller of the Currency.
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The Comptroller of the Currency has established guidelines with
respect to the maintenance of appropriate levels of capital for
the Bank. The Federal Reserve Board has also established similar
guidelines for the Registrant. Compliance with such standards
can also limit the amount of dividends which the Bank can pay to
the Registrant and the amount of dividends the Registrant can pay
to its shareholders.
The banking industry is also affected by the monetary and fiscal
policies of the federal government, including the Federal Reserve
Board, which exerts considerable influence over the cost and
availability of funds obtained for lending and investing.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991
("FDICIA") significantly affects the operation of banks and their
relationship with federal regulatory agencies.
Under FDICIA, the FDIC has implemented a system of risk based premiums
for deposit insurance pursuant to which the premiums paid by a depository
institution are based on the probability that the applicable insurance
fund will incur a loss in respect of such institution. Also under FDICIA
federal regulatory agencies are developing comprehensive safety and
soundness standards. FDICIA also prescribes various supervisory actions
by federal regulatory agencies based on an insured institution's level of
capital. These prescribed actions increase restrictions on and heighten
regulatory scrutiny of the institution as its capital declines.
Proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the operations and
taxation of banks, and companies which control banks and other financial
institutions, are frequently raised in Congress. The likelihood of any
major changes and the impact such changes might have on the Registrant
are, however, impossible to predict.
Item 2 - Properties.
The executive offices of the Registrant and the Bank are maintained at the
main office of the Bank, 1227 East Front St., Traverse City, Michigan.
The Bank leases its main office and the following branch offices and
automated teller machine facilities: Grand Traverse Mall Office, 3160
South Airport Rd, Traverse City, Michigan 49684; Kalkaska Office, 302
West Mile Road, Kalkaska, Michigan 49646; Acme Office, 3880 M-72 East,
Acme, Michigan 49610; Woodmere Office, 859 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City,
Michigan 49686; Meijer Handy Teller ATM, 3955 South Memorial Highway,
Traverse City, Michigan 49684. The leases expire at various times through
the years 2011 and all include renewal periods. Net aggregate annual
rentals for banking facilities in 1995 were $415,000.
In addition, the Bank owns and operates the following facilities none of
which are encumbered: Northport Office, 122 Nagonaba, Northport, Michigan
49670; Leland Office, 111 North Main Street, Leland, Michigan 49654;
Empire Office, 10210 Front Street, Empire, Michigan 49630; Cherryland
Office, 1114 South Airport Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49686; Downtown
Traverse City Office, 427 West Front St. Traverse City, Michigan 49684;
Grayling Office, 2195 S. James St. Grayling, Michigan 49738.
The Bank operates drive-thru facilities at most of its office locations and
has ten automatic teller machines for customer use in its market area.
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Information about the executive officers of the Registrant is set forth
below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name and Age Position
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<S> <S>
James E. Dutmers, Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(52) of the Registrant and Empire National
Bank
Robert L. Israel President and Chief Operating Officer
(52) of the Registrant and Empire National
Bank
William T. Fitzgerald, Jr. Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer
(50) of the Registrant; Division Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer of Empire National Bank
Marilyn J. McCool Vice President of the Registrant;
(49) Division Vice President and Director
of Personnel of Empire National Bank
James M. Merenda Vice President of the Registrant;
(51) Division Vice President and Senior
Trust Officer of Empire National
Bank
Bruce W. Reavely Vice President of the Registrant;
(47) Division Vice President and Senior
Operations Officer of Empire
National Bank
Daniel G. Stoudt Vice President of the Registrant;
(49) Division Vice President and Senior
Loan Officer of Empire National Bank
</TABLE>
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Item 3 - Legal Proceedings.
The Bank is routinely engaged in litigation, both as plaintiff and
defendant, which is incident to its business. In certain proceedings,
claims or counter-claims have been asserted against it. Management,
after consultation with legal counsel, does not anticipate that the
ultimate liability, if any, arising out of such litigation and threats
of litigation will have a material effect on the financial statements
of the Registrant.
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
No matters were submitted during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1995 to
a vote of the Registrant's security holders.
PART II
Item 5 - Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters.
The common stock of Empire Banc Corporation is traded on the electronic
bulletin board system of the National Association of Securities Dealers,
symbol EMBM. The primary market is the State of Michigan. Principal
market makers of common stock transactions are F.J. Morrisey & Co.,
First of Michigan Corp, Howe, Barnes & Co., McDonald & Co., Robert W.
Baird & Co., Roney & Co. and Stifel Nicolaus & Co.
Quarterly cash dividends were declared during 1995 and 1994 totaling
$1.02 and $0.92 per common share per year, respectively. The following
table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sale prices
per share of the Corporation's common stock. All of the prices are
adjusted for the five-for-four stock split, effected in the form of a 25%
stock dividend, paid in November, 1995.
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<CAPTION>
Quarter High Low Dividends
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
1995
Fourth $31.25 $28.40 $.30
Third 28.40 25.60 .24
Second 25.60 23.80 .24
First 23.80 22.60 .24
1994
Fourth 25.20 22.60 .32
Third 26.40 25.20 .20
Second 25.80 23.80 .20
First 23.80 22.40 .20
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Item 6 - Selected Financial Data - Empire Banc Corporation
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Summary of Operations:
Interest income $ 28,606 $ 23,628 $ 21,775 $ 22,822 $ 24,003
Interest expense 13,231 9,839 8,842 10,243 12,623
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Net interest income 15,375 13,789 12,933 12,579 11,380
Provision for loan losses 745 796 447 727 827
Non-interest income 5,017 4,843 5,063 4,232 3,181
Non-interest expense 13,494 12,241 12,542 11,648 9,843
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Income before taxes 6,153 5,595 5,007 4,436 3,891
Federal income taxes 2,007 1,841 1,600 1,359 1,145
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Net income $ 4,146 $ 3,754 $ 3,407 $ 3,077 $ 2,746
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Per Share:
Earnings $ 2.36 $ 2.15 $ 1.98 $ 1.81 $ 1.66
Dividends 1.02 .92 .72 .63 .54
Book value 18.20 16.15 15.09 13.71 12.44
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Ratios Based on Net Income:
Return on average equity 14.81% 14.72% 14.61% 14.56% 14.31%
Return on average assets 1.18 1.17 1.15 1.08 1.06
Dividend payout ratio 40.30 39.93 34.22 32.95 31.97
Average shareholders' equity
as a percent of average assets 7.96 7.92 7.85 7.43 7.40
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Balance Sheet:
Assets $372,426 $336,951 $313,054 $293,557 $288,368
Loans 259,102 243,583 218,380 197,130 192,598
Securities 84,312 64,231 65,830 64,810 64,249
Deposits 319,540 297,989 279,541 267,855 264,971
Shareholders' equity 30,005 26,332 24,504 22,215 20,152
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Per share amounts have been adjusted for stock dividends.
</TABLE>
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Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Management's Discussion and Analysis is designed to provide shareholders of
Empire Banc Corporation (the Corporation) with a more comprehensive review
of the results of operations and financial position of the Corporation and
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Empire National Bank (the Bank), than could be
obtained from an examination of the consolidated financial statements
alone. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements beginning on page 28 and the related footnotes.
Summary of Earnings
In 1995, the Corporation achieved record earnings of $4,146,000, an
increase of $392,000, or 10.4 percent, over the $3,754,000 earned in
1994. In 1994, net income increased $347,000, or 10.2 percent, over the
$3,407,000 earned in 1993.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share, computed on the average number of common shares and
common equivalents outstanding during the year, increased 9.8 percent to
$2.36, compared to the $2.15 earned in 1994 and $1.98 earned in 1993.
Return on Average Shareholders' Equity
Return on average shareholders' equity measures how profitably the
shareholders' invested capital is employed. Return on average equity was
14.8 percent for 1995 compared to 14.7 percent and 14.6 percent in 1994
and 1993, respectively.
Return on Average Assets
Return on average assets, a key measure of bank profitability, was 1.18
percent in 1995 compared to 1.17 percent and 1.15 percent in 1994 and
1993, respectively.
Book Value Per Share
Book value per share of common stock increased 12.7 percent to $18.20 at
December 31, 1995, compared to $16.15 and $15.09 at December 31, 1994 and
1993, respectively.
Summary of Operating Results
The following is a summary of the major components of the Corporation's
consolidated operating results for the three years ended December 31:
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<CAPTION>
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net interest income $15,375 $13,789 $12,933
Taxable equivalent (FTE) adjustment 106 116 153
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Net interest income--FTE 15,481 13,905 13,086
Provision for loan losses 745 796 447
Non-interest income 5,017 4,843 5,063
Non-interest expense 13,494 12,241 12,542
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Income before tax--FTE 6,259 5,711 5,160
Income taxes, including FTE 2,113 1,957 1,753
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Net income $ 4,146 $ 3,754 $ 3,407
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Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the difference between interest and fees earned on
earning assets (loans and investments) and the interest paid on deposits
and other interest-bearing funds. It is the major component of earnings
for a financial institution. For analytical purposes, the interest earned
on investments and loans is measured and expressed on a fully taxable
equivalent (FTE) basis. Tax-exempt interest income is increased to an
amount comparable to interest subject to federal income taxes in order to
properly evaluate the effective yields earned on earning assets. The tax
equivalent adjustment is based on a federal income tax rate of 34 percent.
Net interest income is influenced primarily by changes in the balance and
mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the proportion of
earning assets that are funded by demand deposits and equity capital, and
market interest rates. Some of these factors may be controlled to a
certain extent by management.
Conditions beyond management's control may have a significant impact on
changes in net interest income from one period to another. Examples of
such external factors are Federal Reserve Board monetary policy,
introduction of new deposit products by bank and non-bank financial
competitors and the fiscal and debt management policies of the federal
government.
The table on the following page details the key determinants of net
interest income: the average daily balance sheet for each year -
including the components of earning assets and supporting liabilities -
the related interest income on an FTE basis and interest expense,
as well as the average rates earned and paid on these assets and
liabilities.
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Net Interest Income
Average Balances, Interest Income/Expense, Average Rates
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994 1993
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Average Average Average Average Average Average
(Fully Taxable Equivalent, Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
In Thousands) --------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Assets
Loans, including fees 1,2 $248,165 $ 23,835 9.60% $228,711 $ 20,238 8.85% $203,331 $ 18,431 9.06%
Securities
Taxable 68,634 4,004 5.83 60,676 2,904 4.79 56,758 2,757 4.86
Tax-exempt 1 3,348 286 8.54 4,334 349 8.05 6,934 505 7.28
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Total 71,982 4,290 5.96 65,010 3,253 5.00 63,692 3,262 5.12
Federal funds sold 10,072 587 5.83 6,227 253 4.06 8,012 235 2.93
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Total earning assets/
interest income 330,219 28,712 8.69% 299,948 23,744 7.92% 275,035 21,928 7.97%
Cash and due from banks 11,972 11,840 11,264
Other assets 9,342 10,191 10,818
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Total $351,533 $321,979 $297,117
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Liabilities and Equity
CDs over $100,000 $ 9,734 589 6.05% $ 10,867 449 4.13% $ 6,542 226 3.45%
Savings and interest checking 60,703 1,371 2.26 64,547 1,407 2.18 62,101 1,424 2.29
Money market deposits 73,336 3,246 4.43 63,165 2,015 3.19 61,480 1,714 2.79
Consumer CDs 120,714 7,210 5.97 105,492 5,596 5.30 102,987 5,476 5.32
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total 264,487 12,416 4.69 244,071 9,467 3.88 233,110 8,840 3.79
Federal funds purchased 27 1 6.14 446 18 4.15 40 2 5.00
FHLB advances 11,597 814 7.02 7,499 354 4.72 -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total interest-bearing
funds/interest expense 276,111 13,231 4.79% 252,016 9,839 3.91% 233,150 8,842 3.79%
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Demand deposits 42,858 40,447 38,102
Other liabilities 4,568 4,021 2,551
Shareholders' equity 27,996 25,495 23,314
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Total $351,533 $321,979 $297,117
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Net interest spread (FTE) 3.90% 4.01% 4.18%
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Net interest income (FTE) $ 15,481 $ 13,905 $ 13,086
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Net interest margin (FTE) 4.69% 4.64% 4.76%
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1 Interest income on tax-exempt securities and certain tax-exempt loans have been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis.
2 Non-accrual loans are excluded.
</TABLE>
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An analysis of the changes in net interest income from period to period is
presented in the following table. This analysis highlights the relative
effect of the changes in interest income or expense due to changes in the
average balances of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and
changes in interest rates.
Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income
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<CAPTION>
(Fully Taxable Equivalent, In Thousands) 1995 vs. 1994 1994 vs. 1993
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Average Average Net Average Average Net
Increase (decrease) due to change in: Balance Rate Change Balance Rate Change
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest income
Loans, including fees $ 1,908 $ 1,689 $ 3,597 $ 2,256 $ (449) $ 1,807
Securities
Taxable 414 686 1,100 153 (6) 147
Tax-exempt (83) 20 (63) (206) 50 (156)
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Total 331 706 1,037 (53) 44 (9)
Federal funds sold 196 138 334 (59) 77 18
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Changes in interest income 2,435 2,533 4,968 2,144 (328) 1,816
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Interest expense
CDs over $100,000 (51) 191 140 172 51 223
Savings and interest checking (88) 52 (36) 55 (72) (17)
Money market deposits 361 870 1,231 48 253 301
Consumer CDs 862 752 1,614 133 (13) 120
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Total interest-bearing deposits 1,084 1,865 2,949 408 219 627
Federal funds purchased (23) 6 (17) 16 -- 16
FHLB advances 243 217 460 354 -- 354
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Changes in interest expense 1,304 2,088 3,392 778 219 997
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Changes in net interest income $ 1,131 $ 445 $ 1,576 $ 1,366 $ (547) $ 819
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Any variance attributable jointly to volume and rate changes is allocated to volume and rate in proportion to
the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the changes in volume and rate.
</TABLE>
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The following table allocates net interest income on earning assets by the
interest spread earned on assets funded by interest-bearing liabilities
and the amount funded by non-interest-bearing liabilities and equity
capital. The interest spread on earning assets funded by interest-bearing
liabilities is the difference between the average rate earned on total
earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
The interest spread on earning assets funded by non-interest-bearing
liabilities and equity capital is the rate earned on earning assets.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994 1993
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Average Net Average Net Average Net
Earning Interest Interest Earning Interest Interest Earning Interest Interest
(Fully Taxable Equivalent, Assets Spread Income Assets Spread Income Assets Spread Income
in Thousands) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Source of funding
Interest-bearing liabilities $276,111 3.90% $ 10,779 $252,016 4.01% $ 10,109 $233,150 4.18% $ 9,748
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
and equity capital 54,108 8.69% 4,702 47,932 7.92% 3,796 41,885 7.97% 3,338
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$330,219 $ 15,481 $299,948 $ 13,905 $275,035 $ 13,086
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Net interest income (FTE) increased $1,576,000 or 11.3 percent, in 1995 as
average earning assets increased $30.3 million, or 10.1 percent, and the
net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average
earning assets) increased 5 basis points. Earning assets funded with
interest-bearing liabilities increased $24.1 million, or 9.6 percent, as
the interest spread decreased 11 basis points, adding $670,000 in net
interest income. Earning assets funded with non-interest-bearing
liabilities and equity capital increased $6.2 million, or 12.9 percent,
with an improved interest spread of 77 basis points, contributing $906,000
to the increase in net interest income.
The increase in average earning assets of $30.3 million was principally
in loans, which increased $19.5 million or 8.5 percent, and the average
rate on loans increased 75 basis points. Investment securities increased
$7.0 million, or 10.7 percent, and the average rate increased 96 basis
points. The primary funding for earning assets is interest-bearing
deposits which increased $20.4 million, or 8.4 percent, and the average
rate increased 81 basis points over 1994.
In 1994, net interest income increased $819,000, or 6.3 percent, due to
increases in average earning assets of $24.9 million, or 9.1 percent, and
the net interest margin decreased 12 basis points. The increase in earning
assets funded with interest-bearing liabilities, at a decreased interest
spread, accounted for $361,000 of the increase in net interest income. The
increase in earning assets funded with non-interest-bearing liabilities, at
a reduced interest spread, added $458,000 in net interest income.
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Loan Portfolio Management and Non-Performing Assets
Portfolio Quality
Loan portfolio quality, diversification of the portfolio and the monitoring
of potential problem loans are the primary functions of loan portfolio
management. The Bank adheres to internally established written loan
policies and procedures. Management has established a loan review process
which provides for frequent review of the loan portfolio in order to
monitor loan portfolio quality and performance. In addition, management
conducts a review of loan concentrations which could have an impact on the
financial condition of the Bank. As of December 31, 1995, there were no
industry concentrations in which the total loans to borrowers in one
industry comprised 10 percent or more of total loans.
Loans outstanding at year-end for the five years ended December 31, are
shown in the following table according to the type of loan:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial $ 115,084 $ 106,447 $ 96,138 $ 88,704 $ 83,093
Mortgage 63,809 56,009 46,967 40,075 39,977
Consumer 63,328 71,023 66,946 48,338 43,806
Revolving Credit 11,596 10,104 8,329 10,034 11,797
Commercial Paper 5,285 -- -- 9,979 13,925
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
$ 259,102 $ 243,583 $ 218,380 $ 197,130 $ 192,598
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Maturity and Rate Sensitivity of Selected Loans
The following table presents the remaining maturity of total loans
outstanding (excluding residential real estate mortgage and consumer
loans) at December 31, 1995, according to scheduled repayments of
principal. The amounts due after one year are classified according
to the sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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(In Thousands) Total
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
In one year or less $ 66,813
After one year but within five years
Interest rates are floating or adjustable 190
Interest rates are fixed or predetermined 44,665
After five years
Interest rates are floating or adjustable 29
Interest rates are fixed or predetermined 6,894
-------
Total $118,591
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</TABLE>
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Non-Performing Assets and Problem Loans
The following table is a summary of non-performing assets as of
December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Non-accrual loans $ 867 $1,228 $1,497 $1,280 $2,406
Renegotiated loans 606 644 486 196 193
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total non-performing loans 1,473 1,872 1,983 1,476 2,599
Other real estate 280 53 838 2,407 1,175
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total non-performing assets $1,753 $1,925 $2,821 $3,883 $3,774
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Non-performing assets as
a percent of total loans .68% .79% 1.29% 1.97% 1.96%
Accruing loans 90 days or
more past due $ 72 $ 128 $ 1 $ 376 $ 212
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</TABLE>
In 1995, total non-performing assets decreased $172,000, or 8.9 percent,
as other real estate owned increased $227,000 and non-performing loans
decreased $399,000. In addition to loans classified as non-performing
or 90 days past due, there were other loans totaling $3,213,000 at
December 31, 1995, on which payments were current and management closely
monitors the borrowers' ability to comply with payment terms. Effective
January 1, 1995, the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan"
(SFAS 114), as amended by Statement No. 118 (SFAS 118). Implementation of
SFAS 114 and SFAS 118 did not have a material impact on the consolidated
financial position and results of operations in 1995 as disclosed in Note
5, Loans, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 2,
Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements,
for a description of SFAS 114 and SFAS 118.
Management regularly reviews the loan portfolio to identify loans for which
there are concerns that the borrower will be unable to satisfy existing
payment terms. Management reports monthly, to the Board of Directors,
information regarding significant past-due and problem loans, non-accrual
loans and other real estate owned. Non-performing assets are carried at
estimated realizable values and the known losses of principal have been
recognized. Management cannot predict which, if any, loans will eventually
result in losses.
Included in other assets is $1,041,000 of cash value of life insurance
which has been classified non-accrual. The Trustee for the insurer/debtor
has signed an agreement in principle with a new insurer to assume these
policies at full value. The definitive agreement is being drafted and
the transfer to the new insurer is expected in 1996.
<PAGE> 16
The accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when management
believes, after considering economic and business conditions and
collection efforts, that collection of interest is doubtful. The
gross interest income that would have been recorded in 1995 on the
$867,000 of non-accrual loans amounted to $128,000 if the loans would
have been current in accordance with their original terms and outstanding
throughout the period. The amount of interest income included in net
income on these loans amounted to $6,000.
All loans classified for regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful,
substandard or special mention have been included in the above
disclosures. There were no other interest bearing assets at December 31,
1995 that would be required to be disclosed as non-performing or
potential problem loans.
There were no foreign loans outstanding at December 31, 1995.
Provision for Loan Losses
The following table summarizes the provision for loan losses, net loan
losses and the allowance for loan losses over the last three years:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Provision for loan losses $ 745 $ 796 $ 447
Net loan losses 445 526 267
Allowance for loan losses
at year-end 3,200 2,900 2,630
Allowance as a percent of
year-end loans 1.24% 1.19% 1.20%
Ratio of net loan losses
to average total loans
outstanding during the year .18 .23 .13
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</TABLE>
In 1995, the decrease in the provision for loan losses of $51,000 was
primarily due to a decrease in net loan charge-offs of $81,000. The
ratio of net loan losses to average loans of 0.18 percent for 1995 and
0.23 percent for 1994 are substantially below historical industry norms.
A sustained period of national and local economic growth has resulted
in substantial growth in the loan portfolio. In 1995, the allowance
for loan losses increased $300,000 and was 1.24 percent of loans at
December 31, 1995. The allowance for loan losses was considered adequate
by management and was 183 percent of non-performing assets at year-end
compared to 151 percent at December 31, 1994.
In 1994, the $349,000 increase in the provision for loan losses was due
to an increase in net loan charge-offs of $259,000, primarily indirect
consumer loans, and growth in the loan portfolio of over 11 percent.
<PAGE> 17
Summary of Loan Loss Experience
Additional information relative to the allowance for possible loan
losses is presented in the following table. This table summarizes
loan balances at the end of each period and daily average balances,
changes in the allowance for possible loan losses arising from loans
charged off and recoveries on loans previously charged off by loan
category, and additions to the allowance for possible loan losses
through provisions charged to expense. Factors which influence
management's judgement in determining the provision for loan losses each
period include establishing specific loss allowances for selected loans
(including large loans, non-accrual loans, and problem and delinquent
loans) and consideration of historical loss information and local economic
conditions.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands) 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Allowance for possible loan
losses, beginning of period $ 2,900 $ 2,630 $ 2,450 $ 2,310 $ 2,100
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Loans charged off:
Commercial 17 112 97 323 235
Real estate mortgages 7
Consumer 575 539 236 325 461
Revolving credit 51 67 84 106 122
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Total charge-offs 650 718 417 754 818
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recoveries:
Commercial 55 85 3 58 44
Real estate mortgages 2
Consumer 135 89 119 83 151
Revolving credit 13 18 28 26 6
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Total recoveries 205 192 150 167 201
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net charge-offs 445 526 267 587 617
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Provision charged to expense 745 796 447 727 827
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allowance for possible loan
losses, end of period $ 3,200 $ 2,900 $ 2,630 $ 2,450 $ 2,310
==========================================================================
Total loans outstanding at
end of period $259,102 $243,583 $218,380 $197,130 $192,598
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Average total loans
outstanding for the year $249,769 $230,251 $205,410 $191,029 $176,102
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Ratio of net charge offs
to daily average loans
outstanding 0.18% 0.23% 0.13% 0.31% 0.35%
==== ==== ==== ==== ====
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</TABLE>
<PAGE> 18
Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
The allocation of the allowance for possible loan losses for the years
ended December 31 is:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Real estate
Consumer mortgage/
(In thousands) Commercial and other construction Unallocated Total
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1995 Allowance amount $1,378 $ 602 $ 75 $1,145 $3,200
% loans/total loans 46.5% 28.9% 24.6% -- 100%
1994 Allowance amount $1,055 $ 574 $ 60 $1,211 $2,900
% loans/total loans 43.7% 33.3% 23.0% -- 100%
1993 Allowance amount $1,104 $ 495 $ 95 $ 936 $2,630
% loans/total loans 43.9% 34.5% 21.6% -- 100%
1992 Allowance amount $ 729 $ 340 $ 12 $1,369 $2,450
% loans/total loans 47.8% 30.9% 21.3% -- 100%
1991 Allowance amount $ 861 $ 312 $ 7 $1,130 $2,310
% loans/total loans 46.5% 31.1% 22.4% -- 100%
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</TABLE>
Non-Interest Income
Total non-interest income increased $174,000, or 3.6 percent, from 1994.
Income from the origination, sales and servicing of mortgage loans
decreased $71,000, or 6.2 percent. The higher level of interest rates
in 1995 compared to 1994 substantially reduced mortgage activity in the
industry and created a tightening of fees earned on new loans. Fees and
gains on loans sold in 1995 were $589,000, a decrease of $123,000, or 17.3
percent, from 1994. Effective July 1, 1995 the Bank adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing
Rights" (SFAS 122). This standard requires capitalizing the cost of
mortgage servicing rights on loans sold. The capitalized cost of the
mortgage servicing rights is amortized over the estimated period of
servicing income. This standard also requires periodic evaluation of the
capitalized servicing rights for impairment. The adoption of SFAS 122
increased gains on loans sold $154,000 in 1995. Servicing income on loans
sold increased $52,000, or 12.1 percent, over 1994.
Trust income increased $254,000, or 16.3 percent, in 1995, as funds
under management increased $43 million, or 16.7 percent. Other service
charges and fees increased 7.1 percent due to income earned from credit
card fees and ATM fees.
In 1994, total non-interest income decreased $220,000, or 4.3 percent, due
primarily to decreases in income from the origination, sales and servicing
of mortgage loans of $637,000, or 35.8 percent, as fees and gains on loans
sold decreased 50 percent, or $708,000, due to the substantially reduced
new loan volume from the record levels of 1992 and 1993. Loan servicing
<PAGE> 19
income increased $71,000, or 19.8 percent over 1993. Trust fees increased
$181,000, or 13.1 percent, due to a 17.2 percent increase in assets under
management. Other significant increases were in service charges and fees
on deposit accounts of 5.2 percent; other service charges and fees of 6.9
percent; and other income of 58.7 percent due to increased fees earned
through investment product sales by a third party vendor in the Bank's
branches and gains on sales of other real estate owned.
Non-Interest Expense
In 1995, total non-interest expense increased $1,253,000, or 10.2 percent.
Total personnel expense increased $1,079,000, or 15.9 percent, as benefit
costs related to the 38 percent increase in the Corporation's stock price
during the year increased $698,000 and the profit sharing incentive award
paid to all employee partners increased $110,000, or 24.6 percent.
Occupancy expense for 1995 increased $68,000, or 7.2 percent, due to
increased lease and branch remodeling costs.
Other operating expenses increased $59,000, or 1.6 percent, in 1995.
FDIC insurance expense decreased $254,000, or 41.1 percent, due to the
reduction in FDIC rates from $.23 per $100 of deposits to $.04, effective
June 1, 1995. For 1996, the rate has been reduced to the statutory
minimum of $2,000 per year for well-capitalized banks. The rate continues
at $.23 for deposits purchased from savings associations.
The FDIC is proposing a one-time charge on all deposits purchased from
savings associations and savings association deposits to bring the Savings
Association Insurance Fund to the required level and reduce the premium
rate to the level equivalent to the commercial banks' rate. Although
legislation to implement the proposed one-time charge has not been enacted,
management currently anticipates that any such charge would not have a
significant impact on the Corporation's financial position or results of
operations.
Legal and professional fees increased $69,000, or 25.4 percent, and
business taxes increased $54,000, or 17 percent. Other areas of expense
increased due to increased activity levels in the overall growth of the
Bank.
In 1994, total non-interest expense decreased $301,000, or 2.4 percent.
Personnel expense decreased $121,000, or 1.8 percent, due to the $420,000,
or 80.7 percent, decrease in benefit costs related to the change in the
Corporation's stock price from year to year and the decrease in the profit
sharing incentive award of $56,000, or 11.1 percent. Equipment expense
increased 6.4 percent for investment in technology.
Other operating expense declined $233,000, or 5.9 percent, in 1994. Legal
and professional fees decreased $73,000, or 21.2 percent, and expenses
associated with the sale of other real estate owned decreased $201,000, or
93 percent. Other areas of expense increased due to increased activity
levels and overall growth of the Company.
Federal Income Taxes
Federal income tax expense for 1995 was $2,007,000 compared to $1,841,000
in 1994 and $1,600,000 in 1993 due to the increased profitability of the
Corporation. The Corporation's effective tax rate has been substantially
unchanged from 1993 through 1995 due to the consistency of statutory tax
rates and the relative percentage of tax-exempt income.
<PAGE> 20
Capital Resources and Cash Dividends
The foundation of a strong financial institution is a strong capital base.
Shareholders' equity in 1995 increased $3.7 million, or 13.9 percent, to
$30 million at year-end 1995. During 1994, total shareholders' equity
increased $1.8 million, or 7.5 percent, over 1993. Shareholders' equity
was 8.1 percent and 7.8 percent of total assets at December 31, 1995 and
1994, respectively.
The Federal bank regulatory agencies have established capital standards
for financial institutions. The Corporation's capital ratios are all
significantly above the guidelines for well-capitalized institutions, the
highest capital standard. Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements
details the Corporation's regulatory capital and the capital standards.
Total dividends in 1995 were $1,671,000, or $1.02 per share, compared to
the $1,499,000, or $.92 per share in 1994, a 10.9 percent increase. The
dividend payout ratio was 40 percent in 1995 and 1994, and 34 percent in
1993. A 25 percent stock dividend was paid in November of 1995. Cash
dividends per share have increased at an average annual rate of 17.3
percent since 1990. Future dividends are declared at the discretion of
the Board of Directors and may be determined by the financial performance,
future prospects and capital requirements of the Corporation.
The Corporation's principal source of funds to pay cash dividends is the
earnings of its subsidiary, the Bank. Consequently, cash dividends depend
upon the earnings, capital needs, regulatory restraints and other factors
affecting the Bank. Under current banking laws and regulations, during
1996 the Bank can distribute to the Corporation cash dividends in the
amount of $4,831,000 plus 1996 net profits.
The Company maintains a five-year capital plan and utilizes a formal
strategic planning process. Management and the Board continue to monitor
long-term goals which include maintaining capital growth in relation to
asset growth and the retention of earnings to fund growth while providing
above-average returns to shareholders.
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity
Asset and liability management involves the development and implementation
of strategies to maximize net interest income, minimize the vulnerability
of earnings to major changes in interest rates and allow the Bank to
profitably compete in all phases of the business cycle. This process is
carried out through monthly meetings of senior officers representing
lending, deposit-gathering, funds management and marketing functions.
Interest rate risk arises when the maturity or repricing characteristics
of assets differ significantly from the maturity or the repricing
characteristics of liabilities. One of the goals of asset and liability
management is to balance the various factors that create interest rate
risk, thereby maintaining the interest rate risk of the Bank within
acceptable levels.
While controlling interest rate risk is an important objective,
accommodating customer maturity and repricing preferences is an equally
important objective. It is the function of asset and liability management
to develop strategies to reconcile these objectives. Management has
developed definitive policies and procedures to sell the current production
of long-term residential mortgages in the secondary market to mitigate
<PAGE> 21
interest rate risk. Long-term commercial loans are generally written with
three- and five-year balloons and long-term fixed rate SBA guaranteed loans
are sold in the secondary market.
One measure of interest rate risk is "gap," which represents the cumulative
difference between the amount of assets and liabilities maturing or
repricing at various time intervals. In measuring the interest rate risk
gap, management estimates loan repayments and early withdrawals of deposits
and the interest sensitivity of assets and liabilities which do not mature
or reprice. Because assets and liabilities do not reprice in the same
manner as interest levels change, the gap should not be viewed as a sole
indicator of how the net interest income of the Bank will be affected by
changes in interest rates. The Bank continually monitors and has
maintained within its policy a one-year rate sensitive asset-to- liability
ratio (RSA-RSL) of between 0.8 and 1.2. The one year RSA-RSL ratio was
0.93 and 0.88 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The following table represents rate sensitivity analysis of interest-
bearing assets and liabilities at December 31, 1995:
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Interest Sensitivity Period
0-90 91-365 0-365 OVER 1
(In Thousands) DAYS DAYS DAYS YEAR TOTAL
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>
Assets <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Loans $ 87,633 $51,608 $139,241 $119,861 $259,102
Securities 11,329 27,307 38,636 45,676 84,312
Federal funds sold 8,000 -- 8,000 -- 8,000
-------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Total interest-earning
assets 106,962 78,915 185,877 165,537 351,414
-------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Liabilities and Equity
Savings & Interest Checking 62,187 -- 62,187 -- 62,187
Money Market Deposits 76,028 -- 76,028 -- 76,028
Time Deposits 24,887 25,714 50,601 84,022 134,623
FHLB advances 5,000 5,000 10,000 7,000 17,000
-------- ------- ------- -------- --------
Total interest-bearing
liabilities 168,102 30,714 198,816 91,022 289,838
-------- ------- ------- -------- --------
Interest-earning assets
less interest-bearing
liabilities ($61,140) $48,201 ($12,939) $ 74,515 $ 61,576
======== ======= ========= ======== ========
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</TABLE>
The Bank measures the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest
income through a comprehensive analysis of the Bank's interest rate
sensitive assets and liabilities. This analysis takes into consideration
the projected changes in market interest rates and alternative rate
scenarios, the amount of change in the rate of individual interest rate
sensitive assets and liabilities, changes in rate of growth and rate of
prepayment of assets and liabilities and the effect of competition.
Through this analysis, management is able to more realistically measure
the projected effect on net interest income than by traditional gap
analysis.
<PAGE> 22
The period of 1993 through 1995 included periods of sustained significant
interest rate decreases and increases as well as changes in the shape of
the yield curve. The steady increase in net interest income demonstrates
the effectiveness of these risk management techniques.
Liquidity management for a commercial bank is closely related to asset and
liability management. The goal of liquidity management is to maintain the
availability of resources to fund withdrawals and other operating
requirements. Monitoring maturities and future commitments and the use of
short-term investments are integral parts of liquidity management.
The primary objective of the Bank's investment securities portfolio is to
invest in securities of high quality that will provide a fair and
reasonable return and will allow the Bank to maintain a sound liquidity
position. Management of the portfolio is an integral part of liquidity
and interest rate risk management. The Bank does not have complex or
leveraged derivatives or structured notes in its portfolio.
The Corporation adopted on January 1, 1994, Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt
and Equity Securities" (SFAS 115). The adoption of SFAS 115 requires
management to designate as available for sale those securities which are
intended to be used for interest rate risk management, liquidity needs and
portfolio management.
The Board of Directors has established policies regarding the potential
price fluctuation of the available for sale portfolio. At December 31,
1995, the available for sale portfolio had a net unrealized gain of
$506,000 compared to a net unrealized loss of $774,000 at December 31,
1994. The price fluctuations experienced during 1994 and 1995 were
primarily due to changes in market interest rates and were well within the
policies established by the Board of Directors. Realization of any
unrealized gain or loss will depend upon the future portfolio management,
interest rate risk management and liquidity needs of the Bank.
The regulatory agencies do not include the SFAS 115 adjustment in the
calculation of regulatory capital. Please see Note 2, Significant
Accounting Policies, for a description of SFAS 115.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
An analysis of securities for the five years ended December 31 were as
follows:
Available for sale
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(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Equity $ 2,425 $ 1,495 $ -- $ -- $ --
US Government
and agency 27,154 21,857 -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total $29,579 $23,352 $ -- $ -- $ --
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Mortgage-backed $18,250 $ 7,980 $ -- $ -- $ --
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Held to maturity
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(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
US Government
and agency $23,530 $24,320 $46,148 $37,848 $41,167
State and municipal 5,171 3,354 6,339 7,120 6,935
Other 7,782 4,414 6,220 4,659 2,843
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total $36,483 $32,088 $58,707 $49,627 $50,945
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Mortgage-backed $ -- $ 811 $ 7,123 $15,183 $13,304
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
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</TABLE>
Other than securities guaranteed by the US Government or its agencies,
the Bank held no investment securities from any one issuer that exceed ten
percent of stockholders' equity at December 31, 1995.
Management believes that deposit growth through core deposits provides the
primary funding for increases in loans and investment securities. Core
deposits include demand deposits, savings and money market accounts and
certificates of deposit of consumer and corporate customers. Core deposits
represented 97 percent and 96 percent of total deposits at December 31,
1995 and 1994, respectively.
Management also regularly assesses the ability of the Bank to raise funds
through the issuance of certificates of deposit in denominations of
$100,000 or more in the local and regional market area and has established
conservative guidelines for the total funding to be provided by these
deposits. These deposits were less than 4 percent of total deposits at
December 31, 1995 and 1994.
Management also believes that an integral part of liquidity management is
the development of other sources of funding. It is management's policy to
actively cultivate and maintain relationships with correspondent and other
banks for sales of loans for liquidity, credit and interest rate risk
management. Additionally, the Bank has established substantial federal
funds lines with correspondent banks and may borrow from the Federal
Reserve Bank.
The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, which
provides an additional source of liquidity and long-term funds to meet
the borrowing needs of customers. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank
of Indianapolis are secured through the pledge of investment securities or
mortgage loans. Federal Home Loan Bank advances were $17 million and $8
million at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Management believes
that with the combination of federal funds lines and borrowings from the
Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Bank has more
than adequate resources available to meet liquidity needs and to provide
for growth.
<PAGE> 24
Sources and Uses of Funds Trends
This table is an analysis of the changes in the average balances for the
last two years:
Analysis of Changes in Average Balances
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase/(Decrease) Increase/(Decrease)
Average ------------------ Average ------------------- Average
Balance Amount Percent Balance Amount Percent Balance
-------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Assets:
Loans $248,165 $ 19,454 8.5% $228,711 $ 25,380 12.5% $203,331
Securities:
Taxable 68,634 7,958 13.1 60,676 3,918 6.9 56,758
Tax-exempt 3,348 (986) (22.8) 4,334 (2,600) (37.5) 6,934
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total 71,982 6,972 10.7 65,010 1,318 2.1 63,692
Federal funds sold 10,072 3,845 61.7 6,227 (1,785) (22.3) 8,012
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total earning assets 330,219 30,271 10.1 299,948 24,913 9.1 275,035
Cash and due from banks 11,972 132 1.1 11,840 576 5.1 11,264
Other assets 9,342 (849) (8.3) 10,191 (627) (5.8) 10,818
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total $351,533 $ 29,554 9.2% $321,979 $ 24,862 8.4% $297,117
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
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Liabilities and Equity:
CDs over $100,000 $ 9,734 $ (1,133) (10.4)% $ 10,867 $ 4,325 66.1% $ 6,542
Savings and interest checking 60,703 (3,844) (6.0) 64,547 2,446 3.9 62,101
Money market deposits 73,336 10,171 16.1 63,165 1,685 2.7 61,480
Consumer CDs 120,714 15,222 14.4 105,492 2,505 2.4 102,987
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total 264,487 20,416 8.4 244,071 10,961 4.7 233,110
Federal funds purchased 27 (419) (93.9) 446 406 1,015.0 40
FHLB advances 11,597 4,098 54.6 7,499 7,499 100.0 --
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total interest-bearing funds 276,111 24,095 9.6 252,016 18,866 8.1 233,150
Demand deposits 42,858 2,411 6.0 40,447 2,345 6.2 38,102
Other liabilities 4,568 547 13.6 4,021 1,470 57.6 2,551
Shareholders' equity 27,996 2,501 9.8 25,495 2,181 9.4 23,314
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total $351,533 $ 29,554 9.2% $321,979 $ 24,862 8.4% $297,117
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
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</TABLE>
Total average earning assets increased $30.3 million, or 10.1 percent,
in 1995. Total average loans increased $19.5 million, or 8.5 percent.
The increase in average loans was primarily in mortgage loans, which
increased $12.4 million, or 26.1 percent. Commercial loans increased
$10.5 million, or 10.4 percent. Average consumer loans decreased $3.5
million, or 4.3 percent, as management reduced the emphasis on indirect
lending and continues to concentrate on direct consumer lending. Average
investment securities increased $7.0 million, or 10.7 percent.
<PAGE> 25
The increase in average earning assets was funded by a $24.1 million, or
9.6 percent, increase in total average interest-bearing funds. Total
average interest-bearing core deposits increased $21.5 million, or 9.2
percent. With increases in interest rates, consumers increased their
investments in certificates of deposit, which grew $15.2 million, or 14.4
percent, in 1995 and money market accounts, which increased $10.2 million,
or 16.1 percent. Total non-interest bearing funds invested in earning
assets increased $6.2 million, or 12.9 percent. Average time certificates
in denominations of $100,000 or more decreased $1.1 million and represented
3 percent of average total deposits in 1995, compared to 4 percent in 1994
and 2 percent in 1993, significantly below the levels of banks of
comparable size. With the growth in average earning assets, deposit
funding was augmented with Federal Home Loan Bank advances which increased
$4.1 million, or 54.6 percent, in 1995.
In 1994, total average earning assets increased $24.9 million, or 9.1
percent. Total average loans increased $25.4 million, or 12.5 percent,
due to increases in consumer loans of $11.6 million, or 16.9 percent, and
commercial loans of $12.4 million, or 13.9 percent. Mortgage loans
increased $2.4 million, or 5.4 percent. Average investment securities
increased $1.3 million.
The increase in average earning assets in 1994 was funded by an $18.9
million, or 8.1 percent, increase in total average interest-bearing funds.
Average interest-bearing core deposits increased $6.6 million, or 2.9
percent. Average time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more
increased $4.3 million in 1994. Total non-interest bearing funds invested
in earning assets increased $6.0 million, or 14.4 percent. Federal Home
Loan Bank advances averaged $7.5 million in 1994.
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Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Consolidated Balance Sheet-Empire Banc Corporation
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In Thousands, Except Share Data) December 31
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 13,858 $ 14,527
Federal funds sold 8,000 7,100
-------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents 21,858 21,627
Securities
Available for sale, at fair value 29,579 23,352
Held to maturity 36,483 32,088
(fair value: 1995-$36,946, 1994-$31,434)
Mortgage-backed securities
Available for sale, at fair value 18,250 7,980
Held to maturity (fair value: 1994-$786) -- 811
Loans 259,102 243,583
Less: allowance for loan losses (3,200) (2,900)
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Net loans 255,902 240,683
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Premises and equipment, net 3,623 3,939
Other real estate 280 53
Accrued income and other assets 6,451 6,418
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total assets $372,426 $336,951
==========================================================================
Liabilities
Deposits
Non-interest-bearing $ 46,702 $ 44,150
Interest-bearing 272,838 253,839
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Total deposits 319,540 297,989
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 17,000 8,000
Accrued expense and other liabilities 5,881 4,630
Total liabilities 342,421 310,619
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Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock-$1 par value,
2,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding
Common stock-$5 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
shares outstanding: 1995-1,648,767; 1994-1,304,302 8,244 6,521
Paid-in-capital 9,377 9,098
Retained earnings 12,050 11,224
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available
for sale, net of tax liability of $172 in 1995 and
tax asset of $263 in 1994 334 (511)
-------- --------
Total shareholders' equity 30,005 26,332
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $372,426 $336,951
==========================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
</TABLE>
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Consolidated Statement of Income-Empire Banc Corporation
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31
(In Thousands, Except Share Data) 1995 1994 1993
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest Income
Loans, including fees $23,820 $20,233 $18,426
Taxable securities
Available for sale 2,233 1,481 --
Held to maturity 1,771 1,422 2,757
Tax-exempt securities-held to maturity 195 239 356
Federal funds sold 587 253 236
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Total interest income 28,606 23,628 21,775
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest Expense
Deposits 12,416 9,467 8,840
Federal funds purchased 1 18 1
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 814 354 1
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total interest expense 13,231 9,839 8,842
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Net interest income 15,375 13,789 12,933
Provision for loan losses 745 796 447
------ ------ ------
Net interest income after
provision for loan losses 14,630 12,993 12,486
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-Interest Income
Mortgage sales and servicing 1,070 1,141 1,778
Service charges on deposit accounts 1,302 1,324 1,258
Trust income 1,817 1,563 1,382
Other service charges and fees 482 450 421
Other income 351 354 223
Security (losses) gains (5) 11 1
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total non-interest income 5,017 4,843 5,063
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Non-Interest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits 7,866 6,787 6,908
Occupancy 1,006 938 934
Furniture and equipment 859 812 763
Other expense 3,763 3,704 3,937
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total non-interest expense 13,494 12,241 12,542
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before federal income taxes 6,153 5,595 5,007
Federal income taxes 2,007 1,841 1,600
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Net income $ 4,146 $ 3,754 $ 3,407
==========================================================================
Earnings per share * $ 2.36 $ 2.15 $ 1.98
Average shares outstanding* 1,754,016 1,744,957 1,718,129
* Retroactively adjusted for a 25% stock dividend in November 1995.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
</TABLE>
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows-Empire Banc Corporation
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In Thousands) Year Ended December 31
1995 1994 1993
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Operating Activities
Net income $ 4,146 $ 3,754 $ 3,407
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 780 747 733
Provision for loan losses 745 796 447
Mortgage loans originated for sale (42,904) (49,533) (79,785)
Sale of mortgage loans 42,210 51,655 77,878
Net loss (gain) on securities available for sale 5 (11) (1)
Net amortization/accretion on securities 471 987 338
Change in:
Deferred taxes (504) (234) (244)
Interest receivable (407) (271) 48
Interest payable 211 128 (35)
Other real estate (227) 785 1,569
Other assets 443 464 (375)
Other liabilities 1,090 296 504
------- ------- --------
Total adjustments 1,913 5,809 1,077
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Net cash from operating activities 6,059 9,563 4,484
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investing activities
Securities available for sale
Proceeds from sales 1,995 1,010 --
Proceeds from maturities 10,130 7,247 --
Purchases (24,645) (12,710) --
Securities held to maturity
Proceeds from maturities 17,271 22,010 45,340
Purchases (24,028) (17,708) (46,697)
Loans granted, net of repayments (15,270) (27,851) (19,561)
Premises and equipment expenditures (464) (514) (663)
Proceeds from disposal of assets -- -- 29
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Net cash from investing activities (35,011) (28,516) (21,552)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financing activities
Net increase in deposits 21,550 18,448 11,686
Cash dividends paid (1,698) (1,302) (1,113)
Federal Home Bank advances 9,000 3,000 5,000
Issuance of common stock 331 84 48
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash from financing activities 29,183 20,230 15,621
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 231 1,277 (1,447)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of year 21,627 20,350 21,797
-------- -------- --------
End of year $ 21,858 $ 21,627 $ 20,350
==================================================================================
</TABLE>
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows-Empire Banc Corporation (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In Thousands)
Year Ended December 31
1995 1994 1993
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $13,019 $ 9,712 $ 8,877
Income taxes 2,315 2,103 1,920
Reclassification of securities
from held to maturity to available
for sale upon adoption of SFAS 115 26,708
Transfer of securities from held
to maturity to available for sale
at fair value December 31, 1995 2,883
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
</TABLE>
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity-
Empire Banc Corporation
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net Total
Unrealized Share
Common Paid-In Retained Gain holders'
(In Thousands, Except Share Data) Shares Stock Capital Earnings (Loss) Equity
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at January 1, 1993 1,178,174 $ 5,891 $ 6,351 $ 9,973 $ -- $ 22,215
Net income for 1993 -- -- 3,407 -- 3,407
10% stock dividend 118,028 589 2,656 (3,245) -- --
Common stock issued 3,100 16 32 -- -- 48
Cash dividends - $.72 per share -- -- (1,166) -- (1,166)
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1993 1,299,302 6,496 9,039 8,969 -- 24,504
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized gain on securities
available for sale at January 1, 1994
net of tax of $55 -- -- -- 107 107
Net income for 1994 -- -- 3,754 -- 3,754
Common stock issued 5,000 25 59 -- -- 84
Change in net unrealized gain/loss
on securities available for sale,
net of tax of $318 -- -- -- (618) (618)
Cash dividends - $.92 per share -- -- (1,499) -- (1,499)
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1994 1,304,302 6,521 9,098 11,224 (511) 26,332
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income for 1995 -- -- 4,146 -- 4,146
Common stock issued 15,650 79 257 -- -- 336
25% stock dividend 328,815 1,644 -- (1,649) -- (5)
Directors deferred compensation plan -- 22 -- -- 22
Change in net unrealized gain/loss
on securities available for sale,
net of tax of $435 -- -- -- 845 845
Cash dividends - $1.02 per share -- -- (1,671) -- (1,671)
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1995 1,648,767 $ 8,244 $ 9,377 $ 12,050 $ 334 $ 30,005
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per share amounts have been adjusted for stock dividends.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 31
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 - Nature of Operations
Empire Banc Corporation, a one-bank holding company for Empire National
Bank, is the largest independent bank holding company in northern Michigan.
The Bank is engaged in the general commercial, retail and mortgage banking
business, providing a full range of loan and deposit products. It also
operates a trust department providing fiduciary, investment and other
related services, and has contracted with a full-service brokerage firm to
make available a variety of investment products to the Bank's customers.
The Bank is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, which is the retail,
medical and financial hub for northern Michigan. The Bank's primary market
area is the northwestern portion of northern Michigan.
Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of Empire Banc Corporation (the Corporation) and its wholly-
owned subsidiary, Empire National Bank (the Bank), after elimination of
significant intercompany transactions and accounts.
Statement of Cash Flows - Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand,
demand deposits in other institutions, and federal funds sold. The
Corporation reports net cash flows for customer loan transactions and
deposit transactions and for deposits made with other financial
institutions.
Securities - Effective January 1, 1994 the Corporation adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments
in Debt and Equity Securities" (SFAS 115). In adopting SFAS 115, certain
securities have been identified as available for sale. Securities
available for sale may be sold prior to maturity due to changes in interest
rates, prepayment risks, yield and availability of alternative investments,
liquidity needs, or other factors. Securities identified as available for
sale are reported at their fair value and the net unrealized gain or loss
is reported, net of related tax effect, as a separate component of
shareholders' equity, until realized. In the event that a security
available for sale is sold or called, the adjusted cost of the specific
security is used to compute the applicable gain or loss. Securities held
to maturity are those securities which management has the ability and
positive intent to hold to maturity. Securities held to maturity are
stated at amortized cost. Premiums and discounts are recognized in
interest income using the interest method.
Allowance for Loan Losses - The allowance for loan losses represents that
amount which management estimates is adequate to provide for losses
inherent in the loan portfolio. Management determines the adequacy of
the allowance for loan losses by reviewing selected loans (including large
loans, non-accrual loans and problem and delinquent loans) and establishes
specific loss allowances on these loans. Historical loss information and
local economic conditions are considered in establishing allowances on the
remaining loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by provisions charged
to expense and reduced by loan losses, net of recoveries.
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Effective January 1, 1995 the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 114 (SFAS 114), later amended by Statement No. 118
(SFAS 118), on accounting and disclosure by creditors for impairment of a
loan. These standards require that impaired loans be measured based on the
present value of expected cash flows discounted at each loans' effective
interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan's observable market
price or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
Under this standard, loans considered to be impaired are reduced to the
present value of expected future cash flows or to the fair value of
collateral, by allocating a portion of the allowance for loan losses to
such loans. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to
require increase, such increase is reported as an additional provision for
loan losses. The impact of adopting these standards on the Corporation's
financial condition and results of operations in 1995 is not material.
Smaller-balance homogeneous loans include residential first mortgage loans
secured by one-to-four family residences, residential construction loans,
automobile, home equity and second mortgage loans and are collectively
evaluated for impairment. Commercial loans and first mortgage loans
secured by other properties are evaluated individually for impairment.
Under the Corporation's loan evaluation system, loans rated substandard,
doubtful and loss are considered impaired, since it is probable that such
loans will be not be collected under their contractual terms. Loans, or
portions thereof, are charged-off when deemed uncollectible. SFAS No. 114
and No. 118 disclosures for impaired loans are not expected to be
materially different from non-accrual and renegotiated loan disclosures or
non-performing asset and past-due disclosures.
Premises and Equipment - Premises and equipment are depreciated over their
estimated useful lives and are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation. The provision for depreciation is computed principally using
the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the
shorter of the respective lease term or the asset's useful life.
Expenditures for normal repairs and maintenance are charged to operations
as incurred.
Other Real Estate - Other real estate is carried at the lower of cost or
fair value less estimated costs to sell. Any reduction to fair value at
the time of acquisition from a related loan is accounted for as a loan
loss. Any subsequent reduction in fair value is charged to other non-
interest expense. The costs incurred to carry other real estate are
expensed as incurred.
Interest and Fees on Loans - Interest on loans is accrued over the term of
the loans based upon the principal outstanding. The accrual of interest
is discontinued on a loan when management believes, after considering
economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the
collection of interest is doubtful. Loans are generally moved to non-
accrual status at 90 days or more past due. Under SFAS No. 114, as
amended by SFAS No. 118, the carrying value of impaired loans is
periodically adjusted to reflect cash payments, revised estimates of
future cash flows, and increases in the present value of expected cash
flows due to the passage of time. Cash payments representing interest
income are reported as such. Other cash payments are reported as
reductions in carrying value, while increases or decreases due to changes
in estimates of future payments and due to the passage of time are
reported as reductions or increases to bad debt expense.
<PAGE> 33
Loan origination and commitment fees and related costs are recognized over
the life of the loan as an adjustment of yield. Fees on loans sold are
recognized at the time of sale.
Loan Servicing Rights - The Bank originates and purchases mortgage loans
for sale to the secondary market, and sells the loans with servicing
retained. Effective July 1, 1995 the Corporation adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 122 (SFAS 122), "Accounting for Mortgage
Servicing Rights." For servicing retained, this Statement requires
capitalizing the cost of mortgage servicing rights, regardless of whether
those rights were acquired through purchase or origination activities.
Prior to adoption of SFAS 122, only purchased loan servicing rights were
capitalized.
Beginning July 1, 1995, the total cost of mortgage loans originated with
the intent to sell is allocated between the loan servicing right and the
mortgage loan without servicing based on their relative fair values at the
date of origination. The capitalized cost of loan servicing rights is
amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing
revenue.
Mortgage servicing rights are periodically evaluated for impairment by
stratifying them based on predominant risk characteristics of the
underlying serviced loans. These risk characteristics include loan
type (i.e., conventional or government insured, fixed or adjustable rate),
term (i.e., 15 year or 30 year), and note rate. Impairment represents
the excess of cost of an individual mortgage rights stratum over its fair
value, and is recognized through a valuation allowance. Estimates of fair
value include assumptions about prepayment, default and interest rates
and other factors which are subject to change over time. Changes in these
underlying assumptions could cause the fair value of mortgage servicing
rights, and the related valuation allowance, to change significantly in
the future.
Income Taxes - In 1993, the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," (SFAS 109).
The Corporation records income tax expense based on the amount of taxes
due on its return plus deferred taxes computed based on the expected
future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying
amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using current tax rates.
Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred
tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.
The Corporation and the Bank file a consolidated federal income tax
return. Intercompany tax liabilities are settled as if each entity
filed a separate return.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Areas were estimates are used
in the accompanying financial statements include the allowance for loan
losses, carrying value of mortgage servicing rights, fair values of
financial instruments, the accrued liability associated with the defined
benefit pension plan and supplemental retirement plan, the carrying value
of impaired loans, deferred tax assets, the estimated life of loans and
<PAGE> 34
securities and the carrying value of other real estate. Estimates
incorporated into the Corporation's financial statements which are more
susceptible to change in the near term include the allowance for loan
losses, carrying value of mortgage servicing rights, fair value of
financial instruments, and the defined benefit pension plan and
supplemental retirement plan liabilities. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Earnings Per Share - Earnings per share of common stock are computed by
dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and
common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. Common stock
equivalents consist of common stock issuable under the assumed exercise
of stock options granted under the Corporation's stock option plan, using
the treasury stock method. All per share data presented in the consolidated
financial statements is retroactively adjusted for all stock dividends
and splits. The Corporation declared and issued a stock split effected in
the form of a 25% stock dividend in November, 1995.
Issued But Not Yet Adopted Accounting Standards - The Financial Accounting
Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
121, "Accounting for Impairment of Long-lived Assets and for Long-lived
Assets to be Disposed Of" (SFAS 121). The Statement requires that long-
lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used by an
entity be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable, and establishes criteria for evaluating recoverability. The
Statement also requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles to be disposed of be reported at the lower of carrying amount
or fair value less cost to sell, with certain exceptions. The Corporation
will adopt SFAS No. 121 effective January 1, 1996. Management does not
expect the Statement to have a material impact on the consolidated
financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation"
(SFAS 123). This Statement establishes a fair value based method of
accounting for employee stock options and similar equity instruments,
such as warrants, and encourages all companies to adopt this method of
accounting for all of their employee stock compensation plans. However,
the Statement allows companies to continue measuring compensation cost
for such plans using accounting guidelines in place prior to SFAS 123.
Companies that elect to remain with the former method of accounting must
make pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per share as if the
fair value method provided for in SFAS 123 had been adopted. The
accounting and disclosure requirements of the Statement are required for
the Corporation for transactions entered into in fiscal years that begin
after December 15, 1995.
The Corporation entered into no transactions in 1995 or 1994 for which
the accounting treatment would differ between SFAS No. 123 and current
accounting guidance or for which SFAS No. 123 would require pro forma
disclosures. Further, the Corporation currently has no plans for
transactions for which the fair value based method of accounting or
disclosure, defined by SFAS No. 123, would apply. Accordingly, management
does not expect the Statement to have material impact on the financial
condition or results of the operations of the Corporation.
Reclassifications - Certain 1994 and 1993 amounts have been reclassified
to conform with the 1995 presentation.
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Note 3 - Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Bank is required to maintain non-interest-bearing deposits (required
reserve balances) with the Federal Reserve, based on a percentage of
deposits. The required reserve balances at December 31, 1995 and 1994
were $3,976,000 and $3,691,000, respectively.
Note 4 - Securities
The carrying amount of securities and their approximate fair values at
December 31 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Available for sale
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amortized Unrealized Fair
(In Thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
December 31, 1995
Equity securities $ 2,330 $ 95 $ -- $ 2,425
US Government & agency securities 26,930 301 77 27,154
-------- -------- -------- --------
29,260 396 77 29,579
Mortgage-backed securities 18,063 221 34 18,250
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total $ 47,323 $ 617 $ 111 $ 47,829
======== ======== ======== ========
December 31, 1994
Equity securities $ 1,440 $ 55 $ -- $ 1,495
US Government & agency securities 22,354 4 501 21,857
-------- -------- -------- --------
23,794 59 501 23,352
Mortgage-backed securities 8,312 3 335 7,980
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total $ 32,106 $ 62 $ 836 $ 31,332
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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Note 4 - Securities (continued)
The carrying amount of securities and their approximate fair values at
December 31 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Held to maturity
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amortized Unrealized Fair
(In Thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
December 31, 1995
US Government & agency securities $ 23,530 $ 292 $ 20 $ 23,802
State & municipal securities 5,171 101 7 5,265
Other securities 7,782 101 4 7,879
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total $ 36,483 $ 494 $ 31 $ 36,946
======== ======== ======== ========
December 31, 1994
US Government & agency securities $ 24,320 $ -- $ 632 $ 23,688
State & municipal securities 3,354 55 8 3,401
Other securities 4,414 2 71 4,345
-------- -------- -------- --------
32,088 57 711 31,434
Mortgage-backed securities 811 -- 25 786
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total $ 32,899 $ 57 $ 736 $ 32,220
======== ======== ======== ========
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Sales of securities available for sale during 1995 resulted in gross
realized losses of $5,000 and no realized gains. Sales of securities
available for sale during 1994 resulted in gross realized gains of
$11,000 and no realized losses. There were no sales of securities held
to maturity during 1995 or 1994. During 1993 there were no sales of
securities; realized gains and losses during this period resulted from
called securities.
Pursuant to the FASB Special Report, "A Guide to Implementation of
Statement No. 115 on Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and
Equity Securities," securities with a carrying value of $2,853,000,
fair value of $2,883,000 and unrealized gain of $30,000, were transferred
at fair value to the available for sale classification on December 31,
1995, classifying all mortgage-backed securities as available for sale.
<PAGE> 37
The scheduled maturities of securities available for sale and held to
maturity at December 31, 1995 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Available for sale Held to maturity
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
(In Thousands) Cost Value Yield Cost Value Yield
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Within one year $14,528 $14,517 5.20% $15,330 $15,337 5.52%
One to five years 12,402 12,637 6.43% 20,078 20,517 6.62%
Five to ten years -- -- 1,075 1,092 6.63%
Equity securities 2,330 2,425 7.59% -- --
------- ------- ------- -------
29,260 29,579 5.91% 36,483 36,946 6.16%
Mortgage-backed 18,063 18,250 6.61% -- --
------- ------- ------- -------
Total $47,323 $47,829 6.18% $36,483 $36,946 6.16%
======= ======= ======= =======
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investment securities with a book value of $18,267,000 at December 31,
1995 were pledged to secure public deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank
advances and for other purposes as required by law.
</TABLE>
Note 5 - Loans
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The following is a summary of loans at December 31:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Commercial $115,084 $106,447
Mortgage 63,809 56,009
Consumer 63,328 71,023
Revolving credit 11,596 10,104
Commercial paper 5,285 --
-------- --------
259,102 243,583
Less: allowance for loan losses (3,200) (2,900)
-------- --------
Total loans $255,902 $240,683
======== ========
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 38
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The following is an analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan
losses for the years ended December 31:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at beginning of year $2,900 $2,630 $2,450
Additions (deductions):
Provision for loan losses 745 796 447
Recoveries credited to allowance 205 192 150
Loans charged off (650) (718) (417)
------ ------ ------
Balance at end of year $3,200 $2,900 $2,630
====== ====== ======
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Accounting and disclosure regarding impaired loans, as required by
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114 and amended by No.
118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan-Income Recognition
and Disclosures," became effective for the Corporation in 1995.
The average investment in impaired loans for the year ended December 31,
1995 is $1,919,000, with $98,000 interest income recognized, including
$96,000 interest income recognized on a cash basis. At December 31, 1995
there is $1,429,000 outstanding in impaired loans, with $1,173,000 for
which an allowance for credit losses is allocated, and $256,000 for which
no allowance for loan losses is allocated. The portion of the allowance
loan losses allocated to the impaired loan balance is $355,000 at December
31, 1995, although the entire allowance is available for charge-offs of
any loans.
Loans on which the accrual of interest was discontinued at December 31,
1995 amounted to $867,000 (including $777,000 that would be considered
impaired under Statement No. 114). Non-accrual loans at December 31,
1994 amounted to $1,228,000. If the non-accrual loans had performed in
accordance with their original terms, additional interest income would
have been recorded in 1995, 1994 and 1993 of $122,000, $146,000 and
$98,000, respectively.
Marketable mortgage loans held for sale at December 31, 1995 and 1994,
which are accounted for at the lower of aggregate cost or market, were
$2,054,000 and $1,360,000, respectively.
Loans with a book value of $12,762,000 at December 31, 1995 were pledged
to secure Federal Home Loan Bank advances.
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Note 6 - Mortgage Banking
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet. The unpaid principal balances of these loans
at December 31 are summarized as follows:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Mortgage loan portfolios serviced for:
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $164,514 $152,866
Federal National Mortgage Association 23,633 14,648
Other investors 2,211 1,588
-------- --------
Total loans serviced $190,358 $169,102
======== ========
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Effective July 1, 1995 the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 122 (SFAS 122) on accounting for mortgage
servicing rights. For servicing retained, this Statement requires
capitalizing the cost of mortgage servicing rights. Loans serviced for
others which were originated and sold after July 1, 1995, and thus are
related to servicing rights that have been capitalized (as shown below)
had an outstanding principal balance of $20,355,000 at December 31, 1995.
The remaining balance of loans serviced for others also have servicing
rights associated with them, however the related servicing rights arose
prior to adoption of SFAS 122 and accordingly have not been capitalized
on the balance sheet.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The carrying value and fair value of capitalized loan servicing rights
consisted of the following as of December 31.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Unamortized cost $151
Valuation allowance 0
----
Carrying value $151
====
Fair value $256
====
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 40
Note 6 - Mortgage Banking (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Following is an analysis of the activity for loan servicing rights.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Amortized cost
Balance July 1, 1995 $ 0
Additions 154
Amortization (3)
----
Balance December 31, 1995 $151
====
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Mortgage banking income and expense consists of the following:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income
Net gains on sales of loans $ 542 $ 421 $ 953
Loan servicing income 481 429 358
Net fees 47 291 467
------ ------ ------
1,070 1,141 1,778
------ ------ ------
Expense
Salaries and employee benefits 763 765 713
Other expense 189 172 191
------ ------ ------
952 937 904
------ ------ ------
Income before income taxes $ 118 $ 204 $ 874
====== ====== ======
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 41
Note 7 - Premises and Equipment
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
A summary of premises and equipment at December 31, by major category
follows:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Land and improvements $ 410 $ 409
Buildings and leasehold improvements 4,577 4,471
Equipment 5,680 5,399
------- -------
Total cost 10,667 10,279
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (7,044) (6,340)
------- -------
Net balance $ 3,623 $ 3,939
======= =======
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Included in occupancy expense are rental expenses for 1995, 1994 and 1993
of $415,000, $392,000 and $401,000, respectively. Depreciation and
amortization charged to operating expense for 1995, 1994 and 1993 amounted
to $780,000, $747,000 and $733,000, respectively.
</TABLE>
Note 8 - Time Deposits
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Interest-bearing deposits at December 31, 1995 include total time
deposits of $134,622,000 that have the following maturity distribution.
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
1996 $ 50,600
1997 25,343
1998 17,001
1999 20,441
2000 11,743
2001 and after 9,494
--------
Total time deposits $134,622
========
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 42
Included within total time deposits are time deposit liabilities
issued in denominations of $100,000 or more. At December 31, 1995
and 1994, these deposits amounted to $8,899,000 and $11,114,000,
respectively. Interest expense on time deposits issued in
denominations of $100,000 or more for 1995, 1994 and 1993 amounted
to $589,000, $449,000 and $227,000, respectively. Maturities of
time deposits of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 1995
are summarized below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Three months or less $7,362
Over three through six months 1,048
Over six months through twelve months 117
Over twelve months 372
------
Total time deposits of $100,000 or more $8,899
======
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Note 9 - Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The Bank had outstanding the following advances from the Federal Home
Loan Bank of Indianapolis at December 31:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
5.49% fixed-rate advance due November 1996 $ 5,000 $ --
7.15% fixed-rate advance due March 1997 4,000 --
6.09% fixed-rate advance due March 1999 3,000 3,000
Floating rate advance due January 1999 5,000 5,000
------- -------
Total advances $17,000 $ 8,000
======= =======
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The $5,000,000 floating rate advance due January 1999 carries a
current interest rate of 7.65 percent, which is adjusted annually
based on the one- year constant maturity treasury rate. This advance
was prepaid on January 16, 1996. The fixed rate advances have no
prepayment provisions. Prepayment of these notes would be subject to
the credit policy of the Federal Home Loan Bank. Securities and mortgage
loans have been pledged to fully collateralize these advances.
<PAGE> 43
Note 10 - Other Non-Interest Expense
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The following are the components of other non-interest expense for
the years ended December 31:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Deposit insurance $ 364 $ 618 $ 596
Outside services 454 466 489
Legal and professional 341 272 345
Business taxes 371 317 316
Other 2,233 2,031 2,191
------ ------ ------
Total $3,763 $3,704 $3,937
====== ====== ======
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Note 11 - Federal Income Taxes
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The following are the components of federal income taxes for the years
ended December 31:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current expense $2,511 $2,083 $1,844
Deferred benefit (504) (242) (244)
------ ------ ------
Total federal income tax $2,007 $1,841 $1,600
====== ====== ======
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 44
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The following is a reconciliation of total federal income taxes and
the amount computed by applying the federal statutory rate of 34
percent to income before federal income tax:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory rate applied to income
before federal income tax $2,092 $1,902 $1,702
(Deduct) add:
Effect of tax-exempt interest (69) (76) (101)
Other (16) 15 (1)
------ ------ ------
Total federal income tax $2,007 $1,841 $1,600
====== ====== ======
Effective tax rate 32.6% 32.9% 32.0%
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to
significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities at December 31 are presented below:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses $ 683 $ 581
Deferred compensation 959 633
Deferred loan fees 138 140
Net unrealized depreciation on
securities available for sale -- 263
Other 108 65
------ ------
Total deferred tax assets 1,888 1,682
------ ------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Premises and equipment (20) (90)
Cash value of life insurance (33) (34)
Net unrealized appreciation on
securities available for sale (172) --
Other (50) (14)
------ ------
Total deferred tax liabilities (275) (138)
------ ------
Net deferred tax asset $1,613 $1,544
====== ======
A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is not considered
necessary as it is more likely than not that future taxable income
will be sufficient to realize the tax benefit of these assets.
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 45
Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans
The Bank maintains an integrated employee benefit plan structure designed
to provide basic retirement income for employees on a non-contributory
basis, and to provide opportunities for employees to build additional
retirement savings through tax-deferred voluntary contributions and
participation in the Bank's success through stock ownership in the
Corporation. A description of the individual plan components of this
integrated structure follows.
A non-contributory, defined benefit pension plan which covers
substantially all full-time employees was established in 1991. The Bank's
funding policy is to contribute annually the maximum amount that can be
deducted for federal income tax purposes. Prior service cost is amortized
on a straight-line basis. The plan assets consist of equity and fixed
income securities at December 31, 1995. The following sets forth the
plan's funded status and amounts included in the consolidated balance
sheet at December 31, 1995 and 1994.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Actuarial present value of
benefit obligations:
Accumulated benefit obligation:
Vested $ (702) $ (501)
Non-vested (72) (47)
------- -------
Total $ (774) $ (548)
======= =======
Projected benefit obligation
for service rendered to date $(1,293) $ (912)
Plan assets at fair value 770 518
------- -------
Funded status (523) (394)
Unrecognized net transition obligation 335 364
Unrecognized prior service cost (17) (18)
Additional liability -- (3)
Unrecognized loss 192 21
------- -------
Accrued pension liability $ (13) $ (30)
======= =======
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 46
Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net pension cost includes the following:
Service cost-benefits earned $ 76 $ 86 $ 74
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 79 74 67
Actual return on plan assets (119) -- (37)
Net amortization and deferral 98 (4) 40
-------- -------- --------
Net pension cost $ 134 $ 156 $ 144
======== ======== ========
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The weighted average discount rate used in determining the actuarial
present value of the projected benefit obligation was 7 percent in 1995
and 8 percent and 7 percent in 1994 and 1993, respectively. The rate of
increase in future compensation used was 4.5 percent in each period
presented. As a result of the change in the discount rate for 1995,
the accumulated benefit obligation and the projected benefit obligation
have increased by $124,000 and $228,000, respectively. The expected
long-term rate of return on assets was 9 percent for all periods presented.
As a result of the change in the discount rate for 1994, the accumulated
benefit obligation and the projected benefit obligation decreased by
$111,000 and $204,000, respectively.
In 1991, the Bank established a supplemental retirement program for
certain executive officers. This plan provides benefits which are
integrated with certain of the Bank's other benefit plans.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated benefit obligation $ (184) $ (119)
====== ======
Projected benefit obligation $ (651) $ (578)
Unrecognized net transition obligation 149 161
Unrecognized prior service cost 28 31
Unrecognized loss 66 98
------ ------
Accrued pension liability $ (408) $ (288)
====== ======
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 47
Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net plan cost includes the following:
Service cost-benefits earned $ 50 $ 45 $ 34
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 52 36 27
Net amortization 18 16 12
------ ------ ------
Net plan cost $ 120 $ 97 $ 73
====== ====== ======
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The weighted average discount rate and rate of increase in future
compensation used for the supplemental executive retirement plan in
determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit
obligation were 7 percent and 5 percent, respectively in 1995, 8
percent and 6 percent, respectively in 1994 and 7 percent and 5
percent, respectively, in 1993. As a result of the change in the
rates for 1995, the accumulated benefit obligation has increased
$22,000 and the projected benefit obligation has decreased $46,000.
As a result of the change in the rates for 1994, the accumulated
benefit obligation decreased $24,000 and the projected benefit
obligation increased $31,000.
The Bank has a profit sharing 401(k) plan covering substantially all
of its full-time employees. Under this plan, participants may elect
to defer up to 10 percent of their salaries and the Bank may match
50 percent of the employees' deferrals to a maximum of three
percent. The Bank contributions for 1995, 1994 and 1993 amounted to
$107,000, $103,000 and $90,000, respectively.
The Bank has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) covering
substantially all of its full-time employees. At December 31, 1995
the plan had no indebtedness and held 226,643 shares of stock
allocated and voted on by employees. The amount of the annual
contribution to the ESOP is determined by the Board of Directors.
The contributions for 1995, 1994, and 1993 amounted to $129,000,
$123,000 and $115,000, respectively.
The Bank has agreements with certain officers to provide benefits
upon death prior to retirement which are funded with life insurance
contracts. The financial statement impact from these arrangements
is not material.
<PAGE> 48
Note 13 - Long-Term Incentive Plan
The Corporation has a long-term incentive plan granting certain
officers stock options and tandem stock appreciation rights. All
options and rights under the plan have been granted. The right to
exercise the stock options and related stock appreciation rights
vest over a five year period and expire ten years and one day from
the date of grant. As of December 31, 1995, 169,473 stock options
and 81,299 stock appreciation rights were vested. The expense
related to the tandem stock appreciation rights for 1995, 1994 and
1993 amounted to $798,000, $100,000 and $520,000, respectively.
The following is a summary of stock options and rights, granted and
exercised, for the years presented, restated for all stock dividends
and splits.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Options/Rights
--------------
Exercise Price Stock Appreciation
Per Share Options Rights
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding - December 31, 1992 $ 7.62 - $16.18 208,541 100,832
Granted in 1993 18.36 6,875 ---
Exercised in 1993 7.62 (4,137) (2,069)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding - December 31, 1993 7.62 - 16.18 211,279 98,763
Exercised in 1994 7.62 (6,250) (3,125)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding - December 31, 1994 7.62 - 16.18 205,029 95,638
Exercised in 1995 7.62 (14,563) (7,280)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding - December 31, 1995 $ 7.62 - $18.36 190,466 88,358
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 49
Note 14 - Related Party Transactions
Certain directors and executive officers of the Corporation and the
Bank (including family members, affiliates, and companies in which
they are principal owners) had loans outstanding with the Bank in
the ordinary course of business. A summary of the aggregate loans
outstanding which exceeded $60,000 to these individuals follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands)
- -------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1994 $ 3,551
New loans 3,238
Payments (1,726)
Other changes (412)
-------
Balance at December 31, 1995 $ 4,651
=======
- -------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Note 15 - Restrictions on Subsidiary Retained Earnings
Regulations issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
limit the amount of dividends that the Bank may declare to the
Corporation. The regulations specify the amount to be the sum of the
current year's "net profit" and "retained net profits" for the
previous two years, as defined in the regulations. The aggregate
amount of cash dividends which may be paid to the Corporation by the
Bank in 1996 approximates $4,831,000 plus current 1996 net profits.
Dividends paid to the Corporation by the Bank amounted to
$1,700,000 in 1995, $1,564,000 in 1994 and $1,432,000 in 1993.
<PAGE> 50
Note 16 - Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk
in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its
customers. These financial instruments include commitments to make loans
and unused lines of credit. The Bank's exposure to credit loss is the
contractual amount of these instruments, assuming the amounts are fully
advanced and collateral or other security is of no value. Collateral for
loans and letters of credit is usually in the form of cash, inventory,
securities or other real and personal property. The Bank's policy is to
require suitable collateral to be provided prior to the disbursement of
funds. The following is a summary of commitments as of December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Commitments to make loans $22,712 $14,202
Unused lines of credit 35,313 33,252
Standby letters of credit 1,707 1,801
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1995 and 1994, commitments to make loans included
$5.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively, of primarily variable
rate commercial loans. These commitments generally have fixed
termination dates of 90 days or less and may require payment of a fee.
Commitments to make loans also include primarily fixed rate mortgage
loans of $11.3 million and $6.0 million at December 31, 1995 and 1994,
respectively, which are intended for sale in the secondary market upon
closing. Other commitments include variable rate mortgage loans of $4.5
million and $2.0 million at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Note 17 - Shareholder Rights Plan
In December 1990, the Corporation's Board of Directors adopted a
Shareholder Rights Plan which is designed to protect shareholders
against unsolicited attempts to acquire control of the Corporation
in a manner that does not offer a fair price to all shareholders.
The Corporation has reserved 500,000 shares of preferred stock for
issuance as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock upon the
exercise of certain preferred stock purchase rights issued to holders
of and in tandem with shares of the common stock. The description and
terms of the rights are set forth in a Rights Agreement dated December
19, 1990 between the Corporation and the Bank as Rights Agent.
Generally, in the event a person or group acquires or announces a tender
offer which could result in ownership of 20 percent or more of the
Corporation's common stock, and the acquiror engages in certain business
transactions involving the Corporation as specified in the Rights
Agreement, each right, other than those held by the acquiror, shall
entitle the holder thereof to acquire common stock or other securities
having a market value of twice the $50 per right exercise price.
The Corporation may redeem the rights at a price of one cent per right
at anytime until 20 days after a 20 percent position has been acquired.
<PAGE> 51
Note 18 - Fair Value Disclosure
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Bank in
estimating fair values of financial instruments as disclosed herein.
Short-term financial instruments: For these instruments, the
carrying value is deemed a reasonable estimate of fair value due to
the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments. This
approach applies to cash and cash equivalents and accrued interest
receivable and payable.
Securities held to maturity and available for sale: Fair values
for securities is based on quoted market prices.
Loans: Fair value for certain homogeneous categories of loans,
such as some residential mortgages, is estimated using quoted market
prices for similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan
characteristics. The fair values of other types of loans are
estimated by discounting future cash flows, including estimates of
prepayments, using the current rates at which similar loans would
be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same
remaining maturities.
Deposits: The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts
and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand
at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates
of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for
deposits of similar remaining maturities. The value of long-term
relationships with depositors is not taken into account in
estimating the fair value disclosures.
Short-term borrowings: The carrying amounts of federal funds
purchased, and other short-term borrowings maturing within 90 days
approximate their fair value.
Federal Home Loan Bank advances: The fair values of the Bank's
long-term debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses
based on the Bank's current incremental borrowing rates for similar
types of borrowing arrangements.
Off-balance sheet instruments: Fair values for off-balance
sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to
enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining
terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing.
<PAGE> 52
Note 18 - Fair Value Disclosure (continued)
The estimated fair values of the Corporation's financial instruments
were as follows at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
(In Thousands) Amount Value Amount Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents $21,858 $21,858 $21,627 $21,627
Securities
Available for sale 47,829 47,829 31,332 31,332
Held to maturity 36,483 36,946 32,899 32,220
Loans net of allowance 255,902 259,016 240,683 238,878
Accrued interest receivable 2,622 2,622 2,215 2,215
Financial liabilities
Deposits 319,540 322,431 297,989 297,927
Federal Home Loan
Bank advances 17,000 17,094 8,000 7,737
Accrued interest payable 1,033 1,033 822 822
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
The fair value of off-balance sheet instruments at December 31, 1995
and 1994 is not material.
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 53
Note 19 - Regulatory Capital
The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital
requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. The
regulations require the Corporation to meet specific capital
adequacy guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the
Corporation's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet
items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The
Corporation's capital classification is also subject to
qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk
weightings, and other factors. To be considered adequately
capitalized, as defined under the regulatory framework for prompt
corrective action, the Corporation must maintain minimum tier 1
leverage, tier 1 risk-based and total risk-based ratios as set forth
in the table below. As shown, the Corporation's capital ratios
are significantly above the well-capitalized standards.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Tier 1 capital
Shareholders' equity $30,005 $26,332
Less: Goodwill (437) (477)
Unrealized (gains) and losses (334) 511
------- -------
Total tier 1 capital 29,234 26,366
Tier 2 capital 3,200 2,900
------- -------
Total qualifying capital $32,434 $29,266
======= =======
Risk-weighted assets $260,163 $243,591
Average quarterly assets 362,767 332,947
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adequately / Well
---------------------
Capitalized Standards 1995 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Risk-based ratios
Tier 1 leverage ratio 4% 5% 8.06% 7.93%
Tier 1 risk-based capital 4 6 11.24 10.82
Total risk-based capital 8 10 12.47 12.01
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 54
Note 20 - Empire Banc Corporation
(Parent Company Only)
Condensed Financial Statements
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Presented below are condensed financial statements for the parent company:
Condensed Balance Sheet
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
December 31
(In Thousands) 1995 1994
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 865 $ 561
Investment in subsidiary 29,234 25,860
Other assets 304 321
------- -------
Total Assets $30,403 $26,742
======= =======
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Other liabilities $ 398 $ 410
Shareholders' equity 30,005 26,332
------- -------
Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity $30,403 $26,742
======= =======
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Condensed Statement of Income
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dividends from subsidiary $ 1,700 $ 1,564 $ 1,432
Net expense 126 169 147
-------- -------- --------
Income before Federal Income Taxes
and Equity in Undistributed
Net Income of Subsidiary 1,574 1,395 1,285
Federal income tax benefit 43 57 50
-------- -------- --------
Income before Equity in
Undistributed Net Income of
Subsidiary 1,617 1,452 1,335
Equity in undistributed net
income of subsidiary 2,529 2,302 2,072
-------- -------- --------
Net Income $ 4,146 $ 3,754 $ 3,407
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 55
Note 20 - Empire Banc Corporation
(Parent Company Only)
Condensed Financial Statements (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31
(In Thousands) 1995 1994 1993
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flow from operating activities
Net income $ 4,146 $ 3,754 $ 3,407
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash from
operating activities:
Amortization 22 22 22
Change in income taxes payable 21 (89) 6
Subsidiary net income (4,229) (3,866) (3,504)
Change in other assets/liabilities (11) (1) (2)
------- ------- -------
Net Cash from Operating Activities (51) (180) (71)
Cash flow from investing activities
Subsidiary dividends received 1,700 1,564 1,432
Purchase of securities -- -- (224)
Cash flow from financing activities
Dividends paid (1,698) (1,302) (1,113)
Issuance of common stock 353 84 48
------- ------- -------
Net Change in Cash and
Cash Equivalents 304 166 72
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year 561 395 323
------- ------- -------
End of year $ 865 $ 561 $ 395
======= ======= =======
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 56
Independent Auditor's Report
CROWE CHIZEK
To the Shareholders and
Board of Directors
Empire Banc Corporation
Traverse City, Michigan
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Empire
Banc Corporation as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the related
consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity and
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Empire
Banc Corporation as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the
Corporation changed its methods of accounting for mortgage servicing
rights and impaired loans in 1995, securities in 1994, and income taxes
in 1993, all to conform to new accounting standards.
/s/ Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
- ---------------------------------
Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
Grand Rapids, Michigan
January 18, 1996
<PAGE> 57
Quarterly Financial Data
Empire Banc Corporation
The following is a summary of selected quarterly results of operations
for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands, Quarter
Except Share Data) First Second Third Fourth
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1995
Net interest income $3,605 $3,709 $3,918 $4,143
Provision for loan losses 241 118 266 120
Non-interest income 1,159 1,188 1,339 1,331
Non-interest expense 3,155 3,334 3,414 3,591
Income before income taxes 1,368 1,445 1,577 1,763
Net income 923 973 1,062 1,188
Earnings per share .53 .56 .60 .67
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1994
Net interest income $3,119 $3,436 $3,588 $3,646
Provision for loan losses 61 244 268 223
Non-interest income 1,291 1,188 1,192 1,172
Non-interest expense 3,104 3,061 3,082 2,994
Income before income taxes 1,245 1,319 1,430 1,601
Net income 845 886 955 1,068
Earnings per share .49 .50 .55 .61
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Per share amounts have been adjusted for stock dividends.
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Item 9 - Changes in and disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure.
None
PART III
The information called for by the items within this part is
included in the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for
the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 14, 1996,
to be filed with the Commission, and is incorporated herein
by reference, as follows:
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Proxy Statement
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Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers
of the Registrant 2-4, 11
In addition, the information set
forth on page 6 of Part I of this
Form 10-K, is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 11. Executive Compensation 6-8
The information under the captions
"Compensation Committee Report on
Executive Compensation" and "Performance
Graph" is not incorporated herein.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management 2-4
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions: 11
The information appearing in Note 14 of
the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements of this Form 10-K, is also
incorporated herein by reference in
response to this Item.
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PART IV
ITEM 14 - Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules,
and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. The following financial statements of the Registrant and
related items are included in this report on the pages
indicated:
Page(s)
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Consolidated Balance Sheet 26
Consolidated Statement of Income 27
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 28-29
Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Shareholders' Equity 30
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements 31-55
Independent Auditor's Report 56
2. All financial statement schedules for which provision is made
in the applicable accounting regulations of the Commission
are not required under the related instructions or are
inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
3. The following exhibits are required for this Report by Item
601 of Regulation S-K.
(2) Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement,
liquidation or succession. Not applicable.
(3a) Articles of Incorporation. Previously filed as Exhibit
B to Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement filed March
27, 1994 in connection with the Registrant's 1994 annual
meeting of shareholders and incorporated herein by
reference.
(3b) Bylaws. Previously filed as an exhibit to Registrant's
Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 26,1995 and
incorporated herein by reference.
(4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders are
contained in the Articles of Incorporation
(see Exhibit 3a), Bylaws (see Exhibit 3b), and Rights
Agreement dated December 19, 1990 between Registrant and
the Bank as Rights Agent (previously filed as an exhibit
to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated
December 19, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference).
(9) Voting Trust Agreement dated June 1, 1990 with respect
to the Registrant's common stock (previously filed as
an exhibit to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990 and
incorporated herein by reference).
(10) Material Contracts. * denotes executive compensation
plans and arrangements in which the Registrant's
executive officers participate.
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(10a) * Form of management continuity agreement (with
amendment) entered into and between the Registrant and
each of six executive officers (previously filed as
Exhibit (10a) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1990 and incorporated
herein by reference).
(10b) * Empire Banc Corporation Stock Option Plan, as
amended to date (previously filed as Exhibit (10b) to
the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1993 and incorporated herein by
reference).
(10c) * Empire National Bank Supplemental Executive
Retirement Plan (previously filed as Exhibit (10c)
to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1991 and incorporated herein
by reference).
(10d) Empire Banc Corporation Directors' Deferred
Compensation and Stock Investment Plan is filed herewith.
(10e) Empire Banc Corporation Directors' Fee Deferral
Plan is filed herewith.
(11) Statement re computation of per share earnings.
Not applicable.
(12) Statements re computation of ratios. Not applicable.
(18) Letter re change in accounting principles. Not applicable.
(21) Subsidiaries of Registrant. The Bank is the only
subsidiary of the Registrant.
(22) Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of
security holders. Not applicable.
(23) Consent of Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP.
(24) Power of attorney. Not applicable.
(27) Financial Data Schedule
(28) Information from reports furnished to state insurance
regulatory authorities. Not applicable.
(99) Additional exhibits. Not applicable.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended
December 31, 1995.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, on March 20, 1996.
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EMPIRE BANC CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
/s/ James E. Dutmers, Jr.
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James E. Dutmers, Jr.
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been duly signed by the following persons on behalf
of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 20, 1996.
/s/ James E. Dutmers, Jr. /s/ Robert L. Israel
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James E. Dutmers, Jr. Robert L. Israel
Director and Chief Executive Director
Officer (principal executive
officer)
/s/ William T. Fitzgerald, Jr.
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William T. Fitzgerald, Jr. John R. Anderson
Chief Financial Officer Director
(principal financial and
accounting officer)
/s/ Don A. Good, M.D.
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Michael H. Dennos Don A. Good, M.D.
Director Director
/s/ Deborah J. Knudsen /s/ William K. Kurtz
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Deborah J. Knudsen William K. Kurtz
Director Director
/s/ Thomas G. McIntyre /s/ Ronald G. Reffitt, Sr.
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Thomas G. McIntyre Ronald G. Reffitt, Sr.
Director Director
/s/ Laurence P. Skendzel, M.D.
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John M. Rockwood, Jr. Laurence P. Skendzel, M.D.
Director Director
/s/ Louis A. Smith
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Louis A. Smith
Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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10d Empire Banc Corporation Directors'
Deferred Compensation and Stock
Investment Plan
10e Empire Banc Corporation Directors'
Fee Deferral Plan
23 Consent of Crowe Chizek and Company
27 Financial Data Schedule
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EMPIRE BANC CORPORATION
DIRECTORS' DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND STOCK INVESTMENT PLAN
1. Establishment. Empire Banc Corporation (the Company), hereby
establishes the Empire Banc Corporation Directors' Deferred Compensation
and Stock Investment Plan (the "Plan") for Eligible Directors of the
Company.
2. Effective Date. The Plan shall become effective May 1, 1995, provided
that it has been approved by the shareholders of the Company.
3. Purpose. The purpose of the Plan is to provide Eligible Directors
with a means of expressing their commitment to the Company and an
additional incentive to perform their duties in a manner that maximizes
shareholder value by relating the rate of return on their deferred retainer
fees to the stock market performance of the Company's stock.
4. Definitions.
Reserve account. The term "Reserve Account" shall have meaning given in
Paragraph 6 of the Plan.
Committee. The term "Committee" shall mean the directors described in
Section 8.
Company. The term "Company" shall mean Empire Banc Corporation, and its
successors and assigns.
Dividend Payment Date. The term "Dividend Payment Date" shall mean the
date on which dividends are paid to the Company's shareholders.
Election Agreement. The term "Election Agreement" shall mean each and
every Election Agreement executed by an Eligible Director and delivered
to the Company hereunder, the form of which is attached to the Plan as
Exhibit A, and is incorporated by reference herein.
Eligible Director. The term "Eligible Director" shall mean any present
or future director of the Company, Empire National Bank or any affiliate
of Company that adopts this Plan, who is not an employee of the Company
or any affiliate of the Company.
Market Price. The term "Market Price" shall mean the average of the bid
and ask price, on the OTC Bulletin Board, or if the Stock is reported on
the NASDAQ/National Market System or any other national securities
exchange, the closing price of the Stock on such national securities
exchange, on the date of the required calculation or, if there were no
Stock transactions on such day, on the next preceding day on which there
were Stock transactions.
Participating Director. The term "Participating Director" shall mean an
Eligible Director who has executed and delivered an Election Agreement to
the Company.
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Payment Date. The term "Payment Date" shall mean the earliest to occur
of the following dates:
(i) The date of the Director's sixty-fifth birthday; or
(ii) The date of the Participating Director's Retirement; or
(iii) The Participating Director's death; or
(iv) The Participating Director's total and permanent disability.
Plan. The term "Plan" shall mean the Empire National Bank Director's
Deferred Corporation and Stock Investment Plan, as it may be amended from
time to time.
Record Date. The term "Record Date" shall mean the date as of which the
Shareholders of record are determined for purposes of paying Stock
dividends.
Plan Year. The Plan Year shall be May 1 to April 30, of each year.
Retainer Fee. The entire "Retainer Fee" amount that would be paid to a
Participating Director by the Company, Empire National Bank or any
affiliate of the Company that has adopted the Plan during the Plan Year
in question. In no event does the term Retainer Fee include any per diem
amounts paid with respect to Board or committee meeting attendance.
Retirement. The term "Retirement" shall mean the voluntary or
involuntary resignation of a director, the removal of a director with or
without cause or the conclusion of a director's term or office where the
director is not reelected by shareholders of the Company to a succeeding
term.
Stock. The term "Stock" shall mean the $5 par value common stock of the
Company.
5. Directors' Elections.
(a) Retainer Fee Deferral Election. Each Eligible Director shall
be given an opportunity by the Company on an annual basis to defer receipt
of all (but not less than all) of the Retainer Fee which such Eligible
Director has the opportunity to earn during the next succeeding Plan Year
through service as an Eligible Director. In order to participate in the
Plan for a particular Plan Year, an Eligible Director must elect in writing
to participate, and such election must be made at least six months prior
to the first day of the applicable Plan Year, except that the election for
the first Plan Year may be made at any time prior to the first day of the
Effective Date.
To make an effective election, a properly completed and executed Election
Agreement must be received by the Company at the address specified on such
Election Agreement.
6. Reserve Account.
(a) Establishment of Account. The Company shall establish and
maintain a Reserve Account for each Participating Director. The Reserve
Account shall reflect all entries required to be made pursuant to the
terms and conditions of the Participating Director's Election Agreement.
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(b) Credits to Account. The Company shall credit to a Participating
Director's Reserve Account a number (to four decimal places) of units
that is equal to 110% of the amount of the Participating Director's
Retainer Fee deferred pursuant to an Election Agreement, divided by the
Market Price on the day when such amounts are earned. For this purpose,
the amounts of a Participating Director's Retainer Fee are deemed earned
when paid.
The Company shall credit to the Reserve Account on each Dividend Payment
Date that number (to four decimal places) of units that is equal to the
total number of units in the Participating Director's Reserve Account
on the Record Date for such dividend, multiplied by the cash dividend
per share of Stock divided by the Market Price on the Dividend Payment
Date for such dividend. The number of units credited to a Reserve Account
shall be adjusted appropriately by the Company in the event of any change
in the Stock by reason of stock dividends, split-ups, recapitalizations,
combinations, exchanges of shares and other like capital changes, but no
adjustment shall be required by reason of any sales of shares of Stock
by the Company at any price, whether below, at or above Market Price,
and whether by or pursuant to warrant, option, right, conversion right
or privilege or otherwise, and a Participating Director shall have no
rights as a holder of Stock unless and until a certificate for shares of
Stock is issued by the Company.
7. Payment of Account Value.
(a) General. The Company shall, with respect to each Reserve
Account for each Participating Director, cause to be delivered to such
Participating Director (or any applicable alternate payee, as determined
under the Plan or the applicable Election Agreement) on or promptly after
the Applicable Payment Date, the Payment Date value of such Reserve
Account in the form of shares of Stock, all pursuant to the express terms
and conditions of the Plan and the applicable Election Agreement. A
Participating Director may elect not to receive payment of his Reserve
Account as of his sixty-fifth birthday, and instead to receive payments
under this Plan as of the next applicable Payment Date. Such election
must be made at least 90 days before, and in the calendar year prior to,
his sixty-fifth birthday.
(b) Disability. If a Payment Date occurs by reason of a
determination by the Company that the Participating Director has become
totally and permanently disabled, and if the disability is due to
mental incapacity, the shares of Stock deliverable under the Plan and
the applicable Election Agreement shall be issued in the name of and
delivered to the Participating Director's legally appointed personal
representative. If no such representative has been appointed, then
delivery date shall be in the name of and to the participating Director's
spouse, or if the Participating Director is then unmarried, then such
shares of stock shall be held until the persons who would be entitled
thereto, if the Participating Director were then to die interstate, make
proper claim of the Company for such shares of stock or dollar amount.
Such payment shall be made to the Participating Director if the disability
is not due to mental incapacity.
(c) Death. If a Payment Date occurs because the Participating
Director shall die, the shares of Stock required to be delivered under
the Plan and the applicable Election Agreement shall be promptly issued
in the name of and delivered to the Participating Director's beneficiary
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(or beneficiaries) as designated in the applicable Election Agreement, or,
if none are so designated, in the name of and to the legally appointed
personal representative of the Participating Director's estate. If no
legal proceedings for such appointment have been instituted within sixty
days after receipt by the Company of notice of the Participating Director's
death, such delivery shall be in accordance with the last sentence of
Paragraph 7(b) above.
8. Administration. Directors of the Company, Empire National Bank, or
any affiliate of the Company that adopts this Plan, who are not Eligible
Directors shall be solely responsible for the administration of the Plan,
but may delegate any portion of such responsibility that they determine to
be appropriate. To the extent consistent with the terms of the Plan, such
directors shall have the power to interpret any Plan provision, to
prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan
and to make all other determinations that it deems necessary or advisable
to administer the Plan. Such directors shall constitute the Committee for
the Plan.
9. Status of Account. The Company shall have full and unrestricted use
of all property or amounts payable pursuant to the Plan, and title to and
beneficial ownership of any assets which the Company may earmark to pay
the amounts hereunder shall at all times remain in the Company and no
Eligible Director shall have any property interest whatsoever in any
specific assets of the Company. The Reserve Account is not intended to be
a trust account or escrow account for the benefit of a Participating
Director or any other person, or an asset segregation for the benefit of a
Participating Director or any other person. The sole right of a
Participating Director, or a Participating Director's heirs or personal
representatives, is a right as an unsecured general creditor of the
Company to claim any shares of Stock or dollar amount to which the
Participating Director's Election Agreement and the Plan. Notwithstanding
the above provisions, the Company may establish a grantor trust to provide
additional security to Participating Directors that amounts under this
Plan will be properly paid, provided that the status of Participating
Directors with respect to assets of the grantor trust remains that of
general unsecured creditors. The Company shall provide each Participating
Director with an annual report of his or her Reserve Account balance
within 30 days following the end of each Plan Year.
10. Amendment or Termination. The Committee may, at any time and from
time to time, terminate the Plan or make such amendments as it deems
advisable; provided, however, that no such termination or amendment shall
adversely affect or impair the contract rights of a Participating Director
with respect to an effective Election Agreement, unless such Participating
Director shall consent in writing to such termination or amendment. Such
amendment may not, without the approval of the Company's shareholders,
materially increase the benefits accruing to Eligible Directors under the
Plan, increase the number of shares of Stock distributed under the Plan,
or materially modify the requirements as to eligibility under the Plan.
11. Stock Subject to Plan. The maximum number of shares of Stock that
shall be reserved for issuance under the Plan shall be 40,000 shares,
subject to adjustment upon changes in the capitalization of the Company
as provided in Paragraph 6 of the Plan.
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12. Compliance with Securities Laws. With respect to persons subject
to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("1934 Act"),
transactions under this Plan are intended to comply with all applicable
conditions of Rule 16b-3 or its successors under the 1934 Act. To the
extent any provision of the Plan or action by the Committee fails to so
comply, it shall be deemed null and void, to the extent permitted by law
and deemed advisable by the Committee.
13. Non-Plan Deferral Arrangements. The Company does not intent that
this Plan replace or supersede any presently existing retainer deferral
arrangement or preclude the Company from implementing additional deferral
arrangements.
14. Costs of Enforcement. The Company shall pay all expenses of a
Director, including but not limited to attorney fees, incurred in enforcing
payments by the Company pursuant to this Plan.
15. Future Director Terms. Nothing in this Plan or in any Election
Agreement shall obligate a director to continue as such, or to accept
any nomination for a future term as a director of the Company, or require
the Company to nominate or cause the nomination of the director for a
future term as a director of the Company. For purposes of this provision,
the term "Company" shall include Empire National Bank and any affiliate
of the Company that adopts this Plan.
16. No Alienation. No shares of Stock amount deliverable under the
Plan or under an Election Agreement shall be subject in any manner to
anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrances
or change, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution.
17. Withholding. The Company is entitled to withhold and deduct from any
amounts due from the Company to a Participating Director, all legally
required amounts necessary to satisfy any federal, state or local
withholding and employment-related taxes arising directly or indirectly in
connection with the Plan or any Election Agreement, and the Company may
require the Participating Director to remit promptly to the Company the
amount of such taxes before taking any future actions with respect to the
Participating Director's Reserve Account or Election Agreement. For
purposes of this provision, the term "Company" shall include Empire
National Bank, and any affiliate of the Company that has adopted this
plan.
18. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind the Director, the
Company, Empire National Bank, and any affiliate of the Company that
has adopted the Plan, and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors,
administrators and transferees.
19. Applicable Law. The Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be
governed by the laws of Michigan, except to the extent preempted by the
laws of the United States of America.
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CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Plan was duly adopted by the Board of Directors on the
26th day of January, 1995, subject to approval by the Company's
shareholders.
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EMPIRE BANC CORPORATION
By: /s/ William T. Fitzgerald, Jr.
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Its: Secretary
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EMPIRE BANC CORPORATION
DIRECTORS' FEE DEFERRAL PLAN
1. Establishment. Empire Banc Corporation (the Company), hereby
establishes the Empire Banc Corporation Directors' Fee Deferral Plan
and (the "Plan") for Eligible Directors of the Company.
2. Effective Date. The Plan shall become effective May 1, 1995.
3. Purpose. The purpose of the Plan is to provide Eligible Directors
with the opportunity to defer the payment of income taxes on Directors'
Fees and to establish a rate of return on such deferrals that provide
additional incentives to eligible Directors to perform their duties in
a manner that enhances the Company's financial performance.
4. Definitions.
Reserve Account. The term "Reserve Account" shall have the meaning
given in Paragraph 6 of the Plan.
Bank. The term "Bank" shall mean Empire National Bank.
Committee. The term "Committee" shall mean the Compensation Committee
of the Company's Board of Directors.
Company. The term "Company" shall mean Empire Banc Corporation, and its
successors and assigns.
Crediting Rate. For any Plan Year, the term "Crediting Rate" shall mean
the Bank's average earning asset rate for the immediately preceding fiscal
year, as reported to shareholders in the Company's annual report.
Election Agreement. The term "Election Agreement" shall mean each and
every Election Agreement executed by an Eligible Director and delivered to
the Company hereunder, the form of which is attached to the Plan as Exhibit
A, and is incorporated by reference herein.
Eligible Director. The term "Eligible Director" shall mean any present
or future director of the Company, the Bank or any affiliate of the
Company that adopts this Plan.
Meeting Fees. The "Meeting Fees" that would be paid to a Participating
Director by the Company, the Bank, or any affiliate of the Company that
has adopted the Plan during the Plan Year in question. In no event does
the term Meeting Fee include any retainer fee paid by the Company, the
Bank, or any affiliate of the Company.
Participating Director. The term "Participating Director" shall mean an
Eligible Director who has executed and delivered an Election Agreement to
the Company.
Payment Date. The term "Payment Date" shall mean the earliest to occur
of the following dates:
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(i) The date of the Director's sixty-fifth birthday; or
(ii) The date of the Participating Director's Retirement; or
(iii) The Participating Director's death; or
(iv) The Participating Director's total and permanent disability.
Plan. The term "Plan" shall mean the Empire Banc Corporation Directors'
Fee Deferral Plan, as it may be amended from time to time.
Plan Year. The Plan Year shall be January 1 to December 31, of each
year, except that the first Plan Year shall be May 1 to December 31.
Retirement. The term "Retirement" shall mean the voluntary or
involuntary resignation of a director, the removal of a director with or
without cause or the conclusion of a director's term of office where the
director is not reelected by shareholders of the Company to a succeeding
term.
5. Directors' Elections.
(a) Meeting Fee Deferral Election. Each Eligible Director shall be
given an opportunity by the Company on an annual basis to defer receipt of
all (but not less than all) of the Meeting Fees, which such Eligible
Director has the opportunity to earn during the next succeeding Plan Year
through service as an Eligible Director. In order to participate in the
Plan for a particular Plan Year, an Eligible Director must elect in writing
to participate, and such election must be made prior to the first day of
the applicable Plan Year, except that the election for the first Plan Year
may be made at any time prior to the first day of the Effective Date.
To make an effective election, a properly completed and executed
Election Agreement must be received by the Company at the address
specified on such Election Agreement.
6. Reserve Account.
(a) Establishment of Account. The Company shall establish and
maintain a Reserve Account for each Participating Director. The Reserve
Account shall reflect all entries required to be made pursuant to the
terms and conditions of the Participating Director's Election Agreement.
(b) Credits to Account. The Company shall credit to a
Participating Director's Reserve Account the Meeting Fees that would be
payable to the Participating Director, had the Participating Director
not elected to participate in the Plan. The amounts that are credited to
Participating Director's Reserve Account shall accrue interest at an
annual rate equal to the Crediting Rate, credited on a monthly basis,
such interest shall be calculated based on the average monthly balance
of the Participating Director's Reserve Account during each Plan Year.
The Committee shall keep such records as are necessary to determine the
value of a Participating Director's Reserve Account. The Committee shall
adjust the Crediting Rate as of the first day of each Plan Year to reflect
the then current earning asset rate of the Bank.
7. Payment of Account Value.
(a) General. The Company shall, with respect to the Reserve
Account for each Participating Director, cause to be paid to such
Participating Director (or any applicable alternate payee, as determined
under the Plan or the applicable Election Agreement) on or promptly
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after the applicable Payment Date, the value of such Reserve Account in
120 substantially equal payments, which shall be determined by assuming
that the rate of return on the Reserve Account, while it is being paid to
the Participating Director, is the Crediting Rate in effect on the Payment
Date, all pursuant to the express terms and conditions of the Plan and the
applicable Election Agreement. A Participating Director may elect not to
receive payment of his Reserve Account as of his sixty-fifth birthday, and
instead to receive payments under this Plan as of the next applicable
Payment Date. Such election must be made at least 90 days before, and in
the calendar year prior to, his sixty-fifth birthday. A Participating
Director may also elect to receive a lump sum payment of his initial
Reserve Account, as of his payment date, provided that such election is
made at least 90 days before and in the calendar year prior to the Payment
Date.
(b) Disability. If a Payment Date occurs by reason of a
determination by the Company that the Participating Director has become
totally and permanently disabled, and if the disability is due to mental
incapacity, the payments deliverable under the Plan and the applicable
Election Agreement shall be issued in the name of and delivered to the
Participating Director's legally appointed personal representative. If
no such representative has been appointed, then delivery date shall be
in the name of and to the Participating Director's spouse, or if the
Participating Director is then unmarried, then such shares of stock shall
be held until the persons who would be entitled thereto, if the
Participating Director were then to die interstate, make proper claim
of the Company for such dollar amount. Such payment shall be made to the
Participating Director if the disability is not due to mental incapacity.
(c) Death. If a Payment Date occurs because the Participating
Director shall die, the payments required to be delivered under the Plan
and the applicable Election Agreement shall be promptly issued in the
name and delivered to the Participating Director's beneficiary (or
beneficiaries) as designated in the applicable Election Agreement, or,
if none are so designated, in the name of and to the legally appointed
personal representative of the Participating Director's estate. If no
legal proceedings for such appointment have been instituted within sixty
days after receipt by the Company of notice of the Participating Director's
death, such delivery shall be in accordance with the last sentence of
Paragraph 7(b) above. If payments have already commenced to a
Participating Director and the Participating Director dies, then the
remaining payments shall be made to the individuals or entities as
otherwise determined in this Paragraph 7(c), at the same time such
payments would have been made to the Participating Director.
8. Administration. The Committee shall be solely responsible for the
administration of the Plan, but may delegate any portion of such
responsibility that they determine to be appropriate. To the extent
consistent with the terms of the Plan, the Committee shall have the power
to interpret any Plan provision, to prescribe, amend and rescind rules
and regulations relating to the Plan and to make all other determinations
that it deems necessary or advisable to administer the Plan.
9. Status of Account. The Company shall have full and unrestricted use
of all property or amounts payable pursuant to the Plan, and title to and
beneficial ownership of any assets which the Company may earmark to pay
the amounts hereunder shall at all times remain in the Company and no
Eligible Director shall have any property interest whatsoever in any
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specific assets of the Company. The Reserve Account is not intended to be
a trust account or escrow account for the benefit of a Participating
Director or any other person, or an asset segregation for the benefit of a
Participating Director or any other person. The sole right of a
Participating Director, or a Participating Director's heirs or personal
representatives, is a right as an unsecured general creditor of the
Company to claim any dollar amount to which the Participating Director's
Election Agreement and the Plan. Notwithstanding the above provisions,
the Company may establish a grantor trust to provide additional security
to Participating Directors that amount under this Plan will be properly
paid, provided that the status of Participating Directors with respect to
assets of the grantor trust remains that of general unsecured creditors.
The Company shall provide each Participating Director with an annual
report of his or her Reserve Account balance within 30 days following the
end of each Plan Year.
10. Amendment or Termination. The Company may, at any time and from
time to time, terminate the Plan or make such amendments as it deems
advisable; provided, however, that no such termination or amendment shall
adversely affect or impair the contract rights of a Participating Director
with respect to an effective Election Agreement, unless such Participating
Director shall consent in writing to such termination or amendment. The
Company's right to amend the Plan shall include the right to amend
prospectively the initial Crediting Rate and to change the form of
payments that may be made from the Plan.
11. Non-Plan Deferral Arrangements. The Company does not intent that
this Plan replace or supersede any existing retainer deferral arrangement
or preclude the Company from implementing additional deferral arrangements.
12. Costs of Enforcement. The Company shall pay all expenses of a
Director, including but not limited to attorney fees, incurred in enforcing
payments by the Company pursuant to this Plan.
13. Future Director Terms. Nothing in this Plan or in any Election
Agreement shall obligate a director to continue as such, or to accept
any nomination for a future term as a director of the Company, or require
the Company to nominate or cause the nomination of the director for a
future term as a director of the Company. For purposes of this provision,
the term "Company" shall include Empire National Bank and any affiliate
of the Company that adopts this Plan.
14. No Alienation. No shares of Stock amount deliverable under the
Plan or under an Election Agreement shall be subject in any manner to
anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrances
or change, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution.
15. Withholding. The Company is entitled to withhold and deduct from
any amounts due from the Company to a Participating Director, all legally
required amounts necessary to satisfy any federal, state or local
withholding and employment-related taxes arising directly or indirectly in
connection with the Plan or any Election Agreement, and the Company may
require the Participating Director to remit promptly to the Company the
amount of such taxes before taking any future actions with respect to the
Participating Director's Reserve Account or Election Agreement. For
purposes of this provision, the term "Company" shall include Empire
National Bank, and any affiliate of the Company that has adopted this
Plan.
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16. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind the Director, the
Company, Empire National Bank, and any affiliate of the Company that
has adopted the Plan, and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors,
administrators and transferees.
17. Applicable Law. The Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be
governed by the laws of Michigan, except to the extent preempted by the
laws of the United States of America.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Plan was duly adopted by the Board of Directors on the
26th day of January, 1995.
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EMPIRE BANC CORPORATION
By: /s/ William T. Fitzgerald, Jr.
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Its: Secretary
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
of Empire Banc Corporation on Form S-8 (Registration Statement No. 33-
58578), of our report dated January 18, 1996 on the consolidated financial
statements of Empire Banc Corporation, as of December 31, 1995 and 1994
and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995,
which report is included in the 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Empire
Banc Corporation.
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/s/ Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
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Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
Grand Rapids, Michigan
March 20, 1996
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