UNITED NATIONAL BANCORP
10-Q, 2000-05-15
NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


                                   (Mark One)

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934

                  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000

                                       or

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _________________ to _________________


                        Commission File Number: 000-16931

                             United National Bancorp
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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<S>                                                                 <C>
New  Jersey                                                      22-2894827
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(State of other jurisdiction of                               (I.R.S. Employer)
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)

1130 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, New Jersey                         08807-0010
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(Address of principal executive offices)                             (Zip Code)
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                                 (908) 429-2200
                                 ---------------
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                       N/A
            (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                                 [X] Yes   [ ] No

As of May 1, 2000, there were 15,424,711 shares of common stock, $1.25 par
value, outstanding.





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                             UNITED NATIONAL BANCORP

                                    FORM 10-Q

                                      INDEX


<TABLE>

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                             PAGE(S)

<S>                                                                        <C>
ITEM 1    Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to
          Consolidated Financial Statements                                    1-6

ITEM 2    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
          Condition and Results of Operations                                 7-13

ITEM 3    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk             14

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                      15

SIGNATURES                                                                      16

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                             United National Bancorp
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                        (In Thousands, Except Share Data)
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    March 31,    December 31,
                                                                      2000          1999
                                                                    ---------    -----------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Cash and Due from Banks                                           $   48,172     $   53,490
Federal Funds Sold                                                     1,600           --
Securities Available for Sale, at Market Value                       630,388        631,661
Securities Held to Maturity                                           51,338         37,908
Trading Account Securities, at Market Value                              876            929
Loans, Net of Unearned Income                                      1,255,998      1,237,536
  Less: Allowance for Possible Loan Losses                            10,814         10,386
                                                                 -----------    -----------
  Loans, Net                                                       1,245,184      1,227,150
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale                                            --           23,807
Premises and Equipment, Net                                           28,280         29,024
Other Real Estate, Net                                                   267             56
Intangible Assets, Primarily Core Deposit Premiums                     7,097          7,202
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies                       50,815         35,253
Other Assets                                                          48,162         43,903
                                                                 -----------    -----------
     TOTAL ASSETS                                                 $2,112,179     $2,090,383
                                                                 ===========    ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits:
  Demand                                                          $  231,621     $  235,386
  Savings                                                            588,493        562,673
  Time                                                               723,103        683,150
                                                                 -----------    -----------
     Total Deposits                                                1,543,217      1,481,209

Short-Term Borrowings                                                156,563        199,931
Other Borrowings                                                     244,386        236,397
Other Liabilities                                                     31,734         34,381
                                                                 -----------    -----------
   Total Liabilities                                               1,975,900      1,951,918
Company-Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Series B
Capital Securities of a Subsidiary Trust Holding Solely Junior
  Subordinated  Debentures of the Company                             20,000         20,000
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, authorized 1,000,000 shares,
  None issued and outstanding                                           --             --
Common Stock, $1.25 Par Value, Authorized Shares 25,000,000
  Issued Shares 16,145,434 in 2000 and 16,145,931 in 1999,
  Outstanding Shares 15,479,711 in 2000 and 15,646,073 in 1999        20,209         20,182
Additional Paid-in Capital                                           129,191        129,460
Retained Earnings                                                      8,387          5,592
Treasury Stock, at Cost - 665,723  shares in 2000 and
  499,858 shares in 1999                                             (12,689)        (9,817)
Restricted Stock                                                         (73)           (97)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss                                 (28,746)       (26,855)
                                                                 -----------    -----------
Total Stockholders' Equity                                           116,279        118,465
                                                                 -----------    -----------
     TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                   $2,112,179     $2,090,383
                                                                 ===========    ===========
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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                             UNITED NATIONAL BANCORP
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                        (In Thousands, Except Share Data)
                                   (Unaudited)

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<CAPTION>

                                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                                     March 31,
                                                             ---------------------------
                                                                2000            1999
                                                             ------------    -----------
<S>                                                          <C>             <C>
     INTEREST INCOME
     Interest and Fees on Loans                                 $25,860         $21,712
     Interest and Dividends on Securities Available
        for Sale:
        Taxable                                                  10,134           8,565
        Tax-Exempt                                                  989           1,105
     Interest and Dividends on Securities Held to
        Maturity:
        Taxable                                                     379             498
        Tax-Exempt                                                  297             255
     Dividends on Trading Account Securities                         11               8
     Interest on Federal Funds Sold and
        Deposits with Federal Home Loan Bank                         11             397
                                                                ---------       --------
        TOTAL INTEREST INCOME                                    37,681          32,540
                                                                ---------       --------
     INTEREST EXPENSE
     Interest on Savings Deposits                                 3,583           2,789
     Interest on Time Deposits                                    9,493           7,656
     Interest on Short-Term Borrowings                            2,230           1,729
     Interest on Other Borrowings                                 3,494           2,547
                                                                ---------       --------
        TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE                                   18,800          14,721
                                                                ---------       --------
     Net Interest Income                                         18,881          17,819
     Provision for Possible Loan Losses                           1,200             975
                                                                ---------       --------
     NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE
       LOAN LOSSES                                               17,681          16,844
                                                                ---------       --------
     NON-INTEREST INCOME
     Trust Income                                                 1,635           1,566
     Service Charges on Deposit Accounts                            991           1,151
     Other Service Charges, Commissions and Fees                  1,575           1,475
     Net Gains from Securities Transactions                         929             675
     Other Income                                                 1,247             789
                                                                ---------       --------
        TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME                                 6,377           5,656
                                                                ---------       --------
     NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
     Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits                        6,748           6,544
     Occupancy Expense, Net                                       1,376           1,283
     Furniture and Equipment Expense                              1,129           1,078
     Data Processing Expense                                      1,795           1,502
     Distributions of Series B Capital Securities                   501             501
     Amortization of Intangible Assets                              330             603
     Net Cost to Operate Other Real Estate                           67              26
     Non-Recurring Charges                                           --          11,073
     Other Expenses                                               3,938           3,450
                                                                ---------       --------
        TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                               15,884          26,060
                                                                ---------       --------
     Income Before Provision for Income Taxes                     8,174          (3,560)
     Provision for Income Taxes                                   2,272            (114)
                                                                =========       ========
     NET INCOME                                                 $ 5,902         $(3,446)
                                                                =========       ========
     NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
        Basic                                                   $  0.38         $ (0.22)
                                                                =========       ========
        Diluted                                                 $  0.38         $ (0.22)
                                                                =========       ========
     WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
        Basic                                                    15,596         15,784
        Diluted                                                  15,725         15,784
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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                             UNITED NATIONAL BANCORP
            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                        (In Thousands, Except Share Data)
                                   (Unaudited)

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<CAPTION>

                                                                                                     Accumulated
                                                   Additional                                           Other           Total
                                        Common      Paid-In    Retained    Treasury    Restricted   Comprehensive    Stockholders'
                                        Stock       Capital    Earnings      Stock       Stock          Loss            Equity
                                      -----------  ----------- ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------------  -------------


<S>                                     <C>         <C>          <C>        <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>
     Balance December 31, 1999           $20,182     $129,460     $5,592     $(9,817)       $(97)         $(26,855)      $118,465

     Net Income                               --           --      5,902          --          --                --          5,902

     Cash Dividends Declared
        ($0.20 Per Share)                     --           --     (3,107)         --          --                --         (3,107)

     Exercise of Stock Options
        (22,235 Shares)                       27         (269)        --         435          --                --            193

     Change in Unrealized Loss on
       Securities Available for
       Sale, Net of Tax                       --           --         --          --          --            (1,891)        (1,891)

     Purchase of Treasury Stock                            --         --      (3,307)         --                --         (3,307)
        (188,100 shares)

     Restricted Stock Activity, Net           --           --         --          --          24                --             24
                                      -----------  ----------- ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------------  -------------
     Balance-March 31, 2000              $20,209     $129,191   $  8,387    $(12,689)       $(73)         $(28,746)      $116,279
                                      ===========  =========== ==========  ==========  ==========  ================  =============

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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                             United National Bancorp
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (In Thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                                                           March 31,
                                                                             --------------------------------------
                                                                                   2000                 1999
                                                                             -----------------    -----------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>                 <C>
  OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net Income (Loss)                                                                 $ 5,902             $ (3,446)
  Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided
   By (Used in) Operating Activities:
    Depreciation and Amortization                                                       871                1,325
    (Accretion) Amortization of Securities Premiums, Net                               (155)                 230
    Provision for Possible Loan Losses                                                1,200                  975
    (Benefit) Provision for Deferred Income Taxes                                       (36)                (752)
    Net Gain on Disposition of Premises and Equipment                                    --                   (6)
    Net Gains from Securities Transactions                                             (982)                (675)
    Net Gain on the Sale of Loans Held for Sale                                        (287)                  --
    Trading Account Securities Activity, Net                                             53                   56
    Increase in Other Assets                                                         (3,856)              (5,834)
    (Decrease) Increase in Other Liabilities                                         (2,611)                 341
    Restricted Stock Activity, Net                                                       24                  199
                                                                               ---------------      ---------------
    Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities                                 123               (7,587)
                                                                               ---------------      ---------------

  INVESTING ACTIVITIES Securities Available for Sale:
    Proceeds from Sales of Securities                                                82,269              104,326
    Proceeds from Maturities of Securities                                            1,500               34,641
    Purchases of Securities                                                         (84,216)            (194,229)
  Securities Held to Maturity:
    Proceeds from Maturities of Securities                                            3,650               12,005
    Purchases of Securities                                                         (17,132)              (5,533)
  Purchase of Corporate-Owned Life Insurance                                        (15,000)                  --
  Net Increase in Loans                                                             (19,234)             (21,958)
  Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held for Sale                                          24,094                   --
  Expenditures for Premises and Equipment                                               (22)                (544)
  Proceeds from Sale of Premises and Equipment                                           --                   38
  (Increase) Decrease in Other Real Estate, Net                                        (158)                 357
                                                                               ---------------      ---------------
    Net Cash Used in Investing Activities                                           (24,249)             (70,897)
                                                                               ---------------      ---------------

  FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Net Increase in Demand and Savings Deposits                                        22,055                  808
  Net Increase in Time Deposits                                                      39,953               13,282
  Net (Decrease) Increase in Short-Term Borrowings                                  (43,368)               6,688
  Net Increase in Other Borrowed Funds                                                7,989               33,295
  Cash Dividends on Common Stock                                                     (3,107)              (3,311)
  Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options                                               193                1,598
  Treasury Stock Acquired, at Cost                                                   (3,307)                  --
                                                                               ---------------      ---------------
    Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities                                        20,408               52,360
                                                                               ---------------      ---------------
  Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents                                          (3,718)             (26,124)
  Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period                                   53,490              102,967
                                                                               ---------------      ---------------
  Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period                                        $49,772             $ 76,843
                                                                               ===============      ===============
  SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
  Cash Paid During the Period:
    Interest                                                                        $15,438             $ 14,359
    Income Taxes                                                                      5,400                4,200
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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                             UNITED NATIONAL BANCORP
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (Unaudited)

(1)      BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein
have been prepared by United National Bancorp (the "Company"), in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These consolidated
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and the notes thereto included in the Company's latest annual report on Form
10-K.

In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the operating
results for the interim periods have been included. The results of operations
for periods of less than a year are not necessarily indicative of results for
the full year.

(2)      COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

Total comprehensive (loss) income amounted to the following for the periods
indicated:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Three Months Ended
                                                                                March 31,
                                                                      -------------------------------
                                                                           2000             1999
                                                                      ----------------  -------------
                                                                          (amount in thousands)
<S>                                                                           <C>           <C>
  Net Income (Loss)                                                           $ 5,902       $(3,446)
  Change in Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Securities
     Available for Sale                                                        (1,891)       (5,032)
                                                                      ================  =============
  Comprehensive Income (Loss)                                                 $ 4,011       $(8,478)
                                                                      ================  =============
</TABLE>

(3)      NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income by
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period.

Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income by
the weighted average number of shares outstanding, as adjusted for the assumed
exercise of options for common stock, using the treasury stock method. Potential
shares of common stock resulting from stock option agreements totaled 129,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2000. As the Company reported a net loss
for the three months ended March 31, 1999, potential shares of common stock
resulting from stock option agreements were anti-dilutive and no shares were
assumed to be exercised.

(4)      DISSOLUTION OF JOINT VENTURE

In the latter part of 1998, the Company decided to terminate its interest in
United Financial Services, Inc. ("UFS"), its joint venture data service
provider. At that time, the Company anticipated that its joint venture partner
would continue to operate UFS. In connection with its decision to exit the joint
venture, the Company evaluated the estimated lives and salvage values of
equipment, software and leases held by UFS, as well as related goodwill during
the fourth quarter of 1998. Based upon this evaluation, the Company accelerated
depreciation and amortization charges totaling approximately $1,200,000 through
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In April 1999, the Company completed the conversion of its own data processing
operations to an independent third-party provider.

In June 1999, the Company was advised that its joint venture partner signed a
definitive agreement with a third party servicer. UFS subsequently ceased
operations in the fourth quarter of 1999. In light of that development, the
Company expects that the value of the Company's interest in UFS may be
substantially less than it would have been had UFS continued in operation, and
that the Company may incur liabilities in connection with the obligations of UFS
under operating leases which remain in effect at the time UFS was dissolved, to
the extent such liabilities are not assumed by the joint venture partner's
servicer. UFS is currently negotiating the termination of its lease obligations.

The Company reevaluated the potential losses associated with UFS based upon its
joint venture partner's decision to exit the operations of UFS. Based upon this
reevaluation, the Company recognized an additional charge of $4,500,000,
pre-tax, during the second quarter of 1999 relating to the pending dissolution
of UFS. The additional charge related primarily to write-offs of leasehold
improvements of $500,000, equipment and software of $900,000 and accrual for
lease buyouts of $2,900,000 and severance payments of $200,000.

Ultimately, the Company's potential loss on its investment in UFS and liability
for 50% of UFS' obligations to lessors could be reduced based upon, among other
things, the ability of UFS to negotiate discounts with lessors, and the
Company's ability to obtain compensation for the use of the equipment and leases
of UFS by a third party subsequent to dissolution. The third-party processor
retained by our joint venture party has assumed some leases and purchased some
of the Company's equipment. In addition, a few of the equipment lease buyouts
have been negotiated and are in the process of final approval. Our estimated
losses are currently on target and additional losses are not anticipated at this
time. No charges against the reserve have occurred during the quarter ended
March 31, 2000. It is anticipated that the above charges will be realized
through the third quarter of 2000.


(5)      RECLASSIFICATION

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years' financial
statements to conform with the classifications used in 2000.

As discussed earlier in Note (1), during 1999, the Company completed its
acquisition of Raritan Bancorp Inc., merging its operations into that of the
Company's. Such operations were previously reported as a separate operating
segment of the Company. In addition, the Company completed the conversion of its
own data processing operations to an independent third-party provider and did
not produce any meaningful segment reporting information during the first
quarter of 2000.

Based on above, no segment reporting information is provided as such information
was not deemed meaningful.



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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.

The following discussion of the operating results and financial condition at
March 31, 2000 is intended to help readers analyze the accompanying financial
statements, notes and other supplemental information contained in this document.
Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2000 are not
necessarily indicative of results to be attained for any other period.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not
historical facts and include expressions about our confidence and strategies and
our expectations about new and existing programs and products, relationships,
opportunities, technology and market conditions. These statements may be
identified by an "asterisk" ("*") or such forward-looking terminology as
"expect", "believe", "anticipate", or by expressions of confidence such as
"continuing" or "strong" or similar statements or variations of such terms. Such
forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. These
include, but are not limited to, expected cost savings not being realized or not
being realized within the expected time frame; income or revenues being lower
than expected or operating costs higher; competitive pressures in the banking or
financial services industries increasing significantly; business disruption
related to program implementation or methodologies; weakening of general
economic conditions nationally or in New Jersey; changes in legal and regulatory
barriers and structures; and unanticipated occurrences delaying planned programs
or initiatives or increasing their costs or decreasing their benefits. Actual
results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The Company
assumes no obligation for updating any such forward-looking statements at any
time.

                              RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and March 31, 1999:

OVERVIEW

The Company realized net income of $5,902,000 for the first quarter of 2000, as
compared to net loss of $3,446,000 reported for the same period in 1999. The
first quarter of 1999 included non-recurring charges, net of taxes, totaling
$8,864,000 or $0.56 per diluted share in connection with the acquisition of the
Raritan Bancorp Inc. ("Raritan") and the sale of non-performing assets. Net
income per diluted share was $0.38 for the first quarter of 2000 as compared to
a net loss per diluted share of $0.22 for the prior year period.

First quarter 2000 operating earnings, net of taxes, totaled $5,902,000 or $0.38
per diluted share. This represents an increase of $484,000 or 8.9% from
operating earnings of $5,418,000 or $0.34 per diluted share for the three months
ended March 31, 1999, before one-time charges.

The increase in operating earnings before non-recurring charges for the
three-month period ended March 31, 2000 compared to 1999 was primarily the
result of increases in net interest income combined with an increase in
non-interest income, partially offset by an increase in non-interest expense.
These improvements are largely attributable to economies of scale and cost
reductions realized as a result of the Raritan Bancorp, Inc. acquisition, which
was completed in the first quarter of 1999.




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EARNINGS ANALYSIS

Interest Income

Interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 was $37,681,000, an
increase of $5,141,000 or 15.8% from the $32,540,000 reported for the same
period in 1999. The increase is primarily attributable to increases in earning
asset volume. For the three months ended March 31, 2000, average interest
earning assets were up 9.9%, compared with the same period in 1999, with most of
the growth coming in the consumer, real estate and commercial loan categories.
The increase in interest income resulting from increases in earning asset volume
was coupled with an increase in average yield. For the three months ended March
31, 2000, the average yield on earning assets increased 35 basis points to 7.79%
from 7.44% for the same period last year.

Interest Expense

The Company's interest expense for the first quarter of 2000 increased
$4,079,000 to $18,800,000 from $14,721,000 for the same period last year. The
average cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 50 basis points to 4.50%
for the first three months of 2000 from 4.00% for the three months ended March
31, 1999, primarily as a result of an increase in rates paid on deposits and
short-term borrowed funds. Total average interest bearing liabilities increased
by $191,033,000 for the first three months of 2000 compared to the same period
in 1999, while non-interest bearing deposits increased by $5,876,000.

Net Interest Income

The net effect of the changes in interest income and interest expense for the
first quarter of 2000 was an increase of $1,062,000 or 6.0% in net interest
income as compared to the first quarter of 1999. For the three months ended
March 31, 2000, the net interest margin and net interest spread, on a fully
taxable equivalent basis, decreased 14 basis points and 16 basis points,
respectively, from the same period last year.

Provision for Possible Loan Losses

For the three months ended March 31, 2000, the provision for possible loan
losses was $1,200,000, compared to $975,000 for the same period last year, due
primarily to increases in the loan portfolio. The amount of the loan loss
provision and the level of the allowance for possible loan losses are based upon
a number of factors including Management's evaluation of potential losses in the
portfolio, after consideration of appraised collateral values, financial
condition and past credit history of the borrowers as well as prevailing and
anticipated economic conditions.

Non-Interest Income

For the first quarter of 2000, compared to the first quarter of 1999, total
non-interest income increased $721,000 or 12.7%, due primarily to increases of
$254,000 in net securities gains, $100,000 in other service charges, commission
and fees and $458,000 in other income. Other income increased due primarily to
an increase in income on the Company's investment in corporate owned life
insurance. These increases were partial offset by a decline in service charges
on deposits accounts of $160,000. This decrease in 2000 resulted from the
Company's continued drive to build upon on its relationship banking with
customers by increasing the efforts on offering its Combined Banking, which in
turn has resulted in fewer occurrences of service charges assessed.

Non-Interest Expense

For the quarter ended March 31, 2000, non-interest expense decreased $10,176,000
from the same period last year. Included in the first quarter of 1999 were
non-recurring charges totaling $11,073,000, pre-tax, related to the Company's
acquisition of Raritan and the sale of non-performing assets. Excluding these
charges, non-interest expense increased by $897,000 or 6.0% from 1999. Salaries
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increased by $204,000 or 3.1% as a result of filling open staff requisitions and
normal salary increases. Data processing expense increased $293,000 compared to
the prior year period primarily due to increased transaction volume. Other
expenses increased $488,000, which consisted primarily of increased marketing,
telephone, legal and professional fees. Partially offsetting these increases was
a decrease in amortization of intangible assets of $273,000 during the first
quarter of 2000 compared with 1999, due to the reduced amortization resulting
from the Company's dissolution of UFS.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes increased by $2,386,000 to $2,272,000 for the
first quarter of 2000 as compared to a benefit for income taxes of $114,000 for
the same period in 1999. The increase in the effective tax rate is attributable
to the prior year containing certain non-deductible one-time charges taken in
1999.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

March 31, 2000 as compared to December 31, 1999:

Total assets increased $21,796,000, or 1.0% from December 31, 1999. Loans, net
of allowance and excluding loans held for sale, increased by $18,034,000,
securities increased by $12,104,000, Federal Funds sold increased by $1,600,000,
corporate owned life insurance increased by $15,562,000 and other assets
increased by $4,259,000. Conversely, there were decreases of $23,807,000 in
mortgage loans held for sale, $5,318,000 in cash and due from banks, $744,000 in
premises and equipment and $105,000 in intangible assets.

Total loans at March 31, 2000, excluding loans held for sale, increased
$18,462,000, or 1.5% to $1,255,998,000 from year-end 1999. Commercial loans
contributed $36,348,000 to the first three months of loan growth, an increase of
15.5% over December 31, 1999. Lease financing grew by $2,874,000 or 15.6%
compared with December 31, 1999. Installment loans increased $20,463,000 or
10.3% from December 31, 1999, real estate loans decreased by $40,440,000 or 5.4%
compared with year-end 1999 and credit card loans declined by $2,415,000 or
5.5%.

The following schedule presents the components of gross loans, by type, for each
period presented.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         March 31,        December 31,
        (In Thousands)                                     2000               1999
                                                  -----------------    ---------------
<S>                                                       <C>               <C>
        Commercial                                        $270,304          $ 233,956
        Real Estate                                        712,078            752,518
        Installment                                        220,040            199,577
        Lease Financing                                     21,336             18,462
        Retail Credit Card Plan                             41,501             43,916
                                                  -----------------    ---------------
          Total Loans Outstanding                        1,265,259          1,248,429
        Less: Unearned Income                                9,261             10,893
                                                  -----------------    ---------------
          Loans, Net of Unearned Income                 $1,255,998         $1,237,536
                                                  =================    ===============
</TABLE>


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Within the securities portfolio, the majority of the increase was due to
purchases of corporate debt securities and other securities. The amortized cost
and approximate market value of securities are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                        March 31, 2000       December 31, 1999
                                     -------------------- ----------------------
                                      Amortized    Market  Amortized    Market
  SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE         Costs       Value    Costs       Value
  ------------------------------    -----------  -------- ----------  ---------
  (in thousands)
<S>                                   <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Obligations of U.S. Government
     Agencies and Corporations        $125,894   $117,463   $ 97,738   $ 88,683

Obligations of States and
     Political Subdivisions             84,645     78,502     80,520     75,223

Mortgage-Backed Securities             391,404    362,743    398,106    370,794

Corporate Debt Securities               47,905     43,729     47,908     44,021

Equity Securities                       24,764     27,951     48,705     52,940

                                      --------   --------   --------   --------
Total Securities Available For Sale    674,612    630,388    672,977    631,661
                                      ========   ========   ========   ========
SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY
U.S. Treasury Securities                 4,000      3,963      5,000      4,961

Obligations of U.S. Government
     Agencies and Corporations          19,840     19,843      4,997      4,663

Obligations of States and
     Political Subdivisions             25,171     24,782     25,515     24,978

Mortgage-Backed Securities               2,152      2,098      2,221      2,143

Other Securities                           175        175        175        173
                                      --------   --------   --------   --------
Total Securities Held To Maturity       51,338     50,861     37,908     36,918
                                      ========   ========   ========   ========
Trading Securities                         743        876        743        929
                                      --------   --------   --------   --------
Total Securities                      $726,693   $682,125   $711,628   $669,508
                                      ========   ========   ========   ========
</TABLE>


Total deposits increased $62,008,000 or 4.2%. Time deposits increased by
$39,953,000, or 5.8%, and savings deposits increased $25,820,000, or 4.6% while
demand deposits decreased by $3,765,000, or 1.6%. Short-term borrowings
decreased by $43,368,000, or 21.7% while other borrowings increased by
$7,989,000, or 3.4%. Management continues to monitor the shift of deposits and
level of borrowings through its Asset/Liability Management Committee.



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Asset Quality

During the first quarter of 1999, the Company sold non-performing assets having
a carrying value of $4,465,000, resulting in a one-time charge of $736,000, net
of tax. The following table provides an analysis of non-performing assets as of
March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, and 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    March 31,      December 31,    December 31,    December 31,    December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)                 2000            1999            1998            1997            1996
                                  ---------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------
<S>                                   <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Total Assets                          $2,112,179      $2,090,383      $1,916,809      $1,789,426      $1,550,129

Total Loans (Net of Unearned
Income) (1)                           $1,255,998      $1,261,343      $1,057,081        $931,266        $898,788

Allowance for Possible Loan
Losses                                   $10,814         $10,386         $11,174         $11,739         $11,874
   % of Total Loans                         0.86%           0.82%           1.06%           1.26%           1.32%

Total Non-Performing Loans (2)            $6,279          $8,142          $8,612          $9,973          $13,018
   % of Total Assets                        0.30%           0.39%           0.45%           0.56%           0.84%
   % of Total Loans                         0.50%           0.65%           0.81%           1.07%           1.45%

Allowance for Possible Loan
Losses
  To Non-Performing Loans                 172.22%         127.56%         129.75%         117.71%          91.21%

Total of Non-Performing Assets            $6,546          $8,251          $9,170         $11,650         $15,163
   % of Total Assets                        0.31%           0.39%           0.48%           0.65%           0.98%
</TABLE>

(1) Includes mortgage loans held for sale.

(2) Non-performing loans consist of:
    (a) impaired loans, which includes non-accrual and renegotiated loans, and
    (b) loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal
    or interest, but are still accruing interest at previously negotiated rates
    to the extent that such loans are both well secured and in the process of
    collection.

At March 31, 2000, there were $510,000 of loans that are considered to be
impaired under SFAS No. 114. There was one troubled debt restructuring of
$26,000, which is performing in accordance with the restructured agreement.

For the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company recognized no interest
income on impaired loans.

Allowance for Possible Loan Losses

The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and reduced by
charge-offs, net of recoveries. At March 31, 2000, the allowance for possible
loan losses was $10,814,000, up $428,000 compared to $10,386,000 at year-end
1999. Net charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2000 were $772,000.

The level of the allowance for possible loan losses is based upon a number of
factors including Management's evaluation of potential losses in the portfolio,
after consideration of appraised collateral values, financial condition and past
credit history of the borrowers as well as prevailing and anticipated economic
conditions.

At March 31, 2000, the ratio of the allowance for possible loan losses to
non-performing loans was 172.22% as compared to 127.56% at December 31, 1999. In
the opinion of Management, the allowance for possible loan losses at March 31,
2000 was adequate to absorb possible future losses on existing loans and
commitments based upon currently available information.*


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Liquidity Management

At March 31, 2000, the amount of liquid assets remained at a level Management
deemed adequate to ensure that contractual liabilities, depositors' withdrawal
requirements, and other operational and customer credit needs could be
satisfied.* This liquidity was maintained at the same time the Company was
managing the interest rate sensitivity of interest earning assets and interest
bearing liabilities so as to improve profitability.

At March 31, 1999, liquid investments, comprised of Federal Funds sold and money
market mutual fund instruments, totaled $2,420,000. Additional liquidity is
generated from maturities and principal payments in the investment portfolio.
Scheduled maturities and anticipated principal payments of the investment
portfolio will approximate $72,345,000 throughout the next twelve months.* In
addition, all or part of the investment securities available for sale could be
sold to provide liquidity. These sources can be used to meet the funding needs
during periods of loan growth. Liquidity is also available through additional
lines of credit and the ability to incur additional debt. At March 31, 2000, the
Company had $395,156,000 of lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank and
correspondent banks under which $172,403,000 was available.

Capital

Total stockholders' equity decreased $2,186,000 to $116,279,000 at March 31,
2000 from $118,465,000 at December 31, 1999. The decrease during the three-month
period was due to the quarterly cash dividends declared totaling $3,107,000, a
decrease of $1,891,000 (net of tax) in the three months ended March 31, 2000
market value of the Company's available for sale securities portfolio from the
evaluation at December 31, 1999 and the repurchase of 188,100 shares of the
Company's common stock, which resulted in $3,307,000. Partially offsetting these
decreases were the exercise of stock options of $193,000, restricted stock
activity of $24,000, and net income of $5,902,000.

The following table reflects the Company's  capital ratios,  as of March 31,
2000 and December 31, 1999 in accordance with current regulatory guidelines.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in Thousands)                                  March 31, 2000             December 31, 1999
                                                   -------------------------   --------------------------
                                                      Amount        Ratio         Amount         Ratio
                                                   -------------   ---------   --------------   ---------
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>
RISK-BASED CAPITAL
TIER I CAPITAL
  Actual                                               $157,932       10.70%        $158,123       10.93%

  Regulatory Minimum Requirements                        59,062        4.00           57,874        4.00

  For Classification as Well Capitalized                 88,593        6.00           86,811        6.00


COMBINED TIER I AND TIER II CAPITAL
  Actual                                               $168,746       11.43%        $168,509       11.65 %

  Regulatory Minimum Requirements                       118,124        8.00          115,748        8.00

  For Classification as Well Capitalized                147,655       10.00          144,685       10.00

LEVERAGE
  Actual                                               $157,932        7.42%        $158,123        7.46%

  Regulatory Minimum Requirements                        85,102        4.00           84,744        4.00

  For Classification as Well Capitalized                106,378        5.00          105,930        5.00
</TABLE>



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The Company's risk-based capital ratios (Tier I and Combined Tier I and Tier II
Capital) and Tier I leverage ratio continue to exceed the minimum requirements
set forth by the Company's regulators.

Year 2000 Issue

To date, no Year 2000 related problems have been experienced by the Company. In
addition, the Company has no knowledge of any borrower that is unable to meet
their obligations to the Company because of a Year 2000 issue. The Company will
continue to monitor for Year 2000 issues throughout the year 2000. The Company
has incurred costs of approximately $550,000 to date related to Year 2000
readiness.




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ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

MARKET RISK - ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT.

The primary market risk faced by the Company is interest rate risk. The
Company's Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO") monitors the changes in the
movement of funds and rate and volume trends to enable appropriate management
response to changing market and rate conditions.

The Company's income simulation model analyzes interest rate sensitivity by
projecting net interest income over the next 24 months in a flat rate scenario
versus net interest income in alternative interest rate scenarios. Management
reviews and refines its interest rate risk management process in response to the
changing economic climate. Currently, the Company's model projects a 200 basis
point change in rates during the first year, in even monthly increments, with
rates held constant in the second year. The Company's ALCO has established that
interest income sensitivity will be considered acceptable if net interest income
in the above interest rate scenario is within 10% of net interest income in the
flat rate scenario in the first year. Additionally, the Company's ALCO policy
states that income sensitivity will be considered acceptable if the change in
net income in the above interest rate scenario is within 20% of net income from
the flat rate scenario in the first year. At March 31, 2000, the Company's
income simulation model indicates an acceptable level of interest rate risk,
with no significant change from December 31, 1999.*

Computation of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rates changes are
based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest
rates, loan prepayments and duration of deposits, and should not be relied upon
as indicative of actual results. Further, the computations do not contemplate
any actions the ALCO could undertake in response to changes in interest rates.




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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)      Exhibits

         (3)(a)   Certificate of Incorporation of the Company as in effect on
                  the date of this filing. (Incorporated by reference in the
                  Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
                  1997 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.)

         (3)(b)   By-laws of the Company (Incorporated by reference in the
                  Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
                  1994 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.)

         (27)     Financial Data Schedule

(b)      Reports on Form 8-K

         None



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<PAGE>




                                   SIGNATURES


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


                               UNITED NATIONAL BANCORP
                                     (Registrant)


Dated: May 12, 2000              By: THOMAS C. GREGOR
                                     -----------------------------------------
                                     Thomas C. Gregor, Chairman
                                     President and CEO


Dated: May 12, 2000             By: A. RICHARD ABRAHAMIAN
                                     -----------------------------------------
                                     A. Richard Abrahamian
                                     Senior Vice President & Chief
                                     Accounting Officer of United National Bank
                                     (Principal Accounting Officer)



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<TABLE> <S> <C>


<ARTICLE>                 9
<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from SEC Form
10-Q and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK>                     0000831959
<NAME>                    United National Bancorp
<MULTIPLIER>              1,000

<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                    3-MOS
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<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-2000
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<INT-BEARING-DEPOSITS>                               0
<FED-FUNDS-SOLD>                                 1,600
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<INVESTMENTS-MARKET>                            50,861
<LOANS>                                      1,255,998
<ALLOWANCE>                                     10,814
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               2,112,179
<DEPOSITS>                                   1,543,217
<SHORT-TERM>                                   156,563
<LIABILITIES-OTHER>                             31,734
<LONG-TERM>                                    244,386
                                0
                                          0
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<OTHER-SE>                                      96,070
<TOTAL-LIABILITIES-AND-EQUITY>               2,112,179
<INTEREST-LOAN>                                 25,860
<INTEREST-INVEST>                               11,810
<INTEREST-OTHER>                                    11
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<LOAN-LOSSES>                                    1,200
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<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  8,174
<INCOME-PRE-EXTRAORDINARY>                       8,174
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
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<EPS-BASIC>                                       0.38
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.38
<YIELD-ACTUAL>                                    3.97
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<LOANS-PAST>                                     1,201
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