UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED]
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 0-21170
FFW CORPORATION
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(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Delaware 35-1875502
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1205 N. Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992-1027
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (219) 563-3185
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of class)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12
months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days. YES [ X ] NO [ ].
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to
Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained herein, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB
or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ X ]
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State the issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year:
$12,897,924.
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
of the registrant, computed by reference to the average of the bid and asked
prices of such stock on the NASDAQ System as of September 15, 1997, was $15.1
million. (The exclusion from such amount of the market value of the shares owned
by any person shall not be deemed an admission by the registrant that such
person is an affiliate of the registrant.)
As of September 15, 1997, there were issued and outstanding 714,847
shares of the Registrant's Common Stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Parts II and IV of Form 10-KSB - Portions of the Annual Report to
Stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997.
Part III of Form 10-KSB - Proxy Statement for 1997 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders.
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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business
General
The Company. FFW Corporation (the "Company") a Delaware corporation,
was formed in December 1992 to act as the holding company for First Federal
Savings Bank of Wabash ("First Federal" or the "Bank") upon the completion of
the Bank's conversion from the mutual to the stock form (the "Conversion"). The
Conversion was completed on April 1, 1993.
At June 30, 1997, the Company had $180.1 million of assets and
shareholders' equity of $17.1 million (or 9.52% of total assets).
The executive offices of the Company are located at 1205 N. Cass
Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, and its telephone number at that address is (219)
563-3185.
First Federal. First Federal is a federally chartered stock savings
bank headquartered in Wabash, Indiana and regulated by the Office of Thrift
Supervision ("OTS"). Its deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"), which is backed by the full
faith and credit of the United States. In June 1997 First Federal closed on the
acquisition of a NBD Bank branch in South Whitley, Indiana. First Federal's
primary market area covers Wabash and Kosciusko and Whitley Counties in
northeast and central Indiana, which are serviced through its three offices in
Wabash, North Manchester, Syracuse and South Whitley, Indiana.
The principal business of the Bank consists of attracting retail
deposits from the general public and investing those funds primarily in one- to
four-family residential mortgage and consumer loans, and, to a lesser extent,
commercial and multi-family real estate, construction and commercial business
loans primarily in the Bank's market area. The Bank also purchases
mortgage-backed securities and invests in U.S. Government and agency obligations
and other permissible investments. At June 30, 1997, substantially all of the
Bank's real estate mortgage loans (excluding mortgage-backed securities) were
secured by properties located in Indiana.
The Bank's revenues are derived primarily from interest on mortgage
loans, mortgage-backed securities, consumer (primarily automobile) and other
loans, investment securities, income from service charges and loan originations
and loan servicing fee income. The Bank does not originate loans to fund
leveraged buyouts, has no loans to foreign corporations or governments and is
not engaged in land development or construction activities through joint
ventures or subsidiaries.
The Bank offers a variety of accounts having a wide range of interest
rates and terms. The Bank's deposits include passbook accounts, money market
savings accounts, NOW, money market checking and regular checking accounts, and
certificate accounts with terms of three to 60 months. The Bank only solicits
deposits in its primary market area and does not accept brokered deposits. The
Bank also has, from time to time, borrowed funds, both in the form of Federal
Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances and by entering into repurchase agreements. At
June 30, 1997, the Bank had FHLB advances totaling $44.8 million.
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FirstFed Financial of Wabash, Inc. During fiscal 1993, the Company
acquired FirstFed Financial of Wabash, Inc. ("FirstFed") from the Bank. FirstFed
offers insurance products, including life insurance, mutual funds, annuity and
brokerage services through a registered broker dealer. FirstFed, which is
located in Wabash, Indiana was incorporated in 1989. FirstFed had net income of
approximately $32,500 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997.
Forward-Looking Statements
When used in this Form 10-KSB and in future filings by the Company with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in the Company's press
releases or other public or shareholder communications, and in oral statements
made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases
"will likely result", "are expected to", "will continue", "is anticipated",
"estimate", "project" or similar expressions are intended to identify
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in economic conditions in
the Company's market area, changes in policies by regulatory agencies,
fluctuations in interest rates, demand for loans in the Company's market area
and competition, all or some of which could cause actual results to differ
materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or
projected. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on
any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made and
are subject to the above-stated qualifications in any event. The Company wishes
to advise readers that the factors listed above could affect the Company's
financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future
periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with
respect to future periods in any current statements.
The Company does not undertake--and specifically declines any
obligation--to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to
any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated
events.
Lending Activities of the Bank
Market Area of the Bank. The main office of the Bank is located in
Wabash, Indiana, which is located in Wabash County. The Bank operates three
branches, one in North Manchester and another in Syracuse and now one in South
Whitley, Indiana. North Manchester is located in Wabash County and Syracuse is
located in adjacent Kosciusko County and South Whitley is located in adjacent
Whitley County. The Bank considers Wabash and Kosciusko and Whitley Counties as
its primary market area. The Bank also serves Grant, Miami, Huntington, Whitley
and Elkhart Counties in Indiana.
Wabash County is served by Conrail and the Norfolk Southern railroads,
and also has a local municipal airport. Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 45 miles to the
northeast, has a commercial airport served by two major airlines and several
commuter affiliates. Wabash County has a mixed agriculture and industrial
economy. Several major employers in Wabash County are suppliers to the
automotive industry. Wabash County also has Manchester College, a four-year
private undergraduate institution, and the Wabash County Hospital, a facility
with 135 beds. Major manufacturing employers in Wabash County include Jefferson
Smurfitt, Eaton Corporation, Ford Meter Box Company, Inc., GenCorp Automotive,
Heckman Bindery, Hiz Inc., Blue Sky, Inc., United Technologies, Inc., Wabash
Alloys, Cast Molding Industries, Inc. and Wabash Magnetics.
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Kosciusko County's economy includes a mix of recreational,
manufacturing, biomedical and manufactured home industries. Major private
employers in Kosciusko County include GTI Corporation, Dalton Foundries, Inc.,
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., Biomet, Inc., Danek Group, Zimmer Inc., R. R. Donnelley,
Depuy Inc., Kemole Glass, Inc., Othy, Inc. and Creighton Brothers.
Whitley County's economy includes a mix of agriculture and light
manufacturing related to electronics, musical instruments and printing. Major
private employers in Whitley County include Fox Products, Stumps Printing Co.,
Wheatherhead, Magnavox and Essex Corporation.
General. Historically, the Bank has originated fixed-rate, one- to
four-family mortgage loans. In the early 1980s, the Bank began to focus on the
origination of adjustable-rate mortgage ("ARM") loans and short-term loans for
retention in its portfolio, in order to increase the percentage of loans in its
portfolio with more frequent repricing or shorter maturities, and in some cases
higher yields, than fixed-rate mortgage loans. While the Bank has continued to
originate fixed-rate mortgage loans in response to customer demand, currently,
the Bank originates and sells most of its fixed-rate, first mortgage loans with
maturities of greater than 15 years in the secondary market with servicing
retained.
While the Bank primarily focuses its lending activities on the
origination of loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied one- to
four-family residences, it also originates consumer (including automobile),
commercial and multi-family real estate, commercial business, and residential
construction loans in its primary market area. At June 30, 1997, the Bank's net
loan portfolio totaled $114.2 million.
The Executive Committee of the Bank, comprised of any three outside
directors selected by and including the Chairman, has the responsibility for the
supervision of the Bank's loan portfolio with an overview by the Board of
Directors. The Bank's loan policy requires Executive Committee or full Board
approval on mortgage, commercial and consumer loans over certain dollar
thresholds, loan extensions, special loan situations, assumptions and loan
participations. The Board of Directors has responsibility for the overall
supervision of the Bank's loan portfolio and in addition, reviews all
foreclosure actions or the taking of deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure.
The aggregate amount of loans that the Bank is permitted to make under
applicable federal regulations to any one borrower, including related entities,
or the aggregate amount that the Bank could have invested in any one real estate
project is generally the greater of 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus or
$500,000. See "Regulation - Federal Regulation of Savings Associations." At June
30, 1997, the maximum amount which the Bank could have lent to any one borrower
and the borrower's related entities was approximately $2.1 million. At June 30,
1997, the Bank had no loans with outstanding balances in excess of this amount.
The principal balance of the largest amount outstanding to any one borrower, or
group of related borrowers, was approximately $1.1 million at June 30, 1997.
Currently, it is the Bank's general policy to limit its loans to one borrower to
$500,000, although this limit may be exceeded under certain circumstances.
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Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table contains information
concerning the composition of the Bank's loan portfolio in dollar amounts and in
percentages (before deductions for loans in process, deferred fees, cost and
discounts and allowances for loan losses) as of the dates indicated.
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June 30,
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1997 1996 1995
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Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
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(Dollars in Thousands)
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Real Estate Loans:
One- to four-family................ $ 64,921 56.21% $60,732 59.32% $60,353 64.76%
Commercial and multi-family........ 6,426 5.56 7,218 7.05 6,547 7.03
Construction....................... 2,974 2.58 2,676 2.61 1,406 1.51
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Total real estate loans......... 74,321 64.35 70,626 68.98 68,306 73.30
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Other Loans:
Consumer Loans:
Deposit account................... 451 .39 226 .22 326 .35
Automobile........................ 22,625 19.59 18,464 18.03 12,405 13.31
Home equity and improvement....... 6,970 6.03 4,624 4.52 4,487 4.82
Manufactured home................. 350 .30 481 .47 616 .66
Other............................. 3,972 3.44 3,583 3.50 2,517 2.70
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Total consumer loans............ 34,368 29.75 27,378 26.74 20,351 21.84
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Commercial business loans.......... 6,813 5.90 4,378 4.28 4,531 4.86
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Total other loans................. 41,181 35.65 31,756 31.02 24,882 26.70
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Total loans..................... 115,502 100.00% 102,382 100.00% 93,188 100.00%
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Less:
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Loans in process................... 1,134 1,548 371
Deferred fees, cost and discounts.. (363) (248) (142)
Allowance for loan losses.......... 572 553 484
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Total loans, net................ $114,159 $100,529 $92,475
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The following table shows the composition of the Bank's loan portfolio
by fixed and adjustable-rate at the dates indicated.
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1997 1996 1995
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Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
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(Dollars in Thousands)
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Fixed-Rate Loans:
Real Estate:
One- to four-family...................$ 8,588 7.43% $ 8,302 8.11% $7,772 8.34%
Commercial and multi-family........... 1,676 1.45 2,248 2.19 1,018 1.09
Construction.......................... 1,222 1.06 1,094 1.07 843 .91
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Total real estate loans........... 11,486 9.94 11,644 11.37 9,633 10.34
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Consumer............................... 31,222 27.03 26,839 26.21 18,814 20.19
Commercial business.................... 2,921 2.53 1,430 1.40 1,168 1.25
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Total fixed-rate loans............ 45,629 39.50 39,913 38.98 29,615 31.78
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Adjustable-Rate Loans:
Real estate:
One- to four-family.................. 56,333 48.77 52,430 51.21 52,581 56.43
Commercial and multi-family.......... 4,750 4.11 4,970 4.85 5,529 5.93
Construction......................... 1,752 1.52 1,582 1.55 563 .60
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Total real estate loans........... 62,835 54.40 58,982 57.61 58,673 62.96
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Consumer.............................. 3,146 2.73 539 .53 1,537 1.65
Commercial business................... 3,892 3.37 2,948 2.88 3,363 3.61
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Total adjustable-rate loans....... 69,873 60.50 62,469 61.02 63,573 68.22
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Total loans....................... 115,502 100.00% 102,382 100.00% 93,188 100.00%
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Less:
Loans in process...................... 1,134 1,548 371
Deferred fees, cost and discounts..... (363) (248) (142)
Allowance for loan losses............. 572 553 484
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Total loans, net.................. $114,159 $100,529 $92,475
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The following schedule illustrates the interest rate sensitivity of the
Bank's loan portfolio (including non-accruing loans) at June 30, 1997. Mortgages
which have adjustable or renegotiable interest rates are shown as maturing in
the period during which the contract is due. The schedule does not reflect the
effects of possible prepayments or enforcement of due-on-sale clauses.
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Real Estate
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One- to four-family Commercial Construction Consumer
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Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average Average
Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Due During
Years Ending
June 30,
1998.......................... $ 36 8.20% 167 8.75% $1,037 8.74% $ 2,700 9.44%
1999.......................... 85 8.25 3 10.50 --- --- 2,099 9.65
2000.......................... 122 8.27 261 9.50 --- --- 4,841 9.52
2001 to 2002.................. 1,225 8.83 143 9.92 --- --- 18,248 9.36
2003 to 2007.................. 5,275 8.26 1,072 9.22 --- --- 3,013 10.17
2008 to 2022.................. 28,803 8.22 3,194 8.85 390 8.23 3,467 9.62
2023 and following............ 29,375 8.21 1,586 8.98 1,547 8.10 --- ---
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$ 64,921 8.23% 6,426 8.99% $2,974 8.34% $ 34,368 9.50%
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Commercial
Business Total
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Weighted
Average
Amount Rate Amount Percent
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Due During
Years Ending
June 30,
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1998.......................... $3,427 9.63 $ 7,367 6.38%
1999.......................... 506 8.79 2,693 2.33
2000.......................... 735 9.05 5,959 5.16
2001 to 2002.................. 1,309 8.84 20,925 18.12
2003 to 2007.................. 667 9.16 10,027 8.68
2008 to 2022.................. 169 9.46 36,023 31.19
2023 and following............ --- --- 32,508 28.14
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$6,813 9.30% $115,502 100.00%
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The total amount of loans due after June 30, 1998 which have fixed
interest rates is $40.0 million, while the total amount of loans due after such
dates which have floating or adjustable interest rates is $68.1 million.
One- to Four-Family Residential Mortgage Lending. Residential loan
originations of this type are generated by the Bank's marketing efforts, its
present customers, walk-in customers and referrals from real estate agents and
builders. The Bank focuses its lending efforts primarily on the origination of
loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied, one- to four-family
residences. At June 30, 1997, the Bank's one- to four-family residential
mortgage loans totaled $64.9 million, or approximately 56.2% of the Bank's total
gross loan portfolio.
The Bank currently offers fixed-rate monthly, ARM payment and balloon
loans. During the year ended June 30, 1997, the Bank originated $25.9 million of
adjustable-rate real estate loans, most of which were secured by one- to
four-family residential real estate. During fiscal 1997, the Bank originated
$7.9 million of fixed-rate real estate loans, most of which were secured by one-
to four-family residential real estate. The Bank's one- to four-family
residential mortgage originations are primarily in its market and surrounding
areas.
The Bank currently originates up to a maximum of 30-year
adjustable-rate, one- to four-family residential mortgage loans in amounts up to
95% of the appraised value of the security property provided that private
mortgage insurance is obtained in an amount sufficient to reduce the Bank's
exposure to at or below the 80% loan-to-value level.
The Bank currently offers one-, three-, five-, and seven-year ARM loans
with an interest rate margin generally 300 basis points over the one year
Treasury rates. These loans have a fixed-rate for the stated period and,
thereafter, such loans adjust annually. These loans provide for up to a 200
basis points annual cap and a lifetime cap of 600 basis points over the initial
rate. Under the current ARM program, such loans will never adjust more than 175
basis points below the initial rate. Depending on whether a one-, three-, five-,
or seven-year loan is selected, per-year and lifetime caps will range from 100
to 200 basis points, and 300 to 600 basis points. As a consequence of using an
initial fixed-rate and caps and floor, the interest rates on these loans may not
be as rate sensitive as is the Bank's cost of funds. The Bank's ARMs do not
permit negative amortization of principal. The Bank qualifies borrowers at the
fully indexed rate.
Due to consumer demand, the Bank also offers fixed-rate 10- through
15-year and 15- through 30-year mortgage loans, most of which conform to the
secondary market standards of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
("FHLMC").
Interest rates charged on these fixed-rate loans are competitively
priced according to market conditions. Residential loans generally do not
include prepayment penalties. Most of the fixed-rate loans with maturities of 15
to 30 years are sold in the secondary market. The Bank generally retains
servicing rights on such loans. Generally, the Bank will retain fixed-rate loans
with maturities of 15 years or less in its portfolio. The Bank reserves the
right to discontinue, adjust or create new lending programs to respond to its
needs and to competitive factors.
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In underwriting one- to four-family residential real estate loans,
First Federal evaluates both the borrower's ability to make monthly payments and
the value of the property securing the loan. Currently, virtually all properties
securing real estate loans made by First Federal are appraised by independent
fee appraisers approved and qualified by the Board of Directors. First Federal
generally requires borrowers to obtain an attorney's title opinion or title
insurance, and fire and property insurance (including flood insurance, if
necessary) in an amount not less than the amount of the loan. Real estate loans
originated by the Bank generally contain a "due on sale" clause allowing the
Bank to declare the unpaid principal balance due and payable upon the sale of
the security property.
Consumer Lending. First Federal offers a variety of secured consumer
loans, including automobile, home equity, home improvement, manufactured home
and student loans, and loans secured by savings deposits. In addition, First
Federal offers other secured and unsecured consumer loans. The Bank currently
originates substantially all of its consumer loans in its primary market area
and surrounding areas. The Bank originates consumer loans on both a direct and
indirect basis. Direct loans are made when the Bank extends credit directly to
the borrower. Indirect loans are obtained when the Bank purchases loan contracts
from retailers of goods or services which have extended credit to their
customers. The only indirect lending by First Federal began in the early 1980s,
and is with selected automobile and boat dealers located in the Bank's primary
market and surrounding areas. The Bank underwrites each indirect loan in
accordance with its normal consumer loan standards. At June 30, 1997, the Bank's
consumer loan portfolio totaled $34.4 million, or 29.8% of its total gross loan
portfolio.
Consumer loans may entail greater credit risk than do residential
mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans which are unsecured
or are secured by rapidly depreciable assets, such as automobiles or mobile
homes. In such cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan
may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance
as a result of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation. In
addition, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing
financial stability, and thus are more likely to be affected by adverse personal
circumstances. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws,
including bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be
recovered on such loans. At June 30, 1997, $248,000 or approximately 0.7% of the
consumer loan portfolio was non-performing. There can be no assurance that
delinquencies will not increase in the future.
The largest component of First Federal's consumer loan portfolio
consists of automobile loans. At June 30, 1997, automobile loans totaled $22.6
million, or approximately 19.6% of the Bank's gross loan portfolio.
Loans secured by second mortgages, together with loans secured by all
prior liens, are currently limited to 100% or less of the appraised value of the
property securing the loan, unless the first mortgage is held by First Federal
in which case the percentage is 100%. Generally, such loans have a maximum term
of up to 20 years. As of June 30, 1997, home equity and home improvement loans,
most of which are secured by second mortgages, amounted to $7.0 million, or 6.0%
of the Bank's gross loan portfolio.
In the early 1970s, First Federal began originating loans secured by
new and used manufactured homes purchased by qualified individuals in its
primary market and surrounding areas. At June 30, 1997, manufactured home loans
totaled $350,000, or approximately 0.3%, of the Bank's gross loan portfolio.
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Manufactured home loans are typically made at a higher yield and for a shorter
maturity than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. Most of the Bank's
manufactured home loans have been originated with fixed rates of interest and
are generally made in amounts of up to a maximum of the lesser of 110% of the
net invoice or 80% of the buyer's cost. The buyer's cost can include such items
as freight, itemized set-up charges, physical damage insurance, sales tax and
filing and recording fees. First Federal is permitted by regulation to make
manufactured home loans for terms of up to 20 years, although most of the Bank's
manufactured home loans are for terms of 15 years or less. The Bank intends to
deemphasize this type of lending in the future.
Consumer loan terms vary according to the type and value of collateral,
length of contract and creditworthiness of the borrower. Loans secured by
deposit accounts at the Bank are currently originated for up to 90% of the
account balance with a hold placed on the account restricting the withdrawal of
the account balance. The interest rate on such loans is typically equal to 200
basis points above the deposit contract rate.
The underwriting standards employed by the Bank for consumer loans
include an application, a determination of the applicant's payment history on
other debts and an assessment of ability to meet existing obligations and
payments on the proposed loan. Although creditworthiness of the applicant is a
primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of
the value of the security, if any, in relation to the proposed loan amount.
Construction Lending. The Bank engages in limited amounts of
construction lending to individuals for the construction of their residences as
well as to builders for the construction of single family homes in the Bank's
primary market area and surrounding areas. At June 30, 1997, the Bank had $3.0
million of gross construction loans, most of which were to borrowers who
intended to live in the properties upon completion of construction.
Construction loans to individuals for their residences are structured
to be converted to permanent loans at the end of the construction phase, which
typically runs for six months. During the construction phase, the borrower pays
interest only. Residential construction loans are generally underwritten
pursuant to the same guidelines used for originating permanent residential
loans. Generally, fixed-rate loans during the construction phase are not
permitted, but at a higher rate during the construction period.
Construction loans to builders of one- to four-family residences
require the payment of interest only for up to 12 months. In most cases, these
loans carry adjustable interest rates. At June 30, 1997, the Bank had $913,000
in construction loans outstanding to builders.
Construction lending generally affords the Bank an opportunity to
receive interest at rates higher than those obtainable from permanent
residential loans and to receive higher origination and other loan fees. In
addition, construction loans are generally made with adjustable rates of
interest or for relatively short terms. Nevertheless, construction lending is
generally considered to involve a higher level of credit risk than one- to
four-family residential lending due to the concentration of principal in a
limited number of loans and borrowers and the effects of general economic
conditions on development projects, real estate developers and managers. In
addition, the nature of these loans is such that they are more difficult to
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evaluate and monitor. Finally, the risk of loss on construction loans is
dependent largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the individual
property's value upon completion of the project and the estimated cost
(including interest) of the project. If the cost estimate proves to be
inaccurate, the Bank may be required to advance funds beyond the amount
originally committed to permit completion of the project. At June 30, 1997, the
Bank had no construction loans outstanding which were over thirty days
delinquent.
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate Lending. The Bank has also
engaged in limited commercial and multi-family real estate lending in the Wabash
market area and surrounding areas and has purchased participation interests in
loans from other financial institutions throughout Indiana and neighboring
jurisdictions. At June 30, 1997, the Bank had $6.4 million of commercial and
multi-family real estate loans, which represented 5.6% of the Bank's total gross
loan portfolio. At June 30, 1997, all of the Bank's commercial and multi-family
real estate loan portfolio was secured by properties located in Indiana.
Loans secured by commercial and multi-family real estate properties are
generally larger and involve a greater degree of credit risk than one- to
four-family residential mortgage loans. Because payments on loans secured by
commercial real estate properties are often dependent on the successful
operation or management of the properties, repayment of such loans may be
subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. If the
cash flow from the project is reduced (for example, if leases are not obtained
or renewed), the borrower's ability to repay the loan may be impaired.
The Bank's commercial and multi-family real estate loan portfolio is
secured primarily by apartment buildings and, to a lesser extent, office
buildings and nursing homes. Commercial and multi-family real estate loans
generally have terms that do not exceed 15 years. The Bank has a variety of rate
adjustment features and other terms in its commercial and multi-family real
estate loan portfolio. Generally, the loans are made in amounts up to 75% of the
appraised value of the security property. Commercial real estate loans provide
for a margin over a designated index which is generally the prime rate and
multi-family loans provide for a margin over the one-year Treasury bill rate.
The Bank currently analyzes the financial condition of the borrower, the
borrower's credit history, and the reliability and predictability of the cash
flow generated by the property securing the loan. The Bank generally requires
personal guaranties of the borrowers. Appraisals on properties securing
commercial real estate loans originated by the Bank are performed by independent
appraisers.
Commercial Business Lending. The Bank also originates an increasing a
limited number of commercial business loans. At June 30, 1997, approximately
$6.8 million, or 5.9% of the Bank's total gross loan portfolio was comprised of
commercial business loans. The bank plans to increase the balance of commercial
loans in it's portfolio. To accomplish this a commercial loan officer was hired
and a commercial loan department was set up this year.
Unlike residential mortgage loans, which generally are made on the
basis of the borrower's ability to make repayment from his or her employment and
other income and which are secured by real property whose value tends to be more
easily ascertainable, commercial business loans typically are made on the basis
of the borrower's ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower's
business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial
business loans may be substantially dependent on the success of the business
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itself (which, in turn, is likely to be dependent upon the general economic
environment). The Bank's commercial business loans are usually, but not always,
secured by business assets. However, the collateral securing the loans may
depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value
based on the success of the business. At June 30, 1997, First Federal's
commercial business loan portfolio was performing substantially in accordance
with its repayment terms.
The Bank recognizes the generally increased risks associated with
commercial business lending. First Federal's commercial business lending policy
includes credit file documentation and analysis of the borrower's character,
capacity to repay the loan, the adequacy of the borrower's capital and
collateral as well as an evaluation of conditions affecting the borrower.
Analysis of the borrower's past, present and future cash flows is also an
important aspect of First Federal's current credit analysis.
Originations, Purchases, Sales and Servicing of Loans and Mortgage-Backed
Securities
Real estate loans are generally originated by First Federal's staff of
salaried loan officers and commissioned loan originator. Loan applications are
taken and processed in the branches and main office of the Bank.
While the Bank originates both adjustable-rate and fixed-rate loans,
its ability to originate loans is dependent upon the relative customer demand
for loans in its market. Demand is affected by the interest rate environment.
The Bank currently holds in its portfolio most adjustable-rate loans and first
mortgage, fixed-rate real estate loans with maturities of 15 years or less it
originated and the remainder of such loans is sold primarily to the FHLMC. In
selling these fixed-rate mortgage loans, the Bank retains the servicing rights.
In fiscal 1997, the Bank originated $70.6 million of loans, compared to
$48.6 million and $36.1 million in fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively. The
increase from fiscal 1996 to 1997 was due to favorable rates and expanding our
markets with a loan originator. The increase from fiscal 1995 to 1996 was due to
favorable rates. Lower originations of loans in fiscal 1995 were somewhat offset
by a lower level of repayments during the same period. In fiscal 1997, $54.3
million of loans were repaid, compared to $32.5 million and $21.1 million in
fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively.
No mortgage-backed securities were purchased in fiscal years 1997, 1996
or 1995. Sales of real estate loans totaled $3.6 million in fiscal 1997,
compared to $6.7 million and $2.4 million in fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively.
In summary, net loans and mortgage-backed securities increased by $13.5 million
in fiscal 1997, compared to a $7.3 million and $12.8 million increase in fiscal
1996 and 1995, respectively. The increase in fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995 were
attributable to the increased loan originations.
Currently, the Bank sells whole loans and, in the past, has sold loan
participations primarily without recourse. Sales of whole loans and loan
participations generally have been beneficial to the Bank since these sales
usually generate income at the time of sale, produce future servicing income and
provide funds for additional lending and other investments. During fiscal 1997,
the Bank sold $3.6 million of loans.
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When loans are sold, the Bank typically retains the responsibility for
collecting and remitting loan payments, making certain that real estate tax
payments are made on behalf of borrowers, and otherwise servicing the loans. The
Bank receives a servicing fee for performing these services. The amount of
servicing fees received by the Bank varies but is generally calculated on the
basis of 1/4th of 1% per annum for fixed-rate mortgage loans on the outstanding
principal amount of the loans serviced. The servicing fee is recognized as
income over the life of the loans. At June 30, 1997, the Bank serviced for
others approximately $21.4 million of mortgage loans that it originated and
sold.
In periods of economic uncertainty, the Bank's ability to originate
large dollar volumes of real estate loans may be substantially reduced or
restricted, with a resultant decrease in related loan origination fees, other
fee income and operating earnings. In addition, the Bank's ability to sell loans
may substantially decrease as potential buyers (principally government agencies)
reduce their purchasing activities. In the past, the Bank has purchased
mortgage-backed securities in amounts which consistently exceed its sales of
such items, although the specific levels of purchases have varied in recent
periods in response to available spreads and other market factors.
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The following table shows the loan and mortgage-backed securities
origination, purchase, sale and repayment activities of the Bank for the periods
indicated.
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended June 30
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1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
(In Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Originations by type:
Adjustable-rate:
Real estate - one- to four-family .... $ 25,456 $ 11,143 $ 11,831
- commercial and multi-family . 449 442 1,068
Non-real estate - consumer ........... 125 37 779
- commercial business ......... 5,681 2,745 2,903
-------- -------- --------
Total adjustable-rate ......... 31,711 14,367 16,581
-------- -------- --------
Fixed-rate:
Real estate - one- to four-family .... 7,740 9,356 3,765
- commercial and multi-family . 147 1,372 409
Non-real estate - consumer ........... 28,374 22,531 15,387
- commercial business ......... 2,676 986 --
-------- -------- --------
Total fixed-rate .............. 38,937 34,245 19,561
-------- -------- --------
Total loans originated ........ 70,648 48,612 36,142
-------- -------- --------
Purchases:
Mortgage-backed securities ........... -- -- --
Sales:
Real estate loans .................... 3,607 6,693 2,447
Principal Repayments:
Loans ................................ 54,345 32,515 21,060
Mortgage-backed securities ........... 595 770 630
-------- -------- --------
Total repayments .............. 54,940 33,285 21,690
-------- -------- --------
Increase (decrease) in other items ..... 1,427 (1,319) 746
-------- -------- --------
Net increase .................. $ 13,528 $ 7,315 $ 12,751
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Non-Performing Assets and Classified Assets
When a borrower fails to make a required payment on real estate secured
loans and consumer loans within 30 days after the payment is due, the Bank
generally institutes collection procedures by mailing a delinquency notice. The
customer is contacted again, by notice and/or telephone, when the payment is 31
days past due and when 60 days past due. In most cases, delinquencies are cured
promptly; however, if a loan secured by real estate or other collateral has been
delinquent for more than 90 days, satisfactory payment arrangements must be
adhered to or the Bank will initiate foreclosure or repossession.
Generally, when a loan becomes delinquent 90 days or more or when the
collection of principal or interest becomes doubtful, the Bank will place the
loan on a non-accrual status and, as a result, previously accrued interest
income on the loan is taken out of current income. The loan will remain on a
non-accrual status as long as the loan is 90 days delinquent.
The following table sets forth information concerning delinquent
mortgage and other loans at June 30, 1997. The amounts presented represent the
total remaining principal balances of the related loans, rather than the actual
payment amounts which are overdue.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Real Estate
-----------------------------------------------------
Commercial and
One- to four-family Multi-Family Consumer Construction
-------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------
Number Amount Percent Number Amount Percent Number Amount Percent Number Amount Percent
------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ -------
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Loans delinquent for:
30-59 days ............. 5 $ 231 82.50% 1 $ 22 100.00% 79 $ 625 55.07% -- $ -- ---%
60-89 days ............. 2 49 17.50 -- -- -- 34 262 23.08 -- -- --
90 days and over ....... -- -- -- -- -- -- 16 248 21.85 -- -- --
---- ------ ------ --- ----- ----- ---- ------ ----- --- ----- ------
Total delinquent loans 7 $ 280 100.00% 1 $ 22 100.00% 129 $1,135 100.00% -- $ -- 100.00%
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There were no delinquent commercial business loans at June 30, 1997.
The ratio of delinquent loans to total loans (net), was 1.26% at June 30, 1997.
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The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing
assets in the Bank's loan portfolio at the dates indicated. Loans are placed on
non-accrual status when the collection of principal and/or interest become
doubtful or when the loan is in excess of 90 days delinquent. Foreclosed and
repossessed assets include assets acquired in settlement of loans. See Notes 1
and 3 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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<CAPTION>
June 30
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1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Non-accruing loans:
One- to four-family ......................... $-- -- $ 23
Commercial and multi-family real estate ..... -- 23
Consumer .................................... 248 65 58
---- ---- ----
Total non-accruing loans ............. 248 65 104
---- ---- ----
Foreclosed and repossessed assets:
One- to four-family ......................... -- -- --
Commercial and multi-family real estate ..... -- -- --
Consumer .................................... 33 27 24
---- ---- ----
Total foreclosed assets .............. 33 27 24
---- ---- ----
Troubled debt restructurings .................. -- -- --
Total non-performing assets ................... $281 $ 92 $128
==== ==== ====
Total as a percentage of total assets ......... .16% .06% .09%
==== ==== ====
</TABLE>
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, gross interest income which
would have been recorded had the non-accruing loans been current amounted to
$15,000. The amount that was included in interest income on such loans was
$10,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997.
Non-Performing Assets. Included in non-accruing loans at June 30, 1997
were 16 consumer loans totaling $248,000 secured by property including
automobiles, manufactured homes and other collateral. Foreclosed and repossessed
assets included automobiles totaling $33,000 at June 30, 1997.
Other Loans of Concern. In addition to the non-performing loans and
foreclosed and repossessed assets set forth in the preceding table, as of June
30, 1997 there was also an aggregate of $1.5 million in net book value of loans
classified by the Bank with respect to the majority of which known information
about the possible credit problems of the borrowers or the cash flows of the
security properties have caused management to have some doubts as to the ability
of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms and which may
result in the future inclusion of such items in the non-performing asset
categories. The principal components of loans of concern are 35 consumer loans
aggregating $755,000, 22 one- to four-family loans aggregating $758,000 and one
commercial real estate loan totalling $22,000.
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As of June 30, 1997, there were no other loans not included on the
foregoing table or discussed above where known information about the possible
credit problems of borrowers caused management to have doubts as to the ability
of the borrower to comply with present loan repayment terms and which may result
in disclosure of such loans in the future.
Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide for the classification
of loans and other assets such as debt and equity securities considered by the
OTS to be of lesser quality as "substandard," "doubtful" or "loss." An asset is
considered "substandard" if it is inadequately protected by the current net
worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.
"Substandard" assets include those characterized by the "distinct possibility"
that the savings association will sustain "some loss" if the deficiencies are
not corrected. Assets classified as "doubtful" have all of the weaknesses
inherent in those classified "substandard," with the added characteristic that
the weaknesses present make "collection or liquidation in full," on the basis of
currently existing facts, conditions, and values, "highly questionable and
improbable." Assets classified as "loss" are those considered "uncollectible"
and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the
establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted. Assets which do not
currently expose the savings association to sufficient risk to warrant
classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but possess weaknesses,
are designated "Special Mention" by management.
When a savings association classifies problem assets as either
substandard or doubtful, it may establish general allowances for loan losses in
an amount deemed prudent by management. General allowances represent loss
allowances which have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated
with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been
allocated to particular problem assets. When a savings association classifies
problem assets as "loss," it is required either to establish a specific
allowance for losses equal to 100% of that portion of the asset so classified or
to charge-off such amount. An association's determination as to the
classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowances is
subject to review by the association's District Director at the regional OTS
office, who may order the establishment of additional general or specific loss
allowances.
In accordance with its classification of assets policy, the Bank
regularly reviews the loans in its portfolio to determine whether any loans
require classification. On the basis of management's review of its assets, at
June 30, 1997, the Bank had classified a total of approximately $899,000 of its
assets as substandard, $82,000 as doubtful, $none as loss and $802,000 as
special mention. At June 30, 1997, total classified assets, including special
mention assets, comprised $1.8 million, or 12.9% of the Bank's capital, or 1.0%
of the Bank's total assets.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is established
through a provision for loan losses based on management's evaluation of the risk
inherent in its loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of its loan
activity. Such evaluation, which includes a review of loans for which full
collectibility may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, the
estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions,
historical loan loss experience and other factors that warrant recognition in
providing for an adequate loan loss allowance.
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Real estate properties acquired through foreclosure are recorded at
fair value. If fair value at the date of foreclosure is lower than the balance
of the related loan, the difference will be charged-off to the allowance at the
time of transfer. Valuations are periodically updated by management and if the
value declines, a specific provision for losses on such property is established
by a charge to operations.
Although management believes that it uses the best information
available to determine the allowances, unforeseen market conditions could result
in adjustments and net earnings could be significantly affected if circumstances
differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the final
determination. Future additions to the Bank's allowances will be the result of
periodic loan, property and collateral reviews and thus cannot be predicted in
advance. At June 30, 1997, the Bank had a total allowance for loan losses of
$572,000 or .50% of total loans, net. See Notes 1 and 3 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report to Stockholders (the
"Annual Report"), attached hereto as Exhibit 13.
The following table sets forth an analysis of the Bank's allowance for
loan losses.
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended June 30
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1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at beginning of period .................... $553 $484 $485
Charge-offs:
One- to four-family .............................. 3 16 2
Consumer ......................................... 181 64 45
---- ---- ----
184 80 47
---- ---- ----
Recoveries:
Consumer ......................................... 83 10 12
Commercial and multi-family real estate .......... -- 44 --
---- ---- ----
83 54 12
Net charge-offs ................................... 101 26 35
Additions charged to operations ................... 120 95 34
---- ---- ----
Balance at end of period .......................... $572 $553 $484
==== ==== ====
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to
average loans outstanding during the period ..... .09 % .03% .04%
==== ==== ====
</TABLE>
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The distribution of the Bank's allowance for loan losses at the dates
indicated is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30,
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1997 1996 1995
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Percent Percent Percent
of Loans of Loans of Loans
in Each in Each in Each
Category Category Category
to Total to Total to Total
Amount Loans(1) Amount Loans(1) Amount Loans(1)
------ -------- ------ -------- ------ --------
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
One- to four-family......................... $ 95 56.21% $100 59.32% $ 95 64.76%
Commercial and multi-family 6 70 3
real estate.............................. 70 5.5 75 7.05 7.0
Construction................................ 25 2.58 20 2.61 15 1.51
Consumer.................................... 325 29.75 315 26.74 254 21.84
Commercial business......................... 50 5.90 35 4.28 35 4.86
Unallocated................................. 7 --- 8 15 ---
----- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------
Total.................................. $ 572 100.00% $553 100.00% $484 100.00%
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(1) Excluding Loans Held for Sale.
</TABLE>
Investment Activities
First Federal must maintain minimum levels of investments that qualify
as liquid assets under OTS regulations. Liquidity may increase or decrease
depending upon the availability of funds and comparative yields on investments
in relation to the return on loans. Historically, the Bank has generally
maintained its liquid assets above the minimum requirements imposed by the OTS
regula tions and at a level believed adequate to meet requirements of normal
daily activities, repayment of maturing debt and potential deposit outflows. As
of June 30, 1997, the Bank's liquidity ratio (liquid assets as a percentage of
net withdrawable savings deposits and current borrowings) was 15.2%. See
"Regulation - Liquidity."
Federally chartered savings institutions have the authority to invest
in various types of liquid assets, including United States Treasury obligations,
securities of various federal agencies, certain certificates of deposit of
insured banks and savings institutions, certain bankers' acceptances, repurchase
agreements and federal funds. Subject to various restrictions, federally
chartered savings institutions may also invest their assets in commercial paper,
investment grade corporate debt securities and mutual funds whose assets conform
to the investments that a federally chartered savings institution is otherwise
authorized to make directly.
<PAGE>
Generally, the investment policy of the Bank is to invest funds among
various categories of investments and maturities based upon the Bank's need for
liquidity, to achieve the proper balance between its desire to minimize risk and
maximize yield, to provide collateral for borrowings, and to fulfill the Bank's
asset/liability management policies.
First Federal's investment and mortgage-backed securities portfolios
are managed in accordance with a written investment policy adopted by the Board
of Directors. Other than certificates of deposit and mortgage-backed securities,
investments may be made by the President of First Federal only with the approval
of the Investment Committee. At the present time, neither the Company nor the
Bank has any investments that are held for trading purposes.
Effective July 1, 1994, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and
Equity Securities" ("SFAS No. 115"). SFAS No. 115 requires that securities and
mortgage-backed securities be classified as held to maturity, available for sale
or trading purposes. Under SFAS No. 115, securities that the Company has the
positive intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held to
maturity and are reported at amortized cost. Securities classified as available
for sale are those the Company may sell in response to liquidity needs, for
asset/liability management purposes and other reasons and are reported at fair
value. Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale are reported
as a separate component of equity, net of tax. Trading securities are those
which are purchased for sale in the near future and are reported at fair value.
Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in income.
Transfers between categories are accounted for as sales and repurchases at fair
value. For any sales or transfers of securities classified as held to maturity,
the cost basis, the realized gain or loss, and the circumstances lending to the
decision to sell are required to be disclosed. At the time of purchase of new
securities, management of the Company makes a determination as to the
appropriate classification of securities as available for sale or held to
maturity. At June 30, 1997, the Company had no securities classified as held to
maturity and $40.4 million classified as available for sale including
mortgage-backed securities. No securities were held for trading purposes on such
date.
Securities. At June 30, 1997, the Company's cash and cash equivalents
and interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions totaled $17.1
million, or 9.5% of its total assets, and investment securities excluding
mortgage-backed securities (including a $2.4 million investment in the common
stock of the FHLB of Indianapolis in order to satisfy the requirement for
membership in such institution, a $4.5 million investment in Preferred FNMA
Stock, and a $3.3 million investment in various mutual funds) totaled $24.0
million, or 13.3% of its total assets. It is the Company's general policy to
purchase securities which are U.S. Government securities and federal agency
obligations, state and local government obligations, commercial paper,
short-term corporate debt securities and overnight federal funds. At June 30,
1997, the weighted average term to maturity or repricing of the investment
securities portfolio, excluding the FHLB, FNMA stock and other equity securities
available for sale, was 3.9 years.
OTS regulations restrict investments in corporate debt and equity
securities by the Bank. These restrictions include prohibitions against
investments in the debt securities of any one issuer in excess of 15% of the
Bank's unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus as defined by federal
regulations, which totaled $13.8 million as of June 30, 1997, plus an additional
10% if the investments are fully secured by readily marketable collateral. See
"Regulation - Federal Regulation of Savings Associations" for a discussion of
additional restrictions on the Bank's investment activities.
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The following table sets forth the composition of the Company's
securities portfolio excluding mortgage-backed securities, at the dates
indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30,
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1997 1996 1995
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Carrying % of Carrying % of Carrying % of
Value Total Value Total Value Total
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Securities held to maturity:
Federal agency obligations.................... $ -- --- % $ -- --- % $ 1,500 8.41%
Commercial notes and commercial paper .......... -- -- -- -- 654 3.67
State and local government obligations ......... -- -- -- -- 8,859 49.67
----- ----- ------ ------ ------- ------
Total securities held to maturity ............ -- -- -- -- 11,013 61.75
----- ----- ------ ------ ------- ------
Securities available for sale:
Federal agency obligations ..................... 5,980 24.93 5,913 24.21 -- --
Commercial notes and commercial paper .......... 246 1.02 565 2.32 -- --
State and local government obligations ......... 7,413 .91 8,332 34.11 -- --
Other equity securities ........................ 7,948 33.14 7,216 29.54 4,481 25.13
------ ------- ------ -------
Total securities available for sale .......... 21,587 90.00 22,026 90.18 4,481 25.13
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FHLB stock ..................................... 2,398 10.00 2,398 9.82 2,340 13.12
------- ------ -------
Total securities ............................. $23,985 100.00% $24,424 100.00% $17,834 100.00%
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Weighted average remaining life or term to
repricing, excluding FHLB stock and other
equity securities available for sale......... 3.9 yrs. 4.3 yrs. 4.5 yrs.
Other Interest-Earning Assets:
Interest-earning deposits with banks........... $15,500 $ 2,289 $13,421
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</TABLE>
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The composition and maturities of the securities portfolio, excluding
mortgage-backed securities, FHLB of Indianapolis stock and other equity
securities, are indicated in the following table.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 27, 1997
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Less Than 1 to 5 5 to 10 Over Total
1 Year Years Years 10 Years Securities
---------- --------- --------- --------- ----------------------
Amortized Amortized Amortized Amortized Amortized Market
Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Value
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- -----
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Federal agency
obligations................. $ --- $ 6,000 $ --- $ --- $ 6,000 $ 5,980
Commercial notes and
commercial paper........... --- 240 --- --- 240 246
State and local
government obligations...... 516 4,517 1,813 398 7,244 7,413
----- --------- ------- ----- --------- ---------
Total debt securities........ $516 $10,757 $1,813 $398 `$13,484 $13,639
==== ======= ====== ==== ======== =======
Weighted average yield(1).... 4.38% 5.79% 5.78% 6.63% 5.76%
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
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(1) Yields reflected have not been computed on a tax equivalent basis.
</TABLE>
Except for obligations of state and local governments, the Company's
securities portfolio at June 30, 1997 contained neither tax-exempt securities
nor securities of any issuer with an aggregate book value in excess of 10% of
the Company's shareholders' equity, excluding those issued by the United States
Government, or its agencies.
Mortgage-Backed Securities. The Company's investment in mortgage-backed
securities can serve as collateral for borrowings and, through repayments, as a
source of liquidity. In addition, management has in the past purchased
mortgage-backed securities in order to supplement loan originations. For
information regarding the carrying and market values of the Company's
mortgage-backed securities portfolio, see Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements in the Annual Report attached hereto as Exhibit 13. Under
the Bank's risk-based capital requirement, mortgage-backed securities have a
risk weight of 20% (or 0% in the case of GNMA securities) in contrast to the 50%
risk weight carried by residential loans. See "Regulation."
Generally accepted accounting principles require an adjustment to the
principal balance of securities to the lower of cost or fair value to reflect
other than temporary declines in fair value. As a result, during fiscal 1995,
the Company incurred a $319,000 unrealized loss related to a decline in fair
value of a mortgage-backed security collateralized by loans secured by
multi-family real estate located in Southern California. Management believes,
based on the indicated market value that the valuation allowance of $319,000 is
sufficient and n o additional loss allocation is required. No prediction can be
made as to whether additional losses will be incurred as a result of this
investment. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" in the Annual Report.
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The following table sets forth the amortized cost of the Company's
mortgage-backed securities at the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30,
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1997 1996 1995
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Federal National Mortgage Association ...... $ 546 $ 580 $ 657
Government National Mortgage Association ... 16,737 16,988 17,330
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ..... 177 226 276
Other Mortgage-backed Securities(1) ........ 758 938 1,226
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Total .................................. $18,218 $18,732 $19,489
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(1) The June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 principal balance and amortized cost of
other mortgage-backed securities included an adjustment of $318,900 to
reflect an other than temporary decline in the fair value a security
collateralized by multi-family mortgage obligations with underlying
collateral primarily located in Southern California. The decline in the
fair value of the security was due to increased loan delinquencies, a
decline in the cash reserve fund and losses incurred on foreclosed real
estate which resulted in downgrades in the security's rating by various
independent rating agencies. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Annual Report.
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth the contractual maturities of the
Company's mortgage-backed securities based on amortized cost at June 30, 1997.
Not considered in the preparation of the table below is the effect of
prepayments, periodic principal repayments and the adjustable-rate nature of
these instruments.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Due in June 30,
----------------------------------------------- 1997
-----------
5 Years 5 to 10 10 to 20 Over 20 Balance
or Less Years Years Years Outstanding
------- ----- ----- ----- -----------
(In Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Federal National Mortgage Association .. $ --- $ -- $ 194 $ 352 $ 546
Government National Mortgage Association 1 48 41 16,647 16,737
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation . -- 95 -- 82 177
Other Mortgage-Backed Securities ....... -- -- -- 758 758
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total ............................. $ 1 $ 143 $ 235 $17,839 $18,218
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Weighted average yield ................. 9.54% 9.23% 6.89% 7.81% 7.81%
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</TABLE>
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Sources of Funds
General. The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowings,
amortization and prepayment of loan principal (including interest earned on
mortgage-backed securities), sales of whole loans and loan participations,
interest earned on or sales and maturation of investment securities and
short-term investments, and funds provided from operations.
Borrowings, including FHLB advances and reverse repurchase agreements,
may be used at times to compensate for seasonal reductions in deposits or
deposit inflows at less than projected levels, and may be used on a longer term
basis to support expanded lending activities.
Deposits. First Federal offers a variety of deposit accounts having a
wide range of interest rates and terms. The Bank's deposits consist of passbook
savings accounts, money market savings accounts, NOW, money market checking and
regular checking accounts, and certificate accounts ranging in terms from 91
days to 60 months. The Bank only solicits deposits from its market area and does
not use brokers to obtain deposits. The Bank relies primarily on competitive
pricing policies, advertising and customer service to attract and retain these
deposits.
The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic
conditions, changes in money market and prevailing interest rates, and
competition.
The variety of deposit accounts offered by the Bank has allowed it to
be competitive in obtaining funds and to respond with flexibility to changes in
consumer demand. The Bank has become more susceptible to short-term fluctuations
in deposit flows, as customers have become more interest rate conscious. The
Bank endeavors to manage the pricing of its deposits in keeping with its
asset/liability management and profitability objectives. Based on its
experience, the Bank believes that its passbook savings, money market savings
accounts, NOW, money market checking and regular checking accounts are
relatively stable sources of deposits. However, the ability of the Bank to
attract and maintain certificates of deposit and its passbook accounts and the
rates paid on these deposits has been and will continue to be significantly
affected by market conditions.
On June 13, 1997 deposits increased by $17.1 million with the purchase
of the NBD Bank N.A. branch in South Whitley, Indiana. This purchase opened up a
new market in a contiguous county to our existing operations.
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The following table sets forth the savings flows at the Bank during the
periods indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended June 30,
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1997 1996 1995
-------- ------- -------
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Opening balance........................ $ 92,490 $85,930 $82,041
Purchased deposits..................... 17,133 --- ---
Net deposits........................... 2,470 3,191 486
Interest credited...................... 4,025 3,369 3,403
-------- ------- -------
Ending balance......................... $116,118 $92,490 $85,930
======== ======= =======
Net increase........................... $ 23,628 $ 6,560 $ 3,889
======== ======= =======
Percent increase....................... 25.55% 7.63% 4.74%
----- ==== ====
</TABLE>
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The following table sets forth the dollar amount of deposits in the
various types of deposit programs offered by the Bank at the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30,
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1997 1996 1995
----------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Percent Percent Percent
Amount of Total Amount of Total Amount of Total
------ -------- ------ -------- ------ --------
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest Rate Range:
Passbook Accounts .... $ 42,063 36.22% $ 41,689 45.07% $ 41,345 48.11%
Demand accounts(1) ... 5,751 4.95 3,264 3.53 2,279 2.65
Money Market Accounts 2,182 1.88 258 .28 304 .36
NOW Accounts ......... 6,285 5.41 3,922 4.24 3,677 4.28
-------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------
Total Non-Certificates 56,281 48.46 49,133 53.12 47,605 55.40
-------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------
Certificates:
0.00 - 3 99% 1 .01 -- -- 197 .23
4.00 - 5 99% 34,029 29.31 26,624 28.79 19,378 22.55
6.00 - 7 99% 25,589 22.03 16,506 17.85 17,127 19.93
8.00 - 9 99% 218 .19 227 .24 1,623 1.89
-------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------
Total Certificates ... 59,837 51.54 43,357 46.88 38,325 44.60
-------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------
Total Deposits ....... $116,118 100.00% $ 92,490 100.00% $ 85,930 100.00%
======== ====== ======== ====== ======== ======
- --------------
(1) Non-interest-bearing accounts.
</TABLE>
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The following table shows rate and maturity information for the Bank's
certificates of deposit as of June 30, 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
0.00- 4.00- 6.00- 8.00- Percent
3.99% 5.99% 7.99% 9.99% Total of Total
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- --------
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Certificate accounts maturing in quarter ending:
September 30, 1997......................... $ --- $10,381 $ 3,803 $ --- $14,184 23.70%
December 31, 1997.......................... --- 6,736 1,237 --- 7,973 13.32
March 31, 1998............................. --- 4,710 1,237 --- 5,947 9.94
June 30, 1998.............................. --- 4,520 1,055 --- 5,575 9.32
September 30, 1998......................... --- 1,935 1,024 --- 2,959 4.95
December 31, 1998.......................... --- 886 923 --- 1,809 3.02
March 31, 1999............................. --- 1,633 1,925 218 3,776 6.31
June 30, 1999.............................. --- 795 2,629 --- 3,424 5.72
September 30, 1999......................... --- 138 4,270 --- 4,408 7.37
December 31, 1999.......................... --- 334 2,133 --- 2,467 4.12
March 31, 2000............................. 1 224 1,696 --- 1,921 3.21
June 30, 2000.............................. --- 72 1,172 --- 1,244 2.08
September 30, 2000......................... --- 259 355 --- 614 1.03
Thereafter................................. --- 1,406 2,130 --- 3,536 5.91
------ --------- --------- ------- --------- --------
Total................................. $ 1 $34,029 $25,589 $218 $59,837 100.00%
===== ======= ======= ==== ======= ======
Percent of total........................... .01% 56.87% 42,76% .36% 100.00%
=== ===== ===== === ======
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The following table indicates the amount of the Bank's certificates of
deposit and other deposits by time remaining until maturity as of June 30, 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Maturity
---------------------------------------------------------------
Over Over
3 Months 3 to 6 6 to 12 Over
or Less Months Months 12 Months Total
------- ------ ------ --------- -----
(In Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Certificates of deposit less
than $100,000................................ $11,584 $7,124 $ 9,525 $22,900 $51,133
Certificates of deposit of
$100,000 or more............................. 2,401 749 1,996 3,258 8,404
Public funds(1)............................... 200 100 300
------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Total certificates of deposit................. $14,185 $7,973 $11,521 $26,158 $59,837
======= ====== ======= ======= =======
- -------------------
(1)Deposits from governmental and other public entities.
</TABLE>
Generally, the Bank does not pay interest rates on its jumbo
certificates of deposit (certificates of deposit with balances of $100,000 or
more) in excess of the interest rates paid on certificates of deposit with
balances of less than $100,000.
Borrowings. Although deposits are the Bank's primary source of funds,
the Bank's policy has been to utilize borrowings when they are a less costly
source of funds, can be invested at a positive interest rate spread or when the
Bank desires additional capacity to fund loan demand.
First Federal's borrowings historically have consisted of advances from
the FHLB of Indianapolis upon the security of a blanket collateral agreement of
a percentage of unencumbered loans. Such advances can be made pursuant to
several different credit programs, each of which has its own interest rate and
range of maturities. At June 30, 1997, the Bank had $44.8 million in FHLB
advances, and a $1.0 million overdraft line of credit was available from the
FHLB.
From time to time, First Federal has entered into repurchase agreements
through a nationally recognized broker-dealer firm. These agreements are
accounted for as borrowings by the Bank and are secured by certain of the Bank's
securities. The broker-dealer takes possession of the securities during the
period that the repurchase agreement is outstanding. The terms of the agreements
have typically ranged from 30 days to a maximum of six months. The proceeds of
these transactions are used to meet cash flow needs of the Bank. At June 30,
1997, the Bank had no repurchase agreements outstanding.
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The following table sets forth the maximum month-end balance and
average balance of FHLB advances and line of credit from the FHLB and securities
sold under agreements to repurchase at the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended June 30,
------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Maximum Balance:
FHLB advances and line of credit...................... $44,800 $45,800 $45,300
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase........ --- --- ---
Average Balance:
FHLB advances and line of credit...................... 41,470 39,296 29,944
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase........ --- --- ---
Average Rate Paid On:
FHLB advances and line of credit...................... 5.95% 6.18% 6.17%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase........ --- --- ---
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth the Bank's borrowings at the dates
indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended June 30,
------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
FHLB advances and line of credit..........................$44,800 $41,800 $45,300
</TABLE>
Subsidiary Activities
As a federally chartered savings association, First Federal is
permitted by OTS regulations to invest up to 2% of its assets, or $3.6 million
at June 30, 1997, in the stock of, or loans to, service corporation
subsidiaries. First Federal may invest an additional 1% of its assets in service
corporations where such additional funds are used for inner city or community
development purposes. In addition to investments in service corporations,
federal associations are permitted to invest an unlimited amount in operating
subsidiaries engaged solely in activities which a federal association may engage
in directly. First Federal had no subsidiaries at June 30, 1997.
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Regulation
General. First Federal is a federally chartered savings bank, the
deposits of which are federally insured and backed by the full faith and credit
of the United States Government. Accordingly, First Federal is subject to broad
federal regulation and oversight extending to all its operations. The Bank is a
member of the FHLB of Indianapolis and is subject to certain limited regulation
by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve
Board"). As the savings and loan holding company of First Federal, the Company
also is subject to federal regulation and oversight. The purpose of the
regulation of the Holding Company and other holding companies is to protect
subsidiary savings associations. The Bank is a member of the Savings Association
Insurance Fund ("SAIF"), which together with the Bank Insurance Fund (the "BIF")
are the two deposit insurance funds administered by the FDIC, and the deposits
of the Bank are insured by the FDIC. As a result, the FDIC has certain
regulatory and examination authority over the Bank.
Certain of these regulatory requirements and restrictions are discussed
below or elsewhere in this document.
Federal Regulation of Savings Associations. The OTS has extensive
authority over the operations of savings associations. As part of this
authority, First Federal is required to file periodic reports with the OTS and
is subject to periodic examinations by the OTS and the FDIC. When these
examinations are conducted by the OTS and the FDIC, the examiners may require
the Bank to provide for higher general or specific loan loss reserves. Financial
institutions in various regions of the United States have been called upon by
examiners to write down assets and to establish increased levels of reserves,
primarily as a result of perceived weaknesses in real estate values and a more
restrictive regulatory climate. The last regular OTS examination of the Bank was
as of July 1996. The last FDIC examination was as of May 1990.
All savings associations are subject to a semi-annual assessment, based
upon the association's total assets, to fund the operations of the OTS. The
Bank's OTS assessment for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 was approximately
$45,000.
The OTS also has extensive enforcement authority over all savings
institutions and their holding companies, including First Federal and the
Company. This enforcement authority includes, among other things, the ability to
assess civil money penalties, to issue cease-and-desist or removal orders and to
initiate injunctive actions. In general, these enforcement actions may be
initiated for violations of laws and regulations and unsafe or unsound
practices. Other actions or inactions may provide the basis for enforcement
action, including misleading or untimely reports filed with the OTS. Except
under certain circumstances, public disclosure of final enforcement actions by
the OTS is required.
In addition, the investment, lending and branching authority of the
Bank is prescribed by federal laws, and it is prohibited from engaging in any
activities not permitted by such laws. For instance, no savings institution may
invest in non-investment grade corporate debt securities. In addition, the
permissible level of investment by federal associations in loans secured by
non-residential real property may not exceed 400% of total capital, except with
approval of the OTS. Federal savings associations are also generally authorized
to branch nationwide. At June 30, 1997, First Federal was in compliance with
each of the noted restrictions.
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The Bank's general permissible lending limit for loans-to-one borrower
is the greater of $500,000 or 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus (except for
loans fully secured by certain readily marketable collateral, in which case this
limit is increased to 25% of unimpaired capital and surplus). At June 30, 1997,
the Bank's lending limit under this restriction was approximately $2.1 million.
First Federal is in compliance with the loans-to-one borrower limitation.
The OTS, as well as the other federal banking agencies, has adopted
guidelines establishing safety and soundness standards on such matters as loan
underwriting and documentation, asset quality, earnings standards, internal
controls and audit systems, interest rate risk exposure and compensation and
other employee benefits. Any institution which fails to comply with these
standards must submit a compliance plan. A failure to submit a plan or to comply
with an approved plan will subject the institution to further enforcement
action.
Insurance of Accounts and Regulation by the FDIC. First Federal is a
member of the SAIF, which is administered by the FDIC. Deposits are insured up
to applicable limits by the FDIC and such insurance is backed by the full faith
and credit of the United States Government. As insurer, the FDIC imposes deposit
insurance premiums and is authorized to conduct examinations of and to require
reporting by FDIC-insured institutions. It also may prohibit any FDIC-insured
institution from engaging in any activity the FDIC determines by regulation or
order to pose a serious risk to the SAIF. The FDIC also has the authority to
initiate enforcement actions against savings associations, after giving the OTS
an opportunity to take such action, and may terminate the deposit insurance if
it determines that the institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices,
or is in an unsafe or unsound condition.
The FDIC's deposit insurance premiums are assessed through a risk-based
system, under which all insured depository institutions are placed into one of
nine categories and assessed insurance premiums based upon their level of
capital and supervisory evaluation. Under the system, institutions classified as
well capitalized (i.e., a core capital ratio of at least 5%, a ratio of Tier 1
or core capital to risk-weighted assets ("Tier 1 risk-based capital") of at
least 6% and a risk-based capital ratio of at least 10%) and considered healthy
pay the lowest premium while institutions that are less than adequately
capitalized (i.e., core or Tier 1 risk-based capital ratios of less than 4% or a
risk-based capital ratio of less than 8%) and considered of substantial
supervisory concern pay the highest premium. Risk classification of all insured
institutions will be made by the FDIC for each semi-annual assessment period. As
of June 30, 1997, the Bank met the requirements of a well-capitalized
institution.
The FDIC is authorized to increase assessment rates, on a semiannual
basis, if it determines that the reserve ratio of the SAIF will be less than the
designated reserve ratio of 1.25% of SAIF insured deposits. In setting these
increased assessments, the FDIC must seek to restore the reserve ratio to that
designated reserve level, or such higher reserve ratio as established by the
FDIC. The FDIC also may impose special assessments on SAIF members to repay
amounts borrowed from the United States Treasury or for any other reason deemed
necessary by the FDIC.
For the first six months of 1995, the assessment schedule for BIF
members and SAIF members ranged from .23% to .31% of deposits. As is the case
with the SAIF, the FDIC is authorized to adjust the insurance premium rates for
banks that are insured by the BIF of the FDIC in order to maintain the reserve
ratio of the BIF at 1.25% of BIF insured deposits. As a result of the BIF
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reaching its statutory reserve ratio the FDIC revised the premium schedule for
BIF insured institutions to provide a range of .04% to .31% of deposits. The
revisions became effective in the third quarter of 1995. In addition, the BIF
rates were further revised, effective January 1996, to provide a range of 0% to
.27%. The SAIF rates, however, were not adjusted. At the time the FDIC revised
the BIF premium schedule, it noted that, absent legislative action (as discussed
below), the SAIF would not attain its designated reserve ratio until the year
2002. As a result, SAIF insured members would continue to be generally subject
to higher deposit insurance premiums than BIF insured institutions until, all
things being equal, the SAIF attained its required reserve ratio.
In order to eliminate this disparity and any competitive disadvantage
between BIF and SAIF member institutions with respect to deposit insurance
premiums, legislation to recapitalize the SAIF was enacted in September 1996.
The legislation provided for a one-time assessment to be imposed on all deposits
assessed at the SAIF rates, as of March 31, 1995, in order to recapitalize the
SAIF. It also provides for the merger of the BIF and the SAIF on January 1, 1999
if no savings associations then exist. The special assessment rate was
established at .657% of deposits by the FDIC and the resulting assessment of
$556,000 was paid in November 1996. This special assessment significantly
increased noninterest expense and adversely affected the Bank's results of
operations for the year ended June 30, 1997. As a result of the special
assessment, the Bank's deposit insurance premiums was reduced to 0% of deposits
based upon its current risk classification and the new assessment schedule for
SAIF insured institutions. These premiums are subject to change in future
periods and exclude any FICO assessments.
Prior to the enactment of the legislation, a portion of the SAIF
assessment imposed on savings associations was used to repay obligations issued
by a federally chartered corporation to provide financing ("FICO") for resolving
the thrift crisis in the 1980s. Although the FDIC has proposed that the SAIF
assessment be equalized with the BIF assessment schedule, effective October 1,
1996, SAIF-insured institutions will continue to be subject to a FICO assessment
as a result of this continuing obligation. Although the legislation also now
requires assessments to be made on BIF-assessable deposits for this purpose,
effective January 1, 1997, that assessment will be limited to 20% of the rate
imposed on SAIF assessable deposits until the earlier of December 31, 1999 or
when no savings association continues to exist, thereby imposing a greater
burden on SAIF member institutions such as the Bank. Thereafter, however,
assessments on BIF-member institutions will be made on the same basis as
SAIF-member institutions. The rates to be established by the FDIC to implement
this requirement for all FDIC-insured institutions is uncertain at this time,
but are anticipated to be about a 6.5 basis points assessment on SAIF deposits
and 1.5 basis points on BIF deposits until BIF insured institutions participate
fully in the assessment.
Regulatory Capital Requirements. Federally insured savings
associations, such as the Bank, are required to maintain a minimum level of
regulatory capital. The OTS has established capital standards, including a
tangible capital requirement, a leverage ratio (or core capital) requirement and
a risk-based capital requirement applicable to such savings associations. These
capital requirements must be generally as stringent as the comparable capital
requirements for national banks. The OTS is also authorized to impose capital
requirements in excess of these standards on individual associations on a
case-by-case basis.
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The capital regulations require tangible capital of at least 1.5% of
adjusted total assets (as defined by regulation). Tangible capital generally
includes common stockholders' equity and retained income, and certain
noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and related income. In addition, all
intangible assets, other than a limited amount of purchased mortgage servicing
rights, must be deducted from tangible capital for calculating compliance with
this requirement. At June 30, 1997, First Federal did not have any unamortized
purchased mortgage servicing rights, but did have certain intangible assets
related to the purchase of the branch in South Whitley, Indiana.
The OTS regulations establish special capitalization requirements for
savings associations that own subsidiaries. As of June 30, 1997, the Bank had no
subsidiaries.
At June 30, 1997, the Bank had tangible capital of $11.6 million, or
6.6% of adjusted total assets, which is approximately $8.9 million above the
minimum requirement of 1.5% of adjusted total assets in effect on that date.
The capital standards also require core capital equal to at least 3% of
adjusted total assets. Core capital generally consists of tangible capital plus
certain intangible assets, including a limited amount of purchased credit card
relationships. As a result of the prompt corrective action provisions discussed
below, however, a savings association must maintain a core capital ratio of at
least 4% to be considered adequately capitalized unless its supervisory
condition is such to allow it to maintain a 3% ratio. At June 30, 1997 the Bank
had certain intangible assets related to the brach purchase which were subject
to these tests.
At June 30, 1997, the Bank had core capital equal to $11.6 million, or
6.6% of adjusted total assets, which is $6.3 million above the minimum leverage
ratio requirement of 3% as in effect on that date.
The OTS risk-based requirement requires savings associations to have
total capital of at least 8% of risk-weighted assets. Total capital consists of
core capital, as defined above, and supplementary capital. Supplementary capital
consists of certain permanent and maturing capital instruments that do not
qualify as core capital and general valuation loan and lease loss allowances up
to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. Supplementary capital may be used
to satisfy the risk-based requirement only to the extent of core capital. The
OTS is also authorized to require a savings association to maintain an
additional amount of total capital to account for concentration of credit risk
and the risk of non-traditional activities. At June 30, 1997, First Federal had
no capital instruments that qualify as supplementary capital and $572,000 of
general loss reserves, which was less than 1.25% of risk-weighted assets.
Certain exclusions from capital and assets are required to be made for
the purpose of calculating total capital. Such exclusions consist of equity
investments (as defined by regulation) and that portion of land loans and
nonresidential construction loans in excess of an 80% loan-to-value ratio and
reciprocal holdings of qualifying capital instruments. First Federal had no such
exclusions from capital and assets at June 30, 1997.
In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets,
including certain off-balance sheet items, will be multiplied by a risk weight,
ranging from 0% to 100% based on the risk inherent in the type of asset. For
example, the OTS has assigned a risk weight of 50% for prudently underwritten
permanent one- to four-family first lien mortgage loans not more than 90 days
delinquent and having a loan to value ratio of not more than 80% at origination
unless insured to such ratio by an insurer approved by the FNMA or the FHLMC.
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OTS regulations also require that every savings association with more
than normal interest rate risk exposure to deduct from its total capital, for
purposes of determining compliance with such requirement, an amount equal to 50%
of its interest-rate risk exposure multiplied by the present value of its
assets. This exposure is a measure of the potential decline in the net portfolio
value of a savings association, greater than 2% of the present value of its
assets, based upon a hypothetical 200 basis point increase or decrease in
interest rates (whichever results in a greater decline). Net portfolio value is
the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and
off-balance sheet contracts. The rule will not become effective until the OTS
evaluates the process by which savings associations may appeal an interest rate
risk deduction determination. It is uncertain as to when this evaluation will be
completed. Any savings association with less than $300 million in assets and a
total capital ratio in excess of 12% is exempt from this requirement unless the
OTS determines otherwise. Based on its asset size and total capital ratio at
June 30, 1997, the Bank anticipates that it will be exempt from this rule.
On June 30, 1997, the Bank had total capital of $12.1 million
(including $11.6 million in core capital and $572,000 in qualifying
supplementary capital) and risk-weighted assets of $95.4 million (including,
converted off-balance sheet assets); or total capital of 12.7% of risk-weighted
assets. This amount was $4.5 million above the 8.0% requirement in effect on
that date.
The OTS and the FDIC are authorized and, under certain circumstances
required, to take certain actions against savings associations that fail to meet
their capital requirements. The OTS is generally required to take action to
restrict the activities of an "undercapitalized association" (generally defined
to be an association with less than either a 4% core capital ratio, a 4% Tier 1
risk-based capital ratio or an 8% risk-based capital ratio). Any such
association must submit a capital restoration plan and until such plan is
approved by the OTS may not increase its assets, acquire another institution,
establish a branch or engage in any new activities, and generally may not make
capital distributions. The OTS is authorized to impose the additional
restrictions, discussed below, that are applicable to significantly
undercapitalized associations.
As a condition to the approval of the capital restoration plan, any
company controlling an undercapitalized association must agree that it will
enter into a limited capital maintenance guarantee with respect to the
institution's achievement of its capital requirements.
Any savings association that fails to comply with its capital plan or
is "significantly undercapitalized" (i.e., Tier 1 risk-based or core capital
ratios of less than 3% or a risk-based capital ratio of less than 6%) must be
made subject to one or more additional actions and operating restrictions which
may cover all aspects of its operations and include a forced merger or
acquisition of the association; and any other action the OTS deems appropriate.
An association that becomes "critically undercapitalized" (i.e., a
tangible capital ratio of 2% or less) is subject to further mandatory
restrictions on its activities in addition to those applicable to significantly
undercapitalized associations. In addition, the OTS must appoint a receiver (or
conservator with the concurrence of the FDIC) for a savings association, with
certain limited exceptions, within 90 days after it becomes critically
undercapitalized.
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Any undercapitalized association is also subject to the general
enforcement authority of the OTS and the FDIC, including the appointment of a
receiver or conservator. The OTS also is authorized generally to reclassify an
association into a lower capital category and impose the restrictions applicable
to such category if the institution is engaged in unsafe or unsound practices or
is in an unsafe or unsound condition.
The imposition by the OTS or the FDIC of any of these measures on the
Bank may have a substantial adverse effect on the Bank's operations and
profitability. Company shareholders do not have preemptive rights, and
therefore, if the Company is directed by the OTS or the FDIC to issue additional
shares of common stock, such issuance may result in the dilution in the
percentage of ownership of the Company shareholders.
Limitations on Dividends and Other Capital Distributions. OTS
regulations impose various restrictions or requirements on savings associations
with respect to their ability to make distributions of capital, which include
dividends, stock redemptions or repurchases, cash-out mergers and other
transactions charged to the capital account. OTS regulations also prohibit an
association from declaring or paying any dividends or from repurchasing any of
its stock if, as a result, the regulatory capital of the institution would be
reduced below the amount required to be maintained for the liquidation account
established in connection with its mutual to stock conversion.
Generally, savings associations, such as the Bank, that before and
after the proposed distribution meet their capital requirements, may make
capital distributions during any calendar year equal to the greater of 100% of
net income for the year-to-date plus 50% of the amount by which the lesser of
the association's tangible, core or risk-based capital exceeds its capital
requirement for such capital component, as measured at the beginning of the
calendar year, or 75% of its net income for the most recent four quarter period.
However, an association deemed to be in need of more than normal supervision by
the OTS may have its dividend authority restricted by the OTS. The Bank may pay
dividends in accordance with this general authority.
Savings associations proposing to make any capital distribution need
only submit written notice to the OTS 30 days prior to such distribution.
Savings associations that do not, or would not meet their current minimum
capital requirements following a proposed capital distribution, however, must
obtain OTS approval prior to making such distribution. The OTS may object to the
distribution during that 30-day notice period based on safety and soundness
concerns.
The OTS has proposed regulations that would revise the current capital
distribution restrictions. Under the proposal a savings association that is a
subsidiary of a holding company may make a capital distribution with notice to
the OTS provided that it has a CAMEL 1 or 2 rating, is not of supervisory
concern and would remain adequately capitalized (as defined in the OTS prompt
corrective action regulations) following the proposed distribution. Savings
associations that would remain adequately capitalized following the proposed
distribution but do not meet the other noted requirements must notify the OTS 30
days prior to declaring a capital distribution. The OTS stated it will generally
regard as permissible that amount of capital distributions that do not exceed
50% of the institution's excess regulatory capital plus net income to date
during the calendar year. A savings association may not make a capital
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distribution without prior approval of the OTS and the FDIC if it is
undercapitalized before, or as a result of, such a distribution. As under the
current rule, the OTS may object to a capital distribution if it would
constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. No assurance may be given as to
whether or in what form the regulations may be adopted.
Liquidity. All savings associations, including First Federal, are
required to maintain an average daily balance of liquid assets equal to a
certain percentage of the sum of its average daily balance of net withdrawable
deposit accounts and borrowings payable in one year or less. For a discussion of
what the Bank includes in liquid assets, see "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and
Capital Resources" in the Annual Report attached as Exhibit 13. This liquid
asset ratio requirement may vary from time to time (between 4% and 10%)
depending upon economic conditions and savings flows of all savings
associations. At the present time, the minimum liquid asset ratio is 5%.
In addition, short-term liquid assets (e.g., cash, certain time
deposits, certain bankers acceptances and short-term United States Treasury
obligations) currently must constitute at least 1% of the association's average
daily balance of net withdrawable deposit accounts and current borrowings.
Penalties may be imposed upon associations for violations of either liquid asset
ratio requirement. At June 30, 1997, the Bank was in compliance with both
requirements, with an overall liquid asset ratio of 15.2% and a short-term
liquid assets ratio of 9.0%.
Accounting. An OTS policy statement applicable to all savings
associations clarifies and re-emphasizes that the investment activities of a
savings association must be in compliance with approved and documented
investment policies and strategies, and must be accounted for in accordance with
GAAP. Under the policy statement, management must support its classification of
and accounting for loans and securities (i.e., whether held for investment, sale
or trading) with appropriate documentation. The Bank is in compliance with these
amended rules.
OTS accounting regulations, which may be made more stringent than GAAP
by the OTS, require that transactions be reported in a manner that best reflects
their underlying economic substance and inherent risk and that financial reports
must incorporate any other accounting regulations or orders prescribed by the
OTS.
Qualified Thrift Lender Test. All savings associations, including the
Bank, are required to meet a qualified thrift lender ("QTL") test to avoid
certain restrictions on their operations. At June 30, 1997, the Bank met the
test and has always met the test since its effectiveness.
The test requires a savings association to have at least 65% of its
portfolio assets (as defined by regulation) in qualified thrift investments on a
monthly average in nine out of every 12 months on a rolling basis. As an
alternative, the savings association may maintain 60% of its assets in those
assets specified in Section 7701(a)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under
either test, such assets primarily consist of residential housing, related loans
and investments.
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Any savings association that fails to meet the QTL test must convert to
a national bank charter, unless it requalifies as a QTL and thereafter remains a
QTL. If an association does not requalify and converts to a national bank
charter, it must remain SAIF-insured until the FDIC permits it to transfer to
the BIF. If such an association has not yet requalified or converted to a
national bank, its new investments and activities are limited to those
permissible for both a savings association and a national bank, and it is
limited to national bank branching rights in its home state. In addition, the
association is immediately ineligible to receive any new FHLB borrowings and is
subject to national bank limits for payment of dividends. If such association
has not requalified or converted to a national bank within three years after the
failure, it must divest of all investments and cease all activities not
permissible for a national bank. In addition, it must repay promptly any
outstanding FHLB borrowings, which may result in prepayment penalties. If any
association that fails the QTL test is controlled by a holding company, then
within one year after the failure, the holding company must register as a bank
holding company and become subject to all restrictions on bank holding
companies. See "- Holding Company Regulation."
Community Reinvestment Act. Under the Community Reinvestment Act
("CRA"), every FDIC insured institution has a continuing and affirmative
obligation consistent with safe and sound banking practices to help meet the
credit needs of its entire community, including low and moderate income
neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or
programs for financial institutions nor does it limit an institution's
discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes are
best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The CRA
requires the OTS, in connection with the examination of the Bank, to assess the
institution's record of meeting the credit needs of its community and to take
such record into account in its evaluation of certain applications, such as a
merger or the establishment of a branch, by the Bank. An unsatisfactory rating
may be used as the basis for the denial of an application by the OTS.
The federal banking agencies, including the OTS, have recently revised
the CRA regulations and the methodology for determining an institution's
compliance with the CRA. Due to the heightened attention being given to the CRA
in the past few years, the Bank may be required to devote additional funds for
investment and lending in its local community. The Bank was examined for CRA
compliance in June 1996 and received a rating of satisfactory.
Transactions with Affiliates. Generally, transactions between a savings
association or its subsidiaries and its affiliates are required to be on terms
as favorable to the association as transactions with non-affiliates. In
addition, certain of these transactions, such as loans to an affiliate, are
restricted to a percentage of the association's capital. Affiliates of First
Federal include the Company and any company which is under common control with
the Bank. In addition, a savings association may not lend to any affiliate
engaged in activities not permissible for a bank holding company or acquire the
securities of most affiliates. The OTS has the discretion to treat subsidiaries
of savings associations as affiliates on a case by case basis.
Certain transactions with directors, officers or controlling persons
are also subject to conflict of interest regulations enforced by the OTS. These
conflict of interest regulations and other statutes also impose restrictions on
loans to such persons and their related interests. Among other things, such
loans must be made on substantially the same terms and conditions as loans to
unaffiliated persons. At June 30, 1997, the Bank was in compliance with the
above restrictions.
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Holding Company Regulation. The Company is a unitary savings and loan
holding company subject to regulatory oversight by the OTS. As such, the Company
is registered and files reports with the OTS and is subject to regulation and
examination by the OTS. In addition, the OTS has enforcement authority over the
Company and its non-savings association subsidiaries which also permits the OTS
to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to be a serious risk to
the subsidiary savings association.
As a unitary savings and loan holding company, the Company generally is
not subject to activity restrictions. If the Company acquires control of another
savings association as a separate subsidiary, it would become a multiple savings
and loan holding company, and the activities of the Company and any of its
subsidiaries (other than the Bank or any other SAIF-insured savings association)
would become subject to such restrictions unless such other associations each
qualify as a QTL and were acquired in a supervisory acquisition.
If the Bank fails the QTL test, the Company must obtain the approval of
the OTS prior to continuing after such failure, directly or through its other
subsidiaries, any business activity other than those approved for multiple
savings and loan holding companies or their subsidiaries. In addition, within
one year of such failure the Company must register as, and will become subject
to, the restrictions applicable to bank holding companies. The activities
authorized for a bank holding company are more limited than are the activities
authorized for a unitary or multiple savings and loan holding company. See
"Qualified Thrift Lender Test."
The Company must obtain approval from the OTS before acquiring control
of any other SAIF-insured association. Such acquisitions are generally
prohibited if they result in a multiple savings and loan holding company
controlling savings associations in more than one state. However, such
interstate acquisitions are permitted based on specific state authorization or
in a supervisory acquisition of a failing savings association.
Federal Securities Law. The stock of the Company is registered with the
SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").
The Company is subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading
restrictions and other requirements of the SEC under the Exchange Act.
Company stock held by persons who are affiliates (generally officers,
directors and principal stockholders) of the Company may not be resold without
registration or unless sold in accordance with certain resale restrictions. If
the Company meets specified current public information requirements, each
affiliate of the Company is able to sell in the public market, without
registration, a limited number of shares in any three-month period.
Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve Board requires all
depository institutions to maintain non-interest bearing reserves at specified
levels against their transaction accounts (primarily checking, NOW and Super NOW
checking accounts). At June 30, 1997, the Bank was in compliance with these
reserve requirements. The balances maintained to meet the reserve requirements
imposed by the Federal Reserve Board may be used to satisfy liquidity
requirements that may be imposed by the OTS. See "- Liquidity."
Savings associations are authorized to borrow from the Federal Reserve
Bank "discount window," but Federal Reserve Board regulations require
associations to exhaust other reasonable alternative sources of funds, including
FHLB borrowings, before borrowing from the Federal Reserve Bank.
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Federal Home Loan Bank System. The Bank is a member of the FHLB of
Indianapolis, which is one of 12 regional FHLBs that administers the home
financing credit function of savings associations. Each FHLB serves as a reserve
or central bank for its members within its assigned region. It is funded
primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the
FHLB System. It makes loans to members (i.e., advances) in accordance with
policies and procedures established by the board of directors of the FHLB which
are subject to the oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Board. All advances
from the FHLB are required to be fully secured by sufficient collateral as
determined by the FHLB. In addition, all long-term advances are required to
provide funds for residential home financing.
As a member, First Federal is required to purchase and maintain stock
in the FHLB of Indianapolis. At June 30, 1997, First Federal had $2.4 million in
FHLB stock, which was in compliance with this requirement. In past years, the
Bank has received substantial dividends on its FHLB stock. Over the past five
fiscal years such dividends have averaged 7.8% and were 7.9% for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1997.
Under federal law, the FHLBs are required to provide funds for the
resolution of troubled savings associations and to contribute to low- and
moderately priced housing programs through direct loans or interest subsidies on
advances targeted for community investment and low- and moderate-income housing
projects. These contributions have affected adversely the level of FHLB
dividends paid and could continue to do so in the future. These contributions
could also have an adverse effect on the value of FHLB stock in the future. A
reduction in value of the Bank's FHLB stock may result in a corresponding
reduction in First Federal's capital.
For the year ended June 30, 1997, dividends paid by the FHLB of
Indianapolis to First Federal totaled $188,000 which was approximately the same
as the amount of dividends received in fiscal year 1996. The 188,000 dividend
received for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 reflects an annualized rate of
7.0%.
Federal and State Taxation. Savings associations such as the Bank that
met certain definitional tests relating to the composition of assets and other
conditions prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
"Code"), were permitted to establish reserves for bad debts and to make annual
additions thereto which could, within specified formula limits, be taken as a
deduction in computing taxable income for federal income tax purposes for
taxable years beginning prior to January 1, 1996. The amount of the bad debt
reserve deduction for "non-qualifying loans" was computed under the experience
method. The amount of the bad debt reserve deduction for "qualifying real
property loans" (generally loans secured by improved real estate) could be
computed under either the experience method or the percentage of taxable income
method (based on an annual election).
Under the experience method, the bad debt reserve deduction was an
amount determined under a formula based generally upon the bad debts actually
sustained by the savings association over a period of years.
The percentage of specially computed taxable income that was used to
compute a savings association's bad debt reserve deduction under the percentage
of taxable income method (the "percentage bad debt deduction") was 8%. The
percentage bad debt deduction thus computed was reduced by the amount permitted
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as a deduction for non-qualifying loans under the experience method. The
availability of the percentage of taxable income method permitted qualifying
savings associations to be taxed at a lower effective federal income tax rate
than generally applicable to corporations generally (approximately 31.3%
assuming the maximum percentage bad debt deduction).
If an association's specified assets (generally, loans secured by
residential real estate or deposits, educational loans, cash and certain
government obligations) constitute less than 60% of its total assets, the
association could not deduct any addition to a bad debt reserve and was
generally required to include existing reserves in income over a four-year
period.
Under the percentage of taxable income method, the percentage bad debt
deduction could not exceed the amount necessary to increase the balance in the
reserve for "qualifying real property loans" to an amount equal to 6% of such
loans outstanding at the end of the taxable year or the greater of (i) the
amount deductible under the experience method or (ii) the amount which when
added to the bad debt deduction for "non-qualifying loans" equalled the amount
by which 12% of the amount comprising savings accounts at year end exceeded the
sum of surplus, undivided profits and reserves at the beginning of the year.
In August 1996, legislation was enacted that repeals the reserve method
of accounting (including the percentage of taxable income method) used by many
thrifts, including the Bank, to calculate their bad debt reserve for federal
income tax purposes. As a result, thrifts such as the Bank must recapture that
portion of the reserve that exceeds the amount that could have been taken under
the experience method for post-1987 tax years. The legislation also requires
thrifts to account for bad debts for federal income tax purposes on the same
basis as commercial banks for tax years beginning after December 31, 1995. The
recapture will occur over a six-year period, the commencement of which will be
delayed until the first taxable year beginning after December 31, 1997, provided
the institution meets certain residential lending requirements. The management
of the Company does not believe that the legislation will have a material impact
on the Company or the Bank.
In addition to the regular income tax, corporations, including savings
associations such as the Bank, generally are subject to a minimum tax. An
alternative minimum tax is imposed at a minimum tax rate of 20% on alternative
minimum taxable income, which is the sum of a corporation's regular taxable
income (with certain adjustments) and tax preference items, less any available
exemption. The alternative minimum tax is imposed to the extent it exceeds the
corporation's regular income tax and net operating losses can offset no more
than 90% of alternative minimum taxable income. For taxable years beginning
after 1986 and before 1996, corporations, including savings associations such as
the Bank, are also subject to an environmental tax equal to 0.12% of the excess
of alternative minimum taxable income for the taxable year (determined without
regard to net operating losses and the deduction for the environmental tax) over
$2.0 million.
To the extent earnings appropriated to a savings association's bad debt
reserves for "qualifying real property loans" and deducted for federal income
tax purposes exceed the allowable amount of such reserves computed under the
experience method and to the extent of the savings association's supplemental
reserves for losses on loans ("Excess"), such Excess may not, without adverse
tax consequences, be utilized for the payment of cash dividends or other
distributions to a shareholder (including distributions on redemption,
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dissolution or liquidation) or for any other purpose (except to absorb bad debt
losses). As of June 30, 1997, the Bank's Excess for tax purposes totaled
approximately $1.2 million.
The Company and its subsidiaries file consolidated federal income tax
returns on a fiscal year basis using the accrual method of accounting. Savings
associations, such as the Bank, that file federal income tax returns as part of
a consolidated group are required by applicable Treasury regulations to reduce
their taxable income for purposes of computing the percentage bad debt deduction
for losses attributable to activities of the non-savings association members of
the consolidated group that are functionally related to the activities of the
savings association member. The Company and its subsidiaries have not been
audited by the IRS within the last ten years.
Indiana Taxation. The State of Indiana imposes an 8.5% franchise tax on
the net income (as defined) for financial (including thrift) institutions,
exempting them from the current gross income, supplemental net income and
intangible taxes. Net income for franchise tax purposes will constitute federal
taxable income before net operating loss deductions and special deductions,
adjusted for certain items, including Indiana income taxes, tax exempt interest
and bad debts. Other applicable Indiana taxes include sales, use and property
taxes.
Delaware Taxation. As a Delaware holding company, the Holding Company
is exempted from Delaware corporate income tax but is required to file an annual
report with and pay an annual fee to the State of Delaware. The Company is also
subject to an annual franchise tax imposed by the State of Delaware which is
generally based upon authorized shares.
Competition
First Federal faces strong competition, both in originating real estate
and other loans and in attracting deposits. Competition in originating real
estate loans comes primarily from other commercial banks, savings associations,
credit unions and mortgage bankers making loans secured by real estate located
in the Bank's market area. Commercial banks and finance companies provide
vigorous competition in consumer lending. The Bank competes for real estate and
other loans principally on the basis of the quality of services it provides to
borrowers, interest rates and loan fees it charges, and the types of loans it
originates.
The Bank attracts all of its deposits through its retail banking
offices, primarily from the communities in which those retail banking offices
are located; therefore, competition for those deposits is principally from other
commercial banks, savings associations and credit unions located in the same
communities, as well as mutual funds. The Bank competes for these deposits by
offering a variety of deposit accounts at competitive rates, convenient business
hours, and convenient branch locations with interbranch deposit and withdrawal
privileges at each.
The Bank serves Wabash, Kosciukso, Grant, Miami, Huntington, Whitley
and Elkhart Counties in Indiana. The Bank's primary concentration is the
Counties of Wabash, Kosciukso and Whitley Indiana. There are four commercial
banks and one credit union which compete for deposits and loans in Wabash
County. In Kosciukso County, there are six commercial banks, one credit union
and one savings bank competing for market share. In Whitley County, there are
five commercial banks, one credit union and one savings bank competing for
market share.
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Employees
At June 30, 1997, the Company and its affiliates had a total of 55
employees, including 11 part-time employees. The Company's employees are not
represented by any collective bargaining group. Management considers its
employee relations to be good.
Executive Officers of the Company and the Bank Who Are Not Directors
The following information as to the business experience during the past
five years is supplied with respect to executive officers of the Company and the
Bank who do not serve on the Bank's Board of Directors. There are no
arrangements or understandings between the persons named and any other person
pursuant to which such officers were selected.
Joyce K. Sanders, age 54, is Senior Vice President of Lending and
Office Manager of the Wabash office, a position she has held since 1984. Ms.
Sanders is responsible for oversight of day to day operations at the Wabash
office and is involved in operations and loan policy decisions. Ms. Sanders has
been employed by First Federal for 29 years. Ms. Sanders joined First Federal in
1967 and has held a variety of positions including Secretary from 1978 to 1987.
In addition to her duties as a Vice President and Office Manager, Ms. Sanders
has responsibility for First Federal's personnel records, employee benefit
programs and computer system.
Charles E. Redman, age 37, is Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of
First Federal and the Company, positions he has held since 1990 and 1992,
respectively. Mr. Redman joined First Federal as Controller in 1989 and was
promoted to Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer in 1990. Mr. Redman is
responsible for the supervision of the Bank's accounting department. Mr. Redman
also serves as the Bank's Compliance Officer, a position he has held since 1990.
Prior to joining First Federal, Mr. Redman was employed by Pioneer Savings and
Loan Association located in Plymouth, Indiana from 1986 to 1989 in a variety of
positions including Controller from 1987 to 1988 and Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer from 1988 to 1989. Mr. Redman is a Certified Public
Accountant.
Item 2. Description of Property
The Bank conducts its business at its main office and two other
locations in its primary market area. The Bank owns all of its offices. The
total net book value of the Bank's premises and equipment (including land,
buildings and furniture, fixtures and equipment) at June 30, 1997 was $1.9
million. See Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual
Report attached as Exhibit 13. The following table sets forth information
relating to each of the Bank's offices as of June 30, 1997.
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Total
Approximate
Date Square Net Book Value
Location Acquired Footage at June 30, 1997
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(In Thousands)
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Main Office:
1205 N. Cass Street 1982 10,185(1) $1,105
Wabash, Indiana
500 S. Huntington 1977 2,400(2) 95
Syracuse, Indiana(2)
1306 Street Road 114 West N. 1968 1,325 511
Manchester, Indiana
105 E. Columbia Street 1997 5,300(4) 216
South Whitley, Indiana(3)
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(1) The Bank leases space in this office to its affiliate, FirstFed Financial.
(2) A new branch at this site was completed in September 1995.
(3) NBD Bank Branch acquired on June 13, 1997.
(4) Includes basement.
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The Bank maintains an on-line data base of depositor and borrower
customer information. The net book value of the data processing and computer
equipment utilized by the Bank at June 30, 1997 was $124,600.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Company and First Federal are involved from time to time as
plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of
its business. FirstFed, the Company's other wholly owned subsidiary is not a
party to any legal action. While the ultimate outcome of these proceedings
cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management, after
consultation with counsel representing the Company and First Federal in the
proceedings, that the resolution of these proceedings should not have a material
effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders, through the
solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the quarter ended June 30, 1997.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Page 37 of the attached 1997 Annual Report to Stockholders is herein
incorporated by reference.
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Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operation
Pages 4 through 13 of the attached 1997 Annual Report to Stockholders
are herein incorporated by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements
The following information appearing in the Company's Annual Report to
Stockholders for the year ended June 30, 1997, is incorporated by reference in
this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB as Exhibit 13.
Pages in
Annual
Annual Report Section Report
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Report of Independent Auditors.................................... 14
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1997 and 1996.......... 15
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995.......................... 16
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995.......................... 17
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995.......................... 18 to 19
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................ 20 to 31
With the exception of the aforementioned information, the Company's
Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended June 30, 1997, is not deemed
filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
There has been no Current Report on Form 8-K filed within 24 months
prior to the date of the most recent financial statements reporting a change of
accountants and/or reporting disagreements on an matter of accounting principle
or financial statement disclosure.
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Directors
Information concerning Directors of the Company is incorporated herein
by reference from the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held in October 1997, a copy of which will be filed not later
than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year. Executive Officers
Information regarding the business experience of the executive officers
of the Company and the Bank contained in Part I of this Form 10-KSB is
incorporated herein by reference.
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Compliance with Section 16(a)
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the
Company's directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of
a registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file with the SEC
initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of Common Stock
and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than
10% stockholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company with
copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
To the Company's knowledge based solely on a review of the copies of
such reports furnished to the Company and written representations that no other
reports were required, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its
officers, directors and greater than 10 percent beneficial owners were complied
with.
Item 10. Executive Compensation
Information concerning executive compensation is incorporated herein by
reference from the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held in October 1997, a copy of which will be filed not later
than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners
and management is incorporated herein by reference from the definitive Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in October 1997, a
copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the
fiscal year.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Information concerning certain relationships and related transactions
is incorporated herein by reference from the definitive Proxy Statement for the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in October 1997, a copy of which will
be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.
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PART IV
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
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Reference to Prior Filing
Regulation SB or Exhibit Number
Exhibit Number Document Attached-Hereto
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3(i) Articles of Incorporation, including amendments *
thereto
3(ii) By-Laws *
4 Instruments defining the rights of security holders, *
including debentures
9 Voting Trust Agreement None
10 Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements *
(a) Employment Contract between Nicholas George *
and the Bank
(b) 1992 Stock Option and Incentive Plan *
(c) Management Recognition and Retention Plan **
11 Statement re: computation of per share earnings ***
13 Annual Report to Security Holders 13
16 Letter re: change in certifying accountants None
18 Letter re: change in accounting principles None
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant 21
22 Published report regarding matters submitted to vote None
of security holders
23 Consents of Experts and Counsel 23
24 Power of Attorney Not required
27 Financial Data Schedule 27
28 Information from reports furnished to state insurance None
regulatory authorities
99 Additional Exhibits None
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* Filed as Exhibits to the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement filed
on December 21, 1992 (File No. 33-56110) pursuant to Section 5 of the
Securities Act of 1933. All of such previously filed documents are hereby
incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation
S-B.
** Filed as Exhibit 10-1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994 (File No. 0-21170). This previously
filed document is hereby incorporated herein by reference in accordance
with Item 601 of Regulation S-B.
*** See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the
Annual Report to Security Holders under Exhibit 13.
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the three-month period ended
June 30, 1997, except for the Current reports on Form 8-K filed on May 7, 1997,
to report quarterly earnings and on June 3, 1997 to report dividends.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FFW CORPORATION
Date: September 29, 1997 By:/s/ Nicholas M. George
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NICHOLAS M. GEORGE
(Duly Authorized Representative)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ Wayne W. Rees /s/ Nicholas M. George
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WAYNE W. REES, Chairman of the NICHOLAS M. GEORGE, President,
Board and Secretary Chief Executive Officer and
Director (Principal Executive
and Operating Officer)
Date: September 29, 1997 Date: September 29, 1997
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/s/ Maynard E. Vollmer /s/ Joseph W. McSpadden
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MAYNARD E. VOLLMER, Director JOSEPH W. MCSPADDEN, Director
Date: September 29, 1997 Date: September 29, 1997
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/s/ Stanley Myers /s/ Ronald D. Reynolds
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STANLEY MYERS, Director RONALD D. REYNOLDS, Director
Date: September 29, 1997 Date: September 29, 1997
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/s/ Charles E. Redman /s/ Thomas L. Frank
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CHARLES E. REDMAN, Chief THOMAS L. FRANK, Director
Financial Officer (Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)
Date: September 29, 1997 Date: September 29, 1997
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Index to Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
13 Annual Report to Security Holders
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23 Consents of Experts and Counsel
27 Financial Data Schedule
Exhibit 13
Annual Report to Security Holders
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FFW Corporation
Contents
President's Message 1
Selected Consolidated
Financial Statements 2
Management's
Discussion and
Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results
of Operations 4
Report of
Independent Auditors' 14
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
June 30, 1997 and 1996 15
Consolidated Statements
of Income
Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 16
Consolidated Statements
of Shareholders' Equity
Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 17
Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows
Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 18
Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements 20
Directors and
Executive Officers 36
Shareholder
Information Inside Back Cover
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President's Message
Dear Shareholder:
It is a pleasure to report to you that FFW Corporation and its subsidiary, First
Federal Savings Bank, has completed another successful year. Total assets of the
corporation at fiscal year end June 30, 1997, exceeded $180 million, an increase
of 19.7% from the previous year. Net income decreased slightly from the prior
year to $1.3 million as a result of the one time special assessment to the
Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF) of $556,000. Without the SAIF
assessment, net income would have been approximately $1.7 million.
During the fiscal year 1997, First Federal hired a Commercial Loan Officer and
developed a Commercial Lending Department that will provide additional lending
and deposit services to our market area. The acquisition of an NBD Bank branch
in South Whitley, Indiana, took place in the last quarter of the fiscal year. As
a result, our deposit base was increased by $17.1 million and our market area
was expanded to an adjacent county. This new market will provide increased
activity for our hometown banking services, including the mortgage, consumer and
commercial loan portfolios.
The board of directors, officers, and employees will continue to explore all
opportunities that will enhance shareholder value. To that end, the board has
consistently increased dividend payments. The board has also authorized the
repurchase of FFW Corporation stock because it considers the purchase of the
stock to be an excellent investment.
With all of the success of FFW Corporation, it is important to acknowledge and
recognize the tireless efforts of all the employees and officers. To our valued
customers, who are vital to our growth, profitability and success, we thank you
for your continued support. We look forward to the ensuing year and will make
every effort to justify your continued confidence and support.
Sincerely,
/s/Nicholas M. George
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NICHOLAS M. GEORGE
President and Chief Executive Officer
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<CAPTION>
Selected Consolidated Financial Information
June 30,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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(In Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Selected Financial Condition Data:
Total assets $180,055 $150,467 $147,293 $122,480 $92,197
Loans receivable, net 114,159 100,529 92,475 77,688 68,192
Loans held for sale, net -- 423 214 1,315 223
Mortgage-backed securities 18,862 18,540 19,489 20,423 4,803
Securities 21,588 22,026 15,494 17,730 13,076
Deposits 116,118 92,490 85,930 82,041 75,211
Total borrowings 44,800 41,800 45,300 25,490 2,000
Stockholders' equity 17,141 15,458 15,492 14,435 14,273
<CAPTION>
Year Ended June 30,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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(In Thousands, except for per share data)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Selected Operations Data:
Total interest income $ 12,224 $ 11,164 $ 9,409 $ 7,236 $ 6,741
Total interest expense 7,246 6,799 5,630 3,770 3,693
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Net interest income 4,978 4,365 3,779 3,466 3,048
Provision for loan losses 120 95 34 24 149
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Net interest income after
provision for loan losses 4,858 4,270 3,745 3,442 2,899
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Net realized gains on sales/calls
of interest-earning assets 45 146 9 230 147
Net unrealized gains (losses) on
loans held for sale 1 (1) 18 (61) --
Unrealized loss on mortgage-
backed security -- -- (319) -- --
Other noninterest income 628 483 437 452 401
Noninterest expense (3,583) (2,586) (2,356) (2,247) (1,885)
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Income before income taxes 1,949 2,312 1,534 1,816 1,562
Income tax expense (605) (726) (435) (468) (547)
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Net income $ 1,344 $ 1,586 $ 1,099 $ 1,348 $ 1,015
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Earnings per Common and Common
Equivalent Shares:
Primary $1.93 $2.13 $1.46 $1.62 $ .36 (1)
Fully diluted $1.92 $2.13 $1.45 $1.61 $ .36 (1)
Dividends declared and paid
per common share $ .63 $ .51 $ .45 $ .41 $ .10 (1)
Dividend payout ratio 32.64% 24.09% 31.67% 24.65% 24.03%
(1) Subsequent to conversion of First Federal Savings Bank to stock form,
effective April 1, 1993.
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Selected Consolidated Financial Information (continued)
Year Ended June 30,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Other Data:
Interest rate spread information:
Average during period 2.69% 2.45% 2.36% 2.74% 3.09%
End of period 2.82 2.67 2.30 2.60 3.14
Net interest margin(1) 3.25 3.06 2.99 3.45 3.63
Average interest-earning assets to
average interest-bearing liabilities 1.12x 1.13x 1.14x 1.19x 1.12x
Non-performing assets (2) to total
assets at end of period .16 .06 .09 .08 .24
Equity-to-total assets (end of period) 9.52 10.27 10.52 11.79 15.48
Return on assets (ratio of net income
to average total assets) .85 1.09 .85 1.31 1.19
Return on equity (ratio of net income
to average equity) 8.41 9.89 7.62 9.26 9.86
Equity-to-assets ratio (ratio of average
equity to average total assets) 10.11 11.02 11.15 14.15 12.04
Number of full-service offices 4 3 3 3 3
(1) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(2) Includes non-accruing loans, accruing loans delinquent more than 90 days and
foreclosed assets.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
General
FFW Corporation (the Company) owns all outstanding stock of First Federal
Savings Bank of Wabash (the Bank or First Federal), and the Company's earnings
are primarily dependent on the operations of First Federal. As a result, the
following discussion relates primarily to the operations of the Bank.
The principal business of savings banks, including First Federal, has
historically consisted of attracting deposits from the general public and making
loans secured by residential real estate. The Bank's earnings are primarily
dependent on net interest income, the difference between interest income and
interest expense. Interest income is a function of the balances of loans,
mortgage-backed securities and investments outstanding during the period and the
yield earned on such assets. Interest expense is a function of the balances of
deposits and borrowings outstanding during the same period and the rates paid on
such deposits and borrowings. The Bank's earnings are also affected by
provisions for loan losses, service charges and income taxes. Operating expenses
consist primarily of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment
expenses, federal deposit insurance premiums and other general and
administrative expenses.
The Company is significantly affected by prevailing economic conditions as well
as federal regulations concerning financial institutions and monetary and fiscal
policies. Deposit balances are influenced by a number of factors including
interest rates paid on competing personal investments and the level of personal
income and savings within the institution's market. In addition, growth of
deposit balances is influenced by the perceptions of customers regarding the
stability of the financial services industry. Lending activities are influenced
by the demand for housing as well as competition from other lending
institutions. The primary sources of funds for lending activities include
deposits, loan repayments, borrowings, sales and maturities of securities
available for sale and funds provided from operations.
Financial Condition
The Company's total assets increased from $150.5 million at June 30, 1996 to
$180.1 million at June 30, 1997, an increase of $29.6 million, or 19.7%. This
increase was funded by an increase in deposits of $23.6 million, primarily
resulting from the acquisition of an NBD Bank branch in South Whitley, Indiana,
and an increase in advances outstanding from Federal Home Loan Bank of
Indianapolis (FHLB) of $3.0 million. A portion of these funds, along with cash
on hand, were used to originate loans, resulting in an increase in net loans of
$13.6 million. An additional $500,000 was invested in FNMA preferred stock and
an increase in short-term interest-bearing deposits at FHLB of $13.6 million.
Total securities available for sale decreased from $40.6 million at June 30,
1996 to $40.4 million at June 30, 1997. During fiscal 1997, state and municipal
securities decreased from $8.3 million at June 30, 1996 to $7.4 million at June
30, 1997 due to maturities and calls during the course of the year. During
fiscal 1997, management continued to diversify the investment portfolio by
investing $500,000 in a 5 year non-callable FNMA preferred stock, of which the
dividends are 70% excluded for tax purposes.
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Mortgage-backed securities increased from $18.5 million at June 30, 1996 to
$18.9 million at June 30, 1997. This increase was comprised of market
appreciation, which exceeded repayments and amortization and accretion. The
privately issued mortgage-backed security which was downgraded three times in
fiscal 1995 by various nationally recognized rating agencies, has continued to
make principal and interest payments. Management believes, based on the
indicated current market value of this security, that the valuation allowance of
$318,900 is sufficient and no additional loss allocation is required. The
establishment of this allowance in fiscal year 1995 was the result of an other
than temporary decline in the market value of the security which is secured by
multi-family loans primarily located in Southern California. The decline in
market value was the result of the weakened economy in Southern California,
rising delinquencies and larger than anticipated loan losses in the loan pool.
The actual loss to the Company over the life of this investment is not known at
this time, and no predictions can be made as to whether any additional losses
will be incurred as a result of this investment.
On December 31, 1995, the Company reclassified it's entire investment portfolio
of debt and mortgage-backed securities to available for sale from held to
maturity. The Company has net unrealized appreciation of $502,183, net of tax at
June 30, 1997 for securities available for sale.
Net loans increased $13.6 million, or 13.6%, from $100.5 million at June 30,
1996 to $114.2 million at June 30, 1997. The increase in the loan portfolio was
comprised primarily of automobile loans and
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mortgage loans which increased $ 4.2 million and $4.1 million, respectively,
during fiscal 1997. The loan portfolio is comprised primarily of first mortgage
loans secured by one- to four-family residential real estate located in the
Company's market area. At June 30, 1997, first mortgage loans secured by one-to
four-family real estate comprise $64.9 million, or 56.6% of the loan portfolio.
The Company also had $6.4 million of commercial and multi-family real estate
loans and $3.0 million of construction loans. The consumer loan portfolio
included $22.6 million of automobile loans, $7.0 million of home equity and
improvement loans, $6.8 million in commercial business loans and $4.8 million in
other consumer loans at June 30, 1997.
Total deposits increased $23.6 million, or 25.5%, from $92.5 million at June 30,
1996 to $116.1 million at June 30, 1997. During fiscal 1997, passbook and
checking accounts increased $7.1 million, or 14.5%, and certificates of deposit
increased $16.5 million, or 38.0%. This increase in deposits was primarily due
to the purchase of an NBD Bank branch in South Whitley, Indiana, on June 13,
1997. The acquisition of the South Whitley branch added $17.1 million to our
deposit base. Assuming interest rates remain at present levels during the next
fiscal year, management anticipates that deposits will continue to increase
above current levels. As a result, management will try to control the overall
increases in interest rates in deposits by targeting certain terms and offering
"specials" rather than across the board increases for all deposit products. If
deposit growth lags behind loan demand, then an increase in FHLB advances may be
necessary to fund the Company's lending and investment activities during fiscal
1998.
Total shareholders' equity increased $1.7 million to $17.1 million at June 30,
1997. The increase primarily resulted from net income of $1.3 million, $705,000
change in unrealized appreciation of securities available for sale, net of tax
and $232,000 for the release of ESOP shares, which were offset by the repurchase
of stock totaling $330,000 and dividends paid of $443,000.
Results Of Operations
Comparison of Years Ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996
General. Net income for the year ended June 30, 1997 was $1.3 million, a
decrease of $243,000 compared to net income for the year ended June 30, 1996.
The decrease was primarily the result of an increase of $1.0 million in
noninterest expense, which was partially offset by an increase of $613,000 in
net interest income and a decrease in income taxes of $120,000. Further details
of the changes in these items are discussed below.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $613,000, or 14.0%, from $4.4
million to $5.0 million for the year ended June 30, 1997. The increase in net
interest income was due to an increase of $1.1 million in interest income,
partially offset by an increase of $447,000 in interest expense. The increase in
net interest income was primarily a result of an increase in average
interest-earning assets exceeding the increase in average interest-bearing
liabilities and an improvement in net interest margin as discussed below.
Interest income increased $1.1 million, or 9.5%, for fiscal 1997 compared to
fiscal 1996 primarily due to an increase in the average balance of loans and
investments. These increases exceeded the increases in the interest-bearing
liabilities for the same period. To a lesser extent the increase in interest
income resulted from an increase in the average rate on earning assets to 7.98%
in fiscal 1997 from 7.83% in fiscal 1996.
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Interest expense increased $447,000, or 6.6%, for fiscal 1997 compared to fiscal
1996 due to an increase in the average balance of certificates of deposit and
FHLB advances outstanding, partially offset by a decrease in the average rate on
interest-bearing liabilities to 5.29% in fiscal 1997 from 5.38% in fiscal 1996.
Management plans to continue using FHLB advances to fund loan growth if there is
not sufficient deposit growth.
Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses increased $25,000 from
$95,000 in fiscal 1996 to $120,000 in fiscal 1997. The amounts provided during
the fiscal year were based on management's quarterly analysis of the allowance
for loan losses. The Company will continue to monitor its allowance for loan
losses and make future additions to the allowance through the provision for loan
losses as economic and regulatory conditions dictate. Although the Company
maintains its allowance for loan losses at a level which it considers to be
adequate to provide for potential losses, there can be no assurance that future
losses will not exceed estimated amounts or that additional provisions for loan
losses will not be required in future periods. In addition, the Company's
determination as to the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to
review by the regulatory agencies which can order the establishment of
additional general or specific allowances.
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Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased from $628,000 in fiscal 1996 to
$674,000 in fiscal 1997. This increase of $46,000 was primarily the result of
increases of $48,000, $63,000 and $34,000 in commission income, service charges
and other income, respectively. These increases were offset by decreases of
$43,000 and $58,000 in gains on sale of loans and gains on sale of securities,
respectively. Management intends to continue to sell newly originated fixed-rate
mortgage loans with maturities greater than 15 years. The loans to be sold are
classified as held for sale at the date of origination. Management continues to
price these loans based on rates offered by a government agency which purchases
these products in the secondary market.
Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased from $2.6 million in fiscal
1996 to $3.6 million in fiscal 1997. This increase of $1.0 million, or 38.5%,
was primarily the result of increases in SAIF deposit insurance premium of
$489,000, other expense of $133,000, and salaries and employee benefits of
$277,000. The increase in SAIF deposit insurance premiums was related to the one
time assessment of $556,000 paid out in November 1996. The increase in salaries
and employee benefits was primarily the result of increases in staff for a
commercial loan department, and additional employees related to our new branch
in South Whitley and normal salary increases. The increase in other expense was
primarily due to costs related to the branch acquisition, and start up costs for
our commercial loan department.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense was $606,000 in fiscal 1997 compared to
$726,000 in fiscal 1996, a decrease of $120,000, or 16.6%. Income taxes
decreased primarily as a result of the tax effect of lower income before income
taxes resulting primarily from the one time SAIF assessment.
Comparison of Years Ended June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995
General. Net income for the year ended June 30, 1996 was $1.6 million, an
increase of $487,000 compared to net income for the year ended June 30, 1995.
The increase was primarily the result of a $587,000 increase in net interest
income and an increase of $483,000 in noninterest income. These increases were
offset by increases in income taxes of $291,000 and an increase in noninterest
expense of $230,000. Further details of the changes in these items are discussed
below.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $587,000, or 15.5%, from $3.8
million to $4.4 million for the year ended June 30, 1996. The increase in net
interest income was due to an increase of $1.8 million in interest income,
partially offset by an increase of $1.2 million in interest expense. The
increase in net interest income was primarily a result of an increase in average
interest-earning assets exceeding the increase in average interest-bearing
liabilities and an improvement in net interest margin as discussed below.
Interest income increased $1.8 million, or 18.7%, for fiscal 1996 compared to
fiscal 1995 primarily due to an increase in the average balance of loans and
investments. These increases exceeded the increases in the interest-bearing
liabilities for the same period. To a lessor extent the increase in interest
income resulted from an increase in the average rate on earning assets to 7.83%
in fiscal 1996 from 7.43% in fiscal 1995.
Interest expense increased $1.2 million, or 20.8%, for fiscal 1996 compared to
fiscal 1995 due to an increase in the average balance of certificates of deposit
and FHLB advances outstanding, and an increase in the average rate on
interest-bearing liabilities to 5.38% in fiscal 1996 from 5.07% in fiscal 1995.
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Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses increased $61,000 from
$34,000 in fiscal 1995 to $95,000 in fiscal 1996. The amounts provided during
the fiscal year were based on management's quarterly analysis of the allowance
for loan losses.
Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased from $145,000 in fiscal 1995 to
$628,000 in fiscal 1996. This increase of $483,000 was primarily the result of
the impact on fiscal 1995 of an unrealized loss on a mortgage-backed security of
$319,000. In addition, there was an increase of $118,000 in net realized and
unrealized gains on loans and securities sold or held for sale.
Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased from $2.4 million in fiscal
1995 to $2.6 million in fiscal 1996. This increase of $230,000, or 9.8%, was
primarily the result of increases in occupancy and equipment expenses of
$70,000, and salaries and employee benefits of $82,000. The increase in salaries
and employee benefits was primarily the result of increases in staff and normal
salary increases. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense was related to
our new office in Syracuse, which replaced an existing office at the same
location.
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Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense was $726,000 in fiscal 1996 compared to
$435,000 in fiscal 1995, an increase of $291,000, or 67.0%. Income taxes
increased primarily as a result of increased income before income taxes.
Asset/Liability Management
The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent
to which such assets and liabilities are "interest rate sensitive" and by
monitoring an institution's interest rate sensitivity "gap". An asset or
liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if
it will mature or reprice within that time period. The interest rate sensitivity
gap is defined as the difference between the amount of interest-earning assets
anticipated, based upon certain assumptions, to mature or reprice within a
specific time period, and the amount of interest-bearing liabilities
anticipated, based upon certain assumptions, to mature or reprice within that
same time period. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate
sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities. A
gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate sensitive
liabilities exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive assets. During a
period of rising interest rates, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect
net interest income while a positive gap would tend to benefit net interest
income.
A primary objective of asset/liability management is to manage interest rate
risk. The Company monitors its asset/liability mix on an ongoing basis, and,
from time-to-time, may institute certain changes in its product mix and asset
and liability maturities.
At June 30, 1997, total interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within one
year exceeded total interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing in the
same period by $12.9 million representing a positive cumulative one-year gap
ratio of 7.15% of total assets. This assumes non-interest bearing demand deposit
accounts do not reprice. If interest rates increase, the Company may be forced
to reprice interest-bearing deposits such as money market, NOW, and passbook
accounts in advance of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis assumptions,
and as a result, a negative gap may occur.
The Company focuses lending efforts toward offering competitively priced
adjustable rate loan products as an alternative to more traditional fixed rate
mortgage loans. In addition, while the Company generally originates mortgage
loans for its own portfolio, sales of fixed-rate first mortgage loans with
maturities of 15 years or greater are currently undertaken to manage interest
rate risk. These loans are currently classified as held for sale by the Company
at origination. There were no loans held for sale at June 30, 1997. The Company
retains the servicing on loans sold in the secondary market and, at June 30,
1997, $21.4 million in such loans were being serviced for others.
The primary objective of the Company's investment strategy is to provide
liquidity necessary to meet funding needs as well as address daily, cyclical and
long-term changes in the asset/liability mix while contributing to profitability
by providing a stable flow of dependable earnings. Generally, the Company
invests funds among various categories of investments and maturities based on
the Company's liquidity needs and to achieve the proper balance between the
desire to minimize risk and maximize yield to fulfill the Company's
asset/liability management policies.
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The Company's cost of funds responds to changes in interest rates due to the
relatively short-term nature of its deposit portfolio. Consequently, the results
of operations are influenced by the levels of short-term interest rates. The
Company offers a range of maturities on its deposit products at competitive
rates and monitors the maturities on an ongoing basis.
The following table illustrates the assumed maturities and repricing mechanisms
of the major asset and liability categories of the Company as of June 30, 1997.
Maturity and repricing dates have been projected by applying the assumptions set
forth below to contractual maturity and repricing dates. The information is
based on certain repricing and other assumptions which are set forth below the
table and which are different than historical experience. Classifications of
such items are different from those presented in other schedules and financial
statements included herein.
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<CAPTION>
Maturing or Repricing
Within One Year
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181 Days
90 Days 91-180 to One Over Over Over
or Less Days Year 1-3 Yrs 3-5 Yrs 5 Yrs TOTAL
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(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed-rate 1-4 family (including
mortgage-backed securities),
commercial real estate and
construction loans $ 864(1) $ 1,021 $ 1,659 $ 6,145 $ 9,575 $18,225 $37,489(1)
Adjustable-rate 1-4 family
(including mortgage-backed
securities), commercial real
estate and construction loans 3,959 551 33,996 2,737 20,272 37 61,552
Non-mortgage loans 6,426 1,730 3,583 16,251 6,562 -- 34,552
Investment securities
and other 25,845 255 315 8,749 2,130 2,191 39,485
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Total interest-earnings
assets 37,094 3,557 39,553 33,882 38,539 20,453 173,078
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Deposits/escrows/
borrowings 39,447 3,081 24,797 56,168 12,825 24,737 161,055
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Total interest-bearing
liabilities 39,447 3,081 24,797 56,168 12,825 24,737 161,055
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Interest-rate sensitivity Gap
(interest-earning assets less
interest-bearing liabilities) $(2,353) $ 476 $14,756 $(22,286) $25,714 $ (4,284) $12,023
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Difference as a percent of
total interest-earning assets (1.36)% .28% 8.53% (12.88)% 14.86% (2.48)%6.95%
Cumulative interest-rate
sensitivity gap $(2,353) $(1,877) $12,879 $(9,407) $16,307 $12,023 $12,023
Cumulative interest-rate
sensitivity gap as a
percentage of total assets (1.31)% (1.04)% 7.15% (5.22)% 9.06% 6.68%6.68%
Cumulative interest-rate
sensitivity gap as a
percentage of total interest-
earning assets (1.36)% (1.08)% 7.45% (5.43)% 9.43% 6.95%6.95%
(1) There were no loans held for sale on June 30, 1997
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In preparing the table above, it has been assumed, consistent with the
assumptions used by the FHLB at June 30, 1997 in assessing the interest rate
sensitivity of thrift institutions, that: (i) adjustable rate first mortgage
loans on one-to four-family residences will prepay at the rate of 22% per year;
(ii) first mortgage loans on residential properties of five or more units and
non-residential properties will prepay at the rate of 15% per year; (iii) fixed
rate first mortgage loans on one-to four-family residences with terms to
maturity of 5 years or less will prepay at a rate of 8.22% per maturity
classification; (iv) second mortgage loans on one-to four-family residences will
prepay at a rate of 26% per maturity classification (v) non-mortgage loans and
investments will not prepay; and (vi) fixed rate first mortgage loans on one-to
four-family residences with terms to maturity of more than 5 years will prepay
annually as follows:
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Annual
Loan Rate Prepayment Rate
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Less than 8.0% 8.2%
8.0% to 8.99% 9.1%
9.0% to 9.99% 12.2%
10.0% to 10.99% 19.7%
11.0% or more 30.1%
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In addition, it is assumed that interest rates do not change, that fixed
maturity deposits are not withdrawn prior to maturity, and that other deposits
are withdrawn or reprice as follows:
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<CAPTION>
Annual Percentage Rate
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1 Year More Than More Than More Than More Than
or Less 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5-10 Years 10 Years
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts :
Interest-bearing
transaction 37.0% 33.8% 9.1% 12.2% 7.9%
Money market 79.0 11.0 5.2 4.0 0.8
Passbook savings 17.0 25.8 16.8 21.4 19.0
Non-interest bearing
transaction 10.0 17.1 13.8 24.2 34.9
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In evaluating the Company's exposure to interest rate risk, certain shortcomings
inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing tables must be
considered. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have
similar maturities, they may react in different degrees to changes in market
interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and
liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while
interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates.
Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgages, have features
which restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life
of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment
and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those
assumed in calculating the table. For example, projected passbook, money market
and transaction account maturities or withdrawals may also materially change if
interest rates change. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their
debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase. The Company
considers all of these factors in monitoring its exposure to interest rate risk.
Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields
The following tables set forth the weighted average effective interest rate
earned by the Company on its loan and investment portfolios, the weighted
average effective cost of the Company's deposits and other interest-bearing
liabilities, the interest rate spread of the Company, and the net yield on
weighted average interest-earning assets for the periods and as of the dates
shown.
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended June 30
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Average 1997 Yield/ Average 1996 Yield/ Average 1995 Yield/
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
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(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest-earning assets:
Loans receivable(1) $107,082 $ 9,197 8.59% $ 97,473 $ 8,287 8.50% $ 85,870 $6,863 7.99%
Securities(2) 24,248 1,475 6.08 20,730 1,238 5.97 17,399 952 5.47
Mortgage-backed
securities 18,781 1,445 7.69 19,432 1,425 7.33 20,098 1,453 7.23
Interest-bearing
deposits in other
financial institutions 3,112 107 3.44 4,911 214 4.36 3,188 141 4.42
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Total interest-earning
assets. 153,223 12,224 7.98% 142,546 11,164 7.83% 126,555 9,409 7.43%
Other assets 4,895 2,959 2,739
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Total assets $158,118 $145,505 $129,294
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Money market
accounts $ 298 $ 8 2.68% $295 $7 2.37% $477 $12 2.52%
NOW accounts 4,242 84 1.98 3,926 78 1.99 3,908 78 2.00
Passbook savings
accounts 40,982 1,772 4.32 41,682 1,841 4.42 43,793 1,802 4.11
Certificates
of deposit 49,907 2,914 5.84 41,155 2,446 5.94 32,914 1,889 5.74
FHLB advances 41,470 2,468 5.95 39,296 2,427 6.18 29,994 1,850 6.17
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Total interest-
bearing liabilities 136,899 7,246 5.29% 126,354 6,799 5.38% 111,086 5,631 5.07%
Other liabilities 5,238 3,115 3,786
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Total liabilities 142,137 129,469 114,872
Shareholders' liabilities 15,981 16,036 14,422
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $158,118 $145,505 $129,294
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Net interest income/
interest rate spread $4,978 2.69% $4,365 2.45% $3,778 2.36%
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Net interest margin (3) 3.25% 3.06% 2.99%
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(1) Average outstanding balances include non-accruing loans. Interest on loans
receivable includes fees. The inclusion of nonaccrual loans and fees does not
have material effect on either the average outstanding balance or the average
yield.
(2) Yields reflected have not been computed on a tax equivalent basis.
(3) Net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.
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<CAPTION>
At June 30
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1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Weighted average yield on:
Loans receivable (1) 8.72% 8.57% 8.38%
Securities (2) 6.10 5.96 5.38
Mortgage-backed securities 7.79 7.14 7.13
Interest-bearing deposits in other
financial institutions 6.27 4.83 6.31
Combined weighted average yield
on interest-earning assets 8.05 7.89 7.76
Weighted average rate paid on:
Money market accounts 2.60 2.42 2.43
NOW accounts 1.96 1.99 2.00
Passbook savings accounts 4.23 4.29 4.41
Certificates of deposit 5.78 5.74 5.92
FHLB advances 5.94 5.92 6.33
Combined weighted average rate paid
on interest-bearing liabilities 5.23 5.22 5.46
Spread 2.82 2.67 2.30
(1) Includes impact of non-accruing loans and loan fees.
(2) Yields reflected have not been computed on a tax equivalent basis.
</TABLE>
Rate/Volume Analysis
The following schedule presents the dollar amount of change in interest income
and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between changes related to higher
or lower outstanding balances and changes due to the levels and changes in
interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to
(i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by old rate) and (ii)
changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by old volume). For purposes
of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be
segregated have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and
the change due to rate.
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended June 30,
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1997 vs. 1996 1996 vs. 1995
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Increase Increase
(Decrease) Total (Decrease) Total
Due to Increase Due to Increase
Volume Rate (Decrease) Volume Rate (Decrease)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest-earning assets:
Loans receivable(1) $ 825 $ 85 $ 910 $ 968 $ 456 $1,424
Securities 214 23 237 194 92 286
Mortgage-backed securities (49) 69 20 (49) 21 (28)
Interest-bearings deposits in
other financial institutions (68) (39) (107) 75 (2) 73
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Total interest-earning assets $ 922 $ 138 $1,060 $1,188 $ 567 $1,755
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Money market accounts $ -- $1 $1 $(4) $(1) $(5)
NOW accounts 6 -- 6 -- -- --
Passbook savings accounts (31) (38) (69) (89) 128 39
Certificates of deposit 512 (44) 468 488 69 557
FHLB advances 131 (90) 41 575 2 577
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Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 618 $(171) $ 447 $ 970 $ 198 $1,168
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Net interest income $ 613 $ 587
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(1) Includes the impact of non-accruing loans and loan fees.
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Asset Quality
Total non-performing assets increased to $281,000 at June 30, 1997 compared to
$92,000 at June 30, 1996. The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets at
June 30, 1997 was .16% compared to .06% at June 30, 1996. Included in
non-performing assets at June 30, 1997 were sixteen consumer loans totaling
$248,000. Repossessed assets totaled $33,000 at June 30, 1997.
In addition to the non-performing assets listed above, as of June 30, 1997 and
1996, there was $1.5 and $1.4 million, respectively in net loans designated by
the Bank as "of concern" due to management's doubts as to the ability of the
borrowers to comply with loan repayment terms. Based on management's review as
of June 30, 1997, $802,000 of loans were classified as special mention, $899,000
as substandard, $82,000 as doubtful, and none as loss. As of June 30, 1996,
$713,000 were classified as special mention, $691,000 as substandard, $47,000 as
doubtful, and none as loss.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowings, principal and
interest payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and sales and
maturities of securities available for sale. While maturities of securities and
scheduled amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities are a predictable
source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced
by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
The standard measure of liquidity for thrift institutions is the ratio of cash
and eligible investments to a certain percentage of net withdrawable savings and
borrowings due within one year. The minimum required ratio is currently set by
OTS regulations at 5%, of which 1% must be comprised of short-term investments
(i.e. generally with a term of less than one year). At June 30, 1997, the Bank's
liquidity ratio was 15.16%, of which 9.04% was comprised of short-term
investments.
Year Ended June 30, 1997. During the year ended June 30, 1997 there was a net
increase of $14.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. A major source of cash
during the year was an increase in deposits of $23.6 million of which $17.1
million was the result of the acquisition of the NBD Bank branch in South
Whitley, Indiana on June 13, 1997. In addition, proceeds from sales of loans
held for sale provided $3.7 million. Management continued to sell fixed rate
first mortgage loans with maturities of 15 to 30 years in the secondary market
to manage interest rate risk.
Major uses of cash during the year which offset the sources of cash included
funding an increase of $13.6 million in the loan portfolio, $500,000 in FNMA
preferred stock and originations of $3.2 million of loans to be sold in the
secondary market.
Year Ended June 30, 1996. During the year ended June 30, 1996 there was a net
decrease of $11.1 million in cash and cash equivalents. A major source of cash
during the year was an increase in deposits of $6.6 million. In addition,
proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans provided $6.8 million. Management
continued to sell fixed rate first mortgage loans with maturities of 15 to 30
years in the secondary market to manage interest rate risk.
Major uses of cash during the year which offset the sources of cash included
funding an increase of $8.1 million in the loan portfolio, purchasing $5.0
million in a callable FHLB bond, $4.0 million in FNMA preferred stock and
originations of $6.9 million of loans to be sold in the secondary market.
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Year Ended June 30, 1995. During the year ended June 30, 1995, there was a net
increase of $11.8 in cash and cash equivalents. A major source of cash during
the year included the $19.8 million net increase in advances from the FHLB.
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans provided $2.4 million. Management
continued to sell fixed rate first mortgage loans with maturities of 15 to 30
years originated for sale in the secondary market to manage interest rate risk.
Additional sources of funds included a $3.9 million increase in deposits.
Major uses of cash during the year which offset the sources of cash included
funding an increase of $14.8 million in the loan portfolio, purchasing $1.0
million in FHLB stock and origination of $1.3 million of loans to be sold in the
secondary market.
Borrowings may be used as a source of funds to offset reductions in other
sources of funds such as deposits and to assist in asset/liability management.
Management believes that a diversified blend of borrowings from the FHLB offer
flexibility and are an important tool to be used in the balanced growth of the
Company. As such, borrowings outstanding at June 30, 1997 consist of advances
from the FHLB totaling $44.8 million. Also, the Company had commitments to fund
loan originations and unused lines of credit with borrowers of $7.6 million at
June 30, 1997. In the opinion of management, the Company has sufficient cash
flow and borrowing capacity to meet current and anticipated funding commitments.
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Pursuant to federal law, thrift institutions must meet a 1.5% tangible capital
requirement, a 3% core capital requirement and an 8% total risk-based capital to
risk weighted assets requirement. At June 30, 1997, the Bank exceeded all fully
phased in capital requirements. Tangible and core capital totaled $11.6 million,
or 6.6% of adjusted total assets (as defined by regulation) and risk-based
capital totaled $12.1 million, or 12.7% of risk-weighted assets (as defined by
regulation). See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information regarding capital requirements applicable to the Bank.
Impact of Inflation
The financial statements and related data presented herein have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles which require the
measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical
dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money
over time due to inflation. The primary assets and liabilities of the Company
are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant
impact on the Company's performance than the effects of general levels of
inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or
magnitude as the prices of goods and services.
Impact of New Accounting Standards
SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishment of Liabilities," was issued in 1996. It revises the accounting
for transfers of financial assets, such as loans and securities, and for
distinguishing between sales and secured borrowings. It became effective for
some transactions occurring after December 31, 1996, and will be effective for
others in 1998. The impact of partial adoption in 1997 was not material to the
1997 consolidated financial statements and the impact of the complete adoption
in 1998 is also not expected to be material to the consolidated financial
statements.
Also, in March 1997, the accounting requirements for calculating earnings per
share were revised by SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share". Basic earnings per
share for the quarter ending December 31, 1997 and later will be calculated
solely on average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share will
reflect the potential dilution of stock options and other common stock
equivalents. All prior calculations will be restated to be comparable to the new
methods. As the Company has dilution from stock options, the new calculation
methods will increase basic earnings per share over what otherwise would have
been reported as primary earnings per share, while there will be little effect
on fully diluted earnings per share.
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board "FASB" issued SFAS No.
130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". This Statement establishes standards for
reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components (revenue,
expenses, gains and losses) in a full set of general-purpose financial
statements. This Statement requires that all items that are required to be
recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be
reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as
other financial statements. Income tax effects must also be shown. This
Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The
adoption of SFAS No. 130 is not expected to have a material impact on the
results of operations or financial condition of the Company.
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In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131 "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information". SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for the
way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments
in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report
selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports
issued to shareholders. It also establishes standards for related disclosures
about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. This
Statement is effective for financial statements for periods beginning after
December 15, 1997. The adoption of SFAS No. 131 is not expected to have a
material impact on the results of operations or financial condition of the
Company.
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Report of Independent Auditors
Board of Directors
FFW Corporation
Wabash, Indiana
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of FFW Corporation
as of June 30, 1997 and 1996 and the related consolidated statements of income,
shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended June 30, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company'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 FFW Corporation as
of June 30, 1997 and 1996 and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1997 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
--------------------------------
Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
South Bend, Indiana
August 7, 1997
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 1997 and 1996
1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Cash and due from financial institutions $ 1,620,716 $ 861,553
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial
institutions - short-term 15,499,898 1,926,654
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Total cash and cash equivalents 17,120,614 2,788,207
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial
institutions - long term (cost approximates market) -- 362,664
Securities available for sale 40,449,698 40,566,384
Loans held for sale, net of unrealized
losses of $639 in 1996 -- 423,361
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
of $571,751 in 1997 and $553,440 in 1996 114,158,745 100,529,412
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at cost 2,397,600 2,397,600
Accrued interest receivable 1,123,623 1,102,611
Premises and equipment, net 1,926,910 1,691,433
Investment in limited partnership 749,952 --
Other assets 2,128,339 605,233
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Total assets $180,055,481 $150,466,905
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $5,751,478 $ 3,263,982
Savings, NOW and MMDA deposits 50,529,826 45,868,695
Other time deposits 59,837,170 43,357,434
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Total deposits 116,118,474 92,490,111
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 44,800,000 41,800,000
Obligation relative to limited partnership 712,500 --
Accrued interest payable 157,521 150,492
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,125,700 568,159
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Total liabilities 162,914,195 135,008,762
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 500,000 shares
authorized; none issued and outstanding -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares
authorized; shares issued: 869,766 - 1997
and 853,592 - 1996; shares outstanding:
711,234 - 1997 and 711,060 - 1996 8,698 8,536
Additional paid-in capital 8,439,565 8,132,484
Retained earnings substantially restricted 11,119,378 10,218,910
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on securities available for sale, net of tax of
$405,385 in 1997 and ($69,436) in 1996 502,183 (203,283)
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares (244,553) (331,189)
Unearned Management Retention Plan shares -- (13,079)
Treasury stock, 158,532 and 142,532 common shares,
at cost at June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively (2,683,985) (2,354,236)
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Total shareholders' equity 17,141,286 15,458,143
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $180,055,481 $150,466,905
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995
1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest and dividend income
Loans receivable, including fees $ 9,197,093 $ 8,287,276 $ 6,862,790
Taxable securities 2,465,026 2,118,899 1,844,604
Nontaxable securities 455,056 544,165 560,674
Other 106,640 213,832 140,645
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Total interest and dividend income 12,223,815 11,164,172 9,408,713
Interest expense
Deposits 4,777,282 4,371,748 3,780,381
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 2,468,441 2,427,205 1,849,920
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Total interest expense 7,245,723 6,798,953 5,630,301
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Net interest income 4,978,092 4,365,219 3,778,412
Provision for loan losses 120,000 95,153 33,718
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Net interest income after provision for
loan losses 4,858,092 4,270,066 3,744,694
Noninterest income
Net realized gains on sales/calls
of securities available for sale 2,024 59,779 692
Net realized gains on sales of loans
held for sale 43,341 86,039 8,247
Unrealized loss on mortgage-backed security -- -- (318,900)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on loans
held for sale 639 (639) 18,106
Commission income 154,213 106,710 103,827
Service charges and fees 331,057 267,664 221,352
Other income 142,835 108,598 111,885
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Total noninterest income 674,109 628,151 145,209
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits 1,501,292 1,224,121 1,142,065
Occupancy and equipment expense 269,638 255,855 185,478
SAIF deposit insurance premium 726,684 238,033 222,414
Correspondent bank charges 147,581 140,533 124,278
Data processing expense 285,754 231,322 208,980
Printing, postage and supplies 163,820 140,971 131,185
Other expense 488,005 355,210 341,434
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Total noninterest expense 3,582,774 2,586,045 2,355,834
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Income before income taxes 1,949,427 2,312,172 1,534,069
Income tax expense 605,767 725,991 434,620
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Net income $ 1,343,660 $ 1,586,181 $ 1,099,449
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Net income per common and common
equivalent shares
Primary $ 1.93 $ 2.13 $ 1.46
Fully diluted 1.92 2.13 1.45
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Net
Unrealized
Appreciation Unearned
(Depreciation) Employee Unearned
on Securities Unrealized Stock Management
Additional Available Loss on Ownership Retention
Common Paid-In Retained for Sale, Equity Plan Plan
Stock Capital Earnings Net of Tax Investments Shares Shares
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at June 30, 1994 $8,450 $7,925,550 $ 8,263,604 $ -- $(122,608) $(487,561) $(143,879)
Net unrealized depreciation on securities
available for sale, net of tax of $0, upon
adoption of SFAS No. 115 on July 1, 1994 -- -- -- -- (122,608) 122,608 --
Cash dividends declared on common
stock - $.45 per share -- -- (348,249) -- -- -- --
8,558 shares committed to be released
under the ESOP -- 48,000 -- -- -- 75,497 --
Amortization of MRP contribution -- -- -- -- -- -- 87,201
Issuance of 3,396 shares of common stock
due to exercise of stock options 34 33,926 -- -- -- -- --
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available for
sale, net of tax of $0 -- -- -- 60,990 -- -- --
Net income for year ended June 30, 1995 -- -- 1,099,449 -- -- -- --
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Balance at June 30, 1995 8,484 8,007,476 9,014,804 (61,618) -- (412,064) (56,678)
Cash dividends declared on common
stock - $.51 per share -- -- (382,075) -- -- -- --
8,558 shares committed to be released
under the ESOP -- 73,100 -- -- -- 80,875 --
Amortization of MRP contribution -- -- -- -- -- -- 43,599
Purchase of 69,882 shares of treasury stock -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of 5,196 shares of common stock
due to exercise of stock options 52 51,908 -- -- -- -- --
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available for
sale, net of tax of ($69,436) -- -- -- (141,665) -- -- --
Net income for year ended June 30, 1996 -- -- 1,586,181 -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total
Treasury Shareholders'
Stock Equity
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<S> <C> <C>
Balance at June 30, 1994 $(1,008,836) $14,434,720
Net unrealized depreciation on securities
available for sale, net of tax of $0, upon
adoption of SFAS No. 115 on July 1, 1994 -- --
Cash dividends declared on common
stock - $.45 per share -- (348,249)
8,558 shares committed to be released
under the ESOP -- 123,497
Amortization of MRP contribution -- 87,201
Issuance of 3,396 shares of common stock
due to exercise of stock options -- 33,960
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available for
sale, net of tax of $0 -- 60,990
Net income for year ended June 30, 1995 -- 1,099,449
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Balance at June 30, 1995 (1,008,836) 15,491,568
Cash dividends declared on common
stock - $.51 per share -- (382,075)
8,558 shares committed to be released
under the ESOP -- 153,975
Amortization of MRP contribution -- 43,599
Purchase of 69,882 shares of treasury stock (1,345,400) (1,345,400)
Issuance of 5,196 shares of common stock
due to exercise of stock options -- 51,960
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available for
sale, net of tax of ($69,436) -- (141,665)
Net income for year ended June 30, 1996 -- 1,586,181
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at June 30, 1996 8,536 8,132,484 10,218,910 (203,283) -- (331,189) (13,079
Cash dividends declared on common
stock - $.63 per share -- -- (443,192) -- -- -- --
8,558 shares committed to be released
under the ESOP -- 145,503 -- -- -- 86,636 --
Amortization of MRP contribution -- -- -- -- -- -- 13,079
Purchase of 16,000 shares of treasury stock -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of 16,174 shares of common stock
due to exercise of stock options 162 161,578 -- -- -- -- --
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available for
sale, net of tax of $474,821 -- -- -- 705,466 -- -- --
Net income for year ended June 30, 1997 -- -- 1,343,660 -- -- -- --
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Balance at June 30, 1997 $8,698 $8,439,565 $11,119,378 $ 502,183 $ -- $(244,553) $ --
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total
Treasury Shareholders'
Stock Equity
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<S> <C> <C>
Balance at June 30, 1996 (2,354,236) 15,458,143
Cash dividends declared on common
stock - $.63 per share -- (443,192)
8,558 shares committed to be released
under the ESOP -- 232,139
Amortization of MRP contribution -- 13,079
Purchase of 16,000 shares of treasury stock (329,749) (329,749)
Issuance of 16,174 shares of common stock
due to exercise of stock options -- 161,740
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available for
sale, net of tax of $474,821 -- 705,466
Net income for year ended June 30, 1997 -- 1,343,660
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Balance at June 30, 1997 $(2,683,985) $17,141,286
=============================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995
1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 1,343,660 $ 1,586,181 $ 1,099,449
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
from operating activities
Depreciation and amortization, net of accretion 89,006 114,705 167,316
Provision for loan losses 120,000 95,153 33,718
Equity in loss of investment in limited partnership 48 -- --
Net (gains) losses on sales of:
Securities available for sale (2,024) (59,779) (692)
Loans held for sale (43,341) (86,039) (8,247)
Foreclosed real estate owned and repossessed assets (4,783) 48,514 (13,711)
Net unrealized (gains) losses on loans held for sale (639) 639 (18,106)
Unrealized loss on mortgage-backed security -- -- 318,900
Originations of loans held for sale (3,183,214) (6,913,224) (1,282,630)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 3,650,555 6,789,253 2,410,566
ESOP expense 232,139 153,975 123,497
Amortization of MRP contribution 13,079 43,599 87,201
Net change in accrued interest receivable (21,012) (129,935) (87,890)
Net change in other assets (208,073) (7,367) (215,679)
Net change in accrued interest payable, accrued
expenses and other liabilities 147,137 147,485 57,374
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Net cash from operating activities 2,132,538 1,783,160 2,671,066
Cash flows from investing activities
Net change in interest-bearing deposits
in other financial institutions - long-term 362,664 16,336 --
Proceeds from:
Sales/calls of securities available for sale 377,024 1,595,398 95,000
Calls of securities held to maturity -- 500,000 500,693
Maturities of securities available for sale 1,060,000 3,252,000 --
Maturities of securities held to maturity -- 300,000 880,000
Purchase of:
Securities available for sale (690,200) (7,161,658) (538,600)
Securities held to maturity -- (5,000,000) --
Federal Home Loan Bank stock -- (57,200) (1,040,500)
Principal collected on mortgage-backed securities 594,865 770,030 629,778
Net change in loans receivable (13,732,583) (8,150,023) (14,820,746)
Purchases of premises and equipment, net (234,855) (453,024) (95,178)
Investment in limited partnership (37,500) -- --
Cash received for net liabilities assumed in
acquisition of branch 15,300,519 -- --
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate
and repossessed assets 315,344 113,735 145,763
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Net cash from investing activities 3,315,278 (14,274,406) (14,243,790)
(Continued)
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
Years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995
1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from financing activities
Net change in deposits $ 6,495,792 $ 6,560,253 $ 3,888,457
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan
Bank advances 37,500,000 27,300,000 41,800,000
Repayment of Federal Home Loan
Bank advances (34,500,000) (30,800,000) (21,990,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 161,740 51,960 33,960
Purchase of treasury stock (329,749) (1,345,400) --
Cash dividends paid (443,192) (382,075) (348,249)
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Net cash from financing activities 8,884,591 1,384,738 23,384,168
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 14,332,407 (11,106,508) 11,811,444
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of period 2,788,207 13,894,715 2,083,271
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of period $ 17,120,614 $ 2,788,207 $ 13,894,715
===========================================================================================================================
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for
Interest $ 7,238,694 $ 6,795,414 $ 5,550,238
Income taxes 526,000 620,238 519,000
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activities Transfer from:
Investment securities to securities
available for sale $ -- $ -- $ 3,975,931
Investment securities to securities held to maturity -- -- 12,453,807
Securities held to maturity to securities
available for sale -- 15,194,732 --
Increases related to branch acquisition and purchase accounting adjustments:
Loans, net $ 16,750 $ -- $ --
Premises and equipment, net 132,320 -- --
Core deposit intangibles 447,000 -- --
Goodwill 1,248,030 -- --
Other liabilities 12,048 -- --
Deposits 17,132,571 -- --
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements
include FFW Corporation (the Company), and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, First
Federal Savings Bank of Wabash (the Bank) and FirstFed Financial of Wabash,
Incorporated. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Nature of Business and Concentrations of Credit Risk: The primary source of
income for the Company is the origination of commercial and residential real
estate loans in Wabash County and the surrounding areas. Loans secured by real
estate mortgages comprise approximately 64% of the loan portfolio at June 30,
1997.
Use of Estimates In Preparing Financial Statements: Preparing financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses during the reporting period, as well as the disclosures provided. Areas
involving the use of estimates and assumptions include the allowance for loan
losses, fair values of securities and other financial instruments, determination
and carrying value of impaired loans and intangible assets, the carrying value
of loans held for sale, the value of mortgage servicing rights, the accrued
liability for deferred compensation, the value of stock options, the realization
of deferred tax assets, and the determination of depreciation of premises and
equipment. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates
associated with the allowance for loan losses and the fair values of securities
and other financial instruments are particularly susceptible to material change
in the near term.
Cash Flow Reporting: For reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand, due from financial institutions and interest-bearing deposits in
other financial institutions -- short-term. Net cash flows are reported for
customer loan and deposit transactions and interest-bearing deposits in other
financial institutions -- long-term.
Securities: Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at
amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them
to maturity. Securities are classified as available for sale when they might be
sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value,
with unrealized holding gains and losses reported separately in shareholders'
equity, net of tax. Securities are classified as trading when held for short
term periods in anticipation of market gains, and are carried at fair value.
Securities are written down to fair value when a decline in fair value is not
temporary.
Gains and losses on sales are determined using the amortized cost of the
specific security sold. Interest income includes amortization of purchase
premiums and discounts.
Loans Held for Sale: Mortgage loans intended for sale in the secondary market
are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. Net
unrealized losses are recognized in a valuation allowance by charges to income.
<PAGE>
Loans Receivable: Loans receivable are reported at the principal balance
outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs, the allowance for loan losses,
and charge-offs. Interest income is reported on the interest method and includes
amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term.
Interest income is not reported when full loan repayment is in doubt, typically
when payments are past due over 90 days. Payments received on such loans are
reported as principal reductions.
Allowance for Loan Losses: Because some loans may not be repaid in full, an
allowance for loan losses is recorded. The allowance for loan losses is
increased by a provision for loan losses charged to expense and decreased by
charge-offs (net of recoveries). Estimating the risk of loss and the amount of
loss on any loan is necessarily subjective. Accordingly, the allowance is
maintained by management at a level considered adequate to cover losses that are
currently anticipated. Management's periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the
allowance is based on past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the
portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay,
the estimated value of any underlying collateral, and current economic
conditions. While management may periodically allocate portions of the allowance
for specific problem loan situations, the whole allowance is available for any
loan charge-offs that occur.
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Loans are considered impaired if full principal or interest payments are not
anticipated in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Impaired loans are
carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the
loan's effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the
loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is
allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is less than the unpaid
balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to require
increase, such increase is reported in the provision for loan losses.
Commercial loans and mortgage loans secured by other properties are evaluated
individually for impairment. Smaller-balance homogeneous loans such as
residential first mortgage loans, are evaluated for impairment in total. When
analysis of borrower operating results and financial condition indicates that
underlying cash flows of the borrower's business are not adequate to meet debt
service requirements, the loan is evaluated for impairment. Often this is
associated with a delay or shortfall in payments of 30 days or more. Nonaccrual
loans are often also considered impaired. Impaired loans, or portions thereof,
are charged off when deemed uncollectible. The nature of disclosures for
impaired loans is considered generally comparable to prior nonaccrual and
renegotiated loans and non-performing and past due asset disclosures.
Foreclosed Real Estate: Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of,
loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value at acquisition,
establishing a new cost basis. Any reduction to fair value from the carrying
value of the related loan at the time of acquisition is accounted for as a loan
loss and charged against the allowance for loan losses. Valuations are
periodically performed by management and valuation allowances are adjusted
through a charge to income for changes in fair value or estimated selling costs.
There was no foreclosed real estate held at June 30, 1997 or 1996.
Premises and Equipment: Asset cost is reported net of accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation expense is calculated on the straight-line method over asset useful
lives. These assets are reviewed for impairment under SFAS No. 121 when events
indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Intangible Assets: Intangible assets arising from the acquisition of the NBD
Bank, N.A., South Whitley Branch (the Branch), on June 13, 1997, include
goodwill and core deposit intangibles. Goodwill represents the excess of the
purchase price over the net value of tangible assets acquired and related core
deposit intangibles identified. Goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line
basis for a period of 15 years. The core deposit intangibles are being amortized
on an accelerated basis for a period of 10 years, which represents the estimated
life of the deposits acquired. As of June 30, 1997, unamortized goodwill totaled
$1,248,000 and unamortized core deposit intangibles totaled $447,000.
Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the sum of the current year income tax due
or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax consequences of temporary
differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and
liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed,
reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
<PAGE>
Servicing Rights: Prior to adopting Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 122 on July 1, 1996, servicing right assets were recorded only for
purchased rights to service mortgage loans. Subsequent to adopting this
standard, servicing rights represent both purchased rights and the allocated
value of servicing rights retained on loans sold. Servicing rights are expensed
in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues.
Impairment is evaluated based on the fair value of the rights, using groupings
of the underlying loans as to interest rates and then, secondarily, as to
geographic and prepayment characteristics. Any impairment of a grouping is
reported as a valuation allowance. The effect of adopting this standard was not
material.
Excess servicing receivable is reported when a loan sale results in servicing
income in excess of normal amounts, and is expensed over the life of the
servicing on the interest method.
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan: The Company accounts for its employee stock
ownership plan (ESOP) under AICPA Statement of Position (SOP) 93-6. The cost of
shares issued to the ESOP, but not yet allocated to participants, are presented
as a reduction of shareholders' equity. Compensation expense is based on the
market price of the shares committed to be released for allocation to
participant accounts. The difference between the market price and the cost of
shares committed to be released is adjusted to additional paid-in capital.
Dividends on allocated ESOP shares reduce retained earnings; dividends on
unearned ESOP shares reduce debt and accrued interest.
ESOP shares are outstanding for earnings per share calculations as they are
committed to be released; unearned shares are not considered outstanding.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk: The Company, in the normal
course of business, makes commitments to make loans which are not reflected in
the financial statements. A summary of these commitments is disclosed in Note
11.
Earnings Per Share: Earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income
by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common share
equivalents which would arise from considering dilutive stock options. The
weighted average number of shares for calculating earnings per common share is:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Primary 694,504 744,422 753,141
Fully diluted 698,934 746,072 758,541
</TABLE>
Stock Compensation: Expense for employee compensation under stock option plans
is based on Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion 25, with expense reported
only if options are granted below market price at grant date. If applicable,
disclosures of net income and earnings per share are provided as if the fair
value method of SFAS No. 123 were used for stock-based compensation.
Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the 1996 and 1995 financial statements
were reclassified to conform with the 1997 presentation.
Note 2 - Securities
At June 30, securities were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Available for sale 1997
U.S. government and agency $ 6,000,000 $ -- $ (19,663) $ 5,980,337
State and municipal 7,244,059 198,770 (29,695) 7,413,134
Other 239,749 6,364 -- 246,113
Mortgage backed 18,217,843 668,318 (23,995) 18,862,166
Equity 7,840,479 153,750 (46,281) 7,947,948
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$39,542,130 $1,027,202 $(119,634) $40,449,698
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<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Available for sale 1996
U.S. government and agency $ 6,000,000 $ -- $ (87,300) $ 5,912,700
State and municipal 8,222,856 174,894 (65,640) 8,332,110
Other 558,873 6,671 (32) 565,512
Mortgage backed 18,732,095 389,423 (581,392) 18,540,126
Equity 7,325,279 6,250 (115,593) 7,215,936
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$40,839,103 $ 577,238 $(849,957) $40,566,384
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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Contractual maturities of debt securities at June 30, 1997 were as follows.
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may
have the right to call or prepay obligations. Securities not due at a single
maturity date are shown separately.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amortized Fair
Cost Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less $ 516,147 $ 517,784
Due from one to five years 10,756,702 10,787,881
Due from five to ten years 1,812,713 1,889,333
Due after ten years 398,246 444,586
Mortgage backed 18,217,843 18,862,166
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$31,701,651 $32,501,750
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<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales of securities available for sale for the
years ended June 30 were:
Proceeds $377,024 $1,595,398 $ 95,000
Gross gains 2,024 59,369 --
</TABLE>
Calls of securities for the years ended June 30 were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proceeds $-- $ 500,000 $500,692
Gross gains -- 410 692
</TABLE>
The June 30, 1995 balance of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity was
reduced $318,900 to reflect an other than temporary decline in the fair value of
a security. Collateral for this security was multi-family mortgage obligations
primarily located in Southern California. The decline in the fair value of the
security was due to increased delinquency in the underlying loans and a decline
in the cash reserve fund and losses incurred on foreclosed real estate. The
writedown is reflected as a loss in the June 30, 1995 statement of income. The
security was transferred to available for sale on December 31, 1995 as discussed
below. No adjustment to the unrealized loss occurred during the years ended June
30, 1996 or 1997.
On December 31, 1995, securities with an amortized cost of $15,194,732 were
reclassified from held to maturity to available for sale based on
interpretations issued for SFAS No. 115. The transfer increased the unrealized
appreciation on securities available for sale by $244,331 and shareholders'
equity by $140,490, net of tax of $103,841.
<PAGE>
Note 3 - Loans Receivable, Net
Loans receivable as of June 30 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Mortgage loans (principally conventional)
Principal
Secured by one-to-four family residences $64,921,190 $60,732,222
Secured by other properties 6,425,510 7,217,530
Construction 2,974,100 2,676,300
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74,320,800 70,626,052
Undisbursed portion of construction loans (1,134,371) (1,547,942)
Net deferred loan origination fees (63,059) (92,459)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total mortgage loans 73,123,370 68,985,651
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Consumer and other loans
Principal
Automobile $ 22,625,031 $ 18,463,701
Manufactured home 350,293 481,283
Home equity and improvement 6,969,879 4,624,052
Commercial 6,812,814 4,377,767
Other 4,422,631 3,809,415
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41,180,648 31,756,218
Net deferred loan origination costs 426,478 340,983
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total consumer and other loans 41,607,126 32,097,201
Less allowance for loan losses (571,751) (553,440)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$114,158,745 $100,529,412
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended June 30 is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance $ 553,440 $ 483,780 $ 485,225
Provision for loan losses 120,000 95,153 33,718
Charge-offs (184,797) (79,520) (46,777)
Recoveries 83,108 54,027 11,614
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Ending balance $ 571,751 $ 553,440 $ 483,780
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
At June 30, 1997 and 1996, no portion of the allowance for loan losses was
allocated to impaired loan balances as there were no loans considered to be
impaired as of or for the years ended June 30, 1997 or 1996.
Note 4 - Loan Servicing
Mortgage loans serviced for others are not reported as assets in the balance
sheets. These loans totaled $21,397,561 and $20,154,358 at June 30, 1997 and
1996. Related escrow deposit balances were $34,000 and $32,000 at June 30, 1997
and 1996.
<PAGE>
Note 5 - Premises And Equipment, Net
Premises and equipment at June 30 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Land $ 267,999 $ 210,657
Buildings 1,914,153 1,753,154
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 639,072 436,391
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total cost 2,821,224 2,400,202
Less accumulated depreciation (894,314) (708,769)
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$1,926,910 $1,691,433
===================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
Note 6 - Deposits
Deposit accounts individually exceeding $100,000 totaled $20,253,000 and
$15,459,000 at June 30, 1997 and 1996.
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<PAGE>
At June 30, 1997, stated maturities of certificates of deposit were, for the
years ended June 30:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
1998 $33,678,844
1999 11,968,475
2000 10,041,065
2001 2,766,317
2002 and thereafter 1,382,469
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$59,837,170
================================================================================
</TABLE>
Note 7 - Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances total $44,800,000 at June 30, 1997. The
majority of the advances have variable interest rates ranging from 5.35% to
7.94% and the scheduled maturities during the years ended June 30 are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
1998 $22,300,000
1999 19,000,000
2000 1,000,000
2001 500,000
2002 500,000
Thereafter 1,500,000
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$44,800,000
================================================================================
</TABLE>
The Bank also maintains a $1,000,000 overdraft line of credit agreement with the
FHLB which terminates on May 20, 1998. As of June 30, 1997 and 1996 no amounts
were outstanding under this agreement.
FHLB advances and the overdraft line of credit agreement are secured by all
stock in the FHLB, qualifying first mortgage loans, government, agency, and
mortgage-backed securities. At June 30, 1997, collateral of approximately $89.7
million is pledged to the FHLB to secure advances outstanding.
Note 8 - Employee Benefits
Employee Pension Plan: The pension plan is part of a noncontributory
multi-employer defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all
employees. The plan is administered by the Financial Institutions Retirement
Fund. Because the plan is a multi-employer plan, there is no separate actuarial
valuation of plan benefits nor segregation of plan assets specifically for the
Company. As of July 1, 1996, the latest actuarial valuation, total plan assets
exceeded the actuarially determined value of total vested benefits. The plan has
reached its full funding limitation for Internal Revenue Code purposes and a
full contribution is not required. As a result, other than administrative
expenses, there was no pension expense for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996
and 1995.
<PAGE>
401(k) Plan: A retirement savings 401(k) plan covers all full time employees who
are 21 or older and have completed one year of service. Participants may defer
up to 15% of compensation. The Company matches 50% of elective deferrals on the
first 6% of the participants' compensation. Expenses were $21,000, $20,000 and
$19,000 for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
Management Recognition and Retention Plans: The Management Recognition and
Retention Plans (MRP) provide directors, officers and other key employees of the
Company with a proprietary interest in the Company to encourage such persons to
remain with the Company. Eligible directors, officers and other key employees of
the Company become vested in shares of common stock awarded at a rate of 25% per
year commencing April 1, 1993. In 1993 the Bank contributed funds to the MRP to
enable the Plans to acquire 32,335 shares of common stock at an average price of
$12.94 per share. Expense of $13,000, $44,000 and $87,000 was recorded for these
Plans for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
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<PAGE>
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): In conjunction with the stock conversion,
the Company established an ESOP. Employees with 1,000 hours of employment with
the Bank and who have attained age 21 are eligible to participate. The ESOP
borrowed $591,500 from the Company to purchase 59,150 shares of the common stock
issued in the conversion at $10 per share. Collateral for the 7% loan is the
unearned shares of common stock purchased by the ESOP with the loan proceeds.
The loan will be repaid principally from the Bank's discretionary contributions
to the ESOP over seven years. Shares purchased by the ESOP are held in suspense
until allocated among participants as the loan is repaid. ESOP expense of
$232,000, $154,000 and $123,000 was recorded for the years ended June 30, 1997,
1996 and 1995. Contributions to the ESOP were $87,000, $54,000 and $108,000
during the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
Contributions to the ESOP and shares released from suspense proportional to the
repayment of the ESOP loan are allocated among ESOP participants on the basis of
compensation in the year of allocation. Benefits are 100% vested after five
years of credited service including credit for years of service prior to July 1,
1992. Prior to the five years of credited service, a participant who terminates
employment for reasons other than death, normal retirement, or disability does
not receive any ESOP benefit. Forfeitures are reallocated among remaining
participating employees, in the same proportion as contributions. Benefits are
payable in stock or cash upon termination of employment. The Company's
contributions to the ESOP are not fixed, so benefits payable under the ESOP
cannot be estimated.
ESOP participants receive distributions from their ESOP accounts only upon
termination of service.
For the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, 8,558 shares with an average
fair value of $27.13, $17.99 and $14.43 per share, were committed to be
released.
The ESOP shares as of June 30 are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Allocated (including shares
committed to be released) 37,753 29,195 20,637
Unearned 21,397 29,955 38,513
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total shares 59,150 59,150 59,150
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fair value of unearned shares
at June 30 $577,719 $576,634 $673,976
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Stock Option Plan: The 1992 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "Plan") was
adopted in conjunction with the stock conversion. The options authorized under
the Plan are 10% or 84,500 shares of common stock. Officers, directors and
employees of the Company and its subsidiaries are eligible to participate. The
option exercise price is at least 100% of the market value (as defined in the
Plan) of the common stock on the date of the grant, and the option term cannot
exceed 10 years. Options awarded may be exercised at a rate of 25% per year. No
compensation expense was recognized for stock options for the years ended June
30, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
<PAGE>
SFAS No. 123, which became effective for the year ended June 30, 1997, requires
pro forma disclosures for companies that do not adopt its fair value accounting
method for stock-based employee compensation. The effects on the Company's net
income and earnings per share under the provisions of SFAS No. 123 were not
material for the years ended June 30, 1997 and 1996. In future years, the pro
forma effect of not applying this standard is expected to increase as additional
options are granted.
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Information about option grants follows.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Available Options
For Grant Outstanding Exercise Price
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding, June 30, 1994 16,058 68,442 $ 10.00
Exercised -- (3,396) 10.00
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding, June 30, 1995 16,058 65,046 10.00
Exercised -- (5,196) 10.00
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding, June 30, 1996 16,058 59,850 10.00
Granted (4,000) 4,000 21.88
Granted (4,000) 4,000 26.75
Exercised -- (16,174) 10.00
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding, June 30, 1997 8,058 51,676 10.00-26.75
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Options exercisable at June 30, 1997 are as follows.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of
Options Exercise Price
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
43,676 $10.00
</TABLE>
Deferred Compensation: The Company has a deferred compensation plan for certain
directors of the Company and a salary continuation plan for a certain executive
of the Bank. Under these plans, the Company/Bank is obligated to pay each such
individual or beneficiaries the amount of accumulated contributions plus
interest credited thereon over a period of three to fifteen years for the
deferred compensation plan and a lump sum payment for the salary continuation
plan beginning with the individual's termination of service. A deferred
compensation liability of $176,000 and $142,000 at June 30, 1997 and 1996 is
being accrued for the obligations under these plans. To fund the benefits that
will be payable under these plans, life insurance on the participants was
purchased. The cash surrender value of such insurance was $246,000 and $269,000
at June 30, 1997 and 1996 and is included in other assets in the consolidated
balance sheets. The expense incurred for these plans was $36,000, $31,000 and
$24,000 for the years ending June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
Note 9 - Income Taxes
The Company and the Bank file consolidated income tax returns on a fiscal year
basis. Prior to fiscal year 1997, if certain conditions were met in determining
taxable income as reported on the consolidated federal income tax return, the
Bank was allowed a special bad debt deduction based on a percentage of taxable
income (8% for fiscal 1996) or on specified experience formulas. The Bank used
<PAGE>
the percentage-of-taxable-income method for the tax years ended June 30, 1996
and 1995. Tax legislation passed in August 1996 now requires the Bank to deduct
a provision for bad debts for tax purposes based on actual loss experience and
recapture the excess bad debt reserve accumulated in tax years beginning after
June 30, 1987. The related amount of deferred tax liability which must be
recaptured is approximately $135,000 and is payable over a six year period
beginning no later than the tax year ending June 30, 1999.
Income tax expense for the years ended June 30 is:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Federal
Current $438,181 $466,577 $368,125
Deferred 2,124 65,482 (67,817)
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440,305 532,059 300,308
State
Current 129,438 189,930 161,163
Deferred 36,024 4,002 (26,851)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
165,462 193,932 134,312
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income tax expense $605,767 $725,991 $434,620
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Income tax expense differed from amounts computed using the U.S. federal income
tax rate of 34% on income before income taxes for the years ended June 30 as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income taxes at 34% statutory rate $662,805 $786,138 $521,583
Tax effect of:
Tax-exempt income (147,117) (170,230) (204,338)
State tax, net of federal
income tax effect 109,205 127,995 88,645
Other (19,126) (17,912) 28,730
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total income tax expense $605,767 $725,991 $434,620
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Components of the net deferred tax asset as of June 30 are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Bad debts $ 91,412 $ 104,737
Deferred compensation 69,781 60,312
Management retention plan expense -- 16,863
Securities writedown 126,316 135,533
Net unrealized depreciation
on securities available for sale -- 115,906
Other 1,976 1,068
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
289,485 434,419
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accretion (48,190) (60,534)
Net deferred loan costs (143,950) (105,623)
Net unrealized appreciation on
securities available for sale (385,716) --
Other (7,390) (24,253)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(585,246) (190,410)
Valuation allowance (19,669) (46,470)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net deferred tax asset
(liability) $ (315,430) $ 197,539
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
A valuation allowance is established for the tax effect of unrealized
depreciation on marketable equity securities available for sale. It increased
$21,823 in 1996 and decreased $26,801 in 1997.
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Federal income tax laws provide savings banks with additional bad debt
deductions through 1987, totaling $1,156,000 for the Bank. Accounting standards
do not require a deferred tax liability to be recorded on this amount, which
liability otherwise would total $393,000 at June 30, 1997 and 1996. If the Bank
were liquidated or otherwise ceases to be a bank or if tax laws were to change,
the $393,000 would be recorded as expense.
Note 10 - Regulatory Matters
The Bank is subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal
banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and prompt corrective action
regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain
off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices.
Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by
regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors, and the
regulators can lower classifications in certain cases. Failure to meet various
capital requirements can initiate regulatory action that could have a direct
material effect on the financial statements.
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The prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications, including
well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly
undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not
used to represent overall financial condition. If only adequately capitalized,
regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If
undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and
expansion, and plans for capital restoration are required.
The Bank's actual capital and required capital amounts and ratios are presented
below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Minimum
Requirement
Minimum To Be Well
Requirement Capitalized Under
For Capital Prompt Corrective
Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
As of June 30, 1997
Total Capital (to risk
weighted assets) $ 12,124 12.71% $7,628 8.00% $9,535 10.00%
Tier I (Core) Capital
(to risk weighted
assets) $ 11,552 12.11% $3,814 4.00% $5,721 6.00%
Tier I (Core) Capital
(to adjusted total
assets) $ 11,552 6.62% $5,236 3.00% N/A N/A
Tangible Capital
(to adjusted total
assets) $ 11,552 6.62% $2,618 1.50% N/A N/A
Tier I (Core) Capital
(to average assets) $ 11,552 7.31% $6,323 4.00% $7,904 5.00%
As of June 30, 1996
Total Capital (to risk
weighted assets) $ 12,328 15.20% $6,488 8.00% $8,110 10.00%
Tier I (Core) Capital
(to risk weighted
assets) $ 11,775 14.52% $3,244 4.00% $4,866 6.00%
Tier I (Core) Capital
(to adjusted total
assets) $ 11,775 8.00% $4,416 3.00% N/A N/A
Tangible Capital
(to adjusted total
assets) $ 11,775 8.00% $2,208 1.50% N/A N/A
Tier I (Core) Capital
(to average assets) $ 11,775 8.09% $5,821 4.00% $7,276 5.00%
</TABLE>
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Regulations of the Office of Thrift Supervision limit the dividends that may be
paid without prior approval of the Office of Thrift Supervision. The Bank is
currently a "well-capitalized" Tier 1 institution and can make distributions
during a year of 100% of its net income to date during the year plus one-half
its "surplus capital ratio" (the excess over its capital requirements) at the
beginning of the calendar year. Accordingly, at June 30, 1997 approximately
$3,790,000 of the Bank's retained earnings is available for distribution to the
Company.
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Note 11 - Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk
and Contingencies
Various outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities are not reflected in
the financial statements. Commitments to make loans at June 30 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 9 9 7 1 9 9 6
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fixed Variable Fixed Variable
Rate Rate Rate Rate
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commitments to make loans $905,000 $1,598,000 $406,000 $ 730,000
Unused lines of credit -- 5,370,000 -- 3,613,000
Standby letters of credit -- 81,000 -- 102,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$905,000 $7,049,000 $406,000 $4,445,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Fixed rate loan commitments and unused lines of credit at June 30, 1997 are at
current rates, ranging primarily from 8.13% to 11.50% for loan commitments and
9.50% to 21.00% for unused lines of credit, and are primarily for terms ranging
from one to twenty years.
Variable rate loan commitments, unused lines of credit and standby letters of
credit at June 30, 1997 are at current rates ranging from 7.00% to 9.25% for
loan commitments, 9.50% to 11.50% for unused lines of credit, and primarily at
the national prime rate of interest plus 100 to 300 basis points for standby
letters of credit.
Since commitments to make loans and to fund unused lines of credit, loans in
process and standby letters of credit may expire without being used, the amounts
do not necessarily represent future cash commitments. In addition, commitments
are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any
condition established in the contract. The maximum exposure to credit loss in
the event of nonperformance by the other party is the contractual amount of
these instruments. The same credit policy is used to make such commitments as is
used for loans receivable.
Under employment agreements with three of its officers, certain events leading
to separation from the Company could result in cash payments totaling $633,000.
The Company and the Bank are subject to certain claims and legal actions arising
in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, after
consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate disposition of these matters is
not expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial
position or results of operation of the Company.
The Bank has a 3% limited partner interest in House Investments-Midwest
Corporate Tax Credit Fund II, L.P. which was formed for the construction,
ownership, and management of affordable housing projects located throughout the
midwest. The Bank is one of 13 investors and has subscribed for two of the 65.27
shares. Each subscription represents a commitment to invest $375,000. As part of
the partnership agreement the Bank signed a demand note for $750,000 for a term
not longer than ten years. As of June 30, 1997, the Bank has invested $37,500 as
a payment on the demand note and has recorded equity in the operating loss of
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the limited partnership of $48 for the year ended June 30, 1997. At June 30,
1997, the obligation due to the limited partnership was $712,500 which
represents the amount of principal payment remaining on the demand note. Terms
of the partnership agreement allocate 3% of the eligible tax credits to the Bank
as a limited partner. For the year ended June 30, 1997 the Bank received
approximately $18 in tax credits from the limited partnership.
Note 12 - Significant Concentrations of Credit Risk
Real estate and consumer loans, including automobile, home equity and
improvement, manufactured home and other consumer loans are granted primarily in
Wabash, Kosciusko and Whitley counties. Loans secured by one to four family
residential real estate mortgages make up 57% of the loan portfolio. The Company
is also involved in selling loans and servicing these loans for secondary market
agencies.
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The policy for collateral on mortgage loans allows borrowings up to 95% of the
appraised value of the property as established by appraisers approved by the
Company's Board of Directors, if private mortgage insurance is obtained to
reduce the Company's exposure to or below the 80% loan-to-value level.
Loan-to-value percentages and documentation guidelines are designed to protect
the Company's interest in the collateral as well as to comply with guidelines
for sale in the secondary market.
Note 13 - Related Party Transactions
Certain directors, executive officers and principal shareholders of the Company,
including associates of such persons, are loan customers. A summary of the
related party loan activity, for loans aggregating $60,000 or more to any one
related party, is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Balance June 30, 1996 $559,804
New loans 356,500
Repayments (207,443)
Other changes 17,813
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance - June 30, 1997 $726,674
================================================================================
</TABLE>
Other changes include adjustments for loans applicable to one reporting period
that are excludable from the other reporting period.
Note 14 - Parent Company Financial Statements
Presented below are condensed financial statements for the parent company, FFW
Corporation.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Condensed Balance Sheets
June 30, 1997 and 1996
1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 502,580 $ 19,521
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial
institutions - long term -- 173,664
Investment in Bank subsidiary 13,794,878 11,606,817
Investment in non-bank subsidiary 168,171 135,630
Securities available for sale 2,402,056 3,137,101
Loan receivable from ESOP 244,553 331,189
Other assets 33,141 65,943
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total assets $17,145,379 $15,469,865
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 4,093 $ 11,722
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock 8,698 8,536
Additional paid-in capital 8,439,565 8,132,484
Retained earnings - substantially restricted 11,119,378 10,218,910
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities
available for sale, net of tax of $405,385 in
1997 and $(69,436) in 1996 502,183 (203,283)
Unearned Employees Stock Ownership Plan shares (244,553) (331,189)
Unearned Management Retention Plan shares -- (13,079)
Treasury stock, at cost (2,683,985) (2,354,236)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total shareholders' equity 17,141,286 15,458,143
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $17,145,379 $15,469,865
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Condensed Statements of Income
For the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995
1997 1996 1995
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest income $ 152,696 $ 223,511 $ 245,291
Net realized gains on sales of securities
available for sale 1,924 59,279 --
Other income -- 1,175 --
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
154,620 283,965 245,291
Operating expense 154,287 121,779 132,754
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before income taxes and equity
in undistributed income of subsidiaries 333 162,186 112,537
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries
Bank 1,271,803 1,406,430 963,525
Non-bank 32,541 9,732 8,507
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before income taxes 1,304,677 1,578,348 1,084,569
Income tax expense (benefit) (38,983) (7,833) (14,880)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $1,343,660 $1,586,181 $1,099,449
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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Note 14 - Parent Company Financial Statements (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995
1997 1996 1995
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 1,343,660 $ 1,586,181 $ 1,099,449
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash from operating activities
Equity in undistributed income
of subsidiaries
Bank (1,271,803) (1,406,430) (963,525)
Non-bank (32,541) (9,732) (8,507)
Other 30,486 (37,098) 113,948
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash from operating activities 69,802 132,921 241,365
Cash flows from investing activities
Net change in interest-bearing deposits
in other financial institutions-- long-term 173,664 (173,664) --
Proceeds from sales of securities
available for sale 175,000 1,595,398 80,000
Maturities of securities available for sale 635,000 -- --
Maturities of securities held to maturity -- 70,000 335,000
Purchase of securities available for sale (45,842) (78,511) (419,811)
Repayments on loan receivable from ESOP 86,636 80,875 75,497
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash from investing
activities 1,024,458 1,494,098 70,686
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 161,740 51,960 33,960
Purchase of treasury stock (329,749) (1,345,400) --
Cash dividends paid (443,192) (382,075) (348,249)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash from financing
activities (611,201) (1,675,515) (314,289)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 483,059 (48,496) (2,238)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of period 19,521 68,017 70,255
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of period $ 502,580 $ 19,521 $ 68,017
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The extent to which the Company may pay cash dividends to shareholders will
depend on the cash currently available at the Company, as well as the Bank's
ability to pay dividends to the Company (see Note 10).
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Note 15 - Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The following table shows estimated fair values and related carrying amounts of
the Company's financial instruments at June 30, 1997. Items which are not
financial instruments are not included.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 9 9 7 1 9 9 6
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands) (In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,121 $ 17,121 $ 2,788 $ 2,788
Interest-bearing deposits in other
financial institutions -
long-term -- -- 363 363
Securities available for sale 40,450 40,450 40,566 40,566
Loans held for sale, net -- -- 423 423
Loans receivable, net 114,159 114,432 100,529 100,982
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,398 2,398 2,398 2,398
Accrued interest receivable 1,124 1,124 1,103 1,103
Investment in limited partnership 750 750 -- --
Noninterest-bearing demand
deposits (5,751) (5,751) (3,264) (3,264)
Savings, NOW and MMDA
deposits (50,530) (50,530) (45,869) (45,869)
Other time deposits (59,837) (60,140) (43,357) (43,826)
Federal Home Loan Bank
advances (44,800) (44,841) (41,800) (41,625)
Obligation relative to
limited partnership (713) (713) -- --
Accrued interest payable (158) (158) (150) (150)
</TABLE>
For purposes of the above disclosures of estimated fair value, the following
assumptions were used as of June 30, 1997 and 1996. The estimated fair value for
cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits in other financial
institutions - long-term, Federal Home Loan Bank stock, accrued interest
receivable, investment in limited partnership, noninterest-bearing demand
deposits, savings, NOW and MMDA deposits, obligation relative to limited
partnership and accrued interest payable is considered to approximate cost. The
estimated fair value for securities available for sale is based on quoted market
values for the individual securities or for equivalent securities. The estimated
fair value for loans held for sale, net, is based on the price offered in the
secondary market on June 30, 1997 and 1996 for loans having similar rates and
maturities. The estimated fair value for loans receivable, net, is based on
estimates of the rate the Bank would charge for similar loans at June 30, 1997
and 1996 applied for the time period until the loans are assumed to reprice or
be paid. The estimated fair value for other time deposits as well as Federal
Home Loan Bank advances is based on estimates of the rate the Bank would pay on
such liabilities at June 30, 1997 and 1996, applied for the time period until
maturity.
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While these estimates of fair value are based on management's judgment of the
most appropriate factors, there is no assurance that were the Company to have
disposed of such items at June 30,1997 and 1996, the estimated fair values would
necessarily have been achieved at that date, since market values may differ
depending on various circumstances. The estimated fair values at June 30, 1997
and 1996 should not necessarily be considered to apply to subsequent dates.
In addition, other assets and liabilities of the Company that are not defined as
financial instruments are not included in the above disclosures, such as
premises and equipment. Also, non-financial instruments typically not recognized
in financial statements nevertheless may have value but are not included in the
above disclosures. These include, among other items, the estimated earnings
power of core deposit accounts, the trained work force, customer goodwill and
similar items.
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Note 16 - Saif Deposit Insurance Premium
The deposits of savings associations such as the Bank are insured by the Savings
Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF"). A recapitalization plan signed into law on
September 30, 1996 provided for a one-time assessment of 65.7 basis points
applied to all SAIF deposits as of March 31, 1995. Based on the Bank's deposits
as of this date, a one-time assessment of approximately $556,000 was paid and
recorded as federal deposit insurance premium expense for the year ended June
30, 1997.
Note 17 - Impact Of New Accounting Standards
SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishment of Liabilities," was issued in 1996. It revises the accounting
for transfers of financial assets, such as loans and securities, and for
distinguishing between sales and secured borrowings. It became effective for
some transactions occurring after December 31, 1996, and will be effective for
others in 1998. The impact of partial adoption in 1997 was not material to the
1997 consolidated financial statements and the impact of the complete adoption
in 1998 is also not expected to be material to the consolidated financial
statements.
Also, in March 1997, the accounting requirements for calculating earnings per
share were revised by SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share." Basic earnings per
share for the quarter ending December 31, 1997 and later will be calculated
solely on average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share will
reflect the potential dilution of stock options and other common stock
equivalents. All prior calculations will be restated to be comparable to the new
methods. As the Company has dilution from stock options, the new calculation
methods will increase basic earnings per share over what otherwise would have
been reported as primary earnings per share, while there will be little effect
on fully diluted earnings per share.
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board "FASB" issued SFAS No.
130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". This Statement establishes standards for
reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components (revenue,
expenses, gains and losses) in a full set of general-purpose financial
statements. This Statement requires that all items that are required to be
recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be
reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as
other financial statements. Income tax effects must also be shown. This
Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The
adoption of SFAS No. 130 is not expected to have a material impact on the
results of operations or financial condition of the Company.
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131 "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information". SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for the
way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments
in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report
selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports
issued to shareholders. It also establishes standards for related disclosures
about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. This
Statement is effective for financial statements for periods beginning after
December 15, 1997. The adoption of SFAS No. 131 is not expected to have a
material impact on the results of operations or financial condition of the
Company.
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Directors and Executive Officers
FFW Corporation
Officers
Wayne W. Rees
Chairman of the Board and Secretary
Nicholas M. George
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E. Redman, C.P.A.
Treasurer and Chief Financial and
Accounting Officer
Board of Directors
Wayne W. Rees
Owner and Publisher
The Paper of Wabash County, Inc
Nicholas M. George
President and Chief Executiue Officer
FFW Corporation
President and Chief Executive Officer
First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash
President
FirstFed Financial of Wabash, Inc.
Maynard E. Vollmer
Retired
J. Stanley Myers
Owner and Operator
Servisoft Water Conditioning, Inc.
Thomas L. Frank
Comptroller
B. Walter & Company
Joseph W. McSpadden
Vice President and Part Owner
Beauchamp & McSpadden
Ronald D. Reynolds
Owner
J. M. Reynolds Oil Co., Inc.
<PAGE>
First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash
Officers
Wayne W. Rees
Chairman of the Board
Nicholas M. George
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E. Redman, C.P.A.
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Joyce K. Sanders
Vice President and Senior Lending Officer
Timothy T. Taylor
Vice President
Richard B. Conroy
Vice President
Marvin A. Goble
Vice President
Gregory A. Metz
Vice President
Christine K. Noonan
Vice President Data Processing
and Secretary
Rebekah Steele
Assistant Secretary
Board of Directors
Wayne W. Rees
Nicholas M. George
Maynard E. Vollmer
J. Stanley Myers
Thomas L. Frank
Joseph W. McSpadden
Ronald D. Reynolds
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<PAGE>
Shareholder Information
Stock Listing Information
First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash converted from a mutual to a stock savings
bank effective April 1, 1993, and formed FFW Corporation to act as its holding
company. FFW Corporation's common stock is traded on the National Association of
Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (NASDAQ) Small-Cap Market under the
symbol "FFWC".
Stock Price Information
As of September 18, 1997 there were approximately 363 shareholders of record,
not including those shares held in nominee or street name through various
brokerage firms or banks. The following table sets forth the high and low bid
prices and dividends paid per share of common stock over the last two year
period. The stock price information was provided by the NASD, Inc.
Quarter Dividend
Ended High Low Declared
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
September 30, 1995 $18.75 $17.50 $.12
December 31, 1995 19.75 17.25 .12
March 31, 1996 19.75 18.00 .12
June 30, 1996 20.25 16.50 .15
September 30, 1996 20.00 19.25 .15
December 31, 1996 22.00 20.00 .15
March 31, 1997 26.75 21.50 .15
June 30, 1997 27.00 25.50 .18
Dividends
FFW declared and paid dividends of $.63 per share for fiscal year 1997. The
Board of Directors intends to continue the payment of quarterly cash dividends,
dependent on the results of operations and financial condition of FFW, tax
considerations, industry standards, economic conditions, general business
practices and other factors. FFW's ability to pay dividends is dependent on the
dividend payments it receives from its subsidiary, First Federal Savings Bank of
Wabash (the "Bank"), which are subject to regulations and the Bank's continued
compliance with all regulatory capital requirements. See Note 10 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of regulations governing the
Bank's ability to pay dividends.
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of FFW Corporation will be held at 2:30 P.M.,
October 28, 1997 at the executive office of FFW Corporation located at:
1205 N. Cass Street
Wabash, Indiana 46992
Shareholders are welcome to attend.
<PAGE>
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
and Investor Information
A copy of FFW Corporation's annual report on Form 10-KSB, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, is available without charge by writing:
Charles E. Redman, C.P.A.
Chief Financial and
Accounting Officer
FFW Corporation
1205 N. Cass Street
Wabash, Indiana 46992
Stock Transfer Agent
Inquiries regarding stock transfer, registration, lost certificates or changes
in name and address should be directed to the stock transfer agent and registrar
by writing:
Registrar and Transfer Company
10 Commerce Drive
Cranford, New Jersey 07016
Investor Information
Shareholders, investors, and analysts interested in additional information may
contact Charles E. Redman, C.P.A., Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, FFW
Corporation.
Corporate Office
FFW Corporation
1205 N. Cass Street
Wabash, Indiana 46992
(219) 563-3185
Special Counsel
Silver, Freedman & Taff, L.L.P.
1100 New York Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Independent Auditor
Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
330 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46624
First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash
1205 N. Cass Street
Wabash, Indiana 46992
(219) 563-3185
Exhibit 21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
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Exhibit 21
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
Percent State of
of Incorporation
Parent Subsidiary Ownership or Organization
------ ---------- --------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
FFW Corporation First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash 100% Federal
FFW Corporation FirstFed Financial of Wabash, Inc. 100% Indiana
</TABLE>
The financial statements of FFW Corporation are consolidated with those
of its subsidiaries.
Exhibit 23
Consents of Experts and Counsel
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference and use of our report, dated
August 7, 1997 on the consolidated financial statements of FFW Corporation which
appears in FFW Corporation's Annual Report to Shareholders and is incorporated
by reference in FFW Corporation's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30,
1997, in FFW Corporation's previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-8.
s/s Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
---------------------------------
Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE ANNUAL
REPORT ON FORM 10-KSB FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> JUN-30-1997
<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-1997
<CASH> 1,621
<INT-BEARING-DEPOSITS> 15,500
<FED-FUNDS-SOLD> 0
<TRADING-ASSETS> 0
<INVESTMENTS-HELD-FOR-SALE> 40,450
<INVESTMENTS-CARRYING> 0
<INVESTMENTS-MARKET> 0
<LOANS> 114,730
<ALLOWANCE> 572
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 180,055
<DEPOSITS> 116,118
<SHORT-TERM> 0
<LIABILITIES-OTHER> 1,996
<LONG-TERM> 44,800
9
0
<COMMON> 0
<OTHER-SE> 17,132
<TOTAL-LIABILITIES-AND-EQUITY> 180,055
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